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Wonderful two week trip in Japan
Japan | Sep 21 - Oct 4, 2025

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Joy W.
Canada | Reviewed on Oct 13, 2025
Eleanor was very helpful in planning our trip. She provided activity and planning suggestions and was receptive to our feedback in order to build a two-week itinerary to Japan.
The trip itself went off without a hitch, which is a testament to the planning and organizing that Eleanor and the Kim Kim team did. Japan was amazing and we enjoyed all of the activities that were either planned or recommended on our free days. We also appreciated the contact that we had from Eleanor throughout the...
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Eleanor was very helpful in planning our trip. She provided activity and planning suggestions and was receptive to our feedback in order to build a two-week itinerary to Japan.
The trip itself went off without a hitch, which is a testament to the planning and organizing that Eleanor and the Kim Kim team did. Japan was amazing and we enjoyed all of the activities that were either planned or recommended on our free days. We also appreciated the contact that we had from Eleanor throughout the trip in her efforts to ensure the trip went smoothly.
Thank you for a wonderful and relaxing trip. We both truly felt spoiled by this experience.

Hotel Reviews
Hakone Kowakien TEN-YU
Hakone

Very relaxing vibe at this hotel. The rooms were very spacious. It was nice to have a sitting area in the room and we also enjoyed the balcony space and private onsen. The shared onsen space was lovely - I definitely preferred the garden view with the waterfall. The only feedback that I would have is that the restaurant buffet menu tries too hard to cater to different tastes and the food might be better if they focused on just several dishes rather than a vast array.

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VIA INN Prime Kyotoeki Hachijoguchi JR-West Group
Kyoto

Very well located near the Kyoto train station. Despite this, the neighbourhood is very quiet with several good restaurants nearby. Room was comfortable and well sized as well.

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Location
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Activity Reviews
Kanazawa & Shirakawa-go Tour with Local Experiences
Kanazawa & Shirakawa-go Tour with Local Experiences
Kanazawa

This was a great tour. We weren't fully sure about the full day tour, but the time flew by so quickly. We learned alot and appreciated having time both with our guide and for free exploration. We also enjoyed the craft activities. Our guide Yasushi was very talented in his ability to share his knowledge and passion for his home city.

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Transport
Osaka Local Foodie Tour in Dotonbori and Shinsekai
Osaka Local Foodie Tour in Dotonbori and Shinsekai
Osaka

The food was delicious and our guide was very informative not only about the food, but the Kansai region. It was lovely to be able to meet other people who also enjoy food.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
 Grand Sumo Tournament Viewing Tour (Group Tour)
Grand Sumo Tournament Viewing Tour (Group Tour)
Tokyo

We feel so lucky to have been able to experience sumo. The tour was helpful in understanding the history and the sport. Our tour guide obviously really loved sumo and she shared her enthusiasm with us. I will definitely recommend this to anyone going to Japan in the future during tournament time.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Local specialist: Eleanor Chen

Truly Colorful Visit to Portugal
Portugal | Oct 6 - Oct 11, 2025

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Tony F.
Concord, MO | Reviewed on Oct 12, 2025
Adam did a great job planning our trip for us, meeting all our requests and making us happy. His communication was amazing. We started in Porto with a very nice walking tour showing us the highlights of the city and learning some of the history of Porto and Portugal. Our Duro Valley wine tour was amazing. Philip was an very engaging and well informed tour guide who explained wine making and the regions during our drive. We got to experience some great wineries. like the Quinta de... Read more

Adam did a great job planning our trip for us, meeting all our requests and making us happy. His communication was amazing.

We started in Porto with a very nice walking tour showing us the highlights of the city and learning some of the history of Porto and Portugal.

Our Duro Valley wine tour was amazing. Philip was an very engaging and well informed tour guide who explained wine making and the regions during our drive. We got to experience some great wineries. like the Quinta de Roncao, which is a small family winery with a touching story and good wines. From there we took the boat tour and saw some of the big names in wine and pictouresque vineyards. We then visited Quinta dos Castelares where we had a truly exceptional guided tour and tasted some very good wines.

Our visit to Lisbon was exciting and full of fun and energy. Our Tuk Tuk tour gave us the highlights and some history of the city which was much more rounded out by our walking tour and visit to Sao George Castly. Andre was so well informed and made sure we saw everything we wanted and got the most of our day. The evenings Fado dinner was a true taste of the real Portugal. From our driver to the food to the singers it was a once in a life time experience that any visiting Portugal should have.

We ended our visit to Lisbon and the truly beautiful Sintra and Cascais. The Pena Palace and Regaleira are both unique, colorful and stunning beautiful regions of Portugal. Nuno gave us so much information and history of both locations and we were so happy. He even made sure we were able to visit the Chalet, which was not on the original tour but something we wanted to see.

We wish we had made more time to visit Portual and may return to experience all of this amazing country.

Hotel Reviews
Hotel Britania Art Deco
Lisbon

Hotel Britania Art Deco is a great hotel. It is located in an area surrounded by shops and restaurants in within walking distance of so much you would want to see in the city. The staff is world class. Jose was so helpful with everything in the hotel as well as sites in the city. And everyone else was professional, polite and helpful as well. The breakfast and afternoon tea featured a variety of foods and drinks, the rooms are clean and spacious and I highly recommend staying there.

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PortoBay Flores
Porto

The Portobay Flores in located in a great area surrounded by shops and restaurants. The hotel is beautiful with historic and modern parts throughout. The staff was friendly and helpful provided good service and great quality.

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Local specialist: Adam Gomez

4 Friends on a Scottish Adventure
Scotland | Aug 27 - Sep 3, 2025

Lisa
Lisa C.
Chester, PA | Reviewed on Oct 12, 2025
Lily, from KimKim, did an outstanding job planning our Scotland Adventure. There were 4 of us. The guys wanted to golf, and we wanted our own excursions. Read more

Lily, from KimKim, did an outstanding job planning our Scotland Adventure. There were 4 of us. The guys wanted to golf, and we wanted our own excursions.

Hotel Reviews
Cameron House
Alexandria

Wow! This hotel is amazing! It sits on a beautiful property that overlooks Loch Lomond! It’s also a castle! The staff were exceptional, and very friendly. The restaurants on the property were great! We rented bikes there and rode 26 miles through the countryside. Also had a boat ride on Loch Lomond.

Authenticity & Character
Part of a castle. Wonderful indoor pool and hot tub.
Location
Overlooks Loch Lomond. Nice walk through the property.
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Beds were very comfortable. Room service exceptional
Rufflets St Andrews
St. Andrews

Very charming and elegant. On the outskirts of St Andrews. Had an English Tudor feel. The gardens were amazing. I could have stayed a lot longer here!

Authenticity & Character
The gardens in the back says it all!
Location
Was easy to get into St Andrews
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
The Scotsman Hotel
Edinburgh

Perfect location. Easy to walk to many areas in Edinburgh, including the Royal Mile and the Edinburgh Castle and the Palace. Hotel room was very comfortable. Excellent room service.

Authenticity & Character
The building itself was very elegant with a lot of charm.
Location
Easy to walk to many areas of interest.
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Edinburgh Castle Tickets
Edinburgh Castle Tickets
Edinburgh

The Edinburgh Castle was very interesting to explore.

Private Walking Tour of Edinburgh with a Top Local Guide
Private Walking Tour of Edinburgh with a Top Local Guide
Edinburgh

Private tour of Edinburgh with our guide. He had so much knowledge about the area, and history of Edinburgh and Scotland.

Quality of Experience
All hotels were the perfect match for us.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Local specialist: Lily Ainslie

Our trip to Denmark and Switzerland.
Switzerland | Sep 15 - Sep 27, 2025

Norma
Norma M.
West Babylon, NY | Reviewed on Oct 12, 2025
Our trip to Denmark and Switzerland was great! Some of the memorable parts of our stay in Copenhagen were taking a boat trip to some out of the beaten path places, checking out the oldest bakery in that city, visiting Rosenborg Castle and having dinner in Nyhavn. The next town we visited was Lucern in Switzerland and there we had the opportunity to take a ferry over gorgeous lake Lucern to a cog-rail train station and from there to Mount Rigi which had amazing views of the lakes below! We... Read more

Our trip to Denmark and Switzerland was great! Some of the memorable parts of our stay in Copenhagen were taking a boat trip to some out of the beaten path places, checking out the oldest bakery in that city, visiting Rosenborg Castle and having dinner in Nyhavn. The next town we visited was Lucern in Switzerland and there we had the opportunity to take a ferry over gorgeous lake Lucern to a cog-rail train station and from there to Mount Rigi which had amazing views of the lakes below! We also had the best gelato on the promenade by the river and listened to some awesome jazz at the World Band Festival that was taking place there at the time. Not to be missed is the Lucern Museum of Transport. In our next city, Bern, we visited the beautiful Bern Cathedral where the organ was being played by one of several world class musicians who come to Bern just to play on this organ, magical! We also loved the collections being shown at the Bern Art Museum! The Paul Klee museum was also amazing if you’re into art! So all in all this was again a fantastic trip thanks to the Kim Kim team and especially Valentine, who was our trip coordinator.

Hotel Reviews
Hotel Anker Luzern
Luzern

This hotel was very trendy. The decor was super different and we enjoyed that.

Authenticity & Character
Like I said above the decorations were very creative in this hotel, different from any hotel I’ve been to.
Location
Location couldn’t have been better! Right near the promenade by the river and all the restaurants!
Staff
The staff was super helpful and accommodating. They were always ready to help!
Cleanliness & Comfort
The whole place was super clean! The reason for the 4 stars is that the beds were not very comfortable. They sagged a bit in the middle.
Hotel Savoy
Bern

This was our favorite hotel on this trip! Super new, great location, very helpful staff and super comfortable beds!!!

Authenticity & Character
It was great that the hotel must have been totally refurbished not too long ago and everything was brand new!
Location
This place was near the train station, right in the middle of town, near many activities and restaurants! Bathroom was super clean and shower was great!
Staff
Everyone who worked there was very helpful and polite! Awesome staff!
Cleanliness & Comfort
It was simply a great stay!
Hotel Kong Arthur
Copenhagen

The hotel itself was great, location was perfect, breakfast was delicious, very nice staff but the two beds in our room were terrible because they sagged really bad in the middle. This hotel needs to upgrade their beds.

Authenticity & Character
The decor of the lobby and breakfast area was trendy and of good taste!
Location
The location was perfect near places to eat and activities!
Staff
Everyone was very friendly and helpful!
Cleanliness & Comfort
The dining room where we had breakfast was very clean and comfortable! The premises were all very clean!
Local specialist: Valentine Julien

An Exceptional Journey with KimKim!
Morocco | Sep 26 - Oct 11, 2025

Deirdre
Deirdre R.
San Jose, CA | Reviewed on Oct 12, 2025
An Exceptional Journey with KimKim!
Our trip was truly exceptional, thanks to the outstanding service provided by KimKim. From start to finish, everything was thoughtfully planned and flawlessly executed.
A special thank you to our driver, Soufiane, who was incredibly professional, attentive, and knowledgeable. He made us feel safe throughout the journey and enriched our experience with fascinating insights into Morocco’s history. He was always punctual, impeccably dressed, and kept...
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An Exceptional Journey with KimKim!
Our trip was truly exceptional, thanks to the outstanding service provided by KimKim. From start to finish, everything was thoughtfully planned and flawlessly executed.
A special thank you to our driver, Soufiane, who was incredibly professional, attentive, and knowledgeable. He made us feel safe throughout the journey and enriched our experience with fascinating insights into Morocco’s history. He was always punctual, impeccably dressed, and kept everything organized.
The internal tours were equally impressive, and we particularly enjoyed our time with Mohammad, who added a lot of depth to our understanding of the culture and local traditions.
The Riads we stayed in met—and even exceeded—our expectations in comfort and charm.
This was our first time using KimKim, but it certainly won’t be our last. We will happily use them again and again for future adventures. Thank you to the entire team for making our trip so memorable!

Hotel Review
Riad Nila
Chefchaouen

Beautifully designed, the food was exceptional!

Authenticity & Character
Rooms are spacious with attention to design details.
Location
The interiors were well done.
Staff
Helpful especially when I needed some laundry done.
Cleanliness & Comfort
The rooms were immaculate!
Activity Review
Day Trip to Ourika Valley: Hike to a Waterfall
Day Trip to Ourika Valley: Hike to a Waterfall
Morocco

I loved hiking the Atlas mountain and enjoyed lunch on the river.

Quality of Experience
Exceeded our expectations
Food
I loved the sliced oranges with cinnamon.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Our driver and tour guide were top notch
Transport
Our driver was exceptional and drove very safe.
Local specialist: Yassine Echcherki

Amazing Cambodia and Thailand with amazing tour guides and planning
Thailand | Sep 30 - Oct 11, 2025

Bijal
Bijal P.
Norco, CA | Reviewed on Oct 12, 2025
Cambodia was amazing and Savi our tour guide was just as amazing. Really enjoyed this part. Elephant sanctuary in chaing Mai was a unique experience and also the jungle hike was so much fun. Our tour guide was very helpful. Pukhet was self tour for relaxation. Bangkok was fun to wrap up the trip and tour guide was very helpful and fun. We had an amazing trip. Only thing I would say that hotel at chieng mai was run down, location was excellent though. Thanks to all that helped make... Read more

Cambodia was amazing and Savi our tour guide was just as amazing. Really enjoyed this part. Elephant sanctuary in chaing Mai was a unique experience and also the jungle hike was so much fun. Our tour guide was very helpful. Pukhet was self tour for relaxation. Bangkok was fun to wrap up the trip and tour guide was very helpful and fun. We had an amazing trip. Only thing I would say that hotel at chieng mai was run down, location was excellent though. Thanks to all that helped make this trip memorable.

Hotel Reviews
Maitria Hotel Rama 9 Bangkok - A Chatrium Collection (SHA Extra Plus)

Good updated hotel

Authenticity & Character
Contemporary feel
Location
Ok far from restaurants that we would like to eat at
Staff
Friendly
Cleanliness & Comfort
Best Western Premier Bangtao Beach Resort & Spa
Phuket

Nice resort

Authenticity & Character
Resort feel massages were excellent
Location
Good location walking distance from restaurants
Staff
Friendly
Cleanliness & Comfort
Well maintained
U Chiang Mai Hotel
Chiang Mai

Run down needs upgrade. Photo doesn't show true place

Authenticity & Character
Location
Good location in center of market and walking distance from restaurants
Staff
Friendly
Cleanliness & Comfort
Improvement needed pool not appealing
Tara Angkor Hotel
17254

Super friendly and great hotel to stay at in good location

Authenticity & Character
Very friendly
Location
Not far from prime locations for tourists
Staff
Hospitality
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Full day Bangkok City Tour with Canal tour
Full day Bangkok City Tour with Canal tour
Bangkok

Great day seeing the temples and tour guide was very good

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Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
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Half Day Morning/Afternoon Visit to Elephant Jungle Sanctuary (Join-in Basis, No Riding)
Half Day Morning/Afternoon Visit to Elephant Jungle Sanctuary (Join-in Basis, No Riding)
Chiang Mai

Unique experience with elephants

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Full Day Doi Suthep & Doi Pui National Park Tour with Trekking
Full Day Doi Suthep & Doi Pui National Park Tour with Trekking
Chiang Mai

Fun hike in the jungle

Quality of Experience
Waterfall
Food
Amazing food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Full Day Tour to Banteay Srei and Ta Prohm
Full Day Tour to Banteay Srei and Ta Prohm
Siem Reap

Super fun again with alot of knowledge from savy made it interesting

Quality of Experience
The ancient ruins
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
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Half Day Khmer Village and Tonle Sap Lake Tour
Half Day Khmer Village and Tonle Sap Lake Tour
Siem Reap

First day so were tired. Sad to see poverty

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Guides, Drivers and Staff
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Full Day Tour to Angkor Thom and Angkor Wat
Full Day Tour to Angkor Thom and Angkor Wat
Siem Reap

Guide savi was awesome, passionate and very knowledgeable. He made the visit very inspiring and enjoyable

Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Nice we got cooling clothes!
Local specialist: Kelly Lu
Kelly
Kelly Lu
Local specialist in Bangkok | Replied on Oct 12, 2025

Thank you so much for sharing your wonderful feedback! We're thrilled to hear you had an amazing trip and enjoyed your experiences in Cambodia, Chiang Mai, Phuket, and Bangkok. It’s great to know that Savi and our other guides helped make your journey memorable.

We appreciate your comment regarding the hotel in Chiang Mai — your feedback is valuable and will help us improve our future arrangements.

Thank you again for traveling with us. We hope to welcome you on another adventure soon!

Our Italian Adventure was one to remember!...
Italy | Sep 9 - Sep 19, 2025

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Moira G.
Chicago, IL | Reviewed on Oct 12, 2025
Our Italian Adventure was one to remember! The overall planning was great from venice and florence. Only downside of Venice was not allowing us to explore Murano and felt very weird for us to be boated their on the excursion and then be in a stored followed by sales people wanting our money for a 5k chandelier or what not. It was not enjoyable one bit. Didnt like the jewelry section and wish we could have explored muranos town a little bit. Loved florence, wish we got to see the Duomo... Read more

Our Italian Adventure was one to remember!

The overall planning was great from venice and florence. Only downside of Venice was not allowing us to explore Murano and felt very weird for us to be boated their on the excursion and then be in a stored followed by sales people wanting our money for a 5k chandelier or what not. It was not enjoyable one bit. Didnt like the jewelry section and wish we could have explored muranos town a little bit. Loved florence, wish we got to see the Duomo inside. Great tour of ufizzi she was lovely.

Hotel Reviews
Hotel Ca' d'Oro
Venice

Loved the staff. The breakfast was not good at all.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
La Maison du Sage
Florence

Stunning. Great staff. Great amount of room. Love everything

Authenticity & Character
Location
Close to everything.
Staff
Loved everyone!
Cleanliness & Comfort
Very clean.
Activity Reviews
Half Day-Trip to Pisa from Florence
Half Day-Trip to Pisa from Florence
Florence

Not enough time for 3 hours. It was fine. Dont recommend unless you do something else over there or in another town.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Masterpieces of the Renaissance: Uffizi Gallery Tour
Masterpieces of the Renaissance: Uffizi Gallery Tour
Florence

Lovely tour. Great amount of time. Very intelligent.

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Guides, Drivers and Staff
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Best of Florence Walking Tour with David & the Duomo
Best of Florence Walking Tour with David & the Duomo
Florence

Great tour.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Murano Excursion with boat
Murano Excursion with boat
Venice

Not happy at all. Felt rushed to but something. Followed around my sales people. Poor jewelry section. Viewing the work was quick. Didnt get to explore the town. Very upsetting since we heard murano was gorgeous

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Guides, Drivers and Staff
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Visit to a Peggy Guggenheim Museum and Palace
Visit to a Peggy Guggenheim Museum and Palace
Venice

It was fine. I thought it was a museum, not a collection. My aunt and mom appreciated it but i could have skipped.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Welcome Walking Tour to Venice: The comprehensive view of the Floating City
Welcome Walking Tour to Venice: The comprehensive view of the Floating City
Venice

Great tour.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Local specialist: Jessica Proietti

Kimkim helped us plan an amazing trip three week trip to Iceland
Iceland | Sep 18 - Oct 10, 2025

Jay
Jay F.
San Jose, CA | Reviewed on Oct 12, 2025
Kimkim helped us plan an amazing trip three week trip to Iceland. Noga is smart, experienced and knew just how to set up our trip to meet our expectations. She listened to what we told her about our desires for the trip and her planning made the trip a major success. Our jeep tour to see northern lights in Isafjordur with Gudmundur Valdimarsson of Iceland BackCountry Travel was a definite highlight as were our glacier hike with Kari Timsson of Icelandic Mountain Guides and jeep experience... Read more

Kimkim helped us plan an amazing trip three week trip to Iceland. Noga is smart, experienced and knew just how to set up our trip to meet our expectations. She listened to what we told her about our desires for the trip and her planning made the trip a major success. Our jeep tour to see northern lights in Isafjordur with Gudmundur Valdimarsson of Iceland BackCountry Travel was a definite highlight as were our glacier hike with Kari Timsson of Icelandic Mountain Guides and jeep experience of the west fjords with Gisli Margislason of Wild Westfjords. All of the activities she set up for us were outstanding - whale watching in Husavik and the food tour in Reyjkavik with Dagur Lárusson of Reykjavik Food Walk were also excellent.

The kimkim app made the travel easy as well. She included links to Google maps for specific locations as well as AllTrails maps for hikes were wanted to take. All the guides we showed the app to were blown away by it.

We found Kimkim through friends who used them and I can't recommend them enough.

Local specialist: Noga Heyman

A Wonderful Trip to Southern Italy 2025!
Italy | Oct 2 - Oct 9, 2025

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Jan B.
Chicago, IL | Reviewed on Oct 12, 2025
A special thanks to Beatriz and the kimkim travel service. Bea was wonderful to work with in planning our trip and made some wonderful recommendations for us to tailor our trip to our needs. Our trip to Southern Italy was perfectly planned and executed. Our extended stay in Naples as our base worked well and allowed us to take our day trips to the city center of Naples, Casserta, Pompeii and our ancestral town. Even though kimkim did not arrange our flight travel, the local staff (Nadia... Read more

A special thanks to Beatriz and the kimkim travel service. Bea was wonderful to work with in planning our trip and made some wonderful recommendations for us to tailor our trip to our needs. Our trip to Southern Italy was perfectly planned and executed. Our extended stay in Naples as our base worked well and allowed us to take our day trips to the city center of Naples, Casserta, Pompeii and our ancestral town. Even though kimkim did not arrange our flight travel, the local staff (Nadia and Natalia) were most responsive to us when our direct flight from Chicago to Naples was diverted to Rome and we were bussed back to Naples later that day. They contacted our driver who was to pick us up from the airport in Naples and alerted the hotel to our late arrival. The Grand Hotel Oriente was a lovely, conveniently located hotel with wonderful staff. We were upgraded to a suite because of our extended stay-which was a pleasant surprise. Our daily drivers were professional and always polite and punctual-most of the time driving Mercedes cars. Only one day did a driver not show up-and once again the travel team got us a driver in no time, with only a slight delay.
My husband and I enjoyed the trip and would not hesitate to select kimkim again to arrange our travel plans.

Grazie !!

Hotel Review
Grand Hotel Oriente
Naples

I shared a review on Tripadvisor The Grand Hotel Oriente was wonderful!

Authenticity & Character
Location
Centrally located
Staff
Friendly, professional, very helpful
Cleanliness & Comfort
Entire hotel, rooms, restaurant
Activity Reviews
The Flavors of Naples: Private Traditional Cooking Class
The Flavors of Naples: Private Traditional Cooking Class
Naples

Also did not do this activity. Had to reschedule our visit to Amalfi coast on this day. The day of the original tour to Amalfi was raining and my husband was not feeling well, so we rested that day. The local travel support staff helped us reschedule Amalfi for this day and cancelled our cooking class.

Day Excursion to Capri Island and Anacapri
Day Excursion to Capri Island and Anacapri
Italy

Did not do this trip.

Guided Visit to Pompeii with Archeaologist
Guided Visit to Pompeii with Archeaologist
Italy

Our archaeological guide was amazing. She had a degree in archaeology. It greatly enhanced our visit to Pompeii. We learned so much more than just seeing Pompeii by ourselves. She also tailored the pace of the tour to us which was most appreciated.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Private Full Day Amalfi Experience
Private Full Day Amalfi Experience
Italy

Beautiful experience. Glad the driver did the driving-not us!!!

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Private Visit of Naples & Veiled Chryst with a Local
Private Visit of Naples & Veiled Chryst with a Local
Naples

Loved seeing the streets of Italy with our private guide-very professional and knowledgeable. She tailored the walking tour to my husband who needed to stop and rest occasionally, -much appreciated!

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Professional, friendly, punctual-with one exception on the day trip to Trivigno. Driver did not show up -but travel support got us another driver quickly with a minimal delay.
Transport
Local specialist: Beatriz De Pablo Rocha

Best way to experience the highlights of Turkey
Turkey | Oct 1 - Oct 10, 2025

Donna
Donna G.
Dallas, TX | Reviewed on Oct 12, 2025
Berat, the local specialist for my tour masterfully customized an itinerary to fit my requests. He arranged and coordinated the guides, drivers, hotels and domestic flights for what turned out to be a flawless tour. I appreciated the reminders I received almost daily to inform me of the schedule and any action needed on my part.
In Istanbul, Mr. Volkan Akoluk was my terrific guide for two days. He quickly brought me up to speed on the history of the region and prepared me for the sights...
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Berat, the local specialist for my tour masterfully customized an itinerary to fit my requests. He arranged and coordinated the guides, drivers, hotels and domestic flights for what turned out to be a flawless tour. I appreciated the reminders I received almost daily to inform me of the schedule and any action needed on my part.
In Istanbul, Mr. Volkan Akoluk was my terrific guide for two days. He quickly brought me up to speed on the history of the region and prepared me for the sights we were to visit. The two days never felt rushed yet we covered a lot of the historic sites.
In Ankara, Hattusa, and Cappadocia , Mr. Irfan did a wonderful job as we visited so many sites in four days. I especially enjoyed the fact that he had grown up in the area of Uchisar and with that he had personal stories of what life was like these last couple generations. My favorite experience was driving in at night my jaw dropping at the site of Cappodocia and my Kale Konak hotel bathed in a rosy glow.
In Izmir, with just one day left, I had the pleasure to enjoy Ephesus and Priene with Mr. Ozan Tokcan. As with the previous two guides, Mr. Ozan had incredible knowledge of the sites we visited as well as the history of the area.
And because I had just a taste of the beautiful area around Izmir, I will need to return.
Thank you for an amazing experience!

Hotel Reviews
Park Inn by Radisson Izmir
Izmir

Wonderful location with views of the harbor. Close proximity to the old section of the city and the piers.

Eyuboglu Hotel
Ankara

Very comfortable with a good location

Sirkeci Mansion Hotel
Istanbul

Located in the old town. Very nice hotel with a lovely breakfast.

Kale Konak Hotel

Simply magical

Authenticity & Character
Renovated to reflect a “cave” character
Location
Adjacent to the Castle
Staff
Professional
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Discover Priene: A beautiful ancient Ionian town
Discover Priene: A beautiful ancient Ionian town
Turkey
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Explore the Ancient City of Ephesus
Explore the Ancient City of Ephesus
Turkey
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Discover the Volcanic Valleys of Cappadocia: Zelve, Pasabag, and Avcılar
Discover the Volcanic Valleys of Cappadocia: Zelve, Pasabag, and Avcılar
Cappadocia
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Kaymaklı Underground City
Kaymaklı Underground City
Cappadocia
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Visiting Göreme Open Air Museum (UNESCO World Heritage)
Visiting Göreme Open Air Museum (UNESCO World Heritage)
Cappadocia
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Visit the Ancient city of Hattusa  (Hattuşaş)
Visit the Ancient city of Hattusa (Hattuşaş)
Turkey
Quality of Experience
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Guides, Drivers and Staff
Visit the Anatolian Civilizations Museum and Panoramic City Tour
Visit the Anatolian Civilizations Museum and Panoramic City Tour
Ankara
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Public Boat Tour on the Bosphorus
Public Boat Tour on the Bosphorus
İstanbul
Quality of Experience
Eminönü Heritage Tour: Explore the Historical Bazaars and Ottoman Architectural Sites of Istanbul
Eminönü Heritage Tour: Explore the Historical Bazaars and Ottoman Architectural Sites of Istanbul
İstanbul
Quality of Experience
I
Discover Byzantine + Ottoman Istanbul
Discover Byzantine + Ottoman Istanbul
İstanbul
Quality of Experience
I
Local specialist: Berat Ornek

We had a wonderful trip to Ireland.
Ireland | Oct 2 - Oct 11, 2025

PAUL
PAUL S.
Boston, MA | Reviewed on Oct 12, 2025
We had a wonderful trip to Ireland. We had two guides during our stay., For the first two days we had Vincent and then for the remainder of the trip we had Des. They both were very knowledgeable, friendly and caring. An unexpected highlight for us was the trip to the Barren smokehouse. We had a very interesting conversation with one of the owners. All of the accommodations were great, the food recommendations were spot on. Read more

We had a wonderful trip to Ireland. We had two guides during our stay., For the first two days we had Vincent and then for the remainder of the trip we had Des. They both were very knowledgeable, friendly and caring. An unexpected highlight for us was the trip to the Barren smokehouse. We had a very interesting conversation with one of the owners. All of the accommodations were great, the food recommendations were spot on.

Hotel Reviews
Cliff at Lyons
Co. Kildare

A wonderful way to end our vacation was to stay at the Cliff at Lyons. while we were only at the property for a short time, it is conveniently located close to Dublin airport. The property is beautiful and the staff was very friendly. They have a lovely bakery/Café on site with delicious treats.

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The Lodge at Ashford Castle
Cong

While not actually in the castle, the accommodation was terrific. I’m sure the handicap accessibility of the castle rooms didn’t fit my needs. Anyway, the accommodation was very nice the on site restaurants were great. well, the property is very large. They are more than willing to mow you around the property.

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Monks Ballyvaughan
County Clare

Well, definitely a less refined accommodation than the others we experienced, the room was clean, comfortable, and had all the modern accessories. The on site restaurant had a great seafood chowder.

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Sheen Falls Lodge
Kenmare

Friendly and knowledgeable staff. Definitely worth going to the Falls restaurant, it was a highlight of our dining experiences in Ireland

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Davenport Hotel
Dublin

Wonderful hotel, friendly staff, close to the center of town.

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Activity Review
The Burren Smokehouse - Meet the Makers
The Burren Smokehouse - Meet the Makers
Ireland

This was probably the most unexpected experience we had in Ireland. We had no preconceived notion about what this experience would be like. Peter just comes up to you and starts having a conversation, taking us to various parts of the facility and ending with a lite lunch at the pub. While we probably wouldn’t have booked this experience on our own. We are surely appreciative that Eleanor pick this experience for us.

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Local specialist: Eleanor Whitticombe

This trip was excellent! Anita did a fantasti...
Spain | Oct 4 - Oct 11, 2025

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Terri N.
Canada | Reviewed on Oct 12, 2025
This trip was excellent! Anita did a fantastic job accommodating all of our needs for our journey through Spain. Accommodations:
The hotels were excellent overall, with just one exception on our final night in Madrid. That issue was related to the hotel staff, not the trip planning itself.
Transportation & Guides:
The drivers were outstanding—each transfer was perfectly on time, and the Mercedes vans made travel very comfortable. I especially appreciated that all drivers and guides...
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This trip was excellent! Anita did a fantastic job accommodating all of our needs for our journey through Spain.

Accommodations:
The hotels were excellent overall, with just one exception on our final night in Madrid. That issue was related to the hotel staff, not the trip planning itself.

Transportation & Guides:
The drivers were outstanding—each transfer was perfectly on time, and the Mercedes vans made travel very comfortable. I especially appreciated that all drivers and guides contacted us on WhatsApp ahead of time to confirm arrivals, which gave us peace of mind. The tour guides were excellent, and I loved the small-group format of the tours.

Overall Experience:
Our 8-day itinerary was full and exciting, with visits to different cities almost every day. It was a wonderful way to see so much of Spain in a short time. My only recommendation would be to allow a bit more downtime to relax and soak in each destination.

Final Thoughts:
I would 100% recommend KimKim and will absolutely use them again for future trips!

Hotel Reviews
U-Sense Granada Catedral Apartments
Granada

This apartment was excellent. Great location. Clean, and easy to find. Keep in mind, if you get here prior to check in, you can store your bags at their office 5 minute walk away, and they charge $5 per bag. Also, if you can check in early, there is a $30 ealy check in charge. (one or the other cost will be incurred). The office staff was amazing, friendly and incredibly helpful desite how busy they were. One note, if you use the washer/. dry and DRY your cloths, the dry will completely wrinkle your clothing..so much that an iron or steamer will not remove wrinkles. It may not be worth using it. My jeans were like a crumpled ball of aluminum foil at the cycle end. despite this, Overall - 5 star.. Loved it and would recommmend!

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7 Islas Hotel
Madrid

Excellent hotel. Wonderful staff. Breakfast was plentiful! Great location. Rooms were very spacious and clean.

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Near the Grand Via. Great, fun location.
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Local specialist: Anita Matijasevic

Our KimKim guide Nikola was terrific in all a...
Slovenia | Sep 26 - Oct 11, 2025

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jim t.
Canada | Reviewed on Oct 12, 2025
Our KimKim guide Nikola was terrific in all aspects of our trip to Slovenia and Croatia. Every detail within his scope of control occurred as planned and on schedule. Over 17 days there were occasions when we reached out to him for information, guidance and assistance in resolving issues and he always delivered promptly and effectively. We have been recommending KimKim both while traveling to people we have met and at home during the planning phase. We will definitely be using KimKim... Read more

Our KimKim guide Nikola was terrific in all aspects of our trip to Slovenia and Croatia. Every detail within his scope of control occurred as planned and on schedule. Over 17 days there were occasions when we reached out to him for information, guidance and assistance in resolving issues and he always delivered promptly and effectively. We have been recommending KimKim both while traveling to people we have met and at home during the planning phase. We will definitely be using KimKim again.

Hotel Reviews
Amadria Park Hotel Capital
Zagreb

A beautiful older European hotel with great staff

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Very short walk to the sites of Zagreb
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Armerun Heritage Hotel
Šibenik

Great location, great service and very nice onsite dining. Beautiful water view from a terrific room.

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Heritage Hotel Dea
Hvar

A very nice hotel and a great breakfast.

Boutique Villa Pearl of Plitvice
Spirito Santo Palazzo Storico
Rovinj

Great location, beautiful room and very helpful staff. Breakfast was excellent. We had a terrace room and loved the view and sunsets.

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The staff were always available and very knowledgeable and jelpful
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Hotel Gredič
Dobrovo v Brdih

Great room and hotel in a former castle in stunning Slovenian wine country equal in every way to Tuscany. The onsite restaurant is top notch, a really wonderful dining experience.

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Location
Well located in beautiful wine country
Staff
A highly automated checkin / checkout with minimal human intervention but everything was organized and efficient
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Hotel Dobra Vila
Bovec

Dobra Vila is an elegant hotel with a 1930’ish vibe. The public spaces are all beautifully appointed and terraced mountain view is unobstructed. Our room had access to a large patio with lounge chairs looking out to the mountains and sunset. The breakfast room is gorgeous and the breakfast is top notch.; we wish they also had dinner service. The bathroom was true to the hotel period decor but showering was a bit of challenge as it meant having to be in a beautiful bathtub.

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Penzion Berc
Bled

We feel we absolutely picked a great place to stay in Bled. Many of the other hotels looked dirty and tired while Penzion Berc was small, quaint, clean, and well located. The breakfast and dinner on the property were excellent. Other meals in Bled were disappointing making our choice of Penzion Berc even more pleasing. We will be recommending it to others

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An authentic alpine vibe.
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AS Boutique Hotel
Ljubljana

We stayed 2 nights and loved the hotel. Our checkin, the location, our room and breakfast were all fabulous. It was a great start to our trip

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Activity Reviews
Truffle Hunting Experience
Truffle Hunting Experience
Slovenia

A great outing that exceeded my expectations. It was interesting, hands on and the lunch provided was outstanding

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You use your own vehicle
Guided Bike Tour in Goriska Brda Wine Region
Guided Bike Tour in Goriska Brda Wine Region
Goriška Brda
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
We were self guided
Transport
Bikes were excellent
Bohinj Lake Cycling Tour
Bohinj Lake Cycling Tour
Slovenia
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Traditional Slovenian Culinary Class in Bled
Traditional Slovenian Culinary Class in Bled
Slovenia

A fun and different thing to do in Bled.

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Food
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Very friendly mother daughter team
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Local specialist: Nikola Vojvodić

KimKim travel takes great care of your travel...
Thailand | Sep 30 - Oct 11, 2025

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Neelam P.
Newark, NJ | Reviewed on Oct 12, 2025
KimKim travel takes great care of your travel plans and needs. From pick up to airport, to guided tours and drop off to airport. Thank you so much for being part of our Thailand trip. Neelam and Manny Read more

KimKim travel takes great care of your travel plans and needs. From pick up to airport, to guided tours and drop off to airport. Thank you so much for being part of our Thailand trip.

Neelam and Manny

Hotel Review
U Chiang Mai Hotel
Chiang Mai

While the staff were very welcoming and kind, we felt this hotel needs a little renovation! The pool was black tiled and not very appealing when mosquitoes are hovering over it. The bedroom and bathroom were somewhat clean but we found mosquitoes and tiny bugs which made it a little uneasy at night. With some renovations, this property is a prime location for the Night Market and nearby restaurants.

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Location
Night Market is right on the same street
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Cleanliness & Comfort
Needs renovations
Local specialist: Kelly Lu
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Kelly Lu
Local specialist in Bangkok | Replied on Oct 12, 2025

Thank you so much for sharing your detailed feedback and for choosing KimKim Travel for your Cambodia and Thailand trip! We’re delighted to hear that you appreciated our care and service from start to finish.

We also truly value your honest comments regarding the hotel. Your insights about the room condition and mosquitoes are very helpful, and we’ll share them with our local partner to ensure improvements are made.

We’re glad you enjoyed the convenient location near the Night Market and restaurants, and we hope to welcome you again for another wonderful journey soon!

Ron was a very helpful guide, helped us on ou...
Thailand | Oct 1 - Oct 11, 2025

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Bianca R.
Miami, FL | Reviewed on Oct 12, 2025

Ron was a very helpful guide, helped us on our first day in Bangkok. The experiences we booked were well organized from the pick ups to the drop offs. Amazing. Didn't have to worry a least bit.

Local specialist: Kien Nguyen
Kien
Kien Nguyen
Local specialist in Hanoi, Vietnam | Replied on Oct 13, 2025

Hi Bianca,

Thank you so much for your kind words! I’m really happy to hear that you enjoyed your time in Thailand and that Ron helped make your experience smooth and memorable.

If you ever plan another adventure to Southeast Asia, I’d be more than happy to assist you again in creating another unforgettable journey.

Warm regards,
Kien

The most AMAZING multi-generational trip! So easy and seamless...
Greece | Jun 7 - Jun 21, 2025

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Kate G.
Ashburn, VA | Reviewed on Oct 12, 2025
I presented a challenge to Chris: design a trip for a group of 10, aged 8 to 80, who have never been to Greece. He did the most amazing job. Everything happened like clockwork, even when our group didn't. The locations, the hotels, the transportation, and the guides were on point. I wholeheartedly recommend Chris and Kimkim. We bought our flights but that was not an issue even when significantly delayed; our drivers were waiting for us. Chris managed to fit in all that we wanted to see and... Read more

I presented a challenge to Chris: design a trip for a group of 10, aged 8 to 80, who have never been to Greece. He did the most amazing job. Everything happened like clockwork, even when our group didn't. The locations, the hotels, the transportation, and the guides were on point. I wholeheartedly recommend Chris and Kimkim. We bought our flights but that was not an issue even when significantly delayed; our drivers were waiting for us. Chris managed to fit in all that we wanted to see and do on our trip - visit archaeological sites, stay in relaxing hotels, and go on food and history tours. All 10 of us agree it was a trip we will never forget. My only suggestion - there was a bit too much honey and cheese in the tours (but I did ask for food tours). Thanks, Chris!

Local specialist: Chris Gravas

When we began to look for a safari, and there...
Kenya | Sep 22 - Oct 6, 2025

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Kenneth W.
Chicago, IL | Reviewed on Oct 12, 2025
When we began to look for a safari, and there are many companies, we were fortunate to communicate with Joseph at Kim Kim. I had never heard of them but boy did they please us with a terrific safari. First they customized the trip based on what we wanted not a set plan. Second we had George Ke (ask for him) as our diver and host. That's right. We paid less than we did for a 4 day shorter trip 2 years ago and had a private driver. He is wonderful. Beauty of Kim Kim is that no matter what... Read more

When we began to look for a safari, and there are many companies, we were fortunate to communicate with Joseph at Kim Kim. I had never heard of them but boy did they please us with a terrific safari. First they customized the trip based on what we wanted not a set plan. Second we had George Ke (ask for him) as our diver and host. That's right. We paid less than we did for a 4 day shorter trip 2 years ago and had a private driver. He is wonderful. Beauty of Kim Kim is that no matter what or how many questions I had Joseph always responded positively and helped us get the most. If you see something you like give Kim Kim a chance to bid and design a plan and you will pay less and get so much more. Our tirp was 14 days long ( short), we visited 7 Game parks ( no fences just reserved lands that animals could wander in) and saw 54 different species of animals of course including the big 5 plus so many more. George our guide has amazing et=yes to see then when we never would. By having a private driver you could stay longer at the filed where we found 30 (thirty) giraffes or move quicker if we didn't find what we wanted. We saw dozens of lions and Rhino. A few Cheetahs and Leopards; Hundreds of Zebra, Wildebeest, elephants ... the list keeps on going. We were 10 to 50' from all of the animals. They will provide an experience you will talk about to your friends for the rest of your life. Check them all out but if you give Kim Kim a try you will be so happy. One of our must do's is to go on safari in September/ October in the dry season. The animals must find water daily so they move around. Be sure and do a night drive to see animals that don't come out until after dark. What ever you do GO. We have been to 102 countries and the safari beats them all hands down. We can't wait to use Kim Kim for our other trips now. If you want to talk more tell joseph to give you my email address and I will

Hotel Reviews
Kilaguni Serena Safari Lodge

When you go on safari this is what you hope your accommodations will be like. We saw 12 different species of animals and all of them, in large quantities, visited the two water ponds right outside the lodge. Every animal species we saw cam to drink during the day. While it sits in the second largest game reserve in the country somehow the animals know it and love to come. 50 elephants, zebras, Cape buffalo and so many other animals came each night to drink and bathe. Food was great and as in every place we went in Kenya the people were incredible

Naivasha Sopa Lodge
Nairobi

This was quite a surprise and an elegant place to stay. Waking the grounds next to you are Zebras, Water Bucks, giraffes and Hippos come into a protected area at night but fenced off. Food spectacular. The nearest park is Hells Gate reserve and t had limited animals but take the boat for an 45 minute cruise to the island and walk beside a number of animals. Worth the experience. The hotel was special

Olive Bush Camp

Your tent cabin is on the Mara River and you feel like you should being on safari. Never met more friendly and accommodating staff and they made the stay special. The Mara is huge so a lot of driving to do but you are rewarded with an incredible number and kinds of animals. Don't miss the Olive

Sarova Lion Hill Hotel
Nairobi

This was a huge surprise as when we arrived we thought it a very small park. Food and entertainment excellent. We found a mile square filed with 30 giraffe. Lions and cubs, and miles and miles to drive. You will love thsi area

Sweetwaters Serena Camp
Nanyuki

An amazing facility with tent camps ( just a name as they are very nice with all the facilities you need in your room)that face the animals. Don't come out at night as you may meet one but very safe and tons of animals. Food is fabulous and staff will meet your every need

Fair Acres Boutique Hotel
Karen, Nairobi. P. O Box 1121 – 00208 Nairobi.

One a piece of Paradise in the middle of a huge city. It's like having your own oasis. You will love the setting and the people and it's near the Nairobi game preserve.

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Activity Reviews
 Amboseli National Park
Amboseli National Park
Amboseli National Park

Holy smoke it was like driving into the Sahara desert the roads were so dry and deep with sand. Certainly not worth the 5 mile entrance to find a few animals. Our least favorite stop

Maasai Mara National Reserve
Maasai Mara National Reserve
Masai Mara

It is sooooooo big you have to drive a lot, over very rough roads to see animals but this is where you will find Cheetahs and leopards

Maasai Mara Game Drives & Hot Air Balloon Ride
Maasai Mara Game Drives & Hot Air Balloon Ride
Masai Mara

Balloon was a great experience. Short trip but over hundreds of animals and the breakfast was to die for

Lake Nakuru Full Day Game Drives
Lake Nakuru Full Day Game Drives
Nakuru

Nice park, a lot of animals and worth 2 days

David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust
David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust
Kenya

Nice concept to save some abandoned elephants but you will be as close on your game drives so not a must for us

Ol Pejeta Conservancy Game Drives
Ol Pejeta Conservancy Game Drives
Ol Pejeta Conservancy

worth a couple of days at most but quality place to visit and stay

Lake Naivasha Hells Gate National Park
Lake Naivasha Hells Gate National Park
Kenya

after all we had seen this was a bust. Very few animals and very small. Not worth the time and distance compared what we had seen on our safaris

Nairobi National Park
Nairobi National Park
Kenya

It is right beside the city but no fences and animals stay at will. Our first stop and we saw 18 different species of animlas including many Rhino. Amazing start to a terrific safari time

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Local specialist: Joseph Thuo

Othman was incredibly helpful throughout the ...
Iceland | Oct 1 - Oct 6, 2025

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Ian G.
Newark, NJ | Reviewed on Oct 11, 2025

Othman was incredibly helpful throughout the entire process, answering any and all questions I had regarding the trip. He was quick to respond with any added requests that I had. He is the reason our engagement trip was so unforgettable!

Local specialist: Othman A
Othman
Othman A
Local specialist in Montreal / Iceland | Replied on Oct 12, 2025

Thank you so much, Ian, for your kind words! It was a real pleasure helping you plan such a special trip, and I’m thrilled to hear Iceland was unforgettable. Wishing you both all the best for the future!

Pedro organized an amazing 10-day itinerary for our Portugal trip in late September
Portugal | Sep 29 - Oct 8, 2025

Scott
Scott S.
Wauwatosa, WI | Reviewed on Oct 11, 2025
Pedro organized an amazing 10-day itinerary for our group of six in Portugal. All accommodations and activities were perfect. Throughout the journey, Pedro maintained regular communication to ensure smooth progress and offered timely assistance as needed.
Pedro did an outstanding job coordinating and communicating with our drivers and tour guides. Claudia led our Lisbon Historic Odyssey Private Walking & Tastings tour; Ricardo guided us through Pena Palace; and Catarina provided...
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Pedro organized an amazing 10-day itinerary for our group of six in Portugal. All accommodations and activities were perfect. Throughout the journey, Pedro maintained regular communication to ensure smooth progress and offered timely assistance as needed.
Pedro did an outstanding job coordinating and communicating with our drivers and tour guides. Claudia led our Lisbon Historic Odyssey Private Walking & Tastings tour; Ricardo guided us through Pena Palace; and Catarina provided insightful commentary on Porto's Historic Odyssey Private Walking Tour. Each guide shared valuable knowledge about local history, culture, landmarks, and restaurant recommendations.
Drivers Carlos and Ricardo were a joy to ride with. Both enjoyed sharing information about landmarks, city histories, and dining options.
The trip included numerous memorable experiences, such as:
• A day excursion to Sintra, including a tour of Pena Palace.
• An impressive Fado Dinner at Mesa de Frades Restaurant.
• The Ultimate Douro Valley Experience, featuring a boat journey along the Douro River and concluding with a private tour, tastings, and lunch at Quinta da Pacheca Winery.
• A Hands-On Culinary Experience Baking Pastel de Nata

Scott

Hotel Reviews
Hotel Cascais Miragem
Cascais

fabulous breakfast bar included and staff were helpful with recommendations

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Eurostars Porto Douro
Porto

fabulous breakfast bar included and staff were helpful with recommendations

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Location
10 to 20 minute walk to majority of the activities in the city
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Cleanliness & Comfort
Hotel Vincci Liberdade
Lisbon

fabulous breakfast bar included and staff were helpful with recommendations

Authenticity & Character
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Great place to stay
Activity Reviews
Private Douro River Escape: 1-Hour Exclusive Cruise
Private Douro River Escape: 1-Hour Exclusive Cruise
Portugal

A nice relaxing boat tour down the Douro River. Our guide did an amazing job of sharing the history of the area.

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The Flavors of Port Wine - Sip & Discover
The Flavors of Port Wine - Sip & Discover
Porto

Nice experience learning about Portugal's Port Wines.

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Guides, Drivers and Staff
Exploring the Art of Pastel de Nata on a A Hands-On Culinary Group Experience
Exploring the Art of Pastel de Nata on a A Hands-On Culinary Group Experience
Lisbon

A fun experience learning how to bake Pastel de Nata.

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Porto's Historic Odyssey on a Private Walking Tour
Porto's Historic Odyssey on a Private Walking Tour
Porto

Claudia did an outstanding job of sharing the history of the city, culture, landmarks and recommending restaurants.

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Indulge in Elegance on a Guided Winery Tour Infused with Tastings and a Delicious Lunch
Indulge in Elegance on a Guided Winery Tour Infused with Tastings and a Delicious Lunch
Portugal

The wine tour, tasting, and lunch were amazing. Wine and food were outstanding. I recommend this be a must stop in travel plans.

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Seamless Discovery - The Ultimate Douro Valley Experience with Private Driver Service
Seamless Discovery - The Ultimate Douro Valley Experience with Private Driver Service
Portugal

Highly recommend doing this The Ultimate Douro Valley Experience.

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Ricardo was a joy to ride with. He enjoyed sharing landmarks, history of the cities we drove through and recommending restaurants
Discover Sintra with a Private Guide and Driver – 8-Hour Tour with Skip-the-Line Access to Pena Palace
Discover Sintra with a Private Guide and Driver – 8-Hour Tour with Skip-the-Line Access to Pena Palace
Portugal

Ricardo was our guide for Pena Palace tour. He did an amazing job of explaining the history and culture

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Ricardo was an amazing tour guide
Transport
Carlos was a joy to ride with. He enjoyed sharing landmarks, history of the cities we drove through and recommending restaurants
4-Hour Private Driver Service in Belém
4-Hour Private Driver Service in Belém
Lisbon

Carlos was a joy to ride with. He enjoyed sharing landmarks, history of the cities we drove through and recommending restaurants.

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Immerse Yourself in the Portuguese Culture by Experiencing a Fado Dinner
Immerse Yourself in the Portuguese Culture by Experiencing a Fado Dinner
Portugal

Our party of 6 enjoy the Portuguese culture Fado dinner experience. Highly recommend seeing this Fado experience.

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Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
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Lisbon's Historic Odyssey on a Private Walking Tour & Tastings
Lisbon's Historic Odyssey on a Private Walking Tour & Tastings
Lisbon

Catarina did an outstanding job of sharing landmarks, history of the cities we drove through and recommending restaurants

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To Eat Suggestion: Pinóquio
To Eat Suggestion: Pinóquio
Lisbon

Their menu had many options to select from. We had a party of 6 and we all enjoyed our dinner.

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Guides, Drivers and Staff
Local specialist: Pedro Luis

Catrina and Beatrice are Travel Goddesses
Italy | Sep 29 - Oct 10, 2025

Joe
Joe O.
Southport, NC | Reviewed on Oct 11, 2025

This was by far the best vacation my wife and I have ever taken. And it was all due to the detailed planning by Catrina and the exceptional on sight concierge service provided by Beatrice. Every single detail was planned and executed to perfection. Every lodging, travel, and activity were spot on and fit our expectations exactly. I can not stress enough how much the up front planning and the on ground communication during the trip made a difference. Fantastico!!

Local specialist: Caterina Belvedere

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