Kimkim Trip Reviews

Clemens was very patient and helpful in the early planning which started with a trip during for Advent and Christmas Markets that ended up as an early spring trip to Munich, Leipzig, and Berlin while visiting our son who is attending University of Leipzig. The private tours and restaurant suggestions from Clemens worked out perfectly. Boris was an excellent guide and provided a private tour of Munich on our first full morning and then on a day trip to Neuschwanstein castle. The side trips to a small countryside village on the way and another visit to Oberammagau (where Boris selected a great lunch spot) were as enjoyable as the Castle visit. The plazas and market were full of life with a great mix of people, we felt like 3 nights in Munich was the perfect amount of time, and the City did not feel as big as we expected. The intercity train travel was planned perfectly by Clemens and the travel to Leipzig and then Berlin were enjoyable and scenic. Our stay in Leipzig was also outstanding, it felt like a smaller version of Munich, an old walled city, with great historic buildings, beautiful parks, and great energy and life-and fewer tourists. Our timing coincided with opening day at the local and historic Sheibenholtz horse racing track where we were able to secure a table for our family and spend a great afternoon with a big crowd! Two days in Berlin were barely enough to scratch the surface, but we had a great time putting the City transit pass to use travelling to a couple of different corners of the City including a trip to Sansoucci Palace in Potsdam-which is really more of a massive public park with multiple palaces, vineyards, and other interesting features-wish we had more time in both Berlin and Potsdam. Hotels and the included breakfast were all very good and well located. Our dinner for our last night at Katz Orange, recommended by Clemens was definitely a highlight. Somehow we were not aware of the great bakeries and cheese that were available everywhere and we enjoyed! We had excellent support from Clemens and team when we had some questions during the trip, and one small snafu when a local guide cancelled a tour last minute-it was very well handled by KimKim.

Hotel Reviews

art'otel Berlin Mitte powered by Radisson Hotels

Berlin

This hotel was a bit of a mixed bag. The front desk service and the breakfast quality and experience were top notch. The exterior and neighborhood are a bit cold and unwelcoming at first, but after a couple of days we realized that it is very well located with ez access to the train lines which is important in Berlin. The rooms were tight, and the lobby area was not comfortable. They do have what could be a very nice open air courtyard, but we found it a bit dirty and unattended by hotel staff-a potentially nice space that seems to be utilized as a place to smoke.

Authenticity & Character

looks like an office building from the outside-the canal side of the building is warmer and more charming but feels like a missed opportunity as access is not clear it is utilized as a back door

Location

close to multiple train lines and the river and canal

Staff

were very helpful with charting out travel within the city and utilization of the City Pass. The folks running the breakfast room were excellent.

Cleanliness & Comfort

Breakfast area was outstanding, room was adequate, courtyard is a miss.

NH Leipzig Zentrum

Leipzig

Clean, updated, spacious and bright. Great view from our window of plaza below. Service was very good, breakfast was very good, very well located!

Authenticity & Character

This has the feel of a modern hotel in a great way.

Location

within the former city walls and near the many outdoor cafe's and the main plaza.

Staff

Always available and helpful at the front desk. Service at breakfast was adequate, but less available than at other hotels.

Cleanliness & Comfort

The additional space at this hotel was a plus.

Eden Hotel Wolff

Munich

Excellent service, very clean and well appointed with an excellent breakfast in a nice dining room. The rooms were on the small side, especially the bathrooms. The location across from the main train station-which is undergrowing significant construction- was very convenient, but is in a bit of a gritty area (were were a bit surprised in general of the level of graffitti and litter in both Munich and Berlin.

Authenticity & Character

historic charm and high quality service

Location

cleaner/nicer surroundings.

Staff

very friendly, helpful and available

Cleanliness & Comfort

Super clean and well appointed, just a bit small, especially the bathroom and in particuliar the tub/shower which was very narrow

Activity Reviews

Tip based Original Berlin Walking Tour

Berlin

high energy tour guide Maggie did a great job, and mixed in some of her personal political feelings. We had a large group of 20+ and so the tour path followed a standard route and felt a bit touristy, but were did feel like we got great interaction with the tour guide between stops.

Quality of Experience

good guide, good general overview of the city, did give us a good base for follow-up visits.

Guides, Drivers and Staff

high energy and enthusiastic

Transport

this was a lengthy walking tour of the City that leaves you a long walk away from the starting point, but close to many transit options.

Private Guided Tour: Leipzig Uncovered, History, Music and Student Life

Leipzig

This was cancelled at last minute. We do not know what we missed. But had a great experience in Leipzig on our own. Kimkim came up with alternatives and gave us a great refund.

From Munich: Neuschwanstein Castle Full-Day Trip

Munich

The drive through the countryside and side visits to a local villages were the best part. Boris seemed to specifically travel on secondary roads for a good portion of the trip. The trip to the castle itself was very good, but definitely touristy. I would still recommend it, but the side trips were essential, otherwise the 9 hour day is not worth it just to visit Neuschwanstein.

Quality of Experience

Great scenery on the way.

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Boris was an excellent guide and driver and knew when to talk and when to let us rest on this long day.

Transport

we were 6 adults total in a smaller, 3 row SUV, a slightly bigger vehicle would have been nice.

Munich City Tour

Munich

Our guide Boris was excellent. We had plenty of time the afternoon prior to explore the City and did, but Boris was able to make sure we saw some nooks and crannies that we missed, and add the historical and cultural context

Quality of Experience

Boris was an excellent communicator asking us questions

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Boris was prompt, kept us on schedule, flexible, and full of history and suggestions.

Transport

this was a walking tour, Boris asked us up front if we wanted it to be a loop back to the hotel, or pick a destination to end the tour at where we could ciontinue on our own, which is what we chose.

We experienced the trip of our dreams with our personalized itinerary intro to Morocco. We wanted about 30% medinas and souks in the former imperial cities, 30% oasis and smaller towns, 10% Sahara, and fill in the rest of our time with local expertise. Thanks to KimKim for customizing our trip. Super nice driver and verrrrrry comfortable vehicle made the road trips perfect. The lodgings were top tier and even the smaller local hosts were excellent with hospitality. We felt welcomed everywhere we went. Kimkim allowed us to experience all we planned, then also allowed for time to explore the things we did not expect. Special shout out to the private tour leaders, especially Hanin our Food Tour guide in Marrakesh.

First time to London and Dublin and Kateryna put together a wonderful trip for my wife and me, and our son and daughter-in-law. Got to see all the usual tourist attractions as well as some more local flavor. We couldn't do the first trip there without Big Ben, Parliament, Westminster Abbey, Buckingham Palace, Windsor Castle, and Stonehenge. First day we had a great 3.5 hour driving tour in a London Black Cab. Our driver John was outstanding and gave us so much history and insight. And the next day, John was our driver again as we ventured out into the countryside to Stonehenge and Windsor. A 2.4 hour walking tour with our guide Delianne the next day gave us the best of the city center. And Delianne guided us to the Red Lion afterward for a pint like Churchill used to indulge when Parliament got too much for him. Next day was the Tower of London (with a special ceremony occurring while we were there) followed by the Borough Market for the local food scene, our guide Tom King was great for this foodie experience. The British Museum and a dinner at Gordon Ramsey's 1890 Restaurant rounded out our final day in London before heading to Dublin for a quick stop. Dublin gave us a walking tour of the city with our lovely guide Mydie, followed by a tour of St. Patrick's Cathedral. And a first visit to Dublin must include a tour of the Jameson Distillery and the Guinness Brewery.
A lot to fit into a one week trip, but Kateryna gave us a great experience with lots of hightlights and memories.

Heidi did a spectacular job putting this trip together.
Stan and I were impressed with all of the site visit recommendations and the wealth of information that our guides provided for us.
Each of the guides provided their own unique perspective, which was interesting and all of them were very thorough and anticipated our every need.
Henry (Guilin/Longsheng/Yangshuo) was, for the two of us, the easiest to understand and we enjoyed hearing about his personal experience as a guide in China.
Rita (Xi'an) was also easy to understand and gave us good tips for getting through the Terracotta exhibit. She was also a wonderful chaperone for the "Ever Bright City" and the Hanfu experience.
Sophie (Shanghai) did an excellent job with the Shanghai City Tour and the Bund. She was also easy to understand and provided us with a very complete history of the politics of China.
Linda (Beijing) was very competent and eager to please. We did have a bit of trouble understanding her accent.
Mr SK Leung (Hong Kong) was also easy to understand and very competent.

Hotel Reviews

The Ritz-Carlton, Hong Kong

The views are outstanding. The hotel is conveniently located and has an attached shopping mall. The hotel restaurants have delicious food and the breakfast buffet is outstanding.

Amanyangyun

This resort offers a unique setting and overall experience. The restaurants and breakfast buffet are excellent. The suites are spacious and beautifully appointed. The staff is helpful and thoughtful. I highly recommend this experience!

Banyan Tree Yangshuo

Guilin

This resort setting is beautiful. There are great restaurants and walking paths. The sunset celebration is also amazing.

Lijiang Pushang Hotel

Great location and the views are spectacular!!!

Sofitel Xian On Renmin Square

This hotel is in a good location with nearby restaurants.

The Peninsula Beijing

Beijing

This hotel is conveniently located and offers excellent dining as well as large and comfortable accommodations. In addition, there are luxury shops and a nice area to work out or swim.

Authenticity & Character

Nice lobby, excellent breakfast buffet, excellent bedroom suites, and excellent all-around staffing.

Location

Close to many important visitor sites.

Staff

Very accommodating and everything was spotless.

Cleanliness & Comfort

Comfortable bedding and excellent staff cleaning.

Activity Reviews

Yulong River Rafting Experence

Yangshuo

A fun way to experience the river.

Quality of Experience

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Full Day Countryside and Ancient Town Exploration in Yangshuo

Yangshuo

We enjoyed the bike ride as well as the rafting.

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Enjoy the performance "Impression Liu Sanjie."

Yangshuo

I would give this performance more than 5 stars. I have never seen such a fantastic performance in such a lovely setting anywhere!!!

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Henry was great!

Transport

Marvel at the Li River: China's Most Picturesque River

Guilin

The boat ride is very relaxing and provides amazing views of these gorgeous mountains.

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Guides, Drivers and Staff

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Longsheng Full-Day Tour

Guilin

Beautiful views on the hillside. We especially enjoyed walking down the hill after riding the tram cart up the hill.

Quality of Experience

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Transport

Explore the Natural Wonder: Reed Flute Cave

Guilin

Beautiful setting!

Discover Xi'an: the Terracotta Army and Muslim Quarter

Xi'an

Amazing!! I highly recommend this activity. The exhibits are very well done.

Grand Tang Dynasty Ever Bright City with Hanfu Experience

Xi'an

We found this area to be very impressive with new buildings that are built in the old style and lots of beautiful lighting and other features. We enjoyed the Hanfu Experience and found that local people to be enthusiastic about our participation.

Exploration: 798 Art District

Beijing

We enjoyed wandering around this area and looking at the art!

Peking Duck Experience

Beijing

This is a unique dining experience!

Lama Temple — Biggest Tibetan Buddhist Lamasery in Beijing

Beijing

Very impressive.

Full day with Great Wall

Beijing

The Great Wall experience is a must! The area is very well organized especially considering the number of visitors who attend.

Leisurely Exploration of Summer Palace and Temple of Heaven

Beijing

Great views and enjoyable boat ride at the Summer Palace.

Explore Fobidden City and Hutong in Beijing

Beijing

The Forbidden City and Hutong area were great experiences. The overall size of the Forbidden city is mind boggling! The Hutong area is very interesting and colorful. We enjoyed the riskshaw ride!

My wife andI just returned from an amazing eight day trip traveling through Prague and Budapest. This is our third trip in which we used Kimkim to make our travel arrangements! You guys have an amazing team scheduling and recommending hotels and excursions wherever we go. We especially like the guides you recommend ...It is very private and so much more meaningful to have a guide just for ourselves. I have to mention Tomaz and Zala who were terrific in organizing a lot of the details on the trip. Everything was handled flawlessly! Airport pickups and drop offs, Train ticket from Prague to Budapest and any excursions were handle with great professionalism. Our guide were wonderful and a pleasure to have as our personal guides...Eniko and Lenkita in Budapest and Misi in Prague. Thanks again Kimkim...time to think about our next trip!

Hotel Reviews

Hotel Moments Budapest

Budapest

Great hotel with a terrific staff. Very clean throughout.

Authenticity & Character

Location

Perfect location to walk to many of Budapest's historic sites.

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

The Julius Prague

Perfect hotel and very friendly staff. Great location for all we wanted to see in Prague.

Authenticity & Character

Location

Centrally located...Walking distance to many of Pragues historical sites.

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Activity Review

Private Guided Pest Walking Tour (3 hours)

Budapest

Love the one on one with our guide...no crowds.

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

The trip arranged by Majid was perfect for our 10 day trip to Morocco. It was the perfect mix of relaxing, activities and sight seeing where we felt like we saw the perfect mix of Morocco. All of our local guides were great and knowledgeable about the different cities. The riads were not only clean and safe but truly extraordinary. All of the staff were so hospitable, the rooms were so beautiful and the breakfast was amazing. Majid truly understood what we wanted and he delivered! He even surprised me and arranged a birthday cake to be delivered to our Riad. Majid was amazing to work with and was very open with communication. Thank you Majid! The true highlight of our trip was meeting our driver Hamza. He shared his beautiful culture and knowledge with us throughout the 10 days where we felt so connected to Morocco, even the parts that we didn’t get to see. Hamza made sure that we were always comfortable when stopping somewhere or eating somewhere. He made sure that we were safe when traveling and always kept us in the loop on where we were going. His friendship and kindness is something we will always cherish and are so thankful that he was our driver!

Hotel Reviews

Riad Chbanate

Essaouira

Authenticity & Character

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Riad Touda

Marrakech

Authenticity & Character

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Cleanliness & Comfort

Hôtel Palm Dades

Boumalne Dadès

Authenticity & Character

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Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Tiziri Luxury Camp

Merzouga

Authenticity & Character

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Cleanliness & Comfort

Riad Farouzi Fes

Fes

Authenticity & Character

Location

Staff

Ibriham was so kind and hospitable!

Cleanliness & Comfort

Dar Laman

Chefchaouen

Authenticity & Character

Location

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

The room was very nice and comfortable! The only thing was the bathroom kind of stunk at the end of our stay.

Activity Review

Marrakech Food Tour

Marrakesh

Our local guide was so kind! The only thing I would change would be to go to different places, maybe on the road less traveled that way the experience feels a pit more genuine.

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Kimkim has done it again — Siena helped my friend and me put together a bucket-list trip to Greece, including Athens, Paros, and Santorini. Siena did a fantastic job listening to what we were looking for and balancing the different paces and interests in our group. Highlights included a food tour in Athens, a cooking class on Paros, and a guided hike from Fira to Oia in Santorini. We saw and did so much that I would never have found on my own, and I'm so grateful for Siena's knowledge and connection to local operators in each place. It made me feel like a more informed, more responsible visitor.

What really impressed me this trip was the communication from the kimkim team. Two instances stand out: the very first morning, the driver scheduled to pick us up at the airport marked us as no-shows and left without us. The kimkim team called us immediately to verify that we had, in fact, arrived safely in Greece. They told us to take a taxi and send the receipt in for reimbursement — the money hit my bank account just a couple days later. We also ran into some bad weather that forced us to change plans on one of the islands. Lea and the team were on it — they kept up with notifications from the local guides and called proactively with suggestions about how to restructure our schedule. Knowing that someone was looking out for us brought me a lot of peace of mind.

This is my second trip with kimkim, and it won't be my last!

Activity Reviews

Guided Fira to Oia Hike

Santorini

I enjoyed this hike more than anything else we did on Santorini! Lilly was a wonderful guide, and I really enjoyed talking to her about how Santorini's history and how tourism has impacted the island. And the hike itself was a wonderful way to see "behind the scenes" of Santorini. For someone like me easily overwhelmed by Fira and Oia, getting outside of the towns was a welcome change. Walking through a volcanic landscape is a very cool experience, and I'm grateful that I got to see a different side (sometimes quite literally) of the island. With the right shoes and plenty of water, I found the level of physical activity very doable. It felt good to do something so active.

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Private Island Villages & Akrotiri Day Trip

Santorini

I very much appreciate this tour — I learned a great deal that provided context for the rest of my time on Santorini, and our guides brought us to places on the island I would not have visited otherwise. In my opinion, the villages we visited were more beautiful than Oia, and we had the space to actually enjoy them. The only reason I didn't give this tour five stars is because it felt a little bit like our guides were trying to sell us on Santorini. They'd guide us to different picture spots and ask if we liked them, for instance, and it felt a little bit like we were on the spot to have a particular reaction. There wasn't really an attempt to find out what we were most interested in or what we already knew; there was a script, and they were sticking to it. It just made me feel a little conflicted to see how much the tour pandered to the social media influencer from abroad. I'm pretty sure our guide convinced the staff at Akrotiri to stay open a little late for us, for instance, which I felt horrible about when I realized it. Like I said, I'm so glad we had this tour, and I would definitely recommend it. I just left it feeling a little bit sad and kind of guilty about how my presence impacted these traditional villages and archeological sites.

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Traditional Greek Cooking Experience in a Hotel Garden

Paros

This was another highlight for me — I enjoyed this class so much. My family is Greek, so learning how to make some of the food I grew up with — especially in this setting — felt really special. Vivian, Abdul, and Thanos were wonderful teachers and facilitators. They were kind and engaging and, before I knew it, had guided us through making a multi-course meal. This is an experience that I'll remember for a long time to come.

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

I can't say enough about the wonderful team that led this class. They did such a good job.

Transport

Evening Neighborhood Food Walk

Athens

Our food tour with Katerina was one of the highlights of the trip for me. I think the guide makes a big difference on food tours, and Katerina was wonderful. She was just a joy to spend time with — she was warm and curious and happy to share, and I could see the same held true for her relationships with the restaurant owners, as well. And we tried so much food! Katerina picked out great spots — everything we tried was excellent.

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Guides, Drivers and Staff

Ancient Athens Acropolis & Mythology Walk

Athens

This was a fantastic tour, and I'm so glad it came at the beginning of our trip. Our guide, Sofia (sorry if I'm spelling her name incorrectly) was absolutely wonderful. Not only was she incredibly knowledgeable, but she was a pro at pacing — she navigated us to spots with shade and places to sit while she talked to us, and I was really impressed with how she structured the information. We never got too much at once, and she built on her explanations throughout the tour to connect all the dots. I was so impressed, and I learned a ton. Would highly recommend this tour as a way to understand not just the Acropolis, but the ancient city-state of Athens and its golden age.

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

The trip went very well and the planning process was interactive and smooth. Veronica was able to include some Spanish activities that our kids (who learn the language at school) were able to engage with and for the most part adapted the tours and itinerary to suit our family of 5. Really the biggest challenge was often fitting in food around the tours and activities - some tours started very early or went into the middle of the afternoon which was a bit of a challenge for our kids who are used to regular meals. All-in-all we were able to work around this though, and everyone enjoyed the trip. Veronica included some things that we never would have done ourselves (kayaking in Celestun, snorkelling with turtles in Akumel) and these were some highlights of the trip. The team gave great restaurant recommendations too! The Fives in Puerto Morales was an awesome way to end the trip, nice and relaxing. Some callouts for specific guides, Isaac in Celestun really engaged with the kids, our driver in Merida (Victor) was great, especially helping our eldest daughter practice her Spanish, the bike tour guides around the Cenotes in Chemuyil was awesome too - super chill.

Hotel Reviews

The Fives Oceanfront Puerto Morelos

Puerto Morelos, Quintana Roo

We had a great spacious two bedroom and two bathroom room with views of the pool and beach. It was a little strange to have a kitchenette but nothing in there to use except drinks in fridge and coffee. We couldn't even find a bottle opener to open the beer. The staff were all super friendly and we enjoyed being able to use the resort facilities but also walk into town to explore. The staff worked hard to clean the beach of the seaweed each day and their efforts are to be commended!

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Hotel Merida

Mérida

The room had bugs (mosquitos at night, and found several dead bees on the floor), the bathroom was in need of a refresh and had a sewerage smell, and overall the room was a tight space for a family of 5. The included breakfast only started at 7:30 and wasn't actually part of the hotel, the options were extremely limited - with the restaurant wanting to charge more for coffee with milk (only black coffee was "included"). We only went there once for the 3 nights we stayed and made alternate arrangements on the other days. The pool looked quite green & cloudy, and not safe to swim in, it often had trash floating on top.

Authenticity & Character

The hacienda-style building/courtyard was nice.

Location

The location in central Merida was great. Everything was walkable.

Staff

The staff were a bit rude and gruff.

Cleanliness & Comfort

Exe Alameda Reforma

Ciudad de Mexico

The hotels location was apparently right on a red-light district street, and the family room we were in had no natural light. The in-room spa was cool though - the kids enjoyed that. The breakfast was average.

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Activity Reviews

Dining recommendations in Puerto Morelos

Puerto Morelos

We had been given a list of restaurants to try in the town and on one afternoon we decided to check out the town and take advantage of one of those recommendations. It was terrific - right on the water and food was delicious.

Visit to Lol Ha cenote in Yaxunáh & lunch in the community

Mexico

The kids were able to help make the tortillas and really enjoyed doing this and then eating what they had made. Seeing how it was cooked was also great. We were so happy that we were able to do the lunch in the community first prior to visiting the cenote as otherwise it would have made for a much longer/harder day with the kids.

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Visit Chichén Itzá, Wonder of the Maya World

Mexico

Our guide was very thoughtful and clear with their explanations. It worked well as it was hot for our family touring this site but we covered a lot of ground in the hour. It was useful to hear the explanations.

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Special kayak tour in Celestún

Mexico

This was really fun. Isaac was fantastic and very knowledgeable.

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Visit to the archaeological site of Uxmal and the chocolate museum

Mérida

Uxmal is a wonderful site but unfortunately the guide we had for that was not a great fit for our family. They didn't engage the kids as well as other guides during our time in Mexico. Thankfully when we went to the chocolate museum they switched up to an english speaking guide rather than Spanish which is what had previously been arranged. The kids were more engaged here and enjoyed seeing the different huts with information about the cacao beans, the mayan experience and also the animals.

Quality of Experience

Uxmal tour was just not as engaging for us because we couldn't connect with the tour guide. Complete opposite to the chocolate museum where the guide was great with our tired, hungry and hot children.

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Our driver was great. Guide at the chocolate museum was also great (although we probably could have done this as a self guided tour)

Transport

Driver was great and very safe.

Dining recommendations in Mérida

Mérida

So many great restaurants were recommended for us to try in our free time - we selected a couple and they did not disappoint.

Discovering Teotihuacán by bike, a unique archaeological experience

Mexico City

The guide was fantastic and really helped make the tour of Teotihuacan interesting for the kids - they even got to try doing some art with local flowers/plants that created the color. They also bought crickets for the kids to try and took us to some local spots to see the crafts and sample the food.

Quality of Experience

Food

The restaurant was great afterwards too - too much food one might argue! The entertainment was fun .

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

One of the bikes got a flat but the team was fast to swap it out. Thankfully our youngest was able to ride on a tagalong too as she was too short to ride a bike of her own.

Welcome to Mexico City

Mexico City

Unfortunately our free day was on a Monday so many of the museums we had hoped to visit were closed. The team put together a great alternative self guided itinerary and we thoroughly enjoyed walking through the town and going up the tower and savoring the food at one of the restaurants that was recommended.

Mayssar was our driver/guide. He was kind, knowledgeable, conscientious and reliable.

We very much enjoyed our excursions and experiences. The hot air balloon ride, the street food tour, the desert immersion in the Sahara and the cooking class to name a few.

Activity Reviews

Private Cooking Class in Fes

Fes

Chef Miriam was terrific. She was knowledgeable, friendly and engaging.

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Goat Cheese Tasting Experience at Domaine de La Pommeraie

Fes

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kimkim amazing service
Our guides were amazing in both cities we visited with tours.
Transportation was handled excellent.
Communication with our specialist was excellent.
We had an incredible and memorable experience!

Thanks to Kateryna, we had excellent daytrips from York, England! She made sure we could do an All Creatures Great and Small tour, then a private driver taking us into the Dales to see bluebells and sheep, another day going up to Hadrian’s wall, and more. Both Best of Britain and the Mountain Goat Tours people were phenomenal guides . (Shout out to Mark and Chris!)
Kate chose a wonderful hotel/BnB in the Lake District for us: Cedar Manor in Windermere. We did a 10 Lakes day tour there (another great Mark!) and our hotel did the BEST afternoon tea…. Great hiking in the area, too.
Forgot to mention that Kate had arranged a private driver to meet us at Heathrow and get us to King’s Cross for our train after our trans-Atlantic flight. Lovely way to start our trip to England!
Kimkim was patient with all of our wishes and requests. Highly recommend!!!! 5 stars all round.

Hotel Review

Cedar Manor

Windermere

Such a fine hotel!! Best breakfasts (you choose from a menu the night before - get the Eggs Benedict), AND you can book their afternoon tea. Not to be missed. The hosts, Jonathan and Caroline, were so accommodating and helped us know where to hike, too.

Authenticity & Character

Used to be a vicarage, I believe? Comfortable rooms. Great food.

Location

Great walking area, but a taxi is only around 4 pounds if you need one.

Staff

You cannot get better staff in the Lake District! Our hosts, the chef, the maid - all top notch.

Cleanliness & Comfort

Absolutely clean and attractive. A pleasure to stay there.

Activity Reviews

Afternoon Tea at Cedar Manor

England

We got so pleasantly full at this tea that we didn’t need supper that evening. Wow! Some soup, lovely sandwiches, excellent scones (with cream and jam), and desserts to die for. A large selection of teas to begin with, plus prosecco!! We had ours in the lounge. You will be waddling out. SO worth doing!!

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Phenomenal chef and staff.

Transport

Ultimate Full Day Scenic Tour visiting 10 Lakes

England

It’s a glorious area to explore by mini-coach. (Don’t try and drive it yourself!) You can see why the poets were so inspired.

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Hadrian's Wall

England

Chris figured out EXACTLY what we needed to make it an excellent day! He’s a Best of Britain guide/driver, and he asked what we were hoping for as we went along. My husband got to walk along part of the wall! And we saw archaeologists still digging for Roman artifacts. Vendolanda is a site with a great museum, too.

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Yorkshire: All the Creatures Great and Small Mini-Coach Tour

York

Barry knew his details on the old TV series AND the newer one! An excellent driver and guide through Mountain Goat Tours, and he knew a lot about James Herriott (Alf White).

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Barry was a cheerful and knowledgeable guide/driver. Very fun.

Diana Mota and her associate, Pedro Luis, at Across Portugal planned and helped up realize a wonderful trip to Portugal that far exceeded my expectations. We worked with her to tailor our itinerary to focus the trip on what we enjoy - walking tours, enjoying local food and wine, and boat trips, while still having free time to wander around and soak up the local character. The Across Portugal staff was in regular contact with us throughout the trip, which was reassuring, even though we had no issues. Our guide/driver around Lisbon, Samir Castro, provided excellent service, was a wealth of information, and recommended terrific restaurants. The hotel in Lisbon, the Heritage Avenida Liberdade, was our favorite - historic with lots of character, very comfortable, and the service, breakfast, and location was perfect. Our walking tour guide in Lisbon provided a great balance of history and culture and answered all our questions. Porto was a beautiful old city and our guide/driver Mr. Ivo and walking tour guide, Sarah, were very proud to show us the highlights of their city. The Douro Valley was gorgeous and our gourmet lunch and wine tasting at Pacheca winery were a highlight of the trip. Our second week in the Algarve was very relaxing at the Pine Cliffs resort. We also really enjoyed the Algarve winery visit at Morgado do Quintao. In summary, we had an excellent time in Portugal, learning about the history and culture, and enjoying the beautiful landscapes and delicious food and wine.

Hotel Review

Heritage Avenida Liberdade

Lisboa

The Heritage Avenida Liberdade, was our favorite hotel - historic with lots of character, very comfortable, and the service, breakfast, and location was perfect.

Authenticity & Character

The lobby and breakfast area were decorated in a very unique manner and were very comfortable and spacious.

Location

Hotel is located in heart of the city on a grand tree-lined boulevard.

Staff

All the hotel staff were welcoming, gracious, and very helpful.

Cleanliness & Comfort

Our room and entire hotel were very comfortable and clean.

Activity Reviews

Charming Small Group Tour 2-Hour Sailing Cruise on the Tagus River

Portugal

We had private sunset sail, which was beautiful.

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Lisbon's Historic Odyssey on a Private Walking Tour with Ginjinha & Pastel de Nata

Lisbon

Margarida was a wonderful guide, sharing the history and culture of Lisbon and answering all our questions as we walked around.

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Everything was fantastic, and the entire trip went smoothly from start to finish. I would definitely use [KimKim](https://www.kimkim.com?utm_source=chatgpt.com) again.

We just got back from an amazing Australia trip, definitely one of our favorite trips together! My 10-year-old son and I try to do a special trip together every year because it’s such great quality time, and this one was really unforgettable. Paula did an incredible job planning everything — super responsive, organized, thoughtful, and easy to work with throughout the whole process.

The trip had such a fun mix of experiences packed into a relatively short amount of time: Bondi Beach mornings, Taronga Zoo, the Ian Potter Children’s WILD PLAY Garden, Darling Quarter, rainforest adventures in Cairns, snorkeling the Great Barrier Reef, the Cairns Lagoon, Uluru sunrise, and the Great Ocean Road. We had epic weather the entire trip and it was so cool getting to see all of the animals — kangaroos, koalas, capybaras, penguins, cassowaries, and even wildlife out in nature during some of the tours.

One thing that surprised us was how amazing the food and coffee culture is in Australia — it honestly felt a bit like Europe in the best way!

Overall, everything ran smoothly and we made such special memories together. So grateful to Paula and KimKim for helping make it happen!

Hotel Reviews

1 Hotel Melbourne

Melbourne

This hotel was incredible! Really trendy design to the room, great view of the city! Pool, jacuzzi, steam and sauna area so relaxing feels like you’re at a spa even with kids. The location to walk everywhere for food key sites. Staff exceptional service.

Sails In The Desert

Yulara

We loved this place. It was so tranquil calming. The food was really delicious. And it was easy to get to the central part of town and go on all the tours.

Crystalbrook Flynn

Cairns

Great location everything you need. Staff is really nice. The breakfast buffet was a little chaotic with big bus to our groups. Something about the acoustics makes it not a relaxing way to start your day. But if you go early, you can avoid the crowds!

QT Bondi

Bondi Beach

Excellent location really easy access to good coffee, healthy food options the beach excellent service, clean room.

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Activity Reviews

Full Day Great Ocean Road Tour with Lunch

Melbourne

This was an epic day. The guide was so good! And we had a fun small group. There’s lots of different stops so you literally see everything. So many animals, beautiful scenery a mix of all the different types of landscape and the apostles are just incredible!

Wintjiri Wiru Sunset Dinner

Uluru

I enjoyed this as an adult, but it wasn’t very fun for my son. He’s kind of a picky eater so I knew he wouldn’t eat much of the picnic box, but it was cool as an adult to try all the different local foods and watch the light show. My son found the light show in music a little but scary in the dark.

Evening Field of Light Pass

Uluru

Really enjoyed seeing this. It’s so unique and special!

Morning Uluru Sunrise & Kata Tjuta

Uluru

Epic sunrise adventure! The tour as well organized so you get to see a few different spots and get back in time to still have a large portion of the data to do other activities.

Full Day Daintree Cape Tribulation (was & 4WD Bloomfield)

Australia

Long day with a kid but really engaging you see a lot and it’s structured well. The guide was really knowledgeable, and kind. This is someone called plants animals. The lunch is nice, and you’re well taken care of in a small group.

Full-Day Outer Great Barrier Reef (from Hotel)

Cairns

This was a really fun day. It’s well organized. It’s a long day and a long boat ride, but it’s comfortable. There’s lots of snacks and tea, coffee and different areas. You can sit if you wanna be just more relaxed or active in the water doing activities.

Sydney Opera House Tour

Sydney

This was short and sweet. I actually thought it might be boring with my 10-year-old, but it was really cool to see the architecture inside and learn the history of the structure you’re moving around a lot so it’s quite engaging, and it’s a powerful experience, energetically such incredible design!

Taronga Zoo - Morning Aussie Backyard Adventure Tour

Sydney

The guys were really nice and knowledgeable, but the pace was a bit slow for us! With a 10-year-old with a more limited attention span we ended up doing our own thing. I’d say you could just skip this and do the zoo on your own.

Quality of Experience

Rajat at the office and Hemant as our tour guide have been incredible, as well as the rest of the team. Their dedication ensured that we had a smooth and comfortable trip from start to finish. It was also reassuring to see how quickly they went over and beyond by offering help and medical coordination when one of us fell sick for a day. We cannot recommend them enough, and are very thankful for having taken such good care of us.

We visited Delhi, Agra, Shimla and Dharamshala in April/May of 2026. From the moment we landed, we were taken care of with handlers, guides and drivers every step of the way to ensure a smooth and memorable experience. Everyone was very kind and ensured that we felt comfortable as we transferred between several flights, trains and experiences. The Taj Mahal was of course a memorable experience. However, Shimla was fantastic. Our guide, Kavi, was extremely knowledgable about the history of the area. We stayed at the Cecil Oberoi, which was hands down the best hotel we stayed in with its views and historic charm. We also did a hike up the Triund Trek in Dharamshala and the guides surprised my wife with a homemade birthday cake at the top of the mountain. She was really touched by this experience, which was set up by our guide Sammi. We will carry a lifetime of memories from the trip and truly appreciate all of the help in making every step of the way comfortable.

Communication with Mathilde was very good start to finish. Michael our transport guru was good with text msgs so we knew what to expect. Our drivers all prompt & dependable. Sabastien in Paris went above & beyond to make sure we were safe & understood how train travel works in Europe. Emilee in Dijon had a very luxurious comfy car to pick us up in. Our hotels all had great locations, helpful staff; very nice breakfasts. Customers need to know that a sofa sleeper bed is not a good choice, if you can avoid it. Our e-bike trip in Beaune with Mathilda was a highlight. Highly recommend! Chateau de Pape & all day tour was all very good, but made for a very long day. The Pope’s palace in Avignon was not worth a visit IMO. More spectacular from the outside. Awesome location choices for our chocolate/pastry tour in Paris with R.T. Loved all the small shops she brought us to. I would choose a different guide though.

Activity Reviews

Highlights of Provence: Chateauneuf du Pape & Luberon

Avignon

Our guide, Joanna (? Yellow hat) was very informative & moved at a good pace. The scenery & stops amazing. The full day tour is very long though & you do return to Avignon for lunch. Be aware. You will see great views though.

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From Beaune: Full day Ebike Burgundy tour, tastings & picnic lunch

Beaune

We can not say enough good about Mathilda our guide! So knowledgeable about the vineyards & the community. This was a highlight of our France trip. What an awesome activity~Peter made sure our bikes were right for us & we had what we needed b4 starting AND he sells wine at his bike shop?!? Love it! The bikes do have pañier bags on the back so no need for backpacks.

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We walked to the location easily

Transport

We walked to the location easily

This trip was a good combination of exercise, scenic beauty, and cultural history. Our guides Robi and Garon were enthusiastic and helpful. The sea water clarity and blue colors was remarkable. The water quality is an asset that needs protection for the ecosystem and the local economy. The people were friendly and the hotel accommodations were very good. I recommend this vacation trip.

I enjoyed three very full days in Madrid and four mofe relaxing days in Barcelona arranged by Hector Molina at Espiritu Travel. The hotel in Madrid, las Meninas, was small and very attentive, located in the center of the historic sector. I had excellent guides, Geza for a walking tour of the historic sector, who was very well-informed about history and current affairs in Spain, and Linda for the Prado, who did an amazing job of structuring our time in this extensive collection to cover my interests, making sure to bring me to Velazquez’ Las Meninas, and pointing out that Picasso, whose museum I visited later in Barcelona, spent several months deconstructing this painting. The hotel in Barcelona , Hotel Regina, was even more apt, being off the Placa Catalyuna at the top of las Ramblas, and close to transportation to all parts of the city. The guide, Adrian, drove a small group of us around the city, including the 1930s Olympic venue at Montjuic, a very informative stop at the Gothic cathedral (whose elaborate front was actually added in the 1900s), and arranging for us to have audio guides to the Sagrada Familia.

The entire vacation was very planned, ensuring that we covered all the sights at a decent pace. The local guides on each island were superb, helping us get the most of our trip. and giving us great insights That we had local support 24X7 was an added bonus! All in all, a great vacation and we look forward to our next vacation with Kimkim.