Kimkim Trip Reviews for Latvia

We have worked with Kim Kimfor multiple trips and Moonika has planned the last several for us. She has come to understand our requirements and expectations as travellers (as a couple and a family with grown children) and we count on her to find unexpected and different itineraries that allow us to really experience new countries. This trip was no exception. Yes, we visit the capital cities - but Moonika ensures we explore the hidden gems and little towns with guides who (for the most part) fit our style of learning and interacting. Even the drivers she finds are pretty great. Moonika was available when we needed her and stayed in touch with us to be sure all was okay. She is truly a professional.

Activity Reviews

Flavors of Vilnius

Vilnius

This was combined with our walking tour. See previous notes.

Vilnius Walking Tour

Vilnius

Due to flight complications and arriving later than expected, our walking and food tour were combined. It all worked out great though. Our guide (Dov) was very informative, friendly and full of energy. She took the time to explain many cultural aspects related to food, people, art and history. Her communication style was friendly and warm.

Quality of Experience

Dov was a very flexible person. Took us to the art section and it was fascinating.

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Hot Air Balloon Flight Over Trakai

Vilnius

What a great way to see a countryside. The ride itself was perfect. Great, professional captain who made everyone feel safe and comfortable. The drivers to and from the take off site were not super friendly and didn't speak with any of us which was too bad.

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Especially the captain. The crew worked hard.

Transport

This is at least our third trip that Moonika has organized. She is amazing. Each trip keeps getting better and better. We visited Lithuania and Latvia and loved it. Moonika arranged for us to stay in and experience a list of cities that otherwise we woud never have known about. Kuldiga is a great example. I love this place so much that I am thinking seriously about buying a place there. The balloon ride was to die for. Moonika is the best. She follows up on details. She stays in touch during the trip making sure everything is top notch. We travel far more than most and so we appreciate good agency and Moonika is the best.

Stu Nichols

Hotel Reviews

Noliktava No 5

Kuldīga

The design was amazing, but there was ZERO interaction with the hotel staff. My wife and I are very self-sufficient travelers so we don't need interaction, but this was sort of ridiculous. Btw, we LOVED Kulidiga. The stay was just good. Not amazing.

Authenticity & Character

Location

Staff

if you want to get a decent rating on this, you need to have staff present. Not the case here.

Cleanliness & Comfort

Dome Hotel

Riga

I love this hotel. Very near the central square. Unique design. Great restaurant.

Authenticity & Character

Unique design

Location

Right in the middle of things

Staff

The breakfast is amazing. The staff is the dream team. Friendly and attentive. I literally looked forward to breakfast daily. Elizabete is top tier. Her colleagues didn't wear name badges but they are amazing.

Cleanliness & Comfort

Promenade Hotel

Liepaja

Authenticity & Character

Location

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

MICHAELSON boutique HOTEL

Klaipeda

Great renovation but the staff disappointed us.

Authenticity & Character

Location

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Hotel Kaunas

Kaunas

perfectly fine hotel, but not amazing. had motel vibes. Great gym though. probably the most amazing gym ever.

Authenticity & Character

Location

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Hotel PACAI

Vilnius

Amazing hotel. Very good staff.

Authenticity & Character

I don't know how they did what they did.

Location

Right next to city hall

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Activity Review

Hot Air Balloon Flight Over Trakai

Vilnius

Un-effing believable. do this! fly to the baltics just for this. Trust me.

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

These are the only places on earth where eastern and western architecture can now meet in harmony. The architecture tells a social history translated into excellent English on this tour! The hotels were clean, comfortable, and safe. The food was outstanding as well, I only wish I had more time!

Overall we had a good trip. The private guides were all amazing! At times things felt a bit disjointed but our trip coordinator Ieva made herself available via WhatsApp so we could coordinate.