Kimkim Trip Reviews for Lithuania

Moonika met us on arrival in Tallinn to make sure we arrived safely and even gave us a lovely gift! Everything went very smoothly with our trip, we had a great time and all the accommodations/trips were of a high standard. We will definitely return to Estonia/Latvia, beautiful countryside and nature, nice temperatures too. Moonika was always available if we had questions, which was reassuring, but we had no real problems.
I would highly recommend Moonika, she clearly knows her country well and looked after our needs as a family. Thanks Monnika!

The trip was great in all regards. We have already recommended Kimkim and Moonika to friends.
Kimkim was responsive to multiple changes in our planning and booking.
Moonika was always avaialble as issuess arose as they always do on a trip involving 9 people from multiple locations.
In our case, changes were necessitated by cancelation of flights by Discover Airlines (we would not use again).

High points included shoe bogging, food markets, Art Nouveau tour and the museums that describe the Jewish communities and the occupations.

The guides were excellent with regard to knowledge, general friendliness and sensitivity to the needs to the group.
Exceptional among the guides (apologies for spelling): Marilyn, Ilse, Janis, Christina, Svetlana and Yolanda.

Moonika was fantastic, put together an unbelievable trip and exceeded our expectations.
Everything, all transfers and tours, went smoothly.
Would do this again!
Lia

Our trip was generally flawless, and full of fun surprises and adventures. We particularly loved the accommodations (w/fantastic views and close or accessible to hiking trails). The boutique hotels all had fantastic locations, either in historic centers which made it easy to access cultural/historic sites & great restaurants, and/or with phenomenal views of our surroundings (particulary in Pyha, Levi and Kispiljarvi). Our connections vis a vis the drivers were always on time (or early!), and very friendly/warm and willing to share tips, experiences and recommendations for what to do, where to go/what to see and where to eat. We loved the kayaking and mountain biking! Our "private" guide hikes were terrific, as the guides adjusted to our quick pace, and were both fun and information..loved the forest picnics w/the guides, as well as foraging for wild berries and mushrooms.

Hotel Reviews

Home Hotel Jugend

Helsinki

Home Hotel Jugend in Helsinki was our least favorite accommodation, mainly due to the small room size. However, we were pleasantly surprised by the complimentary dinner and the gym facility. The staff was lovely, which made the stay enjoyable despite the room size.

Cahkal Hotel

Kilpisjärvi

The newly opened resort in Kilpisjärvi was amazing. The place was spectacular, and we enjoyed our stay very much.

Kurula's Resort

Pyhätunturi

This hotel was possibly our biggest surprise, as we had an entire "condiminimum" size room (and the entire resort) to ourselves. The room overlooked the beautiful lake and was equipped with a full kitchen, living area and sauna. The staff were amazing (even though we were the only ones there) and could not do enough for us! The views from our bedroom/unit were spectacular, and the resort was an easy walk to some gorgeous hiking.

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Location

Staff

we were the only ones at the hotel, yet they could not do enough for us, as if we were queens and kings! Their attention to detail was flawless.

Cleanliness & Comfort

THis is more of a winter resort, so it's very quiet in the summer, but super clean and comfortable..everything you need to prepare meals in your unit, and very new!

Activity Reviews

Wilderness Day

Helsinki

Best part of this hike was the berry picking and the picnic at the lake. The pace (given group dynamics) was slower and shorter than we would have preferred given the distance we traveled from Helsinki to the hike location. The guide however was FANTASTIC and did a great job despite the slowness of some of the hikers....we enjoyed her immensely, and the company of the other hikers. Just a little too short and slow for our liking.

Quality of Experience

Food

Loved our guides recipe for salmon soup that we enjoyed during our lake picnic.

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Fantastic guide!!! (she was also our driver).

Transport

Private Day Trip to Lahemaa National Park

Lithuania

Loved the bog walk and the trip to the fishing village, but likely would have passed on some of the other stops (e.g. botanical gardens).

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Gauja National Park's Hike

Cēsis

we had a fantastic guide who kept us on our toes with a wonderfully fast paced hike. We enjoyed a picnic aside the river, and then hiked a route on our own back to meet her at the car (alongside the river). Enjoyed seeing caves and a few small waterfalls, and despite a little light rain in the beginning of the day, the sun came out and the hikes were stunningly beautiful.

Old Võromaa Smoke Sauna Ritual

Lithuania

Very interesting...a once in a lifetime experience, and WONDERFUL on the skin. Etta was informative and gentle with our inexperience in Sauna's. We had a lovely time.

Our trip to Lithuania was perfect. Everything was arranged perfectly and Moonika was able to really provide us with an experience in every city that was tailored so well to our preferences. Our transportation was always punctual and very friendly. Our tours were amazing. Virginija gave us an amazing history lesson while showing us all the sites in Old Town Vilnius that were absolutely beautiful and so full of history and meaning. Beatrice was so delightful during our beer tour of Vilnius. She has so much knowledge of the local beer scene and all the different breweries. She was an absolute delight. Jolanda gave as such a great history lesson about Trakia castle along with a delightful boat ride around the lake. The kibiniai were so tasty. The history of the Karaitis people who were invited to live in the town and practice their own language and religion was fascinating. The hill of crosses was so beautiful and Kestutis did a great job of giving us the best plan of viewing everything along with a great ride from Vilnius to Sauliai in his new car - gorgeous. Mindaugas in Klaipeda and in the Curonian spit was a font of knowledge and so interesting. Neringa rounded off the trip by giving us such an amazing look into the history and culture in Kaunas on an amazing walking tour for the ages. Truly, truly enjoyed everything and everything was a well oiled machine. All of our transportation was spot on!!

Hotel Reviews

Moxy Kaunas Center

Kaunas

A Marriott property and great location

Authenticity & Character

Very cute

Location

Great hotel right off Laisves al.

Staff

Generally very nice but the bar is a bit odd with where and how to order. Just some quirks.

Cleanliness & Comfort

Very clean and comfortable.

Old Mill Comfort

Klaipeda

Such a cute hotel with a great location outside where the castle use to be.

Authenticity & Character

Super cute and comfortable.

Location

Very easy to get to things.

Staff

Very helpful

Cleanliness & Comfort

Very clean

Four Sisters Rooms in Siauliai

Šiauliai

Great landing place with nice shared spaces so that you could have something in the refrigerator or even wash some clothes during your trip.

Authenticity & Character

Very cute and stylish inside

Location

Easy walk to restaurants and bars.

Staff

Cleaning staff allowed us to come in early as she was done with that room.

Cleanliness & Comfort

Very clean and great to have a kitchen and washer and dryer.

Domus Maria

Vilnius

Such a cute hotel from a former monastery and the staff is so very pleasant and helpful.

Authenticity & Character

Very cute and comfortable

Location

Easy to walk to everything you need.

Staff

Very friendly

Cleanliness & Comfort

Everything worked great and breakfast was plentiful.

Activity Reviews

Kaunas Highlights Tour

Kaunas

So much history and information during this tour. The stops were all great and enjoyed all of the information about the history of Kaunas and the direction they continue to work towards.

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Švyturys Brewery tour

Klaipeda

Enjoyed the brief tour of the facility and really enjoyed hearing about the various craft beers they were making.

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Discover Beautiful Curonian Spit

Klaipeda

The Curonian Spit is an absolute must see and all the stops were absolutely amazing. Loved the whole day and the ferry rides as well. Very windy at times so definitely dress in layers.

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Klaipeda Private Walking Tour

Klaipeda

So much information packed into this wonderful tour. We learned so much and got to see all of Klaipeda.

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Guided Walking Tour of Hill of Crosses from Siauliai

Siauliai

The Hill of Crosses was so beautiful and a great monument to the Lithuanian people's steadfastness against the Soviets.

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Day Trip to Trakai

Vilnius

Great ride out to Trakai with a stop at the angel hill. The boat ride was so peaceful and the views of the castle were amazing. The walk around the senmiestis was great and our lunch stop was absolutely perfect.

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Walking Beer Tasting Tour in Vilnius

Vilnius

We had such a blast on this tour. The information was great, the beers were wonderful and our guide was amazing.

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Beatricia was amazing

Vilnius Walking Tour

Vilnius

Such a great tour and with great stops and information all over Vilnius old town. Loved all the information and beautiful sights.

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Our trip was fantastic thanks to the expert planning of kimkim's local specialist - Valdis, and our INCREDIBLE guide, Tomas. From a planning perspective, working with Valdis made organizing and planning our trip simple and easy, especially since he took care of almost all the details and was sure to incorporate our group needs/preferences into the itinerary planning. He also was responsive to changes in our itinerary when we decided to extend a day because we were enjoying our trip so much! Valdis was excellent at building a trip that was easy to take, easy to enjoy, and easy to relax on!

Most importantly though, Valdis chose an excellent guide to show us around Lithuania. Our guide Tomas went above and beyond to ensure our trip was a 10/10 experience. From a professional perspective, Tomas was an extremely thorough and effective guide. He was able to teach us so much about Lithuania and all that we were seeing and he showcased his extensive knowledge by being flexible with our interests and itinerary. Tomas also went above and beyond to acclimate us to every area we went to, having not only knowledge of the history and legacy, but also of great places to eat and locals only tips for seeing the best parts of the cities we visited. On a personal level, we really enjoyed spending time with Tomas on our trip! He was friendly, kind and a joy to have with us. His company on our trip was a highlight for the group! We could not have imagined a more perfect guide for us.

Hotel Reviews

Park Hotel Siauliai

Siauliai

Really enjoyed our stay at this hotel! In a quiet part of town just off of the city park -- making it a relaxing place to stay! We loved the breakfast and the hotel amenities, including the sauna! Rooms were comfortable, clean and spacious. A really relaxing hotel with great service and comfort. Of note is that there is no elevator and there are many stairs -- it was no problem for our group, but could be for others.

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National Hotel

Klaipeda

Great hotel! Comfortable rooms and friendly staff. Love the made to order breakfast and full buffet that is included. Location is also great!

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Hotel Daugirdas Old City

Kaunas

Nice hotel with comfortable rooms! The rooms are a bit outdated but very spacious and comfortable. Great location once construction in the main square is finished.

Authenticity & Character

Location

There is construction in the main square that made it not as desirable, but when it is complete this hotel will be in the perfect location!

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Neringa Hotel

Vilnius

Great hotel! Modern, sleek and comfortable! A highlight was the breakfast and the rooftop terrace. Perfect location for anyone visiting Vilnius.

Authenticity & Character

Sleek, modern, comfortable hotel with great rooftop bar.

Location

Perfect walking distance to Old Town and main government sites.

Staff

Staff was friendly, professional and helpful!

Cleanliness & Comfort

Activity Review

The Curonian Spit tour

Neringa

By far one of our favorite days of the trip! Would not skip this excursion and would even go back to stay on the spit for longer. We really enjoyed exploring the diverse landscape, learning about the traditions of the spit, and enjoying the nature.

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

We did a one-week tour of Lithuania in early May 2025, including Vilnius, Kaunas, Klaipeda, Palanga, and Siaulou. Our guide Tomas was very knowledgeable, pleasant, patient and polite. He was also a good driver. My background is partly Lithuanian and Tomas listened to my family stories, helped me translate and understand some letters and documents from the early 20th century, and connected those to things he showed us during the trip. He has a good understanding of Lithuanian history and speaks excellent English. The hotels were very nice and the vehicle was sufficient. We thoroughly enjoyed Lithuania. The country is beautiful and clean, affordable and safe. We did not have a single bad meal. I highly recommend this company and this tour of Lithuania.

My wife and I had a wonderful time visiting Lithuania with the help of our guide Grazina. She was very knowledgeable about the places we visited, several of which were 'off the beaten path'. Also, our local specialist Ieva arranged local guides for other places we visited such as the Open Air Museum of Lithuania, my grandfather's village Zemaiciu Naumeistas, and the city of Kleipeda.

My cousin and I had a great experience in Lithuania! Our tour guide Minda was fantastic and made the trip a special experience for us. We called him our Guardian Angel. As we drove or walked he gave us such great historical and cultural information just as we wanted. He felt like a friend or relative and was so comfortable to spend time with. We highly recommend him.

Leva did a great job helping us with our itinerary. I told her some places we wanted to go and the types of experiences we were looking for and she organized it perfectly for us. When I asked for some changes or soecial requirements like air conditioning she came through. Our only disappointment was not finding Kugelis! We found a dish that was very close though and enjoyed all of our meals. I will recommend Leva and Kimkimtravel to my fellow travelers!