
Yuri Ihnatov
I've been in tourism for 11 years. Visited 87 countries. Been a guide in 50+ countries with big and small groups. Brought celebrities for photoshoots in the Namibian desert, drove motorcycles through Costa Rican jungles and trekked 4000km in Nepal.
What places and activities do you specialize in?
"I always try to create an experience, a story to remember, and a few adventures along the way for my travelers. No matter what you like: history and culture or nature and outdoors fun I will always try to help you create your personal story.
I fell in love with Spain at first sight in 2004. Since then I've done dozens of trekking routes along the magnificent mountains in the Basque region and national parks on the coast, bathed in countless beaches, and drove motorcycles all around the country. The rich history, architecture, and nature of this wonderful country are awe-inspiring. I hope to share my love for Spain with kimkim travelers."
How did you get involved in travel?
"Since my first trip to Nepal, where our guide got lost with all of our warm clothes for 3 days, I have decided to become the best trip organizer ever. That is what I've been doing for the last 10 years. "
Please share a unique travel experience you will never forget.
"My first solo recon mission as a guide in Nepal was in 2012 when I lived with locals and discovered trekking destinations on foot for 3 months. The best days were when I crossed the series of passes in the Makalu region, where you don't see anyone for 3-4 days, and overnight in a tent at the altitude of 6000m in freezing -37C. First morning warm sunshine after a very cold night and magnificent view on one of the highest peaks in the world. The best morng of my life."
Yuri's favorite itineraries and travel advice
Top itineraries and travel advice

Spain is an ideal road trip destination, and these five itineraries highlight the country's diversity. Our recommendations let you explore relaxed beachside towns, take a deep...

Spend a week driving through Andalusia on this seven-day itinerary, starting in Seville. Explore the city's monuments, tapas, and flamenco, then head south to Cádiz, one of the...

This seven-day road trip starts along Andalusia's coast in the port city of Málaga. Enjoy a beach day and explore the Old Town, then head to Ronda and visit a few of Spain's...
Favorite experiences
Coastal Walk Along St. James Way
Hike along one of the most scenic stretches of the famous Camino de Santiago pilgrimage route with a private walking tour. The St. James Way offers an easy section outside San Sebastián, meaning you can partake in a tradition that attracts travelers worldwide. This stretch features impressive...
Prado Museum Visit with an Art Historian
Whether an art expert or novice, visiting the Museo Nacional del Prado with an art historian is one of the best ways to make the most of your time at the museum. After meeting your private guide at your accommodation, you'll stroll through the streets of Madrid, making your way to El Prado....
Costa Brava Villages: Cadaqués, Figueres, Begur & Palafrugell
Renowned for its stunning coastal villages and rugged coastline with numerous idyllic coves, ports, and beaches, the Costa Brava runs from the Spanish and French Mediterranean border down to just north of Barcelona. A day trip exploring some of the Costa Brava’s most charming villages and beaches...
City E-Bike Ride
Feel like a local while pedaling on the bidegorris (the name of the bike lanes in Basque, in reference to their red color, as bide means "lane" and gorri means "red"). You'll hop on an easy-to-ride bike and cruise around the city, visiting the most iconic spots further away from the central...
Tapas & Flamenco Night
Dig deep into Spanish culture with a private guide and enjoy a quintessential evening with delicious tapas and wine, passionate flamenco, and a stroll through an authentic Sevillian neighborhood. Flamenco was born in Andalusia, so Seville's historic Jewish Quarter and Triana districts are...
Live Spanish Guitar Show
Enjoy a live, traditional Spanish guitar concert with Ronda Guitar Music. You'll listen to the relaxing sound in a beautiful venue at Casa Don Bosco, a modernist-style mansion built at the beginning of the 20th century. This historic house provides exceptional acoustics and impressive views over...
Recent trip reviews for Yuri
The tours booked through Kim Kim were some of...
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Aug 3 - Aug 15, 2023
The tours booked through Kim Kim were some of the best tours we experienced. All of the company’s they used were exceptional. read more
Bucket List trip to Spain, and our first trip with KimKim.
Spain
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May 26 - Jun 12, 2023

This was our first trip using KimKim. I started with Yuri planning one leg of our trip to Spain, and he was so helpful, we expanded to the entire itinerary. Yuri was so helpful all along the planning process! It was wonderful to actually talk with him on conference calls, and he was responsive to all our quick questions via chat. We had a difficult group with different interests and ages, and he was able to advise and tailor our days to please everyone! Every city was a highlight, and even... read more
Fellow Travelers, Yuri is the One
Spain
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Jul 11 - Jul 25, 2023

Fellow Travelers,
If you are dreaming of an awe-inspiring journey to Spain, look no further than Yuri, the travel agent working for KimKim. After recently completing an utterly fantastic trip to Madrid, Granada, Barcelona, and Mallorca, I can't resist singing praises for this travel guru who made our adventure nothing short of magical.
Yuri's boundless enthusiasm for travel and profound knowledge of Spain were evident from the moment we connected. His passion for curating unforgettable... read more

Oh, Robert.
Thank you so much for your review. I feel blessed to be able to organize your trip to Spain and experience this marvelous country in full.
I'm so glad that you had such a nice time there and enjoyed our activities and hotels.
Come back to plan your next trip with kimkim.
Yuri and the entire team were great. The tour...
Spain
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Jul 21 - Jul 28, 2023

Yuri and the entire team were great. The tours they picked along with hotel choices and transfers were bang on. I list them decide everything for me and appreciated every moment.
Will book with Kimkim again. read more
We truly had an epic trip to Spain!
Spain
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Jun 29 - Jul 13, 2023
We truly had an epic trip to Spain! Many thanks to Yuri and Adam for all of their help to coordinating this for us as the trip was fantastic! For the transfers, with the exception of the pick up from Madrid hotel to Madrid train station, all of the transfers were seamless. With the above mentioned transfer, the driver did his best to resolve and thankfully did get us to the station in time for our train to Seville. For the hotels, we were pleased with all of our selections and only had one... read more
Spain family vacation
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Jun 14 - Jun 25, 2023

This is the second time we have used Kim Kim to book our European vacations so I am giving this review based off the experience we had last year. Last year, our travel agent, Antonia, who booked our trip to Croatia, exceeded our expectations. She raised the bar very high and I guess I expected the same kind of service that we did not receive with Yuri. She was available literally 24/7 and responded immediately to all my questions with texts and phone calls even with the 7 hour time... read more
Great knoledge and service !
Spain
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Jun 15 - Jun 21, 2023

Working with Yuri, a travel specialist, was a pleasure. He provided a wide range of options for tours and accommodations, showing great expertise in the areas we were visiting. Despite a few hiccups, Yuri promptly addressed our concerns and questions. Highly recommended! read more
One of the best local tours
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Apr 19 - Apr 25, 2023
Yuri was very prompt and helped us with all our local needs! We highly recommend his tours. read more

Thank you so much for your kind words and recommendation! I am thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your tour and found my assistance helpful. I hope you'll choose to travel with kimkim again in the future, and I would be more than happy to assist you in creating another unforgettable adventure! Safe travels!
Our trip to Spain was a family trip of a lifetime!
Spain
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Mar 25 - Apr 2, 2023

Our trip to Spain was a family trip of a lifetime thanks to KimKim! Yuri, our travel specialist was phenomenal. We found his knowledge to be invaluable in helping us design an itinerary tailored specifically for us. He listened to what we desired for our trip and suggested a myriad of activities for us to consider to choose from. We appreciated his insights, responsiveness and attention to detail. The pacing of our trip and private tours/guides were all exceptional. Even the chauffeurs... read more

I am absolutely thrilled to read your review and learn that your family trip to Spain was truly a trip of a lifetime, thanks to kimkim! It brings me immense joy to hear that Yuri, your travel specialist, was nothing short of phenomenal in assisting you throughout the planning process. His knowledge and dedication to tailoring an itinerary specifically for your family's desires truly made a difference.
At kimkim, we pride ourselves on providing exceptional service, and I'm delighted that our... read more
First trip to Spain an amazing success!
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Apr 9 - Apr 14, 2023

I found Kimkim after a few google searches for ideas of where to go and what to do on our first trip to Spain. This was our first time using Kimkim and we all agreed we will use it again for future trips. Kimkim is easy to use and makes everything very convenient. Our trip specialist was the incredible Yuri. Having someone to reach out to for help during the trip gave us all so much peace of mind. The reservations are made with enough time for you to do a review and make any desired or... read more

I am absolutely delighted to read such a wonderful review of your trip to Spain and your experience with kimkim! It was a pleasure helping you plan and adjust the itinerary to make it perfect for your group. I'm thrilled that you enjoyed the activities, accommodations, and found our services convenient. Your kind words truly mean a lot to me! I sincerely hope you'll choose kimkim for your future travels, and I would be more than happy to assist you in planning another unforgettable journey.
Gracias and happy travels!
Yuri was amazing!
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Apr 7 - Apr 14, 2023

Yuri was amazing and we are very lucky we had him as our guide! We took our first big international trip with our 1 year old in April. We told Yuri the things we liked to do and he created an entire itinerary for us in Lisbon, Portugal and Barcelona, Spain that was both fun and baby friendly. Our accommodations had a crib and ride transfers had car seats so we didn’t even have to pack that with us. He was very responsive and helpful with the million questions I asked and I would recommend him over and over. Thanks again for all your help Yuri!

Hello Kristina!
Thank you so much for your lovely review! I'm thrilled to know that your first big international trip with your little one was enjoyable and that you found the itinerary both fun and baby-friendly. It was my pleasure to help you with all your questions and ensure that your accommodations and transfers were well-prepared for your family's needs. I truly appreciate your recommendation, and I hope you'll choose to travel with kimkim again in the future.
Wishing you and your family many more happy adventures!
Thanks to Yuri and KimKim Travel, our trip to...
Spain
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Mar 21 - Apr 5, 2023
Thanks to Yuri and KimKim Travel, our trip to Spain was fantastic. We had a great selection of activities so every day was different. Our favorites were the Winery tour in Rioja, the day trip yo Montserrat, the Tapas tour in Madrid and the Vermut tour in Barcelona. Yuri was very responsive throughout the planning process and even when we had questions during the trip. read more

Hola!
I'm thrilled to hear that your trip to Spain was fantastic, and you enjoyed the variety of activities! It's great to know that the winery tour, Montserrat day trip, tapas tour, and Vermut tour were among your favorites. I'm always here to help, both during the planning process and throughout your trip.
Thank you for your kind words, and I hope you'll choose kimkim for your future travel adventures. Happy travels!
Family (4 kids) Barcelona experience.
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Mar 31 - Apr 8, 2023

All parts of our kimkim experience were amazing. Logistics regarding booking transfers and guides all done for our family with ease.
Highlight of our trip was definitely the private guide touring Barcelona. Our guide and driver were both friendly and experienced. They made us feel welcome in their country and city.
Our lunch with a local was a great way to walk around and learn about the area and culture. It is a good tour of 3 different restaurants and was delicious. I would... read more

Hello Lakshmi!
Thank you for sharing your experience with kimkim and your family trip to Barcelona. I'm delighted to hear that you found the logistics and arrangements smooth and convenient. It's wonderful that you enjoyed the private guide tour and the lunch with a local, and I appreciate your feedback regarding the suitability for children. Your insights will help us improve and provide better experiences for future travelers.
I hope you'll choose kimkim for your future travel adventures. Wishing you and your family many more happy journeys!
Our local specialist Yuri was the MVP of our trip!!
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Mar 21 - Mar 30, 2023

My sister and I decided we wanted to take a trip to Spain together, however neither of us had the time to plan all of the details. This is where kimkim came in. The travel quiz goes over things such as budget, what your travel style is, what kinds of activities you enjoy, etc. You are able to customize how much planning kimkim does for you. We decided it would be most helpful for us to have our hotels and transportation booked, but that we would like to book our own activities. Then we were... read more

Hello Chelsey!
I am overjoyed to read your wonderful review of your trip to Spain and your experience with kimkim! I'm glad that the customized planning process worked well for you and your sister, and that you enjoyed the hotels and activities we arranged. It was my pleasure to help you with your lost phone situation - I'm always here to support and assist our travelers in any way I can. Thank you so much for your kind words, and I hope you'll choose kimkim for your future travel adventures.
Wishing you and your sister many more happy journeys!
Great balance of my planning and expertise
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Mar 6 - Mar 18, 2023
I was very overwhelmed when I first started to plan our family trip to Spain. Turning to KimKim helped me to organize what I wanted to do and create the details I wanted with the assistance I needed. I enjoyed the flexibility of getting help only where I needed it and still having a hand in much of the planning, but with expertise behind me. Yuri was able to make recommendations and ensure that I was on the right track for what my family needed.
Many of the excursions we did that he booked... read more
Planning with Kimkim results in a very memor...
Spain
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Feb 17 - Feb 26, 2023

Planning with Kimkim results in a very memorable trip! My siblings and I as well as our spouses were delighted with the experience. I planned a ten trip to Spain with Yuri and his knowledge was invaluable. Because Kimkim has so many great contacts and activities to choose from we were able to tailor the trip our interests. The resulting trip had the ease of a formal tour group but the privacy of handling arrangements ourselves. We visited Seville, Granada and Barcelona. All of our... read more
We had a very good time overall In Seville, t...
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Feb 17 - Feb 26, 2023
We had a very good time overall In Seville, the Hotel Gravina was very nice, the guides Penelope and Pillar, and the cooking school coach, Ana, were all great. The guide in Ronda was ok, not quite a good as the Sevillanos. The Parador in Granada was also very nice. Eduardo was a great guide. The food sherpas (Mollie, Katya) were fine, but their work was harder with us (most of us are foodies, Christina went to chef school and owned a wine shop, Lance works as a food expert at a high end... read more
Family Trip to Spain
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Feb 17 - Feb 26, 2023

My sister worked with Yuri to plan our family trip to Spain and every detail was taken care of. We had the most incredible trip with wonderful guides and once in a lifetime experiences! We definitely plan to use KimKkm again. read more
Great museum and architecture tours
Spain
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Feb 5 - Feb 16, 2023
The museum, architecture and cultural tours organized were great. Local tour guides were great and very informative. This service was great that I could have all of the logistics, etc taken care of for me. But I don’t think the tapas tours were worth it. For the price paid, I didn’t expect to have to worry about cleanliness or food quality or safety. For both Seville and tapas tours, I was taken to places that were dusty and with food sitting out. I would skip tapas tours type of activities for my next trip.
Easy planning, best trip planning experience I have so far!
Spain
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Jan 28 - Feb 4, 2023
I was always intimidated by the concept of trip planning. But kimkim is the best tool I have found so far.
I can adjust my schedule and to-dos based on my pace. And the "self-guided tour" information on this site is very helpful on the days I don't want to book a tour, and allows me to wander around the city with some ideas in my head.
Did have some trouble adjusting the number of guests during booking cuz one of the people ended up not coming. But Yuri my appointed travel specialist in kimkim was able to change that for me very quickly.
A five-star experience!

Thank you, Joann, for your review.
It was a pleasure planning your trip.
We are constantly improving our product, so the next time you book your trip, you will have an even better experience.
See you on your next trip with kimkim.com