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Being Good Vibes Tours agency we generate positive energy and put it into each itinerary to the United Kingdom we tailor for you.

We will become a source of pure joy and inspiration whether you're a solo adventurer, a loved-up couple seeking a romantic escape or a family looking for fun-filled activities, we have the know-how to create a trip that caters to your every need, and then some! Our aim is to ensure that your holiday exceeds your expectations!

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Scotland Road Trip - 2026
Scotland | Sep 8 - Sep 18, 2026

Karen
Karen Z.
Bedford, NH | Reviewed on Sep 25, 2026
Our trip to Scotland was amazing. Each location was different and beautiful and a good sampling of what we wanted to see in Scotland. Each lodging was also different but also beautiful. From quaint inns to personal cabins to luxurious hotels. We self drove so had a lot of flexible in what we did but the KimKim app was so useful in helping us decide what to do for the day. We did have some preset excursions. The Cairn distillery tour was very good and the Hairy Coo tour was really fun. ... Read more

Our trip to Scotland was amazing. Each location was different and beautiful and a good sampling of what we wanted to see in Scotland. Each lodging was also different but also beautiful. From quaint inns to personal cabins to luxurious hotels. We self drove so had a lot of flexible in what we did but the KimKim app was so useful in helping us decide what to do for the day. We did have some preset excursions. The Cairn distillery tour was very good and the Hairy Coo tour was really fun. And the castles....got to see castles in Scotland.

Hotel Reviews
N°11 Boutique Restaurant and Rooms Hotel
Edinburgh
Staff
Corriegour Lodge Hotel
By Fort William, Letterfinlay

The food was incredible and the owners so accommodating and friendly.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Bracken Hide Hotel
Portree
Location
Amazing views
The Ambassador Hotel
Staff
Very friendly
Atholl Arms Hotel
Dunkeld, Perthshire
Activity Reviews
Edinburgh Old Town Tour
Edinburgh Old Town Tour
Edinburgh
The Cairn Distillery Tour & Lunch
The Cairn Distillery Tour & Lunch
Scotland
Highland Coo Tour
Highland Coo Tour
Scotland
Local specialist: Aleksandra Sheb

Great trip to Scotland in September.
Scotland | Sep 5 - Sep 12, 2026

Vladimir
Vladimir T.
Denver, CO | Reviewed on Sep 25, 2026
The trip was great. We began our adventure in Edinburgh. The airport pickup was flawless, and the Hoxton was fine except for billing error at checkout. The self-guided tours were great. The Hoxton is at walking distance of the start points for all the self-guided walking tours. The whisky tasting with Joanne was one of the highlights of the trip. She is a sommelier, with extensive whisky knowledge. We had food pairings with the guided whisky tasting. We highly recommend her and we may do... Read more

The trip was great. We began our adventure in Edinburgh. The airport pickup was flawless, and the Hoxton was fine except for billing error at checkout. The self-guided tours were great. The Hoxton is at walking distance of the start points for all the self-guided walking tours. The whisky tasting with Joanne was one of the highlights of the trip. She is a sommelier, with extensive whisky knowledge. We had food pairings with the guided whisky tasting. We highly recommend her and we may do in the future a remote (Zoom) whiskey tasting with her.
Next was Stirling which was a nice change in pace after Edinburgh. Our guide for the Stirling Old Town & Castle Private Walking Tour was Donnie. He is retired, lives in Stirling was very knowledgeable about the town history. From Stirling we drove to Inverness which was nice and our accommodations great. Our local guide for the private walking tour was good. We went to famous Hootananny Pub and had dinner and enjoyed live music. The atmosphere was amazing.

The rest of the trip went well except for driving the narrow roads to Portree and back to Glasgow from Fort William. Portree was nice but ourseeightsseing was limited by the seasonal rain.

Overall, excellent trip with outstanding support from Kate (Kateryna Garkavenko). Who helped us plan the trip to Scotland.

Activity Review
Private Scotch Whisky & Artisan Food Tasting Tour
Private Scotch Whisky & Artisan Food Tasting Tour
Edinburgh

The whisky and Artisan Food Tasting was one of the highlights of the trip. Joanne, a sommelier, was extremely knowledgeable about whisky, food pairings and the history of Edinburgh. We highly highly recommend this tour with her.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Local specialist: Kateryna Garkavenko

A Drem Trip in Englnd!
England | Sep 13 - Sep 20, 2026

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Mary R.
Chicago, IL | Reviewed on Sep 24, 2026
Our trip was excellent and exceptional due to the attention to every detail!
Our drivers were so knowledgeable and helpful every day, even providing some special extra locations in our travel.
Throughout our trip we trusted Kate to assist us when changes had to be made. She was so professional and accessible, making our trip delightful!
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Our trip was excellent and exceptional due to the attention to every detail!
Our drivers were so knowledgeable and helpful every day, even providing some special extra locations in our travel.
Throughout our trip we trusted Kate to assist us when changes had to be made. She was so professional and accessible, making our trip delightful!

Hotel Reviews
The Royal Adelaide Hotel
Windsor

The staff was delightful. The room was very large and accomodating.

Authenticity & Character
It was modernized to make the stay comfortble to foreign travelers, but maintqined a"British charm".
Location
A nice walk to the center of Windsor.
Staff
The staf was so helpful! And, special recognition to Sarah who was so friendly and charming in the reataurant!
Cleanliness & Comfort
The spacious bathroom with seperate tub and shower.
The Head of the River
Oxford, Oxfordshire

Enjoyed the entire experience here.

Authenticity & Character
Very popular pub and restaurant!
Location
Right on the river with a large, beautiful patio/deck. Obvioously a very popular place for local residents.
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Hotel Indigo Bath
Bath

Spacious room and bathroom. Nice amenities including robe and slippers.

Authenticity & Character
Location
So convienient!
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
The room was great!!!
Primrose House St. Ives
St Ives
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
The Fox Inn
Dorchester

Just what we had hoped for as an experience in country English setting!

Authenticity & Character
Authenic locally sourced food that was outstanding.
Location
Pastorial setting.
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Just a caution to some travelers who are not spry--no air conditioning and no lift.
The Southern Belle
Brighton
Authenticity & Character
Great traditional pub on ground level. Kitchen is not open every evening. Breakfast was great!
Location
Very close to the beach
Staff
The same gentleman was on stff in the evening when we arrive and in the morning when we were served breakfast. He was helpful and pleasant.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Canterbury Cathedral Lodge
Canterbury

Perfect location! Very friendly and helpful staff. Breakfast was a special benefit, with a separate dining room.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Cleanliness & Comfort
Lacked air conditioning.
Activity Review
Iconic Oxford  Private Walking Tour
Iconic Oxford Private Walking Tour
Oxford
Local specialist: Kateryna Garkavenko

This was our 4th kimkim trip - Scotland!
Scotland | Sep 2 - Sep 17, 2026

Peter
Peter B.
Wellfleet, MA | Reviewed on Sep 21, 2026
This was our 4th kimkim planned trip - and as with our other trips, we had a great time. As before, our local specialist worked with us to understand us and what we hoped to achieve with the trip, what we liked and didn't like with travel, and then how to fit as much in as made sense for us... all within the time we had allotted for the trip. I believe by the time we actually left the US for Scotland, we were on v4 of our travel guide. And unfortunately, as with a previous trip, the... Read more

This was our 4th kimkim planned trip - and as with our other trips, we had a great time. As before, our local specialist worked with us to understand us and what we hoped to achieve with the trip, what we liked and didn't like with travel, and then how to fit as much in as made sense for us... all within the time we had allotted for the trip. I believe by the time we actually left the US for Scotland, we were on v4 of our travel guide.

And unfortunately, as with a previous trip, the weather and airport issues created a last minute problem with air travel such that we were delayed leaving the US and even had to be rerouted on another airline. We contacted our kimkim local specialist (Tetiana) via the app - at what was likely midnight in the UK... and Tetiana made sure that our airport pickup was changed and that our hotel knew of our now very delayed arrival.

On one other occasion we had an unforeseen issue (no breakfast provided at a guest house - where it should have been)... Tetiana again immediately figured out the issue and solved. I mention these two unpleasant events first - as they both illustrate the value of having a professional help plan your trip, and then being available to manage problems.

Now to the good stuff... Scotland is a wonderful place to visit. We spent a few days in Glasgow, then by train to Fort William / Glencoe, and then by car to the Isle of Skye... where we spent 5 days. We ended our excursion with 3 days in and around Inverness, and lastly... 3 days in Edinburgh. Highlights for us on Skye... not just the main tourist sights, but finding hidden treasures off the beaten path (mostly on single lane roads). Tetiana found one for us... Waternesh Farms...

We found Inverness to be more than a place to spend the night while we explored the highlands... it's a really nice town. We loved our B&B (Bluebell House) and morning walks along the river (which take you thru the Ness Islands). We lucked out on our last night, with a reservation at the Highlanders... seats at the table closest to the stage - with a night of traditional music and pub food.

In Edinburgh, we really liked the neighborhood of our B&B (within New Town) as we were adjacent to a street filled with restaurants, and bus stops and a tram stop that made travel within Edinburgh easy. For those who enjoy B&Bs, we want to recommend the place we stayed... The Ben Cruachan Guest House. And for hidden gems, the two adjacent modern art museums (located in the West End... and just minutes off the tram).

Hotel Reviews
Bluebell House B&B
Inverness

Bluebell House and its owner / host well standout gems of our trip. The House is beautifully maintained on a mostly quiet residential area, but only a few blocks from a grocery store and restaurants and shopping. The owner / host... Kenny is one of those exceptional people, whose charm and warmth transform what is otherwise a really nice B&B, to an exceptional one.

Authenticity & Character
A truly charming older building, superbly maintained.
Location
On Kenneth Street, with sufficient off-street parking for each guest. And a brief walk to cross the river Ness and be in the downtown restaurant / music part of Inverness.
Staff
There is only one staff member, the owner / host... Kenny. He is just fantastic as a host AND as our morning chef, where he cooks everyone's breakfast "made to order." Kenny is also a wealth of knowledge about things to do and places to eat within Inverness.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Beautiful room with 4-poster bed... The room included a sofa and lots of storage space. The bathroom was spotless and of ample size. The breakfast room was big enough such that guests did not feel on top of each other, but were close enough that if one chose to engage in conversation, it was readily possible
Bracken Hide Hotel
Portree

A truly exceptional place just a few minutes outside of Portree. Gorgeous common building with a restaurant, bar, and comfy sitting areas. There is also a sauna available which we didn't use - as we had to have bathing suits and flip flops to use it. What made this hotel really interesting... in a way it fit the definition of "glamping" as guests stay in their own cabins / huts... some with a short walk to the main building, and others with a pretty challenging walk uphill (fine on a nice day, challenging in the rain or hail... which are not uncommon on Skye. The cabins were comfy and nicely appointed. It would have been nicer if they had more storage for putting clothes away - which as we stayed there for 5 nights we were hoping to do. Breakfast was included and was ample and delicious... there is a menu and you can choose between a traditional Scottish breakfast all the way to vegetarian options. The restaurant was also open for dinner, and again... a nice selection each night. I was disappointed in the bar... this was my first opportunity where I wasn't driving... to try out different single malts from different regions. I am not sure if they didn't offer whisky flights or if the bartender was just too busy to accommodate me, but it was disappointing.

Authenticity & Character
Its relatively new - so its authenticity and character as of a new hotel on Skye...
Location
Minutes from Portree, free parking, easy to go from there to just about any tourist location on Skye.
Staff
Except for the bartender, I would have rated it 5 stars. The check-in staff, the waiters, the cleaners - all great.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Just one caution though. We were lucky in that our cabin was not that far from the main building. But if you are assigned a cabin up the hill, the walk can be challenging - particularly in inclement weather.
Lochiel Villa Guest House
Fort William

The Lochiel Villa is relatively new, the rooms are nicely appointed, but the breakfast room / common room is no longer in use, giving the guest house almost a creepy / empty feel (and we were not the only guests). As it turned out, the included full breakfast is provided by a sister hotel, just perhaps 50 yards away. As Fort William is where we picked up our car, a nice feature of this hotel, free parking in front (very simple to get to), and the Lochiel is a 10 minute walk back into town.

Authenticity & Character
Even if breakfast is not provided on site, putting coffee and tea and a TV in the common room, along with a few comfy chairs and/or sofas. Even without staff, that would make the guest house feel homier and inviting.
Location
close to Ft William restaurants and shops.
Staff
No staff onsite - which is ok... but they could have made it clearer upon check-in who we should call or message for any issues
Cleanliness & Comfort
nice clean room,
Boutique 50
North West, Glasgow

A very nice hotel in a nice part of Glasgow... To be fair, our rating may be 4/5 instead of 5/5 as we had a travel delay and arrived almost a day late. Anyway, a nice small boutique hotel, very nice room and breakfast room. The front desk staff was super friendly and helpful.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Ben Cruachan Guest House
Edinburgh

Great location, comfortable and well appointed room. A much appreciated bonus for us... the lower level was recently renovated to include a full kitchen (with breakfast and snack items, coffee, tea, Nespresso, etc.), a dining room / living room combo (with an honor system whisky bar), and an outside seating area and garden.

Authenticity & Character
great old building, but beautifully renovated.
Location
Its on a quiet street in New Town, easy to walk to restaurants and tourist attractions, as well as easy access to buses and the tram.
Staff
There are two hosts - Ella and Ollie. They made sure that everything worked and that you felt welcomed
Cleanliness & Comfort
Our room was well appointed and very comfortable. The public spaces in the lower level were spotless and inviting.
Local specialist: Tetiana Smal

Excellent customized trip!!
England | Sep 13 - Sep 20, 2026

Barbara
Barbara W.
Ballwin, MO, USA | Reviewed on Sep 21, 2026
Wonderful trip - itinerary, accommodations and drivers!! You really came through to provide a trip to exceed expectations Thank you for your professional attention to details. Read more

Wonderful trip - itinerary, accommodations and drivers!! You really came through to provide a trip to exceed expectations Thank you for your professional attention to details.

Hotel Reviews
The Southern Belle
Brighton

Charming hotel and great location. No AC or lift is the ONLY reason for less than 5 star rating.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
AC and lift not available due to age/ type of building.
Canterbury Cathedral Lodge
Canterbury

The only reason not rated a five star is the lack of AC. Perfect for cool / moderate weather. Outstanding location -- literally across the drive from the cathedral!!

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
No AC. Do not recommend for summer travel.
Local specialist: Kateryna Garkavenko

Great experience working with you. You were p...
England | Sep 13 - Sep 20, 2026

Lois
Lois C.
Atlanta, GA | Reviewed on Sep 21, 2026

Great experience working with you. You were proactive and responsive during every step of out trip. We used drivers John and Ollie. They were fabulous.

Local specialist: Kateryna Garkavenko

Touring the South of England
England | Sep 13 - Sep 20, 2026

Theodora
Theodora H.
Miami, FL | Reviewed on Sep 21, 2026
The accommodations that Kate selected for us were wonderful—easy walking distance to the castles and other attractions that we planned to visit. Every one of them was quaint, historical, and provided excellent breakfasts! The staff at each one were courteous, professional, and helpful.
Our drivers John and Ollie were terrific! They were knowledgeable, personable, and excellent drivers. We did a LOT of touring and felt completely at ease with them. Driving around the south coast of...
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The accommodations that Kate selected for us were wonderful—easy walking distance to the castles and other attractions that we planned to visit. Every one of them was quaint, historical, and provided excellent breakfasts! The staff at each one were courteous, professional, and helpful.
Our drivers John and Ollie were terrific! They were knowledgeable, personable, and excellent drivers. We did a LOT of touring and felt completely at ease with them. Driving around the south coast of England in a London cab was a bonus!
We requested viewing an extraordinary number of sites in the time that we had available, but Kate was able to design a tour that exceeded our expectations. She’s awesome, and based on her performance, I would not hesitate to recommend Kimkim to others.

Activity Review
Iconic Oxford  Private Walking Tour
Iconic Oxford Private Walking Tour
Oxford
Local specialist: Kateryna Garkavenko

A Memorable Trip to Wales and Scotland
Wales | Jul 8 - Jul 22, 2026

Katy
Katy H.
| Reviewed on Sep 19, 2026
We had a wonderful trip to the UK and are so grateful to Tetiana for all of her hard work in planning such a memorable experience! We truly appreciated her support throughout the planning process, as well as her communication during our trip whenever questions arose. Tetiana was always responsive, helpful, and attentive. We were traveling with my mother and my son, and she took great care to accommodate everyone’s needs. All the hotels she chose were very well located so that was very helpful... Read more

We had a wonderful trip to the UK and are so grateful to Tetiana for all of her hard work in planning such a memorable experience! We truly appreciated her support throughout the planning process, as well as her communication during our trip whenever questions arose. Tetiana was always responsive, helpful, and attentive. We were traveling with my mother and my son, and she took great care to accommodate everyone’s needs. All the hotels she chose were very well located so that was very helpful since we had no car.
One of our main goals for the trip was to reconnect with our family heritage in Wales, and our time there was incredibly meaningful. We loved exploring the beautiful landscapes and learning so much about Welsh history, culture, and language. John Pritchard of Celticos was an absolutely amazing guide, and we are so thankful for the wonderful day we spent with him.
We also immensely enjoyed our day touring the Scottish Highlands with Niall. He was another incredible guide and made our time there truly memorable. He made so many stops at points of interest and was so kind and helpful.

Hotel Reviews
Blakemore Hyde Park Hotel
London

We were only here a very short time but it was close to the park, which was nice.

Authenticity & Character
It is pretty and they were updating the rooms.
Location
We did not have enough time to explore and appreciate the location but it felt safe and walkable.
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
It was a pretty setting and I loved the outdoor restaurant but was really bummed about all the cigarette smoke. That's probably just a cultural difference with the restaurant laws but I couldn't seem to escape it so that really took away from our enjoyment of the hotel.
B&B HOTEL Inverness
Inverness

This hotel feels a little more like a hostel and we were a little worried when we first checked in. The first room they put my son and I in there wasn't even room to walk with the suitcases. They did move us to a slightly bigger room and we were comfortable enough. My mom had a room at the end of a hall that was much bigger. In short, the rooms are very basic. All that being said, I get why we stayed there. The location was walkable from the train station and it was situated near many good restaurants and places of interest. The staff was VERY helpful, kind, and accommodating. Overall it was a good experience once we learned more about Inverness being the main jumping off point to the Highlands with lots of tourists. I saw nicer places but they were far from all of the action. We had no car so this was a pretty good option.

Authenticity & Character
It's basic but I feel like the staff strives to make everyone happy and comfortable. It was the only place I saw in 2 weeks that had a little gym.
Location
This is an excellent location walkable to all the restaurants, bookstores, shopping, and the river path.
Staff
Everyone was wonderful!
Cleanliness & Comfort
Apex City of Edinburgh Hotel
Edinburgh
Authenticity & Character
Location
This was an excellent location for a hotel in Edinburgh, right on the grass market. It was so easily walkable to restaurants and sightseeing.
Staff
Everyone was very helpful and kind!
Cleanliness & Comfort
I loved that they had water bottle refill stations in the hallways. One bummer was that the restaurant wasn't operating for dinner but they had a sister property a few doors down that did have one.
voco Manchester - City Centre by IHG
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
The front desk people were incredibly friendly and kind. The waitstaff were also very nice and helpful.
Cleanliness & Comfort
The AC wasn't working in my mom's room and that made it pretty uncomfortable. They ran out of fans to hand out which was also a bummer. They said that they could offer a partial refund and I passed the manager's name on to our travel specialist but as far as I know we received no discount.
The Castle Hotel
Conwy

This hotel was so cute and comfy!

Authenticity & Character
very quaint, lots of attention to detail
Location
Castle views, walkable to everything
Staff
We had one waiter for dinner that was extremely friendly and helpful. Other times we dined at the hotel, the staff was fine but not particularly welcoming.
Cleanliness & Comfort
It felt like they went out of their way to make the rooms very comfortable.
Leonardo Hotel Cardiff
Cardiff

The best part about this hotel is its location. We were able to walk to many restaurants and nearby sights. Overall I'm glad we stayed here. Maybe there are other nicer hotels in Cardiff but I didn't see anything that looked better.

Authenticity & Character
It's a bit dated. The winding hallways were a little intimidating with the partiers that seem to flock to Cardiff. I didn't feel as safe as I do in other hotels.
Location
Very walkable to restaurants, museums, the castle
Staff
Overall the staff was kind and helpful.
Cleanliness & Comfort
The restaurant was pretty nice. The rooms were clean but the hallways and other areas are in need of an update.
The Bird, Bath
Bath

We loved this hotel. Everyone was very friendly and the decor was so cute! It was walkable to the town and had spectacular views. The fish and chips were hands down the best we had during the entire 2 weeks in the UK. The breakfast was also probably the best one we had. The only reason I'm not giving 4 stars is that we had to wait for our room for a couple of hours even though we arrived at the correct time for checking in.

Authenticity & Character
The decor was absolutely fabulous. Loved the lobby area.
Location
Nice location, beautiful views
Staff
Everyone was kind and helpful!
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Inverness Half-Day Highlands Bucket List Tour
Inverness Half-Day Highlands Bucket List Tour
Inverness

This was our last day so we were a little tired. I think that if you are very interested in Scottish history and the battles, that Culloden would be a very important tour. I liked the mysterious Clava Cairns the best, though it was a very short part of our tour. I was happy to see Loch Ness, but we only experienced it as a drive by on the road and we only saw the Urquart castle from the distance. I felt a little misled as the title of the tour implied that the castle was very important but a decision was made to go to Cawdor Castle instead. It ended up being very interesting and had spectacular gardens that we enjoyed very much.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Edinburgh Castle & Old Town Private Tour
Edinburgh Castle & Old Town Private Tour
Edinburgh

Jack was a terrific tour guide showing us around Old Town Edinburgh and bringing us to the castle. He had a great understanding of the history of the area and shared so much of it with us.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Jack answered a lot of questions and shared so much history!
Transport
I enjoyed walking!
Conwy Guided Trail with Tales of a Lady of Wales
Conwy Guided Trail with Tales of a Lady of Wales
Conwy

We loved Amanda and had a fun but short tour with her! After driving all day from Cardiff to Conwy, we appreciated that Amanda was very flexible with us needing to start the tour a little late. She was incredibly accommodating and kind and a really delightful person to spend time with. We enjoyed our tour and learning about the cute town of Conwy. She really brought the history to life with her amazing storytelling!

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Amanda was passionate to share about her little town and was a great storyteller!
Transport
Balmoral tour from Inverness
Balmoral tour from Inverness
Inverness

Absolutely amazing day with Niall! This was definitely the highlight of our trip to the Highlands mainly because of Niall's knowledge, enthusiasm, and kindness! He made it a very special and memorable day for us all. He made lots of extra arrangements so that my elderly mother could enjoy this experience, as well. The gardens of Balmoral were so breathtaking. We have to chuckle a little bit that with a basic entrance ticket you really don't get to see much of the castle, just a display room. The special part of the visit is to see the awesome gardens. We enjoyed a nice lunch in the cute town of Ballater and made some stops at special places of interest on the way back. Niall is a true Highlands Man and he has so much to share about his family and the history of the area. We thoroughly enjoyed talking with him and learning from him!

Quality of Experience
Our driver, Niall! All the special stops he made to points of interest were so appreciated!
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Our driver, Niall was who absolutely made the day special! He checked in with us prior to the trip, made arrangements for a mobility scooter for my mom and was constantly making sure she was all set. His kindness and helpfulness put our minds at ease and made the day so joyful!
Transport
Niall was a great driver and had a very comfortable Land Rover.
Edinburgh Secret Walking Food Tour
Edinburgh Secret Walking Food Tour
Edinburgh

Our guide, Emery was amazing! This tour was a lot of fun and the food and drink was delicious! I loved all of the little quaint restaurants she took us to. My son and I really enjoyed it!

Quality of Experience
great food!
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Emery was so engaging and fun and brought the whole experience to life!
Transport
I was happy to get to walk around the city of Edinburgh.
Your Stirling Castle and Loch Lomond Tour
Your Stirling Castle and Loch Lomond Tour
Edinburgh

Our driver was very nice but this was a little bit less of a personable tour than others. It was cool to see the Kelpies and we enjoyed the tour of Stirling castle by one of the guides there. I was expecting to actually see Loch Lomond but only saw a tiny beach and a small dock that we weren't allowed to enter, so I wouldn' t say by any stretch that this is a tour of Loch Lomond. It was just a quick stopover for a snack, I guess.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
One of the less comfortable larger vans and we were in the back
Snowdonia: The Three Castles Tour
Snowdonia: The Three Castles Tour
Conwy

Phil was an excellent tour guide and fun to talk to. We covered a lot of ground in one day and saw some incredibly beautiful sights. He was also very flexible and kind and made a couple stops when needed.

Quality of Experience
It's hard to believe how many beautiful sights we took in during the day!
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Phil was so kind and helpful to my elderly mother. His thoughtfulness was very appreciated.
Transport
Private Guided Tour: Swansea Bay & Mumbles Coastal Discovery
Private Guided Tour: Swansea Bay & Mumbles Coastal Discovery
Wales

We really enjoyed our day with Rikki and he took us to some really beautiful places. We especially loved the walk out toward the ocean beside the cliffs at Rhosili. The lunch spot he took us to was excellent and we enjoyed traveling on many of the backroads of the Gower Peninsula and seeing historic homes and gorgeous flowers and landscapes.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
The Wandering Bard Tour of South Wales
The Wandering Bard Tour of South Wales
Cardiff

Gareth was a terrific guide and fun to talk to. He was so patient and answered all of our questions. We loved walking along the River Wye and exploring the cute towns. The Abbey and the castle were very interesting. My son got the best haircut of his life across from Caerphilly Castle thanks to Gareth's suggestion!

Quality of Experience
I loved the setting along the Rive Wye.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Gareth was really engaging and did a great job!
Transport
Clean, comfortable, good sound system even though we were in the back.
Local specialist: Tetiana Smal

Trip of a lifetime.
Scotland | Aug 24 - Sep 4, 2026

Kim
Kim P.
Petoskey, MI, USA | Reviewed on Sep 14, 2026

Tetiana was INCREDIBLE to work with. Excellent communication.

We gave her very basic ideas to start and she completely nailed it. Her recommendations created a trip we could only have dreamt of. I appreciated all her insight and wisdom she shared. So many happy memories made because of her thoughtful planning.

Local specialist: Tetiana Smal

Good trip
Scotland | Sep 2 - Sep 11, 2026

Leslie
Leslie P.
Las Cruces, NM | Reviewed on Sep 12, 2026
Aleksandra was very attentive. We didn’t have many issues, but the things we brought to her attention were resolved quickly and to our satisfaction. We spent too much time driving around Scotland, which is our own fault. We should’ve looked more closely at how far apart things were. We chose kimkim because I used you in Morocco, and the trip was wonderful. We had a driver that was with us the entire time, which was extremely helpful. I made an assumption the same thing would happen in... Read more

Aleksandra was very attentive. We didn’t have many issues, but the things we brought to her attention were resolved quickly and to our satisfaction. We spent too much time driving around Scotland, which is our own fault. We should’ve looked more closely at how far apart things were. We chose kimkim because I used you in Morocco, and the trip was wonderful. We had a driver that was with us the entire time, which was extremely helpful. I made an assumption the same thing would happen in Scotland, but it didn’t. Would’ve been nice to leave our clubs in a van when we didn’t need it, and have transportation whenever we needed it. Not your fault, but a more detailed understanding would have helped set expectations.

In a couple of places our reservations had the wrong name on them. Since we had the confirmation number we were able to convince people it was our tee time or tour time, but we were told by kimkim this happens all the time. You should figure out why and fix that. Overall the trip was good, hotels were nice, transportation was on time and appropriately sized for 4 people with luggage and golf clubs.

Kristof, our driver through Inverness and Loch Ness was amazing, loved him! Also Jack Treacher , our tour guide in Edinburgh was top notch.

Hotel Reviews
No 17 The Promenade
Oban

Great restaurant onsite. Room was nice, bathrooms very small. Most of the staff were wonderful, friendly, and helpful. Our check-in experience was not very welcoming. The person checking us in seemed surprised we were there, as if we were a bother to her. It was not what we expected !

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Most were excellent
Cleanliness & Comfort
Dornoch Castle Hotel
Dornoch

Staff was excellent, and the restaurant was really good too. Rooms were nice as well

Authenticity & Character
It’s a castle but nicely updated and comfortable.
Location
Right in town, short walk to the golf course
Staff
The woman who greeted us was excellent. Stored our luggage, reserved a nice table for us for dinner.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Kinnettles Hotel & Spa
St Andrews

Good location, friendly helpful staff

Authenticity & Character
Location
Very close to town
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Bunchrew House Hotel
Bunchrew

Very charming with wonderful staff, but too far away from town. Good breakfast but you really must have espresso options! The bartender made the best old fashions we had on the whole trip (and we had a lot!)

Authenticity & Character
Beautiful grounds right on the water
Location
Just wasn’t for us, it was lovely but too far out of town
Staff
Everyone was welcoming and friendly.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Hotel du Vin & Bistro Edinburgh
Edinburgh

So many stairs and staircases that lead to different areas. Not easy to navigate. Some staff were very good, but most were reactive and not proactive, there was little anticipatory service. No one told us they had a lounge we could use while waiting for our room to be ready, we found it later on our own. And that there was a bar on the second floor with comfortable seating. We stayed here twice and the rooms were very different. Didn’t love the first one, it had a strange configuration, but the second one was spectacular. Beds weee very comfortable and large.

Authenticity & Character
Very unique, has old town castle charm
Location
Right in the middle of everything you want to see in Edinburgh
Staff
Some were good, some not, so very inconsistent. Breakfast staff was excellent.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Great bed. Great bathroom in our second stay, very strange in our first stay.
Activity Review
Edinburgh Castle & Old Town Private Tour
Edinburgh Castle & Old Town Private Tour
Edinburgh

Jack Treacher was terrific

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
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