Kimkim Trip Reviews

Our trip was perfect, from beginning to end. Goumundar reached out to us by phone so we could communicate our interests and questions. We experienced Iceland with our amazing guide Bessi, who gave us an adventure of a lifetime!! Iceland is like no other place on earth! It’s spectacularly beautiful in all weather. We will no doubt return - maybe a winter visit!

This was part 2 of our trip to Turkiye in the professional hands of Berat and her team - please see my comments on 19 September. Once again , every detail was planned and executed perfectly and I highly recommend them.

Hotel Reviews

Aspen Hotel

Antalya

Great location in the old city and it has a lovely pool for relaxing . However the room we had overlooked a venue that played loud music into the night. When I raised this matter the next day we were immediately moved to another quieter room.

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Be sure to ask for a quiet part of the hotel.

Hotel Begonvil

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Activity Reviews

Discover Roman Theater of Aspendos and the Ancient Town of Perge

Antalya

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As always Volkan shared his knowledge which gave so much more context to a visit.

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The driver did a slight detour to show me the aquaduct in the area.

Boat Tour Through Kekova Bay

Turkey

I had not expected to enjoy this as much as I did. We were taken by minibus and we boarded a boat at Kekova. The day was spent viewing the underwater and above water ruins of Kekova Island and 5 swims in the aquamarine waters of the area. We also stopped at Simena Castle where people could climb to the top for spectacular views. We were also given a lovely lunch . All in all a great day!

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We recently returned from an unforgettable two-week journey through Morocco with Morocco Immersions, and we came home with so many wonderful memories.
Nihad worked with us to create an itinerary that allowed us to experience so many different sides of Morocco—from Rabat and Fes to the Sahara Desert, the Dades Valley, Marrakech and Essaouira. We really appreciated the ability to personalize our trip and make adjustments so that the itinerary reflected what was most important to us.
A very special thank you goes to our driver, Rachid, who was with us throughout our journey. After spending nearly two weeks traveling together, Rachid became much more than simply our driver. He was kind, patient, dependable and always looking out for us. There were some very long driving days, yet he always made us feel comfortable and safe and never made us feel rushed. He answered our many questions, helped us along the way and shared pieces of everyday Moroccan life that we would never have experienced traveling on our own.
Some of our favorite memories happened along those drives—the changing landscapes, seeing the monkeys in the cedar forest, little stops along the way, conversations and even the music in the car. Those moments became part of the experience itself.
And what an experience it was! Walking through beautiful Fes, riding camels across the Sahara at sunset and spending the night in the desert, traveling through the mountains and valleys, cooking and sharing a meal with a local family, experiencing the energy of Marrakech, and ending our journey by the ocean in Essaouira. Morocco gave us so many moments we will never forget.
What we appreciated most was that this trip allowed us to experience more than just the sights. We learned about Morocco's history and culture, met wonderful people and had opportunities to experience everyday life and traditions along the way.
Thank you, Nihad, for putting together such a memorable journey, and a very heartfelt thank you to Rachid for taking such good care of us from beginning to end. Saying goodbye after traveling together for nearly two weeks was bittersweet.
Morocco is a beautiful and fascinating country, and we are very grateful to Morocco Immersions for helping us experience it. We returned home with wonderful stories, beautiful memories and a much deeper appreciation for Morocco and its people.

Hotel Reviews

Hôtel & Ryads Barrière Le Naoura

Marrakech

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Kasbah Tiziri

Kelaat Mgouna

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Sahara Stars Luxury Camp

Merzouga

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Riad Merzouga Dunes

Merzouga

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Palais Faraj Suites & Spa

Fès

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I’m

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DAR AL MIRAAJ

Rabat

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Activity Reviews

Rabat to Fes via Volubilis and Meknes

Morocco

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Arrive in Casablanca & Transfer to Rabat

Morocco

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Morning Guided Tour of Rabat

Rabat

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Day Excursion to Essaouira

Morocco

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Day with the Locals in the Valley of Roses

Morocco

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Guided Tour of Marrakech

Marrakesh

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Dades Valley to Marrakech via Ait Ben Haddou

Morocco

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Merzouga to Dades Valley Via Todgha Gorge

Morocco

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Exploration of the Desert Region

Merzouga

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Fes to Merzouga via Azrou and Midelt

Morocco

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Guided Tour of Fes

Fes

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We had an incredible holiday in Vietnam, made even more special by the amazing people who looked after us along the way.

A huge thank you to Hien for the trip planning and ongoing support. Everything was so well organised and made the whole experience effortless.

Our Hanoi tours with Que were fantastic. We loved exploring the history, food and culture of the city with such a knowledgeable and passionate guide.

The e-bike tour was definitely a highlight! So much fun, and a huge thank you to Kevin, who came to our rescue at the last minute and helped us navigate the traffic! We loved the egg coffee experience, banana plantation and learning about the history of the B-52 Café.

Finally, our time on Orchid Cruises in Ha Long Bay was incredible. The scenery was breathtaking, but the crew really made the experience. Everyone was so attentive and welcoming, with a special mention to Steve, who was such a wonderful server.

A truly memorable trip from start to finish. Thank you to everyone who helped make our Vietnam holiday so special!

Our driver/guide Youssef made it such an incredible experience. He was so wonderful about sharing his local expertise and went well out of his way to make our trip special. He was very professional and friendly and nicely matched our pace and interests. We would highly recommend him to other people taking a trip to Morocco!
Our favourite part of the trip was our days in the Sahara desert, where we had wonderful accommodations and great local and unique experiences with the communities there.

Nadia and Salty travel did an amazing job of organizing our time in South Africa. Our time was well balanced between distinctly different African experiences that made the trip a true adventure. We will be back and we will certainly use Nadia for future travel needs.

Our guide in Oslo was very knowledgeable and fun to be with. She provided a very good overview of the history and places to visit. This was helpful when we spent our last full day there.
The hike outside of Stavanger was beautiful but too difficult for me. Unfortunately I held up the other people on the hike. The guide was very nice but not as helpful for me.
The food walking tour in Bergen was great! The guide was knowledgeable and a lot of fun!
We really enjoyed the cider tasting in Balestrand!! The ciders were great along with the food, and the guide was very quirky in an amusing sort of way. The orchard was so beautiful. Great fun!!
We loved the ferry ride up the fjord to the glacier. The guide was great!!
We particularly loved everything about Flam!! The hotel was a nice spacious break from smaller hotel rooms. Our guide for the kayak tour made the trip lovely. My absolute favorite part about the entire trip was the RIB excursion. It was surreal!! And the guide; he couldn’t have been better. I was a bit tentative about the zip line trip, but it was the most exhilarating one minute I’ve ever spent.
All in all the trip exceeded our expectations!

Hotel Reviews

Flåm Marina

Flåm

Loved the fact that the hotel was a little bit away from the harbor. The extra space made it feel like a small apartment which was nice to be able to spread out. It’s close to a small farm with a restaurant which was very nice.

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The view from the small deck was fantastic.

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Kviknes Hotel

Balestrand

I was overwhelmed with the beauty of the hotel as soon as we arrived. The staff couldn’t have been nicer. We enjoyed having a glass of wine in the afternoon and taking in the incredible scenery from the deck!

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Radisson Blu Royal Hotel

Bergen

Terrific location! Particularly lovely bar with great casual dining.

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Hotel Victoria

Stavanger

Very pretty and great location! Wonderful staff and the breakfast was so good’

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Clarion Hotel The Hub

Oslo

Perfect location! The most amazing breakfast ever! Only minor issue is the room was a bit small and no ventilation.

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Perfect

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Activity Reviews

Sør-Hidle Island Gardens Visit & Dinner

Stavanger

We were overwhelmed with the beauty of the gardens. The food was delicious

Fløibanen Funicular Ride

Bergen

This is a must!!

Oslofjord Dinner Cruise

Oslo

It was very nice to see the city from the water at night all lit up with lights. The food was just ok.

Erica was prompt in responding to our issues pre and during the trip.

Hotel Reviews

NLH MATI Seafront Hotel

Nea Makri

This hotel was nice but a little remote from town. We only stayed one night so it was not a bother.

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Cretan Dream Resort & Spa

Chania

This hotel was nice but not close to the old town or attractions. Super close to the beach. I liked the events they offered - bbq dinner and lobster dinner - both with entertainment.

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DOM Boutique Hotel

Heraklion

This hotel was super close to all the restaurant and the water.

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Niche Hotel

Athens

loved loved loved this hotel. The breakfast buffet was the best I ever had. The view to the Acropolis from the restaurant was amazing and the hotel was walkable to attractions and other restaurants.

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Activity Reviews

Private Falassarna & Balos Beaches Day

Chania

the boat ride was a little bumpy but that had to do with the boat style.

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Private Apokoronas Countryside Day Trip with Tastings & Lunch

Chania

tour guide was fabulous. She pointed out historical monuments along the way and gave us extra time with her.

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Morning Catamaran Cruise

Greece

This was awesome. The lunch was top notch as were the crew. The water is so crystal clear and we went to the island early when the crowds were less.

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Private Day Trip to Spinalonga Island

Heraklion

Very enlightening about the history of this island

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Private Minoan Tour of Knossos & Archaeological Museum

Heraklion

tour guide was wonderful and knowledgable.

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Private Acropolis & Acropolis Museum Experience

Athens

Maria was amazing and so knowledgeable.

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we could walk to it from our hotel

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.

Everything was perfect! We were happy with every tour scheduled by Siena. She listened to me when I gave her the initial information of what we like to do and gave us the perfect amount of scheduled activities and free time. Unfortunately I only got a few names of the lovely people we had contact with but I will happily mention them when possible.

The Acropolis was so cool but very busy which is to be expected. I'm unsure if it's better to do it in the morning versus the late afternoon but it was very beautiful before sunset. Our guide was very sick and probably should have called in sick that day but did a great job in spite of it. Going later in the evening did put us in a great location for a rooftop to watch the sunset and it did not disappoint. Loved the "Olive Grove to Vineyards" tour and our driver Vasilias (i unfortunately deleted his contact info so I'm sure I'm misspelling his name) was exceptional! He is from the area so he had lots of personal info and history on the area plus he was great to converse with. The Markellos olive mill was a fun experience the facility is top notch and amazingly beautiful and to get a personal tour with the 4th (?) generation owner was so fun, you could feel the passion he has for the business. The wine tour was also beautiful. It was a busy weekend for them but they still gave us lots of personal attention and we loved the wine so much it came home with us.

The "Taste of Sifnos" tour was top notch! Ronia, our guide, was great and she made us feel like a local. Every location she took us felt so personal and it was so fun to spend time with her, we felt like we were spending a day in her life. She gave each of us some local products, some from each location that made it such a nice touch. Our hike through the villages was extraordinary! Beautiful views the entire hike and just the right amount of challenge for a vacation hike and our guide was so informative. Again, I'm unsure of his name, but the knowledge of history is astounding. This may be an unpopular opinion but Sifnos was my favorite island. I loved the slow pace and our hotel was perfect with perfect views and the owners of that hotel were so kind.

Milos was fun and the hotel location was perfect for lots of walking and it was easy to access the bus and taxis to get to other villages. Our hike with Mike was so cool and the various terrain we encountered didn't even appear real! Mike was also so knowledgeable to the history of the area and he is passionate to the preservation of the land. He had such a great personality and he made us feel like personal friends. Sarakiniko Beach is CRAZY! It felt like another world. Our catamaran trip was fun and took us to so many different locations., it's a great way to see parts of the island and to watch the sunset from the water. The crew was great and they fed us SO MUCH GREAT FOOD! I don't know if it's worth noting but we were the oldest couple on the boat but we still had a great time.

Naxos was great and perfect location to the beach and many restaurants. The "Mythology Sunset Walk" in Naxos was fun and we were joined by a group of fun couples. Our guide, Angelikki (again, unsure of the spelling) was a delight and I believe she said this was her first year of doing the tour but you'd never know. It was fun to walk through the village and do the wine tasting, we covered a lot of ground! Ending at the Temple of Apollo makes for a beautiful ending to the walk and also put us in a great location to eat at a great restaurant. The "Private Countryside Walk" with our guide was extraordinary. We, unfortunately, also forgot his name but it was so fun to do a leisurely walk through the villages and it also felt like we were on a walk with a close friend. We did another olive tasting which was completely different from our tasting in Athens and it was fun to see how they orginally processed olives in the original mill; it was a very labor intensive process!! Our guide had an expansive knowledge of the culinary world so he was fun to talk to in regards to greek wine and the food we ate. Random fact; our guide is an animal lover and on our walk he had kibble for the cats and fed many of them on our walk which I enjoyed immensely.

Everything went great! Our hotels were beautiful and every one felt like it was in the perfect location. Even the last hotel in Athens where we stayed for less than 24 hours was great. They knew were checking out at 3:30am the next morning and packed a breakfast for us! Who does that?!! It was such a kind and personal touch. The addition of the app is a game changer!!! We used kimkim for Italy last year and communication was great but it was nice to be able to look ahead and plan and it was so easy to access our tickets for the ferry and to know who to look for when we had drivers. We will 100% be using kimkim again and I have recommended you to anyone who listen!! Thank you Siena (and Grant) for a perfect trip.

This was a dream trip. The thoughtful planning, recommendations, highly knowledgeable guides & deft drivers made our experience enjoyable & flawless.

Hotel Reviews

Kasimatis by La Perla

Santorini

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Naxos Resort Beach Hotel

Naxos

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Great location, quiet w/ direct beach access, 10 minute walk to all the action. Great restaurant and pools.

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Niche Hotel

Athens

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Activity Reviews

Naxos Wine & Mythology Sunset Tour

Naxos

Stratos was an excellent guide and we enjoyed all the various experiences. My only suggestion is that it did feel a little long, and I think the honey tasting could be removed. The olive oil tasting lunch wine, tasting, and visiting the villages was spectacular.

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We Guide You In The Past

Santorini

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Absolutely fantastic experience. Panos was excellent.

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Sunset Cheers & Dine

Santorini

Panos was an excellent guide & we thoroughly enjoyed all the historical knowledge and scenic places we visited. The only drawback was the end of night meal. We were the only people in the restaurant which was awkward and our main meal was just pasta with chicken.

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We were the only people in the restaurant which was very very awkward, and the main meal was not very good. The view was spectacular though.

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Santorini Wonders

Santorini

We had already done quite a bit in previous tours and realized we did not need this tour. Hercules was great, he just didn’t have a lot to share with us.

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Island Hopping Cruise

Santorini

Spiros was an excellent captain, very generous with his time & knowledge. He was also very flexible & showed consistent concern for our comfort & safety

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Spiros was fantastic!

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Naxos Day Cruise

Naxos

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Mediterranean Diet: Food & Lifestyle

Naxos

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Acropolis Guided Tour

Athens

Guide was excellent, fun & very knowledgeable.

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Every single driver. Event. Transfer. Everything was absolutely top notch!! 10/10

Hotel Reviews

Sofitel Athens Airport

Athens

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Most comfortable bed I’ve ever slept in at an airport Hotel

Iris Boutique Hotel Paros

Naousa

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Imera Vista Suites

Imerovigli

The only thing is not having breakfast on site but making sure we had breakfast with our traveling partners on the balcony was perfect t

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The stairs were a real joy for this flatlander 😂

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18 Micon Street

Athens

The breakfast here was so good and I loved the extra treats.

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Mirabilis Boutique Hotel

Kalampaka

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Activity Reviews

Afternoon Acropolis Museum & Acropolis guided tour

Athens

A lot of climbing for people who were jet lagged. Would have loved to have done this the next morning when I was fresh but it was till amazing

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Cruise to Antiparos & Despotiko on a traditional caique

Paros

We had an absolute blast in this however it was an hour too long.

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Meteora Monasteries Tour

Meteora

It was so so much walking. A lot. So many stairs.

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Santorini highlights tour

Santorini

We couldn’t have had a better driver. Our tour was an absolute blast. So much so we booked another one with the same driver

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Cooking class experience

Santorini

It was FABULOUS!! 10:10 my favorite activity.

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Everything put together by our Kimkim team was great. Thanks much to our local specialist Kelly who was always on top of things and readily available. Our guides & drivers Nick & Nat (in Bangkok) and Praew & Mo (in Chiang Mai) were all very kind and superb. You all made our trip unforgettable. We can’t wait to return to Asia and seek your services again.

Hotel Reviews

Nora Buri Resort & Spa

Koh Samui

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The Rim Resort Chiang Mai

Chiang Mai

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Perhaps the most amazing hotel staff we’ve even come across. Simply beautiful, wonderful people.

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Chatrium Hotel Riverside Bangkok

Bangkok

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Activity Reviews

Full Day Elephant Nature Park Tour (Join-in)

Chiang Mai

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Full Day Chiang Mai to Chiang Rai Tour with White Temple

Chiang Mai

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Full Day Historical Ayutthaya Tour from Bangkok

Thailand

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Full day Bangkok City Tour with Canal tour

Bangkok

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This trip was superb in every respect: Berat was incredibly patient and helpful when we did the planning . Nothing seemed too much trouble. Our guide, Volkan (who was with us for 8 days), was amazingly knowledgeable about the layers of history of the places we visited and he also gave us insights into Turkye today. He also knew just the places to stop for coffee and cake or a scenic lunch break! He was sensitive to our needs and tailored the trip accordingly. Murat and Hulya were great support people providing attention to detail and making sure every aspect of our trip went smoothly. A highlight was when Volkan recognised that Andrew might struggle with the steep roads in Sirince and he arranged for us to shift accommodation to a wonderful alternative. We appreciated that so much. I cant recommend Berat and her team highly enough!

Hotel Reviews

Liman Hotel Gumusluk

Lovely small boutique hotel with friendly and helpful staff. It has a great outlook over the waterfront.

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Gumusluk is a great place to stay if visiting Bodrum. It is out of the busy-ness of Bodrum and has a lovely waterfront area with nicely decorated restaurants.

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Assos Troy Port Hotel

The hotel overlooks the small harbor and has a real buzz about it. We were able to swim in the sea which was a bonus. The staff were friendly and helpful. We ate at the hotel restaurant next to the water and which had an overwhelming choice of meze.

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Armada Hotel

Istanbul

Good location. Lovely rooftop for meals and/or a drink with views of the Blue Mosque - especially nice at night

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Easy walk to the places we were to visit and nice waterside views.

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The rooftop people were very friendly and helpful

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Activity Reviews

Discover the ancient sites of Miletus and Didyma

Turkey

A highlight was learning about the Maeander River ( from which we get the word 'meander') and how it silted up over time thus preventing access to the sea which had been Miletus's key advantage. It is well-known as a home of many Greek philosophers.

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Discover Assos: Temple of Athena and the Beautiful Scenery of the Aegean Coast

Turkey

There was a short walk through the quaint village and up to the top . The view at the site of the temple was quite spectacular - the view of the Aegean and Lesbos. One can imagine that was why they chose that spot to construct it.

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Our driver was always available when we needed him - especially to escape the heat of the day.

Discover Pergamon and the Ancient Healing Center Asclepion

Turkey

We took the cable car up to the top which was an adventure in itself . In the Hellenistic and Roman period Pergamon was a major centre with a far -reaching kingdom and we learned so much from Volkan. The theatre is incredibly steep and could house 10000 people. Going through a 'subway' to enter it be careful not to bump your head . Because it was extremely hot we didn't spend as much time as we would have liked.

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Explore the Basilica Cistern

İstanbul

It was amazing to walk through this site and imagine its construction in the 6th century by the Romans. Our guide gave us interesting facts and pointed out the Medusa heads used as column bases!

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Explore the heritage of the wonderful Topkapi Palace + Harem

İstanbul

Public Boat Tour on the Bosphorus

İstanbul

Explore the Ancient City of Ephesus

Turkey

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Eminönü Heritage Tour: Explore the Historical Bazaars and Ottoman Architectural Sites of Istanbul

İstanbul

This was our second day in Istanbul encompassing the Spice Bazaar and the boat trip along the Bosphorus. The highlight was definitely a visit to The Blue Mosque which is astonishing in its architecture and decoration.

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Explore the Sultanahmet Square, Blue Mosque + Hagia Sophia

İstanbul

This was our first day with Volkan as our guide. He expertly took us to the various locations rescheduling flexibly as it was terribly hot and we waned to avoid big crowds. His knowledge throughout our trip astounded us! We enjoyed all the sites that day : Hippodrome , Grand Bazaar , The Sultans Palace, Hagia Sophia and finally the Basilica Cisterns which was definitely a highlight.

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The entire planning process was very quick and painless. Lisa listened to my requests and concerns, answered my questions, and created a trip that was perfect for me. She even stayed in contact and kept me updated throughout my trip, which I greatly appreciated.

The hotels she chose were close to public transit, quiet, safe, and comfortable. Each one was perfect to come back to after long days.

I enjoyed Amsterdam, Utrecht, and Leiden, with day trips to Haarlem and Delft. Some highlights of the trip were:
Rijksmuseum
Van Gogh Museum
Anne Frank House
Those Dam Boat Guys canal cruise Amsterdam
1-on-1 walking tour of Leiden
Molen de Valk (also in Leiden)

Overall, this trip was very enjoyable! I'm so glad I went out of my comfort zone and explored somewhere new.
The plane hadn't even taken off, and I was already mentally planning my next trip to the Netherlands

Hotel Reviews

Steenhof Suites

Leiden

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Boutique Hotel Museumkwartier

Utrecht

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Hotel des Arts

Amsterdam-Centrum

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Amsterdam - Anne Frank House

The Netherlands

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I typically plan all our vacations but in this instance i needed the help of a local expert due to the last minute nature of our trip. Maria was excellent and jumping in and providing options on accommodations, activities and the logistics. She had to work around the first few days we spent in Copenhagen at a wedding but it was not an issue for Maria. She helped us plan day trips from Copenhagen as well as visit two other cities in Denmark. Everything went as planned and when i had questions along the way, there was a WhatsApp support to get questions addressed or resolved as they arose.

Our trip was amazing. Easy transfers, communication. Guides were awesome. Excursions were great!
2nd time using Kim Kim. Would definitely use them again.

Hotel Reviews

Pátio do Tijolo

Lisbon

It was a very nice boutique hotel. Good location. Steep hill to get to. You get used to it.

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Quinta do Vallado

Peso da Regua

One of the nicest hotels I've stayed in. Absolutely beautiful. Lots of small touches that made it so nice. Views were amazing

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PortoBay Flores

Porto

Perfect location. Updated and beautiful

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Private Douro & Vinho Verde Wine Tasting

Portugal

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Private Sintra & Cascais Day Trip with Pena Palace & Quinta da Regaleira Visit

Lisbon

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Private Tuk-Tuk Experience Along the 28 Tram Route

Lisbon

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Private Food Walk

Porto

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The entire trip to was phenomenal. We may never get back to Norway so wanted to make it memorable. We told Mathia from the KimKim team what we were looking for and he created an amazing itinerary. There is no way I could have done this on my own (trust me, I tried). The one on one guides were fantastic, the hotels were great, and having everything taken care of in advance takes a lot of headache out of travelling.

When we did have one issue with our ride leaving without us, Mathia was quick to respond and another ride was there within 20 minutes.

Thank you so much,
The Derby's

Hotel Reviews

Radisson Blu Airport Hotel, Oslo Gardemoen

Gardemoen

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Geilo Hotel

Geilo

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Heimly Pensjonat

Flåm

Loved our little hotel. They have dinner there which we loved. They even held it when we were running late.

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Kviknes Hotel

Balestrand

Best food ever!

Authenticity & Character

We were in the newer part, but overall the hotel is very historical with excellent artworks

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Balestrand is amazing and the hotel is beautiful

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Grand Hotel Terminus

Bergen

Really fun place right in the heart of Bergen

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Scandic Nidelven

Trondheim

Loved being over the water

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Oppdal Turisthotell

Oppdal

Fun place right by the train station so we wouldn't get lost!

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Aksjemøllen

Lillehammer

Fun hotel in a great location

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It was a former mill and keeps the character of it alive in their decor.

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Thon Hotel Terminus

Oslo

We didn't arrive until 2 AM, but they had someone there waiting for us!

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Activity Reviews

Bergen Walking Tour With a Local Guide

Bergen

Got to see the city through the eyes of a local

Waterfall Hike & Stegastein Viewpoint

Norway

One of our favorite activities. There was no one else at the Stegastein viewpoint (and that is rare)

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Nærøyfjord Cruise & Viking Valley Tour

Norway

Beautiful. Love having the electric boat as it was so quiet

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Guided Kayaking in Flåm

Norway

We had to cut our paddling short due to weather, but the guides did their job and made sure we were safe.

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Trondheim Walking Tour

Trondheim

Guide was amazing. She showed us all around the city and made it personal to our Minnesota roots.

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Musk Ox Safari

Oppdal

Even though it was a larger group, our guide held us together well! Plus, we saw Musk Ox. Beautiful land

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Explore Oslo's Hidden Gems with a Local Expert

Oslo

Our guide was so fun

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we didn't have transport

Fabulous Trip
This was our first time dealing with Kim Kim and you knocked it out of the ballpark. It was as if Sydney knew us. The places, hotels and tours she chose for us fit our tastes to a tee. The fact that Grant checked in with us on our arrival and was able to make a minor adjustment to our itinerary was much appreciated.
was fabulous. Her tour was one of the highlights of our trip. For well-seasoned travelers, like us, Kalamata was a very
We were particularly impressed with Kalamata and the Culinary Walk, Olive Oil Tasting and Lunch. Maria Monastirloti pleasant surprise. We wish we would have booked more time there to explore that region which is not quite as packed with tourists as the rest of Greece. And Santorini was unbelievably beautiful, but what impressed us the most was the first-class service and gracious hospitality we received from the staff at the Anteliz hotel.

If we could offer one constructive criticism it has to do with the hotel and jeep tour we took in Mykonos. We were given a very undesirable hotel room at the Vencia Boutique Hotel. Our view was the back of other guests' rooms, and we were in a well-worn travel path. Had we known that we could have paid extra for a better view, we would have gladly done so. And the jeep tour was not worth whatever we paid for it. It was advertised as a six-hour tour. It lasted for three and a half hours and for the bulk of the tour the driver was handling personal business on his cell phone.

Hotel Reviews

Anteliz Suites

Fira

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could not have been better, room was outstanding

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Staff went out of their way to ne helpful

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Vencia Boutique Hotel

Mykonos

Hotel itself was beautiful, our room was disappointing

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Nothing was in walking distance

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Pharae Palace Hotel

Kalamata

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Niche Hotel

Athens

View from the restaurant was incredible.

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Activity Reviews

Self-Guided Local Markets Visit

Mykonos

We didn't complete this because it was difficult terrain getting from our hotel to town and our jeep driver who could have helped us get there and back did not.

Self-Guided Local Markets Visit

Kalamata

It was brutally hot so we were not able to fully appreciate the local markets.

Private Panoramic Views Santorini Experience

Santorini

This tour was a nice introduction to Santorini. It was helpful to do it on the first night we arrived because it gave us a good feel for the island and how we wanted to spend our time there.

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Demetri was an outstanding guide who made the tour delightful. He was very accommodating and a pleasure to be around.

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Sunset Caldera Catamaran Cruise

Santorini

There should be a better way of transporting people to and from the catamaran. We spend over an hour on the bus between the pick up and drop off.

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Self-Guided Exploration of Santorini's Towns & Villages

Santorini

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We always enjoy free time to discover on our own and this did not disappoint.

4WD Jeep Island Adventure

Mykonos

This was advertised as a six hour tour and it was over in three and a half hours. For much of the tour the driver was on his cell phone conducting what we assumed was personal business. Unlike other tour guides, he was not very accommodating. We indicated an interest in seeing the town, a request he could have easily accommodated since we were running well ahead of schedule and while he offered to drop us off it was begrudgingly and then suggested he's send somebody else to pick us up.

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Culinary Walk, Olive Oil Tasting & Lunch

Kalamata

Maria was incredible. What a terrific ambassador for Greece. We learned so much about the food, customs and traditions of the Greek people. This was an absolutely wonderful tour and totally delightful. It's easily one the highlights of our trip.

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Food

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Greece

The driver was very accommodating and helpful.

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Ancient Athens Acropolis & Mythology Walk

Athens

The tour guide was very good, very knowledgeable and sensitive to the fact that it was a brutally hot day. She tried to find shade whenever she could.

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Our guides were all awesome! So knowledgeable and patient. They really made the trip worthwhile. It felt great to have a personal guide and driver to help with translations and overall experiences. Our guide in Lombok was amazing!

I feel that our guide in Ubud could have been a bit more proactive, we mentioned twice wanting to try the Kopi luwak (as we passed multiple places selling it) but he did not offer for us to stop. At the moment we didn't realize that we could have just asked him to take us there, as it was the first day of our trip so we weren't aware that we had that liberty.
He also did not offer for us to stop at any shops to buy souvenirs, so we ventured out on our own when we got back to the hotel. In hindsight I didn't realize we had the option to ask for further beyond just the biking excursion, so maybe that could have been communicated a bit better, but it did not take away from the trip or experience by any means!