Kimkim Trip Reviews

We are a family of 6 people from the US doing a family vacation - parents and 2 sons and their wives, so all adults. Most of us had been to Paris before but not to Bordeaux and Sarlat so it was great to see some new areas. We traveled between cities by train and we had private tours of sites around Bordeaux and Sarlat. First of all, I would highly recommend Audrey and Beau Voyage for anyone going to France. The itinerary was perfect, with a nice mix of activities that everyone could enjoy. The accommodations everywhere were excellent. We especially enjoyed Le Temps Retrouve in Sarlat. Frederic was so welcoming, kind and helpful and his house was perfect for us. He made our stay so special. It was just a short walk to the city center for dinners and exploring and we did have some excellent meals there! We also liked La Maisson Bor’deaux and L’Empire Paris. Both were very well located, clean and comfortable, and the staff were very helpful and pleasant. The trains worked out very well for our transportation and it was relaxing to travel that way. The train from Bordeaux to Sarlat was very busy but that was part of the adventure! Our tours were excellent. In Bordeaux, we enjoyed spending time with Gabriel. On our wine touring day around Saint Emilion, we visited 2 chateaus plus did a walking tour of Saint Emilion and another tasting there. We especially liked our tour of Chateau Fonroque. Very interesting and different from other wineries we have visited in the US. The tour to Arcachon was also very good. We all climbed the sand dune and enjoyed a glass of wine at the top. Then we took a boat tour with a lunch spread onboard that was incredible. We had enough time after the tour to get a coffee at a local cafe before continuing back to Bordeaux to catch the train to Sarlat. We did a cooking class with Bruno at O’Plaisar des Sens Restaurant in La Roque-Gegeac and it was excellent, complete with a visit to the market for shopping for fish and produce, and truffle hunting with Bruno and his dog. Such a unique and interesting experience! Very fun. Clara was very good for our 2 days of touring in Sarlat, although she seemed to be more a driver than a guide. The weather forecast for one of the days was for rain, so she was able to switch some things around so we did a little more on the first day and a little less on the rainy day. We did a boat ride in La Roque-Gageac and walking tour of the town. Then we went to Mirandes Castle, saw the bird show, and did the self-guided tour of the castle. On the rainy day, we visited Chateau Beynac and Chateau Castelnaud. We had a guided tour at Castelnaud which was good. Because of the rain, we did not get to Domme or the Gardens of Marqueyssac, but that was ok. We did appreciate the flexibility with Clara being able to change things around. It might have been nice to have a little more commentary from her as we drove around, but she was very pleasant and accommodating, so not a huge problem. We did enjoy having some free time in Sarlat as we went to the market and bought things to have a picnic lunch and we also had time to relax by the pool. In Paris, we did a boat tour on the Seine which is always a nice way to see the city. We all went to Notre Dame which is very crowded these days with so many people wanting to see the renovations. It is spectacular. I recommend getting advance reservations for this. It’s free on the official Notre Dame website. The walk-up line on a Saturday morning was huge and although I have no idea how long people were waiting, it was nice that we could just walk right in. Even though it takes a bit of planning and was slightly inconvenient to book in advance, it was well worth it in my opinion. In general, for a group our size (6), I was glad that we had made all of our dining reservations in advance. We had contacted some of the restaurants directly, and in Sarlat, Frederic was kind enough to make recommendations and advance reservations for us. Given that most of the restaurants were quite small, I think it would have been difficult to turn up without reservations. I don’t know if Kimkim makes dining reservations but we had good success by contacting restaurants directly or by emailing the hotels and asking for their assistance. I didn’t love everything about the Kimkim app. It was convenient to have all of our tickets and vouchers in one place so that part is nice. Having the itinerary on the app is nice too, although we did some customized things on our tours and the app didn’t seem to be able to keep up with that. For the most part it was correct, but for example, the tour description of Arcachon Bay was nothing like what we actually did. So there were a few little glitches like that. The other thing that I didn’t love was the “Trip Chat”. It was fine to communicate with Audrey this way; however, once I invited my family members to view the trip, they all became part of the trip chat. Since I was planning the trip with Audrey, it didn’t seem necessary to include everyone in every communication, as it often meant everyone’s phone dinging in the middle of the night due to the time difference with France. Maybe it would be good to have the option of including others in the chat part of the app. Overall, this is a minor complaint. Our trip to France was fantastic and I don’t think there was anything about the itinerary we would change. I would not hesitate to use kimkim again for booking a trip. I really liked being connected to a local tour operator who is so knowledgeable about the area and could help us put together a wonderful itinerary that we all enjoyed. Thank you for everything!

Thanks so much to Majid for his patience in helping us create a fantastic trip and itinerary.

Special thanks and appreciation for Khalid, who was super fantastic! He always had a smile, was super helpful and insightful about local culture and history, provided great insights everywhere we went and ensured a fantastic experience for us. He was invaluable and helped to really make the experience special and unforgettable.

Our trip to Peru was our third trip with kimkim and it could not have been better! The guides, excursions, hotels, etc. were wonderful. Our guides Martin, Diego, and Wilson were kind and knowledgeable and felt like friends. My husband had stomach trouble on the trip and within an hour of notifying our guide Diego in the Sacred Valley he came to our hotel with medicine and rearranged our schedule the following day so as not to miss anything. Thank you kimkim for another amazing trip!!

Graduation trip for a family of 5, of which 3 are active teenagers/college students. We were looking for adventures and sure got it - Holden and the team picked lots of activities with a good balance of adrenaline and balance in nature for 10 days. The hotels were just our cup of tea, local comfort with rooms beautifully nested in the rainforests, yet safe from insects (which was a big stipulation for the mom, no visibly present arachnids - the hotels even mentioned that they did a special swipe daily). Holden and Serendipity were very accommodating to our changes and questions throughout the planning and exploration of the itinerary. All the guides were fantastic - be it Mauricio for awesome animal spotting, Bryan for rafting, Andres with AMAZING passion and knowledge of the cloud forest, or William and Gordie making me feel comfortable diving into a perceived abyss called waterfall repelling - drivers on time, service in hotels top-notch. Adrian even sent the forgotten airpods from one hotel to another, which was extra appreciated.

Adrian did a great job listening to my ideas, and he built an excellent itinerary for my trip to Ireland and the Isle of Man TT with my son. He took feedback and made tweaks before and during the trip. In Limerick, we asked our local driver for restaurant and pub suggestions. Lo and behold, the places were already on our list from Adrian and Kimkim.

The mobile app was great, with daily narratives and tickets/passes easy to find and use.

Highly recommended. We had a great time!

From The Reformation to The Sound of Music

My sweet wife, Savannah, and I found our time in Germany and Austria to be truly memorable. Even with a few hiccups, such as canceled flights and lost luggage, the comfort and ease of KimKim's hotel and shuttle reservations helped us find stability throughout our trip. With all the hotel, attraction, and museum tickets, and even restaurant suggestions, we felt right at home navigating large cities like Berlin, Munich, and Vienna, as well as quaint towns like Wittenberg, Erfurt, and Rothenburg ob der Tauber. No matter where we were on our trip, we knew we could trust the local knowledge provided by our KimKim app.

Our visit to Wittenberg was a highlight, especially our tour with Mathias. He is very knowledgeable and enthusiastically shared each story from Martin Luther's life. As a member of the local church — the very one where Luther preached during his time there — Mathias provided us with a private tour. It was clear he loves his town and is proud of its history.

We had wonderful meals, especially in Rothenburg and Salzburg. Lots and lots of great beer was consumed. One can never go wrong ordering a helles at the local beer hall.

My wife and I thoroughly enjoyed our 'Sound of Music' bike tour with guide Chloe. It gave us an up-close experience of Salzburg, revealing its beauty. After the tour, we both agreed that Salzburg is the most incredible place we've ever visited. It combines a charming small-town atmosphere with lots of activities.

We highly recommend this service and will definitely use KimKim for our next trip abroad.

With Love,
Savannah and Noah Glover

Everything with KimKim from start to finish was fantastic! From the first time I posed my ideas to the actual execution of the trip, I felt heard and supported. They planned the perfect out-of-the-way three day excursion to Cefalu and Cerda (my grandfather's birthplace) before we transferred to Taormina. Not too many people choose Cerda as a destination, so KimKim arranged for a hotel in Cefalu and tours in the city/surrounding area. We took a sunset boat cruise with Sealand Tours which was fantastic because of the captain and his wife; they were so welcoming and fun! We went to meet a manna producer on the top of a mountain which we all loved WAY more than we expected! We had no idea what manna was or why it was a notable stop, but all of that changed once we met Mario. Madonie Explorers did a great job joining with Sealand and Mario. Storywalkingtours was our in-country contact and they answered every question and request in a timely manner and gave us an overview of each day the night before, which was so helpful.

I can't say enough positive things about our experience because of everyone involved in planning it. I 100% recommend everyone I just mentioned for top-notch planning and communication.

Hotel Review

Hotel Sunset

Cefalù

This hotel is not only at a perfect location right down the street from all of the restaurants and bars, but it was a little oasis on its own. The rooms are a bit smaller than we are used to in America; however it was very comfortable, clean, and well-appointed. Everyone on the staff was pleasant and eager to help us. They were also very patient with our broken Italian! There are multiple outdoor areas for lounging, there is a rooftop bar with an infinity-edge pool overlooking downtown Cefalu, and live piano music in the lobby a few nights a week. The beach is literally across the street, it's in a quiet location, and is a five-minute walk to the start of the bars and restaurants.

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So many areas to sit and enjoy the view of Cefalu and the sea

Location

Perfect distance if you want easy access to downtown, but a place to escape the noise at night.

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They were helpful and kind

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Very clean!

Activity Reviews

Meet a "Manna" producer and discover an ancient tradition

Italy

We had NO IDEA what to expect here, but were blown away by what we saw. Mario is on of 18 manna producers left in the world and learning about the process on the top of a mountain was a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Once we got to the top, we saw his "office" which is a collection of ash trees (manna sap) olive trees, and almond trees. We learned about his ability to graph various trees and his deep knowledge of manna harvesting. Even though the manna was not being harvested when we visited, we got to try some from the season before!

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Private Driver at disposal

Italy

Every driver was attentive and professional!

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Professionally dressed, always offered water, there were phone chargers in the back seats

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Clean, large, beautiful rides each time

Private Sunset Boat Ride in Cefalù

Italy

This was one of our favorite activities of the trip! Captain Alex and his wife Melinda (ex-pat from Indiana) were so friendly, welcoming, and fun! As we went along the coast of Cefalu, Melinda gave us some of the history, pointed out landmarks, and gave us some of the inside scoop on the real estate and hotels. As we anchored for the sunset, they brought out food and drinks for aperitivo with a perfectly-paired playlist. We waved goodbye to the sun as it set on the horizon and got to see Cefalu in a whole new light on the way back.

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Didn't know what to expect and loved it!

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Fun and knowledgeable. I felt safe the whole time and learned a lot

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Smooth, slow ride which is perfect for people who might not like being on the water.

We throughly enjoyed our tour of Jerusalem. Our guide, Elias, was phenomenal. He was extremely knowledgable about the the long and complex history of the region and the specific sites and conveyed the information in an engaging and nuanced manner. Elias went above and beyond taking us to his favorite snack shops. He knows seemingly everyone in Jersulem and was able to get us into areas other tourists may not be able to access. Elias even help us manage the difficulties with our rental appartment. We will definatlet seek out Elias to be our guide anytime we return to Israel.

Turkey is working to make the country a welcoming place for tourists. Kim Kim asked if as a couple what we wanted to do. They were responsive to changes we requested as we jointly planned this 7 day trip. The cost was reasonable and highly personalized. Our guides were flexible, well educated about Turkey, with adjusting scheduled activities and daily itinerary. That meant a lot to us both. Could not have been a better trip!

This is my third time using kimkim. I've been happy with each experience.

I was originally planning to visit Vietnam (Hoi An and Hanoi) in November 2025. I was connected with Lucy who put together a great itinerary for me in the limited amount of time I had. We made a few changes to match my interests…and then I cancelled fairly last minute for work related reasons. This ended up being a blessing as Hoi An had some bad flooding around that time, which Lucy had warned me about (and I basically disregarded - so you should always listen to your TA because they know what they are talking about!)

Kimkim makes it easy to reschedule and I moved my trip to May 2026. I was able to add on dates and make additional tweaks to my itinerary. As my travel date came closer, she made sure I had my visa and all other travel information needed. Lucy also checked up on me throughout the trip and made sure I was doing okay.

I like to travel alone and heard that Vietnam was a safe place for a solo female traveler. I otherwise didn't know what to expect visiting the country. The guides I had helped make me feel comfortable and provided a great education about the country. Specifically, my primary guide in Hoi An was Huan who took me to My Son Sanctuary as well as a tour of Hoi An's Old Town. He was very informative and was also very accommodating of my slow pace. I also had guide Chay in Hoi An, who was flexible in changing my scheduled tour for that day. In Hanoi, Trung took me to a village in Ba Vi Hill area where I met several fascinating people. Finally, I had guide Quoc in Pu Luong, whom everyone we passed in the villages seemed to know! I finished my trip with a two night cruise in the Ha Long Bay. Every day was one great experience after another - from the lanterns in Hoi An to the tiered rice fields to the iconic limestone rocks reaching up from beneath the water. And all these great experiences were made more memorable by the welcoming people I met. A truly great trip!

I loved all of my hotels. However, my Hoi An hotel was between the Old Town and the beach. I would recommend that if you want to be closer to Old Town, that you should mention that when planning. I used Grab and the cost to Old Town was minimal and didn't take that long.

Our 15-day trip to Japan was incredible, and Marii made the entire planning process easy and stress-free. She provided great suggestions that we incorporated into our itinerary, and we loved how the trip included a little bit of everything—from traditional cultural experiences to modern attractions.

The tours were fantastic and gave us a well-rounded experience of Japan. Highlights included a tea ceremony, a food tour, and exploring different regions and aspects of Japanese culture. We also appreciated having free time built into the itinerary, along with Marii's excellent recommendations for places to visit, restaurants to try, and activities to enjoy on our own.

I would also like to recognize the wonderful guides we had throughout our trip. Every guide was knowledgeable, engaging, and welcoming. They made us feel comfortable from the start and helped create memorable experiences in each destination.

One of the highlights of our trip was our tour of Hakone and Mt. Fuji with Masashige. He took us to several beautiful viewpoints to see Mt. Fuji and shared fascinating information along the way. Seeing Mt. Fuji from these locations was truly unforgettable and one of the biggest highlights of our trip.

We were also pleasantly surprised by Kanazawa and Hiroshima. These destinations offered a different pace and were less crowded, allowing us to experience another side of Japan. Yoshiko, our guide in Kanazawa, and Lisa, our guide in Hiroshima, made these tours especially meaningful through their knowledge, storytelling, and passion for the local history and culture.

Another guide who left a lasting impression was Moeka during our Kyoto Arashiyama Bamboo Forest and Garden Tour. She had such wonderful energy and thoughtfully took us to quieter locations before visiting the bamboo forest. One of the most memorable parts of the tour was learning traditional calligraphy. She wrote our names in Katakana and guided us as we practiced writing them ourselves. It was a relaxing, unique, and unforgettable experience.

Hakone also deserves a special mention. The scenery was absolutely beautiful, and being surrounded by mountains and nature was the perfect way to slow down, disconnect, and appreciate Japan's natural beauty. It quickly became one of our favorite places on the trip.

All hotel, transportation, and activity information was easy to access. We experienced a couple of minor issues with Shinkansen tickets and a chopstick-making reservation, but Marii and her team responded immediately and resolved everything quickly. Their communication throughout the trip was excellent, including helpful reminders and detailed instructions before each tour, which made navigating Japan much easier.

Everyone we worked with was kind, knowledgeable, and professional. It was clear that a lot of care and attention went into planning our trip. Thanks to Marii and her team, our trip was smooth, well-organized, and truly unforgettable. We enjoyed every minute of it and highly recommend Marii and her team to anyone planning a trip to Japan.

We had a very flexible itinerary with one pre-arranged event and it worked out really well for us as we could adjust as we needed to to fit our schedule and energy level (after having just come off an organized tour). Rita did a great job putting it all together. We didn't get to stay in one hotel location but the team was proactive in quickly getting us another accommodation before our arrival. We were especially appreciative of having contacts while we traveled to address things or answer questions if needed. We were also very appreciative of parking suggestions and mapped locations for the towns we visited.

Activity Review

Puglia’s Liquid Gold: Olive Oil Experience and Lunch at a Historic Masseria

Italy

Beautiful location and knowledgeable employee who gave us some good understanding of the olive trees. The olive oil tasting and lunch were very nice.

Adam was fantastic to work with in developing our itinerary, and Adam was in contact throughout the trip to ensure we were supported. The trip was spectacularly memorable. Such a great balance of planned and free time that we were hoping for. This is the second time we’ve used kimkim, and we will use them again!

Hotel Reviews

Las Casas de la Judería

Seville

The hotel was in a great location.

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A bit awkward to get around. The piano bar player didn’t seem to play that much. The pool was handy on a very hot day.

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Great location for walking to the heart of Sevilla.

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The staff were very attentive.

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The rooms were graciously sized.

Hotel Alhambra Palace

Granada

The grand dame hotel of Granada!

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Perfect to walk the park and to get to Alhambra.

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Super friendly

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CoolRooms Palacio de Atocha

Madrid

Loved this hotel! I wish we were staying longer.

Authenticity & Character

Beautiful room and rear courtyard with dining.

Location

Easy to watch places.

Staff

Super friendly.

Cleanliness & Comfort

Excellent cleanliness

Activity Reviews

Private La Alpujarra Villages Day Trip

Granada

Fascinating history of this region! Loved this day trip.

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Private Alhambra & Generalife Gardens with a Historian

Granada

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Private Cádiz & Jerez Day Trip with Sherry Tasting

Seville

This was an awesome tour of Bodega Lustau! So delicious and informative.

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Private Visit to Seville's Cathedral & Alcázar

Seville

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Private Flamenco, City & Tapas Experience

Seville

Great history of Flamenco and an awesome show.

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Historic Landmarks Walk

Seville

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From the beginning of our planning stages, Krista was amazing. We had a broad idea of what we wanted to do and where we wanted to go, which of course was probably a bit grand for our available time, and budget. Krista was great in helping us to navigate what we could reasonably get in and do in the time alloted. During our trip, we ran into a few issues that needed to be addressed, and the customer service team took care of all of them! I would not hesitate to recommend Krista and NORD/KimKim for anyone wanting to visit Scandinavia!

Hotel Reviews

Heimly Pensjonat

Flåm

Great small boutique hotel just a 10 minute walk from the center.

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Scandic Torget

Bergen

Perfect location right across the street from the fish market and Brygenn.

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Thon Hotel Ålesund

Ålesund

Great location!

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Hotell Utsikten

Geiranger

This is an amazing hotel with unprecedented views...but you MUST have a car to stay here. Too far away and a steep walk to town, with no or limited taxi service

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Hotel Lilla Rådmannen

Stockholm

Now called the Corner Hotel, it's a little far away from the center of the city.

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Viking Line overnight cruise

Stockholm

Loved this overnight cruise across the Baltic and into the Stockholm Archipelago!

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Upgraded Superior Room was a necessity, and was great!

St.Barbara

Tallinn

Great hotel just outside the old town.

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Scandic Grand Central Helsinki

Helsinki

Great hotel in a great location!

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Food & Culture Walk

Bergen

Geraingerfjord Safari by RIB

Geiranger

Food & Beer Walk

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Walking Tour Stockholm

Stockholm

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Estonian Food Tour

Tallinn

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Copenhagen: A Food Tour of Past & Present

Copenhagen

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Long curated an incredible itinerary to Vietnam and Thailand for our family of 5. Every schedule pick up was on time, guides were great and all bookings were smooth and problem free. We will recommend Long at Realistic Asia to any friends traveling to Asia in the future. Thank you for everything!!

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Half Day tour to Elephant Jungle Sanctuary

Phuket

Incredible!

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Ba Vi Eco Tour - Visit the Countryside of Hanoi

Hanoi

Our countryside visit was extremely intimate and memorable. Both hosts were so kind and gracious. Our guide Dung was fantastic.

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My KimKim team in Spain — Alfonso & Uhaina — could not have been better. Immediately responsive to any and every question or need that I had. I was ill in Sevilla for several days. They coordinated with my hotel staff to ensure I had all the care and attention I needed. Being sick in a foreign land is uncomfortable to say the least. The help and reassurance they provided was invaluable. When my plans changed because of the illness, they rearranged everything with professionalism and kindness. I cannot recommend KimKim more highly. I will use KimKim for every trip f rom now on.

Katie was very easy to work with and extremely knowledgeable about the areas we were visiting. We had a fantastic time and the guides we interacted with both did a very good job. Aspan, our driver, was very knowledgeable about the area and took us on a beautiful scenic drive along the edges of the fjords and to many scenic waterfalls and other spots. We also really enjoyed our day with Elin, she is a sweetheart and made sure that we were all having a great time and she was full of fun stories and knowledge as well. The only “glitch“ was on the morning that it was pouring rain and we decided to not go on the guided E bike tour. As Katie was on her maternity leave we were working with Tom and that communication wasn’t as fluid. I assumed we would be refunded the money we paid for the tour but Tom said we had to cancel within 72 hours but I do not believe that any bike tours took place that morning due to the heavy rain so it was probably cancelled by the company anyways. We asked for a couple of other options to do that morning and one of the options he gave us was closed and the other one was an outdoor museum. But we figured out a fun activity for that morning, regardless. At the last minute, I wanted to have the experience to ride a Norwegian fjord horse and asked the kimkim team if they could arrange for that at a farm, Øvre-Eide Gård. I was told by kimkim they had nothing available, but when I emailed them they were able to accommodate us, and it was one of the highlights of our trip! Overall, we had a phenomenal time in Norway and are looking forward to hopefully being able to go back in the future. This was a bucket list trip for me and it fulfilled my heart, as well as my soul to visit the land of my ancestors!

Hotel Reviews

Thon Hotel Opera

Oslo

A beautiful hotel with wonderful staff. The balcony overlooking the harbor was great and the breakfast buffet was amazing. Just like the other two hotels, the lack of air-conditioning was a bit of a problem for us. We would highly suggest that the hotels install ceiling fans or fans for those of us who like to sleep in cooler rooms. We had to sleep with all the windows open, and it was a bit noisy since it was right in the hub of the downtown activities. But the location was great with lots of walking activities nearby, and easy access to public transportation.

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Vangsgaarden Gjestgiveri

Aurland

The view of the fjord from our room was spectacular. We were not expecting the dock to be right in front of our room, though, and sometimes made it a little awkward when people were out on the dock looking into our room. The room was absolutely beautifully appointed, but the only thing it was lacking was a place to put our luggage. Due to lack of air-conditioning the room did get a bit warm so I would suggest a fan or a ceiling fan.

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Grand Hotel Terminus

Bergen

The room was very comfortable and spacious. Although it got very hot due to lack of air-conditioning. The bathroom did not have an electrical plug so that made getting ready in the morning a bit tricky. Even though it was right next to the train station the noise was not really a problem. We ate dinner in the restaurant on the first night and we’re not overly impressed, but it’s a fantastic location, and they have an amazing breakfast buffet.

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Activity Reviews

Waterfall Hike & Stegastein Viewpoint

Norway

Our guide, Elin, is who made the day as amazing as it was. The drive up to the viewpoint was windy and twisty but once we got there, it was amazing. And I am very glad that we got there first thing in the morning as it got very crowded and when we arrived, we were the only ones there. The waterfall hike was fine, it really wasn’t a hike that we needed a “guide“ for, but what made it so fun was Elin’s enthusiasm and fun stories.

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Fjordcruise on UNESCO Nærøyfjord

Norway

Another amazing day out on the fjords. Again, spectacular views, and this time it was not pouring rain so we were able to enjoy without getting soaking wet, although it was a bit chilly.

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Mostraumen Fjord Cruise from Bergen

Bergen

This was amazing! Even though it was raining and very cold, it was well worth it. One of the highlights of our trip!

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Guided Bike Tour: See the City Like a Local

Bergen

We did not go on this activity as it was pouring rain that morning. We contacted Tom and he said that we could not be refunded our money for the tour as we did not cancel 72 hours in advance. I highly doubt the company even had the bike tours that morning, as it was raining so hard. But we were never offered a refund.

Our trip to Kenya and Uganda checked all of the boxes. Stephan was good to work with and did a nice job of customizing the trip for a great wildlife and cultural experience. Our drivers, Stephan and guide Dannie in Uganda and John in Kenya were the best parts. They went out of their ways to make our trip great. To be clear, the trip was an adventure. One suggestion that challenged us is that we should have been alerted to the East Africa Visa that covers both countries. Applying for both visas created some significant challenges that I must comment Stephan and Dannie for working out for us in record time. Shake downs by police of our drivers was common, but handled without any incidents on our part, all part of the adventure. Overall, the accommodations exceeded my expectations and food was great. I went two weeks with no heartburn and zero issues for all four of us. Water was always available. While we did not see the migration, we were able to check off nearly every animal in the area with a few extras that were not normal, like the African Wild Cat, not even in the books! The Gorillas in Bwindi were amazing. When we first saw them, I nearly cried with excitement, a feeling I have not had since my kids were born.

Although all of the guides and drivers were good, the driver for Nafplio to Athens and Athens to Delphi stood out. She arranged a luncheon at a gorgeous restaurant overlooking the valley in Delphi. The guide who really stood out was the one who led the mythology and Acropolis walking tour. The strong accents of some of the guides caused issues in understanding, but we all professional and well informed. We appreciate the way Kimkim worked with us to create the kind of trip we wanted for our 12-year-old grandson.

Hotel Reviews

Amalia Hotel Athens

Athens

Great location. Very good breakfast.

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Adiandi and Amymone Hotel

Nafplio

Great location and friendly people, but pretty basic accommodations and a couple of floors of steep steps.

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Private Delphi Day Trip

Athens

The site is amazing and our driver really went out of her way to help make the trip a memorable experience. The restaurant she set up for a late lunch was the best view of the trip and one of the best quality meals.

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Sunset Cape Sounio & Temple of Poseidon Experience

Athens

Not worth the trouble. We stopped in a beach town for 90 minutes which seemed to be included only so the company could have a tour with more than the temple. There was almost no information about Poseidon's Temple. And to cap it off there was basically no sunset. I would forget the sunset and go to the temple with a real guide during the day.

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Ancient Athens Acropolis & Mythology Walk

Athens

Fantastic and highly knowledgeable guide! One of the two outstanding highlights of the trip.

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Greece

Helpful driver who also gave us a view of the Corinthian canal from the lower bridge.

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Drove conservatively and safely. Always on time.

Private Exploration of Mystras & the Olive Oil Museum in Sparta

Nafplio

Amazing addition to the trip even if it stems from Byzantine times and not from ancient Greece. To see a town that continued to be inhabited into the 1950s was a special experience.

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Private Mycenae & Epidaurus Day Trip

Nafplio

Certainly a highlight of the whole trip. Nobody should miss this in Greece. Very good guide.

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Private Old Town Walk & Palamidi Fortress Visit

Nafplio

Only time where the guide had directions to go to a different hotel than where we were staying.

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Robi planned a wonderful itinerary for us, advising on how to cover everything we wanted in the most logical way without over-extending ourselves.
He also messaged us every day throughout our trip to see how we were doing and share updates & recommendations for the next day, which we appreciated.

Highlights included:
- Plitviča Lakes - our guide Mario was great, he & Robi planned it perfectly to avoid the busiest and hottest times, and break up the drive with charming stops including Rastoke.
- Hvar - beautiful newly renovated hotel, walking distance to the best restaurants, shopping and of course beach/water access, but away from the main noisy street.

Our only minor notes, if we were going to do it again:
- Accommodations - all were great overall and in their lobby / common amenity spaces. Some of the rooms (Skradin, Split, Korčula) would have been nicer if they didn’t have carpet. Not really in Robin’s control.
- Korčula - could have been a day trip, though it was relaxing to spend a full night there as Robi advised instead. It might also have been a different experience if it wasn’t a public holiday with many shops & businesses closed on our day there.

Robi clearly has many years of experience and respected relationships with his local contacts & vendors. Everywhere we went, we received great service and experience. If you want a well-coordinated trip with local expertise and excellent communication throughout, look no further than Robi! 10/10 would trust him again for planning another trip to Croatia (or Slovenia next) in the future.