Kimkim Trip Reviews

We really enjoyed our trip to Japan. The planning and service from Winnie was excellent.
Even there were some issues, Winnie resolved it very professional and quick and they even offered us a nice lunch as excuse for it.
The booked drivers were always in time and the cars in very good shape. Most of the hotels we liked. The guided tours were interesting and the guides friendly and knowable.
We saw really a lot. It was high saison, so too many people which made the trip a little stressful, but the rides in in Shinkansen were peaceful.
We saw Tokio, Hakone, Kyoto, Hiroshima and Osaka. We skipped the trip from Osaka to Nara, because it was to much and we enjoyed a free last day in Osaka with a little shopping.
Thank you very much, we would highly recommend the KimKim service.

Justine Edelin did a splendid job of arranging our visit to our compete satisfaction. She found destinations that we were unaware of that were perfect for us. She responded promptly to my concerns during the trip. Justine provided us with a trip that was much better than I could have arranged by myself. Splendid job !

Hotel Reviews

Best Western Plus Hotel Divona Cahors

Cahors

Modern hotel right on the River Lot. The balcony was perfect for drying the clothes we had washed in the sink. Free parking on site. A walking trail along then river is just below the hotel grounds. Very good breakfast buffet.

Authenticity & Character

Location

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Mercure Figeac Viguier du Roy

46100

A very modern interior concealed within a very old building on a narrow street in the heart of Figeac. Free parking is several blocks up hill. Spacious comfortable room.

Authenticity & Character

Location

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Hotel Montaigne

Sarlat-la-Caneda

Very noce hotel on tnę edge of the old quarter of Sarlat. Spacious comfortable room. Parking can be a problem. A free parking lot is 20 minutes walk up the hill.

Authenticity & Character

Location

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Hôtel Parc Saint Séverin

Paris

A sweet small hotel in the Latin Quarter. Close to the Isle de La Cité and to Shakespeare and Company.

Authenticity & Character

Location

in the Latin Quarter. Close to the Isle de La Cité and to Shakespeare and Company.

Staff

welcoming and helpful

Cleanliness & Comfort

Activity Reviews

Guided tour of Figeac

Figeac

Our guide knows everything about local history. She pointed out the fascinating museum of J-F Champollion, who used the Rosetta Sone to learn to read Egyptian hieroglyphics for the first time.

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Excursion to Rocamadour and Padirac chasm

France

Or driver / guide was very informative and a safe driver.

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Paleolithic art in the Dordogne and truffle farm

Sarlat

Lascaux IV and the Museum in Les Eyzies are not to be missed. The guides were very good.

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Informative and a safe driver.

Transport

Sarlat Market & Dordogne Culinary Tour : A Taste of Local Flavors

France

Our ,local guide was informative and helpful.

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Our trip was amazing. I was really impressed with the coordination by the driver and all of the local guides, hotels and lunches. Everything was seamless.
Reda, our driver was exceptional. He had a great sense of humor and I especially enjoyed his deep ha ha ha laugh. He was very knowledgeable and qued us in on things to do on our own, ie. Restaurants and events. He went out of his way to help us find wine, which wasn’t easy!!
The hotels were perfect, always in the middle of the action. We really enjoyed our interaction with the local people in their homes and shared meals. Of course the desert was our favorite- a real camel ride and the camp was charming.
I appreciated the coordination between KimKim and the local tour company Original Travel. Said did a great job of coordinating the driver, hotels, guides, etc.
My only recommendation would be to have a larger vehicle. 7 persons in a 8 person van was too tight, considering that we spent hours every other day traveling. We would have paid for a larger vehicle and I failed to inquire as to the size that was provided.
This was my first trip with KimKim and I will definitely use them again.

Activity Reviews

Explore the Heart of Skoura: Pottery, Palm Groves & Local Life

Skoura

Quality of Experience

Food

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Morocco Last Nomads Experience: Tea, Tales & Desert Adventures

Merzouga

Quality of Experience

Food

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Full-day guided tour in Fes

Fes

Quality of Experience

Food

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Guided Exploration of the "Blue City" Chefchaouen

Chefchaouen

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Guided Tour of Tangier

Morocco

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Transfer from Fes to Merzouga via Erfoud & Camel Ride

Morocco

Quality of Experience

Food

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Wow - what an incredible trip to Mongolia! We (my friend and I - two women in our late 20s) had a phenomenal time exploring the diverse landscapes of Mongolia and the incredible hospitality of locals. We had Zaya as our tour guide and she was amazing at her role. We felt safe and well taken care of the entire time. Her knowledge is unmatched and she is a very talented translator. Our drivers (Mogi and I apologise but I am forgetting the name of the second equally amazing driver) were both wonderful and went above and beyond expectations to look after us (lots of photo stops, toilet stops, joined us horse riding, played card games with us, cooked for us etc.).

I feel so lucky to have experienced two weeks (15 days) in this country, exploring the north, central and south. We went horse riding to the west taiga tribe, visited Gobi Dessert, went camel riding, attended Nadam festival, visited Hutsai National Park and saw so many Przewalski's horses, milked horses, goats and yaks, visited a stunning waterfall and stayed in the ger's of many welcoming locals.

Thank you thank you thank you for such a fantastic trip!

Paola helped us plan one of our most incredible family trips! She was very attentive and responsive to our questions and preferences, and helped curate a trip that every single person in the family loved from the parents and high school students down to the elementary school-aged child.

Our primary in-country guide Jose was amazing! Beyond just helping us appreciate the areas and sites we saw, he went out of his way to give us extensive local insight and was always happy to answer our many questions.

Based on this experience, we will definitely be planning another trip with KimKim

Activity Reviews

Papallacta Hot Springs & Spa

Ecuador

Discover Isla Pinzón & Playa La Fé

Puerto Ayora

Quality of Experience

Food

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Excursion to an uninhabited island

Ecuador

Quality of Experience

Food

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Visit to the Charles Darwin Research Station

Puerto Ayora

Quality of Experience

Lo

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Transfer to Quito Airport, Arrival to Galapagos & Highlands of Santa Cruz

Ecuador

Quality of Experience

Food

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Visit the Pailón del Diablo Waterfall, Explore Baños

Baños

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Quito - Cotopaxi National Park - Baños

Ecuador

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Quito City Tour - Middle of the World

Quito

Traveling through England with a personal tour arranged by KimKim was truly an unforgettable experience. From the moment we arrived, every detail was thoughtfully planned, allowing us to fully relax and enjoy each destination without stress.

A huge thank you to Aleksandra, who did an outstanding job organizing our trip. She carefully arranged our hotels, tours, car services, and even an incredible food tour that was a true highlight. Everything was seamless, perfectly timed, and tailored to our interests—it made the entire experience feel effortless.

Our journey took us through some of the most beautiful and historic places, including London and Bath, where we explored iconic landmarks, charming streets, and hidden gems we never would have found on our own. The itinerary struck the perfect balance between guided experiences and free time, giving us the chance to soak in the culture at our own pace.

A special highlight was our time in Bath, where our guide, Adge, brought the city to life with his knowledge, humor, and warmth. It felt like we were exploring with a friend rather than being on a typical tour.

The accommodations were excellent, comfortable, and perfectly located, making it easy to explore each area. Every transfer and experience was smooth and well-coordinated thanks to Aleksandra’s thoughtful planning.

KimKim made planning international travel effortless and enjoyable. I would absolutely use them again and highly recommend them to anyone looking for a personalized, stress-free travel experience.

This trip wasn’t just a vacation—it was a collection of memories we’ll cherish forever.

Hotel Reviews

The Harcourt Arms

The Harcourt Arms is an absolute standout in the English countryside. Nestled in the quiet village of Stanton Harcourt, it has that perfect mix of rustic charm and upscale comfort.

Authenticity & Character

Location

Far from the city and University of Oxford

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

The Kennard

Bath

We had a wonderful stay at The Kennard during our visit to Bath. This beautiful Georgian guesthouse perfectly blends historic charm with modern comfort. The location is ideal—just a short walk to all the main attractions, yet tucked away on a quiet street, making it peaceful at night.

Authenticity & Character

Location

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Leonardo Royal London St Paul's

London

We had a fantastic stay at a Leonardo Royal Hotel London City during our trip to London. The location couldn’t have been better. The room was spacious, clean, and very comfortable, with a great bed and everything we needed for a relaxing stay.

Authenticity & Character

Location

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Activity Reviews

Bath Walking Tour

Bath

What could have been just another historical walking tour turned into something engaging, fun, and memorable. Adge is incredibly knowledgeable, but presents everything in such an easygoing and entertaining way. His storytelling brought Bath’s history to life, and he shared so many interesting details you wouldn’t get just walking around on your own.

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Twilight Soho Food & Drinks Tour

London

We had the best time with Nile. He was super friendly and knowledgeable about SoHo.

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Nile was a fantastic food tour guide!

Exclusive Guided Tour in Buckingham Palace

London

We could only see the carriage house but the walk around the palace was beautiful.

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Royal London Tour

London

Dave gave a wonderful and informative tour. He is incredibly knowledgeable and super friendly. We enjoyed every minute.

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Mieke was amazing to work with! She helped us every step of the way. Ruben, our driver was wonderful! He was friendly, prompt and informative. A true professional! Our boat driver Hans in Hoorn was delightful. Also fun and filled with information! Thank you KimKim we had a stress free trip!

Had a fantastic time experiencing beautiful Snowdonia National Park and coastal Wales, which we could not have done without the expertise of our specialist Rachel. Many fond memories and great photos to share with friends and family. Thank you for a great trip!

Diane and Alfred Padden

This family heritage trip to Ireland trip exceeded our expectations. From the pick ups to the tour guides everything went perfectly. Carolina from Silverbus was our driver throughout the trip. From Waterford to Doolin to Dingle to Dublin her driving was phenomenal, she was on time and she was very respectful of our needs. She took us to a beautiful church and took some wonderful pictures for our family. She was very accommodating when we asked her to stop at the Cliffs of Mohr because our boat trip to the cliffs was cancelled due to the weather. She was polite and conscientious to all our needs

The walking tour of Waterford was wonderful. I think is name was Sean was knowledgeable and witty. The private Waterford Crystal tour was something we would have never done on our own, but it was amazing. One of the carvers took the time and explained to my daughter-in-law his craft on a personal level. There was also just enough free time to explore the museums in the Viking triangle and make it personal for everyone.

Dingle was a magical experience for us because of our Slea Head private tour with Dora as our guide. It was a cold and rainy day. Dora was so positive and so invested in making our experience special. I told her my husbands grandmother was from Dingle. I showed her the house, the cemetery and her name. By the end of the day, using her contacts, asking around in the Blasket Island museum and the pub she took us for lunch, we were at his grandmothers family homestead. We met distant cousins and she created a day we will cherish forever!!

In Doolin We took an Aran Island tour with Ollie’s Tours. Simon and Cearbhuil were our guides. Simon’s history and archeological knowledge were amazing. Cearbhiul’s person-ability and humble nature made us feel welcomed and warm. We were a bit disappointed because we couldn’t see the Cliffs of Mohr by boat due to the storming weather but we enjoyed the entire day. The tea and scone portion was great. We were able to chat with a local and get a glimpse of what life is like on the island.

Dublin was great too. Although a big city, the planned activities were great. The Epic museum was great. The planned appointment with the genealogist was a unique and fascinating part of the trip. Maura was excellent. She was fully invested in helping us find info about my husbands grandmotherWe probably would not have chosen Guinness but enjoyed the tour. St. Patrick’s tour was great. We loved doing it on our own while using the audio tour as our guide. The Landsdown Dinner Theater was great. I love how it was not only music and dance, but it incorporated the history of music and dance in the show. Our only complaint was it was 20 min. From our hotel and transportation was not factored in.

All in all, our experience with Kimkim was amazing. I would highly recommend their expert staff. Cathy was in total contact with us the entire time before we left. She assured us that everything would run smoothly. She is an asset to your company and I would definitely refer your company to anyone who is looking for a unique and private vacation. A++ to everyone involved in making this trip possible!!!

Hotel Reviews

Ashling Hotel Dublin

Dublin

Beautiful hotel but location a little far our

Authenticity & Character

Location

A little bit of a walk to sights and needed a taxi for almost everything

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Doolin Inn

Doolin, Co. Clare

Great location and very clean

Authenticity & Character

Location

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Dingle Bay Hotel

Dingle

Love this hotel. Sharon was wonderful checking us in and Carolina was so friendly and accommodating

Authenticity & Character

So cute

Location

Staff

Accommodating

Cleanliness & Comfort

So cute and comfortable

Waterford Marina Hotel

WATERFORD

Perfect location. Staff was extremely accommodating.

Authenticity & Character

Very quaint

Location

Beautiful rooms right on the harbor

Staff

Went above and beyond when we left our voucher at the front desk someone brought it to the restaurant for us

Cleanliness & Comfort

Activity Reviews

Irish Dancing - The Irish House Party (Dinner & Show)

Dublin

I loved the music history and the dancing

Quality of Experience

Food

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Tickets for St Patrick Cathedral, Dublin

Dublin

Loved doing the audio tour

Quality of Experience

Consultation with a Genealogist at EPIC Museum

Dublin

So interesting. Maura was totally invested in finding our family heritage

Quality of Experience

Entry into the Emigration Museum EPIC

Dublin

I loved this museum. Totally self guided but so well done!

Quality of Experience

Self-Guided Guinness Storehouse Experience

Dublin

Good self guided tour

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Aran Island Tour - Day Trip to Inisheer from Doolin

Ireland

Simon and Cearbhuil were amazing tour guides. We loved doing the tea and scone portion with a local

Quality of Experience

Food

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Welcome to Doolin

Doolin

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Private Guided Tour of Dingle and Slea Head

Ireland

Dora went above and beyond to personalize this day for us

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Killarney National Park Jaunt - From Park to Castle

Ireland

Thought it would be a little more through woodsy area. Too short to see the castle Ross

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

An Epic Walking Tour of the Viking Triangle

Waterford

Very informative great guide

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Waterford Crystal Factory Tour Private Tour

Waterford

Highly recommend a private tour. Exceptional experience

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Everett's : Michelin Recommended dining

Waterford

Nice atmosphere. Great food

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

We worked with Gummi to create an amazing itinerary, tailored for our family, and we had the BEST week in Iceland!! It is hard to choose a favorite spot because we saw so many beautiful things! It checked all of our boxes for what we wanted to see and do, from exploring waterfalls to seeing puffins to climbing a glacier and experiencing an ice cave and a lava tunnel. We feel like we have a true sense of what Iceland is like, from its land to its people...and we loved it! Gummi was very responsive in answering our questions and he chose activities and hotels that worked really well for our family of 4. This was our first time using Kimkim and we have already recommended it others!

Hotel Reviews

Old Charm Reykjavík Apartments

Reykjavík

This "hotel" is a collection of different apartments across a few different streets in the area. The unit we had was a 3 bedroom upstairs apartment. in a really great location except that it was a very busy street in the shopping district. We had the windows open to keep the apartment cool and it was very loud. We could also hear the downstairs neighbors/tenants (and smell their cooking). While the apartment had been renovated and had a lot of charm, the age of the building also showed through in several places (very squeaky floors, low ceilings, finicky hot water), and the outside seemed run down. It was very nice to have off-street parking included behind the building, as it would have been hard to find other parking in this area. Walking distance to MANY restaurants and shops.

Authenticity & Character

Location

Close to shopping and restaurants, parking included, not far from the waterfront.

Cleanliness & Comfort

Could have been cleaner, appliances were old and well-used, wished for extra pillows, hot water was finicky.

Vík Apartments

Vik I Myrdal

This apartment is managed by the nearby hotel and was a great layout for our family with two bedrooms and even an in-unit (2-in-1) washer/dryer machine and dishwasher. Location couldn't be better for Vik, with a grocery store and several restaurants across the street. We enjoyed having the extra space to spread out a bit after some smaller rooms earlier in our trip.

Authenticity & Character

Location

Staff

Not much interaction with staff beyond the check-in reception desk, but they were very friendly.

Cleanliness & Comfort

Stracta Hotel

Hella

We had one of the 2-bedroom "houses" at this location (there are several different types of rooms available), complete with it's own hot tub. This layout worked great with our two teenage kids as they had their own room. The kitchenette was nice but not necessary for the one night we stayed there, as the on-site hotel bistro/restaurant had lots of good options too. The included breakfast was very good and had something for everyone. My wife with celiac was comfortable eating here and did not get sick.

Authenticity & Character

Location

This was a convenient location to stay after our "Golden Circle" day before we continued on to Vik.

Staff

We forgot something in the room after we checked out and the front desk staff happily walked with us back to get it.

Cleanliness & Comfort

Comfortable beds, nice amenities included, able to park right outside the "house".

Reykjavík Marina - Berjaya Iceland Hotels

Reykjavík

This was a very nice boutique hotel, located right next to the marina. Really cute decor and friendly staff. Well-located for whale watching and close to several restaurants. Our room had king-sized bunk beds, which our teenagers really enjoyed and thought were awesome. Everything was clean and well-thought out. Included breakfast buffet was excellent. My wife has celiac and was comfortable with the choices as long as we got to the breakfast early before anything was cross-contaminated with gluten. We would definitely return!

Authenticity & Character

Cool decor and little sitting rooms.

Location

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Activity Reviews

Faxaflói Bay Whale Watching Excursion

Reykjavík

We had a great experience on the Elding Whale Tour. The weather ended up being perfect, and although they can't guarantee that you will see whales at all, we ended up seeing LOTS of humpback and minke whales surfacing and breaching! The guide and the captain were both clearly experienced and knowledgeable and knew exactly where to go. At one point we had so many whales alongside the boat that we had to stop and wait for them to leave before we could head back to the docks. We saw a number of seabirds as well, including Atlantic puffins which was a highlight for our kids.

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Lava Tunnel Activity

Iceland

This was a great experience from start to finish. The guide was very laid back but full of information and humor. The lava tunnel itself was very impressive and well-lit, and held a few surprises that none of us expected (I won't spoil it here!). We learned a lot about how the lava tunnels are formed (and found) and it changed the way we looked at the Icelandic landscape for the rest of our trip!

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

After the "tour" the guide let us stay and explore, answered lots of questions, and offered to take photos of us in different parts of the tunnel.

Glacier Ice Cave Experience

Iceland

Our guide Kamil was very knowledgeable about the glacier, the caves and the surrounding areas. We spent an amazing afternoon with a small group of people traversing the lava fields in an offroad van, hiking up the glacier, and exploring the ice cave.

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Guide was very personable and shared a lot of information about Iceland and geology in general.

Transport

The offroading experience across the lava fields could have been it's own adventure! Very fun!

Laugarás Lagoon - Ösp

Iceland

This place is beautiful and very relaxing and not touristy (like Blue Lagoon is). We really enjoyed the lagoon itself, which feels very natural and part of the landscape. If we were to do this again, we would skip the package that includes the meal, because the timing constraints of the restaurant interrupted our flow at the spa (the food was delicious though, and on the fancier side - our children struggled finding something). The locker room was very clean and nice. The staff was not particularly friendly but it didn't bother us. Overall a very nice experience.

Quality of Experience

Food

Guides, Drivers and Staff

We had the perfect trip to Greece, great weather, no crowds and the trip was seamlessly planned. It was so amazing to have a driver pick us up from each drop off location. We had plenty of time in each location and loved all the excursions that were planned for us!

Hotel Reviews

NLH Monastiraki

Athens

Very nice staff and great location to walk to everything in Athens!

Authenticity & Character

It was clean and nice!

Location

Great location, easy to walk to everything!

Staff

Very helpful and welcoming

Cleanliness & Comfort

small, but modern and clean!

Above Blue Suites

Santorini

The view was breathtaking, but it did lack in a few areas. The shower was darling, but we were never able to get the water to be anything but scalding or freezing. The hot tub on the deck, was cute, but only luke warm, and the pool was freezing. The pool chairs were comfortable, but old and beat up.

Authenticity & Character

The gorgeous views

Location

It was easy to walk to good restaurants and to great hikes!

Staff

The staff was so sweet, we really like Mena at the front desk, so welcoming and sweet!

Cleanliness & Comfort

Water temps, and better towels, deck furniture could be improved!

Santana Beach Suites

Naxos

The view was gorgeous and the staff was so nice! The breakfast was so delicious!

Authenticity & Character

Great views!

Location

Beautiful view, but you did have to take a rather expensive cab ride to town!

Staff

They were so helpful, when we were having trouble with the internet!

Cleanliness & Comfort

Nice and clean!

Athenian Riviera

Vouliagmeni

It was perfect for one night in Athens, clean and in a good area to walk to restaurants!

Authenticity & Character

It had a very nice breakfast buffet!

Location

It was easy to walk to nice restaurants!

Staff

They were very helpful!

Cleanliness & Comfort

The beds were comfy!

Activity Reviews

Private Island Villages & Akrotiri Day Trip

Santorini

We loved getting to see so many things on the island so quickly! Our guide was a local, so he was very knowledgeable about everything on the island!

Quality of Experience

The local guide

Guides, Drivers and Staff

He was passionate about his job!

Transport

Nice clean big van!

Self-Guided Hike From Fira to Oia

Santorini

Gorgeous!

Quality of Experience

Naxos Sea Cave Kayaking Adventure with Transfers

Naxos

We had so much fun on this excursion! The guides were awesome and we had a great day!

Quality of Experience

The guides were awesome!

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Very nice, knowledgeable and welcoming!

Transport

Niktarous was so nice and fun to talk to on the ride over!

Self-Guided Apeiranthos Trip

Naxos

Quality of Experience

Self Guided Beach Time in Naxos

Naxos

We rented a car and drove all around the island we had a fun day exploring the island

Quality of Experience

It was nice to have a free day to just explore the island!

Private Culture Walk with Food Tastings & Tavern Meal

Naxos

Our guide was so knowledgeable and kind, we had fun learning about the history of Naxos and eating the traditional foods!

Quality of Experience

Our guide was so nice, personable and knowledgeable!

Food

We liked the local cheese, the Orange Cake, and the traditional dishes!

Guides, Drivers and Staff

She was used to dealing with kids!

Transport

Kimkim helped us pack in great sites, great bites, and eclectic shopping areas into this 8-night trip! Ben worked with me throughout the planning process, and together we were able to curate a trip that would be memorable for our family of four, including a 16 and 18-year old. We were even able to make some tweaks based on areas my son wanted to see.

Our first full day in Tokyo, we were greeted by our guide, Peter. After handing out our Pasmo cards and train tickets for the trip, we set off at a quick clip to see different areas of Tokyo and learn to navigate the transit system. Peter took time to talk with each of us as we set out, and our son particularly enjoyed talking with him. We checked out a food market, then went to a sushi-making class! We all enjoyed that. We went to a beautiful shrine, and then to Harajuku to visit Pokemon Center and explore secondhand stores. He even took us to Shimokitazawa, which we'd had scheduled for Day 3! We finished up in Shinjuku. By the end of that day, we all felt so tired, but confident we could navigate the transit system!

Peter met us on our second day as well, and we drove out to the Mt Fuji / Five Lakes region for a day trip. The private car was incredibly comfortable, and we enjoyed watching the city fade away and the hills dotted with blooming cherry trees roll in. We were incredibly lucky to see Mt Fuji! We climbed up many stairs at a park for iconic views of Mt Fuji and Chureito Pagoda and peak cherry blossoms! Peter was fantastic to snap photos of us often--I really appreciated that! He also managed to secure the last 4 seats for us for a short boat cruise on Lake Kawaguchi. We also went to a museum where we could learn more about the history of Mt Fuji and the Five Lakes region and how it has formed over the millennia. We then enjoyed a lunch from a spot Peter mentioned was more like "Japanese fast food." While we did receive it quickly, it reminded me in no way of American fast food! Delicious.

After bidding farewell to Peter, we explored other parts of Tokyo, including Akihabara. Our hotel was in Ginza, and it was quite easy to get anywhere from the train lines close to us.

We had no problem navigating to Tokyo Station to catch the Shinkansen to Kyoto, and our hotel was just a few minutes away. We enjoyed visiting the Fushimi Inari Shrine, and found a hiking trail to enjoy some time up there without the crowds. Amanda was our guide here . Though very quiet, she is very easy to talk with and is very informative. She took us to Arashiyama, where we went to the bamboo park and walked around the area. Our family rented bikes for a bit and enjoyed a bike ride by the river, then we met up for lunch. Amanda then took us to the Monkey Park where we could observe Japanese Macaques. Amanda was great at taking a manageable pace up the mountain, and offered breaks at regular intervals. It was very crowded, but we enjoyed seeing these animals up close. We headed back to Kyoto and Amanda guided us into Gion and explained geisha culture to us.

Amanda was also our guide for our second Kyoto day, which I called Temple day. We were able to visit Kinkaku-ji Temple and marvel at the gardens and the golden temple, then went to Ryoan-ji Temple to appreciate minimalist beauty. It was truly quite a contrast. We took a train to Nara, where we visited Todai-ji Temple. We were absolutely blown away by this temple, its construction, its massive size, and the stunning larger-than-life Buddha inside. I was so glad to have included this in our trip!

We got to Osaka, and Ursula met us to go explore Himeji Castle. We had the opportunity to tour the grounds with a volunteer who spoke English, and he told us so much more about the castle's history that we would not have gotten on our own. It was really quite a treat to explore this historic site. Ursula was a great guide, and helped us find a delicious food spot before touring the Kokoen Garden. We explored the area around our hotel on our last evening in Japan.

I cannot thank Kimkim enough for helping to make this such a memorable trip for our family!

We were in Brazil for a wedding and Federico helped us plan our post wedding trip to Iguacu Falls and then to Rio de Janiero. Our guide, Flavio, in Iguacu falls was terrific. He knew all the birds and plants and had good restaurant recommendations .

We arrived in Rio De Janiero and I was going back and forth with Federico about decompressing our trip since it was very busy. While he was flexible in the end we decided to continue as planned. Our guide, Alberto, was terrific. Really informative above and beyond as well as being mindful of the fact that we were 5 people of different levels of fitness.
During the trip all of our guides and drivers were where they were supposed to be and moving around was seamless. I think it was the right itinerary for the time allowed and our interests. If we go back to Brazil I would add a few things to our Rio trip but I think I would spend more time in nature. All told the trip was well planned and we felt well supported by the team on the ground . Thank you!

Hotel Reviews

Windsor California Copacabana Hotel

Rio de Janeiro

Comfortable, good breakfast and good dinner. Great location and great view and pool area .

Authenticity & Character

It is a tourist hotel. It is an authentic Rio experience for a tourist.

Location

Easy to the beach and other sites

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

The rooms are clean and the bed is comfortable if a bit firm. Shower is excellent

Nadai Confort Hotel

Foz do Iguacu

This was a business hotel. It was comfortable . Breakfast was good. We ate dinner in the hotel our first night and it wasn’t terribly good

Authenticity & Character

It is what it is and it was fine

Location

It was easy to get around

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Activity Reviews

Rio Green Tour: Into the Tropical Urban Forest and Among the Imperial Palms'

Rio de Janeiro

We only had time to see the botanic garden and only a small piece of it. That said, Alberto smartly had us rent a golf cart and a guide for an hour so I felt like we really learned something.

Day visit to Royal Petropolis'

Rio de Janeiro

At first I was not up for this trip because it is a long way in a lot of traffic but in the end I am glad we went. The city is beautiful and different than Rio. The fact that there is a Bavarian styled restaurant on the way there is hilarious and the apple strudel (according to our friends) was quite tasty. The palace tour was informative but the highlight was the Santos Dumont home and the square where a replica of the airplane is placed. We have read about Santos Dumont but did not connect him to Brazil or Petropolis so that was a treat.

Rio in a Day: Christ the Redeemer, Sugarloaf, Selarón Steps and More'

Rio de Janeiro

This was a great day with a great guide, Alberto. It was a good call to make it for 7 am because we missed some of the traffic. Every site was really interesting and the guide was really informative. We spent a lot of time in the Saint Sebastian Church and it was really unlike anything we have ever seen.

Quality of Experience

Food

I felt like I was eating like a local sort of which was fun

Guides, Drivers and Staff

I thought Alberto was really interesting and clearly loves showing off his city

Transport

It was a comfortable car and I am really glad I didn't ever have to drive :)

Santa Teresa & Rio Antigo'

Rio de Janeiro

This was actually the least of the tours. In part because we arrived at 1:30. We were picked up around 2 so we had a late start. So it was kind of rushed. That said, we ate at a Belle Epoque restaurant , took a detour to see a building designed by Calatrava and were able to get to the top of the Santa Teresa neighborhood before the house museum closed.

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Roger was interesting even though I wasn't that interested in what I was seeing ( the churches) . This is on me, not him

Transport

It was comfortable

Full-Day Argentinian Side of the Falls

Foz do Iguaçu

This is a unique opportunity to be on top of the falls rather than seeing them at a distance. It can be a long day because customs is not the most efficient process on the planet.

Quality of Experience

We were fortunate to turn a corner and get very close to a group of vultures just off the trail.

Food

The buffet at the Falls was particularly good.

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Flavio was really knowledgeable and really had a love for showing people the Falls and the bird park

Transport

The mini bus was very comfortable.

Half-Day Tour – Brazilian Side of the Iguaçu Falls + Bird Park (Parque das Aves)'

Foz do Iguaçu

The bird park is a must see and was a highlight of our trip. Flavio was knowledgeable about plants and birds and has a deep love the sanctuary.

Quality of Experience

I thought it was interesting that it is a privately owned bird sanctuary. It made me appreciate it even more.

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Flavio was really knowledgeable and his love for the Park was obvious

Transport

The passenger van was comfortable

We had an absolutely amazing trip!!! Every detail was meticulously planned by Ben. From our great drivers and guides to having the last seat of the bullet train reserved for our extra luggage. I never would have thought of doing that but it was a huge help since we bought a lot of souvenirs! Peter was our guide in Tokyo and Mt Fuji and he took the most beautiful photos of my daughter and I. It was so nice to be in the pictures instead of behind the camera and I am so thankful for those memories.
We ate at several local restaurants that were fantastic and we were the only tourists there. I would never have found these places without my guides Peter and Takizawa.
Peter and Takizawa went above and beyond my expectations as guides and Ben was so accommodating to my teenage daughters many requests and planned everything out so perfectly. The drivers were always on time and let me know their plate numbers and names on WhatsApp. They always offered to carry our luggage and were very polite. The cars were always clean and they drove safely. I was so happy that I didn't have to drive in that insane traffic!
I could never have planned this on my own and I am so happy that I chose KimKim!

I am so incredibly grateful for the expert planning and support of the kimkim team and the local partners they worked with in Peru. Our family of 6 had an incredible trip over Spring Break. We loved the family friendly food tour in the Barranca neighborhood of Lima, where we also learned about the local culture and art scene.

After Lima we spent a few days in the Amazon jungle where our guide, John, led us on very memorable excursions - fishing for piranhas, searching for anacondas, finding tarantulas at night, hiking the jungle, climbing the viewing tower, enjoying the boat rides and most of all sight-seeing. We saw several types of monkeys, macaws, parrots, capybaras, caymens, and much more. His expertise not only made it educational - he made it very fun! The Finca lodge was perfect with sweet staff and enjoyable community meals.

After the jungle we flew to Cusco and enjoyed the Sacred Valley for a few days before spending a day at Machu Picchu. Out guide Willy was phenomenal! He took us to various stops - salt quarries, llama farms, forts, trains and more - and excellent restaurants. He was following our tour schedule, but when he learned of my affinity for Catholic Churches, he adjusted the schedule so we could see the Cathedral in Cusco, which was a highlight for me! I was so grateful for his in-depth knowledge and proactiveness to suggest this schedule change. And his positive attitude kept all my kids engaged. Our family was definitely feeling the altitude, and we were all struggling with some stomach issues. Willy helped us find electrolyte drinks and other remedies to help quell our issues and get back to enjoying the trip. He was truly excellent!

Hotel Reviews

Sonesta Posadas del Inca Yucay

Urubamba

The hotel was so wonderful. I was genuinely surprised by all of its offerings. The rooms were large, clean, very modern and well decorated with great character. The kids love the lofted bed section. The building and grounds were stunning with old, well-maintained walkways, architecture, beautiful plants, eye-catching lighting , unique chapel, and more. The different restaurants and food spots offered a variety of options for our family. We enjoyed a high-end gourmet dinner one night, Pisco Sours at the bar, and homemade Italian pizza the next. My family also loved the breakfast buffet with the made-to-order omelets and fresh juices. I would highly recommend this hotel to anyone. It has a traditional local Peruvian flare mixed with modern amenities and a stellar staff.

Authenticity & Character

Location

There is nothing really around this hotel. So if you like to take off walking, this isn't really the place for you. We found so many things to do in this former monastery that we didn't need to leave it!

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Finca Sachabacayoc

After a 2 hour boat ride we pulled up to a steep set of stairs that led in to the heart of this beautiful oasis in the middle of the amazon jungle. It features several cabins and a main lodge. The lodge includes a bar, hammock area, sitting area and the main dining hall where we enjoyed community meals. Our cabins were large with screened in walls, beautiful wooden furniture, poster beds with mosquito nets and private bathrooms. The staff was incredibly friendly and quickly came to remove a large frog that made its way into my children's cabin. I would highly recommend this place for people who are ready to have a jungle adventure.

Authenticity & Character

Location

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Activity Reviews

Finca Sachavacavoc - D2 - Chuncho Claylick and Condenado Lake

Tambopata

We woke up very early to see the sunrise while we were boating to the clay licks. Our guide John set up his scope so we could see the different types of macaws and parrots flying around the clay lick. The crew prepared a lovely breakfast for us before we headed back to the Finca by boat. In the afternoon we hiked to Condenado Lake where we saw a family of feisty river otters and then enjoyed time fishing for piranhas. My kids just loved catching them! Luckily the rain opened up on us to cool us down a bit. Fantastic day in the jungle!

Quality of Experience

The mix of the boat ride and clay lick experience in the morning with the afternoon dedicated to hiking and fishing was great!

Food

The large breakfast spread was such a delightful surprise.

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

We all just loved the boat rides!

Full Day Machu Picchu Exploration

Peru

Definitely a highlight of our trip. We woke up early and took the van to the train station. Our train stopped halfway through, and the last three cars joined together for live music, drinks and dancing! Felt like we were in a movie - it was so magical. We arrived at the train stop and took a bus up a very steep switchback road until we reached the top. Our prebooked tickets put us on the second circuit, and we saw some of the most incredible views. Our tour guide Willy was very knowledgeable and helped bring the Inca empire to life for our family. We were amazed by their planning, building and craftsmanship. Highly recommend this adventure!

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

The train ride with live music, free hats, Pisco Sour tastings, dancing and more was totally unexpected and so fun!

Exploring the Sacred Valley: Maras, Moray, Ollantaytambo

Peru

Really enjoyed learning about the Inca empire - from the salt quarries and agricultural testing to the fort and Inca trail, this was an educational day.

Pass by Pisac Market & an Andean camelid Farms

Peru

The kids just absolutely adored feeding the llamas and learning about them. The tour guide was a young local man who was learning English and seemed to really enjoy engaging with us. Great way to open up our trip to the Andean region.

Walking food tour at Barranco for families!

Lima

Nancy led our family on a fabulous walking tour of Barranca. We love the ceviche at awhich, the fish sandwiches at Horneando and of course, making our own chocolate!! Her knowledge of the history and culture of the area was great and helped us better understand the neighborhood. We also enjoyed checking out the street art from Jade and other local artists.

Quality of Experience

Food

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Maria José with Kim Kim deserves an 11 out of 10. Logistics for our trip where we went to four islands in four days were extensive and it went off without a hitch. Any question we had she was on what’s app replying immediately. Our flights, boats, tours and transfers were always great and always on time.

Also in the planning part of the trip we told her what we wanted and in two emails had the perfect trip where she really helped us cover all of the activities, all of the islands and all of the animals we wanted to see — and because of her we were able to fit it into four nights without sleeping on a cruise ship.

We’d never used Kim Kim before and didn’t know what to expect, but as extensive world travelers MaJo’s work was so impressive and it was at a very reasonable price. Don’t risk your once in a lifetime Galapagos trip - use MaJo!!!!

Hotel Review

Plaza Luna Suites

Puerto Ayora

Clean, great service, and so well kept…best of the three hotels we stayed in during our trip.

Authenticity & Character

Owner lived on the grounds her entire life and treats it like she cares about the property and guests!

Location

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Spotless and up to date!

Activity Reviews

Welcome to Isabela Island – Wildlife Encounter at Los Túneles (Cabo Rosa)

Galapagos Islands

Awesome. Got a selfie with a penguin, saw multiple rays, swam within a foot of 10 different giant turtles, and up close and personal with blue footed boobies! Great ceviche too!

Quality of Experience

Food

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Welcome to San Cristóbal – Kayak at the Port & Darwin Bay Snorkeling

Isla San Cristóbal

Amazing. Greatest sea lion experience ever! They are so fun and playful. Snorkeling was great too. The private guide with the kayaking and snorkeling was the best way to start the trip so we could get the focus and attention we needed given we were doing group snorkels the next three days. The pictures say it all

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Kicker Rock: A Snorkeling Adventure

Isla San Cristóbal

Amazing snorkeling and great lunch on the boat. The guide was great. Hammerheads, turtles, blue footed boobies, Red Frigate birds (inflated!), rays and seals that came and played with us!

Quality of Experience

Food

Food was fine but that wasn’t what I was focused on

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Absolutely brilliant trip organised by Erin and the team at Dittmar Adventures. All the details were arranged to perfection and the tour was really fantastic. Big thanks to Erin and Rebecca and the team for sorting this.

Hotel Reviews

Vain Boutique Hotel

Buenos Aires

Good hotel close to variety of food places.

Authenticity & Character

Location

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Lennox Hotel Ushuaia

Ushuaia

Good location and close to everything. Staff were super helpful and everything is walkable.

Authenticity & Character

Location

Aww

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Hotel Lunajuim

El Chalten

Great location and brilliant staff close to all the main amenities.

Authenticity & Character

Location

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Hostería Schilling

El Calafate

Great stay with super helpful staff and good location close to centre of El Calafate.

Authenticity & Character

Location

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Hotel Vendaval

Puerto Natales

Central location and friendly staff.

Authenticity & Character

Location

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Camping Frances

Good camp and well organised site with great food.

Authenticity & Character

Location

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Pristine Patagonia Hotel

Puerto Natales

Great hotel in a great location with good facilities and great staff.

Authenticity & Character

Location

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Activity Reviews

Half Day Trek to Laguna Esmeralda

Ushuaia

Great hike with unreal views. And great guides who let well and supported the whole group.

Quality of Experience

Food

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Guided Hike to Laguna Torre

El Chaltén

Again mikayla was fantastic and led the hike well.

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Guided Hike to Laguna de los Tres

El Chaltén

Mikayla was brilliant for 2 days and very supportive and informative on the hikes.

Quality of Experience

Food

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Raft the Rio de las Vueltas

El Chaltén

Cold experience but brilliant fun and great guides.

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Full Day Perito Moreno Glacier

El Calafate

Great day with unreal scenery despite the weather.

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Great informative guides and drives.

Transport

Guided Hike to "Mirador Base Las Torres"

Puerto Natales

Fantastic day with brilliant guides. Milliemay and Joaquin were both brilliant and very supportive during the hike.

Quality of Experience

Food

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Despite the driver being late due to changing of the clocks it was a great day and we didn’t lose any time.

Transport

Trip Briefing at Dittmar Adventures

Puerto Natales

Rebecca was brilliant at explaining our whole itinerary. Very detailed and informative

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Our guides were wonderful...Very friendly, knowledgeable, punctual, and informative - Everything one would look for in a guide ! The tip to use TaxiGo for some travel was also a Great Tip - they were amazingly quick and affordable !!

Hotel Review

Hotel Forza Osaka Namba Dotonbori

3 beds to a room made this a bit crowded, but only for the very short time we were actually in ;-) ! Extremely well situated, clean, very friendly and fast service, good breakfast options!

Authenticity & Character

Location

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Activity Review

Kyoto's Cultural Treasures: Fushimi Inari-Taisha, Nijo Castle and Kinkaku-ji

Japan

The Nijo Castle was really cool. The grounds were amazing and very interesting. The tour of all (33) rooms inside was neat but could have been shorter. The temple and the shrine were also really interesting and good to visit; just not really my area of interest to spend much time there.

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Whenever working with a company for the first time, there's always a bit of nervousness. Siena and the team soon made those jitters fade away. We told her what we wanted to do, and after asking a few more questions to paint the full picture, she planned an amazing trip for us. All guides were excellent. The accommodations were excellent. Always picked up at the time promised (I can't tell you how many times we've waited at the airport for our prearranged ride, only to have noone show up). Anyway, Siena and her team were in constant contact with us and also had a final zoom meeting prior to our adventure, just to go over everything on last time. Our experience in Meteora was lovely, as was our first (and not last) experience with Kimkim. We are well traveled and I can wholeheartedly recommend this company and the wonderful experience they put together for us.

Our trip was labeled “Unforgettable Honeymoon” on KimKim and the trip definitely lived up to its name. We had an amazing time exploring Argentina in 12 days. We were able to go to Buenos Aires, Puerto Iguazu, Mendoza, and El Calafate, but didn’t feel rushed. Our airport transfers were seamless and always on time and the hotels were perfect for each location. Joaquina was available by email when we requested a last minute change, and she even emailed halfway through the trip checking in.
We loved every place we visited. Our most memorable hotel was in Mendoza and it was perfectly scheduled as a time to relax 3/4 into our trip. Even activities we didn’t expect, like The Argentine Experience, were amazing.