Kimkim Trip Reviews

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Smooth, well-planned trip to France
France | Sep 23 - Oct 6, 2026

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Meher D.
Los Angeles, CA | Reviewed on Oct 07, 2026
The arrangements by Audrey were excellent. She was also very prompt with all communciations. All transfers and tours were well organized, except for a slight hiccup on the transfer from our Strasbourg hotel to the train station when the driver was a few min late due to a last-minute change by the company.
The tour guides were all knowledgeable and friendly.
Hotels: The reason for the 4-star rating for Audrey is the hotels. In general, we felt that the hotels did not merit the cost of...
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The arrangements by Audrey were excellent. She was also very prompt with all communciations. All transfers and tours were well organized, except for a slight hiccup on the transfer from our Strasbourg hotel to the train station when the driver was a few min late due to a last-minute change by the company.
The tour guides were all knowledgeable and friendly.
Hotels: The reason for the 4-star rating for Audrey is the hotels. In general, we felt that the hotels did not merit the cost of the trip. We had requested 4-star hotels but except for the Hotel de Seze in Bordeaux, we would consider the other three hotels 3-star, even if technically designated 4-stars. In 2 instances we had to carry luggage up the stairs either to reach the elevator or to reach the room from the elevator. In general, the rooms were somewhat cramped for 2 people. In Amboise, the room was very hot and the hotel was unable to provide fans, saying that they were all in use, and so we did not have one available for even one of the 3 nights we were there.
On the plus side, the staff at all hotels were friendly and helpful. Breakfast buffets were plentiful. All hotels were well located.
Overall, the trip was very enjoyable and stress free. We appreciated the smoothness of the experience

Local specialist: Audrey Benezech

Mother Daughter Trip
Botswana | Sep 24 - Oct 3, 2026

Catherine
Catherine N.
Newark, NJ | Reviewed on Oct 07, 2026
Anna Marie thank you so much for the advice and suggestions you gave us. There were so many highlights and experiences we enjoyed. Each location was lovely, knowledgeable guides and activities. We brought home amazing and very special memories we will always share. Many thanks! Read more

Anna Marie thank you so much for the advice and suggestions you gave us. There were so many highlights and experiences we enjoyed. Each location was lovely, knowledgeable guides and activities. We brought home amazing and very special memories we will always share. Many thanks!

Hotel Reviews
Machaba Safaris
Maun
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Sea Star Rocks
Cape Town
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Local specialist: Anna-marie Mocke

A well planned trip arranged with flawless execution
Germany | Sep 18 - Sep 26, 2026

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K. W.
Towson, MD, USA | Reviewed on Oct 07, 2026
Working with Lucie and KimKim resulted in a trip that was the best experience imagineable for my daughter and I. I explained what I was looking for in a vacation in Germany and what I wanted was not a simple off-the-shelf tour. My vacation involved a combination of an initial trip to Munich followed by a tour of the Bavarian countryside and southwestern Germany that my daughter and I will never forget. Our experience kicked off with a tour of Nymphenburg Palace and and the Old Central city... Read more

Working with Lucie and KimKim resulted in a trip that was the best experience imagineable for my daughter and I. I explained what I was looking for in a vacation in Germany and what I wanted was not a simple off-the-shelf tour. My vacation involved a combination of an initial trip to Munich followed by a tour of the Bavarian countryside and southwestern Germany that my daughter and I will never forget. Our experience kicked off with a tour of Nymphenburg Palace and and the Old Central city center of Munich. This was followed the next day by a tour of the historic Dachau Concentration Camp that is not to be missed. The last day included a guided tour of Oktoberfest with a genuine tent experience including ready-made friends together with food and drink. PROST! The guides for Oktoberfest and Dachau were arranged by KimKim with a knowledgeable family-owned tour company that was perfectly situated close to our hotel. They were wonderful. After Munich we were off on a cross country tour via rental car arranged by Lucie of various castles, palaces and historic sites across Bavaria and the foothills of the German Alps. Along the way, tours of various castles and palaces were arranged including Linderhof Palace, Neuschwanstein Castle, Lichtenstein Castle and the hilltop castle Hohenzollern were arranged. We even managed to throw in a tour of Hohenschwangau Castle that was not in our itinerary but the ample time provided in our schedule allowed. All of these planned excursions were situated close to charming towns like Fussen and Tubingen where wonderful hotels were booked by KimKim along the way. After a full but unrushed tour shedule each day, Lucie provided recommendations for great restaurants and shopping locations near our hotel to unwind and have a relaxing tasty meal. Where possible details such as tickets were arranged by Lucie and KimKim in advance, and where this was not possible, they provided detailed instructions on how to secure entry to everything we wanted to see. The German part of our trip ended with a drive through the Black Forest for a short stay at the spa town of BadenBaden and then down the length of the lovely hills of the Black Forest to the scenic Triberg Falls. There I couldn't resist purchasing a cuckoo clock at one of the many local shops that still make and sell these mechanical marvels. Finally, we were off by train with tickets arranged by Lucie and KimKim to Zurich for the final leg of our journey. After a short train ride, we were off for a tour of the city followed the next day by a trip for a tour of a beautiful small vineyard and wine tasting at Rapperswil on Lake Zurich and reservations for a delicious lunch at a restaurant overlooking the lake. I cannot truly say enough about how Lucie and KimKim made this once in a lifetime trip for me and my daughter an everlasting memory that we will always cherish. I highly recommend using KimKiim to take care of the details of any dream vacation that you wish to arrange.

Hotel Reviews
Boutique Hotel Helmhaus
Zürich
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Batschari Hotel Baden - Baden
Baden Baden
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Hotel Krone ****S
Tübingen, Germany
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Cleanliness & Comfort
Hotel Sonne Füssen
Fussen

Absolutely beautiful nestled below a castle

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Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Maritim Hotel Munich
Munich

Terrific Brunch!

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Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Welcome to Tübingen!
Welcome to Tübingen!
Tubingen
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Guides, Drivers and Staff
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Welcome to Munich
Welcome to Munich
Munich
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Transportation via a friendly driver in a wonderful Mercedes limousine
Estate Wine Tasting in Rapperswil
Estate Wine Tasting in Rapperswil
Zürich
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
The tour guide was fantastic. A unique experience
Transport
Höhenzollern Castle  (Timed Entrance tickets)
Höhenzollern Castle (Timed Entrance tickets)
Germany

This was a wonderful surprise. I actually enjoyed it the most of all the wonderful castles and palaces I visited and they let you take pictures inside!

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Dachau Concentration Camp Memorial
Dachau Concentration Camp Memorial
Munich
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Oktoberfest Tour – Experience The World-Famous Party
Oktoberfest Tour – Experience The World-Famous Party
Munich
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Local specialist: Lucie Dupuis

A very demanding traveler
Brazil | Sep 21 - Oct 6, 2026

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Ray S.
Salt Lake City, UT USA | Reviewed on Oct 07, 2026

As an experienced and very demanding travelers we had high expectations of hotels and activities on this trip.
Our travel specialist Maria Jose Jaramillo set the trip up as we asked and then helped us to tweak on the fly to make our experience even better.
She was friendly and constantly available for any of our concerns and I would highly recommend her to anyone.
Ray

Local specialist: Maria Jose Jaramillo
Maria Jose
Maria Jose Jaramillo
Local specialist in Quito, Ecuador | Replied on Oct 07, 2026

Hello Ray,

Thank you so much for taking the time to share this review. It was a real pleasure to plan your trip and, especially, to help make adjustments along the way to ensure everything was as you expected.

I really appreciate your kind words and your recommendation. I’m very happy to know that you had a great experience, and I hope to have the opportunity to assist you again in the future.

Warm regards,
Majo

Country of contrasts
Egypt | Sep 12 - Sep 30, 2026

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Iwona S.
Ashburn, VA | Reviewed on Oct 07, 2026
It was an amazing trip. We saw not only historical sites but also countryside, desert, Beduin house, carpet factory/workshop, Nubian village on the Elephantine island, oldest Coptic monastery.
But it was so sad to see so much garbage on every corner and children playing there.
Aswan was the cleanest of all the cities we saw.
We especially liked Bahaa, who was an amazing storytellers. Other guides gave us lots of information but sometimes it was hard to see the forest behind the trees but...
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It was an amazing trip. We saw not only historical sites but also countryside, desert, Beduin house, carpet factory/workshop, Nubian village on the Elephantine island, oldest Coptic monastery.
But it was so sad to see so much garbage on every corner and children playing there.
Aswan was the cleanest of all the cities we saw.
We especially liked Bahaa, who was an amazing storytellers. Other guides gave us lots of information but sometimes it was hard to see the forest behind the trees but all of them were very knowledgeable, with obvious passion for the history of their country. We were very impressed by our guides' abilities to read hieroglyphs.

Hotel Reviews
Steigenberger Omar Khayyam
Cairo
Authenticity & Character
Very nice hotel but just like any other high class hotel. Hard to talk about it's authenticity or character. It blends with other hotels of this category.
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Dahabiya Akhnaton
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The Temple Hotel Luxor
Luxor
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Concorde El Salam
cairo

Quiet, clean, nice food selections.

Authenticity & Character
There was nothing "authentic" about it. Looked like any other western hotel.
Location
Staff
Very kind , helpful; some porters very a little bit too pushy.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Over Day Fayoum & Wadi Al Hitan
Over Day Fayoum & Wadi Al Hitan
Egypt

The waterfalls look so much bigger than in reality

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Day Tour to Pyramids, Sphinx & Sakkara and Dahshour
Day Tour to Pyramids, Sphinx & Sakkara and Dahshour
Cairo
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Cairo/ White Desert
Cairo/ White Desert
White Desert

Probably one of the most memorable part of the trip.

Quality of Experience
Food
The whole desert experience was wonderful
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Our Beduin driver was not only an amazing driver but also the cook.
Transport
Day tour to visit Grand Egyptian Museum, Citadel of Salah El-Din & Old Cairo
Day tour to visit Grand Egyptian Museum, Citadel of Salah El-Din & Old Cairo
Cairo

This museum needs more than 2 hours! There's so much to see there! Two hours allow you just to glance at the exhibits rather than absorb the enormity of history presented there.

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Local specialist: Amr Abdel Moneim

Cousins bucket list
Greece | Sep 21 - Oct 3, 2026

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Angela S.
Eugene, OR, USA | Reviewed on Oct 07, 2026
The trip was well planned, busy and fun!! I can't speak for the others but having all transfers, hotels, tours and meals all planned out was amazing. I enjoyed the personal touches we received as a stand alone tour or small group. To me that makes a tremendous difference. The Doupiani House in Kastraki as well as Porto Del Colombo Traditional Hotel in Chania were my favorite!! The other accommodations were nice as well, I just happened to really enjoy the traditional aspects of the two... Read more

The trip was well planned, busy and fun!! I can't speak for the others but having all transfers, hotels, tours and meals all planned out was amazing. I enjoyed the personal touches we received as a stand alone tour or small group. To me that makes a tremendous difference. The Doupiani House in Kastraki as well as Porto Del Colombo Traditional Hotel in Chania were my favorite!! The other accommodations were nice as well, I just happened to really enjoy the traditional aspects of the two mentioned above. The continental breakfasts in all locations, YUMMY, YUMMY and YUMMY!! Another highlight for me was the hike on day two which was operated by tour Meteora. Our guide was absolutely hilarious, unfortunately I have forgotten his name. Very knowledgeable and really enjoys sharing his love of the area!!

The KIM KIM team does an awesome job making sure all details are taken care of!
Also, are available if you have any questions at all on your vacation.
I wouldn't hesitate to use Kim Kim again in the future.
Thank you for an amazing journey to GREECE!!

Hotel Reviews
Porto Del Colombo Traditional Boutique Hotel
Chania

One of my favorite places on our journey!!

Authenticity & Character
Loved the traditional style of this hotel
Location
Right in the middle of everything
Staff
Very kind and helpful
Cleanliness & Comfort
Everything was wonderful
DOM Boutique Hotel
Heraklion

More of a modern hotel but worked well for us

Authenticity & Character
Modern
Location
close to everything
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Blue Dolphins Apartments & Suites
Fira

Lots of stairs but has amazing views

Authenticity & Character
Very much the style you would expect for Santorini
Location
The views are breath taking
Staff
Very kind and helpful
Cleanliness & Comfort
Our room was like being in a little hobbit house! Very quaint and clean!
Melidron Hotel & Suites
Naxos

Location close to beach which is what we wanted. Outside of Naxos and quiet!!

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
very kind and the breakfast buffet was amazing
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Doupiani House
Meteora

Beautiful area!!

Authenticity & Character
Well cared for property
Location
Location
Staff
Very friendly
Cleanliness & Comfort
Clean and comfy
Athens Cypria Hotel
Athens
Location
location is very central
Staff
Very friendly and helpful
Cleanliness & Comfort
Hotel over all very nice. Carpets in some areas going to rooms need some TLC
Local specialist: Siena Mueller

This tour met all my expectations. It rates a...5 star
Argentina | Sep 21 - Sep 30, 2026

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Stedson C.
Chicago, IL | Reviewed on Oct 07, 2026
This tour met all my expectations. It rates a 5 star, my agent Solana also gets a 5 star, She was helpful and informative in every aspect of the tour. Buenos Aires was the number 1 highlight of the tour. The Dinner Tango Show, The City Tour,The Sherpa Food Tour and the Ombu de Areco Ranch with the asado and dancers,were very good. Number 2 on the tour for me was The Puerto Iguazu Falls. This was much more impressive than Niagara Falls. I loved The location of La Reserva Virgin Lodge which... Read more

This tour met all my expectations. It rates a 5 star, my agent Solana also gets a 5 star, She was helpful and informative in every aspect of the tour. Buenos Aires was the number 1 highlight of the tour. The Dinner Tango Show, The City Tour,The Sherpa Food Tour and the Ombu de Areco Ranch with the asado and dancers,were very good. Number 2 on the tour for me was The Puerto Iguazu Falls. This was much more impressive than Niagara Falls. I loved The location of La Reserva Virgin Lodge which is in the heart of the forest, that was very nice. Number 3 on the tour was Salta. Driving 2.5 miles up the mountain to the Salinas Grandes salt flats was interesting but not very exciting. Number 4 on the tour was the Cafayate Excursion a drive in the country side looking at prehistoric rock formations and then going to a winery for some wine tasting. It's unfortunate that I do not remember the names of the guides but if this is any consolation, they were all excellent!

Local specialist: Solana Carrera
Solana
Solana Carrera
Local specialist in Córdoba, Córdoba Province, Argentina | Replied on Oct 07, 2026

Thank you so much Stedson, for your wonderful review and for your kind words! It was truly a pleasure helping you plan your journey through Argentina.

I’m so happy to hear that you enjoyed Buenos Aires, Iguazú, Salta, and Cafayate, and that you had such a great experience with all the guides along the way.

I wish you all the best, and I hope to welcome you back to Argentina soon!

Absolutely flawless trip; from planning to execution
Argentina | Sep 28 - Oct 6, 2026

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Jordan K.
Columbus, OH | Reviewed on Oct 07, 2026
Paulo with mcdermotts argentina was wonderful! Not only did he tailor our trip to our interests and budget, but his recommendations outside of the box were the most memorable moments. From horseback riding and eating authentic rural Argentinian cuisine on an estancia, to private tango shows, to active hikes/bike ride through wineries, the trip had it all. It was affordable, seamless, executed perfectly with the right amount of touch and variety. I couldn’t think of a better group to work with... Read more

Paulo with mcdermotts argentina was wonderful! Not only did he tailor our trip to our interests and budget, but his recommendations outside of the box were the most memorable moments. From horseback riding and eating authentic rural Argentinian cuisine on an estancia, to private tango shows, to active hikes/bike ride through wineries, the trip had it all. It was affordable, seamless, executed perfectly with the right amount of touch and variety. I couldn’t think of a better group to work with if you’re considering an Argentinian adventure!

Hotel Reviews
Hotel Ismael
Santiago
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Club Tapiz
Maipú - Mendoza
Authenticity & Character
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Oh
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Palo Santo Hotel
Buenos Aires
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Local specialist: Paulo Salvador Jimenez Veron

Exactly the trip I wanted.
Peru | Sep 4 - Sep 24, 2026

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Amy S.
Spring Valley, NV | Reviewed on Oct 07, 2026
Exactly the trip I wanted. I appreciated getting to know the country in a variety of ways, particularly in terms of the history, culture and nature. I also really enjoyed getting off the beaten path for several days of more aggressive hiking, and away from the crowds. I had great guides all around - Guido, Hugo + Team, Juan Carlos and Dennys. Many thanks to Jimena for creating a great itinerary. Read more

Exactly the trip I wanted. I appreciated getting to know the country in a variety of ways, particularly in terms of the history, culture and nature. I also really enjoyed getting off the beaten path for several days of more aggressive hiking, and away from the crowds. I had great guides all around - Guido, Hugo + Team, Juan Carlos and Dennys. Many thanks to Jimena for creating a great itinerary.

Hotel Reviews
Casa San Blas Boutique
Cusco

Great location, beautiful hotel. A little loud. Great staff.

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Sonesta Posadas del Inca Yucay
Urubamba

Beautiful and relaxing. An extra special place

Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Activities-a-la-carte at  Tambopata Research Center
Activities-a-la-carte at Tambopata Research Center
Tambopata

Beautiful lodges. Very interesting set of activities and opportunities to engage with the research.

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Choquequirao Trek 1/6
Choquequirao Trek 1/6
Peru

A challenging hike, and totally worth it. Great to get away and get in to Choquequirao.

Quality of Experience
Food
Amazing food in very remote locations.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Amazing team. Hugo, Martin, Fortunato, Juan Carlos y Jose
Transport
Moray circular terraces and soft hike to Maras salt mines
Moray circular terraces and soft hike to Maras salt mines
Peru
 Sacsayhuaman, Temple of the Moon and Koricancha
Sacsayhuaman, Temple of the Moon and Koricancha
Cusco

A great base of knowledge for the entire trip.

Quality of Experience
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Local specialist: Jimena Salazar

All the guides were great. Leny was fantasti...
Japan | Sep 16 - Sep 22, 2026

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david b.
Miami, FL | Reviewed on Oct 07, 2026
All the guides were great. Leny was fantastic putting the trip together. She had to make changes on the fly because of a typhoon which changed our itinerary overnight. I would strongly recommend her. Read more

All the guides were great. Leny was fantastic putting the trip together. She had to make changes on the fly because of a typhoon which changed our itinerary overnight. I would strongly recommend her.

Hotel Review
Marufukuro

We never stayed there because of a typhoon

Authenticity & Character
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Location
Never made it there
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N
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N
Activity Reviews
Kintsugi Experience in Tokyo: The Art of Golden Joinery
Kintsugi Experience in Tokyo: The Art of Golden Joinery
Tokyo

Very tedious and difficult It’s not something that you could do on your own It was a very interesting experience which is unique to japan

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
We went by taxi. Difficult to get in because the elevator does go down to the basement until the time of the experience
Tokyo Artisan Traditions & Old-Town Discovery with Edo Kiriko Experience with English-speaking guide and Vehicle
Tokyo Artisan Traditions & Old-Town Discovery with Edo Kiriko Experience with English-speaking guide and Vehicle
Tokyo

The etching of glass was interesting and not as difficult as I thought it would be The instructor was great. I would recommend it

Quality of Experience
Great
Guides, Drivers and Staff
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Local specialist: Leny Vergara

Akosh and canyoning were the highlights of th...
Germany | Sep 13 - Sep 22, 2026

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David S.
Miami, FL | Reviewed on Oct 07, 2026

Akosh and canyoning were the highlights of the trip. Lucie did such a great job planning this trip. Everything went off without a hitch.

Local specialist: Lucie Dupuis

All of the guides spoke excellent English and...
Portugal | Sep 23 - Oct 2, 2026

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Tim N.
Cuyahoga Falls, OH | Reviewed on Oct 07, 2026

All of the guides spoke excellent English and were infailingly courteous & well informed. The trip was well planned, so no hurried. Restaurants choices were well made, reflecting that we desired true Portugese cuisine, not touristy or American food.

Local specialist: João Branco

Getting from place to place on time
Scotland | Sep 17 - Sep 27, 2026

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Susan B.
Boston, MA | Reviewed on Oct 07, 2026
We were most appreciative of the pre-paid ferry tickets and the drivers who were always on time and often waiting for us upon our arrival. With Liam's support we were able to reach all of our destinations in a timely manner. However, on our first night our hotel reservation had not been paid for. This did not get us off to a good start. Fortunately Jane (who was caring for Liam's customers while he was away) eventually handled that for us. When we realized we were double booked for the... Read more

We were most appreciative of the pre-paid ferry tickets and the drivers who were always on time and often waiting for us upon our arrival. With Liam's support we were able to reach all of our destinations in a timely manner. However, on our first night our hotel reservation had not been paid for. This did not get us off to a good start. Fortunately Jane (who was caring for Liam's customers while he was away) eventually handled that for us. When we realized we were double booked for the Staffa tour, she handled that for us as well. We came to believe that there must be very few hotels with elevators in this area of Scotland! It would have been great to not have to have people carry our bags for us, but perhaps that's not an option. We had a tour guide in Oban (Dave) who was very kind and we enjoyed our time with him. For the most part, Liam seemed to overestimate the time we would have in any of the spots along the way. While it was nice to see what was available in the area, our plans did not seem to be very individualized for our schedule.

Hotel Reviews
Oak Tree Inn
Balmaha

We stayed in a cottage and had to drag our luggage up the street a bit, and then up a set of stairs. In other hotels that didn't ahve a lift, there were staff who could help, but we were on our own at the cottage. The room itself was very comfortable.

Authenticity & Character
The cottage was sweet and the restaurant was VERY nice.
Location
Very tiny village - not much for shops - but that was okay since we didn't spend very much time there. We walked to the beach, and that was pleasant.
Staff
We didn't have many opportunities to interact with the staff, but they were pleasant.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Beautiful little cottage and room, very clean bathroom. Best shower on our entire trip!
The Western Isles Hotel
Tobermory

Lovely hotel, beautiful view, very comfortable room. However, we felt badly for the staff who carried our bags up to the top floor!

Authenticity & Character
Lovely gathering rooms on the first floor.
Location
Beautiful view
Staff
The woman at the front desk was exceptional - so incredibly pleasant and helpful.
Cleanliness & Comfort
The room was lovely, and the bathroom/shower area was beautiful. It was very large, and could have used more shelves for placing items like clothing.
The Whisky Vaults
Oban

The proprietor here (Chris) could not have been more helpful - and we were grateful that he and his friend carried our bags up the tiny (rickety) spiral staircase for us! The hotel itself was very quaint and a bit run-down, but our room was comfortable.

Authenticity & Character
There's a lovely pub-type room in their photos that was actually musty and not open for use.
Location
Not a great view, but fairly close to the ferry
Staff
Chris was extremely helpful
Cleanliness & Comfort
Cozy little room, fine for one night.
Local specialist: Liam McGirr

Wonderful trip to Morocco!...
Morocco | Sep 30 - Oct 6, 2026

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Lisa R.
Ashburn, VA | Reviewed on Oct 07, 2026
We had a wonderful trip to Morocco thanks to Majid and his team. He was on too of everything, responding to our requests and needs right away, and he worked within our budget. We enjoyed the company of our driver Hamza, and our various guides who were knowledgeable, punctual and very polite. Some hotels were better than others, but the staff was always very accommodating and lovely people.
We would absolutely plan another trip with KimKim, and highly recommend Majid to help plan your...
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We had a wonderful trip to Morocco thanks to Majid and his team. He was on too of everything, responding to our requests and needs right away, and he worked within our budget. We enjoyed the company of our driver Hamza, and our various guides who were knowledgeable, punctual and very polite. Some hotels were better than others, but the staff was always very accommodating and lovely people.
We would absolutely plan another trip with KimKim, and highly recommend Majid to help plan your Moroccan adventure!

Hotel Reviews
Dar Laman
Chefchaouen
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
AC hard to control, bad smell coming from bathroom
Dar El Kébira
Rabat
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Review
Fes walking guided tour : No drive
Fes walking guided tour : No drive
Fes
Quality of Experience
Food
Expected ti hear more about food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Local specialist: Majid Mrabti

We thoroughly enjoyed Ireland and we are very...
Ireland | Sep 22 - Sep 30, 2026

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Dennis Lawrence C.
Boston, MA | Reviewed on Oct 07, 2026

We thoroughly enjoyed Ireland and we are very, very glad that we included Northern Ireland with Derry and Belfast. All of our guides were excellent but our favorite was Paul Martin who gave an excellent but balanced overview of “the troubles”. My single favorite event was watching the border collie herding sheep up a beautiful Irish green hill!

Local specialist: Aleksandra Sheb

Amazing local guides
Morocco | Sep 18 - Sep 30, 2026

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Lori G.
Dallas, TX | Reviewed on Oct 07, 2026
Our local guides in every location were amazing- Abdella, Shariff, Hammou, Muhammad, Abdul. As much as we loved all of it, our time in the Sahara desert was a favorite! Read more

Our local guides in every location were amazing- Abdella, Shariff, Hammou, Muhammad, Abdul. As much as we loved all of it, our time in the Sahara desert was a favorite!

Hotel Reviews
Lina Ryad & Spa
Chefchaouen

The rooms were big with a separate seating area with couches - very comfortable

Authenticity & Character
Location
Location was nice but required walking up some fairly steep walkways
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Comfortable and nice big rooms
Riad El Amine Fès
Fes

The hotel interior was beautiful but rooms were update narrow winding staircases - my bathroom was up an additional 2 flights from my bedroom- rooms were small & cramped

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Most of us struggled with air conditioning and getting the rooms cooled.
Riad Atrium & Spa
Marrakesh

Rooms were very nice - we struggled a little with the air conditioning but the staff was very helpful

Authenticity & Character
The hotel’s roof was open and they could close it if raining
Location
Location was a bit challenging- we had to go down several alleys before getting to it - your driver cannot get close with the car
Staff
Staff was amazing - always available- even walked us out to meet our driver at 4 am for our hot air balloon ride
Cleanliness & Comfort
Chez Ichou
Dades Gorge

A beautiful outdoor area - we sat outside & played cards and enjoyed the gorgeous weather. We also took advantage of the Hammam on the upper level.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Very attentive and kind
Cleanliness & Comfort
Sahara Eden Camp
Merzouga

Beautiful setting in the middle of the desert! Sunrises & sunsets were gorgeous- so peaceful & quiet

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Hammou & the staff were awesome - their personalities really made it enjoyable
Cleanliness & Comfort
The tents were beautiful- cozy and had everything you could want
Activity Reviews
Guided Tour of Hassan II Mosque
Guided Tour of Hassan II Mosque
Morocco

We lived seeing the mosque, however we did not have a guide - we eventually found an English speaking guide with another group and followed them

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Make sure there is a guide meeting your group
Casablanca in a Few Hours: A Driving Tour
Casablanca in a Few Hours: A Driving Tour
Morocco

It was interesting seeing the inside of the mosque- beautiful building - we really enjoyed learning about the Muslim faith

Quad Biking the Erg Chebbi Dunes
Quad Biking the Erg Chebbi Dunes
Merzouga

Our favorite thing! So much fun - highly recommend

Quality of Experience
Loved it - we rode for 1.5-2 hrs
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Casablanca to the Blue City With a Stop in Rabat
Casablanca to the Blue City With a Stop in Rabat
Morocco

A long drive but enjoyed the stops in Rabat

Over the Atlas to Marrakech
Over the Atlas to Marrakech
Morocco

Beautiful scenery going over the Atlas mountains but another long day in the van

Majorelle Garden & Yves Saint Laurent Museum (Self-Guided Visit)
Majorelle Garden & Yves Saint Laurent Museum (Self-Guided Visit)
Marrakesh

The gardens were beautiful- the flowers and plants were gorgeous- the museum was not that great

Quality of Experience
Loved the gardens - not the museum
 A Traditional Moroccan Hammam.
A Traditional Moroccan Hammam.
Morocco

Quite an experience! We had no idea that the 4 of us would all be in a room together

Quality of Experience
Merzouga to Boumalne Dades
Merzouga to Boumalne Dades
Morocco

A long day of driving - we broke it up by stopping along the way

Quality of Experience
I would have rather just driven and not stopped as often - it really drug out the trip
A Nomad Family and the Music of the Desert
A Nomad Family and the Music of the Desert
Merzouga

It was very interesting to meet a nomad woman and her children- we enjoyed learning about their way of life and sharing tea with them

Guides, Drivers and Staff
Hammou was grest
Transport
Sand-Boarding in Erg Chebbi (Free of Charge)
Sand-Boarding in Erg Chebbi (Free of Charge)
Merzouga

Wasn’t that great - we each rode (sitting down) down the dune once - they didn’t allow standing

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Cooking Class at Amal Non-Profit Center
Cooking Class at Amal Non-Profit Center
Marrakesh

This was very interesting and fun - a nice change from the walking tours

Quality of Experience
We learned how to make tajine and ate it - we also learned a great deal about the non profit and how it got started
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Hike through Berber Villages
Hike through Berber Villages
Morocco

Our itinerary showed a nice easy walk - this hike thru monkey fingers canyon was intense - we all loved it, but wore the wrong shoes! Make sure you wear tennis shoes or hiking shoes - you climb some rock faces and walk thru water

Quality of Experience
The hike was amazing and challenging
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Muhammad was the best - always watching out for us and making sure we were safe
Transport
Fes to Merzouga via Midelt & Erfoud & Sunset Camel Ride
Fes to Merzouga via Midelt & Erfoud & Sunset Camel Ride
Morocco

Aside from the long drive, we loved the desert and all our activities there - riding camels and ATV’s - seeing the sunrise and sunset

Quality of Experience
Food
All of it!
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Hammou was an excellent guide - we talked, laughed and thoroughly enjoyed him. Amazing English
Transport
Loved riding in the vehicle across the sand dunes
Chefchaouen: A Guided Walk
Chefchaouen: A Guided Walk
Chefchaouen

This was a favorite - it was interesting to learn about the city & why it is blue

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Abdella was very friendly and knowledgeable- we enjoyed our time with him
Transport
Guided Tour of Fez Medina
Guided Tour of Fez Medina
Fes

Felt like we really got a taste of the culture when we walked thru the Medina

Guides, Drivers and Staff
Shariff was an excellent guide and spoke great english
Transport
Local specialist: Abdellah El Asely
Abdellah
Abdellah El Asely
Local specialist in Marrakech | Replied on Oct 07, 2026

Hi Lori,

Thank you so much for your kind words! I’m very glad to hear that our team helped make your journey special. I’ll be sure to share your lovely feedback with them.

I’m especially happy to hear that your time in the Sahara was a favorite. The desert has such a unique atmosphere, and it’s wonderful to know that it became one of the highlights of your Morocco experience. It was a pleasure helping you discover the country, and I truly appreciate you taking the time to share your feedback.

Best Wishes,
Abdel

We'd do it again!!! And again!!!
France | Sep 5 - Sep 15, 2026

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P Greg C.
Minneapolis, MN | Reviewed on Oct 06, 2026
I'd do it again!!! And again!!! When it comes to trip planning, you guys shine and Caroline is the star. From the time my wife starting to plan this trip and with the help of our other travel partner, Kim Kim gave us options in so many ways. What's a comfortable cost for lodging, what type of day trips, how filled do you want your days and so on. Caroline was always very timely with her responses to our questions, very thorough with her explanation of things and was ready to help!! ... Read more

I'd do it again!!! And again!!! When it comes to trip planning, you guys shine and Caroline is the star. From the time my wife starting to plan this trip and with the help of our other travel partner, Kim Kim gave us options in so many ways. What's a comfortable cost for lodging, what type of day trips, how filled do you want your days and so on. Caroline was always very timely with her responses to our questions, very thorough with her explanation of things and was ready to help!! There is always going to be some things that don't smoothly click, but the whole team at KimKim helped with whatever problems that might came up. The app makes it so incredibly easy to work your vacation; locations, tickets downloaded, transfers, meet up locations, all right in your hand....super easy!!! We look to do some travel next Spring, KimKim will be the first place we go.

Hotel Reviews
Hôtel des Deux-Iles - Notre-Dame
Paris

4 Bright spots for this hotel------1) Location is king, you're in the "4th District", so you're right next to Notre Dame, blocks from the Metro and bus lines which can take you 20 mins to get about anywhere, and you've got great places to eat just outside your door. 2) The staff is incredible!!! Kind, caring, making sure everything is right; hold your bags till check in, great at helping with directions...all around , very nice people! 3) Breakfast!! Everyday, we had different eggs depending on how we ordered them, fresh fruit, croissants, bread, fresh juice, once again, the staff was great!!! 4). The bathroom. Nice size, plenty of hot water, great towels!!

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Grand Hotel du Luxembourg
Bayeux

I take it that this is a moderate cost hotel. Nice clean rooms, plenty of hot water, fantastic staff, great to sit out by the pool and have a cocktail. We were a block from all the action(Main Street), but still so quiet at night. We were centrally located in town and only few blocks away from where most of the local tours start. Highly recommend this hotel, we were there for 4 nights, every night was great!!

Authenticity & Character
Location
Close to almost everything
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Local specialist: Caroline Serling

7 days on the Croatian coast (Split, Hvar, Dubrovnik)
Croatia | Sep 27 - Oct 3, 2026

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Alicia W.
Ashburn, VA | Reviewed on Oct 06, 2026
Nikola planned an incredible trip for us! We’ve never used a travel agent before and it was so worth it. Everything was tailored to our interests and the entire trip was so smooth. We had great communication with Nikola before and during the trip so there was never any stress! Our tour guides in each city (Ivana in Split, Grgo on Hvar, and Mariya in Dubrovnik) were locals who brought great insight into real Croatian life in addition to tons of knowledge about their areas. We have already... Read more

Nikola planned an incredible trip for us! We’ve never used a travel agent before and it was so worth it. Everything was tailored to our interests and the entire trip was so smooth. We had great communication with Nikola before and during the trip so there was never any stress! Our tour guides in each city (Ivana in Split, Grgo on Hvar, and Mariya in Dubrovnik) were locals who brought great insight into real Croatian life in addition to tons of knowledge about their areas. We have already recommended Kimkim, Nikola, and Croatia to everyone we talk to!

Hotel Reviews
Bota Palace
Dubrovnik
Authenticity & Character
Location
Cleanliness & Comfort
Beach Bay Hvar
Hvar

Every spare minute we could spend sitting on the balcony was incredible with the view of the Adriatic. Sunset was especially stunning!

Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Heritage Hotel Santa Lucia
Split

Gorgeous hotel right on People’s Square!

Authenticity & Character
Location
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Private Walking Tour of Dubrovnik
Private Walking Tour of Dubrovnik
Dubrovnik

Mariya was a great guide who grew up in the Old Town and gave us a real sense of her pride in the city and the history of the Republic of Dubrovnik!

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Hvar Half-Day Private Island Tour (Afternoon)
Hvar Half-Day Private Island Tour (Afternoon)
Hvar

Grgo was an amazing guide who showed us so much of Hvar island that many visitors never see. We enjoyed a wine tasting in the home his family has lived in for 350 years. We can’t recommend this highly enough!

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Private Half Day Tour to Klis Fortress & Trogir
Private Half Day Tour to Klis Fortress & Trogir
Croatia
Wine & Oysters on Pelješac Peninsula - Half Day Trip to Ston
Wine & Oysters on Pelješac Peninsula - Half Day Trip to Ston
Croatia

Eating oysters and mussels pulled straight out of the water while we floated on a dock and listened to the waves was the best meal of our life!

Quality of Experience
Full Day Boat Tour to Blue Cave & Pakleni Islands
Full Day Boat Tour to Blue Cave & Pakleni Islands
Croatia

Swimming in the Adriatic and visiting so many of the islands was a trip highlight!

Private Walking Tour of Split
Private Walking Tour of Split
Croatia

Our tour guide Ivana was the best!

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Local specialist: Nikola Vojvodić

Second Trip with kimkim
Italy | Sep 21 - Sep 28, 2026

Melody
Melody B.
Dallas, TX | Reviewed on Oct 06, 2026
Please note, this was my second time planning a trip through kimkim. The first time was amazing, and our specialist Liz was the best. This time was different. It was harder to communicate with Rita. I think that she did her best, but I could only speak with her on certain days, during certain times, and most of the time her responses would be sent between 2-4am, I suspect due to her being in Spain. Therefore, we rarely communicated in "real" time. I would have appreciated if Rita would... Read more

Please note, this was my second time planning a trip through kimkim. The first time was amazing, and our specialist Liz was the best. This time was different. It was harder to communicate with Rita. I think that she did her best, but I could only speak with her on certain days, during certain times, and most of the time her responses would be sent between 2-4am, I suspect due to her being in Spain. Therefore, we rarely communicated in "real" time. I would have appreciated if Rita would have reached out to me before finalizing the trip. Once the trip was finalized is when many of my concerns/issues occurred, and it was all based on times. The times of the train, times of the museum, etc. I also thought there was more transportation included. While my trip was great, I realized that I was sort of own my on with figuring a few things out, or rather, I felt like it would have been too hard to call kimkim. Right before my trip, I ended up reaching out to Liz again, who was really helpful, and specialist Nadia jumped in, who seemed to workout everything seamlessly. Once again, my trip was great, but the communication was more difficult this time around.

The Prosecco wine hills were beautiful, unfortunately, I don't remember our driver for this trip.
And when we went Chianti tasting, which was the best, and our guide Matteo was great. Although, I did find it strange that he conducted the first tasting, at the first vineyard. But the second vineyard we visited was the best, and the meal, I can go on and on.... The third vineyard was lovely as well.

Hotel Reviews
Condominio Monti Boutique Hotel
Rome

This hotel was harder to get to and maneuver due to the location. I think it was trying to be more trendy, due to the restaurant and rooftop bar. It was loud.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Hotel Il Guelfo Bianco
Florence

I love the charm of this hotel, and the staff was super nice!

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Hotel Cà Zusto Venice
VENEZIA

In general this hotel was fine, but it was very small. I was expecting small but a little smaller than I thought.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Italy -Important Trip Information: Please Review Before Departure
Italy -Important Trip Information: Please Review Before Departure
Italy
Chianti & Super Tuscan Wine Experience
Chianti & Super Tuscan Wine Experience
Florence

I loved this experience, it was absolutely wonderful. And the fact that at our second winery, Tenuta Montiani, our host was so wonderful and gracious. His entire family contributed with the meal that we were served. Everything was from his vineyard or farm. It was the best.

Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
A Prosecco Excursion: Hilltowns, Heritage & Sparkling Wine
A Prosecco Excursion: Hilltowns, Heritage & Sparkling Wine
Italy

First off all this was a beautiful excursion, but I think adding another winery, instead of spending as much time in the town, should be an option

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Local specialist: Rita Pagano

Wonderful helpful guides. Answered any questi...
Morocco | Sep 19 - Sep 26, 2026

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Arlene M.
Kansas City, MO | Reviewed on Oct 06, 2026
Wonderful helpful guides. Answered any questions, made adjustments Read more

Wonderful helpful guides. Answered any questions, made adjustments

Hotel Reviews
Barceló Casablanca
Casablanca
Authenticity & Character
more modern than I expected
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Riad Braya
Fes Medina
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Sahara Eden Camp
Merzouga

We arrived late but were given option of longer camel ride in the morning. Excellent food and atmosphere.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Riad Tamdakhte
Ait Ben Haddou

Helpful staff, engaged employees

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Riad Atrium & Spa
Marrakesh

Beautiful hotel, helpful staff

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Casablanca in a Few Hours: A Driving Tour
Casablanca in a Few Hours: A Driving Tour
Morocco
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
An Evening Food Walk in Marrakech
An Evening Food Walk in Marrakech
Marrakesh

Superb!!!

Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Private Transfer from Fes to Casablanca via Rabat
Private Transfer from Fes to Casablanca via Rabat
Morocco
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Guided Tour of Fez Medina
Guided Tour of Fez Medina
Fes

Very beautiful

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Private Transfer from Merzouga to Fes: From Sahara Sands to Imperial City
Private Transfer from Merzouga to Fes: From Sahara Sands to Imperial City
Morocco
Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Private Transfer from Ait Benhaddou to Merzouga Desert (Jeep Transfer to the Camp)
Private Transfer from Ait Benhaddou to Merzouga Desert (Jeep Transfer to the Camp)
Morocco

Very long ride. I was unaware of how long it would take. Guide made numerous stops as requested. Very impressed with the stop where the tiles were made

Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Transfer from Marrakech to Ait Benhaddou via the Atlas Mountains
Transfer from Marrakech to Ait Benhaddou via the Atlas Mountains
Morocco
Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Half-Day Guided Tour of Marrakech
Half-Day Guided Tour of Marrakech
Marrakesh

Lots of information. Beautiful city

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Local specialist: Hamza EL Asely
Hamza
Hamza EL Asely
Local specialist in Marrakech | Replied on Oct 07, 2026

Hello Arlene,

Thank you for these beautiful words. Your kind feedback truly brightens our day.

We're happy that our guides were helpful and that we could address all your questions. Making adjustments to perfect your experience is what we love to do, and knowing it worked so well for you means everything to us.

We can't wait to welcome you back to Morocco soon for another unforgettable adventure. Until then, wishing you safe and wonderful travels wherever you go.

Warm regards,
Hamza

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