Kimkim Trip Reviews

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

Hotel Reviews

Pátio do Tijolo

Lisbon

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

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Quinta do Vallado

Peso da Regua

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

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PortoBay Flores

Porto

Perfect location. Updated and beautiful

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Private Douro & Vinho Verde Wine Tasting

Portugal

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

Lisbon

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Private Tuk-Tuk Experience Along the 28 Tram Route

Lisbon

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Private Food Walk

Porto

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

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

Thank you so much,
The Derby's

Hotel Reviews

Radisson Blu Airport Hotel, Oslo Gardemoen

Gardemoen

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Geilo Hotel

Geilo

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Heimly Pensjonat

Flåm

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

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Kviknes Hotel

Balestrand

Best food ever!

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

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Balestrand is amazing and the hotel is beautiful

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Grand Hotel Terminus

Bergen

Really fun place right in the heart of Bergen

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Scandic Nidelven

Trondheim

Loved being over the water

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Oppdal Turisthotell

Oppdal

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

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Aksjemøllen

Lillehammer

Fun hotel in a great location

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

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Thon Hotel Terminus

Oslo

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

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Activity Reviews

Bergen Walking Tour With a Local Guide

Bergen

Got to see the city through the eyes of a local

Waterfall Hike & Stegastein Viewpoint

Norway

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

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Nærøyfjord Cruise & Viking Valley Tour

Norway

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

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Guided Kayaking in Flåm

Norway

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

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Trondheim Walking Tour

Trondheim

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

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Musk Ox Safari

Oppdal

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

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Explore Oslo's Hidden Gems with a Local Expert

Oslo

Our guide was so fun

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we didn't have transport

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

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

Hotel Reviews

Anteliz Suites

Fira

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could not have been better, room was outstanding

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Staff went out of their way to ne helpful

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Vencia Boutique Hotel

Mykonos

Hotel itself was beautiful, our room was disappointing

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Nothing was in walking distance

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Pharae Palace Hotel

Kalamata

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Niche Hotel

Athens

View from the restaurant was incredible.

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Activity Reviews

Culinary Walk, Olive Oil Tasting & Lunch

Kalamata

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

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Greece

The driver was very accommodating and helpful.

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Ancient Athens Acropolis & Mythology Walk

Athens

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

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

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

Excellent trip. Samantha and Lea did an awesome job. We traveled to 4 different cities, and all of the arrangements were excellent. Seamless coordination between domestic flights, transfers, hotels, and activities. Diving at the Great Barrier reef in Carins was a highlight, as was the Taronga Zoo Experience!

Hotel Reviews

Crystalbrook Riley

Cairns

Location was excellent, but the hotel left a bit to be desired. Clean, but showing some age.

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Qualia

Whitsundays

5 stars doesn't even do it justice. A pricy option, but worth the splurge. The grounds, food, and staff are second to none! The resort also provided free transportation all over the island.

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Great Barrier Reef Tour & Green Island Day Trip

Australia

We were on the Ocean Free which is a sailboat. It was awesome. Toni did a great job on the guided scuba dive as well. Would certainly repeat!

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Toni was the best

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Taronga Zoo Wild Australia Experience

Sydney

Highly recommend. We were able to get up close with a koala and feed kangaroos and emu. A really great "behind the scenes" tour led by a zookeeper.

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Paul the zookeeper was the best!

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Liz and Lisbeth provided a great experience for our Peruvian trip.

This trip was a fantastic way to see Belize. We started with a tour of the ATM caves which is a MUST for anybody visiting Belize. It was such a unique experience going through the cave with the water flowing out of it. Then climbing up the wall to see the Mayan artifacts was awe inspiring.

Getting a tour of Xunantunich followed by a kayaking trip down the river was a nice balance of old and new.

We also loved going snorkeling off the coast of Hopkins. Beautiful water, amazing sea life, and Richie D as our snorkeling guide. Stopping at our own private little island to make lunch that was freshly caught was unexpected and incredible.

We also really enjoyed going bird watching with Dirk. He was knowledgeable about birds and seemed to know everybody around Hopkins.

Kimkim made it so easy to do the kind of trip we wanted. They took care of all the lodging and transportation as well as booking all the excursions. Alex worked with us to make sure we were well taken care of and had all the activities that we wanted.

From start to finish, this has been a superb experience. Marisa was attentive to our needs, very approachable and friendly, and highly professional in putting together our itinerary, suggesting options, answering questions, reserving hotels and rental cars, arranging tours and tickets as requested, leaving opportunities for us to undertake additional activities, and staying in touch with us during and after our travels. A tour of northern Portugal had long been on our bucket list and came with high expectations. Thanks to Marisa, these were more than met, and the result was an amazingly rich, rewarding, and smooth vacation.

Hotel Reviews

Vila Galé Collection Braga

Braga

This hotel is part of a chain, but is located in an historic building near to the old core of the city. It boasts several swimming pools.

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Vila Galé Douro Vineyards

Armamar

This hotel is beautifully situated; has fantastic views, welcome swimming pools, and a wine cellar; and is conveniently located for visiting the winelands

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Sapientia Boutique Hotel

Coimbra

This is a charming hotel, with sweeping views, ready access to the university and old town, and a lovely courtyard.

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NH Hotel Porto Jardim

Porto

This is a comfortable and conveniently located hotel, and the staff are wonderfully helpful and informative.

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This is part of a chain, but it is comfortable and does have a garden and pool.

Location

Very convenient to the old city and the main bridge across the Douro. Getting to the sites across the river is an easy walk.

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Incredibly friendly and helpful staff

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Activity Reviews

Indulge in Elegance on a Guided Winery Tour Infused with Tastings and a Delicious Lunch

Portugal

This was an amazing experience. The meal was great, the staff exceptionally friendly and funny, and the wine tasting was most informative and enjoyable.

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Scenic Voyage along the Douro River aboard an Exclusive Boat

Portugal

This is a short but worthwhile experience. Our young guide was enormously knowledgeable about the history of the area as well as about viticulture, wines, and the local economy.

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We had no problem in getting to our rendezvous by car and had been given good instructions beforehand about parking.

The Flavors of Port Wine - Sip & Discover

Porto

The Sandeman cellars are a short walk from the hotel, and the tour and tasting were both engaging and very informative. We had an excellent guide in James.

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You get there and back on foot. The walk is steep, but quite manageable.

Porto's Historic Odyssey on a Private Walking Tour

Porto

Pedro was amazingly knowledgeable and engaging and expertly tailored his comments to our particular interests.

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Every thing was done on foot.

KimKim paired our family of four—Mom, Dad, an 11-year-old son, and a 9-year-old daughter—with Francesco from Meet and Greet, based in Rome. From our very first conversations, Francesco was absolutely wonderful to work with, and the trip he created for us went above and beyond anything our family could have imagined.

Our basic request was simple: we wanted to travel to Milan, hike in the Dolomites, and finish our trip in Venice, with a general theme of “hiking, pizza, and art.” Francesco completely delivered—and somehow managed to make the trip feel both beautifully planned and still like an adventure that belonged to our family.

We began with a few days in Milan, where we had plenty of time to explore on our own while also experiencing some incredible highlights. We saw da Vinci’s Last Supper, toured the rooftop and interior of the Duomo, and took a fun, delicious pizza- and gelato-making class that was a huge hit with all four of us.

From Milan, we took the train to Verona and then continued by private transfer to Ortisei. We loved having time to explore the town at our own pace, but the real highlight was our three-day hut-to-hut hike through the Alpe di Siusi region. It was absolutely breathtaking—and honestly, it may have been life-changing. Sharing that experience as a family is something we will never forget.

After our time in the mountains, another private transfer brought us to Venice. The bustle of the city felt a little jarring after the incredible peace and quiet of the mountains, but it didn't take long before we were ready to embrace Venice and explore one of the most unique cities in the world. The food was amazing, the sights were fabulous, and our time exploring Venice, Murano, and Burano gave us memories that will last a lifetime.

A huge thank you to Francesco and the entire Meet and Greet team. They made the entire experience seamless and worry-free while still giving us plenty of freedom to explore on our own. Every detail was thoughtfully planned, and we always felt supported along the way.

Most importantly, they helped us create the kind of family memories that we will be talking about for years to come. We couldn't have asked for a more wonderful Italian adventure!

Everyone was amazing and showed up on time. The trip went perfectly! It really allowed us to get some local experiences that we would not have been able to do on our own. This saved us so much frustrations. I am not sure what they put on top of everything but whatever it is worth it.

This was the trip of a lifetime for us. Every detail was taken care of by Kimkim and we had the best time.

We met some of the best people while in Greece. Our guide in Sifnos, Arronia, was amazing. We enjoyed walking the villages of Appolonia and Artemonas. We learned so much and really enjoyed the local flavors. We ended the tour with an incredible meal.

On Paros, we had a great guide on our kayak tour, Sophia. She was knowledgeable, friendly and fun. We were amazed by the water, cliffs and beaches. The lunch in the island with the church was perfect!

In Santorini, we loved our village and ruins tour. We met Kostas who is a gem of a person. He shared his knowledge and love of the island. We enjoyed him so much, we met for dinner the next night!

Our cooking tour was amazing as well. Chef Chris was so informative. We had fun learning some great recipes and learning about the wines.

Our hotels were wonderful in each location. The staff at each hotel were friendly and helpful. They helped us rent cars and gave tips about the local areas.

Kimkimhelped us travel to a place we’d never been before. We didn’t have to worry about anything. We had one glitch with the ferry…which was our fault. But all we had to do was message Kimkim and it was handled. Knowing we had support helped us enjoy this trip even more.

We definitely would recommend you guys….and have already several times!

Hotel Reviews

Athens Ivy Suites

Athens

Cute hotel! We wished we could have stayed longer!

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Absolute Bliss

Santorini

Beautiful hotel and incredible staff!

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Staff was so helpful and friendly. Penny was super nice. It made coming back every night feel like we were coming home!

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Parion Opus - Adults Only

Paros

Enjoyed the modern feel of this hotel. Great staff who were super helpful, especially Angela!

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Not a traditional Greek hotel but very nice

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Angela was super. She helped with car rental and even got us a bag of ice for a boo boo. She came to our room to check and stayed to chat for a while!

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Windmill Bella Vista

Artemonas

We enjoyed this property. One evening we walked into the restaurant area thinking it was open. We saw the family having dinner. Instead of sending us away, they told us to join and shared their homemade wine!

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Sweet Home Hotel

Athens

Great staff. They helped us with a breakfast box when we had to leave early.

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Activity Reviews

Taste of Sifnos: Food, Culture & Village Life

Sifnos

This was our first tour and it was so great! Ronia, our guide, was incredible. She was so knowledgeable and shared that with us. The food was delicious as well.

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Private Villages Exploration with Independent Akrotiri Visit

Santorini

Learned so much! Enjoyed our guide Kostas…he is so informative. The ruins are incredible.

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Cooking Class & Wine Tasting Experience

Santorini

Totally enjoyed Chef Chris and Constantine. Great recipes and amazing wine!

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Sea Kayaking Adventure

Paros

Amazing….our guide Sophia was incredible. Great way to see the island!

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Cathy was fantastic when it came to putting together a trip to western Scotland for 4 people whose ages spanned more than 25 years' difference. From arranging transportation within and in between all of our destinations (we didn't need a car the entire 10 day trip) to coordinating lots of movement between 4-5 destinations as well as scheduling enough (but not too many) varied activities to squeeze all we could out of our short time in this amazing country. Cathy was always very quick to respond to our questions and comments when it came to trip planning and maintained her efficient communication even while we were on the trip when some last minute questions came up. We would recommend each and every accommodation she arranged to any one looking for a guide. And there was not one dud among all of the tours/activities/guides that we participated in. Thank you Cathy for helping us make memories to last a lifetime!

Hotel Reviews

Angel's Share Hotel

New Town, Edinburgh

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Rooms were quite warm, even with provided fan and windows open. Also, no USB or USB-C charging ports in our room.

Argyll Guest House

Glasgow

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The Garrison Hotel

Fort William

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Blackwater Hostel

Kinlochleven

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Need to pay extra for towels but other than that, all was very comfortable and clean.

Kings House Way Inn

Glencoe

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Bridge of Orchy Hotel

Bridge of Orchy

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The location was perfect for what we wanted to do during our time here but if you are looking for anything within walking distance (other than hiking or the train station) you need to stay elsewhere

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Activity Reviews

Evening cruise on Loch Linnhe

Fort William

Sunset on the loch was not just beautiful and relaxing but full of lots of information about the local area and its history. We loved our time out on the water!

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The High Point of your Holidays

Scotland

Great section of the West Highland Way. It was not as strenuous as we were led to believe by some locals so we were able to complete this hike in about 3.5 hours, which gave us lots of extra time in Kinlochleven to enjoy the scenery.

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Private Walking Tour of Edinburgh with a Top Local Guide

Edinburgh

Gareth's knowledge of Edinburgh, both historical and current, was truly impressive. We covered a lot of ground, both literally and figuratively, during our 3 hour walk but we were engaged the entire time as Gareth is committed to providing lots of information but in a way that kept us all tuned in and curious.

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Eat Walk Glasgow

Glasgow

While a couple of the restaurants weren't the most unique or charming locations, the food was the reason each stop stood out and was worth visiting. The comprehensive and detailed information that was shared about Glasgow's history, current events/happenings, and its food scene were such treats to enjoy. Lei was a fantastic guide we were lucky to have!

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Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park

Scotland

Dave was prompt, friendly, VERY knowledgeable, engaging, dedicated to giving us a quality experience for 9 straight hours, and gave us such a comprehensive, personalized tour of Scotland---we will be forever grateful for our time with him!

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Can't say enough for how fun and special this whole day with Dave was

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Dave is what made this a trip highlight for us--amazing in every way!

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Car was clean and comfy. The microphone and speaker system that was used was such an important detail that we were so grateful was thought of

Private Guided Walk in Glencoe

Scotland

Dave was a fantastic guide. He took our input for what we wanted to get out of the half day hiking and made plans from there. Although our first idea for hiking was a bit ambitious (blurb about the Lost Valley hike in our provided itinerary was very misleading about the skill level required for this trail) and we needed to change plans, Dave was able to pivot very quickly and still provide us an amazing guided walk/hike in an area that was beautiful and we had all to ourselves. He made this experience one worth having!

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Dave was fantastic!

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Edinburgh Castle Tickets

Edinburgh

Liked this experience more for the views from the castle than for the castle itself. LOTS of people, even midday on a weekday.

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My wife and I experienced a fantastic - though too short - trip to Chile, in which we concentrated on Santiago and the wine country of Maipo and Colchuagua.

Our local guides, led by Favio's team, were superb and knowledgable, and were accommodating and very friendly to us. We had two drivers, Pierro in Santiago and Cristobal in the valleys, who were professional, courteous, and excellent on the roads. We always felt very safe and completely in the best of care.

I would highly recommend them to anyone who wished a trip to this stunning country, and I would also say that no amount of time is enough to visit all that Chile has to offer. We will certainly visit Chile again and use their services a second time.

Jason S. and Yoko.

Hotel Reviews

Hotel NOI Blend Colchagua

Santa Cruz, O'Higgins

A real treat of a hotel in Colchuagua Valley, near to several wineries and with a lovely garden area. The restaurant was amazing. While it did get chilly at night - the rooms have extremely high ceilings - the heated bathroom floor and the thick covers were fine.

Authenticity & Character

Very much what you would think an old hacienda or ranch would be like.

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Very close to the major wineries of Colchuagua Valley and quiet at night.

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Although they did not speak much English, they used translator apps and were able to handle my poor Spanish well! The chef did amazing things in the kitchen.

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Las mojadas Hotel

Chile

Actually, we would take another visit to Pirque just to stay at this hotel. It has a large internal garden, beautiful walking areas, clean and comfortable rooms, and a very good restaurant. We only were here for one night but in the future I might change that. It's close to the wineries of Concha y Toro and Santa Rita.

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Unique design and beautiful area.

Location

It's tucked away in a rather obscure corner of Maipo Valley but the gardens are gorgeous.

Staff

All the staff seemed perfectly bilingual.

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Hotel Director Vitacura

Santiago, Vitacura, Región Metropolitana

This hotel is comfortable and clean. It is located in Vitacura, which is a very high-end mainly residential and commercial neighborhood in Santiago. There are very good restaurants and shopping nearby. You are, however, quite far away from the old historic parts of the city, and there is no convenient subway line to the Vitacura neighborhood, making you reliant on the bus system, taxis, or a private car. If you are looking to be close to the old city, this might not be the accomodation you want, but if the new district and the nightlife and restaurants are what you are looking for, this is a very good choice. The staff were friendly and able to understand my poor Spanish!

Authenticity & Character

This isn't really a hotel with "old-world" charm. It's fine but nothing special.

Location

This is in a new neighborhood and close to many very good restaurants.

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The staff were very accommodating with my poor Spanish and quite easy to work with.

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Activity Reviews

San Pedro Vineyard

Chile

The very high slopes at this vineyard meant that we did not have a horse or car tour around the wineries like we did with the others. The tour was still quite enjoyable. We also found that this winery is a bit more experimental in the way that they approach and make wine. It's a young winery with interesting new techniques and it is very different from Montes, Viu Manent, or Santa Rita.

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Casa silva Vine Yard

Colchagua

The tour is not very large - the wine shop to the fields to the production facility to the cellars is a very short walk. If you are mobility impaired this is a good choice as there will not be a lot of walking. The owner's collection of classic cars is included in the experience, which makes a nice addition.

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It's a smaller winery and has fewer tours so it's easy to get a more personal attention.

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Santiago City Tour Private

Santiago

I have to confess that we did not do the private city tour. We were exhausted from our flight to Chile and did not have the strength to take the tour. The guide did come back the next day to tour with us for the food tour, and she was very kind and accommodative.

Viu Manent visit and activities.

Colchagua

This tour includes a horseback buggy, which can be a little shaky and jolting for older passengers. Climbing into the buggy can be a challenge for people who are mobility impaired. The tour goes around the Vineyards to the main winery and then back to the main area for tasting. We enjoyed the tour and tastings. We did not stop at the restaurant, but it was absolutely PACKED with people who seemed to be greatly enjoying their meals. There was a large space outside for children to run around and play safely.

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Food & Wine Experience at Viña Montes 7th best Vineyard in the World!

Chile

This was a very unique experience. The owners of this relatively young label are eccentric and have a property that reflects their eccentricities. Part of the tour involves a car tour up the side of the mountain over which much of the production can be seen and photographs can be taken of the main building. We found this tour guide to be the best of all of our tour guides she was very good about engaging with my wife, whereas most of the tour guides looked and spoke to me and did not speak to my wife directly during much of the tasting. The winery is a little different from others in the owner's eccentricities, but it is a very pleasant experience and one we certainly see it as a "must" stop in Colchuaga Valley. We did not eat at the restaurant, which originally we were planning on doing (we were SO full from breakfast), so I cannot give a report on the restaurant. It looked wonderful overall.

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Beautiful scenery, gorgeous views and really beautiful setting.

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The female guide was very good about making sure to speak to all members of the tour.

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Concha y Toro and Santa Rita Vineyard

Pirque

Santa Rita winery This is the second largest winery in Chile with a very large tour, and there are many different facets of the tour that has different appeals to different people. The tour itself goes through the very extensive gardens which are very attractive. It includes a look at the chapel and the former home which is now a boutique hotel. Admission to the former home is restricted to people who are spending the night at the hotel. The tour then includes a look at the cellar, the cellar facilities and has a brief historical video of the famous cellar that hid the 120 patriots of Bernardo O'Higgins, the Chilean independence leader. The winery has a very large restaurant which is excellent. The wine store is extensive. There is also a museum which we did not go into. This tour could easily take one hour to complete with tasting, not including the museum or any food in the restaurant. Although this is a long tour and a large area to walk around, I do think it is a very good tour and was one of the best traditional winery tours we took. Concha y Toro This is the largest winery in Chile, one of the largest in the entire world, and it is the most visited. The area is immense. It is very, very crowded and often over-crowded in many places with so many visitors. The winery has spent a lot of money building a new wine experience tour and frankly, I am not sure that it is really worth it. There is an enormous amount of educational, and then what I would refer to as infotainment with the legend of Don Melchior and the Casillero del Diablo as the featured attraction. It was very over the top and seemed very Disney-fied to us. Perhaps some tourists would appreciate this, but we did not find it added anything to our experience. I would also say that at Concha y Toro, there were many employees, but none of the employees we met had worked at the winery for a full year - almost everyone was six months or less, whereas most other wineries had guides who had been employed for many years. As such, the new guides often seemed a little confused or overwhelmed at times. I’m not certain if this is simply because it’s so big, but I would be hesitant to send anyone on this tour without first alerting them to the size and the type of experience that they were going to get.

Quality of Experience

Concha y Toro's guides lacked experience.

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Our driver was excellent and pointed out many nice sites in the area.

Transport

Because these two wineries are not easily accessible off the highway, I'd recommend a driver.

Santiago Food Tour & Cooking Class

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This was really one of the highlights of our trip, to be brought into someone's home and be cooked a local meal and learn how to make common traditional dishes. We always enjoy experiencing real native food and this was a very good choice.

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Food

We helped make empanadas and ceviche, and had a wonderful poached pear dessert.

Guides, Drivers and Staff

The chef was the driver's mother, and there was a lot of family in-jokes that were shared and appreciated.

Transport

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