Kimkim Trip Reviews

Our first visit to Japan was absolutely incredible, and a huge part of that was thanks to Shona. She organized every detail of our trip so well, making the entire experience smooth, stress-free, and unforgettable. She was always easy to contact whenever we had questions, and her expertise and knowledge about Japan were clear from the very beginning.

Thanks to her thoughtful planning, we were able to truly enjoy and experience the beauty, culture, and energy of Japan without worrying about logistics.

Thank you, Shona, and the Kim Kim team, for helping create such an amazing trip and memories we’ll always cherish! We will definitely be using Kim Kim on our next adventure.

Hotel Reviews

ANA InterContinental Ishigaki Resort By IHG

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Cross Hotel Kyoto

Kyoto

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Hakone Kowakien Ten-yu

Hakone

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Mitsui Garden Hotel Roppongi Tokyo Premier

Tokyo

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Very central. Near many restaurants and stores.

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Kabira Bay SUP/Canoe + Blue Cave Snorkeling

Ishigaki

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Full Day City Tour with Osaka Castle

Japan

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Kyoto Arashiyama Bamboo Forest & Garden Walking Tour (Join-in)

Kyoto

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Half day Bonsai and Garden tour in Kyoto

Kyoto

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Kyoto City Tour with Nijo Castle and Fushimi-Inari Taisha

Kyoto

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Kimono Tea Ceremony at Kyoto Maikoya

Kyoto

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From Hakone to Kyoto

Japan

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Full Day Mt. Fuji with Lake Kawaguchi Cruise Tour

Fujikawaguchiko

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Tokyo City Tour with Tokyo Tower

Tokyo

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Ngima was a great help and made arrangements according to traveler’s wishes before and even during the trip. Hotels were very pleasant and transport by bus and plane were comfortable. Expectations about tipping were shared and he was able to fluently explain the trip plan and local cultural context. I felt so safe and reassured at all times. Had such a wonderful and memorable time.

Activity Reviews

Full-day Chitwan activities

Chitwan National Park

The Tharu village tour was culturally important but a little too slow. Learnt more watching the cultural dance at the hotel. Safari and canoe ride was incredible with so much wildlife to be spotted.

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Drive to Dhampus, hike up to Australian Camp, then return to Pokhara.

Nepal

Bumpy ride up there! But Pokhara and dhampus are so beautiful, even on an unfortunately cloudy day. Enjoyed the hike. Safe and clean camp at the end. Beautiful!

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Drive from Kathmandu to Pokhara through Tourist Bus

Nepal

Longer than expected but the bus was very comfortable with plush sofa seats. View was very nice. highway stops were sufficiently clean and had what was needed (snacks, drinks, lunch)

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World Heritages Sightseeing tour to Boudhanath, Kathmandu Durbar Square and Pashupatinath ( Kathmandu)

Kathmandu

Beautiful, purposeful and mindful visit to cultural icon

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Katerina was exceptionally helpful. We had a wonderful trip!

Hotel Reviews

The Old New Inn

Bourton on the Water

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Riu Plaza London Victoria

London

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Cotswolds Trip to Oxford via Stow-on-the-Wold, Blenheim Palace Tickets Included

England

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Our guide was so fun, knowledgeable & truly made our time memorable!!

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The Royal London Tour: Changing of the Guard and More

London

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Stonehenge and Windsor Castle from London, private group

London

Loved Windsor Castle!

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Thames Cruise with Lunch

London

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Discover London in a Private Black Cab

London

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Andre was fantastic and very informative about all the locations we visited! His driving was impeccable and if we wanted to stop and take more photos he was always very accommodating! There was so much to see and I appreciated his knowledge, insights and calm demeanor. The recommendations on places to eat by Irene and by Andre were spot on.
Thank you for taking such good care of us! KS

My sister and I had a fantastic holiday in Ireland! Claire was a great resource and helped us create an itinerary that allowed us to enjoy the beautiful surroundings of each of our stops and take advantage of the curated experiences available to us. We loved the sheep herding & lamb feeding at Killary Sheep Farm and the Faha Falconry exhibit. The ebike tour in Galway was a great way to get outside of the city and see the beautiful coastline.

All of our lodgings were tip top. Lovely surroundings and gardens. The staff were so hospitable and treated us so well.

KimKim and Claire helped us plan the best trip for the two of us and we are very grateful for their help and expertise.

Hotel Reviews

The Victoria Hotel

Killarney

A wonderful staff and very comfortable room. It was nice to have a bar and dining option just steps from our room. We were able to spend a bit of time enjoying a glass of wine on the outside terrace. A great place to stay for a visit to Killarney.

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Gregan's Castle Hotel

Greegan's was out of this world. I fell in love with the various rooms, the details, the fireplaces and the overall ambience of the place. Beautiful gardens to sit in or stroll through. The staff was absolutely amazing! I hope to return for another stay! Greegan's is one of those places you can't say enough about; it's simply amazing from the moment you pull in until you depart.

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The building and the grounds are amazing; so well cared for with first rate furnishings.

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Jackie was our breakfast server and she was a gem and provided us with the perfect conversation each morning!

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The appointments were to a very high standard.

The Hyde Hotel

Galway

A wonderful location in Galway! The staff was ever so helpful and kind. You can't go wrong with a room at The Hyde.

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Stauntons on the Green

Dublin

Beautifully appointed rooms and a fabulous garden space at the back. The breakfast was top notch. We'd happily return for another stay.

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I love the fireplaces and the bar area. So cozy!

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Everyone was so helpful!

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Rock of Cashel

Ireland

An amazing place with incredible views. It was nice to walk around the castle and weave in and out of the various buildings.

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Falconry Adventures

Killarney

What an amazing demonstration with Mark. We interacted with a falcon, an owl and a red tailed hawk. Such beautiful animals. It was interesting feeding the birds, learning about their backgrounds and training. I'm so glad we included this adventure in our trip!

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Cliffs of Moher Cruise from Doolin ( 50 min)

Doolin

A great way to see the cliffs. You can't beat the view!

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Traditional working sheep farm and Sheepdog demonstration

Ireland

Farmer Tom was a great guide to his sheep and his dog, Holly. Such an amazing experience watching Holly herd and the views were breathtaking! Can't beat feeding a baby lamb either :)

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Guided E-bike Tour Of Galway City

Galway

A great way to experience Galway - both the city and the surrounding area. Highly recommend as a way to take in the sites and understand the area.

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E bikes are a great way to get some exercise, but not overdo it!

Dublin Highlights and Hidden Gems Walking Tour

Dublin

Our guide John was so knowledgeable. It was a grand tour of Dublin and we are glad we included it on our itinerary.

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For years I have wanted to visit The Netherlands to see the tulips but could never get the timing or became exhausted looking online for the where/how/who of planning a trip. This year we decided, "let's do it" and luckily found Mieke, who was nothing short of wonderful. She took our wishes and needs, asked questions and understood what we were looking for, then organized things to fit just perfectly in our time frame. She put together not just a great itinerary but wonderful activities we would not have found on our own. The private driver was amazing - so helpful and personable, we left feeling like we'd made a good friend. The private canal cruise in Hoorn with a very kind and informative captain was so enjoyable, as was the Tulip Train, and the other activities she organized for us. We had a fabulous trip and it was all down to Mieke's expertise and piecing it all together so seamlessly!

Hotel Reviews

Ysbrantsz Boutique Hotel

Hoorn

We enjoyed the town and this hotel, right at the heart, was a great fit for us. The room was well-done and had a sort of "upscale" feel, staff was accommodating and nice, and the restaurant there is excellent. Focus seems to be on the restaurant as it was always very busy with locals and travelers, but the rooms were nicely done and very clean. The garden side is quiet and nice and the other side opens onto the main square.

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Ambassador City Centre Hotel

Haarlem

This hotel turned out to be a great location for us - right in the center and easy to walk to everything we needed. Room was comfortable and looked at the church. We loved hearing the bells chime and watching the people parade as they met up for drinks at the many cafes along the street (and of course participating ourselves in that activity!) The breakfast was well-done, restaurant meal was good, staff was very helpful and friendly. We had a great stay.

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Activity Reviews

Hoorn - Tulip tram

Hoorn

An old-time steam train with antique wooden rail cars that took us amidst the tulip fields - what's not to love? While there was some confusion at the station and the train was late departing, therefore not leaving us time in Medemblik to walk around, the experience of riding through the tulip fields was just lovely. It would have been nice to be able to walk between rail cars, but it being an antique train, I guess that wasn't possible. Having a beverage car would have enhanced the experience as there was little time at the stop in Wognum, barely enough to queue up at the tiny restroom and get back onboard, much less get something to drink or snack. I'd hoped they'd slow down more as we passed the tulips (they slowed more going through unused stations!) but I think it may have been due to the delayed departure and needing to get back in time. Medemblik was supposed to be "a tulip station" but didn't have any flowers on display as in Wognum. Despite the somewhat disorganized situation, we did enjoy the trip.

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Signage to reach the train, timing, better facilities (more than one or two toilets at the stop would be beneficial), slower passage through the tulips, time to explore Medemblik. Could be better organized.

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The antique train and wooden cars were well-preserved and a nice "old time" experience

Haarlem - Canal cruise

The Netherlands

The cruise was smooth and had an audioguide in a couple of languages as it took us among the canals of Haarlem. Overall the process of easy and user-friendly and gave us a glimpse of the city from the water and some details we would have missed walking around town. Haarlem felt sort of like a "mini Amsterdam" and this experience enhanced that impression while allowing us to get off the streets and onto the famous canals to see things from a different perspective. It was more "commercial" than our canal cruise in Hoorn (but that one was a private cruise) though the staff in the canalside shop were helpful and friendly here.

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Hoorn - Private boat tour historic harbor

The Netherlands

Our captain was so sweet and informative - we learned a lot about the town, history, architectural details, and had a great time ducking down under the bridges, seeing the canals, and seeing the town from a different perspective. The private tour let us really talk to the boat captain, ask questions and hear his insights. He included a lovely surprise of drinks and snacks, and we were so glad we did this outing. It was perfect.

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Valentine was very thorough in her planning and understanding of what we wanted to accomplish on our trip. The yacht tour to Cap Taillat was very special with our captain and assistant very accommodating. The selection of the vineyards Valentine planned was exceptional.

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Full-Day Wine Tour at Chateau d'Esclans & Gulf of St Tropez vineyards

Saint-Tropez

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A day on a Luxury Boat: Cap Taillat & Pampelonne

Saint-Tropez

The captain and his assistant were very accommodating and friendly. The yacht was exceptional and seemed to be brand new.

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Giulia was wonderful to work with!! She helped really make the trip what we wanted it to be. We especially enjoyed our time in Bologna. The cooking class with Veronica and the tours with Riccardo were highlights!

Hotel Reviews

Antica Locanda Leonardo

Milan

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Locanda Alberti

Mandello del Lario

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R&B Santo Stefano

Bologna

We enjoyed the apartment-style accommodation and the access to a washing machine mid-trip. The place was clean and comfortable. Our only complaint was the shower; it has very low water pressure, which makes rinsing shampoo and conditioner out of hair more difficult.

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Very clean and comfortable. The only challenge is the low water pressure in the shower.

Carlo Felice Boutique Hotel

Torino

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Activity Reviews

Guided visit of Bellagio and Villa Melzi Gardens

Italy

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Cooking Class *****

Italy

We often take cooking classes in different countries/cities when we travel. This one has been the best so far. Veronica made us feel very welcome; it felt like learning an old family recipe and sharing a delicious meal with a good friend.

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Food day (half-day) including Parmigiano Reggiano and Balsamic Vinegar - from Bologna

Italy

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Bologna private guided walk and Food Tastings (3h)

Italy

We love Riccardo!

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Turin guided walk (private guide)

Italy

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The Langhe hills wine tasting (1 winery)

Italy

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Full day in The Langhe with driver assistance (from Turin)

Italy

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The car smelled strongly of cigarette smoke, which irritates my allergies a bit.

Our Kim Kim Team did a terrific job in working with us prior to the trip to drill down and figure out fun activities that my wife and I would enjoy during a 12 day trip to Florence, Rome and the Amalfi coast in Italy and then stayed in constant contact throughout the trip to respond to questions and handle unexpected issues. They had great recommendations for dining and also for "fill the gap" activities during our free time. Right off the bat, they were helpful as our departing flight was delayed which necessitated rebooking tickets for the connecting train from Rome to Florence. Using their very convenient app, i messaged Kim Kim about the delay before we left the US. When we arrived in Rome, the rebooking had already occurred and the pdf tickets were attached in the app. They also reached out just to touch base through the trip and the time difference was not an issue. When we had a miscommunication on a 9:00 meeting in Rome, i got a immediate response in my app within five minutes of sending a text. Very impressive monitoring of messages from their clients and really convenient app with a detailed itinerary that i referred to often throughout the trip. . And while i am comfortable finding my own transportation overseas i have to admit, having a driver arranged for transportation from the train station in Naples to our Sorrento hotel was well worth the cost. Kim Kim was also very helpful in canceling a few of our activities we had previously signed up for when we encountered an unexpected issue (broken toe!) and were great about recommending suitable alternative activities Both my wife and i appreciated the "hands-on" approach from the entire Kim Kim team and we both felt they were invested in making my wife's 70th birthday trip a memorable one.

We had a very enjoyable and a deep dive into the fascinating history of Turkey. We appreciated experiencing the iconic sites of Istanbul: Blue Mosque, Topkapi Palace (Harem), Haghia Sophia and Hippodrome. In Cappadocia to experience the Goreme Valley Monastery, Derinkuyu Underground city and the unique geological formations and balloon ride. In the Aegean region Urlice Vineyards, Ephesus, Aphrodisiacs, Hierapolis and Pamukiale. Experiencing the port city of Fethiye and while on the boat to visit Butterfly Valley, Oludeniz (Blue Lagoon), St Nicholas Island, Kas, Sunken City and Kekova. Around Antalya to visit Myra, Phaselis, Perge and the incredible theater in Aspendos. We enjoyed staying in the old town of Antalya.
Zehra, our travel consultant, was very knowledgeable and helpful in putting together the trip we wanted and getting us off the beaten path. Despite a few delays on flights the entire trip went smoothly, and we were in contact with Zehra at each phase of the trip. The trip was more costly than I anticipated but when you consider it was a private tour for 3 weeks, the vehicle travel and the days we were with guides, the cost is understandable.
All the guides were very knowledgeable and professional. I would point out that guides Uraz Nehir and Mustafa Sahun were exceptional. Good safe drivers are essential. Most of the drivers were very careful. The drivers in Istanbul were too fast for our liking and the one on arrival in Antalya was replaced after the first day because of his driving habits. Ahmed, our driver from Izmir to Fethiye, was exceptional. He was professional, very careful on the road and was very mindful of our well-being. He was also the only driver which spoke some English.
The accommodations were mostly lovely boutique hotels with hotel reception staff which were very friendly and helpful. The Richmond Pamukkale Thermal was the exception in being a massive tourist hotel that was not as pleasant as our other hotels.
The boat trip was great despite the occasionally cool and windy conditions. It was about the right number of days. The beauty and history of the coast was impressive. Something that we appreciated very much was the flexibility of the daily activities to meet our preferences. For example, Judi saw a poster with the cliff tombs of Myra. Our guide was receptive to seeing Myra and Phaselis when we disembarked from our boat trip on the way to Antalya.

Father- daughter Iceland trip

We had a wonderful time experiencing the geologic wonders and friendliness of Iceland.

Noga was our primary contact in preparing our trip.
She did an amazing job and was in regular communication with us for our father-daughter trip to Iceland.
Noga was flexible in rearranging 2 travel days to better utilize our time.

Nick was our contact while we were in Iceland and was quite helpful when events beyond his control occurred. - cancellation of glacier snowmobile trip.
- we were disappointed in this cancellation and were surprised that the snowmobile outfitter would cancel because " the number of reservations for that day were not enough". I would suggest using a different snowmobile outfitter.
My prior experience with snowmobile adventures had been that the excursion took place whether all reservations were filled or not.

The accommodations were quite nice and very comfortable.

Some special highlights included the breakfast convenience, hikes through Skaftafell and Svartifoss, Reynisfjara black sand beach, Reykjavik, and Myavtn geologic wonders.

We would highly recommend Kimkim for Iceland trip planning.

Tom Tulisiak
Leann Tulisiak

Hotel Reviews

Skuggi Hotel by Keahotels

Reykjavík

Berjaya Hotel Akureyri

Akureyri

Vogafjós Farm Resort

Myvatn

Hotel 1001 Nott

Egilsstadir

Hali Country Hotel

Hali

Hotel Katla by Keahotels

Vík

The Greenhouse Hotel

Hveragerdi

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Activity Reviews

Explore Reykjavík

Reykjavík

Icelandic Food Walk

Reykjavík

Explore Akureyri

Iceland

Husavik

Iceland

Geological Wonders of Lake Myvatn

Iceland

GeoSea Geothermal Sea Baths Experience

Iceland

Whale Watching Safari by Traditional Boat

Iceland

Explore Djúpivogur

Iceland

Vestrahorn Mountain

Iceland

Explore Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon by Zodiac Boat

Iceland

zodiac boat excursion canceled due to high winds

Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon and Diamond Beach

Iceland

Hike from Skaftafell to Svartifoss Waterfall

Iceland

Explore Vík

Iceland

Reynisfjara Beach & Reynisdrangar Columns

Iceland

Dyrhólaey Arch and Cliffs

Iceland

Skogafoss Waterfall

Iceland

Seljalandsfoss & Gljúfrabúi Waterfalls

Iceland

Gullfoss Waterfall

Golden Circle

Geysir Geothermal Area

Golden Circle

Hike to Reykjadalur Hot Springs

Iceland

Þingvellir National Park

Iceland

Blue Lagoon Premium Admission

Iceland

Vök Baths Experience

Iceland

We had the most wonderful trip to Portugal thanks to Kim Kim and our planner Hector!!
He did a great job by giving us plenty of time in three different locations and a wide range of experiences. Probably our favorite was a winery that ended up being so much more than we could have guessed! The hotels were nice and all very different from each other. Check in processes were seamless. The only thing I would have changed was to go with his original hotel recommendation in Evora (we chose to downgraded for pricing). I have used other travel planning services in the past and was not nearly as impressed. You even get an app to keep you on target! We’ll use them again and again!

Hotel Reviews

Lagos Avenida Hotel

Lagos

Our room was spacious by European standards and very comfortable. The patio was nice and the rooftop pool was awesome, beautiful views! The restaurant was also very good and this hotel has an amazing included breakfast; not just a buffet but menu ordering. A very easy walk to the harbor.

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Évora Olive Hotel

Évora

Our room was very tiny and I didn’t love the concrete floors. It was very clean though and had a mini fridge. The lobby is beautiful and the restaurant is quite good. If we had an upgraded room I think I would have enjoyed it more

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Hotel Lisboa Plaza

Lisbon

Our room was very big for European standards and included a mini fridge. The hotel is a bit older but comfortable and everyone was very nice. The fifth floor terrace to hang out on was spacious and beautiful. An easy walk to all the riverfront activities and restaurants.

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Activity Reviews

Wine Tasting & Lunch at a Portuguese Quinta

Portugal

You will not leave hungry! Multiple courses paired with wine and all very good. A small tour after

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Wine and Gourmet Experience in Alentejo

Portugal

This was such an incredible experience, probably our favorite of the trip. Without giving away too much this is far more than a normal winery visit

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Explore Lisbon with a Local

Lisbon

Very informative way to get to know the city

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The Soul of Lisbon: Fado Dinner Experience

Portugal

Wow! What a welcome to Portugal. The food was amazing, the music was magical, and you got unlimited wine; can’t beat it!!

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We could not have been happier with our trip to Peru. We worked with Anne and Jesus in planning the perfect trip which included multiple hikes and interesting tours. We loved Blanca who took us on a walking food and art tour in the Barranco district in Lima that was incredible. The best ceviche we have ever tasted. And we can't say enough about our guide Edwar who guided us through Cusco's history, the Sacred Valley, the short Inca trail and Palcoyo Rainbow Mountain. He was knowledgeable, upbeat and took great care of us. He felt like family by the end of our 8 days touring with him. Peru was so beautiful and we hope to make it back.

Adam provided me with a tailored experience featuring everything I told him I wanted to see. He made reservations and the most adorable and comfortable hotels which had incredibly friendly staff. He provided detailed maps each day for me to follow and offered many optional sites tailored to my interests. I feel like I truly immersed myself in Iceland and was able to experience everything it has to offer.

I was very pleased with the effort given by Gormunder and the Kimkim team to not only plan a very organized and thoughtful trip but they also adjusted to last minute flight changes to re-set portions of the schedule. The restaurant recommendations were excellent, the hotels selected offered a wonderful experience, the itinerary and time of driving was super helpful, and insight of where to park and what activities you could do after the main stops was insightful and added dimensional joy to the trip. I would certainly book with them again. Shoutout to Gormunder for being present and available with any questions we had. His responses were very timely and helpful.

Loved the hotel and its location to really cool places in France! The pickups were also great and weather was beautiful!

A few suggestions for others:

The walk to Tower from Latin quarter was more like 1hr-30 minutes, we took uber back. We’re in great physical shape to do it except we almost missed our scheduled time slot.

Also, meet up with our guide for Luve tour was a miss and could’ve been improved. Another tour-guide saved the day and got on the phone to help us get to proper location.

We did not get to tour the steps up to Notre Dame towers, this could’ve been arranged if we had been more informed of our options.

Perfect hotel, perfect location, more casual “local” restaurants recommendations next time. We loved ARTABAN restaurant just steps away from hotel.

The City Tour was the highlight of our trip- we loved it! Finally, the drivers from train station and to Airport were excellent!

We will use Kimkim again!

Thank You,
Mike/Cathy

We had very few ideas of what we could or should visit in Colombia. Margoth, the local specialist, helped us work out a most satisfactory experience and even made it easy to visit a friend in her home outside Medellin. We had a great time, felt well taken care of always and enjoyed getting to know more about this beautiful and friendly country. We had a specific driver and guide for each area we visited and each was knowledgeable and helpful. The trip could not have gone more smoothly!

Hotel Reviews

Hotel Capellan de Getsemani

Cartagena de Indias

There was a lot of city road work going on while we were there, but Hotel Capellan served as an oasis from that, cool, comfortable, right in the heart of the city.

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Senda Watapuy

Santa Marta

A piece of paradise right outside Tayrona National Park. A pleasure to visit in its own right.

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El Cielo Hotel

Medellin

Beautiful hotel in the heart of a beautiful city - clean and attentive!

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Activity Reviews

Depart Colombia

Colombia

Walking Tour of Cartagena Highlights (Old City)

Colombia

Tayrona National Park Tour

Colombia

Welcome to Colombia!

Colombia

Rum Tasting with Chocolate Pairing

Cartagena

Half-Day Coffee Farm Tour

Medellín

The Best of Medellín City Tour Highlights (with Comuna 13)

Colombia

Minca Tour with Local Cacao Farm and Marinka waterfalls

Colombia

Loved getting to see the farm and the view was spectacular. A true gem.

We enjoyed our interactions and the service provided by KimKim and our local specialist, Kathrin for our New Zealand adventure. Kathrin was able to plan a great trip for us, within our budget, and was very responsive when we needed to contact her before and during our trip. KimKim kept us notified of how to contact them during the time their offices would be closed due to a national holiday during our stay.
Highlights of our three week trip were the Newton Heights B & B in Akaroa, where we were treated very well by hosts Gail and Brendan in their beautiful and well appointed B & B, The Starlight Gourmet Kayak Tour - Glowworm Caves - our guide, Aaron, was knowledgeable, friendly and helpful, and the time we spent in Aoraki, which included the Tasman glacier terminal lake cruise - the Glacier Explorer staff were all professional, friendly. informative and helpful.
The longest time we stayed in any one place was two nights. We wanted to see as much of the country as we could during the time we had. The only thing we would do differently would be to stay longer in a few of the locations.

After using Anita to help us book our Portugal/Spain trip last year, I knew we had to use her again for our Italy trip this year. I told her the different cities that we wanted to visit and she made a customized itinerary to fit our trip. This was especially difficult since we had four families and one infant. After a few iterations, she was able to put the perfect trip together. The app was extremely helpful because it told us where we needed to be, at what time, and who was going to pick us up. I don’t think we will be booking another trip without KimKim and Anita.

Hotel Reviews

Be Mate Apartments

Rome

Really beautiful apartment with plenty of amenities. The only thing that took away from this place was that they are building a metro station right outside and they were doing construction around 6 am every morning besides the weekend.

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A lot of construction happening across the street. Woke us up at 6 am every morning.

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Very responsive host

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Horto Convento Florence

Firenze

This was a great location. We could get to every place within 15-20 minutes of walking.

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Away from the crowded parts but close enough that we could walk to wherever we needed to go

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Hotel Canada Urban & Chic

Cozy and close to the airport which is what we needed for our quick stay.

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Activity Reviews

Hands-On Roman Pasta Cooking Class in the Historic Jewish Quarter

Rome

This was such a fun class! Our instructor was amazing and we loved all of the food we made. I would highly recommend this tour.

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Beneath the Eternal City: A Journey Through Rome’s Catacombs & San Clemente

Rome

The most surprising tour for me. I didn’t know about the catacombs and it was such an interesting tour.

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Rome Unearthed: Guided Walk of Colosseum & Ancient City

Rome

One of the most impressive tours we did in all of Italy. It is truly incredible how big the colosseum is. The ancient city was also a great addition to this tour.

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Discover the Vatican: From the Museums to the Sistine Chapel

Italy

This was another tour that could have easily been a whole day. There were so many pieces to see and there were rooms upon rooms of amazing artwork.

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Masters of the Renaissance: A Journey Through the Uffizi

Florence

I wish we had more time on this tour. It was so good and there are so many things to see.

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Excursion to Tuscany: Chianti Winery Visit & San Gimignano

Florence

Such a fun trip. One of my family’s favorites. We had two stops which was plenty. We learned a lot about the vineyards and sampled so many types of wines.

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The Ligurian Excursion: A Full-Day Escape to Cinque Terre

Florence

It was worth the trip but it is about two hours away. We felt a little pressed for time in each town. I think it would be better if we only visited two places instead of three

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Florence on Foot: Michelangelo’s David & Duomo

Italy

The best tour you can do in Florence!

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The Best of Milan Guided Walk

Italy

This was perfect for us since we only had an an afternoon in Milan.

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We hit the ground with enthusiasm and excitement and were not disappointed. The accommodations were perfect for us with The Niche in Athens being our favorite. The reception and staff at all of our stays made us feel warmly welcomed and well supported. Hiking the Imbros Gorge on Crete was a stunning experience and we enjoyed eating, shopping and exploring the charming town of Chania. On to Santorini! We loved Hotel Keti and the staff. The many steps kept us in shape for our long walk from Fira to Oia. It was a challenge but we would to it again! Santorini Sea Kayak provided us with a wonderful and entertaining day of paddling and spectacular views along the coast. Adonis and Nolan were the best guides ever! We were also treated to a homemade lunch.

Naxos was a treasure and a sweet change of pace. Although the winds were gusty and it was a bit chilly we stilled loved the island. One of our favorite tours was with Natural Cultural Tours. Our guide Christos was over the top fun, knowledgeable, and entertaining. Sadly we said goodbye the Greek Islands as we headed back to Athens and our long journey home. Thank you Kim Kim for giving us this opportunity!

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Private Countryside Walk: Naxian Villages & Local Food

Naxos