Kimkim Trip Reviews

The trip was outstanding in every respect. The itinerary was arranged to match our preferences, the hotels were lovely, and the guide was knowledgeable, caring and friendly. Long, our contact at Kimkim, checked in with us almost daily to see how we were doing. We would definitely book future trips with them.

Elena was a dream to work with and flawlessly dealt with our shifting numbers, optional day activities and requests all the way through the trip. We dined at a long list of amazing places including a family home and Michelin-star restaurants. Highly recommend!!

We loved our guides. In Bangkok, Nana took great care of us. My daughter and I added an afternoon with her to see “local neighborhoods” and it was our favorite. Highly recommend. She took us to the flower market; we saw great street art; a unique tea shop and a small chocolate shop.

In Chiang Rai and Chiang Mai, we loved our time with Pong. We learned so much from her and felt her love for Thailand through her stories and interactions with local people. She also helped me navigate food since I am celiac and eat gluten-free. She is a true host with a warm and caring manner.

We loved learning about Buddhism and the history of Thailand from both Pong and Nana.

We particularly loved our bike tour in Chiang Mai (thanks Hockey). And loved the Elephant Sanctuary - highly recommend. The cooking school was perhaps our all time favorite cooking class - and we have done them all over the world. Again, great attention to my need to avoid gluten by our chef Tom.

We would not recommend the floating market outside Bangkok. It was way too touristy for us.

We finished our trip in Koh Samui. The hotel manager Aimee was so good at welcoming us and making sure we had a perfect stay. And we had a lovely lunch at The Cliffs and a beautiful dinner at The Four Seasons.

We did wonder about accommodations on the other side of the island where the water seemed a bit clearer and more blue bc of the rock and sand. But we had a lovely visit to that side of the island.

Hotel Reviews

Hyatt Regency Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport

Samut Prakan

Great hotel for last night. Good restaurant options and really nice pool!

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Riva Vista Riverfront Chiang Rai

Chiang Rai

Really nice rooms and property. Had nice facial at spa. Restaurant and bar were nice with great breakfasts. restaurant could not handle our group of 13 guests for dinner very well … even though we had reservation. If you have large group, you might choose differently. That said, the service team was very polite and responsive; there just weren’t enough of them.

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The Culture Samui

Ko Samui

Great service! Aimee too great care of us. Had really delicious, impromptu dinner for our group of 13. Loved the fire show!

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Wished we were on other side of island where water is clearer. There is also a beach club with booming bass next door that was sometimes annoying. Thankfully it did not go on all day.

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Mode Sathorn Hotel Bangkok

Bangkok

Really nice hotel with excellent service.

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Smile Lanna Hotel Chiang Mai

Loved this property with a beautiful pool. Wished it had a bar.

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Activity Reviews

Grandma Home Cooking school - Private Morning Class

Chiang Mai

Our favorite cooking class ever! Tom was the perfect teacher and really took great care to navigate my dietary restrictions (celiac).

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Half-day Nam Phrae by Electric Bike (hilly, fully paved roads)

Chiang Mai

Great day with Hockey!!

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Elephant Jungle Sanctuary (Morning session)

Chiang Mai

LOVED this!!!

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Doi Inthanon National Park - A Nature Walk and Culture

Chiang Mai

Loved this!!! Learned so much from Pong and had authentic trip to a village.

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Khantoke dinner at traditional Lanna family

Chiang Mai

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Golden Triangle - Chiang Rai Sightseeing & Art

Chiang Rai

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Serene Chiang Rai by night

Chiang Rai

Loved our time here … and Pong was the perfect host.

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Railway Market & Floating Market

Bangkok

Enjoyed train market but floating market was too touristy. Would have preferred a different activity given how far away it was.

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Night Street Food Tour After Dark by Tuk Tuk

Bangkok

Loved this!!! nana helped me navigate being gluten free!

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Bangkok Symbolic Temples

Bangkok

nana was amazing!!!

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Our 2 1/2 week in Chile was fantastic! We travelled to the Atacama, Lake District, Valparaiso, the Casablanca Valley, Santiago and Rapa Nui. Our Kimkim team worked with us on several iterations of planning to fine tune the experience to align to our goal to experience the history, culture and beauty of Chile while staying within our budget. I appreciate the time Riwal took to suggest options for us to consider. The Kimkim app made it easy to keep track of the various versions of the itinerary.

In Chile our local Kimkim team was in contact daily, providing updates and helpful suggestions. A big shout out to Thaiss and Riwal for their support throughout. We enjoyed our guided trips arranged by Kimkim and valued the independent travel suggestions they shared. We returned with great memories and pictures. We’ll definitely plan trips again with Kimkim.

Hotel Review

Casa Kalfu

puerto varas

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Cochamo Town and Termas del Sol - Relax at the Hot Springs

Chile

What a wonderful, relaxing experience. Lunch was surprisingly good.

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Denis handled the rough unpaved roads with great skill.

Visit the Saltos del Petrohue, Todos Los Santos Lake and Osorno Volcano

Chile

We hoped to hear and learn more about local history from our guide.

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We covered alot of the area and saw lots of beautiful areas. Wish we learned more.

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Visit Frutillar Town in Llanquihue Lake - Half Day

Chile

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Would have liked more historical info at each of our stops.

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Transfer from the airport to your hotel in Puerto Varas

Chile

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Half Day Tour Orongo Volcano

Easter Island

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Rano Raraku Volcano & Anakena White Sand Beach

Easter Island

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Full Day Trip- Red Rocks, Lagunas Altiplánicas & Atacama Salt Flats

San Pedro de Atacama

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Afternoon Visit to "Valle de La luna "

Chile

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Astronomical Tour - Atacama Desert

San Pedro de Atacama

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Rita put together the trip of a lifetime! This was our first trip to Italy (won’t be our last). My family and I thank you!

Activity Reviews

A True Taste of Tuscany: Olive Oil & Wine Tasting

Italy

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Tuscany at Sunset: A Wine & Dinner in Chianti Vineyard

Italy

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Pasta Cooking Workshop & Wine Tasting in a Countryside Estate

Italy

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Kate at KimKim planned a two week self guided/train tour of the UK. We provided our interests and Kate planned our itinerary. Kate nailed it the first time. The hotels were outstanding. Our private guides were awesome, especially, Jacob in Oxford, Allen in Edimburgh, John in Inverness and Delianne in London!
Kate was comminicating with us throughout the tour and answered a few minor questions we had as we moved through the stops. We couldn't have asked for more! Onto the next trip!!

Our trip was amazing! And the Kim Kim team were a pleasure to deal with! Always respsonive and ready to help! They made our trip easy and stress free and also tailored our trip to our liking! Would highly recommend.

Valentine was awesome! She definitely exceeded our expectations for our girls trip! Switzerland was absolutely beautiful! We had so many highlights with our trip— paragliding, E-bike tour, Park hotel!

Hotel Review

Park Hotel Vitznau

Vitznau

This was one of our favorite hotels!! The service was outstanding and the spa and grounds were so beautiful! We will definitely be back!

Authenticity & Character

Right on the water, every room is unique

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Not far from Stoos

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Helpful, outstanding, exceptional

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Activity Reviews

Lake Como - Private boat tour - 2 hours

Switzerland

Awesome way to see Lake Como! Our guide Fabio was very knowledgeable and showed us beautiful homes!

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Free time in Lake Como

Switzerland

Self-guided day to Mount Rigi, the Queen of Mountains

Lucerne

It was beautiful! Good for sightseeing

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Paragliding in Interlaken

Switzerland

Awesome views and instructors that made you feel comfortable and confident! Once I landed I wanted to do it again! Thrilling experience!

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Hot Tub boat for rent (from December to March)

Switzerland

This was a unique experience! Perfect for relaxing after a long day of activities. The lake water was chilly, but refreshing. We were able to quickly warm up with the hot tub! The Bluetooth audio was an added bonus!

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E-bike tour Lauterbrunnen & Valley of 72 Waterfalls

Switzerland

This tour was a highlight on our trip! It was a perfect mix of adventure and sightseeing! Our tour guide Marceau was very attentive and knowledgeable!

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Our trip to New Zealand was absolutely amazing, and Monika played a huge role in making it everything we hoped it would be. She worked closely with us to design a schedule that fit exactly what we wanted, and her local expertise helped make the trip feel smooth, thoughtful, and stress-free.

When weather created a need for some changes while we were already in country, Monika was incredibly helpful and responsive. She communicated clearly, helped adjust plans, and made things happen so we could continue enjoying the trip.

My husband, teen daughter, and I had a wonderful time and saw so many incredible things. This trip was especially meaningful because it was our 20th anniversary, and I had dreamed of visiting New Zealand for 30 years. The trip did not disappoint. We had some amazing experiences that we will remember forever.

We especially loved Queenstown and the helicopter tour where we landed on a glacier. We had a blast on the Shotover River boat trip, toured Lord of the Rings filming sites, spent Christmas Eve gazing at the stars from a hot springs pool during a night sky tour, and took a boat tour to see dolphins, penguins, and seals. The natural beauty of the South Island is breathtaking.

We also had the amazing experience of seeing a kiwi hatch at the hatchery, which looked like a scene from Jurassic Park. Hobbiton was a wonderful visit as well, especially for anyone who loves the movies. These are only a few highlights from an unforgettable trip.

We all agreed that we will use a travel agent for future international trips because this experience showed us how valuable it is to have someone knowledgeable, responsive, and supportive helping along the way. We would absolutely work with Monika again.

Our trip was all around amazing. We ended up in Oslo for two warm days and enjoyed our tour with Stieg. The Thon hotel was a great location. Note:/fisheriet Bjorvika restaurant is wonderful and in a cool neighborhood. Train to Flam, then Aurland. There was a hiccup in the taxi but ferry or bus is a good alternative. The fisherman’s cabin in Aurland was really special..on the water literally and simple but amazing views. We highly recommend the sauna and dipping on the pier. Breakfast was particularly nice in an old historic house with a nice spread. The Fiord Cruise was amazing as was the Stegstein viewpoint. Ferry to Balestrand and the hotel Kniknes was outstanding. Loved walking around the town (a great local restaurant Pearl of the Harbor , run by a Ukrainian with a Norwegian flavor). Note the hotel has no elevator and a lot of stairs to climb to our room. We were fine but some may not be. The cider tour and tasting was fantastic….and impressive history. Bergen was great ..as was the tour with John…a lot of local knowledge. The Hotel Terminus …very nice room, and location. Personally we felt that there were too many groups and events and not catered to individuals as much. . Loved Bergen , roaming around, food, and the funicular. We went early up the Funicular and highly recommend the walk down. Then the Hurtigruten….the fiords were spectacular…so glad we did it. And Trondheim. we LOVED the hotel Britannia….really top notch spot in every way. The Breakfast buffet was the most impressive I have ever seen and the service impeccable. Walking tour with Wanda was perfect. She is very knowledgeable and very entertaining with her stories. We also love the Bakklandet neighborhood and restaurants. Trondheim was really a lovely little city….turned out to be one of favorites!

I wanted to thank Christine (planning), Hera (Seoul), and Luke (Busan), you made my family’s first trip to Korea an AMAZING experience! You are all so knowledgeable and helpful from pick up from the airport from the first day, I felt we were in great hands. Our local guides, added great touches to our experience and provided solid additions and suggestions to enhance our experience. I will definitely highly recommend to my friends and family your services.

What a magical trip - all thanks to Adam, his team (Lea, etc) and KIM KIM! They were amazing to work with! They kept in constant communication prior, during and after the trip. We chatted by phone regarding the itinerary prior to departure. We had 2 late adds - and they coordinated adding them to our itinerary. Then my stepdaughter missed her flight and Adam/team helped secure her a late night ride to the hotel. The hotels (Nayara and Hotel Aguas Claras) were amazing! We will never forget them. The activities Kim Kim picked were spot on. Zip Lining, Horseback riding, hot springs, hikes, etc. They also arrange all the transportation.
We plan to use Kim Kim for our next trip!

Hotel Reviews

Nayara Tented Camp

Fortuna

I've traveled the world - stayed in many nice places, but Nayara has them all beat. The turn down procedure, the grounds, the pools the amazing spa experience. Most of all the people. All the restaurants were wonderful. We will return

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One of the most amazing unique places in the world.

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Perfect location for accessing other activities - but you feel secluded as well.

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Kind, genuinely friendly, accomodating

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Absolutely clean!!!! and comfortable. We didn't want to leave!!!

Hotel Aguas Claras

Puerto Viejo

The people, the grounds, the pools, the food everything was stellar! The rooms were amazing. Clean, big, and unique. We will return here!

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The room was so beautiful. Huge outdoor kitchen/coffee/sittinbg area.

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NIcest people in the world. Friendly and accomodating

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Super clean!!!

Activity Reviews

Sky Tram, Ziplines & Sky Walk Adventure

Arenal/La Fortuna

Very well run and we felt very safe! Fun. Once in a lifetime experience

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Friendly and safe!

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Tabacón Hot Springs Experience with Meal

Arenal/La Fortuna

We opted not to do this excursion and relax and enjoy our location/hotel

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Horseback Riding on the Beach

Costa Rica

Our guide was amazing. Very informative and friendly. He made the ride more enjoyable.

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Cahuita National Park Snorkel & Rainforest Hike

Puerto Viejo de Talamanca

Snorkeling was cancelled due to rough waves

Gummi did a great job. We thoroughly enjoyed his knowledge & passion for Iceland !
We are grateful that our last hotel in Iceland kept Toni's purse for us. It made our trip much more relaxed knowing they had her purse for us.

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Hotel Odinsve

Reykjavik

They kept Toni's purse for us. This made our trip much more relaxing.

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Icelandic Food Walk

Reykjavík

Very interesting.

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Faxaflói Bay Whale Watching Excursion

Reykjavík

We saw 2 whales.

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Explore Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon by Amphibian Boat

Iceland

Fantastic experience.

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Glacier Ice Cave Experience as part of a Private Tour

Iceland

Good tire changing experience.

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Geothermal Bakery Experience

Golden Circle

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Laugarás Lagoon - Lerki

Iceland

Excellent activity.

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Víðgelmir Lava Cave Experience

Iceland

Fun walking in an ice cave.

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Both raffles makati and shangri la Boracay were very nice. The service was excellent!

Hotel Reviews

Shangri-La Boracay

Aklan

Property is stunning!

Authenticity & Character

Rooms dressed in tropical Filipino attire

Location

Beautiful sunsets

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Concierge went above and beyond to help us! Very pleased!

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Raffles Makati

Makati

Rooms are well appointed! Service was exceptional! Laundry service was very dependable.

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Top Restaurants and Shopping nearby

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Very professional

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Activity Reviews

Private Van with Driver (Day 2)

Manila

Our family felt very comfortable with our driver! He was respectful and caring. Drove us to Cavite to visit a family home and waited for us while we visited.

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Private Yacht Sailing in Boracay

Boracay

Crew was very kind and helpful!

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Food

Presentation was beautiful

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Joshua was very kind!

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Private Van with Driver

Manila

Vehicle was very nice and our driver was the BEST! I felt I was in safe hands all the time!

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Always on time !

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Always on time !

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Genuine and friendly

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Genuine and friendly

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New, comfortable clean van !

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New, comfortable clean van !

Giulia did a masterful job turning our wishes into an amazing itinerary. Best of all, she made it all work seamlessly with some great guides! Maria and Luca in Rome, Alexandra in Florence, Alessandra in Como, Giovanni in Venice, Stephan behind the wheel to San Gimignano were just wonderful. Pleasant, informed, entertaining and enthusiastic!

Great trip to be remembered! Thanks Kim Kim!

Brown Family

Amazing trip! Bella and her team were all wonderful and so easy to work with. All the local specialist were great to be around and made the trip enjoyable. Would definitely visit again with Bella and her team. Fulfilled a destination on the bucket list and made fantastic memories for our 20th wedding anniversary.❤️❤️❤️

I just came back from a wonderful trip to Japan, I was extremely impressed with the service and friendliness of the tour guides.
They were always punctual, arriving on time to pick us up and they treated us exceptionally well.
There's one tour guide I'll always remember for his professionalism: Davin from Hungry Tours Osaka. The day we spent with him was a truly enriching experience.
I loved the visit where We could appreciate Mount Fuji and We have a wonderful lunch ,plus the very beutiful and very peaceful temple.
A hotel I'll always remember is the Riokan Aura Tachibana, it was such a lovely experience having to wear a robe to breakfast and dinner , the food was espectacular, the flavor, the presentation and the amazing service were all outstanding.
The first hotel in Tokio was located in a very good area, but the restaurant wasn't good.
What I remember is that it was a wonderful trip and that's why my friend and I are going in another trip with your company.

Angela did an amazing job planning our trip! She paid attention to every detail, provided thoughtful recommendations, and kept everything organized from start to finish. Her communication was excellent, and she made the entire planning process stress-free. I highly recommend her! 😊

Our family trip to the land of our ancestors in Scotland was a tremendous success, thanks in large part to our local specialist, Jane Davey, and her associate, Marine-Héloïse, who helped create a truly one-of-a-kind experience. The trip took a great deal collaboration and planning beforehand, but with their expertise we were able to put together the perfect trip for our family. Jane and Marine also connected us with Graeme Clive of Kilted Piper Tours who guided us for five days of our journey, including the Isle of Skye which was one of the real highlights of the trip. We enjoyed visiting many historic castles and their gardens, as well as the tasting experiences of visiting several scotch whiskey distilleries. Overall, we learned a great deal about the history of Scotland and our ancestors (including visiting some of the film locations of the television series Outlander which we were great fans of). We highly recommend working with Jane and Marine if a tour of Scotland is in your future!

Hamza of Original Travels was an amazing guide. He was punctual, friendly and always pointed out new experiences for us to stop and try and shared insider traveler information, like amazing restaurant suggestions. He was receptive to our needs and questions about the area and was a great mediator for working out our needs and plans, like moving our camel ride to an earlier time in Agafay. Having a local guide made the trip much more memorable and fun! It is the best way to get introduced to all of the best spots in Morocco. It was my second time with Hamza and we would love to return and use him as our guide again. He is simply the best!!

Additionally, the accommodations selected by Kim Kim were perfectly located and appointed. I would also like to mention how much we enjoyed the help and kindess of Muhammed at Palais Sabban- he was the best at transporting our bags and answering to our needs while on the property. This riad is a crowning gem and we loved everything about it.

Our tour guide in Essaouria, Hussan, was an extrememly knowledgeable historian and we appreciated all of the details of the area's history and sights that he took time to share with us.

I wish I could remember the name of our camel guide, he was so much fun and was the best photographer!

Again, many thanks to Kim Kim and Said for putting together an amazing itinerary for us. Our local guide Hamza made the trip so memorable and fun, it would not have been the same experience without him. We look forward to returning to Morocco!

Hotel Reviews

Palais Sebban

Marrakech

This was my second time staying at this riad and I loved it even more this time. It is in a perfect location, and a peaceful oasis from the hullabaloo of the city. It is so beautiful and each detail displays the depth of gorgeous Moroccan architecture and detail. We loved the peaceful rooftop with the pool and bar and many comfortable places to sit and relax. Muhammed was our baggage help/doorman, and he made the experience enjoyable for us with his attentiveness and kind conversations.

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Hotel Le Medina Essaouira Thalassa Sea & Spa MGallery

Essaouira

A wonderfully appointed oasis of a hotel. The location was unbeatable, with the beach and beach restaurant and the sounds of the ocean just steps from the building. Very good breakfast!

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Yes We Camp

Marrakech

This was such a special and unique experience. The grounds and rooms were nicely appointed and it was such a curated and special place. The food and the service were spectacular.

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Ease of access from Marrakesh for a desert experience. Having been to Merzouga, it could never compete with the Sahara, but it provided and unique and fun desert adventure that was easy to get to within our time frame.

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Attentive and kind, every one of them!

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Free Afternoon in Marrakech

Marrakesh

We loved wandering and exploring on our own, especially within the souks and the medina at night was fabulously alive!

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Guided Tour of Essaouira

Essaouira

Hussan was a fabulous guide. His historical knowledge of the area shined throughout his tour and we learned so much from him. This was a very worthwhile and greatly enjoyable activity. We loved that it was a small, private tour.

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Sunset Camel Ride in Agafay

Morocco

Although it could not compare to the experience I had in the Sahara desert, it was a great experience for it's proximity to Marrakesh. Our camel guide was so kind and the best photographer! The tour company was kind enough to move our time up by an hour so that we would not miss the dinner and performance of the camp.

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Transfer from Marrakech Airport to Agafay

Morocco

Hamza was prompt and waiting for us when we arrived. We love Hamza!

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My parents and I recently returned from a two-week journey through Norway organized by Mathia, and I can say without hesitation that it was truly the trip of a lifetime.

From our very first conversation, Mathia was exceptional to work with. He was consistently responsive, patient, knowledgeable, and incredibly thorough throughout the entire planning process. No question ever seemed too small, and his communication was outstanding from start to finish. Planning an international trip with multiple destinations, hotels, transportation arrangements, and activities can feel overwhelming, but Mathia made the process remarkably smooth and stress-free.

Because I was traveling with my parents, it was especially important that the itinerary strike the right balance between activity, comfort, sightseeing, and driving time. Mathia did an excellent job creating a journey that accommodated different interests and energy levels while still allowing us to experience an incredible amount of Norway. Every stop felt purposeful, and the pacing never felt rushed.

What impressed me most was how thoughtfully the itinerary was designed. The trip struck a perfect balance between iconic destinations and lesser-known experiences, allowing us to experience Norway’s extraordinary natural beauty while avoiding the feeling of being shuffled from one attraction to the next. The route flowed seamlessly from Oslo to Aurland, Bergen, Ålesund, Valldal, Åndalsnes, and back to Oslo, with each destination offering something unique and memorable.

The accommodations were excellent throughout the journey, and many of Mathia’s recommendations became highlights of the trip. We experienced spectacular fjords, mountain scenery, charming villages, scenic drives, unforgettable hikes, wonderful restaurants, and countless moments that will stay with us for years to come. Some of our favorite memories came from places and experiences we likely never would have discovered on our own.

Another aspect we greatly appreciated was the support provided while we were traveling. Mathia happened to be on holiday for a portion of our trip, but he ensured we had contact information for other members of the KimKim team who were available to assist if needed. The transition was seamless, and the team checked in with us during the trip to make sure everything was going smoothly. That level of preparation and care gave us confidence that support was always available, even while Mathia was away.

If I were to offer one piece of constructive feedback for future travelers, it would simply be to provide a bit more guidance regarding transportation limitations in some of the smaller destinations outside the larger cities such as Oslo, Bergen, and Ålesund. This is certainly not a criticism, but rather something that may help future visitors better prepare their expectations.

For example, during our stay in Aurland before picking up our rental car in Ålesund, we discovered that local transportation options were extremely limited and often needed to be arranged well in advance. Demand was high, availability was scarce, and pricing could be surprisingly expensive. We looked into transportation to a nearby hiking trailhead and found that a round-trip transfer would have cost nearly $400 USD, which was far more than we anticipated. Ultimately, we adjusted our plans and found an alternate hike within walking distance of the hotel, but having a bit more advance awareness of transportation constraints in these smaller communities would have been helpful when planning activities. This is less a reflection on the itinerary itself and more a reality of traveling in some of Norway’s more remote and beautiful regions.

That minor observation aside, our overall experience was exceptional. Norway exceeded every expectation we had. The country’s natural beauty is extraordinary, but what transformed this from a great vacation into a truly unforgettable experience was the thoughtful planning and guidance we received from Mathia. His recommendations, organization, responsiveness, and attention to detail helped create memories that my parents and I will cherish for the rest of our lives.

I would enthusiastically recommend Mathia to anyone considering a trip to Norway. We are incredibly grateful for his assistance, professionalism, and dedication, and we would not hesitate to work with him again in the future.