Kimkim Trip Reviews

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Ioannis the Master Planner!
Greece | May 20 - May 26, 2023

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Claire C.
New Haven, CT | Reviewed on May 28, 2023

Ioannis was an excellent resource throughout this trip. We found plenty of fun activities and places to visit in Chania and Heraklion with their help.
Every minor hiccup with quickly resolved by Ioannis for us which made everything stress free!
Thank you, Ioannis for an amazing experience and I am sure I will be using you as a resource again the next time I visit Crete and Greece! read more

Ioannis was an excellent resource throughout this trip. We found plenty of fun activities and places to visit in Chania and Heraklion with their help.
Every minor hiccup with quickly resolved by Ioannis for us which made everything stress free!
Thank you, Ioannis for an amazing experience and I am sure I will be using you as a resource again the next time I visit Crete and Greece!

Hotel Reviews
Elma's Dream Apartments
Chania

Very nice hotel, a longer walk from the central city but very close to nice clean beaches and very helpful staff!

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Capsis Astoria Heraklion
Heraklion – Crete

Perfect hotel for a visit to Heraklion, very walkable to all the food sites and food in the city.

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Activity Reviews
Hike to Samaria Gorge
Chania

This is the second time I have hiked the gorge and It is always an amazing and breathtaking experience. Having the help of getting out there and back through this trip was a huge help.

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Vineyard Visit with Wine, Olive Oil, Honey Tastings
Chania

The Chania wine tour was a must! We had a lot of fun with our guide and the small group tasting local olive oil and wine!

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The Palace of King Minos and the House of Minotaur
Heraklion

Our guide was amazing and was a wealth of information about Crete during the Bronze age! Knossos and the museum are a must-see in Heraklion.

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Morning Catamaran Cruise
Heraklion

Perfect way to end your trip to Heraklion with an amazing day cruise to Dia! The water was incredible and the staff was friendly and amazing. Overall very fun and relaxing trip.

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Local specialist: Ioannis Antoniadis

The professionalism and hospitality of all th...
India | May 12 - May 24, 2023

Jana
Jana W.
Kissimmee, FL | Reviewed on May 28, 2023

The professionalism and hospitality of all the staff from Active India Holidays, including tour guides, driver and itinerary designers are top notch and exceeded my expectations. I felt treated like royalty everyday with the utter most consideration and care. Ravi and Priya planned an unforgettable two weeks Golden Triangle - Rajasthan tour for me that allowed me to gain a deep appreciation and admiration for India's rich history and cultural contribution to our humanity! They were were also... read more

The professionalism and hospitality of all the staff from Active India Holidays, including tour guides, driver and itinerary designers are top notch and exceeded my expectations. I felt treated like royalty everyday with the utter most consideration and care. Ravi and Priya planned an unforgettable two weeks Golden Triangle - Rajasthan tour for me that allowed me to gain a deep appreciation and admiration for India's rich history and cultural contribution to our humanity! They were were also very flexible and accommodating with providing me professional photographers at major sight seeing spots and left me with great memories both in the mind and in print! The tour guides were all very knowledgeable and did their best to ensure I had an amazing time.
Finally I had the best driver Venud who took such good care of me every day and enjoyed our conversations from long drives from city to city.
I highly recommend Active India Holiday to anyone planning a trip to India, whether for their first time or return visits. I myself will be planning more trips with them!

Local specialist: Ravi Tickoo

Seamless tour of Italy!
Italy | May 13 - May 21, 2023

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Lindsay C.
Portland, OR | Reviewed on May 28, 2023

Our trip to Italy was booked on Kimkim through Ina, who ensured that my requests were taken care of as they arised during the planning process. For the actual trip, everything was seamless - the drivers, tours, and hotel accommodations. I especially recommend checking out the Amalfi coast and Pompeii! You won’t regret the nurturing assistance of Kimkim’s booking agents. read more

Our trip to Italy was booked on Kimkim through Ina, who ensured that my requests were taken care of as they arised during the planning process. For the actual trip, everything was seamless - the drivers, tours, and hotel accommodations. I especially recommend checking out the Amalfi coast and Pompeii! You won’t regret the nurturing assistance of Kimkim’s booking agents.

Hotel Review
Hotel Arcadia
Venice

A charming hotel in Venuce with ultra-polite staff and the most amazing breakfast served in an elegant room!

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The dining room is superb!
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Easy walking distance to restaurants
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Very courteous staff
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Everything you want in a hotel room in historic Venice!
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Amalfi Coast Driving & Ferry Boat Tour From Sorrento
Sorrento

Very knowledgeable driver to usher us to our ferry to see the breathtaking Amalfi coast.

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Local specialist: Ina Gaydarova

Verify Events
Spain | May 17 - May 25, 2023

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Stephen Z.
Sarasota, FL | Reviewed on May 27, 2023

Entire trip met our expectations regarding hotel quality, logistics and service by Marina and The Espiritu team.

Our issues were all with booked events.
The coordinator, Carlos, for the Alhambra tour directed us to stand alone at the wrong meeting point without asking a question. Then he failed to look for us while we stood only 15 meters away. Luckily, we found Edo in the Alhambra and had a great experience.
The flamenco show started 30 minutes before our scheduled time.
The tapas tour started 30 minutes after our scheduled time.

Local specialist: Marina Courtaut

This was an absolutely incredible trip. Saïd and Soukina are a power team!
Morocco | Apr 15 - Apr 30, 2023

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Joshua S.
Ashburn, VA | Reviewed on May 27, 2023

This was an absolutely incredible trip. Soukina, our driver, was among the best I've ever had. She was affable, resourceful, funny, flexible, and always punctual. The trip organizer, Saïd, went above and beyond to make this a memorable trip. For example, while in Merzouga, he responded to my last-minute request to stay with a Berber nomad family that night, and somehow he was able to make it happen! He also arranged for us to stay with a lovely host family in Dades for a couple of nights. The... read more

This was an absolutely incredible trip. Soukina, our driver, was among the best I've ever had. She was affable, resourceful, funny, flexible, and always punctual. The trip organizer, Saïd, went above and beyond to make this a memorable trip. For example, while in Merzouga, he responded to my last-minute request to stay with a Berber nomad family that night, and somehow he was able to make it happen! He also arranged for us to stay with a lovely host family in Dades for a couple of nights. The local guides, particularly in Marrakech, were knowledgeable, flexible, and worth spending time with. Our local food tour in Marrakech was special. Thank you so much, Saïd and Soukina, for your professionalism, skill, and efforts, which made this terrific every day we were there!

Local specialist: Abdellah El Asely

Andrea from KimKim was better than five stars!
Italy | May 9 - May 19, 2023

Kerry
Kerry M.
Queensbury, NY | Reviewed on May 27, 2023

Rome: 1. Our private walking tour guide was extremely knowledgeable, attentive and very flexible to our wishes. She spent extra time with us and guided us back to our hotel so we wouldn't get lost. 2. Our Colosseum and Forum Liv Tours guide was also knowledgeable, attentive and funny! The most memorable point of interest was St. Peter's Basilica. The Navona Colors hotel has a great location, wonderful staff and well appointed rooms.

Bologna: Our food tour guide was sweet and, as a... read more

Rome: 1. Our private walking tour guide was extremely knowledgeable, attentive and very flexible to our wishes. She spent extra time with us and guided us back to our hotel so we wouldn't get lost. 2. Our Colosseum and Forum Liv Tours guide was also knowledgeable, attentive and funny! The most memorable point of interest was St. Peter's Basilica. The Navona Colors hotel has a great location, wonderful staff and well appointed rooms.

Bologna: Our food tour guide was sweet and, as a native, was very knowledgeable about all things Bologna. She provided us with local specialties in a uniquely local setting. She also guided us back to our hotel. Our local travel specialist, Andrea, went out of his way to procure a last minute dinner reservation on a busy Sunday night at a local's restaurant which proved to be delicious! Our hotel, The Hotel Touring, has a great location, wonderful staff, nice bar and spacious rooms.

Venice: 1. Our hidden Venice walking tour and cicchetti experience was disappointing. The guide seemed rushed and distracted and our food was unappetizing and not very special. Also, she left us quite a ways away from our hotel with vague directions on how to find our way back. 2. Our Doge's Palace and St. Mark's Basilica tour guide was very enjoyable and knowledgeable, although we would have preferred a smaller group or private tour. The Hotel Flora was quaint and offers a beautiful courtyard and dining room. All staff was friendly, helpful and very attentive. Andrea again was immediately available to reschedule our airport transportation when our flight time was changed. Walking around the more quiet areas, getting ourselves lost and found again, marveling at the architecture and enjoying the local wines was our favorite thing to do in Venice.

Local specialist: Andrea Gambino

Shaun & Lesley 40th Japan Trip
Japan | May 17 - May 26, 2023

Shaun
Shaun L.
Minneapolis, MN | Reviewed on May 27, 2023

Malissa did a wonderful job working with us to put together a fantastic itinerary for our ten-day trip through Japan (Tokyo > Hakone > Kyoto > Osaka). During the planning phase, she provided numerous options based on interests and budget and was quick to respond to questions. The itinerary documentation was detailed and allowed us to focus on enjoying our experiences. We had friendly and knowledgeable guides: Jared was welcoming when we arrived rather jet lagged and helped get us situated,... read more

Malissa did a wonderful job working with us to put together a fantastic itinerary for our ten-day trip through Japan (Tokyo > Hakone > Kyoto > Osaka). During the planning phase, she provided numerous options based on interests and budget and was quick to respond to questions. The itinerary documentation was detailed and allowed us to focus on enjoying our experiences. We had friendly and knowledgeable guides: Jared was welcoming when we arrived rather jet lagged and helped get us situated, Harold took us on unique activities and Seiho gave us lots of ideas for our free time. We loved soaking in the onsen baths at Hakone Kowakien Ten-y and making sushi at Cooking Sun Osaka.

Activity Reviews
Tour of Hakone
Hakone
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Tea Ceremony in Kyoto
Kyoto
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Sushi-making Experience
Osaka
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Guided Tour of Kyoto
Kyoto
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Rickshaw Ride in Arashiyama
Kyoto
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Local specialist: Malissa Esquivias

GREAT TRIP - FABULOUS SERVICE
Croatia | May 10 - May 26, 2023

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Freddy G.
Boca Raton, FL | Reviewed on May 27, 2023

I booked our trip to Croatia through KImKim, a Company that we had never used. We were assigned to Anna-Maria to arrange our trip. She worked diligently and put together a terrific itinerary (Hotels, Cars, Guides etc). We booked our trip through her. I was under the impression that we would take the trip and that was it. I was wrong. Anna-Maria was in contact with us the entire trip. Any question, problems, changes, etc. were handled efficiently with personal contact via email or text... read more

I booked our trip to Croatia through KImKim, a Company that we had never used. We were assigned to Anna-Maria to arrange our trip. She worked diligently and put together a terrific itinerary (Hotels, Cars, Guides etc). We booked our trip through her. I was under the impression that we would take the trip and that was it. I was wrong. Anna-Maria was in contact with us the entire trip. Any question, problems, changes, etc. were handled efficiently with personal contact via email or text or by phone. If you want to tour Croatia, Bosnia, etc. she arranges everything with efficiency and terrific local knowledge. I highly recommend Anna-Maria, without reservation !

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Fairytale castles & delicious wine
Zagreb
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Local specialist: Anna-Maria Frid

Highlights:- Our driver- Sigiriya guided to...
Sri Lanka | May 22 - May 25, 2023

Eric
Eric Z.
Shaw, DC | Reviewed on May 27, 2023

Highlights:
- Our driver
- Sigiriya guided tour
- Traditional meal in Dumballa
- Tea factory tour and tasting in route to Sri Padya
- Guided sunrise hike up Sri Padya
- Free time in Galle
- Hotel Welligama

Recommendations:
- Better communication regarding travel duration (too much time in car)
- More transparency regarding how trip fee is being used (hotels, guides, activities, food, etc.)
- Ensure drivers know best route between destinations (fewer kilometers does not always mean fastest route)

Local specialist: Dhanushka Wijeyekoon
Dhanushka
Dhanushka Wijeyekoon
Local specialist in Sri Lanka | Replied on May 27, 2023

Hello Eric
Thank you so very much for the wonderful review & comments!
Noted your points about areas to improve, appreciate it very much.
I am glad that you enjoyed the vacation in Sri Lanka & truly honored to be your local travel expert who planned your holiday.
Sri Lanka has so much to offer & I invite you to visit Sri Lanka again to discover & explore the beautiful island.

Stay tuned & connected with Kimkim travel !
See you soon in Sri Lanka again !
I remain at your disposal.
Thanks again,
Dhanushka

Once in a lifetime trip!
New Zealand | May 10 - May 24, 2023

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Robert W.
Irvine, CA | Reviewed on May 27, 2023

Liz did and amazing job providing us some amazing and memorable experiences! The heli cruise heli trip to Milford Sound was incredible, as was the PurePod stay, the Akarao nature cruise (where we saw both the world's smallest penguin and the world's smallest dolpin), and the glacier boat experience at Mount Cook! read more

Liz did and amazing job providing us some amazing and memorable experiences! The heli cruise heli trip to Milford Sound was incredible, as was the PurePod stay, the Akarao nature cruise (where we saw both the world's smallest penguin and the world's smallest dolpin), and the glacier boat experience at Mount Cook!

Hotel Reviews
Pohue Pure Pod

Extraordinary experience with amazing views and excellent food! Must be in good shape for the uphill hike to the accomodation.

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Very secluded hilltop near Banks Peninsula with amazing views!
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The Rees Hotel and Luxury Apartments
Queenstown

Our fave hotel of our 14 day trip. Beautiful hotel, unbeatable views and excellent, friendly, helpful staff!

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Activity Reviews
Waitomo Glowworm Caves Guided Tour
New Zealand
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Welcome to Rotorua
Rotorua
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Mitai Cultural Experience & Dinner
Rotorua
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Full Day Whirinaki Forest Walk with Lunch
Rotorua
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Te Ra Guided Experience (90 minutes)
Rotorua
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Full Day Arthurs Pass with Train
Christchurch
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Two Hour Akaroa Harbour Nature Cruise
Akaroa
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Glacier Boat Trip - 2.5 Hours
Mount Cook Village
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Mt Cook & The Glaciers
New Zealand

wow, just wow! Flying over the snow capped mountain was unbelievably beautiful! Ben was a great heli pilot. Very calming for our first ever heli trip!

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Milford Heli Cruise Heli
Queenstown (NZ)

One of the best experiences of our lives. The heli views were incredible and the boat ride through Milford Sound was beautiful with lots of waterfalls and amazing views. Ben was an incredible heli pilot for first time heli passengers.

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Onsen Hot Pools - 1 hour Indoor Soak.
Queenstown (NZ)
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Half-Day Macetown 4WD Tour
New Zealand
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Full Day Funyak Safari Trip with Jetboat & Lunch (Shared Tour)
Queenstown (NZ)
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Local specialist: Liz Neal
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Liz Neal
Local specialist in Sydney-Auckland-Los Angeles | Replied on May 27, 2023

Dear Robert and Debbie,
I'm so glad you were able to do the Heli flight and the weather cooperated!!
It was a pleasure to help you with this trip !! If I can help in the future in anyway, I would be more than happy to do so.

All the best to both of you.
Liz

The most inclusive, an incredible trip I’ve ever had
Portugal | May 16 - May 25, 2023

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Terri G.
San Antonio, TX | Reviewed on May 26, 2023

Rita Chaves was so knowledgeable and professional. I learned so much. I felt she was a great friend after our wonderful time with her. All the drivers were great. Special shout to Leonardo. We had an eight layover and a lot of luggage -heavy also. At one am he helped is take the bags up the street and give flights of narrow streets.
The Fada was so special and memorable.
Sofia was so flexible and accommodating. Loved her fun personality.
Mario was a great driver and fabulous... read more

Rita Chaves was so knowledgeable and professional. I learned so much. I felt she was a great friend after our wonderful time with her. All the drivers were great. Special shout to Leonardo. We had an eight layover and a lot of luggage -heavy also. At one am he helped is take the bags up the street and give flights of narrow streets.
The Fada was so special and memorable.
Sofia was so flexible and accommodating. Loved her fun personality.
Mario was a great driver and fabulous guide.
Catarina was so helpful so and thorough. And very very patient!!
There’s no way our fabulous time in Portugal could’ve been done without all of the wonderful people. Please forgive me for the names I can’t remember,
I am looking forward to my next trip!

Hotel Reviews
Lutecia Smart Design Hotel
Lisboa

The quality of the food and accommodations were for Star.

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Vila Galé Porto Ribeira
Porto

Everybody there could not have been more accommodating and kind. It was a great location to get anywhere.

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Local specialist: Catarina Cotrim

Planned a Fabulous Trip to Greece!
Greece | May 16 - May 24, 2023

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Debbie H.
South Plainfield, NJ | Reviewed on May 26, 2023

Kim Kim easily connected us with a local agent in Greece. With our input, Amalia planned an amazing 8 days for us in Athens, Paros and Santorini. While we would have liked to have hadthe final itinerary a little bit sooner so we could possibly make some scheduling changes, I understand they need to protect their resources so people don't cut them out and go directly to the source. Having said that, all of the excursions we did were amazing. All of our drivers showed up on time and were very... read more

Kim Kim easily connected us with a local agent in Greece. With our input, Amalia planned an amazing 8 days for us in Athens, Paros and Santorini. While we would have liked to have hadthe final itinerary a little bit sooner so we could possibly make some scheduling changes, I understand they need to protect their resources so people don't cut them out and go directly to the source. Having said that, all of the excursions we did were amazing. All of our drivers showed up on time and were very nice. And when there was one issue, Julia, our on-call emergency person, resolved it quickly and fairly. And with all of the info in one convenient place on an app, it was easy to track where to go and what do do next.

Activity Reviews
Cruise around Antiparos and Despotiko
Paros

Fantastic from start to finish! Demetrius and staff were fun, courteous, and cooked an amazing meal!

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Santorini Wine & Food Tasting
Santorini

Thoroughly enjoyed our tour! Our guide Elsa was fun, knowledgeable, and did a great job. The wines were delicious. We particularly enjoyed the second winery, in an art museum, and LOVED our guide there. The food at the restaurant was fantastic (though a sunset view would have been better, in this case it didnt matter because it was overcast!) We had a blast.

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Athens Highlight Tour
Athens

We enjoyed this tour very much and our guide, Vickie, was extremely knowledgeable. This is a very specific type of tour- it's a mythology tour, limited to the acropolis, Olympian Zeus temple and the Agora. For us we would have preferred perhaps 2.5 hours of the mythology behind these sites and then a walking tour of some Athens neighborhoods as we didn't know the city at all.

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Vickie was extremely knowledgeable and kind
Feel like a local
Paros

I don't know what "feel like a local" is but I assume this is our Organic Farm tour? IF so, this was fantastic!! The farm is absolutely stunning and impressive. Alkis, the farmer, was so much fun to talk to and unbelievably knowledgeable and impressive in what he does. The porch on which we had lunch was stunning, the views spectacular, the and food to die for! Could not have been better!!

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Local specialist: Amalia Symvoulidou

Pedro made our first trip to Portugal beyond ...
Portugal | May 13 - May 23, 2023

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Claire P.
San Rafael, CA | Reviewed on May 26, 2023

Pedro made our first trip to Portugal beyond memorable. Working with him was very easy. He was responsive and his excellent communication continued through the entire trip. His choice of experiences were perfect for our group. Tours were well rounded in variety and all guides were fantastic. Our fado dinner at Mesa do Frades felt intimate, unique, and local. It was a stand out! As was a beautifully scenic tour to the Duoro Valley. Lunch and tasting at Quinta do Pacheco was another highlight.... read more

Pedro made our first trip to Portugal beyond memorable. Working with him was very easy. He was responsive and his excellent communication continued through the entire trip. His choice of experiences were perfect for our group. Tours were well rounded in variety and all guides were fantastic. Our fado dinner at Mesa do Frades felt intimate, unique, and local. It was a stand out! As was a beautifully scenic tour to the Duoro Valley. Lunch and tasting at Quinta do Pacheco was another highlight. This was a well curated wonderful vacation! Thank you Pedro!

Local specialist: Pedro Luis
Pedro
Pedro Luis
Local specialist in Lisbon | Replied on May 27, 2023

Hey Claire :)
You are awesome! Thank you so much for spending some time writing this message.
Your positive experience and feedback really means a lot to me.
Looking forward to welcome your friends and family in the future.
Your friend in Portugal - Pedro

Pedro did an amazing job
Portugal | Apr 30 - May 12, 2023

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maxine m.
Canada | Reviewed on May 26, 2023

Pedro did an amazing job in planning and executing our vacation details. Everything was planned and carried out as expected. We did not have to worry about anything. The choice of hotels were wonderful. The guides for the walking tours in Lisbon, Porto and Evora were so well versed and full of information. We will recommend this company to all our friends read more

Pedro did an amazing job in planning and executing our vacation details. Everything was planned and carried out as expected. We did not have to worry about anything. The choice of hotels were wonderful. The guides for the walking tours in Lisbon, Porto and Evora were so well versed and full of information. We will recommend this company to all our friends

Hotel Review
Hotel Britania
Lisboa

The location of this hotel is fantastic. Close enough to walk to all you want to see and yet off the main street for privacy and quiet. The most amazing aspect of this hotel is the staff. they are so friendly and make you feel as if you were family. the rooms were so nicely decorated and kept.

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Guided Cultural Walking Tour in Lisbon
Lisbon

Ricardo was so friendly and so well informed about this city . He answered any and all questions we had about Lisbon and Portugal. This is a must for all who want to really understand what they are experiencing in Lisbon

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Local specialist: Pedro Luis
Pedro
Pedro Luis
Local specialist in Lisbon | Replied on May 27, 2023

Hello Maxine,
Thank you for your message and feedback.
I am super happy to read that you will definitely recommend us to all your friends :)
We keep in touch.
Your friend in Portugal - Pedro

Great team - very responsive to all my questi...
Germany | May 14 - May 19, 2023

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Ken F.
Hawthorne, NJ | Reviewed on May 26, 2023

Great team - very responsive to all my questions and even called when there was a last minute change required. Would definitely work with them again on another trip! read more

Great team - very responsive to all my questions and even called when there was a last minute change required. Would definitely work with them again on another trip!

Hotel Reviews
Crowne Plaza Berlin - Potsdamer Platz
Berlin

Great location - easy access to public transit and walking to all the museums. Rooms were clean, comfortable and well maintained.

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Hotel Mercure Munich City Centre
Munich

easy access to the old town and the train station. Rooms were clean, well maintained and comfortable.

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Guided tour of Berlin
Berlin

Very well informed tour guide - learned so much while walking around town! Got great ideas of what to go see after the tour - really appreciate the time and effort put in!

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bring water - lots of walking!
Reichstag Rooftop tour
Berlin

Didn't appreciate how easy it would be to see all of downtown from the rooftop - great idea. Audio tour while walking around was very informative and worth the time to listen.

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Neuschwanstein Castle
Germany

fun drive on the autobahn to get out to the castle. Castle views were breathtaking. Wish I had more time to see the other castles in the area, but this was a great stop!

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Local specialist: Tomaz Martinek

Personalized service, on call while traveling.
Iceland | May 15 - May 25, 2023

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Anna L C.
Clovis, CA | Reviewed on May 26, 2023

I’m most happy to have chosen KimKim and Francesca for my first trip to Iceland. All of the accommodations were really great. It would be hard to choose one above the others. The weather was an issue and forced cancellation of a few activities but it was no problem getting a new plan and refunds for cancelled ones. The Silfra Snorkeling was amazing and such great staff, I felt totally safe the whole time (and I’m 72yrs old.) All of the food I ate while in Iceland was amazing!!!! read more

I’m most happy to have chosen KimKim and Francesca for my first trip to Iceland. All of the accommodations were really great. It would be hard to choose one above the others. The weather was an issue and forced cancellation of a few activities but it was no problem getting a new plan and refunds for cancelled ones. The Silfra Snorkeling was amazing and such great staff, I felt totally safe the whole time (and I’m 72yrs old.) All of the food I ate while in Iceland was amazing!!!!

Hotel Reviews
Fosshotel Baron
Reykjavík

Clean, basic rooms. Generous breakfast each morning and happy hour in the evenings. Close walking distance to waterfront, shopping (clothing, bookstores, wool, galleries) art museums, and more.

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Blue View Cabin 1A with Hot Tub
Bláskógabyggd

Fantastic, quiet, private, location with great views. Everything you need, including kitchen and hot tub. Don’t forget to shop for groceries before leaving the urban areas. I had a problem with door locks, but someone came immediately when I called about it. Problem solved.

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Glacier View Guesthouse - Hrífunes
Hrífunes

The rooms are exceptionally well designed with an eye to color, light, views, privacy. And lots of little details like makeup mirrors. The location is near nature - when the weather is clear you can see the glacier (two views.) Lots of hiking in the area and centrally located for drives to beach, waterfalls, and canyon hikes. But the best thing about this place was the warm, gracious hosts, Elin and Born. The food was outstanding, too.

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Aurora Hotel at Reykjavik-Keflavik Airport Terminal KEF
Reykjanesbær

Lackadaisical staff, dim ugly lobby, but the room has the basic necessities and it’s clean. Walking back and forth from car rental and airport is difficult in bad weather and not the safest (no sidewalks part of the way.) But dinner at the restaurant was excellent.

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Local specialist: Francesca Stoppani
Francesca
Francesca Stoppani
Local specialist in Iceland | Replied on May 28, 2023

Hi Anna, it was a pleasure to help you out with your Iceland adventure! Really looking forward to work together again.

9 Days of Ancient Rome and Greece
Greece | May 13 - May 22, 2023

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Carmen L.
Fremont, CA | Reviewed on May 26, 2023

Just back from a 9 day walk through the history of Rome, Athens and Naxos, organized by Harris and his team. We learned so much, saw so much and did it effortlessly, thanks to the organization of Harris. It was amazing to just show up to places, have our transportation ready with friendly drivers and lovely accommodations, knowledgeable and fun private guides. Our highlight was definitely Pompeii, with a fantastic and passionate local guide. In Rome, our private guide lead us through the... read more

Just back from a 9 day walk through the history of Rome, Athens and Naxos, organized by Harris and his team. We learned so much, saw so much and did it effortlessly, thanks to the organization of Harris. It was amazing to just show up to places, have our transportation ready with friendly drivers and lovely accommodations, knowledgeable and fun private guides. Our highlight was definitely Pompeii, with a fantastic and passionate local guide. In Rome, our private guide lead us through the deeper recesses of the Colosseum. While the schedule was busy, it was not overpacked. Naxos was a revelation, the island just smells good when hiking! Our food tour on the last day was the perfect end. It was all we could have hoped for.

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Oh my, so beautiful, we looked onto the Gate of Apollo from our room. Just a block from the old city, perfect spot to explore Chora. Lovely breakfast.

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Local specialist: Harris Bitsounis
Harris
Harris Bitsounis
Local specialist in Athens | Replied on May 26, 2023

Dear Carmen,

Thank you so much for your kind words and your valuable feedback!
I'm more than happy that the trip plan turned into a wonderful family trip, and that all of you enjoyed the tours and had a wonderful overall experience in Italy & Greece!
It was a great pleasure working with you, and I would love to work again with you in the future for another amazing experience in different destinations in Italy or Greece.

I wish you all the best,
Harris

The guides, horsemen and camp assistants were...
Bhutan | May 10 - May 19, 2023

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Douglas N.
Lutherville-Timonium, MD | Reviewed on May 26, 2023

The guides, horsemen and camp assistants were all very professional. They always had our safety and comfort in mind. I would not hesitate to recommend the Kimkim team to any travelers in Bhutan. read more

The guides, horsemen and camp assistants were all very professional. They always had our safety and comfort in mind. I would not hesitate to recommend the Kimkim team to any travelers in Bhutan.

Local specialist: Vishal Pradhan
Vishal
Vishal Pradhan
Local specialist in Paro, Bhutan | Replied on May 27, 2023

Dear Doug,

Thank you for your kind words and your patronage.
I shall be certain to share your feedback with Tek and nawang.

Take care and stay well, Team Himalayan Kingdom expedition.

Hanna did an amazing job planning our Iceland trip.
Iceland | May 20 - May 25, 2023

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Kim K.
Millburn, NJ | Reviewed on May 26, 2023

Hanna did an amazing job planning our Icelandic trip. She asked what type of family adventure we wanted and zoned in our family activity style with insight and great suggestions, which made our trip so memorable. When we had an issue with one hotel she was responsive and quickly resolved the problem. I cannot recommend Hanna enough. Thank you Hanna.

Local specialist: Hanna Kravchenko
Hanna
Hanna Kravchenko
Local specialist in Ukraine | Replied on May 26, 2023

Thank you so much for your review, Kim. I'm so glad you had an amazing time!

Stress-free Morocco
Morocco | May 15 - May 21, 2023

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Tessa L.
Spain | Reviewed on May 25, 2023

The careful planning and on-the-ground attention were seamless. We didn't have to think about a thing! Our driver Samir was the best :) He was kind, calm, and attentive, and he didn't ask a million questions / play music / talk the whole time, which is the fear in these long drives. We could relax knowing he was taking us from A to B and doing so in a friendly, professional manner. We never had to worry about anything knowing he was with us. I think we wish we would have flown into Tangier,... read more

The careful planning and on-the-ground attention were seamless. We didn't have to think about a thing! Our driver Samir was the best :) He was kind, calm, and attentive, and he didn't ask a million questions / play music / talk the whole time, which is the fear in these long drives. We could relax knowing he was taking us from A to B and doing so in a friendly, professional manner. We never had to worry about anything knowing he was with us. I think we wish we would have flown into Tangier, or had that option made clearer as it was a long drive to Chefchaoen on the first day, but that was a minor detail. Also, for Maison Arabe, maybe to make it clear that its not a PRIVATE cooking class, it's with a group of others.
We loved the trip and all the destinations :) So thank you! It will be a long-lasting memory.

Local specialist: Mohamed El Asely
Mohamed
Mohamed El Asely
Local specialist in Atlas Mountains | Replied on May 26, 2023

Dear Tessa,

Thank you for your excellent 5-star review! We're thrilled that you enjoyed your trip and that our careful planning and attentive service made it a seamless experience for you. Your kind words about our driver Samir are greatly appreciated. We apologize for any inconvenience regarding the long drive to Chefchaouen and the clarification of the cooking class at Maison Arabe. Nonetheless, we're delighted that the trip created long-lasting memories for you. Thank you for choosing us, and we hope to serve you again in the future.

Best regards,
Mohamed.