Kimkim Trip Reviews

Our trip lasted 3 weeks at the Dominican Republic and was planned entirely by Ivelisa who was so helpful and friendly with so much willing to help us and make our trip one that we would never forget. During the planning process we have been planning our trip step by step according to our own wishes, and Ivelisa has been very supportive and helpful to our trip planning and understanding of our needs. During the trip everything was perfect and on time. Each place we arrived we were greeted with a wonderful hospitality. Each driver arrived at the time for pick up at least 15 minutes before departure time. The hotels were exactly as we expected and booked. Each day the activity was welcomed a day prior by Francis Garcia who reminded us about the activity and what to bring, who will pick up us, time, logistics. Francis was 24/7 awake and was ready to give service, to advise and to help.
The cover of experiences we had was amazing and varied, we had workshops such as dancing lesson, chocolates making experience, rum tasting, cigars making, Coco Bongo dance club, catamaran dancing party boat, hiking tours, boat trips and so much more.
We really had a great trip thanks to the team who made it great for us, and supported us 24/7.

The trip was wonderful. Emilie did a great job in booking our hotels and tours! She explained the train system and how to use the Swiss Rail Pass. The hotels for the most part were in great locations, close to the train stations, restaurants and sites to see. The trips she planned to Mount Pilatus and Gornergrat were filled with beautiful scenery of the Alps! Our Kayak tour on Lake Brienz with Hightide Kayaks and Ben, our guide was great. It couldn’t have been more peaceful and serene and Ben got some great photos for us. Our E-bike tour through Grindelwald was filled with amazing views of waterfalls and quaint towns. Marceau, our guide was informative and provided us with hi-lites of the area, photos and a perfect picnic lunch.

We did have one glitch, with The Galcier Express running almost three hours longer than scheduled. We heard rumors that there was a train issue with another Glacier Express train. By the time we got to one of the more scenic areas, it was too dark to see any sites. Checking into our hotel at around 9 pm and leaving before 9 am the next morning seemed like such a loss of time. Granted this is no fault on KimKim’s part, it was just a matter of unforseen circumstances. We only caught a glimpse of St Moritz on the bus ride back to the train station. Emile is aware and has started a process for a refund of some sort.

Overall I would highly recommend Emilie and the KimKim group to friends that seek assistance with travel plans. This is our second trip KimKim assisted us with travel plans.

Hotel Reviews

Hotel Alexander

Zurich

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Hotel Arte

St. Moritz

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Hotel Butterfly, BW Signature Collection

Zermatt

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Derby Swiss Quality Hotel

Grindelwald

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Waldstätterhof Swiss Quality Hotel

Luzern

This hotel was conveniently right across the street from the train stations.

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Short walking distance from shops and restaurants

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Activity Reviews

E-bike tour Lauterbrunnen & Valley of 72 Waterfalls

Switzerland

Wonderful tour through the Valley. Waterfall stops were lovely. Marceau, our guide was informative and provided us with a perfect spot for a picnic lunch!

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Summer Kayak Tour Lake Brienz

Switzerland

The lake was beautiful. High tide Kayak School was great! They made sure we were comfortably dressed in a neoprene suit that kept us dry and warm. Ben, our guide was laid back and provided interesting tips about the area.

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Mount Pilatus, Silver Round Trip (Tickets)

Lucerne

Amazing views once you get to the top. Trains, gondolas and buses all very efficient.

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A total stranger who lives in the area took it upon herself to be our guide, she was fantastic!

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Easy access to go up then down the mountain, it was a very organized trip!

The kimkim website and communication tool worked extremely easily for us. Four of use were involved in planning and we could all see all everyone's questions and planning requests.
Robi was extremely helpful throughout our planning process for our 2 weeks in Croatia. He answered our endless questions and tried hard to make all the arrangements to meet our requests for activities and our financial request. We were able to spend 5 days bike riding on the islands with an excellent support person (Borna) traveling with us on our rides and helping out with flat tires and needed assistance. Robi provided excellent detailed recommendations throughout our travels with "pins" dropped throughout to help us navigate easily. We never felt on our own as we moved around the country starting in Zagreb and made our way through the national parks down the coast to Split and then the islands and Dubrovnik.

Hotel Reviews

Hotel Adria

Dubrovnik

Villa Radić

Ston

Marko Polo Hotel

Korcula

Pharos Hvar Bayhill Hotel

Hvar

Hotel Marul

Split

Degenija Annex rooms

Rakovica

Skradinski buk

Skradin

Activity Reviews

OPTIONAL: Sea Kayaking Hvar

Hvar

Nice kayak ride out but very tough getting back to shore. There was too much big boat traffic to make it enjoyable kayaking much of the time.

Walking/Hiking Marjan hill

Split

Great views of the city. Worth the climb.

Visit to Zadar

Croatia

Worth a short visit - cool Roman ruins in the middle of the town.

Dubrovnik Old Town and the City Walls

Croatia

Cycling from Ston to Dubrovnik hinterlands and littoral

Croatia

Most beautiful ride. Needs an e-bike!

Cycling On Pelješac Penisula To Ston

Croatia

Cycling Mljet island and National Park

Croatia

This day was a bit of a disappointment. We took a very early ferry, but then our bike ride was quite short. We had been told we would have options but on the day we were just given the shorter ride option. The kayaking on the lake was quite dull and we ended up with time that could have been much better used on a longer bike ride or other activities on the island. That said, the island is lovely and the monastery was fun to explore.

Cycling on Korčula island -Day 2

Korčula

Cycling on Korčula island with options

Korčula

Hvar island and town

Hvar

Explore Split & Diocletian's palace

Split

Krka National Park

Croatia

Hiking in National Park Paklenica

Croatia

Adventure on Zrmanja river and overnight in Skradin

Croatia

Explore Plitvice Lakes National Park

Croatia

My son and I had a terrific time simply driving in this amazing country. We especially enjoyed walking on beaches and seeing ice. Sky Lagoon was very welcome before heading to the airport

Cannon was the glue that made our trip seamless. Planning a trip to Japan can be overwhelming because there is so much to see and do. Our family had figured out the broad strokes of our itinerary, but we didn't know how to put everything together in a logical and navigable way. Cannon filled in the blanks, helping us with transportation details, the order of our events/tours, suggestions for open times, and other critical elements that made our trip smooth and easy. He got back to us immediately when we had questions, both before and during the trip. He took the time to organize a call before we left to walk us through every day's plan so we felt comfortable or could edit things together. We couldn't recommend him more highly for your trip to Japan. It's so worth it to have someone like Cannon to help you, especially if this is your first trip to this amazing country.

We recently returned from a trip to Paris and Southern Italy, and we truly couldn’t have done it without Giorgia from the KimKim team! From start to finish, her planning made our vacation smooth, stress-free, and unforgettable.

Every single accommodation Giorgia chose was unique to the city we were in, and having delicious breakfast included every day made our mornings so convenient and enjoyable.

A few highlights from our itinerary:

Paris (2 Nights): We kicked off our trip in a wonderful boutique hotel that had so much local charm and character. Our first day in Paris we took it upon our selves to use the train system and get to Montmartre Historic district. The trains were very easy to navigate. Our hotel was located in the heart of Paris. The next day we spent a few hours at the Eiffel Tower and the surrounding area. Would love to go back and see more.

Amalfi Coast / Sorrento (3 Nights): Our boat tours exploring the dramatic cliffs and sea caves were incredible. The Amalfi coast was a dream come true and Capri was just as stunning! Every boat tour company Giorgia booked was remarkably well-organized, and the guides were super knowledgeable, professional, and fun.

Puglia Highlights: Hotel Tirrenia had stunning views, nice rooms the service was tremendous. Staying at Aquamarea in Polignano a Mare (1 night) was gorgeous, and our 3-night stay at Masseria Cappuccini in Ostuni provided an authentic, unforgettable countryside experience.

Beyond these, we enjoyed so many other amazing adventures along the way. Giorgia's attention to detail, thoughtful recommendations, and seamless organization made this a trip of a lifetime. If you’re planning a trip to Europe, ask for Giorgia!

Ariel was great to work with, and he made it very easy to plan this somewhat complex three-week trip, spanning almost the entire length of the country, including a week in the Galapagos Islands. His attention to detail was much appreciated as well as his perfect English language skills. We did all of the planning quite easily through email communications and the kimkim ap. We eventually were able to meet him in person in Quito on our first day. Authentic Ecuador was the in-country tour company that contracted with our personal guide on the mainland, Sebastian, who also turned out to be a fantastic host. He was very enthusiastic and knowledgeable, friendly and fun, and a very skilled and safe driver. He really helped us to better understand and truly appreciate our Andean adventure. The week in Galapagos was more self-exploration and joining up with other tourist groups for snorkeling and boating activities to view wildlife. Park sanctioned guides were also very well trained and knowledgeable.

Hotel Reviews

Hotel La Laguna

Puerto Villamil

Great to be on the lagoon and so close to the beach. Staff was very accomodating.

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Estalien was helpful.

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Lava House Galapagos

Puerto Ayora

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Very noisy on the street side so would suggest requesting a more interior room.

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Holiday Inn Guayaquil Airport

Guayaquil

Pretty standard fare for a big city airport hotel. We didn't spend much time here, but breakfast was good and we were able to walk to the airport for our Galapagos flight.

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Hostería Paraíso Vilcabamba

Vilcabamba

Very nice garden and vibe. Staff were excellent, especially Franklin.

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Hostal Posada Del Angel

Cuenca

Good location to walk around town.

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Mansion Santa Isabella

Riobamba

Would have preferred to be more on the outskirts of town.

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La Floresta

Baños

Good location to walk around town and even had a view of the waterfall.

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Llullu Llama Mountain Lodge

Isinliví

This is a great place to stay and probably our favorite of the entire trip. Not super fancy but overall perfect.

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Vieja Cuba

Quito

Clean. comfortable and quiet!

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Activity Reviews

Cuenca to Vilcabamba

Ecuador

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Hiking Sierra Negra Volcano

Ecuador

Good to experience the volcanic zone.

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Otavalo Market & Cuicocha Crater Lake

Quito

Actually preferred visiting the market in Zumbuhua as it was more authentic and less commercialized. The hike at the Cuicocha Crater Lake and stop in Cotachi for leather shopping were good.

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Transfer to Guayaquil Airport, Arrival to Galapagos & Highlands of Santa Cruz

Ecuador

Viviana was our sanctioned guide who met us at the airport and David was our driver on Santa Cruz. Lunch was great and the tortoises were amazing. Lava tubes were interesting.

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Visit to the Charles Darwin Research Station

Puerto Ayora

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Snorkeling at Las Tintoreras

Galapagos Islands

Saw lots of wildlife on this activity. Micheal was a good guide.

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Snorkel at Los Túneles

Galapagos Islands

A nice adventure even in the rain. Darwin was a knowledgeable and enthusiastic guide and boat crew was great.

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Explore Cotopaxi National Park

Ecuador

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Hiking Mandango Mountain

Vilcabamba

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Explore Cajas National Park, Transfer to Guayaquil

Ecuador

Cajas hike was very nice and a good leg stretcher.

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Bay tour

Ecuador

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Cuenca City Tour

Ecuador

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Explore the Chimborazo Volcano

Ecuador

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Visit the Pailón del Diablo Waterfall, Explore Baños

Baños

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Visit Quilotoa Crater Lake, Transfer to Baños

Ecuador

Do not bypass Quilotoa, a absolutely gorgeous spot.

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Hiking around Isinliví

Isinliví

We adjusted this hike to better fit in with a visit to the Zumbuhua market. Did a hike in Isinlivi the following day which worked out well.

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Quito City Tour - Middle of the World

Quito

Very touristy and not as interesting as the historic Quito City tour.

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The ten days in Romania was planned well ahead when my friend Linda was alive and hoping to join her family looking for its Romanian roots. We were sad not to have her with us but the spirit of celebration of her life remained with siblings, cousins and friends. Our guide Florin was phenomenal with his knowledge, experience, flexibility and friendliness. We had a great bus and driver, Bogdon, for our group of 11. We saw the highlights of Romanian castles, churches and history villages on the way north to visit the Ciofu ancestral home parish. Wonderful trip and a pleasure to meet Linda’s cousins and spend time with her siblings.

I would have given five stars but there was some misunderstanding either on my part or the travel agents causing a rather large expense on my choice of a hotel in Cusco. I wish communication had been a little bit better but that being said, Hilda was great she found a retreat that was not only very safe, caring and conscientious but has now actually become a place that I will be returning to this December for a large family celebration. I could not have done it without his help and guidance

My wife worked with Caroline for months before our planned trip to Switzerland in October. Caroline was very good about getting all the hotels, trains, drivers set up and vouchers and tickets for when we’d need them. Months before our trip she would check in with new developments or we would write her with questions and possibilities for changing the itinerary. She made every effort to make our trip unique and specific to what we were looking for.
As we got closer to leaving, we got more frequent up dates and developments. She sent us PDFs of everything we needed, vouchers, tickets, etc. and an amended itinerary.
Then, literally, the weekend before our trip our old Siamese cat became sick. My wife felt she could not leave our sick cat with a cat sitter. Caroline notified all the entities that would be affected and managed to recoup some of the charges that had already been set up.
She let them know that I would be traveling alone and would not need two rooms, seats, tickets, etc. She also let me know that she would be available anytime (night or day) for a phone call if I need assistance.
Midway through the trip I started getting confused about which trains needed tickets and which ones needed the Swiss Travel Pass. I contacted her…. And she wrote back listing everything coming up and what I could expect and what I needed each time in a check off fashion. It was very helpful to have a simple list and not be flipping through vouchers or reading the itinerary to see if I had missed something.
There were many different trains and a need to switch between them at times to take a different train and/or direction.
Juggling platforms and finding the right cars was challenging when not speaking German, but Caroline’s instructions made it much easier.
We have nothing but good things to say about Caroline as she went way beyond the necessary to provide for excellent care for any contingencies that could come up on the trip. She also checked in regularly with my wife as to how she and our sick cat were doing. Kudos to Caroline, travel agent extrodiaire.

Dear Lucie, Anais, Alexia, & Audrey.
My husband & I thoroughly enjoyed Provence & Normandy. It was an amazing trip! All the transfers, train trips, & excursions went off without any issues. All the drivers were friendly, prompt, helpful, and personable.
We loved the Grand Hotel Beauvau in Marseille & Hotel Le Lion d’Or in Bayeux. Although the hotel in Avignon was historic & lovely, it wasn’t the right one for us. The narrow, winding staircase to get up & down the two flights of stairs to our room required a lot of caution. Additionally, there was only a bathtub with a hand-held shower head in the bathroom & getting in & out of the tub for us senior citizens, was a bit challenging. Fabrice & Veronique were lovely hosts & very welcoming & accommodating, and worked with us when we weren’t able to sit down for breakfast each morning because they didn’t serve it till 8:30 & we had to leave each morning by 8:00 to meet our tour guide for the day.
The Jangle Hotel was nice & the room was comfortable. However, the fire alarm sounded at 6:00am, and guests had to evacuate. This is certainly an unusual, unanticipated occurrence, but the alarm sounded twice within a short window of time, so we had to evacuate our room twice, leave all our belongings behind, all while we were trying to get dressed & packed to catch the hotel shuttle to the airport. I noticed that there was a Radisson Hotel right in Terminal 3E in Charles DeGaul, & this hotel would have been more convenient
All our guided tours were exceptional. The guides were very knowledgeable, informative, personable, & friendly. The itinerary planned for us, which was varied & comprehensive, was perfect. There wasn’t one activity we didn’t enjoy.
All in all, you ladies did a magnificent job. My husband & I are truly grateful for the care that was put into planning & executing this trip. Kimkim gets an A+ rating from us & I would highly recommend this trip planning organization without reservation.
Thank you for always being available throughout the trip, for being so responsive, & for being so thorough.
My husband & I will always have very fond memories of this trip. It not only met our expectations, but exceeded them.
Marci beaucoup,
Irene & John

Activity Reviews

Visit of City of Popes and Pont d'Avignon

France

Morning tour to the hilltop villages of Luberon

Avignon

A day at the Mont Saint Michel with a Small Group

Bayeux

Loved visiting St. Michel.

Full-day visit of D-day beaches - U.S. sector, with a Small Group

France

Amazing @ very moving excursion

Roman History Tour: Nîmes, Uzès & Pont du Gard

Avignon

Unfortunately, due to heavy rain on the day we were to take this excursion, Pont du Gord & Nimes were closed to travelers. Our guide adjusted the itinerary, & took us to a Roman Theater in Orange, which was interesting. Despite not being able to go to the original destinations, the places we visited instead were historic & interesting

Half-day tour to Gigondas and Châteauneuf-du-Pape

Avignon

Half-Day Van Gogh & Alpilles Tour

Avignon

Cassis and Aix-en-Provence tour

Marseille

Semi-private Calanques Cruise & free time in Marseille

Marseille

Marseille food tour

France

Absolutely AMAZING! Never ever doing a big trip without kimkim. Trip: 17 days - Palermo, Amalfi Coast, Rome, Florence, Cortona.

Caterina was so kind, helpful, and just overall very knowledgable and professional while plannning. She helped create the most perfect vacation to suit our needs with every detail covered. Caterina went above and beyond picking locations, tours, hotels, and having daily concierge service with airport/rental car shuttle services was the cherry on top! All of the drivers and guides were outstanding (especially Alberto in Amalfi!). Every one of the concierges we had at the varying locataions were in constant communication. They were always immediately available with a text/phone call. Seriously TOP NOTCH SERVICE. Truly cannot express how much we loved every single moment and how STRESS FREE Caterina and all of the guides and daily check-ins by the concierge made this trip. It definitely would not have been this low stress without all of the WONDERFUL people involved with our trip. We were able to just relax and enjoy and not worry about anything at all - we knew we were in great hands! Giant thank you to Martina, Chiara, Renata, Alberto, Sylvia, Daniela, Maria Patricia...I am sure I am missing some - there are so many to name! We truly had an amazing trip of a lifetime!

Hotel Reviews

Hotel Principe di Villafranca

Palermo

Great rooms and wonderful and accomadating! Our guide (not sure how to spell), Chiara was so great! Loved her energy and her knowledge. She was so fun!

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Located on the outskirts of center of town but very walkable!

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Hotel San Michele

Cortona

Fantastic staff! Room was nice and very clean!

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We loved the location - how could you not? You are in Cortona!

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Grand Hotel Cavour

Florence

Very nice hotel. Great staff and location! Very clean.

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Perfect spot!

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Orazio Palace Hotel

Rome

Wonderful location and very clean. Great staff.

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We loved that it was more with local people but still walkable to great restaurants.

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Hotel Capri Sorrento - Adults Only

Sorrento

Very clean, wonderful staff. Great locaion!

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Activity Reviews

Florence and Accademia City Tour

Italy

Such a wonderful city!

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Private Colosseum, Forum Tour & Palatine hill

Rome

Great experience! So much to learn!

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Maria Theresa was a little spicy and it was fun!

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Private cooking class at Podere il Casale in Pienza (self-drive)

Italy

This was phenomenal! What a first class experience!

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SPECTACULAR

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Cinque terre from Florence (SEMI-PRIVATE)

Italy

This was fun! What a beautiful tour!

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Private tour of the Vatican Museums, Sistine chapel and Saint Peter's Basilica

Rome

Maria Patricia was wonderful! We learned so much and everything was so amazing. She was outstanding!

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Private Golf Cart Tour of Rome by Night with Drinks

Rome

Carlo was a wonderful guide! We had so much fun and learned so much with him!

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Visit of The Amalfi coast Villages Full Day

Italy

This was OUSTANDING and our guide could not have been perfect! Alberto was so wonderful!!

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LOVED Alberto!!

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Full Day Guided Tour of Palermo - Visit Monreale

Italy

The guide was absolutely amazing. We had so much fun! Such a beautiful place!

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Trip was planned out very well. All guides and tours were on time and very professional and accommodating. Emily and team were very communicative and on top of planning the trip. Our accommodations on arrival and day before departure in Lisbon were excellent. The transportation drivers were great, friendly, and professional. The sunset tour in Lisbon and the speed boat tour in Lagos as well as the sunset 4wd tour was great and memorable. The walking tour in Lisbon was also very good and our guide was good. The Tuk Tuk tour was also good.

Hotel Reviews

The Ivens, Autograph Collection

Lisbon

Overall very nice hotel and accommodations, the welcome refreshments that were in our hotel room had hair in it, we ordered room service from Rocco restaurant that is associated with the hotel, the food had hair in it. Twice had hair in our food.

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Cascade Wellness Resort

Lagos

Hotel is central location to the beach nearby for walking distance and also walking distance to center city of Lagos, can walk or quick uber ride. Has good sunset views from the hotel trail. The front staff is friendly and helped with flower arrangements for my wife, however the overall state of the hotel does not appear to be on par with the other accommodations we have stayed at through Kim Kim. The hotel advertises as a 5 start hotel but really it is a 3 start hotel. Also, the housekeeping and room service staff is very rude.

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The One Palácio da Anunciada

Lisbon

Very good accommodations, friendly staff, and centrally located

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Central to restaurants and walking distance to most attractions

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Activity Reviews

Lisbon Eco Tuk-Tuk Tour with Local Food Tastings

Lisbon

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Sagres & Sunset Off-Road Adventure

Lagos (Algarve)

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Private Rio Tejo Sunset Sailing Experience

Lisbon

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Ponta da Piedade by Boat Excursion

Lagos (Algarve)

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Self-Guided Beach Day

Lagos (Algarve)

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Private São Jorge Castle & Alfama Walking Tour

Lisbon

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We had an amazing time in Madrid, Sevilla and Barcelona! All our guides were very knowledgeable and interesting. Some highlights were the evening tapas tour in Madrid with Aranxta, Ronda and White Villages day trip from Sevilla with Carlos and Park Guell/La Sagrada Familia in Barcelona with Marc. All our hotels were located in very convenient and lively neighborhoods. All our private transfers were on time and drivers communicated with us in a timely fashion.

All the guides were very knowledgeable and amazing, especially Juan Carlos and Julio.

Hotel Reviews

Inkaterra Reserva Amazonica

Puerto Maldonado

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Sonesta Posadas del Inca Yucay

Urubamba

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Loved the courtyard and restaurants

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Casa Andina Premium Cusco

Cusco

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Colca Lodge

Cercado, Yanque

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Innside Lima Miraflores by Melia Hotels International

Miraflores

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Acolpacha - Tambo Boutique

Arequipa

Nice views and breakfast

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Intiqa

Puno

Needs better cleaning, the floors both times were dusty and dirty.

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Activity Reviews

Inkaterra Reserva Amazonica 1/4: Arrive in Tambopata

Tambopata

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Moray Terraces

Peru

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Inkaterra Reserva Amazonica 2/3: Sandoval Lake & Canopy Walkway

Tambopata

Enjoyed the walk across the canopy

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Machu Picchu Excursion: from Sacred Valley - Machu Picchu - Cusco

Peru

The scenery and walking at the site was incredible

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Soft hike from Pachar to Ollantaytambo

Peru

Enjoyed the walking and glad I was not in a car or van

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Andean Sound Ceremony, Pachamanca & Pisac Site

Peru

Very spiritual and the outdoor cooking was amazing

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Cooking Class with Seledonia Mesa

Cusco

Great class and food

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Scenic Bus Journey to from {{start_location}} to {{end_location}}

Peru

Too long of a drive, could have done without

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Morning activities at Luquina, lunch and drive back to Puno

Peru

Painting the bulls was a little boring, could have done without

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Chimu Floating Island and Luquina Community Homestay

Peru

Enjoyed the experience of seeing a different lifestyle

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The Condor's Cross viewpoint

Colca Canyon

Probably my highlight seeing the condors

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From {{start_location}} to {{end_location}} via Salinas and Aguada Blanca National Reserve

Peru

Saw over 30 condors, amazing experience

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Art and Local Cuisine in Bohemian Barranco

Lima

It was interesting but not amazing, the chocolate and coffee stop was the highlight

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We had a great time in Barcelona and Madrid! Great tapas tours in both cities! The hotels were located in convenient places and were great. The only snafu was we lost contact with a driver. Turned out it was my fault because didn’t have internet, but when I called Kimkim they were very helpful. ( please note that what’s app does indeed require internet to get messages!)

Hotel Reviews

Hotel Principe Pio

Madrid

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Acta Splendid

Barcelona

Very helpful staff. A wonderful buffet breakfast.

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It was close enough to walk to most of the places we went!

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Activity Reviews

Private City Walk & Royal Palace Experience

Madrid

Awesome guide.

Evening Tapas, Taverns & History Walk

Madrid

Sailing Trip with Winery Visit & Tasting

Barcelona

It poured down rain while we were sailing so it wasn’t “perfect” , but it couldn’t be helped. The winery visit was underwhelming. We thought the person who spoke with us about the wine was aloof and didn’t engage well With the group . Kind of felt pushed out at the end because they had a large group coming in. The tour company was open and under standing about the wet sailing experience.

Gothic Quarter Tapas Walk

Barcelona

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Private Extended Visit to Sagrada Família

Barcelona

Short Prado Museum Visit with Skip-the-Line Ticket

Madrid

The short visit was perfect for us

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Transportation was perfect, easy, convenient and relaxing.
All our experiences, tours and travel were perfect - wouldn't change a thing
The guides were all wonderful on all trips but we had the best one in Modena - Caterina. They were all so informative, excited, helpful, friendly and amazing.
The hotels were great - we usually stay at Hilton hotels but we are so glad we did the smaller more intimate hotels. My comments about the hotels would be for future guests
Antica Locanda Leonardo - no elevator. Cute courtyard and wonderful staff.
Hotel Cavour - geat hotel - best location-lovely outdoor courtyard- best staff - amazing.
Corte Dei Sogni Boutique Hotel and Spa - the worlds smallest shower - I am 5' 2" and I couldn't extend my arms - my husband is larger and was not comfortable shower. There is no bar - there is no where to get something to drink after breakfast time - they do have small selection of beverages in the room. The outdoor area was nice but small.
The cooking class in Florence was one of the best things ever!!!!!!!!!!!! Cecilia was amazing, wonderful, friendly, the view from her home is unbelievable. Just know that there is no elevator to her home and it was a few flights up.
Navona Theatre Hotel- this was in a great location - no elevator, friendly staff, no car can pull up to the hotel so you do have to take your luggage down the street a bit. No bar - small selection of drinks in fridge in room- no outdoor space.
Hotel La Bussola- another GREAT hotel - best rooftop bar! Great location!
Pizza making class was great fun - only issue is schedule said it was 2 hours and over at 230 but it was more like 3 hours and we had scheduled a car to pick us up at 230 and this caused issue with the transportation company and going to Ravello.

All of the trips were amazing. The guides were extremely professional and made sure our experience was a five star event.

We have used kimkim for two trips to Europe - one in 2024 and one a few weeks ago. We love the details. Every evening, we would check what we were scheduled for the following day, and enjoy. The top of Europe in Grindewald was a favorite. We had no idea. And an ice palace under the mountain. Kimkim told us to leave our hotel at 8:15 and walk to the train station, then get off at the next stop, and follow the signs to Top of Europe, had tickets for 9:43 for the gondola and it was spot on. Waited maybe 5 minutes or so. Great great detail and directions.
Hotels were great. Asked for hotels with breakfast and a view if possible. They were great. Ate a full breakfast each morning and then a dinner out somewhere. Lucerne was a favorite. Dinner at la barca on the riverfront was so beautiful. We were able to walk and enjoy the shops, the chocolate :), and just the tranquility of the culture there. Kimkim accomodated our son meeting up with us as well for a few days. They just handle details for us so well.
Zermatt was a really neat swiss town in the middle of the mountains - and no cars, just little taxi carts all over town. We enjoyed the Matterhorn and the ice palace there was even better. We had a great trip. Thank you Kimkim!

Hotel Reviews

Boutique Hotel Helmhaus

Zürich

Very nice and clean but very tiny. Great breakfast!

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Hotel Steffani

St. Moritz

This hotel is spacious. Probably the best we stayed in. Large room and bathroom. Marble everywhere. Balconies. However, it was cold and rainy, so we didn't get to take in the best of this town.

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We had to take a taxi from the train station because we couldn't get them to answer the phone for a shuttle.

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Chesa Valese

ZERMATT

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A real chalet but renovated on the inside. Very nice.

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We were able to walk to everything.

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Eiger Mountain and Soul Resort

Grindelwald

This hotel had the best view off of our porch. We could watch people in the street below and the mountains were indescribable. Just breathtaking. The bathroom was really really small, but clean. The sink was a stone sink and ok, but it just needs renovated.

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Location was great!

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Cascada Boutique Hotel

Lucerne

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We were about 3 min from the train station and about 5-10 min walk to shops, etc. Great location

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Hotel Spadari al Duomo

Milan

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Activity Review

Cheese Tuk-tuk tour

Lucerne

We thought this was a tour of different cheese shops. It was an open tuk tuk with a cheese fondue in the middle. Was very fun, just not what we expected.

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Our trip to Greece felt effortless thanks to Siena! She met every request we had and kept us within our planned budget. It was so nice to have the full itinerary on the mobile app, with all transfers, excursions, and Greek domestic flights arranged. Each day was fully planned, with clickable Google Maps, tour/excursion meeting times, provider contact info, and ride pickups; it could not have been easier! I highly recommend it to take the stress out of not only your vacation planning, but your trip experience as well. We enjoyed every excursion: the Acropolis tour in Athens, the Santorini villages and Akrotiri visit, the private wine tasting experience with our own sommelier, and the breathtaking catamaran sunset cruise. Every hotel also exceeded our expectations. 10/10!!