Kimkim Trip Reviews

Insider Athens planned an amazing 2-week trip to Greece for my husband and me! They provided a custom itinerary that met our exact interests and priorities, including having tours and activities focused on history, mythology, culture, and food. They also removed the typical friction and stress associated with travel by selecting great hotels, providing restaurant recommendations, and setting up transportation. They provided great information on places to check out including common sites and lesser known spots. They also developed an itinerary that had many great activities, but wasn't overly packed so were able to enjoy ourselves and relax a bit.

A few of our highlights were a private tour of the Acropolis and Parthenon, a private tour of the Palace of Knossos, a food tour in Chania, and walking around Athens on our first day and just experiencing how the modern and ancient co-exist.

Our trip included about 5 days in Athens, 5 days in Crete, and a 4-day mainland tour. We had originally looked for small group tours but did not find an option that fit our priorities. Insider Athens developed a custom itinerary that led to an amazing vacation. Thank you to Marianna for all your help in planning and providing real-time support when we were in Greece!

Our guide Mohammad was the best!!!! He took great care of us and was a ton of fun. His van was very clean and comfortable with WiFi. He went above and beyond and made our trip perfect. We saw so much in 15 days, beaches, mountains, farms and of course the Sahara. Our accommodations were top notch. I cannot imagine trying to do this trip any other way. Thank you!!

Activity Reviews

Camel trek to your camp

Merzouga

Once in a lifetime experience, it was wonderful

Food

It wasn’t great but then again you are in the desert

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Fes walking guided tour : No drive

Fes

I don’t know how you would do Fez without a guide. Our guide was very knowledgeable and well known in the area.

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Berber Hike to Akchour Waterfall Lunch by the river

Chefchaouen

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Best tangine of the trip

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Very knowledgeable guide

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Half-Day Private Sightseeing Tour in Rabat

Rabat

Great tour guide

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I will for sure use Kim Kim again, they were great!! Salome was so helpful and so patient with me. We had a few hiccups, nothing Kim Kim did wrong and she was super helpful and made sure everything still worked out as planned!!! All the tour companies they picked for us were great. The drivers always on time and communicated very well with us. The Privilege dinner cruise in Paris was the best dinner cruise I have ever experienced. We had a great family trip!! High Point, Paris Trip, A la Francasise Paris, London Country Tours and Evan Evan's were great, all of them were, I am sure I am forgetting some of the companies Kim Kim used, but I could not be happier with all the tour companies they picked for us.

Hotel Review

Georgian House Hotel

Pimlico

This hotel was very clean, very cute, staff was very friendly, the breakfast was delicious! The only reason I am giving it 4 stars vs 5 is our room did not have a shower, just a tub, my husband is 6'4", so that was not a good situation for him, our sons travelled with us, there was a shower in their room, thank goodness we had two rooms! Also, for us, we like to have options for snacks and drinks to buy in our hotel, they did provide pitchers of water, but with two boys, they eat a lot, to buy snacks it was a good 10 minute or so walk one way. This hotel only had a breakfast option, no snacks, no lunch or dinner option. But a very cute old English style hotel, I would highly recommend it, just be prepared to buy some drinks and snacks if you need them!! And if you are really tall, ask for a room with a shower!

Authenticity & Character

If you are looking for an English Style not commercial hotel, this one is perfect for that!

Location

Nice area and close enough to most everything we did, and only about 40 mins from the airport.

Staff

Very friendly and very helpful!

Cleanliness & Comfort

Super clean and comfortable, the rooms are a little small, but fine for 2 people! We took a family of 4 and had two rooms!

Activity Reviews

Stonehenge and Oxford Private Tour with Pub Lunch

London

This was a great day, our tour guide Charles drove us to all locations, in a very comfortable vehicle, he was so knowledgeable and friendly, we felt like we spent the day with our friend.

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Privilege Dinner Cruise on the Seine

Paris

Best Dinner Cruise Experience! Lots of food, lots of drinks, very pretty down the river!!

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Driving the Ring Road in winter was a wild and wonderful adventure, and my KimKim local travel specialist (Gummi) was great, from planning my itinerary to helping me throughout my journey. Gummi was always available to answer questions and to address any issues that came up. I highly recommend working with Gummi if you’re planning an Icelandic adventure in any season.

Hotel Reviews

Dís Cottages

Grundarfjordur

Make sure you specify that you want to stay in one of the cottages. They apparently have a studio apartment above a garage that isn’t clearly noted when you make a reservation.

Authenticity & Character

The views are what makes this worth considering for a stay.

Location

Beautiful view across the fjord and out toward the open ocean. Nothing nearby though. So be sure to bring food and water.

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Hotel Holt—The Art Hotel

Reykjavík

The hotel’s bountiful leather seating in their common areas is the highlight. The art is eclectic and bountiful, too. The hotel is a bit dated but overall comfortable for a short stay. And they have free parking for guests, which was a nice benefit.

Authenticity & Character

The artwork is indeed everywhere and the wood paneled common areas and their plentiful leather seating are great.

Location

It’s set in a residential area just outside of the downtown area. Convenient to get to all the sites with a short walk.

Staff

Gabriella who checked me in also helped me find a place for dinner the first night, which was much appreciated.

Cleanliness & Comfort

The walls are thin apparently and so sound from one’s neighbors is an issue. A white noise app on your phone should mask it though. Some of the carpeting on stairwells is worn through. Nit picking perhaps but the hotel does show its age.

Hrafnavellir Guest House

Hornafjörður (Hofn)

The individual cabins are very nice and comfortable. Great views! They have staff onsite and the small lounge area is open and serves drinks until 10 PM or so.

Authenticity & Character

The cabins are newer and very comfortable. Great views back toward the Batman Mountain, too.

Location

About 20 kilometers beyond Hofn. So either eat dinner before you arrive or be mindful that it’s about a 40 minute drive back to town. During the summer they do serve dinner at the guest house. So that would be a convenient option.

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Such a wonderful hostess greeted me and prepared a delicious breakfast for me the following morning.

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Black Beach Suites

Vik I Myrdal

Beautiful setting and very nice room with a view.

Authenticity & Character

Modern facilities. So not a lot of character but very nicely appointed room.

Location

The hotel is located on the west side of the mountains that sit above Vik but is close enough that driving into Vik for dinner was easy.

Staff

Staff was polite and helpful.

Cleanliness & Comfort

Comfortable bed and nice shower. Quite a bit of room, too. With a nice deck.

Buubble Hotel Hrosshagi

Bláskógabyggd

Had the skies been clear and the aurora visible this would’ve been a great stay. 😉 The bubble is comfortable but bare bones. The bed is comfortable and the heated blanket was nice (until it stopped working during the night). Bathroom facilities require a walk and sometimes a wait. So just be aware if this is a potential concern.

Authenticity & Character

It’s a unique concept to sleep inside an air inflated bubble!

Location

Even though the setting is in a small forest there is light pollution to the north, I take it, from the town?

Staff

No on-site staff. Not really a big issue but something to be aware of.

Cleanliness & Comfort

It’s hard to heat a bubble in winter. 😉

Activity Reviews

Breiðamerkurjökull Ice Cave Small Group Adventure

Iceland

How many groups can you fit on a glacier at one time? A lot! There were at least two dozen vehicles and a hundred plus tourists tromping around the ice.

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Our guide was friendly and informative

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Snowshoe Trek

Lake Mývatn

I ended up being the only participant. So i appreciated that we went ahead with the trek! My guide was fantastic.

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Hiking up the mountain to find steaming pools amidst all the snow was very cool.

Guides, Drivers and Staff

My guide was born in Zimbabwe and married an Icelandic woman. So we had a great conversation on geopolitics, history, and the geologic wonders of Iceland.

Transport

Pick up and drop off from the hotel was great.

ATV to Black Sand Beach and Plane Wreck

Iceland

Getting to see the black sand beach and the waves up close via an ATV is a wild and fun experience!

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Sindri was a wonderful and entertaining guide! He made sure everyone was safe and had a good time.

Planning a trip to Patagonia is no small feat, and having the right travel agent made all the difference. From the start, they were attentive to exactly what I was looking for — the hotels and tours were perfectly matched to my preferences, and every detail was thoughtfully taken care of. Whenever I had questions during the trip, they were quick to respond and easy to reach. The whole experience was seamlessly organized from start to finish. I wouldn't hesitate to book with them again — 100%

Activity Review

Half-Day Buenos Aires City Tour

Buenos Aires

Our guide in Buenos Aires was absolutely wonderful — his knowledge of the city's history, architecture, and political past brought everything to life in a way no guidebook ever could. From the streets of Recoleta to the stories behind the city's iconic buildings, he made every stop genuinely fascinating. We'd book with him again in a heartbeat.

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This trip exceeded our expectations. It was culturally immersive, family-friendly, and thoughtfully designed. We came away with a deeper appreciation for Japan — not just its landmarks, but its rhythms, values, and everyday beauty.

We would absolutely recommend KimKim to anyone planning a trip to Japan, and we would happily work with you again.

Activity Reviews

Tokyo Highlights Day Tour - East & West

Tokyo

Osaka Local Foodie Tour in Dotonbori and Shinsekai

Japan

One Day Miyajima Island and Hiroshima Tour

Japan

Transfer from Kyoto to Osaka via Nara

Japan

Enjoy Temples & Bamboo Grove in Kyoto with Your Family

Kyoto

Kimono Tea Ceremony at Kyoto Maikoya

Kyoto

Full Day Lake Kawaguchi Cruise and Shinobi no Sato Ninja Village Tour

Tokyo

Asakusa Sumo Club: Sumo Show Admission with Chankonabe in Tokyo

Tokyo

Sushi Making Tokyo Roll and Authentic Japanese Sushi Class

Tokyo

Trips were good. The jeep tour was good but missed a lot of important stops to make, just was 3 hours. Missed alot

Hotel Reviews

Manoir de la Maison Blanche

Ambosie

Most beautiful place. Location good

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Le Petit Matin

Bayeux

Great location great host

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Clean, helpful great location

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Exclusive visit and tasting at the Pavillon Fines Bulles

Amboise

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Loire Valley Hot-Air Balloon Flight

Amboise

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Private Normandy Foodie Experience by E-Bike

Bayeux

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Private WWII Jeep Experience

Bayeux

Missed to much. Guide was great Knowledge was great jeep was fun, but we missed museum, cemetery, cliffs

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I’ve just wrapped up a 6-day trip to the Dominican Republic, and I wanted to take a moment to share my feedback.
First of all, a big thank you to Isabella and Francis Garcia for organizing and coordinating the entire tour. Everything went according to plan – and in the rare moments when it didn’t, it somehow still did. Any small hiccups were handled quickly and smoothly, almost before you had time to notice them.
A special shout-out to Francis. I’m still not entirely convinced this was a human and not some kind of AI-powered super-agent. It felt like he was available 24/7, replying within seconds at any time of day or night. I’ve never seen response times like that – honestly, even my own thoughts take longer to process.
Overall, a very well-organized experience. Thank you again for making the trip so easy and enjoyable.

From planning to ensure the perfect itinerary in Japan for our family to Japan to continued amazing assistance during our trip, we are grateful to Angel and Kimkim for a trip of a lifetime!

Activity Reviews

Ninja Training in Kyoto: Ninja Experience

Kyoto

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Full Day Mt. Fuji and Lake Ashi Tour with Hakone Tozan Railway

Japan

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Asakusa Sumo Club: Sumo Show Admission with Chankonabe in Tokyo

Tokyo

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Sushi Making Tokyo！Cooking class in Japan！

Tokyo

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Spot Early-Blooming Cherry Blossoms in Tokyo

Tokyo

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Heracles, the guide for cycling and hiking based in Nafplio, showed us some very unique and off-the-beaten-track places. The Avgou monastery hike was probably the highlight of the trip, but there was some smaller old hidden monasteries that weren't on the agenda that he showed us as well.
Manos, the foodie tour guide in Chania, was entertaining and knowledgeable. He made sure we had no room in us for any more food.
The guide in Mystras was also good, although the hike did not include a lunch as indicated on our itinerary.

Hotel Reviews

SanSal Boutique Hotel

Chania

Modern. Great location. Good breakfast. A gym would have been nice

DOM Boutique Hotel

Heraklion

Nice room. Terrible wifi. No view. Good location for walking to waterfront, museum and restaurants.

A for Athens

Athens

great location and view

Mystras Grand Palace

Sparta

beautiful spacious buildings and location (near mountains and ruins). Not great if you want urban setting

Carpe Diem Boutique Hotel

Nafplio

Breakfast was quite good but this was the smallest hotel room we have ever stayed in.

Authenticity & Character

Location

in old town

Staff

The lady who seemed to run the place was great but there was seldom anyone at the desk. The young woman was sometimes at the desk in the daytime was aloof.

Cleanliness & Comfort

clean but room was tiny

Activity Reviews

Sacred Paths of Taygetos: The Faneromeni Hike

Greece

Nice hiking trails and location.

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There was no food

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Hiking Among the Olive Groves with Lunch in Monemvasia

Greece

Interesting young guide who taught us everything we wanted to know about olives. Really nice lunch too

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Hiking to Avgou Monastery through Wildlife Refuge

Nafplio

Highlight of the trip. A nice 12km walk. Very interesting monastery and location.

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They detoured a bit to let us buy some fantastic oranges from a roadside stall

Nafplio Cycling Adventure

Nafplio

The ride was a bit short but at least we had a couple hikes to interesting locations added in.

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Greece

Corinth museum and ruins were closed. Driver was great. Canal was interesting to see

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Private Delphi Day Trip

Athens

Driver was great. Guide was pedantic and uninspiring but knowledgeable.

Ancient Athens Acropolis & Mythology Walk

Athens

very good guide. Acropolis was very busy especially considering the time of year.

The trip that Paola put together for me and my two kids (ages 16, 13) was great! The trip was exactly as promised, and yet also exceeded my expectations. Paola was easy to communicate with, efficient and responsive. She listened and we had productive exchanges during planning and in the lead up to the holiday. She even visited our hotel in Quito to introduce herself.

We spent a week in Quito, Banos and Cotopaxi. Paola arranged for Jose from Authentic Ecuador to be our guide for the week and he was fantastic! He is knowledgeable about all things Ecuador, from where to eat to how many meters tall rise each volcano (I tested him for fun at one point and he was accurate within 10m for every volcano!) and he could identify flora and fauna. He was on time, friendly and we felt completely cared for. When we had a hiccup (e.g. morning canyoning postponed from rain), Jose seamlessly helped to pivot our day. Thank you!

Our days were long, but had only a week - old town tour/chocolate tasting/cooking class in Quito, hiking/biking/canyoning in Banos, and hiking/riding horses in Cotopaxi. I will absolutely use this service again, and I will be recommending Paola and Jose to all my friends.

Hotel Reviews

Holiday Inn Quito Airport, an IHG Hotel

Tababela

This hotel is fine. It's clean and newish, and is what I would expect from a hotel by the airport. It served its purpose well (a place to stay before catching a flight). They also had an airport shuttle, which was appreciated.

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A 5-minute shuttle ride to the airport. (It's about 40 minutes from downtown Quito)

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Hacienda El Porvenir

Machachi

We stayed here one night and it was not enough. Everything about this place was wonderful! Our room was cozy and well-appointed. There were fires being tended in every room, the staff was incredibly friendly and the food was delicious. I went on one of the self-guided walks and it took my breath away (I don't mean the altitude). The paths are easy to follow and the views are stunning. I absolutely loved everything about Hacienda El Porvenir.

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Just outside Cotopaxi National Park, which was also my favorite destination of our trip.

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Samari Spa Hotel

Baños

The grounds are beautiful, and the pool was great. Our room was comfortable - it was not modern, but we weren't expecting that. But, the hotel was a 5-minute drive from downtown Banos on a busy road - next time, I would prefer lodging downtown because it's a walkable place. The restaurant was not great. The food was okay, at best. Also, the entire restaurant staff was wearing clear plastic masks - I appreciate the effort to by hygienic, but those clear masks get wet from breath/spit and it's unattractive to look at. Also, since they only cover the mouth they aren't actually preventing the spread of germs.

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Go Quito Hotel

Quito

Stunning hotel, very modern and clean. The restaurant has views of the city, and the breakfast spread was fantastic!

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Activity Reviews

Quito Cooking Class

Ecuador

This was very fun, but it may have been a bit much for us after a very long day of sightseeing (I was with my 2 kids, ages 16, 13). But the food and conversation was nice. I could have used a glass of wine with dinner but was told I couldn't have one - otherwise, all good!

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Horseback Riding at Cotopaxi National Park

Ecuador

This was amazing! They let us gallop, and lent us ponchos and chaps, which greatly improved the experience. Our photos from this activity are amazing - kids and I on horses w/ a view of Cotopaxi in the background.

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Cotopaxi National Park

Ecuador

The hike on the volcano was amazing. We did not make it all the way to the Refuge b/c it was a very cold and windy day and we were suffering the altitude, but it was SO BEAUTIFUL! I want to go back already. Not to miss.

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Canyoning in Baños

Baños

This was very fun, for me and my two teens (16, 13). There wasn't a lot of detail provided going into it, but we felt safe and ready for what was to come. The final descent was INCREDIBLE. Highly recommend.

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Visit the Pailón del Diablo Waterfall, Explore Baños

Baños

Fantastic! This place was great. As advertised. My two teens also loved it.

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Quito City Tour - Middle of the World

Quito

Jose took us around the city and it was nonstop fun the whole day. I appreciated Jose's vast knowledge - from the town's history to which vendors we should buy from. He brought his brother to drive the car so that we didn't waste any time looking for parking.

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Biking to Pailón del Diablo

Baños

The biking was great insofar as I was sick of being in a car, but we were on the rode with the cars on a busy highway so it was a bit uncomfortable at times. My kids (16, 13) didn't love this.

It was really easy to work with Coraima in planning our trip to Spain. We worked with a team to make sure our trip went smoothly. We are really glad to have worked with KimKim.

Hotel Reviews

Intelier Palacio San Martín

Madrid

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Gran Hotel Havana

Barcelona

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Activity Reviews

Self-Guided Retiro Park Walk

Madrid

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Family-Friendly Royal Palace Visit

Madrid

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There is no transport. It was a walking tour.

Self-Guided Local Markets Trip

Madrid

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Private Day Trip to Costa Brava's Coastal Villages

Barcelona

Our guide was excellent and knowledgeable about the location. We would have been nice to have some time at certain location play on the water and rocks.

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Private Gaudí Experience with La Sagrada Família & Park Güell

Barcelona

The app gave two different locations as a meeting spot so it was little confusing. We had to call the tour guide company to clarify the meeting spot.

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Self-Guided Walk in Barcelona’s Gothic Quarter

Barcelona

The locations on the tour are great. Since it was our first day in Barcelona, a walking map from the hotel to each locations would have been helpful.

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We just got back from a trip to Andalucía and Madrid that we planned through Kimkim, and overall it was a really good experience.

Before the trip, the communication was super helpful. We had a lot of questions, and they always got back to us with clear answers, which made us feel more comfortable—especially since we’d never used a service like this before.

What stood out was how easy everything felt once we got there. Transfers, day trips, connections—it all just worked without us having to think too much about it. That alone made the trip more relaxing.

They also did a nice job balancing their suggestions with what we wanted. We had input on the itinerary, and they actually listened and adjusted things to fit our interests.

The day trips were comfortable, and the vehicles were great. Our drivers, Carlos and Joan were both friendly and easy to talk to. Joan made the drive from Seville to Granada (with a stop in Ronda) more interesting by sharing music along the way and Carlos added a special-stop in Carmona which added to our day in Cordoba..

All of our guides were great-knowledgeable but also easygoing. The food tours were a highlight. It didn’t feel overly structured, more like spending time with a group of friends and trying different foods together.

Guadalupe made the Seville Cathedral and Alcázar much more engaging, and Matias did a great job at the Alhambra, helping us appreciate the details and history without it feeling overwhelming.

Overall, Kimkim made the trip easier to plan and enjoy. It was a very positive experience, and we’d definitely consider using them again.

We had a fantastic trip to Iceland in April. The weather put a few snags in our plans, but it's part of the adventure of Iceland. The country is absolutely beautiful. We loved the Snæfellsnes Penninsula, the Hotel Budir, the Sky Lagoon and seeing the Northern Lights the best! We also enjoyed self-driving. It gave us the flexibility to stop whenever we wanted and pull over to see something we found interesting. Driving was easy, except for a couple of snow-related issues! Our travel specialist, Guðmundur Óli, did an excellent job. He assisted with the trip planning, making recommendations and adjusting the schedule to include things we wanted to see. He was responsive and helped us navigate some weather issues while in-country. The daily driving maps were amazing and made navigating very easy. All of the arrangements were perfect - no snags whatsoever. Would highly recommend!

Hotel Reviews

Hotel Berg

Keflavík

Hotel was in a perfect location. Our flight wasn't until 5pm and the hotel allowed a late checkout until 2pm for a small fee. This allowed us to do an activity during the day and go back to shower before leaving for the airport. It is 7 minutes from the airport and its in a little town with restaurants close by. The room had everything we needed and the lounge area is nice. The restaurant was fine. It was too rainy and cold to use the roof top hot tub, but it was a nice amenity.

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Magma Hotel

Kirkjubæjarklaustur

Hotel was nice. The room was great and we enjoyed the lake view. It was very windy and rainy during our stay so we didn't get to enjoy the outside. The breakfast was good. There is no hot tub and no lounge to sit in outside of the room. We didn't spend much time in it, so it was fine. Everything was clean and orderly.

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Hótel Grímsborgir by Keahotels

Ásborgir

I really liked this hotel. The rooms are in clusters of buildings and you can either walk or drive to the main building for the restaurant. We had 2 hot tubs for our building. They were empty upon arrival, but they quickly filled them after a call to the front desk. The breakfast was excellent. Room was one of the largest we stayed in and we appreciated the lounge area with kitchen so we didn't have to sit in the room all evening.

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Hótel Búðir

Búðir

This was my favorite hotel of the 5 we stayed in. It was beautifully decorated and in an absolutely stunning location. The room was perfect and we had a perfect view of the black church from our window. There's a lovely lounge with fantastic views for having a drink or playing cards at night. The restaurant was fine but we were there for 2 nights and the menu was the same both nights. The chocolates at the front desk are a nice touch!

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Hotel Reykjavík Saga

Reykjavík

Hotel was great. Breakfast was lovely and it's in a great location to explore the city.

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Activity Reviews

Faxaflói Bay Whale Watching Excursion

Reykjavík

We only saw one whale and we pretty much followed him around for 2 hours. The weather was very cold, windy and rainy, so the dry suits helped us stay warm and dry. Rough seas were expected due to the weather and the tour operator helpfully offered sea sickness pills for free. The tour did a good job - we just didn't see much and returned to the marina an hour early.

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Glacier Ice Cave Experience

Iceland

The weather was very rainy and our van got stuck in the snow/slush 3 times on the way to the glacier. Other vehicles had to tow us out. The driver worked very hard and ended up shoveling tires out several times, but didn't provide us with much in the way of updates on what was going on. This turned the trip out to the ice cave into 2 1/2 hours. There was no bathroom available and the entire trip took 5 hours. By the time we got back to the parking area, it was 9pm and all of the restaurants were closed and we still had an hour drive to our hotel. Thankfully, the lovely people at Kronen (the grocery store), allowed us to dash in and quickly buy something right as they were closing. The ice cave was also very small. The guide said that it was usually longer, but the recent snow had closed part of it off. I honestly don't think it was worth it under the conditions, but the hike on the glacier and being inside the ice cave was cool and a unique experience.

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Laugarás Lagoon - Lerki

Iceland

We really enjoyed the lagoon. We went to 3 different ones during our trip and this one was unique in that it's in a forest-like setting. The locker area was clean and the process was very organized. Unfortunately, lightening cut our visit short. They offered us a return visit the next day, but we were getting back on the road and could not take them up on it.

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Víðgelmir Lava Cave Experience

Iceland

The tour was interesting and the guide was very knowledgeable and gave a great tour.

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KimKim made our trip to Chile seamless and truly unforgettable. Francisco planned everything beautifully, and it was such a relief not to worry about logistics, transportation, or what came next. The team was highly responsive throughout the trip.
In Santiago, we stayed at a beautiful hotel and enjoyed a fantastic food tour with Angel, who took us to hidden local spots we never would have found on our own. Our day trip to Valparaíso and Viña del Mar was also excellent. When I mentioned at the last minute that I had hoped to visit a vineyard, Francisco quickly arranged a special gin tasting for us in Puerto Natales, which was so much fun and a real highlight.
KimKim was also incredibly flexible. When I decided I did not want to spend all day on a bus for the Torres del Paine panoramic tour, they were able to switch us last minute to a private guided nature tour with Nacho, who was extremely knowledgeable about Patagonia. I also did the Mirador Base Torres hike with guides Paulo and Christian, and it was an unforgettable experience with breathtaking views.
Special thanks to Jose in Puerto Natales for handling so many details so smoothly. Overall, I highly recommend KimKim.

Stephen Long was an excellent tour advisor for our two-week trip to Vietnam and Cambodia. He put together a wonderful itinerary tailored to our preferences — food, art, history, and nature — and truly paid attention to what we wanted. When I asked him to build in a relaxation day mid-trip, he planned for us to be in beautiful Hoi An, where our hotel had a pool and the beach was just a short trip away.
Stephen did an amazing job staying in contact with us via WhatsApp throughout the entire trip. All of our transportation, hotels, inter-trip flights, and activities were booked for us, and communication about where and when we needed to be was always clear. We were also able to make slight adjustments to the itinerary as needed, which we really appreciated. The local tour guides Stephen arranged in each city were excellent as well.
We had an incredible time visiting Hanoi, Ha Long Bay, Hoi An, Ho Chi Minh City, and Siem Reap. We highly recommend Stephen for planning your next trip to Vietnam and Cambodia!

We just got back from our vacation to Morocco and we cannot be happier with our experience. Everything we asked for
From the moment we were picked up at the airport by Mohamed, to the moment we were dropped off at the airport everything was so well taken care of and organized!
We want to make sure to mention Mohamed, our driver and the main guide during the trip, he made the whole experience so stress-free and pleasant that we cannot thank him enough. If you planning a trip, request Mohamed and you will be in great hands.
All the riads that we stayed in were great, very clean, and pleasant. Each one took care of our family like we were relatives visiting and not just some tourists stopping by for a night.
Guides - all the guides we interacted with were knowledgeable and accommodating to our family needs. We might have overdone with walking tours, as by the end of the trip kids were just done with those. The other added benefit of having guides in the medians, was that they kept too pushy salespeople away from us, letting us enjoy the tour without being forced to buy anything. You will go through some merchants that show you their craft but don’t feel pressured to buy anything directly from them as those prices are very inflated.
Sahara stay was absolutely the highlight of the trip and I highly recommend staying there for at least 2 nights so soak in the experience. We did 4x4 tour and although exhausting, it was super fun and drive around the dunes and see small villages in the Sahara, our guide Ibrahim was very attentive and friendly during our tour. Thank you, Ibrahim! Horseback riding in the afternoon in Sahara was another highlight - not as much for the kids as they were slowly led by the guides across the desert and it was hot and boring for them but for adults, we got to gallop and explore the lake, highly recommend for adults who aren’t too new to horseback riding. The camp that we stayed in, Riad Madu was like something from a movie - tents are comfortable and have all the necessities, food was in abundance, late night music and dancing.
The other riad that was an absolute highlight for our family was in Marrakech - Palais Sebban. The place is like a palace (hence the name) or a museum. We enjoyed hammam and dinner right in the hotel.

Hotel Reviews

Riad Madu Desert Camps

Merzouga

Highly recommend this place - from the arrival and greeting you with hot tea, the staff was very friendly and attentive

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Dar Settash

Fès

Beautiful place and very attentive and friendly staff

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Dar Meziana

Chefchaouene

Place is located in a very cute alley, picture perfect and easy to find. Rooms were comfortable and breakfast was great!

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Riad Dar Dar

Rabat

The place was nice to stay for one night We had issue with hot water when we checked in and there was no porter to come and pick us up, luckily our driver was able to lead us through Medina

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Kasbah Isfoula

Ait Ben Haddou

Spacious and a great place to stop on the way from Sahara They hammam was a nice place to clean up and relax after all that sand.

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This is a more modern hotel we stayed in

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Guided Tour in Fes

Fes

The tour was a mix Of walking tour and driving tour Fez is such an interesting place to visit and you kget the most out of it with a tour guide Great experience overall We enjoyed all the stops that we visited during the trip- learning how pottery is made, how mosaic is made, etc.

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Afternoon Guided Tour in Chefchaouen

Morocco

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Our guide showed us places were he spend his childhood playing at, from public “swimming pool” which is natural waterfall area, to football field in one of the streets. He also showed us the best locations for Pictures The place is so beautiful

Hike to Akchour Waterfall

Chefchaouen

This was a very fun change of pace and much needed change of scenery Hike to the God’s bridge is moderately challenging but a great hike to do Akchor waterfall was good but don’t expect it to be anything earth shattering, depending on what other waterfalls you visited. It was a great adventure and I am glad we went. Some negatives - I wish areas was cleaner and more taken care of, sad to see national park and trash around.

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Cooking Workshop & Local Food

Morocco

We really enjoyed this experience Kids got to go to the market to purchase items for cooking, then we got back to the restaurant and started prepping food and cooking. Great change of activities for us and great learning opportunities.

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Meryem was so friendly and happy to share her knowledge with us and our children; she took them through the market, then explained every step of the cooking process, the kids were engaged and involved for hours.

Half-Day Horseback Ride Tour to the Lake in Merzouga

Merzouga

This is a super fun activity for adults who know how to ride horses because you get to explore and ride through the lake and even gallop if you are comfortable. For kids it was a bit boring because they were just slowly let by the guides through the desert to the lake. Obviously it’s done for safety reason and we have no complaints, just think this is more fulfilling experience for adults. Snack by the lake was a nice touch and allowed us to relax and get rested.

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Very friendly and attentive.

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Horses were so beautiful and well cared for

Guided 4x4 Desert Adventures in Erg Chebbi

Morocco

Ibrahim was very attentive and made the adventure fun and exciting for us. We enjoyed riding dunes on our 4x4 and listening to Berber music

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Fes to Merzouga Sunset Camel Ride and Overnight in the Desert via Ifrane, Azrou, Midelt & Erfoud

Morocco

This is the highlight of the trip for our family! Camel ride is what you think of when you think of Sahara. This was an adventure of a lifetime

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Aït Benhaddou to Marrakech via Tizi n'Tichka Pass & the High Atlas Mountains

Morocco

Mohamed is the best and made our trip experience the most enjoyable

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Transfer to Fes, Volubilis & Meknes

Morocco

Mohamed is the best and made our trip experience the most enjoyable

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Private transfer from Casablanca Airport to Rabat via Casablanca City

Morocco

Mohamed is the best and made our trip experience the most enjoyable

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Large and comfortable van, modern with AC and all other features

My family of six traveled to Chilean Patagonia in early March 2026. We have four children from 14 > 24. Erin and her team at Dittmar Adventures were exceptional in planning and organizing our trip. Her communication was prompt and clear throughout the process. We were a bit challenging because my family is very active and we wanted to take advantage of every opportunity to fit in another adventure. Erin was super patient with multiple changes and variations. The trip itself was fantastic. The guides Dittmar selected were top-notch; friendly and accommodating. The activities were well chosen and met our expectations. We had a few weather complications and Dittmar was very responsive in addressing these bumps. We just wished we had more time there! Huge thanks to Erin!!

Our daily guide Hera was fantastic! She kept us on track and served as an incredible host for her country. Additionally, our travel agent Christine was so detailed and flexible. Such an incredible team!

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Lotte City Hotel Myeongdong

Seoul

We did not stay here

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Full Day Petite France and Nami Island Tour

Seoul

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Explore Seoul Highlights

Seoul

Hera was incredible. She had incredible insights and was a lovely host!

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Hera was the best!!!!

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Our guide for the first excursion in Tokyo was Haiyan. She was very helpful and knowledgeable. We saw the Imperial Palace, as close as we could get, since entry was not allowed. The we went to the Senso-ji temple, very impressive. She also helped us get to a location that I wanted to see, The Samurai Store. We never would have found it if it was not for Haiyan.

The following day we took the Shinkansen to Odawara where we were met by Yasuhiro, called Moshi. He is an English professor and spoke perfect English and also Spanish, as does my wife Norma. He took us to Hakone, and unfortunately it rained all day so we did not get to see Mt. Fuji. He took us up the Hakone Ropeway to the top where we had lunch and toured the shop. When we came down we took a tour boat around the lake. He dropped us at our Honten for the evening. We really enjoyed the traditional accommodations, including the private natural hot spring onsen.

Our guide for the first excursion in Tokyo was Haiyan. She was very helpful and knowledgeable. We saw the Imperial Palace, as close as we could get, since entry was not allowed. The we went to the Senso-ji temple, very impressive. She also helped us get to a location that I wanted to see, The Samurai Store. We never would have found it if it was not for Haiyan.

The following day we took the Shinkansen to Odawara where we were met by Yasuhiro, called Moshi. He is an English professor and spoke perfect English and also Spanish, as does my wife Norma. He took us to Hakone, and unfortunately it rained all day so we did not get to see Mt. Fuji. He took us up the Hakone Ropeway to the top where we had lunch and toured the shop. When we came down we took a tour boat around the lake. He dropped us at our Honten for the evening. We really enjoyed the traditional accommodations, including the private natural hot spring onsen.

The next morning came early as we had a 7:45 Bullet traln to Nagoya. There we did a self guided tour to Nagoya Castle and then to the Tokugawa museum and gardens, which I was most interested in seeing. Also seen was a Shinto Shrine.

Next day we took the Shinkansen to Kyoto. Our first excursion was to the Tea Ceremony Experience. We dressed in Kimonos and were shown the intricacies of the tea ceremony. it was fantastic. After that we went to the Samurai and Ninja Musem. This was one of my special choices and it did not disappoint.

The next day we were met by our guide for the day, Ichiro. We went to the Kinkakuji and Nijo Castle Tour which was fascinating. We had a very full day visiting shrines and ending up at Fushiminari. Fantastic!

On Day 7 we were met by our guide Naoko who was wonderful. We enjoyed her very much. We spent the day in Nara, so fascinating.

On our final tour day our guide once again was Ichiro. We went to Osak for another of my desired destinations, Himeji Castle with the cherry blossoms in full bloom. The castle tour and gardens were amazing. We finished up with the ropeway to Mount Shosha, another of my must see destinations. It was amazing. And Ichiro was so very knowlegeable.

The next morning our driver met us for an early morning drive to Osaka airport in the rain. Goodbye Japan.

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Matsuzakaya Honten

Kanagawa

We loved this traditional hotel and onsen. We highly recommend it.

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World Heritage Himeji Castle Visiting & Mount Shosha visit

Osaka

Our final tour was to Himeji Castle with the cherry blossoms in full bloom. The castle tour and gardens were amazing. We finished up with the ropeway to Mount Shosha, another of my must see destinations. It was amazing.

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We were so lucky to get to this beautiful place when the cherry blossoms were in full bloom.

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Again, Ichiro was so knowledgeable!

Full Day Nara City Tour with Public transportation

Japan

On Day 7 we were met by our guide Naoko who was wonderful. We enjoyed her very much. We spent the day in Nara, so fascinating.

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So much beauty

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We loved Naoko!

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Kari, the driver was great.

Half Day Kinkakuji and Nijo Castle Tour

Kyoto

We went to the Kinkakuji and Nijo Castle Tour which was fascinating. We had a very full day visiting shrines and ending up at Fushiminari. Fascinating!

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Seeing so much beauty and culture

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Ichiro is so knowledgeable

Samurai Ninja Museum & Tea Ceremony Experience

Kyoto

We took the Shinkansen to Kyoto. Our first excursion was to the Tea Ceremony Experience. We dressed in Kimonos and were shown the intricacies of the tea ceremony. it was fantastic. After that we went to the Samurai and Ninja Musem. This was one of my special choices and it did not disappoint.

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Private Hakone’s natural beauty Tour

Hakone

Yasuhiro, called Moshi. He is an English professor and spoke perfect English and also Spanish, as does my wife Norma. He took us to Hakone, and unfortunately it rained all day so we did not get to see Mt. Fuji. He took us up the Hakone Ropeway to the top where we had lunch and toured the shop. When we came down we took a tour boat around the lake. He dropped us at our Honten for the evening. We really enjoyed the traditional accommodations, including the private natural hot spring onsen.

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We arrived safe and sound

Full Day Tokyo City Tour with Senso-ji Temple

Tokyo

Our guide for the first excursion in Tokyo was Haiyan. She was very helpful and knowledgeable. We saw the Imperial Palace, as close as we could get, since entry was not allowed. The we went to the Senso-ji temple, very impressive. She also helped us get to a location that I wanted to see, The Samurai Store. We never would have found it if it was not for Haiyan.

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Friendly and very knowledgeable

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