Kimkim Trip Reviews

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Porto was our favorite destination. AllOf ou...
Portugal | May 17 - May 24, 2026

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Jenny R.
Seattle, WA | Reviewed on May 25, 2026

Porto was our favorite destination. All
Of our guides were fantastic: Celia, Granado, Thelma, and Nuno.

Local specialist: Raquel Aceituno

Portugal......i'll see you again
Portugal | May 17 - May 24, 2026

Edward
Edward S.
Switzerland | Reviewed on May 25, 2026

i'm sure the spelling of names will be wrong? nick of e motion good historian and guide. chavier of the second tour to Fatima by e bike..... thanks for introducing me to google maps and whatsapp🤣 He also inspired me to do the tour alone, no one else signed upšŸ¤·ā€ā™‚ļø. Valez was very knowledgeable about the wine business, he owns one!
As usual i had Emily as backup for everything . Everyone showed up on time. I can't wait to use Kim Kim for my next adventure šŸ‘šŸ˜„

Local specialist: Emily Boles

KimKim is the best
Philippines | May 6 - May 23, 2026

Jeff
Jeff B.
Australia | Reviewed on May 25, 2026
From start to finish this has been an amazing experience. Sarah put together a trip that suited us down to the ground, which is not easy. We are 60+ love adventure and need a day off here and there and our Philippines experience was just that. Our guide Edmond on Bohol island was awesome, super friendly and very knowledgeable we really enjoyed our time together. The we had island hopping, fireflies and underground river in Puerto Princesa, my apologies I have forgotten the guides names. Then... Read more

From start to finish this has been an amazing experience. Sarah put together a trip that suited us down to the ground, which is not easy. We are 60+ love adventure and need a day off here and there and our Philippines experience was just that. Our guide Edmond on Bohol island was awesome, super friendly and very knowledgeable we really enjoyed our time together. The we had island hopping, fireflies and underground river in Puerto Princesa, my apologies I have forgotten the guides names. Then El Nido where Jason took us on speedboat private tour A and B which were both top shelf and we could adopt Jason, he's a beautiful soul. Then to top it all off the ultimate adventure in Coron with Jen, curly, the most handsome captain and the crew was a great way to finish. Angela was always on hand to assist if needed which was a great backup to have. The itinerary and communication was on point for everything. I could not be more happy with KimKim tours. I look forward to them organising our next trip. Cheers, Jeff and Chris.

Hotel Reviews
City Garden Grand Hotel
Manila

The hotel is fine. It's a long way from the airport and it seemed in a big of a dodgy area.

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The staff were fine
Cleanliness & Comfort
Alona Vida Beach Resort
Bohol Island

This we voted our best hotel of the tour. Right on the beach, very chill atmosphere and awesome staff. We enjoyed the hotel and the staff so much we ate dinner here every night. The music was fun and the breakfast delicious. Highly recommend.

Authenticity & Character
Low level lots of plants and a great island vibe.
Location
Right on the beach.
Staff
Second to none we wanted to take three of them home with us.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Perfect.
Hue Hotels and Resorts Puerto Princesa
Puerto Princesa

The hotel is fine with a shopping centre next door and laundry down the road. Rooftop pool and bar were fun and the staff are awesome.

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Lagùn Hotel

We were told we had been given an upgrade from our queen size bed to two double beds. As a 187 cm male that's not an upgrade. We got it sorted and it was fine in the end. Cold drinks ard not a big thing in the Philippines and Lagun is no exception. Thd staff very very friendly and helpful.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Easy was to the beach, restaurants and our activities.
Staff
Awesome
Cleanliness & Comfort
Tag Resort
Coron

Great hotel and facilities. Loved the pool and the bar area. Also a great omelet for breakfast.

Authenticity & Character
They are growing vegetables and have cows in the eco area. This was awesome.
Location
Just far enough out of the town to be nice and quiet.
Staff
Staff were second to none especially Raydan the cocktail mixologist. An absolute champion bloke.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Spotless.
Belmont Hotel Manila
Pasay City

The hotel itself is fine. The queue for breakfast in the morning was a joke.

Authenticity & Character
Location
It was close to the airport
Staff
The staff were great.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Local specialist: Sarah Lindsay

Trip to Interlaken and Zurich
Switzerland | May 3 - May 12, 2026

Christopher
Christopher P.
Laguna Hills, CA | Reviewed on May 25, 2026
Our trip to Switzerland was amazing. We enjoyed where we were booked and our various tours. We had no problems with transfers and travel was easy. Our agent, Clothilde, worked with me over several months and with many changing conditions to make this work. We originally had 4 travelers, then 5, then 6! She worked with all of this and made it all work nicely. We spent four nights in Interlaken and then five in Zurich. Tours in each location were great and we had appropriate time to... Read more

Our trip to Switzerland was amazing. We enjoyed where we were booked and our various tours. We had no problems with transfers and travel was easy.

Our agent, Clothilde, worked with me over several months and with many changing conditions to make this work. We originally had 4 travelers, then 5, then 6! She worked with all of this and made it all work nicely.

We spent four nights in Interlaken and then five in Zurich. Tours in each location were great and we had appropriate time to just "hang out". If I had to do it again, I think I would do five nights in Interlaken (this location is just so amazing) and four in Zurich, if only to spend a bit more time in Lauterbrunnen which is crazy awesome, imo. Also, I should note that the trip up to Jungfraujoch was completely whited out by snow; but it was still fun to ride the gondola, train, and then play in the snow and tour the complex, but maybe you should look at time of year (we were in May).

Hotel Review
Hotel Du Nord
Interlaken

This hotel was very nice and we enjoyed the breakfast and hanging out at the bar (a bit). Loved the location, loved the hotel staff, loved everything about this stay. My only wish is that they had some way to charge phones near the nightstands, but this was honestly not a big issue for us.

Authenticity & Character
Location
This location is amazing. Interlaken is beautiful and this may have one of the best views of it.
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Everything was very nice. Even when we left the "privacy" notice on the door they left us clean linens (which we didn't need).
Local specialist: Clothilde DIEMUNSCH

Our honeymoon trip to Morocco was truly unfor...
Morocco | May 1 - May 8, 2026

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Hussain D.
New York, NY, USA | Reviewed on May 25, 2026
Our honeymoon trip to Morocco was truly unforgettable. In just 8 days, my wife and I explored four beautiful cities — Chefchaouen, Rabat, Casablanca, and Marrakesh — and each one had its own unique charm and culture. From the blue streets of Chefchaouen to the vibrant energy of Marrakesh, every moment felt magical. One of the highlights of our trip was our overnight stay in the Agafay Desert. The experience was absolutely incredible — peaceful landscapes, amazing food, beautiful sunsets,... Read more

Our honeymoon trip to Morocco was truly unforgettable. In just 8 days, my wife and I explored four beautiful cities — Chefchaouen, Rabat, Casablanca, and Marrakesh — and each one had its own unique charm and culture. From the blue streets of Chefchaouen to the vibrant energy of Marrakesh, every moment felt magical.

One of the highlights of our trip was our overnight stay in the Agafay Desert. The experience was absolutely incredible — peaceful landscapes, amazing food, beautiful sunsets, hospitality, and a night under the stars that we will never forget.

Morocco exceeded all our expectations with its rich culture, delicious cuisine, warm hospitality, and breathtaking scenery. It was the perfect honeymoon destination, and we created memories that will stay with us forever.

Our driver, Ziad, was absolutely amazing. Anyone traveling to Morocco should personally request him. From the moment he picked us up at the airport until our return flight back to the U.S., he was there every step of the way. I would recommend him 10/10 without hesitation.

Ziad has one of the best personalities and is one of the most humble people you could ever meet. He was incredibly knowledgeable about every city we visited and shared so much insight about the culture and history of Morocco.

Most importantly, he treated my wife and me like family. He always went out of his way to make sure we felt comfortable, safe, and were enjoying every moment of our trip. He even accommodated activities we had booked separately from our main itinerary, including dinners and shows, making everything seamless and stress-free.

Ziad truly made our honeymoon experience even more special and unforgettable.

Hotel Reviews
Elegancia Riad Boutique & SPA
Marrakech
Alkamar Camp
Marrakech

Alkamar Camp was absolutely amazing. From the camel rides to the ATV excursion, every experience was unforgettable. It was the perfect place to have fun while also being able to unwind and relax in the beautiful desert atmosphere. Our host, Mohammed, truly made the experience special for my wife and me. He went above and beyond to create a romantic, intimate, and personal honeymoon experience that we will always remember.

Mƶvenpick Hotel Casablanca
Casablanca

For a 5-star hotel, the experience did not meet expectations. The room lacked an updated TV and was not very clean, as I even found food remnants on the floor upon arrival. Additionally, the pool is located in the center of the restaurant area, which made it uncomfortable to fully relax and enjoy. The breakfast was also disappointing and did not live up to the standards expected from a hotel of this rating.

Lina Ryad & Spa
Chefchaouen

Amazing Ryad to stay in. In the heart of the Blue City. Amazing private pool sessions to great rooftop overseeing the city.

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Activity Review
Explore the Blue City
Explore the Blue City
Chefchaouen

The flying dress photoshoot experience for my wife was absolutely 10/10. The photographer, Mounir, was professional, respectful, and incredibly talented. He had extensive knowledge of the best locations and angles for capturing stunning shots, and the photos turned out amazing. He made the entire experience enjoyable, comfortable, and memorable for both of us. We highly recommend him to anyone looking to capture beautiful moments in Morocco.

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Transport
Local specialist: Majid Mrabti

All the tours by LivTours were excellent,
Italy | May 2 - May 18, 2026

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Nancy C.
Miami, FL | Reviewed on May 25, 2026
All the tours by LivTours were excellent, the Venice guide Nico was great as was the guise for the Forum and the Vatican guide. Breakfast at the Rome hotel was very limited compared to the other hotels. Read more

All the tours by LivTours were excellent, the Venice guide Nico was great as was the guise for the Forum and the Vatican guide. Breakfast at the Rome hotel was very limited compared to the other hotels.

Hotel Reviews
Hotel Le Clarisse al Pantheon
Rome
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Hotel Villa di Sorrento
Sorrento
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Hotel Duomo
Florence

Amazing location. The reception was on the 4th floor with rooms on 3rd or 5th floor which was a little awkward. Free gelato!

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Al Theatro Palace
Venice
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Lancaster Hotel
Milan

Great breakfast, good location

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Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Local transfer in Milan
Milan
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Milan Highlights Private Tour with Last Supper & Duomo
Milan Highlights Private Tour with Last Supper & Duomo
Milan
Quality of Experience
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Private Evening Aperitivo in Navigli
Private Evening Aperitivo in Navigli
Milan

Not much food, more drinks

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Local specialist: Tasos Mylonas

The accommodations were great but the daily e...
Peru | May 5 - May 17, 2026

Shauna
Shauna M.
United Kingdom | Reviewed on May 25, 2026
The accommodations were great but the daily events were not well planned and the communication was poor. We had to frequently text our contact and ask where are our train tickets, or what is the plan tomorrow. Kimkim failed to get us the tour we wanted at Machu Pichu - we were able to get our guide to change it - thank goodness. One of the highlights for me was the train across the Andes which KimKim failed to book for the right day so we took a van and although we made some stops, our... Read more

The accommodations were great but the daily events were not well planned and the communication was poor. We had to frequently text our contact and ask where are our train tickets, or what is the plan tomorrow. Kimkim failed to get us the tour we wanted at Machu Pichu - we were able to get our guide to change it - thank goodness. One of the highlights for me was the train across the Andes which KimKim failed to book for the right day so we took a van and although we made some stops, our guide did not speak English and knew little about the sites we stopped at - clearly a last minute plan. I am 72 and will never return to Peru and will never have the opportunity to take that train.

Local specialist: Johanna Fabian

Our fantastic mother-son trip to Argentina
Argentina | May 17 - May 22, 2026

Karisa
Karisa J.
Denver, CO | Reviewed on May 24, 2026
My son and I planned a trip to Iguzu Falls and Buenos Aires before his planned study abroad. His Spanish is rusty and mine is non-existent, so I booked our trip through KimKim in the hopes we’d have an easier time of things working with an English-speaking team. I was consistently and pleasantly surprised by how easy it was to work with Mery from afar. I was also always impressed with the tours and activities we participated in. We did a group tour to both the Argentina and Brazil sides of... Read more

My son and I planned a trip to Iguzu Falls and Buenos Aires before his planned study abroad. His Spanish is rusty and mine is non-existent, so I booked our trip through KimKim in the hopes we’d have an easier time of things working with an English-speaking team. I was consistently and pleasantly surprised by how easy it was to work with Mery from afar. I was also always impressed with the tours and activities we participated in. We did a group tour to both the Argentina and Brazil sides of Iguazu Falls, with Daniela, our tour guide. She went above and beyond to make sure we safely got across the border, coming and going, which made us feel much more confident navigating the language barrier. Daniela also helped my son practice his Spanish, which helped him feel more prepared to start school here at the end of our visit. When in Buenos Aires, we did a half-day walking tour with Natalia, who taught us both so much about the history, culture, and language of Argentina. She gave us recommendations for movies to watch, futbol teams to cheer for, and other resources to learn more about my son’s host country. All our experiences felt cultivated just for us, and that personalization greatly enhanced our experience in Argentina. I wholeheartedly recommend!

Activity Review
Half Day Buenos Aires Walking Tour
Half Day Buenos Aires Walking Tour
Buenos Aires

When in Buenos Aires, we did a half-day walking tour with Natalia, who taught us both so much about the history, culture, and language of Argentina. She gave us recommendations for movies to watch, futbol teams to cheer for, and other resources to learn more about my son’s host country. She showed my son, who would be going to school in Buenos Aires after my departure, how to use public transport and get his Sube card. We saw monuments to history and the religions that influenced the beautiful city and country, learned about Tango and Mafalda and Maradona, and countless other things that make Argentina and Buenos Aires unique. I loved every second we spent with her! I wholeheartedly recommend!

Quality of Experience
Natalia’s knowledge and enthusiasm made this experience for us!
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Natalia went above and beyond to be responsive to questions and interests we had. She customized our experience.
Transport
Local specialist: Mery Morelli

Kimkim handled our much personalized trip fla...
Scotland | May 11 - May 18, 2026

Garth
Garth D.
Atlanta, GA | Reviewed on May 24, 2026
Kimkim handled our much personalized trip flawlessly! Kateryna, our agent, was wonderful, she took the time to learn about my wife and my needs/expectations and devised our once in a lifetime trip. The local guides that she hired for us could not have been better. The highlight of our trip was a daytrip visit to our ancestors lands and the guide (Elaine) was simply amazing!!! She took an enormous amount of time pre-planning our day and included some amazing xtras too! We had several tour... Read more

Kimkim handled our much personalized trip flawlessly! Kateryna, our agent, was wonderful, she took the time to learn about my wife and my needs/expectations and devised our once in a lifetime trip. The local guides that she hired for us could not have been better. The highlight of our trip was a daytrip visit to our ancestors lands and the guide (Elaine) was simply amazing!!! She took an enormous amount of time pre-planning our day and included some amazing xtras too! We had several tour guides over our trip and they were all extremely knowledgeable and accomodating thank you all (John, John, Ritchie and Liberty) ! And again thank you Kimkim for this amazing experience!!

Local specialist: Kateryna Garkavenko

Istanbul and Cappadocia
Turkey | May 13 - May 18, 2026

Judy
Judy W.
Canada | Reviewed on May 24, 2026
I have been very fortunate to have taken my grandchildren on 3 amazing trips through the help of KimKim and their amazing travel specialists. This trip we were just on was to Istanbul and Cappadocia. Both places we stayed in were beautiful and our accommodations were excellent thanks to Burcu, my travel specialist. She also made sure we ate well in wonderful restaurants. We couldn't ask for a better and most knowledgeable tour guide, Cengiz in Istanbul, showing us the Blue Mosque,... Read more

I have been very fortunate to have taken my grandchildren on 3 amazing trips through the help of KimKim and their amazing travel specialists. This trip we were just on was to Istanbul and Cappadocia. Both places we stayed in were beautiful and our accommodations were excellent thanks to Burcu, my travel specialist. She also made sure we ate well in wonderful restaurants. We couldn't ask for a better and most knowledgeable tour guide, Cengiz in Istanbul, showing us the Blue Mosque, The Topkapi Palace, the Bazaar, taking us on a Food Tour and explaining the history of each place we visited, making the trip even more enjoyable. The Turkish Bath was the hit of our tour in Istanbul as the girls absolutely loved it. We flew into Cappadocia to do the Air Balloon which was cancelled due to poor weather conditions. This did not matter as their tour in the Underground City and the Perfume making made up for it. Not only that but our accommodations in the Kayakapi Premium Cave Hotel was incredible and the sun came out for the kids to enjoy the pool and a swim before flying back to Istanbul. This trip was absolutely wonderful thanks to Burcu, our drivers, and our tour guides. I only wish we were their a few more days to enjoy this beautiful city!

Hotel Reviews
Rixos Pera Istanbul
Istanbul
Authenticity & Character
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Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Kayakapi Premium Caves
Urgup / Cappadocia
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Hagia Sofia Mansions Istanbul, Curio Collection by Hilton
Fatih Istanbul
Authenticity & Character
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Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Local specialist: Burcu Kisakurek

Stellar Service
Greece | May 9 - May 17, 2026

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Marnie Y.
Ashburn, VA | Reviewed on May 24, 2026

The KimKim team was amazing to work with from planning to in country support. They guided us to great hotels, excursions and transportation while helping us stay within the budget we had set. I highly recommend KimKim for planning your dream vacation!

Local specialist: Siena Mueller

20th Anniversary in the Camargue
France | May 9 - May 16, 2026

Ben
Ben F.
Newark, NJ | Reviewed on May 24, 2026
Audrey helped us plan the perfect vacation to celebrate our 20th Anniversary. My entire life I have wanted to visit the Camargue to experience the horses, bulls, and salt marshes. This trip did not disappoint. From the moment we stepped off the plain our agent Audrey planned a vacation / adventure perfectly balanced with self-guided excursions and pre-arranged activities. Our stay in Arles at the Maison Douce Arles was a quiet oasis located in the center of the city, within easy walking... Read more

Audrey helped us plan the perfect vacation to celebrate our 20th Anniversary. My entire life I have wanted to visit the Camargue to experience the horses, bulls, and salt marshes. This trip did not disappoint. From the moment we stepped off the plain our agent Audrey planned a vacation / adventure perfectly balanced with self-guided excursions and pre-arranged activities. Our stay in Arles at the Maison Douce Arles was a quiet oasis located in the center of the city, within easy walking of Roman monuments and great restaurants. Our hosts at Maison Douce Arles had an incredible varied breakfast and gave good tips for our time in Arles including making reservations at the Mesa, an excellent relatively new restaurant with a daily changing menu.

We stayed at Mas de Peint in the Camargue for five nights. The staff at this country house were always available. The house grounds are set within a working ranch and farm with great walks past horse and bull pastures, along rice fields, apple orchards and all the way to the RhƓne. We were often up early and needed to leave before the scheduled breakfast time and the kitchen staff accommodated our schedules by opening breakfast early and offering to prepare picnic lunches. The evening dinner by Chef Dan Rodrigues truly did reflect the country and I am sure the kitchen and chef will soon have their star.

The itinerary Audrey prepared was the perfect local experience. From activities like Kayaking with Manu on the RhÓne, horse riding in Domaine de Pallisade, Les Carrières des Lumières, Parc Ornithologique and touring the olive estate Moulin de Castlelas we were amazed at each stop. We also attended the Course Camurgaise and cheered on the home team, Manade de Jacques Bon.

We could not have planned this trip without Audrey. It was an incredible celebration of the local Camargais culture and we thoroughly loved every second.

Thank you!

Hotel Reviews
La Bastide Bourrelly
CabriĆØs

Do not miss the incredible dinner at this starred restaurant.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Very conveniently located close to the airport in a charming village of Provence.
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
HƓtel Mas de Peint, Manade Jacques Bon
Arles

We stayed at Mas de Peint in the Camargue for five nights. The staff at this country house were always available. The house grounds are set within a working ranch and farm with great walks past horse and bull pastures, along rice fields, apple orchards and all the way to the RhƓne. We were often up early and needed to leave before the scheduled breakfast time and the kitchen staff accommodated our schedules by opening breakfast early and offering to prepare picnic lunches. The evening dinner by Chef Dan Rodrigues truly did reflect the country and I am sure the kitchen and chef will soon have their star.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Maison Douce Arles
Arles

Our stay in Arles at the Maison Douce Arles was a quiet oasis located in the center of the city, within easy walking of Roman monuments and great restaurants. Our hosts at Maison Douce Arles had an incredible varied breakfast and gave good tips for our time in Arles including making reservations at the Mesa, an excellent relatively new restaurant with a daily changing menu.

Authenticity & Character
The hosts were incredible, the rooms beautiful.
Location
It was perfectly located in its own quiet oasis in the city center.
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Guided Kayak Tour in the Camargue
Guided Kayak Tour in the Camargue
France

Kayaking with Manu is incredible experience. He guided through a windy excursion the RhƓne and while tailoring the adventure to our skill levels. He was a great guide and instructor and gave us inside view of the RhƓne an estuaries.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Guided Horseback Ride
Guided Horseback Ride
France

I highly recommend this outfitter for horse riding in the Camargue. The guide Amelie is extremely knowledgeable and personable and led us on an incredible adventure through the Camargue.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Local specialist: Audrey Benezech

We spent 7 days in Madrid and we could have s...
Spain | May 16 - May 23, 2026

Cathy
Cathy M.
Ashburn, VA | Reviewed on May 24, 2026
We spent 7 days in Madrid and we could have stayed another 7 days. Julie and her team curated an incredible experience for my family. From the beginning, Julie listened and asked lots of questions about what we wanted from our trip. She then put together a detailed itinerary that hit all of our wants. From our perfectly situated hotel, to off the beaten path walking tours, amazing day trips, all while still getting in all the ā€œmust doā€ sights, Julie made our trip unforgettable. The best part... Read more

We spent 7 days in Madrid and we could have stayed another 7 days. Julie and her team curated an incredible experience for my family. From the beginning, Julie listened and asked lots of questions about what we wanted from our trip. She then put together a detailed itinerary that hit all of our wants. From our perfectly situated hotel, to off the beaten path walking tours, amazing day trips, all while still getting in all the ā€œmust doā€ sights, Julie made our trip unforgettable. The best part was we were not over scheduled. We were able to enjoy time on our own to explore the city. We meet so many wonderful people on our tours and all of the tour operators were top notch. We are so happy to have had the opportunity to work with Julie and her team at KimKim. We can’t wait to book our next trip. Hasta luego.

Hotel Review
Hotel Regina
Madrid

Perfect location. Staff was amazing. Hotel is so clean. We loved our room, nice sitting area to spread out and relax after walking all day. Hotel has a nice rooftop lounge that is a little oasis. No bar, just shaded lounges and conversation areas and a water feature to just get a little peace and quiet.

Authenticity & Character
Very clean, modern design,
Location
City center near Puerta del Sol. Walking distance to all Madrid sites.
Staff
Staff were nice, helpful and patient with our Spanish.
Cleanliness & Comfort
So clean. It was impressive how clean it was.
Activity Reviews
Royal Palace Visit
Royal Palace Visit
Madrid

Great tour of this incredible palace.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Day Trip to Toledo Cathedral Visit, History Walk and Self-Guided Experience by Train
Day Trip to Toledo Cathedral Visit, History Walk and Self-Guided Experience by Train
Madrid

We took the high speed rail to Toledo. This is a must do. Don’t skip this tour. We learned so much. I would have liked more time on our own to explore the city itself after the guided tour finished. Pictures don’t do it justice.

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Paella Cooking Class with Market Visit
Paella Cooking Class with Market Visit
Madrid

This was one of the best cooking classes we have ever taken. Loved this class! Chef was enthusiastic and so funny. Tour of the local markets was fantastic. Highly recommend this class.

Quality of Experience
Quality of Experience
Food
We made sangria, gazpacho and paella
Food
We made sangria, gazpacho and paella
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Flamenco & Tapas Night
Flamenco & Tapas Night
Madrid

A must do in Madrid. Dancers are amazing.

Quality of Experience
Private Chueca Neighborhood Walk
Private Chueca Neighborhood Walk
Madrid

Our tour guide JC gave us a real locals tour of this interesting area of Madrid.

Quality of Experience
Great tour. Local guide was so engaging. Took us through some hidden gems of the neighborhood and gave a great history lesson on the area.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Day Trip to Madrid Wineries
Day Trip to Madrid Wineries
Madrid

Wow! What a great way to learn about the history of wine making in Spain, met incredible people and drink some fantastic wine.

Quality of Experience
Loved to tour.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Great tor guide
Transport
Easy bus ride to the bodegas. We visited three. One was in a 15th century converted monastery.
Evening Tapas, Taverns & History Walk
Evening Tapas, Taverns & History Walk
Madrid

Our tour guide Samantha was fantastic. We stopped at 4 incredibly unique tapas restaurants. Our tour group was great we continued the party after the tour and hit a few more bars.

Quality of Experience
Great way to learn about tapas and the culinary culture of Spain
Food
All the tapas were delicious. So many great stops on this tour.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Tour was amazing.
Prado Museum & Cultural Walk with Lunch at BotĆ­n
Prado Museum & Cultural Walk with Lunch at BotĆ­n
Madrid

Tour was good. Lots of information in a short amount of time. We went back on our own to explore more of the museum. The tour gives you about 90 minutes. No photos allowed in The Prado. Botin,is a must do. Pictures don’t do it justice, wine cellar alone is a marvel.

Quality of Experience
Tour was good. It hits the highlights, but it is short.
Food
Botin food was delicious. Definitely a once in a lifetime experience.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Tour guide was great. She definitely keeps you on task.
Self-Guided El Centro Walk
Self-Guided El Centro Walk
Madrid

Great way to introduce yourself to the city. We grabbed coffee and walked to Plaza Mayor and just wondered around. So much to see in the area around the plaza.

Quality of Experience
Loved just walking around with no real goal, just exploring to area.
Local specialist: Julia Reed
Julia
Julia Reed
Local specialist in kimkim HQ | Replied on May 24, 2026
Welcome home, Cathy! I just read your review, and my cheeks hurt from smiling so much. Thank you so much for your kind feedback and for trusting our team at kimkim to help plan your trip to Spain ✨ I’m so thrilled that you and John had such an amazing week in Madrid ā¤ļø It truly is one of my favorite cities, and it sounds like it’s now one of yours as well! I’m so glad you loved the itinerary and its pace, and that you were able to experience both the highlights and meet wonderful people on... Read more

Welcome home, Cathy!

I just read your review, and my cheeks hurt from smiling so much. Thank you so much for your kind feedback and for trusting our team at kimkim to help plan your trip to Spain ✨ I’m so thrilled that you and John had such an amazing week in Madrid ā¤ļø It truly is one of my favorite cities, and it sounds like it’s now one of yours as well!

I’m so glad you loved the itinerary and its pace, and that you were able to experience both the highlights and meet wonderful people on your tours and during your free time exploring.

I loved seeing your photos, and I hope you’re already dreaming up your next international adventure together. It was such a pleasure planning this trip with you, and we look forward to working together again in the future!

Warmly,
Julia ā˜ŗļø

Our trip was really awesome!
Australia | Apr 22 - May 20, 2026

Doreen
Doreen K.
Germany | Reviewed on May 24, 2026
Our trip was really awesome! We had a great variety of cities and remote areas. We enjoyed all of our tours. Uluru and Kangaroo Island were our favorite places, as we felt that those places really depicted Australia for us. Read more

Our trip was really awesome! We had a great variety of cities and remote areas. We enjoyed all of our tours. Uluru and Kangaroo Island were our favorite places, as we felt that those places really depicted Australia for us.

Hotel Review
Longitude 131˚
Yulara

This lodge was absolutely awesome! We were so spoiled and pampered. The guides were so passionate about Uluru and the culture. We saw and learned so much that it made us feel like we understood a little bit about the history of Australia.

Authenticity & Character
The luxury tents were very comfortable, but still fit into landscape.
Location
Perfect location for seeing the most important places in the area. Also close to the airport.
Staff
They were all very friendly, polite and helpful.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Perfect!
Activity Review
2 Days / 2 Nights Kangaroo Island in Style
2 Days / 2 Nights Kangaroo Island in Style
Australia

Our guides were so passionate about their island! They both grew up on Kangaroo Island and knew a lot of insider information that we would never have found out alone. They took us to lots of places where koalas, wallabies and kangaroos lived in their natural habitat. We also heard lots of interesting stories about the island.

Quality of Experience
The variety of animals in their natural habitat was amazing.
Food
We had wonderful picnics in the bush
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Very passionate about their Island
Transport
Small group in a small transporter.
Local specialist: Tammy Lindsey

An Amazing Visit to Provence
France | May 11 - May 17, 2026

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Becky H.
Los Angeles, CA | Reviewed on May 24, 2026
We truly enjoyed the locations we visited with our favorite location being Provence. The choice of hotels was wonderful as they were all very quaint and memorable boutique places. The guides were very good with our favorites being Ocean and Coco. Read more

We truly enjoyed the locations we visited with our favorite location being Provence. The choice of hotels was wonderful as they were all very quaint and memorable boutique places. The guides were very good with our favorites being Ocean and Coco.

Hotel Reviews
HĆ“tel d’Europe
Avignon

This hotel has an amazing location right in the old town so it’s easy walking to the city. It’s very quiet and the staff were friendly and helpful. We had dinner in the gastronomic restaurant and it was very good and since it was a very small room it was more quiet and romantic and the food was very good.

Authenticity & Character
This hotel has the old world quaint boutique hotel.
Location
The location is right in the old city and so it’s an easy walk into the town.
Staff
They were very friendly and helpful.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Hotel Le Pigonnet
Aix-en-Provence

The hotel itself is beautiful and the grounds are lovely and they have the most amazing garden. Our room, however, was strange. We were supposed to have a garden view suite but they gave us a weird 2 bedroom room that had to bedrooms, one that was always very cold, and three bathroom rooms. It would have been nicer to have had a sitting area instead of two bedrooms since it was only the two of us.

Authenticity & Character
Location
The hotel is beautiful and very close to the town. The garden is lovely.
Staff
The staff were helpful but didn’t seem overly friendly but could have been that we didn’t get there until late in the evening.
Cleanliness & Comfort
The room was clean but one of the bedrooms was very cold no matter how much we turned up the heat. We had to just keep that door closed so it wouldn’t cool down the rest of the rooms.
La PƩrouse 4*
Nice

This was a unique hotel. Upon check in there was an issue with our original room so they put us in the best suite with the most amazing balcony/patio with an almost 360 view of the ocean and the city of Nice. The location is quiet and perfectly situated and the staff are very friendly.

Authenticity & Character
This is an old hotel that has such a unique character that we truly enjoyed and would certainly stay there again.
Location
It’s quiet and has the most amazing view of the ocean.
Staff
The staff were very helpful and friendly.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Private Wine Tour in the Hilltops of Nice
Private Wine Tour in the Hilltops of Nice
Nice

We enjoyed this wine tour but what added to it was that our driver/guide was so fun and knowledgeable.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Ocean was a great guide/driver. She added a stop in the village of St. Paul de Vence and also stopped at a winery that we we really wanted to visit.
Transport
Ocean was our driver and guide and did a great job.
Gourmet Stroll in Aix-en-Provence
Gourmet Stroll in Aix-en-Provence
Aix-en-Provence

This was a nice tour to get a taste of the specialties in the Aix with the stories behind them. Coco was knowledgeable, personable and accommodating. This day was market day so we were able to experience which was fun.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Coco was a great guide. She’s very personable and knowledgeable.
Transport
It was a walking tour so transport was walking, which we enjoyed.
Private City Walk Aix-en-Provence
Private City Walk Aix-en-Provence
Aix-en-Provence

This was a great overview of the city and a very pleasant tour.

Quality of Experience
I recommend this tour as it gives a nice overview of Aix.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Erin was a wonderful guide. She is very pleasant and is originally from the U.S. so we got a different perspective of the area. She is extremely pleasant and knowledgeable.
Transport
It was a walking tour so no need for transport
Private Roman Highlights: NƮmes, Orange & Pont du Gard
Private Roman Highlights: NƮmes, Orange & Pont du Gard
Avignon

This was a nice tour of Avignon and Pont du Gard. Pont du Gard is a must see!

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Jeremy was a great guide. He was knowledgeable and easy to understand and very personable.
Transport
Our guide was our driver which is what we prefer
Full Day Exploration of St Remy and Arles
Full Day Exploration of St Remy and Arles
Avignon

We enjoyed our day with the guide exploring Arles, Saint Remy and Orange.

Quality of Experience
The tour allowed us to get a good overview of Arles, Saint Remy and Orange.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Matilda was an excellent guide. We wanted to see a town that was not on the original itinerary and she accommodated that and she was knowledgeable and very sweet.
Transport
Local specialist: Caroline Serling

Unforgettable Nepal
Nepal | May 14 - May 22, 2026

James
James S.
Singapore | Reviewed on May 24, 2026
Booked a trip last minute (2 weeks prior) and Sangita helped to arrange for everything within 2-3 days. Apart from that, she also managed to use her local connections to get me paragliding and silver making workshop at short notice whilst I was on the trip. I had the opportunity to visit multiple cities (Kathmandu/Patan - cities, nagarkot/chisapani - mountain trek overnight stops and multiple other small villages) The guides for my mountain trek (Bhim) and city tours (Rajiv) were also... Read more

Booked a trip last minute (2 weeks prior) and Sangita helped to arrange for everything within 2-3 days. Apart from that, she also managed to use her local connections to get me paragliding and silver making workshop at short notice whilst I was on the trip.

I had the opportunity to visit multiple cities (Kathmandu/Patan - cities, nagarkot/chisapani - mountain trek overnight stops and multiple other small villages)

The guides for my mountain trek (Bhim) and city tours (Rajiv) were also amazing. In particular, Rajiv was incredibly knowledgeable and managed to answer a lot of my random questions!!

To be very honest, I was really apprehensive about booking with them at first, especially since nepal isn't a common travel destination. However, by the end of my short 9 days trip, I was left wanting more.

In short, if you're thinking about visiting Nepal, dont hesitate!! Highly recommended country and book with this company :)

Hotel Review
Traditional Stay
Mangalbazar, Kathmandu

Don't be fooled by the name of this hotel! Even though it is called traditional stay, it is a fully modern hotel (except the stairs šŸ˜…). The rooms were very clean, air-conditioning was working well and strong and just all-around a comfortable stay. It is also just a 1-3 minute walk to the main patan durbar square and great restaurants surrounding it. Highly recommended

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Local specialist: Sangita Bajracharya
Sangita
Sangita Bajracharya
Local specialist in Kathmandu | Replied on May 24, 2026

Dear James,

Thank you for taking time for this wonderful review. So glad to know you had amazing experience in Nepal with our team. Looking forward to welcoming you back in our country Nepal.

Regards
Sangita and Himalayan Namobuddha Travel & Treks Team

The ease of a dream itinerary!
South Korea | May 18 - May 23, 2026

Nancy
Nancy N.
Newark, NJ | Reviewed on May 24, 2026

My first time to Korea was an absolute treat. After spit balling all my requests, Christine created the dream itinerary. All my tour guides were knowledgeable, warm, friendly, inviting, and personable (shout out to Lisa, Jade & Jimmie). I felt so spoiled in our private escorts! 5 stars all around. Thank you again!

Local specialist: Christine Liu
Christine
Christine Liu
Local specialist in Seoul and Japan | Replied on May 24, 2026

Thank you so much for your wonderful review!

I’m truly delighted to hear that your first trip to South Korea was such a memorable experience. It was my pleasure to help create your dream itinerary, and I’m so happy that everything came together perfectly for you.

Your kind words about the guides mean so much — I’ll be sure to share your compliments with Lisa, Jade, and Jimmie. They will be thrilled to know they helped make your journey so special.

Thank you again for trusting us with your adventure. We hope to welcome you back to Korea again someday!

Our trip was magnificent! Our guides, Rony Ni...
Peru | Apr 29 - May 17, 2026

Virginia
Virginia V.
Newark, NJ | Reviewed on May 24, 2026
Our trip was magnificent! Our guides, Rony Nikolai Henry Wilbur Franco were informative, fun and made our adventure the trip of a lifetime ! Read more

Our trip was magnificent! Our guides, Rony Nikolai Henry Wilbur Franco were informative, fun and made our adventure the trip of a lifetime !

Hotel Review
Hatun Inti Classic Machupicchu
Machu Picchu
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Local specialist: Io Gillhuber

We just returned from Thailand and it was abs...
Thailand | May 14 - May 22, 2026

Dawn
Dawn M.
Newark, NJ | Reviewed on May 23, 2026
We just returned from Thailand and it was absolutely amazing. From the start of the planning of the trip to the day we returned. Elena my trip advisor had everything planned perfectly from the private car pick ups to the sight seeing tours, cultural experiences, and island jumping to Phuket. I actually broke my foot in the airportdeplaning the airline that took us to Phuket and although I didn't get to attend everything Elena had planned for us in the itinerary I still enjoyed the ambiance,... Read more

We just returned from Thailand and it was absolutely amazing. From the start of the planning of the trip to the day we returned. Elena my trip advisor had everything planned perfectly from the private car pick ups to the sight seeing tours, cultural experiences, and island jumping to Phuket. I actually broke my foot in the airportdeplaning the airline that took us to Phuket and although I didn't get to attend everything Elena had planned for us in the itinerary I still enjoyed the ambiance, environment and atmosphere. Our tour guide Pom was fantastic, I love his people personality. He was very informative, taking us to some great temples and eatery places. This was definitely one of my favorite trips thanks to Elena and pom.

Hotel Reviews
Hyatt Regency Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport
Samut Prakan
Authenticity & Character
Location
It
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Thavorn Beach Village Resort & Spa
Phuket
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Mode Sathorn Hotel Bangkok
Bangkok
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Local specialist: Elena Nguyen

A very well executed trip.
Italy | May 6 - May 18, 2026

Rick
Rick K.
Eugene, OR, USA | Reviewed on May 23, 2026
A very well executed trip and we returned home ready to plan another international trip. Both guides in Rome from LivTours were Great and would highly recommend them to our friends. Colosseum, a lady..Solevia(?) and Giovani for the Vatican. Same with St. Marks & Doges Palace, Pizza class, Amalfi Coast with Vinny from New Jersey. In Naples & Veiled Chryst was a terrific local professor, she was great too. A hiccup for Pompeii with finding our now larger group ended up with another... Read more

A very well executed trip and we returned home ready to plan another international trip. Both guides in Rome from LivTours were Great and would highly recommend them to our friends. Colosseum, a lady..Solevia(?) and Giovani for the Vatican. Same with St. Marks & Doges Palace, Pizza class, Amalfi Coast with Vinny from New Jersey. In Naples & Veiled Chryst was a terrific local professor, she was great too. A hiccup for Pompeii with finding our now larger group ended up with another terrific guide in Thomas, Tom or Tomas so this also worked out although waiting for all the others in that group took an hour. Our Trekking in the Chianti Hills was an ā€˜experience’ and I should have asked more questions…we were not prepared for a 10 mile up/down hike so we called it early and were picked up after 6.4 miles. Dealing with trains was easy after the first one. Hotels were good, only hotel with a washer/dryer for laundry was our first stop…Numo. Not a big deal but we had read that some of our hotels had ā€œlaundryā€ but it ended up as a service only, to send clothes out to have laundered. So we did clothes in the sink and hung up to dry the rest of the trip to stay fresh. We searched & found several restaurants that did not have a ā€˜Carnival barker’ outside trying to bring you in. And we found good food and deserts. We did 15K - 25K steps each day and lug our two carry on suitcases over the streets and through neighborhoods so we got immersed in each city from the get-go.

Hotel Reviews
Condominio Monti Boutique Hotel
Rome

Roof top breakfast and evening bar was pretty great.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Relais Della Porta
Naples

No view since there as scaffolding surrounding the hotel and the large door was surprisingly noisy with outside sounds easily coming in. Part of the renovation maybe. Terrific breakfast, nice staff and interesting set up in the room. Very tall ceiling, 2nd floor master, made it difficult the have the temperature comfortable for day time and sleep time. But we were not in the room much accept to sleep so it worked.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Hotel Il Guelfo Bianco
Florence

Really great staff and breakfast. Great location and would stay there again.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Temperature was controlled at the main desk…very interesting but we made it work.
Liassidi Palace
VENEZIA

Very nice with a great breakfast and great staff.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Numa - Vici Rooms and Apartments
Rome

tight space but well appointed and had a Washer/Dryer available. Would stay there again.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Cleanliness & Comfort
Local specialist: Rita Pagano

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