Kimkim Trip Reviews

We just got back from Japan and everything was perfect! Mari worked with us to create the perfect experience. My husband got to forge a knife with a 7th generation knife maker in Kyoto. We incorporated private tours with small group tours. We loved our cooking class with Niko in Osaka. I would highly recommend KimKim Tours.
Mary from Ohio

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The Tokyo Station Hotel

Tokyo

It was great to get off the train from Osaka and have a hotel employee meet us at the train platform.

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Conrad Osaka

Osaka

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Hotel Ace Kyoto

kyoto

Fun bar and great pizza!

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Palace Hotel Tokyo

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Kyoto Arashiyama Bamboo forest & Garden Half-Day Walking Tour

Kyoto

Great guide! Very crowded!

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The Osaka Home Feast: Cooking, Culture & Sake Discovery

Osaka

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Kyoto Sake Brewery Tour (Adults only)

Kyoto

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Japanese Knife Making Experience in Kyoto

Kyoto

A real “hands on” experience!

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English-Speaking Assistant from Tokyo Hotel to Tokyo Station

Tokyo

Well worth it!

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We had an incredible experience booking our trip through Kimkim. From start to finish, everything felt seamless, organized, and thoughtfully planned. Traveling can sometimes be stressful, but Kimkim truly made the entire process easy and enjoyable.

A huge shoutout to Antonio (aka Bobby), who went above and beyond to make sure everything ran smoothly. His attention to detail, responsiveness, and genuine care made a big difference throughout our trip. It felt like we were in great hands the entire time.

We also had the pleasure of meeting the team in person. Sofia, Kathy (cariño!), and the rest of the staff , and they were all incredibly warm, welcoming, and professional. That personal connection really elevated the experience and made it feel even more special.

Every detail, from transportation to accommodations and activities, was well-coordinated and exceeded our expectations. We’re truly grateful for such a memorable and stress-free trip.

Highly recommend Kimkim to anyone looking for a well-curated, personalized travel experience. We would absolutely book with them again.

Our son is adopted from Taiwan. He wanted to take a trip there so we decided to visit for his senior trip which also coincided with his 18th birthday. We knew this trip had to be special. I did some searching online and quickly discovered I was over my head in planning this kind of trip. What a blessing that I came across Kimkim!

I was connected with Shirley through Kimkim. She asked lots questions and found out what kind of trip we had in mind. She got right to work and sent over in extensive itinerary. Shirley was very easy to work with and made great suggestions.

It’s a bit scary when you plan something over the Internet with someone you’ve never spoke to in person or met. But our vacation could not have tuned out better. The accommodations were great and all the activities Shirley planned were winners. She even surprised our son with a birthday cake on his birthday.

One of the best parts of our trip was our driver/guide, Young. He very sincerely wanted to make sure we got the most out of every activity. I’m not sure we could have done the trip without him. He will forever be considered an honorary member of our family.

I would highly recommend Kimkim, Shirley and Young. They planned and executed a trip we will always cherish.

Hotel Reviews

WESTGATE Hotel

Taipei

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Wellspring by Silks

Yilan County

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Tingtau Garden

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Yuan Forest Homestay Sun Moon Lake

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They knew it was our son’s birthday Ava gave him a birthday gift.

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Best of Taipei & Chinese calligraphy workshop – A Day Tour You Can't Miss

Taipei City

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Gold Rush Town – Jiufen & Yehliu & Shifen Day Tour

Taiwan

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Food Exploration to Morning Market + Peanut Roll Ice Cream DIY & Cycling at Old Caoling Tunnel - Travel to the Past by Bike

Taiwan

We loved hearing the personal stories of the different families that had shops or stands at get Day Market.

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Yilan - Indigenous Atayal tribe visit

Yilan

This was a fun experience but a long day.

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Tea picking and tea tasting in bamboo forest

Puli, Nantou

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Picking and tasting tea was a wonderful experience.

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Sun Link Sea Day Tour

Taiwan

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SUP & Ci En Pagoda

Yuchi, Nantou

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Jay, our SUP guide was fantastic!

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Highlights in Sun Moon Lake

Taiwan

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We started our planning one year in advance and had the most stress free vacation that I have ever been on. Svetlana was our travel agent and did an amazing job with the itinerary. During our first zoom call we talked about a few key features the group (4) wanted to do, St Patrick's Day 2026 in Dublin, Guinness Storehouse, Cliffs of Moher, Kiss the Blarney Stone. We also communicated with Svetlana wanted to hire a private driver when traveling outside of Dublin, not a bus tour, so that everyone in the group could rest in between destinations and not deal with the hassle of large groups. She took these requests and built us an amazing itinerary and filled in the gaps with here own suggests. We made some minor changes and finalized the plan on version 3. She took care of all the tickets to all the destinations, booked all the hotels, booked all the transportation. Her communication was prompt and made great suggestions to match the vibe of the group.
The hotels were great. The transport vehicles were very clean and roomy for a group of four. The drivers were always on time. We had transportation waiting for us when we got off the plane to get us to our hotel in Dublin. Our driver during the 4 days outside of Dublin was Paul, he was very knowledgeable of all the sights, he even brought us to a few extra places that were not on the list of stops, he was flexible but still kept us on pace to make sure we could fit in the days agenda. Paul was great, could not have asked for a better driver to spent 4 days with. The day we left the driver was early and took us to the airport.
Svetlana thanks for a great trip; everyone in the group had a great time and I cant think of anything we would have done differently.

Hotel Reviews

The Alex Hotel

Dublin

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Park House Hotel

Galway

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Killarney Avenue Hotel

Killarney

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Hyatt Centric The Liberties Dublin

Dublin

A newer built hotel. The location is excellent for walking to any attraction in Dublin

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It is close enough that you can walk to just about any main attraction in Dublin

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Kilbeggan Distillery

Kilbeggan

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Killarney Brews & Views

Killarney

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Our trip to Italy was amazing and it's all thanks to the great work of our travel specialist Jessica and KimKim Travels. The site made it easy to identify aspects of the trip that were the most important to us and Jessica created an itinerary that was perfect for us . Every aspect was thought out and seamless- from the transports and trains to the hotels and tours, everything was amazing! We will definitely use KimKim again!

From the beginning this was such a good choice! Kimkim effortlessly created an itinerary based on my needs and timeline.
My driver/general guide Ali was simply awesome 😎. The local guides were all great as well; providing knowledge and understanding about their “areas” that made the tour so much more immersive.
I really don’t have anything negative to say here. This was a totally professional and customer service experience from start to finish.

Our trip to Egypt was incredible. Habiba did an amazing job planning. From the accommodations to the sites and activities to the fantastic guides she set us up with, all of it made for a truly unforgettable trip. We had the best time with our guides Sam, Mustafa, and Ahmed. All of them were very knowledgeable about the sites and were happy to answer any questions we had. I would absolutely recommend KimKim to friends and family and will certainly use it again for future trips.

Hotel Reviews

M/S MAYFAIR Nile Cruise

Aswan

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Fairmont Nile city

cairo

Beautiful hotel in a great location.

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Tour to Egyptian Museum, Citadel, and Coptic Cairo

Cairo

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Check out to Luxor East bank.

Luxor

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check out to Luxor West Bank with Tomb of King Tutankhamun

Luxor

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kom Ombo, and EdfuTemples

Aswan

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Tour to High Dam, Philae Temple, and Obelisk

Aswan

I would skip the high dam but the rest of the day was great

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Full Day Tour to Alexandria from Cairo by Car

Cairo

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Giza Pyramids Sakkara, and The Grand Egyptian Museum

Egypt

Riding camels in front of the pyramids was a once in a lifetime experience

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I wanted a once in a lifetime experience and my agent DELIVERED. The hotels were exquisite and perfect, the tours were well planned with the sites and guides being kind and informative.

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Hilton Kyoto

Kyoto

My grandson's favorite. Beautiful and spacious. Well located by shopping areas

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Hakone Kamon

Hakone

A true japanese experience Such gracious kindness!

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It was like stepping back into another world

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The Prince Sakura Tower Tokyo

Tokyo

Graceful, beautiful, comfortable and the staff was gracious and welcoming

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The landscaping and view out the window of the restaurant was gorgeous

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Everything was perfect

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Half Day Kyoto Tour with English Speaking Guide & Vehicle

Japan

Kyoto was a favorite city

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Half Day Hakone Tour with English Speaking Guide and Vehicle (Private)

Hakone

A beautiful day to be in hakone

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Harajuku Meiji Shrine Walking Tour in Tokyo

Tokyo

The guide did a great job explaining the history and meaning behind the shrines and traditions

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Relaxing Evening: Private Onsen and Kaiseki Dinner

Hakone

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Welcome (Irrashaimase) to Tokyo!

Tokyo

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Wagyu Beef & Sake Paring Foodie Tour in Ginza

Tokyo

Wagyu dinner was great. Tried sake The sweets were yummy

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East Tokyo Highlights: Half-Day Private Tour with Guide & Vehicle

Tokyo

The market is overwhelming for first timers so it was helpful to have someone help us navigate to the hest stalls

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Watch Morning Practice at a Sumo Stable (Small Group Tour)

Tokyo

A highlight

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With a large family group of 9, including a mix of adults and teenagers, it was great to have our trip to Spain planned for us including transfers, train tickets, and hotels. The excursions we particularly enjoyed were the TukTuk tour in Madrid, the Gaudi experience tour in Barcelona and the cooking lesson with Maria at Solera, her private kitchen location. The KimKim specialist met with us and then set up activities based upon our preferences. Many things we would not have known to do on our own. Having someone familiar with the locations made all the difference!

This wonderful trip was one of much research and planning. This was all made easy and uncomplicated working on with the local, fun, helpful Kimkim specialist, Monika. She took us on a journey before we even took our first flight. Monika was available to us throughout our 23 day trip, by phone or email and kept us up to date on any changes. We had a day by day itinerary created by Kimkim that was on an app on our phone, which was invaluable. There are so many highlights to this trip, including the Milford Sound lead by the lovely Olivia, the Dart River excursion, cycling the Dunstan Trail, oh and how can I forget taking a water taxi to Tasman National Park. Each day was full of adventures, loved staying in Oliver's Lodge in Clyde (originally a horse stable) there was so much to see and do each day.. our last night in Auckland was super fun, our dinner at Ahi restaurant was a true experience immersed in food from land and sea of New Zealand. This trip was very special to my husband and I, one with many fond memories of a beautiful country and its people. Kimkim is a perfect choice to help you put this wonderful trip together. Super great job Monika!!

Had a fantastic time despite the challenges of an unexpected flight cancellation. Moonika helped to salvage my vacation and made it very easy for me to pivot and join my friends in Finland. I credit her professionalism and valuable experience. So much of how tours turn out rests on the shoulders of the coordinator. Moonika made this experience easy, fun and worthwhile.

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Arctic SnowHotel & Glass Igloos

Rovaniemi

This is a must-do experience.

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Northern Lights Ranch

Köngäs

Lovely cottages. The food at the restaurant was consistently amazing.

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Dinner at Ice Restaurant

Sinettä

Such a unique experience. If you’re staying at the hotel, you definitely have to eat here.

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Husky Safari (10km)

Finland

Loved the experience! Driving the sled team through the woods was so much fun.

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Private Snowshoe Trek at Pallas-Yllästunturi

Levi

The guide was charming and incredibly accommodating. The warm lunch prepared at the hut was the highlight!

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This trip was so special and well planned, thanks to Marisa and her team at Across Portugal. The trip was seamless, from our airport transfer patiently waiting for us to get through passport control, to each walking tour arriving early and spending time with us, to our wonderful drivers in Lisbon and Porto, who not only drove us, but were amazing tour guides on the way to our destination. The level of service was wonderful and felt so personal.

We did not encounter any issues on our trip, but when we had questions, Marisa and her team were quick to respond.

We cannot recommend Across Portugal enough! We hope to return someday, and when we do, we will definitely work with them again!

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Hotel Cascais Miragem

Cascais

Really nice hotel, however the front desk staff were not very friendly compared to our other accommodations. Beautiful views of the ocean and a nice pool, however, you do have to walk near a busy road to get to most of the restaurants and the beach in Cascais.

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Condes de Azevedo Palace

Porto

Beautiful hot, amazing staff, and spacious rooms. It was so nice having two huge bathrooms and half bath with our family. The staff was so wonderful and the breakfast was great!

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Montebelo Lisbon Downtown Apartments

Lisboa

This apartment was in a wonderful location and was so comfortable as a landing pad during our time in Lisbon. We especially loved the bright living room with floor to ceiling windows. Only knocking off a star because it would be nice to have more than one bathroom in the two bedroom apartment.

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Scenic Voyage along the Douro River aboard an Exclusive Boat

Portugal

Despite the rain, our guide made this a wonderful experience with delicious Espumante, and we learned a lot about wine making and the region,

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Seamless Discovery - The Ultimate Douro Valley Experience with Private Driver Service

Portugal

The lunch was a highlight! Excellent food, service, and views from the restaurant. We enjoyed the tour where were learned more about wine making, saw the grounds, and the tasting at the end was nice! Our guide did a great job of including our kids.

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Unveil the Fairytale Villa of Sintra with a Private Driver Service

Portugal

Such beautiful views of Lisbon, the countryside and the castles! The gardens and grounds were also stunning in the spring time.

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Lisbon's Historic Odyssey on a Private Walking Tour & Tastings

Lisbon

So informative and a great way to see the city! The wine tasting at the end was also exceptional.

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We had a truly great experience—very personal, patient, and accommodating throughout. Coordinating a large group is never easy, but everything was handled smoothly and thoughtfully.
Given the unpredictability of the global situation, we especially appreciated how flexible and supportive the team was. They were always willing to help with rescheduling if needed, which gave us a lot of peace of mind. All pickups, drop-offs, and tours were well organized and seamless.
A special mention to Sangita, who made the experience even more meaningful by taking us to the area where she grew up. We also had a Buddhist monk as one of our guides—she was incredibly fun and knowledgeable, which added a unique and memorable dimension to the trip.
Our Annapurna trek was absolutely incredible thanks to Mitra and his team. There were five of them in total, all family, and their professionalism and experience showed at every step. They took exceptional care of us. The tea houses they selected were surprisingly comfortable—most even had proper toilets (a huge bonus!)—and everything was clean, with great food and plenty of options.
At one point, I struggled with altitude sickness, and the team handled it with such calm and care. Thanks to their support, I was able to continue and successfully cross Thorong La Pass—something I couldn’t have done without Mitra and his family.
Even smaller issues, like my lost suitcase, were quickly resolved thanks to Sangita. Her recommendations for restaurants, shopping, and hotels in Pokhara and Kathmandu were spot-on.
Overall, an outstanding experience from start to finish. I would absolutely travel with them again.

When an intense spring storm closed roads and made many of our scheduled activities impossible, the kimkim sprang into action to save our vacation. They coordinated with vendors to reschedule activities and got us super-speedy refunds for things that had to be cancelled. They also assisted us with last-minute hotel bookings when we decided to head to the city rather then travel further into bad weather, and they were so proactive and communicative that felt supported and reassured throughout what otherwise would have been a very stressful time.

Thank you so much, Noga and team, for planning an amazing Iceland holiday for us and for all of the work you put in to save the trip when the weather didn't cooperate. We look forward to planning our next adventure with the kimkim team!

Great trip arrangements made by Angela. It had the perfect amount of activities giving us time to explore Greece own our as well.

We travelled to Greece with kimkim for what felt like a milestone trip, our son’s final high school spring break. Our brief was simple but specific: historic castles, seaside towns, and ancient wonders, with an off-the-beaten-path feel. We deliberately skipped the islands for a more authentic spring experience, and kimkim delivered brilliantly.

Our journey began in Athens and unfolded through the Peloponnese, with a thoughtful mix of centrally located hotel stays and amazing private homes. Every accommodation was comfortable and perfectly suited to the location. The food was exceptional, the history endlessly rich, and the landscapes breathtaking. Most of all, the warmth and kindness of the people stood out everywhere we went.

Logistically, everything ran flawlessly. Drivers and guides were coordinated, yet we never felt rushed and always had the freedom to move at our own pace. Towards the end of the trip, our stamina tanks ran low and we decided to skip a scheduled tour day in favour of some downtime in beautiful Nafplio. The kimkim team handled the change effortlessly.

A huge thank you to our wonderful guides, Effi, Maria, Theodore, Hercules, and Athena, and to our drivers, Kostas and Marcos. And special appreciation to our kimkim team, Grant and Siena, who made the whole experience feel like we had our own Artemis II “mission control” behind the scenes.

Greece exceeded every expectation. We couldn’t have asked for a more seamless, thoughtful, and memorable experience.

Hotel Reviews

Arion Athens Hotel

Athens

Arion Athens Hotel is perfectly placed for a proper Athens experience. Set right in the heart of amazing cafés and restaurants, it feels authentically local while still being within easy reach of all the major historic sites. Despite the central location, it’s remarkably peaceful, we woke each morning to birds rather than traffic. Our room had lovely views of the Acropolis and overlooked a charming little church and courtyard, which added to the sense of place. The rollaway twin bed for our son worked perfectly, and breakfast each morning was just right to set us up for a full day of exploring. Comfortable, clean, and attentive. Exactly what you want from a city stay.

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Klymeni Traditional Homes

Nafplio

Klymeni Traditional Homes in Nafplio is the sort of place you book for a night or two and quietly wish you’d arranged your life around instead. Beautifully done, new, and extremely comfortable, we found ourselves spending most of our time simply relaxing there. The terraces offer stunning views, surrounded by orange trees, and the whole setting is wonderfully peaceful. When motivation strikes, it’s easy to call a taxi into town or have food delivered. The host was extremely helpful and always on hand. We could quite happily have moved in permanently!

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Ardamis Traditional Guest House

Monemvasia

Our Ardamis Traditional Guest House in Monemvasia was exactly what we'd hoped for and actually better than we expected. Historically historic, full of character, and set in a genuinely perfect location. The host provided remarkable care and attention, making everything feel effortless, comfortable and personal. Five stars, without hesitation.

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Nafplio E-Bike Adventure

Nafplio

The Nafplio eBike Adventure was a brilliant way to explore beyond the town itself. The bikes were excellent, high-quality, all properly sized, with helmets included. We were even picked up and dropped off at our accommodation. The e-bikes made the surrounding hills feel surprisingly effortless, opening up parts of Nafplio we’d never have reached otherwise. We rode to a historic monastery, up to the main fortress overlooking the town, and then down toward the coast, stopping for a thoughtful picnic of homemade food at a small cliffside church. It felt remote, peaceful, and rather special. Hurcules himself made the day. Warm, personable, and generous with his time, he shared stories about the town, his life, and his family that gave us a much deeper sense of place. Along the way, we even stopped to pick and eat fresh oranges straight from the trees. A memorable, beautifully paced day that combined just enough activity with plenty of moments to simply take it all in.

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Private tour of Villages of Mani

Greece

The Private Tour of the Villages of Mani was one of the most relaxed and enjoyable days of the trip. Kostas and Maria made it feel entirely unhurried, shaping the day around us rather than the other way round. We explored Gytheio, the Diros Caves, Areopoli, and finished in the beautiful seaside village of Limeni, each stop offering something different, but all equally memorable. The pace was perfect, giving us time to take it all in without ever feeling rushed. What stood out most was their generosity with time. Like the rest of our Greek experience, it felt less like a tour and more like spending the day with people who genuinely cared that we were enjoying ourselves.

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Private tour of Monemvasia Castle with Wine Tasting

Monemvasia

The Private Tour of Monemvasia Castle with Wine Tasting was, without question, the standout of our entire trip. If one day captures our trip for us, it’s this one. Effi met us at the castle gate and guided us all the way to the top, sharing the history as we climbed. As a former archaeologist on the site, her connection to the place was so authentic, you simply couldn't take it from a book. On the way back down, she introduced us to friends who run a small shop along the main street, where we were treated to local wines, olive oil, and delicious food. They were generous, warm, and completely our people. The kind of experience you can’t plan for, but hope to stumble into. A truly special day, and one we’ll be talking about for a long time.

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Private Delphi Day Trip

Athens

The Private Delphi Day Trip was a highlight of our time in Greece. We were picked up from our hotel and driven through some genuinely stunning scenery, our first real glimpse of the Greek countryside, which set the day off beautifully. Marcos, our driver, shared thoughtful insights into Greek culture and daily life along the way, making the journey as enjoyable as the destination. At Delphi, Theodore brought the site to life with a clear and engaging explanation of its history, all set against those extraordinary views. The day finished with a wonderful meal at a family-run restaurant overlooking the mountains and olive groves, simple, authentic, and exactly what we'd hoped for. Seamlessly organised, truly memorable, and a perfect intro to Greece beyond Athens.

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Ancient Athens Acropolis & Mythology Walk

Athens

The Ancient Athens Acropolis & Mythology Walk was a great way to experience the essentials. We joined a small English-speaking group and covered both the Acropolis and the lower town, which made for a well-paced introduction. Athena, our guide, was excellent, bringing the stories and myths to life in a way that kept everything engaging and memorable. The tour leaned more toward mythology than architecture, which worked well for the group, though I’d have personally enjoyed a bit more detail on construction and design. That said, it likely struck the right balance overall.

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Incredible guides for all excursions. Everyone was so helpful and friendly

Hotel Reviews

Karahé Beach Hotel

Manuel Antonio

A bit disappointed in the room. No coffee maker, not always hot water. Ceiling fan very dusty. We didn’t spend much time in the room, so it was satisfactory.

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Arenal Paraíso Resort, Spa & Hot Springs

La Fortuna

So pretty! It was advertised as a place to see the volcano, but sadly, rain and fog obscured it. The restaurant meals were good. Their breakfast was amazing. Not a negative thing to say about the Lodging.

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Sunset Sailing Cruise on the Brisa Elegante

Costa Rica

It was so good. Beautiful sunset, plenty of time to jump in the water and enjoy the ocean great dinner and drinks.

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ATV Adventure Manuel Antonio

Manuel Antonio

Because there was a miscommunication with the pick up time with the driver, we missed the tour. Requesting a refund. Except for this bump, everything was very smt

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Because of driver not on time, we were unable to do the adventure

Manuel Antonio National Park Guided Nature Hike

Manuel Antonio

A great guide! He loved what he does! Very informative tour. Highly recommend!

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Let us choose our time for pick up so we’re able to shop and eat in the area.

Private Sloth Observation Tour

Arenal/La Fortuna

Personal guide worked very hard to find the sloths and birds in area. Refreshing fruit during the tour. Take bug spray.

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Sky Tram, Sky Trek & Sky Walk

Arenal/La Fortuna

It was so good! Equipment was top notch. Exciting. Even as an 80 year old, I was able to experience the thrill of it Staff so good.

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Private Organic Cooking Class

Arenal/La Fortuna

I learned a lot about herbs and organic gardening. Guide was so knowledgeable and shared much information with us. We collected many of the items found on farm. They were added to a sugar cane drink. Dinner was good. We cut up the items for our meals. Made corn tortillas. Fun

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Río Balsa Whitewater Rafting Adventure (Class II-III)

Arenal/La Fortuna

It was fun. Water was low on the river, so maybe not as exciting as other times of the year. But still worth it. Fresh fruit served to us in the middle of float and a good meal after was included

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For our honeymoon, Cathy planned us a trip to Scotland through Glasgow, Oban, Inverness, Isle of Skye, and Edinburgh. Over 10 days we enjoyed a little bit of everything! We saw amazing views traveling by train, experienced fun and educational walking tours (Glasgow and Edinburgh), a delicious food tour in Glasgow, and had an amazing stay at No. 17 Promenade during our visit to Oban. Never were we bored and never were we too overloaded with activities. Using Kim Kim really helped us focus on the details after the stays, activities, and travel between cities were taken off our plate by Cathy. Would highly recommend!

Other amazing things we did:
Isle of Skye day tour by bus
Islander Bag Workshop (Edinburgh)
Clydeside Distillery Tour (Glasgow)
Johnny Walker Distillery Tour (Edinburgh)
Edinburgh castle tour with a guide

(We had a three isle tour that was canceled two days before but we were able to find a shorter excursion on our own and are being refunded for the canceled one- the team was great with communication!)

Hotel Reviews

B&B HOTEL Inverness

Inverness

This hotel was recently updated and they made great changes from previous reviews and pictures!

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ibis Edinburgh Centre South Bridge - Royal Mile

Edinburgh

Good breakfast, clean, and very kind about holding luggage. More functional than comfortable.

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More clean than comfortable.

No 17 The Promenade

Oban

Absolutely amazing stay. Would change nothing and wanted to stay longer!

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Point A Hotel

Glasgow

The room was clean and breakfast was good! This was a more functional hotel than comfortable.

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Location

Great location to train station

Location

Great location to train station

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Staff

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Definitely more clean than comfortable- more functional

Cleanliness & Comfort

Definitely more clean than comfortable- more functional

Activity Reviews

Make your own bag Workshop

Scotland

I’ve been wanting to do this for years! It was worth the wait.

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Eat Walk Glasgow

Glasgow

We had such a great time with James! It was fun walking around the city and having a taste of several delicious dishes.

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I booked my trip to Thailand literally 10 days before departure and it couldn't have happened without the support and guidance from Phuong. All questions were answered promptly and everything was taken great care of, from drafting initial itinerary, finalizing itinerary, providing tips and details of the trip to checking in with me everytime I was in a new city. From the moment I landed there wasn't a moment I felt out of place or didn't know what to expect for each day of my trip. Day 2 of the trip was my birthday and I lost count of the cakes I got from the hotels and local guide.

Shout out to Pong, my local guide in Northern Thailand who did her job with great care and attention to detail. She felt like a local friend than someone who only wants to tick the boxes to get the job done. Thanks to her I had a relaxed time in Chiang Mai and Chiang Rai which was what I needed.

Thank you again Phuong and Pong for putting together a trip so well and making it a memorable one. Less than a week back and I am already missing Thailand!

Hotel Reviews

Hotel Once Bangkok

Bangkok

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Riva Vista Riverfront Chiang Rai

Chiang Rai

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De Chai The Colonial Hotel & Spa

Chiang Mai

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Back to The Glorious Days of Ayutthaya Kingdom

Bangkok

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Half day Klong Tour

Bangkok

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Railway Market & Floating Market

Bangkok

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Night Street Food Tour After Dark by Tuk Tuk

Bangkok

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Golden Triangle - Boat trip on Mekong River & Mae Sai

Chiang Rai

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Chiang Mai - Chiang Rai - Exploring The Temples

Thailand

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Araksa Tea Experience & Adventure at Sri Lanna National Park

Chiang Mai

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Charming Night And Night Street Food Tasting

Chiang Mai

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Elephant Jungle Sanctuary (Morning session)

Chiang Mai

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Our driver Soufiane went above and beyond to ensure we had a great trip. He was outstanding! Our guides at Chefchaouen, Fez and Marrakech we very good. In particular, Fatima in Fes spent six hours with us and was a wealth of local knowledge. Mo in Marrakech (I’m sure not his real name) was also outstanding). He knew everyone- could have been the mayor. Great tour!!
I could not have been happier with the trip. The roads and the guides. And again, our driver was terrific. Love Soufiane!!

Hotel Reviews

Barceló Casablanca

Casablanca

Nice hotel in the heart of the city.

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Orient Desert Camp

Merzouga

Great luxury tent in the Sahara. Loved that we had hot water and a bathroom!! Staff very friendly and accommodative!!

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Great tent and Berber music and dance

Location

Can’t beat the desert experience!

Staff

Great people

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Taj Chefchoaune Luxury Hotel and Spa

Chefchaoun

Nice hotel with excellent staff Beautiful view on top of hill over city. Makes for a long uphill walk back from town!

Authenticity & Character

Lovely hotel. Great helpful staff

Location

At top of hill, it is a long walk into town all uphill coming back

Staff

Great people.

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Chez Ichou

Dades Gorge

Dinner very expensive but nice! Staff very nice. Pretty location.

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Great natural setting over river

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Riad Braya

FesfE

Beautiful Riad will wonderful staff. Loved this place!!

Authenticity & Character

Beautiful courtyard and rooms

Location

Great inside the Medina location

Staff

Very helpful staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Beautifully kept. Gorgeous!

Palais Sebban

Marrakech

Palais Sebban was beautiful. Staff were great. Room was great. Rooftop terrace was a welcome respite from the chaos of the city. Highly recommend this Riad!

Authenticity & Character

Felt line a sultan

Location

Close to main square and mosque.

Staff

Really nice people

Cleanliness & Comfort

Great housekeeping. Riad is so well kept

Activity Reviews

Free Day in Marrakech

Marrakesh

Spent the morning at Majorel Gardens, Yves St Laurant museum and the Berber museum. Highly recommend! Beautiful gardens and interesting museums all in one location. Spent the afternoon at our driver’s home. Priceless experience. Soufiane is now family! Much love to him and his wonderful family!

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Half-Day Guided Tour of Marrakech

Marrakesh

Our guide Mo (can’t be his real name) was very good! He knew everything and everyone. We called him “mayor”. He showed us the mosque, Bahia palace, and so much of the souls. Great experience. I would vote for Mo!

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Our guide was terrific!

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Our driver was terrific as usual.

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Transfer to Marrakech via Roses Valley, Ouarzazate & Aït Ben Haddou

Morocco

Our driver took us to a carpet place where high quality Berber rugs were made. Great suggestion. We purchased. Two rugs there.

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Transfer to Dades Valley via Todra Gorges

Morocco

Beautiful countryside. Our driver Soufiane was a blessing. Kept us informed and entertained.

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Knowlegible driver.

Transfer from Fes to Merzouga via Erfoud & Camel Ride

Morocco

Driver was amazing. Kept the long drive interesting. Camel ride to desert camp an experience of a lifetime. Camp was very nice. Staff very helpful and friendly. Great Berber music and dance. Desert breathtaking! Exceptional experience!

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We are gluten and dairy free and staff brought us a fruit plate to accommodate. Very nice!

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Guided Tour of Fez Medina

Fes

Our guide Fatima was a wealth of information. She went above and beyond to make our tour special. Highly recommend this guide!!! The tour of the pottery/ mosaic place was awesome. So too was the tour of the tannery. Learned so much.

Chefchaoeun to Fez via Volubilis, Moulay Idriss & Meknes

Morocco

Beautiful landscape. Roman ruins very interesting. Driver Soufiane terrific!

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Guided Exploration of the "Blue City" Chefchaouen

Chefchaouen

Abdul our guide was great. Really knew the town. Gave a great tour.

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From Coast to Mountains: Casablanca to Chefchaouen via Rabat

Morocco

Nice to see Kaaba in Rebat.

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Driver very helpful and informative

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Guided Tour of Hassan II Mosque

Morocco

Nice tour of beautiful mosque.

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Soufiane was terrific. Best driver I have ever had!