Kimkim Trip Reviews

I traveled through Morocco as a solo female traveler, and from the moment I arrived in Casablanca, I knew this trip would be special because of my guide, Mouad.

He greeted me at the airport with flowers and the biggest smile, and for the next 13 days we journeyed together across Morocco—from Casablanca and Rabat to Chefchaouen, Fes, the Sahara Desert, Marrakech, and countless beautiful places in between. What could have been an amazing trip became a truly magical experience because of him.

Mouad went above and beyond every single day. He adjusted the itinerary when needed, introduced me to local experiences that weren’t on the original schedule, helped me find great shopping deals, recommended hidden gems, arranged excursions, and even took countless photos so I could fully enjoy the experience. During parts of the trip that were supposed to be self-guided, he generously spent extra time with me to make sure I got the most out of every destination.

What impressed me most was his passion for his country and his genuine kindness. Everywhere we went, he seemed to know everyone. He greeted people with warmth, happiness, and respect, and in return they welcomed him like family. Through him, I experienced the real Morocco—not just the sights, but the heart and soul of the country.

As a solo female traveler, feeling safe is incredibly important, and Mouad made me feel completely comfortable and secure from beginning to end. That sense of safety allowed me to relax, be present, and fully enjoy every moment of the journey. It made all the difference.

His positivity never faded, his smile never disappeared, and his enthusiasm was contagious. He is professional, knowledgeable, patient, thoughtful, and truly cares about the people he guides.

The entire 13-day trip was unforgettable, and much of that is thanks to Mouad. I arrived in Morocco with a guide waiting for me at the airport, and I left with memories that will last a lifetime—and a friend.

If you have the opportunity to travel with Mouad, consider yourself lucky. I cannot recommend him highly enough.

Hotel Reviews

Atlas Sky Airport

Nouaseur

Perfect location for my early flight in the morning. Comfortable bed and convenient shuttle. Highly recommend.

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Elegancia Riad Boutique & SPA

Marrakech

Beautiful rooms, stunning, rooftop, breakfast, luxurious spa in the basement. I loved every second of staying here. Staff was exceptional and location was superb. Thank you!

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Dar Rihana Dades

Douar Aït Ouffi

Excellent! One of my favorite hotels of all time!! Staff was incredibly warm and hospitable, I wish I could move in! Thank you for everything!

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Sahara Stars Luxury Camp

Merzouga

Excellent experience from the greeting to the dinner and entertainment music at night, absolutely perfect! The rooms in the tents are way more than glamping, they are luxury and comfortable and beautiful. Hope to visit again!

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Le palais des cerisiers.

middelt

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Dar Al Andalous - Riad

Fès

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Dar Laman

Chefchaouen

Excellent authentic beautiful hotel with stunning views!!! And delicious food!! Thank you!

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Dar Nour Hotel

Tangier

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Riad Kalaa

Rabat

Loved! Beautiful rooms and stunning courtyard! Stay here!

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Activity Reviews

Guided Tour of Tangier

Tangier

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Architectural Elegance: A Journey through the Hassan II Mosque

Morocco

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Sand-Boarding in Erg Chebbi

Merzouga

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Hammam & Spa Session 6 Pm at your Riad Accommodation .

Morocco

So wonderful! I wish I could do this every day

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Explore Chefchaouen with your local guide

Chefchaouen

Chefchaouen is absolutely beautiful! Mouad showed me all around the city, took countless photos of me in great spots, and accompanied me on a hike to a church for an incredible sunset. Thank you, Mouad, this experience was incredible!

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Dades Valley, Ouarzazate, Ait Benhaddou & Marrakech

Morocco

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Camel trek to your luxury camp

Merzouga

A true highlight! To ride a camel in the Sahara desert at the sunset? How lucky I am to have had this experience. I was nervous at first, but the guides made me feel very safe and comfortable. I hope to go back one day!

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The Monkey Trail (3M Squared Loop Trail)

Midelt

What an excellent hike! My guide was so knowledgeable and fun and prepared a delicious picnic of authentic Moroccan food and snack snacks for us. It was so wonderful to get out and see nature and also a ton of monkeys. Thank you!

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Dinner with a Local Family and Henna Party

Fes

An absolute highlight of my trip! Thank you for welcoming me into your home and meeting your wonderful children. The home-cooked meal is absolutely delicious. Anyone that gets a chance to visit with your family in your home is truly lucky as this is a magical experience.

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Guided Tour of Volubilis

Morocco

Excellent! I had no idea there was so much Roman history in Morocco, I learned so much on this tour. Thank you

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the Monkey Fingers Canyon loop Hike.

Boumalne Dades

Oh wow, I cannot say enough good things about my hike with my local guide. His name is escaping me at the moment, but he is a truly wonderful, knowledgeable, kind, adventurous, and fun character. Thank you so much for my time with you and for welcoming me into your home. I am truly grateful.

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Exploring Marrakech's Wonders: A Private Guided Tour

Marrakesh

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Guided Tour of Aït Benhaddou

Morocco

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Merzouga to Boumalne Dades via Tinghir & Todra Gorge

Morocco

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Transfer to Merzouga via Erfoud, Saharan Camel Ride

Morocco

So fun! What a highlight to ride on a camel at sunset

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Fes to Midelt via High Atlas Mountains

Morocco

Thank you, Mouad!

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Fes: Exploring the Imperial City

Fes

The best day! Thank you so much

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Evening in Casablanca with your driver/guide.

Casablanca

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Half-Day Private Sightseeing Tour in Rabat

Rabat

Excellent! My Tour Guide was so knowledgeable, friendly and passionate about her city and her job. She went above and beyond to show me a good time and I will always remember my time in robot. Thank you!

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Volcan
The trip was absolutely amazing. The sites we saw were perfect and what made the two days in Istanbul was our guide, Volcan. We have had many guides over the years but we have never had anyone come close to how superior he was. He was so knowledgeable, personable and explained the history of Turkey so well and we came to love the city. Our excursions were to the
two famous mosques, the Cistern, private boat ride on the the Bosporus, the Grand Bazaar and the Spice Market. We also flew to Cappadocia and saw the underground city which was incredible.

The planning that KimKim did in advance to make our trip so memorable could not have been better. A first class company that I would certainly use again and recommend. It was flawless.

Caroline did an outstanding job planning our trip to France. The entire planning experience was excellent from start to finish. She selected great activities, provided all the information we needed, and helped make our vacation truly memorable.

The vouchers and travel documents she provided made every experience seamless and stress-free. Everything was well organized, and we always knew exactly where to be and what to expect.

Thanks to Caroline’s expertise and attention to detail, we had a wonderful trip and were able to focus on enjoying France rather than worrying about logistics. I would highly recommend Caroline to anyone planning a trip to France. Her knowledge, organization, and service made all the difference.

Hotel Reviews

Warwick Hotel Reine Astrid

Lyon

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Best Western Plus Carlton 4*

Annecy

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Activity Reviews

Commented cruise on Annecy Lake

Annecy

We missed the first boat because it was not in the location stated on our voucher. We had to catch a later boat and be refunded by kimkim. Our specialist from kimkim was very flexible and helpful and arranged the refund, but leave extra time to find the correct boat. It was not.

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Lyon: Guided Sightseeing Cruise

Lyon

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Lyon: 2-Hour Pedicab Tour

Lyon

Here’s a polished review you can use: Our pedicab tour was one of the most enjoyable experiences of our trip. What stood out most was the exceptional knowledge of our driver. Early in the tour, he took the time to learn about our interests and quickly adapted the experience to focus on the things we wanted to see and learn about most. His flexibility and willingness to personalize the tour made all the difference. Rather than following a rigid script, he tailored the route and commentary to our interests while still providing a comprehensive overview of the city. We learned so much about the city’s history, culture, and landmarks, and his depth of knowledge was truly impressive. The tour was both educational and entertaining. Riding behind the bike was a fun and unique way to experience the city, allowing us to cover a lot of ground while enjoying the sights. If you’re looking for a personalized and informative way to explore the city, I highly recommend this pedicab tour. The combination of a knowledgeable guide, a customized experience, and a fun ride made it a highlight of our visit.

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Hard to find pick up spot.

Annecy Traditional Food Tour

Annecy

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Here’s a review you can post: This food tour was so much more than I expected and ended up being one of the highlights of our trip. The food at all five stops was excellent, but what really made the experience special was our guide’s incredible knowledge. At each stop, the guide provided exceptional insight into the history, culture, and significance of the food and the establishments we visited. It wasn’t just a food tour—it felt like a comprehensive tour of the city itself. Along the way, we learned so much about the city’s history, architecture, and local culture. Our guide was engaging, knowledgeable, and passionate, making every stop interesting and memorable. The combination of outstanding food and a fascinating city tour created an experience that far exceeded our expectations. I highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting the area. It was an unforgettable experience and one of the best things we did on our trip.

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Here’s a review you can post: This food tour was so much more than I expected and ended up being one of the highlights of our trip. The food at all five stops was excellent, but what really made the experience special was our guide’s incredible knowledge. At each stop, the guide provided exceptional insight into the history, culture, and significance of the food and the establishments we visited. It wasn’t just a food tour—it felt like a comprehensive tour of the city itself. Along the way, we learned so much about the city’s history, architecture, and local culture. Our guide was engaging, knowledgeable, and passionate, making every stop interesting and memorable. The combination of outstanding food and a fascinating city tour created an experience that far exceeded our expectations. I highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting the area. It was an unforgettable experience and one of the best things we did on our trip.

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Dean and Katie were great at communicating whenever we had a question and helped to resolve any needs. Favorite places were Westport, Killarney & Dingle. The tour they helped plan was better than my dreams! There such breath-taking countryside and beautiful views almost everywhere you turn. The Ring of Kerry, Slea Head Loop were fantastic drives! Ireland Hike and Bike through Kim Kim was fantastic and would absolutely use them again!

Hotel Reviews

The Imperial Hotel

Cork

Beautiful hotel enjoyed our one night stay

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Right in the middle of cork but parking is a little far to bring your luggage if you have a larger bag

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Harbour Hotel

Galway

Very beautiful hotel! Had a nice restaurant with live music as well!

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Very close to everything in Galway

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Ashling Hotel Dublin

Dublin

Very classy hotel

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Location was a bit of a walk to main part of Dublin but doable. Also not far from bus route.

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Tower View

Dingle

Loved their breakfast and staff were great at giving us recommendations for the area

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Has a great view of area

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Close drive to Dingle and Slea Head Loop

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Very informative and nice

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Loved the heated towel rack

Great Southern Killarney

Killarney

Staff went over and beyond to make our stay wonderful!

Authenticity & Character

Beautiful building and outside garden area

Location

Very close to many things in Killarney

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Erin and other staff went above and beyond to make us feel comfortable. They were fantastic!

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Wyatt Hotel Westport

Westport

Super convenient location and in the heart of Westport

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Very close and walkable to everything

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Staff was accommodating for parking

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Would've stayed another night we liked it so much!

Mount Juliet Estate

Thomastown

Was such a beautiful hotel. The grounds were beautiful and would've been beautiful to explore more if we had more time.

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Not too far a drive from main city of Kilkenny if you have a car.

Staff

Staff went above to help get us a take away breakfast

Cleanliness & Comfort

Very comfortable and loved the bathtub!

Activity Reviews

Book of Kells and Trinity Campus Tour

Dublin

Enjoyed the Trinity Campus Tour and very informative. Tour guide was great! Book of Kells is now changed to interactive experience since most of books have been taken to be preserved so probably would've skipped that part.

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The Irish Pub Crawl

Dublin

This tour was fantastic and the guides kept us lively!

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Definitely great at performing and kept us laughing

Transport

Easy walk between pubs

Blasket Island Boat Tour from Dingle

Ireland

Unfortunately went on a bad weather day, but made the best of it. We had a blast seeing the seals and different kinds of birds! Staff were very informative about the islands and the wildlife! Would definitely do again but hope for a sunnier day!

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They were super informative

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Anna found just the right amount of planned activities balanced with the right amount of free time for us. We had lovely hotels, and really enjoyed the Avila cruise up the coast. I only wish we had a few more days to go all the way north. Food was very good, lodging was great, and our emergency changes (thanks to Tom scheduling us to fly out from Sveringen and not Svolvaer. The hotel Christina found for us was very nice, and we had our best meal there, in fact.

Please read Charles, Ashley,and Renee's reviews as
I totally agree.

We are almost back home in Chicago after an amazing 2 weeks in Morocco. Abdullah did a fantastic job choosing activities, tailoring the excursions to what we requested and picking wonderful places to stay in each location. The scenery of the country was so varied, and all beautiful, but ai was most blown away by the people. Everyone was so kind - everywhere we went! Our driver Farid took wonderful care of us and let us adjust times and activities along the way. I would definitely recommend KimKim travel to anyone wanting to customize a trip - and if you ever though about going to Morocco - just do it!

Aline did a wonderful job planning our trip to Tours and Paris. She worked with me to answer all my questions and design a trip that met all our expectations!

Hotel Reviews

Le Basile Hôtel

Paris

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Staff was exemplary. Beyond helpful!

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Spotless!

Oceania L'Univers Tours

Tours

Authenticity & Character

Lovely interior!

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Right by tourist office and train station.

Staff

Extremely helpful staff!

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Activity Reviews

Cooking Class in Tours, Loire Valley (Small Group Tour/2.5Hours)

France

Alex was a superb chef and teacher. He gave us many skills we will continue to use. The meal was excellent. Location easy to find. Kitchen was spotless and a very lovely space.

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Full Day Villandry, Azay-Le-Rideau & Vouvray Wine Tour (Group Tour/9Hours)

France

Agathe was a superb guide. Very knowledgeable and personable. We enjoyed our day with her?

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Full Day E-Bike guided tour, Loire Valley Chateaux : CHAMBORD (Small Group/8Hours)

Tours

Very fun day! Dimitri was an excellent guide!

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We had a wonderful experience with Marianna and the whole team! From figuring out what kind of trip we were looking to plan and shifting around our original itinerary to making sure every detail was handled flawlessly, Marianna was available to guide us every step of the way. She planned an amazing itinerary and all of the details (transfers/inner island flights/ferry tickets) were super organized. While we were in Greece the team was very responsive and the WhatsApp thread was super helpful in making sure we knew what was next and we never felt we needed to stress about anything! We did an amazing bike tour and cooking class on Naxos with Aurelia Bikes and it was our family’s favorite excursion but here were so many good ones to choose from. ATVs on Santorini and a boat tour allowed us to see much of the island. Excursions were all different and spaced so that we still had free time to explore on our own. The guided tours in Athens and Naxos were amazing as well. Overall we are so happy with the itinerary and the entire trip. Thank you so much for making our vacation so memorable and easy!

We had an unforgettable family trip to Japan, traveling from Tokyo to Kyoto to Osaka. Our local specialist Ben did such an amazing job planning our trip. He was so responsive to all of our questions and provided great suggestions. Our daughters were thrilled with the activities that were planned for us, from shopping for anime in Akihabara to petting capybaras. We were able to enjoy all of the beauty of Japan's temples, shrines and scenic landscapes and the KimKim team put together an absolutely beautiful trip for us. We had wonderful, knowledgeable guides, particularly Mr. Hiroyuki, who my daughters are still talking about after our trip has ended. I cannot express how much gratitude we have for everyone involved in our trip and I would definitely recommend the KimKim team to anyone travelling.

Hotel Review

Yuno Yado Shoei

This was a beautiful, peaceful Ryokan. We enjoyed the traditional food in the restaurant, and I had a very nice massage. It was a great experience!

Authenticity & Character

The onsens were peaceful and the food was delicious.

Location

A little far from downtown Kyoto, but easily accessible by bus

Staff

Friendly staff

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Activity Reviews

🍜🏯✨ Osaka Castle, Cup Noodles Museum & Dotonbori Street Food Adventure（Guide, Public Transportation）

Osaka

While we loved all of the individual activities in this day, it was a lot to fit in and by the time we reached Dotonburi we were quite tired and did not get to enjoy it as fully. However, still a great day!

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Guides, Drivers and Staff

Our guide Mr. Hiroshi was very helpful and patient with us

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Hozugawa River Boat Ride and Arashiyama Exploration and Japanese tea ceremony (Private Guide &Public Transportation)

Kyoto

The boat ride on the Hoguzawa river was so fun. The boat drivers were entertaining! We also enjoyed our gift of a rickshaw ride through the Arashiyama bamboo forest, especially since it was a way to see the forest without the crowds of people. The tea ceremony was a beautiful experience, enjoyed by our entire family. My daughters were particularly thrilled with getting to dress in kimono

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Guides, Drivers and Staff

Our guide Mr. Hiroshi was knowledgeable and friendly. The boat drivers were also very entertaining. The entire staff at the tea ceremony were welcoming and friendly.

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Tokyo Family Adventure with Public Transportation: Akihabara + Sushi Making + Ghibli Museum+Capybara Café Cuteness Anime Quest

Tokyo

We had so much fun exploring Tokyo

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Food

Guides, Drivers and Staff

We enjoyed our day with our guide Mr. Hiroyuki. The staff at the sushi making experience were also so friendly and great with our kids.

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A Day Trip to Mt. Fuji from Tokyo (by private transfer)

Japan

We enjoyed this day, even though we were not able to see the top of Mt. Fuji, it was still beautiful. Our guide also had a wonderful suggestion for lunch where we got to enjoy some local udon.

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Guides, Drivers and Staff

We loved our guide Mr. Hiroyuki and our diver Mr. Tashiro, who was a familiar face as he had also picked us up from the airport

Transport

Although the drive was longer than expected due to traffic, it was still smooth and comfortable

Have Fun in Nikko (Full day by public transport)

Tokyo

This was a great way to enjoy the beauty of Japan through nature.

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We had a fantastic trip, accommodations, activities and recommendations made by our local specialist Adrian were great! We did encounter a couple snags along the way and found the emergency contact line helpful in resolving the issues! We appreciated the check ins and follow up from the team throughout our vacation.
Overall, we were very happy with the trip itinerary and service. We would recommend using kimkim and Adrian!

Hotel Reviews

Brooks Hotel

Dublin city

Great location and accommodations with helpful staff

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ibis Belfast City Centre Hotel

Belfast

Good location and nice accommodations. Staff was helpful when having an issue with check in. Breakfast was also very good

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Gray's at Bushmills

Bushmills

Beautiful location and accommodations. Staff was very helpful and restaurant on site was great

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A bit out of town but worth it for the views

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Ship Quay Hotel

Londonderry

Great accommodations, pub and restaurant on site

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Menlo Hotel

Galway

Nice accommodations and restaurant on site was very good! Location was a bit far to be able to walk to Galway pubs etc

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Drury Court Hotel

Dublin

Nice accommodations and location

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Old Killarney Cottages

Killarney

Our booking was actually for Killarney Lakeland Cottages which were very nice and the caretaker was extremely helpful in helping us find the correct location when our itinerary sent us to the wrong location

The Victoria Hotel

Galway

Nice and spacious rooms in a convenient location

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George Hotel Limerick City

Limerick

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Dingle Harbour Lodge B&B

Dingle Town, Co. Kerry

Very nice rooms and breakfast was good. A little bit of a walk to get to restaurants and pubs

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Commodore Hotel

Cobh

Great accommodations, convenient location and fun pub on site

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The Hendrick Smithfield

Dublin 7

Small room but very nice accommodations

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Activity Reviews

Rock of Cashel

Ireland

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Jameson Distillery Dublin - Bow St. Experience

Dublin

Very fun experience

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Kinsale Mead Co. (Guided Tour & Tasting)

Kinsale

Super fun experience

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Bunratty Castle Medieval Banquet

Ireland

So fun - highlight of our trip

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Visit Brú na Bóinne and the Newgrange Tombs

Ireland

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Cliffs of Moher Visitor Center tickets

Ireland

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Titanic experience

Belfast

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Belfast Political Taxi Tour

Belfast

Our 3 hour tour actually lasted nearly 4 hours and was an amazing learning experience

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Ferry to Inis Mór (Ferry Only - Return Trip)

Ireland

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Leslie and Francesca worked tirelessly to insure our trip was 100% the daily updates were the icing on the cake!! We loved the customer service and responsiveness to our many questions.

We will be sure to refer everyone we know and utilize yoir service in the future.

Thabk you for making our dream vacation a complete success. 5***** Bravo service!!

Grazie Leslie and Francesca. We appreciate you guys a lot!!!

Hotel Reviews

Hotel Il Faro 3* Sorrento

Sorrento

Tiny bathroom with VERY low ceilings. Sorry this one let us down. Customer service was 2 star at best. The restaurant attached was good but the hotel was inadequate. Service was lacking. No porter ro assist with luggage. Every property but this one had assistance for our bags in and out. I think you can find a better property with Emglish speaking staff. Language barrier was unacceptable!!

Authenticity & Character

Cute but ... So so

Location

Bottom of the hill. We had ro walk and take taxi alot.

Staff

Customer service was lacking

Cleanliness & Comfort

Nothing. It was pretty clean. Low ceilings in the bathroom caused me a lot of head bumps. I am tall!! No bueno!!!

Hotel Degli Aranci

Rome

Mr Marco is the coolest guy. He assisted us every step of the way.

Authenticity & Character

Very pretty property. Highly recommended.

Location

Except for having to take taxi everywhere we went it was located closely everything in Rome

Staff

Mr. Marco!! Bravo!!

Cleanliness & Comfort

Everything was squeaky clean

Hotel Adler Cavalieri

A very pretty hotel with every amenity possible. Brealfast was provided and it was good 😋

Authenticity & Character

Very cute property. genuine florence!!

Location

Once again, walking distance to everywhere we needed to be.

Staff

Helpful and friendlybstagg

Cleanliness & Comfort

Very comfy and clean

Ca' Pozzo Inn

Venice

Very nice newer property. Breakfast was amazing and well stocked with delicious local foods

Authenticity & Character

Located along the grand canal its definitely Venice-like

Location

Walking distance to all our tours!!

Staff

Awesome staff. Helpful and professional

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Clean amd very comfortable

Andirivieni Bellagio Guest House

Bellagio

Wonderdully cute property. This very nice property started our trip off very well. We would highly recommend this property.

Authenticity & Character

Quaint family house

Location

Walking distance to everything we did

Staff

Irene was amazing and provided everything we needdd

Cleanliness & Comfort

Clean and tidy. Breakfast was amazing

Activity Reviews

Exclusive Capri Boat Tour from Sorrento

Italy

OUTSTANDING!!!! Staff was amazing and the information given was great!!

Highlights of the Vatican & Sistine Chapel Tour

Italy

Amazing tour. Pur guide was a historian. We.loved her presentation

Siena, San Gimignano, Monteriggioni, Chianti: Fully Escorted Tour with guided Siena visit and Wine Tasting

Florence

We are not wine drinkers so this was partially boring and rather a bad choice for us. Partbof the rour was cool. Part wasn't

Private Florence Historic Walking Tour

Florence

VERY good tour. Guide was a genuine guide and exceptional customer servant

Venice Shared Walking Tour with St. Marks Basilica & Doge's Palace

Italy

Amazing tour. Guide did well for us

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Tokoriki Island Resort was super impressive. Enjoyed the trip

Due to our hectic schedules in our native country, we often felt panicked during the planning process, but our guide Rinolda remained professional and calm alleviating our stress. In the end she created an excellent itinerary of suggested excursions.

Personally, I was unaware that the KimKim model included booking hotels, tours, and other reservations for us. That was extremely helpful. I thought we would have to do that ourselves. The only thing I wish we had made clear to Rinolda was that we were willing to pay a premium for lodging.

While Hotel Holt in Reykjavik (our first hotel) was charming, the room was uncomfortably small. Perhaps the fact that we departed from Toronto, Canada at 7:00 pm Saturday evening and arrived in Iceland 5 hours later, what would have been midnight EST in our brains, it being 6:00 am Iceland time might have contributed to our stress as we were unable to negotiate an early check-in. I would advise anyone traveling from the west to Iceland to book a room available one day earlier than their arrival. KimKim might suggest to clients the same.

Regardless of this hiccup, the breakfast at Hotel Holt was exceptional. As an aside regarding all breakfasts in Iceland, I now include tomatoes and cucumbers with my own back home.

While we were on our own for breakfast in Reykjavik, we did stumble upon a wonderful little breakfast joint called Grái Kötturinn (Gray Cat). We didn’t realize until later after checking our notes that Rinolda recommended it. Well done.

My only mistake—because I worked as a server in my youth—I tipped $20 US currency. Apparently tipping is atypical in Iceland. Whatever, I enjoy tipping.

Our entire trip was fabulous. Iceland is like another planet. I’ve never experienced such diverse landscapes. The glaciers, icebergs, puffins, waterfalls, black sand beaches, geo-thermal pools (ah), the tomato restaurant, skyr, cod, the bread, the churches, the lupine, the hikes—my wife lost 5 pounds trekking the wonders of this wonderful land.

Our second hotel in Kirkjubaejarklaustur, Magma Hotel was perfect. From the outside it looks like a small, nondescript cabin, but the interior is a designer’s dream. Everything about it was style and comfort. And the view, to die for.

I feel like I’m writing a book, so I’m going to end it here.

Takeaways: Iceland is glorious. Rinolda is an excellent guide. Kim Kim Travel is a great solution for travelers. I’ll be back.

Adeline was a fantastic trip planner! She had so much patience as we moved our schedule around. The guides and drivers she found for us were great and the hotels were super convenient. She explained everything to us so we were able to take the subway, hail cabs, and use Uber in Japan. Favorite activities were driving street carts in Shabuya, tea with a Maiko in Kyoto, and Teamlabs. We scheduled three activities a day and got them all in!

All of the drivers that were part of our plan were wonderful people very friendly, very engaging and very enjoyable to travel with. In particular, our driver Martin, the day that we went on our genealogy search to the region around Rosscommon was especially generous with his time and his interest in our agenda.
When it comes to the choice of hotels that you booked us into, we were a bit disappointed. When we first saw the hotels that you proposed for us, we were remarked to each other that these were top-of-the-line hotels, expecting four star quality. In actuality, two of the hotels did not really meet our expectations. one was old and in run down condition, and the other was located far from anything in the center of the city and therefore requiring a long, and expensive cab rides.

Hotel Reviews

No.1 Pery Square Hotel & Spa

Limerick

Authenticity & Character

Location

Far from city center and tourist activities

Staff

Everyone was very friendly and helpful, especially at desk check in

Cleanliness & Comfort

Shamrock Lodge Hotel

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Of

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Nothing around the The hotel for tourist. Authenticity and character is the bathroom.

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

The bathroom had a leaky faucet much needed repair. Room needed updating. Lobby area was much nicer.

The Gibson Hotel

Dublin

Location too far from the central city and tourist activities. Unattractive lobby to check in.

Authenticity & Character

Cold and unwelcome if

Location

Information on how to get into town

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Activity Reviews

Welcome to Cobh!

Cobh

Weather was terrible. We came back early and did not take the tour scheduled. We had three hours of nothing to do in Cobb.

Welcome to Limerick!

Limerick

Nothing we could’ve read this in a tour book

Guided E-bike Tour Of Galway City

Galway

Location for pick up was confused with the new location of the bike rental. Took us an extra 15 minutes to find where the bikes were.

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Our guide was very helpful, especially dealing with the traffic. He was very sensitive to our concern about riding in the traffic.

Transport

Private transfer

Dublin

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Guides, Drivers and Staff

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Cycle Hire - Self guided - Limerick Greenway

Ireland

Transportation to and from the cycle rental should’ve been included in our cost. We had to hire a taxi to take us to from the area, which should’ve been done by kimkim.

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Guides, Drivers and Staff

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Private Driver Tour of Roscommon

Athlone

Ancestry report was very thorough, however, we did not receive it until the day of our trip and would’ve liked to read it ahead of time. Martin are driver and tour guide was fabulous. He really knew the area and was very knowledgeable about all the stocks we took..

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Guides, Drivers and Staff

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Private Transfer/Taxi

Ireland

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Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Federico was excellent and very accommodating. He delivered a first-class trip itinerary and experience for our family trip to Brazil. I recommend him to anyone wishing to organize a Brazilian holiday. Mike

Hotel Reviews

Boutique Hotel Carpe Diem

Paraty

This hotel is exceptional. Charming with a first class and very accommodating and welcoming staff. We recommend it and if we return to Paraty will plan to stay there again. Mike B.

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Location

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Windsor California Copacabana Hotel

Rio de Janeiro

Great location, service and accommodations at a reasonable price

Authenticity & Character

Location

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Activity Reviews

Green Paraty PRIVATE tour: waterfalls, forest and distillery'

Paraty

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Private transfer from Rio to Paraty with stop in Angra for PRIVATE boat tour '

Brazil

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Santa Teresa & Rio Antigo'

Rio de Janeiro

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Rio de Janeiro – Boteco: A Journey Through Carioca Flavors'

Rio de Janeiro

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Food

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Rio in a Day: Christ the Redeemer, Sugarloaf, Selarón Steps and More'

Rio de Janeiro

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Food

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

We had a fantastic trip to Norway. The combination of boats hikes and bikes was great and the food was surprisingly good. Highlights included boating through the fjord, sauna and cold plunge in Aurland and the midnight hike in the Lygen Alps. The lodge in the Alps was lovely and the chef, Seamon, was truly amazing. Mike, our guide for hikes and biking was great fun and very relaxed. Two lovely days in Bergen were a nice surprise (ie no rain) and some trails and views from the top of the tallest local mountain were so worth it.

Our experience booking through KimKim was exceptional from start to finish. The initial planning process was highly collaborative, and our coordinator, Zehra, was incredibly experienced, providing fantastic tips and suggestions. She went above and beyond by staying in constant communication throughout our trip, even checking in at odd hours to ensure everything was seamless. Zehra knew exactly how to structure our days to avoid the heavy crowds, and she ensured our family's allergen requirements were completely taken care of at every step.

The on-the-ground execution was flawless. We were met in person by a representative right at the airport when we landed, which made our arrival stress-free. Our daily guides—Eda in Istanbul and Kezban in Cappadocia—were absolutely fantastic. They knew wonderful tricks to keep our young children engaged throughout the tours, and they generously offered to let us contact them with questions even when they were off the clock. We highly recommend this team for anyone planning a family adventure!

Our trip to South Korea exceeded every expectation, and the people who guided us are the reason it's now one of our favorite countries we've visited in Asia.
From the very start, Christine handled all the logistics flawlessly. Everything ran smoothly and on time, and she anticipated needs before we even thought to ask. That kind of seamless planning is rare, and it let us relax and actually enjoy the trip instead of worrying about the details.
Our guides, Jinny and Heather, were simply outstanding — among the best we've ever had anywhere in the world. Both were warm, endlessly patient, and genuinely sweet to be around. They had a real gift for sharing Korea's culture, food, and history in a way that felt personal rather than rehearsed, and their enthusiasm was contagious. They made us feel less like tourists and more like welcomed guests.
We came home with not just incredible memories of the palaces, the food, and the neighborhoods, but with real affection for the people who showed us their country. Christine, Jinny, and Heather turned a great itinerary into an unforgettable experience. We can't recommend them highly enough.