Kimkim Trip Reviews

Took my trip to Thailand back in February 2026. Kimkim takes and holds your hand every step of the way. The guides, the personalized excursion, and the quality of service was simply flawless. The team at Kimkim, Bella and Tina, were there for whenever I needed them. You're in great hands with them. The guides felt genuinely happy to be there, and often went the extra mile to make our trip as smooth as possible. Thank you, Mr. Betty, for a spectacular tour of Bangkok!

This was a trip of a lifetime. I connected with Mohammed and Armia through KimKim travel and they proposed a package that included everything we wanted to see and took us to Jordan to see Petra. It was under our budget and everything was included accept international airfare. Mohammed was easy to work with and communicated excellently. We flew to Cairo and Kariem met us. He was very helpful and just a great employee. We came to love him like a son. He took us to our hotel and met us many times on our trip. He even spent the day with us at the big bazaar in Cairo. Karom was our main guide in Cairo and was very knowledgeable. He took us to GEM, the pyramids and to some mosques and churches. Very easy to get along with and He met me everyday with Voke Zero to fill my needs. We had a driver in Cairo named Mohammed and we felt as safe as we could with the crazy Cairo drivers. Mohammed got us everywhere safely and was easy to get along with. We spent a few days in Cairo and then flew to Luxor to meet our cruise. Kareem took us to the airport and was on time with great communication. We were met in Luxor by Ahmed who was out guide on the cruise and on shore tours. He was fantastic and another highlight of our trip. He was super friendly and knowledgeable about everything. He took us to Karnak, Luxor Temple and Abu Simbel. It was a fantastic time and exceeded expectations. Ahmed took us to a local market and we stopped at a local Cafe and experienced Shisha. It was a greatcway to get to know him and meet some local people. We enjoyed every minute with him and the cruise was perfectly timed in our trip. After the cruise ended we flew back to Cairo. Kariem met us and drove us to our hotel. We met up with Karom and finished our Cairo portion of our trip. He suggested we add on the Civilization museum and that was fantastic. 62 mummies laid out gracefully. It was a highlight! Mohammed drove us around again and was exceptional. Kariem picked us up to fly to Jordan. We were met there by the airport assistant Hossam who handled our visas and got us through customs. We were picked up by our driver Tayseer and Freddie our guide and seeing some of the sights in Amman. We were off in the afternoon to Petra with Freddie and Tayseer. It was a long drive but we got to the hotel and got some sleep. I loved riding in Tayseers BVD hybrid car! We were off to Petra in the morning. It was amazing. Beautiful site and great experience. Freddie was fun to visit with and very knowledgeable. Afterwards we drive to Wadi Rum and went clamping in a tent. It was a beautiful ending yo a great trip. We flew from Amman to Cairo and surprisingly Kariem picked us up at 930. He took us to a hotel where we didn't have time to sleep but could shower and relax for an hour. We then caught the shuttle at 1am and started the long flight home. ✈️. It was a well planned trip with people that were kind and caring. We felt safe and secure and well cared for. I can't thank everybody enough! I hope i didn't leave anybody out!

Our trip to Greece was absolutely wonderful, and we owe so much of that to Siena and her Team at kimkim. From the very beginning, Siena made the planning process easy, stress-free, and enjoyable. She took the time to understand exactly what our family wanted and created an itinerary that was the perfect mix of history, culture, relaxation, and fun.

We also want to mention how incredibly helpful Lea was during the planning process. She was thoughtful, knowledgeable, and made sure every detail came together smoothly. Throughout our trip, the entire kimkim team was exceptionally responsive whenever we had questions, which gave us so much peace of mind while traveling.

Every detail was thoughtfully arranged—from hotels and transfers to tours and recommendations—and everything went seamlessly. Thanks to Siena’s expertise and the support of the whole team, we were able to experience the beauty of Greece with confidence and ease.

Nafplio, Athens, and Crete were all incredible, and the itinerary flowed perfectly for our family. We are so grateful for Siena, Lea, and the entire kimkim team for their care, professionalism, and attention to detail. They helped create memories that we will cherish forever.

We highly recommend Siena and kimkim to anyone planning a trip to Greece!

Thanks so much for planning a great trip for us!  Here is some feedback:
- The Bogota city tour was great but very long. There was some wasted time sitting around and then we had less time to enjoy the city markets and square. It would have been nice to know the duration and start time of each tour ahead of time
- Deena was great, we really enjoyed playing Tejo and I would recommend including this as part of your tour

- Medellin: Liliana was a great guide with a lot of information and insight, we really enjoyed spending the day with her!  She was very kind and understanding with our kids.  Unfortunately our tour was supposed to include Plaza Botero but we did not go there.  In addition, we didn't like how she changed the departure time to Rio Claro Nature reserve unnecessarily, as we had to wake up much earlier and then spent 2 hours waiting around for lunch and rafting.

- The Hotel Marquee Medellin was luxurious but it would have been nice to have known more about its location in the "pink district" and close proximity to nightlife.  The music was incredibly loud until 4am.  Although this was mentioned to us in previous messages, it was not clear how disturbing this would be.  I would not recommend this hotel to visitors unless they are interested in the nightlife and especially not if they are traveling with kids or have early morning tours booked.

- The walking tour and street food tour in Cartagena was very disappointing and poorly done. It only lasted about 1.5 hrs and included only tasting fruit.  We did not get to enjoy any other local cuisine and did not even go to the Getsemani district. It did not match the description given to us at all and we were very disappointed, as this was our only day to see the city.

- we really appreciate that you were in communication with us the entire trip. The transportation vehicles and drivers were amazing.

Hotel Reviews

Sofitel Baru Calablanca

Cartagena

Beautiful, a lot of amenities, very clean. Wish there were more umbrellas available. Did not like how water activities were only available from 11am-1pm and only 1 per person.

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W Bogota

Bogotá

Clean, modern, great location!

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Marquee Medellín

Medellín, Antioquia

Great hotel but not a great location. Be aware of the very loud noise on weekends as music is played until 4am.

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Activity Reviews

Nature Experience: Río Claro Nature Reserve

Colombia

Ziplining was pretty short experience. Would recommend to try to time it closer to lunch so there isn't much waiting around. Rafting experience was really nice but little long. Not worth the 3 hour drive

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Good vehicle

Walking Tour & Street Food

Cartagena

Did not match description given to us, very short and missed several aspects

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Driver was great, guide was OK and didn't really seem excited or interested

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Where do I begin? I can't put into words the magical experience Sarah, Angela, and the rest of the team put together for our 20th wedding anniversary in the Philippines. I'm so happy that Sarah and I were able to lock down the perfect itinerary for me and my family. Her ideas were amazing, but she also took into consideration the things that were important to me in planning our trip. For example, I wanted to visit my dad's grave and also show my family where I grew up. Sarah incorporated my requests seamlessly into our itinerary. This proved to me that Sarah is genuinely looking out for our best interests. After several changes to our itinerary, the fifth one was the charm. We were all set for our trip to Manila, Angeles City, El Nido, Cebu, Bohol, and back to Manila to shop for some pasalubongs before returning home to California. Our point of contact in Manila was Angela, Sarah's right-hand woman in the Philippines. Angela was amazing. Any questions I had regarding the local operators, such as drivers, tour guides, or even the boat crew, Angela would respond without hesitation.

I often referred to them as "The Team" because it was definitely a team effort in making our Vacation/Anniversary magical. From Arrival to Departure everything was on point. I can't even fathom how much planning our trip took. To me, it was a monumental task that the Team made look easy. The most touching moment for us was our unforgettable 20th Anniversary Lunch on our own private beach with a personal note from Sarah and Angela wishing us a happy 20th anniversary. Thank you again, Sarah and Angela. My kids loved the Tarsiers and the whale sharks. Me personally, I just enjoyed the crystal clear beaches with the Limestone cliffs in the background doing absolutely nothing in El Nido.

Everyone we interacted with will always remain in our hearts. The kindness and warmth everyone showed us made it feel like a home away from. I owe a debt of gratitude to everyone involved, Sarah, Angela, our drivers, our boat crew, our tour guides, and all the people involved that help make our dream vacation come true. I will definitely be booking our next trip with Sarah and her A-TEAM!!!

Thank you so much,

Ribac Family of California, USA.

Hotel Reviews

Maayo Hotel Cebu

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El Nido Coco Resort

El Nido

Our Apartment style suite with our own private pool was mind blowing. Few steps to the beach.

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Belmont Hotel Manila

Pasay City

Staff was awesome. Newport City is conveniently located by the airport and we felt safe walking around the surrounding area

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Oslob Whale Shark Watching Experience

Philippines

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Bohol Country Side Tour

Philippines

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Private: El Nido Island Hopping Tour B: Caves & Islands

El Nido

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Private: El Nido Island Hopping Tour A: Lagoons and Beaches

El Nido

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Explore Manila and Surrounds with Private Driver

Manila

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We had three guides each amazing in their knowledge of place their storytelling and their willingness to help make sure we were more than satisfied with our tours.

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The Marmara Pera

Istanbul

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Fresco Cave Suites & Mansions - Special Class

Urgup

Great comfortable room. Helpful and kind staff. Delicious breakfast foods. Amazing spa massage. Wonderfully delicious dinner. We could not have been happier with our stay in the Fresco.

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Activity Reviews

Byzantine Heritage Tour

İstanbul

Naci our guide was kind enough to keep pace slow enough to accommodate my very slow pace. He was very informative and knowledgeable. Our first day out was magical.

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Enjoy a Hot Air Balloon Ride in Cappadocia

Cappadocia

Above and beyond our expectations. Such a beautiful experience.

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Overall the trip was amazing. I only gave George a couple of weeks to get a 2 week trip planned for me and he did amazing. I really enjoyed speaking with him regarding my trip because it gave me a chance to let him know what I wanted and for him to offer suggestions of things I didn’t know about. I would recommend working with George for all your planning needs.

My guide for the first 8or so days was fantastic. Tini made my trip so memorable. It was like I was traveling with one of my best friends. Ultimately, all she wanted was for me to enjoy myself and not worry about a thing. She made sure to explain about everything. Her knowledge was never ending and more importantly her passion for her culture really shown through. What I appreciate most is the little things. She would bring me traditional cakes and treats in the morning to try from her family or even sharing a blessing ritual moment together. When I was hospitalized due to some unforeseen illness she stuck by me the entire time until she knew I was comfortable and well taken care of. She even went out and bought me food to hold me over while there and went to my hotel to get me anything I needed. They truly don’t make people like her anymore. Amazing human being and even better guide. If you can request her.

Ardy was my driver the entire time I was with my guide and he was the best. Always ready and there for Tini and I with whatever we requested. He went above and beyond to make sure we were good and also offered some great recommendations for restaurants to try as well. Any place I wanted to stop at like a grocery store, etc he was accommodating.
As far as hotels, they were all great just unfortunately far from most areas providing restaurants and shopping but a quick ride on the back of a scooter is no big deal when downloading the app.

Activities were immaculate. If you can do a ritual purification ceremony with Pak Nyoman, do it. You truly feel a weight lifted off your shoulders. He has a gift and it was a very private event that I cannot begin to put into words.
Whitewater rafting and atv tours were awesome as well. My guide, Candy, for whitewater rafting was fun and knowledgeable. He pointed things out during our rafting and took pictures for me. Such a sweet soul and made the adventure so much more fun.
Because of George I was able to fit so much in such a short time but never felt overwhelmed or exhausted. He planned every detail and made this adventure that much more enjoyable. I didn’t have to worry about a single thing except what time to wake up. Even when he found out I was in the hospital he checked on me.

My local Indonesia contact was also a great source for recommendations for my free time. Additionally, she made sure I was well taken care of.

I cannot speak highly enough about the service KimKim offers. While I noticed price transparency was a top complaint I did have that worry myself. After getting at least a breakdown from George (you cannot get pricing for everything due to contractual agreements with luxury services like this- yes this is common in the industry) and experiencing everything in person the price is well worth it. My estimated costs were not much more than what I ended up paying but when you consider everything that goes on behind the scene like placing the guide & driver in a hotel as well or paying for all parking and entrance fees it all makes sense. Don’t let the lack of transparency dissuade you from using this service. George stayed within my max budget I had set.

I will definitely use again.

Activity Reviews

White-Water Rafting Adventure on the Ayung River:

Ubud, Bali

Candy, my guide, was amazing. I was worried because it was just him and I but he made this trip so memorable. Definitely a lot of work because there were just 2 of us but he made it so much easier,m. When we would float he would take time to explain things like the meaning of the work Ayung. He even took pictures and videos of me. Loved every minute of this adventures

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Restaurant had good food and great views

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Candy is the best

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A Spiritual Morning: Melukat Water Blessing

Munduk, Bali

Pak Nayoman truly had a gift. I felt such a weight lifted after the ceremony. But what made me realize his talents was I didn’t have to say a thing and he knew why I was truly there. I hate crying in front of people but he made me feel so comfortable to release all my negative energy. This was a private ceremony and I felt comfortable throughout. They made me feel at home.

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All 3 of our guides (Lucia, Miguel, Raul) were excellent. Their knowledge and passion of the cities and villages we toured was something my wife and I will never forget!

Michelle provided a great itinerary for us which ultimately reflected our desires perfectly. I was unclear about what we really wanted and she was wonderful with information and recommendations that were a significant improvement over my ‘ google’ knowledge. Communication before and during the trip was seamless. We had some problems with a rental car which required a hastily changed itinerary; she was available and very helpful. This was my first experience with a travel planner- very positive overall!

Hotel Reviews

Fiordland Jewel

Milford Sound

A very special experience- first class and a unique way to see the fjord. Our Captain has an intimate history and experience in the sound and his presentation was truly superb

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Queenstown Park Boutique Hotel

Queenstown

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Milford Sound overnight Cruise - Fiordland Jewel

Milford Sound

This was the perfect way to see the Sound

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We really enjoyed our trip to Australia. Thank you for helping us schedule it.
Here is some feedback for you:

The Brady Hotel Jones Lane was OK. Not as nice or as spacious a room as the one that we had at the Park Hyatt (which is a super nice hotel0. The Brady Jones Hotel was conveniently located and the front desk people were really pleasant but the room was small and the TV never worked (despite several people coming up from the staff to confirm that it was broken...lol). This was a problem only because my husband was trying to watch his team play a March Madness basketball game.

The private trip to Mornington Peninsula was great! We loved our driver/guide Nicci from Epicurean, She took us to a diverse group of wineries and to a wonderful lunch. 10/10 Perfect day!

The car rental from Sixt was a thrash initially because they didn't have the type of car we rented. Lovely people working there but the system was so disorganized. We were not only group that ended up waiting for over an hour to get our car. Eventually they gave us a bigger car for the same price and allowed us to return it without a full tank without charging for the difference in the amount of gas (gas is super pricey there due to the war in Iran). Otherwise no problems with the car and the return was easy.

The trip along the Great Ocean Road was amazing!! We drove about 4 hours each day I think. There are lots of signs warning motorists to watch out for kangaroos crossing the road and they are not kidding since I almost hit one when driving to Robe in the dusk. I will attach photos from Apollo Bay at sunset and the Twelve Apostles if I can.
The cottage at Anchors Port Campbell was wonderful. Spacious with huge windows overlooking the lovely surrounding countryside. Tanya was a gracious hostess and provided us with coffee, cereal, milk, and even a bottle of wine. Lovely place and well situated near the Twelve Apostles so that it was easy to beat the rush of tourists coming from Melbourne in the morning

The Vibe Hotel in Adelaide was nice and in a good location for walking everywhere; the room size was decent and the staff pleasant. The breakfast was good.
We really enjoyed our trip to the Barossa Valley with Chris from Small Batch Tours. He was great and took us to some wonderful wineries and scheduled an excellent lunch for us. The tour ended up being a private one which was a bonus for us. Another 10/10.

Apparently Good Friday is a national holiday in Australia. Almost everything was closed! We did end up scheduling a city walking tour with a lovely young woman (Katina from Flamboyance Tours) which was very good despite the multiple closures. In the afternoon we toured the beautiful Botanical Gardens in Adelaide and got hand pies at the Bakery on O'Connell Street (on Katina's recommendations). In the evening we went to see an Australian football game in Adelaide that evening (which was super fun).

All in all a great trip!

Hotel Reviews

Vibe Hotel Adelaide

Adelaide

The Vibe Hotel in Adelaide was nice and in a good location for walking everywhere; the room size was decent and the staff pleasant. The breakfast was good.

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Anchors Port Campbell

Port Campbell

The cottage at Anchors Port Campbell was wonderful. Spacious with huge windows overlooking the lovely surrounding countryside. Tanya was a gracious hostess and provided us with coffee, cereal, milk, and even a bottle of wine. Lovely place and well situated near the Twelve Apostles so that it was easy to beat the rush of tourists coming from Melbourne in the morning.

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Brady Hotels Jones Lane

Melbourne

The Brady Hotel Jones Lane was OK. Not as nice or as spacious a room as the one that we had at the Park Hyatt (which is a super nice hotel0. The Brady Jones Hotel was conveniently located and the front desk people were really pleasant but the room was small and the TV never worked (despite several people coming up from the staff to confirm that it was broken...lol). This was a problem only because my husband was trying to watch his team play a March Madness basketball game.

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Private Mornington Peninsula Day Trip with Lunch & Wine Tasting

Melbourne

The private trip to Mornington Peninsula was great! We loved our driver/guide Nicci from Epicurean, She took us to a diverse group of wineries and to a wonderful lunch. 10/10 Perfect day!

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Our driver Khalid was absolutely outstanding. His knowledge and his reliability and safe driving was really impressive. He was very helpful and prepared to assist us at all times.
The accommodation was excellent in all locations except Essaouira where we were very disappointed. We could not get a bottle of water or tea in the afternoon and were told the kitchen was closed. The Air Conditioning did not work and the fan was very noisy while the shower was average at best.
However the location was good in the medina but overall that hotel (Villa de l'O) was poor.
I must stress however that overall we had the most fantastic time. Our guides were always knowledgeable and helpful while Khalid certainly made the trip a total success.
Thank you to Hassan for all his help and with organizing the overall trip.

Hotel Reviews

Marly Boutique Hotel

Casablanca

Very comfortable - great breakfast and a lovely hotel to end our stay.

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The receptionist was very helpful and was a pleasure to deal with.

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La Maison Arabe Hotel

Marrakech

The hotel and the rooms were excellent - great staff and a lovely restaurant where we had a fabulous dinner.

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The staff were very helpful - Ismael at reception was really good.

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Riad Ksar Ighnda

Ait Benhaddou

A lovely authentic riad with great staff, good rooms and restaurants.

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Tiziri Luxury Camp

Merzouga

A wonderful desert experience - staff were great and hte rooms were very comfortable.

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Palais Amani

Fès

A great hotel - comfortable - staff very helpful - excellent Hamman and spa.

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Mövenpick Hotel Casablanca

Casablanca

This hotel was comfortable and great for our first night. A normal big city hotel.

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Villa de l'Ô

Essaouira

This hotel was mediocre at best - location great but that was about all. Breakfast was very average.

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No service in the day if we wanted water or tea

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Airconditioning did not work, fan was very noisy, shower was poor.

Activity Reviews

Free Afternoon in Essaouira

Essaouira

We wandered around the medina, had a wonderful dinner at Dar Baba and enjoyed visiting the waterfront and tasting the oysters!!

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Sidi Kaouki wild beach

Essaouira

A very enjoyable fun visit - went on bikes across the beach and over the dunes - a lot of fun.

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Essaouira Jewish Heritage Tour

Essaouira

a fascinating tour which gave a good insight into the Jewish influence in Essaouira

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Our guide was very knowledgeable

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Transfer to Essaouira & Argan Oil Tour

Morocco

A safe trip with an enjoyable visit to an Argan Cooperative where we had a really interesting presentation and were able to buy some lovely creams and oils.

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A really interesting tour of the Argan Cooperative.

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Khalid was excellent. The staff at the Cooperative were very nice and knowledgeable.

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As always the trip was comfortable and safe.

Visit Majorelle gardens

Marrakesh

We did not do this tour. We could not get tickets and decided to rest at the hotel.

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Khalid took us to the gardens but due to a mix up we did not have tickets and we decided to rest at the hotel.

Exploring Marrakech's Wonders: A Private Guided Tour

Marrakesh

A great tour - the Confluence Museum was really interesting and the Secret Gardens were beautiful.

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Great museum and gardens - well worth seeing.

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Our guide was knowledgeable and we enjoyed our time with him.

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Marrakech Food Tour

Marrakesh

The food tour was interesting - the food was tasty although perhaps one stop too many - we were all very full!!

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The food was both tasty and interesting but we were very full at the end - maybe one stop too many!!

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Our guide was very passionate about the area and took us to some lovely stops for our different meals.

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Ait Benhaddou to Marrakech via Tizi N'Tichka pass

Morocco

A very interesting drive through some wonderful mountains and countryside.

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Khalid = excellent!!!

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Very safe driving on some challenging roads.

Guided Tour of Aït Benhaddou

Morocco

A fantastic historical city - really interesting.

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Our guide around Ait Benhaddou was outstanding - very knowledgeable and interesting.

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Transfer from Merzouga to Aït Benhaddou via Draa Valley

Morocco

Another excellent trip - great landscapes as we drove. Our stop at the gorge at Camp Todra Gorges was really interesting - greatviews

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We had a lovely lunch Toudgha El Oulia

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Again Khalid was great.

Camel trek to your luxury camp

Merzouga

Our camel guide Mohammed was excellent. Very safe and a lot of fun.

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Dinner was fun - plenty of food!!

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Our camel guide was excellent and hte whole experience was wonderful.

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Riding hte camels was quite an experience!!

Fez – Ifrane – Azrou – Mildelt – Errachidia – Merzouga ( 7 Hours Drive).

Morocco

What a great drive with some really interesting stops, a great lunch and a very safe journey. The arrival in the desert was spectacular.

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The trip to the desert took us through some wonderful landscapes

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We had a great lunch

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Khalid was great and the drive was very enjoyable.

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Very safe driving

Dine with a Local Family

Morocco

We had a lovely eveing with this beautiful family - a fun time, great food and good conversation.

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Fes: Exploring the Imperial City

Fes

This was a great city with wonderful history

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Our guide was very knowledgeable and helped us around.

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Khalid as always was great.

Guided Tour of Volubilis

Morocco

Fantastic - great guide.

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Our guide around Volubilis was outstanding

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Sandy was a wonderful support for this bucket list trip! She was very responsive to our requests for modifications during the planning stages and very supportive while we were on the trip

Hotel Review

Hakoneyumoto Onsen Yaeikan

It was wonderful to experience a royken. The simplicity of the room was a bit of a surprise but it truly had everything we needed We won’t need to repeat sleeping on the floor!

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Private onsen authentic Japanese dinner and breakfast

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We expected to be able to take a taxi to hakone station That was not an option We walked to the local train station and took a train to hakone

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Clearly state we would need to walk to local train station

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Activity Reviews

Gion Geisha Walking Tour

Kyoto

Did not like getting a presentation from a Norwegian immigrant who learned about geishas from her father in law Her views were tainted and not authentic

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Discuss trip on a quiet street not a busy street corner

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A Hands-on Cooking Experience: Nigiri Sushi and More

Tokyo

Very patient and kind teachers

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Very patient

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We went by ourselves

Chase Cherry Blossom with Tsukiji Outer Market in Tokyo

Tokyo

If cherry blossoms are not yet in bloom it would be good to exchange that experience to something more relevant

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Great to visit the market

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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!

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Salotto Monti Rome

Rome

The hotel was very nice and a good location.

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It was good location, walkable to some of the attractions.

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The hotel was clean and well maintained, however we did have an issue with the air conditioning, which was not fixed during our stay.

7Florence B&B

Florence

This hotel was the most modern and spacious of the rooms that we stayed in. It was across from the train station which was very convenient. It was walkable to the main attractions and there were lots of places to eat nearby.

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Nothing, while the building was not traditional it was well maintained with modern amenities.

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Friendly staff they gave us great local recommendations!

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Locanda Leon Bianco on the Grand Canal

Venice

Very nice hotel, loved the old world charm - there were a lot of steps! It was a great location, the staff was friendly, the breakfast was delicious and we would definitely go back.

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Pompeii & Mt. Vesuvius Volcano Day Trip from Rome with Lunch in Naples

Rome

Pompeii was incredible and our guide was great.

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Vatican Tour with Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel & St. Peter's Basilica

Rome

There are no words to describe how incredible the Vatican tour is. Our guide was fantastic. The only downside was that we did not get to tour the Basilica because the Pope wanted to use it.

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Colosseum & Ancient Rome Tour with Roman Forum

Rome

The Colosseum and Ancient Rome Tour was amazing!! Our tour guide was great and full of information.

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Best of Florence Walking Tour with David & the Duomo

Italy

Our guide was great and very knowledgeable, but definitely above our level. I enjoyed the David, but felt like it was too rushed, there was a lot more that I would have liked to see in the gallery besides the David. The outside of the Duomo was beautiful and the dome was amazing, but I don't think we needed to go inside.

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Chianti Full Immersive Wine & Olive Oil Experience

Florence

This is Italy! When I see pictures of Italy this is what I think of - a gorgeous afternoon in the Tuscan sun drinking wines. By far my favorite day! The tour and guides were great, the wineries were amazing, the wines were refreshing and the lunch was delectable.

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Hand-made Pasta & Typical Dessert Cooking Class

Florence

This was a great experience. Federico was a great teacher and the sauces he made were delicious!! I definitely recommend it.

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Legendary Venice: St. Mark’s Basilica with Terraces & Doge’s Palace

Venice

This tour was amazing! The Basilica and Doge's Palace were gorgeous. Our tour guide was great - he was knowledgeable and funny.

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Bacaro Tour: eat like a local with a tour through the hystorical Osterie

Venice

Our tour was great! The food was delicious and our guide was friendly and knowledgable.

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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

Activity Reviews

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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