Kimkim Trip Reviews

Katie was very easy to work with and extremely knowledgeable about the areas we were visiting. We had a fantastic time and the guides we interacted with both did a very good job. Aspan, our driver, was very knowledgeable about the area and took us on a beautiful scenic drive along the edges of the fjords and to many scenic waterfalls and other spots. We also really enjoyed our day with Elin, she is a sweetheart and made sure that we were all having a great time and she was full of fun stories and knowledge as well. The only “glitch“ was on the morning that it was pouring rain and we decided to not go on the guided E bike tour. As Katie was on her maternity leave we were working with Tom and that communication wasn’t as fluid. I assumed we would be refunded the money we paid for the tour but Tom said we had to cancel within 72 hours but I do not believe that any bike tours took place that morning due to the heavy rain so it was probably cancelled by the company anyways. We asked for a couple of other options to do that morning and one of the options he gave us was closed and the other one was an outdoor museum. But we figured out a fun activity for that morning, regardless. At the last minute, I wanted to have the experience to ride a Norwegian fjord horse and asked the kimkim team if they could arrange for that at a farm, Øvre-Eide Gård. I was told by kimkim they had nothing available, but when I emailed them they were able to accommodate us, and it was one of the highlights of our trip! Overall, we had a phenomenal time in Norway and are looking forward to hopefully being able to go back in the future. This was a bucket list trip for me and it fulfilled my heart, as well as my soul to visit the land of my ancestors!

Hotel Reviews

Thon Hotel Opera

Oslo

A beautiful hotel with wonderful staff. The balcony overlooking the harbor was great and the breakfast buffet was amazing. Just like the other two hotels, the lack of air-conditioning was a bit of a problem for us. We would highly suggest that the hotels install ceiling fans or fans for those of us who like to sleep in cooler rooms. We had to sleep with all the windows open, and it was a bit noisy since it was right in the hub of the downtown activities. But the location was great with lots of walking activities nearby, and easy access to public transportation.

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Vangsgaarden Gjestgiveri

Aurland

The view of the fjord from our room was spectacular. We were not expecting the dock to be right in front of our room, though, and sometimes made it a little awkward when people were out on the dock looking into our room. The room was absolutely beautifully appointed, but the only thing it was lacking was a place to put our luggage. Due to lack of air-conditioning the room did get a bit warm so I would suggest a fan or a ceiling fan.

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Grand Hotel Terminus

Bergen

The room was very comfortable and spacious. Although it got very hot due to lack of air-conditioning. The bathroom did not have an electrical plug so that made getting ready in the morning a bit tricky. Even though it was right next to the train station the noise was not really a problem. We ate dinner in the restaurant on the first night and we’re not overly impressed, but it’s a fantastic location, and they have an amazing breakfast buffet.

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Activity Reviews

Waterfall Hike & Stegastein Viewpoint

Norway

Our guide, Elin, is who made the day as amazing as it was. The drive up to the viewpoint was windy and twisty but once we got there, it was amazing. And I am very glad that we got there first thing in the morning as it got very crowded and when we arrived, we were the only ones there. The waterfall hike was fine, it really wasn’t a hike that we needed a “guide“ for, but what made it so fun was Elin’s enthusiasm and fun stories.

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Fjordcruise on UNESCO Nærøyfjord

Norway

Another amazing day out on the fjords. Again, spectacular views, and this time it was not pouring rain so we were able to enjoy without getting soaking wet, although it was a bit chilly.

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Mostraumen Fjord Cruise from Bergen

Bergen

This was amazing! Even though it was raining and very cold, it was well worth it. One of the highlights of our trip!

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Guided Bike Tour: See the City Like a Local

Bergen

We did not go on this activity as it was pouring rain that morning. We contacted Tom and he said that we could not be refunded our money for the tour as we did not cancel 72 hours in advance. I highly doubt the company even had the bike tours that morning, as it was raining so hard. But we were never offered a refund.

Our trip to Kenya and Uganda checked all of the boxes. Stephan was good to work with and did a nice job of customizing the trip for a great wildlife and cultural experience. Our drivers, Stephan and guide Dannie in Uganda and John in Kenya were the best parts. They went out of their ways to make our trip great. To be clear, the trip was an adventure. One suggestion that challenged us is that we should have been alerted to the East Africa Visa that covers both countries. Applying for both visas created some significant challenges that I must comment Stephan and Dannie for working out for us in record time. Shake downs by police of our drivers was common, but handled without any incidents on our part, all part of the adventure. Overall, the accommodations exceeded my expectations and food was great. I went two weeks with no heartburn and zero issues for all four of us. Water was always available. While we did not see the migration, we were able to check off nearly every animal in the area with a few extras that were not normal, like the African Wild Cat, not even in the books! The Gorillas in Bwindi were amazing. When we first saw them, I nearly cried with excitement, a feeling I have not had since my kids were born.

Although all of the guides and drivers were good, the driver for Nafplio to Athens and Athens to Delphi stood out. She arranged a luncheon at a gorgeous restaurant overlooking the valley in Delphi. The guide who really stood out was the one who led the mythology and Acropolis walking tour. The strong accents of some of the guides caused issues in understanding, but we all professional and well informed. We appreciate the way Kimkim worked with us to create the kind of trip we wanted for our 12-year-old grandson.

Hotel Reviews

Amalia Hotel Athens

Athens

Great location. Very good breakfast.

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Adiandi and Amymone Hotel

Nafplio

Great location and friendly people, but pretty basic accommodations and a couple of floors of steep steps.

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Activity Reviews

Private Delphi Day Trip

Athens

The site is amazing and our driver really went out of her way to help make the trip a memorable experience. The restaurant she set up for a late lunch was the best view of the trip and one of the best quality meals.

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Sunset Cape Sounio & Temple of Poseidon Experience

Athens

Not worth the trouble. We stopped in a beach town for 90 minutes which seemed to be included only so the company could have a tour with more than the temple. There was almost no information about Poseidon's Temple. And to cap it off there was basically no sunset. I would forget the sunset and go to the temple with a real guide during the day.

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Ancient Athens Acropolis & Mythology Walk

Athens

Fantastic and highly knowledgeable guide! One of the two outstanding highlights of the trip.

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Private transfer from {{start_location}} to {{end_location}} with stop in Corinth

Greece

Helpful driver who also gave us a view of the Corinthian canal from the lower bridge.

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Drove conservatively and safely. Always on time.

Private Exploration of Mystras & the Olive Oil Museum in Sparta

Nafplio

Amazing addition to the trip even if it stems from Byzantine times and not from ancient Greece. To see a town that continued to be inhabited into the 1950s was a special experience.

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Private Mycenae & Epidaurus Day Trip

Nafplio

Certainly a highlight of the whole trip. Nobody should miss this in Greece. Very good guide.

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Private Old Town Walk & Palamidi Fortress Visit

Nafplio

Only time where the guide had directions to go to a different hotel than where we were staying.

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Robi planned a wonderful itinerary for us, advising on how to cover everything we wanted in the most logical way without over-extending ourselves.
He also messaged us every day throughout our trip to see how we were doing and share updates & recommendations for the next day, which we appreciated.

Highlights included:
- Plitviča Lakes - our guide Mario was great, he & Robi planned it perfectly to avoid the busiest and hottest times, and break up the drive with charming stops including Rastoke.
- Hvar - beautiful newly renovated hotel, walking distance to the best restaurants, shopping and of course beach/water access, but away from the main noisy street.

Our only minor notes, if we were going to do it again:
- Accommodations - all were great overall and in their lobby / common amenity spaces. Some of the rooms (Skradin, Split, Korčula) would have been nicer if they didn’t have carpet. Not really in Robin’s control.
- Korčula - could have been a day trip, though it was relaxing to spend a full night there as Robi advised instead. It might also have been a different experience if it wasn’t a public holiday with many shops & businesses closed on our day there.

Robi clearly has many years of experience and respected relationships with his local contacts & vendors. Everywhere we went, we received great service and experience. If you want a well-coordinated trip with local expertise and excellent communication throughout, look no further than Robi! 10/10 would trust him again for planning another trip to Croatia (or Slovenia next) in the future.

Sienna and staff were extremely helpful. When there was a situation it was taken care of
The team went up an above solving situations
Would definitely use Kim Kim for future trips

Hotel Reviews

Sofitel Athens Airport

Athens

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Monastery Estate Venetian Harbor

Chania

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DOM Boutique Hotel

Heraklion

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Liana Beach Hotel & Spa

Naxos

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Ducato di Oia Boutique Hotel

Santorini

The room was like a cave. Access to room and hotel was extremely difficult. Staff was helpful There was no central location for breakfast

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Activity Reviews

Private Villages Exploration with Independent Akrotiri Visit

Santorini

George our driver and guide was exceptioal

E-Bike Experience with Olive Mill & Farm Visit with Lunch

Naxos

I was unable to control the e bike. Our guide took us instead on same tour using her own car. This was above what she had to do

Knossos Palace Experience

Greece

Out guide was very interesting and informative

Private Guided Walk Through Old Town Chania

Chania

Goldy was informative and interesting. Great guide

Private Acropolis Discovery Walk

Athens

Our guide was informative. She was easy to understand and explained everything in detail

My friend and I recently used Kimkim to plan our trip to Italy, and we could not be happier with the experience. From start to finish, the process was seamless, personalized, and completely stress-free. What we loved most about Kimkim was how easy it made the planning process. The platform connected us with a local expert who actually knows the region, which is a massive upgrade from trying to piece together an itinerary through random blogs and booking sites. Every single ticket was booked for us ahead of time, making the logistics completely effortless on our end.

A huge, special shoutout goes to Leslie, our local specialist! Leslie was absolute pleasure to work with. Leslie took the time to understand what my friend and I were looking for—balancing our budget, pacing, and must-see sights. One of the best parts of the experience was the dedicated WhatsApp group chat they set up for us. It was incredibly helpful for getting prompt, quick responses to our questions from pre-trip planning all the way through the trip itself. Every evening, we received a daily reminder in the chat detailing the plan and schedule for the next day, which kept us organized and totally relaxed.

If you are looking to take a trip either alone or with family/friends, but don't want the headache of spending dozens of hours planning it, use Kimkim and ask for Leslie. Knowing we had a direct line of communication and that all of our logistics were handled gave us ultimate peace of mind. We will absolutely be using this service for our next adventure!

Hotel Reviews

Boutique Hotel Galatea

Rome

Convenient location to easily walk to the famous sights. Great for a short stay.

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Hotel Florida

Sorrento

Great view from the balcony! Quiet and cosy surrounding.

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Hotel Modigliani

Roma

Short walk from the train station, super convenient. Just be prepared for an uphill climb with luggage!

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Hotel Olimpia

Venice

Short walk from the train station, good breakfast options and helpful staff.

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7Florence B&B

Florence

Great location, convenient and good options for when you are likely to spend most of your time walking around the city. Clean and comfortable place to get a good night's rest!

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Just opposite the train station

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Very friendly and helpful

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Activity Reviews

Storywalking Experience: Full Day Tour of Positano, Amalfi and Ravello with Limoncello Tour & Tasting

Italy

Such a fun experience driving through Amalfi, making limoncello and being entertained by the guide. He definitely scaled up the experience a lot.

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Private Transfer from Naples to Amalfi Coast with Pompeii and Mt. Vesuvius en route - Self Guided

Italy

Super convenient to be driven around and shown all the sights. Guide was great and very friendly.

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Highlights of the Vatican & Sistine Chapel Tour

Italy

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Colosseum & Ancient Rome Tour with Roman Forum

Rome

Guide was so so good at explaining everything slowly and allowing us to really experience the whole tour!

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Pantheon Guided Tour

Rome

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Venice to Dolomites and Cortina Day Trip

Venice

Despite the weather, the guide made the trip really fun and memorable for us.

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

Italy

Wonderful guide who was so patient and knew so much about the history and sights and was willing to share with us. She even gave us tips on what dishes we must have and where to find it!

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Train Tickets Florence > Pisa and viceversa

Italy

Great to have all the bookings made for us

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Pisa Leaning Tower Tickets & Square of Miracles Monuments - Only Tickets

Italy

Hand-made Pasta & Typical Dessert Cooking Class*

Florence

Loved the experience. Great for beginners. The chefs took their time to show us how its done and made the class really fun!

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This was my first time using Kimkim and I highly recommend it. Accommodations were nice, the one in Balestrand was exceptional, with a gorgeous view.
I love the way Alex and Maria were so accessible and knowledgeable.
I would absolutely recommend!

I cannot adequately put into words how fantastic our 12 Day Moroccan trip was for my daughter, 23, and me, from the planning stage with Maryem to being dropped off at the Casablanca airport by Ziad at the end. We ventured to Rabat, Tangier, Chefchouen, Fez, Merzouga, Ait Ouffi, Marrakech, and Casablanca, and even with all of that, it was not enough; I need to go back and explore even more of this wonderful country.
It all started when I stumbled across the Kim Kim site while attempting to plan the trip on my own. My daughter created a profile, and the next thing I knew, Maryem was assigned as our travel planner. She put together an outstanding package for us, capturing everything we wanted and making the process so much fun! She encouraged feedback and changes and gave advice when solicited. We changed a couple of the riads to ones we found, and I regret not using the one she originally selected for us in Marrakech.
Maryem built an incredible journey for us through Morocco, allowing us to experience the diversity of the country; my daughter and I felt the love she poured into designing our adventure. After everything was planned, she provided tips to help us, and then we kept in contact with her throughout the trip. She is a sweet and amazing lady who stole a piece of our hearts.
Ziad, our driver & travel manager! Oh my goodness, he made this trip spectacular for us, and we will forever be grateful to have him assigned to take us on this grand adventure. He was so much more than a driver for us; he was our protector, translator, storyteller, and ultimately, our friend. Ziad was a true professional as he navigated the roads, arranged meetups with our tour guides in various cities, made suggestions for stops along the way based on our conversations, and helped us get situated at our riads. We absolutely adore Ziad!
We stayed in 6 riads, 1 hotel, and a luxury camp. Our #1 rated lodging was Dar Rihana Dades in Ait Ouffi in Dades Gorge. It was the perfect setting with an amazing view, a beautiful and spacious room and bathroom, a comfortable bed, delicious dinner and breakfast, and a very welcoming and personable host. Our next favorite riad was the stunning Riad Nila in Chefchouen, and our 3rd was Riad Kalaa in Rabat, with a beautiful courtyard and delicious food.
The Tiziri Luxury Camp in the Sahara Desert was a wonderful experience with a camel ride, stopping to watch the sunset, dinner, and traditional music afterwards.
We had two amazing and passionate tour guides during our journey: Othman in Rabat, who has never met a stranger, and then Mountain (Mohamed), our hiking guide in Dades Valley, who welcomed us into his home for a meal with his family.

Hotel Reviews

Tiziri Luxury Camp

Merzouga

What a fun experience to camp out in the Sahara Desert! We were offered the choice of riding on a camel out to the camp or riding in a vehicle. We chose the camel, and it took about two hours, with a stop to watch the sunset. We arrived and had a delicious dinner, followed by traditional music afterwards around a fire. The tent was very spacious, and the bathroom was much more than what I expected for tent life. The staff was fantastic! We met with them down at the bottom before our ride up to the camp, and then they fed and entertained us into the night.

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Casablanca Marriott Hotel

Casablanca

This is a beautiful new hotel with very comfy bedding. The staff were very friendly, and we enjoyed our stay.

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Palais Zahia

Old Medina, Tangier

This riad was in the middle of the medina, a perfect location for exploring the town. It had lots of character and charm.

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Ryad Salama

Fes

What a beautiful riad in Fez! The hosts were very welcoming, and the courtyard was gorgeous with lush vegetation, a fountain, and a pool. The room was huge with beautiful stained glass windows.

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We loved the stained glass windows in our room and bathroom, and it was the most beautiful courtyard of all the ones we stayed in over 12 days there. The bathroom had an incredible sunken tub & shower.

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This riad was so very clean and lovely and served amazing food. My only complaint is that these were the hardest beds during our trip. I probably could have asked for a mattress topper, but I didn't even think about it at the time. I found an extra blanket in the closet and used that as a mattress pad for two nights.

Riad Kalaa

Rabat

This was our first experience staying in a riad, and we loved it. The staff were very friendly and gave us our first mint tea and cookies in Morocco, which I came to love. The room we stayed in was beautiful, as was the courtyard and patio on the roof. The food was exceptional at dinner and lovely at breakfast.

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Riad Nila

Chefchaouen

This riad was simply stunning with its elegance, neutral color patterns, and numerous nooks and crannies to explore, including multiple patio levels overlooking the gorgeous town; I would recommend it to anyone staying in Chefchouen.

Authenticity & Character

The design of the hotel is spectacular and simply beautiful.

Location

Very easy to get to and the views from the room and the patio were wonderful.

Staff

Everyone we encountered was very nice.

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Dar Rihana Dades

Douar Aït Ouffi

Of the 8 places we stayed in during our 12-day adventure, this was our favorite one. It is located in the perfect setting with an amazing view, and it was so calm and peaceful; I could have stayed there for much longer and was sad to leave the area. The room was beautifully appointed, serene and spacious, had very comfortable beds and a large and lovely bathroom. Dar Rihana Dades provided delicious breakfasts and dinners in a lovely dining room, with quantities of food that made you groan, but you kept eating because it was so good. And as wonderful as all of this was, it was made even better by the very welcoming and personable host, who also served our meals and entertained all the guests with his charm and wit.

Authenticity & Character

The colors throughout the riad are simple and elegant, and the walls are adorned with captivating portraits. The rooms and bathrooms are beautifully designed, the patio areas have lovely wrought iron railings and spiral stairs. The pool is a stunning blue, very clean and the lounge area around it is large and well laid out.

Location

The riad is located in the lush, green Dades Valley, surrounded by terracotta colored hills. The view here was by far the best one we had. I fell in love with the serenity of the area, and we went hiking with a guide while there.

Staff

Everyone at Dar Rihana Dades was very welcoming and happy, but none more so than Mohamed. He greeted us with a huge smile when we arrived, brought our luggage to our rooms, and served us breakfast and dinner; I'm not sure when he sleeps! As he moved around the dining room, he easily conversed with all of the guests, making everyone comfortable with his wit and charm, making us smile and laugh. I had gotten hurt before arriving at the riad, and during dinner I asked if we could move to a table near the window because I was starting to feel light-headed. He quickly moved us and opened the windows on both sides of the room for a cross breeze. He checked on me repeatedly to ensure I was okay, and at the end of the meal he brought me ice for my swollen lip. In addition, each day he would check in with the guests to see if we slept well and if there was anything we needed. While the quality of the Dar was outstanding, Mohamed's attention to the guests made it an even better experience. Oh, and whenever we were out on the main patio, he would bring us refreshing ginger and orange juice drinks.

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Not only was the riad very clean and beautifully decorated, it smelled so good in the lobby/lounge area; I commented on it to my daughter each time we passed through it. As for the beds, of the 8 places we stayed in while venturing around Morocco, these were the most cozy and comfortable. It turns out Moroccans like their beds more firm than I'm used to, so it was very pleasant to fall deeply asleep in a nice cozy and comfortable bed.

Activity Reviews

Tangier to Chefchaouen: Hercules Caves, Tetouan & the Rif Mountains

Morocco

It was a beautiful drive from Tangier to Chefchouen! We made numerous stops along the way with our phenomenal driver/travel manager, Ziad. We had fun at the Hercules Caves, getting dressed up in traditional clothing.

Guided Tour of Tangier

Tangier

We liked our guide, Kalid, a.k.a. Columbo. He was very nice, but I would have liked to explore more of Tangier and not just the medina. He was very sweet and did take us to a nice restaurant to grab a bite to eat because we were so hungry; maybe this took away from our tour time and from exploring more with him.

Rabat to Tangier with Guided Tour in Both Cities

Morocco

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Ziad, our driver & travel manager! Oh my goodness, he made this trip spectacular for us, and we will forever be grateful to have him assigned to take us on this grand adventure. He was so much more than a driver for us; he was our protector, translator, storyteller, and ultimately, our friend. Ziad was a true professional as he navigated the roads, arranged meetups with our tour guides in various cities, made suggestions for stops along the way based on our conversations, and helped us get situated at our riads. We absolutely adore Ziad!

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Half-Day Private Sightseeing Tour in Rabat

Rabat

Osman (Othman) was our tour guide, and we loved him! He was so personable and knowledgeable about the history of Rabat. He smiled, laughed, knew everyone throughout the city, and shared his passion for his town with us. I highly recommend him to anyone visiting Rabat.

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Our personal driver and travel manager, Ziad, made the trip throughout Morocco amazing.

All the guides and drivers in Japan and South Korea were amazing. We saw many incredible sights that we would never been able to negotiate without professional guides and drivers.
All of the guides were very knowledgeable on all the historical and religious sites. All were fluent in English as well as many other languages.
They were able to add local perspectives which was very informative.

Activity Reviews

The Alluring Nami Island (Private)

Seoul

Such a beautiful peaceful place. The ferry was fun and fast. Our guide was very knowledgeable and treated to a wonderful Korean donut . Great day

Full Day Kamakura with English Speaking Guide and Vehicle (Private)

Tokyo

Amazing!

Seoul Adventures: DMZ Tour, Korean Cuisine, And More of the City (Private)

Seoul

The DMZ was fascinating. Well worth touring, excellent guide, super knowledgeable

Best of Shibuya Food Tour

Tokyo

Our tour guide was amazing. All of the food delicious and the restaurants super authentic.

Leny was phenomenal. I’m so gappy we trusted her to plan our honeymoon. This was the best trip my wife and I have ever taken.

Every single person that worked at our resort, Aquas Claras, was wonderful. We loved Dani & Jose at the front desk. The people at the restaurants & bars were awesome too. (Jazmin, Ariet, Jefferson, Fray, Leandro) Our resort offered yoga & massages. It was all so amazing! The house where we stayed was private & beautiful!

We recently returned from an amazing trip to Greece planned through Kimkim, and I can't recommend them highly enough.

First, the app was fantastic. I'll admit, I was hesitant about downloading "yet another app," but it ended up being one of the most valuable parts of the trip. Everything was incredibly well organized and easy to navigate. Having the itinerary broken down day by day took all the stress out of travel. There was no constant checking, verifying, or figuring out logistics. Each evening, I could simply open the app and immediately see what the next day held—activities, times, transportation details, and recommendations. It made traveling feel effortless.

The hotels selected for us were excellent throughout the trip. Our favorite hotel was in Naxos, which offered a wonderful combination of comfort, location, and hospitality. As for the islands themselves, Milos was our favorite destination. Its stunning scenery, unique beaches, and laid-back atmosphere made it unforgettable.

One thing that really stood out was how often fellow travelers asked about our itinerary and how organized everything seemed. I ended up telling several people about Kimkim and even showed them the app. Every one of them said they would definitely check it out for future travel planning.

Overall, Kimkim made our Greece trip smooth, stress-free, and memorable. I would absolutely use them again and 100% recommend them to anyone planning a trip.

Hotel Reviews

Melagrana

Milos

Very nice hotel with a small kitchen in the room. Our room had a HUGE covered porch with outdoor furniture. Very private space, quiet. The decor is simple and modern, all very clean lines.

Authenticity & Character

The decor was clean and simple. Very comfortable, with everything we needed.

Location

We could walk to the port and all of the stores in 3 minutes, but it was quiet and peaceful.

Staff

Friendly and accommodating. We chatted with the front desk folks and had a nice conversation with them.

Cleanliness & Comfort

Extremely clean, even our private outdoor space was swept each day. The room was very comfortable.

Apollon Boutique Hotel

Paroikia

The hotel is very nice. The lobby is a bit tired, but I think having everything white makes keeping it looking 100% nearly impossible. While the staff were all nice, the vibe was kind of "trying to be more cosmopolitan that we really are". While there were common areas for guests the gather, there were signs like "no eating or drinking here", which kind of makes you not want to hang out and talk to people!

Authenticity & Character

The hotel has kind of a "stuffy" or unwelcoming vibe. The lobby area is pretty, but a little tired. The breakfast area and seating is also very nice, but the overall feeling is "don't hang out here".

Location

The location is good, a little noisy as it's on a busy side road - we had a balcony on the street side, and I'm betting that the Garden side is much quieter. The garden is lovely - quiet, peaceful, clean, with tables and seating. There are nice beaches and many restaurants all very close by, as well as grocery stores, and it's a 10 minute walk to the port/ferry/bus area.

Staff

Hard to explain. The staff is nice, but not engaging. They answer questions but don't offer up anything additional.

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The cleaning crew is present all the time, and they keep the place top notch.

Hotel Grotta

Naxos

FANTASTIC from the moment we stepped in the door. Super friendly, like visiting friends. The entire staff went out of the their way to provide excellent service and whatever level of interaction you preferred was matched. The breakfast is SO much food - all prepared fresh each day. Baked goods, sweets, savory, cereals...literally SO much to choose from. The porch on our room overlooked the natural field next door and the sea below - stunning, peaceful, safe - perfect. The hot tub and heated pool that we could reserve for private use was fantastic after our long days of sight-seeing, walking, hiking and exploring.

Authenticity & Character

The architecture is perfect, what you think of when you think "Greek island". The interior spaces are gorgeous - everything is so well-thought out and in theme. They did an amazing job with the decor.

Location

Gorgeous views very close walk to town and so quiet.

Staff

Every single person we interacted with was friendly, happy, helpful and kind.

Cleanliness & Comfort

Clean doesn't even begin to tell the story - immaculate is a better description. Every surface is washed every day. Literally. Floors, porches, chairs, tables, windows - this hotel is amazing.

NLH Monastiraki

Athens

Nice hotel. Excellent location for "seeing the sights", but because of that, it's in a crowded, bustling area. Our room was also right next to the elevator, which didn't help with noise. Spacious room, comfy bed, a nice little balcony - overall, a good experience. The breakfast buffet was extensive and fresh each day. And they staff were all helpful and pleasant. Noise is the reason for the 4 and not a 5.

Authenticity & Character

Very comfortable. More modern than "authentic" in design.

Location

Only a few blocks to the "main attractions" of Athens and very walkable to many neighborhoods and ruins.

Staff

helpful, friendly, nice to chat with.

Cleanliness & Comfort

Very clean, just a little "worn around the edges", ie - frayed towels and curtains.

Activity Reviews

Sailing into the Sunset: Kleftiko Catamaran Adventure

Milos

We didn't do this - due to weather (wind) they requested that we switch to a morning activity rather than sunset. We declined as we had already made other plans. We really wanted to do this one, too!

Sunset Horseback Ride

Paros

We did not do this activity - the company apparently forgot to contact us that it was cancelled. We waited in the lobby for 30 minutes, then reached out to Kimkim. It was resolved quickly and easily.

Acropolis Beat-the-Crowds Discovery Walk

Athens

Our guide was above and beyond - he knew everything, was engaging, gave us so much information!

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Self-Guided Museum Visits in Athens

Athens

We skipped the museums and wandered outdoors more so we could experience more of the quaint. twisting streets, cats, antiquities and people-watching.

Quality of Experience

Self-Guided Neighborhoods Walk

Athens

Clear instructions and we got to see a lot. We were a bit wiped out from traveling all night, but we really enjoyed the areas we saw.

Quality of Experience

Naxos Sea Cave Kayaking Adventure with Transfers

Naxos

This was cancelled due to the change to a pickup time 2 hours earlier than we were informed. This would have meant no breakfast or coffee, and a very long drive each way. Not what we had anticipated.

Everything about this trip was thoughtfully and carefully planned and curated, giving us a unique and private feel to our experience in Spain. Adam was thorough in getting to know us, what we were interested in, and checked on us again right before our departure, which was so helpful! Chinh was also a great part of the booking process and responded right away with a refund when our train tickets were invalid.

Each accommodation was perfectly selected, unique and upscale. Most importantly located perfectly for all of our exploring by foot in each of the three locations.

Activities: the Palma food tour was fantastic, Juan was a wonderful guide and we had the best afternoon with him tasting our way through the town.

We absolutely loved the uniqueness of the wine/food tour in Valencia. Martha was such an incredible guide and host. We learned so much and loved the opportunity to try the delicious local tapas paired withe fabulous local wines. A small and very unique evening in a beautiful event space.

Our private tour in Seville with Juanmil was very special. He is such an intelligent historian and I felt special having a private tour with no crowds. I learned so much from him!

Kim Kim, we will be back- top to bottom you did it again. What a great and seamless adventure we had!! Thank you so much!

Hotel Reviews

Hotel Gravina 51

Sevilla

This was our favorite hotel- Wow was it beautifully appointed and special

Authenticity & Character

Location

Staff

The staff were extremely attentive and helpful

Cleanliness & Comfort

Hotel Marqués House

Valencia

We loved the location of this fun and unique hotel!

Authenticity & Character

Location

Walkable to all of the top sights

Staff

Helpful and attentive

Cleanliness & Comfort

Meliá Calviá Beach

Calvià

Beautifully located, well appointed

Authenticity & Character

Location

A wonderful beachside location not far from Palma

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Activity Reviews

Private Visit to Seville's Cathedral & Alcázar

Seville

Juanmil was an amazingly informative historian and guide. We loved this private experience, it felt very individualized and crowd free. A Kim Kim gem for sure. And in our case, because of our wonderful guide!

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

The personalized approach and kindness of Juanmil and his knowledge

Transport

We walked

Flamenco Show & Museum Visit

Seville

This was a bit stuffy and crowded and not exceptional

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Crowd control, AC

Transport

We walked

Old Town Walk with Wine & Tapas Experience

Valencia

Martha was an incredible guide and host. We learned so much from her and the tapas were in such a beautiful event space. The group size was special and it really was a unique and one of a kind event, thanks to the delicious wine and food, and mostly to Martha!

Quality of Experience

Food

All of it! The gazpacho and sopressado were amazing!

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Walking tours are the way to go!

Mallorca Catamaran & Snorkeling Trip

Mallorca

Helmut was an amazing captain, we loved the size and relaxed format of this trip. The tapas and information provided by the deck hand (I wish I remembered her name) were some of the best bites of food we had in Spain!!

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Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Palma de Mallorca Food tour

Mallorca

Juan was an incredible guide. We had so much fun with him tasting our way through the streets of Palma! We loved the small group and the personalized nature.

Quality of Experience

Small group size, personality of guide

Food

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

What a fabulous trip to Iceland!

Gummi, our coordinator at KimKim did a marvelous job from our very first interaction - he was in tune with our aspirations for the trip and designed an itinerary that exactly what we were hoping for. He was very responsive with any questions, and stayed in touch with us throughout our experience. We will certainly be recommending Gummi to family and friends that want to enjoy the beauty of Iceland, and we will be using KimKim again for future travel.

Well done, Gummi!

My son and I thoroughly enjoyed our trip to Greece. Both Siena and Lea were wonderful to work with, curating a fantastic trip according to our wish list, following up to ensure all of our questions were answered, and checking in during our vacation to confirm that all was well. We enjoyed each and every activity and location as they were all varied and enjoyable. Our absolute favorites were the Ancient Athens Acropolis Walk (the guide was very engaging and informative), the Naxos Old Town Food Walk (the guide was perfectly delightful), and the Sunset Caldera Catamaran Cruise (the crew was outstanding!). Having said that, I truly loved all of the other activities, too. The self-guided hike from Fira to Oia (in Santorini) was a great challenge with the best of views and the ultimate satisfaction upon completion. Thank you a million times for making our mother-son trip the absolute best it could be. I will recommend Kimkim to all of my family and friends, and will get in touch for another trip in the future.

Hotel Reviews

Kastro Suites Santorini

Santorini

Unique hotel room with all the amenities.

Authenticity & Character

We loved that it felt nothing like home. A truly great experience.

Location

We loved the fact that the hotel was perched on a cliff overlooking the caldera. We also loved the convenience of a restaurant right above us. The free breakfast for two was so delicious, made memorable by a group of donkeys walking past us.

Staff

Very prompt and friendly!

Cleanliness & Comfort

Very well maintained.

Melidron Hotel & Suites

Naxos

Very nice hotel with perfect accommodations.

Authenticity & Character

Layout of the beds in the room was quite unique, unlike anything we would see at home, and that's why we loved it.

Location

Just a 5-minute walk to the beach and loads of restaurants.

Staff

The person at the reception desk was so friendly and efficient. She arranged multiple transfers for us to the Naxos Port and back, all done without a hitch.

Cleanliness & Comfort

The room was maintained very well.

Athens Manor Houses

Athens

Well appointed hotel, situated in the midst of a bustling area of great restaurants and shops.

Authenticity & Character

Location

Perfect location to walk to restaurants and shops

Staff

Very friendly staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Activity Reviews

Sunset Caldera Catamaran Cruise

Santorini

So wonderful to be out on the water, in the Caldera. Loved the numerous stops and the opportunity to snorkel. The food was amazing and the sunset at the end was spectacular.

Quality of Experience

The crew members on the catamaran were outstanding. Very communicative, attentive, and experienced.

Food

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

All drivers were friendly. It was a bit hectic at the end of the evening, trying to find our shuttle van, as so many people were scrambling to find their rides. Just pay close attention and keep asking questions until you find your ride.

Self-Guided Hike From Fira to Oia

Santorini

I don't think we'll ever have another hiking experience like this one. It was long and a bit challenging for this 63-year-old but the satisfaction in completing it was amazing. My son also did the little detour to the Skaros Rock, which he absolutely loved.

Quality of Experience

Old Town Food Walk

Naxos

Walking thru the old town of Naxos was a great experience, tasting a host of specialties and learning about the culture.

Quality of Experience

Food

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Our guide was delightful, really putting a lot of effort and care to ensure each member of our tour group was happy.

Transport

Ancient Athens Acropolis & Mythology Walk

Athens

It felt like a dream when we reached the top of the Acropolis and saw the Parthenon.

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

The tour guide was very knowledgeable and engaging.

Our local specialist Jessica with Storywalking was very informative, flexible and so helpful during our trip planning sessions. Both of the boutique hotel accommodations were of high quality providing a high level of personalized service.

Every event and day trip, including planned meetings with our transportation drivers were executed flawlessly. Our driver to Bologna accommodated my “on the fly” addition to our plans without hesitation.

Our only trip “hiccup” was my confusion regarding a museum event that was resolved in minutes with a call to KimKim.

Highly Recommended!

We had the absolute best time on our trip to Spain! Alba was wonderful and we were so happy to meet her. Our 3rd destination in Spain to Alquezar was a very special experience we will never forget. Casa Alodia was a perfect place to stay with such a lovely terrace/balcony and fantastic breakfast prepared by our hostess. Our tour guide was lovely and we enjoyed the winery tour and scenic mountain drive along with the medieval villages we visited. We began and ended our trip to Spain in Barcelona and Alba made sure we had transportation and fabulous tour guides for La Sagrada Família and all the Gaudi sites. Our hotel Gran Havana was very good. The rooftop pool and bar with tapas was very nice and we loved the friendly staff. Our tour guide to Montserrat was also wonderful and so very informative and fun! We visited the museum at Montserrat on his recommendation and enjoyed it very much. Absolute wonderful tour guide! Our next stop from Barcelona was the beautiful city of Begur located along the Costa Brava. The scenery was spectacular and our view from our hotel was magnificent. We had another exceptional tour guide from our hotel Parador de Aguiablava who took us to Cadaques and we learned so much about the history of Salvador Dali. The Dalí museum was fun and made extra special thanks to our private tour guide and all his knowledge. Since my husband and I are “older travelers” we very much appreciated the extra care from the private transport and guides so we could walk as much or as little as we felt like. A huge thank you to my exceptional travel agent Alba for everything that helped to make our journey exceptional. ❤️❤️❤️❤️. This is the second trip to Spain with Albas assistance and we had the absolute very best time!! I recommend Alba to anyone I meet that wants to visit Spain

Hotel Reviews

Casa Alodia Alquézar

Alquezar

Fantastic view and wonderful breakfast with tea, coffee, fresh juices, fresh fruits, meats and cheeses as well as croissants, toast and jam. Very nice! The medieval village was exceptionally charming and we loved it here.⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️❤️❤️

Authenticity & Character

Loved it

Location

We had a terrace with an incredible view of this lovely medieval city

Staff

Wonderful

Cleanliness & Comfort

Comfortable bed, very clean and lovely ❤️

Parador de Aiguablava

Begur

Spectacular view. Lovely beach a short walk away.

Authenticity & Character

Spa services and restaurant were good

Location

Spectacular views of the Mediterranean

Staff

Sign for the slippery floor in the shower is needed

Cleanliness & Comfort

Clean and comfortable

Gran Hotel Havana

Barcelona

Rooftop pool with bar and tapas was very nice. We enjoyed the pool, sauna and the friendly staff. Our room and bed were comfortable and very nice central location.

Authenticity & Character

Rooftop pool with bar and tapas

Location

Central location and very nice area to walk to sites

Staff

Friendly

Cleanliness & Comfort

Comfortable and clean room

Activity Review

El Grillo y la Luna - Special Private Visit to PDO Somontano Wine Cellar

Spain

Our tour guide was lovely and we had a lot of fun and enjoyed the conversation and the wine.

Quality of Experience

Staff and tour guide were lovely

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Fantastic guide

Transport

Exceptional and kind guide

We had the absolute best time on our amazing trip to Spain! Alba was wonderful and we were so happy to meet her. The trip to Alquezar was a very special experience we will never forget. Casa Alodia was perfect place to stay with such a lovely balcony and fantastic breakfast prepared by our hostess. Our tour guide was lovely and we enjoyed the winery tour and scenic mountain drive along with the medieval villages we visited. We began and ended our trip to Spain in Barcelona and Alba made sure we had transportation and fabulous tour guides for La Sagrada Família and all the Gaudi sites. Our hotel Gran Havana was very good. The rooftop pool and bar with tapas was very nice and we enjoyed it. Our tour guide to Montserrat was also wonderful and so very informative and fun! We visited the museum at Montserrat on his recommendation and enjoyed it very much. Absolute wonderful tour guide! Our next stop from Barcelona was the beautiful city of Begur located along the Costa Brava. The scenery was spectacular and our view from our hotel was magnificent. We had another exceptional tour guide from our hotel Parador de Aguiablava who took us to Cadaques and we learned so much about the history of Salvador Dali. The Dalí museum was fun and made extra special thanks to our private tour guide and all his knowledge. Since my husband and I are “older travelers” we very much appreciated the extra care from the private transport and guides so we could walk as much or as little as we felt like. A huge thank you to my exceptional travel agent Alba for everything that helped to make our journey exceptional. ❤️❤️❤️❤️. This is the second trip to Spain with Albas assistance and we had the absolute very best time!!

My husband and I had a wonderful time in Greece. Siena with KimKim asked all the right questions and curated a trip special to us. We don't like big groups and Siena found us adventurous private tours throughout Greece. All of our guides were super, but George with YourGuide.crete went above and beyond! He guided us through the Kourtaliotiko Gorge Hidden Waterfall & River Trek which was AMAZING! He even took us to our next town after the adventure, saving us 3 hours in the car. All of the hotels, hand-picked by Siena were outstanding. The transfers were timely and very comfortable, providing private shuttle to and from locations. It was a dream vacation and flawless. Highly recommended!

Our trip to Croatia was memorable both culturally and environmentally. Logistics were outstanding-well arranged and timely. I loved all the historical sites and received an entertaining and informative tour from Anita is Split. Other locations also had impressive architecture/history with Dubrovnick being particularly striking in size. The natural areas were my favorite parts: specifically the waterfalls and wildlife in Krka National Park and the 2 days/2 nights on the water on the catamaran. Mijet Island and National Park was impressive and I enjoyed touring it on bike. Goran was an efficient, informative and personable captain whom I highly recommend.

Activity Reviews

Goodbye Dubrovnik

Dubrovnik

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Dubrovnik Old Town and the City Walls

Croatia

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Sailing towards western Elafiti islands

Croatia

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Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Sailing along Pelješac

Croatia

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Guides, Drivers and Staff

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Sailing to Mljet Island and National Park

Croatia

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

OPTIONAL : Wine tasting on Pelješac peninsula

Croatia

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Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Pelješac peninsula and Ston- triple atraction.

Croatia

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Guides, Drivers and Staff

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Visit to Korčula island and town

Korčula

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Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Visit to Hvar and exploring the Old town

Croatia

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Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Krka National Park

Croatia

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Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Explore Split & Diocletian's palace

Split

Quality of Experience

Arrival in Split and transfer to accommodation

Split

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Transport