Kimkim Trip Reviews

The rooms were very nice. The staff seemed overwhelmed at times. Walk through one of the closes to get to Royal Mile. Very close to train station. Only one elevator operating, which was frustrating at times.

Very charming and stately hotel, very friendly staff, lovely rooms. About 15 minute walk to downtown Inverness.

We loved this hotel. Charming, had character, and on a quiet street in the heart of Dublin. Near to everything. Would definitely stay again. Staff was very friendly.

Hotel was very nice, rooms were spacious and comfortable, staff was very friendly. However, the location is in a very high traffic area that was time consuming and tedious to access by vehicle. About a 1.8 km walk to Eyre Square.

Beautiful house and grounds

Beautiful hotel with an excellent breakfast. The staff was amazing and friendly. Beautiful views.

Comfortable and quaint. Tucked away for privacy and quiet. The breakfast was delicious.

The wall at Dubrovnik is a must see experience if you visit this city.

The blue cave is a must see!

Kayaking was amazing. Our first time kayaking in the sea.

The park is beyond stunning

Great location, walking distance to everything (no need to drive anywhere) and start was awesome.

Family friendly, fantastic rooms, great restaurant and a hot spring that is a must when there.

The hotel was fantastic, clean comfortable and very homie. Only thing I would say is if there's a way to turn off the lights from the walk away and the porch at night to see the northern lights.

We had a great time doing this. Our tour guide took too is to a third location that we feel was the best stop.

Great way to start your trip.

Our food tour is a must if you are visiting. Not only did we try a bit of every restaurant (oh and come hungry because you do eat a lot) our tour guide Katrín Elíasdóttir was extraordinary. We were on a good and history tour with her and I would recommend her to anyone.

Excellent tour, guide was friendly and knowledgeable.

Tour guide was knowledgeable and friendly!

Loved this, the presenter was very knowledgeable, enjoyed meeting other travelers, the wine and cheese quantities were perfect.

We loved this tour. I don’t think we paid attention that we would be going through a vineyard and were pleasantly surprised. The views were amazing!

The four seasons is a bit more of a modern hotel with elegant decor that we really enjoyed. We had dinner at the hotel restaurant which was really delightful because it was poolside and we had our own Cabana to enjoy local Egyptian food. We really have no complaints and just enjoyed the sleeping and the overnight stay before we got on a plane

The sonesta really is a luxurious boat but it does appear to be a little dated at times. The food is truly amazing and gets better all the time. The staff is very caring and goes out of the way to ensure that you are comfortable and are taking care well.

Decor is a bit traditional here but we enjoyed it and the service was really top notch. The butler did a great job of decorating room to celebrate our 25th wedding anniversary in a way that was really special.

This was a fun trip where we got to take the boat ride out to see the temple and learned a lot about the s1 temples there. Great trip overall!

This was our first experience in Egypt and really amazing to see the pyramids. We got such a great explanation from Dr. Osama on Egyptian history. As we looked at pyramids and the sites around it. You get a chance to write some camels which is pretty fun and a great way to get started

We did this evening light show. That was really great and then the next morning we came back to get the daytime view which was in the morning and it was not too hot yet. It's really amazing to see so many different temples and kings in just one place. It's really like the central place where you can learn so much about Egyptian royalty

We did this one around midday and I was starting to get warm. You learn quite a bit about one of the Queens and so interesting seeing the backstory of the ancient royalty

We got to do this early in the morning before it got too hot and it was really cool to see the temple and was really our first one and so we got a great introduction to it

Great location and very comfortable for 4 persons

Staff was incredible! It was a bit difficult to locate but that’s standard for a big city like Naples

Best hotel we have ever stayed at!! The staff went above and beyond and truly became our friends. We promise to return and we stand by it!

We absolutely adored Fabio!! He was so knowledgeable and fun. We ordered several bottles as a special souvenir!

The hotel is so very well located, just one block below the Palace and St. Stephens Basilica. The room we had was on the first floor and looked out on the street where the touring people were walking up to and back from the Palace. They have a restaurant open for lunch and dinner, and it was very fun to sit outside having our wine and beer and watching the people come and go on the sidewalks below us. Our room had two bathrooms, so it was very convenient for us both to get ready in the morning. The breakfast buffet was plentiful with good variety. The staff at the front desk were very helpful and friendly, and they all spoke very good English for us!

Beautiful location in a small Tuscan town. Easy to reach by car. Walking distance to a stunning nature trail.

Great location, friendly/helpful front desk staff. Nice breakfast and Starbucks adjacent to lobby. Clean and functional room.

Nice cottages in the countryside, clean and functional. Good views of sheep grazing in the fields, horses in the distance and creek nearby.

Good location along the southern ring road. Ample parking and good breakfast. Very plain, functional room.

Great place to see the Northern Lights, and they have a camera on the tv system that you can use to monitor status of the Northern Lights. Very plain and basic, but clean and functional rooms. Nice views from our room of the Arnarstapi coastline. Breakfast was not included and hotel restaurant was expensive. Very limited other options nearby. Good location and lots to see along the coast within walking distance.

Good location, near the marina. Welcoming hotel with apartment type rooms and common gathering spaces. Good breakfast. Parking was limited to street parking adjacent to the hotel.

Great location near the Golden Circle. Helpful staff. Good breakfast. Dinner was very good but quite expensive. The room was nice, clean and functional.

Really enjoyed this lagoon experience. Seemed more authentic and relaxing compared to other lagoons. Less crowded, friendly staff, very nice facility and views of the bridge/river/landscaping.

Very unique experience. Landscape was beautiful. Ice caves were limited and did not fully reflect marketing pictures (some blue ceilings). Super jeep vehicle was unreliable and not properly maintained. Parts of the path up to the ice cave access was slippery and steep.

Really enjoyed this unique experience. Appreciated the history and using the local ground geothermal properties for cooking. Break was very good!

Very unique experience. Interesting opportunity to walk across a large lava flow field to the access point and to step down into the lava cave. The wooden walkways/steps made access easier. Interesting geology that was well explained by our guide. We did not see any stalactites or stalagmites as stated in the activity description.

This experience was cancelled by the service provide due to poor weather conditions/wind.

We really enjoyed this experience. Minty our local Icelandic guide was exceptional! The variety of restaurants, food, beverages and stories/history was great!

We cancelled this activity 24 hours in advance due to poor weather conditions and schedule conflict.

The Grande Albergo delle Nazioni is a lovely property overlooking the harbor with a beautiful rooftop pool. The restaurant served an excellent daily breakfast with beautiful views.

We stayed in a beautiful light, bright room with a vaulted ceiling. It was originally part of a 17th century monastery. The window overlooked the canyon and we had access to a lovely small terrace. The bathroom was adequate and it had a nice warm shower—once we figured out how to use the dials!

The Palazzo Giuditta was unique and quirky. On the plus side, it was well-located in the historic district and had a view of the harbor. The rooftop terrace with its two shallow plunge pools and lounge mats was lovely. The staff was very responsible and the daily breakfast at a nearby restaurant was delicious. On the negative side, there were 59 steps up to the room, and upon opening the door, another 29 steps down to the bedroom, which was small but adequate. The mattress was firm and the small balcony overlooking a side street was nice. The bathroom, however, was ridiculous! It was huge with a massive round jacuzzi tub (which we never used), a tiny sink and a small shower. There were no horizontal surfaces for toiletry bags and other personal items. But the oddest feature was there were no drawers or storage furniture of any kind. Just one rack for hanging clothes. We spent five days living out of our suitcases on the floor!

The ape tour of the ancient Sasse area of Matera with our guide and driver Vito was one of the highlights of our entire trip. Vito, a well-traveled native of Matera, provided us with so much personal history and context of the UNESCO-designated city of Matera, why it was once labeled as the “Shame of Italy”, and how it has evolved into a major tourist attraction and the favorite site for hundreds of filmmakers. Mel Gibson’s movie, “Passion of the Christ”, launched the city’s reputation as an ideal location for historic films and the many winding streets and piazzas served as a backdrop for a car chase scene is the 2021 James Bond film “No Time to Die”. Our fascinating tour of the historic sites was capped off with a delicious apertivo on a hotel terrace overlooking breathtaking views.

I visited the Puglia Pop winery solo as my husband was still recovering from his lunch-induced stomach illness in Ostuni the previous day. The winery is the result of the collaboration of two legacy winemakers from Puglia and Spain with a vision for the future of Puglian wines. Everything about the winery is a delightful from the well-appointed tasting rooms to the high-design concepts of the winery bottles. I had a private tasting experience with my guide Valentina . She introduced me to six different wines including a light and refreshing white and rose wines and some deep and complex reds. All the wine tastings were accompanied by delicious local cheese , meats and bread. I ordered a case to be sent home and can’t wait for it to arrive. This was one of my favorite experiences in Puglia.

My husband and I enjoyed the hour-long ride through the Puligian countryside to the hillside town of Ostuni. Our driver Ivan stopped along the way for a panoramic photo opportunity of the “white city”. We spent a few hours strolling the back streets of Ostuni, visiting churches and stopping for a mediocre lunch in a street side cafe. The bruschetta included some rich stracciatella cheese that triggered some severe stomach issues for my husband, who lost a day of sightseeing the next day as he recovered from the illness.

Great location in Pollença with Cala Barques steps away. The rooms were a bit small (maybe European style since I am limited on my points of reference). The staff are fabulous and super welcoming and friendly. We enjoyed the complimentary breakfast as well as the restaurant for lunches. It was quiet all around, even with babies present, and made for a relaxing trip.

The description of the activity provided was spot on. What we were told to expect was exactly what we got. We enjoyed the crew from the moment we entered the gates. The time out at sea was perfect.

Great place on the hillside overlooking the little village. Good onsite parking. Included breakfast was very well done and filling

Very unique & quirky establishment on Reykjavik harbor. No parking on site but you can pull up to the door (alley side not street side) and drop off luggage quickly. Parked on the street a few blocks away which wasn't too bad cost wise for a night. Breakfast included and it was great. Easy walk into downtown for food, shopping, and sights. Saw the Northern Lights over the harbor despite all city lights.

Our favorite of our four accommodations. Set back in the SW countryside surrounded by fields and grazing animals. Dinner and breakfasts were very delicious and filling. We did the riverside cabins which were spacious and quiet. Great place to step outside at night to see the Northern Lights on the last night.

A cool place just on the edge of downtown and an easy walk to the sights. Street parking was available and free but did fill up so we didn't move once we got our spot for the one night. We took a chance and dropped in at 2 PM and they were able to accommodate an early check-in. Breakfast was not in the rate and was pricy ($30US I think) so we got some light fare at a city market.

A beautiful site challenged by an angry Iceland weather day. No regrets stopping and getting some good views of the arches, lighthouse, and beaches. We were a few weeks late to see puffins but maybe next time. ;)

A beautiful view though we were getting angry, rainy, windy Iceland weather during our visit. Still glad we stopped to see them. The 'sneaker waves' are no joke. They would hit the columns and much of the beach very quickly.

Best of all the falls we saw during our trip. A very expansive visitor center/diner/gift store on site.

We really enjoyed this town. We spent our first and last nights in Iceland here and got to do some exploring of the downtown, old town, shops, and sights. We even got Northern Lights from our downtown hotel, which was a bonus.

We landed at KEF at 0630 and were in the Blue Lagoon by 0845. It was a great wake up and re-invigoration after our 5 hour redeye from BWI. Crowds were not bad and you could find some quieter spots beyond the main lagoon to enjoy the experience. The premium experience was nice with the different mud treatments and the robe for lounge outside the water.

Grand falls along the coastline drive between Vik and Reykjavik. We stopped to take it in from the base; weren't up for the 500 steps to the overlook.

Vik was a quaint little town. Icelandic weather challenged us this day this some stormy weather, but it did not stop us nor this influencer in front of the iconic Vik church taking a gigabyte of photos. We did go to the wool shop recommended in the KimKim Vik write up to a) meet the dogs, and b) get some locally sourced and produced Icelandic wool sweaters. Big win on both counts. We lunched at the Black Crust Pizza place which was delicious.

A stop on the silver ring that worked out wonderfully for us for different reasons. A friendly Icelandic Sheepdog was running loose in the parking lot, greeting all the arrivals. We are dog people and to get to see & pet this adorable, unique breed pup was big bonus points for us. The hot spring was interesting but not much to see. There is a vendor on site selling snacks and Icelandic hot dogs. If you bought food, you could sit in his large greenhouse and enjoy it in comfort. Did I mention there was a dog ;)

This was our first black sand beach and it was very beautiful, accented by a somewhat stormy day.

A beautiful, well-run facility and experience. Did the full experience with the 7(?) stages which you get to do once. Rest of the time is relaxing in the lagoon and enjoying the views of the harbor.

A well-run experience to see the effects of lava on Iceland up-close. The chambers were very unique and full of great sights and sounds.

A must-see site on the Golden circle that we enjoyed. Iceland challenged us again at this locale with both calm cool weather as well as 40 knot rain & wind in the face. Took the walk from the visitor center to the overlook, down the split to the waterfalls and over to the parliament building. All very interesting

A beautiful sight though Iceland weather wasn't presenting the most beautiful views the one day we had available to see it on the way to the west coast. No regrets including it in our itinerary.

The seas were rough that day so we got quite the show of wind, sea, surf along the path. Paths were well marked and easy to traverse. Be sure to get a selfie with the large stone troll statue.

This was an optional addon from Noga, our KimKim advisor, and was well worth the divert along the 'silver ring' as we drove from Reykjavik to Snæfellsnes Peninsula. Though not as large as Gullfoss, the span and setting made the falls very charming especially with the fall colors.

Seemed to be a nice town with several good restaurants. it was our base for exploring Snæfellsnes Peninsula so did not walk around here.

We got there too late for the main farm and restaurant, but the Bistro next door was open & pretty magical. Great food and ambiance. We each had tomato soup and split a burrata & tomato ravioli and a cheesecake with tomato jam.

Seljalandsfoss was as wonderful as you see in all the pictures. Didi the walk around back and enjoyed the view. We did not make the trek to Gljúfrabúi as we'd spent all day in Icelandic rain and wind.

It was a well-run experience though in mid-September there were not a lot of whale sightings to be had. As our guide/spotter/photographer Matteo reminded everyone, we are going into the wild, not an aquarium. He did get four pictures of the animals we saw on the trip which the tour company emailed to us upon request (as they did not have my email thru the Kimkim booking).

A great full day off road enjoying the backcountry. Nine of us on the tour loaded into a large Mercedes offroad vehicle. Perfect for full offroad riding and river crossings. Many stops to take in caves, waterfalls, glaciers, and rivers. Midpoint we stopped for an opportunity for a self-paced 45-minute moderate hike to a summit for a great view of the valley. We chose to only hike halfway and enjoyed the views seen in my picture below.

Really interesting and fun.

Very different from the other 2 lagoons we went to. The steam and blue water made it a bit interesting. Staff person at the front desk was a little rude.

This one had a little bit more of a party atmosphere and was more crowded but still fun. It was interesting to be able to jump into the lake then back into the warm water.

Felt very safe and the guide was very informative.

Beautiful view and very nice facility, products, etc. We had excellent drinks here.

Best view and most uniquely authentic accommodation we experienced on our trip. Highly recommend!

Our favorite place to stay on our trip thanks to the level of genuine care they took for every detail. The manager provided customer service at a level that I haven’t experienced in years.

Great staff, food, accommodations. Would definitely stay again.

More of a bed and breakfast. Amazing view and great location. Staff were wonderful and very accommodating. Homemade jams were divine!

Great place to easy into the transition of US to European lifestyle. I mean they even have washcloths!

Amazing views and the owners really make this tour! Such a happy, upbeat, warm interesting couple. Even their dog was smiling! Oh and they had a few of the most vibrant peacocks I’ve ever seen!

Definitely worth the climb. Views are fantastic. Go on the late afternoon/evening tour as its a bit cooler and views may be clearer.

Adventurous! Scenic! Beautiful! Lovely horses and guides. Definitely would do it again.

If you are not a theater or musical fan, skip this one and spend your time milling around the ahops instead. I enjoyed the over the top acting and comedy but my husband did not.

Guide was great and provided interesting info about the all aspects. The factory/plant was not operational at the time of the tour and it was quite hot inside.

Our guide made the event.

This riad was really beautiful. The wood carvings and decor were stunning. It was extremely quiet and very restful. The breakfast was insane.

This is a local hotel owned by a trio of brothers. The food at this hotel is NEXT LEVEL. This was by far the best food experience we had in all of Morocco.

This is a luxury camp in the middle of the Sahara. We took camel rides to the camp. The service was wonderful and the experience was fantastic.

This is a small boutique hotel that recently expanded to add extra rooms and a spa. The owners were so interesting and the service was fantastic. We really enjoyed our stay.

We had a lovely tour of Marrakech with a local guide. It was very informative and we learned a ton.

This was probably the coolest experience of the trip. You take camels through the Sahara to your luxury tent camp. This was well organized and very beautiful.

Hakim was our local guide in Fes and he was extremely knowledgeable about the city. He navigated us though the medina and took us to all the interesting spots for crafts. We thoroughly enjoyed this experience.