Kimkim Trip Reviews

Overall KimKim - Sebastian was helpful/easy to work with and super nice. All logistics went well. Thanks, we had fun.

That said, I would not book again with KimKim without transparency on the fees. Other companies share more details on the discounts they get from hotels, cars, etc and their fee structure. I did the math and not sure it was worth what I assume the fee is we paid to KimKim. Other friends who have used you are feeling the same.

Hotel in Paris - great location, nothing fancy at all ... but clean and convenient. Nice breakfast and friendly staff.

Le Cep - I requested this and it was lovely. Property is aging a bit but they were SUPER helpful, set up a wine tasting, cocktails were great (and wine) and breakfast is fabulous. Rooms are nice and huge bathrooms, can walk to village center, market etc

Chateau in Carpentras was AMAZING. Sandrine's home is gorgeous ... rooms lovely, pool amazing and a nice casual breakfast. LOVED it. BUT ...... it is not for everyone. It's basically a room in her house and there are no services on site, nothing nearby, Sandrine is in and out. So long as guest know what to expect, all good. It was perfect for us.

The bike shop that Sebastian used was terrific - fun and easy, nice bikes, etc. All good,

Cassis - Jardine du Cassis Hotel. Clean, neat, nice pool. LONG STEEP walk to town. NO one should stay there that is not able to handle a substantial walk. We are in GREAT shape and hike/walk a lot and it was steep and long. They market it as close to town but it's not. It was fine for us but so that you are aware.

Kayak trip was FANTASTIC. Vincent, the owner, did our private tour. We are super experienced so he took us on a great adventure. Picnic provided was delicious ( simple but good - from a local business).

Hotel Reviews

Timhotel Le Louvre

Paris

great location - super nice staff. Not fancy but perfect place to stay close to everything. Nice breakfast

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Hotel le Cep

Beaune

Vintage France

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Château des Cinq Cantons

Carpentras

This is the owner's home - she has 2 rooms, 3 cottages. AMAZING pool and in the middle of vineyards. It is not really a hotel - no services on site except a lovely breakfast and it's not super close to a town. It was PERFECT for us - quite, relaxed, the owner is lovely and her mom!! We sat at the pool for hours. But good for travelers to be aware of location, etc.

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Hôtel Les Jardins de Cassis 3*

Cassis

Clean and nice pool. LONG STEEP walk to the town - not as close as they market it.

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Location

near Cassis but LONG STEEP walk

Staff

Only place we went with snarky staff

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Activity Reviews

Paris: Illuminations Seine River Cruise

Paris

Kayak in Calanques National Park

France

FANTASTIC - Private tour with Vincent, one of the owners. We are experienced so he took us on a fun adventure. Nice picnic that we had requested in advance.

Kate planned and organized a wonderful itinerary of Scotland for our group of 6. Throughout the planning and travelling, Kate was upbeat, highly knowledgeable, and really worked to tailor the trip for us. When we had any questions or requests, she responded very quickly, even while we were traveling so that we felt well supported. We chose to travel between towns/cities via private drivers and Kate selected outstanding drivers. They really enhanced our whole experience with their expert driving and engaging stories - and it was just easy and comfortable. I would highly recommend Kate at KimKim and wouldn't hesitate to work with her again.

We had a wonderful trip! Aleksandra took care of every detail and was available the whole time! We are a family of 4, 2 adults and two young kids. Scotland was so beautiful and we can't wait to go back!

Hotel Reviews

Virgin Hotels Edinburgh

Edinburgh

Location is amazing. Close to everything and walkable. I will say the "family" room was actually two hotel rooms next to each other that didn't physically connect, so my husband and I each split with a kid. For 3 nights this was no big deal and we were so close to everything it was worth it. I will say although friendly to kids here I wouldn't bring any kid less than 4 years old

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Newhall Mains

Inverness

Beautiful, amazing staff. Full kitchen and laundry but not near anything you are pretty stuck at the hotel if you don't have a car. We made due with taxi services. Meals are pretty set time wise so I would make sure you have snacks etc for kids to have on hand.

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Remote and beautiful

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Inverlochy Castle Hotel

Fort William

This was hands down amazing. I wish we had more nights there. My kids were treated like royalty! The grounds are stunning. We did falconry with them and it was a one of a kind experience.

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The history was spectacular

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Our room was the top floor and got very hot. The staff helped with fans but would have preferred a lower floor with more air flow.

AC Hotel by Marriott Glasgow

Glasgow

Great location. My only complaint was that the family room we booked didn't have air conditioning and was on a high floor, so we were sweltering. The staff helped with some fans but I would not suggest staying here.

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Air conditioning needed there desperately

The Clermont London, Charing Cross

London

I want to go back. Ending here at this hotel was amazing because it was the best one of the whole trip. Location is stellar. We walked everywhere. Staff was amazing. Breakfast was great and dinner as well!

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Activity Reviews

Taxi to Your Hotel

Inverness

Alnwick Castle Tour – The Real Hogwarts from Harry Potter

Edinburgh

Loved this. It was a bit far from Edinburgh. Unfortunately we didn't get to do broomstick flying due to weather. I also highly recommend Lillidorei playground which is attached on the grounds. My kids would have stayed there an entire day

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Hairy Coo Safari

Inverness

Worth it for sure. Up close and personal with the coos! Felt very intimate because they only take 8 guests at a time.

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Isle of Skye Tour including the Eilean Donan Castle, Portree and other attractions

Inverness

Great day. Our driver was very flexible and we let him make suggestions of what to do and where to go!

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Taxi to the Bus Station

Inverness

Jacobite Steam Train

Scotland

Of course we had to do this as Harry Potter fans! It's a lot of riding but beautiful views! It was HOT. There is no AC on the train. Bring lots of water and a fan if possible.

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Taxi to Your Glasgow Hotel

Glasgow

Our hotel was about 1 block away which we didn't realize. But the ride was fine.

Private Transfer from Glasgow to Glasgow Airport

Glasgow

Leave earlier than you think. We nearly missed our flight due to the security line was so long.

Heathrow Airport Transfer

London

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We returned to the US last week after one of the most memorable travel trips to Morocco. The cities we visited between Casablanca, Rabat, Fez, Marrakech and everything in between from the Roman ruins at Volubilis, through the Atlas Mountains to the Sahara Desert, were a unique and fascinating experience. Morocco had everything to offer from the unique local culture and people to its ancient history, historical buildings, architecture, fossils, great food and friendly locals. The guides at all the locations were excellent and knowledgeable. The Riads were stayed in were very different from anything we have experienced, starting with their location in narrow, winding streets, to the unique architecture and their friendly, prompt service. This is a country we will return to at some point in the future.

A special mention of our driver Muhammad who stayed with through the entire trip. He was outstanding in every respect. He is an excellent driver, always followed all road rules, was courteous to other drivers, and always positive and enthusiastic. He was always attentive to our needs, showed us numerous sites along the travel route, and was friendly, courteous, extremely respectful to us and always made sure we were well taken care of. We came to know him and his family through wonderful conversations throughout the trip which especially made days with long drives, go by quickly. With local friends he has in every stop along the way, he is a great ambassador to Morocco explaining various aspects of the culture, language, food habits which really gave us a sense of the country and its people, beyond just visiting the typical tourist places. We would highly recommend him to any future visitors to Morocco.

Hotel Review

Riad Sayeda Alhora

Fes

The decor and the ambiance of the Riad Sayeda Alhora were beautiful, with lovely decorations and gorgeous lamps. However, the bathroom needed a little updating, as there were minor drainage issues. While our overall experience at the riad was pleasant, this small inconvenience stood out.

Activity Reviews

Overnight in the Sahara Desert with Sunset Camel Ride

Morocco

The overnight in the Sahara Desert with a sunset camel ride was an unforgettable experience. It was one of the highlights of our trip. The serene beauty of the desert combined with the magical sunset made it a memorable adventure.

Chellah Ruins and the Phoenician Trading Emporium

Morocco

Exploring the Chellah Ruins and the Phoenician Trading Emporium was a fascinating experience. These historical sites were impressive and added to our understanding of Moroccan history and culture.

We had a wonderful time celebrating our 50th wedding anniversary in Norway. Alex planned a perfect trip that included Bergan, Flåm, Geiranger, and Alesund. The Bergen city tour set the stage for our immersion into Norway. We had the right balance of planned and free time each day. We loved the boat ride to Flåm from Gudvagen in a spectacular Fjord, the Flåm tour and the train to Myrdal were highlights. The city of Alesund was a nice surprise with another spectacular fjord cruise to Geiranger. We were able to do many hikes, took a plunge in Alesund and enjoyed our Seafood Tower at the Cornelius Restaurant on our Anniversary. Alex and Nick were ready to lend assistance if needed but everything was planned so well we didn’t need any help. Timing was spot on for connections and next event timing. Thanks for a very memorable experience in Norway.

Activity Reviews

Explore Bergen

Bergen

We had just arrived from an overnight flight. It was raining. We did the easiest thing and walked to the fish market, had a couple beers and had dinner. We noticed the locals ignored the weather so we did too and just dressed accordingly and carried our umbrella.

Cultural Walk with a Local

Bergen

Thomas did a great job explaining the long history of Bergen. The big take away was the number of fires and rebuilds that were done and the power struggles throughout history.

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Guide was extremely knowledgeable and excited about Bergen’s histort

Fløibanen Funicular Ticket

Bergen

We checked the radar to for this activity in. We had a 2 hour break in the clouds which gave us the opportunity to ride the vernicular, hike the area and have a drink at the restaurant on top. If it had been a sunset type of day we may have had dinner, however the sunsets are around 11:00 at night.

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Overall, the trip was great. kimkim helped us design the perfect itinerary and identify ideal hotels for our trip. Everything went smoothly with all rides and pick-ups right on time and where they should be. The activities were all high quality. Costa Rica is a beautiful place filled with both the friendliest people and great adventures to do. Kimkim was a great trip planner and guide. Always replying quickly and helping with any questions.

Hotel Reviews

Paradise Hot Springs Thermal Water Resort

La Fortuna

Rooms were nice and big. The wide variety of hot springs filled pools were a tremendous experience. On-site breakfast has a great variety and tasted good. Would probably recommend going into town for dinner though. Staff was very helpful.

Authenticity & Character

A unique and interesting layout with a great view of the volcano.

Location

Conveniently located a quick uber ride from town where there are a ton of shops and restaurants.

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Friendly, fast responding and helpful.

Cleanliness & Comfort

The property is very clean. They refresh the spring water in the pools every day. You may need to contend with some bugs here and there, but the staff will spray or clean if needed.

Cloud Forest Lodge

Monteverde

Beautiful setting up in the cloud forest. If it's clear, you will have a beautiful sunset from their deck. It is pretty quiet, almost like a private camp with top notch amenities. The rooms are big with very comfortable beds. And the restaurants is one of the best meals in the area - a culinary experience.

Authenticity & Character

A truly unique hotel. Not a lot of guests stay there at one time. Plus the restaurant offers quite a bit of charm.

Location

Beautiful views. A quick taxi into town. Close to zip lining and other adventures.

Staff

Everyone was very nice and helpful, from the front desk to the restaurant.

Cleanliness & Comfort

The grounds are impeccable in terms of cleanliness. The rooms have nice soft beds. You may need to content with bugs (it is Costa Rica), but the staff will surely help if needed.

Tulemar Resort

Manuel Antonio

The hotel in Manuel Antonio was the nicest with the best service on our trip. However, there was some confusion about our room; we expected one with a balcony and didn't get it. Make sure you clarify room specifics before booking.

Activity Reviews

Snorkeling at Isla del Caño Biological Reserve

Manuel Antonio

We had fun, but there are some positives and less positives when it comes to this activity. Things you need to know: First, the less positives: -If you are staying in Manuel Antonio, the excursion is an hour drive, and you need to leave the hotel at 5:40 AM -Because this is a national reserve, to load onto and unload from the boat, you need to walk out/in at the beach, and the ground is very rocky in spots and pretty painful on bare feet. -The ride to the island is on open ocean and can be pretty choppy if there are swells. The ride for us was very bumpy and took about 90 minutes. This was tough, especially if you have kids. -There are not really bathrooms on the island. If you gotta go, you are pretty much going in the water. -Overall, it is a long trip. Note, this activity will take a big chunk of your time in this area. We left the hotel at 5:40 AM and returned at almost 4 PM. Now the positives: -If you love snorkeling or scuba, this is pretty much the main option on the Pacific side of Costa Rica. There are not really any other close reefs, and this particular location is a great one. -We saw tons of tropical fish, turtles (tortugas!), sharks (safe ones), dolphins, and unique birds -The guides were all very passionate and great at their job. They took great care with safety, concerns about sea sickness, and instruction in the water. -If you get a calm day, the boat ride is likely not quite as taxing and a bit shorter. (But that's a crapshoot.) -The burritos for lunch were very tasty So if a snorkel or scuba is a must in your stay on the Costa Rican coast and you have the time, I recommend this one. If not, or if you have younger kids or sea sickness concerns, maybe skip this one.

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Río Balsa Whitewater Rafting Adventure

Arenal/La Fortuna

Highly recommend the Desafio rafting trip out of Fortuna. A great group of simultaneously fun and highly qualified guides took us down the river. Our guide Emanuel (aka Fluffy, aka Pelusa) was friendly, funny and skilled. The transportation was smooth, the rapids were the perfect size for family, great mix of adventure moments and chill moments, and the lunch afterward was a tasty Costa Rican meal. A must do.

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Chocolate & Night Hike Experience

Monteverde

The Chocolate & Night Hike Experience was fun, with interesting animal sightings including a sloth and a snake. However, the description was a bit off regarding the chocolate-making part. You observe the guide making chocolate and then taste it, rather than making your own bar. Still, an enjoyable event.

TreeTram, Hanging Bridges & Zipline Adventure

Monteverde

The TreeTram, Hanging Bridges & Zipline Adventure in Monteverde was one of the better zip lining tours. We felt safe the entire time and enjoyed beautiful views.

Manuel Antonio National Park Nature Hike

Manuel Antonio

The Manuel Antonio National Park Nature Hike was really cool. The tour guides were excellent and we saw around twenty-five different animals. The area and beaches are beautiful, definitely a must-do.

Joel was a great private driver for our day trip to Sintra! Our favorite location was Madeira given the hiking activity and amazing views. However, all locations were special in their own way and we really appreciate Tiago making every effort to fit as many locations into our itinerary upon our request despite the difficulty of the task. We intend to come back for the Azores and the Algarve.

This is my second trip to Iceland planned by Emanuela, and it was somehow even better than the first one! She did a fabulous job planning both trips.

On this trip, we started off with two days of orange advisories for the wind. Emanuela rearranged some things at the very last second to help keep us safe. When we finally did go out there were so many campers and cars were flipped on the side of the roads from wind. Emanuela kept us up to date on everything important and was there for us during both trips.

Her recommendations were beyond stellar—we had one of the best meals of our lives at Slippurinn in Heimaey on our anniversary at Emanuela’s suggestion. Our three favorite things aside from all the food and spending time together were the glacier lagoon boat ride, whale watching, and the food walking tour of Reykjavík.

Go to Iceland and let Emanuela plan it for you—you won’t regret it!

I was a little nervous initially booking through the platform, but I could not be happier. Leny made the process so easy suggesting best itinerary for our family trip to Japan. I was given options with an easy feedback process to finalise our trip. Once the trip started Leny ensured daily updates and reminders through WhatsApp which was extremely helpful. Each tour guide we had also reached out two days prior to meeting to double check I had the meeting information and go over the plan. We had great tour guides, amazing experiences and a truly unforgettable trip! Thank you for making it all so easy!

Liz Karen was great with my itinerary planning. She offered good suggestions, and also tried to cut down when we went over the budget.

Lisbeth was our point of contact in Peru, and Fernando in Bolivia. Both were quick to respond when I had queries. There was a hiccup upon our arrival in Lima, but Lisbeth solved it quickly.

Overall, our tour was very smooth with no hiccups. Our pickups by the tour operators were on time, our transport vehicles were good, the drivers/guides were good.

We had some issues at the Bolivian border for visas which we did not expect. But our Peruvian English speaking guide was invaluable with his advice and help.

We had a wonderful time. Highly recommended

Hotel Reviews

Dazzler Miraflores by Wyndham

Lima

In a good location. Easy walk to Miraflores places of interests. Lots of good restaurants around. The breakfast was good. Dinner so-so. Comfortable, spacious rooms.

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Very helpful. Also gave us a box breakfast for an early start in the morning.

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Rooms were spotless

Eco Amazonia Lodge

Las Piedras

Lovely experience in the middle of nowhere. The walking tours were good. Carlos was our guide. He was patient, friendly, and answered our questions. Some of the walks were quite long. We had a long boat ride in the mid day heat which wasn’t that great, and weren’t prepared for.

Authenticity & Character

Eco friendly and sustainable

Location

In the middle of the jungle

Staff

Always smiling and helpful

Cleanliness & Comfort

The rooms were very hot during the day. Fans not really effective. Fortunately the evenings were cool. Wasn’t really all that clean.

Hilton Garden Inn Cusco

Cusco

Good breakfast. Located at the top of a hill, so was a climb up and down from town centre. Concierge was helpful.

Authenticity & Character

Warm, comfortable

Location

Abit far from town centre. A big climb up the hill. Not so nice, especially at altitude.

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Very clean. Bed was comfortable although alittle small.

Gringo Bill's Boutique Hotel

Aguas Calientes, Machu Picchu

The rooms were spacious but cold. Nice warm showers. Quite basic

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Location

Easy walk to the bus and train station

Staff

Didn’t speak English well.

Cleanliness & Comfort

Rooms were cold. But hot showers were good.

Mitru Sur Hotel

La Paz

Beautiful hotel. Had a lovely and warm indoor pool, great breakfast.

Authenticity & Character

Great place

Location

Quite far from centre of town, but we were in a very safe area. About 20min walk to the cable car station and to the restaurants square.

Staff

Very helpful

Cleanliness & Comfort

Rooms were spotless, pool and spa were great

Hacienda Plaza de Armas

Puno

Lovely heritage hotel. Right in the middle of the town square

Authenticity & Character

Beautiful

Location

Walkable in 5mins to shops and restaurants. Best restaurant in town was a 1min walk away

Staff

Helpful

Cleanliness & Comfort

Warm and hot showers

Jardines de Uyuni

Uyuni

Lovely hotel. Warm rooms and hot showers. Strong smell of gas from the fires In the foyer.

Authenticity & Character

Lovely place in the middle of Uyuni. Almost like an oasis.

Location

Middle of town. Easy walk to restaurants

Staff

Speak good english

Cleanliness & Comfort

Warm. Beds were comfortable.

Activity Reviews

Shared Uyuni Salt Flats tour

Uyuni

The salt flats were an amazing experience. Our guide and driver were good. Reliable, knowledgeable and overall good.

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Everything was cold

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Shared tour to Pisac, Ollantaytambo & Train to Machu Picchu town

Peru

Sylvia our guide was knowledgeable and spoke good English. Felt rushed though as she covered a lot of ground.

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Food quality was so-so

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Shared Lima City Tour & San Francisco Catacombs

Lima

It was an enjoyable tour, but felt quite rushed.

Quality of Experience

Knowledgeable guides. Good engosh

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Flight to Puerto Maldonado: Eco Adventure 1/4

Peru

LATAM air reliable and comfortable The guides who met us and brought us to h th e office to unpack were friendly and helpful. Bus ride through town was good.

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Explore Machu Picchu & Return to Cusco (Private Guided tour in Machu Picchu)

Peru

Our guide was very knowledgeable and spoke English well. Sometimes alittle too much info.

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Shared Quad bikes tour in Moray & Maras

Sacred Valley

Our guide was patient, and always aware of safety. Especially since I wasn’t so confident on the bike. Overall fun activity.

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Peru

Amazing train ride. Didn’t feel like 10hrs. We had a great trip. So glad we did this.

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The entertainment, food, experience was unforgettable. Wonderful!

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Peru

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Shared Uros & Taquile Floating Islands tour

Puno

The floating island of Uros tour was really touristy. But was good to help out the islanders by purchasing some of their products.

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The trip.was well planned out and coordinated for daily activities.

Gummie was very attentive to questions we had with a very quick response time.

I would recommend him to anyone for.travel planning!

Well done

The whole experience from planning with Maria and then traveling with the help of the rest of the team was absolutely perfect. We felt completely supported throughout the trip. We made a few last minute changes and the team was there for us every step of the way. It’s so relaxing to have that kind of immediate help while traveling. We didn’t have to worry about anything. We just got to enjoy the incredible beauty of Norway.

And I will add that the experiences that Maria chose for us were customized for our pace and our interests. And we were very happy with the accommodations that were booked for us. So overall, I would highly recommend Kimkim for making your trip to Norway memorable!

Hotel Reviews

Amerikalinjen

Oslo

Located right in the center of town, the hotel has a great history and character. Service was awesome, especially the bartender where you will have some amazing unusual cocktail!

Radisson Blu Royal Hotel

Bergen

Perfect location. Quiet. Spacious rooms. A great base camp for exploring downtown Bergen.

Heimly Pensjonat

Flåm

The rooms are very small without a lot of room to put your stuff. But the view is incredible, the service is awesome and the meals were great!

Scandic Royal Stavanger

Stavanger

It’s a little far from the center of town but quiet. No views. But comfortable.

Thon Hotel Kirkenes

Kirkenes

Great views of the harbor. Good food. Comfortable rooms.

Activity Review

Private City Walk

Oslo

There is nothing like a local to share their understanding of a place. And our guide gave us tips to explore things we never would have been able to do on our own!

Our tour guide for Chang Mai was amazing! (Natalie). She has such a bubbly personality and spoke clear English.

This is not the first time we have worked with KimKim. Our introduction was a trip to Japan. One word FANTASTIC!

This time with Italy, it was a dream trip. Anita and her team provided us with white glove service from the time our plane landed in Italy until we were delivered back to the airport. The planed day trips with local guides introduced us to experiences we would not have had if we tried to do it on our own.
We were even able to add a day trip to Switzerland that only added to our experience.

Thank you Anita and team

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Como Food Tour & Farmers Market

Italy

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Bellagio E-Bike Experience & Food tasting

Italy

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Milan Fashion Guide Experience

Italy

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Lake Como Boat Experience

Italy

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We had an unforgettable experience thanks to the amazing team arranged through Kimkim!
-Samir, our driver for 7 days, was incredible – kind, patient, and always going above and beyond. He made our trip seamless, and I highly recommend requesting him for any Morocco itinerary!
-In Fez, Sheref guided us through the city’s rich history with great insight.
-Our stay at Tiziri Luxury Camp in Merzouga was magical – delicious food (thank you Fatma!), beautiful glamping, and unforgettable live music under the stars.
-Ksar El Kabbaba in Skoura was heaven – a stunning boutique hotel with service better than the Ritz or Four Seasons!
-In Marrakech, Hanan was the best guide we could have asked for – her explanations at Bahia Palace and Majorelle Gardens brought everything to life.
-We highly recommend this team for anyone exploring Morocco with warmth, care, and top-notch service!

Thank you from the Laffin Family!

Elena arranged a 14-day trip for my husband and me through Rome, Florence, Venice, and Milan. It was all arranged beautifully. Highlights were being in Rome during the conclave and announcement of the first American pope, shopping in Florence, a storybook setting and a gondola ride in Venice, and beautiful Lake Como and seeing the Last Supper in Milan. Especially valuable to us was the selection of boutique hotels in the best locations and transportation planning. We had a similarly awesome experience with KimKim planning our trip to Morocco. Next is Vietnam and Cambodia!

We are four older retired folks that wanted to enjoy England for 6 days before going on a wonderful cruise into Norway and the Arctic Circle. We contacted KimKim and were put in contact with Kate, the KimKim travel planner. We had some general areas we wanted to see in England and Kate took that input and built a trip plan that was fantastic. We went to Stonehenge, Bath (Roman Baths), Canterbury, the White Cliffs of Dover and several sites in/around London. We had private tour guides and drivers, arranged by Kate and we saw Windsor Castle, London Tower, Westminster Abbey, Changing of Guard (the private guide was able to have us see the practice parade for the Kings Birthday coming in Mid June). We had the best guide for the V&A museum (Mr. Robert Miller). Even though we only spent 3 and 1/2 hours in the V&A museum, we had a great time and Mr. Miller made it all worthwhile. His expertise and explanations/history gave us the perspective of the historical items we were viewing. We only saw about 10 % of the 144 areas in the museum, which means we have to return to London to enjoy the rest. We cannot thank Kate enough for her excellent trip plan and being there for mid course changes, driver time updates and points of contact. Kate was superb, we highly recommend KimKim and Kate for any England based trip.

Hotel Review

De Vere Beaumont Estate

Windsor

The De Vere Beaumont Estate is fantastic and we would stay there again if we come back to England. Quiet (with the exception of the airport (Heathrow) nearby), elegant, excellent dining and bar areas.

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country type estate

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Activity Reviews

Discover London in a Private Black Cab

London

Excellent Driver, excellent advice for restaurants, especially Fish and Chips

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The Royal London Tour: Changing of the Guard and More

London

Superb Guide. This guide was able to get us to view the practice parade for the upcoming Kings birthday. She had a lot of history stories to tell that were quite entertaining.

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Victoria & Albert Museum, Private Tour

London

Our Guide - Mr. Robert Miller - was fantastic. Very well educated, knew the museum inside and out. Gave us what we wanted, which was an overview of selected areas out of the 144 museum categories.

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We had an absolute BLAST on our trip. We were able to celebrate our Honeymoon with adventure, relaxing, and new experiences! It was great having our entire trip planned for us, with a detailed guide on what to do each day. We can't recommend Kimkim, but especially our agent, Lucie, enough!

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Romantic tour of Paris by vintage 2CV car, with a bottle of Champagne included

Paris

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Gourmet food tour in Saint-Germain-des-Prés

Paris

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Unveiling Masterpieces at the Louvre Museum

Paris

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Market visit and Provençal Cooking Class in Aix-en-Provence

Aix-en-Provence

Such a wonderful, unique experience!

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Full-day in lavender fields of Valensole

France

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Half-day private Sailing Tour of the Lérins Islands with lunch included

Cannes

Wish we could live this day over and over again!

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What an amazing trip Adam helped us plan! It was a perfect balance of culture, food, and activity. Our family of four likes to keep busy so ultimately, we ended up seeing Madrid, Toledo, Sevilla, Malaga, Granada, and Barcelona in a 2 week period.

We enjoyed our trip to Greece. Highlights included an evening photo shoot in Meteora, 2 wonderful days and nights in Imerovigli on Santorini and a food tour in old Corfu town on Corfu. Our transfers from place to place were seamlessly provided by kimkim, however we had to get to the starting point for our Corfu town food tour and that required a little extra planning on our part. Fortunately it is very easy to get a 20 minute bus ride from our hotel to Corfu town. Perhaps we could have used a car for a days exploration on Corfu but the bus worked well enough. A lack of a car meant we didn’t get to the west coast of the island - we chose to relax on the hotel beach instead! A tour of the Acropolis resulted in us going at the same time as many other tour groups and it was crowded. In hindsight we should have done that tour at the beginning of our trip (mid June) rather than at the end (late June) as July and August are peak times and the crowds were definitely building at the end of our trip. We were a little disappointed in our rooms in Meteora and at Zillers in Athens. The Meteora room while it had a partial view of the Meteora rocks was tiny and the bed was sandwiched between 3 walls on a platform such that we had to scoot onto the bed from the end. This made getting in and out of bed difficult. I don’t remember the name of the room but it should be avoided. Similarly room 102 in the Ziller hotel in Athens should be avoided. The room was advertised as an Acropolis view but the Parthenon was almost completely blocked by a tree. The room itself was so small there was really no room for 2 suitcases to be opened at once and the en-suite bathroom was in the room rather than its own separate room. That said we had a wonderful meal on their roof top with the view of the Acropolis I was expecting from our room.

Hotel Reviews

Elia Ermou Athens Hotel

Athens

Nice hotel and central location. We only stayed one night but had a very nice meal at their roof top restaurant with a fabulous Acropolis view. I think our advance reservation got us a primo table with a view. Very good breakfast.

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Tsikeli Hotel Meteora

Meteora

Our room was small and the bed was difficult to navigate as we were forced to scoot onto the bed from one end. We ate dinner there one night and it was good, breakfast was also good. With a different room we would have thoroughly enjoyed our stay.

Authenticity & Character

New facility

Location

Close to the monasteries and an easy walk to many restaurants

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Clean but small

Eleals Boutique Hotel

Corfu

Small boutique hotel with easy access to a small rocky beach. Right on the bus line so easy to get into town. Room was large and a nice view of the sea. We had a nice meal there, though some nights the kitchen is closed. Very easy to get the bus to Benitses for a meal however. Recommended

Authenticity & Character

New with clean simple lines

Location

On main road, but bus stops at the hotel.

Staff

Helped us navigate the bus and introduced us to kumquat spritzers- delicious!

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Katikies Chromata Santorini - The Leading Hotels of the World

Santorini

Lots of steps but the staff is very good and helpful. Large room with a gorgeous caldera view though not a sunset view in June. Good breakfast

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Typical white washed walls of Santorini

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The Zillers Boutique Hotel

Athens

Hotel has plenty of character. Tall ceilings with gorgeous detail. Very nice location and roof top has excellent view of the Acropolis. That said, room 102 was a disappointment. It is advertised as an Acropolis view but a tree blocks the Parthenon. The room is small and the bathroom facilities are tucked into the room rather than it’s own room, avoid this room!

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Activity Reviews

Olive Oil Tasting Experience

Corfu

The Olive Oil Tasting Experience was marvelous. They picked us up and offered to drop us off at another town. We learned a lot and were able to see more of the island. Highly recommended!

Self-Guided Hike From Fira to Oia

Santorini

We started the Self-Guided Hike from Fira but chose not to continue all the way to Oia. The views were beautiful, particularly of the caldera. It was satisfying even with our shortened hike.

Ancient Athens Acropolis & Mythology Walk

Athens

The Ancient Athens Acropolis & Mythology Walk was a small group tour. It was crowded and began with a long wait for the restroom. Consider a private tour for a more seamless experience.

Private Island Villages & Akrotiri Day Trip

Santorini

We had a cultural tour in Santorini that was excellent. The company hired by kimkim took us to different parts of the island that we wouldn't have explored on our own. We were very happy with our experience in Santorini, and this tour was a highlight.

Professional Photoshoot

Meteora

The professional photoshoot in Meteora was one of the highlights of our trip. The photographer was fantastic, accommodating my specific requests, and we ended up with wonderful photos. This activity was truly memorable and thoroughly enjoyable.

Food & Culture Walk

Corfu

The Food & Culture Walk in Corfu was fabulous! We had to navigate getting there by ourselves due to a lack of transportation details in the itinerary, but once we figured it out, the tour became an absolute highlight of our trip.