Kimkim Trip Reviews

Amandine was great , I would definitely recommend her, we were in very good hands with all the things we planned.

We had an excellent trip.
We were very lucky with the weather during the first two weeks of May — it was perfect for sightseeing.
Tayeb was a wonderful driver: thoughtful, punctual, accommodating, and fluent in English.
The itinerary was excellent and allowed us to experience the country’s diversity — from vibrant cities, to the High Mountains, to the desert, and finally the sea.
Although we very much enjoyed staying in the riads, it was lovely to end our trip in Essaouira at an international hotel with all the amenities and right beside the ocean.

Highlights
• The blue city of Chefchaouen, including our walk to the Spanish Mosque
• Volubilis — a fascinating historical site
• Merzouga — sleeping in a tent under the stars and the camel ride
• Boumalne Dades and the wonderful Todra Gorge
• Being lucky enough to experience the Rose Festival and see the rose fields in bloom
• Marrakesh, We thoroughly enjoyed the Majorelle Gardens (though we would also have enjoyed visiting other exhibits), the balloon ride and the excellent cooking class

Upon arriving in Casablanca, I would recommend touring Hassan II mosque and driving immediately to Rabat.
General Comments
Casablanca – Barcelo Casablanca. The city is very noisy. Recommend room on upper floor near the back of the building.
Rabat – Riad Kalaaz We had a wonderful breakfast. The room was a split level with the stairs going down very close to the entrance door. They should have railings for safety.
Enjoyed seaside lunch at Asilah
Tangier – Palais Zohia . Excellent location. Beautiful inner courtyards. Room is a little small. Enjoyed medina . Good local guide. He recommended excellent restaurant for supper.
Chefchaoeun – Taj Chefchaoeun Very nice hotel. Lots of stairs to reach hotel. Very good guide who recommended many excellent spots for photos. We enjoyed the walk our guide recommended to the Spanish mosque at sunset.
Volubilis thoroughly enjoyed walking through the Roman ruins,
Fes - Riad El Amine Fes – Lovely room. Great roof top restaurant. Beautiful courtyard.
Guide was good and necessary as the Medina is large and very confusing to navigate.
Merzouga - Tiziri Luxery camp. Loved sleeping in the tent and riding the camel.
Boumaine Dadas -Dar Rihana Dades Lovely hotel. (Towels were a little hard). Excellent food!
Marrakesh - Riad Atrium and Spa. The courtyard was very nice. The room was good but the rug inside the room was very worn. We thoroughly enjoyed the Majorelle Garden. The food tour was excellent. (I think his name was Souheil) We very much enjoyed the Mechoui and Tangia. The Balloon ride and cooking classes in Marrakesh were amazing.
In general the internet reception was not very good.

Incredible Experience – Ask for Omar!

We cannot say enough amazing things about our experience with Morocco Immersion Tour and Adventures! If you are planning a trip to Morocco, do yourself a favor and book with them right now.
The seamless experience started with Sharon, who was fantastic to work with during the planning phase. She was incredibly responsive, available, and attentive from our very first conversation. We had a rough idea of what we wanted to see but lacked a clear vision. Sharon patiently mapped out a customized itinerary, listened to our feedback, tweaked the details, and answered our endless list of questions. She even provided a comprehensive packing list that had us feeling totally prepared and confident long before we boarded our flight.

While the planning was top-notch, our guide and driver, Omar, truly made this trip an unforgettable adventure! Omar drove us across the entire country and completely stole the show. He went above and beyond every single day to ensure we had absolutely everything we needed, constantly checking in to make sure we were comfortable and having fun. Thanks to his expertise, we went way beyond the standard city tourist spots and ventured deep into gorgeous rural landscapes and hidden gems we never would have discovered on our own. Omar didn't just drive us around; he immersed us in the local culture, and taught us so much about the country. His fantastic energy and care truly made us feel at home. Omar’s exceptional service turned this vacation into the trip of a lifetime. We are so grateful for the memories and highly recommend this company to anyone looking for an authentic, stress-free Moroccan adventure!

Hotel Reviews

ONOMO Hotel Casablanca Airport

Nouaceur

Great location for early flight out. Shuttle to the airport on the hour.

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The service in the restaurant was extremely slow.

Riad Chbanate

Essaouira

This was our favorite place that we stayed and we wish we had spent more time there. The entire Riad, from the lobby, dining room, rooftop and rooms was gorgeous. Dinner in front of the fire and breakfast the next morning were two of the best meals of the entire trip. The location within the Medina was quiet, but close to shopping and the seafront.

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Riad La Croix Berbère Luxe

Marrakech

The location of this Riad can't be beat. It is in the Medina, but near the exit so that you can get in and out easily. The inside has been beautifully renovated. There is lots of comfortable seating on the rooftop and you could choose to have breakfast up there or downstairs.

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Rooms were a bit small.

Kasbah Roseville

Kalaat M'Gouna

This property was lovely with stunning views of the surrounding town and distant mountains. Our second floor rooms were spacious and comfortable. The Riad was amazingly managed by Osama who served as porter for our luggage, as well as cook and server. He takes such pride in what he does and is a real asset.

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Riad is not near anything else.

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Sahara Stars Luxury Camp

Merzouga

We arrived at the Camp on camels at sunset, which was both beautiful and hilarious! The tents were very nice and clean, and once the A/C came on after dinner, we were very comfortable. The food was average, but service was fine. They had entertainment around the campfire at night. We were too tired to participate but it sounded like all of the other guests were having a great time. We loved our adventurous truck ride out of the desert in the morning!

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Riad Farouzi Fes

Fes

We had a lovely stay at Riad Farouzi Fes. Ibraham and Sabir went above and beyond to make our stay incredible. The amount of food at breakfast was over the top! There were eggs, pastries, fruit, fresh juice and coffee. When we got back from our tour in the afternoon they served us tea and cookies on the rooftop terrace. They always made sure we knew where we were going, and escorted us themselves when available.

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Activity Reviews

Casablanca to Fes Via Volubilis

Morocco

We opted to visit the Hassan II Mosque instead of Volubilis. We spent our time on the ride to Fes getting to know Omar and asking tons of questions about the country. We got a laugh seeing livestock being transported on top of a truck!

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Guided Tour of Marrakech

Marrakesh

We had an informative tour of Marrakech including sites just outside and within the Medina. Although not part of the guided tour, we visited the Majorelle Gardens on our own and it was a trip favorite.

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Seafood Lunch from the Wharf

Essaouira

Rarely do you have the opportunity to purchase fresh seafood right off of the boat and have it cooked for you right there. What a bargain compared to what we pay in the US!

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Dades Valley to Marrakech via Ait Ben Haddou

Morocco

We stopped briefly in Ouarzazate and took a look at the Taourirt Kasbah. Our next stop was Aït Benhaddou, and Omar took us on a nice walk through the ancient, but still inhabited, hillside village. We walked all the way to the top, to the ancient "bank" building (which, unfortunately was badly damaged in the September 2023 earthquake). The view down across the village and the valley beyond was breathtaking. On the way to Marrakech we traversed the Atlas Mountains along the Tizi n'Tichka Path. We stopped at the top to take in the beautiful views.

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Day with the Locals in the Valley of Roses

Morocco

This was our favorite day of the trip! We started the day with Sharon's husband, Abdou, at a local rose farm and had an opportunity to pick roses with the locals and learn a little bit about how much this crop means to the area. We then went to the local market to choose vegetables that we took to the home of a local family. We spent the afternoon getting to know the family and how they live, and spent time with them in the kitchen watching them cook a traditional Couscous using the vegetables that we brought with us. A neighbor came over and gave all of us henna tattoos. We left this visit on such a high! On the way back to the Riad we had a chance to shop for some local rose products.

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Merzouga to Dades Valley Via Todgha Gorge

Morocco

After a stunning sunrise and breakfast we had a fun ride slaloming the dunes on a 4 x 4 ride from the tent camp, we were reunited with Omar. Our stop to see the ancient irrigation tunnels was very informative and impressive. We had a private guide give us a tour of the Tinghir Palmeraie. It was amazing to see all of the fruits, vegetables and grains that grow in the Oasis behind the homes. Our guide, Zak, treated us to a visit with his father’s “first” wife’s residence in the new part of the village. We also visited a Berber rug cooperative to see the rugs are made and we had a chance to purchase rugs too. Finally, we took a ride through the Todgha Gorge, a natural wonder. It was a holiday so it was very crowded, but we liked seeing the locals spending time with their families swimming in the river.

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Fes to Merzouga via Ifraine and Azrou - Camel Trek to Desert Camp

Morocco

This was our longest day of travel in the van, and we needed to arrive in the desert by a certain time in order to be on the camel ride to the camp during sunset. The day was rushed because of this. We would have liked spending a little more time in Ifrane and with the Barbary Macaques along the way.

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Guided Tour of Fes

Fes

Omar and Abdul met us first thing in the morning at our Riad and escorted us to the van for a driving tour around the perimeter of Fez which gave us an overview of the city. We walked and learned how the Mellah-Jewish Quarter with exterior balconies differed from those of the Muslim Arabs. The ceramic co op provided an interesting insight into how the mosaics were made from the reverse side. The tannery was smelly as expected but it was interesting to learn how leather is processed. Abdul left us at a delicious and peaceful restaurant in the heart of the Medina while he went to pray.

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Driving Tour of Casablanca

Casablanca

This was a last minute addition to our trip. We heard from others that had visited Morocco that we should not miss the Hassan II mosque in Casablanca. Sharon was able to adjust our trip and get us set up with a tour fairly last minute. We are so pleased that we were able to tour this stunning mosque.

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We visited this site right after landing in Morocco. We found Omar easily, and after a long trip from the States he stopped and got us some delicious coffees on the way to the mosque. He also took us to a great restaurant for our first meal.

I thought all our guides were good but Tomoe in Tokyo was the best. We also really liked our last day with Fuji in Kyoto.

We had the best time on our honeymoon to Lombok! It was so seamlessly organized by our specialist, Arizta and her communication was so easy and reliable! Special shoutout to our driver in Lombok, Kus, who made the trip beyond memorable. He was so funny, easygoing and especially knowledgable about the island. He seriously was the best. He was punctual and made it so we never had to even think about when we had to be somewhere, he knew exactly when and where we needed to be and got us there safely and his communication was also so reliable. He also had great insight to extra excursions on our free days so we also had the best time! He went above and beyond! I would recommend him for anyone visiting the island in need of a driver! Our accommodations were also top notch. We wanted something a bit more off the beaten path but also some time to be in a more populated area to just walk, explore and relax. Aritza accommodated both of these requests and balanced the time perfectly! Our excursion were also prefect! Nate, in Tetebatu, was so so knowledgable and we had so much fun learning and exploring the village he grew up in! All of the villagers and people we met along the way were beyond kind and generous. Thank you all for organizing and taking the work out of the vacation so we could just sit back, relax and enjoy!

Activity Reviews

Experience Plaga Rose

Kuta, Lombok

The guides were so fun and so relaxed, it made the day perfect! The snorkeling was so much fun and the reefs looked beautiful. The beaches were beautiful and the sand truly did look pink and the water was pristine blue!

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Hiking with Guide in Ricefields, Waterfalls & Monkey Forest

Tetebatu, Lombok

This was such a perfect day! Nate was the best guide! He was so knowledgable and had such good energy! The trip was topped it off with the best beef rendang we tried during our vacation at the warung.

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I am incredibly impressed with the customer service provided by the team at KimKim! It was wonderful to not worry about ANYTHING - even all the taxis and boat trips were scheduled and paid for. We felt so taken care of and respected by everyone.

Veronica was our favorite guide. She was so knowledgeable and eager to answer our questions. One of my favorite moments was day one at Rancho Primicias - having lunch and watching the tortoises roam. I also loved our snorkeling and kayak experience at Concha Perla - we saw so much wildlife and had such a serene experience. The only struggle was that this guide did not speak any English on this tour - we of course understand that it is not something to expect, but all of our other guides did speak some English. The up side was I know a little Spanish so I was able to translate a bit for my mom and practice my own Spanish!!! :)

Fabricio was wonderful too - we loved our trip to North Seymour to see the frigates!!!

Overall, 100/10 experience and it was worth every penny. So happy and pleased with it all!!! Thank you!!

Hotel Reviews

Hotel La Laguna

Puerto Villamil

Our room overlooking the bay was incredible! We loved hearing the flamingoes from the balcony. The downside to this hotel was hearing street noise - there was a dog barking through the night on both nights we stayed there. I know this is not something that can be helped, though!

Authenticity & Character

Water on each floor, the open air concept, the breakfast on the third floor

Location

Right next to the bay with the flamingos and around the corner from wonderful shopping and food.

Staff

I cannot remember names, but all the staff at the front desk were wonderful! Two younger men.

Cleanliness & Comfort

The bed was great and we loved the room!

Hotel Fiesta

Puerto Ayora

Incredible location and beautiful pool! We loved Gabriel - he was so kind and helpful!

Authenticity & Character

The pool was very lagoon-like. So beautiful and relaxing!

Location

Staff

Gabriel - so kind and went out of his way to help us.

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Activity Review

Visit to the Charles Darwin Research Station

Puerto Ayora

This was the last stop of the day for us on day 1 and we had already had a full day (plus waking up at 5am for a flight), so we were a little too tired to enjoy it fully. We wished it would have been scheduled for a different day so we could have gone to the hotel to rest. But otherwise, we loved seeing the baby tortoises and Lonesome George!

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Our trip to Norway was great, and we were very happy with our KimKim experience. Mathia did a great job helping to translate our trip preferences into a detailed itinerary during the planning process. He also answered various questions that we had about various aspects of the trip. The KimKim chat feature was very helpful for this, and Mathia was always very prompt with his replies. As our plans solidified, Mathia handled all hotel reservations, train and ferry reservations, and internal transfers. All of this information was then consolidated into our trip plan on the KimKim website.

During our trip, we used the KimKim app to follow our trip plan--this was very helpful. There were no surprises or missed bookings. At a couple points I used the chat feature to reach out to the KimKim team to ask a question and got prompt, clear answers, including over the weekend. Mathia had set up three different 3-hour guided excursions as part of out trip, which I would highly recommend. Our local guides (Stig in Oslo, John in Bergen, Tiril in Aurland) were excellent--very knowledgeable and passionate, friendly, happy to answer questions, and accommodating of requests to adjust the itinerary a bit during the tour itself based on our preferences.

Overall we had a great experience both before and during the trip. KimKim helped manage the details and connect us to great experiences, while still preserving a lot of flexibility and independence during the trip. Thanks to Mathia and the KimKim team.

Our trip was wonderful! We had such an amazing time. The locations we stayed, the cities we visited, and the people we met were nothing short of fantastic. All of our local guides were so informed and our driver, Ali, was so great! He helped us pick up some local lingo which was so fun practicing as we traveled. We didn't realize how quick the time would go by with how many cities we went to and how many day trip guides we scheduled. Our last guide was a woman, and as female traveler group, it made a wonderful impact on us to be able to get a Moroccan woman's perspective. If we were to change anything it would be to help slow down the day to day activities to feel like we had more downtime to enjoy the places we were staying. Overall, I fell in love with Morocco on this trip and will be returning to explore even more :) thank you, Khawla, for being a great local specialist!

Hotel Reviews

Euphoriad

Rabat

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Hôtel & Ryads Barrière Le Naoura

Marrakech

Location was great but our room was right off the entrance and was a bit loud and didn't feel as private as other rooms we stayed in during our trip. The staff was very nice but the owner/manager was a bit short and unhelpful when asking about local food recommendations outside of the hotel.

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General staff was great

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Riad Madu Premium Camp

Merzouga

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Palais Faraj Suites & Spa

Fès

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Eden Boutique Hotel

Boumalne Dades

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Dar Jasmine

Chefchaouen

By far our favorite stay of the entire trip. It isn't close to town but the staff, food, and views were AMAZING

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Great views but a lot of steps between you and city central

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Activity Reviews

Horseback Riding Experience

Rabat

Guided Tour of Marrakech

Marrakesh

Our guided tour in Marrakech was incredible, mainly because of our amazing guide, Hicham! We were so impressed that we ended up sharing lunch with him and extending what was supposed to be a 3-4 hour tour into 6 hours. It was truly a personalized experience filled with lots of informative discussions. His depth of knowledge and friendliness made the tour a highlight of our trip. Really set a high bar for our entire trip.

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Guided Tour of Fes

Fes

Our tour guide in Fes was awesome! Getting a tour through the many alleys in Fes by a local was a real treat.

Dades Valley to Merzouga Camel Trek via Todgha Gorge & Tinghir

Morocco

The camel trek from Dades Valley to Merzouga was an unforgettable experience. We timed it perfectly, heading out in the late afternoon to avoid the scorching heat. Our guide was hilarious and took some fantastic photos for us. Spending a night in the peaceful desert tent was the best sleep we had, making this experience a special memory of our trip.

Our trip to Romania was amazing! The iterneary was perfect. Irenne did a wonderful job of planning out everything. We were never rushed or stressed. Our guide Andrei was wonderful too. We were filled in with so much information and history on this complex and facinating country.
I would highly recommend kimim and Irenne!

Hotel Reviews

Hotel Capitol

Bucharest

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Bella Muzica

Brasov

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MyContinental

Sibiu

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Ibis Styles Bucharest City Center

Bucharest

Nice hotel. Had a little trouble with the AC and the front desk did not answer the phone when I called.

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Activity Reviews

Brasov to Bucharest with Peles Castle Visit

Romania

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Tampa and Brasov

Brasov

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Bucharest to Sibiu with Curtea de Arges Monastery

Romania

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Under construction

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Day trip to the Corvinilor Castle and Alba Iulia Citadel

Sibiu

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I booked this trip with my travel agent, Cruises-for-Africa in South Africa who uses kimkim in Japan.

Generally speaking, it was a good trip with very few things to complain about.

If I were forced to complain, then my big complaint would relate to the size of the hotel room in the first hotel we stayed in when we arrived at Tokyo. You couldn't swing a cat in it. It's a pity that they chose to compromise in that way on cost. I would happily have paid more to get a room of similar size to the rest of the hotels on our itinerary. The room in the Mount Fuji Hotel was enormous. The only problem was that there were no normal beds. There were just futons on the ground, but it was interesting, nevertheless.

As for the rest of the hotels, they were excellent, and all hotels, including the first one, had very good breakfast buffets.

Your correspondents, KimKim were quite responsive, albeit at times a little slow. All in all, they did their job well.

The vehicles that were used to transport us privately from place to place were of very good quality, with really nice features.

Our guides were generally good, save for the last one in Osaka whose English was way below par.

From a personal point of view, I found the itinerary to be too busy, and I ran out of steam, forcing me to shorten the day by eliminating things that I wasn't particularly excited about seeing. These related primarily to temples and shrines. When you've seen a few, they all become the same. If I had it over again, I would exclude many of the temple/shrine visits and do something else.

Selecting food to eat was quite intimidating as there is very little description as to what each Japanese dish comprises. Towards the end of our trip, we became a little more adventurous and I must say we had some very nice meals.

If asked whether I intend to return to Japan, my answer would tend to be no. I found that there was very little unique about Japanese cities beyond the shrines and temples. Tokyo itself wasn't particularly pretty. It seems that every square meter of space has been populated by skyscrapers of the size that I have seldom, if ever, seen. They might have been interesting if the architects had shown a little creativity, but sadly, there was nothing pretty about them, just monoliths all standing in a row with remarkably little space between each building. Could never tolerate living there.

The highlight for me was the Japanese people themselves. Disciplined, extremely respectful and very kind people. If the world was populated by such people, it would be a much better world than the one we live in.

Therefore, all in all, a good trip, but not for me to be repeated.

Thank you very much for your help and support throughout the process. You were, as normal, excellent.

Where do I begin? From the very start of the planning process to the ten wonderful days we spent in Greece, Sydney was incredible. She took the information we shared about what we wanted to see and do and turned it into a spectacular vacation. Every detail was thoughtfully arranged, making it easy for us to enjoy each day—whether we were meeting a guide or wandering through the towns on our own.

What stood out most was how personalized everything felt. Sydney truly listened to what we wanted and created an itinerary that perfectly matched our interests. From the activities to the pacing of the trip, it was clear that every choice had been made with care.

Each day unfolded seamlessly, with the perfect balance of guided experiences and free time to explore independently. We never felt rushed, yet we were able to see and do so much. Sydney’s organization and attention to detail made the trip completely stress-free, allowing us to simply enjoy every moment.

We began with a fabulous Evening Neighborhood Food Walk with Katerina of Greek Travel Tellers. This was our introduction to Athens and to Greece, and Katerina warmly welcomed us to her city. We sampled food and drinks from five different establishments while learning about the history, culture, and everyday life of Athens. It was the perfect way to begin our trip and immediately made us feel connected to the city.

Another standout experience was our day on Hydra with our guide, Elizabeth of Alternative Athens. Her knowledge of the island, combined with her warm personality and easygoing demeanor, made it feel as though we were wandering the town with an old friend. By the end of our time together, we wished we could meet her again the next morning for coffee.

We also thoroughly enjoyed our hike with Dimitrius of Yummy Pedals on the island of Mykonos. We walked along donkey trails and countryside footpaths, stopping at a small church in the middle of a field. Dimitrius explained that these churches, scattered outside of town, are family churches used for special celebrations and occasions. We continued to a peaceful beach, where we cooled our feet in the water while enjoying homemade lemonade and a local pastry specialty.

On Naxos, we took a bike ride with Manos of Aurelia e-Assist Bikes through the island’s rural countryside. Along the way, we visited an archaeological site, learned about agricultural traditions, toured a farm producing cheese using traditional methods, and stopped at an olive mill museum to taste local olive oils and olives. Afterwards, we enjoyed a light farm-to-table lunch featuring cheeses made on the farm, fresh produce, and local wine before returning to Naxos Town.

After a short rest, we joined a group for the Mythology Sunset Walk and Wines of Naxos, led by Elizabeth of Naxos Cultural Tours. Elizabeth described herself as a “mythology junkie,” and by the end of the tour, she had nearly made us mythology enthusiasts as well. She brought stories of gods such as Odysseus and Poseidon to life as we wandered through the streets of Naxos Town, ending in the medieval castle district, once home to the acropolis. We then enjoyed a wine tasting in honor of Dionysus, the god of wine, before concluding at the Portara—the gate of the Temple of Apollo—where we watched a picture-perfect sunset.

Our time on Santorini included a hike down the famous Karavolades Stairs—all 588 of them—which connect the Old Port of Fira to the clifftop town above. We made it down much faster than we made it back up and rewarded ourselves with gelato to celebrate the climb. We also hiked to Skaros Rock, a dramatic promontory on the Aegean side of the island that was once the site of a castle and later served as a gathering place for the Christian community until an earthquake in the 19th century destroyed the structure.

One of my favorite things to do while traveling is take a cooking class, and our class on Santorini did not disappoint. We visited a local winery, where we learned about the indigenous grape varieties that thrive in the volcanic soil and sampled several island wines. Our cooking class was led by Chef Chris of Artemis Karamolegos Winery, who guided us through the hands-on preparation of traditional dishes. I can’t wait to recreate them for friends at home.

Our final outing of the trip was a sunset catamaran cruise. We stopped at Mesa Pigadia and Red Beach for swimming and snorkeling and enjoyed a delicious Greek barbecue while watching a breathtaking sunset. It was the perfect ending to an unforgettable journey.

While we did much more than what I have shared here, these were the activities we enjoyed the most.

Greece was truly unforgettable, and Sydney played a huge role in making it such a special experience. I would highly recommend her to anyone looking for a beautifully planned and memorable vacation.

We had an amazing time in Marrakesh. Upon our arrival, we were greeted by the friendly face of Khalid, our driver-guide for the 4 days we were there. He’s responsive, helpful, friendly, informative, and very proud of his country. We really enjoyed being with him. Hamid was our guide for a food tour and cultural tour of Marrakech. He was super knowledgeable about the history and sites, and he brought us to great restaurants and shops. Hassan was our guide for the trek in the Atlas Mountains. He was very patient with us when we decided to change out the schedule for the day. This was our first time using Kim Kim, and I would go back to them in the future for other destinations.

Hotel Review

Elegancia Riad Boutique & SPA

Marrakech

We enjoyed our time at Elegancia Riad. The staff at the front desk was very helpful.

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Location

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Very helpful and kind

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Activity Reviews

Agafay Desert + Diiner with show back to Marrakech

Marrakesh

I would recommend selecting a camp that has European-American type tables and chairs. For older people who are not accustomed to sitting on the floor, the low tables with cushions are not comfortable. We were given chairs, but then eating at the low table was awkward.

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Hammam Spa in Marrakech before back home

Morocco

The women were very respectful and very good.

Day trip to the Atlas mountains 2 hours Trek and Lunch with a berber Family

Marrakesh

The hike was a bit more difficult than we expected, especially due to the altitude and the sun, so we didn’t meet and eat with a family. We had lunch at a restaurant by the side of a waterfall that was clearly under construction. I would suggest more info about the conditions for the hike and wonder if there is an option for a driving tour of mountain villages with the option to meet and eat with a family.

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Visit Majorelle gardens and Yves Saint Laurent with your private guide

Marrakesh

Highly suggest that this activity be planned in the morning, not in the late afternoon. It was very crowded and difficult to enjoy the Garden. I was also hoping that we would have a guide for this activity to explain the history of the garden and Yves St Laurent’s connection. I was not able to get a photo of the house.

Private Tour of Marrakech, the "Red City"

Marrakesh

I thought we would at least visit the grounds of the Mosque. We may have run out of time as my husband and I did a lot of shopping. I would suggest that Hamid select a couple places where visitors could sit for a few moments for a drink. We stopped at one place, but could not get served, so after 30 minutes of waiting, we left.

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Marrakech Food Tour

Marrakesh

Loved this experience and the choices for foods and beverages. We returned to one of the restaurants two more times in our own.

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Transport

Our trip to Greece was a once in a lifetime vacation and Sydney did an AMAZING job planning it. We loved that all of our transportation was done for us and we only had to meet our guides or drivers at the hotel. We all had different favorite things that we liked, but some of the ones we enjoyed the most were the food tour, the cooking class, the history of the Acropolois/Parthenon and the boat tour around Zakynthos. All of our tour guides were very knowledgeable and easy to talk to. I would 100% use KimKim for other vacations in the future!

Hotel Reviews

Capolavoro Suites

Zante

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Staff

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Leto Nuevo Hotel

Nafplio

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Location

Staff

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The Foundry Suites

Athens

We loved the roof top garden area where we could see the Acropolis at night!

Authenticity & Character

Location

It was near everything and we could walk to the different markets.

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Activity Reviews

Self-Guided Beach Day

Zakynthos

This was the day that we split up for a bit. My daughter and husband went to the beaches, while I had coffee and read a book. It was a light, easy day where we could take it a little bit easy.

Quality of Experience

Private Island Cruise: Best Beaches, Caves, Small Islands

Zakynthos

Our driver picked us up at the hotel and took us to our boat. The experience was amazing as we saw the bluest and clearest water we have ever seen. We were able to see sea turtles, shipwreck beach, blue caves and dolphins on the tour.

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Food

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Private Island Visit to Hydra or Spetses

Nafplio

Again, our driver picked us up at the hotel and took us to our boat for our day trip to Hydra. Hydra had a few beaches and lots of places to eat and shop.

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Our sea taxi was great and the driver gave us her business card for a ride back. She only needed 30 minutes of notice to pick us up.

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Kayak & Snorkel Adventure in the Sunken City of Epidaurus

Nafplio

Our driver met us at our hotel and took us to the kayak/snorkeling. Our guides were very knowledgable and it was a highlight of our vacation.

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

The staff were very knowledgeable about the history of the tour.

Transport

Our driver drove us from our hotel directly to the company to kayak/snorkel.

Private Cooking Class in Nafplio

Nafplio

This was another highlight of our trip. Costas and Agathi did a great job teaching us to cook Greek food. They were very knowledgeable when it came to Greek food.

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Savor, led by Costas and Agathi, were awesome at what they do and the food was amazing!

Transport

Our driver met us at our hotel, which was great, since the drive was about 10 minutes from hotel.

City Walking Tour of Nafplio

Nafplio

Our guide met us at the hotel and then showed us the historical facts about Nafplio. It was a good experience!

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Self-Guided Walk to Palamidi Fortress

Nafplio

We climbed all of the stairs to see the Palamidi Fortress and it did not disappoint. The climb was a struggle at times and we had to take breaks, but overall it was a good experience.

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Private Sunset Tour to Cape Sounion

Athens

We had a great time with Theo driving us to the Temple of Psoiden. He showed us things we might not have noticed on the drive there. And the sunset was pretty amazing!

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Food

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Morning Food Walk

Athens

Our guide, Claire, did an awesome job of showing us the local foods and coffee we should drink.

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Private Acropolis & Acropolis Museum Experience

Athens

We met our guide at the Acropolis and she did a fabulous job of showing us the Acropolis/Parthenon and the museum. We never would have learned that much history if we had gone by ourselves.

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Self-Guided Local Markets Visit

Athens

All of the locals markets were within walking distance of our hotel. It was great to sight see by ourselves.

Quality of Experience

I didn't know what to expect when I chose to use Kimkim, but after having used them I would highly recommend it to everyone! From the very beginning of trip planning, our local specialist Ina was a fantastic resource. She helped us shape the EXACT trip we wanted and dreamed of. We had several iterations of our trip, but she was very patient and kept working with us patiently to get the trip we wanted down to the littlest detail. First of all, Ina knew all the best tours and activities in each location. We had an amazing tour of the City of Athens & Acropolis, followed by a tour following Paul's footsteps to Corinth, and then in Paros we had the BEST boat tour (glaraki cruises), followed by a super fun and memorable cooking class. On top of picking the best activities for us, all of the private transportation was taken care of so there was NO STRESS. I think out of the dozens of transfers we had, only one came past the stated time and it was only late by 5 minutes so it was wonderful that we could count on the transportation to be there on time. Finally, we had a hiccup with a hotel in Paros where there were issues and the hotel was shut down for the days we were supposed to be there and Ina and her team quickly found an alternative hotel that was incredible. Instead of me scrambling to find an alternative, the Kimkim team handled it all smoothly and quickly. So to summarize: a fantastic experience from start to finish which resulted in a fun, romantic, and NO-STRESS trip.

We very much enjoyed our trip to Cinque Terre and Rome. Leslie took the time we had available and our particular desires and made a truly memorable experience. The choice of Sestri Levante in particular was great as a base for going to Cinque Terre. The Colosseum and Roman forum tour with Gigi was phenomenal as was the Appian Way ebike tour with Alessandro from Bikeology. Kimkim provided stellar customer service and handled the details making this an easy trip. It was especially helpful to have they there to help when a 3hr customs line caused us to miss our train and they seamlessly obtained new tickets. They also were able to get a refund from a tour that was moved to a location and time that didn’t suit due to weather. Truly great customer service and I would highly recommend them to anyone visiting Italy.

We really cannot say enough good things about our experience in South Africa and Zimbabwe. It was an incredible trip. Cape Town was awesome thanks to Debbie, our local guide, and the staff at the Ocean View were so friendly and so attentive. Shiduli was amazing in every way. The food, service and guides were excellent. We saw the big 5 and much more. German went above and beyond to ensure we saw hard to find animals. He was eager to teach and we were eager to learn. Zimbabwe did not disappoint. The township tour was particularly interesting. Throughout our entire trip Nadia was on top of things and very responsive whenever I contacted her. Excellent service!

Hi,
The trip was wonderful. All the transfers were excellently organized, and the people who welcomed us were truly kind and helpful. We felt truly pampered.

If I had to find any flaws, however, I'd say that assistance in case of problems was a bit difficult and inefficient. In Salta, the bus transfer was the only one that wasn't organized, and unfortunately we missed it (to Atacama). I felt like I wasn't getting much help there, and for the price we paid, I expected better efficiency.

We had to make do...

The same goes for some hotels, which weren't up to par for the price of the trip. Others, however, were really nice.

I think next time I'll use Kim Kim (say huque), more for the transfer and welcome than for anything else... thanks.

Activity Reviews

Half Day Tatio Geysers

San Pedro de Atacama

wow, top place! excellent really loved

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Food

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Half-Day Cejar Lagoon

San Pedro de Atacama

wow, top place! excellent really loved

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Humahuaca Gorge - return to Salta

Purmamarca

incredible place, really really good too feel a typical place

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Transport

From Salta to Purmamarca - visit the Salt Flats

Salta

beautiful places too see.. too many person and actually a instagram place

Quality of Experience

too long to go there and take a picture... beautiful to see but not as the main thing to do of the experience

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Transport

Full-day Cachi

Salta

beautiful places really top!

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Full-Day Cafayate

Salta

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long trip

Half Day Walking Salta Tour

Salta

the guide was a really kind person, but what you can see in salta... not so beautiful...

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Full-day Nibepo Aike with Horseback Riding of 45 minutes

El Calafate

anna the guide incredible person, the place is amazing, a realyy good expreience

Food

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Full-Day Perito Moreno Glacier

El Calafate

incredible place, really good guide

Quality of Experience

incredible but better if we had a guide during the walk around perito moreno to explain more

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Buenos Aires to El Chalten

Argentina

top driver, top welcome

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Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Sarah was amazing! Our trip to Croatia was well planned and we loved all the activities. When we had a tour cancel due to weather Sarah was there to help right away. All the tour guides were excellent. Would definitely recommend Sarah and KimKim to anyone who wants to visit this wonderful country. We loved our trip!

Hotel Reviews

The Melegran

Rovinj

Authenticity & Character

Location

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

This hotel was great just has stairs so need to be careful if you have physical limitations

Hotel Degenija

Rakovica

Authenticity & Character

Location

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

They put us in an old room instead of one of the new ones. Husband did not fit in the short bed. Would make sure you are in the new section

Riva Marina Hvar Hotel

Hvar

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Hotel Porto

Dubrovnik

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Activity Reviews

Pula walk and wine tour

Croatia

This is hard to judge. Our tour guide Isabel was a last minute substitution. She did a great job on the fly. The food was not what we expected after the tour in Dunbronik. Some of the restaurants did not seemed ready for us.

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Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Ivan was an excellent driver too and from the experience

Privately Guided Tour of Rovinj

Croatia

This was challenging for our guide as it was pouring down rain. She did a great job giving the history of the area. Wish it was a sunny day.

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Day trip to Salona, Trogir and Klis

Split

Matt was probably our best tour guide. What I appreciated from him was one of our travelers had some physical limitations and he worked with him on the tour. Very knowledgeable guide. Brought us to a great local restaurant for lunch. He was just super.

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Guided Walking Tour of Split

Split

Enga did a fabulous job giving us the history of Split and showing us around the old town.

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Day Trip to the Caves & Beaches of Vis Island by boat

Croatia

This was cancelled so cannot review.

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Cooking class in the countryside

Hvar

This was my favorite experience. Mario and Hatla are amazing. It was wonderful to see their house and property and what they have built. Mario is a great chef. They invited us back for olive picking. Think they enjoy opening their home to visitors.

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Food

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Lumbarda wine tasting tour with local snacks

Croatia

Gabby was great. Communication was really good, she reach out to me the day before to tell me what she would be wearing when we met at the ferry. The two wine vendors were really wonderful. A beautiful region.

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Dubrovnik Food Tour

Dubrovnik

Dazen was great! We enjoyed this tour. Food was great.

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All guides were excellent. But KimKim local coordinators totally failed! We never were booked for our train ride to Puno. Had to take 10hour van ride. And we had to call contacts to get our tickets throughout trip. The contractors KimKim uses are terrible in Peru. We will not trust KimKim again.

My holiday in Morocco was wonderful! The organising of the trip through Kim Kim was very efficient. Majid was very prompt to respond to any questions and in a friendly manner. The accommodation was of very good quality, and the local guides were excellent with their knowledge. A highlight of the trip was sharing a meal with a local family in Fez. Special mention needs to be made of our tour driver, Abdul. Abdul was such a joy and was always accommodating to our needs throughout the trip. He always had a smile and was always willing to help. I very much enjoyed learning and living Morocco!