Kimkim Trip Reviews

Amandine and her colleagues were fantastic. She helped us plan the type of trip we didn’t even know we wanted until she gave us the ideas. Then, when a bag of ours was unfortunately stolen, and we had to cancel and rebook a couple events and hotels, Amandine did it all for us. This made the trip smooth, despite the hiccup. Would use again

The trip was amazing and we felt cared for during the entire experience. Pedro was always readily available to assist, even during his own time away. The guides and drivers were all extremely knowledgeable and professional. Henrique Pepe was especially helpful and kind.

Would recommend your service to family and friends.

This is the third time we worked with Mathias, and it was as always, a great trip. Mathias worked with us to personalize our 2-week trip to Peru with 4 day/3 night Inca trail hiking. With several modifications, we finalized our trip to include visits to Lima, Arequipa, Cusco, and hiking the Inca trail. The entire trip was very well organized with every step taken care of: pick up, drop off, day to day itinerary and local contact person. We didn’t have to worry about anything, just showed up with at the airport. It’s super easy and we feel well taken care of.

Our local contact guide in Peru was Renato Diaz from AllPeru. He is super friendly and responsive to all our questions during the trip. It was most helpful that Renato sent us the boarding passes when we flew between cities. During the trip, there was a misunderstanding of the drop off in Cusco city, Renato arranged a complimentary dinner and show for us as an apology, which was very professional.

Overall, we are very happy with Mathias, Renato, and Kimkim for planning yet another amazing trip for us.

Hotel Reviews

Del Pilar Miraflores Hotel

Lima

Location of the hotel is great. Friendly staff. However, hot water was a problem when taking showers. Water was lukewarm.

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Casona Plaza Hotel AQP

Arequipa

Hotel was fine. But the water for shower was unstable: it swings between hot and freezing with no warnings. Not a very pleasant experience.

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Killawasi Lodge

Yanque

This lodge was super awesome. We loved the little town it is located and the room was spacious and comfortable. Really enjoyed the stay. We went to the hot springs near the hotel and it was nice.

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Terra Andina Mansion Colonial

Cusco

Hotel was fine. But hot water was an issue for taking shower. The water was lukewarm.

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Camping

Our hiking trip was amazing!!!!! We were with https://x-tremetourbulencia.com/our-porters-2/ and our tour guide was Joel. The hiking was 4days/3 nights. We had a small group of 9 people. The porters and guide were amazing people, without them, it would have been impossible to hike the Inca Trail.

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Hatun Inti Boutique Machupicchu

Machu Picchu

This hotel was awesome! It had a jacuzzi in the room which was amazing for our tired body after hiking the Inca trail for 4 days!

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Activity Review

Pisac, Ollantaytambo & Chinchero tour

Cusco

This tour was the least favorite of ours. I felt it was not necessary after hiking the Inca trail. Too much driving (all day, 7am to 6pm) with occasional breaks to see the sites. Could do without.

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The golden circle was wonderful. Loved the stops & our guide, Sara, was sweet and knowledgeable. Food tour was super cool introduction to city. The south coast tour was incredible, the glacier hike was the coolest thing we've ever done 10/10. Driver, Stefan, was funny & authentic Icelander. We did so much in the short amount of time we were there & it was great that everything was set up for us. Very very fun & just makes us want to go back & explore different areas of this amazing country. Thanks so much for making it happen!

Activity Reviews

Food Walking Tour

Reykjavík

The best introduction to the sights & delights of reykjavik. So much fun!

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Lamb stew,hotdogs, cod dish

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Walking tour

Golden Circle on small group tours

Reykjavík

Beautiful sights, interesting history, cute cow Cafe & wonderful tomato farm.

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South Coast on small group tour - Day 1

Skaftafell

So cool! The entire coast is beautiful! Adorable guesthouse & glacier hike was life-changing.

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Reykjavík Puffin Watching

Reykjavík

So many Puffins! So cool!

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Boat tour among the icebergs and back to Reykjavik - Day 2

Skaftafell

Very cool experience!

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The Turkey honeymoon we planned through Kimkim was exceptional!

Berat was a wonderful coordinator who met all of our needs, adjusting the schedule to fit our preferences. All the while, Berat was prompt in responding, pleasant to speak to, and professional.

We'd also like to give a special shout out to our guide Ozz. Ozz is an exceptionally knowledgeable tour guide, and truly passionate about ancient history. He showed us many amazing sites with great enthusiasm and his unique personal charm!

We loved all of our service providers we came into contact with during our Turkey trip. We highly recommend it, without qualification!

We loved our Moroccan honeymoon which we planned through Kimkim.

Nihad planned an excellent trip that met all our needs. She was very responsive and made many adjustments to fit our preferences, all the while maintaining a pleasant and professional attitude.

To our surprise, Nihad invited us into her home for a meal. It was a lovely visit that was the cherry on top; we felt like family!

We'd also like to give a special shout-out to Omar, our driver and at times tour guide. We spent a lot of time with Omar, travelling through Morocco. He is a kind person that is very easy to get along with. It truly felt like visiting a close older cousin, who then shows you around his country.

All of our tour guides and service providers through Morocco Immersion were of the highest caliber; truly tremendous!

Thanks rashi for organising this trip at last minute - it was really well planned and we cannot thank you enough!

KimKim planned our trip to Peru, and I cannot praise them highly enough. From start to finish, the entire experience was seamless, stress-free, and incredibly well-organised.

From our very first conversation, it was clear that our travel agent, Liz and her team were truely professional. They took the time to understand exactly what we were looking for in this trip, offering insightful suggestions and tailoring the itinerary to match our family interests perfectly. Their deep knowledge of Peru ensured that every moment of our journey was memorable. The level of detail and care that went into planning was impressive. Every aspect of the trip, from flights and accommodations to guided tours and transportation, was meticulously arranged. They even provided with helpful tips and recommendations for dining and shopping, which greatly enhanced our experience. The outdoor activities were well arranged and we throughly enjoyed river water rafting and the Quad bike experience.

The trip exceeded all our expectations. The accommodations were top-notch, the local guides in Arequipa, Colca (Peter), Machu Pichu (Raul) and Amazonas (Víctor) were knowledgeable and personable, and the itinerary struck the perfect balance between adventure and relaxation. Whether we were exploring the ancient ruins of Machu Picchu through the Inca trail, wandering the charming streets of Cusco, or enjoying the beauty of Colca Valley, everything was well executed.

In summary, KimKim delivered an exceptional travel experience that my family will treasure forever. Their expertise and attention to detail, makes them definitely standout. I would recommend KimKim to anyone looking to plan an amazing trip of a lifetime and definitely be using their services again for my future travels!

Hotel Reviews

Colca Lodge

Yanque

Amazing location and loved the hot springs

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Aranwa Sacred Valley

Urubamba

Nice spa hotel with good facilities

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Hotel Costa Del Sol Arequipa

Arequipa

Good overall hotel.

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Inkaterra Machu Picchu Pueblo Hotel

Machu Picchu

Loved the hotel and location. Shame we were there for only one night!

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Antigua Casona San Blas

Cusco

Excellent hotel, loved the hotel layout and personalised details. Amazing location and truely boutique hotel.

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Refugio Amazonas Lodge

Puerto Maldonado

Excellent location in the middle of the Amazon! Rooms, lounge and food was amazing and made our forest experience unforgettable

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Activity Reviews

Shared Short Inca Trail Trek 1/2

Peru

Inca trail is a must do and unforgettable experience. While it tested our resilience, we enjoyed every part of the trail with some breathtaking views of the valley and finishing of with amazing views of Machu Pichu.

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Shared Short Inca Trail trek 2/2: Machu Picchu SV Htl

Peru

Same as above

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Private Arequipa City tour

Arequipa

The monastery was the main highlight of the tour. Rest of the tour was good but not impressive.

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Shared Rafting Chili River in Arequipa

Arequipa

Loved every bit of this amazing experience! The river was fab with its rapids and definitely recommend this activity to future travelers

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Private Walking Traditional Arequipa Food & sightseeing tour

Arequipa

Was surprisingly good and nice overview of different fruits, vegetables and Peruvian foods

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Lo

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Shared 2D Colca Canyon Tour : Arequipa - Colca - Arequipa 1/2

Peru

Absolutely brilliant and amazing tour. Our guide , Peter, was excellent, with great personality and good knowledge. Thoroughly enjoyed the experience and made it truly memorable.

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Shared 2D Colca Canyon Tour : Arequipa - Colca - Arequipa 2/2

Peru

Colca canyon was amazing, though really very crowded and that made the experience a bit unpleasant. Enjoyed seeing a lot of condors!!!

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Flight to Cusco & Private tour to The Sacred Valley

Peru

Enjoyed the tour! Experience was average and perhaps could have been better structured!

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Shared Quad bikes tour in Moray & Maras + Pachamanca Farm

Sacred Valley

Fantastic experience and thoroughly enjoyed the quad bikes. Excellent way to see Moras and Moras.

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On your Terms! Shared Rainbow Mountain Tour: Small Group

Cusco

Rainbow mountains were stunning sights and great views. Only issue was a long journey each way and quite tiring ! But only way to do it!

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Lo

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Flight to Puerto Maldonado & Rainforest Refugio Amazonas Lodge 1/4 - A la carta

Peru

Was fantastic experience and loved every part of this trip to the Amazon forests. Right from landing in Puerto Maldonado to reaching the lodge through the river, Rainforest expeditions were excellent in organising every aspect of the trip and making it memorable! We enjoyed the stay at Refugio, the lounge, rooms, food and staff hospitality. Our guide Victor was amazing and gave us unforgettable experience showing different animals and creatures and all the forest walks very great!

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We had a wonderful time. The highlights for me were the Food tasting tour in Athens, watching the sunrise over the Acropolis, hiring a boat & captain to visit the secluded beaches of Ios (my favorite activity & favorite location by far the whole trip). We would return to Ios in a heartbeat! Next time we’d skip Santorini & stay on the smaller islands but I’m grateful to have seen it. Our agent was available and ready to help throughout the whole trip and having her took the stress out of planning & organizing.

Hotel Reviews

Perianth Hotel

Athens

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Liostasi Hotel & Suites Ios

Cyclades

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Loved the outdoor cinema

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Close to everything but also felt private & tucked away. Amazing sunset views.

Staff

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We had a hard time getting the room dark enough to sleep

You And Me Suites

Santorini

Amazing location. Pool was heated but it was very hot out & staff turned heating off at our request which made the pool water very refreshing. Breakfast was delicious and varied a bit each day. Lots of room amenities.

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The fellow who took our bags & brought breakfast was a gem (& also super strong!)

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Activity Reviews

Acropolis & Flavors Combo Tour

Athens

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Sounio & Temple of Poseidon Excursion (5 hrs)

Athens

It was quite a drive just to see sunset but it was a neat experience. We learned a lot from our guide about Greek life during the drive.

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Mylopotas Beach Free day!

Ios

Amazing beach! Crystal clear water! We loved the beaches in Ios more than anywhere else we’ve EVER been.

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Diamond Caldera Morning Cruise

Santorini

Staff were rude. So many rules and restrictions. Don’t go here, don’t sit there, don’t get the boat wet (?), seriously? It’s a boat!!! One staff said go ahead & jump on water, next staff said absolutely no jumping in, use the one ladder for all the ppl. Very short time spent at swimming places. Hot springs (?) were just rocks in the ocean. Not warm at all, just regular ocean. Meant to be a small group of 20 ppl max but there were 28 ppl. Shortage of towels & snorkeling gear. Lunch was dry & overcooked. I would suggest chartering private instead of joining a group.

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Dry & overcooked

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Rude boat staff

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Private Tailored Horse Riding Experience at Sunset

Santorini

We booked to ride at sunset, if we hadn’t confirmed it would be a sunset ride on the day I believe we would’ve finished before sunset. Ensure you are adament about sunset if that’s what you want. Our ride & guides were awesome!!!!

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Horrendous 1.5 hour overlap in schedule one day.
A citied activity was not provided.

Liz helped us plan the most amazing and perfect trip. This was a family trip with our teenage daughter . The activities were all great , the on ground tour guides were really well informed . The pick up and service made our trip seamless . We didn’t have to worry about anything. The hotels recommended were all better than the next one . We don’t tend to book holidays through agents but after this experience it’s going to be the way we book all our holidays

Hotel Reviews

Refugio Amazonas Lodge

Puerto Maldonado

Lovely lodge , we had a great time with our guide Victor who was really knowledgeable but also very enthusiastic. He really made the trip enjoyable

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The restaurant staff didn’t always know what was being served and we did have one day where the food ran out

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Costa del Sol Wyndham Lima Airport

Lima

Functional and does the job

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Hotel Costa Del Sol Arequipa

Arequipa

The staff were great but the hotel itself was average , there wasn’t much to do

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Colca Lodge

Yanque

Fab hotel with great vibe and location

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Aranwa Sacred Valley

Urubamba

A spa hotel but nothing around .

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Inkaterra Machu Picchu Pueblo Hotel

Machu Picchu

Lovely little haven in the busy touristy town . We didn’t get to spend much time as got here after the Inca trail

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Antigua Casona San Blas

Cusco

We loved this little gem in the middle of Cusco . There were special perks like hot water bottle waiting for us after a long day . The hotel was really well designed and breakfast was great

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Activity Reviews

Private Arequipa City tour

Arequipa

Great way to get to know the city. The guide was friendly and knowledgeable

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Shared Rafting Chili River in Arequipa

Arequipa

Well Organised and beautiful Chilli river ! The activity was great , the guide was amazing

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Private Walking Traditional Arequipa Food & sightseeing tour

Arequipa

Was a great experience and way to try out local food

Quality of Experience

The diversity of food , although there were some popular street food which although not part of the tour we would have appreciated if the guide had introduced

Food

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Shared 2D Colca Canyon Tour : Arequipa - Colca - Arequipa 1/2

Peru

The tour was the right size , good mix of people and great guide who helped us with the altitude

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Flight to Cusco & Private tour to The Sacred Valley

Peru

This could have been good , the guide was keen and enthusiastic but not very knowledgeable

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Shared Quad bikes tour in Moray & Maras + Pachamanca Farm

Sacred Valley

We loved this activity, great was to see the historic ruins and landscape

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Shared Short Inca Trail Trek 1/2

Peru

The guides were amazing and was an experience of a lifetime. Need more than an average level of fitness due to the altitude

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On your Terms! Shared Rainbow Mountain Tour: Small Group

Cusco

The Polcoyo doesn’t have the same colours and wow factor has the other mountain. Also the guide didn’t prepare us for the altitude and I was really ill when I got to the mountain

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Food

The restaurant we stopped at was not as good and was out of the way

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Rainforest Refugio Amazonas Lodge 2/4 - A la carta

Puerto Maldonado

Absolutely had the best time in the forest , really authentic and the the service was great . It took us a night to get used to the ‘no walls’ . Our guide Victor was amazing and activities are well spread out . Only one feedback is that the first day the food ran out which was not great .

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Food

Food was really delicious and homely although we did need to queue up to get the best dishes

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Adam did a great job planning our trip to Iceland, he included lots of options and was very knowledgeable about the country. He was sensitive the dietary needs of our daughter and selected activities that kept our kids (13 and 15) engaged and happy. The excursions kept smiles on our teens faces from the time we landed until we left. The Ice cave tour and hiking were particular favorites for our crew! We would absolutely use Kimkim again!!!

Hotel Reviews

Hotel South Coast

Selfoss

This was a nice hotel, rooms are tight and very hot, otherwise a nice stay.

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Very convenient to dinner options

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

It was comfortable just very warm in the rooms.

Hótel Klaustur

Kirkjubæjarklaustur

This is a great hotel but people should be aware that this is a remote location. Lovely hotel though!

Authenticity & Character

Location

Very convenient for activities in the area. Not a lot near by so the resatuarant was important and food was good.

Staff

Staff was incredibly friendly and knowledgeable about the area.

Cleanliness & Comfort

Rooms were very nice, definitely a favorite.

Hótel Dyrhólaey

Vik I Myrdal

Wasn’t high on my list, it was horrible weather during our stylat, I’m sure the views are incredible based on the location. Hotel was in need of updating but was clean. Staff was friendly and accommodating.

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Hotel Frón

Reykjavík

Great central location in Reykjavik! We stayed in an apartment in the back building and this was awesome for our family of 4.

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Cleanliness & Comfort

Great place, breakfast lacked options we had become accustomed to in other hotels during our trip.

Activity Reviews

The Cave People Museum

Iceland

I think the tour guide was quite knowledgeable and provided a lot of information. It was really neat to see. You should note that there is not anything substantial to eat or drink there. Part of the tour was in a back room where the guide shut the door and about 8 of us were standing there in pitch black while he told a few scary stories for a bit. Just might not be the best for kids or people who may be a bit on edge by that.

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Rye Bread tour (Geothermal bakery)

Iceland

This was a cool experience! A neat intro to the science behind geothermal and fun to eat bread from the earth!

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Katla Ice Cave Tour

Iceland

This was a highlight! It was an incredible experience!!! So cool to get off the main roads and be part of the landscape.

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Guides, Drivers and Staff

I thought our guide was good, he wasn’t the most knowledgeable but still did a great job!

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Fjallsarlon glacier lagoon zodiac boat tour

Iceland

Such an interesting experience!! Definitely worth it, neat to see glaciers up close and understand calving and rotation. So cool.

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Horse riding tour

Iceland

This was a lot of fun! Kids loved it and it was neat to ride in Iceland.

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We visited Vietnam and Cambodia. We had such an educational and eye opening experience with appropriate and relevant activities as planned with Hien.
Our tour guides, Cuong, Johnny and Neang were so informative, knowledgeable and caring along with our drivers. Comfortable hotels and transport vehicles.

João helped us plan the perfect honeymoon! We had an amazing time exploring the cities of Portugal and relaxing on the coast! Each activity was planned with care and the team even provided little surprises along the way such as a wine and cheese tasting at the end of our walking tour. João and the across Portugal team were always great about checking in on the support chat they set up and quickly responded to any changes or issues along the way. The itinerary he planned was perfect we only wish we could have stayed even longer! We highly recommend João and across Portugal!

From start to finish, our trip to Japan was nothing short of spectacular, thanks in large part to Sandy, our local specialist. This trip, which we planned for my sister and our kids, was truly a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Sandy’s exceptional service played a pivotal role in making it unforgettable.
Sandy’s expertise and dedication were evident from the very beginning. She skillfully helped us navigate through the planning process, balancing our budget with our dream itinerary. Her knowledge of Japan was impressive, and her patience and understanding made the planning phase smooth and stress-free. Despite the 12-hour time difference, Sandy was always available. During the trip she would check in daily to confirm all logistics and ensure everything was on track. She even threw in a much appreciated upgrade with our last minute experience add-on!
Our 14-day journey took us to Tokyo, Kyoto, Hakone, and Osaka. Each stop was seamlessly organized, thanks to Sandy’s meticulous planning. The friendly and professional drivers and guides at each location were punctual and attentive, enhancing our experience at every turn. Our bullet train tickets to Kyoto from Hakone magically appeared at our hotel at check-in.
A standout moment of our trip was our day trip to Yokohoma with our guide, Alan Tan. Alan went above and beyond by securing reservations at a fantastic restaurant for the best table with panoramic views of Shibuya Crossing. His thoughtful touch included providing us with detailed train maps for days he wasn’t with us, ensuring we could navigate the city with ease. His dedication and personalized assistance were deeply appreciated.
Sandy’s efforts in securing hard-to-get advance tickets (Ramen Museum, CupNoodle Factory, TeamLabPlanets, Ghibli Museum, Osaka Aquarium) were a huge relief and allowed us to focus on enjoying our trip. Each day unfolded without a hitch, and we are incredibly grateful for the seamless experience she provided. The memories we created will be cherished forever, and we owe a great deal of our unforgettable experience to Sandy’s exceptional service.

We have always wanted to see Iceland and it did not disappoint. Of course it rained, a lot, we made (navigation) mistakes, it's expensive and all that, but the place is just so breath takingly beautiful! Guðmundur did an amazing job planning our trip and when things went not quite right he was immediately available to replan and recover. I hope we can visit again. What an amazing country!!

Activity Review

Katla Ice Cave

Iceland

Don't use Google Maps to get to this destination. Instead use the route Kimkim gives. Otherwise you might be ~45 minutes in the mountains and not where you need to be.

We had an excellent time. It was just enough nature and luxury combined. Kokoro hotel was very rustic and natural. We saw lots of animals, like sloths, monkeys, and birds right on the property . The natural hot springs were amazing. The staff were friendly and helpful and the food was good. One day we forgot to make a lunch reservation and they came and made us lunch anyway and were extremely accommodating and kind. All the kids (3) had separate beds in our bungalow and all the beds were comfortable. The rainforest tour was amazing. Jacaro tours were great, specifically we really liked Nelson. We did hanging bridges with him and the volcano tour was very nice too. The lunch that came with the volcano tour through the Jacamar owed farm was fantastic, probably the best we had. Everything was fresh and grown on site. Because our own hotel came with the natural hot springs , we could have passed on the paradise springs hotel. If we didn’t have our own springs this would have been nice. The waterfall tour was beautiful.

Our next stop was Koora hotel in the cloud forest of Monteverde. The hotel was amazing. Everyone was so kind and very helpful. The front desk staff were fantastic. The food was very good. Lots of fun animals to see and they have a nature trail right on site. Our zip line tour was very fun.

Our stop in tamarindo was very nice. Surf lessons with the iguana surf shop were fantastic. Luis, David, and Viola taught everyone great lessons. Our snorkeling tour got off to a rocky start due to pick up confusion with pacific coast company. The wild life was great! Snacks were ok and equipment needed updating. This company appeared to be more diving focused than snorkeling. Our hotel was good. The actual pool could have used some updating but the view was amazing and all the service was great and staff were very friendly. The beach club included in the hotel was a very nice addition it gave opportunity to have beach access w a restaurant and pool while the hotel was more tucked into the mountain for spectacular views of ocean. Every room had a balcony w an ocean view. There was a shuttle into the town and the beach club that left every hour .

In San Jose w took a historical tour with Paula who was a wealth of knowledge and was super kind. She had a passion for history and people. The traditional food at the end of the tour was fantastic.

The Delta by Marriott was not great. The hotel messed up our reservation and gave us a king room w cots for our three kids. They were very confused at the front desk and tried to charge us for our stay which was prepaid. While this is true, Kim Kim went above and beyond to try to fix it for us.

All the drivers we had were kind, knowledgeable and pointed out interesting things on the way.

Hotel Reviews

Wyndham

Tamarindo

Beautiful views, good food, great staff, very comfortable, beautiful lobby. Pool was really cool.

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Hotel Kokoro Mineral Hot Springs

La Fortuna

The place was rustic and great for seeing animals and nature. Staff was very accommodating and kind. Beds were comfortable. Food was good! General maintenance of hut could have been a little better

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Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Just upkeep on maintenance

Koora Hotel

Monteverde

Beautiful, clean, new, fresh, lots of nature to look at. There was an onsite trail to explore, pools and restaurants great!

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Staff

Loved the ladies at the front desk!!

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Delta Hotels by Marriott San José Aurola

San José

Staff was very confused at front desk, gave us wrong room .. one king for 5 people and brought cots in for our kids. Room was humid, climate control not great. Food was just ok carpet was stained . Needed updating

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Location

Staff

Front desk staff were not helpful but the bell hop was very kind

Cleanliness & Comfort

The correct room and cots with mattresses with poking springs

Activity Reviews

TreeTram, Hanging Bridges & Zipline Adventure

Monteverde

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Group Surf Lessons at Tamarindo Beach

Tamarindo

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Guides, Drivers and Staff

Luis, David, and Viola were fantastic teachers!!

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Private: Costa Rican Culture & Cuisine – Nighttime Guided Walk in San José

San José

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Food

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Paula was amazing. So much knowledge. You can tell she loves her job, history and people!

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Waterfall & Volcano Hiking Adventure with Lunch

Arenal/La Fortuna

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Private: Nocturnal Frog Excursion & Traditional Costa Rican Dinner

Arenal/La Fortuna

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Private: Coffee, Chocolate and Sugar Cane Experience

Monteverde

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Arenal Hanging Bridges Guided Walk & Paradise Hot Springs

Arenal/La Fortuna

Nelson was an amazing tour guide. He showed us so much and was very kind and funny.

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Snorkeling at the Catalina Islands

Costa Rica

Nature on the way to the snorkeling places was fantastic. The Pacific Ocean co concentrated on more the divers than the snorkelers . The equipment could have been updated and cleaner. The locations were better suited for the divers.

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Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

We would give 10 stars to Andrea if we could! Using kimkim for the first time and not really knowing what to expect, Andrea listened to our various wishes and constraints, and proceeded to design a super incredible itinerary for us. He was super patient and detailed, and gave us various options, and their pros/cons as well. We had some last minute changes even during the trip, and Andrea was immediately responsive, sorting out our issues for us (like a sudden diversion to retrieve left behind items!), saving us so much worry.

Andrea is also very experienced around the Dolomiti area, so he knew the best hikes, how hard they were, and gave us detailed instructions to go on the public transport to go around and visit different areas around there (since we didn't self-drive).

We highly recommend Andrea and are very grateful for his advice on this trip of a lifetime!

Tiago created a perfect trip for us. It was a great balance of big city and smaller historic ones, plus beautiful countryside. He managed to make an itinerary that kept everyone happy- my husband, myself, and our 3 kids, aged 21, 19 and 15. A big challenge and Tiago was definitely up for it.
The hotels we stayed in were a great deal for the price, just quirky enough to be interesting but still had all the modern amenities.
Our tour guides were all fantastic, spoke perfect English, and were incredibly knowledgeable about local sites and history.

Rinolda put together a great itinerary for us!