Kimkim Trip Reviews

I found kimkim by chance as I planned a trip to South Africa with my nephew. I am so glad I did — I cannot recommend kimkim enough and our local expert, Esther, was amazing. This was my first trip to Africa and though I have traveled widely in Europe and Asia, I needed a lens into South Africa and what was possible. The itinerary that Kagiso started and Esther perfected made for a the trip of a lifetime, and though that's a cliche, it's meant sincerely. Throughout the planning, the kimkim team was responsive and so helpful as we kept refining our itinerary. My nephew is going into the Air Force and we kept having to trim back on time to accommodate boot camp, and there was never any pushback. Just "here's how we can fix that." And though my hoped-for visit to Robben Island was canceled due to bad weather, Esther tried so hard to make that happen! On the trip, we got check-ins from Esther and our concierge Lucy and help each step of the way as things came up. And even after our trip ended, Esther indulged us by letting us send her photos while we were still over the moon about what we had just experienced. Specifically, I want to call out the itinerary which we could never have crafted on our own. Umkumbe Bush Lodge was a gem...small and perfect for us. And though I initially thought "Four days of safari! What!" that was the right amount of time. I would never have booked that correctly on my own or found Umkumbe. We started our trip in Cape Town and Esther wisely suggested we stay in Camps Bay...a perfect spot to launch our tours of the city. We then went to Umkumbe which was a safari oasis. And yes, we saw the famous Sabi Sands leopards. And Johannesburg was also magic. Esther sent us to the Mandela Foundation and the bike ride we took in Soweto was an unparalleled window into history. We are in awe of what we did and saw and that's truly a credit to kimkim and Esther.

We loved the trip! It was designed to be a fast paced trip to see as many archeological sites as possible and I do wish we had more down time but we were designing the trip around my daughter's specific interests. Mariliza was great and with only one exception we had wonderful experiences with everyone she set us up with. Had a difficult interaction with one staff member at The Editor Hotel on day 1 but it only highlighted how amazing everyone else was that we dealt with. We had several small changes in times on ferry rides and the like but Mariliza kept in contact with us and we had no issues.

We used KimKim for this trip after a fabulous experience in Japan last year. We appreciated the ability to rely on local expertise in the first instance given a language barrier and this time given safety concerns and the opportunity to learn about more family-friendly opportunities and excursions. This trip definitely met expectations in the first regard. 1) The places that Stephanie booked were safe, clean, conveniently located, and had excellent staff and breakfasts. It seems that there was a misunderstanding and we had a mismatch in our accommodations in one location. 2) Our local guides in Joberg and Cape Town were fantastic. Capey Tours was the company we interfaced with and Emmanuel's personalized tour of Soweto and Hennrick's quirky tours of Cape Town were accessible, informative, and fun. 3) Unfortunately, we did have trouble accessing necessary details as our itinerary never updated on "my trip" or "my itinerary" so we were messaged the most up to date itinerary via PDF in KimKim's messaging system which unfortunately didn't allow us to click for important information like domestic flight information or detailed descriptions of excursions which may have allowed us to better set expectations. Thankfully, Stephanie's team was able to share the flight information via Whatsapp in time to accommodate. 4) Some details of our trip changed right before we were set to travel to accommodate local closures (restaurants and sites that were closed Sunday and Monday had to be moved to different days). Of course we understand this though we were surprised that this wasn't anticipated sooner given we'd messaged back and forth about specific days and orders before that. Unfortunately, this meant that some of the things we'd requested on specific dates (like a birthday dinner for our daughter) were scrambled. This also meant that some days were super packed. We're happy that in one instance, Stephanie could accommodate this feedback quickly and move an 8 hr tour from our first day in country to the next day so we had time to settle and adjust to jetlag.

Amandine helped us plan a lovely 3 days in Switzerland!

Activity Review

Folklore evening show - Fondue & Swiss Music /advance booking and payment on site only

Lucerne

A very fun evening!

First time using Kim Kim and it was so easy. Helen and her team had quick replies and solutions to any questions that I may have had. we even last minute added another tour onto our itinerary and she messaged us back very quickly and made it happen. I will definitely be coming back and using Kim Kim for future explorations. Thank you Kim Kim for an amazing and memorable trip.

Hotel Reviews

Lagos Avenida Hotel

Lagos

This hotel was clean, professional, and very modern. It was in a great location close to everything. The restaurant is amazing.

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Meliá Lisboa Aeroporto

Lisbon

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Évora Olive Hotel

Évora

The rooms were massive compared to other rooms that we stayed in Portugal. Very walkable and close to the city center. Staff was very nice and it was clean.

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Activity Reviews

Get to Know Lisbon with a Local

Lisbon

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Privately Guided Visit of Évora

Portugal

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Boat Excursion Inside Benagil Caves

Portugal

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Lisbon Petiscos & Wine Tour

Lisbon

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The trip could not have been more perfect. Tasos and the entire team really listened to what we wanted. He made recommendations and suggested revisions where appropriate based upon his knowledge. Their team was always easy to reach with any questions we had. I would definitely work with them again and will recommend them without hesitation

Hotel Reviews

Cyano Suites

Naxos

Beautiful view, clean and comfortable suite, and incredible breakfast. Cyano Suites are very close to the harbor

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Above Blue Suites

Santorini

Spectacular view and a great staff. Beautiful clean suite. The balcony was very nice but a bit dated. Overall, and amazing location and a great choice. We would love to return

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The Zillers Boutique Hotel

Athens

Beautiful and historic hotel with an amazing view of the Acropolis. Perfectly located to explore historic Athens. Small hotel with a great staff. The hotel felt very welcoming and the rooftop restaurant was perfect.

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Activity Reviews

The Athenian Democracy tour

Athens

Tina was wonderful. She was not only extremely knowledgeable but has a real love of the history of Athens. She’s a perfect guide you through historic Athens

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We walked the tour. You need to be up for a long walk but I can’t imagine a better way to experience it

Dinner in Athens with Acropolis View

Athens

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Incredible dinner

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Very friendly staff

Excellent and very diverse trip to Peru for a family of five. Thanks to the excellent organization of Liz Karen we experienced the Amazonian jungle (Puero Maldonado) with an amazing guide (Moises) for 3 days. Next we flew to Cuzco for 4 days to experience firsthand the Sacred Valley, Machu Picchu, and Cuzco. There we had great guides - Oscar and Javier, who made the trips a real pleasure.

Emily and Romane planned a terrific trip for our family to beautiful Scotland. This was our first major family trip and we wanted it to be special. They delivered! The activities planned were exactly what we wanted. Highlights for us included making it for two nights on the incredible Isle of Skye at the Bracken Hide hotel. So magical! Cain was our local guide there and did a terrific job even in classic Scottish rain. Our days in Fort William were filled with outdoor adventures tailored to each person.
We hope to go back very soon and can't thank Emily and Romane enough.

Hotel Reviews

The Bracken Hide

Portree

This place was stunning inside and out. Absolutely worth visiting. The staff was also incredibly warm and wonderful.

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You stay in your own little hut - like a Hobbit hole!

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Just outside of Portree, but about a 20 minute walk.

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Eden Locke

Edinburgh

Modern and well appointed rooms with small kitchens. The beds were very comfortable and the cafe was amazing.

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The Corriegarth Hotel

Inverness

Good location in INverness, but older building. Be prepared to bring your luggage up a few flights of stairs. The neds are older and not very comfortable.

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If you like older buildings this might be for you.

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It was understaffed with just one over worked person to deal with everything.

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The stove broke so no hot breakfast was offered. Beds are not comfortable.

Garrison Apartments

Fort William

Excellent space and amenities for a short or longer stay. Full kitchen and space for a family to spread out.

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Gorgeous view of the river from the balcony!

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Hotel Colessio

Stirling

Incredibly beautiful building. It looks like a museum from the outside.

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It has excellent rooms and a very nice bar.

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Right near everything in Stirling. Walk to the Castle and to shops and restaurants.

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Very thoughful, friendly and helpful.

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Apex City of Glasgow Hotel

Glasgow

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Right on a central street making sight seeing easy.

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Activity Reviews

Two hour cruise on the Canal and Loch - Loch Ness

Inverness

This was a relaxing fun way to see the Locke

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Funny and insiteful

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Private guided tour with driver/guide in Skye

Scotland

Cain was a wonderful driver. He was helpful in planning our day and was very kind as the day turned quite rainy. He helped us make the best of it!

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Private Guided Hike of Ben Nevis

Scotland

Peter was a super experienced climber and wonderful guide. He climbs this mountain 3-4 times a week so he knows it well. He helped me with aprehensions I had as this was the first major hike I'd done since major ACL surgery. I could not have done it without his encouragement!

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Visit the Kelpies

Scotland

This was a bucket list item for me on this trip and my whole family enjoyed it. You can spend about 45 minutes and these sculptures are an engineering marvel! What a treasure!

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Mar was delightful to work with as she helped me plan our Norway trip. She was responsive & attentive to my requests. The work Mar did ahead of our trip to help with route planning and instructions for finding our way were so helpful. She was even available once during the trip when we had a question about our route.
The fjords we visited were just spectacular and we loved spending time in the small towns Mar selected for us. Aurland was probably our favorite, including the RIB boat ride in the fjord there. All of our rooms had great views —of the fjords and mountains, a pretty city view or a view of the harbor.
Fenne made the bookings for accommodations, experiences, transportation etc. and it was all taken care of perfectly.
I’m giving KimKim 5 stars for this trip, and I won’t hesitate to work with them again!

Hotel Review

Hotel Union

Geiranger

Wow! This hotel had everything in amenities and was a lovely place to stay. The room was clean and comfortable and the meals were delicious. Staff was friendly and helpful. Lovely place to stay In Geiranger.

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The antiques and furnishings around the hotel were interesting. Views are amazing.

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Quick walk or drive down to the village

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Activity Reviews

The home of Edvard Grieg with Summer Concert

Bergen

I was looking forward this concert and was not disappointed. The pianist for the week played masterfully and listening while taking in the the view out the front window of the concert hall was heavenly. The grounds are lovely. You can follow a pretty path through the woods down to the water; it’s very peaceful. Edvard Grieg’s home and the museum were full of interesting things.

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Summer/Autumn Fjord Safari on a RIB boat

Flåm

Our guide and pilot, Eric, made this a great experience. Attentiveness to safety was impressive. Eric stopped at waterfalls and in front of small villages up on the mountain and shared interesting stories about the people/ locations. He also shared some Norwegian folklore about trolls that was amusing. He was super at his job and obviously enjoys the work. This was a fun excursion!

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Tamer was our overall trip coordinator and he was very attentive and responsive particularly given that he coordinated the trip from Quito.
Special mention to Darwin our guide for Los Tunales and to Hulio for our trek up to the Negra caldera.

Hotel Reviews

Hotel Solymar

Galápagos

Beautiful vista and very helpful staff

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Albemarle

Puerto Villamil

Amazing beach for walking in the morning and the staff were very helpful (even walked us to a restaurant)!

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Casa Opuntia Galapagos Hotel

Puerto Baquerizo Moreno

We were on the top floor do a bit of extra exercise but it was a nice hotel and the view was great.

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Activity Reviews

Welcome to Santa Cruz Island: Highlands & Charles Darwin Research Station

Puerto Ayora

The tortoises’s were very memorable and the guide was very good. The food at the restaurant was excellent!

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Experience the Pristine Beauty of Galápagos Islands: Discovering an Uninhabited Island

Puerto Ayora

Stunning vistas and sea animals. The snorkelling with the sea lions was such a special experience.

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History and Nature: Full Day to Floreana Island

Puerto Ayora

There was a delay in the arrival of our guide/driver which turned out to be due to an unexpected cancellation. There was limited communication and when we finally got on a boat we were still not sure if it was the right excursion. The trip over was with heavy seas so it was a challenging voyage. The sites were interesting but much of the content shared by the guide was already new.

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Discover the Wonders of Tintoreras Islet: A Journey into Breathtaking Biodiversity

Puerto Villamil

Great experience!

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Wildlife Encounter at Los Tuneles (Cabo Rosa)

Ecuador

One of the highlights of our trip. Darwin was an amazing guide and even provided underwater photos to each of us.

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The boat driver was unbelievable navigating between the lava rocks so we could see the flora and fauna.

Hiking the Sierra Negra Volcano

Ecuador

Another great trip and Hulio was an excellent guide. Beautiful vistas and worth the 16 km. hike’

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Kicker Rock: A Snorkeling Adventure

Isla San Cristóbal

The trip to the beach was beautiful. Unfortunately there was not a lot to see at Kicker Tock on this particular visit but it was still a great experience to snorkel around it

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Wonderfully planned trip to Iceland! Eva was very helpful during the planning process and also while on the trip. I made a last minute change on a tour and Eva was helpful in canceling the plans. Would recommend Iceland and Eva to everyone!

Hotel Reviews

Hótel Lækur

Hella

Yummy, homemade breakfast. Will need an eye mask with summer travel.

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Very quiet

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Need eye mask in summer even with shades.

Hótel Kría

Vík

Beautiful hotel! Restaurant is very nice as well.

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Walkable to stores and activities

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Fosshotel Glacier Lagoon

Hnappavellir

Very nice. Triple room was very spacious.

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Good location near activities

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Hot tub was a nice feature

Reykjavík Marina - Berjaya Iceland Hotels

Reykjavík

Unique hotel in convenient location

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Close to marina

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Activity Reviews

Whale Watching Ólafsvík

Snæfellsnes Peninsula

Too long for kids, very rough waters with uncomfortable seating

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Katla Ice Cave- under the Volcano

Iceland

Loved the private tour! Tour guide was very good and authentic. Ice cave was accessible for our 5 year old.

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Guide was awesome!

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Very detailed, tons of auxiliary restaurants, attractions, and points of interest suggested. Constant communication and help during the trip.

Vy and Monika were amazing to work with. My group had a wonderful time and I really appreciate all of the time spent helping plan the itinerary, transportation, accommodations, etc. I will be using Kimkim again and again!

When we started planning our trip, we knew we wanted to visit two countries: France and Switzerland. Navigating between the two was too overwhelming to plan. There were four of us, including 4 kids, and everyone had different ideas about what they wanted to see. The tours and experiences we had through KimKim really took our trip to another level. Our rep, Mathilde, was so patient and kind. It was a fantastic experience!

We had the best trip and are so grateful to Vicky for helping us plan our itinerary! From the start, Vicky was very communicative and responsive to our questions and concerns. She provided great advice along the way, especially as we decided between excursions and activities to add to our trip.

We really enjoyed the excursions Vicky chose. There was a focus on choosing day trips with smaller groups of people, which meant we had a more personalized experience on our journeys. All of the trips chosen for us were led by amazing guides who ensured we had great experiences.

All of our travel information was shared ahead of time and we had no problems at all in any airport or with any of our tour companies. Our only regret is not having more time to explore!

We would definitely recommend using KimKim to plan your vacation!

Hotel Review

Laneways by Ovolo

Melbourne

This hotel was great- it was a perfect landing pad for us. We were out and about most of the time, but we had a lot of space to ourselves and found ourselves right in the middle of a lot of great restaurants, coffee shops, and points of interest. The staff was so lovely.

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It's central to so many great restaurants and destinations. Extremely easy to maneuver the city by foot.

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Chris welcomed us in after our 14-hour flight and helped us check in early so we could settle in. When she found out it was our honeymoon trip, we came back to the room to a complimentary bottle of champagne and some candies! Everybody was so lovely and we really appreciated how much they cared for us.

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Activity Review

Great Ocean Road Scenic Tour

Melbourne

We really appreciated the small group size for this trip. We felt our guide was really knowledgeable about the area and we were given a good amount of time to visit each location. Along the way, we saw kangaroos from afar and also spotted some koalas in various areas! It was really exciting to see and a really nice day.

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It was a great memorable trip to Italy. Fabio managed our booking and helped organize the trip. He was available throughout the trip and kept us updated. Thank you Fabio! The guides were prompt and knowledgeable. The transportation from Rome to Napoli to Sorrento was seamless. The food tour with Mauricio was perfect. Cooking with Anna in Sorrento was a great experience. Looking forward to try the home made pasta with lemon sauce at home. The hotels especially Lorelei in Sorrento was amazing. Great views of sunrise and sunset everyday! We look forward to visit again!

From the start Hanna did an amazing job listening to the specific things we wanted from our trip to Iceland and delivering a variety of amazing activities that hit everything on our bucket list. During the planning Hanna had a quick response time and offered lots of options to choose from. Everything was a breeze - from picking up the rental car, to navigating the driving, to finding places to eat. Each days plan had easy to follow. All of our accommodations were clean and comfortable with helpful staff and plentiful breakfast spreads.
Our flight was delayed on the way there causing us to miss our booking at the Blue Lagoon. I was able to let Hanna know via email but figured that we would just have to lose our money. We were completely surprised to find out that Hanna was able to rebook us. I really appreciate her efforts to make sure we didn't miss out.
I think it's important to note that as a Mom traveling with her daughter, I felt safe the entire time. Not only does KimKim provide a local contact and numbers in case of an emergency, but all of the places and hotels that Hanna booked for us were in easy to get to locations with friendly staff and were within walking distance of local spots.

Activity Reviews

Horse Riding

Iceland

Eldhestar is definitely a busy place. But I have to say they are very organized and everyone gets where they need to be. It was raining on the day we went but they provide you will full rain gear and boots which was great. We didn't have to worry about our stuff getting dirty or wet. The team pairs you with a horse based on your experience. The main guide was stern but I think you have to be to keep a group of mostly novice riders safe. Mid way through the ride the guides check on how everyone is doing and offer riding tips which was nice. We did the very basic Siggi tour which was great for the first time being on a horse in a very long time. Basic doesn't mean boring- right away we rode the horses through a small river which was very exciting! At the end I definitely wanted to go riding again- which to me is a sign of a good experience.

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Stern, but attentive which is exactly what you what in a horse riding guide. We also had a very nice woman from Sweden who was the guide at the back of the group. Mid way she rode up next to everyone and checked on each person individually to make sure they were comfortable and having a good time.

Puffin watching tour at the Ingolfshofdi cape

Iceland

LOVED this experience! The ride out to the cape is very dramatic over the black sand in an open air tractor. Our guide Matthias was excellent providing interesting history of the area and about the wildlife. We still laugh about his safety tip he shared (which he attributes to his brother) - "if you face plant your face should still land on the cliff, if not your too close" ; ) Excellent advice! You could tell that he cared about his family's connection to the cape.

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The drive out and walk up the black sand of the cape is unforgettable. The puffins are amazing to see that close up and you get two different views from the front and back of the cape.

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Loved our guide! Very knowledgeable and funny. Kept our interest the whole time.

Transport

The drive out and back from the cape is very dramatic. Our guide was very thoughtful and took care not to go too fast.

Our trip was beyond amazing! Adam was so helpful in listening to our ideas and things we wanted to do while in Iceland and made it all happen! We don’t always feel the need to do all the most popular places and wanted some “off the beaten path” ideas. Adam provided a great mix of both! We loved our journey and stay to and on the Westman Islands! We did alittle hiking, learned about the island, saw puffins, the Belugas (Little White and Little Grey!), and had amazing dinner. Our Zodiak excursion got us “up close & personal” with the icebergs, glacier, and a lazy harbor seal! :).
We also loved our journey to Katla Ice cave, glacier, black desert sands and met an Arctic fox named Frosty! We even happened to run into one of our Katla guide a cpl days later in a different town. Our horseback riding tour within the Golden Circle was also memorable! It was just us. So personal; just us and our guide. They have such a wonderful place with beautiful horses and scenery! All our guides on our excursions were so friendly and provided wonderful experiences! I cannot say enough good things about this trip! Each day was planned but provided many other options along with accurate and specific driving directions for each stop and links with the optional stops as well. Took off so much of the stress of trying to figure distances and time needed for the days’ travels. I would highly recommend Adam and KimKim and would use them again to other places that would require help in the planning. Thanks again Adam and KimKim!

Hotel Reviews

Hotel Hamar

Borgarnes

Great place! Close to town! They had an big event there when we checked in and ended up upgrading our room to an separate individual suite!

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Hótel Vestmannaeyjar

Vestmannaeyjar

This was probably the most quiet hotel we have ever stayed at!! Super close to everything and amazing restaurant Gött Super Quiet!!

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Close to everything!! And unbelievably quiet!!

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The room was so hot 🥵 and yes we had the heat turned off

Stracta Apartments Orustustaðir

Kirkjubæjarklaustur

Very nice clean, and quiet place. Pretty far off the main road. Could use an upgrade to some of the furniture. Didn’t trust the bench to even hold our suitcase. Had all the amenities to cook and fix our own meals.

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Very far off the main road

Hotel Örk

Hveragerði

This was a very nice hotel and restaurant. It is a Grest Location!! Amd a very nice town. It is centrally located and not too far of a drive for most all major attractions. It is close to Reykjavik; within the Golden Circle, and not too long of a drive to the glaciers, volcano, and waterfalls.

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Activity Reviews

Hvammsvik Hot Springs

Iceland

Super nice “Off the Beaten Path” hot spring! Short drive from Reykjavik. Close to other amazing places waterfalls and hot springs.

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Jokulsarlon glacier lagoon zodiac boat tour

Iceland

The boat ride was amazing! Up close and personal with the icebergs, glacier and a lazy harbor seal! They were up front about the wind and assured our safety. Our guide Teddy was fun friendly and experienced

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Katla Ice Cave Tour

Iceland

This was an amazing tour and Martin ( our guide) was fantastic. The area in and around the glacier and ice cave were spectacular! He even brought a some Brennivin chilled with glacier ice with his to share a toast on this magnificent site!

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Martin was awesome!

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Horse riding tour

Iceland

Our young lady as our guide was so kind, fun, and thoughtful! We had great conversations ; she showed us such beautiful scenery; and her amazing horses!! This tour ended up being only my husband and I and our guide. She was flexible and gave us options on our ride and pace

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So kind and friendly

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The horses were AMAZING!! Beautiful!!

We had a wonderful, stress free trip to Portugal thanks to the KimKim team and Marisa and her team from Across Portugal! It was a birthday trip for 3 of us who have been friends for 35 years. All the details had been worked out, all we needed to do was to get our flight to Lisbon.
Marisa was in communication with us long before our trip with details and a potential itinerary. We had mentioned we would like 4 star hotels, a cooking class at a farm with beautiful ocean views, a walking tour with tastings of Lisbon, with guide Anna who was so knowledgeable about the history of Lisbon/ Portugal, plus she was fun to be with! (We had our own private tour).
She arranged all of that! Our hotels were beautiful! Especially the Vilagale, Lagos and the Miragem in Cascais was simply breathtaking. All our hotels were within walking distance of local restaurants and shopping. She even arranged a boat ride for us in the grottos with breathtaking views of the rock formations. All of our transfers were arranged, including a pick up from the airport. All our drivers were excellent, especially Carlos, whom we had twice.
We were able to communicate through What’s App anytime and always got a quick response.
We would definitely use KimKim again and give everyone 5 stars! Thank you for providing us with a memorable Portuguese vacation!
We chose KimKim because we wanted to do our own thing without going with a tour group. It worked out perfect for us!
Thank you, thank you, thank you!

Activity Reviews

Lisbon Walking Tour + Delicious Portuguese Flavours

Lisbon

Anna was the perfect tour guide! She was very knowledgeable about the history and we walked all over Lisbon. We ended with some wine tasting and local tastes of the area. Thank you Anna! It was fun meeting you!

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Guides, Drivers and Staff

All excellent- especially Carlos!

Transport

The black metris vans were especially comfortable to travel in!

Explore Belém on a Scenic 2-Hour Tuk Tuk Tour

Lisbon

This was a very fun way to travel to Belém and see all the beautiful sights! A bit bumpy at times with the streets but still fun! Loved the warm custard!

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Unveil the Fairytale Villa of Sintra with a Private Driver Service

Portugal

Sintra is a town not to be missed! Our driver was very good and made sure we saw everything!

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Exclusive Panoramic Boat Tour to the Ponta da Piedade Caves

Portugal

Blue Fleet took us on our boat ride to see the grottos. It lasted about an hour and the views were amazing! The water color and rock formations were unbelievably stunning! Marta was our captain and did a wonderful job!

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Immerse Yourself in the Portuguese Culture by Experiencing a Fado Dinner

Lisbon

We had a wonderful experience with the Fado music/dinner. 2 different singers, but the same 2 guitar players. They were excellent! The meal was good, but I have had better beef. I think the fish is the food to order on the menu there. The wine and entertainment made up for it!

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Embark on a Flavorful Cooking Class with a Meal at the Farm

Portugal

Loved this class! It was a bit of a drive from Lagos, but again with our excellent driver, it was not a problem. The host was very nice and took us on a tour of her farm/gardens. Then we went to the separate kitchen and had a cooking lesson where we could prepare our meal. After that, we went to a covered patio and had a fantastic meal that we prepared! The view was amazing! Great to meet other people from Ireland and other parts of the. US.

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Very easy planning and booking process on kimkim... Everything happens through messaging which provides history but also an opportunity to respond whenever we have time. Planning recap and comments are useful features in the planning stages. I will use this service again!