Kimkim Trip Reviews

This was the second trip we booked with Kimkim and they exceeded our expectations once again!! From my initial call with Valeria who was our travel agent to my last interaction with the driver taking us to the airport everything was fantastic!!!
Valeria took the time to listen and get a sense of what we wanted and a designed a trip based on that. What we decided to move forward with exceeded our expectations. Ilaria handled the logistics once the agenda was decided and she also was fantastic!!! Once we arrived in Rome we were met by our concierge Beatrice who was fantastic. She provided her contact information and was simply a text away for any questions. She was very responsive!! Can’t recommend her enough!! EVERYONE who helped us was fantastic! On the way to where we were staying in Monteroni D’Arbia we stopped in Orvieto for lunch. What a beautiful town! On the way back to Rome, Lucia met us in Florence to ensure we got to our train with no problem. Cristina met us in Rome and accompanied us to our hotel to ensure there our check in was smooth.
While in Rome we did 3 tours; Rome Golf Cart, Colosseum/Forum/Palatine Hill, and Vatican tours. All 3 I highly recommend. All 3 guides were great! Highly recommend Mattia out golf cart guide, and Sylvia who was our Vatican tour guide. She made the tour so enjoyable!!
While in the Siena area KimKim arranged a winery tour to Montepulciano. That was a fantastic tour!! Our driver Leonardo was wealth of information as we drove through the countryside. We visited Boscarelli and Bindella wineries. Both great wineries, Bindella is a must to visit. The town on Montepulciano is also a must visit.
Overall on this trip a lot of beautiful memories were made with family and loved ones that was in large part due to the work Kimkim did in putting this trip together! Thanks for everything!!

Had an amazing trip in Malaysia. Faida was an amazing trip planner. Planned the trip exactly as I asked. She fulfilled all requests and changes etc and organised amazing people to take us around Malaysia. Definitely recommend

I took a trip to Belgium to visit military history sites with my teenage son. Having not been to the country, I needed help choosing accommodations and activities. Nadine took all the stress out of planning the trip and suggested hotels and activities I never would have found without her. The whole process was seamless. The private tour guides were excellent, and even gave us special gifts. Nadine and her colleagues were available to help with questions/problems I had while traveling. I highly recommend using her expertise to and experience to make sure each day of your trip is memorable and as stress free as possible.

Hotel Reviews

La Merveilleuse

Dinant

I would recommend staying in a deluxe room in the newer addition of the hotel (gray stone building behind the abbey). My first night I stayed in a room in the older building, which was not what I was expecting. However the hotel upgraded me to the deluxe room which overlooked a beautiful garden. The breakfast was very good.

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Only the deluxe room met the standard I wanted. I would not stay here unless it was a deluxe room.

Comic Art Hotel

Ghent

I loved everything about this hotel. Spotlessly clean, charming art, good view, well located, and the best breakfast of the trip. They serve omelettes and have a great selection of breakfast items,

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Hotel FranQ

Antwerp

This hotel was very clean, luxurious, well appointed and quiet. The breakfast was excellent!

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Hotel des Galeries

Brussels

Excellent location near the best restaurants, and short walk to the train station. Despite its central location, it is quiet and peaceful.

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Activity Reviews

Kayaking on the Lesse from Dinant

Dinant

The kayaking on the Lesse River from Dinant was an incredibly physical but rewarding experience. It was hot, but the adventure was worth it. We had initially planned to do some climbing afterward, but due to scheduling issues, the climbing wasn't available in the morning. We ended up kayaking first and were too tired to go back for climbing. For future travelers, I would recommend planning only one of these activities per day, especially if it's hot, to avoid fatigue. Overall, kayaking was enough to fill the day with excitement.

Waterloo - Namur - Dinant

Belgium

The visit to the battlefield was definitely the highlight of our whole trip. The guide was so knowledgable, and it was so informative!

We wanted to take a moment to extend our thanks to the kimkim team and especially to our local trip specialist, Antonia for helping us put together the most incredible adventure! Antonia laid out a road map so that we would see the most beautiful sights within both Slovenia and Croatia. She directed our steps to all things "must see" and we were amazed at what we experienced during the 10 day trip. It's hard to say which part of the trip was the favorite because it all was so beautiful.
Antonia left nothing unfinished. She arranged for the car rental when we touched down in Slovenia. She had even contacted our first hotel to ensure that we had safely arrived the first day. Every day, Antonia sent a message to ensure that all was well and that we were enjoying ourselves. She made sure to remind us that she was available 24/7 for any questions that might arise.
Our local guides were also fantastic. Alenka H. was extremely knowledgeable and went above and beyond. She made sure that we enjoyed the local favorite dessert and sat down with us over kreme cake and coffee after a tour (and also sent us home with some salted chocolate (one cant go wrong with salted chocolate!) Alenka was quick to respond to questions texted to her after the tour for suggestions on food and souvenirs.

Another guide (I apologize that i dont have her name) provided much information and was quick to offer to take our picture with the best views behind us as we walked through Plitvice Lakes National Parks.

All too soon our vacation came to and end (as vacations always do). However, its never too soon to start planning the next adventure and i would definitely look to kimkim again to help us plan.

We will continue to look back upon this trip through wonderful memories (as well as all of the photos that will soon be hanging on our walls).
I feel as though i have made some wonderful friends on the other side of the globe. We truly are all more alike than different. To Antonia, Alenka and all the others with whom we crossed paths, I wish you well !

Until next time, Hvala!

Hotel Reviews

Old Bled House

Bled

Absolutely LOVED this hotel! Such charm. And the staff were warm and caring. Felt like staying with family.

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Spirito Santo Palazzo Storico

Rovinj

Another of our favorites. Wonderful staff. Beautiful

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all were sooooo personable. And pointed out the bikes that were available for use for a ride out along the coast and the best place for a swim

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Activity Reviews

Discover Bled Town and Enjoy Pletna Boat Ride

Bled

Simply beautiful.

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Truffle Hunting Experience

Slovenia

Fun experience. And the family was very nice.

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Private Walking Tour of Plitvice Lakes National Park

Slovenia

Amazing views.

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Our Iceland trip was planned by our dear friend, Guomundur Oli at Kim Kim with details of the sight seeing, road maps, the directions, time we should spend each sight seeing and reservations for all the excursions. Not only all the bookings were great but he was our constant support through out our Iceland tour.
Oli is the best in the tourist business with caring nature and providing detail information that new visitors to the country needs. We were truly lucky that we got Oli as out trip planner.
On behalf of our group I want to thank Oli and every one at Kim Kim for making our trip truly memorable. I will always recommend our friend and family to Oli and Kim Kim. Our best regards to whole team at Kim Kim.
Thank you
Nagji Sureja
Lipasa Savsani group

Hotel Reviews

Berjaya Hotel Reykjavik Natura

Reykjavík

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Stracta Hotel

Hella

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Hotel Vík í Mýrdal

Vík

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Hotel Höfn

Hofn

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Fosshótel Mývatn

Myvatn

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Hotel Akureyri

Akureyri

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Berjaya Hérað Hotel

Egilsstadir

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Fosshotel Stykkishólmur

Stykkishólmur

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Activity Reviews

Sky Lagoon - Experience the seven-step Sky Ritual

Iceland

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Whale Watching Tour

Iceland

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Skógarböðin - Forest Lagoon

Iceland

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Katla Ice Cave

Iceland

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Lava Tunnel Tour

Iceland

We skipped due to flight problem

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Angela was sooo helpful throughout the 2 year process. W
She was patient and informative

Hotel Reviews

MELO Athens

Athens

Clean spacious hotel in the heart of the action. Friendly staff Was hoping for a rooftop but was under construction

Authenticity & Character

Unique layout. Very modern

Location

In the middle of it all. Close to eating and transactions

Staff

Helpful and kind

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Overall clean

Dream House in the Venetian Castle

Amazing location. Authentic Greece layout. Close to Port and shopping. Wonderful host

Authenticity & Character

Updated few hundred year old apartment inside a castle!

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Our host was sooo helpful. Gave us a list of area spots and recommendations that were all perfect

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Entire unit spotless. They also cleaned every day

Blue Dolphins Apartments & Suites

Firostefani, Santorini

Nice hotel. Great staff. Close to most things

Authenticity & Character

Updated room and clean

Location

Close to most things

Staff

Very inviting and friendly

Cleanliness & Comfort

Was overall clean. Had a unusual aroma coming out of the drains

Activity Review

Athens Highlights Mythology Tour

Greece

Our tour guide was ingaging and knowledgeable

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Was great and friendly

Transport

We walked there and back. Explored

Robi helped us plan one of the best Europe trips for our family. We chose to do a completely self-guided tour, but Robi gave us a huge leg up – he helped us book hotels, car rentals, choose restaurants, and recommend places to go. He is very experienced and flexible - you essentially get full reign in how you want to spend time in Croatia. During the trip, he was easily reachable and very responsive through WhatsApp. I would 100% recommend working with Robi when planning a trip to Croatia, he is an absolute pleasure to work with!

Hotel Reviews

Teatro Verdi Boutique Hotel

Zadar

Great location and a comfortable stay. Parking is tricky since there are very limited spots – be sure to first go to the front desk to ask for them to save you a parking spot.

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Skradinski buk

Skradin

Spacious rooms, just a few minutes' walk to the Krka National Park ferry. We were on the third floor where the wifi was so spotty it essentially didn't work. Hotel restaurant is a good value for a dinner.

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Working wifi on the third floor

Hotel Dubrovnik

Zagreb

Probably the best hotel to stay at in Zagreb. The best part is its centrality to the Zagreb Old Town.

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Hotel Degenija

Rakovica

Great option if you want to take a break near the Plitvice lakes area. Both hotel restaurants are great choices for lunch or dinner. Outdoor lawn with chairs and a pool was a great amenity, especially in the summer.

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Heritage Hotel Fermai

Split

It's a bit small, but it's a very clean and comfortable stay. Parking can be a bit tricky, and if you come in through the back you may need to carry your luggage up a flight of stairs before you can use the elevator. Just a few minutes' walk to the Split Old Town.

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Valamar Argosy Hotel

Dubrovnik

Very inclusive and comfortable hotel resort with two pools and outdoor lounging. The only downside was that our room had a moldy smell and some of the waiters were hard to communicate with. A few minutes' walk to the bus #6 station, which will get you to the Dubrovnik Old Town in about 15 minutes.

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Activity Reviews

Visit to Zadar

Croatia

This was my favorite city to visit. I love music so the Sea Organ was one of the most memorable experiences in Croatia.

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Zagreb - Arrival

Zagreb

Most Old Town attractions are within walking distance and can be visited in a single walking trip of an hour or so.

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Explore Zagreb

Croatia

Leaving Zagreb -Rastoke visit- Plitvice lakes

Zagreb

Rastoke is a must-stop village. The town rests on the intersection of two rivers at different elevations, sitting right on the edge of a wide-stretching waterfall. You'd have to go there to experience its beauty yourself!

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Goodbye Dubrovnik

Dubrovnik

Explore Plitvice Lakes National Park

Croatia

Gorgeous. Sadly the waterfall was closed, but the lakes were lovely. We almost chose to hike 20 km because we thought the boat couldn't take everyone at once and we would have to wait an hour, but luckily two boats came.

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Reduce waiting time for the boat, especially since it's essential for visitors taking the one-way journey through the park

Visit to Šibenik

Croatia

Very pretty town. I wish we visited earlier in the day to avoid the heat. Overall I think we could even spend a day here.

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Krka National Park

Croatia

To be honest, after visiting Plitvice, Krka National Park was underwhelming. I would have honestly been fine skipping this part of the trip.

Visit Ston

Croatia

Very charming town! If it was less hot and earlier in the day I would have definitely climbed the walls.

Dubrovnik Old Town and the City Walls

Croatia

Beautiful.

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Explore Split & Diocletian's palace

Split

Leisure day in Dubrovnik

Dubrovnik

Our trip to Finland was wonderful! A large part of it had to do with Moonika our KimKim travel agent who helped with all our arrangements. She was terrific as far as communicating with us in a timely manner and, I especially appreciated her flexibility with plan changes and help at the very end. We had booked a final trip on our own to Estonia and it got mistakenly cancelled. She booked a new trip for us just a day in advance! We were a group of nine and so there were multiple rooms in each town and transfers and one couple went to the airport early and one group of three had their plane pickup and drop off changed. She made all these changes successfully!
Our guides in each city were great, but I loved Sari, our guide in Helsinki! Her English was great and her insight and love for Finland made her tour personal and very informative!
The hotels we terrific, especially Glo in Helsinki and the Lapland Hotel Arena! They were more than comfortable and yes, the breakfasts were truly amazing!!
My most memorable trip was our sailing trip on the Archipelago to a small island where we hiked. Our captain built the boat which was impressive and the trip on the sea was beautiful! We also had a lovely simple lunch that he provided.
It was a trip of a lifetime! We loved Finland!

Hotel Review

GLO Hotel Art

Helsinki

Loved the uniqueness of the hotel along with the comfortable beds and rooms. The breakfast was amazing as advertised!! Rooms were quiet. The location was walkable and seemed very safe. The front desk was helpful with several good ideas for restaurants. We stayed several nights. The only small complaint was that the AC did not seem to be adjustable. The first nights we were there it seemed warm, and they did bring a fan in for us. At the end of our trip we stayed again and the temperature was better.

Authenticity & Character

Breakfast! Unusual architecture.

Location

Restaurants and grocery store close by. Walkable to downtown.

Staff

Very helpful! Polite.

Cleanliness & Comfort

Rooms were very clean and was the rest of the hotel! Everything was in good repair. The beds were very comfortable!

Activity Review

Boat Trip from Nauvo

Turku

This was the primary trip I was interested in and it didn't disappoint! It was a long trip to get to the boat, but the travel there was comfortable in our own large van or small bus. We sailed on a sailboat built by the captain, just our party, to a small island in the Archipelago. The boat was built in the fashion of a traditional work boat from the past. The captain was interesting, informative and friendly. I loved being on the sea and seeing the multiple islands! It was a treat! We were also served a delicious lunch of fish stew!

Quality of Experience

The beautiful land and sea made this special and being on such a unique boat with my family.

Food

The captain's fish stew!

Guides, Drivers and Staff

The vehicles were more than comfortable. One was a Mercedes van.

Transport

Nice vehicle. Nice to not have to figure out the driving! Everything was on time.

Whitewater was excellent especially our guide Roberto
Arenal Hot Springs Hotel was amazing as were all our activities there.
Manuel Antonio Karahe Hotel is very dated but a beautiful place outside of the rooms. Our guide on the hike through the National Park was beyond spectacular

Hotel Reviews

Hotel Presidente

San José

Nice place for a stopover. Rooftop bar is spectacular despite the rain

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Location

good location

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No place to sit and relax with a desk

Arenal Manoa & Hot Springs

Fortuna

We loved this place. Best staff I've ever seen. So friendly and helpful. Great room and great views of Arenal. Highly recommend.

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I'd give a six if I could

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El Establo Mountain Hotel

Monteverde

Disappointed especially after Arenal Hot Springs. Too many steps to get to the room. Food selection/quality was not good. Pool was loud with a bunch of kids. Hard to relax. Courtesy transport was very good. Disappointing

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Karahé Beach Hotel

Manuel Antonio

Rooms are dated and need an upgrade. Property needs a facelift. However, the grounds are beautiful. The pool was fun as was the bar/restaurant. Needs mor food selection at breakfast. Stunning beach.

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Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, San Jose Aeropuerto

San José

This was a dumpy old hotel. Horrible food and beverage selections. Do not recommend.

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Activity Reviews

Whitewater Rafting on the Pacuare River

Costa Rica

A very well run, fun day on the river

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ROBERTO!!!

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Treetopia Hanging Bridges

Monteverde

A very cool experience

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La Fortuna Waterfall Guided Hiking Tour

Arenal/La Fortuna

Very strenuous but worth it!!

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Arenal Volcano Guided Walking Tour

Arenal/La Fortuna

Tougher hike than described but well worth it!!

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Birdwatching tour by the Arenal Lake

Arenal/La Fortuna

A nice easy hike but unfortunately didn't see a lot on this particular day.

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Manuel Antonio National Park Guided Nature Hike

Costa Rica

If I could give a six I would.

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ours was a 7

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Catamaran Adventure with Barbecue

Manuel Antonio

A nice relaxing way to end the trip

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We had an absolutely WONDERFUL trip! Kimkim made it so effortless and Gummi was a rockstar at planning it all! Best travel experience we have ever had! :)

Activity Reviews

Lava Cave Explorer Tour

Iceland

So interesting to see the lava caves! We had a great time and our group was relatively small which made it even more enjoyable.

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Fjallsárlón glacier lagoon Zodiac boat tour

Iceland

This was such an amazing experience! We got to see the lagoon in all of its glory and even got to see some ADORABLE seals!

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Icelandic horse riding tour

Iceland

Such a fun time! We love the horses of Iceland and when we got an opportunity to ride some of them we couldn’t resist!

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Katla Ice Cave

Iceland

We had a fabulous time going to see the ice caves! Our guide Natalia was AMAZING and incredibly knowledgeable!

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Lunar Landscapes & Healing Waters – Blue Lagoon Immersion

Iceland

Such a wonderful and relaxing experience! Great way to end our adventure!

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This trip was better than we expected. Everything planned very very well. Timing, etc. We had an early morning train ticket to Berlin and were picked up via private transfer, the gentleman met us with a sign that said "Schlabach" and took us to drop our bags at our hotel and then took us to the meeting point for a food tour we wanted to do. We arrived on time and he was very professional. The rest of the trip went the same way - we so enjoyed it. Thank you so much!

Our local specialist, Gummi, created a wonderful and detailed itinerary for us. He responded quickly when we were on the ground in Iceland and issues arose. The tours and excursions Gummi signed us up for were first rate. We highly recommend the black beach ATV tour and the glacier hike.

Hotel Reviews

Hótel Egilsen

Stykkishólmur

Cozy and full of charm.

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Our host made us boxed lunches from the wonderful breakfast spread.

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Sand Hotel by Keahotels

Reykjavík

Location

Close to everything

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Stracta Hotel

Hella

Location

Cleanliness & Comfort

The linens in the hotel were musty.

Hotel Katla by Keahotels

Vík

Nice rooms and a delicious breakfast buffet.

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Location

Cleanliness & Comfort

The rooms were nice, but the outdoor hot tub had a funky odor.

Exeter Hotel by Keahotels

Reykjavík

Very nice rooms.

Location

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The beds were comfortable.

Activity Reviews

Reykjavík Food Walk

Iceland

The tour guide was lively and knowledgeable.

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Sky Lagoon - Experience the seven-step Sky Ritual

Iceland

It was a perfect way to start our vacation after an overnight flight.

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Silfra Snorkeling – Dive Between Continents in Crystal Clear Waters

Iceland

It was a neat experience. The water was crystal clear and the wet suits kept us surprisingly warm.

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ATV to the Black Beach and Plane Wreck

Iceland

This was more fun than we expected. We drove through three completely different trips of terrain. The black sand is otherworldly, but driving through the fields of wildflowers and the river canyon was unexpected and beautiful.

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Solheimajokull Glacier Hike

Iceland

It was less of a hike and more of an exploration of the tip of the glacier, a once-in-a-lifetime experience.

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Mathia planned a trip that fit perfectly with our time. We saw city sights, village charm, and natural wonders. The hired guides were engaging and knowledgeable.

Ali and the other guys who work at Original Travels are very nice people. Our driver Nurudin was super nice and excellent at driving. Unfortunately they are not experts in luxury travel and do not know much about the type of travel we were looking for. I blame Kimim for this because they connected us with these professionals. It was not really their fault because they were just trying to do their best. None of the locals had actually been inside the palaces we wanted to see so how could they be 'specialists." We are highly disappointed in Kimkim as a service and do not recommend it.

Hotel Reviews

Sofitel Casablanca Tour Blanche

Casablanca

This is not a five star hotel. It is currently under renovation/construction and should be avoided at all costs. I would also not recommend this location for African or African American and non-Arab non-European presenting travelers.

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Dar Jasmine

Chefchaouen

This is a lovely hotel with amazing views and helpful courteous staff. The breakfast is also delicious and the rooms are nice. Things to be mindful of, this is a dry hotel, so there is no bar. There are a lot of stairs and so no appropriate for folks who cannot climb several flights of stairs.

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The stairs are an issue if you have knee problems/mobility issues.

Hotel Sahrai

Fès

Great room. It is out of the city but if you want a modern place with a lovely rooftop then this is a good choice. The pool area is lovely. The bar was closed due to Eid but is supposed to be great. Room was very clean and modern. This is a good choice if you need a break from staying inside the Medinas or Riads.

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Desert Luxury Camp Erg Chebbi

Merzouga

Excellent experience with great hosts. The camp was beautiful and had a pool (must have for the summer) the workers did a great job of arranging food, drinks and generally making us feel safe and entertained.

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Ksar El Kabbaba

Skoura

Nice place with friendly staff. Also has a good pool.

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Heure Bleue Palais - Relais & Châteaux

Essaouira

Nice hotel but it is a bit old. There is a damp smell in rooms.

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Activity Reviews

Marrakesh Evening Food Tour

Marrakesh

Really good food. Guide was knowledgeable as well.

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Guided Tour of Fez Medina

Fes

City was closed due to Eid. The guide was not very good and took us to several shops where we felt pressured to buy.

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Guides, Drivers and Staff

Our driver was great but the guide was not good

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Private Transfer from Fez to Merzouga Desert

Morocco

We had a nice drive with our driver. He is a good driver, very safe.

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Skoura to Marrakech via Ouarzazate & Aït Benhaddou

Morocco

Great experience. Beautiful drive.

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Architectural Elegance: A Journey through the Hassan II Mosque

Morocco

The guide was not necessary but the mosque is beautiful.

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Guided Tour of Essaouira

Essaouira

One of the better local guides we had. Did not push us to make purchases and knew a lot about the town and local history.

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The selected Hotels were incredible - all of them. They were all at good locations, easy to walk to and from train, bus, ferry locations and easy to walk to other arranged excursions and centrally located near other attractions, restaurants and transportation, Thank you for considering my interests.

The arranged excursions were appropriate for each of the cities where I stayed.

Of particular note was the Sanden Pensonjat in Laerdal. The room was very nice, the host was very gracious, the breakfast was great and the quiet location was only 75 m from the bus stop. The small town did not have many amenities but was very enjoyable and suitable for overnight.

Also, to note, the taxi from the Ferry Terminal outside Stavanger was very expensive ($689 NOK), but it was appropriate for me since I was tired from the ferry and it was raining. There was a public bus that most travelers took to the city but it left later and only went as far at the bus terminal, so I would have had to walk in the rain or take a taxi to the hotel, So, your itinerary suggested the taxi from the Ferry Terminal to the hotel and that was the right choice for me, Thanks

Also, to note, The weather in Tromso was cold. I was prepared because I checked the weather conditions and brought warm clothes and rain gear (I have travelled the Canadian North!). I know the weather is not your responsibility but a advance notice of possible weather might be helpful to other travelers.

Thanks for everything, I am already planning another trip with KimKim

Adele

Hotel Reviews

Hotel Christiania Teater

Oslo

Very good location, permitted early check in, friendly and helpful staff. Rooms a bit small.

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Good bedding

Scandic Ishavshotel

Tromsø

Great room with large windows and overlooking harbour

Authenticity & Character

Interesting architecture

Location

Close to everything, easy to walk everywhere - even to the bus stop to catch the bus to the cable car

Staff

Helpful, allowed early check in

Cleanliness & Comfort

Large room, comfortable bed

SANDEN PENSJONAT

Lærdal

Very gracious host met me on my way from the bus station and showed me to my room in the Pensjonat,. The bus station was about 75 m from the Pensjonat. The breakfast was superb. The restaurant suggestion for dinner was great. The room was nicely decorated and the bedding was wonderful.

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Near the bus station, near restaurants, near local walking trails

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Scandic Stavanger City

Stavanger

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close to city attractions

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Hotel Norge by Scandic

Bergen

Room with lots of natural light

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Front desk staff were helpful

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Activity Reviews

Oslofjord Sightseeing Cruise

Oslo

Easy to find starting point, good alternatives for weather. It was raining during some parts of the trip and there were locations on board to sit out of the rain, or to sit in the sun and out of the wind,

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Mostraumen Fjord Cruise

Bergen

|This trip was very very crowded and by the time I boarded there was very limited seating. There was some confusion about a second boat that I was waiting for but a the last minute it did not go and every one had to board the first boat.Ge

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Midnight Sun Cruise

Tromsø

Very very good, even though it was raining and there was no sun.

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Very friendly and helpful and knowledgable

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Polaria Arctic Museum & Aquarium Visit

Tromsø

Good information local sea life

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Fjellheisen Cable Car Experience

Tromsø

Dress warm

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Miglé was amazing!! She was so incredibly helpful and knowledgeable throughout the entire planning process and while we were on our trip. We decided to change part of our itinerary part way through and she was incredibly accommodating and was able to rearrange our experiences to better fit. We rented a van separately from KimKim and when we experienced some issues with it Miglé was so incredibly kind and helpful to provide resources for us.

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Silfra Snorkeling – Dive Between Continents in Crystal Clear Waters

Iceland

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Reykjavík Classic Whale Watching

Iceland

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Our brief tour in Guatemala, arranged by Alex of Old Town Outfitters in conjunction with KimKim, was outstanding . In four days we visited Tikal and Lake Atitlán and surrounding Villages of San Jose and Santiago. We learned about the history of the areas and people who lived or live there as well as the flora and fauna.

At Tikal, we saw ancient Mayan Temples and dwellings.and our guide shared history. We saw several spider monkeys and birds. Our guide was knowledgeable about plants and how Mayans used them. He named birds for us.

At Lake Atitlán. we had a wonderful guide and helper for our two-day stay. Vinicio. our guide. was totally bilingual in spanish and english so everything at restaurants and accommodations were seamless.
My husband and I are birders; so we had a birding tour with Pablo Chumil, a premier birder in Guatemala. We were delighted to learn new birds .
In the village of San Jose, we we had educational demonstrations on bee-keeping and honey production, weaving and natural dye-making, and chocolate-making. In Santiago, Pablo Chumil, who is Mayan, told us about the blending of the Mayan and Christan religions and took us to a shrine that honors both.

We had excellent drivers who were always on time and made safe transfers.

Our accommodations and meals were good. The Casa del Mundo, perched in a cilff above Lake Atitlán was lovely . Unbeatable view of the lake and three volcanoes !

All in all, a great trip.

We had a wonderful time in Spain with much owed to Patricia. Because of Covid it was a trip a long time in its planning but she was patient and always helpful and thanks to all her efforts to make it as seamless as possible, everything worked out very well. We could not recommend Patricia highly enough. From the moment we arrived off a cruise ship in Barcelona everything was as planned - drivers there when they were meant to be, likewise guides and without exception, all were very good - informative and friendly.
The hotels selected were all in good central locations so we had ready access to all the sights in the various cities we visited.
By way of suggestions for improvement - we loved the hotels with a rooftop pool or bar - not always possible we know but much appreciated when available. The rooftop bar and pool at the Hotel Catalonia in Ronda was outstanding.
It would also be helpful to have some bar and restaurant suggestions. That said, the hotels were usually very good with their ideas.

Sri Lanka is a very special place. The beauty of its natural surroundings of green mountains, waterfalls, pristine beaches and aqua marine oceans is truly a sight to behold. The history and antiquities of the country is a historian goldmine. Over 2000 year old wonders to see and touch. Lastly and most importantly, it’s people. Sri Lankans are polite, hospitable, gracious and friendly. Sri Lanka is a poor country but unlike other poor countries the people here make it rich.

Marina was the best planner ever. Our local guides in Samana; Victor, Johnny and Roberto and Carlos were amazing.