Kimkim Trip Reviews

We had a great experience with Olman. He provided prompt responses and good advice.

Activity Reviews

Nocturnal Rainforest Walk

Arenal/La Fortuna

We saw a lot of frogs and butterfly’s. Joe shared his great pics with us on What’s App. He was very knowledgeable.

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Sweetest driver ever!

Transport

Manuel Antonio National Park Guided Hike

Costa Rica

Our guide was great. I wish I could remember his name! He made sure we saw all the good animals including two snakes and several sloths. He helped us get great pictures of them too!

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Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Arenal Volcano National Park by Arenal Lake

Arenal/La Fortuna

Our guide Val was great! She was so knowledgeable! Sadly, we didn’t get to see much of the volcano because we got caught in a huge rain storm. But that’s life in Costa Rica!

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Peñas Blancas River Floating Safari Adventure by Raft

Arenal/La Fortuna

This was a great tour. We saw lots of animals and it was fun to be on the water. Our guide Lawrence, was great!

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Transport

The entire team was very helpful and provided activity and hotel recommendations that were a good match for me. The instructions and information in the app were intuitive and helpful. I also appreciated the quick responses on a couple of logistic items while we were on vacation. We really enjoyed the boat tour in Oslo, partly because the weather was perfect and our tour guide in Oslo was wonderful as well. I liked the Oslo hotel and its history. The hotel in Flam had a great view and reasonably appointed but the shower in room 12 was atrociously small. I am not a large person but it was small for me and there was nowhere to put any of your shower items. The other rooms may have a better layout but the shower was so bad that I was grateful that it was a one night stay. It would be helpful to have a general but better understanding of what food and drinks are included in the food and culture tour in Bergen. For example, we'll try a two local drinks, a few small tastings and finished off with a lunch. Thank you all for helping us have a wonderful trip in Norway.

Hotel Review

Flåm Marina

Flåm

The hotel in Flam had a great view and reasonably appointed but the shower in room 12 was atrociously small. I am not a large person but it was small for me and there was nowhere to put any of your shower items. The other rooms may have a better layout but the shower was so bad that I was grateful that it was a one night stay.

Activity Review

Food & Culture Walk

Bergen

It would be helpful to have a general but better understanding of what food and drinks are included in the food and culture tour in Bergen.

We spent wonderful nine days in France, traveling from Paris to Tours to Bayeux and back to Paris. On arrival in Paris, we took the high-speed TGV from Paris to Tours where we rented a car for our travels over the next few days. We drove to our hotel in the countryside from the city of Tours and spent time biking and touring Châteaux in the region.
We then drove to the city of Bayeux in Normandy where we toured the Allied landing sites from WWII as well as the American cemetery. We had an excellent guide that took us through the history and sacrifice of the Allied troops on June 6, 1944, as they begin the task of freeing Europe from Nazi occupation. Our hotel in Bayeux was in the town center within close walking distance of many nice restaurants.
Next, we traveled back to Paris where we spent four nights and toured many popular sites including a trip to the top of the Eiffel Tower, and guided tours of the Notre-Dame de Paris Cathedral and the Sainte-Chapelle Royal Chapel. Notre-Dame has been beautifully restored after the fire of 2019, and our guide gave us an engaging history of the Cathedral and its architecture. Sainte-Chapelle has the most beautiful stain glass windows one could hope to see.
We toured portions of the Musée du Louvre with an excellent guide where we focused on the Ancient Greece, Roman, and French Renaissance exhibits. Our guide brought history to life with detailed explanations of what was happening in society during these periods. Afterwards, we enjoyed a wine and cheese pairing at a lovely wine shop.
A final highlight of the trip was a private cooking class with French Chef Myriam where we learned to prepare a three course French meal. After the preparation, we enjoyed the meal with a nice bottle of French red wine (Une belle bouteille de vin rouge français).
Kimkim guided us through setting up the customized itinerary to focus on our specific interests, covering a region of France we had been wanting to explore. All our guides were outstanding. When we had an issue (which was rare), KimKim was very responsive to be sure everything was right. They even surprised us with a bottle of champagne on our first night for my wife’s birthday.

Sarah (and Ivan) were incredibly helpful in planning our trip to Croatia and Slovenia. Everything went off without a hitch. All of our details were attended to-every guide and transfer was on time. Sara made great recommendations for restaurants. And we knew that they were available with any questions as the trip went on and their responses were thorough and prompt.
We covered a lot of territory in 11 days but the way that Sarah planned made it seem like we experienced lots of things without being rushed. Thank you so much. Highlights were walking the wall of the old city of Dubrovnik, bike tour of Korčula, island tour of Hvar, Plitvice (so worth stopping there/ do 5 mile hike to upper falls!), Ljubljana walking tour and trip to Lake Bled. Loved it all!

My husband and I contacted Shona with only a 5 week lead time on an improptu trip to Japan to spend time with our daughters. Shona did an outstanding job of arranging transport and guides who were not only well educated in Japan's history, but were also fun to talk to and spend the day with. Our guides expertly shared their knowledge of cultural icons, food, and helped us navigate lunches at restaurants.
KimKim receives two thumbs up and five stars from me and my family!!!

Lisbet was awesome through this whole process. Her patience and knowledge was amazing. The trip was everything we wanted and it couldnt have gone any smoother. There was zero hiccups along the way. We got to see everything we wanted to see and had an amazing time.

Going in this felt like a once in a lifetime trip but using Lisbet and Kimkim made it so easy that it could be a one a year trip

Hotel Reviews

Hotel Holt—The Art Hotel

Reykjavík

Older hotel. It must have been something cool back in the 80's. Our first room was very tiny. Not a whole lot of room to move around with our large luggage. Luckily the hotel was running a special to upgrade to a junior suite at a reasonable price. That was much larger two room space. No restaurant in the hotel although they did offer breakfast.

Authenticity & Character

lots of character

Location

A bit of a walk to get to from most of the activities.

Staff

Everyone was very nice and on top of things

Cleanliness & Comfort

Once we got into the bigger room is was good

Magma Hotel

Kirkjubæjarklaustur

Amazing experience staying here.

Authenticity & Character

LOVED having our own cottage. The food at the main house was AMAZING. So charming and a very cool experience

Location

Hotel was great for the days we were there. Worked out very well for our daily excursions

Staff

Everyone was on point and exceptional. They even helped us out when we missed out on dinner hours our first night there. Food was awesome.

Cleanliness & Comfort

Room was extremely comfy and loved the lay out

Hotel South Coast

Selfoss

Room was a little small but very nice. Parking was a pain as there is not a lot of dedicated spots for hotel guests.

Authenticity & Character

Rooms were a little small

Location

Served us well for the days we were there

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Everything was really clean and kept in order

Activity Reviews

Hvammsvik Hot Springs

Iceland

One of the many highlights of the trip. Worth the drive. We enjoyed this more than we did Blue Lagoon

Quality of Experience

Loved it. So cool being right next to the water

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Very courteous and helpful

Transport

We had our rental car. Worth the drive

Katla Ice Cave Tour

Iceland

AMAZING ADVENTURE!! Make sure you have the right clothing. You will get wet. It was raining the day we went so we were already prepared but others showed up in sweats and fur boots.

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Great Guide. Very straightforward and knowledgeable

Transport

We had a full tour and the van was cramped and a little dated but it handled the off road just fine.

Blue Lagoon

Iceland

This was great to do after the day of travel. Not a rough or far drive from the airport and a very nice introduction to Iceland. I will tell you this....it does make you sleepy. We struggled to get much done after this besides getting to the hotel. We did the red eye in and didnt get a chance to sleep much so I am sure that didnt help things.

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Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Our trip to London and the Cotswolds came alive because of the guides and the personal knowledge they shared on every place we visited. Each guide, each driver allowed us to see a personal side of our trip and made it incredibly memorable. The trip was planned perfectly so we were able to keep on schedule and enjoy all the sights. We walked some, took a cabbie or bus, or was dropped on a a restaurant the guide recommended. As a result in a few short days we experienced a memorable trip packed with history and sights we will always remember!
Kate was a supportive and capable trip planner and using Kim Kim to plan our trip was an excellent choice!

Tetiana planned us the most wonderful trip. She listened to all of our requests and we saw and did everything we hoped for. Our guides were all so knowledgeable about the places and sites we were seeing and all of our guides were on time and on schedule for everything. It was all seamless! Every hotel was charming in its own way and within walking distance of where we wanted to be. Thanks to her we had a fantastic trip to Scotland!

Our first visit to Japan was absolutely incredible, and a huge part of that was thanks to Shona. She organized every detail of our trip so well, making the entire experience smooth, stress-free, and unforgettable. She was always easy to contact whenever we had questions, and her expertise and knowledge about Japan were clear from the very beginning.

Thanks to her thoughtful planning, we were able to truly enjoy and experience the beauty, culture, and energy of Japan without worrying about logistics.

Thank you, Shona, and the Kim Kim team, for helping create such an amazing trip and memories we’ll always cherish! We will definitely be using Kim Kim on our next adventure.

Hotel Reviews

ANA InterContinental Ishigaki Resort By IHG

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Cross Hotel Kyoto

Kyoto

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Hakone Kowakien Ten-yu

Hakone

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Mitsui Garden Hotel Roppongi Tokyo Premier

Tokyo

Authenticity & Character

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Very central. Near many restaurants and stores.

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Activity Reviews

Kabira Bay SUP/Canoe + Blue Cave Snorkeling

Ishigaki

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Full Day City Tour with Osaka Castle

Japan

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Guides, Drivers and Staff

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Kyoto Arashiyama Bamboo Forest & Garden Walking Tour (Join-in)

Kyoto

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Half day Bonsai and Garden tour in Kyoto

Kyoto

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Kyoto City Tour with Nijo Castle and Fushimi-Inari Taisha

Kyoto

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Kimono Tea Ceremony at Kyoto Maikoya

Kyoto

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From Hakone to Kyoto

Japan

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Full Day Mt. Fuji with Lake Kawaguchi Cruise Tour

Fujikawaguchiko

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Tokyo City Tour with Tokyo Tower

Tokyo

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Transport

Ngima was a great help and made arrangements according to traveler’s wishes before and even during the trip. Hotels were very pleasant and transport by bus and plane were comfortable. Expectations about tipping were shared and he was able to fluently explain the trip plan and local cultural context. I felt so safe and reassured at all times. Had such a wonderful and memorable time.

Activity Reviews

Full-day Chitwan activities

Chitwan National Park

The Tharu village tour was culturally important but a little too slow. Learnt more watching the cultural dance at the hotel. Safari and canoe ride was incredible with so much wildlife to be spotted.

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Drive to Dhampus, hike up to Australian Camp, then return to Pokhara.

Nepal

Bumpy ride up there! But Pokhara and dhampus are so beautiful, even on an unfortunately cloudy day. Enjoyed the hike. Safe and clean camp at the end. Beautiful!

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Guides, Drivers and Staff

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Drive from Kathmandu to Pokhara through Tourist Bus

Nepal

Longer than expected but the bus was very comfortable with plush sofa seats. View was very nice. highway stops were sufficiently clean and had what was needed (snacks, drinks, lunch)

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World Heritages Sightseeing tour to Boudhanath, Kathmandu Durbar Square and Pashupatinath ( Kathmandu)

Kathmandu

Beautiful, purposeful and mindful visit to cultural icon

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Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Katerina was exceptionally helpful. We had a wonderful trip!

Hotel Reviews

The Old New Inn

Bourton on the Water

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Riu Plaza London Victoria

London

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Activity Reviews

Cotswolds Trip to Oxford via Stow-on-the-Wold, Blenheim Palace Tickets Included

England

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Our guide was so fun, knowledgeable & truly made our time memorable!!

Transport

The Royal London Tour: Changing of the Guard and More

London

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Stonehenge and Windsor Castle from London, private group

London

Loved Windsor Castle!

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Thames Cruise with Lunch

London

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Food

Guides, Drivers and Staff

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Discover London in a Private Black Cab

London

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Transport

Andre was fantastic and very informative about all the locations we visited! His driving was impeccable and if we wanted to stop and take more photos he was always very accommodating! There was so much to see and I appreciated his knowledge, insights and calm demeanor. The recommendations on places to eat by Irene and by Andre were spot on.
Thank you for taking such good care of us! KS

My sister and I had a fantastic holiday in Ireland! Claire was a great resource and helped us create an itinerary that allowed us to enjoy the beautiful surroundings of each of our stops and take advantage of the curated experiences available to us. We loved the sheep herding & lamb feeding at Killary Sheep Farm and the Faha Falconry exhibit. The ebike tour in Galway was a great way to get outside of the city and see the beautiful coastline.

All of our lodgings were tip top. Lovely surroundings and gardens. The staff were so hospitable and treated us so well.

KimKim and Claire helped us plan the best trip for the two of us and we are very grateful for their help and expertise.

Hotel Reviews

The Victoria Hotel

Killarney

A wonderful staff and very comfortable room. It was nice to have a bar and dining option just steps from our room. We were able to spend a bit of time enjoying a glass of wine on the outside terrace. A great place to stay for a visit to Killarney.

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Gregan's Castle Hotel

Greegan's was out of this world. I fell in love with the various rooms, the details, the fireplaces and the overall ambience of the place. Beautiful gardens to sit in or stroll through. The staff was absolutely amazing! I hope to return for another stay! Greegan's is one of those places you can't say enough about; it's simply amazing from the moment you pull in until you depart.

Authenticity & Character

The building and the grounds are amazing; so well cared for with first rate furnishings.

Location

Staff

Jackie was our breakfast server and she was a gem and provided us with the perfect conversation each morning!

Cleanliness & Comfort

The appointments were to a very high standard.

The Hyde Hotel

Galway

A wonderful location in Galway! The staff was ever so helpful and kind. You can't go wrong with a room at The Hyde.

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Stauntons on the Green

Dublin

Beautifully appointed rooms and a fabulous garden space at the back. The breakfast was top notch. We'd happily return for another stay.

Authenticity & Character

I love the fireplaces and the bar area. So cozy!

Location

Staff

Everyone was so helpful!

Cleanliness & Comfort

Activity Reviews

Rock of Cashel

Ireland

An amazing place with incredible views. It was nice to walk around the castle and weave in and out of the various buildings.

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Guides, Drivers and Staff

Falconry Adventures

Killarney

What an amazing demonstration with Mark. We interacted with a falcon, an owl and a red tailed hawk. Such beautiful animals. It was interesting feeding the birds, learning about their backgrounds and training. I'm so glad we included this adventure in our trip!

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Cliffs of Moher Cruise from Doolin ( 50 min)

Doolin

A great way to see the cliffs. You can't beat the view!

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Traditional working sheep farm and Sheepdog demonstration

Ireland

Farmer Tom was a great guide to his sheep and his dog, Holly. Such an amazing experience watching Holly herd and the views were breathtaking! Can't beat feeding a baby lamb either :)

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Guides, Drivers and Staff

Guided E-bike Tour Of Galway City

Galway

A great way to experience Galway - both the city and the surrounding area. Highly recommend as a way to take in the sites and understand the area.

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

E bikes are a great way to get some exercise, but not overdo it!

Dublin Highlights and Hidden Gems Walking Tour

Dublin

Our guide John was so knowledgeable. It was a grand tour of Dublin and we are glad we included it on our itinerary.

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Guides, Drivers and Staff

For years I have wanted to visit The Netherlands to see the tulips but could never get the timing or became exhausted looking online for the where/how/who of planning a trip. This year we decided, "let's do it" and luckily found Mieke, who was nothing short of wonderful. She took our wishes and needs, asked questions and understood what we were looking for, then organized things to fit just perfectly in our time frame. She put together not just a great itinerary but wonderful activities we would not have found on our own. The private driver was amazing - so helpful and personable, we left feeling like we'd made a good friend. The private canal cruise in Hoorn with a very kind and informative captain was so enjoyable, as was the Tulip Train, and the other activities she organized for us. We had a fabulous trip and it was all down to Mieke's expertise and piecing it all together so seamlessly!

Hotel Reviews

Ysbrantsz Boutique Hotel

Hoorn

We enjoyed the town and this hotel, right at the heart, was a great fit for us. The room was well-done and had a sort of "upscale" feel, staff was accommodating and nice, and the restaurant there is excellent. Focus seems to be on the restaurant as it was always very busy with locals and travelers, but the rooms were nicely done and very clean. The garden side is quiet and nice and the other side opens onto the main square.

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Ambassador City Centre Hotel

Haarlem

This hotel turned out to be a great location for us - right in the center and easy to walk to everything we needed. Room was comfortable and looked at the church. We loved hearing the bells chime and watching the people parade as they met up for drinks at the many cafes along the street (and of course participating ourselves in that activity!) The breakfast was well-done, restaurant meal was good, staff was very helpful and friendly. We had a great stay.

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Activity Reviews

Explore Hoorn

The Netherlands

First, the hotel that Mieke set up for us was perfect - great location, lovely rooms, nice staff, very good restaurant and easy to get around. We enjoyed seeing Hoorn, which was a pretty town and lively; sitting on the square for a beer, watching the people parade, looking in the shops, watching sunset over the water...it was quite nice. Second, my main review is for the private driver that was organized for us. Robert was absolutely top-notch. He picked us up at the airport, assisted my husband, who has a disability, was personable and interesting while also professional. He took us to Hoorn by the backroads as requested, to allow us to visit some of the private tulip farms and see them up-close. He came back to Hoorn at an early hour to take us to the airport at the end of our trip, again going above and beyond for us and by the end of our time with him we felt like we'd made a new friend. We are so grateful to him for the help and the good time he showed us, that really helped make the trip special.

Hoorn - Tulip tram

Hoorn

An old-time steam train with antique wooden rail cars that took us amidst the tulip fields - what's not to love? While there was some confusion at the station and the train was late departing, therefore not leaving us time in Medemblik to walk around, the experience of riding through the tulip fields was just lovely. It would have been nice to be able to walk between rail cars, but it being an antique train, I guess that wasn't possible. Having a beverage car would have enhanced the experience as there was little time at the stop in Wognum, barely enough to queue up at the tiny restroom and get back onboard, much less get something to drink or snack. I'd hoped they'd slow down more as we passed the tulips (they slowed more going through unused stations!) but I think it may have been due to the delayed departure and needing to get back in time. Medemblik was supposed to be "a tulip station" but didn't have any flowers on display as in Wognum. Despite the somewhat disorganized situation, we did enjoy the trip.

Quality of Experience

Signage to reach the train, timing, better facilities (more than one or two toilets at the stop would be beneficial), slower passage through the tulips, time to explore Medemblik. Could be better organized.

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

The antique train and wooden cars were well-preserved and a nice "old time" experience

Haarlem - Canal cruise

The Netherlands

The cruise was smooth and had an audioguide in a couple of languages as it took us among the canals of Haarlem. Overall the process of easy and user-friendly and gave us a glimpse of the city from the water and some details we would have missed walking around town. Haarlem felt sort of like a "mini Amsterdam" and this experience enhanced that impression while allowing us to get off the streets and onto the famous canals to see things from a different perspective. It was more "commercial" than our canal cruise in Hoorn (but that one was a private cruise) though the staff in the canalside shop were helpful and friendly here.

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Hoorn - Private boat tour historic harbor

The Netherlands

Our captain was so sweet and informative - we learned a lot about the town, history, architectural details, and had a great time ducking down under the bridges, seeing the canals, and seeing the town from a different perspective. The private tour let us really talk to the boat captain, ask questions and hear his insights. He included a lovely surprise of drinks and snacks, and we were so glad we did this outing. It was perfect.

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Valentine was very thorough in her planning and understanding of what we wanted to accomplish on our trip. The yacht tour to Cap Taillat was very special with our captain and assistant very accommodating. The selection of the vineyards Valentine planned was exceptional.

Activity Reviews

Full-Day Wine Tour at Chateau d'Esclans & Gulf of St Tropez vineyards

Saint-Tropez

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A day on a Luxury Boat: Cap Taillat & Pampelonne

Saint-Tropez

The captain and his assistant were very accommodating and friendly. The yacht was exceptional and seemed to be brand new.

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Giulia was wonderful to work with!! She helped really make the trip what we wanted it to be. We especially enjoyed our time in Bologna. The cooking class with Veronica and the tours with Riccardo were highlights!

Hotel Reviews

Antica Locanda Leonardo

Milan

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Locanda Alberti

Mandello del Lario

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R&B Santo Stefano

Bologna

We enjoyed the apartment-style accommodation and the access to a washing machine mid-trip. The place was clean and comfortable. Our only complaint was the shower; it has very low water pressure, which makes rinsing shampoo and conditioner out of hair more difficult.

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Very clean and comfortable. The only challenge is the low water pressure in the shower.

Carlo Felice Boutique Hotel

Torino

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Activity Reviews

Guided visit of Bellagio and Villa Melzi Gardens

Italy

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Cooking Class *****

Italy

We often take cooking classes in different countries/cities when we travel. This one has been the best so far. Veronica made us feel very welcome; it felt like learning an old family recipe and sharing a delicious meal with a good friend.

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Food

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Food day (half-day) including Parmigiano Reggiano and Balsamic Vinegar - from Bologna

Italy

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Bologna private guided walk and Food Tastings (3h)

Italy

We love Riccardo!

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Guides, Drivers and Staff

Turin guided walk (private guide)

Italy

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The Langhe hills wine tasting (1 winery)

Italy

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Full day in The Langhe with driver assistance (from Turin)

Italy

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The car smelled strongly of cigarette smoke, which irritates my allergies a bit.

Our Kim Kim Team did a terrific job in working with us prior to the trip to drill down and figure out fun activities that my wife and I would enjoy during a 12 day trip to Florence, Rome and the Amalfi coast in Italy and then stayed in constant contact throughout the trip to respond to questions and handle unexpected issues. They had great recommendations for dining and also for "fill the gap" activities during our free time. Right off the bat, they were helpful as our departing flight was delayed which necessitated rebooking tickets for the connecting train from Rome to Florence. Using their very convenient app, i messaged Kim Kim about the delay before we left the US. When we arrived in Rome, the rebooking had already occurred and the pdf tickets were attached in the app. They also reached out just to touch base through the trip and the time difference was not an issue. When we had a miscommunication on a 9:00 meeting in Rome, i got a immediate response in my app within five minutes of sending a text. Very impressive monitoring of messages from their clients and really convenient app with a detailed itinerary that i referred to often throughout the trip. . And while i am comfortable finding my own transportation overseas i have to admit, having a driver arranged for transportation from the train station in Naples to our Sorrento hotel was well worth the cost. Kim Kim was also very helpful in canceling a few of our activities we had previously signed up for when we encountered an unexpected issue (broken toe!) and were great about recommending suitable alternative activities Both my wife and i appreciated the "hands-on" approach from the entire Kim Kim team and we both felt they were invested in making my wife's 70th birthday trip a memorable one.

We had a very enjoyable and a deep dive into the fascinating history of Turkey. We appreciated experiencing the iconic sites of Istanbul: Blue Mosque, Topkapi Palace (Harem), Haghia Sophia and Hippodrome. In Cappadocia to experience the Goreme Valley Monastery, Derinkuyu Underground city and the unique geological formations and balloon ride. In the Aegean region Urlice Vineyards, Ephesus, Aphrodisiacs, Hierapolis and Pamukiale. Experiencing the port city of Fethiye and while on the boat to visit Butterfly Valley, Oludeniz (Blue Lagoon), St Nicholas Island, Kas, Sunken City and Kekova. Around Antalya to visit Myra, Phaselis, Perge and the incredible theater in Aspendos. We enjoyed staying in the old town of Antalya.
Zehra, our travel consultant, was very knowledgeable and helpful in putting together the trip we wanted and getting us off the beaten path. Despite a few delays on flights the entire trip went smoothly, and we were in contact with Zehra at each phase of the trip. The trip was more costly than I anticipated but when you consider it was a private tour for 3 weeks, the vehicle travel and the days we were with guides, the cost is understandable.
All the guides were very knowledgeable and professional. I would point out that guides Uraz Nehir and Mustafa Sahun were exceptional. Good safe drivers are essential. Most of the drivers were very careful. The drivers in Istanbul were too fast for our liking and the one on arrival in Antalya was replaced after the first day because of his driving habits. Ahmed, our driver from Izmir to Fethiye, was exceptional. He was professional, very careful on the road and was very mindful of our well-being. He was also the only driver which spoke some English.
The accommodations were mostly lovely boutique hotels with hotel reception staff which were very friendly and helpful. The Richmond Pamukkale Thermal was the exception in being a massive tourist hotel that was not as pleasant as our other hotels.
The boat trip was great despite the occasionally cool and windy conditions. It was about the right number of days. The beauty and history of the coast was impressive. Something that we appreciated very much was the flexibility of the daily activities to meet our preferences. For example, Judi saw a poster with the cliff tombs of Myra. Our guide was receptive to seeing Myra and Phaselis when we disembarked from our boat trip on the way to Antalya.

Hotel Reviews

Ruin Adalia

Antalya

The location and layout in the middle of old town Antalya is impressive with the ruins under the courtyard. Rooms are large. Staff very helpful. The rooms are in need of some maintenance.

Authenticity & Character

Very impressive courtyard and ruins underneath it

Location

In the old town of Antalya

Cleanliness & Comfort

Very helpful

Marina Boutique Hotel

Mugla

An interesting but strange location in the middle of a ship yard

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Staff

Staff was very helpful

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Richmond Pamukkale Thermal

Denizli

Too big and impersonal

Authenticity & Character

Everything except the hot springs

Location

Next to Pamukkale

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LaVista Boutique Hotel & Spa - Boutique Class

Kusadasi

Authenticity & Character

Location

The hotel was on a hill overlooking the ocean on the edge of the city.

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Fresco Cave Suites & Mansions - Special Class

Urgup

Very helpful staff, excellent breakfast, very interesting and unique hotel architecture.

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Sirkeci Mansion Hotel

Istanbul

Great location, very helpful staff

Authenticity & Character

Interior and exterior of the hotel

Location

Staff

Very helpful on answering any questions

Cleanliness & Comfort

Activity Reviews

Exploring Antalya & Historical Sites

Antalya

Sites were amazing

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Impressive guide

Transport

Fethiye to Olympos Blue Cruise - Day 4

Turkey

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Guide is very impressive, driver was not

Fethiye to Olympos Blue Cruise - Day 2

Turkey

Cold and windy during the night

Quality of Experience

Good day visit

Food

Fethiye to Olympos Blue Cruise - Day 1

Turkey

Quality of Experience

Food

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Boat staff was great, very professional and helpful

Transport

Boat was beautiful

Explore Hierapolis & Visit Travertines in Pamukkale

Pamukkale

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Drive to Pamukkale via Aphrodisias Ancient City

Turkey

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Very Safe driver

Full Day Tour of Ephesus and Region

Turkey

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Guide was good but not as experienced as other guides

Transport

Visit Urlice Vineyards at Urla including lunch

Turkey

Great to talk to the owner and experience the wines with food

Quality of Experience

Food

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Exceptional driver

Visit to Derinkuyu Underground City & Explore area

Cappadocia

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Explore The Landmarks of Cappadocia

Cappadocia

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Guide was very impressive and knowledgeable

Transport

Safe driver

Cooking Class & Dinner in Cappadocia

Cappadocia

Nice to be with a family

Quality of Experience

Food

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Full Day Istanbul Walking Tour

İstanbul

Quality of Experience

Iconic sites

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Guide was very knowledgeable

Father- daughter Iceland trip

We had a wonderful time experiencing the geologic wonders and friendliness of Iceland.

Noga was our primary contact in preparing our trip.
She did an amazing job and was in regular communication with us for our father-daughter trip to Iceland.
Noga was flexible in rearranging 2 travel days to better utilize our time.

Nick was our contact while we were in Iceland and was quite helpful when events beyond his control occurred. - cancellation of glacier snowmobile trip.
- we were disappointed in this cancellation and were surprised that the snowmobile outfitter would cancel because " the number of reservations for that day were not enough". I would suggest using a different snowmobile outfitter.
My prior experience with snowmobile adventures had been that the excursion took place whether all reservations were filled or not.

The accommodations were quite nice and very comfortable.

Some special highlights included the breakfast convenience, hikes through Skaftafell and Svartifoss, Reynisfjara black sand beach, Reykjavik, and Myavtn geologic wonders.

We would highly recommend Kimkim for Iceland trip planning.

Tom Tulisiak
Leann Tulisiak

Hotel Reviews

Skuggi Hotel by Keahotels

Reykjavík

Berjaya Hotel Akureyri

Akureyri

Vogafjós Farm Resort

Myvatn

Hotel 1001 Nott

Egilsstadir

Hali Country Hotel

Hali

Hotel Katla by Keahotels

Vík

The Greenhouse Hotel

Hveragerdi

Authenticity & Character

Location

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Activity Reviews

Explore Reykjavík

Reykjavík

Icelandic Food Walk

Reykjavík

Explore Akureyri

Iceland

Husavik

Iceland

Geological Wonders of Lake Myvatn

Iceland

GeoSea Geothermal Sea Baths Experience

Iceland

Whale Watching Safari by Traditional Boat

Iceland

Explore Djúpivogur

Iceland

Vestrahorn Mountain

Iceland

Explore Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon by Zodiac Boat

Iceland

zodiac boat excursion canceled due to high winds

Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon and Diamond Beach

Iceland

Hike from Skaftafell to Svartifoss Waterfall

Iceland

Explore Vík

Iceland

Reynisfjara Beach & Reynisdrangar Columns

Iceland

Dyrhólaey Arch and Cliffs

Iceland

Skogafoss Waterfall

Iceland

Seljalandsfoss & Gljúfrabúi Waterfalls

Iceland

Gullfoss Waterfall

Golden Circle

Geysir Geothermal Area

Golden Circle

Hike to Reykjadalur Hot Springs

Iceland

Þingvellir National Park

Iceland

Blue Lagoon Premium Admission

Iceland

Vök Baths Experience

Iceland

We had the most wonderful trip to Portugal thanks to Kim Kim and our planner Hector!!
He did a great job by giving us plenty of time in three different locations and a wide range of experiences. Probably our favorite was a winery that ended up being so much more than we could have guessed! The hotels were nice and all very different from each other. Check in processes were seamless. The only thing I would have changed was to go with his original hotel recommendation in Evora (we chose to downgraded for pricing). I have used other travel planning services in the past and was not nearly as impressed. You even get an app to keep you on target! We’ll use them again and again!

Hotel Reviews

Lagos Avenida Hotel

Lagos

Our room was spacious by European standards and very comfortable. The patio was nice and the rooftop pool was awesome, beautiful views! The restaurant was also very good and this hotel has an amazing included breakfast; not just a buffet but menu ordering. A very easy walk to the harbor.

Authenticity & Character

Location

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Évora Olive Hotel

Évora

Our room was very tiny and I didn’t love the concrete floors. It was very clean though and had a mini fridge. The lobby is beautiful and the restaurant is quite good. If we had an upgraded room I think I would have enjoyed it more

Authenticity & Character

Location

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Hotel Lisboa Plaza

Lisbon

Our room was very big for European standards and included a mini fridge. The hotel is a bit older but comfortable and everyone was very nice. The fifth floor terrace to hang out on was spacious and beautiful. An easy walk to all the riverfront activities and restaurants.

Authenticity & Character

Location

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Activity Reviews

Wine Tasting & Lunch at a Portuguese Quinta

Portugal

You will not leave hungry! Multiple courses paired with wine and all very good. A small tour after

Quality of Experience

Food

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Wine and Gourmet Experience in Alentejo

Portugal

This was such an incredible experience, probably our favorite of the trip. Without giving away too much this is far more than a normal winery visit

Quality of Experience

Food

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Explore Lisbon with a Local

Lisbon

Very informative way to get to know the city

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

The Soul of Lisbon: Fado Dinner Experience

Portugal

Wow! What a welcome to Portugal. The food was amazing, the music was magical, and you got unlimited wine; can’t beat it!!

Quality of Experience

Food

Guides, Drivers and Staff