Kimkim Trip Reviews

Our time in Iceland was fantastic. A lot of the thanks goes to KIMKIM for setting every up for us. We tried to set up our Iceland trip ourselves and it was overwhelming. The itinerary for our trip was great we never felt rushed. Our hotel accommodations were very pleasant and we were very happy with them. The suggestions on where to eat were appreciated, we did eat at quite a few of the recommended places. We were set up with a WI-FI HOTSPOT to use so we were always able to research things as we were going. Having the hot spot also meant our navigation was spot on and we were able to drive around with ease. Our pre-planned trip was extremely enjoyable. Iceland is a beautiful country to visit. Everyday was like being in a post card.

We are a family of four (two adults and a teenage boy and girl) and all of us had an amazing time during our stay in Morocco, thanks to the thoughtful itinerary Maryem put together and everyone involved in making us feel so welcome. Ismail, our driver, deserves special mention: he made us feel safe on every journey, shared wonderful insights along the way, and was always thoughtful about the family's comfort, whether making quick stops or offering guidance on the best places to eat and shop.

One of the highlights of the trip was our cooking class. The preparation was outstanding, the family who hosted us was so welcoming, the food was delicious, and the dining room setting was stunning. We spent a beautiful afternoon sharing stories and learning together over a wonderful meal.

Our camping stay in the Agafay desert was stunning and exactly the right change of pace after a couple of lively days in Marrakech. And our time in Essaouira offered a perfect retreat of sea, sand, and culture at a more relaxed rhythm. Ismail's recommendations there were excellent, and we loved strolling along the beach each evening on our way back to the Riad.

The accommodations Maryem selected were wonderful — beautiful, clean, and perfectly sized for the whole family. Breakfast at every hotel and Riad was delicious and the perfect start to each day.

In short, our five days in Morocco were truly unforgettable. The locations, accommodations, activities, and people who made it all possible were absolute top class, and I'd highly recommend them to anyone planning a trip to this incredible part of the world.

I'll definitely trust Kim Kim again for future travels — whether back to Morocco or elsewhere. Thank you!

Hotel Reviews

Riad Chbanate

Essaouira

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Alkamar Camp

Marrakech

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Hôtel & Ryads Barrière Le Naoura

Marrakech

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Activity Review

Cooking Class with local chef

Morocco

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Food

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Everything was wonderful! We especially loved the guides - Katrina and Kristina. They were so nice and knowledgeable. Katrina (in Bergen) had a great list of restaurants, and we really loved the lunch spot, but the one we checked out for dinner sort of "shooed" us away. Maybe they were having a private event. It was a Norwegian restaurant with a hunting vibe. I don't remember the name of the restaurant.

The hotel in Bergen was so worth it! We hung out in the great lobby, and the bartender, Anders, was so friendly! We even checked out the sauna in the basement - my girls have never checked out the sauna.

The towns we visited were wonderful! Ålesund was beautiful and we enjoyed their art museum. The Art Nouveau buildings were fantastic! Thanks to your local contact here, we arranged to stay an extra day because we missed the Fjord boat - poor planning on our part. Geirangerfjord was so worth it - even though we had to buy another trip and another hotel night. Loved every minute of it!

I could probably have done without the giant Jet ski ride - would rather have kayaked. The guide though was a good driver and very friendly. I would add that the tourists in Alesund along with the locals did stare a lot at my daughter - she's from New York and an alternative dresser! - but I did read on Reddit that the smaller towns have a "staring problem", haha.

Oslo was a great city - enjoyed the Munch museum so much! (Nobody stared either) I think it is my new favorite museum! Kristina steered us to a less-traveled part of the main drag, and we found an amazing Italian restaurant. It was fun being there during the World Cup as well! We captured some amazing photos - both my daughters are wonderful photographers. I'll try to send you a link to my album!

Thanks for everything, Taylor! You did a fantastic job!

We had booked a 2 week trip to Jopan in June/July 2026. . We enjoyed the trips with the guides Ayumi San ( trip to Nikko ), Sunny San ( Kyoto ) , Yoshido San ( Nara and Osaka ) and Mayumi San ( Hiroshima) providing much needed background information on the place so we could get a broader perspective and have a richer experience.
A special thanks to Sandy who worked with us patiently, built and implemented an itinerary which worked for us. The accommodation, connectivity with trains and personal transports made the trip enjoyable so we could look forward to the places rather than logistics.

My weeklong trip to Croatia with two friends was spectacular! Everything about Croatia far exceeded our expectations and this was largely due to, Laurent, our KimKim travel agent. We were based in Split and spent several days touring the island of Korcula, as well as traveling to the Cetina river for an epic rafting adventure. We biked around Korcula, visited a local winery, and spent the day on Mjlet Island riding bikes around the stunning lake. Mjlet National Park is one of the most beautiful spots I've ever seen. Laurent made every aspect of our trip easy and stress free. From arranging all of the transportation logistics, making dinner reservations at delicious restaurants, booking us in amazing boutique hotels, arranging all of our activities, and being available to help us 24/7, Laurent was a true gift. I cannot say enough about what a fabulous experience we had with the KimKim team. Thank you for making our holiday so special!

Hotel Reviews

XII Century Heritage Hotel

Trogir

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Hotel Korsal

Korčula

This hotel is directly across the street from a gorgeous beach. The staff was incredibly friendly and helpful.

Authenticity & Character

The friendliest staff, gorgeous location, comfortable rooms, and excellent restaurant.

Location

Perfect location directly across from a beautiful beach on the outskirts of old town.

Staff

Everyone was so friendly!!

Cleanliness & Comfort

Hotel Agava

Split

Darling boutique hotel with a nice pool and great location.

Authenticity & Character

Beautiful rooms in a renovated building.

Location

Right in the old town of Split.

Staff

The staff was extremely friendly and helpful.

Cleanliness & Comfort

The beds were very comfortable and we had a beautiful view from our room.

Activity Reviews

Blue Cave, Vis & Hvar Excursion

Split

It ended up being too windy so the Blue Cave boat trip was canceled. We did a rafting trip on the Cetina River outside of Omiš as an alternative. It was amazing!

Quality of Experience

Incredible guides from all over the world. The river was gorgeous and the rapids very exciting. We swam through a cave.

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Ben from River Pirates was great!

Transport

Cycling & Wine Tasting Tour in Lumbarda

Korčula

We had the best adventure biking around Korcula. Our guide was very knowledgeable and helpful. We stopped at pristine beaches for swimming and visited a beautiful vineyard for wine tasting and charcuterie. It was the best way to see the island!

Quality of Experience

Our guide was outstanding and so kind!

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

We loved mountain biking around Korcula.

We had the most amazing trip to Belgium and could not have done it without the planning and organization done by Lisa. We traveled with my mother-in-law (74) and daughter (8) and each activity was tailored to the group perfectly. The transportation set up to and from the Spa Grand Prix was exceptional, considering the amount of people. Highly recomend using them for any trip!

Activity Reviews

Bruges - Private guided walking tour

Belgium

Full of information and pictures to explain the history of Bruges. Was the perfect length for the group and kept the attention of all

Brussels - Private guided walking tour: food

Belgium

Tour guide was fun and full of information. Hit all the big food spots in 2.5 hours

Brussels - Belgian Chocolate Village

Brussels

We would probably skip this next time and just head to the chocolate shops :)

Brussels - Atomium

Belgium

Brussels - Waffle-making workshop

Belgium

Brussels - Day Trip to Bruges by public transport

Belgium

Caroline was fantastic in working with us and providing a once in a lifetime experience. I proposed to my girlfriend on the trip and Caroline and the team were wonderful in helping make sure the whole experience went smoothly. We saw and experienced things I would have never thought of, I highly recommend them.

Hotel Reviews

Westminster Hotel & Spa

Nice

Great location right across from the beach. Beautiful amenities and friendly staff.

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Hotel La Bourdonnais - Tour Eiffel

Paris

Beautiful hotel with a view of the Eiffel tower. It is a great central location that made getting around the city easy. Also, they had AC which was a god send during the heat wave.

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Activity Reviews

Moulin Rouge Evening Performance

Paris

The show was incredible.

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Seine River Gourmet Dinner Cruise with Live Music

Paris

A beautiful view of Paris and the food was great.

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Antibes Heritage & Cannes Highlights Afternoon Adventure

Nice

Antibes was absolutely incredible. Unfortunately, we really didn't have much time to see Cannes.

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Our guide seemed a little uninterested and disengaged

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Private French Riviera Sunset Electric Cruise

Nice

Such a beautiful way to end our trip.

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Private Cooking, Culture & Coastal Wines

Nice

This was probably the coolest experience we had. It was so much fun going to the market picking out our food and then cooking it together with one of the best views in Nice.

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Food

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Taste of Old Nice: Market Stroll, Local Bites & Seaside Picnic

Nice

A great way to see old Nice. The food was awesome.

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Sea Life Secrets: Snorkel the French Riviera

Nice

Snorkeling in the french riviera was a dream. We saw a bunch of fish and a few jelly fish but just being there and relaxing in one of the most beautiful parts of nice was awesome.

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Saint-Germain-des-Prés Pastry & Chocolate Walk

Paris

We enjoyed the experience of walking around with RT our guide. She was knowledgeable and made walking around the city fun and interesting. It was a looooot of chocolate that ended up going to waste a little bit because we were so full by the end.

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Self Guided Experience of the Louvre Museum (Entrance Tickets Included)

Paris

It's the Louvre

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As a first time traveler, the KimKim team worked to make our travel the most wonderful ever! Clothilde displayed great patience with me. I asked numerous questions and needed remedial explanations during each step of the planning process. I could not have imagined anyone better in helping me understand what to expect and what input was needed from me to make my trip exceptional. I appreciated the suggestions that she made, those suggestions enhanced the entire trip. I'm grateful for the assist that Gersende and Joel provided as well, especially when we needed to make changes.
We are so grateful to KimKim for making our first trip Amazing! We are already planning more travel.

Hotel Reviews

Royal Plaza Montreux

Montreux,

Authenticity & Character

Location

metropolitan look and feel at the entrance relaxing resort overlooking the lake at the rear.

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Cleanliness & Comfort

Chateau d'Ouchy

Lausanne

Loved this hotel. Can't wait to return.

Authenticity & Character

beautiful view from the front and back side of hotel.

Location

On the lake. Great amenities.

Staff

amazing desk and breakfast staff.

Cleanliness & Comfort

Activity Review

Cheese, chocolate and wine tour in Gruyeres!

Switzerland

Loved every part of this tour. Learning of the cheese making process from early to current times was tremendously educational.

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Most amazing guide. Very knowledgeable of each area that we visited

Transport

We worked with kimkim and Claire to plan our honeymoon in Ireland. Kimkim made the process easy, I appreciated the questionnaire at the start of the process to get a better idea of our wants for the trip and I am glad we got to connect with a local specialist. Claire was lovely to work with, she was readily available for planning and she listened to our vision for our honeymoon. She provided an amazing itinerary within our target budget. When we were on the trip, we had no issues with any of the bookings/reservations that were made by Claire. We had some slight difficulties on our trip (due to no fault of kimkim or Claire) and we were able to use the on-call number for assistance and we received great support. Since we did a road trip, our itinerary felt pretty full but still had plenty of room for seeing things on a whim. I was hesitant to use a travel agency but I am so glad I did! I will definitely use kimkim again in the future. Our favorite parts of our honeymoon were horseback riding in Dingle and kayaking in Killarney. We loved that our trip was adventurous and Claire really understood our vision.

Hotel Reviews

BrookLodge & Macreddin Village

WIcklow

We loved this hotel! We had an amazing room, I have never seen a room like it. We loved the property so much that we spent the entire day lounging in our room or walking around the property. There are two restaurants on site and a cafe/pub. We loved that we were able to order room service for breakfast and dinner and did this twice. There is also a spa on site but they were booked full so we could not use it.

Authenticity & Character

Location

The property is beautiful but there was not much to do nearby

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Imperial Hotel

Galway

The hotel was in a great location and had a great breakfast. We also dined at their restaurant for dinner and loved it! The room was fairly small but we did not spend much time inside

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Hyatt Centric The Liberties Dublin

Dublin

This was a nice hotel and the location was decent. It had air conditioning which was nice and they had a great breakfast.

Authenticity & Character

Location

The location was fine, there was not much that we wanted to see near the hotel so we often had to walk far to get to where we wanted to be

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Clayton Hotel Cork City

cork

The hotel was in a great location, it was very central but quiet. They had a great breakfast buffet. The entire hotel had a modern feel and it was clean and well-maintained.

Authenticity & Character

The hotel had a clean, modern feel but did not show much character

Location

Great location, it was right in the center of the city and we could walk to everything we wanted to see

Staff

The staff were helpful

Cleanliness & Comfort

We had an amazing room, it was sparkling clean and very comfortable

Crystal Springs B&B

We loved this B&B! It was on a gorgeous property by the river and had a lovely garden with seating. The breakfast was one of the best we had while in Ireland. The staff were friendly, especially Elaine. It was about 5-10 minutes drive to town or about a 30 minute walk. We walked most of the time and it was a very pleasant walk.

Authenticity & Character

The hotel was well decorated and felt very cozy

Location

It was about 5-10 minutes drive to town or about a 30 minute walk. We walked most of the time and it was a very pleasant walk. The hotel is right on the river and has a lovely garden.

Staff

Elaine was wonderful, she was very personable and cares a lot about the property and the guests. She is truly meant for this role

Cleanliness & Comfort

The room was very clean and comfortable and the entire property was cozy and well maintained.

Heatons Guesthouse

Dingle

We loved this hotel! The property was right on the shore of Dingle and about a 20-minute walk into town. The walk to town was pleasant although there was quite a bit of traffic on the main road. The bedroom was spacious and they had a delicious breakfast.

Authenticity & Character

The hotel is well-maintained and felt like a sophisticated place

Location

The hotel had great views of the water and was about a 20-minute walk into town

Staff

There were a lot of stairs at this property and it would have been nice to have staff assistance in carrying our bags to our rooms.

Cleanliness & Comfort

The bedroom was clean and the bed was comfortable. The bathroom was very clean

Ballinalacken Castle Hotel

This hotel was lovely! There was a castle on site and it and it had a fantastic restaurant for dinner and breakfast. The property was well-maintained and the rooms had an antique charm. We only stayed here for one night, but would have loved to stay longer. The only downside was that it was about 10 minutes drive from Doolin so we had to drive into town for food, shopping, and other excursions.

Authenticity & Character

There was a castle on the property and the rooms had a historic charm.

Location

The hotel is about 10 minutes drive from town

Staff

There were many stairs at the hotel and it would be helpful to have staff to assist in carrying bags to our rooms.

Cleanliness & Comfort

The rooms were clean but the shower head stream seemed like it was blocked and it was spraying out of only one side

Activity Reviews

Horse Riding trek in Dingle Peninsula

Ireland

The horseback riding was one of our favorite parts of the trip! We were a little nervous since the photos show people galloping on the beach. We have both ridden horses before, but were not comfortable with a ride like that. The horses were well-trained and calm. We had a peaceful ride through the mountains with amazing views. We enjoyed our guide and he gave us great recommendations for food in Dingle!

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Killarney Lakes Discovery by Kayak

Killarney

We loved this experience! It was a wonderful way to see the Killarney National Park. We had amazing views and wonderful weather. We got to paddle out to an island with ruins and get out and explore it on foot. Our guides were lovely. It was physically challenging but there were a good amount of rest breaks.

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Doolin Cliff Walk experience

Ireland

We loved this experience! Our guide, Murph, was very informative and taught us a lot about the Cliffs and Irish history. I was worried about being able to walk for 4 hours but the pacing was perfect and accessible for people of many different fitness levels. Because we were part of this tour group, we also got special access to private property for the iconic view of the Cliffs. There is only one other tour group that has this access.

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

There was parking at the hotel where we met and we got to have transport back from the top of the cliffs to our car

Trinity College Library : The Book of Kells Experience

Dublin

We enjoyed learning about the Book of Kells and getting to see the library. It was nice to learn more about the Book of Kells and how it was made, but it was a tight space and very crowded.

Quality of Experience

It was pretty crowded and hard to read the exhibits

Guides, Drivers and Staff

This was self-guided and staff interactions were minimal

Transport

We walked here from our hotel

I took my 3 kids on the trip age, 18,16 and 14. They absolutely loved it. We went for 18 days, started in Hanoi and ended up in Saigon. We had plans almost everyday booked through Trang. Everyday was new and it seemed like everyday was better than the last. I have done 2 trips with KimKim, the other to Costa Rica and they were both brilliant. The kids enjoyed Vietnam more as it was more culturally interesting. Having the tours booked everyday , usually for about 5 hours and having the meal, breakfast and lunch included made it very easy. Otherwise i would have to be trying to book it all myself and it would ruin the trip and also the amount of logistics is staggering. The transportation was great and we had our private van everyday with driver. The country is long so sometimes we would be in the van for 1.5 hours each way but the kids enjoyed it as they listened to music, watched videos etc. I have to say Trang was excellent, There werent any issues, she came to meet us the first day and brought us welcome to Vietnam gifts. There was no standout place as they were all stand out. I highly recommend Vietnam and Trang as she was incredible. Thank you again KimKIm

Thank you so much for all you did to make our vacation/holiday memorable for years to come.

Day one was great to keep moving…our tour with Deliane was great, it did not match the description at all but what she covered we loved, my daughter especially since they have similar interest…she was a lovely lady and really knows her history, especially detailing Dickens. The Tea at Savoy was wonderful, we were somewhat Zombies by then, but it was amazing.

Day2
Buckingham Palace and Westminster Abbey were both amazing and worthy of the visits. St James Park was good. We saw a lot of it with Deliane on day 1

Day3
St Paul Cathedral was magnificent. A fair warning of the climb to the top might be good for those not in any type of physical shape, we were all winded and legs burning but we enjoyed immensely, Borough Market….OH YEAH! The chocolate Strawberries definitely worth the time. The Tower of London was beautiful and only started our beefeater tour when a young girl passed out from heat and dehydration. My wife is a nurse and provided aide. For my wife’s heroic actions and help, they invited us back that evening for a 700 year tradition. It was amazing and unbelievable that every night for 700 years, this ceremony is carried outs! We never actually finished our guided tour due to fainting distraction but that led us to something very special in the retiring of the keys ceremony.

Day4
British Museum…I want to be positive here, but we didn’t really see any British History and that was what we were looking for…it was extremely crowded and amazingly Hot inside…we couldn’t handle the heat and left early for the shopping between Oxford Street and Harrods. The day was saved and we enjoyed ourselves. Can’t give a good recommendation for the British Museum

Day5. The tour of Parliament and Westminster Palace was our favorite, it is unfortunate that we could not have the guided tour, but understand staffing. This was everything to my daughter as her University Major is Public Policy and Leadership which fits right into Parliament. We did not go to the Tate museum so I cannot rate it. We instead went to the National Gallery in Trafalgar Square…it was great! We loved it and would recommend.

Day 6. Notting hill and all the markets were great….we asked to go ona Saturday and it didn’t disappoint with merchandise and crowd. Hot and tired after many hours in the markets, we did not venture to Little Venice.

Overall we truly enjoyed our itinerary ! Thank you. We love a structured environment as a family, so this worked well. Everyone has different tastes, but if you wanted to include possible recommendations for food at the conclusion of the day, I am sure it would be appreciated by your clients in the future. We found ourselves looking around and wasting a lot of time to find dinner at the end of the day, but managed to find many different types of cuisine.

Finally a shout out to Aleksandra for her communication during the building of the itinerary, she was awesome and during the actual holiday, she was always a message away and willing to go the extra mile got what we needed.

Thank you

Hotel Review

The Cumberland

London

Great location

Location

Staff

Concierge greet desk staff aren’t helpful and wouldn’t answer phone pre-trip

Cleanliness & Comfort

Activity Reviews

Tower of London Beefeater Welcome & Crown Jewels

London

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Guided Tour of the Palace of Westminster (UK Parliament)

London

Guided tour cancelled last minute do to staffing…audio tour only, still awesome

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Retired Royal Guard Central London Walk

London

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One of the most amazing trips we have ever done. Places were terrific. Pace of the daily trips was perfect. All guides were very knowledgeable, well spoken, very understanding and made every phase of the trip exciting and interesting. Miguel was phenomenal. Alberto and Wilson were too good. Hotels were excellent. Food was very good - all vegetarian options. We enjoyed every minute of the trip.Thanks for making this trip as one of the most memorable family vacations.

Hotel Reviews

Antigua Casona San Blas

Cusco

It was one of the best places, close to the downtown area. comfortable rooms, loved it

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Casa del Sol

Machu Picchu

fantastic location by the river

Authenticity & Character

clean, comfortable.

Location

by the river, few min from train station and the market place

Staff

very helpful, courteous

Cleanliness & Comfort

Sonesta Posada del Inca

Urubamba

Authenticity & Character

had colonial charm, very picturesque, had lovely old special feeling

Location

bit remote, however that worked well for us

Staff

very courteous

Cleanliness & Comfort

Clean but had too many insects. that was a problem

Innside Lima Miraflores by Melia Hotels International

Miraflores

Great location, clean rooms, good breakfast.

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Activity Reviews

Lunch at Ama

Peru

Food was excellent.Very special place. Loved it.Highly recommend it

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Maras & Moray

Peru

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Welcome to Cusco & The Sacred Valley!

Peru

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Guides, Drivers and Staff

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Sacsayhuaman & Cusco Guided

Cusco

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Machu Picchu Exploration

Aguas Calientes/ Machu Picchu

most loved experience

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Morning Visit to Ollantaytambo

Peru

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Discover Traditional Farming in the Andes: Amaru & Pisac arqueological site

Peru

one of the best experiences, unforgetable moments.

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Food

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Transfer to Lima Airport

Lima

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Lima: History, Culture & Local Gastronomy

Lima

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Had a great time and Gummi was the best. Thank you

Hotel Review

Blue Hotel Fagrilundur

Bláskógabyggd

Activity Review

Laugarás Lagoon - Lerki

Iceland

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We just returned from a 12-day family trip to Vietnam planned through Realistic Asia/Kimkim, and it exceeded every expectation. From beginning to end, everything was seamless, thoughtfully organized, and executed flawlessly. The itinerary struck the perfect balance of culture, history, adventure, relaxation, luxury, and authentic local experiences. Every destination felt completely different from the energy of Hanoi, to the breathtaking landscapes of Ninh Binh, the serenity of Lan Ha Bay, the beaches of Da Nang, and the charm of Hoi An. We genuinely loved every single activity and never once felt like there was anything we would have changed.

One of the highlights was the people. We had two different drivers and three different tour guides throughout the trip. Each had a unique personality and guiding style, yet every one of them was warm, professional, incredibly knowledgeable, and genuinely passionate about sharing Vietnam with us. They didn’t simply take us from place to place, they brought the country’s history, culture, traditions, and daily life to life in a way that made the trip incredibly meaningful.

The logistics were equally impressive. Every transfer, hotel check-in, activity, and timing was perfectly coordinated, allowing us to simply enjoy ourselves without ever worrying about the details. Traveling with children can sometimes add complexity, but everything was handled with such care that the trip felt effortless.

The person who truly made this experience exceptional, however, was Hien. From the very beginning of the planning process, throughout our travels, and even after we returned home, Hien was nothing short of extraordinary. She was unbelievably responsive, proactive, thoughtful, and always one step ahead of any question or need we had. It genuinely felt like having a trusted friend in Vietnam available whenever we needed assistance. That level of service is incredibly rare and is one of the biggest reasons this trip was so enjoyable.

We’ve traveled extensively around the world, and this was one of the best organized trips we’ve ever taken. We would recommend Realistic Asia, Kimkim, and especially Hien without hesitation to anyone considering Vietnam or Southeast Asia. We will absolutely be using Hien and KimKim again for future travels, and we couldn’t be more grateful for such a memorable experience. Five stars simply doesn’t feel like enough!

Hotel Reviews

Moire Hoi An, Vignette Collection

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Intercontinental Danang Sun Peninsula Resort

Authenticity & Character

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Cleanliness & Comfort

Most design forward and architecturally magical hotel we have ever stayed in!

Orchid Classic Cruise

Hai Phong

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Jiva Hoa Lu Retreat

Authenticity & Character

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The Oriental Jade Hotel

Hanoi

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Activity Reviews

Exploring Hoa Lu - Tam Coc - Mua Cave

Vietnam

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Food

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VIP Fast Track Service (including visa application)

Vietnam

Quality of Experience

This was so awesome after an incredibly long day of travel!

Guides, Drivers and Staff

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Lantern Making & Thanh Dong Organic Farm ( HUT)

Hoi An

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Tam Coc Secret Landscape by E Bike

Ninh Binh

Quality of Experience

Food

Our favorite meal of the trip!

Guides, Drivers and Staff

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Hanoi Exploration & Vietnamese Coffee Tasting

Hanoi

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

I did not know exactly what I had hired until I got on the trip and I was supported through every part of the process. I appreciated the private guides in Bangkok and Chiang Mai (Giftsy and Timmy). They were incredible throughout my time in both cities and allowed for flexibility in our tours. It was so personalized to what we wanted to do and how much time we wanted to spend. Day was the true MVP of this process and helped us navigate changes in our schedule and clarify anything that was needed. He would respond within minutes to any of my requests. It was incredible. I would have probably liked more private tours when I was in Phuket versus the small group tour I took to Phi Phi Island. I did not request this so it was not the fault of anyone at Kim Kim. The work of the Kim Kim staff made it so I could just enjoy my vacation and not worry about what was next. It was seamless and effortless and overall wonderful!

Hotel Reviews

Thavorn Beach Village Resort & Spa

Phuket

Authenticity & Character

Location

A little far from different things in Phuket

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Rock And Treehouse Resort

Surat Thani

Bathroom and showers are very dated and don't get very hotel. Front desk staff are incredible, kind and helpful. Even took our laundry to town for us to get washed!

Authenticity & Character

Such a great concept hotel.

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Staff

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At Pingnakorn Riverside Hotel

Chiang Mai

Beautiful hotel but also aging somewhat. The breakfast in the morning was not great and one morning despite it starting at 7, no one was available to do eggs or coffee for about 25 minutes and it took them 45 minutes to make pancakes. It was frustrating because there were limited other options to eat for breakfast and we had an excursion.

Authenticity & Character

On the older side

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Kimpton Maa-Lai Bangkok

Bangkok

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A little away from the chaos

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Indian Chef Tariq was amazing

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Activity Reviews

Northern Thai Dining & Cultural Show at Khum Khantoke

Chiang Mai

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Bangkok Night Food Tour by Tuk Tuk

Bangkok

The Tuk Tuk ride was nice but the description of this event does not match what we did. It sounded like we would be getting small tastes all over the city and we went to one noodle restaurant and had one street vendor food and that's it. I asked about going to a roof top bar but was told that wasn't apart of it. I did get to go to a hidden bar which was cool but it was not included.

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Explore the Koh Phi Phi By Speedboat

Phuket

We were picked up very early and then did not get on the speedboat until over 2 hours after we arrived and it was not clear that we would be sitting around. I would have liked to just stay at my resort and enjoy the amenities there. They then go into a sales pitch of all these things you can do but have to spend extra money on which was frustrating but they scare you into thinking that you have to but water shoes and hats and they only accept cash so that was also frustrating. It was a pretty rushed experience and crowded with all the other participants. I would have liked to do this privately.

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Khao Sok National Park - Chiew Lan Lake

Khao Sok National Park

I think I was spoiled by the private activities and this was a larger group. It made it so we ended up in a not great spot in the boat. No one was good about sharing the space. I would have liked to be more private or been allowed shift around to see things on the boat. We got soaked sitting in the back. Food was a bit cold on the floating restaurant but tasty!

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Living Green Elephant Sanctuary Experience - Full Day

Chiang Mai

This was a highlight of our trip. Really a wonderful small group experience. I did not know that there was an option to raft down the river which I would have liked the choice of doing. I did enjoy the medicine ball making activity though.

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Chiang Mai: Wat Umong & Doi Suthep

Chiang Mai

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Bangkok – Maeklong Railway market - Damnoen Saduak floating market

Bangkok

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Bangkok Spiritual Encounter

Bangkok

Giftsy knew a lot about it. It was incredible.

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We really enjoyed our entire trip, including little things like inner courtyard rooms in Vienna vs outside room (much quieter), curated tours (touring a cheese making farm with our family only-which meant interacting with the owner/farmer himself vs a tour guide), and access to Sara for a few specialized items (she expertly directed us to a laundry service in Vienna). Thank you!

Hotel Reviews

Hotel Center

Bohinj

Excellent location close to the lake. Accommodations are pretty basic, with nice breakfast buffet and attached pizza/italian restaurant

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Urban Hotel Ljubljana Center

Ljubljana

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Easy walk to town center, quiet and easy access to busses.

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🧀 Taste & Traditions: A Genuine Visit to Tourist Farm Gartner in Bohinj

Austria

Private, detailed tour of how cheese is made with visit to tasting room to enjoy the various cheeses made on his farm. Amazing.

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Transport

Directions here were difficult. More details provided would be helpful.

🥾 Bohinj to Triglav Lakes Hut — Alpine Classic Day Hike

Austria

We modified this to start at Blato instead so that we could enjoy some alpine meadows. This hike was a trip highlight.

Quality of Experience

Gummi was extremely helpful throughout the entire process. He was flexible as we were making our decisions in the planning process and available during our trip for a couple questions that popped up. The daily google map links he sent to us where very helpful and easy to use. I honestly can't provide any negative feedback on the process or Gummi's services. Great, low stress experience!

Activity Reviews

Glacier Ice Cave Experience

Iceland

Was truly awesome. Such a cool experience. Highly recommend

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Víðgelmir Lava Cave Experience

Iceland

Was much more informative than I expected, cool tour

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Explore Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon by Zodiac Boat

Iceland

This was cancelled due to weather, but when we arrived to the lagoon it was sunny and low wind, other vendors were on the water. We were a little disspointed. Atleast we were offered a full refund without hassle

Overall our trip was wonderful in every way, we had just enough guided tours and just enough time to explore on our own. The TRIP PLAN app was a great way to keep track of everything scheduled, tickets and notifications of who and when we were to meet our guides.

I no longer have access to our Trip Plan so I cannot name all of our guides....sorry

Great Stuff:
Barcelona Tapas was a great experience with a great guide
Cava & Rioja winery visits were well chosen and excellent
Pamplona & Basque transfer guide Haime was a dream, very personable and very knowledgeable, great choice
Bilbao Guggenheim guide was wonderful and gave us a great insight into the Spain collections
Madrid - Our old town tour was great and our great and flexible as we noted areas we had already spent time and showed us new and interesting places. He also gave us many great recommendations for food and drink

MADRID...THANK YOU FOR WINNING THE WORLD CUP while we were there

Some comments on making things better:
Connecting your travelers with bus/metro/transit would be most helpful, we used these services A LOT in our travels and struggled with the initial source of finding websites/apps and ticket tips, please assist to Trip Plan.

Barcelona
Tickets to Sagrada Familia we on a Saturday and the site closes early. we barely had 30 minutes at the site, so we missed the crypt, museum, workshop and much of the side chapels in the building. Really disappointing as this was my #1 place I wanted to spend time in Barcelona
Montserrat visit was too short, our guide was great.....starting earlier to allow for time to walk/hike would be great

Zaragoza ghost town visit was all in spanish our guide did his best to translate. There was an option for an app to use personal headphones on our phones in english, but we didn't know to bring them

Pamplona
2 full days is enough [our fault]
We didn't get any help directing use to resources for tickets to balcony viewing of the running or the bulls, bullfights or suggestions. We managed from here but....

The experience was not great - there were many errors during all stages of the trip from planning to the actual days. Details were not provided properly and pricing was way above market. The guides were mediocre but nice. The transport vehicles were not up to the class they should be for the price we paid. The meal stops were not very nice.

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Client to Book Own Accommodation in Santiago

Santiago

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Wine Tasting, Valparaiso and Viña del Mar- Private Tour

Santiago

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Viña Santa Rita- Wine Tasting day

Chile

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Adventure Day at Maipo Valley - Waterfalls, Adrenaline & More!

Chile

It would be helpful to provide more info about the terrain in advance. We had noted that we had senior citizens in our group and the terrain was not as described.

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I wanted to share my feedback regarding my recent solo tour of Croatia. Overall, I had a fantastic experience.

My tour guide, Laurent, was incredibly well-informed and always available via WhatsApp whenever I had questions or needed assistance. The trip was exceptionally well-organized, and the excursions at each location featured knowledgeable local guides. Additionally, the 3- and 4-star hotels were very nice and situated in excellent locations in every city.

My only complaint is that none of my hotel rooms had a good view. I almost always request an ocean, sea, or water view when on vacation, and I was surprised this was not noted for the tour. However, this is a minor issue that I will be sure to emphasize for my next trip, as I adored Croatia and will definitely book with Kimkim again.

Thank you for your help in organizing such a memorable trip.

Hotel Reviews

Boutique B&B Casablanca

Zagreb

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16 Lakes Hotel

Rakovica

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Hotel Mediteran

Zadar

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Hotel Slavija

Split

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Hotel Splendid

Dubrovnik

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Several personnel on the front desk could have been more helpful.

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Activity Reviews

Day Tour to Krka National Park & Šibenik

Croatia

If you are planning to visit Plitvice, then I recommend skipping this tour. The guide and the drive to Krka park was wonderful. But as a waterfall park it's redundant to visit Krka if you are planning to visit Plitvice. However, the swimming time after the visit to the park was fabulous! A tour to a beautiful swimming beach would have sufficed for me.

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Sunrise at Plitvice Lakes

Plitvice Lakes

Absolutely beautiful!

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Dive into the Azure Waters of Dubrovnik

Dubrovnik

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