Kimkim Trip Reviews

Our trip to northern Queensland was excellent. Kimkim helped us plan a fantastic itinerary for our large group (7 adults, 4 kids) that fit our budget and preferences, with quick, helpful responses throughout. The local tour operators were outstanding—especially Salty Dog Kayaks, Back Country Bliss Adventures, and Sailaway Port Douglas—with the Mackay Reef snorkelling trip a standout highlight.

Our only regret was staying in Airlie Beach rather than on Hamilton Island. While Airlie and our accommodation were lovely, we underestimated how far it is from the most scenic parts of the Whitsundays. With limited time, we wish we’d paid extra to stay on one of the islands. We’d recommend future travellers stay directly on a Whitsundays island if possible.

Mathilde and Amandine created an amazing trip for my daughter and me! We enjoyed Christmas markets in 3 cities in Germany and spent the holiday in Paris. We are very appreciative for their local insights and suggestions, as well as their willingness to speak with us to discuss details.

Hotel Reviews

Hotel 34B

Paris

The location was a bit far from everything we wanted to see, and the interior needs a serious redesign. It is blue, red, and white wallpaper and carpets throughout the hallways that look like a labyrinth.

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Most everyone was very kind and helpful, especially the kitchen staff who helped me prepare a tray for my daughter when she was ill.

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Elevators fit only 2 people.

ESPLANADE Saarbrücken

Saarbrücken

Very nice hotel, but in a not-great area of the city. Surrounded by graffiti, and our Uber would not drop us off directly at the hotel due to one-way streets. We needed to walk about 1 block.

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Not very family friendly. Very red and black with a visible shower from the bedroom.

Location

Bad area of town. People were loud outdoors all evening.

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Front desk staff were very kind.

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King's Hotel Center Superior

Munich

The front desk staff were very friendly and helpful. Complimentary breakfast had many delicious options.

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Within walking distance of everything we did, such as the Pinakothek Museum and Christmas markets.

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Richard at the front desk was especially kind and helpful.

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Clean, but the room was very hot and we could not control the temperature. We were forced to cool it down by opening a window at night (in the winter).

NH Heidelberg

Heidelberg

Gorgeous hotel! The breakfast buffet had so many options, and the front desk staff were very friendly. Wish we could have had more than 1 night here.

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Within walking distance of the shopping area and Heidelberg Castle. A bit of a hike, but we managed.

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Activity Reviews

24/7 assistance in case of emergency

Germany

We needed to contact Mobee International on a weekend when my daughter became ill so that we could arrange to cancel the day's activities. The 24/7 staff were very understanding and kind.

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Christmas Dinner Cruise

Paris

Very well organized, delicious food, beautiful ambience, and attentive wait staff.

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Welcome to Paris

Paris

Our driver was wonderful. He communicated with us about the schedule and was awaiting us when we arrived at the train station.

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Smooth, professional driving! We tend to get motion sickness, and he was a very gentle driver.

Welcome to Saarbrücken!

Saarbrucken

We did not enjoy this city at all. It had no charm and was full of graffiti. In hindsight, we wish we would have stayed 2 nights in Heidelberg.

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Day Tour to Salzburg from Munich

Munich

It was way too short. We were only in Salzburg about 3 hours and spent 4 hours on a train.

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Leave earlier and stay later.

Munich’s Original Christmas Market Food Tour

Munich

Bridget was fantastic! She made sure we experienced all of the highlights and also gave us some history to the area.

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Our trip was amazingl. Kim Kim paired us with the local travel provider “Original Travels”. To begin with, we were supported by Abdellah who helped guide us to our booking. Once booked, we were handed over to Saïd who ably supported us, quickly and patiently answered all our questions. Once we arrived into Casablanca, we found two of our checked in luggage had not arrived. We filed a complaint with the Royal Maroc Desk, exited the airport and met Ayoub, our driver for the entire trip. He immediately took us to several stores to help us buy immediate necessities like tooth brush, a few clothes etc. With that, we started our trip with a promise from Air Maroc that they would send our suitcases to Fes once they arrived in Casablanca. The two suitcases arrived at Casablanca on Dec 23. But Dec 24 and 25 came and went and they did not arrive at Fes. So, on Dec 26 we told Saïd that we needed to go to Casablanca to try and get our suitcases instead of continuing to the desert camp in Merzouga as per original plan and requested him to make needed changes. Ayoub drove us to Casablanca airport and patiently waited for several hours while we tried to wade through terrible bureaucracy and rude staff at the airport baggage claim. Luckily with the help of a gentleman named Karim who took personal interest to find and get us our luggage, we were miraculously united with the two suitcases. In the meantime, Saïd silently and efficiently worked out needed changes which included booking us into a Riad for the night at Fes, delaying our arrival at the Desert Camp in Merzouga by a day and adjusting our stay in Boumalne Dades by a day. Everything was seamless! In addition to driving, Ayoub was a repository of knowledge and helped us learn about culture, music, geography and history of Morocco. He also guided us to good shops along the way and helped us buy high quality rugs, ceramics etc. in addition, for tours of Fes Medina Mohammed, the guide was very good. Idriss, the guide for the tour of Marrakech Medina was very good as well. Overall, a very memorable trip of a beautiful country and friendly people and tasty food!

I need to talk about Amazigh music. Our driver Ayoub played this form of music throughout the trip and we have gotten hooked. We don’t understand the language but the tunes have a meditative chant-like quality. It was fun drawing parallels with certain forms of folk music from across the world and playing some samples as we drove past gorgeous countryside!

Hotel Reviews

Riad Bayti

Marrakech

Very unique and quaint!

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Hôtel Palm Dades

Boumalne Dadès

Amazing location, looks down on the valley with great views of the Atlas mountains

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Orient Desert Camp

Merzouga

Magical! Great location! Good food! Post dinner bonfire and music were totally out of the world!

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Amazing tents with clean toilet and shower areas, good heating for cold desert nights

Riad Ghita

Fes

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Dar MD

Chefchaouen

The place was very quaint and beautifully decorated. However there was one small problem. The single restroom had a small window which let in outside air which was cold. So at night we shut the window. Next morning we realised that a smell had accumulated in the restroom, the kind of smell that happens when sewage does not flow smoothly. We reopened the window and that took care of the issue. That apart, it was a pretty property with great views from the terrace and a very good breakfast.

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Barceló Casablanca

Casablanca

Very good breakfast, good location

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Activity Reviews

Half-Day Guided Tour of Marrakech

Marrakesh

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Transfer to Marrakech via Roses Valley, Ouarzazate, Aït Benhaddou & Atlas Mountains.

Morocco

We toured Ait Ben Haddou on our own. It was fascinating and views from the top spectacular!

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Transfer to Dades Valley via Todra Gorges

Morocco

The drive takes one through rugged and spectacular countryside!

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ATV Ride in the Dunes of Merzouga

Merzouga

This was fun. It took us some time to get used to controlling the buggies…

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Sand-Boarding in Erg Chebbi (Free of Charge)

Merzouga

Boarding down the side of a huge sand dune was fun!

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Morocco Last Nomads Experience: Tea, Tales & Desert Adventures

Merzouga

It was very special to see and experience nomad life in the Sahara. On top of that the nomad family prepared dough and baked a pizza in an earthen oven fired with twigs. The raw simplicity was beautiful and the fresh pizza had amazing taste!

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Transfer from Fes to Merzouga via Erfoud & Camel Ride

Morocco

The drive through middle Atlas is spectacular! The first sight of the desert in late afternoon sunlight is surreal. We were given a tent in Orient Desert Camp. It was one of two tents at the edge of the cluster of tents with a large window looking out onto the desert.

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There is a rendezvous point where a 4-wheel drive Toyota Outlander came and picked us up from our large Kia SUV and drove us over dunes to our desert camp.

Guided Tour of Fez Medina

Fes

Mohammad, our tour guide, picked us up from our Riad and we drove to one main gate of the Royal palace and walked from that point. He was very knowledgeable and gave us lots of history as we walked through the medina. The medina itself is amazing and a veritable feast for our senses! Not to be missed! Fes is an ancient town and holy to Islam. It also has the oldest Royal palace and the current King Mohammed VI spends most of his time here. We were told the climate helps his asthma. The alley close to one of the main palace gates has lines of homes with balconies. We were told these homes were owned by Jews. For protection they chose to live close to the palace. Inside the medina there is Al Qarawyn, an ancient mosque established in 985 AD and an ancient madrassa with beautiful ornate calligraphy established in 1400s. Also right there is a large tannery where all kinds of leather is processed and there is a large shop for leather goods where one can buy high quality leather goods. Apart from above spice shops, sweet shops, little shops with all kinds of things and milling crowds make a fascinating mix. Beware of the labyrinthine alleys. One can easily get lost!

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Chefchaoeun to Fez via Volubilis, Moulay Idriss & Meknes

Morocco

It was pouring rain the evening when we arrived in Chefchaouen. Walking the hilly streets in the rain was fun and next morning we took a self guided walking tour of the main sites and also went down pretty alleys and at times got lost. Volubilis Roman ruins with frescos like ones in Pompeii were interesting. Our guide, forget his name, looked and sounded very like Joe Pesci! We drove through Moulay Idriss to get a sense of the little town. From Volubilis it sparkled on the hillside in the afternoon sun like a jewel. It is a holy site for Islam and non-Muslims are not allowed into any of the mosques or holy sites. So, not much to do. In Meknes there is a mausoleum. We did not go in. Not sure if non Muslims are allowed to. We checked out the nearby shops and then had a very good lunch at a traditional restaurant just close by….

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Casablanca to Chefchaouen via Rabat

Morocco

We stopped in Rabat to check out an area by the ocean. It was a whitewashed mixture of shops and homes and was nice?

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Guided Tour of Hassan II Mosque

Morocco

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Quick Tour of Casablanca with your Driver-Guide

Morocco

We did not see any sights in Casablanca apart from King Hassan II mosque which was amazing!

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First, Veronica was absolutely terrific. Top notch customer service; incredibly prompt and knowledgeable. She never hesitated to go the extra mile for us, particularly with restaurant reservations. We didn’t have the time to research these, and she was so helpful in this department. Thank you so much! I would also compliment the team with whom I spoke on the phone, who asked a number of targeted and insightful questions that helped with the initial itinerary. They also were great when i edited/modified the itinerary. No push back at all.

As for experiences, these were the top:

1) Lucha Libre - an absolute must. Our guide was fantastic - mezcal tasting, walking tour and the match itself. Just fantastically fun.

2) Teotihuacan - a must do as well. Luis was incredible. Walked the whole thing with so much fun, insight and attention to detail. The photos don’t do it justice at all. Preserve your leg strength for lots of walking and steep steps!

3) the cooking class with Pame in Roma Norte. She is an excellent teacher and we loved the other attendees.

4) the cartoon museum in El Centro. Visit the caricature artist.

5) the kayak tour of the canals (Xochimilco) and the axolotl place. We had a great time but do know that the canals are dirty. Our guide was very nice; just know he had limited English. He even gave us a bonus bike ride through the village, which was super fun, and delicious coffee at his excellent coffee shop.

Criticisms :

1) The tour guide for El Centro was sub-par. He really didn’t know his way around and stalled for times at points.

2) we did not like Porfirio’s or Mestiza Polanco (both restaurants in Polanco). They were too corporate. In all fairness to KimKim, they were very nice and safe, etc, but just more corporate than we normally eat in.

Two other things:

1) check out Museo Jumex - it’s great and free. Also loved the cafe.

2) I did not find many people who spoke English. This is (or course!) fine, but for those who don’t speak Spanish, you should just be aware before you go. Mexican hospitality is amazing, so everyone was so nice and patient with my rudimentary Spanish (plus Google Translate helps).

Great trip loved everything. we really enjoyed ourselves, The guides were friendly, personable and very informative. Everything in country was excellent and very fun!

My only complaint, is that at the time of planning the trip, I feel it was not made clear at all, that I was responsible to try to book and pay for all the domestic flights (AFTER paying for the total trip in FULL)- meaning that some of the already paid for tours would be missed due unavailability of flights. One of the most significant reasons I utilized your company to begin with, was to avoid doing all that myself. However, to be fair, even though I felt misled then abandoned (after payment in full) by the initial in country planning agent, after vociferous complaints to your Colorado headquarters the situation was resolved. My concerns were not at all about cost (money was never an issue). I just felt it wasn't clear. If I had understood, I would have just said please do the domestic flight booking and just include it in the total price.
But it all worked out in the end!

Activity Reviews

Half Day Brazilian Falls tour

Argentina

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Full-Day Iguazú Falls Argentine side

Puerto Iguazú

Could not ask for more. Tremendous guide and driver. Phenomenal experience.

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Full-Day Punta Tombo

Puerto Madryn

Everything we hoped for and more. Again, wonderful guide and talented driver.

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Full-Day Peninsula Valdes

Puerto Madryn

Wonderful personable guide/driver. Great guy!

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Half-Day The Argentine Dinner Experience

Buenos Aires

Loved the experience, loved the food, loved the group table with other travelers.

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Every last thing!!

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Half-Day Buenos Aires City Tour

Buenos Aires

Great guide, friendly talented driver, very nice hotel, wonderful city.

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Jimena from KimKim was truly wonderful to work with. She met with us over zoom several times to go over our goals and ideas for the trip, and she helped us work out all logistics. When we were in Chile everything worked perfectly and we felt very taken care-of. Even when one of our excursions was cancelled, KimKim had already rebooked us on a new one before we even knew there was an issue. We will definitely use them again for future travel abroad plans!!

Hotel Reviews

Hotel Cabo De Hornos

Punta Arenas

Great location and nice gym. Very well laid out rooms.

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Hotel Costaustralis

Puerto Natales

Beautiful views of the water and mountains; easy to walk to restaurants and stores.

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Hotel Ismael

Santiago

Comfortable stay right in Santiago!

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Easy to get to a park and other places.

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Activity Reviews

Visit the Isla Magdalena Penguin Colony

Punta Arenas

This was super cute; it gets cold on this island so be prepared with warm clothes!

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Hiking at Laguna Sofia & Estancia Rupestre

Puerto Natales

Loved this hike; was a challenge (5 miles) but not too difficult. Views are spectacular. We saw a condor on the path!

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Guide was great; loved seeing the cave drawings

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Boat Tour to Bernardo O Higgins National Park, Serrano & Balmaceda Glaciers

Puerto Natales

This was 7 hours; a bit too long for us.

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Torres del Paine Full Day Private Tour

Chile

Beautiful scenery; lots to learn. Great photo spots!

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Andres was fantastic!

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Trip Briefing at Dittmar Adventures

Puerto Natales

Easy to get to this location and they were able to answer all of our questions!

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Santiago City Tour

Chile

Was a bit long for our first day after a long flight, but great information!

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It was nice having a air conditioned van!

This was more than I expected! The entire trip was well conducted and communicated the entire time using “KimKim”! We were blessed with clear weather which allowed the crew to truly appreciate our time. Alexandra was a blessing! Her knowledge and enthusiasm gave us a tremendous boost of comfort. We would travel anywhere with her again!

Our trip to Morocco was truly incredible, and we cannot thank the team enough for such a fully immersive experience. Every recommendation Nihad made perfectly matched our interests. From the accommodations to the tours and unique experiences, everything was unforgettable and allowed us to experience Moroccan culture in a meaningful way.
We shared lunch with the Berbers, hiked the Atlas Mountains, explored the Agafay Desert by camel and quad bike, wandered through the souks of Marrakech, relaxed in a hammam, and enjoyed the most delicious tagine meal prepared in the home of a Moroccan chef.
Our guided tour of Marrakech with Hicham was incredibly informative, and we learned so much about the history of North Africa. Omar, our tour manager, treated us like family. We had an amazing time with him and gained an even deeper appreciation for Moroccan culture. Throughout the trip, we felt safe, well cared for, and truly welcomed—we already miss him.
I cannot recommend this group enough, and we will definitely be using their services again in the future.

Hotel Reviews

Riad al Rimal

Marrakech

the staff treated us like family. We left at 6am to head home and they had breakfast prepared for us before our departure

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hard to get to but worth it

Staff

the best staff of anywhere we stayed

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Inara Desert Camp

Marrakech

the food was incredible

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Kasbah Bab Ourika

Imlil

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Activity Reviews

Guided Tour of Marrakech

Marrakesh

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Private Cooking Class w/ Souk Tour

Morocco

Nawal welcomed us into her home, dressed us in traditional Moroccan clothing and prepared for us the most delicious meal

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one of the best meals we ate

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Hiking in and around Imlil

Imlil

Omar was so informative and kind

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lunch with Berber family was delicious

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our guide was wonderful

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I want to thank Michael gold for an incredible trip to Colombia. From the very beginning Michael worked with us on incredible itinerary that covered a tremendous amount of activities and amazing restaurants. He was available for last minute changes in flights and very responsive to anything we needed. We felt safe the whole time and the guides were wonderful. I highly recommend KimKim to plan this trip for you from the Mountains to the Sea. It’s an amazing country that everyone should visit
Thanks again Michael for a superb job

From the beginning the tour operator, Columbus Guatamala Travel, were incredible. From making a WhatsApp Group and giving us information before we even got there, to meeting them all at the office. All the guides were beyond expectation and spoke very good english. A special mention to JJ who spent 3 days with us travelling to Lake Atitlan, who was such a pleasure to have with us and nothing was too much trouble and he was very flexible and helpful.
Following on to El Salvador and Nicaragua, Katherine (Columbus Travel) was in the know about everything and kept an eye on everything we did, making sure everything ran smoothly.
Alfredo, who we had for day in San Salvador, was very informative and really good at showing us around.
Gerald, our guide in Nicaragua, was extremely knowledgeable and we learnt a lot and also was very flexible.
Overall we thanks Columbus Guatamala Travel for looking after us.

Christine went above and beyond in helping us plan an amazing trip to Korea. She balanced guided tours and free time to visit relatives. We started with a day long tour of Seoul highlights, and she included a beautiful tea ceremony with a local tea expert. We also did a DMZ tour, took a train to Busan, where we did another fantastic city highlights tour, and a day trip from there to Gyeongju to see the Bulguksa Temple and explore the history of the Shilla dynasty. Our guides in Seoul and Busan/Gyeongju were incredibly knowledgeable, kind, and led us to amazing food! All our train rides and transportation were perfectly on time and smooth. Christine, our agent, even surprised us by sending a birthday gift to my child at the hotel. She was the best travel agent and it was the best trip!

Hotel Review

BrownSuites Busan Station

Our apartment-style suite was stylish, spacious, clean, and had an amazing view and our own laundry. But it lacked a front desk, a dedicated hotel restaurant, and daily housekeeping services. The self check-in was a little bit confusing because there were multiple entrances to the two towers. Any questions/issues during our stay were very quickly answered via WhatsApp, but if you prefer a place with standard hotel service and a breakfast buffet, this may not be the best choice.

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Location

Quick walk to Busan train station. A bit far from the Haeundae Beach area.

Staff

Service via WhatsApp was quick and friendly but wish there was more in-person opportunity.

Cleanliness & Comfort

The room was clean and beautiful but there was no housekeeping service included.

Activity Reviews

Full Day Gyeongju Tour with National Museum and Bulguksa Temple

Busan

I’m so glad we took this day trip from Busan. Gyeongju was such a different experience from the big cities of Seoul and Busan. It had more of a village feel with traditional architecture. The Bulguksa Temple was incredible. We enjoyed the museum on Shilla history. And our very knowledgeable guide and driver, Mimi, led us to an incredible local soon tofu restaurant.

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Full Day Busan Highlights Tour with Jagalchi Fishery Market

Busan

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Mimi, our guide, was super friendly, accommodating, and knowledgeable. She was able adjust to our needs flexibly because we arrived in Busan in the early afternoon and couldn’t quite last the full 8 hours out of exhaustion and jet lag. But we still saw the highlights we wanted to see and got back to our hotel exactly when we wanted.

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Full Day Korean DMZ Tour

Seoul

Explore Seoul Highlights

Seoul

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Our guide, Wookie, was knowledgeable, energetic, and friendly. One of the best guides we’ve ever had.

Transport

We rode in a spacious and comfortable van for our family.

Our trip to Morocco booked with kimkim was amazing. The details, communication, and customization met our expectations. We understood and were willing to pay the extra cost associated with booking through a travel company, however, the cost breakdown was hidden, so you didn't really know what you were paying for.

Communication with the local specialists, Hamza and Said (with Original Travels) was great. They understood what was important to us and made sure we were kept in the loop with any changes. While everything was taken care of as far as hotels and guides, we had to proactively ask for confirmation #s, so we could feel comfortable and secure prior to arriving in Morocco. They provided all the details we asked for and we received everything we needed prior to arriving in Morocco.

What made our trip the absolute greatest was our local driver, Soufiane. He was the one that really made the magic and experience come to life for us. He struck the perfect balance of professional and personal - always making sure we were taken care of and comfortable. Our precocious 6 year old son was thrilled to be in his presence and befriended him almost immediately. By the 2nd day, Soufiane went from just being our driver to a friend to travel with. He was punctual, kind, and genuinely gracious. Without him our trip would have felt mediocre. If you travel to Morocco and book with kimkim, be sure to ask for Soufiane - you won't regret it. Thank you, Soufiane, for making this trip unforgettable and helping us create some core memories. You'll always be part of our experience there.

Great trip! Erin spent quite a bit of time with different versions of the itinerary so that I could maximize my time in Patagonia while also meeting up with my friends. Erin and Jessica were both very responsive with any questions that I had before and during the trip. Everything went smoothly during my trip and I had a wonderful time!

We spent 3 nights in Crete. Our Cretan guide, Alex Melas, was exceptionally polite, kind, personal and engaging. By the end of our time together, we were sharing recipes! Kim Kim and Be a Greek did a supurb job with the planning of our entire Greek trip. Effie was our local specialist in Athens for several days. Effie is a personable, witty and knowlegable guide. She made the entire experience much more enjoyable that we could have ever imagined or hoped for.

Hotel Reviews

Athens Ikon

Athens

The suite comfortably accomodated our five member family without the teenagers stepping on each other. The reception staff were extremely kind, friendly and helpfull with dining suggestions, taxis and such. Would certainly recommend Athens Ikon Hotel.

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GDM Megaron

Heraklion

Best breakfast that I've ever experienced anywhere in the world. Simply amazing.

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walking distance to everything in Heraklion

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Activity Reviews

Athens City Bike Private Tour

Athens

Kostas Poulopoulos was our bike guide. He was witty, friendly and patient with our family. The e-bike tour was an excellent way to start our stay in Athens. Kostas and the tour gave us our bearings in city we had never visted before. Would highly recommend Athens by Bike.

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Knossos Palace and Museum Private Mythological Tour from Heraklion

Heraklion

Knossos Palace and the labyrinth were a great destination. Our guide was very knowlegable and patient with our questions. The weather was subprub for the season. Tempurature was in mid-50'sF and sunny every day!

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The trip plan was excellent and we covered a lot of different activities and areas of PERU. The Hiram Bingham train to Machu Picchu was so much fun and the guide was very good.

We had Juan de la Cruz as our guide in the sacred valley and Cusco. He was very knowledgeable and warm and we learned a lot and enjoyed his company.

Each hotel was unique with excellent service. The inka terra lodge in the Amazon was amazing and the guide Pedro that took us on all the excursions was extremely patient and never rushed trying to give us the maximum chance of seeing the wildlife. The meals were delicious.

The guide in Tallinn was exceptional!! University history professor named Jonas. Very knowledgeable and friendly. The highlight of the day trip without a doubt!!
Overall trip planning was excellent!! Suggested activities were terrific!!
Only comment would be with the selection of the Hotel Lilla Roberts. Our room was 5 sets of stairs plus an open courtyard from the main desk. This was difficult for us being in our 70’s.
Would do it all over again with more time in Levi and Rovaniemi. The day trip to Tallinn was a highlight of the trip. As was the Levi hotel and the ice floating in Rovaniemi with the northern lights visible.
Overall the people in Lapland were more friendly than Helsinki. Although we had a cab driver there who lifted our spirits the last day we were there. Friendly, honest and helpful!!!

We ( my two college aged ) kids just completed a week of travel / vacation in Taiwan. We used Toplogy tour agency. They handled all of our bookings from our car transfers to hotels, our amazing tour guide who was with us the entire week Ken Ho.
From the initial planning phase I worked with Shirley who helped me figure out an itinerary that let us see some of central Taiwan as well as the northern coast and Taipe city. It was a well balanced itinerary that gave us some great experiences like going to a tea plantation and picking tea leaves and than seeing the process of how the leaves are dried and processed. We had many other experiences where we got to interact with local people to see how they lived and their trades. Ken our tour guide was with us the entire week and drove us to all the locations, helped us with all the logistics like getting tickets, getting restaurant reservations and even helped us find someone to pick up and provide laundry service for all our clothes to be washed and folded in one day without us having to sit in a laundry facility for hours. And it was very affordable. He was very patient and had a very sweet disposition, always smiling and very knowledgeable about Taiwan’s history and the places we went to see. I highly recommend using Topology. We had a great experience in Taiwan this week and we owe much of it to them.

Thank you for all your help.
I would have loved to get a summary of places to be, with addresses, and the exact times to be there and how long the event would take. However, I understand that in large part because our trip was so last-minute, it was hard to accommodate.
I really appreciated the extra restaurant suggestions, and being available and responding to messages during off-hours and on holiday days!
Thank you for making it a memorable vacation.

Guides were great. Knowledgeable and pleasant. Wineries were fantastic! Transportation was also on point. Very communicative and the app. specific to our drivers was very informative. Locations of both hotels could not have been better. Hotel Regina oddly was very loud. The hotel must have extremely thin walls because even without my hearing aids, I could hear stomping, vacuuming, talking, running, vacuuming, yelling, vacuuming, all night long 😂 lol. However, hotel Regina had great service and breakfast and overall we were happy with our stay. The Girona Hotel was also fantastic. Oddly enough, upon arrival, there was no one to let us in the door. Fortunately our driver was kind enough to stay with us and help try to reach someone in the building. Eventually a room service worker opened the door, to which we then entered the reception area and waited an additional 5 min. before seeing anyone. Very appreciative of the driver. The room was super cool and a unique hotel. Again, an overall fantastic experience.

Hotel Reviews

Hotel Palau Fugit

Girona

Authenticity & Character

Cool room. We had a lovely little balcony overlooking the street.

Location

Central-walking access to everything.

Staff

The massage therapist was the sweetest lady. We both got massages while there and she was wonderful!

Cleanliness & Comfort

Hotel Regina

Barcelona

This hotel is so perfectly located. Everything is with easy access. It is a smidge loud. Must have thin walls, but we were still very pleased with our stay.

Authenticity & Character

Location

Easy walk to everything we wanted to see and/or easy access to transportation. A taxi stop was just out front and metro was a block away.

Staff

Everyone was so helpful and pleasant. Grateful for the hotel umbrellas the first day to borrow!

Cleanliness & Comfort

Activity Reviews

Private Gaudí Architecture Walk with La Sagrada Família

Barcelona

Loved the private guide. As someone who has hearing aids, a big group would be difficult for me to hear. Our guide was very knowledgeable and passionate about Barcelona. Pace was perfect, and no lines! Our guide is also very well known among the tourist areas! We really enjoyed our time.

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

We used the metro with our guide and he was sure to show us how to, so we were able to explore on our own the next day!

Transport

Wonders of Girona Guided Walk

Girona

Guide was very knowledgeable and friendly. We appreciate all of the suggestions for dinner, etc.

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Our driver to Girona, not only asked us prior if we’d like a water, he proceeded to wait and help us get into the hotel. He then reached out later with dinner suggestions for us!!

Penedès Vineyards, Wines & Tapas Day Trip

Barcelona

The two ladies at both wineries were just lovely. Personable, knowledgeable, and so very kind.

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

The app. suggested just allowed for clear communication. Everyone was on time or early!

It was awesome working with Imane, she was very knowledgable, flexible, patient and accommodating.
She was able to draft the trip as we envisioned.

Hotel Reviews

Hotel Jadali

Authenticity & Character

Location

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Riad Fès - Relais & Châteaux

Fès

what a cute place in the Medina! very well built! quiet a gem

Authenticity & Character

Location

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Tiziri Luxury Camp

Merzouga

quite a experience! loved it

Authenticity & Character

Location

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

it was a awesome experience

Ksar El Kabbaba

Skoura

What a hidden gem! super cute

Authenticity & Character

Location

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

very cute hidden gem, better than expected

La Mamounia

Marrakech

Stunning !

Authenticity & Character

Location

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Outstanding in every way

Activity Reviews

A Relaxing Hammam Experience: The Art of Moroccan Wellness

Morocco

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Guided Tour of Fez Medina

Fes

Quality of Experience

Food

Guides, Drivers and Staff

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ATV Ride in the Dunes of Merzouga

Merzouga

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Skoura to Merzouga via Dades valley, Todra Gorge, Erfoud, Rissani & Camel Ride

Morocco

Quality of Experience

Food

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Private Transfer from Merzouga to Fes: From Sahara Sands to Imperial City

Morocco

Quality of Experience

Food

Guides, Drivers and Staff

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Private Transfer from Marrakech to Skoura via Ait Benhaddou & Ouarzazate

Morocco

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Food

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Marrakech Evening Food Tour

Marrakesh

very knowledgeable tour guide Sohail, he was great and accommodating

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Sunrise Hot Air Balloon Ride in Marrakech

Marrakesh

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Food

Guides, Drivers and Staff

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Visit Majorelle Gardens

Morocco

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Half-Day Guided Tour of Marrakech

Marrakesh

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Transport