Kimkim Trip Reviews

Our trip was very well planned by our KimKim team! We hit all the high points and they did a great job of mixing both mine and my husband's interests. Their guidance with trains and excursions was very comforting to have!

Activity Review

Summer Kayaking Excursion

Flåm

I can't remember our guides name but she is from Argentina and did an AMAZING job at engaging with us and also enjoying the history and nature of it all! She was fantastic and so what this activity!

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Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

All of our guides did a wonderful job and were very knowledgeable and helpful. We loved Aurland and our Gide there. The place we stayed was in a beautiful, tranquil spot called 21/2 Aurland.

Hotel Reviews

29|2 Aurland

Aurland

This was the most beautiful place we stayed in Norway. From the owner to everyone working there you made our stay so special. We can’t wait to come back and stay longer.

Authenticity & Character

Fits lovely into the mountains and tells a story about Norway in every direction.

Location

After the larger cities this was such a peaceful place to relax and enjoy the true beauty of Norway.

Staff

The staff are special because each love and appreciate their country and take care of the land around them with organic farming.

Cleanliness & Comfort

Our room and the lodge made you feel right at home.

Karl Johan Hotel

Oslo

Perfect location for Oslo stay.

Authenticity & Character

Location

Close to everything

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Cleanliness & Comfort

Radisson Blu Plaza Hotel

Oslo

Very modern hotel and clean

Authenticity & Character

Location

Right by train station

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Cleanliness & Comfort

Det Hanseatiske Hotel

Bergen

Amazing location in Bergen

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Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Activity Reviews

Experience Aurland with a Local Guide

Aurland

Our guide was a very special person and we felt like friends in just a few minutes with him . As a small ground 4 he would pick us up and take us wherever we wanted to go and some places we didn’t know about.

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Food

Guides, Drivers and Staff

The best

Transport

Private Oslofjord Island Hopping Nature Walk

Oslo

The Private Oslofjord Island Hopping Nature Walk was really well organized, and our guide was very informative and sweet. It was a bit challenging with the ups and downs, so I would definitely recommend bringing a hiking stick especially for older guests. Overall, it was a great way to explore the islands and enjoy the scenery.

Food & Culture Walk

Bergen

The Food & Culture Walk in Bergen was enjoyable, although a bit long. The first stop had a huge cinnamon roll that seemed excessive, especially as it was too much after breakfast. I think the sequence could be improved by offering the cinnamon roll at the end so people can take it away if they're too full.

Fjord Cruise to Rosendal

Bergen

The Fjord Cruise to Rosendal was the highlight of my husband’s and my part of the journey. It was quite cold, but the ferry was nice with a lovely breakfast bar. You could get a variety of hot and cold drinks, making the experience very enjoyable. The scenery was spectacular, and the weather held up beautifully!

1. Our guide Pedro for the Biklas y Triklas bike tour in Porto was outstanding and deserves 5 gold stars. He was very knowledgeable, articulate, and expressive.
2. In Porto we might have wanted to go to the Livraria Lello, but we learned about it too late to arrange tickets. Wishing Hector had given us a list of popular destinations enjoyed by KimKim clients for each city. The website and app suggestions are vague discussions of parts of the city, not super helpful when you are in the middle of a trip.
3. All the arrangements of hotels and transportation were very good. We were happy will all the plans except maybe the TukTuk tour which we could have arranged on our own. Our guide was perfectly qualified, but I would just prefer some other way of learning about the city, probably at a slower pace. On our last day in Lisbon, why would we want to learn about the beginning and end points of each tram and each elevator?
4. Remind travelers to put their airpods or earbuds into the purse at the beginning of each day!! Some old people like me are still expecting audio tours to have head sets.
5. Put the travel agent emergency number into your phone contacts with the proper country code, etc, so that if there are any problems with a scheduled transfer, such as an early or late transfer from the airport outside of working hours, there will be someone to call.

Hotel Reviews

Pestana Lisboa Vintage

Lisboa

If you are expecting twin beds, mention it immediately at check in. The default sheet arrangement is to unite the beds into one large bed.

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Casa Vela Guesthouse

Cascais

Really pretty hotel. Breakfasts very good, very good service.

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Activity Reviews

Get to know Porto by E-bike

Porto

Loved it.

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Portugal

It worked. As you know, the transportation that gave us a headache was the train from Porto to Lisbon. Fortunately the strike was over, but we wasted a lot of time going early to the station. Nothing anyone could do about it.

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Foodie Experience in Porto

Porto

This was very enjoyable. Guide was very good.

Quality of Experience

Food

Great variety. Well presented.

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

We walked.

Guided Tuk-Tuk Tour

Portugal

Lisbon is a very large and fascinating city. Also very congested with cars and tourists. After taking the TukTuk tour I realized that I needed a slower pace and more information about each historical site. I guess it would be fine for an amusing ride and overview.

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Sintra Heritage Hike: Hidden Secrets

Portugal

Our guide was very personable and knowledgeable. I think his name was Felixberto, but now I find that my Trip Plan has disappeared from the app, so I am not sure of the spelling. We enjoyed the hike and the beautiful park. The crowds in Pena Palace were pretty bad. Our guide did cut the day short, however, since we started heading back to the hotel at 1pm. Fine with us since it was raining a bit.

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

The trip and individual guides were excellent.
1. Camino passports: it would have been nice to have been referred to a website to obtain these in advance. Several of our fellow travelers did this. We were able to get passports in Porto from the cathedral after doing some research.
2. Hotels: In general, they were quite acceptable with those in Lisbon and Santiago de Compostela being exceptional. The hotel across the tracks from the train station in Padron was our least favorite as it was well out of the way of the Camino and understaffed. We opted to go to town as a group for dinner.
3. Trip planning: I would most strongly recommend adding a day after the arrival in Santiago de Compostela to attend the mass and tour the town on the day after completing the walk. That was a big missing part for Sidney and me.

Activity Reviews

Lisbon Fado Dinner Experience

Spain

Touristy

Quality of Experience

Hard to find since cabs can't get to the entrance.

Food

Get to Know Lisbon with a Local

Lisbon

Guide was extremely knowledgeable and shared his personal experience without overloading us with facts.

Dinner With Locals at a Local Home

Lisbon

The best experience in Lisbon. Our host opened her home to us as if we were family, and her dinner and wine selections were excellent.

Private Day Excursion: Sintra, Cascais & Estoril

Portugal

I don't remember anything in particular that stands out.

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Day Excursion to Douro Valley: Wine Tasting & River Cruise

Porto

Good tour of the wineries. Great lunch at the last one on the trip.

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Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Pauline was a dream to work with. Helping us revise and squeeze in destinations we were interested in.
Holister who picked us up at the airport after a delay was informative and very professional
Our trip around Skye was amazing and Stewart was a fabulous driver— he managed our trip expertly and avoided crowds. Timberbush Tours

The sequencing of our self guided yours allowed us ample time to fit everything in

The hotels and our rooms were fabulous

None of the above would have happened without Paulines attention yo our needs and attention to detail

Hotel Reviews

Hotel Colessio

Stirling

Great location great amenities

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Hotel du Vin & Bistro Edinburgh

Edinburgh

Great hotel. Cute and charming

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Rusacks St Andrews

St Andrews

Perfect location — roof top nar exceptional— pub and dinning was awesome

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Oban Bay Hotel

Oban

Great location- cute bar overlooking the bay

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Location

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Mercure Inverness hotel

Inverness

Centrally located

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Cleanliness & Comfort

Activity Reviews

Culloden Battlefield Visitor Centre tickets

Inverness

Boat Ride Around the Canal & Loch Ness including a Visit to Urquhart Castle

Scotland

Isle of Skye Daytrip from Inverness

Inverness

So much easier to have a driver for the day so we both could enjoy the amazing island

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Stewart was amaxing

Transport

Stewart was a great driver

Blair Atholl Tour at Blair Atholl Distillery

Pitlochry

Edinburgh Castle Tickets

Edinburgh

Boat tour from Oban - see the coast of Mull

Oban

Oban Distillery Tour

Oban

Stirling Castle Tickets

Scotland

Shona was wonderful! She was always responsive and we really liked the itinerary she planned. Shona planned a great trip that my husband and I and our kids age 5 and 8 enjoyed.

We had two exceptional tour guides this trip. Fumi in Kanazawa and Nao in Osaka. Highly recommend these guides.

Trip was one of a lifetime! Planning including transportation and guides were really good. Will mention a couple challenges later. Appreciated the planning by Angela to have our group of six mostly to ourselves. The only time we have a larger group was at Athens, Kronoss and Corinth but was only 14 folks usually. Guides all very knowledgeable and catered to any slight changes or provided options.
The individualized boutique hotels were absolutely wonderful. Only challenge from time to time were the steps to get to the enjoyable hotel rooms. Santorini biggest challenge. But oh, the reward of the Elite Rooms! The tours of Athens and Corinth were wonderful, local food suggestions from hotels or local folks were all wonderful.
The hotel in Athens was nice and quiet but was so isolated on small street our transportation vans had a hard time getting down the street. Glad we didn't have to drive.
Got to experience the Sahara sandstorm one day! Fun but for the Cretans a challenge.
Wonderful experience the final evening with the Greek Cooking class and eating the food and tasting the wine! And oh, the wine, cheese, yogurt, baklava, figs, olives - What can we say! Thanks Angelia!! Would let you plan our next trip somewhere in this world!!

We contacted KimKim for our 30th anniversary trip to Portugal, and we were connected with Pedro. From the beginning, Pedro offered us so many options for our trip, and after we selected our likes, and let him know our dislikes, he crafted an itinerary that perfectly matched our criteria. From the private walking tour in Lisbon with Nadia (who was wonderful), to the Fado dinner, which we truly enjoyed, to the private driver Rui, who kept us entertained on our day trip to Sintra, all of it was just wonderful. Rui also drove us to Porto with stops along the way and we were happy to have the same drive for both days. Pedro and his team checked in with us often, ensuring we were enjoying ourselves and answering any questions we had. We had a small issue upon check-in in Porto and we contacted Pedro and his team and the issue was resolved in less than 10 minutes. Our walking tour in Porto with Andres was great, and all of the little anniversary surprises along the way were so incredible appreciated. Pedro also provided us with a self-guided itinerary for Sao Miguel and the sights we saw were truly amazing. There is not enough praise we can heap on Pedro and his team for taking care of us and truly making our 30th anniversary truly spectacular.

This was an awesome trip. As I’ve been telling people since we are home “my heart is full (everything went very smoothly), my head is full (many historical details/dates, Greek mythology etc.), my belly is full ( loved the Greek food) but my body is tired! (Good tired). I would echo Keith/Phyllis's review concerning the guides. Four of us wear hearing aids which at times was difficult to hear, especially women’s voices which are higher pitched making it more difficult to understand. But overall just an amazing trip. Thanks for accommodating our requests. You’re the best!

Hotel Review

SanSal Boutique Hotel

Chania

Beautiful view of the water and very homey.

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Cleanliness & Comfort

Activity Review

The Real Cretan Cooking Experience

Chania

When I initially saw this scheduled I wasn’t real excited about this. But the experience was wonderful and I’m glad I got to do this. Our driver/guide was very good and the family as well. And we had fun getting to know and interact with the other people.

Quality of Experience

Food

Guides, Drivers and Staff

See Phyllis’s comments about the one guide.

Transport

Tatiana was fantastic - very responsive and able to help with issues that came up during the trip. Would recommend her and KimKim to everyon

Brenda and I are experienced international travelers and now as retirees we made this 1st time decision to use a travel agency service with an assigned driver and the trip planned for us. The 7 days in Northern Morocco were rewarding, well planned, informative and flexible as we went through the 7 days. Our driver, Soufian Belkach, was excellent. He was patient, courteous, professional in every way, safe as a driver, providing warnings about where not to venture on our own in the evening hours, and willing to chat with us about life in Morocco. This helped us to understand Moroccan Culture. The guides were well trained and educated us, taking time to personalize our tours. It will take time for us to process all we saw and experienced. The places we slept were clean, attractive, and well serviced. The amazing Riad in Fez is a stunning environment. I should be on the tour itself as a place to go for a meal and simply view its beauty and charm. The mattress and pillows were not comfortable which takes away from the amazing environment. The other facilities where we slept were very comfortable. We appreciate the flexibility in adjusting daily as needed and we credit Soufian with that as he would advise and then communicate with others to ensure we continued to enjoy the 7 days. A tip, it is a good idea to sit down with the guide prior to the tour to discuss what we want to see and do and our limitations as well. Guides cannot read our minds.

Hotel Reviews

Barceló Casablanca

Casablanca

This is a nice hotel in Casablanca but in an area that is very busy with a lot of traffic and not much to see. However the service and room at this hotel is lovely and impeccable and the food wonderful.

Authenticity & Character

It is beautifully appointed and comfortable

Location

a location that is quieter and closer to interesting places to walk to. This hotel is on a busy street.

Staff

We arrived on Len's birthday, May 15. We told the restaurant staff that it was his birthday. They surprised us with a cake and the staff sang the birthday song in Arabic, the next table full of Spanish visitors sang in Spanish, it was lovely.

Cleanliness & Comfort

The hotel is very clean and comfortable with lovely furinishings.

Riad Salam Fes

Fes

This hotel is an authentic Moroccan riad. It is so beautiful and elaborate. It is like walking through an art gallery. Every time we walk through, we find something to admire. It is a work of art! It is a marvel.

Authenticity & Character

This is more of an authentic Moroccan riad that we read and hear about. This is it! It is a must see. We were so glad to have stayed there.

Location

It is close to the medina and walkable to many restaurants and sights to see.

Staff

The staff were very friendly. Upon our arrival, they had a guide to show us around because the place is huge and so beautiful. The staff were very attentive and helpful if we ask a question or need help.

Cleanliness & Comfort

The place is very clean and lovely however our bed and bedding were not that comfortable. The sofa in the room was also not very comfortable. The bed and sofa were hard, the blanket very heavy for warmer weather. We were unsure if that is a typical Riad? The water pressure in the shower was weak. Other than that, breakfast was a "feast" too much for just two people. They went out of their way to serve me gluten free bread which is most appreciated.

Hilton Garden Inn Tanger City Centre

Tangier

The hotel is lovely and symbolizes the excellence of the Hilton chain of hotels. However, it is part of the Hilton hotel chains. It can be a bit impersonal.

Authenticity & Character

It is a typical hotel. The ambience is nice and comfortable. There are places to sit outside of the hotel room.

Location

It is close to the beach and the boardwalk to stroll as well as many stores and restaurants to visit. There is a mall next to the hotel too.

Staff

The service at the restaurant is very nice. The front desk staff were okay. It is a big hotel and very impersonal.

Cleanliness & Comfort

Everything was very clean and the furnishings nicely appointed. The bed and bedding were very comfortable.

Taj Chefchoaune Luxury Hotel and Spa.

Chefchaoun

This is a very magical place. We loved the "birds eye" view from the hotel to the town of Chefchaouen. Our room was beautifully furnished.

Authenticity & Character

This is an like an authentic Moroccan Riad in style and decor but modernized with lovely amenities like a bathtub, shower, indoor swimming pool, hot tub, sauna and a terrace. There are many places to sit on the terrace.

Location

This Riad was situated high on a mountain plateau overlooking the town of Chefchaouen but with walking trails to the town itself. It is a beautiful and serene place among the Atlas mountains. We can see the tops of the mountain range.

Staff

They were very personable and ensured that our stay was pleasant. The food was excellent.

Cleanliness & Comfort

It is a newer hotel and everything was clean and new. The bed and bedding was very comfortable.

Activity Reviews

Quick Tour of Casablanca with your Driver-guide

Morocco

It is not our driver's fault. Our flight was delayed so by the time we arrived, it was very late and during rush hour in Casablanca. The traffic was terrible and we were exhausted too so our driver agreed to drop us off at the hotel Barcelo in Casablanca. To be honest, we were not so impressed with the city- so much traffic and the area the hotel was in was not that nice. That was our first impression of Casablanca, sad but true. However on our return trip back to Casablanca from Fes, Soufain showed us the Mosque and the beach/waterside. It was a lovely part of town. We enjoyed seeing that and the lovely homes in the area. As we arrived late, we missed being able to go on a guided tour of the Mosque and to visit other places like the Rex cafe which is not a must. By the 7th day, we were a bit tired of touring, I must admit. Soufain understood and respected our decision.

Quality of Experience

Our driver, Soufain was flexible and listened to our wishes not to drive around Casablanca but to drop us off at the hotel at our request.

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Soufain the driver is awesome. He is patient, professional and listens when we asked to return to our hotel. During the course of the 7 days of travel, we chatted about our families, funny stories, our experiences etc. It was a pleasant ride.

Transport

Soufain was always on time and always ready when we were ready to leave etc.

Chefchaoeun to Fez via Volubilis, Moulay Idriss & Meknes

Morocco

We stopped and toured at Volubilis Punic-Roman ruins. Wow, we cannot imagine how they built the homes without machinery- those heavy stones and such precision - straight and perfectly aligned! We enjoyed touring on our own and taking pictures. It is well worth the stop to visit!!

Quality of Experience

Being able to explore on our own even though they do provide guides for a small fee. We opted to read the signs and figure out the lay of the ruins.

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Nice and polite staff

Transport

We were supposed to go through Meknes and Idriss but we started a bit late and we were tired of the long ride so asked Soufain if there was a shorter way to Fes. He obliged and shortened our ride to Fes. That was our choice and we appreciate Soufain's flexibility.

Jewish Heritage Tour of Fez

Morocco

The guide was very patient and wonderful. He showed us the Jewish quarter, the Jewish cemetery and many other places. The tour was a bit long and he kept wanting to show us more and more places. By then, we were tired and hungry. I asked for a tea break. He said one more place then a tea break but it went on and on. By that time, we have been touring for almost 8 hours which was too much for us. We should have been firm and say, that is fine, that is enough. But we did ask to be shown where I can purchase argan oil and oud oil. We saw so many cool things that we do appreciate the time given us. It was just too long.

Quality of Experience

We saw a tannery, how they dye clothes and leather, and many artisanal craftsman workshops like coppersmith, sewing, weaving, fish market, etc, etc. So many places that we lost count of what we have seen.

Guides, Drivers and Staff

I wish the guide would respect when we state that we need to stop and take a tea break. I noticed the guide asked someone to bring him a sandwich so he can eat while continuing to guide us, huh?! What about us. sigh... But actually he was a very knowledgeable and wonderful guide. We just need to be more clear what we wish to do as we expect to have dinner with a Moroccan family that night.

Transport

Soufain was there when it was time for us to leave. The guide kept telling him to go to different places. Finally we said, no, we will get off here and walk to our Riad after going for our tea break much later around 5 pm!!

Guided Tour of Tangier

Morocco

Our guide was very knowledgeable and showed us the medina, artisan crafts and bazaars of Tangier as well as the Jewish quarter and synagogues etc. Shared a lot of fascinating history. We never discussed our needs prior to this guided tour, our guide was young and energetic. Since Len has to interpret what the guide said in sign language for me, it takes time for one language to another so by the time, our guide has already left for the next place- not enough time for me to ask questions. This tour has a lot of steps too. It was harder for me with a bad knee to keep up with the guide. So we feel a bit rushed and trying to keep up. We realize it was on us to clarify what we need- a slower pace even if it means missing some places to show us, which is fine. We learned so much already.

Quality of Experience

We loved seeing the famous Baba restaurant, the Jewish synagogues, the Roman tombs carved in the rocks, the medina and artisan crafts.

Guides, Drivers and Staff

The guide seem he needs to follow his timetable to show us everything he wants us to see rather than follow our pace.

Transport

Soufain was there. We can depend on him to be where he is to pick us up.

Private Transfer from Fes to Casablanca via Rabat

Morocco

We enjoyed visiting Rabat on our way from Casablanca to Tangier. we went with a local guide in the medina at Rabat. He was very knowledgeable about the history of the area and we enjoyed the tour. We ended with a lovely tea break at the tearoom there. It was about an hour break for us which we appreciate. On the way back, it was a long ride- 4 hours so we asked to stop at Rabat again. This time without a guide. We wandered a bit then had a tea break again. It was 30 minutes this time.

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Our guide at Rabat was knowledgeable and when we said we only have an hour, kept it short and led us to the tearoom which is nice.

Transport

Soufian agreed to give us a break at Rabat. His flexibilty is appreciated.

Guided tour of Hassan II Mosque

Morocco

We arrived at 3:39 pm due to heavy traffic. We were able to see the beautiful waterfront and the Mosque but it was closed and the next tour was at 5 pm. We did not want to wait until then so we opted to just walk around but we cannot walk around the Mosque either. I was rather disappointed because I was hoping to be able to walk around and tour the Mosque but honestly by the 7th day, Len and I were a bit pooped from all the traveling and touring all week. We enjoyed seeing the sea and the lovely homes in the area.

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

The guard was very strict about not allowing us to walk around.

Transport

Soufian navigating the horrible traffic in Casablanca!!

Guided Exploration of the "Blue City" Chefchaouen

Chefchaouen

This is by far the best experience we had on this tour. Our guide was very patient and knowledgeable. We learned so much on this tour about the town and its customs such as painting the houses and steps blue every Spring as a rite. We get to see young girls doing that. There were many steps but because of the slower pace, we were able to keep up. At one point we asked to sit at a cafe for tea and pastries. We also met two young Deaf men who I was able to chat and learn more about Deaf education in Morocco. Our guide knew a bakery that sells gluten free cookies so I was able to enjoy the pastries, which is a plus. We are so in love with this blue and white town. The people we encounter were very friendly, the artisans and natives. The riad we stayed at was beautiful and the view exceptional. The air was pure and clean. Love it.

Quality of Experience

The environment with the mountain peaks, the blue and white colors of the town, teatime and meeting the Deaf natives there as well as the wonderful and patient guide.

Guides, Drivers and Staff

They were very friendly and helpful.

Transport

Soufain drove all the way down the mountain as close to the Riad as possible.

Katsu planned us a beautiful trip to Japan during the first two weeks of May. We had an in depth discussion when we first started talking about our priorities for the trip. We centered in on food and nature experiences as the most important focus of our 12 days in Japan and Katsu put together the perfect itinerary. From basking in onsens to wandering through moss gardens and eating delicious Japanese food in between we had truly special experiences surrounded by the unique natural beauty of the mountains and sea side towns of Japan. Katsu was kind attentive and kept an eye out for our best interests in the entire time ensuring that each activity we did allowed us to spend our time in the best way possible.

Alfonso and Urania were excellent to work with. We had a number of changes including two members of our party who had to cancel because of medical reasons. Alfonso responded graciously with each change of plans. Our hotels and the activities booked for us were a perfect fit . We have enjoyed all aspects of the trip.

Activity Reviews

Premium winery tasting visit

Laguardia

We felt like we spent 3 hours with a real wine expert. We finished knowing much more about the area and the wines than we did before.

Cooking class

Hondarribia

So much fun! A real hands on experience with Benjor and Maria.

Day trip to Bilbao

Hondarribia

Our private tour of the Guggenheim was excellent. Our second time to the museum in 10 years and this tour was very meaningful to us.

Michelin restaurant booking

Hondarribia

Lunch at Alameda was excellent - relaxing, superb service and wonderful meal.

Sailing the coast

San Sebastián

The best - our captain was so engaging and made the trip a real treat.

All of our tours arranged by Adam were fantastic. The tour guides were friendly and knowledgeable. Great experiences. You learn a lot through these tours you otherwise would not. Thank you kimkim for a wonderful Portugal vacation!!

All the guides were knowledgeable, certified, and on time. We enjoyed having them as guides. The best was the guide we had in Naxos food tour .

Considering the cold weather and wind, we think there was no need to the two boat tours . The water was cold and the sea was choppy. We could have those two days scheduled differently. Elena should have told us more detailed information as to what to expect, what to wear, and what to eat.

We liked the breaks we had on arrival and departure days in each location.

Both boat experiences were useless and boring. Maybe it could be better in late May or mid June.

You should have provided more info about taxes and VAT.

Hotel Review

The George Hotel

Mykonos

The pools were cold and only one hot tub. We should have had some restaurant suggestions.

Authenticity & Character

Location

Near downtown

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Activity Reviews

Naxos Day Cruise

Naxos

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Food

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Villages of Naxos & Beyond

Naxos

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Food

Guides, Drivers and Staff

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Mycenae and Nafplio Excursion

Athens

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Angel and team fantastic!
Franchesca was great too.
Hotel Gormero - a bit dated but the beautiful lush grounds with warm and super helpful staff more than made up for it.
The only disappointment was not seeing any fish on our snorkeling excursion.

Kimkim made our large family’s Greece trip, including our small children, absolutely unforgettable, expertly managing diverse itineraries and multiple stops. The spacious rental van was perfect, keeping the kids comfortable and happy during travel between destinations. We stayed at the beautiful Monasteri Guest House, a former monastery whose historic charm and stunning architecture fascinated the kids. After checking in, we watched the sunset over the Meteora rocks, a magical moment our children adored, followed by an authentic Greek dinner at a local taverna in Kalampaka, where the kids gleefully tried new flavors. Meteora’s breathtaking monasteries were awe-inspiring, and the kids were thrilled by the towering rocks and stories of monks, blending stunning views with rich history. In Galaxidi, we stayed at Mira Mare, where the charming environment and yummy breakfast delighted the children, though the beds weren’t very comfortable. The Delphi tour was incredible, brought to life by our exceptional guide, Ilektra, whose passionate storytelling captivated even our little ones, who hung onto her every word. We fell in love with the authentic lunch at the olive grove—a perfect moment where the kids played happily in the serene setting. The transfer into Athens was seamless, keeping the children content, and the accommodations at Athens Manor House were ideal, offering a cozy space for our family. We thoroughly enjoyed exploring the vibrant Plaka, with its colorful streets and shops that our kids found endlessly exciting, and visiting the iconic Acropolis, where the children were amazed by the ancient ruins and their grand history. The Greek culture and people were incredible, their warmth and love for children and family shining through in every interaction, making our adventure truly special. Kimkim’s flawless planning and thoughtful details ensured our small children enjoyed every experience, making this trip extraordinary. Highly recommend for any family adventure in Greece!

Hotel Reviews

Monastiri Guesthouse

Kalampaka - Meteora

Absolutely beautiful room in the old building. The details including the chandelier were exquisite. Plenty of room for our family of 4. Beds were extremely comfortable. The whole building itself was beautiful and loved having the pool there (wish we had more time to use it!)

Authenticity & Character

The details and color in the room were amazing

Location

Walking distance to square, very close drive to the monasteries

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Mira Mare Hotel

Delphi

The rooms were on the smaller side, however for the “triple” it was only 2 twin beds pushed together with a division in the middle, and another twin bed. The beds were not very comfortable either. The small kitchenette was nice to have. And we enjoying hanging out in the outside patio upstairs. Very close to the water and strip of restaurants. What stood out here was their AMAZING breakfast!

Authenticity & Character

Location

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

The beds were not very comfortable. And did not enjoy having two twins pushed together with a division down the middle.

Athens Manor Houses

Athens

Large, spacious room and bathroom. Comfortable beds. Ideal location within walking distance to the Plaka and Acropolis. Breakfast was not spectacular but covered the basics.

Authenticity & Character

Location

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Activity Reviews

Car Rental Pick-up

Greece

Easy to find the pick up spot, clear communication. However since we had a car seat to install, we were there for a bit longer than the alotted “free” time and had to pay $$ on the way out of the airport. Van was “clean” but not spotless.

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Private Panoramic Meteora Tour

Meteora

Breathtaking views and loved learning the history! Guide Nancy was great, would’ve been nice to have her go into the monasteries with us.

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Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Private Tour of Delphi

Greece

Tour guide Ilektra was knowledgeable and kept our 5 year old engaged!

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Lunch with Olive Grove View

Greece

Loved meeting the family who cares for the campsite and olive grove. The family-style meal was AMAZING. Beautiful views. Loved.

Quality of Experience

Food

Absolutely delicious

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Private Acropolis Hill & Museum Tour

Athens

Tour guide Maria was knowledgable and flexible with our tired kids!

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

I was too busy to really think much about this trip before we went, so I really had to trust Rita to create a fun itinerary with nice places to stay. She did a great job on both accounts. Each time we got to a new hotel we were so pleasantly surprised at how lovely they were, especially the Parador hotel and the Puebloastur spa hotel. I wouldn't have necessarily even thought to book the breakfast included option, but Rita did and we were really glad to have that option every morning. Almost all of the hotels we stayed in had really good breakfasts with a wide variety of food available.
The itinerary was really fun. We went to places I don't think I would have known about if I had tried to plan the trip on my own. I was grateful to have tickets purchased in advance and guides all booked in advance. Everything went really smoothly with tickets and the guides being on time and very knowledgeable about the area in which they were guiding. Almost all of them were born in the area where they were guiding. There was a really great variety of sites and locations on our itinerary from countryside, to towns, to cities and islands, to beaches, to forests, to mountains. We had a good mix of cultural sites and activities, as well.
I think the weakest part of the experience was the limited amount of information we had about the driving days and what to see along the way. The app would suggest a few places to stop but I didn't have a good sense of what to do there. It would have been better, in my opinion, to choose one or two stops with just the one main attraction in that place because when you're driving from one place to the next, you don't have much time in each location. Also, it would have been nice to have specific walking routes or short hiking routes outlined for us in the app for each location.
Another think I appreciated about the team was how responsive they were when we were in the middle of the trip. A couple of times we wanted to schedule last minute activities and they were able to do that for us, even on weekends.
I would definitely recommend Rita to other friends who might be interested in the same kind of tour that we did. We appreciated the attention we received, ESPECIALLY since we actually had to cancel the original trip due to us getting covid three days before we were supposed to leave for Spain. Rita rescheduled the whole thing for 10 months later, no problem. That was great.

Hotel Reviews

Parador de Santiago de Compostela

Santiago de Compostela

The Parador hotels, like the Parador de Santiago de Compostela, were absolutely delightful. They are housed in historic buildings like former monasteries and have been beautifully refurbished. It was a charming experience staying in such unique accommodations with character, and I highly recommend it!

Puebloastur Eco-Resort Wellness & Spa

Cofiño, Parres

Puebloastur Eco-Resort Wellness & Spa in the mountains was a highlight. The location was stunning, and the hotel featured an incredible art collection with beautiful sculptures. The spa was very nice, and the overall experience there was truly memorable. I enjoyed it so much that I found myself texting pictures to friends. Definitely a place I would recommend!

Activity Reviews

Explore the Cíes Islands

Spain

Exploring the Cíes Islands was one of my favorite activities. Located in the northwest corner of Spain, just above Portugal, the islands were stunning and definitely worth recommending to anyone visiting this area.

Private Cooking Class

Bilbao

The private cooking class was a fantastic experience. We cooked a variety of dishes, including the iconic Spanish potato tortilla. It was really fun to learn and be able to cook a dish that locals actually eat at home.

Dear João and Team,

Thank you for an absolutely wonderful vacation. Everyone we encountered—from your drivers to your guides—was knowledgeable, kind, and genuinely helpful. Their warmth and professionalism made our time in your beautiful country truly memorable.

A special thank you to Carlos, who went above and beyond to enhance our experience—offering ideas, coordinating activities, and even calling ahead for dinner reservations. His attention to detail and hospitality did not go unnoticed.

You have built an exceptional team and network. Each person we met—Raphael, Carlos, Evo, Manuel, and our outstanding guides Mari, Carlos, and Sara—contributed to an unforgettable trip.
With gratitude from all of us. I would travel with aCross Portugal again anytime!!
Thanks for all the memories !
Kathy Kelly
Karen Ken
Kim and Hank

Our trip to Costa Rica was so much fun! The accommodations were fantastic, providing comfort and stunning scenery at every stop. Wildlife sightings stole the show and made the adventure unforgettable, from colorful birds to swinging monkeys to serene sloths hidden among the trees. We even bought a wildlife guide to help us check off and identify all the amazing animals! Exploring the outdoors was a dream—walking across hanging bridges, witnessing majestic waterfalls, and immersing ourselves in the beauty of lush forests.

The food was delicious. One particularly memorable dinner came from our specialist's recommendation, where we dined while hummingbirds zipped past us—it was an unforgettable experience! We would recommend this destination and can't wait to return for an even longer stay!