Kimkim Trip Reviews

What should have been my first clue, I got a call from a hotel in Dublin at 2 AM in the morning trying to confirm our stay for a day before we even left Canada.

Second. The final e-mail outlining our details of the trip was addressed to someone else and it created a lot of
confusion.

The info from the service provider was very awkward to use and it took some time to sort it all out.
The information we needed access at least once every day of our trip was a royal pain to get to.
It involved many hidden steps every time.
The process is listed below….
1) Find the email containing the trip info
2) Find where it says read more.
3)Open trip summary.
4) Locate view details.
5) Scroll to. The current day.
6) Then open show details.
It shouldn’t have involved all those steps every time.
Our excursion to an abandon village never listed a time for our private tour. Luckily we decided to just go there and we arrived at the correct time. Lucky.
The distillery tour indicated that we needed a voucher for the tour. Wrong. They had quit giving tours last year. Fortunately we did get a self guided look at their equipment and had a tasting that is always free.
We booked a this trip to Ireland because of the wonderful experience we had with your company with our trip to Croatia two years ago.
To put it succinctly, if this was our first experience with KimKim Travel it would have been our last.

Hotel Reviews

Crowne Plaza Dublin Airport

,Santry, Dublin 9

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Radisson Blu Hotel Athlone

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Glasha Meadows BnB

Doolin

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Kylemore Pass Hotel

Co. Galway

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Stuart made the stay very enjoyable. Hated to leave. Very friendly atmosphere.

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Óstán Oileán Acla

Achill Sound

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Tara Hotel

Killibegs

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The Causeway Hotel

Bushmills

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Enniskeen Country House Hotel

Newcastle

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Activity Reviews

Guided Kayak Tour in Strangford Lough

Ireland

It is a good tour of the lake but be prepared to get wet.

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Orchard/ Cider tour with Tasting at an apple Farm in Armagh ( 2 hours)

Ireland

Very informative tour. They do more than just cider.

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My husband and I had a very memorable vacation in Colombia .

All our excursions and meals were carefully arranged and we were pleased at the very high standards that Michael and his team adhered to.

My favorite spot was the Cocora Valley and the majestic palm trees. A must see for everyone.

Driving in the antique Willy ( jeep) was perhaps my husband’s favorite for sure.

Do give Micheal and his team a chance to plan a trip for you , you won’t be disappointed.

Munir and Tarannum

Thanks to this planning and booking, we had a wonderful time in Iceland. It gave us a great launching point, with plenty of time to experience things and make slight modifications. Starting off with the Reykjavik food tour was excellent. One suggestion was a glacial tour, which was incredibly fun. Another of our amazing experiences was horse riding in the Westman Islands.

Overall great trip to Norway! Tom was really great to work with, responsive and helpful with all of my questions and changes regarding the planning process. Our trip went smoothly and we really enjoyed our time. There were a few things that were slightly underwhelming that I would maybe change or want others to be aware of.

1. The Wangen Apartments in Aurland had a LOT of construction. They were paving some areas and it smelt of hot asphalt when we pulled up to the hotel so it was very off putting right from the start. I was not made aware that there was any construction going on. There was no lobby since everything was under construction. The view from the room was phenomenal, but the rooms were tiny! It would be ok for 2 people but for a family of 4 you absolutely need more space. The bedroom was extremely small no room to even walk around the bed. The mattress pads (not even a normal mattress) would slip off the bed and you could not open/close the bedroom door it was so small. The black out shades in the bedroom had huge spaces around the edges and light shown right into your eyes. There was no air or AC and it felt very hot and stuffy at times. Living rooms had no blackout shades so children sleeping on the pull out couch had a very hard time falling asleep at night. No closet or room for any luggage. Bedding felt cheap and scratchy. Overall this hotel was a disappointment and felt more budget level. I might stay here again because the view was so good, but I would wait until construction is done and I would get a much bigger room!

2. While the lunch at Mt. Ulriken was nice, I didn’t think it was a very good child friendly space, and should not be recommended for small children. It’s a very slow 3course meal and they were very slow between courses. I would only recommend this for adults. We also went to Floyen which was not recommended by Tom, but should have been as it was much better for kids since there are fantastic parks and lots to do!

We had a wonderful week in Mexico! Rene was wonderful to work with; he took the time to get to know what we wanted from our vacation and was key in helping plan unique side-trips and an immersive language experience. We had great guides and drivers throughout and enjoyed the unstructured time we had to explore. Thank you!

This was an AMAZING trip! Everything was planned and coordinated and it worked out perfectly. Sienna and Leah were very receptive and quick to respond to any questions. All of the transfers were taken care of and the hotels were above and beyond expectations with service, cleanliness and location. Would definitely use Kim Kim again and recommend!!!!

Hotel Reviews

Milos Breeze Boutique Hotel

Pollonia

This was breathtaking!! Truly an amazing property and view! Set further out of the main town area, but quiet and spotless. The staff had hand-written welcome notes, the food was SPECTACULAR for dinner and breakfast. The pools were amazing and everyone was very accommodating. You need at least 3 days here!

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Definitely a high-end property with well-trained staff. Clean, modern and VERY COMFORTABLE BEDS! Cold, very-nice, AC

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Quiet. You will need a rental car or transport service, but spectacular views and sunsets/sunrises

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Beyond accommodating, friendly, helpful

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spotless! Convenient everything

Paros Cape Suites

Paros

ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL! The staff was amazing! We had an ocean view with a plunge pool and the location was extremely quiet. Easy walk into Naoussa for shopping and food. Breakfast and coffee were exemplary. We rented as car and there was plenty of parking near hotel. Easy location for getting to other parts of the island and took a water taxi from the walkable port to Kolympithres beach. Walkable to Naoussa Beach. The room was clean and nicely decorated and maintained. AC worked wonderfully.

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BEAUTIFUL! The service, cleanliness, amazing breakfast and good AC

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Quiet side of Naoussa, but everything walkable

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Above and beyond with additional requests and responses to our questions

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Spotless and appeared newly decorated

Santana Beach Suites

Naxos

Good location right on the water. Food and service good; a bit loud (music) and seemed fit for younger crowd. Walkable to local food and easy taxi ride into port/old market area. Amazing sunset views, and quiet from our balcony. We ordered food and ate it from our private view, and staff happy to accommodate.

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Very authentic and active

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walkable along beach

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very helpful and courteous

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clean and modern

Athens Cypria Hotel

Athens

Great centralized location. Easy to walk to all of the attractions in Athens. Service was wonderful and roof-top bar and restaurant had delicious, authentic food and attention. Definitely recommend

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Walkable to attractions and central shopping. Clean.

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very attentive and helpful

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Activity Reviews

Private Day of Highlights

Milos

We ended up doing this on our own and skipped the tour due to schedule confusion on our part

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We saw all the same sights on our own and were great

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Sea Kayaking Adventure

Paros

A must do if you want to be on the sea and experience the natural beauty of Paros! Our guide was very helpful and let us set the pace for ourselves. We went around the point of Paros Park and got to swim, and hike up to the lighthouse, where she prepared an amazing picnic lunch. She had snorkeling gear, but the water was so clear we didn’t even need to use!

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well-organized

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Guide was amazing! It was clear she loved what she was doing. She did not rush and explained a lot about the surroundings.

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a bit tricky with drop off/pick up; the area is very small, so using the Paros Park museum as a landmark is helpful. If you drive yourself, there is parking here or along the street. If a transport service drives you, tell them Monastiri Beach or the museum as a drop off/pick up.

Private Traditional Cooking Experience at Village Farm

Naxos

Such a neat experience! It was a perfect way to see some of the country-side in Naxos. We made appetizers, lunch and dessert and had a full tour of the farm. It was a very intimate setting inside the original farmhouse. Food and guide perfect. The views were spectacular

Quality of Experience

Authentic and personalized

Food

Delicious and large portions. Costas had the meal all planned out with Greek Salad, Stuffed peppers and delicious “mosaic roll” for dessert

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Costas was an amazing host! We got to meet the owner of the farm and he showed us an amazing meal prep

Transport

Efficient and comfortable

Acropolis Beat-the-Crowds Discovery Walk

Athens

Our tour guide was knowledgeable and receptive to questions. Acropolis was still busy, even after cruise people left. Leave additional time to go to the museum on your own before or after the tour (not included). Just the right amount of time and information.

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Efficient and helpful with questions. Group size was about 15 and perfect.

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English was amazing and guide was prompt

Transport

This is a walking tour, no transport involved

Leny did a great job planning and the whole team provided excellent support while we were in Japan.

Hotel Reviews

The Aoyama Grand Hotel

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Fufu Hakone

Hakone

Cool and interesting authentic Japan experience.

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The Okura Tokyo

Tokyo

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Dusit Thani Kyoto

Great hotel but the location is not ideal. Perhaps something in Gion would have been better.

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Activity Reviews

Mt. Fuji and Hakone Full Day Tour with English Speaking driver (Private)

Japan

Harry was great and Hakone beautiful. But lots of car time -- maybe a bit too much.

Kyoto Nishiki Market Food Tour - Daytime (Private)

Kyoto

Hidden Arashiyama Nature Half-Day Tour

Kyoto

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Half-Day Kyoto Tour with English-Speaking Guide (Private)

Kyoto

Good, well-informed guide. But we really only saw the Nijo-jo castle,

Best Of Shibuya Food Private Tour - Evening

Tokyo

Half Day Tokyo Tour with a Multilingual Guide by Public Transportation (Private)

Tokyo

Probably the weakest link in the itinerary. Guide's English was not great. We spent a lot of the day on the subway going from location to location, which could have been better curated.

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We were very happy with all the arrangements made by Angel. She was exceptional in her communication and coordination to make the travel seamless.

Everything was meticulously planned and easy to execute. We did not need to reach out to kadri as the itinerary, tickets etc. were very easy to understand and use. Hotels were in great locations. Having one ticket for 6 people made our life easier. Norway is a stunning country. So glad we saw it.

Everything was planned perfectly.There were no issues in our travels the sites were very impressive.

Hotel Reviews

Scandic Torget

Bergen

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Kviknes Hotel

Balestrand

Hotel is a mixture of old and new. Location is amazing.

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Rooms are very warm no air conditioning.We had an unusual warm weather for Norway

Heimly Pensjonat

Flåm

Rooms are small . Staff is wonderful and the food is good.

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Eager to help and friendly

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Eager to help and friendly

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Karl Johan Hotel

Oslo

Great place to stay in Oslo. Location is excellent

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Right in the centre of town

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Right in the centre of town

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Activity Reviews

Fjærlandsfjord Cruise & Bøyabreen Glacier Visit

Balestrand

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Always informative and helpful!

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Always informative and helpful!

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Private Floating Sauna Experience

Norway

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Train ride to Flam was impressive

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Train ride to Flam was impressive

Some parts of our trip were above and beyond our expectations. Our 5-night stay in Amboise was very charming and lovely - however it was a one mile walk to ANYTHING, including restaurants and tour meeting points. From speaking to our specialist, I assumed that our tour group would pick us up and drop us off at our hotel - not so. Also, I told the specialist how much I disliked crowds, and our trip to Monet's garden was on a 100 person double decker bus, and into a tremendously crowded area, where it was difficult to enjoy the garden.

I can't speak highly enough about the team from Say Hue Que in Buenos Aires, Micaela, Mila and Camilla. You ladies are fantastic. You made our trip from planning to execution to emergency hospital visit run so smoothly. You also linked us up with some amazing guides, in particular Carlos from Condor Travel in Peru, who was with us for six days, including four days walking the Inca Trail. His knowledge of Incan history, flora and fauna was exceptional. And a huge shout to our chef, Wilbur and his team of porters who made it possible for us to complete the Inca Trail. Who thought we could eat restaurant quality food in the middle of the Andes, miles from anywhere. You always had smiles on your faces and your speed and agility on the trail was mind blowing.
Lake Titicaca was also a beautiful place, but more than the floating reed islands of Uros, which were fascinating. Our guide, Abad, also from Condor Travel, lead us for two days hiking Taquile Island, cycling the Luquina Peninsula and kayaking along the coast of the lake. He helped us create memories of a lifetime!
Our guides in Buenos Aires and Iguazu Falls also did a good job but as we had small group tours (we had private tours in Peru) we didn't get to know them so well.

Activity Reviews

Half Day Brazilian Falls tour

Argentina

The Brazillian side of the falls gives you a totally different perspective and so worth doing.

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Great Adventure Boat Trip (Iguazú National Park)

Puerto Iguazú

So much fun. worth the money for the experience. Well organized.

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Full-Day Iguazú Falls Argentine side

Puerto Iguazú

A great day out. The falls are immense and spectacular, with so many different vantage points. Plenty of time to walk the trails and take loads of photos.

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Driver and guide were both personable and helpful.

Transport

Not into shared transfers as they take so much time.

Half-Day Dinner & Tango Show

Buenos Aires

The night was marred by it taking 75 minutes to get there as we were the first to be picked up and others weren't in the lobby on time, so we did a lot of waiting, and then 50 minutes to get home as we were the last to be dropped off. Mu husband then got sick afterwards (he never gets sick)

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Half-Day Parks & Squares Bike Tour

Buenos Aires

A good overview of Buenos Aires. Our guide was knowledgeable and interesting. We learned a lot about buenos Aires in the 4 hours with him.

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Program Uros, Taquile, Luquina - Day 1

Puno

Our guide Abad made the two days a memorable experience. Viewing the lake from different perspectives gives Lake Titicaca more life. Everyone goes to see the Uros Islands, the floating reed islands, which are incredible, as are the people who live on them. But Lake Titicaca at 4000m, is more than that and to experience it hiking, cycling and kayaking is a great experience as you get to see different perspectives of the region. The home stay was also great to do.

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Food

We ate local food prepared by local families.

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We were transferred by boat. Not a speed boat but at a speed to absorb the atmosphere and enormity of the lake

Full-day trekking to the Rainbow Mountain and the Red Valley

Cusco

Rainbow Mountain is beautiful as is Red Valley. A must see natural phenomena.

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Classic Inka Trail Program (4 Days / 3 Nights) - Day 1

Sacred Valley

I'd rate it 10 star if I could. Carlos Z our guide was superb as were Wilbur, our chef, and his team of porters.

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Full Day Kayak

Sacred Valley

This kayak on Laguna Puiray was excellent. The guide supplied us with quality kayaks as well as good quality wetsuits and booties. We explored the lake and heard about the history and geography of the area. The picnic lunch was far more than a picnic. It was an amazing spread of local dishes prepared on site just for us. A great day out. Highly recommend the adventure.

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Half-Day Bike Tour: Local Life & Markets

Santiago

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The local company, Authentic Ecuador was fabulous from start to finish! We had a welcome package of chocolates and coffee in our hotel room upon arrival, Paul met us at our cooking class and checked in with us along the way , our experience at the Napo Cultural Center was amazing, and our guide in Quito, Daniel, was truly exceptional…we feel like we were shown the highlights by someone who not only loves his country but wants others to also see how great it is…we had so many discussions, so many experiences ( chocolate tastings, coffee tastings, etc)…we feel like we are leaving a good friend in a country that we cannot wait to return to! Thank you again Paola! And Thank you Paul! and thank you Daniel!

Hotel Review

Napo Cultural Center

Quito

The Cultural Center was a great fit for us, amazing food, wonderful guides, and fabulous cultural as well as animal interactions!

Authenticity & Character

Love that it is owned and operated by the indigenous tribe

Location

Easy to do wildlife viewings each day

Staff

Everyone was helpful, professional, and truly seemed to love their job

Cleanliness & Comfort

Spotless, comfy, and great food!

Activity Review

Cooking Class

Quito

We had so much fun with Carolina, the chef! The food we made was delicious!

Quality of Experience

The fun history provided by the chef as we cooked everything

They were very detailed and everything went so smoothly. I loved getting the daily reminders of our itinerary. The guides and drivers were all great and professional. I would definitely recommend KimKim for anyone who wants a hassle free vacation planned

Hotel Reviews

Albergo Terminus

Como

Such a great property such a charming room with an amazing view of lake como

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Adamant Suites

Santorini

This property was beautiful just wish we knew what exact room we were getting. Our trip advisor told us we were getting upgraded and that wasn’t the case so we were very disappointed. The hotel handled it very professionally though and it wasn’t their fault. They were very helpful with luggage etc.

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Palazzo Veneziano Venice

Venice

Great location and very nice rooms.

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Maison il Conservatorio

Sorrento

Beautiful property but the fan in the room caused the lights to bang against the wall. This hotel was in a great location and breakfast was great.

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Casa Montani Hotel

Rome

Easy check in and the room was beautiful. This room was in the perfect location to everything.

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Harmony Hotel Mykonos

Mýkonos City

Loved this hotel and the breakfast was amazing. It was in a great location.

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Activity Reviews

Luxury Catamaran Cruise around Santorini

Santorini

Didn’t get to get bc of winds

Private Tour Amalfi Coast: Positano & Amalfi

Italy

Great driver very knowledgeable and courteous.

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Exclusive Capri Boat Tour from Sorrento

Italy

This was great the boat driver was awesome and patient while we went to the blue grotto.

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Pasta Making and Tiramisu Class

Rome

So fun total highlight of our trip.

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The Best of Colosseum & Ancient Rome With Exclusive Arena Access

Rome

She was amazing very intuitive to her group - kept things moving offered to take pics etc.

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Private Evening Rome Walking Tour

Rome

She cared more about the little details in a building etc and skipped over some of the big tourist things saying oh that’s to crowded. We were tourists and wanted to see the Spanish steps trevi fountain etc. She didn’t gear it to what we wanted to see and do.

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Venice Gondola Ride

Venice

Just ok didn’t interact or offer to take pics etc.

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Venice Walking Tour with St. Marks Basilica Access

Italy

She was amazing very informative.

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Unforgettable Journey Through Morocco with KimKim Travel and Our Amazing Driver, Ilyace.

My wife and I recently returned from an incredible trip to Morocco, meticulously planned by KimKim Travel, and we couldn’t be happier with the experience. From start to finish, everything was seamless, thoughtfully curated, and stress-free — allowing us to fully immerse ourselves in the magic and beauty of this fascinating country.

Our journey took us from the bustling city of Casablanca, to the serene blue streets of Chefchaouen, the rich culture and history of Fes, the awe-inspiring dunes of Merzouga in the Sahara Desert, the peaceful palm groves of Skoura, and finally to the vibrant, colorful energy of Marrakesh.

Every destination offered something unique, and KimKim's local team, including Sharif in Fes and Hanan in Marrakesh, ensured that we experienced each place in a truly authentic and comfortable way.

One of the standout aspects of our trip was the fantastic lodging arranged for us. Each riad and hotel was not only beautiful and welcoming but also ideally located and reflective of the local character. We felt like every stop was a special experience, thanks to the thoughtful accommodations.

A major highlight of our journey was our private driver, Ilyace. From the moment he picked us up, we knew we were in great hands. He was incredibly professional, punctual, and knowledgeable — but more than that, he was kind, personable, and genuinely passionate about sharing his country with us. His insights, recommendations, and stories enriched every leg of the trip, and we felt both safe and cared for throughout. Ilyace truly went above and beyond, and we can’t thank him enough.

In summary, we wholeheartedly recommend KimKim and their Moroccan team to anyone considering a trip to Morocco. Their attention to detail, personalized approach, and the wonderful local connections (like Ilyace!) made our trip unforgettable. We came home with not only beautiful memories but a deep appreciation for the culture, landscape, and people of Morocco.

Hotel Reviews

La Maison Arabe Hotel

Marrakech

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Ksar El Kabbaba

Skoura

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Desert Luxury Camp Erg Chebbi

Merzouga

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Palais Amani

Fès

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Dar Jasmine

Chefchaouen

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Guided Tour of Fez Medina

Fes

Sharif was excellent!

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Great organization, recommendations, adaptability. Impressed by the Norwegian team that planned our week long tour for 6 of us from Canada in May 2025.

Hotel Reviews

Heimly Pensjonat

Flåm

Cute little place but a little too basic.

Kviknes Hotel

Balestrand

Karl Johan Hotel

Oslo

Scandic Torget

Bergen

Great breakfast and location. We had a really hot room on the 3rd floor over top of a courtyard where garbage was actively put out multiple times until 2:30am making it hard to sleep. Rooms did not have basic amenities such as anywhere off the floor to put your luggage eg rack or bench. No facial tissues in the rooms and no hair conditioner or body lotion, and only one hanger. Really chintzy. First and last time I’ll stay at a Scandic hotel.

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Not helpful with items we were missing.

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Hated that we had to call for room service. They were missing basic amenities and so hot and loud!

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Fjærlandsfjord Cruise & Bøyabreen Glacier Visit

Balestrand

Loved film and glacier visit and guide but visit to museum was much too short over lunch because didn’t have enough time to see museum and eat after the 15 minute film. Another 30-45min needed.

Private Floating Sauna Experience

Norway

It is really hard to put into words how wonderful this experience was. We have been planning this trip for a couple of years and we were really not sure how to go about the process of making this experience the easiest and best. My brother did the research and chose you guys to do all the reservations, day trips and destination pick ups which were expedited flawlessly. We wish we had had a couple of more free days to explore each city but our time constraints didn't make that possible. Thank you!

Hotel Reviews

Scandic Torget

Bergen

Scandic Torget in Bergen was well-located in the main area, which made it easy to explore the city. The hotel was nice, although we might have wished for a bit grander experience since we don't travel often. But, overall, it was a very pleasant stay, and everything went smoothly during our time there.

Quality Hotel Ålesund

Ålesund

Quality Hotel Ålesund was a nice spot to stay with a lovely waterfront view. It was comfortable and provided all the amenities we needed. Again, the breakfast offerings were superb. It was a good base for exploring Ålesund.

Hotell Bondeheimen

Oslo

Hotell Bondeheimen was a nice start to our trip. We were only there for one night, but the breakfast spread was phenomenal, which we really appreciated. We did have to request a room change due to a broken window, but the staff was gracious and accommodating.

Karl Johan Hotel

Oslo

Becareful if you are booked in the Back yard rooms...Your view is a block wall you can touch from your window. ..Rooms 247 upward... They were, however, very accommodating when we asked to move.. And this was on Constitution day.

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Activity Reviews

Fjord Cruise to Rosendal

Bergen

The day trip to Rosendal was quite beautiful, especially the hike up to the waterfall, but it did end up being a bit long. While the experience itself was lovely, it left us feeling like we missed out on exploring more of Bergen. If there were more time to spend in Bergen, it could have been a great additional activity.

Private Floating Sauna Experience in Ålesund

Ålesund

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The guide that took us through Ollyantatambo to Cusco was very knowledgeable and wise. He educated us in history and guided us well. Our only disappointment was the inability to ride the Hiram Bingham train from Cusco due to last minute cancellation. Other than that, our experience was great and we would recommend Kim Kim travels.

Alvaro & Jose planned & executed an extraordinary trip. All the plane and boat transportation, 5 hotels! and the incredible adventures. Our restrictions, no problem, our last minute changes, no problem. Responsive from first contact, to every little nitpicking question we came up with.
Guide Romero, amazing, great information & so considerate - Highlands giant tortoises, Charles Darwin Research & bonus Lava Tunnel! Guide Bebe, wonderful and trip to Lava Java fascinating and fun. Uninhabited Island, perfect boat ride and guide to the top of island, again so much fascinating information and the view, unbelievable. Isabel Island, coordinatot Julio, could spend a day with him, he really took care of us. Tinoreras Islet, what a hike near lava formations to a lagoon, sharks, sea turtles, magical. Volcano hike, worth every mile to see the lava cone, Guide Julio, so patient, so fascinating in his own right. Back in town saw flamingos! Lobos Island, hike over lava rocks to see incredible wildlife, blue-footed boobie with her egg! Back to Quito, a city worth exploring.

Seriously, the trip of a lifetime, made possible by Alvaro, Jose and the wonderful people of Equador ♥️

Hotel Reviews

Swissotel Quito

Quito

Top-notch hotel, comfortable room, great food, really wonderful and helpful staff.

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Casa de Nelly

Puerto Baquerizo Moreno

Lovely room, good breakfast, great staff.

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Gran Hotel Tintorera

Puerto Villamil

Very pleasant room, excellent breakfast, great staff.

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Lava House Galapagos

Puerto Ayora

Nice comfortable room, good breakfast, great staff.

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Ilatoa Lodge

Quito

Didn't get to spend enough time there, but great venue, wonderful owner.

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Transport

We just returned from our trip to the Isle of Skye arranged by Kateryna. I was having trouble finding transportation from Ft Williams (where we ended our West Highland Way walk) to the Isle of Skye. I also wanted a driver/guide for our 3 days there. I contacted KimKim and Kateryna responded promptly. She was able to arrange a driver to pick us up in Ft Williams and drive us to Isle of Skye. The drivers (Brian and his son Ian) were excellent. They were prompt, friendly and very knowledgeable about the area. We lucked out with perfect weather to enjoy the beautiful scenery. Highly recommend Kateryna to plan a trip to Scotland.