Kimkim Trip Reviews

This was our favorite hotel. LOVED it. Clean, roomy, management was friendly, and close to the beach and downtown.

Best and favorite activity!! 5 stars

She was our favorite guide. Friendly, funny, spoke English well, and very informative.

This was a wonderful dinner. Quite the surprise and everything was Great!

Last stop was the best. Could have eliminated the first stop. Too much wine for one afternoon.

Fun day. Not everyone went but those of us that did had a great time.

We enjoyed the entire afternoon!

A great introduction to riding an ATV. The weather was rainy and cold but they provided us appropriate gear to ensure we stayed warm and our clothes stayed dry. Unfortunately, visibility was limited that day but I'm sure the views of the capital city would have been amazing on a clear day.

The scenery was incredible and it was great having an Icelandic guide who could speak to growing up and living in Iceland. It was an easy kayak experience as we didn't go very far.

Tour guides were positive, friendly, and made this such a fun experience. It was a cool day but they provided us with all the needed gear to keep us warm and focused on enjoyment of the experience.

A great way to relax after multiple days in the car.

A memorable experience to walk on glaciers and see the extent and degree to which they are melting.

Our tour guide John was INCREDIBLE. He was extremely knowledgeable and passionate about glaciers and made the tour fun and interesting even though it was rainy and cold :-)

Rhonda spent the entire day with us with stops in Siena and San Gimignano!! She was very knowledgeable and very professional!

Massimo was our boat captain!! He showed us all the sights!!! He was wonderful!! Definitely 5 stars!!

Our guide clearly wanted us to have a good experience and tried to make the most of a very hot day. She made sure to give us breaks in air-conditioned parts of the market and provided electrolyte candies to make sure we were not overcome by the heat. We enjoyed trying the free samples and looking for the treats my kids had heard about on the internet. The private sushi-making class was also good and happened at our own pace.

It was a great visit, and it was good that we went when it opened in the morning before it got too busy. It started filling up quickly after that.

It was a beautiful view from the bottom of the hill, as we did not make the climb to the temple at the top. We were already tired from the trip to begin with, and wished we would have known there were 500+ steps to climb. Instead, we took pictures from the viewpoint at the bottom and enjoyed the soft serve ice cream sold there.

The tour and district were a bit too "adult" for my teens who could not participate in the saki tastings and perhaps didn't need to see the redlight district. Otherwise, the food was good and plentiful.

Very cool to interact with the deer and to be in a peaceful forest setting.

This was our favorite activity. Not only did we enjoy putting on the kimonos, but we also loved learning about the meaning behind the ceremony and the picture taking opportunities in the gardens.

This was one of our favorite sites in Japan because at the time of our visit, we didn't have to be among too many other tourists. We also enjoyed seeing the traditional homes and roaming through them at our own pace.

We really liked the smaller town, and it was a good way to start the trip by getting used to transportation and customs of Japan.

Great guide dont miss city hall!

Fascinating plan to spend the day not just the morning

A gem of a place. Great little museum.

Great lunch bit couldn't hear the guide so missed some info.as speaker near us was broken. Complained but staff couldn't do anything. Company refunded part of our fee.

Great day and very knowledgable guide Urban.

Alvaro made the trip Food hall and food great and he was prepared to answer all questions.

David was very sweet.

Amazing site.

Sari was great and knowledgable.

It is amazing. Might want a private guide.

Didn't have a guide really but a driver. And we had asked repeatedly if this was appropriate for us and it was not. Could have done other things adventure camp great for an overnight stay if you are a zipliner. We didn't or couldn't climb the tower so a brief walk in the woods same with the cliffs. We couldn't really enjoy it. A wasted day

This tuk-tuk tour brought us to the main attractions of Lisbon, would be even better if the tour was longer!

The staff were so helpful. Breakfast was fantastic. And the staff recommended 2 restaurants both perfect and not expensive.

A wonderful way to see the parts of the city and exolire foods. Our guide Marco made it feel like we were on an afternoon walk with a foidie friend taking us to his favourite spots. The balsamic tour and tasting started us off, but every stop was a highlight.

What a great experience. The class wad fun and well paced. Thete were all levels of experience but the chef kept us all engaged. We made and ate our pizzas, had sip of wine while he talked about gelato, then made our own cones and finished by saviuring fresh made gelato w toppings we chose. Plus! The location is an amaxing foodhall that we visited the next day. This is a do not skip.

This was a great way to see the area. Our guide was excellent with our kids, friendly and knowledgeable.

This was a great experience. We had three generations of varying experience and abilities kayaking and everyone enjoyed it. Our guide was interesting, knowledgeable, and friendly. Would highly recommend this experience

Zennid was very knowledgeable. He gave us tips and additional area to explore and restaurants to try during the rest of the trip. He was great explaining everything to our kids (ages 7 & 9).

Super easy to navigate, quick, and comfortable

The house itself is a bit old, not very modern. Very spacious with 3 bedrooms, comfortably slept our party of 7. Nice big common area living room, dining room, and large porch with dining area. Beautiful view of the garden/grounds and Lake Atitlan. We had a few issues--no covers for trash cans in restrooms (no toilet paper can be flushed, so these are critical to ensure house doesn't smell), no napkins/paper towels, no kitchen towels, not enough bath towels, not enough shampoo/soap, no hangers in the hanging closets. All issues were ultimately rectified when we brought them up to our travel company.

Beautiful property, ideal for our group of 7. Beautiful courtyard and rooftop deck, bedrooms all well-appointed with TV's and fans, and a modern kitchen. Loft space in the front room is a bit noisy with all the traffic out on the street, but the 3 bedrooms are tucked away in the back of the house and are extremely quiet. Ideally located, right near the middle of town, easily walkable to any destination in Antigua.

No screens in living area, so you need to wear mosquito repellent. A/C only in the bedrooms, so common areas are extremely hot and humid. Kitchen was not very well appointed--not enough bowls, cooking utensils, etc.

Our stay at Abelonas Retreat in Santorini was good but had some issues. We had six rooms in total, and one couple ended up with a room where the bed was against two walls, making it very inconvenient. The manager wasn’t available to help right away, but your team managed to get us a new room the next morning, which was a relief. The hotel manager was kind of grumpy and not very accommodating when we asked for better views or nicer rooms for those who hadn’t had such experiences yet. This was the only place where we felt a bit let down.

Our stay at the Ippoliti Hotel in Nafplio was very nice. It was probably the fanciest hotel in terms of interior décor, and having a pool was a great touch. There was a bit of confusion as some of our group members were placed in a different building with upgraded rooms, and we almost didn’t know where they were. Despite that, those who received the nicer rooms were thrilled, and we tried to ensure everyone got a fair turn at the better accommodations.

I really enjoyed our stay at Fedriades Hotel in Delphi. The town itself was beautiful, and the hotel offered stunning views of the valley from our windows. The restaurant right across the street, recommended by the hotel manager, was great too. It had a large bank of windows with valley views and delicious food. There was a bit of an odd situation where one room was significantly larger with a sitting area, kitchen, and giant patio, so we ended up drawing straws to see who would get it. It added a bit of fun to our trip, though it was unexpected. Overall, this hotel was fantastic.

This was actually a '3 winery' tour - which was a very nice way to spend our last evening in Santorini. The meal at the last winery was wonderful.

Maybe I've been to too many wineries. This was a very nice experience, but also similar to other wine adventures I've enjoyed. The food (with wine pairings) was very good...

Our host was the owner and manager so he was a wealth of information with TONS of interesting things to share with us. The olive oil was smooth and flavorful, and (like so many of our dining experiences in Greece) the food was both wonderful and PLENTIFUL!

The restaurant was tucked up in the heart of the old market. WONDERFUL food, and super cool atmosphere. Great choice!

I wasn't really sure about spending 6 hours on a boat cruising around in the caldera - but it was a wonderful experience. Very much worth doing. Especially liked hiking on the heart of the ancient volcano.

So glad we got to go see some of the villages higher up on the island of Naxos. BEAUTIFUL places, and our guide was (again) amazing!

Good tour, nice to have the same guide twice (he was great).

It was our 2nd time there, so less 'amazing' for us and it was HOT, but our guide was great!

All I can say is that this was a highlight of our trip. We had a BLAST and the food was amazing. Who knew how time consuming it was to prepare octopus (or squid - can't remember the difference now!)!?

We have some experience with beekeeping, so listening to a master beekeeper is always a treat. She was amazing, and had some really interesting other (bee related) things to look at / taste and purchase. Baklava = honey!

Another surprise 'hidden gem' of a place. Finally learned what/who the Oracle of Delphi is and why this place was so special. The little town of Delphi is gorgeous too...

I think we agreed that this was the best tour of all - our guide was fantastic, we arrived near the end of the day, so very few other people there (and maybe a bit cooler). A must-see.

I cannot say enough about our driver for the first 6 days of our journey. George - you are amazing and your "Tetris" training came in handy as you dealt with our luggage day after day!

The Guide was amazing, and the acropolis is a 'must see' in Athens, but it was CROWDED and hot. Recommend this, but maybe not in the middle of summer.

What an amazing meal - I think there were 7 courses (most featuring some type of delicious seafood). BEAUTIFUL views too

The view from their rooftop was AMAZING - exactly as you see it here. The food (7 courses - really?!) was fabulous. GREAT start to our trip

The breakfast could have been more varied.

A really nice hotel, close to the forest with nice walks for those who want. Excellent food.

Excellent. Wonderful service from the manager. Well located.

long but beautiful.

A fun activity. Good to get out of Auckland. but we wondered if we were really in a rainfeorst - it was not as dense or wet as we expected.

This was not our favorite lagoon. We had high hopes for this lagoon, but when we got to the lagoon (6pm) they were fully booked, and it was quite loud (people were everywhere). This lagoon is located near a large city that cruise ships dock at over night. The men's bathroom was loud, filled with drunken adults, and smelled like urine. The soap bottles were empty or filled with water to make the soap go further. My husband had the worst experience in the WC compared to the other lagoons we went to. The women's WC was also loud and slightly crowded, but seemed to be fairly clean. This was the last lagoon we attended and were hoping it would be more relaxing, but ended up being the quickest trip to a lagoon that we had.

This was a neat experience. We did get to see some whales and whale tails; we even saw some birds flying and floating near by! The staff members were really nice and informative. We were thankful to receive a waterproof suit for the duration of our excursion. The weather was a little rainy, but extremely choppy; the boat ride there and back was a little rough. My husband and I have been on boats before but nothing like this, and both got a little seasick with the boat rocking in the choppy waves of the bay.

We do not have a review for this activity as the wind was so strong and it was rainy enough to cancel our excursion for the day.

We loved this experience!! The ice caves are incredible, and it was so fascinating to hear about the history of the climate and how it is affecting the glacier we hiked through. We loved our guide, Guey (sounds like whey). He was super friendly and informative, and you could tell he really loves his job and has a passion for what he does.

This wasn't our favorite lagoon, but it was a nice one. The lobby/bar area is really pretty and modern. We liked that we could walk around the pool area and see the geothermal activity happening. The pool bottom was rocky, so be prepared for that. The benches were kind of slimy so we chose not to sit; we walked and circulated the pool instead.

We loved our tour guide at the Silfra Snorkeling, Veronica. She was very nice, funny, and informative; and she knows 5 languages. This activity was one of our favorites from the whole trip! They provided hot coco and a chocolate bar for each person after the snorkeling trip was over, which was a good opportunity to get to know our guide a little more!

The day we went to the Blue Lagoon was a very foggy day. This was AWESOME. The dense fog gave you the feeling of being in a more private pool, considering you could hardly see the person standing 10ft from you. The masks here was so fun to participate in. This is the place that we got stuck on Somersby Apple Cider!

Absolutely fantastic hotel that is kid friendly, comfortable and with all amenities. Little away from town which probably the only drawback but it’s self sufficient.

Nice little gem that is in a rock style, facing the sea and at a high point. The balcony has a jacuzzi and best sunset view. Room was convenient though AC didn’t seem powerful enough to cool the whole room. Ample space and very convenient. Staff is friendly and courteous. But if stairs to climb up and down to room but the bell boys were happy to lug the suitcases for us.

Hotel is near Matreaski square so is convenient location. Room was quite small and lobby as well. The lift is inconvenient and hard to load suitcases. Staff was very friendly and quite understanding to help with late checkin and check out. Not fancy but definitely worth for a quick stay.

Good day tour that covers visit to Dakiti, Lassithi plateau, cave where Zeus was born, ceramic pottery factory/store, Knossos palace which has been partially recreated to see the Minoan civilization.

This tour was very informative and wonderful to see the Roman Agora, Acropolis, Parthenon and more. It covers most of the Ancient monuments in Athens. Needs quite a bit of walking but the guide was very good. She was engaging, giving references to mythology.

Visit to Thermopylae was interesting. There is not much to see in terms of monuments or remains. However, the 3D simulation and the history is quite interesting. Delphi was amazing to see. Lot of the original monuments are in the archaeological site. Museum was informative as well. Lunch location was fantastic- both food and view. Peter was an engaging and knowledgeable guide!

This tour was great with multiple activities. Starting with a visit to Pyrgos village where we got to walk around and experience the classic Santorini houses and the blue dome churches. We got a glimpse of Red Beach. Wish could actually go to beach. We also got to see Akrotiri ruins however due to a strike we cdnt have a guide to explain. It’s a little harder to get a good idea without a guide. Lost Atlantis museum was informational and was enjoyed by my kid. It’s like a VR simulation.

It was fun activity to kayak with them. There were two guides so was feeling safe with my little guy. We got to see beautiful sunset and insides of a cave. There was a short snack break with fruits and lemonade. They even arranged hot tea for my son. Dinner was very delicious as well. Highly recommend this!

Our group of 13 had the place to ourselves as there are only 8 or 9 rooms. The roof top deck was a great place to hang out after a long day of travel and touring. Our host was extremely pleasant, and a talented bartender. Located very near to the main drag, so we walked to lunch, and back from dinner. Would definitely recommend if you are in the area.

While it was fun and interesting to see the differences between the three wineries, dinner was too long (timing - too much time between courses - and too much food), especially as we were departing early the next morning.

This was a lot of fun, though long - advertised as 6 hours, and it was 8 hours if not more. Also, as advertised as a traditional wooden boat, but the diesel fumes got old really quick.

We thought it would be more about food than culture, and it was longer than 4 hours. Though one of the dishes on this tour was my favorite in all the food I ate while in Greece for two weeks! The olive oil tasting was fun and educational, though I enjoyed the history - spoken and visible - more. The retail shopping after lunch went long - I believe there was something about the credit card machine.

Good food, walkable from the hotel, staff were kind and accommodating for our large group of 12.

Our group really enjoyed this - our hosts were so genuine, kind, and welcoming. And the food was delicious!

It was a beautiful location and building. The tour felt a bit rushed, but fun to see the things. Lunch was excellent, but entirely too much food - several dishes were never touched, and that feels very wasteful. We enjoyed the family style serving, and they easily accommodated the two who are GF. The wine was OK - it tasted very young (not aged).

What a great, relaxing lunch in the shade under the trees. Our host was very knowledgeable and personable - we really enjoyed our time with him. They served fabulous food, and easily provided plenty of GF food for the two individuals who required it.

The bee hive tomb was very cool! The rest of the ruin was "meh."

Beautiful location - rooftop terrace - great food, and got to watch the Acropolis light up as the sun went down.

What a great experience to see and tour the Acropolis with an expert. Though the place was packed with other tourists, I felt we had a much better experience rather than an audio self-guided tour. It also helped to have someone personally walk us through the entrance gates - less waiting and confusion.

The driver picked us up at the front door of the hotel, and delivered us to the bottom of the hill where we met our guide. George was great - so glad we had him for 5 days. I don't want to travel any other way again!

This tour was amazing, only because we were allowed to explore/climb/sit in the 2500 year old Amphitheater! The rest of the ruin was overshadowed by this experience. Be sure to schedule your visit for the very first thing before the rest of the tourists arrive, and ask to see the Theater first.

While the activity was somewhat interesting, the reality fell short of expectations. The time of day was also unfortunate - several in our group were fighting to stay awake. The honey was delicious, but lacked depth of flavor.

Interesting little ruin within walking distance of our hotel.

While the food was amazing, there was entirely too much of it - 7 courses, I think. The reservation was at 7 pm, and not starting to eat until 7:30 pm - that's just too late in the evening for this mid-western gal. Also, there didn't seem to be anything to do in the little town - so nothing to entertain us while we waited until 7 pm. They refused to seat us until 7 pm.

Our tour guide was amazing - she was very knowable about the site and museum, and interacted with our group extremely well. Many in our group took the opportunity to "run" in the Olympic stadium - what an unusual experience - so grateful!

The Manzoni team made us feel at home. We loved sitting around their piano. The snacks and bevies were great as well. The breakfast was the best breakfast on our trip with made to order crepes and everything else you can imagine.

The staff at Hotel Metropole were amazing. We were stuck in the next town and the trains were on strike. We called the Hotel and they worked their magic and found a ride for 6 of us and a wheelchair back to our hotel within 10 minutes! The spa is their best kept secret!! wow! We loved the bartender and wait staff. If we are ever in Santa Margherita again, we will be staying at the Hotel Metropole!