Kimkim Trip Reviews

The stay in Valldal Fjordhotell was not as comfortable as we had hoped. All four of us were booked into one cabin, which posed a significant problem as two of us would have needed to sleep upstairs where there was limited headroom and a steep ladder to climb. This setup was not practical given our needs.

The cruise along the fjords up to Tromsø was lovely, even though much of it occurred at night. The Hurtigruten cruise provides a pleasant and leisurely experience, primarily catering to moving tourists along Norway's captivating coastline.

Our trip on the Flåm Railway was somewhat enjoyable but felt a bit too commercialized for our liking. While the ride itself is lovely, Flåm as a location seems overly focused on tourism.

Dog sledding with carts was a very fun experience! The dogs were eager and happy, constantly ready to go. Despite being hard work, it was a lot of fun and memorable.

The hotel we stayed in Sydney was right down in the middle of walking distance to everything, which was great!

Spending the night on the Oceanquest was a once-in-a-lifetime experience. The accommodation was comfortable, and being surrounded by the reef was surreal. It was an incredible way to immerse ourselves in the beauty of the Great Barrier Reef.

The Pacific Hotel Cairns was a great base for our adventures in Cairns. It was conveniently located within walking distance to many restaurants and shops along the waterway. The hotel was also very close to where we boarded the boat for our Great Barrier Reef adventure, making it extremely convenient.

Tia had arranged a private driver to take us to the train station, We just had to show our information on the KimKim app(New Zealand Touring Company) to receive the train ticket and ticket for the Skyrail. Nicely maintained "old style" train cars with narrated information of places passed and history of the railroad in that area. Post train ride we were in the mountain village of Kuranda that offered a butterfly farm, a koala viewing area (they had other animals as well), a bird aviary ,, shops and restaurants. When we were done walking around, eating and seeing the sights, we got on the Skyrail for the trip back down the mountain. The skyrail makes a few stops where you can get out and look at a large waterfall we saw from the train earlier.

This was my husband's 65th birthday wish, to dive the Great Barrier Reef...He was NOT disappointed ! Coral for the most part was healthy and colorful, not too many larger fish, many small ones, the occasional turtle or shark. Meals were simple and the cook was very open about giving a different option to those with dietary restrictions. When we were on board there were 3 different classes going on, one group becoming dive masters, one learning more about rescue diving and one getting open water certification. Mixed ages, more younger then older ,every body was welcomed with same enthusiasm by the crew. We had the opportunity to do 2 more dives that day, then we were given lunch and our bags were transported back to the other boat first, then we were assisted over. My husband did 7 dives over this two day trip, I did 5 and a snorkel trip .back on the transfer boat fresh fruit was offered as well as other snacks ,some for a fee.

We got picked up from our hotel (but the Pacific Hotel is maybe 3 short blocks from the dock, we could have walked), boarded the boat at the dock, seemed quite crowded. We went for a short ride then whoever wanted to dive could get outfitted with gear (after filling out liability/medical questionnaire) or snorkel. We stopped two places on the reef , beautiful. Snacks onboard included muffins, fresh fruit. Coffee, tea, and a few other items were for purchase. There was a photographer onboard who dove and took pictures,made later for sale at a reasonable price, beautiful quality. After the second stop, those of us who were going to spend the night on the reef with Diver's Den were taken to a point where we were assisted from one boat to the other. Safety briefing aboard catamaran done, rooms assigned, safety rules presented. Daytime dive/snorkel opportunities offered. A night dive was available as well as "sharks in the dark" for those who wished to use a mask and snorkel and stay on the dive platform to see the fish and sharks at night.

We were picked up from the hotel a little later than we had planned, had to have desk staff call tour operator for us ( about 25 minutes late). river ride was fine but no crocodiles for us to see, oh well. The Daintree rainforest and Cape Tribulation was beautiful, unspoiled wilderness. The guide told us 'it's where the rainforest meets the sea". We also got a stop for beautiful pictures and free sample (3 scoops!) of homemade ice cream made in the area from fruit.

Tia had arranged this flight for us on Jetstar airlines, flight from Sydney was on time and full. When we arrived in Cairns, there was a private driver waiting for us at baggage claim, again, perfect timing !

We got off the plane, there was a driver waiting for us, perfect timing !

So, initially our room was not ready (we arrived around 10AM,it wasn't to be ready until 2) hotel staff kept our bags for us and gave us guest passes to access the zoo from a "retreat" entrance (this particular gate not available to non guest of the retreat). When room was ready, the AC didn't work, however, the staff quickly found a different room, same view for us. Check out was around 11 , staff again kept our bags for us and allowed us guest access to the zoo again.

If you like animals, this was an amazing opportunity to see and learn more about them from the zoo staff. The retreat is located in the middle of the zoo ,which is located at the end of a community of "high end" homes. The rooms are spacious and have a great view of different parts of the zoo. I got up early in the morning and actually saw a koala bear right outside our room! Close enough to get a few great pictures but not close enough to touch.

Good way to get an overview of Sydney. We explored Manly beach the day before on our own(took public ferry from Sydney harbor), saw Bondi beach with the Big bus tour, had the opportunity to see many parts of the city we would not otherwise would have had time to get to. The only partially negative point would be if you change lines on the bus, you need to pay attention to the times of last trip offered.

Very comfortable room. Excellent location close to the many attractions including the Coliseum and the Vitoria Emanuel monument.

Fabulous view down to the sea. Walking distance to just about everything. Very helpful staff.

Although our room did not have a great view, it was lovely and the staff was very helpful. The location was good.

We had visited some crypts in Portugal and this was very similar and interesting. The tour of the crypt seemed a bit rushed, but the catacombs tour was outstanding.

Simona, our guide really enhanced this visit. She had a wealth of knowledge to share with us making the visit very enjoyable. We had been to the Colosseum many years before without a guide and this was so much better.

The road is very crooked and the traffic is intense, but it was worth it to see Amalfi and Ravello. Our driver was very good and there were lots of great sights to see.

Marco, our boat captain was wonderful, friendly and enjoyable to be with. He was an excellent captain and got us into the Blue Grotto with minimal hassles in spite of the large number of people waiting to enter.

Pompeii was so amazing. Mt Vesuvius was fun to walk to the summit and to see the crater and the winery tour was great. The wine was good as was the food.

Another must-do activity when visiting Interlaken! Our guide was super knowledgeable, took us through the picturesque villages in and around Interlaken and the alpine lakes. This is definitely the best way of exploring the town and experiencing the local culture than driving through. We had two little kids who could sit in the cargo attached to one of our bikes so we could all experience this as a family.

Absolutely recommend this for families with little children! It was educational, interactive and they walk away from the workshop with bars of chocolate they created. Our entire family loved this and our kids wouldn't stop talking about it for days after. Don't forget to grab some chocolate covered strawberries and a cup of hot chocolate from the cafe on your way out.

Clean, quiet, nicely decorated. Simple meals. Friendly staff.

Friendly and attentive staff. The restaurant served very good food a reasonable prices.

Good breakfast, nice scenary. Felt a bit rushed with the photography, as we were a private group.,

Loved this quaint hotel on the top of the mountain. The view from our room was looking out over Nafplio and the water. Absolutely stunning. The staff was so courteous and helpful and the breakfast was delicious with homemade breads, eggs, fruit and yogurt. We loved the location and loved exploring Nafplio and swimming in the sea. It may be a difficult hotel to stay in for someone with mobility issues as there are a lot of stairs. We would definitely stay here again. Loved it!

Loved this hotel and the view from the restaurant was the Acropolis in the background! The staff was amazing and courteous. The rooms were very spacious and clean and the breakfast was an incredible spread of pastries, eggs, fruit, cereals, yogurt, etc. The location was also very central to everything we wanted around Plaka. Would definitely stay here again.

Loved this hotel. Was in a great location and we had a nice balcony that looked over the shopping area of Chania (which was fun) AND it was super quiet.

Loved this hotel. Clean and quiet and lovely, courteous staff. Would definitely stay here again.

Ms Zakia was incredible! She knows Greek history so well. She had a fun way of incorporating the old and the new history and had a delightful personality. We learned so much about the Acropolis and loved walking through the back streets and maneuvering through crowds. I would definitely recommend taking a tour with her!

This was a nice tour of the 7 villages. It was informative and the guide was knowledgeable about local customs. We enjoyed seeing the ruins and the old church in the cave. I wish I had known that there is a lot of time in the van and that we would be stopping to eat 4 times ( coffee, bread sampling, cheese sampling and lunch) . The tour lasted about 7 hours.

The staff were welcoming, attentive and friendly and our twin room with city views was spacious and comfortable. The art deco style through out the hotel was charming and it is conveniently located within walking distance of shops, cafes and the waterfront precinct.

Close to the markets, but quiet

Great location and service. Everyone was ready to help at all times.

Very beautiful, a must. Only suggestion is that on the last stop encourage guests to not snorkel. Shallow water with a lot of coral an sea urchins.

Beautiful country, an eye opener.

Learned a lot about Thai cooking. Some of the best food we had. Jim was great.

Amazing Amazing and Amazing

Loads of fun. Beautiful scenery. An absolute must to get a feel for inland Bali and the rice terraces.

A personal cooking class with our teenagers was a surprising hit! Lots of fun and the setting and food were wonderful.

One of the receptionists is very friendly.

I was against this activity originally. It turns out a fun thing to do.

Be prepared to have a big stomach as the food quantity is a lot. There are 1 big piece of focaccia bread, 1 big piece of la pia, then pesto pasta, then 2 kinds of mussels, the gelato. It is good to try local food but I think it is better to spread out the time to eat them.

The activity didn’t happen as planned until we contact the local support. We were informed it was cancelled. Then they arranged a noon activity to visit thr Duomo only.

A great experience literally above the clouds!

The weather dampened our experience but the visiting Man U football fans added some interest. Pestana Hotel on the River was great!

Amazing architectural feat, detailed historical evolution.

Nice guided hike at comfortable pace with great views.

Comfortable, safe transport with flexible timing for each stop.

Great weather and great views with nice lunch setting!

Fun exploring and experiencing the food culture while meeting new people in a small group setting. Experience led to repeat consumption of new favorites.

Location wise this place was 8-10 minutes from the center of Sevilla. Lots of restaurant and stores around the area. Checking in and out was easy. The bedroom area we stayed in was small. It was tight place just for two people. It had a bed, a television and bathroom. It is a good hotel to stay in if you just want to sleep.

Loved the hotel and staff! The only suggestion i would make is there are a lot of steps going up & down not a lot of handrails…might want ti check on ages and disabilities ! Lived the pool and rooms

The crew was very attentive and answered any questions or concerns

I was so personal and our guide was very helpful and knowledgeable! Loved every second!

Loved the tour…our guide was fabulous and patient!

Wonderful and very helpful front desk. Breakfast was wonderful!! A lot of choices and plenty to start our day

The help at front hole in walk desk was not really helpful. Breakfast was yuk.

Very nice hotel with a good breakfast. Interesting Monastery ruins nearby to explore.

Beautiful views and very nice rooms. Wonderful breakfast served. Dinner in the restaurant was delicious and the Schwarzwald Krische Torte is unforgettable.

Great location to Marienplatz. Helpful staff and great breakfast. Also enjoyed the glass of beer and pretzel in the afternoon.

Great location and easy walking distance to the Old Town and sites to see.

Valentine provided several cities to visit on the way to Colmar. We visited several of them and enjoyed them all. The cities were beautiful and so fun to walk through. Great suggestions for us to visit. I would have loved to have more time in them.

Very nice bike tour through gardens and streets of Munich. Also got to see the surfing area on the review. Very fun to watch that.

Fun tour, good food and fun facts to learn more about Munich.

Svenby was a wonderful driver and guide. He was very knowledgeable and interesting to talk to. Beautiful towns to tour and learn about.

Our guide Dalibora provided a wonderful tour with many learnings along the way. While the rain fell fairly heavy that day, it did not stop us from completing our hike and boat ride. The lunch location was perfect to dry out a bit and enjoy a delicious meal.

Wasn't what the tour details said it was.

Our culinary tour with Alzbeta was tasty and educational. We had the opportunity to taste many different local foods and learn more about the history of each one. The meal setting in the medieval church basement was an interesting setting and the food was delicious.

Ernestina was a joy to walk with and learn the history and interesting facts about Prague. Her suggestion to visit the castle at night was timely as we were able to also see the crown jewels exhibit. A rare opportunity to see this exhibit.

Ernestina was a joy to walk with and learn the history and interesting facts about Prague. Her suggestion to visit the castle at night was timely as we were able to also see the crown jewels exhibit. A rare opportunity to see this exhibit.

This hotel is BEAUTIFUL. Wonderful location. Clean and comfortable. Wish I had more time here. The rooftop bar is great with beautiful views.

The location of this accommodation is off putting. When we arrived, we were worried about safety. Once entering the accommodation, it was nice and clean. The staff was very friendly and helpful. It's not close to the city center, but is close to the train station. It's very loud at night with cars and people yelling.

I LOVED this b&b. The owners were so sweet and very hospitable. The rooms were very clean, comfortable and felt like you were staying with family. They made wonderful breakfast for us every morning. They had filtered water available in the kitchen 24/7. The property was so beautiful, and I would definitely stay here again. The only con -- which for me -- wasn't much of a con is that in October, they do not use air conditioning. So, if you're hot natured, this may not be the best for you that time of year. As some of our days in Florence were nearly 80 degrees and we couldn't use the a/c. But overall, I was comfortable with the temperature most of the time. We loved this b&b.

This was a great tour. Our guide offered much history to the city of Florence and about the wine. She took us to many locations, and we had appetizers and wine at each stop. We had a blast.