Kimkim Trip Reviews

Incredible trip to Italy!! Valeria helped me plan the perfect vacation for six people. She thought of every detail and her team was outstanding! Beatrice was our faithful and delightful guide throughout the entire 10 day trip. Our drivers were prompt, professional and lovely. The tour guides we had for the historical sites were PHD level and so interesting and informative. Francesco’s tour of the Vatican even produced the Pope on our visit. Just a magical trip where I didn’t have to be the expert and waste my time figuring out the logistics. It was all done for me and as a result I really was able to enjoy. I will absolutely utilize Kim Kim again! Thank you so very much Valeria and Beatrice!

Hotel Reviews

47 Boutique Hotel

Rome

Cosmopolitan and modern hotel close to everything. Amazing view of ruins outside our room. Beautiful hotel.

Authenticity & Character

Modern and quaint at the same time.

Location

You can walk to the major sites. Tons of restaurants and shopping. .

Staff

So helpful from the rooftop restaurant to the hotel front desk to the bellmen. Everyone greeted us with warmth

Cleanliness & Comfort

Impeccable

Hotel Corallo

Sorrento

Amazing location with amazing views! Hotel was just gorgeous with amazing service.

Authenticity & Character

Eclectic and lovely boutique hotel

Location

Gorgeous sea views and close to great Sorrento restaurants

Staff

Friendly staff that was helpful

Cleanliness & Comfort

Clean rooms with nice terraces.

Hotel Porto Roca

Monterosso

Quiet gem up on the hill in Montarossa. Eclectic and quaint hotel. Beautiful pool. Definitely get a room overlooking the sea! Breakfast was outstanding!

Authenticity & Character

Adorable and relaxing place her amazing views.

Location

Off the beaten path. Nice escape from the crowds.

Staff

Helpful and personally walked us to our rooms.

Cleanliness & Comfort

Our room lovely with a comfortable bed.

Ai Reali Hotel Venice

Venice

We were brought to the hotel by boat from the airport and it was my favorite memory of the trip. Upon arrival the hotel staff was attentive and kind. The location is fabulous. Our room was decorated in ornate Venetian style and it was so fun! This hotel is close to everything!

Authenticity & Character

Water entrance is lovely. It is tucked away in a quiet corner in an area that has everything.

Location

Close to shopping restaurants and at marks square. Walk everywhere.

Staff

Extremely attentive.

Cleanliness & Comfort

Our linens were crisp and clean.

Activity Reviews

Venice walking tour

Italy

Absolutely fantastic!! So much knowledge and history. Our guide answered so many of our questions and made it such a fun experience. The tide was up and we had to take our shoes off on st marks square.

Quality of Experience

Our guide was brilliant!

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Knowledge and warmth

Transport

Our guide met us at the hotel and led us on the oat amazing h walking tour.

Venice Gondola Ride

Venice

If you go with a group of couples it is best for each couple to get their own boat. The gondola guide was super grumpy and because of the balance of the boat my husband and my friends husband had to squeeze together and they were hot and uncomfortable and it just felt weird with the guide.

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

The views were great but my husband was miserable.

What. A. Trip!!! Absolutely loved every moment I had in the country, what made it better was the quality of service and hospitality of our local specialist Pedro, our driver Carlos who had many amazing stories, and our tour guide Mariana who was amazing and so much fun. It was so much fun to visit Portugal, we loved it so much.

We had an incredible family trip to Peru! From the moment we landed, everything was perfectly organized. Our travel consultant Johanna & local guides Miguel and several others who supported were amazing - they were knowledgeable friendly and went the extra mile to help. At each destination on our travel, the inputs from the local guides on history and culture made it even more memorable. Our best memories include exploring food in Lima, wandering through the vibrant streets of Cusco, the breathtaking Machu Picchu and the serene beauty of the Sacred Valley. Every detail was so well taken care of, allowing us to fully immerse ourselves in the experience. Thank you kimkim & highly recommend this tour for anyone looking to discover the wonders of Peru!

My husband and I recently returned from a road trip to Iceland and it could not have been better!

KimKim Travel and Adam, our tour designer, took care of everything from start to finish. Adam tailored the trip to our timeframe and interests. He patiently answered all of our questions. The itinerary included well known stops, as well as “hidden gems.” We ate at local restaurants and stayed at amazing hotels, with delicious breakfasts.

KimKim (Adam) made travel planning simple and stress-free. They made us feel like we had relatives in Iceland! Thank you!!

I would 100% recommend travelling with Kimkim! I travelled to Morocco with a friend and both of us are used to organising everything ourselves, so weren’t sure if going through a company was a good idea for us. After our Kimkim experience there is no way we would go back! Everything went incredibly smoothly. Yassine was patient with our endless questions and tailored the trip perfectly for us. Younes was our driver, and made us feel welcome and safe the entire time. He had the world’s best recommendations for restaurants and cafes! Our favourite experiences were the cooking class in the Fes Medina (particularly thanks to Souad, who was awesome!!), the visit to Volubilis (again with an amazing guide who was funny and incredibly knowledgeable) and the day in Chefchaouen just wandering and taking photos.
This has been one of the major highlights of my travelling life :)

We had a fantastic trip to Morocco. It exceeded our expectations! The dunes of Merzouga and accompanying camel ride and camping was out of this world. We also loved the Medinas of Essaouira, Marrakech and Fes and the fairytale location of Ait Ben Haddou.

Sharon and Amnay were flexible in itinerary planning and Amnay and our driver Muhammad were incredibly patient and kind to our group which included 4 adults and 7 boys between the ages of 6–12! Amnay was a pleasure to spend time with and we appreciate all of his work.

I recently had the pleasure of experiencing a trip to Norway that was nothing short of extraordinary, all thanks to Kimkim agency and our exceptional travel partner, Mathia. From the very beginning, Mathia listened intently to my goals and crafted an itinerary that I could have never planned myself.

The trip included special, hard-to-get reservations at Flor & Flaer, and three iconic guided hikes that were simply breathtaking. Mathia spent more than a year meticulously planning this trip, and not only was it perfect, but he also provided a personal touch every step of the way.

One instance that truly stood out was when I injured my knee on the descent of Trolltunga. Mathia called me at 9 PM to check on me and ensure I was okay. His dedication and care were evident throughout the entire journey.

I couldn't recommend Mathia and Kimkim enough for planning the perfect trip to Norway. Having an insider like Mathia plan this trip made it incredibly special, with amazing boutique hotels and unwavering support every step of the way. It was truly the trip of a lifetime.

I can't thank Mathia enough for his expertise and kind support from the beginning to the end! Thank you thank you thank you!!!!

Hotel Reviews

Hotel Norge by Scandic

Bergen

We LOVED this hotel. The location was perfect. The rooms were lovely and the breakfast was simply amazing!

Authenticity & Character

Location

Perfectly centered in Bergen with amazing views from the balcony!

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Cleanliness & Comfort

Moxy Bergen

Bergen

Great location for a quick stay a little bit away from the city center. Fun vibe and great sunset! Nice staff!

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Eilert Smith Hotel

Stavanger

I recently had the pleasure of staying at the Eilert Smith hotel, and it was an experience that will forever be etched in my memory. The highlight of our stay was the exceptional attention and care provided by Hanne. Not only is she lovely, but she was always available to offer advice on restaurants, experiences, and massages. Hanne went above and beyond to ensure our stay was perfect. Her dedication and personal touch made all the difference, and I couldn't recommend the Eilert Smith hotel enough because of the special attention from Hanne. This hotel will go down in my memory as the best hotel experience of a lifetime.

Authenticity & Character

Location

Staff

Hanne Hanne Hanne!!!!

Cleanliness & Comfort

Hotel Ullensvang

Lofthus Hardanger

Great location for Trolltunga hike. Nice amenities. Wish there were more dinner options than the buffet.

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Activity Reviews

Pulpit Rock Classic Summer Hike

Norway

I recently embarked on a hike to Pulpit Rock, and it was an adventure like no other. We chose the much more challenging, less-traveled route, which included a canoe trip, scrambling up boulders, and a very long trek. The guides were fantastic and ensured our safety throughout the journey. I must admit, I was terrified at times, not because of my fitness level (although I am 54), but because the route was dangerous at certain points. However, the guides were always there to ensure my safety and provide support. Despite the challenges, it was an incredible experience. That said, I would probably opt for the Nepalese Sherpa stairs next time for a less daunting experience. Nonetheless, this hike was unforgettable, and I highly recommend it for those seeking an adventurous and thrilling journey.

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Mostraumen Fjord Cruise from Bergen

Bergen

Perfect 3 hour Fjord trip. Comfortable plentiful seating. Arrive early to get a seat by the window

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Fjord Cruise & Pulpit Rock Hike

Stavanger

We were on the smaller overflow boat and did not hear when the Pulpit Rock disembarkment occured. It must have been quick because we were not the only ones that missed it.

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Guided Hike to Trolltunga

Norway

I recently had the pleasure of embarking on a guided hike of Trolltunga, and it was an unforgettable experience. Our guide, Joe, was absolutely fantastic. He was not only fun and engaging but also incredibly supportive throughout the hike. As someone with 54-year-old knees, the descent was particularly challenging for me. Joe was there every step of the way, helping me safely navigate the trail and providing much-needed encouragement. His assistance was invaluable, and he ensured that we didn't miss the last bus to P2. I highly recommend this guided hike and can't thank Joe enough for making it such a memorable and enjoyable adventure.

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Joe!!!

Transport

Flor & Fjære Garden Cruise

Stavanger

I recently had the pleasure of experiencing the Flor & Fjaer garden cruise, and it was absolutely amazing. The tour was incredible, offering breathtaking views and a serene atmosphere. The food was excellent, with a variety of delicious dishes that exceeded my expectations. The grounds are fabulous, beautifully maintained, and a true feast for the eyes. I highly recommend the Flor & Fjaer garden cruise for anyone looking for a memorable and delightful experience. It was truly a highlight of my trip.

Quality of Experience

Food

Simply delicious!

Guides, Drivers and Staff

nice boat ride

Transport

Our 10-day trip to Italy was a breeze to plan and book. We worked with Maria who was extremely helpful and was able to give us everything we wanted with constant changes being made; she was on top of things the entire time. All the tours and accommodations were top notch and just what we requested. Each adventure was better than the next. The tour guides were very enjoyable and knowledgeable and Rosanna, our tour guide in Naples went above and beyond walking us to a nearby hospital to check an infected bite. Without her there to help, I don't know what we would have done. The storywalking team was there at any given moment updating us and helping us along the way! Bravo!

Hotel Reviews

Grand Hotel Riviera

Sorrento

The view, the view, the view!!

Authenticity & Character

A lovely hotel right on the cliff overlooking the sea. Food, entertainment and overall enjoyment at every turn.

Location

We were right on the water and a walk down to the Sea for a refreshing dip every day. Close to shopping and dining.

Staff

Staff was very friendly and helpful.

Cleanliness & Comfort

Water view was amazing! Rooms were comfortable.

Caruso Place Hotel

Naples

Very nice hotel.

Authenticity & Character

Modern room with a nice flare.

Location

Was just what we asked for. Close to shopping and dining.

Staff

The staff was there to help with any issues/questions we had.

Cleanliness & Comfort

Loved the modern updated bathroom.

Relais Donna Lucrezia

Rome

A quaint little place with Nelson and his team there to cook up an amazing breakfast every morning. Comfortable rooms and centrally located which made this hotel top notch.

Authenticity & Character

Very quaint place with lots of character.

Location

This was in walking distance to most all things in Rome that we wanted to see.

Staff

Nelson was there to great us and send us off with a smile every day. Breakfast was top notch!

Cleanliness & Comfort

Air conditioning worked very well, which was a plus for mid August.

Activity Reviews

Amalfi coast boat tour from Sorrento (Amalfi & Positano)

Italy

We saved our best excursion for last. This all day boat tour was absolutely incredible and our boat captain, The "Fonz" was super fun and made the trip memorable. Hand made sandwiches and snacks on the way around the coast to a stop at Amalfi where we had an hour to shop and experience the area. Then, on to Positano for an hour for more exploring. After that we anchored and had a leisurely 45 minutes swimming and relaxing in the Sea off the coast of Positano. Continuing back we stopped at blue grotto where we fed the fish. The very best part of our trip!

Quality of Experience

Awesome trip! Don't miss this one.

Guides, Drivers and Staff

The "Fonz" was super. Had a lot of information to share on the trip which made it very enjoyable.

Transport

Private Visit of Naples Underground Ruins

Naples

Very interesting underground tour. Rosanna our guide went above and beyond to get us to a hospital and escort my husband in to deal with an infected hand. Without here, it would have been a nightmare for us. Thank you!!!

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Dinner Experience in a Local Home Restaurant

Rome

Very nice family and the meal was wonderful.

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Food

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Farm and Food Experience including Olive Oil, Limoncello, Wine tasting

Italy

What a great tour of this family owned farm. The family was so nice and the tour very entertaining. The meal afterwards was amazing. They get bring more and more food!

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Food

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Private Guided Tour of the Pompeii Ruins

Italy

Amazing!

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Vatican Tour & Sistine Chapel

Rome

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Dine. Taste. Learn

Rome

Very fun experience with others to learn about wines and foods.

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Private Colosseum Tour Including Roman Forum

Rome

This was such an amazing tour. Our guide Sarah was extremely knowledgeable.

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Transport

The planning of the trip was easy and I very much enjoyed working with Megan and the rest of the team.

We enjoyed the planned events and having the flexibility to just take a rest day when needed. The Wilder Hotel was a great way to start the trip and the walking tour of Dublin with Mary McCarty was a wonderful way to spend our first day in Ireland. The train ride to Galway was relaxing and smooth. Bit of a hiccup with the local taxi driver and the directions for finding the taxi pickup but we weathered through and enjoyed Galway.

Picked up the rental car from Europecar in Galway and headed to Connemarra and Kylemore Abbey, the car completely went dead and as our good karma would have it we were able to limp the car off the rural road into the town of Oughterard. Nic was on call for Routescapes and let me tell you, he saved our minds! Took about three hours for the mechanic to come, but we got it sorted and picked up a another rental the following morning.

The Cliffs of Moher was stunning and the ride to Monks Ballyvaughan was stunning and what a gem that spot is! The driving was beautiful and lovey stops along the way. The Ring of Kerry was a bit rainy but by the time we got to the Ladies View, sun came out and we were treated to double rainbows! Kenmare was great spot and we took a total rest day there and shopped and relaxed.

Molly Gallivan's experience was a real treat, the husband and wife who operate that are top shelf! We would recommend that little stop to anyone who is close to Kenmare. Cork was a bit busy for our liking, but now we know, the hotel was brilliant. And the final night at the Kilkea Castle was spot on! We took time to walk the grounds and relax in the therapy pools.

From the planning stage, the service was very good. The attention of our specialist, Jessica, was excellent; very good guidance, suggestions. The location of the hotels they chose was very good.

The drivers and transfers from airport to hotel to airport were good, punctual and without any problems.

We had 3 guides, each one in their own style was very good, attentive, helpful and sharing their country and culture. But I want to highlight our guide in Busan: Jade Kim, her service, her accent, her knowledge, her energy, her suggestions, her guidance, everything was excellent!

Also our master chef in Busan with the cooking class: hee-young Jang, excellent, fun, her space very nice.

And at the end the locals (agency) give us a very nice present from Korea, big thanks!

It is the first time I use Kimkim's service and I will definitely make future plans with them.

Activity Reviews

Gamcheon Village, BIFF Square and Jagalchi Market

Busan

We really enjoyed the visit to this area of Busan. We do not have too much time, but our guide give us a great experience and search for great photo locations.

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Amazing guide and his english accent is very good.

Transport

Full Day Korean DMZ and The Hybe Building Tour

Seoul

We like to visit DMZ and have the experience. The HYBE building it seems is close since the end of 2023, permanently.

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Our guide give us a nice option because Hybe building was close. and during the visit to DMZ he was always very attentive to us

Transport

Jeju Western and Southern Routes Sightseeing Day Tour

Jeju Island

We really enjoyed Jeju and the visits and different areas. A very beautiful views and very pleasant place.

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Our guide give many suggestions about change itinerary, like trying to skip a visit. I do not feel that like that

Transport

Half Day Cooking Experience

Busan

A great experience to learn about food, culture and locals. I really recommend the chef and school were great!

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Food

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Full Day Haedong Yonggungsa, Sky Capsule, and Traditional Market Tour

Busan

A perfect day and with our guide suggestions about food and drone show, creat a perfect day

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Half Day Gyeongju City Tour

Gyeongju

Historic and very nice city., our guide excelent.

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Our guide Jade is excelent, I learn a lot from him

Transport

Half Day Golgulsa Temple Stay

Gyeongju

My experince was very nice and funny, but does not feel like a real temple, only for tourists.

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Food

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Full Day Changdeokgung Palace & Bukchon Hanok Village & N Seoul Tower

Seoul

These visits are basic in Seoul, we really enjoyed

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Samir , our driver/ guide was simply excellent . He was always courteous, timely. Accurate in his driving and very informative.we had a guide at the Roman ruins , I’m sorry I can’t remember his name . He was very knowledgeable and guided us along a thorough tour … the guide in Fez, Mohammed, knew the geography and had an excellent pulse on the life of the Medina and the city … very good tour … Hannah , the guide in Marrakech, was in a class of her own . Educated, Sophisticated and most knowledgeable of Marrakech and Morocco and the entire Maghreb , its culture its history and all the different cultural entanglements… would recommend her above all and when we come back to Marrakech we hope to have her again…
In Essaouira our guide also very nice . It was a brief two hour tour bit once again very very informative . I would recommend each one of them absolutely and with the most confidence

Our trip to Greece was fantastic. It can be a challenge to manage the logistics for 21 people. Everything went as planned and was flawless. All of our activities and transportation were wonderful. Some highlights were the guided Acropolis tour in Athens, the Villages tour in Naxos, the cooking class and farm tour in Naxos, and the sunset cruise in Santorini. Thanos was a pleasure to work with and made sure that we had an incredible experience.

We had a wonderful time with a great itinerary. The trip was just what we asked for; saw a lot of areas of the country, had wonderful hotels.

Favorite hike: Connemara and Diamond Hill
Favorite Hotel: 12 hotel in Galway

The whole trip was well planned and we will use kimkim again and Svetlana is highly recommended for any Ireland adventure.

Visiting Ireland under the expert planning of Kimkim/ Routescape was an exceptional experience. The historic sites, beautiful landscape, lovely boutique hotels, great food were really just the icing on the cake. The cake was- the people of Ireland and the chauffeurs/ guides who were our windows to the Ireland experience. Peter Rafferty (Raff) (West Connemara champion driver) was extremely entertaining - thanks for filling our bellies with laughter and of course our other driver, Jim Dempsey - fun and knowledgeable!

Hotel Reviews

Wilder Townhouse

Dublin

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Sheen Falls Lodge

Kenmare

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Monks Ballyvaughan

County Clare

Staff are exceptional

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Activity Reviews

Cliffs of Moher Cruise

Ballyvaughan

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Cork City

Ireland

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Blarney Castle

Ireland

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The Ring of Kerry

Ireland

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Aran Bike Hire

Ireland

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Belvedere Irish Nights, Dinner and a Show

Dublin

Quality of Experience

Local Taxi to/from Doolin Ferry

Ballyvaughan

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Killarney National Park

Ireland

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The Aran Islands

Ireland

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Kilbeggan Distillery

Dublin

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Trinity Trails & Book of Kells

Dublin

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Guinness Storehouse Tour

Dublin

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Dublin Walking Tour

Dublin

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Nick was great and so patient with my many questions (there was a lot) and made everything really easy planning the trip.

Kinabatangan River was great and the place and staff lovely. The only thing I would emphasise a bit more is to bring cash. There are only two main ATMS (aside from the airport) that I know of and one of them wasn’t working. Definitely bring a raincoat and plenty of bug spray! Food is basic but nice and staff were great.

Sepilok was amazing - our guide Rosman was super friendly and knowledgeable - we got really lucky and saw lots of orangutans and sunbears.

Libarian island - we went here in place of Selingan island as it was booked up. The trip out to the island was great and the island itself was very peaceful! We didn’t see any turtles but did release some babies which was super special! The accommodation was basic but perfect. The only thing I would note here is that the guide we had, while lovely, didn’t really seem too interested in engaging with us or the group outside of when he had too.

Hotel Reviews

Tanini Rainforest Retreat Kinabatangan River

Sandakan

Authenticity & Character

Basic but clean and in the jungle :)

Location

Right in the river

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

We stayed in a lodge room which was great. Not sure what the dorms are like.

Walai Penyu Resort Libaran

Sandakan

Authenticity & Character

Location

Staff

Staff were lovely however our guide didn’t seem to interested in engaging with us outside of the planned activities.

Cleanliness & Comfort

Nature Lodge Sepilok

Sepilok

Perfect location next to the sanctuaries. Food is basic but ideal for what it is. Rooms are basic but very clean with aircon. Staff were super lovely!

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Activity Reviews

Arrival Day Libaran Island

Libaran Island

Lovely island - authentic experience seeing the village island. Our guide didn’t mention we would have the opportunity to buy things and we didn’t bring any cash, so this would be good to communicate in advance :)

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

As mentioned previously, our guide was lovely but didn’t seem to interested in chatting or engaging with us outside the activities.

Transport

Smooth 30-40 min boat ride from Sandakan

Kinabatangan River Exploration (River Cruises)

Kinabatangan

It was a great day and the safaris were great. I would prob only offer the walk once or twice as it is the exact same route, or bring the group somewhere else.

Quality of Experience

Food

Basic but nice

Guides, Drivers and Staff

All staff were lovely. Guide was super nice, but didn’t speak English too well which made it hard to ask questions.

Transport

During our evening safari our boat did breakdown and we had to be rescued! Nothing to do with the guide as these things happen but a bit scary as it was pitch black. As the guide didn’t have too much English we didn’t know whether or not it was a problem- it was all fine and we moved to another boat - an experience!

Afternoon Wildlife River Cruise

Kinabatangan

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Our guide was lovely but his English wasn’t the best so it made it a bit difficult to ask him questions about the animals.

Transport

Sepilok Orangutan Centre & Sunbear Centre

Sandakan

Our guide Rosman was fabulous and we got super lucky with seeing all the animals.

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We had a great trip and very much appreciated the work of Claire and kimkim. Our trip needed to be postponed because of a pilot strike at the last minute. We did need to pay some fees, but we did not need to do any of the work. Things that were chosen fit us well. We loved to see so many sites and have a chance to visit with relatives on this trip.

I particularly enjoyed going to the pubs in Galway and hearing some Irish music, seeing the Cliffs at Kilkee (the Cliffs of Moher could be skipped in my opinion once we walked at Kilkee - many fewer tourists there and a nice restaurant to have breakfast, lunch or a snack at the base), and touring Guinness. We had nice accommodations that fit our budget. We got good recommendations for things to see in Dublin.

If you can find a way to get off the beaten path to meet locals, please do so. I had the wonderful opportunity to visit with cousins I knew and meet some cousins I did not know. They showed us where my ancestors came from and the beauty of the Knockmealdown Mountains where Johnny Cash was inspired to write is song - Forty Shades of Green. Ancestry research had been done by relatives and I will never forget walking in their footsteps.

Hotel Reviews

The Galmont Hotel & Spa

Galway

Enjoyed this clean and modern hotel. Nice to have a pool, hot tub and sauna.

Hotel Killarney

Killarney

Decent hotel for the money.

Aherlow House Hotel & Lodges

Aherlow

Cool, hunting-lodge style hotel. Old Europe feel. Loved the bar. Came on hottest day of the year and was still comfortable without air-conditioning.

The Gibson Hotel

Dublin

Loved the accommodations, the breakfast and the closeness to Dublin activities!

Authenticity & Character

Clean, beautiful and modern

Location

Across from 3 Arena and a short tram or taxi from anything you want to see.

Staff

Helpful with any question we had.

Cleanliness & Comfort

The best hotel on our trip through Ireland.

Activity Reviews

Private Transfer/Taxi

Ireland

Safe and fast.

Trinity College Library : The Book of Kells Experience

Dublin

They have improved this experience. I might give it a 4.5 because I did not appreciate it as much as all my other experiences, but for some people it would be a 5.

Small-Group Morning Walking Tour of Galway

Galway

Private transfer

Dublin

Hilarious and friendly!

Cliffs of Moher Visitor Center tickets

Ireland

Center's short experience was not an IMAX experience and my least favorite part of the trip. Walking the Cliffs at Kilkee was so much more beautiful and so many fewer people to see. This might be the one thing in Ireland that I would not do again.

Free time in Dublin

Dublin

Did Guinness and a bus tour. Loved Guinness tour, Trinity College and the Walking Tour on the last leg. Not sure if we needed the hop on and hop off tour, but it did give us an overview of the city.

Killarney boat tour

Ireland

The boat was not what I expected. I liked seeing the monestary, and you need a boat to get there, but not much said by the guides.

Entry into the Emigration Museum EPIC

Dublin

Much better experience than I expected. Very interactive and detailed! If you like history and appreciate Irish History, it is a must do!

Guided Killarney National Park Walking Tour

Killarney

Nice walk, but our guide was a little quieter than I would have liked. More walking than sharing.

Dublin Food and Drink tour

Dublin

Loved this so much!

Svetlana planned a perfect family trip for us! Thank you!

Vicky helped my husband and I (and our 23 and 19 year old daughters) plan an incredible, once in a lifetime vacation! Not a single detail was overlooked. Every booking was confirmed and we had no hassles. And when we were delayed getting to Australia by 24 hours due to flight issues, Vicky helped rebook all plans we had for our missed day to a day we were able to add onto the end of our trip. This trip was perfection, thanks to Vicky!
We traveled to Sydney, Uluru, and Palm Cove, before heading back to Sydney. Our favorite days were exploring the Blue Mountains with Ben, staying at Longitude 131 with McKayla as our guide, and snorkeling the Great Barrier Reef. We finished our vacation touring Sydney, again with Ben as our guide!
Thanks again for helping us plan our luxury vacation Vicky! It was exactly what we dreamed of!

Hotel Review

Longitude 131˚

Yulara

Luxury at its finest - we will never forget our nights spent in the Dune Pavilion at Longitude 131! We loved every minute of it!

Authenticity & Character

Location

Such a unique way to experience The Outback!

Staff

McKayla was an incredible tour guide to Ayers Rock - she was so much fun! Edward was excellent with suggestions for the rest of our vacation!

Cleanliness & Comfort

Activity Review

Blue Mountains Full Day - Private Tour

Sydney

If you can have Ben as a tour guide, you will have the best time! Such beautiful scenery and a fun trip to a local zoo on the way there! Our first full day in Australia was so much fun!

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Transport

This is my second time working with Kim Kim to plan an overseas trip and the service and my local travel coordinator Gummi again exceeded our expectations.

Gummi was super knowledgeable about both typical and off the beaten path excursions and planned a great itinerary for us based on our preferences. He was very responsive to our needs - before and during travel. Gummi secured all of our accommodations (combo of hotels and air bnbs) and excursions and also offered a ton of restaurant recommendations. All were amazing!!

Iceland was an outsiders/travelers dream. And working with Kim Kim allowed us to quickly plan a custom, unforgettable vacation! I love how they can accommodate a mix of low, mid and high end budgets and preferences and the local knowledge of the travel coordinators is a huge plus. Their travel coordinators are intimately familiar with the locations you are visiting.

Activity Review

Reykjavík Food Walk

Iceland

A lot of fun, excellent guide, highly recommend!

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Claire and Cathy were very helpful, especially when we had to change travel dates and itineraries. Highlights: Killarney National Park tour, Cliff walk at Kilkee (better than Cliffs of Mohir), Trinity College/Book of Kells, and EPIC. Enjoyed Dinner and Irish dancing at The Church Cafe and Bar which is in a 300 year old church with beautiful stained glass and organ played by Handel. A great trip-Thanks!