Kimkim Trip Reviews

It was our fourth trip with KimKim. The Mongolian nature was amazing-mountains, sand dunes, traces of dinozaurs. We met amazing people , true Nomads of the XXIst century, but :
-our nice guide was rather an interpreter not a guide. With mediocre english and almost no knowledge of Mongolian history and culture. Each question asked cause an intense discussion with a driver and a short two sentenced answer. No background of every day schedule, no history, no ethnical background. This was the case for 2 guides, one in Ulan Bator (a nice young boy, knowing nothing about places we visited) and a lady who spend 3 weeks with us (guiding was a summer job for her).
-there was no real plan for the days we have been driving, no foto stops, unless asked for, no piknic
Driving through Africa, Asia , we know it is possible to organize almost everything in every country and that was the kind of service we have always been receiving by KimKim. Not this time. Paying 20 k USD for 3 weeks we were expecting a superior treatment in a country where the most expensive hotel is 250 USD/night (in UlanBatar), and where we slept mostly in gerds (far different from 5star tents in Africa). Remember in Mongolia average salary is about 500 USD/month, and food is 20-40 USD/per day /two persons in restaurant.
Final conclusion, we always try to find our best during the vacation , so we really rest, but that was not due to Crystal efforts.

My trip to Norway was flawlessly planned by Mar, who absolutely nailed every detail. The itinerary was packed with exciting activities, perfectly balanced so that it never felt overwhelming. My two teenage children (16 and 18 years) had an incredible time and enjoyed every place we visited.
We explored the vibrant cities of Bergen and Oslo, as well as the stunning countryside, including Flam, various fjords, and the breathtaking landscapes we saw during our train journeys. I also interacted with Fenne, who provided all the necessary links for tickets and vouchers. She was extremely helpful in answering any questions I had.
Having a trip to an unfamiliar country organized by KimKim was definitely worth it. They took care of all the logistics, so we didn’t have to worry about purchasing boat, rail, or funicular fares or waiting in lines. Before the trip, I was a bit anxious about the possibility of too many activities per day, but the balance was perfect, allowing us to enjoy each moment fully.
Norway is an amazing country. My kids especially loved the RIB boat safari and the free bike tour, and they even swam in the fjord that day! Personally, I loved visiting the Gudvangen Viking Village, exploring Bergen, and the unforgettable Flåmsbana train ride. I also enjoyed the self-exploring day in Oslo, visiting the Munch Museum and letting my kids scroll around the city center.
The trip perfect, but if I had to change one thing, I would have taken the Naeroyfjord Round Trip boat to Gudvangen and returned by shuttle bus, instead the other way round. That day was quite full, and we were a bit tired at the end, so the 10-minute bus ride would have been better than the 2-hour boat journey back.
The hotels were all lovely, and it was a real comfort to have dinner included during our stay at Heimly Pensjonat for three days. Overall, I couldn't have asked for a better experience, and I highly recommend planning your trip with KimKim!
Thank you Mar and Fenne.

Hotel Reviews

Scandic Byporten

Oslo

Very close to the train station, which was very handy as we arrived by train and we had to leave to the airport from there.

Authenticity & Character

no charme, as in the middle of a shoping center

Location

Almost in the train station :-)

Staff

very friendly and helpful

Cleanliness & Comfort

the extra bed for the third person was uncomfortable

Heimly Pensjonat

Flåm

Amazing views, very nice rooms, amazing breakfast and dinner. It felt like being at home. The only small issue we had is that we only got one roll of toilette paper and we rund out of it on the third day. But that was ok, as we could manage with tissues. The staff in the restaurant was very friendly and even offered an alternative to one of the meals that my son didn't like.

Authenticity & Character

Felt like home.

Location

Just in front of the Fjord with amazing views.

Staff

Very nice waiters.

Cleanliness & Comfort

The beds were slightly to narrow.

Clarion Hotel Admiral

Bergen

Authenticity & Character

The breakfast was amazing, it even had vitamins, omega, all kind of veggy milks, and everything else you can think of.

Location

The best thing is the location, directly at the Fjord, in front of the Bergen Brygge houses.

Staff

Everybody was very nice and friendly. We felt like at home.

Cleanliness & Comfort

The bed was super comfy. We slept as stones.

Activity Reviews

Round Trip Fjord Cruise & Bus Transfer via Gudvangen

Norway

I love the fact that the boat is electric. Again, amazing views over Fjords and Waterfalls.

Quality of Experience

e-boat

Guides, Drivers and Staff

everybody was very nice

Transport

Mostraumen Fjord Cruise

Bergen

Breathtaking landscapes and history.

Quality of Experience

great views

Guides, Drivers and Staff

do not remember the staff, but that is a good sign

Transport

departs from the city center

Fløibanen Funicular Ticket

Bergen

We had a great view from the top of the Floi mountain.

Quality of Experience

Good view over Bergen

Guides, Drivers and Staff

no drivers or guides were involved as it was easy to get along alone

Transport

station in the middle of Bergen's center

Culture & Nature Excursion by Electric Minibus

Flåm

This was one of my favorite tours. We went with an electric mini bus to very interessting places, such as an abandoned medieval farm village (Otterness if I remember correctly), we visited the Flam Church, a shoe factory in Aurland and several Waterfalls.

Quality of Experience

easy and confortable

Guides, Drivers and Staff

the guide was explaining many interessting things about e-cars, culture and nature

Transport

very comfortable mini bus

Viking Day in Gudvangen

Gudvangen

We had an amazing vikinger guide who knew a lot about nordic mytology and history. He had a very good sense of humor and charme. The village was very authentic and interessting.

Quality of Experience

Very authentic viking village with a very funny guide.

Guides, Drivers and Staff

The guide knew a lot about norse history and mythology. He was like a mix of an actor and a teacher.

Transport

It was very easy to take the shuttle bus from Flam to Gundvangen.

Rental Bike Excursion

Norway

Quality of Experience

Top bikes and very good roads.

Guides, Drivers and Staff

We did not speak much, but that is a good sign as everything was so simple.

Transport

Very close to the hotel.

Fjord RIB Safari & Undredal Cheese Tasting

Norway

Gustav and Helmut were our guides and they were super nice. My kids (16 and 18) liked this activity the best. It was the best Fjord trip as you are much more in contact with the water, the wind, the mountains and you can almost sense the trolls.

Quality of Experience

It was very dinamic, fun and exciting. We heard a lot of stories from the guides about the legends, landscape and habitants.

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Very cute and nice guides. They made us feel very welcome, safe and entertained.

Transport

The boat started just from the dock in front of the hotel.

Valentine put together a great 9 day trip for an extended family of 17 tour of Germany. I knew what cities but needed help with transportation, activities and lodging. Valentine did an excellent job with pricing, location of hotels and quick communication back and forth. The platform to communicate is very helpful especially due to the time differences with USA and Europe.

Hotel Reviews

Sofitel Munich Bayerpost

Munich

A very high end hotel. Beautiful design and decorations! Comfortable sleeping arrangements. Much like a four seasons or Ritz Carlton. Staff was super friendly and helpful. Pool was under construction which we didn’t know about, could use hotel pool across the street instead. Would have chosen another hotel had we known this was the case. I didn’t love the location because the train station was right next door thus there were a lot of homeless and begging people. Good security at hotel. Felt very safe. Breakfast was unbelievable- so many options. Beautiful spread of anything you wanted - fresh juices, bakery etc.

Authenticity & Character

Modern and high end.

Location

Near train station which is convenient. However also comes with transient people right outside your doorstep. Also there is major construction going on so the main road outside is hard to walk to on one side.

Staff

Professional and attentive.

Cleanliness & Comfort

Beautiful modern rooms. Loved the fresh flowers and decorations throughout.

Karl August - a Neighborhood Hotel

Nürnberg

Authenticity & Character

Architecture was stunning. Each room unique set up. Beautiful materials. Very high end. Reminds me of four seasons and ritz Carlton hotels. Lobby was so cool. Breakfast over the top with service and food. So special and memorable.

Location

Right off the main square. Charming town very safe.

Staff

Receptive and professional.

Cleanliness & Comfort

Beds, linens, furniture amazing!

Maritim proArte Hotel Berlin

Berlin

Good location. Nice staff. Weather was warm and rooms were VERY HOT. Asked the front desk and they instructed us to turn to level 3 air conditioning- still not effective. Maintenance came and said it was on. Still VERY hot and uncomfortable to sleep at night. They had NO floor fans to borrow which would’ve helped. Finally third night we opened the windows. Woke up with big bites all over. We had a total of 7 rooms for our extended family and all had similar issues. Cannot recommend this hotel for summer weather.

Authenticity & Character

Felt like I was on a cruise ship.

Location

Easy to walk to sites, Shopping and cafes.

Staff

Nice and attentive.

Cleanliness & Comfort

Warm rooms with no fans to move air.

Activity Reviews

Munich Bike Tour

Munich

What a perfect way to see a city - not on foot or in a car but on a bike. Great to have a private tour. Everyone ages 14-84 loved the tour of Munich. The rickshaw for the older adults worked perfectly. So much history and architecture. The stop at the beer garden for lunch was outstanding. Robert was sure to explain the food and drink options etc.

Quality of Experience

Loved the narration and humor of the monuments we saw.

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Robert was awesome. Kids and adults loved him. Super interesting way of presenting history and culture. Storm was coming in and he was very thoughtful in asking us how to proceed.

Transport

A little hard to find. We even saw others looking for the bike shop. It’s a bit hidden.

Private Day Tour on the Romantic Road: Rothenburg ob der Tauber

Germany

Due to our amazing guide Elizabeth, we were able to tailor the day exactly how we wanted. We spent most of the day in charming Rothenburg. Just what you picture of Germany. Elizabeth explained our options in the town. There was something for everyone. Many said this was the best day of the week in Germany.

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Elizabeth our guide was a 10/10. True professional. So nice and personable- Loved how she answered any questions we had.

Transport

So convenient to have our own bus and do the route we wanted to. At one point we asked to stop and not a problem. Another time we asked to go on freeway instead again, not a problem! So customizable.

Private Day Tour to Eagle’s Nest and Salzburg (Private Tour/10 hours)

Munich

Best tour of our trip by far. Our guide Elizabeth was the best. She was so personable, knowledgeable and helpful. Any questions she was happy to answer. Very generous with her time. A true professional. She explained the day in detail and offered suggestions since it was so long. She adapted things based on our group - ages 14 to 84!!

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Elizabeth was a 10/10.

Transport

Private bus was so helpful

24/7 assistance in case of emergency

Germany

Had some issues with 2 members leaving late due to illness. Wish we could’ve gotten refund for some of the activities- not sure effort was made to cancel them? Did call and utilize emergency line one evening for flight delay. Sometimes hard because they weren’t in same city (we were in Germany, they were in France). After a few calls back and forth she was able to fix a few of the issues. She made a new train reservation and hotel reservation because location of flight arrival changed.

Quality of Experience

Group Dinner at a Traditional Bavarian Restaurant

Munich

Loved the dinner place - location below the old town hall was so special. We really liked our private room. Restaurant was authentic and fancy. I’m glad it wasn’t just another beer hall. Great way to end our trip together. Food was also excellent!

Quality of Experience

Nice fancy restaurant

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Great service - friendly and hard working.

Dachau Concentration Camp Memorial (Private/5 hours)

Munich

Very interesting tour of Dachue. Everyone had read so much about this but to see it in person is sobering. Well done how they’ve made it informative yet memorable for those that lost their lives.

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Heis, our guide, wasn’t very personable. Very knowledgeable about the history. He talked very fast and would dismiss our questions a lot of the time.

Transport

Train and bus easy to navigate with the help of our guide.

Former Nazi Rally Ground Tour

Germany

We ended up switching the tour to the Neuremburg courthouse and mini tour of the city. Thanks to our tour guide for offering this idea. He could tell that our group was tiered from the early train ride. He was knowledgeable and easy going. Loved seeing the courthouse. Very well done and interesting

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Thanks for meeting us as at our hotel. Took us on the trains to the Nuremberg courthouse.

Kaleidoscopic Kreuzberg : Immigrants, Artists & Hipsters (Small Group/Possible in private/3hours)

Berlin

Not a good tour. Only thing interesting was the wall and paintings on it. Our guide Klaus was not good. Was boring. Marched us through neighborhood streets that weren’t appealing. Kept waiting for it to get better. Never did. Finally we asked to stop for a drink as teenagers and older parents were tiered and bored. Stopped at a very small coffee shop with 3 seats outside (17 in our group). We ended the tour and called taxis back to our hotels. We still don’t know what the point of this tour. We didn’t see, eat or talk about anything other than the neighborhood being run down and dangerous. Wasted our time. Never had such a poor tour in my life! Guess only good was laughing about it afterwards.

Quality of Experience

Everything. Boring tour. Wasted our morning. Even the coffee shop we asked to stop at was run down and small.

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Our guide Klaus wasn’t very good. Didn’t offer a lot of interesting information. Told us it was his neighborhood and how dangerous it was with drug deals etc. Never saw anything in the neighborhood worth repeating

Transport

So tiered and annoyed we called taxis to leave early.

Berlin Story Museum Entry Ticket with audioguide

Berlin

Exceeded our expectations. Super interesting- spent 2 hours and could’ve spent more time. Very well done.

Quality of Experience

Good photos and narration. Learned so much.

Transport

East to get to by train.

Berlin Highlights Bike Tour

Berlin

The BEST way to see Berlin. All 17 of us loved the bikes, guide and tour. Even the 82 and 84 year old grandparents were able to participate in a rickshaw. Guides were knowledgeable, interesting , funny and relatable.

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

The guides - Sasha and Anna were what made the trip so great. Loved every minute.

Transport

Thanks for bringing the bikes to our hotel. Super easy to walk outside and be ready for the tour.

Berlin Dinner Cruise - 4-course menu & window-seat guaranteed (2,5 hours)

Berlin

Great to see Berlin from the water. The narration was hard to hear with the guests talking. All the guests were German. Narration was in German and English. Perhaps an English only coat cruise would have been better? Food was just ok. No one really liked the type of food.

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

The entire trip was incredible, from Rome to Florence to the gorgeous golf resort, Castelfalfi! Beatrice met us at the airport and gave us so much assistance, navigating us through the busy terminal. First class service all the way. A special treat was our tour guide Gianluca, who was constantly telling us little tidbits about the city as we traveled on his golf cart tour. He captured great pictures of us around the city in various locations. Our day at Marco Simone Golf Course and Club was fabulous. The staff there attended to our every need. Beatrice led us to the train station and didn’t leave us until we were on our train. In Florence, we were met by Ms Lucia who led us to our new hotel in the heart of Florence. Our tour guide there, gave us a great three hour tour thru the city, visiting Michaelango’s David along the way. When it was time to leave Florence we were driven to the Castelfalfi resort. A little glitch with the transportation arose, but the hotel notified us there would be a fifteen minute delay, due to an emergency car repair. A new driver promptly arrived and led us thru the Chianti region as we went on a wine tasting tour and led to a fabulous lunch where we met a world famous butcher as he prepared each cut of meat we would taste! Lunch was superb and then we landed at the best resort ever. Castelfalfi not only had a great golf course, it was one of the best places we’ve ever stayed. The views from our room and from the patio and pools were breathtaking.
An amazing trip!! Kimkim delivered quality service. There were no unanswered questions and someone by our side as we traveled to our final destination- Amalfi. They even arranged our destination to coordinate with family members, so we would all arrive at the second week of our trip at the same time. I highly recommend kimkim to anyone traveling outside the country!!

Proposed Kimkim review Big thanks to Ana from Shanti Travel for an excellent itinerary, which perfectly captured our request to focus on beaches and nature of Bali & Sumba. The selected accommodation were also great choices aligned with those themes. Really took the hassle out of planning a holiday. Ana & Theresa were also available for support during the trip. Thank you to Putra for providing comfortable & reliable transportation in Bali. And we were very lucky to have Jhon as our very experienced & knowledgeable guide in Sumba, who helped us to appreciate the island’s beautiful scenery & interesting culture & history.

Our trip to Cape Town and the Kruger National Park area was amazing!!! We first started in Cape Town and our transport driver, Leon Witz, was so cool. He took us wine tasting, to the Cape of Good Hope, to see the penguins, and lastly to go whale watching. Leon is super knowledgeable about the area, and since this was our first time in Cape Town, it was amazing to have a guide that knew so much about the local area. This was also my (now) fiancée’s and I engagement trip, and it was really fun to celebrate with Leon afterwards! He got us a bottle of champagne to celebrate! 🍾 🥂🎉

After Cape Town, we flew up to the Kruger National Park area to stay at Tangala Camp. The employees and managers at Tangala, particularly, Reason and Louis, were awesome! The managers, Johan and Madeleine, were also super nice and very accommodating. We saw a bunch of wild animals (painted wolves, hyena, leopard, lions, etc), and the driver/spotters knew everything about the animals and answered everyone’s questions. The camp is small with <20 people staying there, so we made friends with the other visitors in our car. The houses are really neat; they’re thatch roof style cabins that were fun to stay in. There are also various antelope that wander through the camp, which was fun to see.

Overall, we had an amazing experience with KimKim, and will definitely be booking again with them in the future. For other trips, we have generally always booked everything ourselves, but KimKim trips are a great combo of independent travel that is still flexible while also helping with the booking and coordinating logistics. Finally, we also had a very positive experience with the local agent, Steph, who did a great job planning everything and picking out activities for us. I appreciated her attention to details and organization of the trip. Thanks all again!

Hotel Review

Tangala Safari Camp

After Cape Town, we flew up to the Kruger National Park area to stay at Tangala Camp. The employees and managers at Tangala, particularly, Reason and Louis, were awesome! The managers, Johan and Madeleine, were also super nice and very accommodating. We saw a bunch of wild animals (painted wolves, hyena, leopard, lions, etc), and the driver/spotters knew everything about the animals and answered everyone’s questions. The camp is small with <20 people staying there, so we made friends with the other visitors in our car. The houses are really neat; they’re thatch roof style cabins that were fun to stay in. There are also various antelope that wander through the camp, which was fun to see.

Authenticity & Character

Location

Staff

Louis and Reason were amazing on the drives!

Cleanliness & Comfort

Activity Review

Tangala Safari

South Africa

After Cape Town, we flew up to the Kruger National Park area to stay at Tangala Camp. The employees and managers at Tangala, particularly, Reason and Louis, were awesome! The managers, Johan and Madeleine, were also super nice and very accommodating. We saw a bunch of wild animals (painted wolves, hyena, leopard, lions, etc), and the driver/spotters knew everything about the animals and answered everyone’s questions. The camp is small with <20 people staying there, so we made friends with the other visitors in our car. The houses are really neat; they’re thatch roof style cabins that were fun to stay in. There are also various antelope that wander through the camp, which was fun to see. This was my (now) fiancé’s and I’s engagement trip and also our first big trip that either of us have taken out of the U.S., and it was perfect!

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

We had heard great things about Sri Lanka from friends, but our trip was still full of surprises! The planning was smooth, with Rikaz helping us make changes when we realized we had a bit more time. When we were actually on the ground, Dan helped with everything, and the whole trip went off without a hitch. The whole family enjoyed the mix of adventure and relaxation, from hiking up the fortress of Sigiriya to walking the southern beaches... to having to maneuver the van when a wild elephant decided to cross the road. It's a must-do!

We did a 12 day/11-night self-drive trip around Iceland. Overall, it was an amazing experience in a country where the scenery is so truly spectacular - just when you think you've seen the most magnificent vista, you turn the corner and the next is even better! Over 10,000 waterfalls, 130 volcanoes, vivid blue glaciers, black beaches littered with sparkling icebergs, rugged lava fields, spouting geysers, steaming geothermal pools, whales, puffins, artic horses ... the visual variety was astounding! Each place of special interest was usually well signposted, and we did many beautiful self-guided hikes. (Beware that most tourist spot carparks require payment)
Our particular highlights were a Glacier hike, Fjallsárlón Glacier overnight adventure and zodiac tour, Puffin watching on the East Coast and Sky Lagoon thermal baths.
We hired a Kia hybrid Sportwagon which was comfy, roomy and economical but there were a few roads we couldn't explore because we did not have a FWD.
We also paid for the "medium band" priced accommodation level and 3 of our 8 guesthouse/hotels were a bit disappointing in terms of standard (only 2 star and clean but very basic). Food and wine in Iceland is very expensive but having said that our final "splurge dinner" in a Michelin star restaurant in Reykjavik was relatively great value!

Activity Reviews

Activity options for Reykjavik

Iceland

Loved Reykjavik architecture and food scene

Sky Lagoon

Iceland

Magnificent experience. beautiful pools with great views

Quality of Experience

Activity options for Snaefellsnes

Iceland

Long drive around this peninsula and roads rough and lots of potholes. 4WD preferable if plan to go here. Can't get to Beserkjahruan or Snaefellsjokull without risking Tyre blow out - need 4WD. Kirkjufell and kirkufellfoss majestic

Activity options for Lake Myvatn & Husavik

Iceland

The diamond circle in the north is a must. Whale watching tour from Husavik was great, as was a visit to the Whale Museum there. Dettifoss and Asbyrgi Canyon were fantastic

Quality of Experience

Myvatn Nature Baths

Lake Mývatn

Very crowded even in the evening. Water is milky and black gravel bottom to the pools. Freezing getting from change rooms to the pools

Quality of Experience

Jokulsarlon glacier lagoon zodiac boat tour

Iceland

WE did the Fjallsarlon zodiac tour instead which was fabulous and much less busy and less touristy than Jokulsarlon . You can still see a lot of the later by driving there and viewing from the roadside.

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Guides, Drivers and Staff

Solheimajokull Glacier Hike

Iceland

Amazing experience walking on a glacier complete with harness and crampons. Excellent guide too.

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Guides, Drivers and Staff

Activity options for the Golden Circle

Iceland

Reykjadalur Valley is a lovely walk not far from The Greenhouse hotel where we stayed, but it is a 7km hike for the carpark and quite steep. Don't bother visiting gyesir/geothermal park in Hveragerdi. Not worth it. But their bread is worth trying!

Quality of Experience

Activity options for North West Iceland & Akureyri

Iceland

Make sure you visit Hverfjall crater Godafoss after leaving Myvatn. Akureyri a nice town to visit - good shops and cafes and lovely Botanical gardens

Quality of Experience

We had an amazing time! The tours were exactly what our family was looking for. The guides went out of their way to make sure we had an amazing trip. We loved the mix of accommodations. All members of the family want to go back.

Hotel Reviews

Casa Tango Romeo

Authenticity & Character

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Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Arenal Manoa & Hot Springs

Fortuna

Authenticity & Character

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Cleanliness & Comfort

Activity Reviews

Río Savegre Whitewater Rafting Adventure

Manuel Antonio

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Food

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Arenal Mundo Aventura Zipline and Horseback Ride

Arenal/La Fortuna

We loved how we didn’t have to wait in long lines between zips.

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Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Ecocentro Danaus Guided Rainforest Walk (without Transportation)

Arenal/La Fortuna

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Alex was very helpful!

Transport

Quepo Canyoning Tour

Costa Rica

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Food

Guides, Drivers and Staff

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Manuel Antonio National Park Nature Hike

Manuel Antonio

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Amandine and her colleagues were fantastic. She helped us plan the type of trip we didn’t even know we wanted until she gave us the ideas. Then, when a bag of ours was unfortunately stolen, and we had to cancel and rebook a couple events and hotels, Amandine did it all for us. This made the trip smooth, despite the hiccup. Would use again

The trip was amazing and we felt cared for during the entire experience. Pedro was always readily available to assist, even during his own time away. The guides and drivers were all extremely knowledgeable and professional. Henrique Pepe was especially helpful and kind.

Would recommend your service to family and friends.

This is the third time we worked with Mathias, and it was as always, a great trip. Mathias worked with us to personalize our 2-week trip to Peru with 4 day/3 night Inca trail hiking. With several modifications, we finalized our trip to include visits to Lima, Arequipa, Cusco, and hiking the Inca trail. The entire trip was very well organized with every step taken care of: pick up, drop off, day to day itinerary and local contact person. We didn’t have to worry about anything, just showed up with at the airport. It’s super easy and we feel well taken care of.

Our local contact guide in Peru was Renato Diaz from AllPeru. He is super friendly and responsive to all our questions during the trip. It was most helpful that Renato sent us the boarding passes when we flew between cities. During the trip, there was a misunderstanding of the drop off in Cusco city, Renato arranged a complimentary dinner and show for us as an apology, which was very professional.

Overall, we are very happy with Mathias, Renato, and Kimkim for planning yet another amazing trip for us.

Hotel Reviews

Hatun Inti Boutique Machupicchu

Machu Picchu

This hotel was awesome! It had a jacuzzi in the room which was amazing for our tired body after hiking the Inca trail for 4 days!

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Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Camping

Our hiking trip was amazing!!!!! We were with https://x-tremetourbulencia.com/our-porters-2/ and our tour guide was Joel. The hiking was 4days/3 nights. We had a small group of 9 people. The porters and guide were amazing people, without them, it would have been impossible to hike the Inca Trail.

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Terra Andina Mansion Colonial

Cusco

Hotel was fine. But hot water was an issue for taking shower. The water was lukewarm.

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Cleanliness & Comfort

Killawasi Lodge

Yanque

This lodge was super awesome. We loved the little town it is located and the room was spacious and comfortable. Really enjoyed the stay. We went to the hot springs near the hotel and it was nice.

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Cleanliness & Comfort

Casona Plaza Hotel AQP

Arequipa

Hotel was fine. But the water for shower was unstable: it swings between hot and freezing with no warnings. Not a very pleasant experience.

Authenticity & Character

No

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Del Pilar Miraflores Hotel

Lima

Location of the hotel is great. Friendly staff. However, hot water was a problem when taking showers. Water was lukewarm.

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Activity Review

Pisac, Ollantaytambo & Chinchero tour

Cusco

This tour was the least favorite of ours. I felt it was not necessary after hiking the Inca trail. Too much driving (all day, 7am to 6pm) with occasional breaks to see the sites. Could do without.

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Food

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

The golden circle was wonderful. Loved the stops & our guide, Sara, was sweet and knowledgeable. Food tour was super cool introduction to city. The south coast tour was incredible, the glacier hike was the coolest thing we've ever done 10/10. Driver, Stefan, was funny & authentic Icelander. We did so much in the short amount of time we were there & it was great that everything was set up for us. Very very fun & just makes us want to go back & explore different areas of this amazing country. Thanks so much for making it happen!

Activity Reviews

Boat tour among the icebergs and back to Reykjavik - Day 2

Skaftafell

Very cool experience!

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Reykjavík Puffin Watching

Reykjavík

So many Puffins! So cool!

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South Coast on small group tour - Day 1

Skaftafell

So cool! The entire coast is beautiful! Adorable guesthouse & glacier hike was life-changing.

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Food

Guides, Drivers and Staff

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Golden Circle on small group tours

Reykjavík

Beautiful sights, interesting history, cute cow Cafe & wonderful tomato farm.

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Food

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Food Walking Tour

Reykjavík

The best introduction to the sights & delights of reykjavik. So much fun!

Quality of Experience

Food

Lamb stew,hotdogs, cod dish

Guides, Drivers and Staff

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Walking tour

The Turkey honeymoon we planned through Kimkim was exceptional!

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Nihad planned an excellent trip that met all our needs. She was very responsive and made many adjustments to fit our preferences, all the while maintaining a pleasant and professional attitude.

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All of our tour guides and service providers through Morocco Immersion were of the highest caliber; truly tremendous!

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KimKim planned our trip to Peru, and I cannot praise them highly enough. From start to finish, the entire experience was seamless, stress-free, and incredibly well-organised.

From our very first conversation, it was clear that our travel agent, Liz and her team were truely professional. They took the time to understand exactly what we were looking for in this trip, offering insightful suggestions and tailoring the itinerary to match our family interests perfectly. Their deep knowledge of Peru ensured that every moment of our journey was memorable. The level of detail and care that went into planning was impressive. Every aspect of the trip, from flights and accommodations to guided tours and transportation, was meticulously arranged. They even provided with helpful tips and recommendations for dining and shopping, which greatly enhanced our experience. The outdoor activities were well arranged and we throughly enjoyed river water rafting and the Quad bike experience.

The trip exceeded all our expectations. The accommodations were top-notch, the local guides in Arequipa, Colca (Peter), Machu Pichu (Raul) and Amazonas (Víctor) were knowledgeable and personable, and the itinerary struck the perfect balance between adventure and relaxation. Whether we were exploring the ancient ruins of Machu Picchu through the Inca trail, wandering the charming streets of Cusco, or enjoying the beauty of Colca Valley, everything was well executed.

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Hotel Reviews

Refugio Amazonas Lodge

Puerto Maldonado

Excellent location in the middle of the Amazon! Rooms, lounge and food was amazing and made our forest experience unforgettable

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Antigua Casona San Blas

Cusco

Excellent hotel, loved the hotel layout and personalised details. Amazing location and truely boutique hotel.

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Inkaterra Machu Picchu Pueblo Hotel

Machu Picchu

Loved the hotel and location. Shame we were there for only one night!

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Hotel Costa Del Sol Arequipa

Arequipa

Good overall hotel.

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Aranwa Sacred Valley

Urubamba

Nice spa hotel with good facilities

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Colca Lodge

Yanque

Amazing location and loved the hot springs

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Flight to Puerto Maldonado & Rainforest Refugio Amazonas Lodge 1/4 - A la carta

Peru

Was fantastic experience and loved every part of this trip to the Amazon forests. Right from landing in Puerto Maldonado to reaching the lodge through the river, Rainforest expeditions were excellent in organising every aspect of the trip and making it memorable! We enjoyed the stay at Refugio, the lounge, rooms, food and staff hospitality. Our guide Victor was amazing and gave us unforgettable experience showing different animals and creatures and all the forest walks very great!

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On your Terms! Shared Rainbow Mountain Tour: Small Group

Cusco

Rainbow mountains were stunning sights and great views. Only issue was a long journey each way and quite tiring ! But only way to do it!

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Lo

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Shared Quad bikes tour in Moray & Maras + Pachamanca Farm

Sacred Valley

Fantastic experience and thoroughly enjoyed the quad bikes. Excellent way to see Moras and Moras.

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Flight to Cusco & Private tour to The Sacred Valley

Peru

Enjoyed the tour! Experience was average and perhaps could have been better structured!

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Shared 2D Colca Canyon Tour : Arequipa - Colca - Arequipa 2/2

Peru

Colca canyon was amazing, though really very crowded and that made the experience a bit unpleasant. Enjoyed seeing a lot of condors!!!

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Shared 2D Colca Canyon Tour : Arequipa - Colca - Arequipa 1/2

Peru

Absolutely brilliant and amazing tour. Our guide , Peter, was excellent, with great personality and good knowledge. Thoroughly enjoyed the experience and made it truly memorable.

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Private Walking Traditional Arequipa Food & sightseeing tour

Arequipa

Was surprisingly good and nice overview of different fruits, vegetables and Peruvian foods

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Shared Rafting Chili River in Arequipa

Arequipa

Loved every bit of this amazing experience! The river was fab with its rapids and definitely recommend this activity to future travelers

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Private Arequipa City tour

Arequipa

The monastery was the main highlight of the tour. Rest of the tour was good but not impressive.

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Shared Short Inca Trail trek 2/2: Machu Picchu SV Htl

Peru

Same as above

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Shared Short Inca Trail Trek 1/2

Peru

Inca trail is a must do and unforgettable experience. While it tested our resilience, we enjoyed every part of the trail with some breathtaking views of the valley and finishing of with amazing views of Machu Pichu.

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We had a wonderful time. The highlights for me were the Food tasting tour in Athens, watching the sunrise over the Acropolis, hiring a boat & captain to visit the secluded beaches of Ios (my favorite activity & favorite location by far the whole trip). We would return to Ios in a heartbeat! Next time we’d skip Santorini & stay on the smaller islands but I’m grateful to have seen it. Our agent was available and ready to help throughout the whole trip and having her took the stress out of planning & organizing.

Hotel Reviews

You And Me Suites Santorini

Santorini

Amazing location. Pool was heated but it was very hot out & staff turned heating off at our request which made the pool water very refreshing. Breakfast was delicious and varied a bit each day. Lots of room amenities.

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The fellow who took our bags & brought breakfast was a gem (& also super strong!)

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Liostasi Hotel & Suites Ios

Cyclades

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Loved the outdoor cinema

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Close to everything but also felt private & tucked away. Amazing sunset views.

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We had a hard time getting the room dark enough to sleep

Perianth Hotel

Athens

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Activity Reviews

Private Tailored Horse Riding Experience at Sunset

Santorini

We booked to ride at sunset, if we hadn’t confirmed it would be a sunset ride on the day I believe we would’ve finished before sunset. Ensure you are adament about sunset if that’s what you want. Our ride & guides were awesome!!!!

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Diamond Caldera Morning Cruise

Santorini

Staff were rude. So many rules and restrictions. Don’t go here, don’t sit there, don’t get the boat wet (?), seriously? It’s a boat!!! One staff said go ahead & jump on water, next staff said absolutely no jumping in, use the one ladder for all the ppl. Very short time spent at swimming places. Hot springs (?) were just rocks in the ocean. Not warm at all, just regular ocean. Meant to be a small group of 20 ppl max but there were 28 ppl. Shortage of towels & snorkeling gear. Lunch was dry & overcooked. I would suggest chartering private instead of joining a group.

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Dry & overcooked

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Mylopotas Beach Free day!

Ios

Amazing beach! Crystal clear water! We loved the beaches in Ios more than anywhere else we’ve EVER been.

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Sounio & Temple of Poseidon Excursion (5 hrs)

Athens

It was quite a drive just to see sunset but it was a neat experience. We learned a lot from our guide about Greek life during the drive.

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Acropolis & Flavors Combo Tour

Athens

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Horrendous 1.5 hour overlap in schedule one day.
A citied activity was not provided.

Liz helped us plan the most amazing and perfect trip. This was a family trip with our teenage daughter . The activities were all great , the on ground tour guides were really well informed . The pick up and service made our trip seamless . We didn’t have to worry about anything. The hotels recommended were all better than the next one . We don’t tend to book holidays through agents but after this experience it’s going to be the way we book all our holidays

Hotel Reviews

Antigua Casona San Blas

Cusco

We loved this little gem in the middle of Cusco . There were special perks like hot water bottle waiting for us after a long day . The hotel was really well designed and breakfast was great

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Inkaterra Machu Picchu Pueblo Hotel

Machu Picchu

Lovely little haven in the busy touristy town . We didn’t get to spend much time as got here after the Inca trail

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Aranwa Sacred Valley

Urubamba

A spa hotel but nothing around .

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Colca Lodge

Yanque

Fab hotel with great vibe and location

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Hotel Costa Del Sol Arequipa

Arequipa

The staff were great but the hotel itself was average , there wasn’t much to do

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Costa del Sol Wyndham Lima Airport

Lima

Functional and does the job

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Refugio Amazonas Lodge

Puerto Maldonado

Lovely lodge , we had a great time with our guide Victor who was really knowledgeable but also very enthusiastic. He really made the trip enjoyable

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The restaurant staff didn’t always know what was being served and we did have one day where the food ran out

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Rainforest Refugio Amazonas Lodge 2/4 - A la carta

Puerto Maldonado

Absolutely had the best time in the forest , really authentic and the the service was great . It took us a night to get used to the ‘no walls’ . Our guide Victor was amazing and activities are well spread out . Only one feedback is that the first day the food ran out which was not great .

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Food was really delicious and homely although we did need to queue up to get the best dishes

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On your Terms! Shared Rainbow Mountain Tour: Small Group

Cusco

The Polcoyo doesn’t have the same colours and wow factor has the other mountain. Also the guide didn’t prepare us for the altitude and I was really ill when I got to the mountain

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The restaurant we stopped at was not as good and was out of the way

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Shared Short Inca Trail Trek 1/2

Peru

The guides were amazing and was an experience of a lifetime. Need more than an average level of fitness due to the altitude

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Shared Quad bikes tour in Moray & Maras + Pachamanca Farm

Sacred Valley

We loved this activity, great was to see the historic ruins and landscape

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Flight to Cusco & Private tour to The Sacred Valley

Peru

This could have been good , the guide was keen and enthusiastic but not very knowledgeable

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Shared 2D Colca Canyon Tour : Arequipa - Colca - Arequipa 1/2

Peru

The tour was the right size , good mix of people and great guide who helped us with the altitude

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Private Walking Traditional Arequipa Food & sightseeing tour

Arequipa

Was a great experience and way to try out local food

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The diversity of food , although there were some popular street food which although not part of the tour we would have appreciated if the guide had introduced

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Shared Rafting Chili River in Arequipa

Arequipa

Well Organised and beautiful Chilli river ! The activity was great , the guide was amazing

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Private Arequipa City tour

Arequipa

Great way to get to know the city. The guide was friendly and knowledgeable

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