Kimkim Trip Reviews

Liz and the KimKim team did a fabulous job planning our first trip to France. Liz worked with me through several iterations and connected my phone to ensure she was providing the experience we were looking for. She helped develop a very diverse 10-day trip throughout France, ensuring the places we wanted to hit - Nice, Paris, Normandy - where included and then some! Liz was always so responsive - even after our return when I had a question! She even sent some goodies - stickers and a water bottle, after I booked as the trip was a gift. She even sent a hand written thank you card upon our return, such a nice touch especially when things feel so automated or less personalized.
The trip was wonderful. We especially enjoyed Champagne country, Giverny and seeing Monet's breathtaking gardens, paying our respect and learning more about history on the Normandy trip/tour, and really enjoyed the dinner cruise on the Seine. Southern France was great and so different than the north and Paris. We especially enjoyed the private tour guide we had with Lucy to see Antibes, Cannes and more. We're glad one of our day excursions also included Monaco - although that day felt more rushed and more checking in quickly to Ez, Monaco, etc - it was very brief in each area - 1 hour is all. The hotel in Nice as nice as well as Paris; however in hindsight, given where our meeting locations were in Paris for the various excursions, we wish we had a hotel that was closer to the meeting locations - especially when several days called for 6:30/6:45 am meet ups. With our hotel not being near the metro and such early times, we ended up using cabs and probably added another $250 to our trip in all the cab rides - including from the Paris hotel to the airport , which wasn't included in our other transportation. The cost for the Versailles and Giverny excursion was very expensive and wouldn't do it again, but glad we got to see the area. Our favorite excursions was the Champagne country, Normandy, private tour guide in Nice, Antibes and Cannes and the Seine dinner cruise. We were disappointed in the Notre Dame tour - the tour guide was lovely and we learned a lot, but for the money and time, all we did was walk around the exterior....it noted a tour and we were so happy given that Notre Dame had just reopened , then to find out that if we wanted to go inside we'd have to get in line which was wrapping around and a few miles long.
We enjoyed France and found everyone very kind and welcoming. Thank you for helping to create such a memorable experience!

Activity Reviews

Self-Guided Beach Day

Nice

we needed a "free day" :)

Quality of Experience

Full Day Exploration of Antibes, St-Paul-de-Vence and Cannes

Nice

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Lucy was great!!!

Transport

loved having a private excursion - able to customize and really learn more about the area

Grand Riviera Journey: Eze, Monaco, Antibes & Cannes Excursion

Nice

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Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Private French Riviera Sunset Electric Cruise (with private transfer)

Nice

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Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Full-Day Tour from Paris: D-Day Beaches Exploration

Paris

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Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Giverny & Palace of Versailles: Art, Royalty & Gardens

Paris

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Driver was more of a driver and didn't go into too much until we got to Versailles

Transport

Seine River Gourmet Dinner Cruise with Live Music

Paris

Quality of Experience

Transport

Really a neat experience!

Private Notre-Dame & Sainte-Chapelle Visit

Paris

Expected a bit more - travel guide was wonderful and enjoyed Sainte Chapelle, but Notre Dame was underwhelming and disapointing to not see anything but the outside (not a lot of value as we could have just walked there and saw it on our own and saved hundreds of dollars, frankly).

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

None and had to navigate on our own, not horrible

Louvre Murders & Mysteries Experience

Paris

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Jet lagged and new to Paris, would have been preferred to have a cab or transport lined up for ease and to reduce some stress - the hotel staff was helpful and helped us secure a cab

Champagne Region Day Trip with Tastings

Paris

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Justine put together a perfect trip. It was well organized and very detailed. No hiccups in the planning
Joel was extremely helpful whenever there was any type of emergency
Thanks

my guides were mi hombres😀Willie and Garcion(sp) I loved their company, professionalism, humor and friendship! They were on time every time. Garcion cooked lunch for us twice.... delicious ! He drove on the Guatemalan streets and trails expertly! Willie.... great rider, strong on the up hills sections. Picked trails based on my level of riding! Always concerned about me being bueno! I picked up more español and local culture, really the reason i chose Guatemala!im 100% happy with Kim Kim Alex, and Old Town Outfitters, my guides and the equipment we used👍😀i ll be back and i want the same team!!!!

Hotel Reviews

Hotel Utz Jay

Panajachel, Sololá

very quit and cute

Authenticity & Character

central court with excellent plants

Location

close to the lake and main street

Staff

very helpful

Cleanliness & Comfort

very clean and authentic

Camelias Inn

Antigua

breakfast buffet on the roof with a view of Vulcan de fuego!!!

Authenticity & Character

True colonial architecture

Location

close to the center of town

Staff

bilingual and friendly

Cleanliness & Comfort

it's difficult to rate a bed your not used to, but i did sleep

Activity Reviews

Atitlan Slickrock MTB Ride

Guatemala

last day great ride , tailored to my riding level, the uphills were still killing me

Quality of Experience

at this point i didn't want it to end

Guides, Drivers and Staff

another great picnic in a Guatemalan park

Transport

we drove over some difficult trails

Transfer to Lake Atitlán, Visit the Iximché Ruins

Guatemala

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Mayan Traverse MTB Ride

Guatemala

riding followed by ruin tour..... my kinda day very educational! Thank you Melvin

Quality of Experience

it's one of the reasons i picked Guatemala

Food

a true Guatemalan picnic

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Gerson cooked us lunch while i was on the tour!!

Transport

consistently great

Double Down Mountain Bike Tour

Antigua

these were challenging trails for me and my guide helped me enjoy it

Quality of Experience

so scenic

Guides, Drivers and Staff

made it great .... never thought of throwing the towel in, finished the hardest day of trail riding

Transport

no way i'd drive here thank God for gerson!!!

Antigua Walking Tour

Guatemala

Danial was my local historian for my tour of two museums. We found liquid refreshments at Cafe Nosa!

Quality of Experience

he's historically enlightening

Guides, Drivers and Staff

they got me there on time for the afternoon tour

Transport

Valley Ride - Bicycle Tour of Antigua's Villages, Farms, and Ruins

Antigua

a great warm up ride, we hit a chocolate factory, coffee co op and a macadamian plantation shop

Quality of Experience

my guide was great company over chocolate and bread on the veranda

Guides, Drivers and Staff

lots of local knowledge from both of them

Transport

he's a great driver!!

I broke my foot the second day of our trip. Monika was able to get me an appointment in less than an hour at a location within a couple of blocks of where we were and make last minute adjustments to our itinerary for accessibility and one cancellation with an alternative option. We still had an amazing trip. We are already discussing another to catch what we missed! She was always friendly, available, personable, and full of good tips and advice on making the most of our time while not over doing it.

Hotel Reviews

Rendezvous Heritage Hotel Auckland

Auckland

Authenticity & Character

Location

Very centrally located.

Staff

Front desk staff was great.

Cleanliness & Comfort

Regent of Rotorua

Rotorua

The restaurant menu seemed a bit overpriced. The portion sizes were small, somewhat bland, and not very filling. The restaurant experience was a bit awkward due to staff behavior. Housekeeping staff was very pleasant and accommodating.

Authenticity & Character

Location

Staff

Front desk staff and housekeeping were wonderful. We felt as if we had committed a social or cultural faux pa when dining in the restaurant, though we were unsure of what we may have done.

Cleanliness & Comfort

Naumi Hotel Wellington

6141

The decor was very odd and not to our taste. We were provided an accessible room, but had to move a heavy couch to make a viable pathway to the bathroom for me on my crutches. The hotel restaurant menu was very limited and not to our palette preferences.

Authenticity & Character

Lots of character- but not our vibe. Some of the color and pattern choices in the lobby, hallways, elevator, and our room were disorienting and frankly painful to the eyes.

Location

The parking garage was too small for their clientele- there were not enough spaces to accommodate us the first night.

Staff

Depending on who was working the counter, sometimes they were helpful and other times seemed bothered by being asked questions.

Cleanliness & Comfort

Tongariro Suites

Horopito

The hosts were very attentive and friendly. The food was fantastic and the opportunity to mingle with other guests was lovely. The view was spectacular!

Authenticity & Character

Location

A little out of the way, but worth it.

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Villa Walton

Richmond Downs

Sue was amazing and coincidentally the other couple who was staying there at the same time also went to Hobbiton and we had wonderful conversation at a fantastic breakfast with fruits from Sue’s orchard. Picturesque grounds and comfortable accommodations. Also, Ted was a highlight. Would be happy to return.

Authenticity & Character

The grounds - beautiful landscaping and fragrant wisteria at the front door.

Location

Proximity to Hobbiton and local cuisine.

Staff

Sue (and her dog Ted)

Cleanliness & Comfort

Activity Reviews

Wellington - Full day Lord of the Rings location tour

Wellington

We were pleasantly surprised to find out this was a private tour.

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Dean was absolutely amazing. He was friendly, personable and was completely dedicated to making sure we experienced what we came for. He had the ability to guide the tour while also letting us weigh in on what was important to us to see.

Transport

Te Pā Tū - Maori Cultural Experience

Rotorua

As near an experience of full cultural immersion as can be accomplished by a tourist.

Quality of Experience

Food

All of it! The singing at the end was a phenomenal moment of connection for all.

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Glowworm Kayak Tour

Rotorua

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Jason was an awesome guide! He was passionate about every part of the tour and was very accepting of those who may be less accustomed to being on the water or in caves at night, as well as those needing additional accommodation for physical limitations.

Transport

Hell's Gate Experience (Geothermal site and Mud Bath and Sulphur Spa)

Rotorua

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Guides, Drivers and Staff

All Blacks Experience

Auckland

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Guides, Drivers and Staff

Robert was concerned about trip satisfaction every step of the way. The hotels he selected were perfect. The side trips astounding. The Oyster feed on the water in Ston was delightful. He communicated through WhatsApp every day to make sure we were enjoying his home country of Croatia, even on our free days. We could not have asked for more from Robert.

Hotel Reviews

Hotel Ambasador

Split

Pictures do not do this hotel justice. Even though late in the season the hotel was well staffed and very customer friendly. Being right on the harbor provided great opportunities to walk and enjoy Split. Old town was mere steps away. And the waterfront had dozens of places to eat and drink and take in the sights the harbour offered.

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The Pucic Palace

Dubrovnik

In the Heart of old town Dubrovnik. Room was spacious and the staff was very supportive.

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Activity Review

Split : Cooking Class, private or group

Split

One of the best cooking schools we have attended. began with a walk to the farmers market and then to the seafood market to select the ingredients to be used. Amazing. Our young chef had just won the all Croatia cooking contest.

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Transport

we had an amazing time in the galapagos & Quito unfortunately we had some weather issues affecting our flights from home causing us to reschedule flights & lost luggage our kim kim specialist Majo was able to get our luggage to the galapagos & although we missed a day & half in San Cristobal we had a wonderful time in Santa cruz for 3 days & when we returned to the city in quito a most delicious dinner arranged & paid for by kim kim . Plus a birthday party for our friend doug who this whole trip was planned for his 60th also arranged by kim kim . Great tour guides & drivers in both places & transfers went well . Majo & her team went up & above to help us & was reachable easily . This is my third Kim Kim trip & each one has been a great experience.

Hotel Reviews

Hotel Palace Guayaquil

Guayaquil

dated but clean small restaurant only stayed 1 night on way to Galápagos

Authenticity & Character

They have a interesting history

Location

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Holiday Inn Quito Airport, an IHG Hotel

Tababela

very helpful, professional, pleasant & courteous. 10min from airport, free shuttle. We had an issue with lost luggage they assisted our travel specialist kim kim to help get our luggage delivered to galápagos. Bernie bar manager was awesome!! we loved staying there breakfast was great too , very comfortable beds & rooms!!

Authenticity & Character

Location

10 min from airport free shuttle

Staff

Great staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Activity Reviews

Guayaquil - Free afternoon

Guayaquil

we got there at night it was day of the dead so we just had dinner about 3 blocks from our hotel & left early next day

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Food

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Welcome to Ecuador: Let Your Adventure Begin!

Galapagos Islands

we had travel issues related to weather kim kim was helpful in responding & rescheduling activities to fit our schedule

Quality of Experience

Reachable , concerned & adaptable

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Excellent drivers & guides

Transport

excellent

Cami did a great job at planning our trip and organizing rides/transfers from the airport and to our excursions! All we knew for sure we wanted to do was go to El Nido and go island hopping, and Cami did all of the legwork! The Belmont Hotel and Seda Lio were great to stay at, she set us up with special honeymoon suites. Overall, we felt much safer having help with booking and planning, would recommend.

Hotel Reviews

Seda Lio

El Nido

We had a great stay and had a very spacious room! Even though the pool was closed for construction, there was still access to other pools if wanted (we didn't bother, we spent time in the ocean). They had a great breakfast buffet, and there is a bunch of other great restaurants walking distance.

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Belmont Hotel Manila

Pasay City

It was a great stay that was close to the airport! It was our honeymoon and they had towels set up with swans/roses and dessert for us when we arrived. The transfer to the airport was very smooth. The breakfast buffet was great, but we probably wouldn't recommend their dinner/restaurant, we found out on our last day there are street food vendors just down the street we would've preferred to eat at.

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Activity Reviews

Island Hopping in El Nido - Tour B

El Nido

The island hopping was probably the highlight of our trip!

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Food

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Island hopping in El Nido - Tour A

El Nido

We had a great time with our private island hopping tour, they even provided an authentic lunch!

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Food

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Co-workers have traveled with KimKim and referred me to give them try. WOW! Francisco hit the spot with all hotels, tours and planning for our trip to Chile. We wanted to visit the country from North to South. Communication was absolutely amazing! 10 Stars! Matito's communication while we were in the Santiago, Valparaiso, Calama and San Pedro de Atacama was excellent. Jose Luis in Punta Arenas and Puerto Natales area was excellent as well. I never wondered if a driver would show up. Never worried that our accommodations were amazing and in great locations. I highly recommend KimKim for your travel planning. It was seamless travel with no worries and the recommended tours were all amazing. Chile is truly an unspoiled beauty and I wouldn't miss any of the regions as they are all so very unique. We will be back KimKim as soon as we select our next journey!

Hotel Reviews

Weskar Lodge

Puerto Natales

Our last location in Chile. Weskar was beautiful and just off the edge of town. Easily walked to town or 3000 Pesos for an Uber. Our view was incredible and we watched the sunset from our chairs in the room. We dined several times in the restaurant and breakfast was very good. The staff was helpful and considerate in filling water bottles and answering our many questions about the area with detailed maps and information.

Authenticity & Character

Called a lodge, but truly a luxury lodge!

Location

Very perfect location for viewing the fjord and snow capped mountains.

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Hotel Boutique La Yegua Loca

Punta Arenas

What an absolute treasure! So creative with each room uniquely themed. We stayed in The Office! What a beautiful balcony overlooking the town and water. The staff was so friendly! They were wonderful. After a rough sea in the Strait of Magellan and a husband with seasickness, they provided a lounge to get his balance back even though we were checked out. The dining experience was excellent! Highly recommend a dinner here.

Authenticity & Character

Best unique rooms individually themed. The Office was so fun!

Location

Beautiful views!

Staff

The staff went out of their way to accommodate us with a special situation.

Cleanliness & Comfort

Very comfortable sleeping arrangements

Hotel La Casa de Don Tomás

San Pedro de Atacama

DonTomas was quite a spread of adobe cobbled rooms. We walked to the main central area many times and it was a very easy 10-15 minute stroll. The accommodations were comfortable and very clean. The staff was very good and helpful and the dining in the on-site restaurant was very good.

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Hotel Castillo Rojo

Santiago

Hotel Castillo Rojo was beautifully historic. The old castle and in Bellavista area. We were able to walk to many areas and dining in the neighborhood was great! Our room was beautiful and well appointed, comfortable sleeping, with a chilled sparkling wine to begin our journey. The hotel is very secure and safe. The staff at the hotel was so very helpful and pleasant. Very helpful with our inquiries.

Authenticity & Character

Location

Loved walking right in the Bellavista district.

Staff

Castillo Rojo staff is the best! Thank you for recommendations for dining and assisting us with questions.

Cleanliness & Comfort

Activity Review

Estancia La Península Full Day

Puerto Natales

Absolute must. Such a special experience and so well orchestrated. Amazing open spit cooked lamb dinner and vino to enjoy after a 2 hour ride to views that are spectacular. Loved the staff and ranchers. The property is beautiful and the remoteness and peacefulness was a perfect last day for our journey to Chile.

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Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Sebastian had only a short time to create an itinerary for our trip and he did an amazing job. Each hotel was unique and comfortable and in a good location. The guides he booked were friendly and knowledgeable and helped us know more about French culture and history. The wine tours gave us new appreciation for French wines and opened a new avenue for us to grow in our knowledge of their unique style.
We believe Sebastian did remarkable work and we look to working with him again on our next journey to France.

Activity Reviews

Cruise on a tradition boat and wine tasting in a vineyard (full-day)

France

Our guide had years of experience in the area and she did a wonderful job of talking about the unique nature of the Loire Valley. Having lunch and a wine tasting on a river boat was so relaxing and informative. This is an experience not to be missed!

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Food

Guides, Drivers and Staff

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A Taste of Dordogne from Bordeaux - private

France

Rodolfo was a special guide. Warm and welcoming and funny. He made the day special. This was the best guided tour of our trip.

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Guides, Drivers and Staff

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Private Odyssey Wine Tour

Amboise

We enjoyed the opportunity to see the village of St. Emillion and to explore the Medoc region.

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Friendly, filled with information and knowledge of the region

Transport

We enjoyed the trip immensely and were really impressed by shirley and our guide samantha ! Overall the trip length was probably about right and we got to see a lot of Taiwan. The modern side as well as some of the more traditional side. So a great experience !

Activity Reviews

Tainan Confucius Temple and Lukang Day Tour

Taiwan

what an interesting architecture and location. a must see but also will leave people with very different and diverging viewpoints !

Tainan Exploration: Anping, Yanshui Catholic Church and Burning Red Sunset at the Salt Farm

Tainan

Good , the suequence should have been change to do the catholic church when we left tainan.

A Restful Mountain Retreat - Alishan National Scenic Area

Taiwan

very beautiful scenery

Highlights in Sun Moon Lake

Taiwan

great bike track and boat ride.

TSMC Museum of Innovation & Chung Tai Chan Monastery

Yuchi, Nantou

Probably not targeting tourists (not a lot of English speakers/notes). I think TSMC - as such a big part of Taiwans GDP deservers a better and bigger exhibition

Best of Taipei – A Day Tour You Can't Miss

Taipei City

Gold Rush Town – Jiufen & Yehliu Day Tour with Shilin Night Market

Taipei City

Kimkim in general (Erin in particular) were extremely helpful in developing our Argentina Patagonia itinerary. They were very responsive, friendly, and professional. We made LOTS of changes along the way and they were always accommodating.
El Calafate was a good starting point for some glacier excursions. Estancia Cristina was a nice combo including a boat trip across Lake Argentina (some ice bergs along the way), a nice easy hike to view Upsala Glacier, and an unexpectedly good lunch for such a seemingly remote place.
Perito Moreno glacier is almost indescribable, a must see as photos don’t do it justice. Private guide there really is not necessary as the boardwalks are well marked. If I had it to do over, I’d add an excursion ONTO the glacier as we could see people doing.
Laguna de Los tres was our one long hike. This hike requires you to be in decent shape (13-15 miles, steep at end, 9 hr day). You don’t really NEED a guide as the trails are well marked, but I really enjoyed the day with Nicolas from Walk Patagonia. The info he provided on the geology, fauna and flora enriched the experience.
Ushuaia was very interesting to see. Because of arrival times and excursions, we had to squeeze in and rush through the Prison Museum - I would budget more time for that if I could. The trip down the Beagle Channel is a must-do. Piratour is the one company that allows you to land and walk on Martillo Island with the penguins. That was pretty incredible to see.
While Tierra del Fuego national Park was pretty, I must say it paled in comparison to what we had already seen to this point farther north and I’m not sure I would book that again. The “train at the end of the world“ I most definitely would not recommend unless you have small children. It was a slow moving “choo-choo“ that really did not provide much in the way of views, just a very touristy experience with high-pressure sales of photos of yourself. If I did it over, I would’ve used that time to perhaps get farther up into the national park on a hike, get something other than a drive up viewpoint type of experience.
Overall, I was very happy with this itinerary and my experience with KimKim and I plan to use them again with an upcoming anniversary trip with my wife.

I had an amazing experience in my first solo trekking trip to Nepal hiking to Ghorepani Pool Hill. While I definitely need to improve my fitness, I had an amazing service from my host Ngima who along with the guide and portar Lakpa took extremely good care of me, encouraging me every step of the way. For me, it was the journey than the destination that made the trip memorable. Both the guide and Porter were cheerful and happy souls, and I cherish all the wonderful moments I spent with them

I didn't know what to what to expect when I first reached out to KimKim to help plan our Anniversary Trip to Iceland. Within a short while of completing the online questionnaire I was contacted by a local special specialist, Guðmundur (Gummi) Óli, in Iceland. Gummi asked me a series of questions regarding what we were hoping to see while in Iceland. He also allowed me time to ask questions about other sites to see and availability based on the time of year we are visiting. Within a day, I received a draft itinerary and initial pricing, all of which seemed reasonable. I then reached out to Gummi for clarification of exactly what was included, and if we could change some of the proposed items. I don’t know how much time I was saved by the work of Gummi but I guarantee that I would not have been able to put together such a comprehensive itinerary.
Upon arriving in Iceland, everything was as planned. I was also provided detailed digital maps showing my drives for every day from one site to another. I don’t think I would’ve been able to enjoy the trip as much if I had planned it personally and I’m pretty sure I would not have been able to see all of the sites that we were able to see.
We will definitely be using kimkim again for our next travels

Hotel Reviews

Center Hotels Skjaldbreið

Reykjavík

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Hótel Kría

Vík

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The Hill Hotel Fludir

Fludir

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Fosshótel Reykholt

Reykholt

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CenterHotel Klopp

Reykjavík

Authenticity & Character

Location

One block away from shopping and dining in center city

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Activity Reviews

Sky Lagoon Experience - Sér

Reykjavík

The Sky Lagoon Experience was awesome. We had to reschedule the time, and it was done quickly and smoothly thanks to excellent support from Gummy. The experience itself was rejuvenating and a perfect way to unwind towards the end of our trip.

Silfra Snorkeling Adventure

Golden Circle

The Silfra Snorkeling Adventure was fantastic. The guide was great, and it's amazing to think that you're snorkeling between two tectonic plates. Although it's understandable that you don't see much marine life, the rocks and underwater views were still captivating. It's a unique experience that you can't get anywhere else.

Víðgelmir Lava Cave Experience

Iceland

The Víðgelmir Lava Cave experience was good and something different from the other activities we had planned. It's an interesting way to explore the unique geological features of Iceland. We enjoyed it.

Breiðamerkurjökull Ice Cave Experience

Iceland

The ice cave experience at Breiðamerkurjökull was really good. It was one of the standout activities on our trip. We wanted to see and do something unique, and this activity certainly delivered. It aligned perfectly with the top activities we wanted to do in Iceland. I'm glad we got this done and it was well worth it.

As always with my trips arranged by KimKim, my recent trip to the Czech Republic was fantastic.
All the arrangements were handled smoothly without any glitches.
The trip itself was spectacular. With 4 full days I feel like I truly was able to experience the Czech Republic to its fullest.
My guide Lenkita was amazing. She was extremely knowledgeable and accomodating.
She always went out of her way to make sure I was able to enjoy every minute of the tour.
Whether it was the sights or food, I was able to enjoy everything to the fullest.
Over all I truly enjoyed my trip to this wonderful country.

We booked our trip through kimkim, and everything was handled with great professionalism. Our trip was assigned to the local agency Realistic Asia, and they were fantastic. They were always available, keeping us informed about each day’s details and even giving advice for our free days. On short notice, they also helped us arrange extra activities that weren’t originally in the plan — for example, just a day before, they managed to organize a full day of tours, guides, and transportation exactly as we wanted.

The guided tours added so much to the overall experience. The guides were not only knowledgeable about the sites and history but also warm and friendly, sharing personal stories, Vietnamese customs, and modern life. They happily answered all our questions and showed us places we would never have discovered on our own.

Having everything arranged and knowing someone was always there to help or solve any issue made it easy to fully relax and enjoy the trip. We totally recommend kimkim and Realistic Asia!

One piece of advice for future travelers: take the time to really go through the proposed plan. The itinerary is great as is, but you may want to add extra activities or spend more time in certain places (for example, I wished we had more time in Hoi An and Hue instead of Da Nang). Customizing a bit more can make your trip even more special.

Vicky was an excellent planner! Our family of three adults had great accommodations located centrally in each city we visited. Her itinerary was spot on. It was such a treat to have an experienced local person decide on the best tours: Blue Mountain Tour, snorkeling, Opera House, etc.
We absolutely loved having someone meet us at the airports and also bring us to the airports.
We really appreciated Vicky’s recommendations for scenic walks and restaurants. Whenever we were at a loss of what to do next, we’d say “What did Vicky suggest?”
We can’t wait to work with Vicky on our next trip!

To Rajat (Agent), Hermant (Guide) and Mr Singh (Driver), thank you all so much for creating an amazing experience for us in India.

As a family travelling with kids aged 9 and 7, we wanted culture and adventure (plus a bit of time to unwind) and that is exactly what we got.

The itinerary creation and execution were flawless and KimKim nailed the brief.

A massive shout out to Hermant and Mr Singh who made our travel immensely comfortable and allowed us to flex our trip on the fly - as life is not always clockwise work with kids in tow.

The transport was super comfortable and always safe, and our heads are stuffed with more facts than we could ever hope to remember. Hermant is my phone a friend. Little touches like water and treats for the kids were provided and the hotels treated us impeccably.

There were great (authentic) food recommendations, cultural stops and simply. An awesome time.

Beautiful country, beautiful people - we hope to see you one day again.

Nathan, Ruth, Audra and Wilf x

Victor our guide in Bangkok and the driver Mr. Billy were superb! Absoloutely amazing.

Hotel Reviews

The Salil Hotel Riverside - Bangkok

Bangkok

Obviously a five star hotel! My only regret is that we didn't have an extra day to enjoy all the amenities.

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Lyra Grandeur Cruise

So much fun!!

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The Oriental Jade Hotel

Hanoi

Perfect location, good breakfast, kind stff.

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Activity Review

VIP Fast Track Service (including visa application)

Vietnam

Well done. We felt well cared for and coddled.

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Mathilde coordinated a an excellent trip. We wanted to take my mother in law to Europe who has never been before and tried to incorporate as many countries as possible. Everything was executed flawlessly with the drivers, transportations, guides, and flights. All the hotels were centrally located which was great.

Hotel Reviews

The Glam

Rome

Rooms are fine and clean, centrally located as close to Vatican which was our goal. Typical Rome City Hotel.

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The Montague On The Gardens

London

Exceptional hotel and the staff is wonderful. Also centrally located.

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Hotel Napoleon

Paris

It is a 5 star hotel and centrally located. Restaurant and bar staff are very friendly. The front desk staff during the day are not very welcoming. The night staff is very friendly. They did not clean our room unless we told them, which was kind of odd because of other 5 star hotels due it automatically. It's a central hotel so I would consider staying here again but because of the daytime staff would consider another location.

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Hotel Bristol

Geneva

Excellent hotel and staff, would give six stars if possible, also centrally located.

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Star Hotel Rosa Grand

Milan

Overall good hotel. Milan was our arrival and departure city so stayed at this hotel for arrival and departure. The hotel is centrally located to all the hot spots of Milan.

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Activity Reviews

Semi-Private Vatican Tour at Night | The Museums at Their Best

Rome

This was an excellent tour, small group, and the tour guide was very knowledgeable and explained everything efficiently. We saw the museum and the basilica.

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Westminster City Tour with Changing of the Guard | Semi-Private

London

Perfectly executed timing by our tour guide

At leisure: Traditional English Tea Time!

London

Did it at the montogue hotel, was wonderful.

Versailles Palace & Gardens with private guide and round-trip transportation

Paris

Didnt get to see inside the palace due to electricity problems, but our tour guide was very friendly and we spent more time in the gardens which honestly was more worth it than going inside probably.

Seine River Gourmet Dinner Cruise with Live Music

Paris

Skip-the-Line Eiffel Tower Summit Tickets

Paris

Welcome to Paris

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Geneva Chocolate & Patisserie Tour

Geneva

Excellent guide and tour

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Welcome to Genève !

Geneva

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24/7 assistance in case of emergency

Switzerland

Welcome to Milan !

Milan

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Our trip to New Zealand was incredible and memorable. First, the uncontrolled bad. Our trip coincided with a storm of the century. About half of our excursions had to be cancelled due to high winds on the South Island (100 mph). Second, the good. Those things that we were able to do were excellent. Because of the weather difficulty, our specialist Kathrin worked extra hard to rebook and adjust things on the fly. The ability to pivot and do other activities made it such that we were able to have an extraordinary experience.

If you are considering a trip to NZ in the future, give them a call. They will help you put together a great trip and, from our experience, will be there to back you up in case something goes wrong.

Thank you KimKim team for making our trip excellent.