Kimkim Trip Reviews

If we had any constructive feedback, it would be that we didn't feel like we received enough detail regarding our excursions (what to wear, how are we traveling and exactly what are we doing) and they weren't always what we expected (depended on the local guide we got that day). Day two was even better with a local guide Patricia (aka Patti) who took us to Bellinzona which was an amazing day - she was the best guide we had all week. Recommend the risotto cooking class and lunch - lot of fun. She was very patient, incredibly warm and kind and gave us a lot of her time.

If we had any constructive feedback, it would be that we didn't feel like we received enough detail regarding our excursions (what to wear, how are we traveling and exactly what are we doing) and they weren't always what we expected (depended on the local guide we got that day). Our first tour day in Lugano was lovely with a local guide Romina who was very professional and knowledgeable and friendly. She spent a lot of time with us. Definitely recommend her.

If we had any constructive feedback, it would be that we didn't feel like we received enough detail regarding our excursions (what to wear, how are we traveling and exactly what are we doing) and they weren't always what we expected (depended on the local guide we got that day). Day two was better - a different and more professional guide/tour to Engelberg/cheese and Mt. Titlis (incredible natural beauty) although the guide was on his phone a lot. We expected more of a behind the scenes cheese experience but in KimKim's defense, it says 'cheese tasting' and that's what it was - we went to a shop in Engelberg that may belong to the monastery and we ate some delicious cheese there. Boat ride from Lucerne to Fluelen and Gotthard train to Lugano are must do's - magical - loved the attendant on Gotthard train - beautiful views and very friendly.

If we had any constructive feedback, it would be that we didn't feel like we received enough detail regarding our excursions (what to wear, how are we traveling and exactly what are we doing) and they weren't always what we expected (depended on the local guide we got that day). Our first tour day was to Mount Rigi - it was a good day overall, spent getting up the mountain, having a lovely but long lunch at the Michelin-starred Edelweiss restaurant on the mountain, and then heading to the spa and enjoying an impromptu stop at a small church with two Swiss women playing the accordion...the area of opportunity here was that our guide wasn't the most professional, organized or seemingly knowledgeable. She lost her phone on the bus (can happen to anyone) that set in motion us missing our train and being off schedule most of the day - it happens.

This hotel was very convenient for walking around Tromso.

This hotel was easy to find with beautiful views and walking paths.

I loved the yellow outside color of this building and the fact that it sits on a waterway.

The hotel setting couldn't be more beautiful!! The owner was very inspiring!

I liked getting out on the water, the kayaking was easy and provided another way to see the fjord and waterfalls up close.

This was a great way to see the fjord up close.

Everyone in our group loved this activity! I had never been white water rafting so I was very nervous, but the guides were excellent and told us exactly what to do. I would go again.

The elevator broke and nobody was there to fix it . Almost missed a major scheduled event . Took us 45 minutes to get down from floor 4 to the lobby.

Favorite of mine. Larger rooms, great bathrooms and loved our view! Also loved that they had a restaurant!

Great place. Fun location, close to major sites. Great for walking to city sites! Breakfasts are abundant and familiar to any diet, and the staff is friendly and helpful. Rooms very comfortable. 10/10!

Awesome location...the ocean is just across the street! Lots of activity within walking distance. Breakfasts are abundant and familiar to any diet, and the staff is friendly and helpful. Rooms very comfortable. 10/10!

Great place. You step out right into the action of Hanoi, but inside is quiet and calm. Breakfasts are abundant and familiar to any diet, and the staff is friendly and helpful. Rooms very comfortable. 10/10!

Very interesting and informative! A great way to see Ho Chi Minh City!

A great acrobatic show!

Such fun! Highly recommend to anyone with teenagers. It was the highpoint of my 17-year-old son's trip!

Beautiful sites and a great lunch!

Loved the class! Interactive and fun!

Our tour was great, well paced and informative.

A really nice city hotel located directly across from the train station. Easy access to and from the airport and located in a well renovated historic building (American Line shipping and cruise ships). Interesting art, cool architectural features, and a quick walk to the Munch museum as well as the opera house and lots of other significant monuments. make this hotel an ideal place from which to explore Oslo. they were accommodating of an early checkout (5:30 AM) and provided us with breakfast on the go. Can't ask for more than that.

Herangtunet (and that's the last time I am going to attempt to spell it) was a lovely stop between Juvet in the north and Oslo in the south. Located in a ski town, it is quiet in the summer. An old farm converted into a hotel with a series of buildings and run by a Dutch woman - who could not have possibly been any nicer. Very authentic farm buildings in a nice setting. The restaurant is run separately with a small menu - but good solid food nice service - and very friendly staff. If you are in this area for whatever reason, I would not hesitate to go back or recommend it. Thankfully, the hotel had 2 electric car chargers located on site. Sure I paid a premium to use them, but the convenience made it more than worthwhile.

The Juvet is famous - internet famous. Lots of Instagram posts and articles written about the super cool architecture located in the Norwegian wilderness. And all of it is true. the modern glass lodges nestle into a bend in a river and blend in. they are not high end in any way - but comfortable - adequate and fulfill their purpose of allowing you to look at nature - commune with it - from an angle that you would not otherwise do. I thought the architecture was the key to the place. It is what drew me. But I was wrong. The real reason to come to Juvet is for the communal dinners. It is here where the staff shines. And it is here where you get to spend time with your fellow guests. Staying at Juvet doesn't;t eel like stain gin a hotel as much as it feels like staying in Phillips Johnson's Norwegian getaway. Interesting folks from around the world gather around a table for a gourmet meal replete with wine pairings. a nice fire. A comfortable chair. The conversation id all about where you came from, where you are going. What you have seen etc... the bathhouse - spectacular. The river - bracing. the architecture - unique and fun. But it is the communal dinner that I will remember!

The Hotel Union is the nicest hotel at the head of the nicest fjord we saw in Norway. Which is saying a lot - because every fjord is beautiful. The Union is a bustling place - with tour groups rotating in and out - buffet breakfasts and dinners catering to large crowds. It is not the place to go to get away from it all. That said, it is a historic hotel with a commanding view of the fjord. It is directly across from the waterfall trail, and is well renovated. the pool / hot tub/ spa facilities were all top notch, and our room - in the new wing with a balcony, was comfortable and had a great view. The people were helpful in recommending hikes and a spot for lunch (Westeros farm - I may have gotten the spelling wrong - but it is like the place in Game of Thrones). All in all a great place in a great place. If you could get rid of all the tour groups and cruise ship passengers - this would be paradise. That said - don''t let that deter you. We had a spectacular time - and the hotel handles everything super efficiently.

the Store Hotel is a real agritourism spot. Lovely l0ocation on a hillside outside of Voss with a spectacular view over the valley. The people working there are super friendly, and the foot is fantastic. whether you et on the deck, in the dining room, or in the gazebo, the views are lovely - and the quality of food is really high.

Stig was a fantastic guide. As a 50 something guy who has spent his life in and around Oslo and the surrounding area - he is deeply knowledgeable about the city and its environs. He also has enough experience to connect with people on many levels. A lover of music, we talked about different festivals and concerts he had seen over the years - and he showed us a number of venues. His recommendations of restaurants were really good - and he has enough context in terms of world travel (having lived all over South America for example) that he can provide some connections that a younger, less experienced guide might not have made. He was a pleasure to have spent time with.

Beautiful fjord tour on a very quiet electric boat. No seats up on the top deck - which is likely where you might like to be to fully immerse yourself in nature. the second deck is quite small inside - so get on line early to grab an indoor seat by a window on the first deck - then take numerous trips outside to get the nest views. The viking village at the end is quite cool - and the town of Flam is worthwhile.

I'm not sure anyone has anything to add to this trip. The views are spectacular. The show at the waterfall is kitschy - but fun. the crowds in summer are legion. but it is a must do.

When we first looked at where this hotel was situated in relation to everything we wanted to do in Dubrovnik, we were a bit concerned. It is quite far from the old town. However, it is near a bunch of restaurants and a very nice beach, and quite close to the bus line that takes you to the old town. It was also close to a nearby grocery store with a wnderful little bakery inside. We had many early starts, so couldn't have the breakfast included with the room, but that didn't matter to us at all, as the bakery was soo good. The busses run very regularly (every 10 mins or so) and are easy to navigate. The building and the rooms were wonderful, and the lady at the front desk was absolutely fantastic.

The location of this hotel was the best thing going for it, and the room was quite spacious. The building it was in had a lot of character and old-world charm. That's about all I can say that is positive about it. When we arrived there was no one there to let us in and the outside door was locked, so we had to sit on the stoop and contact out travel specialist, who had to contact the owner. The included breakfast was a smattering of things that had obviously sat out for several days and was all stale. The few things that were fresh (some croissants), we felt like we couldn't eat much of, as it didn't seem like there was enough for the guests in the building. Also, we could hear the kids tromping around on the floor above ours.

Great location! Clean an comfortable rooms! Wonderful staff! No complaints!

The only thing this hotel had going for it was the location. Staff were terrible. Rooms were dated and in need of repair.

This was a small family-run lodging that was incredibly charming, and not too far as a starting point to the Nation Park. But the best thing about the hotel was the lovely family that ran it. So accommodating and so pleasant! Breakfast was included with the room, but our early start wasn't going to let us eat anything before heading out, so they sent us on our way with a packed meal!

The location of this hotel can't be beat, but the staff range from stoic to downright rude, including the people working at the parking area, which is a mile from the hotel. The shuttle does come fairly often, but the parking does come at an additional cost to the room rate.

Clean, comfortable, spacious, and surrounded by epic views. The front desk staff were very nice and recommended a nearby restaurant that was excellent. The location is a bit on the edge of town, which was perfect for as it was near the watersports facility (rafting, canyoning, etc.) that we were booked with the following morning.

Cute family run lodging with incredibly friendly staff. Good location. The beds a bit too hard though.

Beautiful hotel, with a spacious room, in a great location.

The best thing going for this hotel is the location. The rest is good enough.

This is so much fun, I don't think I stopped smiling the entire time.

If you like caves, these aren't to be missed.

A good location, nice breakfast but no bar in hotel. Room was clean

This hotel sat on the edge of the Fjords in a sleepy quiet town. It felt like an authentic Norwegian hotel with excellent meals and a spectacular view.

It is centrally located and had clean rooms and a most awesome breakfast!!

The guide was so knowledgeable and hit all the highlights! Excelelyn tour guide

Beautiful

Great knowledgeable guide beautiful Hike

Great guide, and a beautiful gorgeous ride

We were only there for about 10 hours so not a lot of experience. It is a pretty hotel. We were on floor 4-5 and had a lot of luggage. Had to haul it up and down stairs as there was no direct walk to our rooms. We were saddled with a lot of luggage as we were taking a kid to school We arrived at midnight after the dining room had closed. The very nice man at the front desk brought us plates of fruits which was great as we had not eaten most of the day. Very nice breakfast. When we left the young man up front managed all our horrible baggage and was delightful The room is very small. No bath tub.

We had two rooms reserved and they put us in the wrong rooms and then said it was our mistake. The last day I left cleaning the night before and asked twice if they were. certain I would get it back I was assured I would. Of course we got back to our room late that night and of course there was no cleaning. The woman at the front desk asked me 3 times if I was sure I had left it and when I left it. She could have just apologized and said she would get on it but instead tried to pass off responsibility. The rooms are very, very dark. There is no AC or fan so you have to open your windows at night. It is a very loud area at night so none of us slept very well. Location is good and breakfast was very nice. We had dinner there one night and my steak was stone cold. I know it is supposed to be an important hotel and the dining room is beautiful but the rest is very mediocre

Clean, safe and close to everything. Perfect location and great setup for a family. Very spacious rooms. Breakfast had a wide variety and earlier hours than most restaurants. Staff was very friendly and helpful. Really good no frills place.

This hotel is perfectly located about a five minute walk from everything, but far enough that it isn't loud late at night. The staff is warm and extremely helpful. They helped us to navigate early checkout and travel around the island. The rooms are gorgeous, spacious and really good for families. The little sitting area right outside the room was a very fun feature. Breakfast is personalized and more food than you could possibly eat. The property is very modern while maintaining the classic Santorini style. Very good mix of authenticity, local warmth and modern amenities.

We nearly moved from this hotel because of power problems . We are so glad we stayed and trusted they would have it fixed by the time they said it would be fixed. It occurred as they said but they still upgraded our room because of the potential problem. The location was excellent, the room was large and comfortable. A wonderful stay! The staff explained the problem well and solved the issue very professionally.

This hotel was very nice and quite close to centro Guanajuato. The room was a bit small but it had all the amenities we needed. I must mention however, that a nearby nightclub kept us awake until thankfully @ 2 am they stopped the music. Now, for those that love the nightlife, this hotel would be perfect!

Wonderful location and the staff were extremely helpful. The room was large, clean, and had all the amenities we needed. The hotel itself was mere steps away from the pedestrian only plaza at La Parroquia de San Miguel Arcángel. There were 31 stair steps to our room but staff carried our luggage up and retrieved it when we checked out. Other trips up and down were good exercise! A very delightful stay/

This was a disappointing day. The culinary tour description in our itinerary sounded fantastic, but unfortunately the reality did not match the description. The first stop was to be an apiary where we will get a chance to taste different types of honey. It was last and we had to remind the guide it was included. It was less than impressive. There was one bee hive, and 5 little spoons with honey on them. The vineyard may have had a cellar 25 feet underground but we didn’t get to see it. We did get a wine tasting and good explanations about the wines. And we tasted 12 different cheeses with the wine tasting. We were supposed to go to a cheese cellar where we would learn about the cheeses, not just taste them at the wine tasting. We enjoyed the town of Bernal but our itinerary clearly indicated lunch was included. By mid afternoon, we were hungry and asked about lunch so our guide took us to a nice restaurant with a fabulous view of the Bernal monolith, but unfortunately, when it came time to settle the bill, we were told we had to pay. That lunch was not included in the tour. I suppose I should have complained more but we were quite a distance from Queretaro and frankly didn’t want to anger the guide too much. Along with paying for our own lunch, his was on the bill, too. I complained to our agent from Rutopia and we will be refunded the cost of the lunch, but it was disappointing. Oh, and there was no visit to a quartz museum as described in the itinerary. So unfortunately our last day marred an otherwise outstanding week in Mexico.

Susanna, our guide was so knowledgeable and personable. We enjoyed every step of our tour and Susanna gave us great ideas for activities to do on our own.

Alfredo, our guide was outstanding. He spoke english quite well, had a very great depth of knowledge and made the tour a delight.

The Hill Hotel Fludir had a disappointing room layout with little space for luggage. The outdoor patio was not inviting with spider webs everywhere. This was our least favorite accommodation during the trip.

Vogafjós Farm Resort had a cute, log cabin-like room, but it lacked ventilation. Without a fan or working exhaust, the room got hot and stuffy, especially with the afternoon sun. Despite this discomfort, watching cows being milked and witnessing a live birth was an unforgettable experience.

Storm Hotel was fine, but the parking issue was a surprise. They only have about six spots, and we ended up parking in a grocery store's lot after 4:30 PM to avoid tickets. More available parking would have been appreciated.

This was the best hotel we stayed in during a 2 week trip. It was beautifully decorated and the room was simply perfect.

This was a great activity. Our guide was fantastic and we really enjoyed ourselves.

Superb! Really great location near the beach which is very local, non touristic, beautiful rooms, great food and really attentive personnel!

The hotel was fine. located all the way at the top of the hill so quite a hike up but near the thermal pools which was convenient. and a bit quieter up there. The hotel was very basic. could be a little more updated and more comfort. breakfast was basic. rooms were average. would opt for a different hotel with upgraded rooms and amenities in agua calientes.

this was an amazing resort in an extremely remote location. The accommodations were special and lovely. we had a warm and personal greeting and reception with a pisco punch when we arrived that really set a nice mood of specialized comfort. the main restaurant/bar etc was absolutely beautiful. the food was average. we unfortunately had a later-than-expected arrival so we missed truly taking advantage of the whole resort. the spa/sauna was already booked when we got there which my adult kids were looking forward to. We left at the crack of pre-dawn for machu picchu so missed really enjoying the place. Got a great view of the milky way before we put our heads down! and we had a lovely boxed breakfast waiting for us to take on our early early train. Lovely service and lovely resort. spend more time there. FYI Ollantaytambo looks VERY touristy and almost honky tonky.

a bit more of a budget hotel but good location. we stayed, left to sacred valley, and stayed on our way back. first room was small and incredibly noisy all night on the plaza. the second time we had a much bigger room in the back of the hotel and much less noisy. The breakfast oddly on the top floor was good, basic. the bellhops/porters and cleaning staff and breakfast staff were all extremely friendly and helpful. oddly the front desk staff was less so. they did not go out of their way to be helpful but were fine. the location is great and central. and they do a great job of taking care of your bags while you're in between coming/going. Might have looked for a bit more luxury but great location and served our needs at a great price.

Solid, comfortable hotel in the heart of miraflores. Not a beautiful part of Lima but accessible. The hotel had a nice lobby and bar and a very extensive breakfast spread. The rooms were fine, small, serviceable. Nice service.

We did Circuit 3 i believe and it was extensive! we got a great view of how MP worked as a city and educational and cultural center. Again Edwin was an amazing guide loaded with even more insights and facts and history. He made MP come alive. Edwin met us early in the morning at a time we all agreed upon - the hotel did a great job of getting our bags to the train later. Edwin knew to hurry is to the very long, waiting morning bus line - went up by bus (made us appreciate how special the hike was the day before) and came down by bus. had lunch in town with Edwin before catching the train to Ollantaytambo where David was waiting with the rest of our luggage and the van back to Cusco. Again would NOT have wanted to manage logistics on this trip without KimKim/Cusi Travel. Made it absolutely stress free and delightful.

My family of adult kids were ready for this from the get go. My husband (2 total knees) was upbeat and optimistic. Me, with an 8 month old total knee was optimistic but nervous - would i make it? would i hold everyone back? could i still do this at 62? well the answer was a resounding SO GLAD WE DID IT! not for the faint of heart for sure but you don't need to be an endurance athlete to make it. And there's something special about CLIMBING your way to Macchu Picchu. It was challenging for sure but the views are great and making it to the spectacular but less visited Winya Wayna ruins made it all worth it. Breathtaking! And coming through the Sun Gate and seeing MP from on high was also a real treat. It was long, the steps are hard, listen to your guide and when he tells you to pack and carry 3 liters of water - do it! we started the day on a very early train - lovely ride - a boxed breakfast from the hotel and a little pre-hike snooze. was so glad we had Kim Kim book everything ahead - transport, train, hiking permits. would not have wanted to arrange everything myself. Edwin made sure we got everywhere we needed to be. Again, Edwin was an amazing guide and, on this trip, cheerleader! He never peeped when i needed to stop and catch my breath. he never pushed, only encouraged and distracted with interesting asides about local flora and fauna and history. The team packed a phenomenal travel lunch for us that was enormous and delicious! And Edwin made it a point to take lots of picture for us, even when we were wondering if we'd make it. So glad we did it and proud that we accomplished it. The target is 6-8 hours, we took 7.5, my kids could have done it in 5.

Without a doubt one of the highlights of our trip. Everything we put into the itinerary was spectacular and we had a nice mix of Incan sites, markets, llama and alpaca "farms", textile demonstrations (not touristy, felt authentic, spent time with wonderful and interesting local weavers) and lunch in the middle of nowhere in a gorgeous eco-restaurant with amazing vistas and llamas and alpacas to visit with freely roaming the place. The salt mines and moray were our favorites and not to be missed. And extra kudos to Edwin and David who were cool, calm and collected when we realized we had left passports in Cusco and had to retrieve them. They made up the time and we still got to pack everything in without a worry. They could not have been nicer.

We had the extreme pleasure of having Edwin as our guide from Cusi Travel. He is a proud Quechuan who loves his history and culture and language and added so much to our trip. The half day tour was great after we had already spent a day in Cusco and found the market and some restaurants and some shops. he delved into some of the more notable historic sites in town and then we went just outside town to some near by ruins where we started to get immersed in the Incan culture. Edwin is informative and goes at the right pace. He is knowledgeable and was great connecting the dots for some of my family who had done some studying on the Incas in preparation for our trip. He was kind in letting us practice our spanish and filling in some gaps. A great afternoon!

Fantastic intro to the city and to Peruvian foodie culture. We had Amy who was SPECTACULAR! loads of energy, attentive to everyone, loaded with history and current events in Peru. The places they took us were each so different from the lucuma milkshake shack to the market with a box of fresh produce to Limana Bar which was a fantastic high end restaurant to the restaurant inside the ruins - it was top notch and interesting and FUN! Do NOT eat breakfast if you're doing a morning tour! Can't recommend the tour and AMY enough!!