Kimkim Trip Reviews

All of the individual guides were wonderful...warm, personal, knowledgeable, informative, courteous.

Hotel Reviews

Hotel Mai Amsterdam

Amsterdam

We loved it. Conveniently located near the train station and our room overlooked a quiet, beautiful canal.

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Very friendly and helpful staff

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The James Hotel Rotterdam

Rotterdam

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9Hotel Central

Brussels

We had a balcony with a beautiful view of the boulevard.

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Activity Reviews

Public Transport Pass Amsterdam

The Netherlands

Very easy to navigate

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Amsterdam - Canal cruise (join in)

The Netherlands

Our captain was terrific...funny, informative. The trip was beautiful.

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Amsterdam - Van Gogh Museum

The Netherlands

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Amsterdam - Grand Dutch Food Tour in small group

The Netherlands

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Amsterdam - Day trip to Haarlem

Amsterdam

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Amsterdam - Anne Frank House

The Netherlands

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Haarlem - self-guided cycling route to Keukenhof & through tulip fields

The Netherlands

This was an exceptional experience. We used E-bikes and highly recommend them.

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Rotterdam

The Netherlands

We loved it here. We wish we had booked a short, guided tour of the city/architecture/market.

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Rotterdam - Kinderdijk windmills by public boat (waterbus)

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Delft - Delft blue pottery

The Netherlands

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Delft - Vermeer Center

The Netherlands

It was interesting. We were expecting an original Vermeer or two but we liked the experience.

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Brussels - Private guided walking tour: food

The Netherlands

We loved our private guide, Florence I believe was her name. She was friendly, fun, interesting.

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Brussels - Day trip to Ghent and Bruges

Brussels

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Ghent - Gravensteen - Castle of the Counts

The Netherlands

We loved this place and especially the audio tour that led us around the castle. Hilarious and informative.

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Brussels - Bus tour to Dinant & Luxembourg City

Brussels

This was a lovely day. A large group on the bus but the tour guide was fantastic and kept it all very organized and orderly. We're so glad we included Luxembourg and Dinant in our itinerary.

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Our recent trip to Brazil was truly unforgettable, thanks to the incredible itinerary crafted for us. From the moment we landed in Rio de Janeiro to our breathtaking days at Iguazu Falls, everything was flawlessly organized.

The hotels were amazing – comfortable, well-located, and with fantastic service. Our drivers were always punctual, friendly, and professional, making every transfer smooth and stress-free. The activities were phenomenal: from iconic sights like Christ the Redeemer and Sugarloaf Mountain to the awe-inspiring power of the Iguazu Falls, every experience exceeded our expectations.

As a family, we felt safe, well cared for, and completely immersed in the beauty and culture of Brazil. We can’t thank you enough for making this dream trip so special. Highly recommended!

We had a fabulous trip!
The planning was so easy, especially when we wanted to add or change anything. Having used KimKim before I knew that they would be the best choice for our Moroccan adventure!
Our driver Samir was an excellent and took very good care of us. He pointed out interesting things along our route, stopping to see sights and getting lunch and local product along the way.
Our guides in Fez (Sherif) and Marrakesh (Hanan) were awesome! Answering all our questions, explaining history and interesting facts and very patient when we wanted to linger a litter longer.
We were 'wow-ed" by all of the hotels/riad that were chosen for us. All were spotlessly clean with warm and friendly staff.

Both safari camps were awesome. Guide Tips at Muchenje was super. All game drives were great. The boat trip at Muchenje duplicated our houseboat trip. Should have opted for something else like the canoe. This camp was so great that we thought it should have been last. Houseboat had ups and downs. Getting through Namibia immigration was a disaster. We were not aware that there was a visa fee. Fortunately they took credit cards. Took us only 1-1/2 hours to get through because we were near the head of the line. Others in our group took over 4 hours. Then there was the plumbing problem in our cabin. Lucy advocated on our behalf and got us a 25% reduction in our cabin rate. The staff and food was great. We especially enjoyed the village visit. Animal viewing from small boats was excellent. But on our last outing the boat broke down. We had to wait for someone to come with tools to repair. We returned to the houseboat after a long ride in the dark. This was sort of scary. On our return to the Kasame airport we were misinformed by one hour about our Mackair flight departure time. Our Elephant Pan safari camp was awesome with elephants and giraffes right at the camp. We had our doubts on our bumpy hour drive from the airstrip. Our guide Sixteen was the best. Could have done without the hour drive to the River. Didn't seen many animals except hyenas and birds. Our least favorite part of the trip was Victoria Falls. The walk along the Falls was great as was our guide Joy (English translation of her name) from Shearwater. The rest of the activities we could have done without. Sunset cruise was not near the Falls and mainly a cocktail party. Drinking is not something we are very into. The lookout café had nice view, but they tried to seat us away from the view when there were empty view tables. Food and service was poor. The elephant sanctuary just wanted our money. We would have liked to visit more sight around the Falls. Like going out on the bridge and crossing over into Zambia and viewing the Falls from that side. We did pay for a combined Zimbabwe/Zambia visa at the border. All in all it was a wonderful trip Thanks to Lucy for doing all the planning, Kaye & Gail

Hotel Reviews

Chobe Princess Small Luxury Houseboat

Kasane, Botswana

Toilet didn't not flush. Cabin smelled like sewer.

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Plumbing in houseboat Maintenance of small boats

Sunrock Guesthouse

Johannesburg

Great staff and food

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Great art

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Near airport

Staff

Drove us to Cultural villag

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Muchenje Safari Lodge

Kasane, Chobe

Great location for animal viewing drives

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Great decor

Location

Near chobe national park

Staff

Tips was the best guide

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Everything clean and comfortable

Bayete Guest Lodge

Victoria Falls

Great restaurant on site. Comfortable room.

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Nice decor

Location

Sort of remote

Staff

Restaurant staff great Delivered dinner.

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Bathroom weird. All floor wet after shower. No grab bar by tub.

Hyena Pan

Botswana

Awesome. Elephants and giraffes right there.

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Great decor

Location

Animals came to us

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Sixteen best guide Wait staff great. Very attentaive

Activity Reviews

On Safari in Chobe National Park

Chobe National Park

All good. Guide Tips great. Saw lots of animals. Saw encounter between cheetah and leopard on first day.

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Sunset Cruise - Signature Deck

Victoria Falls

Boring

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Just a cocktail party. Have some commentary about what we were seeing.

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Fewer people to pick up.

Transport

Get the elephant off the road.

Tour Victoria Falls

Victoria Falls

Falls are awesome. Joy was a good guide.

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Joy was great

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Through the eye of an elephant

Victoria Falls

They just wanted our money

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Less pressure to donate

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Nice folks

Transport

Long drive, I slept

Lunch at Look out Cafe

Victoria Falls

Not worth it. Staff rude. Food not great.

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Friendlier staff

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Joy got us there and picked us up promptly

I had a fantastic experience booking my trip to France with my son through Kimkim. Bastian was incredibly helpful throughout the entire process — he helped us plan a thoughtful itinerary and was always available to answer questions, even when we were already in France.

One moment that really stood out was when we were at a train station and couldn’t figure out where to go because no one around us spoke English. I called Bastian, and he answered right away and guided us through it — it made all the difference and really eased our stress.

Thanks to his support, the whole trip felt smooth and enjoyable. I’ll definitely book with Kimkim again — you can absolutely trust them!

We just returned from a fantastic family vacation to Lisbon and the Algarve, and we can’t thank Pedro and Pepe from All Around Portugal enough! From start to finish, everything was seamless—thoughtfully planned, well-paced, and filled with memorable experiences. Their professionalism and warmth made us feel welcome and well taken care of every step of the way. Highly recommended for anyone looking to explore Portugal with ease!

Our group of six had a very good experience in our recent two week trip to Japan, and we enjoyed visiting Tokyo, Kyoto, Osaka, and Hiroshima. Eleanore was our Kimkim trip specialist and we are grateful for her help in planning and making arrangements for tours, bullet train tickets, private drivers, and well informed English speaking guides in all cities. She was attentive and listened to our concerns. She addressed each concern and provided excellent and timely advice before and during our trip. We handled our own hotel reservations and dining arrangements. I am confident we were able to have such a wonderful cultural and educational experience was in large part due to the amount of information and behind the scenes work she did on our behalf. Thank you to Eleanore and the Kimkim team for your guidance and support.

We had a fantastic time in Namibia. The local company, Namibia Safari Journeys were excellent. They met us at the airport, then brought our car to the hotel the next morning where they gave us a full briefing on our trip, and introduced us to our spotless Toyota 4 runner for our duration in Namibia. All the accommodations in Namibia were excellent and we felt safe and well cared for in each and every one.

Hotel Reviews

The Elegant Guesthouse

Windhoek

Great place to be. Hotel staff were very friendly. Breakfasts were very good. Good advice for traveling in Windhoek.

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Kuoom Serengeti

A very interesting facility. Elevated geodesic cabins for each guest room. Amazing views of the Savanah and lovely deck to enjoy the vistas. Staff were very attentive

Authenticity & Character

interesting concept for the buildings. Not one for those needing assistance as there was quite the walk from the reception to the rooms, and then again to the restaurant which was located at the opposite end to the reception centre.

Location

a bit of a hike outside the park. Roads going in to the camp were treacherous at times, but our driver managed them very well.

Staff

very attentive. When going anywhere outside our cabin, we needed a chaperone to look out for the animals and they were always there accommodating our need whenever.

Cleanliness & Comfort

great attention to detail in the cabins, although they did seem to be a bit unstable as they would shake whenever someone came up the stair to the deck. Didn’t have to worry about anyone sneaking up on us!

Desert Homestead Lodge

This hotel / lodging was an absolute delight! We loved our stay there. The facility was extensive and offered some hiking options for us which was welcomed after a long trip. The food was lovely and presented so artistically, all local grown! The staff was extremely accommodating. Loved our stay there!

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The Singing Grass Serengeti Bush Camp

This was our favourite bush camp hotel. The staff treated us upon arrival and wouldn’t let us carry anything to our tent/ rooms. The accommodation was extraordinary with a huge lounge area of the bedroom. Meals were fabulous and we enjoyed the bush dinner and breakfast, as well as the campfire and “Bush TV” each evening. Here too, we were accompanied to move back and forth from our accommodation after dark. This time, we would use a radio to communicate with our chaperones.

Authenticity & Character

wonderful atmosphere inside the park.

Location

Right inside the park. Easy access to safari drives to various parts of the park. They even had a local pride of lions that would sing us to sleep each evening! Note: the road access was challenging at times as it was primarily park roads… lots of African Masages getting to and from!

Staff

very accommodating to our every need.

Cleanliness & Comfort

the addition of a sofa and automan in our lounge area gave us a great “indoor” space to relax. There was even an outdoor shower!

Twyfelfontein Adventure Camp

We loved our stay at this hotel / lodging. The addition of the hilltop sunset bar was lovely and we took advantage of it each night we were there. The tent accomodation was extraordinary. Meals were very good. The safari drive to see desert elephants was excellent.

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Honeyguide Tarangire Camp

Cape Town

Excellent hotel and staff. Very attentive and lovely meals. Here we also enjoyed the evening bush TV beside a fire made by one of the local Maasai that were hired but he camp. Great experience here. We were also accompanied by Maasai on staff when moving back and forth from our accommodation after”tent” during after dark hours.

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located inside Tarangire National Park, it was an excellent location to begin our daily tours.

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excellent, although our hot water for showers was no more than tepid at best. Not a show stopper considering solar heating and the location.

Etosha Safari Lodge

Okaukuejo

This was a larger hotel than the previous ones. We didn’t feel as engaged with the staff, although they were very good. Our individual cabin was excellent.

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Onguma Bush Camp

Etosha National Park

Excellent bush camp. We thoroughly enjoyed the outdoor BBQ ont he second night. A great location from which to explore the eastern park of Etosha. Their safari guides were excellent.

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about 9 km from the park gates, very good location

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Ocean View House

Cape Town

This hotel was amazing. Very intimate atmosphere. Incredible gardens, wonderful breakfasts, and very attentive staff. Overall, this was our favourite hotel on our trip.

Authenticity & Character

loved the quirky layout of the hotel. Each room had a beautiful private balcony. And the gardens were wonderful to spend time in. Also had 2 lovely pools.

Location

loved the safe area where we could feel free to walk during the day. Great location to walk into Camps Bay for dinner or to explore the beach and perfect for exploring the Cape of Good Hope.

Staff

these staff could not do enough for us. We loved their professionalism and attention to detail.

Cleanliness & Comfort

the rooms were spotless, although at the end of our first full day, we noticed that the room hadn’t been made up. When I enquired at the front desk, they were very apologetic, and had it cleaned while we were having a brief meeting in the lobby. Ont op of the rapid attention to this matter, they also left a bottle of wine in our room for us as an apology. Very thoughtful, and greatly appreciated.

Kibo Palace Hotel

Arusha

We did not stay at this hotel.

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La Fontaine Boutique Hotel

Franschhoek

Great attention to client details. Lovely restaurant with great breakfasts. The staff were extremely attentive and helped us with dinner reservations each night.

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Pablo House

Johannesburg

This was a lovely place for our one night in the city. While the facility looked a little tired, the staff more than made up for it. The restaurant was lovely.

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Namib Guesthouse

Swakopmund

The staff at this guest house were excellent. We very much enjoyed our stay at this hotel.

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Activity Reviews

Explore Swakopmund

Swakopmund

We had a blast in Swakopmund, particularly in Walvis Bay where we went kayaking and did a four by four dune ride. Both excursions were absolutely amazing, providing incredible experiences we thoroughly enjoyed.

Self Guided Activities: Dune 45, Dead Vlei, Sesriem Canyon

Namibia

The balloon ride in Sossusvlei was breathtaking. My husband and I were initially skeptical about the cost, but it was worth it. Flying over the world's tallest sand dunes as the sunrise cast beautiful shadows across them was an unforgettable experience and one of the highlights of our trip.

Catarina is one of the best travel agents I have had . She was very knowledgeable and very invested in our trip planning process . She was always open to our suggestions and had clear answers to our questions . She is extremely personable and very willing to help . She welcomed us in person when we started our trip in Lisbon and was always reachable on text and call. Thank you Catarina for helping us create these beautiful memories.
I would highly recommend having her as your agent .

Hotel Reviews

Vila Galé Lagos

Lagos

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Exe Essenzia Porto

Porto

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Eurostars Lisboa Parque

Lisbon

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FD Tour of Sintra - Cabo da Roca - Cascais & Estoril

Portugal

Our guide was very thorough and knowledgeable and personable. We thoroughly enjoyed her tour and company

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With only a month’s notice, Bruno planned and executed a fantastic trip to Croatia/ Slovenia for me and my wife. We were in Dubrovnik, Split, Zagreb, and a day trip to Slovenia. We also had some special requests that he was more than willing to put in place even after he planned our itinerary. He was there every step of the way to keep us informed of changes due to weather , or just to give us a preview of the next day. Bruno was also our guide in Zagreb and we couldn’t have asked for a better guide to the city.

Overall, it was an excellent trip and Bruno was superb!

We just got back from trip to Bali, The Island of Gods - Nature and Culture experience.
Marc was our Kimkim local specialist. We wanted to avoid the crowded tourist locations, explore the Balinese culture, and interact with locals. He listened to what we hoped to experience on this trip and made recommendations. The communication was fantastic. Bali is 12 hours ahead of Boston, so the messaging feature in the Kimkim app was easy and efficient.
Marc crafted a very special time on the island. We stayed at 3 different locations, learning about the beautiful Balinese culture, enjoying delicious food along the way, and staying in amazing hotels. We went SCUBA diving, toured rice fields, spent half a day in a Balinese family compound for a cooking lesson, visited temples, biked the backroads, and hiked through tropical forests to waterfalls. There is so much beauty in Bali.
Our drivers from Edi and Cula were the best. They were friendly, professional, and knowledgeable.
The best thing about Kimkim is the local travel specialists. They are available for you every step of the way.

Tomaz’ staff was amazing and responsive. Appreciated the contact with us during the trip.

Hotel Reviews

Envy Hotel Durres 4*

Durrës

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Central

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Alpeta Agrotourism & Winery - Roshnik , Berat 3*

Roshnik

Authenticity & Character

Staff contact was pretty basic. One staff member very helpful arranging last minute excision.

Location

Just a bit out of the way for Berat and other excursions

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PARADISE BEACH HOTEL

Vlore

Great restaurant and rooms. Liked the beach bar and great reason

Authenticity & Character

Nothing but no real character

Location

Good for that town

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Hotel Colosseo Tirana 4*

Tirana

Ok hotel for what it was location could be a bit more central. Staff weren’t responsive to a maintenance issue in our room.

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Sharm Hotel Luxury 4*

Gjirokastër

Everything great but just too far from Old Town.

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Mrizi i Zanave Agroturizëm

Lezhë

Room was fun for one night. Tour of the farm was amazing. Restaurant good food but it’s large size meant no charm.

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Logu i Harushave

Theth

Staff very helpful. Biggest complaint was the heat was not on in the restaurant at all and it was cold. Room heat only on late afternoon. Limited menu available. Rooms basic.

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Historic Boutique Hotel Cattaro

Kotor

Amazing in every respect

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Activity Reviews

Guided tour of Gjirokastra

Gjirokastra

Enthusiastic but way too much information and hard to follow. Did answer questions and insights on Albania which was great. Got us into the bunkers for free. 😊

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Guided tour Durres

Durres

Great guide.

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Guided tour of Berat

Berat

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Wine tasting

Albania

This was a trip highlight and amazing

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Insights into life in Albania pre and post communism. His English was perfect.

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Not applicable

City & Food Tour of Tirana

Tirana

Hard to understand guide. Didn’t understand our questions. Not a city food tour and we have done many. Did have tastings of several dishes in one restaurant.

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Guided tour of Kotor

Albania

Great guide. Lots of history and insights into Montenegro.

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Guided tour of Tirana

Tirana

Guide wasn’t prepared for city closure due to economic summit and things to do. We wanted to go to House of Leaves and he knew this the day before when it was open. Went to Bunker 2 at our initiative and he knew very little about it. We just read the signs in English. Well meaning person but Mickey Mouse and a bit of waste of our time as a guide for us.

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Speed boat tour - Boka bay, Our lady of the Rocks and Blue cave

Albania

Good company and safe boat in high winds. Adapted tour very well in high winds.

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We had a magical trip and are so grateful to Antonia and Sara. Each tour and excursion was absolutely perfect and we truly fell in love with the country! Thank you!

The Hanoi program could have been made better. We booked a day trip for the second day via TripAdvisor, which cost us some money. KimKim should have planned a trip to some of the neighboring villages. Also, the day tour that you organized in Hanoi on the third day was very boring, we went for a lunch with the tour guide that day, which was the best part of the tour. It was just 3 hours of tour max.

Ha Long Bay was well done.

The hotel at Hoi An was very good, and the overall experience in Hoi An was good.

Both hotel staff were very nice, polite and served us very well.

Hotel Reviews

Qualia De Hôtel Hoi An

Hoi An

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Swan Cruise

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Hong Ngoc Dynastie Hotel & Spa

Hanoi

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Activity Reviews

Visit Hoi An Ancient Town

Hoi An

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Hoi An - Cam Thanh Water Coconut Village - Tra Que Vegetable Village

Hoi An

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Halong Bay - Hanoi - Flight to Danang - Hoi An

Ha Long Bay

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Hanoi - Halong Bay, Overnight on Cruise

Vietnam

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Hanoi Sightseeing & Street Food Tour

Hanoi

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Be a Greek, the travel agency which I found on the KimKim platform, was absolutely excellent in every way. They sensitively planned an itinerary for our family (my husband, our 12-year-old grandson, and I) which engaged and delighted all of us. We had very knowledgeable and very fun guides in every stop, guides who understood kids and old people! Our favorite was Penny in Delphi, one of the best guides I've ever had anywhere. Her encyclopedic grasp of Greek history in general, Ancient Delphi, and teenagers of today made our stop in Delphi a highlight for us. We were in Greece for two weeks, and every day brought a different level of understanding, thanks to Be a Greek. Our transfers were always waiting for us at every stop. Thanos, who drove us through the Peloponnese, was kind and helpful. He translated customs and language for us as well as getting us where we needed to be on time and without stress. I cannot say enough good things about Be a Greek and their very responsive team, available to us through a group chat whenever we needed them!

Activity Review

Museum of Ancient Greek Technology Private Guided Tour

Athens

This wonderful museum and our great guide was very worth our time in Athens. Our 12-year-old grandson was fascinated.

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KimKim connected me with a local Croatian company and I couldn’t be more pleased. I corresponded by email/chat and Robi created a custom trip for me and my husband that exceeded our expectations and fit into our budget. It was the perfect blend of self-guided which we wanted and some guided days with Robi. Robi was always available and patient with my questions. Updated us daily with details about next day itinerary. We actually enjoyed our three days guided by Robi the best. We had two days of cycling and one day of hiking with him. He treated us like family and let us choose exactly what we wanted, being flexible according to the weather and our needs/desires. He also was a lot of fun to be with and shared our love of the outdoors and beautiful places. Because he is a true local, he knew all the best places to go and how to avoid crowds which we fully appreciated. It was hard to say goodbye! We highly recommend KimKim and Robi!

This was the absolute most amazing vacation we have ever taken. Alonso and his team went above and beyond to ensure we had the most memorable time. We were a family of 10 spanning 3 generations. We started our trip in Madrid. We wanted to start our trip with a tapas tour with expectations of a culinary experience. Jose, our guide in Madrid, took us on a journey of history and culture that was woven in with the different dishes. We spent 3 days with him experiencing food, touring the palace and ending in Toledo with Easter mass and a tour of the streets. In Barcelona our experiences included a bike tour, a tapas tour, the most wonderful guide at Sagrada Familia, a FC Barca game and ended with a winery tour and a trip up the mountain to Montserrat . We are ready to plan our next vacation and Kim Kim has set the standard so high we are afraid of being disappointed. Thank you so much to Alfonso and Uhania for your attentiveness.

Activity Reviews

Private Montserrat & Penedès Wine Region Day Trip

Barcelona

This was the highlight of our vacation. Our guide at the winery took is on a journey of the wine and olive oil of the region. After we had our favorite meal of our Spain trip. We may have drank a little too much mine so the ride up the mountain to Monserrat was slightly rough but so worth it. Monserrat is one of the most beautiful places we have been too.

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The food

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Everythjng

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Our driver was professional and personable.

Transport

We were spoiled in a Mercedes van that was only 2 months old

Day Trip to Toledo

Madrid

Our guide Jose was the best tour guide we have had in any country. He made us fall in love with the food, history and culture of Spain.

Aleksandra started with good questions to fully understand our needs and plans for our London trip. From those questions Aleksandra built a good trip plan with our interests and it truly was exactly what we wanted vs selling us ideas we didn’t want. I appreciated her responsiveness and making sure all of the details were covered. All of the transfers went as planned. Aleksandra assisted us with obtaining great Hamilton and Phantom theater tickets. We liked our day in the Cotswold through English Bus and the attention to providing an in depth experience. I would highly recommend Aleksandra with Good Vibes through KimKim.

Hotel Review

The Westminster London, Curio Collection by Hilton

London

Great location, great staff. Breakfast offerings were good and slightly above average.

Authenticity & Character

The helpful concierge staff

Location

Walkable to Westminster, Parliament and longer walk to Piccadilly.

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Our room and bed were all kept very clean

Activity Reviews

Shakespeare's Stratford and Cotswolds

England

Liked the bus driver/tour guide and his ability to offer insights while driving. He was very knowledgeable and easy to listen to.

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Hampton Court Palace & Windsor Castle Private Car Tour from London

London

We liked having a dedicated black cab driver and car to tour the locations. Driver was very friendly and pleasant to have for the day.

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The Royal London Tour: Changing of the Guard and More

London

We enjoyed our walking tour guide and her efforts to tailor the morning walk to our needs

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Bustronome

London

Great way to see many sights of London and have a relaxed dinner as well.

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London Secret Food Tour

London

The experience was good just a very busy area.

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My sister and I are early 70s and travel well together. We usually manage travel plans without much assistance as we have traveled often and far throughout our lives. Grabbing the best of Greece in 21 days became a challenge. KimKim was the answer; 1) lovely, quaint accommodations, 2) guides that were so well trained we returned home thinking we had attended a semester of college, 3) transportation via auto, ferry, small & large airlines was seamlessly arranged & 4) attention to what feeds our soul...art!

Hotel Reviews

Sweet Home Hotel

Athens

Location was great. We were here only one night so I feel it is unfair to evaluate it.

Authenticity & Character

Location

We walked to CIEL for a rooftop dinner and BANGBANG. What a view of the Acropolis!

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San Salvatore Monastery

Chania

It is hard to beat the view, the smell of the jasmine on our private patio, and Guinness in the guest refrigerator! The breakfast was delicious.

Authenticity & Character

The hotel has very few guest suites. It has the 'feel' of a home. The lobby is simple, but includes a history of the building that is worth reading.

Location

We could walk left and feel as though we were with the locals or turn right and mingle with the tourists.

Staff

We only encountered Irene. She checked us in, delivered breakfast, and gave us great ideas for each day's adventure.

Cleanliness & Comfort

There are no rugs in any of the places we stayed for the 21 days, with the exception of the airport hotel. Irene brought up yoga mats for our use. Much appreciated!

Lithies Traditional Homes

Thíra

If only every hotel was this grand?!

Authenticity & Character

The artwork by Andrea Alefragis was exceptional.

Location

Quite a hike to get anywhere.

Staff

Marie, Sonny, and another manage suitcases, food, and linen like family. There were hugs, an accident where my arm was scratched and soiled the linen. Watching Sonny manage the stairs (80!) with 4 bags was humbling.

Cleanliness & Comfort

We felt comfortable using the hot tub everyday.

Olive Green Hotel

Heraklion

Small room, but the best 'small room' hotel I have ever rented!

Authenticity & Character

It is simple, but all needs are met.

Location

We had to collect something from the bus station and had to board a ferry. The hotel was within 1/2 mile of each.

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Ippokampos Beachfront Hotel

Naxos

We moved to another hotel. It is unfair to write a review.

Authenticity & Character

Location

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Ippoliti Hotel

Nafplio

Lovely corner two story room with 2 patios.

Authenticity & Character

The lobby is very comfortable. Sometimes, when traveling with another, having a place to escape for a 45 minute journaling exercise, glass of wine or coffee, or chat with an employee or other guest can be a lifesaver.

Location

Location was perfect. Bustling little town. We were located, not on the water, but the view was nice and noise was not an issue. We go to bed before 10 p.m.

Staff

The staff seemed much larger than at our other locations. ALL were exceptional.

Cleanliness & Comfort

The room was kept well furnished with bottled water, clean towels, a hot pot for tea.

Sofitel Athens Airport

Athens

It is lovely because of its location and the ease of getting to the airport. At this stage of the travel, it was small, out of town, and felt like (and is) an airport hotel.

Authenticity & Character

We ordered one beer (no Guinness to be had) and a vodka tonic for a cost of 40 euros!

Location

Staff

We phoned in an order for room service at 8:30 p.m. and by 10 p.m it had not arrived so we canceled. The staff made up for it by preparing 2 lovely breakfast boxes for our 4 a.m. departure. We did take advantage of the spa.

Cleanliness & Comfort

I like the toilet and shower in separate rooms. We did not have washclothes.

Activity Reviews

Food Tour in Naxos Town

Naxos

My sister was somewhat stressed because of the hotel accommodations and it impacted the food tour in a small way. The guide was delightful, full of enthusiasm and selected wonderful stops. We love the cheese in Greece!

Quality of Experience

We were taken off the 'beaten' path.

Guides, Drivers and Staff

I loved our guides enthusiasm. It is such a joy to find people that love their country, their town, and want to share the best.

Transport

Easy to walk. Options were offered in the event stairs seemed challenging. There was no issue.

Private Farm to table Cooking Class in Naxos

Naxos

This is the event my sister and I will most likely, share the most! It was like visiting your grandma in rural Tennessee.

Quality of Experience

A friend of the hosts had dropped off fish, which was fried and added to our lunch. This neighborly action added a little plus to the simple meal of stuffed vegetables. The orange cake for dessert was delicious.

Food

Just sitting around the table, sharing the olives, the bread, the vegetables, the fish, just too personal and fun!

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Our driver understood our interest in the arts. He made a good call and skipped a historical site, taking us to a pottery shop. This was great as my sister and I are both ceramic artists.

Transport

Our driver was excellent.

Sailing Tour around Naxos

Naxos

Our captain was a pro! He knew where to go to get the best experience. He was very aware of all 17 people on board.

Quality of Experience

The first stop was my favorite. Rubbing the black mud all over myself was just a little too funny!

Food

We didn't sign up for the food. It was adequate.

Guides, Drivers and Staff

This trip had the perfect blend of intergenerational groupings; a few in their 70s (us), a few in their 50s, a few college grads, a few young teenagers, and a 4 year old. Lots of laughter.

Transport

Very clean, comfortable boat.

Private Knossos & Museum Tour

Greece

Our guide was exceptional. I knew nothing about the Minoan civilization.

Quality of Experience

Flushing toilets!? A room for potters, weavers, woodworkers? Simpy amazing

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Thoughtful and extremely knowledgable.

Transport

Cretan Villages Food & Culture Tour

Greece

This tour was excellent. Nico has a gift. He knew herbs. He is knowledgable about the ocean. He has a love of Greece that is infectious.

Quality of Experience

Having a guide that has a sense of humor adds a lot to the experience.

Food

Homogenous group. Meal was family style. Delicious.

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Safe driving, frequent stops for drinks. bathroom breaks, etc.

Transport

We were in a van that held maybe 8 or 9 passengers. Nice size

En-route Rethymno Town & Historical Mainland

Greece

The place I wanted to see in Rethymno was closed.

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Our driver was excellent. We were notified that we had left an item in our hotel. It was placed on a bus. Our driver took us to the bus station. So kind!

Transport

Athens Food Tour

Athens

Our guide was excellent. The fish market was the biggest I have ever seen. We had a hard time meeting our guide. The location was somewhat foreign as Publix is a grocery store in the USA.

Quality of Experience

The tour director took us to places that were very authentic. I have researched olives for possible growth in the areas I have lived. The first stop was at an olive business and run by a gal that knew her facts!

Food

Guides, Drivers and Staff

It is an art for a guide to know when and how to direct a group and keep it focused. Our guide was a master.

Transport

Comfortable walking distance

Acropolis Afternoon Tour

Athens

This group was quite large. It is hard to ask questions when there are 15+ people.

Quality of Experience

There was a young man playing the piano and the music was with us every step.

Guides, Drivers and Staff

The guide was very educated.

Transport

Elafonisi and Milia Mountain Retreat Tour with Lunch

Chania

Beautiful drive.

Quality of Experience

The view, the water, quite unique.

Food

The mountain retreat was beautiful. Delicious meal.

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Our guide knew the plants in the area. I like to do beach art and there were no shells. Instead, I had to collect small rocks and plants for my creation.

Transport

Comfortable drive. Very comfortable van.

Santorini Farm Tour: Food & Wine

Santorini

Of the food tours we experienced, this was worth the time, but my least favorite. The wine tour was surprising because I have never seen vineyards like this; a true educational experience!

Quality of Experience

It is a challenge to grow vegetables on this island!

Food

It is fun to learn new cooking techniques; even something as simple as caring for your knives! The wine segment was a plus.

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Our guide was very knowledgeable about day to day living on Santorini. I found her lifestyle as a mother of two, a husband that works on a farm, and so well educated, a big plus to our day.

Transport

Safe driver. VERY comfortable car.

Premium Sunset Catamaran Cruise in the Caldera lagoon

Santorini

Canceled because of dust cloud.

Quality of Experience

The water was so clear it was hard to know the depth.

Food

The food was adequate. The 17 people on board made this trip delightful.

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Our captain was fun, funny, and extremely aware of every person's presence. I saw him counting heads multiple times.

Transport

Wilman & Alex with serendipity travel were prompt and very informative. The springs hotel was relaxing and beautiful. Kayaking lake arenal was amazing, but could have been a longer tour, same for rain maker (hiking to waterfalls) - each was only an hour plus travel time. The kids favorite was the zipline, but we could have gone on the accompanying hike without the guide. Hiking up the volcano was fantastic- we took the res trail & are so glad we did!! Guide was amazing, so much to see and the view at the cafe after is well worth it all.

Hotel Reviews

The Springs Resort & Spa at Arenal

La Fortuna

Great food, beautiful room, hot springs & pool & monkey slide!!

Authenticity & Character

Hot springs are amazing

Location

Not in walking distance to anything

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Los Altos Resort

Manuel Antonio

Authenticity & Character

Pool is beautiful Private beach is lacking

Location

Walking distance to several shops & restaurants

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Room is large with amazing views, but feels a bit empty & not cozy

Activity Reviews

Sky Tram, Sky Trek & Sky Walk

Arenal/La Fortuna

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Staff & guides for zipping were amazing!! Guide for the hike was slow and spoke entirely too much - felt like she was trying to delay us.

Transport

Rainmaker Conservation Park Excursion

Manuel Antonio

Really pretty and a lot to see, but need more tyan one hour

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Private Guided Hike in Arenal Volcano Park 1968

Arenal/La Fortuna

Guide was amazing!!

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Sloth Observation Tour - Morning or Afternoon

Arenal/La Fortuna

Cool to see sloths, not as awesome driving around to look for them

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Kayaking on Lake Arenal

Arenal/La Fortuna

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport