Kimkim Trip Reviews

Entirely comfortable and adequate, though the open shower was a bit hard to manage. Breakfasts were quite ample and quite good.

I have commented on this in my written review. It was, for me, the high point of the trip, and Emma, the chef, was wonderful: I’ll never forget her welcome to her kitchen and the pleasure of shopping for, cooking and eating a meal with her.

Suggest upgrading to a deluxe room for a little more room. First class bar and breakfast

Smaller rooms but central - staff was great and helpful

Attentive staff and perfect location to walk around Oslo

Not to be missed. A dramatic view of Bergen and the fjords.

Top shelf hike with incredible experience at the pinnacle. It was fairly tough made more difficult with misty rain the entire time. Andi was great and brought very welcomed lunches. Wish we had a clearer day but would do it again.

Well organized and a true inside experience. He knew interesting places and made sure we had a true taste of the local food. Special thanks for accommodating Bev’s food allergies. Deep understanding of history of Norway. Excellent!

No clear plan for the day - said she really didn’t like the city and preferred to take a walk in the forest.

Great central location, hip vibe and we got a room upgrade!

This was our favorite hotel on the trip. Recently renovated, and very tastefully appointed. Also the best food we had from any of the places we stayed. The pastries were amazing!

Clean, comfortable, great location, good breakfast, allowed us to check in early which was a day saver as we had just flown in from NY

James from the Jameson experience should be in theater. He put on a show that elevated the Jameson story from merely interesting to highly entertaining. Also our guide for the whole tour - Jameson and Guiness was Fergus and he was excellent too. He was as informative as he was advisory making sure the group was aware of the history of the city - things not discussed at Jameson or Guiness - but he also made us aware of discounts and opportunities and warned about higher prices at gift shops vs Dublin retail and also street smart tips. The line of Guiness pints he assembled at the end of the tour was pretty epic too!

Great to see the cliffs from the water. Enjoyed Inisheer visit too. Recommend renting a bike to tour the island

Good place in a charming little village!

Fun, unique farm setting. The dinner menu was limited but food was delicious. Very quiet! Enjoyed the farm animals!

Perfect choice close to our itinerary and good food

Great location, quiet and comfortable. Appreciated that our stay included breakfast. Our arrival was much earlier than check in time- staff willingly stored our luggage. If could change check in times to correspond closer to flight arrival times without being charged for an extra day- that would be really appreciated.

Nice hotel. Well located for Ginza and shopping.

Super traditional hotel. Great onsen. Helpful staff. Well located on a lovely island.

Super hotel. Great breakfast. Helpful staff. Well located.

Super hotel. Great breakfast. Helpful staff. Well located.

Super hotel. Helpful staff. Well located.

Super traditional hotel. Great food. Attentive staff. Well located.

Super hotel. Great breakfast. Helpful staff. Well located.

A visit to the Peace Park, a Hiroshima-speciality lunch and a moving visit to the atomic bomb-related museum.

Enjoyable trip to see and sample the delights of the busy market. Knowledgeable and interesting guide.

A delightful hour spent trying to handle the calligraphy brush, with a souvenir of handywork to take home

A valubale introduction to the nature and purpose of the Tea Ceremony.

Enjoyable trip into Geihsa and Samurai history. Knowledgeable and interesting guide.

Enjoyable tour. Knowledgeable and interesting guide.

Enjoyable trip. Knowledgeable and interesting guide.

Enjoyable trip to hidden restaurant and bar. Knowledgeable and interesting guide.

Beautiful view and cozy bungalow. The restaurant had a very limited menu.

The villa was beautiful and the staff was extremely friendly and welcoming

Beautiful view but limited menu options

The staff were very knowledgeable and treat the elephants with kindness and respect.

Beautiful French restaurant with exquisite 6 course meal

Relaxing and calm setting. Really nice facility

Was nice to see how the farmers pride themselves in their work and the scenery was very pretty.

Fabulous

wow fun delicious meal

Exceptional

Typical airport hotel. It was a bit worn, and could use a bit of a fresh coat of paint and carpet repair.

Very spacious, comfortable, beautiful views, great location.

Simply amazing! Breathtaking views and totally worth taking a detour to stay there. Everyone was very accommodating and because our unit wasn't rented, they were happy to let us have a late check out, so that we could explore the island until time for our ferry ride.

Loved the upbeat atmosphere, and the rooms were very comfortable and relatively spacious. The breakfast was amazing - it would be impossible to try everything!

Very comfortable and clean. Small rooms, but nice to have common area, and the bakery was great!

5 star hotel with all of the expected amenities. Beds and rooms were very comfortable (but small). Breakfast was a highlight!

Andrea was a highlight of our trip. We spent a full day touring with him, and we could have spent another day with him! He went out of his way to show us things. It was clear he loves the islands, and sharing his love of the area with others.

John was a great guide. He was very knowledgeable about Bergen, and took the time to explain the history and to make sure we got a chance to see things that were of interest to us.

Loved Stig - very knowledgeable, and we really enjoyed our time with him.

Do not miss this

Do not miss this opportunity

Very beautiful riad! Breakfast limited. Have to ask for eggs specifically . Otherwise, they are not served with other items

Tight room for 3 people. Had to wait for a long time for warm water in the shower. All bathroom got flooded after a shower. Not a great bathroom design. This stay was the least enjoyable.

Great accommodations!! Very spacious and beautifully decorated room with all amenities.

Beautiful riad. Breakfast was a bit limited. Bathroom got flooded after one person took a shower. Staff suggested removing all drain covers, which helped with the issue.

Very nicely decorated hotel. Beautiful location on the hill overlooking the blue city. Good breakfast.

Conveniently located hotel. Breakfast is good, much more diverse than in other hotels and riads. Some issue with flooding in showers. Very good water pressure in showers. Comfortable beds. Bottled water was provided. One issue we had in the room was a towel hanging in the closet leftover from somebody else’s previous stay and opened and half-used vanity set. Overall decent hotel.

Beautiful gardens and museums

This tour was supposed to be 5.5 hours, but was less than 3. A bit disappointing. We were in Marrakesh on Friday and had no idea that some main markets would be closed. The tour should have known about it and substituted markets with something else. The guide was good, but not as good as the one in Fes.

The drive was a lot of fun. Farid took us to all places where they film movies and shows. We loved it.

Great views at stops, but turned out to be a very long day. Did not get to see Rose Valley. Got to hotel very late, barely in time for dinner

ATV rides were super fun. The guys at the place took great care of us. The ride might have taken more than an hour. Also it is not that close to dessert camp, so depending on the plans for the day, it is better to arrange for earlier departure from the camp

Sand boarding was great

Dessert was definitely the highlight of the trip. It was not quite clear when we had to be there to do the camel ride to see sunset. We were a bit concerned about logistics and skipped some planned stops on the way to make sure we get there onetime. In general, it would be helpful to have an idea how long each stop should take and what time we need to be at final destination for the day. We skipped lunches almost every day and it did not seem possible to fit sit-down lunch into our daily schedule. We did not want to, but if we did, we would need to skip some stops and most likely would get to hotels rather late.

Very interesting tour led by Moustafa. Highly recommend this guide.

Volubilis was a very interesting site. We spend quite a bit of time walking around the ruins. Did not hire a guide. Walking in Moulay Idriss was a bit confusing. It was not very straightforward to find the terraces. Meknes was nice for a short stop.

Another beautiful place in the heart of Marrakesh.

Although this is only a stopping point on the route to Marrakesh, it was a very special and beautiful hotel at which one could spend 2 nights, with a day of rest by the pool. This was the best hotel of the trip!

In this rustic desert setting, the guest tents are air-conditioned (but only during the night!!!!) and have a good shower and bath. Only USB outlets to charge a phone so we had to charge in the main lodge. Evening sunset and morning sunrise are epic and you are treated to wonderful authentic music (drums and castanets) after a very nice dinner. Loved it! I suggest this is a ONE NIGHT STAY ONLY as there is not much to do during the day in the extreme heat (unless you are a dune buggy / dune surfing thrill seeker) Great staff. Very kind and helpful with everything.

The public areas were amazing! So were our rooms. Great staff

Typical Business/Tourist type hotel - very comfortable, good breakfast.

One of the few Mosques non-Muslims are allowed to tour. Very big and opulent - great chance to take dramatic photos!

I don't think we had a tour... Our driver was a driver only, not a guide.

We had an amazing stay at Riad Chems Bleu, a beautiful hidden gem tucked within the streets of Essaouira’s medina. The quiet location was a wonderful surprise, opening up to a space that felt like a welcoming, light-filled home. Our room was spacious and filled with natural light, with a lovely balcony overlooking the courtyard that made it even more special. The riad’s plant-filled courtyard created a peaceful and relaxing atmosphere, and the rooftop offered beautiful views of the beach in the distance. All in all, it was one of our favorite stays, and we truly wished we could have stayed longer.

We had a lovely stay at Riad La Croix Berbère, perfectly located in the heart of Marrakech’s old medina. The riad is beautifully designed with warm details, inviting lounge areas, and a spacious rooftop terrace overlooking the city, the perfect place to unwind after exploring. Our room was comfortable and had everything we needed, and breakfast each morning was delicious and generous. The staff were incredibly kind and attentive, always ready to help with anything we needed. Overall, a wonderful stay that combined comfort, hospitality, and a truly authentic Marrakech experience.

We had a lovely stay at Kasbah Tiziri. The Kasbah was stunning, with beautifully renovated interiors and exteriors. No expense was spared, and every finish was thoughtfully chosen, creating a serene escape that perfectly blended relaxation, culture, architecture, and food. The owners were by far the kindest and most welcoming hosts, sparking wonderful conversations and sharing stories that made us feel truly at home. They offered great recommendations and made our stay even more memorable. Our room was beautiful, with exceptional attention to detail in the furnishings, layout, and design. The meals were delicious, offering a range of traditional Moroccan dishes along with a few creative surprises that stood out from other stays. The courtyards, garden, and rooftop were perfect places to relax and unwind, each offering peaceful views of the surrounding landscape. It was truly a special and memorable stay.

We had an incredible stay at Sahara Stars Luxury Camp, a beautiful and scenic desert retreat. Our room was stunning, with thoughtfully chosen furnishings, attention to detail, and air conditioning for added comfort. The bathroom was clean and spacious, though the drainage was a bit slow, nothing that took away from the experience. The hospitality and service were wonderful, and both dinner and breakfast were delicious with plenty of options. The evening entertainment was a true highlight, featuring live music around the campfire under the stars. Waking up early to catch the sunrise was by far the best part. Walking into the desert and climbing the dunes to watch the first light was unforgettable. Sunset was equally magical, with comfortable lounge seating perfectly positioned to take it all in. All in all, a beautiful stay and easily one of our favorites from the trip.

We had a wonderful stay at Riad Farouzi Fes, a quiet and tucked-away spot in the heart of the old medina. The staff were incredibly kind and attentive, ensuring we were well taken care of throughout our visit. Our room was comfortable, clean, and had everything we needed. The main seating area was stunning, showcasing beautiful tile work and traditional Moroccan details. Breakfast was delicious, with a generous assortment of options served each morning. The location was ideal, right in the midst of the medina, making it easy to step out and explore the surrounding streets and nearby sites. All in all, a truly great stay!

We had a wonderful stay at Riad Hicham, the perfect start to our trip in Chefchaouen. The staff were incredibly kind and attentive, making sure we were well taken care of throughout our visit. Our room was comfortable, spotless, and had everything we needed. Breakfast was delicious, with plenty of options to choose from. The rooftop terrace offered a beautiful view over the town square, a perfect spot to relax and people-watch. Overall, a lovely stay in an ideal location for exploring Chefchaouen on foot.

Orientation was nice; we were briefed on the trip itinerary and the general flow of each day. The walk itself was great, as Ali showed us different parts of Chefchaouen, offering a scenic walk and some informative insights.

Joao was the absolute best

One of the best meals we ate in Portugal .

Close to restaurants and shopping in Osaka.

Close to train station, which was very convenient

Great location; close to the metro stop, shopping and restaurants. Excellent breakfast choices for an American traveling in Japan.

We went to Osaka Castle in the morning - very impressive, and then walked and took public transport to the sky-high views. Very nice. Then Ursula took us to a famous shopping area where we bought things to take home.

The Peace Memorial is something everyone should see. It was heartbreaking to see the pain and suffering of so many Japanese people. It was a beautiful day, and after the museum we enjoyed walking the grounds, and got to see school children bringing chains of cranes to the memorial dedicated to a girl who died as a result of her injuries. It was a very meaningful experience.

Ursala took us to a temple area, and then to a beautiful garden area developed by a famous Japanese actor of the early 1900s. It was a lot of walking, but that is fine with us. The tea ceremony was definitely a highlight of our time in Japan. I had no idea I would be dressed in a kimono; it was a detailed experience and we really enjoyed it!! I was a bit nervous about getting to the train station in time to retrieve our luggage and get on the train to Hiroshima. Ursula stayed with us at the tea ceremony location to be sure we got where we needed to be and on time.

Ursala met us at the train platform; she communicated that her train had been delayed. Kyoto was HOT; and we enjoyed the tour and took enough breaks to make it enjoyable.

I liked the transport; we visited the museum and did a cool Virtual Reality tour of climbing Mt. Fuji. We didn't see Mt. Fuji (it was cloudy), but Peter did all he could for us to have a good experience. The cable car to a viewing site was great.

Lots of areas of Tokyo were covered, we enjoyed the Sumo Show, and were amazed at the Anime area - we've never seen anything like it!

The day we took this tour turned out rainy at times, but Peter was a great guide. The museum was interesting; he was able to show us so many part of Tokyo!!