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Extraordinary from Start to Finish
Mexico | Aug 26 - Sep 4, 2026

C Kim
C Kim G.
Princeton, NJ | Reviewed on Sep 11, 2026
From start to finish we were extremely pleased with our customized trip to Mexico City. Hugo really listened and understoodw our needs, and we even initiated a call or two just to clarify the details. Most would categorize this as a family trip with two daughters in their twenties plus a very active Mom, Auntie, and Uncle in our sixties. We were quite happy with the strong emphasis on art, cuisine and culture so the initial Chef’s Table event was an extraordinary welcome. Luz was our... Read more

From start to finish we were extremely pleased with our customized trip to Mexico City. Hugo really listened and understoodw our needs, and we even initiated a call or two just to clarify the details. Most would categorize this as a family trip with two daughters in their twenties plus a very active Mom, Auntie, and Uncle in our sixties. We were quite happy with the strong emphasis on art, cuisine and culture so the initial Chef’s Table event was an extraordinary welcome.

Luz was our local coordinator and kept us on track the entire time. She was very responsive to any concerns, any special dietary needs, or potential issues. As such the logistics were smooth despite the notorious Mexico City traffic. We spent the most time with local guide Mony and we could *not* exhaust her vast knowledge of history, religion and especially archeology. My husband and I have traveled extensively and we would request Mony again. She is also incredibly thoughtful and accommodating — a great fit for a family trip.

One standout was the hot air balloon ride over Teotihuacan. Sailing over the tops of ancient pyramids on a beautiful morning was a hit with our entire group.

We split into two groups the final day and my husband and I enjoyed a contemporary art gallery tour with the Traveling Beetle. They did an excellent job and we purchased two pieces, not to mention enjoying the serendipity of exploring art during GAMA week.

In the end we appreciated the high quality and degree of customization — down to securing a floating boat in Xochimilco celebrating our university colors. And the Pug Seal Anatole boutique hotel in Polanco was also lovely and served the most amazing breakfasts, We had a room with an outdoor soaking tub, a wonderful break after our morning tours.

We’ve used KimKim in several countries and they do not disappoint. They’ve earned our highest recommendation.

Local specialist: Hugo Romero
Hugo
Hugo Romero
Local specialist in México | Replied on Sep 19, 2026

Dear Kim, José and the Veras!

Thank you so much! It was truly a pleasure helping you and the family put this trip together. I loved how much thought you all put into making it your own, from the food and art to those little details like the university colors on the trajinera.

I'm especially happy to hear that Mony and Luz helped make everything so smooth, and that the hot air balloon and art tour became such memorable parts of the trip.

It was a pleasure having you in Mexico, and I hope our paths cross again for another adventure!

Un abrazo, Hugo.

Magical Portugal
Portugal | Aug 31 - Sep 9, 2026

Loretta
Loretta M.
Newark, NJ | Reviewed on Sep 11, 2026
MY sister and I had the most incredible visit to this magnificent country and I could not have experienced this without the superior planning and assistance from Pedro! My visit to Portugal went above and beyond my expectations, which were already pretty high. Our itinerary was built specifically for us and it met every one of my requests and more. I could never have experienced the true closeness we received from our guides, our drivers, our hotels, the sites we visited and the knowledge of... Read more

MY sister and I had the most incredible visit to this magnificent country and I could not have experienced this without the superior planning and assistance from Pedro! My visit to Portugal went above and beyond my expectations, which were already pretty high. Our itinerary was built specifically for us and it met every one of my requests and more. I could never have experienced the true closeness we received from our guides, our drivers, our hotels, the sites we visited and the knowledge of Portugal's history without the professional and caring assistance of Pedro and the people he sent to guide us and help us fulfill all our hopes & expectations. Every one the people we interacted with over our 10 days in Portugal were WONDERFUL. We became close to each one of them and they gave us a new found admiration and respect for Portugal and the cities we visited. Lisboa, Porto, and Cascais were the major cities, but we visited so much more. Our driver for most of the time there, Rui, was very special to us. His knowledge and assistance in all of our travels was amazing and we were sad to leave him, We insisted on learning proper pronunciation and all the history he could share. Ricardo was our second driver and he was wonderful, too. We asked for the same with him and learned so much. Our Historic guides were so knowledgeable! Our first one in Lisboa, Marguerite was overwhelming in her understanding of the history of this country and her manner of telling the stories were moving and beautiful. What an incredible woman ... she brought us to tears (hidden to her I hope) in the descriptions of the dictatorship and the revolution. Ana, our guide in Porto, was truly a walking encyclopedia of the country's history and Porto's history! Our heads were spinning with knowledge. Our culinary class with Chef Pedro was absolutely wonderful. We loved it!
I could go on and on about this trip, but I want to thank Pedro for the amazing job he did with my itinerary and the people he matched us with. I felt that we were so well cared for and all our needs were met in every possible way. Our hotels were beautiful, intimate, with wonderful staff in each. To say we made many friends along the way is an understatement. Knowing that each day Pedro would check in on us as well as Diana and Marisa answering any questions we may have was quite helpful and special. We knew we were in excellent hands. My sister and I have already shared much of our trip with family and friends and KimKim is truly at the top of our suggestions for any future trips.
I feel like there is so much more I want to share, but for now ... thank you from the bottom of our hearts for making this a trip of a lifetime. You truly are the best in the travel industry! I must add one more important note. Along with all the culture, history, and incredible sites & food, it's not complete until I add this, "We had SO SO SO MUCH FUN!"

Hotel Review
Montebelo Vista Alegre Lisboa Chiado Hotel
Lisboa

The Hotel is magnificent and intimate. The staff is truly wonderful! We loved all of them! The food is absolutely amazing. I would definitely return to this hotel!

Authenticity & Character
Location
In the heart of Lisboa!
Staff
Everyone was kind, helpful, charming, and deeply cared for us!
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Indulge in Elegance on a Guided Winery Tour Infused with Tastings and a Delicious Lunch
Indulge in Elegance on a Guided Winery Tour Infused with Tastings and a Delicious Lunch
Portugal

This was by far the most amazing meal and the wine tasting was excellent. Sara was our private guide. We learned so much!

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Scenic Voyage along the Douro River aboard an Exclusive Boat
Scenic Voyage along the Douro River aboard an Exclusive Boat
Portugal
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Lisbon's Historic Odyssey on a Private Walking Tour with Ginjinha & Pastel de Nata
Lisbon's Historic Odyssey on a Private Walking Tour with Ginjinha & Pastel de Nata
Lisbon

Truly an amazing educational tour of Lisboa. Our guide was incredible and lovely!

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Everything! Rui was wonderful!
Transport
We learned so much just from our drivers and their knowledge of Portugal!
Unveil the Fairytale Villa of Sintra with a Private Driver Service
Unveil the Fairytale Villa of Sintra with a Private Driver Service
Portugal

The palace and gardens were incredible. We loved this!

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Porto's Historic Odyssey on a Private Walking Tour
Porto's Historic Odyssey on a Private Walking Tour
Porto
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Seamless Discovery - The Ultimate Douro Valley Experience with Private Driver Service
Seamless Discovery - The Ultimate Douro Valley Experience with Private Driver Service
Portugal

Breathtaking sites and beauty.

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Exploring the Art of Pastel de Nata on a A Hands-On Culinary Group Experience
Exploring the Art of Pastel de Nata on a A Hands-On Culinary Group Experience
Portugal

Chef Pedro was incredible. We loved this!

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Immerse Yourself in the Portuguese Culture by Experiencing a Fado Dinner
Immerse Yourself in the Portuguese Culture by Experiencing a Fado Dinner
Portugal
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Food
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The Flavors of Port Wine - Sip & Discover
The Flavors of Port Wine - Sip & Discover
Porto

Claudia was our guide and she was wonderful!

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Local specialist: Pedro Luis
Pedro
Pedro Luis
Local specialist in Lisbon | Replied on Sep 11, 2026
Hello Loretta,
Thank you so much for your incredibly kind and heartfelt words! It was truly a pleasure helping you and your sister experience Portugal, and I’m delighted to know the trip exceeded your expectations.
Knowing how much you enjoyed the history, culture, food, and especially the people means so much to all of us.
Most importantly, I’m thrilled to hear you had SO SO SO MUCH FUN! That is exactly what we hope for :)
Thank you for trusting us with your journey and for recommending us...
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Hello Loretta,
Thank you so much for your incredibly kind and heartfelt words! It was truly a pleasure helping you and your sister experience Portugal, and I’m delighted to know the trip exceeded your expectations.
Knowing how much you enjoyed the history, culture, food, and especially the people means so much to all of us.
Most importantly, I’m thrilled to hear you had SO SO SO MUCH FUN! That is exactly what we hope for :)
Thank you for trusting us with your journey and for recommending us to your friends and family.
We hope to welcome you back to Portugal again someday!
Your friend in Portugal - Pedro

Truly Swahili planned an incredible trip for ...
Tanzania | Aug 27 - Sep 6, 2026

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Andrea P.
Newark, NJ | Reviewed on Sep 11, 2026
Truly Swahili planned an incredible trip for us! We could not have enjoyed it more, every day was a truly unforgettable experience. We had the most amazing time enjoying everything Tanzania has to offer, seeing the incredible animals at the Ngorongoro Crater, the Serengeti as well as relax in the beautiful beaches of Zanzibar. Our kind and knowledgeable guides and drivers made this the trip of a lifetime! Thank you to Melvin, Irene, Walter, Frances, Alawi, Baraka, Angelo and the entire team... Read more

Truly Swahili planned an incredible trip for us! We could not have enjoyed it more, every day was a truly unforgettable experience. We had the most amazing time enjoying everything Tanzania has to offer, seeing the incredible animals at the Ngorongoro Crater, the Serengeti as well as relax in the beautiful beaches of Zanzibar. Our kind and knowledgeable guides and drivers made this the trip of a lifetime! Thank you to Melvin, Irene, Walter, Frances, Alawi, Baraka, Angelo and the entire team for every detail throughout our stay, we cannot thank you enough!

Hotel Reviews
Arusha Serena Hotel
Arusha
Authenticity & Character
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Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Karatu Simba Lodge
Authenticity & Character
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Four Seasons Safari Lodge Serengeti

The most incredible hotel we have ever stayed at! You are truly immersed in nature and are able to appreciate the life of the Serengeti.

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Meliá Zanzibar
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Activity Reviews
Day Hike on Mountain Kilimanjaro
Day Hike on Mountain Kilimanjaro
Tanzania
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Food
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Full Day Safari Experience at Ngorongoro
Full Day Safari Experience at Ngorongoro
Kenya
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Full Day Safari Experience at Serengeti National Park
Full Day Safari Experience at Serengeti National Park
Kenya
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Snorkeling in Zanzibar
Snorkeling in Zanzibar
Tanzania
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Lake Manyara Cultural Experience and biking Safari
Lake Manyara Cultural Experience and biking Safari
Kenya
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Evening Game Drive
Evening Game Drive
Kenya
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2nd Day Full Day Safari Experience at Serengeti National Park
2nd Day Full Day Safari Experience at Serengeti National Park
Tanzania
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Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
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Hot Air Balloon Safari at Serengeti
Hot Air Balloon Safari at Serengeti
Tanzania
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Local specialist: Melvin Mapetla
Melvin
Melvin Mapetla
Local specialist in Arusha, Tanzania | Replied on Sep 27, 2026

Thank you so much for the wonderful words. It was truly a pleasure planning your journey and having you experience some of the very best of Tanzania, from Ngorongoro and the Serengeti to the beautiful beaches of Zanzibar. I am so glad to hear that you had such an incredible time.

I will be sure to share your kind words with Irene, Walter, Frances, Alawi, Baraka, Angelo, and the rest of our team. We loved being part of your adventure and hope to welcome you back to East Africa again someday. Karibu tena!

Best of Croatia Tour
Croatia | Aug 15 - Aug 22, 2026

Jennifer
Jennifer P.
Ashburn, VA | Reviewed on Sep 11, 2026
Knowing nothing about Croatia and having heard wonderful comments, we visited for a week following an eclipse trip to Spain. Kimkim worked with Royal Croatia Tours to organize an efficient trip over one week. We stayed in Dubrovnik, Hvar, Split and Zadar along the Adriatic Shore, with day visits to Cavtat and Sibenek. We traveled by ferry and private car. There's no train service. This region's history is fascinating, from pre-Common Era to date. Dubrovnik's Old City and Split's Roman... Read more

Knowing nothing about Croatia and having heard wonderful comments, we visited for a week following an eclipse trip to Spain. Kimkim worked with Royal Croatia Tours to organize an efficient trip over one week. We stayed in Dubrovnik, Hvar, Split and Zadar along the Adriatic Shore, with day visits to Cavtat and Sibenek. We traveled by ferry and private car. There's no train service. This region's history is fascinating, from pre-Common Era to date. Dubrovnik's Old City and Split's Roman Palace were most engrossing. The hotels were all excellent, comfortable and located close to walkable destinations. All our drivers spoke excellent English, and were personable and well informed. We had good support from Ivan and Sarah, with Royal Croatia Tours. For instance, we had a boat trip cancel due to weather. They immediately refunded that cost. Cafes and gelato shops are plentiful and Croatian wine is very good. Croatia is working hard to build up its international reputation as a visitor destination, and the hospitality of its people is obvious. If you enjoy beaches, water sports, and historic sites, Croatia is a treasure.

Activity Reviews
Private Day Trip to Cavtat & Family Farm Day for Traditional Lunch or Dinner
Private Day Trip to Cavtat & Family Farm Day for Traditional Lunch or Dinner
Croatia

Our driver and guide, Doris, was a pleasure. While she was a consummate professional, she was also personable and entertaining. She accompanied us to the little beach town of Cavtat and lunch at a family farm. It was a customized visit and we enjoyed the food, tastings and venue very much.

Split Walking Food Tour
Split Walking Food Tour
Split
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Our guide met us promptly and provided an informative tour of the historic parts of town and the Roman Palace. We stopped at four or five cafes to sample the good croatian wine, small bites, entree and pasta courses. Croatian meals are similar to other Mediterranean countries. In addition to the food part of the tour, we learned a great deal about the construction of the huge Roman Palace, and what many subsequent regimes have done in the area.
Transport
Walking tour.
Local specialist: Ivan Cosic

Perfect support for our vacation
Iceland | Sep 1 - Sep 10, 2026

Gregg
Gregg H.
Atlanta, GA | Reviewed on Sep 11, 2026
The support that we received from start to finish was exemplary. The guidance regarding how much territory to cover and the specific sites was perfect. We were not rushed and we saw a lot. The specific site were visited were amazing. The Thorsmork jeep experience was especially good as we were able to hike in a variety of different terrains. Our guide, Carlos, was wonderful. He was knowledgeable, engaging, and personable. The other outstanding location was the Jokulsarlon Glacier... Read more

The support that we received from start to finish was exemplary. The guidance regarding how much territory to cover and the specific sites was perfect. We were not rushed and we saw a lot. The specific site were visited were amazing. The Thorsmork jeep experience was especially good as we were able to hike in a variety of different terrains. Our guide, Carlos, was wonderful. He was knowledgeable, engaging, and personable. The other outstanding location was the Jokulsarlon Glacier Lagoon. It was unlike anything I have ever seen. Our Zodiac boat ride, captained by Hurdur, was a highlight. His appearance, skill, knowledge, and engagement was perfect.

The hotels were exactly what we were looking for and met all our expectations. The breakfasts were a perfect way to start our day; with a full belly. There was a wide assortment of good food and plenty of good, strong coffee.

I'm not sure whether KimKim had any control over the weather, but that worked out very well for us too! The only rain we had was during the nights or while driving. It did not affect our outdoor plans at all. And to top it off, we were finally able to see the northern lights on our last night. Great job all around for your team. I highly recommend them to assist in your vacation planning. And knowing that they were always available if we ran into problems, was another plus.

Local specialist: Noga Heyman
Noga
Noga Heyman
Local specialist in Kimkim HQ | Replied on Sep 17, 2026

Thank you, Gregg! I am so glad you had a wonderful trip and even managed to see the northern lights. I'm happy to hear that my requests for good weather were heard 😊 Your group was so fun to work with and I hope we get to plan another trip together sometime!

Our guide, Gummi, was so helpful with his sug...
Iceland | Aug 30 - Sep 10, 2026

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Holly L.
Newark, NJ | Reviewed on Sep 11, 2026
Our guide, Gummi, was so helpful with his suggestions and when we had to pivot one day he quickly responded with an alternate plan. All of the hotels were great and his suggestions for lunches en route were amazing! The travel directions he provided each day were critical to us getting where we needed comfortably (although the road to Landmannalugar was not comfortable but worth it!). We spent 2 days in Reykjavik, 2 days in the Snaefellsness Peninsula, 4 days in the Hella region, including a... Read more

Our guide, Gummi, was so helpful with his suggestions and when we had to pivot one day he quickly responded with an alternate plan. All of the hotels were great and his suggestions for lunches en route were amazing! The travel directions he provided each day were critical to us getting where we needed comfortably (although the road to Landmannalugar was not comfortable but worth it!). We spent 2 days in Reykjavik, 2 days in the Snaefellsness Peninsula, 4 days in the Hella region, including a Super Jeep tour in Porsmork, a day in Vik for a glacier and ice cave tour, and a day in the Jokusarlon area, where we kayaked in the Jokusarlon Glacier Lagoon, which was thrilling. Wish we had time for the Westfjords, but we know we’ll be back!

Hotel Reviews
Hotel Eyja
Reykjavik

On the outskirts of town, but they have parking and the walk to town and good restaurants was easy. Room was clean and nicely appointed.

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Hótel Varmaland
Borgarnes

In the middle of nowhere, but very quiet and comfortable room with nice breakfast and fantastic restaurant for dinner.

Authenticity & Character
Outside looks a bit sterile but inside is modern and beautiful.
Location
Good midpoint for Snaefellsness Peninsula and other activities.
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Hotel Rangá
Hella

Loved this hotel! The room was very comfortable and Montana-esque, so we felt immediately at home. The staff could not do enough for you, they were wonderful! The breakfast had so many options and we ate here for dinner all 4 nights because it was so good. Don’t miss their signature mushroom soup!

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Very, very kind and thoughtful staff!
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Black Beach Suites
Vik I Myrdal

We arrived very early, but were able to get checked in so that we could drop our bags and rest before that day’s activities. The room was spacious, clean and comfortable and had a back deck so that after dark we could monitor the Aurora situation, and they came out so that we could see them with our naked eyes, which for me was a highlight! They do not offer free breakfast and their restaurant is basic, so we went into Vik and got Black Crust Pizza, which was very good, and brought it back to the room, which had plates, utensils, and everything you’d need to do that or even make your own dinner. We also purchased breakfast fixings for the next morning, which we stowed in the small refrigerator in the room.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Nice view of the ocean in the distance.
Staff
There seemed to be one woman manning the restaurant and the check in and she was a bit overwhelmed.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Hótel Jökulsárlón - Glacier Lagoon Hotel
Hofn

Beautiful hotel, only 2 years old, just 10 minutes past the Lagoon. Nice clean and spacious room, although quite warm since it was sunny, but they had Vornado fans in our room and we used them! They said breakfast did not come with the room since it was booked through a third party, but the coffee and tea you could still get from the dining room at no charge. We had a great dinner there. There are 3 big hot tubs overlooking the glacier, which we used, and that was nice.

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Tower Suites Reykjavík
Reykjavík

Wow, what a room, what a view! Very clean and largest of all the rooms we stayed in, truly luxurious but that is what I wanted for our last night in Iceland. Our room was warm and they said it had air conditioning, which is rare in Iceland, but it wasn’t working, so they set up a Dyson fan and opened an unreachable window to cool it off for us and it was fine. You can see over the whole city and the ocean. They bring breakfast to your room at the time you select. You do need a key card to get to their floor at the top of an office building, so they need to know when you arrive. We walked to a local place for dinner, Potturinn og Pannan, which was great and an 8 minute walk. A special experience.

Authenticity & Character
Location
On the outskirts of town, but not a too far walk to the main drag, about 17 minutes.
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Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Thórsmörk Super Jeep Experience
Thórsmörk Super Jeep Experience
Iceland

Great guide who has spent many years in Iceland and knew some hidden gems.

Quality of Experience
Food
Decent lunch provided. Nothing fancy.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon Kayaking Excursion
Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon Kayaking Excursion
Iceland

They suited us up and gave us boots and then gave a lesson on how to kayak and how to get back on the kayak if you fall in. It was exhilarating! Getting up so close to the glaciers in the lagoon was a special feeling! A bit physically challenging, but oh, so worth it!

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Laugarás Lagoon - Lerki
Laugarás Lagoon - Lerki
Iceland

Great lagoon, very relaxing experience. Can’t be shy about showering or getting naked in front of others of the same sex. Nobody cares, though. Do it!

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Víðgelmir Lava Cave Experience
Víðgelmir Lava Cave Experience
Iceland

The guide was very nice and informative, but this was the least favorite of our excursions. If you go to the Perlan Museum in Reykjavik, or the Harpa exhibit in Reykjavik, you see the same thing.

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Glacier Ice Cave Experience
Glacier Ice Cave Experience
Iceland

Great ride in high clearance vehicle to glacier, fitted with crampons, then followed guide through a trail up the glacier to the ice cave, which was beautiful. The ice changes every day due to melt and refreeze, so the cave was pretty small at the beginning of September, but I would still do it again.

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Local specialist: Guðmundur Óli Pálmason
Guðmundur Óli
Guðmundur Óli Pálmason
Local specialist in Iceland | Replied on Sep 11, 2026

Thank you for the kind review Holly
i am so happy to read you had such a great time in Iceland and lovely stays at all the hotels
Yes, let's start planning your return trip to the wild Westfjords! :D

Until then, take care!
Gummi

Great Moroccan family Trip
Morocco | Aug 28 - Sep 4, 2026

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Prasanna G.
Newark, NJ | Reviewed on Sep 11, 2026

Our overall trip was amazing! Majid did a great job personalizing our trip to meet our needs. We kept changing it until the last minute and he accommodated all our changes. We walked away with lots of great memories of the trip.

Local specialist: Majid Mrabti
Majid
Majid Mrabti
Local specialist in Morocco & France | Replied on Sep 13, 2026

Hi Prasanna,
Thank you so much for the wonderful feedback — I’m really glad to hear your trip was amazing. It means a lot to know that I personally helped shape an experience you enjoyed.
We’re thrilled you left with such great memories :-).
Majid

An active vacation filled with adventures, history and great guides.
Greece | Aug 29 - Sep 7, 2026

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Petra R.
Flagami, FL | Reviewed on Sep 11, 2026
We loved the kayaking on the Mediterranean sea with views of the Poseidon and ending up at a small beach and being served fresh delicious fruit. The trekking through the gorge was amazing and the lunch after was delicious. The winery with dinner from a farm to table aspect was great. The ebike tour was challenging with great views and a wonderful midway snack with fruits and cheese. Ending the last day in Crete with a full day of sailing, snorkeling and great food was fantastic. The sunset... Read more

We loved the kayaking on the Mediterranean sea with views of the Poseidon and ending up at a small beach and being served fresh delicious fruit. The trekking through the gorge was amazing and the lunch after was delicious. The winery with dinner from a farm to table aspect was great. The ebike tour was challenging with great views and a wonderful midway snack with fruits and cheese. Ending the last day in Crete with a full day of sailing, snorkeling and great food was fantastic. The sunset cruise was disappointing and the food at the Holiday Inn was awful so I would take those out of an itinerary.
Kimkim did a fantastic job for us. We had a family trip with lifelong memories to share.

Hotel Reviews
Urban Frame Hotel
Athens

Rooms are typical European size. Breakfast was basic. Location was perfect. We could walk to all the sites and shopping we wanted to see and do.

Authenticity & Character
It was a basic, small hotel
Location
We could walk to the Acropolis, restaurants, shopping, Catholic church.
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Cleanliness & Comfort
Porto Veneziano Hotel
Chania

Beautiful hotel with spacious room overlooking the water. It was within walking distance of shops and restaurants. Breakfast was very good with many selections.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Checkin person was a bit frazzled but after that the staff was great.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Black out blinds helped us sleep in. Very quiet and insulated. Bed very comfortable.
3 Pines Design Hotel
Heraklion Crete

Apartment was spacious. There was a rooftop with wonderful sunset views and a small pool to enjoy.

Authenticity & Character
It was large and in a neighborhood so many local sounds could be heard but still quiet at night for sleep.
Location
Within walking distance to shops and restaurants.
Staff
Very friendly and helped make some dinner reservations
Cleanliness & Comfort
Holiday Inn Athens - Airport
Athens

The rooms were quite large with mini refrigerator and tea pot. There was a indoor pool, sauna and workout room. Onsite bar and restaurant also available. Staff were professional. We had complimentary dinner and breakfast. Food was terrible and it took almost 2 hours to get dinner. Breakfast buffet had many varieties but food was subpar with hot foods not hot and most of food bland. If you are going for the hotel only, I would give it a higher score but the food and restaurant service brought it down. They only had one waiter! He worked hard but could only do so much. Need a new chef and more waitstaff.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Only a gas station next door but within 15minutes of airport.
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Spacious and comfortable bed
Activity Reviews
Kourtaliotiko Gorge Hidden Waterfall & River Trek
Kourtaliotiko Gorge Hidden Waterfall & River Trek
Chania

The driver was late and then the guide was late. Poor communication on what we really needed to bring on the trek. Guide provided wet bags but no water or snacks as promised. Fortunately, we all brought water and a few snacks. Once we were on our hike through the gorge, it was fantastic. Lunch afterwards was local and very good. The guide was very informative and helpful once we started on our hike.

Quality of Experience
Beautiful nature
Food
We had a large variety of local foods. Fantastic.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Be on time and give better instructions before the hike
Transport
40 minutes late
Canyons & Villages E-Bike Adventure
Canyons & Villages E-Bike Adventure
Greece

The Canyons & Villages E-Bike Adventure was a great surprise. They provided more than expected, including cheese, food, sweet pie, water, and soft drinks. The food layout halfway through the tour was really nice, and everyone loved the e-bike tour. It was a very enjoyable and well-organized activity.

Morning or Evening Sea Kayaking to Temple of Poseidon
Morning or Evening Sea Kayaking to Temple of Poseidon
Athens

The Morning or Evening Sea Kayaking to the Temple of Poseidon was excellent. The company was really awesome, with three staff members who provided plenty of water and fruit for the trip. The experience was well managed and enjoyable, with no issues.

Local specialist: Sydney Hubbard
Sydney
Sydney Hubbard
Local specialist in kimkim HQ | Replied on Sep 11, 2026

Petra,
Thank you so much for the sweet review. I’m really happy to hear how much your family enjoyed the trip, especially the gorge trek, winery dinner, e-bike tour, and sailing day. I'm glad we were able to pack in so many fun experiences/memories for your family 🩵

I also really appreciate the honest feedback on the sunset cruise, the hotel meal, and the communication about the gorge trek. I’ll definitely share that with our team so we can keep improving.

It was a pleasure helping you put this trip together. I love that Greece gave your family some lifelong memories! 🇬🇷✨

WOW
Costa Rica | Sep 1 - Sep 8, 2026

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Travis F.
Miami, FL | Reviewed on Sep 10, 2026

WOW the whole trip was amazing from airflts to ALL THE TOURS we did it was just a FANTASTIC TRIP. the KIN KIN TEAM did outstanding planning on all fazes of the transportation for us. the 2 hotels were the perfect trip for our college grandson from Rutgers university in new jersey
WILL USE KIN KIN AGAIN FOR SURE
THANK YOU
Travis N Grace

Local specialist: Gustavo Camperos
Gustavo
Gustavo Camperos
Local specialist in Kimkim HQ | Replied on Sep 11, 2026

Travis and Grace! Thank you so much for your comments and for sharing your excitement. Hearing that all aspects of your trip were great and that you were able to make some amazing memories with your grandson truly fills my heart.

We will wish him a great time at Rutgers and be ready to give you an amazing experience on your next adventures 🩵🗺️

Be well,

Gus

Various memories, all worthwhile...
Norway | Aug 21 - Aug 31, 2026

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Steve F.
Atlanta, GA | Reviewed on Sep 10, 2026
What comes to mind is my interest, long before my trip to Norway, in the Viking Age and Norwegian explorations, as demonstrated in two musical compositions: (1) "Viking" by Peter Hammill who, with vivid imagery, stirringly sings: "Looking out forward over the prow of our long ship, pulling our oars and listening..." see: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9oXn7m_4Cog, and (2) "Amundsen" by Justin Sullivan (while I cannot speak to this its historical accuracy, his is a fine video regarding... Read more

What comes to mind is my interest, long before my trip to Norway, in the Viking Age and Norwegian explorations, as demonstrated in two musical compositions: (1) "Viking" by Peter Hammill who, with vivid imagery, stirringly sings: "Looking out forward over the prow of our long ship, pulling our oars and listening..." see: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9oXn7m_4Cog, and (2) "Amundsen" by Justin Sullivan (while I cannot speak to this its historical accuracy, his is a fine video regarding Roald Amundsen. In taking on the explorer's persona, Mr. Sullivan sings "long ago I learned how to sail...see: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n_YZd6N978c.)

Without much thought of these works of art, before having arrived, and having no idea that Roald Amundsen's ship was still around, I was gladly surprised to find the ship, so well preserved, at the museum in Oslo! I was not even aware that there was such a museum in Norway. It was indeed memorable part of the trip.

And then there were the fantastic fjords, the climb made to Steinsdalsfossen waterfall, the Stave churches, the TB museum, all very rewarding. Also, while we were there the beloved King Harald passed away and with that event I was able to learn about his life. It was moving to be witness to so many of his followers paying tribute to the King at the parliament, while awaiting his funeral.

I would enjoy returning to Norway. The above accounts of my time there were made possible by Kimkim's planning, itinerary, and guidance, to include the wealth of knowledge displayed by our Oslo tour guide.

Steve

Local specialist: Krista Muuk
Krista
Krista Muuk
Local specialist in Kristiansand | Replied on Sep 13, 2026
Hi Steve, Thank you so much for sharing this. I loved reading about how your longstanding interest in Viking history and Norwegian exploration connected with your experiences in Norway. I’m especially glad that discovering the Fram and learning more about Amundsen was such a memorable surprise. It sounds like you were able to enjoy a wonderful mix of Norway’s history, culture, and landscapes, and witnessing the tributes to King Harald must have been a particularly moving experience. I’m... Read more

Hi Steve,

Thank you so much for sharing this. I loved reading about how your longstanding interest in Viking history and Norwegian exploration connected with your experiences in Norway. I’m especially glad that discovering the Fram and learning more about Amundsen was such a memorable surprise.

It sounds like you were able to enjoy a wonderful mix of Norway’s history, culture, and landscapes, and witnessing the tributes to King Harald must have been a particularly moving experience.

I’m very happy that I could help make the journey special, and I would be delighted to help you explore more of Norway if you decide to return!

Best,
Krista

Amazing Greece Honeymoon!
Greece | Aug 23 - Sep 4, 2026

Brooke
Brooke I.
Los Angeles, CA | Reviewed on Sep 10, 2026
We cannot recommend Erica and our experience with KimKim enough! Erica helped us plan our Greece honeymoon and truly went above and beyond every step of the way. From the very beginning, she took the time to listen to exactly what we were envisioning and brought it to life in a way that exceeded our expectations. She was incredibly patient, flexible, and adaptable as our plans evolved, and her attention to detail gave us complete peace of mind leading up to our trip. Greece was absolutely... Read more

We cannot recommend Erica and our experience with KimKim enough! Erica helped us plan our Greece honeymoon and truly went above and beyond every step of the way. From the very beginning, she took the time to listen to exactly what we were envisioning and brought it to life in a way that exceeded our expectations. She was incredibly patient, flexible, and adaptable as our plans evolved, and her attention to detail gave us complete peace of mind leading up to our trip. Greece was absolutely magical, and so much of that is a direct reflection of the care and thoughtfulness she put into planning every detail. If you're looking for a travel agent who genuinely listens and delivers, look no further!

Hotel Reviews
Athens Manor Houses
Athens

We really enjoyed our stay at Athens Manor Houses! The location is excellent, centrally situated and incredibly convenient for exploring the city. The historic buildings the hotel is housed in are truly special and add so much character to the experience. The staff was warm, friendly, and a pleasure to interact with throughout our stay. Our only note would be that the wall AC units struggled to keep up with the summer heat in Athens, which made the rooms warmer than we would have liked. Something to keep in mind if you're visiting during the hotter months! Overall, a lovely property with a lot of charm, we'd recommend it to anyone looking for a well-located, characterful place to stay in Athens.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Anapollo Boutique Hotel
Naxos

If you're looking for the perfect home base in Naxos, look no further than Anapollo Boutique Hotel. From the moment we arrived and were greeted with a refreshing welcome lemonade, we knew we were in for a special stay. The location is unbeatable, right in the heart of Naxos Town and walkable to everything. The rooms are beautiful and the overall vibe of the hotel is warm, inviting, and full of charm. The staff truly sets this place apart; they were incredibly kind, accommodating, and went out of their way to make us feel at home. And the breakfast? Absolutely delicious, a wonderful way to start each morning. We loved every minute of our stay at Anapollo and would recommend it without hesitation to anyone visiting Naxos. We would absolutely stay here again!

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Parion Opus - Adults Only
Paros

Parion Opus Hotel is an interesting property with a lot going for it, though it may not be for everyone. The location sits just outside the center of Naoussa, still walkable into town, which we appreciated, though being nestled in a residential neighborhood did mean we picked up some ambient neighborhood sounds throughout our stay. The room itself was very modern and industrial in style, a cool aesthetic that felt a bit different from the typical Greek island accommodation. The staff was friendly and pleasant throughout our visit, and having access to the larger pool at their sister property across the street was a great perk. The undisputed highlight of our stay was breakfast, brought directly to our room each morning and enjoyed on our patio. It was a truly lovely way to start the day, and the food was delicious. That alone made the stay memorable. Overall, we enjoyed our time at Parion Opus and appreciated its unique character, though it may not be the property we'd return to on a future visit to Paros. That said, if a modern aesthetic, a great breakfast experience, and a quieter setting appeal to you, it's worth considering!

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Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Kasimatis by La Perla
Santorini

Kasimatis by La Perla exceeded every expectation and is truly one of the most special places we have ever stayed. If you're looking for the magic of Santorini without the crowds of Oia, Imerovigli is the answer, and this property is the crown jewel of it. The cave-style rooms are stunning, beautifully designed, incredibly private, and unlike anything else. Our private patio and jacuzzi were absolute perfection, and the caldera views from both were simply breathtaking. Waking up to that view every morning never got old. Speaking of mornings, breakfast was brought to our room each day, and enjoying a delicious, freshly prepared meal on our patio overlooking the caldera is something we will never forget. There truly are no words for how special that experience is. It's the kind of moment you travel for. The location in Imerovigli strikes the perfect balance, peaceful and far less touristy than Oia, yet still easily accessible to everything Santorini has to offer. We loved absolutely everything about our stay at Kasimatis by La Perla and would return without a second thought. If you're planning a trip to Santorini, do yourself a favor and book here, you will not regret it.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Acropolis Beat-the-Crowds Discovery Walk
Acropolis Beat-the-Crowds Discovery Walk
Athens
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Day Cruise Sailing
Day Cruise Sailing
Paros
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Traditional Greek Cooking Experience in a Hotel Garden
Traditional Greek Cooking Experience in a Hotel Garden
Paros
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Traditional Vineyards & Wine Tasting Experience
Traditional Vineyards & Wine Tasting Experience
Santorini
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Old Town Food Walk
Old Town Food Walk
Naxos
Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Self-Guided Chasing the Santorini Sunset
Self-Guided Chasing the Santorini Sunset
Santorini
Quality of Experience
Local specialist: Erica Gerakos
Erica
Erica Gerakos
Local specialist in Kimkim HQ | Replied on Sep 16, 2026

Brooked, Thank you so much for these kind words! Your experience is why I love what I do. Planning your Greece honeymoon was such a joy, and I'm so happy everything came together exactly as you envisioned. So happy to hear you loved the hotels in Santorini and Naxos, two of my favorites as well. Wishing you a lifetime of happiness together!

Touring Santiago
Chile | Aug 19 - Sep 2, 2026

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Kevin R.
Los Angeles, CA | Reviewed on Sep 10, 2026
The driver who took me on the wine tour was punctual, friendly and spoke good English. I do not recall his name, but he was also my driver the following day with my tour guide William. William was very informative and knowledgeable about the history within Santiago. Read more

The driver who took me on the wine tour was punctual, friendly and spoke good English. I do not recall his name, but he was also my driver the following day with my tour guide William. William was very informative and knowledgeable about the history within Santiago.

Activity Reviews
Santiago City Tour Private
Santiago City Tour Private
Santiago

My tour guide William spoke very good English and was very knowledgeable about the history of Santiago

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Driver was punctual and very freindly
Transport
Easy to connect with the transport drivers in Santiago. Had challenges with the transport drivers in Buenos Aires. Kim Kim agent was difficult to contact when in Buenos Aires.
Spend Your Day at Viña Santa Rita- Wine Tasting day
Spend Your Day at Viña Santa Rita- Wine Tasting day
Chile

Hada private English tour. Very enjoyable

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Buenos Aires City Tour
Buenos Aires City Tour
Buenos Aires

Very informative and enjoyable tour of Buenos Aires. Small group of 5 was enjoyable.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Transport to the tour van was good. When the tour ended, I had to fend for myself to get back to my hotel. Ended up walking 3 1/2 miles
Tango Show & Dinner
Tango Show & Dinner
Buenos Aires

Tango show was very enjoyable and highly recommend it.

Quality of Experience
Transport
Driver came 30 minutes early and would not wait ten minutes. The driver left and I had to find the location and take an Uber. Poor communication with Transport drivers and Kim Kim Staff in Buenos Aires.
Local specialist: Felipe Pereira
Felipe
Felipe Pereira
Local specialist in Puerto Natales, Natales, Chile | Replied on Sep 11, 2026
I really appreciate you taking the time to share your experience in both Buenos Aires and Chile. Your comments are very helpful for us, especially regarding the transportation and communication after the Tango Show in Buenos Aires. We always want our travelers to feel comfortable, supported, and well taken care of throughout their journey, and feedback like yours helps us continue improving and making the experience even smoother. I am especially happy to hear that you enjoyed the Tango Show... Read more

I really appreciate you taking the time to share your experience in both Buenos Aires and Chile. Your comments are very helpful for us, especially regarding the transportation and communication after the Tango Show in Buenos Aires. We always want our travelers to feel comfortable, supported, and well taken care of throughout their journey, and feedback like yours helps us continue improving and making the experience even smoother.

I am especially happy to hear that you enjoyed the Tango Show and the tours in Buenos Aires, as well as your experiences in Santiago. It is wonderful to know that you had such a great experience with William and our team in Chile. I hope you take home many beautiful memories from both Buenos Aires and Chile.

It was a great pleasure having you travel with us, and I appreciate the trust you placed in our team to organize your journey. South America has so many incredible places to discover, and I would be very happy to have the opportunity to help you plan another adventure with us in the future.

Whenever you start thinking about your next trip, please know that we would be delighted to welcome you back and help create another memorable experience for you!

Croatia is amaaaazing
Croatia | Aug 19 - Sep 8, 2026

susan
susan s.
San Jose, CA | Reviewed on Sep 10, 2026
Our recent trip to Croatia, arranged by Robi , was amazing! We had a perfect balance of activity with cycling, hiking and walking and kayaking with Tours of the city, which were fun and interesting. We had asked for some off days to relax and he gave us tips and recommendations on those as well, which were optional. Robi was very attentive, and I spoke with him daily about the plans and modified some that I thought would work better with our schedule. Our guides were great from Zagreb with... Read more

Our recent trip to Croatia, arranged by Robi , was amazing! We had a perfect balance of activity with cycling, hiking and walking and kayaking with Tours of the city, which were fun and interesting. We had asked for some off days to relax and he gave us tips and recommendations on those as well, which were optional. Robi was very attentive, and I spoke with him daily about the plans and modified some that I thought would work better with our schedule. Our guides were great from Zagreb with Andrey and Stephen to Sofia and Zadar and Perro in split. They were all engaging and informative. We spent three days with Goran and he took us cycling, wine tasting, and island hopping on a speedboat and we had a blast. He has a great sense of humor and my husband really bonded with him over cycling and music and those few days were super special. I don’t have one criticism about the trip as it was executed perfectly. All of the guides and Transportation people were on time and friendly. We rented a car and that was seamless. So if you’re going to Croatia, which I highly recommend, use Robi at kimkim and you will not be disappointed. We travel a lot, and I feel confident to say this was our best trip ever!

Hotel Reviews
Hotel Cavtat
Cavtat

Adorable town and relaxing. The hotel is right across from cute restaurant and beach. Loved it.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Our room had terrace with view of ocean and road
Hotel Dubrovnik
Zagreb

Amazing breakfast. Best on our trip. Good location modern hotel.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Bastion Heritage Hotel—Relais & Châteaux
Zadar

Cool hotel in historic building

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Very friendly
Cleanliness & Comfort
Hotel Marul
Split

Great breakfast and location.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Devecchi rooms
Hvar

Adorable old building in great neighborhood with great harbor view. Made to order breakfast just for us in the dining room. Small hotel really a house into air bnb.

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Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Aminess Liburna Hotel
Korčula

Modern hotel on water with a small seal tester pool. Beautiful view across to old town. Walk easy .45 minutes to old town on a path next to water. Rented bikes and went wine tasting and to lumbarda and sandy beach. Easy to get around.

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Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
https://www.facebook.com/VillaRadicSton/
Ston

Good location and good breakfast. Small town but relaxed setting for our activities.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Valamar Collection Dubrovnik President Hotel
Dubrovnik

We are soooo glad stayed here instead of old town. Last stop or first depending on direction on bus to and from old town so very convenient. Fabulous brunch. Big hotel on big beach with loungers included. A great place to come after seeing g old town and walking the walls.

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Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Explore Split area - Trogir and Klis
Explore Split area - Trogir and Klis
Split

Trogir was very crowded since it was a little drizzly so usually not like that I’ve heard. Very cute and my husband really loved it. Had great meal at Casa del Dino. Relaxing day once we sat down.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Hvar island and town
Hvar island and town
Hvar

Adorable old town. We kayaked to islands and spent the day there. Did speed boat tour and loved out Skipper named Dario. Kinoba boat tours or something like that stopped and swam many spots and saw blue cave.

Quality of Experience
Explore Hvar, active or leisure day
Explore Hvar, active or leisure day
Hvar

See prior review

Explore Hvar or  boat trip to Blue cave and neighbouring islands and coves
Explore Hvar or boat trip to Blue cave and neighbouring islands and coves
Hvar

See prior review

Zagorje region and castles visit and Zagreb overnight
Zagorje region and castles visit and Zagreb overnight
Zagreb

The guide Stjepan was good and drive pretty. My husband loved the area to put the history in to perspective. Personally I could have skipped the day but just because I loved the Dalmatian coast much more.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Very friendly guide
Explore Plitvice Lakes National Park
Explore Plitvice Lakes National Park
Croatia

We did 8 am entry. I wish we had done 7 am. It’s beautiful but very crowded so earlier start a few less people. Enter as early as possible. Stay overnight in the area

Quality of Experience
Explore Split & Diocletian's palace
Explore Split & Diocletian's palace
Split

Great guide and he was funny. Whe organized the tour so we saw Klapa singers and we loved them.

Quality of Experience
Klapa singers
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Very knowledgeable. We loved he is a marine biologist and could laugh about the Seinfeld episode.
Transport
We drove ourselves and it was easy
Visit to Korčula island and town
Visit to Korčula island and town
Korčula

Loved old town and our hotel location

Quality of Experience
Pelješac peninsula and Ston- triple atraction.
Pelješac peninsula and Ston- triple atraction.
Croatia

Rode e-bikes in amazing nearly car free roads and went to great winery something like Matusko. Took car ferry tour Mljet and beautiful ride to park with “lakes” actually sea water still but warmer.

Quality of Experience
Our guide Goran was amazing. Fun smart flexible and really bonded with my husband as a new friend.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Cycling Mljet island and National Park
Cycling Mljet island and National Park
Croatia

See prior

Dubrovnik Old Town and the City Walls
Dubrovnik Old Town and the City Walls
Croatia

We walked the walls at 8 am. Hot but beat the cruisers another good time would be 6 pm if cruise leave at 8 which you can google. Very crowded in day but lovely at night. Take cable car to Panorama restaurant and make reservations 6 months ahead if possible for good table.

Quality of Experience
Private boat trip  to Elafiti islands
Private boat trip to Elafiti islands
Croatia

Great day. Flexible. Walked across one island with Goran and heard stories of his youth there. Had lunch at another island and swam different coves. Great day.

Quality of Experience
Visit to Šibenik
Visit to Šibenik
Croatia

I could have skipped but my husband really liked seeing the 3 fortresses high on the hills.

Quality of Experience
Explore Cavtat
Explore Cavtat
Croatia

We loved this cute relaxing city. We had a great meal and overall experience at restaurant recommended by our Dubrovnik guide Annie. She was very good I may have forgotten to mention

Quality of Experience
Wine tasting on Pelješac peninsula
Wine tasting on Pelješac peninsula
Croatia
Cycling On Pelješac Penisula  To Ston
Cycling On Pelješac Penisula To Ston
Croatia
Local specialist: Robert Pinčević
Robert
Robert Pinčević
Local specialist in Croatia | Replied on Sep 17, 2026

Hi Susan,
Thank you very much for your kind words, it means a lot.
I am very happy to hear you had a good time.
It was a pleasure meeting you both and designing the best trip for you:)

Wishing you all the best.
Thank you.

Many regards from Croatia

Best

Robi

A perfect first family Europe trip!!!
Switzerland | Aug 24 - Sep 3, 2026

Estelle
Estelle C.
Park City, UT, USA | Reviewed on Sep 10, 2026
Valentine was a pleasure to work with. The itinerary she curated for us was well planned with thoughtful touches. Her communication before and during the trip was prompt and knowledgeable—she answered all of our questions and helped us make some changes on the fly which made our trip feel seamless. We really couldn’t have asked for a better family vacation—the accommodations, activities, and recommendations for things to do were all nicely tailored to ensure our young kids had a great time.... Read more

Valentine was a pleasure to work with. The itinerary she curated for us was well planned with thoughtful touches. Her communication before and during the trip was prompt and knowledgeable—she answered all of our questions and helped us make some changes on the fly which made our trip feel seamless. We really couldn’t have asked for a better family vacation—the accommodations, activities, and recommendations for things to do were all nicely tailored to ensure our young kids had a great time. Because of Valentine’s efforts, we were able to just kick back, relax, and focus on having a great time in Switzerland!

Local specialist: Valentine Julien
Valentine
Valentine Julien
Local specialist in Lausanne | Replied on Sep 10, 2026

Hello Estelle,
Thank you so much for your review! It was a pleasure to organize your first family trip with your toddlers! I hope you enjoyed your time here peacefully & could try all the cheeses and chocolates :)
I am at your disposal if you wish to come again or visit France or Germany!
Valentine

We had an absolutely fantastic experience in Morocco!
Morocco | Aug 1 - Aug 8, 2026

Shweta
Shweta D.
Newark, NJ | Reviewed on Sep 10, 2026
We had an absolutely fantastic experience traveling through Morocco! From the very beginning, communication with Hassan was seamless. He was incredibly responsive, helpful, and worked with us to customize the itinerary based on exactly what we wanted from the trip. The entire planning process felt easy and well organized, and we really appreciated how flexible and attentive he was to our needs. A huge part of what made the trip so special was our driver, Ismail, who was with us for 7... Read more

We had an absolutely fantastic experience traveling through Morocco!

From the very beginning, communication with Hassan was seamless. He was incredibly responsive, helpful, and worked with us to customize the itinerary based on exactly what we wanted from the trip. The entire planning process felt easy and well organized, and we really appreciated how flexible and attentive he was to our needs.

A huge part of what made the trip so special was our driver, Ismail, who was with us for 7 days as we traveled around the country. He was amazing—kind, helpful, patient, and incredibly knowledgeable. We learned so much from him about Moroccan culture, daily life, history, and the different places we visited. Having him with us made the entire trip feel easy, comfortable, and much more meaningful.

We also really appreciated how Hassan and Ismail handled an unexpected issue we had with our hotel in Fes. As soon as we let them know there was a problem, they were incredibly responsive and helped us find and book another accommodation. They made what could have been a stressful situation feel easy and taken care of, which really showed us the level of service they provide.

All of the local guides arranged for us were excellent as well. They were knowledgeable, engaging, and gave us a much deeper appreciation for each city and region.

The accommodations throughout the trip were beautiful and exceeded our expectations. Everything was well organized, and we felt very well taken care of from start to finish.

Overall, we had an incredible time in Morocco and came home with so many wonderful memories. We would absolutely recommend Under the Moroccan Sun, and especially Ismail, to anyone planning a trip to Morocco!

Local specialist: Hassan El Amrani
Hassan
Hassan El Amrani
Local specialist in Morocco & USA | Replied on Sep 10, 2026

Hello Shweta,
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We re thrilled to hear that you had such a fantastic experience and that both your itinerary and the care from Ismail made your trip so special. We’re also very glad we could quickly resolve the hotel issue in Fes for you.
Thank you again for choosing Under the Moroccan Sun & Kimkim — we’d love to welcome you back anytime!
Hassan

Great Scotland experience
Scotland | Aug 30 - Sep 6, 2026

Sandra
Sandra G.
Atlanta, GA | Reviewed on Sep 10, 2026
Although I didn’t plan the itinerary, everything was described in detail and organized on the App. Any questions were answered and resolved very quickly. The guided tours and the drivers were very friendly and knowledgeable. Great overall experience. Read more

Although I didn’t plan the itinerary, everything was described in detail and organized on the App. Any questions were answered and resolved very quickly. The guided tours and the drivers were very friendly and knowledgeable. Great overall experience.

Hotel Reviews
B&B HOTEL Inverness
Inverness

Hotel was clean and very centrally located. The only issue I had was the plumbing in the bathroom made a lot of noise throughout the night, I assume as people flushed the toilet. One of the elevators was out of service during our two day stay.

Authenticity & Character
Clean more modern looking hotel
Location
Centrally located never the train station and the bus station
Staff
Friendly
Cleanliness & Comfort
Black Ivy
Edinburgh

The entire staff was extremely friendly and helpful. Beautiful hotel with great attention to detail both inside and out.

Authenticity & Character
Attention to details and beautiful architecture.
Location
In a more residential area across from a park
Staff
Extremely friendly and helpful
Cleanliness & Comfort
Everything was clean and orderly
Local specialist: Tetiana Smal

An Amazing 8 Days in Korea
South Korea | Sep 1 - Sep 8, 2026

PHYLIPA
PHYLIPA S.
Idaho Falls, ID, USA | Reviewed on Sep 09, 2026
We had an amazing eight days in Korea, and much of the credit goes to Christine at KimKim. From the beginning, she listened to what we wanted and created a thoughtful schedule that was not only well designed, but actually honored throughout our trip. Every transfer was prompt, communication was excellent, and we always knew what to expect next.
That level of organization made the trip remarkably stress-free. We had only one hiccup during our eight days, and Christine resolved it immediately....
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We had an amazing eight days in Korea, and much of the credit goes to Christine at KimKim. From the beginning, she listened to what we wanted and created a thoughtful schedule that was not only well designed, but actually honored throughout our trip. Every transfer was prompt, communication was excellent, and we always knew what to expect next.
That level of organization made the trip remarkably stress-free. We had only one hiccup during our eight days, and Christine resolved it immediately. Her attention to detail, responsiveness, and genuine care made us feel that we were in very good hands.
A real highlight was having Kory in Seoul and Lucy in Busan as both our drivers and guides. This was an enormous advantage. Navigating the traffic and parking in two major cities would have added a great deal of stress, and instead we could simply enjoy the experience.
Kory brought Seoul’s history to life with his storytelling and knowledge. Our day at the DMZ was especially moving and became a true core memory for us. He clearly loves his country and city, and that enthusiasm was contagious.
Lucy was a wonderful ambassador for Busan. Her love for her city was infectious, and her knowledge, storytelling, and joyful personality made every stop enjoyable. Her timing was also exceptional—we seemed to arrive everywhere just before the crowds.
We also enjoyed a phenomenal Korean cooking class, along with many other experiences that gave us a wonderful mix of history, culture, food, and everyday Korean life.
A note for other travelers: We are an active retired American couple in our 60s and 70s, and this itinerary was very manageable for us. That said, it does involve a fair amount of walking on uneven surfaces, getting in and out of cars and trains, and navigating some smaller hotel rooms compared with typical American accommodations. We knew this going in, so we packed light, wore good, durable walking shoes, and managed our expectations. With that preparation, we thoroughly enjoyed the experience.
What impressed us most about KimKim was that the trip worked exactly as planned. The schedule was honored, transfers were prompt, communication was excellent, and when something unexpected happened, it was handled immediately.
Christine, Kory, and Lucy each played an important role in making our eight days in Korea exceptional. We came home with wonderful memories and a much deeper appreciation for Korea. We would highly recommend KimKim to anyone looking for a well-planned, personalized, and worry-free experience.

Local specialist: Christine Liu
Christine
Christine Liu
Local specialist in Seoul and Japan | Replied on Sep 15, 2026

Hi PHYLIPA S.
Thank you so much for your wonderful review and for taking the time to share such kind words. It truly means a lot to me.

Your support and trust are greatly appreciated, and they encourage me to keep doing my best to provide an even better and more thoughtful travel experience for my clients.

It was such a pleasure assisting you with your trip, and I sincerely hope we’ll have the opportunity to plan another wonderful journey together in the future. I would be absolutely delighted to work with you again!
Best
Christine

Amazing Scandanavian Adventure
Norway | Aug 5 - Sep 4, 2026

Dana
Dana C.
Denver, CO | Reviewed on Sep 09, 2026
Krista helped us plan an amazing 31 day Scandanavian adventure through Denmark, Norway and Sweden. Highlights were the Folkmuseum and Vigeland Park in Oslo, kayaking in Flam, riding the funicular in Bergen to the park above and going to the Troll museum. The numerous fjord cruises were breath taking. We enjoyed the Cidery tour and lunch in Balestrand. And ending our time with a Midnight Sun kayaking in the Lofoten Islands. We loved Sweden visiting museums and castles. We took a day each to... Read more

Krista helped us plan an amazing 31 day Scandanavian adventure through Denmark, Norway and Sweden. Highlights were the Folkmuseum and Vigeland Park in Oslo, kayaking in Flam, riding the funicular in Bergen to the park above and going to the Troll museum. The numerous fjord cruises were breath taking. We enjoyed the Cidery tour and lunch in Balestrand. And ending our time with a Midnight Sun kayaking in the Lofoten Islands. We loved Sweden visiting museums and castles. We took a day each to visit Sigtuna and another Uppsala where we had fun looking for Rune Stones. Our visit to Visby on Gotland Island, Sweden was fantastic. Starting and ending our trip in Copenhagen was perfect. The 3 hour Hygee tour is a must do and highly recommend traveling to Fredericksborg Castle. The hotels were very nice with delicious breakfasts. The hotel in Flam was okay but it made up for its plainness by its wonderful breakfasts and dinners. It was also nice to not be in the center if Flam with all the cruise tourists everywhere. We had excellent support by Matijs and Beni. They alerted us to the Norwegian Airtraffic controllers strike - luckily we were not affected. Thanks for the memorable trip!

Hotel Reviews
Copenhagen Island Hotel
Copenhagen

Our first stay here at the beginning of our trip was a room on the first floor facing the water with a small outdoor balcony where we could relax and watch people swimming. It has an excellent breakfast.

Authenticity & Character
Nice decor and lighting. The area for breakfast has good views and comfortable seating and layout.
Location
Great location, close to public transportation.
Staff
Breakfast was perfect.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Hotell Bondeheimen
Oslo

Nice room and very good breakfast. Easy walk from station.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Perfect for seeing the main sites. Centrally located.
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Heimly Pensjonat
Flåm

The hotel is small, only 42 rooms. The rooms are basic, no coffee maker in room. There was decaf coffee available but if you wanted regular coffee before breakast or later in the day, you have to buy it. But the fact that it is a 20 minute walk outside of town away from the deluge of cruise tourists and has beautiful views of the water and provided both breakfast And delicious dinners made up for the small, basic room.

Authenticity & Character
A place we're people stayed before the chain hotels. It had a homey feel.
Location
Away from crowds and beautiful water view.
Staff
The woman who worked the front desk was very friendly and helpful.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Clean - just an older building.
Scandic Torget
Bergen

A very busy hotel in central Bergen. We could easily walk everywhere to see the sites and activities. It was a mad house trying to checkin and we had to request luggage storage since checkin is 4:00. There is 1 key for luggage storage area and it is just a room off the dining area with tables and chairs in it. That made it feel stressful.

Authenticity & Character
Very good breakfast.
Location
Excellent. Right in the center of everything.
Staff
Only 2 check in people who were not that friendly.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Donners Hotel
Visby

Great location, very friendly and helpful staff. Cool older hotel. We had a room on the 4th floor in the rafters. It was a large space which accommodated twin beds.

Authenticity & Character
Quiet, older hotel with character.
Location
Excellent. Visby is a walkable town and the hotel is in the center.
Staff
Very helpful and gave excellent recommendation for dinner on our first night. Both young men who worked the desk were friendly and fun to talk to.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Havila Cruise
Fosnavåg

When we were first boarding, we didn't realize that when you scan your ticket you are assigned specific seats. We thought we would have to find seats. The seats were comfortable and the meals very good.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Relaxing way to get to Alesund.
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Shower was great! Good water pressure.
Thon Hotel Ålesund
Ålesund

Nice room with helpful, friendly staff.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Centrally located.
Staff
Helpful providing excellent recommendation for traditional Swedish food.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Svinøya Rorbuer
Svolvær

Unique old refurbished fishing cabin. We stayed in 2 bedroom, and 1 bath on first floor and on 2nd floor was an open space with the kitchen, table and chairs and a livingroom. The bedrooms are tiny with built in single beds. Lots of character! The restaurant were breakfast is held is very old, charming and special.

Authenticity & Character
Most authentic place we stayed in.
Location
Beautiful views.
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
The bedrooms can get hot and stuffy due to small size.
Hotel Lilla Rådmannen
Stockholm

Great place. Good location. Excellent breakfast. Excellent restaurant with Belgium beers.

Authenticity & Character
Great restaurant with Belguim beers.
Location
Near public transportation.
Staff
Friendly. Restaurant staff was very knowledgeable of their beers.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Norsk Folkemuseum - The Open Air Museum (museum tickets included)
Norsk Folkemuseum - The Open Air Museum (museum tickets included)
Oslo

We enjoyed seeing the Stave Church, the old farms and buildings. We were lucky and saw a dancing performance. We tried the homemade lefties with butter. It is amazing that this musuem was started in 1881!

Quality of Experience
Historical buildings in a large open area.
Summer Kayaking Excursion
Summer Kayaking Excursion
Norway

Nice small group kayaking experience in Flam's harbor area. Mette was a very knowledgeable guide and did a great job. The equipment was well maintained. It was a fun morning.

Quality of Experience
Guided Cidery Tour to Balestrand & the Sognefjord
Guided Cidery Tour to Balestrand & the Sognefjord
Bergen

Balestrand is a very pretty town. The Cidery tour was fun and we had a delicious meal pairing 5 different ciders.

Quality of Experience
Transport
Midnight Sun Kayaking Excursion
Midnight Sun Kayaking Excursion
Norway

Amazing kayaking experience. We had a good amount of time in the ocean. It was about 2 1/2 hours on the water. We landed on a small island for a small break for hot tea and cookies. Guides were excellent. The equipment was not as good as Flam's. The skirts were beat up and need to be replaced.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Need new kayak skirts
Sea Kayaking In Ålesund
Sea Kayaking In Ålesund
Ålesund

We expected the kayaking to be in canals in Alesund to see Art Nouveau buildings. Tgat didn't happen. The group was too large and a good junk of time went to outfitting everyone with equipment. The guides were great but this tour isn't worth the time or money.

Quality of Experience
Smaller group. Kayak to see the buildings
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Friendly
Transport
Good kayaks
Hygge Tour Copenhagen
Hygge Tour Copenhagen
Copenhagen

Our tour guide Amit was fantastic. We spent 3 hours walking around Copenhagen. He provided a lot of information about the concept of hygge, the Danish culture, historical facts and present day information about education, taxes, etc. We stopped first for a delicious pastry, then a stop at a sweet shop and ending the tour in a cute, funky little coffee shop.

Quality of Experience
Great guide, valuable information and delicious snacks.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Amit was smart, friendly and easy to talk to.
Oslofjord Dinner Cruise
Oslofjord Dinner Cruise
Oslo

Nice tour of Oslo by water with a very good meal.

Quality of Experience
Food
All of it.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Local specialist: Krista Muuk
Krista
Krista Muuk
Local specialist in Kristiansand | Replied on Sep 11, 2026
Hi Dana!
Thank you so much for taking the time to write such a detailed review, and especially for sharing all the wonderful photos! Your trip looks absolutely amazing, and it’s so lovely to see the journey through your eyes. I’m so happy to hear how much you enjoyed everything from the fjord cruises and kayaking in Flåm to the Midnight Sun kayaking in Lofoten.
I’m also very happy to hear that the hotels, breakfasts, and dinners worked well for you, and that the location in Flåm turned out to...
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Hi Dana!
Thank you so much for taking the time to write such a detailed review, and especially for sharing all the wonderful photos! Your trip looks absolutely amazing, and it’s so lovely to see the journey through your eyes. I’m so happy to hear how much you enjoyed everything from the fjord cruises and kayaking in Flåm to the Midnight Sun kayaking in Lofoten.
I’m also very happy to hear that the hotels, breakfasts, and dinners worked well for you, and that the location in Flåm turned out to be a nice escape from the cruise crowds. And of course, it’s wonderful to know that Matijs and Beni were there to keep an eye on things and support you along the way.
Thank you again for trusting me to help plan such a special journey. It was a pleasure putting this adventure together for you, and I’m thrilled that it became such a memorable trip!
Best,
Krista

A truly memorable trip to Peru
Peru | Aug 30 - Sep 8, 2026

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Kavitha S.
Rye, NY | Reviewed on Sep 09, 2026
I felt like our local guide Liz really understood the sorts of travel experiences we wanted and she planned an excellent trip for us understanding what we wanted. The trip had a lot of moving parts and everything worked smoothly. The guides were great too, the drivers especially to cusco and the sacred valley were wonderful. Read more

I felt like our local guide Liz really understood the sorts of travel experiences we wanted and she planned an excellent trip for us understanding what we wanted. The trip had a lot of moving parts and everything worked smoothly. The guides were great too, the drivers especially to cusco and the sacred valley were wonderful.

Hotel Reviews
Dazzler Miraflores by Wyndham
Lima

Solid hotel very nice location in miraflores.

Authenticity & Character
Its the usual brand hotel
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Tambopata Research Center
Tambopata

We chosea standard room which comes with no fan! I highly recommend upgrading to a comfort room - we got lucky 2 of 3 nights with the weather but it could be miserable if we were off by one night even. This is a very unique hotel in that the entire room is exposed to the jungle...no nets even. So cicadas moths and everything else can be in your room. That took a bit of getting used to...but it also means macaws wander in to the breakfast area to steal banana bread.

Authenticity & Character
You are camping in the amazon
Location
You are absolutely in the Amazon- no question about it
Staff
Dino the guide was super nice
Cleanliness & Comfort
Very clean but no fan in the Amazon or charging for it seemed a bit silly.
Inkaterra Machu Picchu Pueblo Hotel
Machu Picchu

This hotel is just aesthetically gorgeous. Each cottage is decorated beautifully. The hotel sits in the most lovely gardens. We saw many many orchid species. If you bird this is heaven - saw the cock of the rock, Andean motmot, a brilliant barbet...the list goes on and on. And the restaurant is extremely fine! Definitely our favorite day in Peru!

Authenticity & Character
Lovely decorations
Location
Corner of town...tucked away in lovely gardens
Staff
It was pouring on the morning we had signed up for a birding tour and the guide did it anyway with us for an hour and a half...extremely kind!!!
Cleanliness & Comfort
Nothing to improve here
Casa San Blas Boutique
Cusco

The hotel is set very well...near a plaza. The decor is lovely too..lots of lovely textiles. The noise level though was really hard to sleep through. Every other guest coming up or down the stairs was so audible. Made sleeping hard.

Authenticity & Character
Lovely decor ...appreciated the textiles!
Location
Very close to all the main attractions
Staff
Everyone was very kind and helpful
Cleanliness & Comfort
Cleanliness was outstanding- noise though was a serious problem and made sleeping hard.
Casa Andina Premium Villas
Urubamba

Lovely location- awesome restaurant...HIGHLY recommend the inka astronomy experience the hotel offers

Authenticity & Character
Reminded me of some very lovely hotels in the American southwest
Location
Lovely quiet location
Staff
Polite and nice
Cleanliness & Comfort
All good except for the rooster who wanted to wake everyone at 4 :)
Activity Reviews
Tambopata Research Center 4/4 & Transfer to The Sacred Valley
Tambopata Research Center 4/4 & Transfer to The Sacred Valley
Peru

Loved this day seeing Ollantaytambo Moray and Maras...appreciate James very much for taking us salt and chocolate shopping!!!

Quality of Experience
Food
James suggested this place that was absolutely wonderful
Guides, Drivers and Staff
See above
Transport
Very nice driver tough roads!
Tambopata Research Center 2/4
Tambopata Research Center 2/4
Puerto Maldonado

Guide Dino was great - worked tirelessly with us from 4:45 until a night hike even!

Quality of Experience
Nice food too for being in the jungle
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Dino the guide was great!
Tambopata Research Center 3/4
Tambopata Research Center 3/4
Puerto Maldonado

LOVED the canopy tours and the tour of the bamboo forests...and the sunset cruise

Private Sacred Valley Tour: Hummingbirds, Ollantaytambo, Moray & Maras
Private Sacred Valley Tour: Hummingbirds, Ollantaytambo, Moray & Maras
Sacred Valley

Loved the ruins and Moray and Maras..very educational.

Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
James was excellent
Transport
Observatory Train to Machu Picchu OW, Lunch at Tinkuy & Machu Picchu Tour
Observatory Train to Machu Picchu OW, Lunch at Tinkuy & Machu Picchu Tour
Peru

Loved MP but the guide was a bit of a story teller and spun some tales about what MP was built for. Train ride in was absolutely lovely - highly recommend the observatory. MP is well just exceptional..

Quality of Experience
Food
Didn't think that restaurant was very good - a lunch at inkaterra which we did the following day was far better!
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Get guides who stick to facts?
Transport
Excursions at Inkaterra Machu Picchu Pueblo Hotel
Excursions at Inkaterra Machu Picchu Pueblo Hotel
Aguas Calientes/ Machu Picchu

Our birding tour was affected by bad weather but the guide gave us plenty of good pointers so we went back after the rain and saw a ton of stuff...

Private Full-Day Excursion: Chonta Condor Viewpoint
Private Full-Day Excursion: Chonta Condor Viewpoint
Cusco

Fair warning - the ride there and back was rough rough roads and its long. The upside is that there is a family of condors that lives up at the cliffs and we were lucky enough to get a fly by at eye level! Very special.

Quality of Experience
The birds
Food
The hotel packed a sumptuous lunch for at least 2 people's appetite...very nice.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Driver managed that mess of a road...James is a very good guide.
Transport
Flight to Puerto Maldonado & Tambopata Research Center 1/4
Flight to Puerto Maldonado & Tambopata Research Center 1/4
Peru

Just a really long day ...and you get in just after dark. Keep headlamps handy!

Local specialist: Liz Karen L. Jihuallanca
Liz Karen
Liz Karen L. Jihuallanca
Local specialist in Cusco | Replied on Sep 12, 2026

Hi Kavitha,

Thank you so much for your lovely review and for taking the time to share your experience! ❤️ It truly means a lot to me and all the team here.

I’m so happy to hear that you and Mihir had such a wonderful trip and that everything went smoothly. It was a pleasure getting to know what you were looking for and helping put the trip together. I’m especially glad that Inkaterra, the guides, and the drivers were such highlights!

Thank you again for trusting me with your Peru adventure. It was wonderful working with you, and I hope to welcome you back to Peru someday!

Warmly,
Liz

Three UNESCO World Heritage Sites in 8 Days
Canada | Aug 29 - Sep 6, 2026

Mike
Mike L.
Appleton, WI, USA | Reviewed on Sep 09, 2026
Ryan helped me book a trip of a little over a week to Newfoundland and Labrador, starting in Gros Morne National Park (Heritage Site #1) and working my way to Quirpon Island. The itinerary and lodgings were great - the Gros Morne Inn in Woody Point was a great place to start - wonderful hospitality and food in one of the most stunning natural settings on the planet. A boat tour of the Western Brook Pond is not to be missed. From there, I headed north to Port au Choix and over to... Read more

Ryan helped me book a trip of a little over a week to Newfoundland and Labrador, starting in Gros Morne National Park (Heritage Site #1) and working my way to Quirpon Island. The itinerary and lodgings were great - the Gros Morne Inn in Woody Point was a great place to start - wonderful hospitality and food in one of the most stunning natural settings on the planet. A boat tour of the Western Brook Pond is not to be missed.

From there, I headed north to Port au Choix and over to Labrador. Accommodations were more basic, but very comfortable and conveniently located. Spent an afternoon wandering Red Bay, Labrador (Heritage Site #2). Returned to Newfoundland and drove north to L'Anse aux Meadows (Heritage Site #3), which was the original reason for my wanting to visit Newfoundland.

The icing on the cake, however, was a two night stay at the Quirpon Lighthouse Inn on Quirpon Island. The island and its lighthouse are accessible only by Zodiac, and almost entirely outside of cell service. While perhaps not for everyone (you can bring only what you can carry, in a backpack, the Inn is located some distance from the dock, and the weather can present challenges), the scenery and solitude were wonderful. The owner, Ed English, took the 5 guests out for a boat tour on the first morning we were there, and we spent some time observing two humpback whales (a mother and calf) feeding in the cove right next to the dock.

Drove back to near the Deer Lake airport on the last day and stayed at the Sugar Hill Inn in Norris Point, which is another wonderful hotel and restaurant.

All bookings (hotels, Western Brook Pond boat tour, Labrador Ferry, Quirpon Zodiac tour) were taken care of by Ryan with no problems whatsoever. Ryan was incredibly responsive as we worked on the itinerary, and had a very clear sense of what was possible to fit within the time I had allotted.

An absolutely fabulous trip.

Local specialist: Ryan Walker
Ryan
Ryan Walker
| Replied on Sep 14, 2026

Thank you for the incredible feedback, Mike! I’m so glad all the plans went off without a hitch and that you had such a memorable trip. It was a absolute pleasure planning this Newfoundland and Labrador adventure with you, and I can’t wait to help with your next destination!

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