Kimkim Trip Reviews

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Ron was a very helpful guide, helped us on ou...
Thailand | Oct 1 - Oct 11, 2025

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Bianca R.
Miami, FL | Reviewed on Oct 12, 2025

Ron was a very helpful guide, helped us on our first day in Bangkok. The experiences we booked were well organized from the pick ups to the drop offs. Amazing. Didn't have to worry a least bit.

Local specialist: Kien Nguyen
Kien
Kien Nguyen
Local specialist in Hanoi, Vietnam | Replied on Oct 13, 2025

Hi Bianca,

Thank you so much for your kind words! I’m really happy to hear that you enjoyed your time in Thailand and that Ron helped make your experience smooth and memorable.

If you ever plan another adventure to Southeast Asia, I’d be more than happy to assist you again in creating another unforgettable journey.

Warm regards,
Kien

The most AMAZING multi-generational trip! So easy and seamless...
Greece | Jun 7 - Jun 21, 2025

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Kate G.
Ashburn, VA | Reviewed on Oct 12, 2025
I presented a challenge to Chris: design a trip for a group of 10, aged 8 to 80, who have never been to Greece. He did the most amazing job. Everything happened like clockwork, even when our group didn't. The locations, the hotels, the transportation, and the guides were on point. I wholeheartedly recommend Chris and Kimkim. We bought our flights but that was not an issue even when significantly delayed; our drivers were waiting for us. Chris managed to fit in all that we wanted to see and... Read more

I presented a challenge to Chris: design a trip for a group of 10, aged 8 to 80, who have never been to Greece. He did the most amazing job. Everything happened like clockwork, even when our group didn't. The locations, the hotels, the transportation, and the guides were on point. I wholeheartedly recommend Chris and Kimkim. We bought our flights but that was not an issue even when significantly delayed; our drivers were waiting for us. Chris managed to fit in all that we wanted to see and do on our trip - visit archaeological sites, stay in relaxing hotels, and go on food and history tours. All 10 of us agree it was a trip we will never forget. My only suggestion - there was a bit too much honey and cheese in the tours (but I did ask for food tours). Thanks, Chris!

Local specialist: Chris Gravas
Chris
Chris Gravas
Local specialist in Athens, Greece | Replied on Oct 13, 2025

Dear Katie,

Thank you very much for your kind words! I'm very happy that everything went smoothly from start to finish and that you all enjoyed this trip, from the youngest to the oldest traveler. Your recommendation is very much appreciated, as well as your feedback on the food tours - we will share that with our partners.

I wish you all the best, safe future travels, and I would love to plan your next adventure to Greece again and/or Italy!

Kind regards,
Chris

When we began to look for a safari, and there...
Kenya | Sep 22 - Oct 6, 2025

Kenneth
Kenneth W.
Chicago, IL | Reviewed on Oct 12, 2025
When we began to look for a safari, and there are many companies, we were fortunate to communicate with Joseph at Kim Kim. I had never heard of them but boy did they please us with a terrific safari. First they customized the trip based on what we wanted not a set plan. Second we had George Ke (ask for him) as our diver and host. That's right. We paid less than we did for a 4 day shorter trip 2 years ago and had a private driver. He is wonderful. Beauty of Kim Kim is that no matter what... Read more

When we began to look for a safari, and there are many companies, we were fortunate to communicate with Joseph at Kim Kim. I had never heard of them but boy did they please us with a terrific safari. First they customized the trip based on what we wanted not a set plan. Second we had George Ke (ask for him) as our diver and host. That's right. We paid less than we did for a 4 day shorter trip 2 years ago and had a private driver. He is wonderful. Beauty of Kim Kim is that no matter what or how many questions I had Joseph always responded positively and helped us get the most. If you see something you like give Kim Kim a chance to bid and design a plan and you will pay less and get so much more. Our tirp was 14 days long ( short), we visited 7 Game parks ( no fences just reserved lands that animals could wander in) and saw 54 different species of animals of course including the big 5 plus so many more. George our guide has amazing et=yes to see then when we never would. By having a private driver you could stay longer at the filed where we found 30 (thirty) giraffes or move quicker if we didn't find what we wanted. We saw dozens of lions and Rhino. A few Cheetahs and Leopards; Hundreds of Zebra, Wildebeest, elephants ... the list keeps on going. We were 10 to 50' from all of the animals. They will provide an experience you will talk about to your friends for the rest of your life. Check them all out but if you give Kim Kim a try you will be so happy. One of our must do's is to go on safari in September/ October in the dry season. The animals must find water daily so they move around. Be sure and do a night drive to see animals that don't come out until after dark. What ever you do GO. We have been to 102 countries and the safari beats them all hands down. We can't wait to use Kim Kim for our other trips now. If you want to talk more tell joseph to give you my email address and I will

Hotel Reviews
Kilaguni Serena Safari Lodge

When you go on safari this is what you hope your accommodations will be like. We saw 12 different species of animals and all of them, in large quantities, visited the two water ponds right outside the lodge. Every animal species we saw cam to drink during the day. While it sits in the second largest game reserve in the country somehow the animals know it and love to come. 50 elephants, zebras, Cape buffalo and so many other animals came each night to drink and bathe. Food was great and as in every place we went in Kenya the people were incredible

Naivasha Sopa Lodge
Nairobi

This was quite a surprise and an elegant place to stay. Waking the grounds next to you are Zebras, Water Bucks, giraffes and Hippos come into a protected area at night but fenced off. Food spectacular. The nearest park is Hells Gate reserve and t had limited animals but take the boat for an 45 minute cruise to the island and walk beside a number of animals. Worth the experience. The hotel was special

Olive Bush Camp

Your tent cabin is on the Mara River and you feel like you should being on safari. Never met more friendly and accommodating staff and they made the stay special. The Mara is huge so a lot of driving to do but you are rewarded with an incredible number and kinds of animals. Don't miss the Olive

Sarova Lion Hill Hotel
Nairobi

This was a huge surprise as when we arrived we thought it a very small park. Food and entertainment excellent. We found a mile square filed with 30 giraffe. Lions and cubs, and miles and miles to drive. You will love thsi area

Sweetwaters Serena Camp
Nanyuki

An amazing facility with tent camps ( just a name as they are very nice with all the facilities you need in your room)that face the animals. Don't come out at night as you may meet one but very safe and tons of animals. Food is fabulous and staff will meet your every need

Fair Acres Boutique Hotel
Karen, Nairobi. P. O Box 1121 – 00208 Nairobi.

One a piece of Paradise in the middle of a huge city. It's like having your own oasis. You will love the setting and the people and it's near the Nairobi game preserve.

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 Amboseli National Park
Amboseli National Park
Amboseli National Park

Holy smoke it was like driving into the Sahara desert the roads were so dry and deep with sand. Certainly not worth the 5 mile entrance to find a few animals. Our least favorite stop

Maasai Mara National Reserve
Maasai Mara National Reserve
Masai Mara

It is sooooooo big you have to drive a lot, over very rough roads to see animals but this is where you will find Cheetahs and leopards

Maasai Mara Game Drives & Hot Air Balloon Ride
Maasai Mara Game Drives & Hot Air Balloon Ride
Masai Mara

Balloon was a great experience. Short trip but over hundreds of animals and the breakfast was to die for

Lake Nakuru Full Day Game Drives
Lake Nakuru Full Day Game Drives
Nakuru

Nice park, a lot of animals and worth 2 days

David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust
David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust
Kenya

Nice concept to save some abandoned elephants but you will be as close on your game drives so not a must for us

Ol Pejeta Conservancy Game Drives
Ol Pejeta Conservancy Game Drives
Ol Pejeta Conservancy

worth a couple of days at most but quality place to visit and stay

Lake Naivasha Hells Gate National Park
Lake Naivasha Hells Gate National Park
Kenya

after all we had seen this was a bust. Very few animals and very small. Not worth the time and distance compared what we had seen on our safaris

Nairobi National Park
Nairobi National Park
Kenya

It is right beside the city but no fences and animals stay at will. Our first stop and we saw 18 different species of animlas including many Rhino. Amazing start to a terrific safari time

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Local specialist: Joseph Thuo
Joseph
Joseph Thuo
Local specialist in Nairobi, Kenya | Replied on Oct 13, 2025
Hi Kenneth,
Wow — what an incredible message! Thank you so much for taking the time to share such a detailed and heartfelt review of your safari experience. I’m truly happy to hear that everything worked out so well and that both George and the itinerary made your trip special.
It means a lot to know you enjoyed the personalized planning process and that the adventure lived up to your expectations — especially given how much you’ve travelled! I’ll be sure to pass along your kind words to...
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Hi Kenneth,
Wow — what an incredible message! Thank you so much for taking the time to share such a detailed and heartfelt review of your safari experience. I’m truly happy to hear that everything worked out so well and that both George and the itinerary made your trip special.
It means a lot to know you enjoyed the personalized planning process and that the adventure lived up to your expectations — especially given how much you’ve travelled! I’ll be sure to pass along your kind words to George; he’ll be thrilled to hear your feedback.
We’d absolutely love to help you plan your next trip whenever you’re ready. And thank you as well for being open to share your experience with others — it really helps future travelers get a sense of what to expect.
Warm regards,
Joseph

Othman was incredibly helpful throughout the ...
Iceland | Oct 1 - Oct 6, 2025

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Ian G.
Newark, NJ | Reviewed on Oct 12, 2025

Othman was incredibly helpful throughout the entire process, answering any and all questions I had regarding the trip. He was quick to respond with any added requests that I had. He is the reason our engagement trip was so unforgettable!

Local specialist: Othman A
Othman
Othman A
Local specialist in Montreal / Iceland | Replied on Oct 12, 2025

Thank you so much, Ian, for your kind words! It was a real pleasure helping you plan such a special trip, and I’m thrilled to hear Iceland was unforgettable. Wishing you both all the best for the future!

Pedro organized an amazing 10-day itinerary for our Portugal trip in late September
Portugal | Sep 29 - Oct 8, 2025

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Scott S.
Wauwatosa, WI | Reviewed on Oct 11, 2025
Pedro organized an amazing 10-day itinerary for our group of six in Portugal. All accommodations and activities were perfect. Throughout the journey, Pedro maintained regular communication to ensure smooth progress and offered timely assistance as needed.
Pedro did an outstanding job coordinating and communicating with our drivers and tour guides. Claudia led our Lisbon Historic Odyssey Private Walking & Tastings tour; Ricardo guided us through Pena Palace; and Catarina provided...
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Pedro organized an amazing 10-day itinerary for our group of six in Portugal. All accommodations and activities were perfect. Throughout the journey, Pedro maintained regular communication to ensure smooth progress and offered timely assistance as needed.
Pedro did an outstanding job coordinating and communicating with our drivers and tour guides. Claudia led our Lisbon Historic Odyssey Private Walking & Tastings tour; Ricardo guided us through Pena Palace; and Catarina provided insightful commentary on Porto's Historic Odyssey Private Walking Tour. Each guide shared valuable knowledge about local history, culture, landmarks, and restaurant recommendations.
Drivers Carlos and Ricardo were a joy to ride with. Both enjoyed sharing information about landmarks, city histories, and dining options.
The trip included numerous memorable experiences, such as:
• A day excursion to Sintra, including a tour of Pena Palace.
• An impressive Fado Dinner at Mesa de Frades Restaurant.
• The Ultimate Douro Valley Experience, featuring a boat journey along the Douro River and concluding with a private tour, tastings, and lunch at Quinta da Pacheca Winery.
• A Hands-On Culinary Experience Baking Pastel de Nata

Scott

Hotel Reviews
Hotel Cascais Miragem
Cascais

fabulous breakfast bar included and staff were helpful with recommendations

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Eurostars Porto Douro
Porto

fabulous breakfast bar included and staff were helpful with recommendations

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10 to 20 minute walk to majority of the activities in the city
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Hotel Vincci Liberdade
Lisbon

fabulous breakfast bar included and staff were helpful with recommendations

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Great place to stay
Activity Reviews
Private Douro River Escape: 1-Hour Exclusive Cruise
Private Douro River Escape: 1-Hour Exclusive Cruise
Portugal

A nice relaxing boat tour down the Douro River. Our guide did an amazing job of sharing the history of the area.

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The Flavors of Port Wine - Sip & Discover
The Flavors of Port Wine - Sip & Discover
Porto

Nice experience learning about Portugal's Port Wines.

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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
Lisbon

A fun experience learning how to bake Pastel de Nata.

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Porto's Historic Odyssey on a Private Walking Tour
Porto's Historic Odyssey on a Private Walking Tour
Porto

Claudia did an outstanding job of sharing the history of the city, culture, landmarks and recommending restaurants.

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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

The wine tour, tasting, and lunch were amazing. Wine and food were outstanding. I recommend this be a must stop in travel plans.

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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

Highly recommend doing this The Ultimate Douro Valley Experience.

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Ricardo was a joy to ride with. He enjoyed sharing landmarks, history of the cities we drove through and recommending restaurants
Discover Sintra with a Private Guide and Driver – 8-Hour Tour with Skip-the-Line Access to Pena Palace
Discover Sintra with a Private Guide and Driver – 8-Hour Tour with Skip-the-Line Access to Pena Palace
Portugal

Ricardo was our guide for Pena Palace tour. He did an amazing job of explaining the history and culture

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Ricardo was an amazing tour guide
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Carlos was a joy to ride with. He enjoyed sharing landmarks, history of the cities we drove through and recommending restaurants
4-Hour Private Driver Service in Belém
4-Hour Private Driver Service in Belém
Lisbon

Carlos was a joy to ride with. He enjoyed sharing landmarks, history of the cities we drove through and recommending restaurants.

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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

Our party of 6 enjoy the Portuguese culture Fado dinner experience. Highly recommend seeing this Fado experience.

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Lisbon's Historic Odyssey on a Private Walking Tour & Tastings
Lisbon's Historic Odyssey on a Private Walking Tour & Tastings
Lisbon

Catarina did an outstanding job of sharing landmarks, history of the cities we drove through and recommending restaurants

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To Eat Suggestion: Pinóquio
To Eat Suggestion: Pinóquio
Lisbon

Their menu had many options to select from. We had a party of 6 and we all enjoyed our dinner.

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Local specialist: Pedro Luis
Pedro
Pedro Luis
Local specialist in Lisbon | Replied on Oct 13, 2025

Hey Scott,
Thank you so much for your thoughtful review! I am delighted to hear you had such a memorable experience.
I am especially glad you enjoyed the rich cultural experiences, delicious cuisine, and the unique local insights along the way.
We hope to welcome you again in the future!
Your friend in Portugal - Pedro

Catrina and Beatrice are Travel Goddesses
Italy | Sep 29 - Oct 10, 2025

Joe
Joe O.
Southport, NC | Reviewed on Oct 11, 2025

This was by far the best vacation my wife and I have ever taken. And it was all due to the detailed planning by Catrina and the exceptional on sight concierge service provided by Beatrice. Every single detail was planned and executed to perfection. Every lodging, travel, and activity were spot on and fit our expectations exactly. I can not stress enough how much the up front planning and the on ground communication during the trip made a difference. Fantastico!!

Local specialist: Caterina Belvedere
Caterina
Caterina Belvedere
Local specialist in Arsoli (Rome) | Replied on Oct 17, 2025

Dear Joe,
Thank you so much for sharing these kind words!
Beatrice and I are both deeply grateful 🥰for your appreciation. Knowing that every detail came together perfectly and that you felt supported during your travels is exactly what we aim for.
"Grazie di cuore," and we look forward to helping you plan your next "fantastica" adventure!
Caterina

Both guides were terrific.
France | Sep 27 - Oct 4, 2025

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Blaire V.
Los Angeles, CA | Reviewed on Oct 11, 2025

Both guides were terrific.

Local specialist: Amandine Dumas
Amandine
Amandine Dumas
Local specialist in Villefranche sur Saône | Replied on Oct 15, 2025

Thank you for your comment, Blaire! We’re so glad you enjoyed both guides 😊 Hope to see you again on another adventure!

Antonia and Nikola were fantastic! Highly recommend them.
Croatia | Sep 24 - Oct 8, 2025

Rich
Rich S.
Chicago, IL | Reviewed on Oct 11, 2025

Antonia and Nikola were fantastic! This was our first visit to Croatia so we needed “boots on the ground” to identify and schedule the best places to see the country and to arrange accommodations that met our needs. The process couldn’t have been smoother.

They also were very responsive to our needs to make changes on the fly when we needed them.

I definitely recommend them for anyone planning to visit Croatia.

Local specialist: Antonia Šutić Ljuština

Istanbul: Bari was amazing, knew everything ...
Turkey | Sep 27 - Oct 10, 2025

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Nicholas d.
Seattle, WA | Reviewed on Oct 11, 2025

Istanbul: Bariş was amazing, knew everything and everyone, including most of the police officers.
Antalya: Gigi very sweet, didn't slow down at all, despite condition
Uraz: very physically fit, went lots of places, funny with Americanisms: "blah blah blah"

Local specialist: Zehra Alper

Chris and team were outstanding on every dimension for a self-direct 18 day Greece vacation
Greece | Sep 23 - Oct 10, 2025

Tom
Tom D.
Minneapolis, MN | Reviewed on Oct 11, 2025
Chris and the Travel12 team did an outstanding job of preparing and supporting a fantastic 18 day itinerary for a self-directed Culture, Sightseeing and multi-stop Greece vacation. Chris suggested mainland destinations and island stays that really highlighted the diversity of what Greece has to offer. He punctuated the trip with a mix a small group activities and self-drive / self tour options that really suited experienced travelers like ourselves. He also made adjustments to the... Read more

Chris and the Travel12 team did an outstanding job of preparing and supporting a fantastic 18 day itinerary for a self-directed Culture, Sightseeing and multi-stop Greece vacation. Chris suggested mainland destinations and island stays that really highlighted the diversity of what Greece has to offer. He punctuated the trip with a mix a small group activities and self-drive / self tour options that really suited experienced travelers like ourselves. He also made adjustments to the initial proposed itinerary to meet our cost and experience expectations
Plus while in country the Travel12 team help make a number of real-time revisions to accommodate the weather changes (i.e. rain). The responses and updates were made within short time making it easy to adjust our daily schedules.
Always polite, helpful and responsive. Really a great effort

Hotel Reviews
Avra Hotel
Rafina, Attica

Fine for a quick overnight necessitated by travel. Nice sea view, comfortable beds. An actually a good hotel restaurant with a small discount so we didn't have to go out in the middle of travel layover.

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Lithies Traditional Homes
Thíra

Really fantastic room, location, views and of course our hostess Maria - the sweetest! Loved the Caldera gives and the fantastic cave rooms - huge, with plenty of open space - tables - outdoor spaces, flowers. Just beautiful Plus inside a full kitchen and 2nd bathroom (which we didn't have need to use). Plenty of bottled water, beverages in fridge, excellent light breakfast delivered right on time. Plus away from crowds. And immaculate. Great location away from cruise ship crowds. Best stay on our trip

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A cave room in Santorini - as nice as it gets
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On the caldera - views for miles - tables, lounges, near restaurants and Fira - good pickup location for transfers
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Maria and her staff are the best!
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Everything was cleaned and immaculate
Syrou Melathron
Hermoupolis, Syros

Great room and amazing sea views - loved breakfast up on the roof. Reasonable walk from main square. Bed is quite hard - but that seems to be a little more common in Greece. This would be 5 star except the room right over the main road out of town so noise from cars and especially motorcycles was enough to disturb sleep till after 12p and starting up again at 5am. For lighter sleeper it was loud enough (even with good windows/doors) to wake us up at times.

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Leto Nuevo Hotel
Nafplio

Great views good beds very clean and inviting. I'd give it a 5 except for the following - issue is they kept locking the outside door hours early (supposed to be 11p and first night it poured rain and we forgot to bring the door code so at 10p we had to stand in rain and dark and call to get someone to give code so we can get in). Next night locked at 9p and there was another guest waiting who couldn't get in - but we had the code by then) When asked the next day they said it was an exception - but two nights in a row is not an exception

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Nidimos Hotel Delphi
Delphi

Hotel is ok but not great, location not bad but very soft beds, basic room (ascetically cold) - weird small bathroom. Marginal breakfast. It just wasn't an inviting place. One plus was the parking.

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Tsikeli Hotel Meteora
Meteora

Great location with access to mountains and restaurants. Excellent breakfast and hotel restaurant very good

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Athens Ivy Suites
Athens

Perfect location for central Athens - nice sized room and comfortable beds. Large bathroom

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Activity Reviews
Premium Morning Catamaran Cruise in the Caldera lagoon
Premium Morning Catamaran Cruise in the Caldera lagoon
Santorini

We switched and did the sunset. Great food some excellent views. The winds that day required course adjusting - so no beaches. But all in very comfortable and pleasant. A little hectic with transfers and getting on the boat - but that's what it is. Another must do.

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Santorini Highlights & Akrotiri
Santorini Highlights & Akrotiri
Santorini

Great guide - a good way to spend the a half day in Santorini - in and out of crowds and something other than Fira and Oia. Liked seeing the variety. Enjoyed the tasting and the ancient ruins. All in very worthwhile

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Island-Hopping to Hydra from Nafplio
Island-Hopping to Hydra from Nafplio
Nafplio

Great to see Hydra - but a 2 hour ride each way from hotel was bit much. It's a cute town - and not sorry we did it - but also wouldn't put it at the top of the list.

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Lunch with Olive Grove View
Lunch with Olive Grove View
Greece

What a wonderful family and learned a lot about olives and olive oil. Best tasting lunch on our entire trip. Amazing views over the ancient olive groves. A huge surprise at how much we liked it. (Also order a case to be shipped home). We were the only two that day so it was like a private tasting and lunch

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Best lunch - beans and moussaka - plus all the olives and tasting
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Private Panoramic Meteora Tour
Private Panoramic Meteora Tour
Meteora

We didn't really need this tour because we had our own car and it was mostly just transportation. We go a refund because what we ended up on was not a private tour

Acropolis & Athens Mythology Tour
Acropolis & Athens Mythology Tour
Athens

Great guide. Everything as expected. Good stories and more than enough time for pictures, lingering and excellent info on side questions.

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Local specialist: Christos Kariotis

Said arranged for a wonderful trip for us. Ka...
Morocco | Sep 27 - Oct 10, 2025

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Beth T.
Canada | Reviewed on Oct 11, 2025
Said arranged for a wonderful trip for us. Karim was our driver and was fantastic! He shared his fascinating personal stories with us and navigated difficult traffic always with calm and a smile! A warm and caring person who was with us from beginning to end. We had some excellent day guides as well - Mohammad in Marrakesh and Sharif in Fes. I would not recommend the cooking class - not worth it and really just watching people make lunch. Otherwise the hotels and Riads were all wonderful -... Read more

Said arranged for a wonderful trip for us. Karim was our driver and was fantastic! He shared his fascinating personal stories with us and navigated difficult traffic always with calm and a smile! A warm and caring person who was with us from beginning to end. We had some excellent day guides as well - Mohammad in Marrakesh and Sharif in Fes. I would not recommend the cooking class - not worth it and really just watching people make lunch. Otherwise the hotels and Riads were all wonderful - Riad Mohktar in Tangier; Riad Pelerin in Marrakesh and Riad Lina in Chefchaouen and Riad Braya in Fes - all amazing. We were 2 couples travelling and this trip did not disappoint. Well paced!

Hotel Reviews
Riad Mokhtar Tanger
Tangier

Excellent hospitable staff. Rooms were clean and comfortable. We had a problem with our AC and the staff were fast and followed up to ensure it was rectified.

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Lina Ryad & Spa
Chefchaouen

Location, dinners, rooms were all great

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Riad Braya
Fes Medina

Mohamed was so kind and warm. Very hospitable place. Rooms were spacious and clean. Food was good.

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Mohammad stood out.
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Dar Imlil
Imlil

Rooms were spacious and clean. Not many places to choose from In Imlil. Staff were friendly. Dinners were tasty.

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Riad Le Pèlerin
Marrakech

Excellent. Clean and beautiful decor. Rooms are small but comfortable and you don’t spend much time in them!

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Beds were best we had on the trip
Activity Reviews
Goat cheese tasting experience at Domaine de La Pommeraie
Goat cheese tasting experience at Domaine de La Pommeraie
Fes

This was a fun short excursion and something to add on but not a “must do”.

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Private Cooking Class in Fes
Private Cooking Class in Fes
Fes

This was a bomb. The guide didn’t really give us any information. We waited for an hour on a bench with no instructions. The “class” was really watching a woman cook us lunch. We chopped an onion and a few tomatoes. Zero instruction. Then we ate lunch which was almost inedible. The guide was nowhere to be found so we left.

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Dine with a Local Family
Dine with a Local Family
Morocco

Really enjoyed this! Very fun way to help a local family and learn more about culture and food. They had two young kids visiting which made the stay even better.

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The Tizi n'Mzik Pass Day hike
The Tizi n'Mzik Pass Day hike
Morocco

Much more technical than I appreciated.

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Marrakech Evening Food Tour
Marrakech Evening Food Tour
Marrakesh

Mohammad was great!

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Half-Day Guided Tour of Marrakech
Half-Day Guided Tour of Marrakech
Marrakesh

Mohammad was excellent. Not pushy. Went at our pace. Personable and fun to hang out with.

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Local specialist: Hamza EL Asely
Hamza
Hamza EL Asely
Local specialist in Marrakech | Replied on Oct 12, 2025

Hello Beth,

Thank you so much for sharing your lovely review!

We’re so happy to hear that you had such a memorable journey and that Karim, Mohammad, and Sharif made your time in Morocco so special. They’ll be very happy to hear your kind words.

We also appreciate your feedback about the cooking class, it’s helpful for us as we continue refining each experience to ensure it feels more authentic and hands-on.

It was a pleasure to craft this journey for you, and we hope to welcome you back for another Moroccan adventure soon!

Warm regards,
Hamza

We loved driving the Ring Road. Too many si...
Iceland | Sep 15 - Sep 22, 2025

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Mike H.
Los Angeles, CA | Reviewed on Oct 11, 2025
We loved driving the Ring Road. Too many sights to see and all very easy to access because of your great drive instructions Read more

We loved driving the Ring Road. Too many sights to see and all very easy to access because of your great drive instructions

Hotel Reviews
CenterHotel Klopp
Reykjavík
Authenticity & Character
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Cleanliness & Comfort
Hotel Búðir
Búðir
Authenticity & Character
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Centrum Hotel
Akureyri
Authenticity & Character
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Cleanliness & Comfort
Hotel 1001 Nott
Egilsstadir
Authenticity & Character
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Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Hótel Klaustur
Kirkjubæjarklaustur
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Hótel Grímsborgir by Keahotels
Ásborgir
Authenticity & Character
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Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Reykjavík Marina - Berjaya Iceland Hotels
Reykjavík

Good location. Interesting views of harbor. Good breakfast. Could be a little cleaner.

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Local specialist: Guðmundur Óli Pálmason
Guðmundur Óli
Guðmundur Óli Pálmason
Local specialist in Iceland | Replied on Oct 14, 2025

Thank you for the kind review Mike. I am happy you had s great time on the island's famous ring road and I do hope we'll see you in Iceland again
Gummi

10 star trip! Noga et al worked relentlessly ...
Iceland | Sep 30 - Oct 9, 2025

Deborah
Deborah M.
Honolulu, HI | Reviewed on Oct 11, 2025
10 star trip! Noga et al worked relentlessly to help us customize the exact trip we wanted including waterfalls, geyser, lagoons, glacier/ice cave hike and 3x Northern Lights!
It was perfect with 2- 2.5 hour drives each day. The hotels were comfy with great breakfast buffets. We loved the ice cave hike with our guide Sylvester and the snorkeling in Silfra Fissure with our guide Aidan. Everyone at Kimkim answered our questions immediately. We lucked out as the weather never interrupted our...
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10 star trip! Noga et al worked relentlessly to help us customize the exact trip we wanted including waterfalls, geyser, lagoons, glacier/ice cave hike and 3x Northern Lights!
It was perfect with 2- 2.5 hour drives each day. The hotels were comfy with great breakfast buffets. We loved the ice cave hike with our guide Sylvester and the snorkeling in Silfra Fissure with our guide Aidan. Everyone at Kimkim answered our questions immediately. We lucked out as the weather never interrupted our plans with just some passing showers. Not only that, we were greeted by the Northern Lights when we flew in over Greenland and then we saw them two more times in Iceland! This was an unforgettable trip! If you go, be sure to bring completely waterproof hiking boots and rain jacket and rain pants! Kimkim made everything easy for us! Thanks so much! Debbie

Local specialist: Noga Heyman
Noga
Noga Heyman
Local specialist in Kimkim HQ | Replied on Nov 02, 2025

Thank you, Debbie! It was so much fun working with you and I'm glad you had such an incredible experience. Seeing the northern lights three times is a real treat! We're here if you ever decide to do a return visit to this beautiful island 😊

We had the most wonderful trip. All of our gu...
Peru | Aug 20 - Aug 30, 2025

Alexandria
Alexandria T.
Atlanta, GA | Reviewed on Oct 11, 2025
We had the most wonderful trip. All of our guides were phenomenal and the accommodations were lovely. Read more

We had the most wonderful trip. All of our guides were phenomenal and the accommodations were lovely.

Hotel Reviews
El Mapi by Inkaterra
Cusco

Very cool stay z would stay here again.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
StarLodge

What an incredible experience! Staff was incredible. Will recommend to everyone.

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Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Casa Andina Premium Villas
Urubamba

Incredible experience- will absolutely revisit and bring kids next time.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Quinta San Blas by Ananay Hotels
Cusco

Very limited options. Clean, but no tv, no fridge, no heat during certain hours. Will not stay here again or recommend others. Staff was very friendly.

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Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Hotel Antigua Miraflores
Lima

Wonderful hotel in a great location. Would absolutely stay here again and recommend others. Food was great, service was lovely, and rooms were perfect (including fridge & tv).

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Staff
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Activity Reviews
Rainbow Mountain Trek
Rainbow Mountain Trek
Peru

Hike up was steep but worth it - it took us about 1.5 hrs to hike. What a cool sight to see!

Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Discovering the Treasures of Machu Picchu
Discovering the Treasures of Machu Picchu
Aguas Calientes/ Machu Picchu

Originally I wanted to justleave this review as: its machu picchu, need i say more? In short, it was unbelievable. In long, the tour made the difference. Our guide was fantastic, answering all questions and giving us a tour we would have absolutely not gotten had we gone independently. She picked the trails we went on strategically based history, pure convenience for photo opportunities, and crowd control. This tour made it unforgettable, not just unbelievable.

Quality of Experience
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StarLodge Adventure Suites
StarLodge Adventure Suites
Peru

We had no idea what we were getting into but it was incredible! In short, we climbed up the mountain and zip lined (6 times) down. What an incredible experience- kept the adrenaline pumping, the views were spectacular and you can hire an incredible photographer. Highly recommend for a once in a lifetime experience.

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Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
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Sacred Valley Tour: Pisac, Maras and Moray  & Lunch at Mountain View
Sacred Valley Tour: Pisac, Maras and Moray & Lunch at Mountain View
Peru

This was a very cool tour. The restaurant where lunch was served was delicious and the views were phenomenal. The salt mines were very cool. We enjoyed the brief history lesson and bringing home some salty souvenirs. Learning about the pre-incan and incan planting techniques and mountain side tombs was also a suprisingly fascinating highlight. Would recommend this tour.

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Fly to Cusco, and Sacred Valley Expedition: Exploring Chinchero and Urubamba
Fly to Cusco, and Sacred Valley Expedition: Exploring Chinchero and Urubamba
Peru

This was a cool "entry" experience to the culture. We got our first taste of ancient sites and the weaving experience and demonstrations were fascinating.

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Food
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Pachamanca Lunch at El Albergue Farm in Ollantaytambo
Pachamanca Lunch at El Albergue Farm in Ollantaytambo
Peru

Unbelievable experience- way more than we were expecting. This place was incredible - they had a spacious farm, international elementary aged school, animals, coffee distillery, and liquor distillery. Not to.mwntion the practice of cooking the food was insightful and delicious.

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Food
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Lima Food Tour
Lima Food Tour
Peru

Food was delicious, tour Guide was fantastic - she provided us with a detailed email at the end containing thw dishes we ate, restaurants we ate at and some recipes! The travel was easy with driver picking us up at, and dropping us off directly from our hotel, and everything in between.

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Local specialist: Kristy Tizon
Kristy
Kristy Tizon
Local specialist in Lima, Peru | Replied on Oct 18, 2025

Hi Alexandria,

Thank you so much for sharing your experience! I’m so happy to hear you had such a great anniversary trip. It was a joy helping plan this special celebration for you both. Wishing you many more adventures (and anniversaries!) ahead!

We love Greece!
Greece | Sep 11 - Oct 4, 2025

Jennie
Jennie L.
San Jose, CA | Reviewed on Oct 11, 2025
Irene was a wonderful help setting a great itinerary, planning activities and finding lodging in great locations. The KimKim team provided support to us during the trip, keeping us posted on changes in schedule and responded quickly to questions (big and small) while we were traveling. We loved the detail provided to help us navigate between locations, stops along the way etc. they were all spot on! This was a memorable trip thanks to the KimKim team! Read more

Irene was a wonderful help setting a great itinerary, planning activities and finding lodging in great locations. The KimKim team provided support to us during the trip, keeping us posted on changes in schedule and responded quickly to questions (big and small) while we were traveling. We loved the detail provided to help us navigate between locations, stops along the way etc. they were all spot on! This was a memorable trip thanks to the KimKim team!

Hotel Review
Athens Cypria Hotel
Athens

It was fine and met our needs. The breakfast was adequate and there was an ample size dining room. The room was a “acropolis view” yes if you angled yourself just right on the small balcony you could see the Acropolis. The rooftop bar was very pleasant with a lovely view.

Authenticity & Character
A business hotel.
Location
Staff
The staff were very accommodating and helpful
Cleanliness & Comfort
The bed was not particularly comfortable. The lobby furniture was tired and worn With the small rooms this should be more accommodating.
Local specialist: Irene Lappa
Irene
Irene Lappa
Local specialist in Athens, Greece | Replied on Oct 17, 2025

My dear Jennie,
Thank you so much for your kind words! I am delighted to hear that you had a memorable trip and that everything went smoothly with the itinerary we crafted together.
I also truly appreciate your constructive feedback regarding your hotel in Athens — I will certainly take it into consideration for future travelers.
It was a great pleasure working with you, and I hope we have the chance to plan another wonderful journey together — perhaps to another corner of Greece or Italy again next time!
Wishing you all the best and many safe and inspiring travels ahead!
Irene

Ring Road Revelations
Iceland | Sep 23 - Oct 4, 2025

brad
brad m.
Japan | Reviewed on Oct 11, 2025
We had a fantastic 12 day self drive tour around Iceland. With Lisbet’s help and coaching we were well prepared for the weather and were able to really enjoy each days journey. The pace was very manageable and we did all that we really wanted including a few optional stops. The in car wifi and daily google route plans made navigation easy. Just a gorgeous country with delightful people.
The diversity of activities, nature stops and lodging kept our interest and made the two weeks go...
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We had a fantastic 12 day self drive tour around Iceland. With Lisbet’s help and coaching we were well prepared for the weather and were able to really enjoy each days journey. The pace was very manageable and we did all that we really wanted including a few optional stops. The in car wifi and daily google route plans made navigation easy. Just a gorgeous country with delightful people.
The diversity of activities, nature stops and lodging kept our interest and made the two weeks go by quickly!

Hotel Reviews
Black Beach Suites
Vik I Myrdal

The Black Beach Hotel was really nice and one of the hotels we enjoyed the most. The location added to the experience with the breathtaking beach views.

Hotel Laugarbakki
Laugarbakki

The Hotel Laugarbakki was our least favorite. The isolated location and slightly rundown feel made it less appealing compared to the other hotels we stayed at.

Fosshótel Mývatn
Myvatn

We really enjoyed our stay at Fosshótel Mývatn. It offered a comfortable stay with beautiful views around the Lake Mývatn area.

The Reykjavík Edition
Reykjavik

The Reykjavík Edition was one of our favorite places to stay. Its modern amenities and convenient location in the city were just fantastic.

Hótel Jökulsárlón - Glacier Lagoon Hotel
Hofn

We were fortunate that when the ring road closed due to flooding, we were staying here and could secure a 2nd night. It was one of our favorite hotels with a great ambience and views from the dining room and outdoor hot tubs. Staff was friendly and gracious and rooms were of high standard and comfortable. We were able to enjoy the Northern lights as well as the sauna, steam room and cold plunge.

Authenticity & Character
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Activity Review
Blue Lagoon
Iceland

We visited the Blue Lagoon early in the morning, which was a perfect way to start our holiday. The early visit helped us avoid the crowds, and it set a relaxing tone for the rest of our day in Iceland.

Local specialist: Lisbet Grönvaldt

Japan Trip
Japan | Oct 1 - Oct 9, 2025

Cici
Cici L.
Los Angeles, CA | Reviewed on Oct 10, 2025
Since I was taking kids and parents (3 generations) to Japan for the first time and wanted to explore all over, having an expert help with the route and planning was perfect! Leny was great and nailed it with a good blend of guided tours, experiences, and self-exploration days. Loved having all the tickets and reminders communicated in WeChat. Everything was well organized. We can’t wait to return to Japan! Read more

Since I was taking kids and parents (3 generations) to Japan for the first time and wanted to explore all over, having an expert help with the route and planning was perfect! Leny was great and nailed it with a good blend of guided tours, experiences, and self-exploration days. Loved having all the tickets and reminders communicated in WeChat. Everything was well organized. We can’t wait to return to Japan!

Hotel Reviews
MIMARU SUITES KYOTO SHIJO
Tokyo

Loved this hotel! Great location close to the subway, Nikishi market, food and shopping. 7-eleven conveniently close too! The family suite was great for my kids and parents. Spacious and had everything we needed and more. The kids loved the tatami room! Having a washer/dryer was convenient. The happy hour was awesome and the coffee/tea machine was a great perk. The kids loved the bingo game for gacha ball prize too. Would definitely stay at Mimaru again!

Authenticity & Character
Traditional kids games in the lobby
Location
Convenient
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Gora Kansuiro
Hakone

This was a bit more traditional than I expected and both the public and private onsets were very small. The outdoor onsen had so many mosquitos that ate me alive. The dinner and breakfast were delicious!

Authenticity & Character
Location
The path to the open air onsen was hard to follow and mosquitos everywhere. No where to really walk around and enjoy nature
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Control for mosquitos and one of the bathrooms in our room was broken. Hard to get ready as a family of 6 with 1 toilet.
MIMARU Suites Tokyo Asakusa

Loved the location! So convenient for good food in every direction of Asakusa! Close to the subway and so convenient to jump on the Ginza line to go to Shibuya or Ginza. The family suite was spacious. The kids loved the tatami mats room!

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Local specialist: Leny Vergara
Leny
Leny Vergara
Local specialist in Japan | Replied on Oct 11, 2025

Hi Cici,

Welcome back home!
Thank you so much for your kind words! I’m so glad to hear that your family’s first trip to Japan was memorable and that the balance of tours and free time worked well for everyone. It was a pleasure planning your journey.

I look forward to helping you explore more of Japan on your next visit!

Warm regards,
Leny

We had an absolutely wonderful time in New Ze...
New Zealand | Sep 15 - Oct 2, 2025

Christine & John
Christine & John C.
Seattle, WA | Reviewed on Oct 10, 2025
We had an absolutely wonderful time in New Zealand. Working with Denise was a real pleasure. The centrally located hotels, tours, guides and transportation she set up were spot on. It was comforting knowing Denise and her team was available to us during the whole trip if we needed help. The attention to detail and dedication to service she brought to our itinerary was outstanding. Some of our favorites were: the Essence of Waiheka wine tour, the Hobbiton movie set tour, the Po... Read more

We had an absolutely wonderful time in New Zealand. Working with Denise was a real pleasure. The centrally located hotels, tours, guides and transportation she set up were spot on. It was comforting knowing Denise and her team was available to us during the whole trip if we needed help. The attention to detail and dedication to service she brought to our itinerary was outstanding. Some of our favorites were: the Essence of Waiheka wine tour, the Hobbiton movie set tour, the Po Indigenous Experience and the cruise to Walter Peak, farm tour and BBQ dinner. The views from our hotel rooms in Mt Cook and Queenstown were spectacular. We would highly recommend Denise and KimKim to anyone who is interested in touring New Zealand.

Hotel Reviews
The Langlands Hotel
Invercargill

This turned out to be a pretty nice hotel. Parking was easy and the hotel was well located. Nice restaurant and great breakfast bar.

Authenticity & Character
We grew to like this hotel it took a bit of getting used to.
Location
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Copthorne Hotel & Apartments Queenstown Lakeview
Queenstown

We actually stayed at the Ramada Suites Queenstown. The hotel was centrally located to the lakefront just a 5 min walk. Parking would have been a big issue if we hadn’t had a spot reserved beneath the hotel. The restaurant was ok and breakfast was just ok as well. The staff was very nice and the lake and Mountain View’s from our room were again spectacular.

Distinction Christchurch Hotel
Christchurch

Very nice hotel, well located with friendly staff and good breakfast.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Centrally located, good restaurants nearby.
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Mt Cook Lodge & Motels
Canterbury

We didn’t actually stay here. The restaurant in the hotel was closed on the days we were booked to stay there. We were going to have to walk over to the Hermitage Hotel to eat every day so we were able to get an upgrade to a very nice room over there. The breakfasts and the dinner buffet there were good and overall I would give this hotel 5 stars.

Rydges Auckland
Auckland

Really nice hotel. They charged us 55 $ per night for parking but other than that it was great.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Central to lots of good stuff.
Staff
Very friendly and accomodating.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
PRIVATE BOUTIQUE WINE TOUR
PRIVATE BOUTIQUE WINE TOUR
Queenstown (NZ)

Another great wine tour. We had a very good guide who went the extra mile for us and showed us a great time. I believe Lindsey was his name, top notch!

Quality of Experience
Food
Had only a cheese board provided for lunch really wasn’t quite enough but we didn’t really go on this tour for the lunch. Wasn’t that big of a deal.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
TSS Earnslaw Cruise to Walter Peak, BBQ Dinner, Farm Tour
TSS Earnslaw Cruise to Walter Peak, BBQ Dinner, Farm Tour
Queenstown (NZ)

Loved this boat ride and buffet. The farm tour and sheep shearing was outstanding.

Quality of Experience
Food
Very good.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Wonderful, friendly people.
Transport
Fun boat ride and beautiful scenery.
Amiki   - Kai Safari
Amiki - Kai Safari
Christchurch

Loved this tour as well. Seems we like the activities that involve food.

Quality of Experience
Food
Good tour of local eateries.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Loved our guide. She was full of great local knowledge and enthusiasm.
Experience Antarctica in Christchurch
Experience Antarctica in Christchurch
Christchurch

This was just kind of average for us. A few interesting things but not sure it was worth the time.

Te Pō Indigenous Experience
Te Pō Indigenous Experience
Rotorua

We really enjoyed this experience, another one of our favorites.

Quality of Experience
Food
Lots of local dishes.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Really enjoyed the tour guide for this experience.
Hobbiton Movie Set Tour
Hobbiton Movie Set Tour
New Zealand

This is very well done and well organized. We took the 2 1/2 hour tour and that was plenty.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
The Essence of Waiheke Wine Tour
The Essence of Waiheke Wine Tour
New Zealand

Loved this tour. We had a great time, the driver/guide was very knowledgeable and enthusiastic about the island and the people on the island.

Quality of Experience
Food
The lunch we were provided was exceptional. We ate at a restaurant called 372, very nice people and very good food.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Ferry to Waiheke Island
Ferry to Waiheke Island
Auckland

Enjoyed the ferry ride to the island

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Great guide, lots of local knowledge, enthusiastic about the island and the people living there.
Transport
Enjoyed the ferry ride to the island.
Enjoy the panoramic view of Auckland from Sky Tower
Enjoy the panoramic view of Auckland from Sky Tower
Auckland

Worth seeing.

Local specialist: Denise Siviter
Denise
Denise Siviter
Local specialist in Bay of Plenty, New Zealand | Replied on Oct 12, 2025

Thank you John and Christine, it was an absolute pleasure creating this special trip to New Zealand with you both.
I really appreciate your kind words and your very thorough review on your experiences and accommodation. This is great and helps us to make sure we are delivering the right product for our clients.
I hope that you get to visit New Zealand again but in the meantime stay well and happy.
Let us know if you are ever back. 🥝
Warm Regards and Aroha ❤️
Denise

Family Travels through Denmark and Norway
Sweden | Jun 26 - Jul 15, 2025

Erin
Erin K.
Canada | Reviewed on Oct 10, 2025
We had a wonderful time on our family trip to Denmark and Norway which was organized with the help of Kim Kim! We were travelling with 11 people (ages ranging from 3 years old to grandparents) and Kim Kim helped put together a fantastic itinerary, booked excellent accommodations and helped arrange the complex logistics of transportation for a 17 day trip all the way to Tromso in Northern Norway. We started trip planning at least 8 months in advance as we knew we would be travelling in high... Read more

We had a wonderful time on our family trip to Denmark and Norway which was organized with the help of Kim Kim! We were travelling with 11 people (ages ranging from 3 years old to grandparents) and Kim Kim helped put together a fantastic itinerary, booked excellent accommodations and helped arrange the complex logistics of transportation for a 17 day trip all the way to Tromso in Northern Norway. We started trip planning at least 8 months in advance as we knew we would be travelling in high season. As a result, we were shuffled between a few different local travel specialists (which has never happened before with past trips). But everything worked out and it was wonderful to work with Kadri and her team! We were very impressed with the accommodations booked, the smooth logistics of transportation and small adjustments she made to the itinerary to make for a wonderful Scandinavian adventure! Kadri and her team were very response to any questions we had once we departed and the trip was very smooth. The excursions they recommended and booked were excellent while still allowing for lots of independent time to feel like we were on our own adventure! We especially enjoyed the RIB boat in the fjords of Balestrand and the boat tour out of Oslo. Our family had a blast and we look forward to planning future trips with Kim Kim again!

Hotel Review
Axel Guldsmeden
Copenhagen

Beautiful hotel with large comfortable rooms! Excellent location and wonderful breakfast each morning! The staff were very friendly and helpful!

Authenticity & Character
Beautiful decor in the rooms with very comfortable bed
Location
Close to the train and walking to central sites
Staff
Went above and beyond to ensure we had a comfortable stay
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Review
RIB-boat tour to Finnabotn
RIB-boat tour to Finnabotn
Balestrand

We went out on the boat on a cool morning with drizzling rain and we not sure what to expect. We went suited up in warm and waterproof suits with goggles and ended up having the most amazing 2 hour trip through the fjords. Definitely a highlight for both the kids and adults and our local guide was amazing! Highly recommend!

Local specialist: Kadri Talvik
Kadri
Kadri Talvik
Local specialist in Norway | Replied on Oct 13, 2025

Dear Erin,

Thank you so much for your wonderful review! It was such a pleasure helping you and your family plan this special Scandinavian adventure. I’m delighted to hear that you enjoyed the accommodations, smooth logistics, and excursions — especially the RIB boat and Oslo tour! Organising a trip for three generations is always exciting, and I’m so glad everything came together seamlessly.

Wishing you and your family many more amazing travels ahead. We here at Kimkim would love to help you plan your next adventure when the time comes!

Warm regards,
Kadri

Fantastic trip plan put together by Liz and h...
France | Sep 23 - Oct 8, 2025

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Matt M.
Edison, NJ | Reviewed on Oct 10, 2025

Fantastic trip plan put together by Liz and her team, we enjoyed all of the tours! We made some incredible memories, met some nice people and had some delicious food.

Local specialist: Liz Chreist
Liz
Liz Chreist
Local specialist in Kimkim HQ | Replied on Oct 10, 2025

Matt-
Thank you so much for sharing your experience! I am thrilled to hear that I could craft an enjoyable itinerary for you both. I am glad you enjoyed all the tours and made such memorable connections—both with the places and the people. Delicious food, great company, and memorable moments are precisely what we hope every journey delivers. We’d love to welcome you back for another exploration soon!
Liz and the rest of the Franc team at Kimkim

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