Kimkim Trip Reviews

I was very happy with all aspects of our trip. All the excursions were great, I especially enjoyed the private day trip with Kronborg & Frederiksborg Castle, the RIB boat tour and the Orchard Tour & Cider Tasting! All the accommodations were good, but the Zander K Hotel in Bergen was a bit small for three people. All the transportation went well, but I would have liked a little more information, especially with regards to how the trains worked, we got a little confused a couple of times. But, we never missed any connections, so it all worked out. In general, I had a great time and so glad I went. I will definitely recommend you guys to family & friends!
Thank you!
Debbie

Hi Raquel,
We had an amazing holiday and wanted to thank you for all your help. Here is our feedback. We hope you find it useful and would be glad to clarify anything if that would be helpful. Hotels -
Madrid - the Pestana Plaza Mayor was wonderful. It was a great location and not too noisy despite our room overlooking the square which was great for people watching in the few times we were relaxing in the room. The food was wonderful and the staff friendly and efficient. The room was lovely and spacious.

Sevilla - the H10 Casa de la Plata was exceptional. The staff were first rate and very helpful. The room was amazing, particularly the bathroom. The breakfast was first rate and a very pleasant environment (we ate in the courtyard). We also thoroughly enjoyed the rooftop pool and bar area. It also is in a great location.

Granada - the Eurostars Puerta Real was generally fine - a great location and helpful staff. The cleanliness of the room left a bit to be desired, particularly the fact that the two water glasses were dirty when we arrived. This was quickly addressed however. We were very disappointed that the rooftop was closed for repairs throughout our stay but that can happen; we got our great views of the city elsewhere.

Barcelona - The Majestic was a real highlight. A beautiful room in a beautiful hotel. The bathroom was exceptional. The breakfasts were exceptional and the breakfast staff very attentive and pleasant. We also enjoyed the rooftop bar. Staff were generally very helpful and efficient. The location suited us very well though we are sure there would have been other good options in Barcelona (we effectively picked this one ourselves and were not disappointed).

Guides / events

Madrid - Geza - old town - as previously expressed, Geza was excellent. We thoroughly enjoyed our time with him. He was very knowledgeable, but he is also very engaging and an interesting person to get to meet. Highly recommend.

Sevilla -
Raoul - another excellent guide. Charming and very knowledgeable. We thoroughly enjoyed our time with him. We were sad to have our time together come to an end. Highly recommend.

Nico - Tapas - We had a good time with him. He is a bit “young” which came across as being a bit full of himself (not a big knock on him though and we are much older so we are sure it was a bit of a stretch for him). We suspect he will mature into a wonderful guide and is definitely worth keeping on your roster. Also, he likely would have done better with a bigger group (not just the two of us); the bigger group would have brought more of its own energy. We had a very pleasant evening with him.

Rhonda and countryside towns - Ramon - we had a great time with Ramon. He is on the quiet side in quite an endearing way, but also still very engaging and knowledgeable. Excellent! We would highly recommend him.

Granada - we do not remember the name of our guide at Alhambra and Generalife. He was very knowledgeable and engaging. He had the tough job of trying to get the whole tour done in the prescribed time. We recommend adding at least an extra half an hour to avoid the guide having to be constantly pushing the group a bit.
An incredible and magical place which we saw well with the guide’s help. We would recommend him.

Barcelona -
Caroline - Tapas Crawl - she was delightful and did a great job of getting our group (which was wonderful, fun loving, diverse and interesting) to gel and not to lose any of us along the way ;). It was a great evening and we would highly recommend Caroline.

Dani - Gaudi - Dani (not sure that is the correct spelling) was exceptional. Extremely well informed, passionate about Gaudi, very engaging. There was a lot to cover and he did an exceptional job. The 4 hours flew by and we learned so much from him. Very highly recommend.

Girona - David - he was charming and well informed. This would be a tough guide assignment….you are with the people a long time, have to balance the interests of the group and keep to the time schedule. He managed it very well (though we wish we had had more time in Girona….one of the many reasons we need to come back to Spain). We would highly recommend him.

Transportation
Trains - overall things went very smoothly. The trains left on time and arrived pretty close to on time. We had a bad experience on the trip to Sevilla….the workers at the Madrid station were very disorganized. It would have helped if we had been advised in advance that this was not a direct route and that Sevilla was not the final destination. The workers were only calling the name of the final destination. I think you should try to provide this additional information to clients in the future to avoid stress and the potential for missing the train (which we almost did even though we arrived at least 30 minutes early); we and others got conflicting information from train station employees. Knowing that our stop was one along the way to another final destination would have helped immensely. Otherwise, this was a good way to get around. The final trip from Barcelona to Madrid was great, close to the scheduled arrival time - a great way for us to go. We got to the Madrid airport in very good time.

Flight to Barcelona - very straightforward and uneventful. Worked very well.

Car transport - all of your private drivers were excellent. Right on time, courteous and drove well / safely. Having these definitely enhanced our trip.

We had an amazing trip and our only regret was that we did not have more time…we would have loved to spend more time in each of the cities we stayed, but also that we had had more time in each of the places we went on day trips. Which means we will have to come back. The allocation of time was very good and we thank you for your invaluable help on that front as well as on all other aspects of our trip. Thank you so much for all of your assistance. It has been a genuine pleasure. All the best

Activity Reviews

Guided Visit of Madrid: History, Culture & Architecture of the Capital of Spain

Madrid

This is an excellent tour of the area near Plaza Mayor and the Placio Real and the old city nearby. Our guide, Geza, was excellent.

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Flamenco Experience

Spain

This was a very entertaining show. We apparently saw two of the leading flamenco dancers in the country. The singers and musicians were also excellent

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Barcelona Sailboat Experience & Spanish Guitar Concert

Barcelona

This was an amazing experience. The sailboat was great and not overcrowded. The staff on the boat were friendly and attentive. The food and beverage offerings were good. The views of Barcelona at sunset were wonderful. But the real highlight of the evening was the guitarist…he was truly exceptional. We would highly recommend this sailing experience to anyone.

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Barcelona & Gaudí: An Architecture Walk

Barcelona

This guided tour is not to be missed! Our guide, Dani (might be Danny), was absolutely amazing. You will take in much of Guadi’s highest works and come to really understand what a true genius he was. A key highlight of our whole trip.

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You will be moved by the beauty of La Sagrada Familia. The fact that workers are still working painstakingly to complete the cathedral as Guadi had envisioned over a hundred years ago is utterly amazing. Gaudi’s emphasis on nature and light stand in sharp contrast to many of the other cathedral’s in Spain and elsewhere and is truly honouring of God.

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Dani (Danny) was so passionate about Guadi, so engaging and well spoken you cannot help but be fully enthralled and learn a great deal about Guadi as a person and as a genius in multiple fields.

My wife and I had a wonderful time in Jordan. Our driver, Sharif, went above and beyond in making sure our trip was everything we wanted it to be. In addition to driving, explaining the sites along the way, and keeping track of all the logistics, he took care of any problems that came up. We had a snag involving our baggage at the airport and I'm not sure what we would have done without his help figuring it all out. Samir at Enjoy Jordan was also always available if we needed further assistance with anything.

Jordan is a fascinating country with unparalleled historic sites, natural beauty, and friendly people. Sharif's love for the country was plain to see, and the value we were getting was obvious when we compared our experience to that of the dozens of people getting out of the big buses. I highly recommend working with him if you do decide to make the trip.

Hotel Reviews

Enjoy Desert camp

Wadi rum

This was a pleasant stay. The dinner, cooked in an underground oven, was a highlight. The cabins were nice, and the staff was friendly.

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Kempinski Ishtar Dead Sea Resort

Dead Sea

This was by far the best hotel of the trip. The property was super nice, and while there wasn't much else to do in the area, it was a great place to relax. The only downside was the intense heat.

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Feynan Eco Lodge

Dana, Feynan

This was a unique and enjoyable experience, although it was hotter than expected due to the lack of air conditioning. Despite this, the option of sleeping on the roof at night was a nice touch. It's really an awesome place, I'd just advise people to go in the cooler months.

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Activity Reviews

Amman - Ajloun (Hiking) - Jarash - Amman

Jordan

Contrary to the itinerary, this wasn't a hike but a relaxed walk around historic sites. Still, the experience was enjoyable and flexible.

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Trekking from Dana to Feynan lodge

Jordan

This was a superb experience despite the heat. The area was beautiful, and having a guide who provided lunch was a great touch. It was also private, which made it more enjoyable.

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Rum Valley CAMELS SUNSET RIDE FOR 01HRS

Wadi Rum

The itinerary suggested a camel ride, but it ended up being a four by four tour. The tour was fantastic and was preferred.

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Ioannis was really helpful and patient with us as we keep changing our minds and contact him so often. So grateful for his patience and professionalism. Thanks a million, you really made a difference in making this honeymoon trip go smooth. Sharaf and Salwa

We loved it all! The drivers were on time and very hospitable. Our planned activities were all memorable. The accommodations were perfect! Ian had outdone herself to make sure that every detail had been tended to which made our trip easy logistically. The support team jumped in when Ian was out of the office. There was a rock slide on the Amalfi Coast so they rearranged our itinerary before we knew that there was an issue. I have been singing your praises to everyone!
We think we are either going to do Greece or another part of Italy next year and can't wait to work with you again!

Hotel Reviews

Grand Hotel De La Ville

Sorrento

We cannot say enough about this hotel. We have traveled alot and this was our absolute favorite hotel!

Authenticity & Character

Ever detailed has been tended to, to create a one of a kind experience.

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The rooms are gorgeous! The buffet with the outdoor dining area is amazing! The rooftop pool and bar were the perfect place to grab a drink and watch the sunset.

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Everyone from the front desk staff to the cleaning woman were exceptionally kind and helpful. They went out of their way to ensure that our stay was perfect!

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It was impeccably clean!

Hotel Modigliani

Roma

This hotel is located in an area that allows for easy access to the major attractions. The hotel was clean, elegant and hospitable.

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You can walk to most tourist destinations.

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They were very receptive to our needs.

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The entire hotel is immaculate.

Hotel Orto de' Medici

Florence

We loved the buffet and outdoor dining area. The welcome beverage was a nice perk! We had an issue with our bill and they remedied it quickly. The staff was helpful and very kind!

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The hotel was located in an area close to everything! There is no need for a car or driver.

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Royal Continental Hotel Naples

Naples

Upon arrival the front desk upgraded us to an oceanview room. They were helpful answering any questions that we had and were interested in how we enjoyed Naples.

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We loved being on the water and across from the marina. This is a lovely place to watch the sunset.

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The woman at the check in desk greeted us with a beautiful smile every time that we had questions.

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The bed was extremely comfortable and the facilities were pristine.

Activity Reviews

Florence Food Tour & Dinner

Florence

This one of the highlights of our trip. Our guide, Lorenzo, was animated and so knowledgeable about the local restaurants. He made us feel like we were family. We had a group that bonded and shared an evening of laughter.

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Lorenzo and our wonderful group. We stayed together until 11:00.

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Everything we tasted was amazing and the wine was even better!

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Lorenzo had grown up in Florence so he knew all of the authentic, local places to take us to.

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We could walk everywhere.

Pizza Cooking Class in Napoli

Naples

We just enjoyed learning about the way to make authentic Italian pizza. The chef was friendly and readily answered all of our questions.

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Our pizzas turned out to be delicious!

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Private Pompeii Tour & Mount Vesuvius visit with light lunch

Pompeii

Having a private guide is the way to go. The area was extremely crowded and we got to by pass everyone as we toured Pompeii.

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Our guide was extremely knowledgeable about every aspect of Pompeii and her English was excellent!

Food

The venue was lovely. We got a tour of the vineyard, a wine tasting and a delicious four course meal.

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She could answer any of our questions.

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Our driver was prompt and shared lots of information about the area during our commute.

Private Amalfi Coast Driving Tour

Italy

On the that this was scheduled there was a rock slide blocking the road but our driver did manage to chauffeur us along part of the highway.

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He told us exactly how much time we had in each location and where to meet him. This young man made every concession to ensure that we had a memorable trip.

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He was just a very kind, dependable person.

Capri Island & Grottos Boat Tour from Sorrento

Sorrento

We loved all of the friends we made on our tour.

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We enjoyed taking the chairlift up to the top of Anacrapria and hiking down the trail.

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The staff were constantly offering us drinks, hanging out with us and asking for our input to provide the ultimate adventure.

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Our guide in Tokyo as well as our guide in Kyoto/Nara/Osaka were great. Both were very informative and did a great job. Our favorite thing was visiting Nara and seeing the deer and the big Buddha statue. But we really loved the whole trip.

The tours booked through Kim Kim were some of the best tours we experienced. All of the company’s they used were exceptional.

Activity Review

Day Trip to an Olive Oil Mill & Carmona

Seville

Our tour guide Carlos was fantastic and the olive oil tour was a highlight of our trip.

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Carlos was very knowledgeable and made the experience worthy

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Overall it was a great trip. We were able to visit so many cities within Portugal and have a nice combination of activities as well as relaxation time by the beach. We enjoyed Lisbon, Porto, Évora, Lagos, Algarve, and Cascais were all incredible.

João Branco and his team from AP Portugal did a fantastic job planning an amazing trip. We had an incredible time that we will always cherish. They were readily available for any questions or concerns we had. They followed up every evening to see how the day was and provided a breakdown of what the next day was going to look like. They also gave recommendations on food, desserts, and places to visit during our free time. The planning done prior to the trip was clear and helpful. We had a lot of conversations, which helped us get the exact trip that we were looking for.

To Fei - and all who helped make this such an enjoyable trip with so many memories to keep. (Sorry if I am slow in sending in this review, and if there may be too much here to read.)

Day 1: This was a long day, taking the train early in the morning from Tokyo to Nagoya and then on to Nakatsugawa, followed by bus to Magome. But the walk from Magome to Tsumago was as marvelous as I had heard it would be. Shade on the trail was welcome, and part of the way through I met and joined up with a couple from Japan. I took a leisurely near four hours for the walk, the trail was very well marked, and I arrived at my destination in good time for dinner at 6:00pm. Dinner and the ryokan accommodation were excellent, as indeed they were at the end of each day’s hike. As a result of this exposure I gained a much better appreciation for Japanese cuisine, and how much variation it has - ‘very welcome indeed.

Day 2: The links to maps and timetables in Fei’s detailed itinerary were very good, and gave me the confidence I needed traveling on my own, but I had not been good at downloading them onto my phone in a format that I could use offline, which I anticipated needing when out of cell phone contact on the trail. So, I walked in to Tsumago and enjoyed looking around, then took a slow walk into Nagiso away from the roads along part of the Nakasendo way - I had cell phone contact to do this.
I had picked up a map at the tourist information office in Tsumago beforehand (“Let’s walk the south-Kiso road”) which had detailed maps of the trail sections from Magome to Tsumago and from Nagiso to Nojiri. I could have used this map, but a little tired from the first day and not sure that I could cover the distance to Nojiri in time, I spent a little longer in Nagiso then enjoyed the train ride into Kiso-Fukushima instead. I hope I might take the trail route to Nojiri another time. At Kiso-Fukushima I looked around, then visited the old Fukushima Nakasendo higway station and the Yamamura Daikan Yashiki Museum among other places
At the Kiso Mikawaya accommodation I really appreciated the onsen baths but, even better, I was lucky to have a room where I could hear the Kiso river as I went to sleep and woke up in the morning.

Day 3: I took the train early from Kiso-Fukushima to Yabuhara. At Kiso-Fukushima station I met two sisters, Janis and Joann, from Singapore, whom I had first met earlier while walking in Tsumago. Also at the station I met a couple, Kim and Wah Fong, from Australia who were originally from Singapore and who had stayed at the same ryokan in Tsumago. The sisters took the train on to Narai, and I joined the couple from Australia for the three of us to walk the trail from Yabuhara to Narai. This was probably the best hike of the trip - definitely one to remember, with many things to stop and see along the way. Kim had the trail directions on his phone, which was reassuring, but the trail was very well marked.
The accommodation at Narai was really quite up-market, and the evening’s dinner was perhaps the best of the trip, although that is a difficult choice to make because it was all so good.

Day 4: After looking at the train times, I decided to take the train from Narai through to Matsumato, instead of walking to Kiso-Hirasawa first. I met the two sisters again at Narai station and we travelled, found coffee in Matsumoto, and then went on a guided tour of Matsumoto Castle together. The castle and grounds are well worth the visit, especially with a guided tour which was provide free by the local tourist’s office. The sisters had to leave the castle early to get back to Tokyo for that evening, but I stayed there enjoying the gardens for a while before going back to Matsumoto station - where I happened to meet Kim and Wah Fong again. We caught the same train on to Karuizawa, before going our separate ways to our accommodation. I was looking forward to the next day’s hike, and was lucky to be at a ryokan for the night that was away from the town and close to the beginning of the path. For each night’s stay the hotel staff were outstanding, helpful and welcoming, but perhaps especially so here. The onsen baths and dinner rounded out another great day.

Day 5: I felt that the planned hike from Karuizawa to Yokokawa was on the long side for me to be certain of being back in Tokyo in time for the evening, where I had to cross the city to retrieve my carry-on luggage. Also, it was the first part of the hike, up to the Usui Pass and Kumano Kotai Jinja that looked the most interesting, and it was indeed beautiful. The trail was paved road all the way but was quiet and winded past waterfalls before giving way to magnificent views from the top of the pass. This choice also meant that I could leave both my small backpack and carryall at the ryokan, instead of taking them on the trail. I took the hike at a leisurely pace before returning to Karuizawa station to take the Shinkansen to Tokyo. I had not been in the Shibuya neighborhood before, and it was a very lively place to spend the night.

Day 6: After walking around Shibuya for a while and enjoying some air conditioning at Miyashita Park, I went to Haneda airport on the subway. Although there had been opportunities to see Mount Fuji earlier at times on the three week trip, it had eluded me each time, being obscured by clouds. However my wish to see it came true from the comfort of the window seat I had, just after the flight took off, with the top of Mount Fuji clearly visible some seventy miles away above the clouds as the sun was beginning to set.

Two things I would do differently on the trail next time around, that are definitely on me and not you. I would go in the spring or autumn, instead of August, when I knew the weather was likely to be hot and humid. But I did not have much choice in the timing because this was a side trip arranged around a trip to Japan for my job. Also, I would either take less with me on the trail or take a slightly larger backpack. I took the 10 liter backpack that I usually carry on trips, but I took more clothing than I needed, and that had to go in a separate carryall bag, which was about another 10 liters. If I had known or planned better, the 10 liter backpack would just about be big enough, although a 15 liter pack would be better. I had left my main carry-on bag in the Tsukiji district of Tokyo before going on the trail, and used the local luggage-forwarding services on the trail when I could, but it was not practicable to do this every day, especially on the first and last days of the trail.

Thank you, sincerely.

I had a wonderful driver, Soukeina. I hope she was not affected by the earthquake. My heart and those of my Moroccan family go out to her.
As for my trip, I spent 6 weeks traveling around the Mediterranean and my time in Morocco was by miles the best.

Our second trip to Iceland booked through Kim Kim was just as amazing as our first. Francesca did a wonderful job of putting my vacation ideas into a wonderful real life experience. We got to see everything on our Iceland bucket list including seeing the amazing puffins on Westman Island and the Northern Lights in the West Fiords. Could not have been better.

My husband did a lot of research online to find a travel agent for our trip to Greece. He found a local agent named Dimitrios with Kimkim. I was nervous at first to use someone abroad, but Dimitrios did an amazing job communicating with us through the website as well as via phone with very helpful ideas to help us plan our dream trip. Once we figured out exactly what we wanted to do, he took care of every last little detail to make all of the arrangements. When it got close to our trip date, he introduced us to his team (Antonis & Effie) that would help us with the day to day of our trip. Not only did they communicate with us each day with the details of our following day plans, they were quick to respond to our questions no matter the time day or night. I would highly recommend this team as they were extremely professional and practiced endless patience to our many questions.

Mar and her team were awesome! She really listened to our specific needs and adjusted our itinerary to make sure we were to do all the things while working within our specifications (traveling with a baby, specific days in certain cities, etc.). She made the entire process so easy and all of her picks and recommendations were wonderful. It was a delight to work with her and her team! We had a spectacular trip in Norway thanks to her!

Hotel Reviews

Gudvangen Fjordtell

Gudvangen

Incredible view of the fjords and mountains. Beautiful location! Rooms were lovely!

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Clarion Hotel The Hub

Oslo

Hotel had great location! Staff was super friendly and accommodating. Rooms were spacious and comfortable. Would definitely recommend

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Vøringfoss Hotel

Eidfjord

Location was incredible! Woke up to a wonderful view. Had a magical stay

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Scandic Torget

Bergen

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Gudvangen to Flåm fjord cruise

Gudvangen

Tina was not our specialist.
Anna-Marie and Vesna were amazing.

We really enjoyed our time and sad that it had to end. We were taken great care of especially in Cusco where we spent most of our time. We had safe drivers mostly by Sr. Carlos and our superhuman tour guide Sr. Valerio who was very knowledgeable and patient with our slow pacing trying to get acclimated while hiking and trekking. They were accommodating of our time because we wanted to start early and they were punctual. Not a second was wasted. We are very appreciative of the entire team!

Our first South American trip was amazing and another win with KimKim. Liz Karen provided great service in working through any questions/issues that arose with local vendors. The Short Inca Trail was amazing and our guide Claudio was great - can't recommend enough. We likely spent one too many days in Cusco for our liking and wish we had optimized our travel time to Ollantaytambo for a day tour and just went to Machu Picchu instead of returning to Cusco and making another trip to the train station later in the week. The cooking class in Cusco was fun and we enjoyed the walking tour as well.

Hotel Reviews

Tierra Viva Miraflores Centro

Miraflores

Great location, comfy beds and good breakfast.

Casa Biru Hotel Boutique

Cusco

Loved the location and the little courtyard. Pillows were a little hard for liking but was clean and staff was very friendly.

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Susanna Inn

Aguas Calientes, Machu Picchu

It's at the very end of a street once you get off the busy. Many restaurants/stores along the way. Was clean and the beds were comfy by amenities were sparse. A little bar of soap and package of shampoo were provided (we had just brought backpacks so were expecting shampoo/conditioner and a hair dryer.) Breakfast was also pretty sparse as well. Staff was friendly but could have used a little more comfort after our hiking.

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Activity Reviews

Shared Cooking Classes Ivanna Lescano (18:00 - 19:30) w/assistance

Cusco

Private Mystic Experience & Culture Immersion at San Pedro Local Market

Cusco

Tour guide was nice but very different. He had a lot to share on the spiritual side but once we were ready to move on and not focus on that he did not pick up the hint. Great way to see the city but the beginning of the tour could have been sped up. Seeing the city from high up and then walking parts of the Inca Trail were very cool. The market was also worth visiting.

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Shared Short Inca Trail Trek 1/2

Peru

Shared tour to Pisac, Ollantaytambo & Chinchero tour

Cusco

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Shared Short Inca Trail trek 2/2: Machu Picchu

Peru

Private Lima City Tour and Larco Museum

Lima

Guide was knowledgeable. Would have loved to have lunch at the restaurant next to the museum, it was beautiful.

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we had an outstanding tour guide, Margaurite. Her knowledge was impressive, as well as her love for Ireland. She meshed so well with our family. Our group consisted of my husband and I, our daughter and son-in-law, our daughter and fiancé. We also had our 11 month old grandson. Dean made sure that everything we did, was doable with an infant. Every hotel was prepared for an infant. I would NOT hesitate to have kimkim plan future vacations. We made some changes to our itinerary, and it was handled well.

Hotel Reviews

Harbour Hotel

Galway

This hotel was excellent. The room was very comfortable and the staff was very friendly and helpful.

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The Tower Hotel & Leisure Center

Waterford

Our first stop was quite impressive, from the location to the restaurant on-site, this hotel was fabulous.

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Maldron Hotel South Mall Cork City

Cork Co. Cork

A perfectly good hotel with all the amenities we needed.

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Killarney International Hotel

Killarney, Co. Kerry

A pleasant stay. The hotel was very good and had air conditioning.

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Lahinch Coast Hotel

Dough, Lahinch, Co. Clare

This hotel was a bit of a letdown. There was no air conditioning, and the noise from the parking lot and the banging of a fire door all night was bothersome. Also, the location didn't have much to offer in terms of shops or dining.

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Maldron Hotel Kevin Street Dublin

Dublin

This hotel was very good and well-located. We were able to walk to many places in Dublin from here.

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Activity Reviews

Explore Kilkenny and Waterford

Ireland

This exploration was quite fantastic. It was a great way to kick-start the trip.

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Cork via Rock of Cashel & Blarney Castle & Stone

Cork

I had a wonderful time experiencing the history and charm of these places.

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Mizen Head and West Cork

Ireland

Truly a picturesque location, it was a delight to explore.

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Ring of Kerry and Valentia Island tour

Ireland

The tour was perfect and well-organized. The landscapes were absolutely stunning.

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Dingle and Slea Head Guided Drive

Ireland

A memorable drive indeed, filled with beautiful scenery.

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Belfast Free Day

Belfast

The black cab tour in Belfast was fabulous, one of the highlights of the trip.

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Maitre De at both sites were friendly and knowledgeable. Great conversations. Guides were timely and friendly and knew their stuff. All were patient with our questions and concerns

We had an amazing trip in Peru, planned by Martina with Kimkim. All our local guides were great, and we enjoyed all the places we visited. We booked a private tour and our guides were very flexible with timing and such. We started the tours each morning, and were back to the hotel late afternoon everyday and it felt like a nice mix between guided tour and free time for ourselves each day. Some thing that could have done better -
1. We arrived in Lima late in the evening and were supposed to have a free half day to tour Lima ourselves the next day, before we flight to Cusco in the afternoon(we asked for an afternoon flight so we could have the free half day in Lima). That's why we chose to stay in a hotel in Miraflores(45mins from the airport) instead of right by the airport. However, the pick up time to the airport was 9am for our 1pm flight. We ended up staying in a hotel far from the airport for no reason, wasting our whole morning, just waiting at the airport for the flight.
2. Our return flight from Lima was around midnight so we had a full long day. The tour planned originally was to go to Caral archaeological site, which is 4.5 hours each way. That's 9 hours of car time plus we had to fly home that night. So instead, we decided to do a Lima city tour instead(since again we couldn't do it ourselves earlier). The tour was good, but it did feel like it was dragged long because we had so much time to fill. The local guides were very flexible though, changing our plans from Caral to Lima city tour with short notice.
Overall, we still had a great experience with Kimkim and would go with them again.

Eva couldn’t have been better. Her attention to detail for every single day proved amazing. She made changes as we asked and was spot on with choices she made for us. We were pretty late in planning but Eva made it all work out.

The hiking guide, Izak, was fabulous. I’d go anywhere with him. Super knowledgeable and competent.

The guide we had on the glacier hike was Kasia from Local Guide and she was also exceptional!!! She was great with everyone in the group and explained so much about the glacier and geology. She was super knowledgeable and shared it well.

Joanne really enjoyed her horseback riding and a highlight was the glacier lagoon zooming around to see the glorious icebergs.

We are in love with Iceland and Eva really made it perfect.

Oh, and our favorite place to stay was the Herring House. Exceptional hosts and lovely conversation and breakfast.

Hotel Reviews

Herring House

Siglufjörður

Our favorite place to stay. Lovely owners and great conversation and breakfast!!

Authenticity & Character

Cold setting. Too many people

Location

We didn’t like the Fosshotels. Too impersonal for our taste.

Staff

Very good staff.

Cleanliness & Comfort

Clean but had an incident with the shower. Haha

Frost & Fire Boutique Hotel

Hveragerdi

The Frost and Fire Boutique Hotel was super sweet. I appreciate the small boutique-style hotels.

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Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Vogafjós Farm Resort

Myvatn

We had a bit of a problem at Vogafjós Farm Resort, as we had no shower water. Despite this, the place was lovely and the lodge was high-end. The rooms were nice, simple, and sweet.

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Location

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Fosshotel Stykkishólmur

Stykkishólmur

We didn't have the best experience with the Fosshotel. It felt very impersonal. Not really our style of traveling. The people were perfectly nice there, but overall, it was not our favorite.

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Activity Reviews

Into the Valley of Thor- Thorsmork

Iceland

Our guide Izak was fabulous!

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Reykjavík Culture and Food Walk Tour

Reykjavík

I enjoyed the Reykjavík Culture and Food Walk Tour because it was quite a unique way to explore the city after landing in Iceland. We visited five restaurants, which was a bit too much food in one sitting. However, the tour was a nice way to interact with the local cuisine and culture. I might consider doing it in another country with more interesting ethnic foods.

Quality of Experience

Food

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Glacier Hike- Glacier Encounter

Vatnajökull National Park

I absolutely loved the Glacier Hike- Glacier Encounter. It was one of our favorite activities and was a truly unique experience.

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Möðrudalur Farm

Iceland

We visited Möðrudalur Farm and it was a lovely place. The area had a lot of bugs, which was a bit of a nuisance, but overall the experience was positive!

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Guides, Drivers and Staff

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Hvitserkur

Iceland

We visited Hvitserkur, which was a unique location. However, the long gravel road to reach the spot was a bit challenging. Despite this, we still had a great time!

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Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport