Kimkim Trip Reviews

Mathilde was dedicated to making sure we crafted the very best itinerary for our family trip and worked many hours with us, enduring numerous changes to make that happen. Besides that, she was so fun to speak with over our Zooms and chats! Despite language differences we felt understood and like Mathilde really cared about the quality of our time and experience in Germany. Once we arrived she checked in and made sure we had everything we needed...
In Berlin we stayed at a boutique hotel with the best breakfast and cappuccinos! We were all in heaven, and our guide Ronan was exceptional as he took us around the area near our hotel to experience Cold War memorials, including the site of the church of reconciliation and remnants of the Berlin Wall. In fact, all our guides were amazing, including Carlotta in Bavaria as we experienced Dachau and the labor/death camp, while staying in Munich. Outside of finding our grandmother's childhood apartment in Frankfurt, we really loved touring Neuschwanstein castle in Bavaria with Mark, and touring the towns of Nuremberg and Bamberg, and the wonderful wine tour at the end in the Rhine Valley with Carl. It was a trip of a life-time and a precious discovery of our family roots! Thank you to Mathilde and everyone at KimKim. We will highly recommend your services to our friends and family!

Hotel Reviews

Adina Apartment Hotel Frankfurt Neue Oper

Frankfurt am Main

Lovely 2 bedroom apartment

Authenticity & Character

Location

It was a long walk from the train station and the area felt a little unsafe...would have preferred something different

Staff

Very accommodating staff

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NH Collection München Bavaria

Munich

Great hotel with stylish and comfortable rooms and pleasant staff!

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Location

Close to the train station

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Classik Hotel Alexander Plaza - Berlin Mitte

Berlin

Amazing hotel near Alexander Platz; central location, welcoming, clean, stylish with amazing breakfast! Our only complaint was how hot, humid and stale the rooms were--no air movement and they ran out of fans for guestrooms, so it was unpleasant to stay in your room and hard to sleep.

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Great except for how hot and humid the rooms were

Hotel Victoria

Nürnberg

I felt like royalty while staying at the Hotel Victoria! Not only are the rooms pleasant with modern amenities and soothing wood paneling, but you also have the benefit of staying in a historic building with an amazing view of the old town tower right outside our room and a view of the old town platz. Breakfast was exceptional with high quality ingredients and presentation, along with exceptional coffee!

Authenticity & Character

It has a historical feel on the outside and inside with modern amenities

Location

Right by the entrance to the old town!

Staff

Pleasant and very accommodating

Cleanliness & Comfort

Felt good to walk around in and sleep on the beds, very clean and welcoming!

Activity Reviews

Dachau Concentration Camp Memorial

Munich

Very hard but necessary tour in the area. Despite the heaviness of the nature of this tour, Carlotta our guide made it fascinating and she was such a delight to spend the afternoon with!

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Carlotta even made sure we got off in the right spot after the tour ended...very conscientious.

Munich Walking Tour of the Old Town

Munich

Very good tour that gave us a wonderful overview of Munich. Our only tiny complaint is that our guide was a bit difficult to hear amid all the noise of the city and crowds and size of our group. He really needed a headset with a microphone.

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East Berlin: City of Shadows

Berlin

Ronan was a top-notch tour guide who made history come alive and was interesting to speak with and made everyone very comfortable.

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Neuschwanstein Castle Full-day tour

Munich

The best it could be! Great bus ride, gorgeous country and fun and informative guide who was easy to understand.

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Grape Escape to the Rhine Valley Half-day tour

Germany

The uniqueness of this tour and the private atmosphere was incredible. Carl's knowledge and intimacy with the wine regions made this trip so special and we felt treated to experiences and encounters we would not have enjoyed if this had been more conventional or in a large group. 10/10!!

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Carl knows his stuff and the wine was incredible!

Transport

From start to finish, our trip in Albania was absolutely phenomenal. Ed was very helpful with the planning of the trip, perfecting an amazing itinerary for my friends and I that consisted of a mix of the mountains and the beach which we wanted. Ed took away the stress of worrying about transfers and destinations, creating an incredible 7 day Albanian adventure.

Once in Albania, everything ran smoothly and Ed connected us to fabulous local tour guides who enabled fabulous experiences. I cannot reccomend Ed and KimKim as well as Albania as a travel destination enough. Thank you so much Ed (as well as Kreshnik and Kledis) for the most fabulous week and the absolute highlight of our European trip.

Everything went very well! Costa Rican people are very friendly and helpful. Olman adjusted my itinerary to fit my wishes. I also met many pleasant fellow travellers during the tours.

The guides on guided nature hikes are incredible. They can locate birds and other animals in the canopy or insects on trees that we would miss. Some could even imitate bird sounds enough to interact with the birds.

One of the drivers on the shuttle buses between places in CR was especially interesting to talk to and gave us many good tips. He worked for Interbus and his name was Alex. He speaks English fluently. With luck you'll he'll be your driver too.

The ziplining in Monteverde was fun and I highly recommend paying extra for the "Superman" harness that lets you lie prone as you zipline over the forest.

I miss the fruit in Costa Rica! It's something you can't take back with you. You can only encourage others to go there to try it.

Hotel Reviews

Hotel Magic Mountain

Fortuna

Spectacular view of the volcano from the room! The view changes depending on the cloud cover and the sun angle. The room was clean and comfortable. The music and partying at the swimming pool can be loud sometimes but it stops early enough that you can sleep. Fantastic breakfast buffet. Easy walk into town.

Authenticity & Character

Location

Spectacular view of the volcano. Easy walk into town.

Staff

I wanted to leave a tip for housekeeping but the front desk could not make change for Costa Rican money.

Cleanliness & Comfort

Dreams Lodge Monteverde

Santa Elena

This is a small family owned and operated hotel with a super friendly and helpful staff! If you have your own wheels it's easier to go to the center of town, otherwise it's a taxi or long walk. But it's also quiet so you will probably sleep better than at a hotel in town. The freshly prepared breakfasts (no buffet) were also good.

Authenticity & Character

This is a small family owned and operated hotel away from the center of town. I liked it.

Location

Far from the main town area but quieter and closer to nature because of that.

Staff

Very friendly and helpful staff. They really make you feel welcome and give you good advice.

Cleanliness & Comfort

The only problem was that the small refrigerator in the room was noisy. So I unplugged it.

Hampton by Hilton San José Airport

Alajuela

This is a modern hotel which is very convenient to the airport. The shuttle runs regularly. If you have a room which faces the railway line expect some noise, but there are few trains and it finishes early enough. A good restaurant with Costa Rican food a short walk away is "Rosti".

Authenticity & Character

For this type of hotel I don't expect authenticity and character.

Location

Good location if you want to be close to the airport. You can also take the train to/from the city although it doesn't run often.

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Activity Reviews

Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve Guided Hike

Monteverde

Great guide, wonderful experience.

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Coffee & Chocolate Tour in Monteverde

Monteverde

The freshly made chocolate paste was amazingly delicious!! I wish there was more chocolate tasting instead of just coffee tasting (with 1 hot chocolate).

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Celeste River and Tenorio National Park Hike

Arenal/La Fortuna

Excellent guide! (Sorry, forgot his name.) And finally a good strenuous hike.

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Selvatura Park Self-Guided Hanging Bridges & Zip Lining

Monteverde

The zip lining and the hike through the forest and over the hanging bridges was fantastic! I highly recommend paying extra to be put into the "superman" harness for the last zip line so you can lie flat as if you are flying. A pity that they don't make a video of that for you, only the regular zip line at the beginning. The zip lining is rather rushed but they need to run many people through the system. Try not to lean back when you are zip lining because then you will start to brake with your brake hand to prevent yourself from leaning back further.

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The road to the activity is in terrible condition.

Night Excursion at the Wildlife Refuge in Monteverde

Monteverde

Very good tour. I would do it again and hope to see different animals next time. There are many people on other tours in the same area at the same time, so be prepared to be on a crowded trail. I would like to suggest a night tour with night vision glasses in a less crowded forest.

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Caño Negro Wildlife Refuge Boat Safari

Arenal/La Fortuna

Fantastic! Saw many animals. The "surprise" at the end (after lunch) was also good but I don't want to spoil it here.

Quality of Experience

Food

The lunch was too rushed.

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El Silencio Hike & Visit to Ecotermales Hot Springs

Arenal/La Fortuna

I have the impression that part of the hike was skipped because it was raining. Part of the group returned to the van early and the guide took us somewhere on a normal road, not a hiking trail.

Our large, multigenerational trip to Denmark was a total success thanks to our tour guide/bus driver/etc, Svend Erik, and KimKim. We were able to work with KimKim to plan with their suggestions and ideas that we had for cities and sights. Everything worked out wonderfully. We were able to have our tour guide also be our bus driver and local specialist which relieved a lot of the unknown and decreased the stress of traveling with 18 people (9 of those being kids). We traveled the countryside in a beautiful, luxury bus which comfortably fit us all. We saw so many wonderful things in Denmark and enjoyed the sights, history and culture. Thank you to everyone who helped plan and execute our trip.

Hotel Reviews

Scandic Roskilde Park

Beautiful location, wonderful restaurant, and great staff.

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Tivoli Hotel

Copenhagen

Wonderful for the kids! Playroom, kids buffet, and fun-this hotel was a hit for kids and adults alike. Great location in Copenhagen.

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Langhoff & Juul Boutique Hotel

Ebeltoft

Beautiful hotel with amazing views of the elevated and great location to access different parts of the town. Wonderful staff who were helpful.

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LEGOLAND

Billund

Great fun for the kids. Hotel was comfortable and good for adults as well.

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Hotel Dagmar

Authentic hotel in a beautiful city. Only slight negative was no elevator for our travel or who uses a walker/rollator. But, when we asked her, she also said she enjoyed the hotel’s charm and location.

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Hotel Grand Odense

Odense

We loved this hotel, it is beautiful and located in a great place to get around the town and access sights, food and shopping.

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Activity Reviews

Private tour Copenhagen Walking Tour & Canal Cruise

Copenhagen

We had a new guide for the walking tour of Copenhagen. It might if put her at a disadvantage because we were brand new to her and we were a large group. She weals able to teach us about Copenhagen and show us really cool things. The canal tour was good, better for the adults than the kids.

Øer strand

Ebeltoft

Great area to explore. Our Florida kids thought the water was cold, but they still enjoyed themselves.

Fregatten Jylland

Ebeltoft

Very cool boat that was fun to explore and learn about how the sailors worked.

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LEGOLAND

Billund

Legoland was fun and easy to get around. The park wasn't too busy and our hotel was attached to the park, so it was a great set up!

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LEGO House - Ultimate Lego experience

Billund

Our Lego lovers had a great time here. The Lego House was fun and had diverse activities to do with the legos.The mini Chef restaurant was a big item for some in our group and we were able to eat there and have a great experience.

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Our guide, Svend Erik, tried to help us figure out the mix up with the mini chef reservations and we really appreciate that.

Transport

Ribe Viking Center

Ribe

Lot of things to do an see here at the Viking Center. The kids learned about Viking training and how to fight. We were able to see how their houses were made and different things they made. It was a very cool place to visit and learn about the Vikings.

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Horseback riding

Ribe

Wonderful horseback riding experience. The staff taught all of us about how to ride, how to tack the horses and then we rode. It was a beautiful and fun experience that everyone from 5-76 years old enjoyed!

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Viking sailing trip on Roskilde Fjord

Roskilde

This was a great activity where we learned how to row and sail in the Viking wooden ships. They were able to let the adults and children learn different tasks on the boat and I thought it was wonderful.

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Odense Zoo

Odense

This. Zoom is awesome! The animals are beautiful and we could see all of them and felt so close to them. We were able to take the boat to and from the zoo which was a great hit for everyone, especially the kids.

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Great boat ride

Welcome to Roskilde!

Roskilde

We were able to tour the Cathedral at the recommendation of our tour guide/bus driver. It is beautiful and a great place to visit. We had a wonderful stay in Roskilde

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Day at the Tivoli Gardens

Copenhagen

Tivoli Gardens was so much fun and a beautiful place. The kids and adults had a great time in the rides. There was great food and fun had during this activity.

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HC Andersen's house and museum

Odense

Fantastic museum for the kids and adults alike. It was an interactive experience that was so interesting and we really enjoyed it

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Transport

It was a quick walk from our hotel to the museum.

Meet your privat driver/guide

Copenhagen Airport (CPH)

Svend Erik was so helpful and patient at the airport and throughout our trip. He waited for our arrival and helped sort out the walker/rollator that didn’t arrive with us. He took care of that and found a temporary replacement for our traveler to use so she wasn’t held back from enjoying our trip. His hospitality, concern and care for us was felt throughout our wonderful 10 days in Denmark. We loved that he was our bus driver and tour guide so he could get to know our interests and needs while on our trip ( which is quite a feat considering our group size and diverse personalities)! He was also so great with the kids who ranged in age from 5-14 years old. He took time to teach them about the Royal Guard and how to drum. He also added a quick stop to a place we were interested in going at the last minute. We are so grateful to have met him and have him show us Denmark!

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

The bus was amazing and a wonderful way to travel!

KimKim really helped me out in a moment where I was confused about how to plan a great trip in Norway. It was awesome having Miglé's help -- particularly in ensuring that

Raquel was amazing to work with. I'm an 'in the details' travel planner myself but was going to Spain for the first time and needed a TON of help. I loved working with her and her recommendations were fantastic. It was also very easy to go back and forth on alterations ahead of the trip and everything was super smooth during.

Hotel Reviews

Hotel España Ramblas

Barcelona

The one part of our trip that we didn't LOVE was this hotel. It is in a good location in terms of being very central to everything but the area around it felt a bit sketchy. Our original room felt like a small, dingy hotel room but we upgraded to a suite and the room felt better. The hotel was very dark overall but not in a great moody kind of way. It wasn't terrible or anything, we just didn't love it.

Authenticity & Character

It is nice but a bit dark and gloomy.

Location

Central but felt like it could be a little sketchy. For example, everyone told us "don't go left after midnight...."

Staff

They were nice but not happy-nice.

Cleanliness & Comfort

It was "clean" but didn't feel "super clean". Also they use a really strong aroma in the rooms, like really strong.

Pestana Collection Plaza Mayor

Madrid

We loved the hotel and the location. It felt like a super cool boutique hotel, very bright and vibrant, great little pool area, loved the beautiful restaurant.

Authenticity & Character

Very cool, charming, boutique hotel.

Location

Seemed very central to everything, train was easy to use, and seemed like every taxi was 10 euros or less.

Staff

Super nice and helpful.

Cleanliness & Comfort

Beautiful overall. Very clean.

Activity Reviews

Explore Costa Brava: Kayaking, Snorkeling & Scenic Coastal Walks

Spain

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An Evening of Flamenco

Madrid

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Walking Madrid’s Old Town

Madrid

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Taste Spain: A Jamón & Wine Experience

Madrid

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From Market to Table: Cook Authentic Spanish Dishes

Barcelona

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Barcelona & Gaudí: Walking Among Gaudi's Iconic Works

Barcelona

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Barcelona: A Food & Wine Journey with Sommelier

Barcelona

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Toledo Highlights Day Excursion

Madrid

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Transport

All of our guides (Oslo, Bergen, 3 in Copenhagen) were excellent. Hotel in Copenhagen (D'Angleterre) was fantastic, the best of the lot. We would have preferred a hotel like that in Oslo. Overall scheduling was really good.

Activity Reviews

Private Copenhagen Food Tour

Copenhagen

This was terrific. Our guide Vincci was great, very knowledgeable and passionate about the Copenhagen food scene and the cultural vibe of the city.

Northern Zealand Private Day Trip with Kronborg & Frederiksborg Castle Visit

Copenhagen

Castles were amazing and our guide was very good,

Private tour Copenhagen Walking Tour & Canal Cruise

Copenhagen

Our guide Joanne was fantastic. Very knowledgable and lots of enthusiasm for Copenhagen. Canal cruise was great.

Fjord Cruise & Seafood Dining Experience

Bergen

This was a lot of fun. The folks at the restaurant did a great job making it a fun evening

Fløibanen Funicular Ticket

Bergen

Cultural Walk with a Local in Bergen

Bergen

Bergen is a beautiful city and the walk was nice. Probably a bit too long or perhaps a little far off the beaten path.

Day trip to Fjærland

Norway

Beautiful landscape and sites. Weather wasn't great so views were limited.

Oslofjord Evening Cruise with Prawn Buffet

Oslo

The trip around Oslo was beautiful. The food could have been a lot better.

Full-Day Private City Excursion

Oslo

Our guide was extremely knowledgeable.

Wonderful Southern African experience. The trip was extremely well thought out. Esther listened to our expectations and came up with an itinerary that fit us as a couple. We could not have pulled this together without her. Throughout the trip she was attentive, flexible and available. I am so happy we could rely on her. It is hard to make choices and feel like you missed out on a lot, but this time we felt like we really got to experience and were able to see so much of what Southern Africa has to offer!

We totally enjoyed our trip to Norway! We started our journey by being picked up by a driver at the airport in Bergen who drove us to our hotel, the Hotel Norge. The three hotels we stayed in were lovely and very well located. We could walk everywhere, which was a huge plus. Highlights in Bergen included the walking tour with Thomas, the ride up the funicular, dinner at the top, and the fjord boat ride. We also liked having "wandering" time and enjoyed the fish market.

The journey to Flam was smooth and beautiful. We rode the bus (with a lovely viewpoint stop) and then the electric ferry. It was soooo quiet. We had beautiful weather the entire time which was lucky and great! Our apartment in Flam was perfect. We enjoyed the RIB boat ride and stop for brown cheese! Also, the kayaking trip added a new perspective of the fjord. We really liked the floating sauna, which was right near our hotel. It looked a little hokey on the outside, but was beautiful on the inside! We finished our Flam events by going on the scenic viewpoint van ride. What a harrowing experience, driving on that road. But our guide, (Peter or Paul from Hungary) was an excellent driver and very funny.

It was sad to leave lovely Flam, but it was time to head out on the train to complete the rest of the Norway in a Nutshell tour. Unfortunately, our train trip had to be modified because of a derailment near Oslo. We took the train to Myrdal (beautiful waterfall and dancer at the top!) and then to Al. We all had to get off and boarded a bus to take the rest of the way. Fenne and Rufo assured us that the train folks would be ready for us and they were.

We arrived in Oslo that evening and were able to walk to our hotel - The Grand Hotel. Again, very centrally located and lovely. The next day, we walked to our bike tour group. Our guide, Nike, was fabulous. Highly recommend her. We saw many highlights of the city and got a great overview.

By this time, David was not feeling well at all. I was just finishing up a mild case of Covid, but David's case was much, much worse. We stopped in a pharmacy and the pharmacist told us about a clinic called Dr. Doppin that we could visit to see a doctor. You should know that this is available for your future clients. I checked with Rufo back at the hotel and he said the pharmacist probably knew more this than he did . He then sent me the website I told him about. We made an appointment for the next morning and were seen by a very good doctor. He prescribed many medications for David. I went to two more pharmacies to pick up the drugs and got David on his regimen. Luckily, we were staying at the very comfortable Grand Hotel, where they even let me pack up a breakfast doggie bag for David the next morning. Unfortunately, we missed our dinner cruise that night, but Rufo did try to reschedule for us. He could not, but as it turns out, David would not have been able to make it the next day, either.

This was the end of our scheduled KimKim activities in Norway. I spent the next beautiful day going to the Munch Museum and the Opera House and bringing dinner back to David. The next day, I took the bus to the Folklore Museum, while David rested. By the next morning, he was better and we could actually walk to the train station to catch our train to the airport. All was smooth sailing after that. We are now in Stockholm with family and enjoying our time in Sweden.

Thank you for making our trip so enjoyable. We will definitely recommend KimKim to our friends!

Activity Review

Food & Culture Walk

Bergen

Our guide Thomas was great and knew the answer to any question we asked! Highly recommend him!

Quality of Experience

Mathia is the most amazing travel agent we have ever had the pleasure of working with! Our trip was planned so easily and incredibly well from our arrival in Bergen, to our fabulous accommodations, our wonderful excursions, and with great directions and suggestions. Mathia presented us with the perfect trip to enjoy all the amazing beauty that Norway has to offer, we were thoroughly pleased with every aspect of our trip. Mathia also kept in consistent and constant communication with us before, during and after our stay in Norway. He made this amazing trip so easy for us to navigate, which added to our comfort and ease of traveling in a country we weren't familiar with. We most certainly will contact Mathia again should we choose to return to Norway at some future time. Thank you so, so much Mathia! You're definitely the best! We have very wonderful memories of beautiful Norway!

Hotel Review

Wangen Apartments by Flåmsbrygga

Aurland

What a fabulous and incredibly wonderful place to stay! The location and the view of the Fjord and mountains right from the apartment was breathtaking. It was just so beautiful and well done. The apartment was very clean, and furnished so well, and was very accommodating to our family. Just beautiful!

Authenticity & Character

Location

Right on the waterfront on the Fjord in a beautiful and charming little town.

Staff

Very accommodating, friendly and helpful. The check in and check out were easy.

Cleanliness & Comfort

Very clean, wonderful, comfortable and spacious accommodations

Activity Reviews

Flåm Railway and Cycling Adventure

Norway

Enjoyable and scenic ride on this beautiful train with views of mountains, waterfalls and the bike paths with the cyclists on their journey back to Flam from Myrdal.

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Mostraumen Fjord Cruise from Bergen

Bergen

Beautiful and comfortable cruise with breathtaking views of the Fjord, the mountains and the many waterfalls.

Quality of Experience

Beautiful and comfortable cruise with several stops to admire and enjoy the beauty of different areas

We highly recommend our Kimkim team in Costa Rica. We did an impromptu trip and received amazing services from Gustavo and Jessica. Gustavo was able to formulate our trip itinerary and book everything with a turn around time of 6 hours. Thank you for making our trip so memorable, he organized the trip based on our preferences. Jessica was great at navigating our day to day plans and was quick with her communication. We will definitely use Kimkim for our future travels.

I just returned from one of the most epic adventures of my life. I went on this trip as a 57 year old single mom from Alexandria, Virginia, USA.
I have Sara, (my wonderful Kim Kim Travel contact/trip organizer) and Gilmar (my amazing jungle guide) to thank for this superior experience.
Sara organized the entire trip for me down to the last detail. She made sure that all of my requests were fulfilled and that she was available at all times to answer questions and navigate through itinerary changes during the expedition. From the moment we met over the KimKim website Sara was responsive, detail oriented, and timely in her feedback.
She supported me the entire way from the take off at IAD to landing back home 12 days later.
Sara's English was excellent and her resources on the ground in Manaus were reliable and friendly.
My guide, Gilmar, had 14 years of jungle guiding experience and provided for my safety and well being from the moment he met me to my final drop off at the Holiday Inn. Gilmar spoke English well and knew the jungle inside-out. I felt safe with Gilmar by my side and learned so many wonderful things about the Amazon jungle from him. He showed me how to fish for Pirhana, set up hammocks in the deep jungle, fry fish on a fire and build a frying rack made from jungle wood. He showed me how to spot Caymans at night and sight monkeys and iguanas and sloths in the tree tops and make plates out of palm leaves.
On my final day in Manaus I woke up unbelievably grateful, thinking that this had been one of the most epic adventures of my life. I actually shed a few tears of happiness when I thought of everything that I had done and experienced in the last two weeks.
This trip did not just meet my expectations; it surpassed them.
It is without hesitation that I would recommend Sara and Gilmar for anyone wishing to have the ultimate Jungle Experience.

Maria, Fenne , David, Rufo from team kimkim put together an amazing oslo to Stavanger to ODDA to Bergen n then back to oslo,a trip of about 10days.
The whole trip was a mix of slow paced delightful fjord cruise, medium paced city tours and adrenaline oozing challenging treks. We enjoyed to our hearts content n departed hoping to come back again with the same company .Norway is like utopia,every inch is so beautiful n the local people even more beautiful n helpful.
Thank you again
Jessy and Vidya
With love from India

Activity Review

Kjerag Hike with Lunch

Stavanger

Though it was amazing,I feel it is suicidal to jump on that boulder. Please please do some safety precautions before we lose some precious lives. The trek up n down is challenging enough. Such a heavenly place should not be traumatic.hope there has been no casauties so far but should we wait for one??God forbid.

Quality of Experience

All plans suited us

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Very friendly n helpful

Transport

Angela was spectacular! She thought of everything and the trip was effortless for us. We did a boat tour in Paris with a mother and son team and had a beautiful lunch cooked by the Grandmother that was authentic and delicious. We will definitely use KimKim for all of outlet travel needs from now on.

Hotel Reviews

Abyssanto Suites & Spa

Santorini

had a problem with ac but was rectified quickly and efficiently

Authenticity & Character

Location

view was amazing but not centrally located

Staff

one woman was yelling at my kids and not listening to the situation

Cleanliness & Comfort

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Ava Hotel & Suites

Athens

pretty and friendly staff and centrally located

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Paliomylos Spa Hotel

Naoussa

stunning and staff was so friendly

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Antony Suites

Naxos

it was just ok! Didn’t love the staff or the beach there

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Activity Reviews

Sea & Land Sunset Tour 2024

Santorini

itinerary promised red beach and white beach and hot springs. We didn’t actually get to go to those locations we anchored near them and swam for 20 mins near them but not on them. Itinerary also states that towels are provided and are not. Hot springs are in fact NOT hot. They were not organized at end of sea portion and were not told where we needed to go for second half of excursion. The land portion was nice and the tour guide and driver were the sweetest guys.

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Round of Antiparos & Despotiko on a Motor Yacht (AEOLUS)

Paros

this was a tour with just our family given by a mother and son. Their Grandmother made us a delicious spread of homemade authentic greek cuisine

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everything

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The City Streets & Great Eats of Athens Tour

Greece

guide was amazing and so knowledgeable

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The trip was exceptionally well-organized, with Chris and the team always available to answer any questions or to make suggestions. The roundtrip itinerary was thoughtfully planned, making perfect sense for exploring the best of Guatemala. Our guide for the first part, Diana, was incredibly motivated to accommodate her guests. She has extensive knowledge of the culture and a deep love for her country. We enjoyed a very active and sporty vacation, just as we had wished for.

Hotel Reviews

Jungle Lodge Tikal

Peten

restaurant staff not very welcoming and a bit impolite; you always have to pay every single bill and no possibility to have one check-out bill. Even different billing between bar and restaurant. Therefore incurring creditcard costs for every single transaction. Water needed to paid for. No water offered at breakfast.

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Ramon's Village Resort

San Pedro

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divecenter at the hotel

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overall friendly staff but sometimes a bit too pushy

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food is not the best food on San Pedro; rooms were very clean !

Hotel Isla Verde

Santa Cruz la Laguna

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no warm water for showers; bathroom not very clean and with spiders; running water which made the bathroom constantly wet area

Acatenango Campsite

Guatemala

Best location on the campsite!

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Hotel Panchoy

Antigua

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Activity Reviews

Kayaking & Hiking Lake Atitlán

Guatemala

The hike had to be cancelled because of a miscommunication with Mundo hotel. Also the hike would have been at noon which is the hottest period of the day. So not very convenient timing. The kayak was great fun!!

Hike Acatenango Volcano & Camp Overnight

Guatemala

Valley Ride - Bicycle Tour of Antigua's Villages, Farms, and Ruins

Antigua

Biking very dangerous because of traffic. we were expecting a ride in nature but this was more of a road ride. So would rather do this tour by quad for example because the biking itself is not pleasant. The tour was great! Chocolate factory, Macademia nuts etc!

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Explore Tikal National Park

San Ignacio

Boat Tour of Lake Atitlán Villages

Guatemala

Sunrise on Acatenango & Descent

Guatemala

Day Hike to Pacaya Volcano

Guatemala

Traditional Guatemalan Cooking Class

Antigua

We had KimKim ( and Julia and Sara) make ALL the arragnemtns for our Ireland trip. though I typically enjoy and do my own planning, I got busy with other things and had KimKim do it all. Amazing job.

Great tours arranged, and all the personal touches worked out perfectly. The ONLY issue we had was we could not do more. Our days were packed! We wish we had added more days to the southern and western coasts. but just could not.

Kimkim truly lives up to its tagline as "the new way to plan and book travel with the help of a local specialist." With their assistance, I was able to plan the ultimate vacation to Greece for my 40th birthday. Every detail was meticulously planned and executed, ensuring a seamless experience from start to finish. From hotel bookings to excursions and transfers, everything went as smoothly as possible. The flexibility to make adjustments upon arrival added an extra layer of convenience. The payment plan option was also a great help in managing the expenses.
Thanks to Ioannis for helping me plan and Lea for minimum troubleshooting that I experienced during the trip when I needed some help. My birthday trip was unforgettable, and I couldn't have asked for a better experience. I highly recommend their services to anyone looking to plan a perfect getaway. I'm looking forward to planning more trips with them.

It was amazing. The attention we received along with knowledgable guides was incredible. Most of the tours were amazing but a couple were not that great but all the guides were great.

Although we had limited time we were able to see so much and really have an understanding of the sites. Everyone was really kind and helpful. And we always felt like they had us covered.

Hotel Reviews

GHL Hotel Lago Titicaca Puno

Lago Titicaca, Puno

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Inkaterra Machu Picchu Pueblo Hotel

Machu Picchu

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Posada Amazonas Lodge

Puerto Maldonado, Madre de Dios

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Costa del Sol Wyndham Lima Airport

Lima

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Transfer to a Restaurant & San Francisco Catacombs

Peru

Max was great and knowledgeable. The only issue was the timing as this was the first time our flight came in early but then we had to wait for the driver and our restaurant did not have seating until later and then the guide showed up early to pick us up after the meal so we were rushed at the restaurant. Once we started our tour with max it was good. I didn’t realize there was a cat park so that would have been a welcome but overall this was a good tour.

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Private tour to Llachon & The Uros by boat

Puno

Visitin mg the Uros was great. The people were warm and welcoming. The Llachon were very nice but we think we got a little sick from the water we drank there. Also many of the locals are very private people so when we walked around it was a little awkward.

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I think we got sick from the water.

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I think we got sick from the water.

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Our guide was super sweet and helpful. Because we arrived so late the night before he adjusted our trip to start at 9am instead of 7am.

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Our guide was super sweet and helpful. Because we arrived so late the night before he adjusted our trip to start at 9am instead of 7am.

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The boat driver was great but it the overall experience was basically a meal and a mini hike.

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The boat driver was great but it the overall experience was basically a meal and a mini hike.

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Peru

We arrived very early for the train which could have been delayed at least another 15 minutes. It started great but the train had an accident so we were delayed approximately 5 hours so we didn’t arrive at Puno until around 1am. Both conductors had to make a police report so another conductor had to come from Cusco and we couldn’t see half the sites since it was dark. Everyone was exhausted especially the workers on the train but luckily no one was injured.

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Explore Machu Picchu & Return to Cusco (Private Guided tour in Machu Picchu)

Peru

Javier was incredibly knowledgeable and he even came to our hotel the night before to prepare us for our busy day. He was really great.

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The dinner and breakfast were incredible and included along with a welcome drink. This hotel was really amazing.

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NV Private Sacred Valley tour & Observatory Train to Machu Picchu Town: Pachamanca Experience

Peru

This was so festive. There was live music and dancing and a snack. We had the best time.

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Rainforest Posada Amazonas Lodge 2/4 - A la carta

Puerto Maldonado

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It varied most days but some days they ran out of food so you didn’t always get the item you wanted

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The boat tours and hikes were at a great pace

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Flight to {{end_location}}: Rainforest Posada Amazonas Lodge 1/4 - A la carta

Peru

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Freet was so knowledgeable and organized. He was truly amazing and even helped us take amazing photos.

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We recently returned from an amazing family trip to Costa Rica, all thanks to Priscila. Her meticulous planning and attention to detail ensured a smooth and enjoyable experience. When unexpected events arose, Priscila swiftly handled them, keeping our trip stress-free. She was always available to answer questions and provided invaluable tips throughout our journey. Her dedication and local knowledge made our adventure truly unforgettable. We highly recommend Priscila for anyone looking to create lasting memories.

Our recent trip to Ecuador was an unforgettable adventure, and we are thrilled to share our experience.
We spent three incredible nights at the Napo Wildlife Center in Yasuni National Park. The lodge, nestled deep in the rainforest, was nothing short of spectacular. The surrounding nature was breathtaking, and we enjoyed numerous canoe rides, which provided an up-close look at the diverse wildlife. Each excursion was an exciting journey, offering sights of exotic birds, playful monkeys, and other fascinating creatures. The pristine beauty of the rainforest left us in awe.
Following our rainforest adventure, we embarked on a seven-night cruise aboard the Montserrat in the Galapagos Islands. This part of our trip was extraordinary. Seeing so many animals up close was a dream come true. We snorkeled with marine iguanas, sharks, and even penguins! Our guide, Javier, was incredibly knowledgeable and passionate, making every excursion informative and enjoyable. The Galapagos Islands truly felt like a paradise, teeming with unique wildlife and stunning landscapes.
We also had the pleasure of exploring Quito. Our walking tour was informative and engaging, allowing us to soak in the city's rich history and culture. A highlight was the cooking class with our guide, Sebastian. It was a delightful experience learning to prepare traditional Ecuadorian dishes and enjoying a delicious meal we had made ourselves.
A special thanks to Tamer Obeid, who expertly organized this fabulous trip for our family. His prompt communication and attention to detail ensured everything went smoothly from start to finish. Tamer’s dedication made our vacation truly memorable, and we highly recommend his services to anyone planning a trip to Ecuador.