Kimkim Trip Reviews

We had a fantastic vacation! Our favorite activity was the Ramen Cooking Class in Kyoto. Thank you!

Bruno was absolutely fantastic from the initial planning stages giving us good info and itineraries to look over and then on the trip providing us best parking locations and spots to visit for the following day. It was great not having to think about any of that and just concentrate on getting to the locations Bruno gave us. Along with this to have daily restaurant recommendations was also really good 😊

The KimKim team did an amazing job planning and executing our family trip to Greece.
Wehad drivers and guides and all were opposite the cruise ship drop off and other
added folks into the cities.
Our guide for the Acropolis, the city tour in Chania and the Hike in Crete were all amazing!
Not only informative but they were all so compassionate about the job they were doing!
Our drivers in Athens and Crete we awesome and safe and prompt.
I cannot say the same thing for our drivers in Santorini, first one was nice enough but on his phone the entire time and should have spent more time watching the road. The second driver taking us to an event, was late and not "because of traffic", because there was none. He also had mutliple signs in his vehicle to tip him! Unprofessional in my opinion. I will not tip when someone tells me to do so. Our Third driver picked us up from our sunset cruise and obviously thought he was a nightclub. the musinc an lights were super loud and bright. We asked to lower the volume to no avail. In addition the speed he drove was unacceptable! It was unsafe for everyone! Also he decided to take a longer route and drop us off last , intersting. He must have had some personal issues. Also he did have an extra body on the van that he was delivering too,

We had an amazing time on our trip in Ecuador. The hotels were perfect, providing clean places to sleep along with delivering character. All of our guides along the way were kind, punctual, and very informative. Mathias met us on the second day and checked in regularly with us. Santiago was so fun and informative on our bike tour. Alerio was wonderful. He was patient and fun and very informative. We really enjoyed our time with him.

The whole trip ran smoothly and according to plan. Thank you!

Hotel Reviews

Vieja Cuba

Quito

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Cuello de Luna Mountain Lodge

El Chasqui - Pastocalle

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La Floresta

Baños

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Huasquila Amazon Lodge

Cotundo

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Activity Reviews

Urban Bike Tour

Quito

The trip was fantastic and a great day to start our time in Quito. Santiago was really fun and informative. We learned a lot about the city and chocolate.

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Cooking Class

Quito

The staff was very kind and welcoming. The food was out of this world delicious. I only wished we were able to learn more about the food preparation to have more of a cooking lesson.

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Caving at The Temple of Ceremony

Ecuador

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Hiking Quilotoa Lake & Transfer to Cotopaxi National Park

Ecuador

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Hiking Cotopaxi & Transfer to Baños

Ecuador

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Biking Llanganates

Baños

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Pailón del Diablo Waterfall & Canyon Exploration in the Amazon

Ecuador

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Rafting Río Jatunyacu

Ecuador

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We had an amazing journey perfectly planned through the cities of Oxford, Bath, and Cotswalds and ended in the big citiy of London. Marion did a wonderful job picking accomodations for my family of 4. She picked a variety of activities of relaxation and action days too. It was wonderful to see so many areas of the UK! We really appreciate all her hard work. The food tour in Bath was a huge favorite since we are foodies. We also loved the history in each city. The road book was awesome at suggestions. We would definitely look to use kimkim again for our next trip. Marion was also 2 steps ahead and made sure we knew what to expect and shared lots of great details. Summer 2023 to rememeber!

Sincerely,
Lesley Bush

Robi did a fantastic job arranging our transportation and tours in Croatia. The communication throughout the process was impeccable, even when our flight was delayed.

I connected with Kelly on Kimkim and she helped me plan a fun and relaxing trip to Thailand. From the start, Kelly gave me a great itinerary. There were some things I wanted to do, and she was able to make it fit into the itinerary. I was also picky with my hotels, but Kelly was patient and helped me find the perfect ones! My tour guide in Bangkok, Tammy, was very friendly and helpful. She was very knowledgeable on the history of Thailand and on the temples we visited. Vicky, my tour guide in Chiang Mai, was also great! She was able to show me the area and how it’s different than Bangkok. She also gave great recommendations on what to do during my free time. Overall fantastic experience!

The whole team, led by Effie, was very responsive and did their best to make my experience a smashing success! It was :)

I also had an incredible food tour organized through KimKim with Bianca. It was like touring Athens with a friend who was from the city. Great experience all around!

Hotel Review

Athens Ivy Suites

Athens

Nice hotel centrally located. Bed was comfortable and lots of space in my suite. Great experience overall!

Activity Reviews

Epidaurus & Mycenae One Day Group Tour from Athens

Greece

I really appreciated the guide and tour. It brought everything to life!

Private Guided Athens Food Tour

Athens

This was such a fantastic tour led by an incredible person - Bianca. It was like touring with a very knowledgeable friend from Athens that I had know for years. The tour sites and food were also outstanding. It is a great way to get a sense of the culture and flavours of the city and country.

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SkyTrek Monteverde: Wonderful! Transportation picked us up right on time. Check-in was easy and when my youngest was nervous about zip-lining they were supportive and kind. All the guides were excellent, instructions were clear, and safety measures were great. Zip-lining about the cloud forest, with a few birds flying near was beautiful. I only wish they had given notice in advance that the last zip line is tandem for anyone <200 pounds. My teenager was not excited to have to tandem ride with his mom ;)

Activity Review

Treetopia Zip Lines

Monteverde

Wonderful! Transportation picked us up on time. Check-in was easy and when my youngest was nervous about zip-lining they were supportive and kind. All the guides were excellent, instructions were clear, and safety measures were great. Zip-lining about the cloud forest, with a few birds flying near was beautiful. I only wish they had given notice in advance that the last zip line is tandem for anyone <200 pounds. My teenager was not excited to have to tandem ride with his mom ;)

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I would thoroughly recommend Kim Kim tours
Expertly planned and executed
All guides were extremely informative and experienced
Great hotels in the best places
They were in contact with us throughout the tour to ensure we were happy and that we did not require anything
We did have one member of our group not well, but we got over that situation
We were never worried about this as we knew Kim Kim was there to help if we needed them

Hotel Reviews

Hotel Granados 83

Barcelona

Great breakfasts Amazing staff in restaurant Good locations

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H10 Villa de la Reina

Madrid

Nice casual bar area where you can feel part of Spain

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Soho Boutique Catedral

Seville

Great location In pedestrian part of town No cara allowed

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Hotel Casa 1800

Granada

Very authentic hotel Afternoon tea is served complimentary each day Very unique experience

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Activity Reviews

Barcelona private guided walking tour of the Gothic quarter & Picasso Museum

Barcelona

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Barcelona private guided tour of Gaudi masterpieces: Guell Park and "Sagrada Familia" Cathedral.

Barcelona

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Montserrat & Wine

Barcelona

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Private Guided Tour of the Art Walk & Prado Museum

Madrid

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Private driver from Granada to Tarifa port (Ferry to Tangier)

Granada

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Private guided tour of the Alhambra Palace and Generalife Gardens

Granada

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Private guided tour of the Habsburgs' Quarter & Royal Palace

Madrid

Very informative guide A little too informative in some places

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Evening out for flamenco & tapas in Triana Quarter

Seville

Took us to some lovely spots Very informative Great night out

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Private guided tour of Seville old Quarter

Seville

Very good tour

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Seville - Ronda with winery - Granada

Spain

Great tour

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Christina was great to work with on our trip planning and the emergency line was very responsive when we had issues with our luggage which required us to adjust our travel plans in real time. We appreciated Christina providing driving directions and links along with a schedule which included departure times to make it to our destinations. We had great experiences with the travel guides that were booked and would highly recommend both Fjaerland Guiding and Trolltunga Active.

Christina was the absolute best travel agent I’ve ever interacted with. She was clear in her comms, quick to respond and on top of things when there were (small) changes to the itinerary. She’s the sole reason I’d book through KimKim again.

A BIG thank you to Christina!

Best,
Nickel

My daughter and I traveled to Morocco for the first time. We had the most amazing time and experience! Our Driver, Faisal, was professional, courteous, helpful, and is someone I now consider a friend. He made sure we were comfortable, and took such good care of us. The tour guides in each city were so informative. We learned so much. This was one of our best trips ever!

Wow--what an incredible holiday in Costa Rica! We had a wonderful experience and are very pleased with kimkim--we would definitely recommend working with their team again. Fio was attentive to our requests and connected us with a fantastic local travel agency and expert, Nancy (Serendipity Adventures). Both Fio and Nancy were prompt to answer questions and help facilitate our travel needs--even when we were in the middle of traveling.
-3Monkies transportation was excellent. Drivers were always on time (usually 5-10 minutes early). Vans were spotless. Drivers were all very friendly and willing to accommodate any unscheduled stops. They were knowledgeable local resources and could answer any questions we had.
-Hacienda Guachipelin was EXCELLENT. Accommodations were very comfortable, restaurant options and food were fantastic, staff was very friendly and helpful. It was so convenient to have the activity center on the property--there was absolutely no feeling of a "vacation factory" (as I had read ahead of time). The activities were well organized and were thoughtfully integrated into their natural settings. The zip line through he canyon was fantastic. Waterfalls felt like a Costa Rican Shangri-La. Edward was a fantastic guide on the Las Pailas loop hike. The tubing was a blast.
-Hotel Mosque del Mar and Playa Hermosa was lovely. The pool area felt like a jungle oasis...but was dense with mosquitos.
-Kuna Vela sailing was NOT a catamaran...but rather a very nice sailboat. Our reservation was incorrectly made for 2 (instead of all 4 of us), but the staff was very accommodating and welcomed us all aboard. We had some higher swells on our sail, so the kids stayed in the back of the boat with the captain. He-and the entire Kuna Vela staff-were so friendly helpful, they really made the trip a hit with our family.
-The estuary mangrove tour in Tamarindo was excellent. The naturalist/boat captain was very knowledgeable and was able to point out many birds, plants, and crocodiles that we would have missed! This was a great activity that felt off the beaten path.
-Coco tours transportation was also excellent. Our driver was able to make a great lunch recommendation for us in Tamarindo.
-Nummbu Bungalows on Playa Carrillo was absolutely beautiful. Hotel staff was very friendly. Unfortunately our stay coincided with a group fitness retreat that dominated the property for the weekend--including a late night, thumping DJ party. Not the vibe we were hoping for. We were told this retreat is annual, so keep this in mind when booking in early June.
-Isla Chora ocean kayaking and snorkeling with Samara Adventures was a highlight!! We loved the open-air ride to the beach. The paddle to Isla Chora was so fun--we had turtles popping up to greet us along the way. The guides were very safety oriented and friendly. This was a fantastic family excursion--would highly recommend this.
We had such a wonderful time--Costa Rica, the beauty of the land, ocean and people, is truly a treasure of this planet!!

Hotel Reviews

Nammbú Beachfront Bungalows

Sámara

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Hotel Hacienda Guachipelín

Liberia

Excellent!

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Hotel Bosque del Mar

Playa Hermosa

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Activity Reviews

One Day of Adventure in Hacienda Guachipelin

Costa Rica

Hike to Las Pailas, Rincon de la Vieja National Park and La Oropendola Waterfall

Costa Rica

Sunset Catamaran Sailing Tour

Costa Rica

This was NOT a catamaran tour, rather a sailboat

Tamarindo Mangrove & Estuary Boat Tour

Gulf of Papagayo

Isla Chora Ocean Kayaking & Snorkeling Tour

Costa Rica

Amazing and unforgettable time in Portugal!
It was our first time working with KimKim qnd can’t say enough about the experience. From the beginning, we were impressed at the level of responsiveness and the travel “quiz” to help build a memorable trip that was aligned with our level and activity and budget. We hit the jackpot with working with Karenina! She built a picture perfect trip- from beginning to finish. She included amazing excursions that we would have never experienced or known about without her. She coordinated everything from excursions to private transfers. Each guide was wonderful, kind, knowledgeable and you can tell really enjoyed sharing the amazing culture, history and oftentimes - food with us! Karenina reached out two weeks ahead of time to confirm everything and provide helpful hints and she was there via the app throughout our time-
If we had any questions and just to check in with us. Can’t say enough about our experience and working with her. Friends have asked “how did you build such a great trip” and I simply answer- Karenina! We will certainly work with her again on our next trip to Portugal and hopefully other locations. Many thanks to Karenina and the KimKim team!

Hotel Reviews

Lagos Avenida Hotel

Lagos

Authenticity & Character

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Across from the beautiful marina!

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Meliá Lisboa Aeroporto

Lisbon

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Wonderful hotel, amazing decor -right next to airport!

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PortoBay Marquês

Lisbon

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Steps away from the subway station/Metro and at a great location to walk and explore on the way towards the downtown area

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Activity Reviews

Private Excursion to Fatima

Lisbon

A moving and memorable experience. Our private guide Paulo was superb. It was over an hour drive each way and yet he allowed as much time as we need at Fatima. We attended Mass, lit candles and he even ensured our statues/artifacts purchased were blessed by a priest. He went above and beyond and we are so grateful!!!

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Paulo is amazing. A wonderful person, guide and now friend!

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Lisbon Roots, Food & Cultural Walk

Portugal

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Get to Know Lisbon with a Local

Lisbon

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Alex was amazing- customized the pace to our needs and enjoyed seeing things in and off the beaten path— an especially understanding the history more

Discover Rural Algarve

Portugal

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Antonia, my specialist, worked with me for several months and organized a complex trip for our group of four. The whole journey felt like a total concierge trip, with four and five-star hotels, excellent service, and Antonia being available to us 24-7.

Some of the highlights of our trip included a truffle tour, Skokin caves in Slovenia, Plitvice National Park, and exploring Hvar with a local guide. We were treated like royalty throughout our trip, and Antonia made sure everything was taken care of, from our transportation to our accommodations.

There were a few hiccups with a couple of hotels, but overall, everything was perfect. The best part was having someone in the same time zone as us, making communication and problem-solving much easier.

I would highly recommend Kimkim to others looking for a seamless and luxurious travel experience, and I can't wait to book another trip with them in the future.

Hotel Reviews

Boutique Hotel La Roche

Tivat

The hotel was lovely, and the staff was very accommodating. We had a great stay here.

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Heritage Hotel Santa Lucia

Split

We had a major problem with the air conditioning and the staff was subpar. The only good thing about this hotel was the location.

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Hotel Bevanda

Opatija

We had an excellent experience at Hotel Bevanda. The staff and accommodations were top-notch.

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Hotel Adriatic

Rovinj

This hotel was beautiful, and we were treated like royalty. It was an amazing stay.

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Zlata Ladjica Boutique Hotel

Ljubljana

The hotel was awesome, with great service and beautiful rooms. We had a fantastic stay here.

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Hotel More

Dubrovnik

Although the room wasn't exceptional, the pool was amazing, and we had a great stay at Hotel More.

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Hotel Korsal

Korčula

We did not have a good experience here due to issues with the air conditioning and subpar staff.

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Activity Reviews

Private Walking Tour of Plitvice Lakes National Park

Croatia

The Plitvice National Park waterfalls were absolutely amazing. Our guide ensured that we had a fantastic experience.

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Hvar Day Trip from Split

Croatia

We had an amazing full day in Hvar with our guide. He took us to his family's wine cellar and provided a really personalized experience. It was an incredible day!

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Truffle Lunch with Presentation at Local Family Estate

Croatia

The truffle tour was phenomenal! We learned all about truffles and even got to taste them in various dishes. The family was lovely, and we had a delicious meal.

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Private Lumbarda Wine Tour & Konoba Dinner

Korčula

We had an awesome day visiting two wineries and then having dinner at a farm-to-table restaurant. The people were incredibly friendly, and the food was amazing!

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We planned a trip to Prague and Croatia. We used KimKim to alleviate and the time and stress in planning all the details. Moreover, we were bringing our kids (11 and 13) to Europe for the first time and wanted to do activities that they would enjoy (ie not walking through museums and churches the entire time). KimKim and our local contact, Nikola, nailed it! We had a great time, everything went so well without a hitch. So easy!

Hotel Reviews

Hotel Kings Court

Prague

Excellent location! Very clean and comfortable!

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Villa Kogo

Hvar

Great location, big space, great host!

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Villa King Apartments

Dubrovnik

Very very nice, but a little mush of a walk to Dubrovnik Old Town, particularly walking back because it’s all up hill. That being said, the actual room was very nice.

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Activity Reviews

Private Island of Hvar Cycling Tour

Croatia

The best

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Half-Day E-Bike Tour of Prague

Prague

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Private Boat Tour to the Red Rocks & Southern Shore of Hvar Island

Croatia

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Private Walking Tour of Dubrovnik

Dubrovnik

We didn’t end up doing it.

Dubrovnik Sea Kayaking

Dubrovnik

Weather interrupted trip and really a lot of paddling - too much - for kids.

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Konavle Region Culinary Experience (small group)

Croatia

Really enjoyed the authenticity of this.

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The family

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Marisa went well beyond what we expected, especially since we had to change our itinerary several times. We originally scheduled a Douro River cruise (outside Kim Kim) and then had Marisa plan a week in Portugal before the cruise. We spent 3 days in Lisbon, which has now become one of our favorite cities, The tours which Marisa arranged were a real highlight and we can't say enough good things about the Ivens Hotel and their bar and restaurants. The location was ideal. The tuk-tuk tour to Belem was also a highlight. She then arranged for a rental car which we drove to Coimbra where we stayed for two nights in another wonderful hotel outside town in Lousa, the Octant. Thanks to the car we were able to visit places like Nazare where we had a great seafood lunch, Aveiro where we took a boat tour and had another good lunch, the Roman ruins outside Coimbra. the Knights Templar castle and much more. We eventually finished in Porto where we stayed in another nice hotel, the Royal Bridges, just a block or two from the train station. It too was in a great location, especially with all of the ongoing construction..
Anytime we had a question Marisa was available to help out and we were not bashful about contacting her as she was a great resource. Overall we had one of our best European trips ever and we are already talking about returning to spend more time in Lisbon and to see Southern Portugal. When we return we will again use Marisa and Kim Kim.

Hotel Reviews

Octant Hotels Palácio da Lousã

Lousã

The staff was friendly and very helpful, Our room was amazing with wonderful views. The restaurant also served good food. We could not have asked for more. While this hotel is still know by the locals as the Palacio, it has apparently been acquired by Octant and is now going by that name.

Authenticity & Character

The sitting rooms made you feel like you were part of the family.

Location

Easy to get around.

Staff

Everyone was helpful and courteous.

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Porto Royal Bridges Hotel

Porto

A modern, well-located hotel with a courteous and helpful staff.

Authenticity & Character

Rooms, while on the smaller side were well appointed.

Location

Staff

Friendly and helpful. They kept our bags for half a day until we met our river cruise at 6pm.

Cleanliness & Comfort

Other than the smallish room everything was clean and comfortable.

Activity Reviews

To Eat Suggestion: By the Wine

Lisbon

One of the best restaurants we ate at. The black pork was delightful and the wine was so good that we took a couple of bottles with us.

Quality of Experience

It was well done all around

Guides, Drivers and Staff

All of the drivers were very helpful and helped make our trip stress free.

Transport

We were not certain about renting a car, but Marisa assured us there would be no problems and she was right.

Private Historic Odyssey Walking Tour of Lisbon

Lisbon

Our guide was great. She even showed us how to use the subway, which was a breeze. Her knowlege and love of Lisbon was apparent.

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Immerse Yourself in the Portuguese Culture by Experiencing a Fado Dinner

Lisbon

The dinner was amazing, the performance not so much. They took a break after 3 songs at which time most of the restaurant cleared out.

Explore Belém on a Scenic 2-Hour Tuk Tuk Tour

Lisbon

The first tuk tuk broke down, but a replacement was immediately sent. Our driver was amazing and knowledgeable. The only negative is that we did not know that we should have purchased tickets before hand to visit the cathedral. Because of the long line we missed touring it.

Private Transfer

Portugal

Driver was great and very helpful.

FYI-I don’t like starred reviews-We would give a four and half, so don’t look at 4 as 80%.
Some closer attention to details as hotel and transportation location and name(Ex: we had a confusion about the Scandic Hotel in Alesund indicated on our plan, and the phone number was no longer working. We had a confusion about our second shuttle, not sure if that could’ve been avoided because the bus company Norway’s Best didn’t use their regular shuttle. They were using the shuttle to Stegastein ). Any problems we encountered were addressed in a timely manner as best possible by the team with a phone call.
We had no idea there was an indoor terminal to wait for the Hurtigruten coastal boat, also the info « deck » as our overnight accommodation led us to believe we were outside. There is no obvious information regarding that on the Hurtigruten website either, so that would have been relevant information. It was a welcome surprise that we had a fine comfortable space indoors on the seventh floor of the ship. There was also a hot tub on deck and it’s a good thing we had bathing suits with us because we were able to enjoy were able to enjoy it. So, in the future, it would be good to know to a bit more about the ship facilities.
We think it would be great if smaller family hotels were used instead of chains when possible. I know we asked for more economical lodging, so maybe we shouldn’t expect a room with a view. I didn’t think much about that myself in planning. In a country, with so many beautiful views, and with daylight for so long, it’s nice to have some kind of view.
Our experience at the Midtnes in Balestrand was so wonderful. We decided to go to Vik before leaving for Aurland and the owner had breakfast ready early and also brought us to the boat dock( and met our boat when we arrived). He also was full of information. We enjoyed the wonderful dinners at the Aurland Fjord Hotel, we kind of forgot they were in the plan -so it was a nice surprise :)
The guide (Toon?)for our hike in Balestrand was wonderful and we did hike to a higher view, he also brought coffee and Norwegian snacks for us. But we needed to meet him at the trailhead, not the tourist info- not sure what happened there- it was fine, we got his phone number and were able to start no problem.
We had a fantastic trip and it was great that all the necessary booking was done and we had enough free time to add lots to our trip on our own. We are providing details here only to help improve the experience. It was great to have the Kim Kim team on hand to call when needed.
Hester & Maria

Great trip

Hotel Reviews

Hotel La Aldea del Halach Huinic

Palenque

Good restuarant, Waking to the howler monkeys was exciting. Nice grounds.

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near ruins, in park

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Fiesta Inn Aeropuerto Ciudad de Mexico

Mexico City

Incredible that it is in the city next to airport, highways, etc. Had a country feel. Only problem was that they could not easily use the 4 confirmation numbers in our kimkim trip plan to register. There was confusion that was cleared upon a call to Lizbeth, I think.

Authenticity & Character

as above

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near airport

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Hotel Parador Margarita

San Cristobal de las Casas

Very comfortable. Great base for our trips.

Authenticity & Character

buildings layout

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a short walk ti shopping and many resturants

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Casa Jacinta Guest House

Del Carmen, Coyoacán, Ciudad de México

Quaint and in the center of shopping, restuarants. Breakfast very good

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Activity Reviews

Sumidero Canyon landscapes in Chiapas

San Cristobal de las Casas

cool boat trip welcomed, and fast on the return.

Quality of Experience

cool when hot day

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El Chiflón and Lagos de Montebello

San Cristobal de las Casas

zip line was worth it. but their not taking credit card was combersome.

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Cultural Immersion: Cooking in Zinacantan

San Cristobal de las Casas

This was outstanding for cultural exposure. Visit to Maria's home/ workplace/milpa was special. The authentic lunch was very interesting and well done. Her textiles and demo were excellent. The visit to the church with prayerrs and chickens was most revealing and interesting. Very culturally real and revealing. Hector was particularly good at describing the details and richness of this tour.

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Transport

Again, Pasquale was expert.

The beautiful waterfalls of Misol-ha & Agua Azul - Night in Palenque.

Mexico

We chose to miss Misol-ha to have more time to swim at Agua Azul. The detour due to the protest took more time, but it allowed us to see the agricultural aspects of the area more, so i considered this to be a plus.

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Again, Pasquale and Hector were very expert and accomodating.

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Discover the Palenque Archeological Site

Palenque

Very interesting and Hector was expert in his descriptions of the details. The short walk through the jungle was not that useful on a very hot day, because there were no animals to be seen. Better to get to the hotel in the jungle where we saw/heard the howler monkeys, a large parrot, and some other criter.

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Transport

In the entire trip the vans were excellent, and again, Pasquale and Hector were great.

Explore the Casa Azul Museum

Mexico City

Those of us that walked to, and visited this feature were quite happy with it. Others of us went to the Capultepec Zoo. This was quite good, not crouded. As hoped we saw some animals unique to the reigon. I think Mildred would have been a better guide for the Anthropology museum and Castle, but we wanted a site where the kids could run and be entertained. The zoo worked for this. Again, Mildred did fine and was very accomodating to our last minute change of plans.

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Visit the Museum of Anthropology and Chapultepec Castle

Mexico City

Unfortunately we did not see this so as to accomodate the needs/interests of the 3 children in out group.

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

friendly and knowledgible

Transport

I can't emphasize how good Pasquale and Hector were.