Kimkim Trip Reviews

The trip was amazing with wonderful guides. It was so nice having everything coordinated. Everything went as planned and we had great support all along the way. Alexandra was wonderful - she was our guide in Sacred Valley and Cusco. She was very knowledgeable and helpful. She spent more time with us than was planned. Franco was our guide in Machu Picchu, and he too was very helpful. We couldn't have asked for better guides! The Pachamanca was a unique and interesting experience. The food was very good. The transfers from airports to hotels were always right on time and took the worry out of travel. We weren't able to do the tour in Lima because we didn't get to the hotel until after 3 pm - in retrospect, it would have been better to fly from Cusco to Lima the night before. But it was ok. Liz was patient and wonderful in researching several options with us and I think we ended up with the right one for us. Well done. I highly recommend Kim Kim.

Hotel Reviews

Hotel Britania

Lima

The hotel was comfortable. The staff were friendly and helpful. They made good suggestions for restaurants, etc. The room was comfortable - the only negative is that it was just a double bed (not a queen or king).

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Hotel Samanapaq

Ollantaytambo

The room was nice but it was cold and the small space heater was inadequate. The night we stayed, something happened and there was no hot water. When mentioned the next morning, the manager discovered something had happened and was able to correct the problem but it was too late for us. The manager was very nice and apologized for the problem. It was unusually cold and I'm sure this room would have been fine had it not been for the weather.

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Taypikala Boutique Machupicchu

Machu Picchu

Hotel was wonderful - it was a bit of a walk to get to it. The king bed was comfortable and the room was warm and appealing. The staff was very helpful and kept our luggage the next morning and delivered it to the train station in the afternoon. Everything was excellent.

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Casa Biru Hotel Boutique

Cusco

The hotel was good. Again, the room was cold because the wall heater was inadequate. The king size bed was comfortable. The breakfast was good. Overall, it was a positive experience.

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Activity Reviews

Flight from {{start_location}} to Cusco & Private tour to The Sacred Valley

Peru

The weather wasn't the best but Alexandra was a wonderful tour guide and gave us non-stop information. Sacred Valley was beautiful and we enjoyed everything we saw. I climbed to the temple in Ollantaytambo and am glad I did. It was amazing. The pachamanca also was a real treat

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Shared Pachamanca Lunch and Farm Tour

Sacred Valley

It was fun and interesting. The food was great. Nothing but positive comments.

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

Peru

Franco was wonderful and very patient. One of the women in our party was struggling a bit with all the climbing and walking and he helped her quite a bit and moved at her pace. He was very knowledgeable and actually spent more time with us than we had planned. The only negative is that we arrived 5 minutes late for the Huaynapicchu hike and they wouldn't let us do it. We had to hike the smaller mountain. Everything else was wonderful.

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Self guided Trek to Huaynapicchu

Peru

As mentioned, we arrived 5 minutes after the appointed time and they wouldn't permit us to do this hike. It was disappointing.

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Private Cusco City Tour

Cusco

Alexandra was wonderful and spent most of the day with us. We enjoyed all that we saw. Alexandra was very animated and knowledgeable. We were grateful to have her as our guide.

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Private Lima City Tour & San Francisco Catacombs

Lima

We didn't do this tour because we didn't arrive in Lima until after 1 pm and by the time we got to our hotel it was after 3 pm. Liz offered to do a later tour but we were tired and didn't want to have a tour that lasted until 7 pm so we cancelled. It was ok but if we had it to do over, we would have flown to Lima the night before so that we could more time to do the lima tour.

Our Machu Picchu trip was an incredible adventure. Although we had challenging conditions with rain and unseasonably cold temperatures, our team and guide from Cusi Travel was exceptional. Edy (guide) was extremely knowledgeable, and friendly. We were always informed and well prepared for our agenda each day. The gear (tents, sleeping bags, mattress pads, and pillows) were all of high quality. The Kimkim Team that coordinated the trip did a fantastic job of communication regarding all questions in a prompt and professional manner. I would highly recommend them, and we will most likely use their service with future adventures.

When I was researching our 30th wedding anniversary trip to Greece, I was struck by Meteora and wanted this to be a part of our itinerary. As this was not near the Cyclades islands, I requested the itinerary include Meteora, include independent and guided exploration of the mainland, and a nearby island, bring us closer to the greek culture, provide comfortable/authentic accommodations, and allow us to be active. Chris proposed an itinerary that included stays and/or visits to Athens, Delphi, Arachova, Meteora, Galaxidi/Nafpaktos, Zagori region (stay in Vitsa), Vikos Gorge, and Corfu. I was so impressed that he had listened to our desires of having an independent trip, supported by knowledgeable guides, emphasizing more authentic Greek stays, with some free time, and within our budget. We had a thoughtful gift and card from Chris at our first hotel, he checked in with us along the way to make sure we reached each of our destinations without complications, as we were driving ourselves after we left Athens, he had given us directions to each location and planned all of our guided outings as well. We had historical tours, monastery tour, food tour, mountain guided tour, and river rafting tour. All were EXCELLENT! We requested a modification to our last day's tour, and although it was inconvenient to do so, Chris made it happen and set us up with a tour that suited our interests the best!
This was my first experience with KimKim but certainly won't be my last! Chris was outstanding in helping us plan our trip to Greece and making it extremely memorable. I have already recommended him to several of my clients and will continue to do so enthusiastically! THANK YOU CHRIS!

Hotel Reviews

Achilleas Hotel

Athens

Great location to explore Athens on foot. Welcoming staff, clean rooms, perfect for our arrival in Greece. Would stay there again!

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Fedriades Hotel Delphi

Delphi

Great location. Views on upper floors are best. Staff was very friendly, helpful with finding parking which could be a problem (especially if you return to your hotel later in the evening from a drive). Hotel was a bit older, but very clean and very comfortable. Easy walking distance to ruins. Would stay here again.

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Tsikeli Hotel Meteora

Meteora

Loved this hotel!!!!! Beautiful views, modern, clean, nice lobby and breakfast area. Loved the rustic stone. Location was easy walking distance to town, restaurants, and start of hikes. Parking can be problematic but staff helped us locate parking when we were out of options.

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Zagori Suites

Zagori

Wow! When we arrived, there was no one else booked at the hotel so we got upgraded to the Chalet. We had direct contact with the staff who were SO friendly, giving us tips on where to go explore, must-see's, where to eat, etc. They fed us such a plentiful breakfast that we asked them to wrap some of it up for us to snack later. This turned out to be a good decision as we were so early in the season that restaurants had closed early in town and this gave us food to eat that night. The chalet was such a welcome luxury at this point in our trip! We had our own parking spot too! We LOVED the Zagori Suites!

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If I could give 10 stars, I would!

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Arcadion Hotel

Kerkira

The Arcadion Hotel Room provided amazing views, easy walking to everything in town (restaurants, shops, historic monuments, and to fortresses). Bring a map or GPS to find your way around town as it is easy to get lost. The staff was very professional, helpful when assistance was requested, and watched our luggage dutifully for us on our last day and upon arrival (before check in was permitted). The internet signal was spotty but served our purposes.

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Avra Hotel

Rafina, Attica

We stayed at Avra Hotel Rafina on our last night before departing Athens. It was conveniently located (short drive back to airport), provided a free shuttle (drivers were quite helpful with luggage), and a nice view of the water/harbor. There were some authentic restaurants nearby for a late dinner, and was a safe place to go for a walk, even though we arrived quite late.

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This was an average hotel, clean enough but nothing super impressive. Breakfast was quite average compared to our other experiences while in Greece.

Activity Reviews

Delphi Ancient Trail Hike

Greece

We had to change our route due to weather that day but the guide came ready with a driver to start us at a different point, away from the dark clouds. We ended up hiking down to the olive groves and learned much about the area while doing so. We loved our guide from Trekking Hellas!

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Acropolis & Flavors Combo Tour

Athens

Such a great tour and SO much food! We just couldn't eat it all.

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Walking.

- Delphi Guided Tour (Self-Drive)

Greece

Our tour guide was very knowledgeable and able to relate the history of greek mythology to today's world. She did not accompany us to the top but did let us know what we would find and prepared us for this. She was late arriving to meet us and seemed rushed to take us through our tour. Nonetheless, we appreciated her insight into what we were seeing.

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Guide was late, and quite rushed in giving us our tour. Was very good at working around the crowd though.

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Walking distance from our hotel.

Welcome to Meteora

Greece

Wow! This is an amazing destination that leaves me speechless! A Must-See in Greece for sure!

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Meteora Hiking

Greece

We had an experienced moutaineering guide who took us on a guided hike, shared his knowledge with us, and made the experience special.

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Mountaineering guide for hike was great; historical guide for inside the monastery was also great!

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Hike to meeting point.

Rafting Voidomatis

Greece

The river was running at Class 1-2 rating, so it was an easy rafting experience. It was definitely a beautiful way to experience the gorge and the Voidomatis River without too much exertion. We had been hiking quite a bit, so this was a nice change of pace. Our guide and driver were fantastic and took plenty of pictures along the way for us.

Quality of Experience

For those who are experienced rafters, this is an easy ride. No class IV-V adrenaline rushes but beautiful views.

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Very helpful, safe, with adequate equipment for conditions, and clean changing rooms. Offered us coffee too :)

Transport

Once we got to the Hellas Trekking Rafing Base, they drove us to the put in and back from the take out location to the base.

The Ultimate Corfu Food Tour

Corfu

We requested this activity be less food oriented, and more history oriented. They accommodated our interests and it turned out to be a great tour!

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Walking distance!

Our trip was wonderful. Our guides, Mario, Vincenzia, Paulina, Robi & Juro were awesome: professional, knowledgeable, informative, happy, interesting, & fun. We toured the towns of Zagreb, Zadar, Sibenik, Krka, Ston, Split & Dubrovnik. Plitvice Lakes & Krka National Parks were fabulous with spectacular waterfalls. I loved the islands of Hvar, Korcula & Lopud. We hiked along the Lopud cliffs with gorgeous views of the Adriatic Sea to a farm to table feast in a family’s home. The hosts were lovely, hard working people & great cooks! Spring flowers were in bloom everywhere adding to the beauty of Croatia. Robi was available by phone every step of the way of our 10 day trip to guide & support us. It helped me feel safe & comfortable during my first trip to Europe. The itinerary was packed with wonderful adventures. This trip was more than I could ever imagine it would be. The Croatian people are so friendly & welcoming. I will return to Croatia someday with KimKim & Robi’s assistance to plan my trip. Thank you for an unforgettable experience.
Becky

Activity Reviews

Leaving Zagreb and exploring Plitvice Lakes National Park

Zagreb

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Visit to Zadar and Skradin overnight

Plitvice Lakes

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Explore Šibenik

Croatia

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Visit to Hvar and exploring the Old town

Split

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Visit to Korčula island and town

Korčula

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Pelješac penisula and Ston- triple atraction - from Korčula

Korčula

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Dubrovnik and Elaphiti islands - Lopud and Koločep private boat trip

Croatia

The hike along the cliff overlooking the sea was spectacular. The feast at the family farm was outstanding. It was wonderful meeting the hosts - honest, genuine, hard working people. Enjoyed the company of another couple who joined us on the trip.

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Dubrovnik Old Town and the City Walls

Croatia

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Goobye Dubrovnik- flight to Zagreb and Zagreb free day.

Dubrovnik

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Zagreb - Departure

Zagreb

Driver was on time & very helpful with our luggage. Trip to airport went smoothly.

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Zagreb - Arrival Day & Sightseeing

Zagreb

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We wanted to see as much of the UK as possible, on our time of roughly 11 days in country and our budget. Stephen, primarily, and the High Point team did a great job planning. Thanks to you all.
One observation on the timing. On day 2 driving to Bath, Tintern Abbey and eventually, Cardiff, we really didn't have enough time to see Bath. By the time we parked near the city center in Bath, it was time to go to Tintern. I drove the speed limits for the most part. Bath was a suggestion anyway and we don't think not touring around town detracted from the overall trip. We especially liked the accomodations selected. VRBO-like places to the small hotels, we liked them all. Favorites were Juniper Cabins, Gwynfryn, and Six Brunton in Edinburgh.

My family and I absolutely loved our trip to Norway! A few major highlights and thoughts:
1. Our walking tour guide, John, walked us through Bergen and it was absolutely amazing. He gave us some really great suggestions of where to spend our free time in the city and an overall history of the city. We walked over 30k steps that day which was a record for many of us!
2. Our day full days in Aurland were the absolute best. Vangsgaarden Gjestgiveri had the most amazing views over the water and was a dream come true for us, and their Gastro Pub was some of the best food we had on the trip. While we were in Aurland, we taxi'd where we needed to but if we could back and do the trip over, I think we would have added a day to the this portion of the trip and we would have rented a car in Bergen to get us there and give us more exploration freedom while in that region. The kayak and boat tour in the fjords were the absolute highlights of our trip!
3. Constitution day in Bergen was absolutely insane, I thought Americans partied hard so that was really fun to see and celebrate with them on that day. We were staying in the city center so we got a great view of all the festivities.

Overall, everyone was super welcoming and helpful when we needed it and it was an amazing trip. I'll definitely be using KimKim again in the future for more international trips! Christina was so amazing with answering all of my questions and keeping us in the loop while we were on our trip.

Hotel Reviews

Ole Bull Hotel & Apartment

Bergen

This hotel was currently under a remodel when we stayed and wasn't in the best condition in terms of the rooms and their cleanliness, but the staff was more than accommodating and it was a great location for what we were looking for.

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Right in the city center and it's easy to get anywhere you'd like to go in the city from here!

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Vangsgaarden Gjestgiveri

Aurland

This Inn was a 5 star review all around! We had rented two of the cabins right on the water and it was literally a dream. Everyone at the inn was so nice and welcoming, and the food at the Gastro Pub was some of the best we had on the trip!

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Activity Reviews

Bergen Walking Tour With a Local Guide

Bergen

John gave us our walking tour and he was so friendly and insightful! He gave us some great recommendations of where to spend our free time the next couple of days and it was just such a great start to our trip!

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Guided Kayaking in Flåm

Norway

This experience was amazing! While our crew struggled with comfort due to the wetsuits, the experience was still so amazing and the guides were so insightful and fun!

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Stegastein and Borgund Stave Church

Norway

While these were great to see, I think if we could do it over again we would rent a car instead of having a taxi driver give us the tour. These two places were amazing to see though, I definitely wish we would have had more time to see the Stave church.

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Fjordsafari

Norway

This was by far our favorite experience of our trip!! The guides were amazing and so fun, and the experience being on the water and getting to go further into the fjords was amazing.

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Norwegian Constitution Day

Norway

Experiencing Constitution Day in the city center was amazing, but definitely a lot rowdier than I expected! We were able to see everything and participate when we wanted to, and retired to our apartment throughout the day for naps and some peace and quiet among the busy day!

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From beginning to end we were in great hands. Our guides: Tashi and Namwang ever attentive. All questions fielded with grace and perspective. This personal touch exemplifying kindness and care contributed to the overall experience as much as the jaw dropping scenery and enchanted Bhutan forests. A very special time together. Happy to recommend to others.

Activity Reviews

Chele la Pass Hike & Kila Nunnery

Bhutan

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Hike to Tigers-nest Monastery

Paro

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Dagala Trek - Day 1 - Geynekha to Gur

Camping

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Dagala Trek - Day 2 - Gur to Labatama

Camping

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Dagala Trek - Day 3 - Labatama Halt

Camping

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Dagala Trek - Day 4 - Labatama to Panka

Camping

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Dagala Trek - Day 5 - Panka to Tsheregang

Camping

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Dagala Trek - Day 6 - Tsheregang to Chamgang to Thimphu

Thimphu

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Thimphu - Paro

Bhutan

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This trip and Megan fat exceeded my expectations (and they were high). Hamid was more than just our driver, he was our guide, often stopping along the way to show us cool things. There are so many wonderful things about this trip, it’s hard to pick. The mosque is Casablanca with all its history. Fes, with its amazing artisans. The monkey forest. The hot air balloon ride. Riding camels in the Sahara Desert for sunrise and sunset. We stayed in some of the most amazing riads that truly took the whole Moroccan experience to another level. We hiked in the Atlas Mountains, explored Marrakesh, and ended the trip eating at Rick’s Cafe in Casablanca that Hamid was kind enough to get us reservations too. I’m already planning the next trip to Morocco.

Hotel Reviews

Riad Salam Fes

Fes

Such a fun riad right in the Medina. Food is incredible and the staff impeccable.

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Fountains, decor were amazing

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Right in the Medina

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Paradis Du Sahara

Merzouga

Wonderful camp in the Sahara Desert. Tent very comfortable, food excellent.

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Dar Chamaa

Ouarzazate

This is a true hidden gem. Incredible staff, amazing food.

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Sofitel Marrakech Lounge and Spa

Marrakesh

Nice hotel, very busy. There was a conference there at the same time and finding a seat for breakfast was a challenge.

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Activity Reviews

Camel Trek into a Luxury Sahara Camp

Morocco

This was so amazing. Got to ride camels to see the sunrise and sunset.

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Sahara to Ouarzazate via Todra Gorge

Morocco

Such an amazing drive

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Hamid is such a special guide. He stopped frequently at interesting things and knew all the history.

Ait Benhaddou, Tizi-n-Tichka Pass over the High Atlas, Marrakech

Morocco

Amazing drive

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Hamid knew so much history, he was amazing.

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Tour Marrakech with a private guide

Marrakesh

Wonderful tour of the Medina in Marrakesh

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Sunrise Hot Air Balloon Ride over Marrakech

Marrakesh

Well worth the 4am wake-up!

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Hassan II Mosque

Morocco

Amazing history and culture. It’s so beautiful.

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Tour Fes with a Private Guide

Fes

Our guide was amazing. He grew up in the Medina so knew all the crooks and cannies. Such an amazing day.

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Atlas Mountains Hike

Morocco

Great 6 mile hike to see waterfalls in the Atlas Mountains. Saw goats and monkeys too.

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Tashi and Nunwong were the A team. Our every need and want were tended to ,if not anticipated.

This was a trip which we had been waiting for a long time, and it didn't disappoint! It really was one highlight after another. Local tours were always the highest quality. We loved all the tour guides, who were knowledgeable, kind and patient. We had so many wonderful experiences, which we will enjoy revisiting now that we are back at home. Thank you to the entire team!!

Our driver, Iylias, was very reliable, and knowledgeable and proud of his home country of Morocco. He definitely added to the enjoyment and success of our trip. Our guide in Fez, Mohammed, was excellent!!

Activity Review

Half-Day Guided Sightseeing in Fes

Fes

We have just returned from the most unforgettable trip to Greece! It was an amazing action packed trip that we couldn’t have done without the wonderful guidance from Ina our trip organiser. She understood the brief perfectly. It was a 2 week adventure in Athens, Naxos and Santorini for my 13 year old daughter and I.

I had never heard of Naxos but it ended up being our favourite place. It was the perfect balance of Island relaxation, ancient history and a deep dive into Greek culture. It also had some lovely shopping and great opportunities for some Instagram shots!

Athens was magical in all it’s big city hustle and bustle and of course the Acropolis was breathtaking.

Santorini was stunning despite not so picturesque weather. The car rental was an adventure! We had a couple of hiccups with the car not starting on one occasion, but the customer care team in Greece (Irene, Christos and Mariann) were so responsive and we resolved the issue straight away. They couldn’t have been more helpful and reassuring if they tried.

All future holidays will be organised through Kim Kim. I cannot recommend their service highly enough. If you are going to Greece - you MUST connect with Ina. She is fantastic!

Thank you Ina and the team for making the trip a perfect balance of action and relaxation. 💙

Hotel Reviews

Manos Small World Santorini

Santorini island

The views!!!! Lovely balcony and the room was so spacious.

Authenticity & Character

Very cute looking, but had everything we needed.

Location

Walking distance to Fira, shops and restaurants

Staff

Couldn’t be more helpful if they tried :)

Cleanliness & Comfort

Everything clean and comfortable.

NLH Monastiraki

Athens

Fantastic location, comfortable beds and a delicious breakfast. Modern amenities.

Authenticity & Character

Modern

Location

Close to the Plaka district and walking distance to all ancient sites.

Staff

Very responsive

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Adriani Hotel

Naxos Town

Our favourite hotel! Breakfast was out of this world! I’m sorry I didn’t get to try all the home made dishes - unbelievable!

Authenticity & Character

So clean and people running the hotel were delightful

Location

Walking distance to town.

Staff

Amazing!

Cleanliness & Comfort

Very clean and comfortable

Activity Reviews

Acropolis Afternoon Tour

Athens

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We walked!

Boat Trip to Mykonos & Delos

Naxos

Amazing history at Delos and wonderful cosmopolitan aspects of Mykonos.

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Not the ferry’s fault, but it was a windy day with choppy water. A few passengers were sick. We had taken our seasickness tablets Kwells prior and had no sicknesses! In fact we liked the rocky trip 😅

Naxos Bike Tour

Naxos

Our favourite experience! Manos our guide was great! Such a brilliant way to see the countryside and delve into Greek culture with traditional Tavern meal, olive tasting and we visited a traditional cheese making farm.

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Manos was the best!

Transport

Safe, easy to ride bikes.

Sailing Tour around Naxos

Naxos

The best weather helped make this trip magical.

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Useful Information

Greece

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First and foremost, I would like to give a shout out and a big recognition to our driver Khalil! Without his warmth, flexibility and desire to keep us happy and safe, our trip may have not been as magical. PLEASE GET HIM A RAISE!

Most of our guides were good and quite knowledgeable. The journey was a long one and knowing the lay of the land, I would have skipped staying at the Gorge and would have preferred staying in Imill in the village. Our guide showed us a beautiful hotel tucked away which would have been amazing to take advantage of more hiking opportunities.

Our experience working with Kim Kim, and specifically João from Across Portugal, was absolutely stellar. When we started planning our trip, the communication was timely and responsive to our needs. João really understood the type of vacation we were looking for, and made it happen within our budget!

We were incredibly impressed with the communication platform on Kim Kim. We had all the details we needed for our trip, including confirmation numbers and contact information. Not only that, but we got a personalized message through WhatsApp every evening with a detailed plan for our next day's itinerary. Everything was seamless and well organized. When there was a minor issue with transportation to the airport on our last day of travel, João responded to us within 1 minute (at 6am!) to resolve the problem and issue a refund for the transportation we had paid for. We couldn't ask for better service.

The only negative is that we only had 7 days to enjoy this beautiful trip, and will definitely need to come back to explore more of beautiful Portugal!

Hotel Reviews

InterContinental Lisbon

Lisboa

Beautiful hotel, very clean, amazing breakfast buffet. A bit off the beaten track from downtown Lisbon, but easily accessible via transit and a short walk.

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A bit outside the city centre, but easily accessible by transit and a short walk (uphill)

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Cascade Wellness Resort

Lagos

Beautiful hotel in a picturesque setting. Everything you need is on the resort, but it is a short walk or taxi to the centre of town in Lagos (downhill to get there, uphill to get back).

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Pestana Cidadela Cascais

Cascais

Very unique hotel in the old fort in Cascais. Wish we could have stayed longer!

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Activity Reviews

Private Historic Odyssey Walking Tour of Lisbon

Lisbon

Gui (Guillermo) from "Your Friend in Lisbon" was an incredible tour guide. His background in Portuguese history and culture added so much value to the tour. We learned so much about the history of Portugal! He took us to all of the most important places in the city, and pointed out some really helpful tips for getting around (i.e. the hidden elevator in Baixa-Chiado). The meeting point at the Restoradoes monument was a bit confusing as there was another large group tour starting there at the same time. In the future, it might be helpful to have a sign with the name of the tour company, as it was initially challenging to find our guide.

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Immerse Yourself in the Portuguese Culture by Experiencing a Fado Dinner

Lisbon

An amazing cultural experience with beautiful Fado music. The dinner was good, but not the highlight of the evening.

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Unveil the Fairytale Villa of Sintra with a Private Driver Service

Portugal

Our driver, Eduardo, provided a fabulous trip to Sintra for the day. Pena Palace is a very unique experience. We had time to explore the village of Sintra before it got too busy (and have some local pastries - highly recommend). We went to the Regaleira and initiation well in the afternoon, which was worth the visit.

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Exclusive Panoramic Boat Tour to the Ponta da Piedade Caves

Portugal

A beautiful boat tour of the grottoes to get a different perspective of the Algarve beaches. Our tour guide (Bruno) was excellent!

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

We have just returned from 11 days in Iceland and couldn't be happier with the trip. We are experienced travelers and were quite pleased with the attention and information and recommendations provided by our local specialist Adam, who was quite knowledgeable of Iceland and the wide variety of locations, sights and activities available . He listened to our likes, dislikes and created the perfect itinerary tailored to us. We visited 5 regions in the country, each with its own subtleties, and all combining to explain why Iceland is such a special place. The hotels and car were perfect for the price range we requested and no glitches with any of the reservations. The detailed trip plan had multiple recommendations for each day so we could adjust our activities pending mood and weather--and the plan had very nice links to Google Maps, which along with the GPS provided with the car, made navigation a breeze. What a pleasure to travel without worries and be free to experience and enjoy the country and it's people. We would highly recommend the Kim Kim travel experience and highly recommend Adam if Iceland is your destination.

Marissa our agent was very communicative as well as her colleagues. They helped us not only in our 10 day Portugal itinerary but helped get our daughters passport to us when she left it behind. We will be happy to use your company again.

We just returned from our vacation to Portugal. Words can’t describe how much we loved our time there. Everything was planned to perfection and everyday just got better and better. Our walking tour on our first day in Lisbon with Ricardo was incredible. He’s extremely knowledgeable about the areas and shared so much of Portugal’s history with us. Our drivers we had while there were equally as enjoyable. Luís Vicente drove us around a couple of days while staying in Lisbon and took us to incredible towns sharing his knowledge about each special area we visited. We were equally impressed with Jorge Amaral who we had the pleasure of meeting while staying in Porto. Jorge drove us around for exclusive tours through Duomo Valley and beyond. He was fantastic and even gave us recommendations for our next leg of the trip after we left Porto for Madeira. His guidance was above and beyond!! We are so thankful for the attention to detail each person provided. Our hotel experiences were great as well. We will definitely use KimKim again and recommend the services provided by Kim Kim to all of our family and friends. Thank you for a magical vacation!!!!!

Hotel Reviews

Bela Vista Hotel & SPA - Relais & Châteaux

Portimao

This hotel is perfection! It’s gorgeous!!! And the history is so interesting too. Awesome views and fantastic rooms. All of the hotel employees are so kind and generous with their time. We loved staying here and how to be fortunate enough to come back again someday. Loved it!!!

Authenticity & Character

The history is incredible!

Location

Views!!!!

Staff

So kind!! Very helpful

Cleanliness & Comfort

Exquisite!!

Savoy Palace – The Leading Hotels of the World | Savoy Signature

Funchal

Loved it!! Great rooms. Great breakfast everyday. Really nice staff….highly recommend!

Authenticity & Character

Beautiful location snd views

Location

Walk to do most things nearby!

Staff

Do nice!

Cleanliness & Comfort

Very clean!

Activity Reviews

Private Historic Odyssey Walking Tour of Lisbon

Lisbon

We really enjoyed our walking trip with Ricardo. It was very enjoyable and time well spent. Highly recommend this activity!

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

walking was fun!

Immerse Yourself in the Portuguese Culture by Experiencing a Fado Dinner

Lisbon

We really enjoyed the food here and the Fado performance.

Quality of Experience

Food

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Unveil the Fairytale Villa of Sintra with a Private Driver Service

Portugal

Loved this tour and our driver. The palace is a must see! Our driver Luis Vicente was incredible and we had a wonderful time.

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Luis Vicente was fantastic. Very knowledge and very friendly.

Transport

8-Hour Private Driver Tour of Braga and Guimarães from Porto

Porto

Loved this tour! Both areas are so interesting to see. Great day!

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Seamless Discovery - The Ultimate Douro Valley Experience with Private Driver Service

Portugal

This area is a must see! Its gorgeous!

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

The driver was Jorge Amaral. He was fantastic.

Transport

Scenic Voyage along the Douro River aboard an Exclusive Boat

Portugal

This was quite an experience. The boat trip was very beautiful. The surrounding hillsides are so pretty with vineyards. Its a must see!

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Exclusive Panoramic Boat Tour to the Ponta da Piedade Caves

Portugal

So fun! Touring the Grottoes in our own boat with two boat drivers was amazing! We loved this tour! The sights were so pretty and the caves were incredible.

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

All our guides throughout our trip were wonderful! They were highly knowledgeable about the places we explored and were very engaging. One aspect of having drivers and guides from the countries we visited were
the personal interactions and perspectives of of local people from Croatia and Montenegro.

Planning and booking our trip on kimkim was seamless. I had never used, or even heard of the platform before, but I will forever now use kimkim when planning our vacations. Our Switzerland expert, Valentine, was amazing and put together the perfect trip for my mother and me. Valentine was thoughtful to tailoring our trip to our needs and was always responsive to my many questions. :) In addition, the final itinerary we received was extremely organized which made things very easy once we got to Switzerland. I would highly recommend Valentine and kimkim to anyone that is looking to travel abroad, and specifically, to Switzerland.

Our trip to Iceland with friends was excellent. We had a wonderful time. Duncan allowed us to have the very trip we wanted.