Kimkim Trip Reviews

Loved everything. Thank you for making our Mallorca trip unforgettable

This was our second Kim Kim organized trip of this year and it was great. Travel logistics worked out quite well and we loved each of the venues. The only aspect that could have been better was in Bergen. That hotel, the Zander K was immediately adjacent to the train station (making arrival easy) but at least 10-15 minutes walk from any of the sights in the city. We would have preferred a hotel closer to the ‘action’. Also, we ended up canceling our final boat excursion. There was no need for two consecutive boat trips and the final one would have been an all day experience without much for the kids to do. We also never used the bus tickets to the airport given how inconvenient the times were of their availability (and the info for Saturday travel was different that what was shared with us).

But, not to belabor the Bergen issues, the rest of the trip was excellent…well conceived and extremely enjoyable. We added the sauna in Flam and suggest you offer that to other travelers.

This 14 days in Greece was a dream come true, thanks to Angela “Aggeliki” Giannioti, who created a WONDERFUL trip plan for us, and whom we could rely on throughout our Greek adventure. This adventure started with three days exploring the rich life of modern Athens, cradled among mythology and a wealth of antiquity. On our first full day in Athens our boutique hotel booked dinner for us at Oizontes at the top of Lycabettus – the highest point in Athens – presenting us with the most breath-taking panoramic view over all of Athens. Many things were wonderful about this trip, but of special note is, that as spectacularly beautiful as are the islands, cities, villages, landscapes and seascapes – as well as the many trip-plan activities such as boating excursions in Santarini and Paros and touring sites of historical interest (visiting the frescos and excavation of 1700 BC Minoan Akrotiri really stands out) – it was the great warmth and kindness of the Greek people with whom we interacted that truly was the buried treasure of this KimKim trip and the heart and soul of our Greek vacation. Greatly valued and appreciated were our always punctual guides and drivers, their genuine warmth and very useful tips. In Santorini, it was our upbeat guide ‘Leftherios who went above and beyond to show us villages that were off the planned track, but who nevertheless kept us on time as he added personal insights of interest to the tours. Without a tip from our driver in Noxos, we would have missed the unmissable – bouzouki music and dancing at Flamingo! Our guide to Greek cooking lessons on Noxos was informative and personable and an invaluable translator. And Petros, our 3-day guide through and from Nafplio, worked a miracle to get tickets to a production of Euripides’ Hippolytus, tirelessly aided me in my quest for jars of giant Greek capers and caper leaves, and made possible a side trip to ancient Corinth on our drive back to Athens. 5 stars to Angela and our trip plan, executed without a hitch. I’d certainly love to work with her on my next trip to see more of the Greek mainland and Crete!

This was our first trip to Greece and everything was amazing! We spent 3 nights in Athens (with a day trip to Delphi), 3 nights in Naxos (with a guided walking tour in the hills), and 3 nights in Santorini (with a catamaran cruise around the caldera). Harris put together the perfect itinerary for our trip, with a nice balance between private and group tours and self-guided tours.

In Athens we did the Mythology Tour and learned about the history and mythology associated with the Olympian Temple of Zeus, Hadrian’s Gate, and the historical sites at the Acropolis and the Agora. Our tour guide Vicky was excellent. She took very good care of us in the heat and was very knowledgeable, bringing the Greek myths to life at each historical site.

The day trip to Delphi was fantastic. Our driver Konstantinos was a great companion and provided many insights about the history of the oracle and the region. Georgia, our tour guide at Delphi, was also excellent. She took us on a private tour of the ruins at Delphi. We stopped for an olive oil tasting and lunch at a local olive orchard (Mer des Oliviers de Delphi). Vasilis was a most gracious host.

The hotel in Athens (Sweet Home) was very comfortable and conveniently located in the Plaka district, which was great for shopping and eating out. The staff at the hotel were very friendly and helpful. We enjoyed the Blue Star ferry ride from Athens to Naxos. It was nice to sit on the deck and take in the views of the Aegean Sea.

Our 3 days in Naxos were very relaxing and enjoyable. The Hotel Galaxy, where we stayed, was beautiful, located only a few minutes from the beach near Naxos Town. The beach was beautiful and it was fun to explore the narrow alleyways of the old town and to visit the castle at the center. The Temple of Apollo at sunset was just incredible! The real highlight in Naxos was the walk in the hills with our hiking guide Georgios. He was great fun to be with and we learned a lot from him about plants and trees, as well as the history and culture of Naxos.

Our final destination was Santorini (Thira). We stayed at Makris Beach Hotel in Kamari. Maria, who runs the hotel, was very friendly and helpful, and she made us laugh a lot! We went on a group tour of the island with Theo, another excellent guide. He took us to three different representative towns on the volcanic island: Oia, a cliff town; Megalohori, a “river” town; and Pirgos, a castle town. The tour ended with a wine tasting, which gave us the opportunity to sample some of Santorini’s finest wines. On our final day in Santorini we went on a catamaran cruise with Vista Cruises. We went snorkeling at different locations in the caldera. What an experience!

All in all, it was a fantastic trip. We were lucky not to have been affected by the fires and our hearts go out to those who were. We love Greece and hope to return again some day.

Hotel Reviews

Makris Beach Hotel

Kamari

Makris Beach Hotel was a comfortable and convenient place to stay in Santorini. Maria was a fantastic host. She was very helpful and had a great sense of humor! She encouraged us to visit some of the lesser known towns in Santorini like Megalohori and Pyrgos, and we’re glad we did.

Authenticity & Character

We stayed in a room that had a lot of character. The decor was very unique.

Location

The hotel is a short walk to the beachside restaurants in Kamari. If you eat at any of the restaurants, you can use their beach chairs and umbrellas for as long as you like. How nice! There are buses in Makris that go to Fira, and from Fira there are buses to Oia. We enjoyed using the buses to get around in our free time. It was only 1.6 euros per ride and it was a nice way to see the island.

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Maria was wonderful. She made us laugh a lot!

Cleanliness & Comfort

The room was quite comfortable, but we had to be careful not to get the bathroom floor all wet when taking a shower due to its unique design (no shower curtains). Minor detail. Overall the room was great.

Galaxy Hotel Naxos

Naxos

Galaxy Hotel Naxos was a comfortable and convenient place to stay in Naxos. The rooms were spacious, the pool area was a great place to relax, and it was a short walk to Naxos beach. The staff were very kind and helpful. On checking in, we were given a map and a briefing on all the best things to see and do in Naxos town, including a few tips on some of the best places to eat.

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The layout of the hotel and the landscaping were very beautiful.

Location

You can hang out at the pool or take a short walk down the road to the beach for a dip in the sea. We did a bit of both. The 15-minute walk into town along the beaches was also very nice.

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The staff were very kind and helpful. They gave us good recommendations on what to see and where to eat.

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The rooms were clean and comfortable and the whole hotel was very well maintained.

Sweet Home Hotel

Athens

Sweet Home Boutique Hotel is conveniently located in the Plaka district of Athens, which is great for shopping and eating out. The hotel staff were kind and helpful and the rooms were very clean. We particularly enjoyed the breakfast buffet each morning. On our last morning when we had to check out early to catch the ferry, they packed a breakfast box for us to take away. Very nice!

Authenticity & Character

The elevator was convenient when we had a lot of bags, but we found the staircase a more elegant way of getting up and down.

Location

The hotel is within walking distance to the street markets and many great restaurants in the Plaka district.

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The staff were very helpful in pointing us in the right direction.

Cleanliness & Comfort

We really liked the olive oil soap and shampoo. The morning breakfast buffet was also the best we had during our stay in Greece.

Activity Reviews

Acropolis & Athens Mythology Tour

Athens

Vicky was a fantastic tour guide. She took good care of us in the heat and brought the historical sites to life through the myths and stories associated with each site. I highly recommend this tour!

Quality of Experience

Listening to the Greek myths and the history behind the different sites we visited at the Olympian Temple of Zeus, Hadrian’s Gate, the Acropolis and the Agora.

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Vicky was very attentive to the needs of our group. It was a very hot day and some people in the group fell behind in the long line into the Acropolis. Vicky managed the situation very well and adjusted the tour slightly so that we could rest and get some water at the water fountain near the Parthenon before seeing the Old Temple of Athena. She was also very knowledgeable and the myths she told at each site kept us all engaged despite the heat of the day.

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Our hotel was close enough to the Olympian Temple of Zeus where the tour began, so we did not need any transport. It was a walking tour and everything was accessible on foot.

Morning Catamaran Caldera Cruise

Santorini

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Santorini Highlights with Wine

Greece

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Hiking Naxos Paths

Naxos

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Private Delphi Day-trip

Athens

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Dimos did a great job helping us plan our trip to Greece! He connected us with great a tour guide for the Acropolis. The hotels in Athens and Corfu had easy access to the sights and public transportation, and were very clean. He was very helpful during the whole planning process! I highly recommend him and Kimkim!

Hotel Reviews

Pure by Athens Prime

Athens

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Ariti Grand Hotel Corfu

Corfu

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Blue Lagoon Cruise & Syvota

Corfu

We enjoyed seeing Corfu from the water and visiting different areas nearby.

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Too crowded on the boat

Acropolis Temples, Ruins & Museum Visit -

Athens

We had a very knowledgeable guide during our visit to these sights. It was very helpful when touring these sights.

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From start to finish, this trip was everything I could have asked for in a holiday. Charlotte and Nancy provided exemplary support throughout the trip and were available whenever I needed them. In my experience, there is no such thing as a trip that doesn't have some minor mishap here and there - Charlotte and Nancy were able to provide solutions to any small issues that arose quickly, such as rearranging tours so I could still do all I wanted if things were running late. They were tremendously helpful in making sure I was taken care of overall, communicating my dietary needs to the hotels and tours well in advance and also making suggestions while I was there if I fancied trying another activity. In the initial planning stages, Fiorella and Nancy designed a perfect trip tailored to everything I asked for on the KimKim survey and adapted it for me as we went along before Charlotte and Nancy took the helm seamlessly. I couldn't have done this myself - their expertise and rapport with their colleagues in the industry was invaluable in making sure everything went well.

I thoroughly enjoyed all the activities and hotels that were arranged for me through Serendipity Adventures and KimKim Travel. I stayed in San Jose for one night, Tortuguero for two nights, Arenal for three, Monte Verde for two and Celeste for another three nights. It was the perfect amount of time to spend in Costa Rica.

Special thanks as well to Marianus at Serendipity - he guided myself and a small group on a hike around the Arenal Volcano - his focus on explaining the history of the volcano, trees and wildlife provided me with a rich understanding of the region that complimented the hike perfectly.

I would highly recommend Serendipity Adventures in Costa Rica as your travel advisors and trip planners while you are there and further, KimKim Travel to anyone who wants to take the pressure and ease off planning a trip anywhere - I will be using their services again!

Hotel Reviews

Rio Celeste Hideaway Resort

Bijagua

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Hotel Belmar

Monteverde

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Arenal Kioro Suites & Spa

Fortuna

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Manatus Hotel

Tortuguero

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Hilton Garden Inn, La Sabana

San José

IMPORTANT: if you are going to stay at this hotel, make sure you have all their contact information and the ability to call them from the airport if you are a little bit late arriving in case your driver decides to leave. When I arrived at the airport, the driver was not there - this was not Serendipity's fault (they reimbursed me for my taxi), it was the hotel's - my flight was delayed by forty-five minutes so I arrived according to that - not very late. Besides, their responsibility is to check flight times or wait! It was late, I was tired, I had all my luggage and limited Spanish. Thankfully I found someone who could speak English and they were very helpful - I managed to arrive. No real explanation as to why the driver wasn't there - he had actually been there and just left, apparently. This could have been an absolute nightmare. The hotel itself was a very nice, mid-range standard city center hotel.

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The front staff was very apologetic about my no-show airport pickup and in following up as to what happened.

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Activity Reviews

Monteverde Cloud Forest Guided Hike

Monteverde

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Coffee & Chocolate Tour

Costa Rica

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Sloth Tour

Arenal/La Fortuna

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Hanging Bridges and La Fortuna Waterfall Guided Hike

Arenal/La Fortuna

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Guided Hike in Arenal Volcano Park 1968

Arenal/La Fortuna

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Guided Boat Excursion Through the Tortuguero Canals

Tortuguero

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Tortuguero Village Visit

Tortuguero

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Rio Celeste & Tenorio Volcano Guided Rainforest Hike

Costa Rica

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Night Walk: Children's Eternal Forest

Monteverde

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This is the first time we've ever used a travel specialist so we were a little concerned how everything will work out. But the trip organized by Ashley was absolutely amazing. Given that we traveled with kids her recommendations fit perfectly our needs. We loved all our accommodations and the cruise we did at Ha Long Bay was the highlight of our 3 weeks trip in southeast Asia. Capella is an absolutely stunning cruise ship, but fun activities for all ages, and the sweetest crew. We would love to go back some day on that cruise. Would highly recommend the food tour as well. If we ever travel back in the area we'll reach out to Ashely again for help!

Hotel Reviews

Capella Cruise

Halong

This cruise ship is absolutely amazing, beautiful rooms, amazing food, great daily excursions. However I think the thing that stands out most is our tour guides, Helen and Chris went above and beyond to make our stay as fun as possible. Helen was so kind with our 7 year old, that she constantly tells us that meeting her was best part of our 3 weeks trip in southeast asia. We hope to continue keeping in touch with her while back in the US.

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Helen and Chris are amazing!

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La Siesta Classic Ma May

Hanoi

Was a great fit for my family. We traveled with a big crew so the family suite fit us perfectly. Beautiful facilities, great breakfast and we loved their spa as well!

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Activity Reviews

Watching Water Puppet Show (N)

Hanoi

It's an interesting experience, though wish some of the narration was in english. Our kids did seem engaged so we liked it.

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Dark & Bright Cave - Lan Ha Bay - Tuan Chau (Capella)

Ha Long Bay

Definitely worth seeing! One of the local fishermen drove our boat and he gave us lots of great insights about the area.

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Discover Viet Hai village and Ba Trai Dao beach (Capella - 3D2N)

Ha Long Bay

Happy we got to do this trip. We had a chance to explore how some local people live and to swim in a beautiful area at Ba Trai Dao beach.

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Hanoi Evening Walking Street Food Tour

Hanoi

Loved the food tour. As much as we love being independent, it was great to have someone local take us to best places to try things. Our last night we were on our own and definitely couldn't find anything close to the food we had during our guided trip.

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Halong - Lan Ha Bay - Frog Lagoon Area (Capella)

Ha Long Bay

Kayaking in Halong bay is magical.

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Our trip to Morocco has been truly pleasant! Our specialist, Louis, has been very attentive, detail-oriented, and transparent from the beginning, which gave us a balanced journey that showcased the different charms of Morocco. A big shout-out to our driver, Yassine, who not only made us feel safe and comfortable the entire journey but also went beyond his way to show us the hidden charms. Thanks for a great trip!

Hotel Reviews

Hilton Garden Inn Tanger City Centre

Tangier

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Riad Cherifa

Chefchaouen

Wonderful vibe with great brerakfast

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Riad Mazar Fes

Fes

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Riad Si Said

Marrakesh

Wonderful vibe with great brerakfast

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Exploring the Imperial City and Medieval Medina of Fes

Fes

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Exploring the Medina and Historical Sites Of Marrakesh

Marrakesh

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He decided to cut the trip short into a half day trip without advanced notice.

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Evening Food Tour in Marrakesh

Marrakesh

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Day Trip to Imlil: Hike the Foothills of Mount Toubkal

Marrakesh

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Rita did a great job interacting with us to plan a very comprehensive tour of Portugal in 10 days.

We loved the tours and “getting as much as we could”out of our time in Portugal.

Portugal is an amazing country and we can’t wait to return.

Hien was fantastic from start to finish. My wife and I did a 10 day trip to Vietnam and did not have the expertise or time to plan it well. I worked with Hien and she was great about working with me to plan the trip we wanted. She then booked everything so that we really didn’t have to worry about anything while in Vietnam. Our guide, Nam, was amazing and gave great advice, knowledge, and assistance throughout our trip. Our driver was professional, helpful, and safe. I will definitely be using KimKim in the future for trips. Many of the reviews I saw prior to booking focused on the cost being higher than if you book things yourself. It is significantly more expensive than painstakingly booking every detail yourself, and you will not get a cost breakdown, but we felt that it was worth every penny to have the expertise and assistance every step of the way. Having this service made the trip more relaxing and enjoyable. It was definitely worth it. Thank you to KimKim, Hien, Nam, and others who made this memorable trip happen.

We had such a fabulous time and Liz made it so easy by planning things perfectly down to all the important details. Our 2 week trip went extremely smoothly and we really loved our itinerary. Liz was super knowledgeable about Australia and very supportive of our family's long wish list She struck a good balance between giving us advice and listening to our priorities. Scheduled flights, transportation, and accommodations all went smoothly without a hitch. We (including kids) all loved the variety of places we visited (Melbourne, Darwin, Port Douglas, Sydney).
We loved the tours she scheduled for us and she went out of her way to make last-minute tour adjustments when needed. All our tour guides were wonderful and gave us unique experiences.

Hotel Reviews

The York, by Swiss-Belhotel

Sydney

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Silkari Lagoons Port Douglas

Port Douglas

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Argus Hotel Darwin

Darwin

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Adina Apartment Hotel Melbourne on Queen

Melbourne

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Activity Reviews

Blue Mountains Day Trip with Hike

Sydney

The farm stop was redundant for us as we had already been to many sanctuaries, so had great experiences already with the animals. If we didn't visit other wildlife habitats already then the farm would have been a more fun stop. Breakfast was less than expected. We loved the scenic drive and lookouts. The guide was awesome and very friendly and educational. My whole family unexpectedly all loved the hike. the views were beautiful, and the trail was challenging enough to have been fun for our 3 teens. I thought the Botanical garden was nice was didn't add to the experience of being in the Blue mountains, as the garden in Sydney was even bigger and nicer.

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Climb the Harbor Bridge

Sydney

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Afternoon Kuranda Rail & Skyrail

Port Douglas

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Low Isles Day Trip

Port Douglas

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no one's fault but it was very windy so rough boat ride and water was cloudy.

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Full Day Flood Country - Northern Kakadu Experience

Darwin

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Full Day Indigenous Litchfield Spectacular

Darwin

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Phillip Island Wildlife Day Trip & Penguin Parade

Melbourne

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What a trip!

We had an amazing vacation in Greece thanks to Chris. Super helpful throughout the process! This is my second time using KimKim for a trip and both times were incredible!

Harris did an amazing job with our itinerary and steering us to activities we would enjoy. Everything was thought out and it was so nice to have the private transfers throughout our trip. We did not have to worry about anything. Each hotel was unique and really exceeded our expectations. We are a family of four and the rooms we had were spacious. Our favorite activity was the waterless farming/cooking tour in Santorini and the Catamaran trip. We also enjoyed our cooking experience in Naxos. It was also nice to be in touch with the local travel specialists in case we needed to make last minute changes.

Hotel Reviews

Vouliagmeni Suites Athens

Vouliagmeni

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De Sol Hotel & Spa

Thera

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Cyano Suites

Naxos

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Ava Hotel & Suites

Athens

We had a two room suite that had a mini kitchen. Great for families. Great location.

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Activity Reviews

Morning Catamaran Caldera Cruise

Santorini

We thought this was perfect not too many people on the catamaran and just enough time to swim and snorkel I would skip the sulphur hot springs - too many people The service was great and lunch was delicious

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Santorini Farm Tour: Food & Wine

Santorini

We loved everything about this trip from our guided walk to the winery to cooking on the tomato farm and eating our food!

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Santorini Sea Kayak tour

Santorini

This was our least favorite - as it did seem adventurous enough and we went to the same locations as the catamaran trip.

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Local Transfer in Santorini

Greece

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Hike & Cook in Naxos Villages

Naxos

It was wonderful. I think it would have been better if we could have conversed more with the farmer and wife through the translator. Instead the translator would have conversations with the farmer and wife and not include us which was awkward at times but it was still fun

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Acropolis & Athens Mythology Tour

Athens

This was our first time using kim kim and will not be our last. It really took the burden of the planning and logistics off our plate (hard part of planning trips)! Having our local specialist, Mathia, make suggestions, provide feedback, and answer questions was invaluable. His trip itinerary was a near perfect fit for our family of 5. Also having someone available during the trip to answer questions and handle any travel emergencies was also key. There was a mix up with one of our scheduled bus pickups. Mathia and kimkim responded immediately and took care of everything at no added expense.

Nikola made everything seamless and was always accessible. Highly recommend.

An unforgettable trip, and every person involved in the planning and execution of this trip went above and beyond.
Our luggage went missing on the arriving flight, and the tour group representatives Mahmoud and Zin did everything they could to help retrieve our luggage and communicated on a daily basis with what needed to be done. They spent the extra time working with the airlines while we were able to enjoy the tours.
The itinerary was perfectly planned, and we were able to easily add on extra excursions as we went along.
The tour guides Sameh and Michael were very knowledgeable, spoke english very well, and were very willing to help ensure we had the best experience during our stay. We enjoyed every tour we went on. Each excursion and location was a new breathtaking experience.

Andreas is awesome. Entire trip was planned flawlessly right from guides to transfer/pickups and selection of activities. He was constantly checking on us and updating.

We’ve used Kim Kim before but this is the best experience we’ve had.

Thank you so much Andreas!

Our family trip to Oaxaca was INCREDIBLE! From start to finish- Kimkim, Rene & Lizbeth of Rutopia & Alex our local guide of Etnotouristica made our vacation memorable and stress free! We were a large group of 19 and the communication before and during our trip was smooth. Rene even checked out our hotel before we arrived to let us know if it would accommodate us! He could not have picked a better hotel. Hotel Tabaa was beautiful and very comfortable. The owners & staff were very friendly and helpful. We don’t normally use tour groups, but after this experience- I would definitely consider using Kimkim for our next family vacation abroad!!

Hotel Review

Hotel Tabáa Oaxaca

Oaxaca

Hotel Tabaa Oaxaca is a beautiful hotel! Located in a nice part of town and an easy walk to the main sites of city. We were a large family of 19 who traveled to Oaxaca for a reunion and the owners and staff made our stay so comfortable- like staying at a friends house! The outdoor courtyard was a great place to relax and hang out after a long day of touring. They made great recommendations for restaurants and things to do. They helped make our vacation enjoyable and stress free!

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Beautifully designed! Outdoor courtyard with tables and lounge chairs throughout for unwinding after a long day of touring. Rooms are very comfortable size with all the necessary items needed.

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Great part of town. Easy walk to sites.

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FANTASTIC owners and staff!! Very accommodating and helpful!

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The hotel is spotless!

Activity Reviews

Experience the culture of Oaxaca: discover textile art, ceramics and mezcal

Oaxaca

Macrina’s pottery is beautiful and her story is inspirational! Such a great experience. The wool artisans are also amazing! Again- do not miss this tour!

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Monte Albán and the alebrijes workshop: an unforgettable experience

Oaxaca

INCREDIBLE EXPERIENCE!

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Visit Mitla, the Tule Tree, a Mezcal Distillery & Teotitlán del Valle

Oaxaca

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Oaxacan Cooking Workshop

Oaxaca

This was one of the highlights of our vacation! DO NOT MISS THIS EXPERIENCE! So much fun! We were a large group of 19 (various ages) and EVERYONE loved it!

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Oaxacan Markets: A Culinary Journey through Colors and Flavors

Oaxaca

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Walk through Oaxaca's colourful streets

Oaxaca

Alex our local guide from Etnotouristica, was AMAZING! He walked us through the city giving us a great history lesson!

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Merée was just incredible at organising everything and very patient with us. We changed ideas a few times and Merée was so understanding and really receptive to any feedback we had. We had an awesome time on our trip to Norway and everything was organised perfectly

Hotel Reviews

Heimen Hotel

Bergen

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Fleischer's Hotel

Voss

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Right on the water, easy parking

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Rosendal Turist hotel

Kvinnherad

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Kind of random town - not much near

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Trolltunga Hotel

Odda

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Lilland Brewery Hotel

Strand

Cute hotel but in a random location

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Right next to a strip of supermarkets and stores and just not near anything

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Thon Hotel Maritim

Stavanger

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Activity Reviews

Whitewater rafting (Voss)

Voss

This is just SUCH a great experience - highly highly recommend for anyone, even with no rafting experience

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Blue Ice Hike in Juklavass Glacier

Norway

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Guided Hike to Trolltunga

Odda

Michelle was AMAZING! Day was amazing!

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Guides, Drivers and Staff

Michelle was just awesome

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Kjerag Hike & Lysefjord Cruise Day Trip

Stavanger

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Overall an amazing trip. Well organized and fun for our family of 4 with 2 boys (8 and 15). It hit all the marks, history and architecture, food and fun excursions. Highlights included pasta making in Florence, balsamic vinegar tasting in Modena. You also accommodated special requests including touring the 2 Ferrari museums, and Papal General Audience. Staff in Italy was very responsive via text, making changes on the fly as needed.