Kimkim Trip Reviews

We had wonderful, caring, knowledgable guides. Josee did a wonderful job in planning our perfect trip. It was amazing.

Hotel Reviews

Villa Madame

Paris

My sister & I love to walk and this was located so that we could walk almost everywhere. We could enjoy the flavor of Paris, the city of light!

Authenticity & Character

Quiet room, uniquely Parisan - modern but homey

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Very central to lots of attractions

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Great breakfast service & food

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Le Churchill 3*

Bayeux

The place is fun and a good location to places to see. One drawback - no elevator & some trouble accessing internet connection while we were there.

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Nice buffet breakfast

Pullman Paris Roissy Cdg Airport

Roissy-en-France

Good location to airport and had a business center with computers that worked

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Activity Reviews

Eiffel Tower Summit Ticket

Paris

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When we lost a package we had purchased they tried to help us.

Murders and Mysteries of the Louvre

Paris

We could take our time to see things we wanted to see. The Lourve couls use some easier, more user friendly signage. The lockers were great!

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Lunch cruise on the Seine (Premier Service included)

Paris

It was pricy, but worth it. The food was gormet, which was not really what we are used to, but interesting.

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Half day guided tour of Versailles with private transfers

Paris

Our guide was super! It was an unbelievable place.

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Mont-Saint-Michel day Tour

France

Our guide was great and we had nice people in our small group. The van was comfortable for travel. Pack a lunch and get there early.

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Full Day Tour of Omaha and Utah Beaches & Normandy Landings Sites

Bayeux

The guide was very good. He had heart wrenching and miraculous stories of events most of us had never heard before. The museums were very well done & interactive.

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TBH I was wary of Kimkim until I actually spoke to Sharon and wish I had made that move earlier. I am used to more convo than tech in planning a trip but all was fine.
More driver than guide I would say, Yassine was charming, great driver, calm and efficient. He was always on time and smiley and we enjoyed his company - a really good person. Tough gig as we did a lot of miles every day in order to get out to the Big Dunes and he was fasting so must have been hard and he was understandably keen to get to our destinations for sundown.
The highlights were many and varied but Big Dunes was a big hit, the southern side journey back to Ouzarzete was stunning, lunch by the road sides, Berber pizza and the small souk in Rissani, our lovely last Rhiad was an oasis after the long drives and the must see of Jardin Majorelle is magical. Lower lights - we were sad not to hike or walk in the monkeys fingers (not sure why we didn’t) and whilst the Kzr in Boumain Dades was excellent, I was a bit frustrated by the carpet showroom. I wouldn’t stay in Ouzarzete if you don’t have to - the Khasbar is empty and a bit too spotless relative to those still occupied and we did see a lot of them!
All in all we were happy, loved Morocco, certainly would go again and would use Morocco Immersion but more likely would fly in and out of different cities.
The boys said they felt they’d been away for 2 weeks, not 5.5 days, and seen loads.

Hotel Reviews

Riad Nesma Suites & SPA

Medina, Marrakech

Great location as first stop to see Marrakech. Staff were friendly and v helpful. Pretty Rhiad and nice cool pool and comfy sun beds. Breakfast was great. Would stay again.

Authenticity & Character

Wasn’t too spotless - felt more traditional

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Easy to find.

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Merzouga Dunes Camps

Merzouga

Dinner was v good. Breakfast felt v much like “ the morning after the night before”.

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A bit modern and not traditional although not sure how to improve if want comfort.

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A bit laid back and casual

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Merzouga to Ouarzazate via Draa Valley

Morocco

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This was the first time for my sister and I to Morocco. We learnt ALOT about berber culture and history from our driver-guide Karim who is truly the best out there.

Blessed to have Karim who was also attentive and caring like a friend. He was understanding, and patient with us every step of the way. We were intensely curious about Karim's background as he was raised with a nomadic family in the Atlas mountains. He openly shared his life, his family, and his goals with us, and took us to see people and places we would have never discovered on our own. After two weeks in Morocco, we felt sad to leave Karim, our new friend. We could not have hoped for a better experience in this country so rich in history and tradition. I cannot emphasize enough that you will be in great hands if you turn over your trip planning to Abdellah and Karim. They are absolutely the best. We will be forever grateful to them for sharing their country with us.”

Thank you Karim! Hope to hear more from your knowledge on Morocco and berber history and culture again in the future.

This trip was supposed to happen in 2020 so it was big deal to us to finally make it happen in 2023! Partly because with our kids finishing school and schedules not likely to align easily again it could be our last chance to have a full family vacation. I can't say enough about the organizing and how completely all the details were handled which started with Yuliana. And once in Costa Rica we were also fully supported by our local contact, Graciela. We had the best time and I am so grateful to everyone who made this happen. We loved the hotels in Tamarindo and the Arenal region. We have nothing but praise for our drivers, Gustavo Lopez, Greivin, Fernando and Lee. Having someone else do the driving made the trip that much nicer and these guys know how to navigate Costa Rican traffic! A special thanks to Greiven for stopping to show us a Macaw, Sloths, Coati and Lake Arenal (where we also had a great lunch) along the drive.

The Hotel Tamarindo Diria was beautiful, with great staff and location. Each day we enjoyed the amazing breakfast while taking in the view over looking the ocean as well as from our room and while chilling on the cabana bed (!!!).

The Hotel Los Lagos in the Arenal region was also beautiful with its multiple pools and the walking path up to the observation point. In this area we went on a guided hike with Mauricio, who is a wealth of knowledge on local animal and plants and a lot of fun to hang out with too! That day was full of Howler Monkeys, Sloths, birds of all kinds and an unbelievable amount of edible plants! Mauricio is full of knowledge including historical and current information.

While in this area we also had a great day of Ziplining and White Water Rafting where we also saw wildlife including a Tucan, both of which were amazing, totally safe and done with incredibly friendly and knowledgeable guides.

We will go back, even if we won't all go together. We fell in love with the country and the people.

Hotel Reviews

Tamarindo Diria Beach Resort

Tamarindo

Beautiful location, wonderful breakfast overlooking the ocean, great staff, awesome pools, cabanas and right on the beach!

Authenticity & Character

It's a lovely property with cool decorations as well.

Location

Right on the beach and in the heart of town.

Staff

So polite and friendly.

Cleanliness & Comfort

Clean, nice rooms with everything you need.

Hotel Los Lagos Spa & Resort

La Fortuna

Very beautiful property as well as location with the volcano in view and the natural hot springs.

Authenticity & Character

Great food and gardens.

Location

Wildlife around the property, walking paths including to Los Lagos and a view point for the volcano although you can see the volcano from practically anywhere on the property.

Staff

Friendly and helpful

Cleanliness & Comfort

The rooms were very clean and the beds were great. They even made up some great towel animals for us each day!

Activity Reviews

Arenal 1968 Hike & Visit to Ecotermales Hot Springs

Arenal/La Fortuna

The guide, Mauricio, is a wealth of knowledge, personable and fun to hang out with. The area was great to walk through, but with the guide, it became a real experience.

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Eco Thermales buffet was awesome!

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Fernando was waiting for us at the end of each of the activities - no waiting and such a great singer too!

Zip Lining Adventure & White Water Rafting Class II & III

Arenal/La Fortuna

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Francesca curated a memorable trip for my siblings and me. Iceland is breathtaking and Francesca found a way to organize our itinerary to allow us to see the amazing sights, hidden gems, and eat at wonderful food places in just 8 days. She added optional sights and experiences that turned out to be just as fascinating. Communication during the planning process as well as during the trip itself was efficient and accessible. We will definitely be using KimKim for our next vacation. Thank you Francesca for helping to introduce us to the beauty that is Iceland!

Hotel Reviews

Sel Guesthouse

This is a quaint guesthouse tucked away in a quiet area. We were able to see the northern. lights while staying here. The family-owned property was welcoming, quiet, and completely charming. Breakfast each morning was homemade and delicious.

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Such a charming aesthetic

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Close to many experiences and sights

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Very friendly and welcoming

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Miðhraun Lava Resort

Stykkishólmur

This resort was beautiful inside and out. The staff was friendly and easily accessible. The living spaces were clean and spacious.

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Great location in the Snaefellsnes Peninsula

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Staff is friendly and accessible. Breakfast was hand delivered ach morning by the sweetest woman.

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Magma Hotel

Kirkjubæjarklaustur

The living spaces were charming and the view was stunning. The staff at the hotel breakfast and dinner were pleasant and friendly. The food was also wonderful.

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Fosshotel Reykjavík

Reykjavík

This hotel is in a great location. The food was delicious and plentiful. The staff was helpful, often going above and beyond to make sure our stay was enjoyable. Staff helped us get a taxi and made recommendations for local experiences.

Authenticity & Character

Beautiful hotel

Location

Wonderful location for exploiting Reykjavik.

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Knowledgeable, accommodating, friendly, and helpful staff.

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Activity Reviews

Reykjavik Northern Lights Cruise

Iceland

Great cruise, just didn’t see the lights at no fault of the crew. They do offer a voucher to return. Probably not worth it if you go during a time where the lights are easily visible.

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Blue Lagoon

Iceland

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Vatnshellir lava cave tour

Iceland

This is one of our favorite experiences during the entire trip. The guide was knowledgeable and funny.

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The guide was fantastic!

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Langjokull Glacier Snowmobiling

Iceland

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The Secret Lagoon

Iceland

This is very relaxing and less crowded than the Blue Lagoon.

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My mother and I booked through Kim Kim to travel to Morocco together and we are beyond grateful for all of Kim Kim’s service! We had such an adventure and it was truly a trip of a lifetime! My mother and I adore driving and seeing new landscapes so our tour was perfect because it included 3 days of traveling by car through the Atlas Mountains and Moroccan dry lands and desert! *if you get carsick easily however, this trip itinerary is not for you haha, but if you enjoy winding roads you NEED to visit Morocco! KimKim booked us excellent accommodations, they were comfortable, clean and welcoming, and perfect places to rest after a day of exploring and recharge for the next day. KimKim always responded promptly to any of our questions and the customer service overall was good. Thank you KimKim for everything! We will be sure to return to Morocco!

The trip was a 10/10 experience. Deb really took the lead on planning everything for us because we came in with limited knowledge. We got to do everything and had the greatest of times. All the staff was extremely accommodating. Having all of the drivers planned out made the trip carefree and seamless.

Hotel Reviews

Chobe Game Lodge

Serondela

Extremely nice facility with amazing food, views, and people. Being able to get into Chobe earlier allowed us to see a family of lions without any other trucks blocking our view!

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Ilala Lodge

Victoria Falls

The lodge was a great location to walk to the falls. The service was extremely accommodating. Food was delicious. Our driver for the majority of the trip, Frank, was amazing! Extremely informative and kind.

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Cresta Mowana Safari Resort & Spa - Kasane

Chobe, Kasane

This is a very secluded and peaceful experience. The food was great and authentic. However there was a large fly problem while eating.

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Activity Reviews

Flight of the Angels over Vic Falls

Victoria Falls

The 15 minute duration trip was plenty. The guide explained everything we were seeing and sights were amazing. Really good safety briefing as well.

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Sunset Cruise & Riverside Dinner

Victoria Falls

We had a private cruise with a full staff. The guide got us really close and allowed us to take as many pictures of the hippopotamus. The dinner course was unexpected and really amazing. Drinks and pretty views made this excursion very relaxing and wonderful. They provided rain ponchos which were very helpful.

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Dusty Road Township Dinner Experience **highly recommended by our team

Victoria Falls

This was definitely a highlight of our trip. The food was delicious and the entire experience of learning about all the ingredients was very interesting. The entire ambiance of the place was amazing and could not be replicated elsewhere. We even purchased the owners cookbook. Staff was great!

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Mukuni Village Tour

Victoria Falls

This was a very unique experience. The guide was great and the villages were extremely kind. We wish we knew prior to bring some clothes to donate. Got to purchase some great souvenirs here straight from the people who make it. Also needing another visa to get back into Zimbabwe and to pay for everything in cash is important info.

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Arrival at Chobe Savanna Lodge

Chobe National Park

You need to take a very small boat with all of your luggage to this location which was a surprise. The guide that took us Felix was very nice and informative!

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The Exclusive Black Rhino Conservation Experience

Victoria Falls

This luxury lodge was a great treat for the evening. Our safari guide, Michael, was extremely passionate about his job and made the tour very fun for us. He really put the effort in to make sure we saw as many animals as possible especially the black rhinos.

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Arrive at your lodge in Chobe National Park and First Game Drive

Chobe National Park

Although it started pouring rain, it was still amazing since they provided really nice and heavy ponchos. These rides are extremely enjoyable just to see all the views. We also got to see a family of elephants which was really exceptional.

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Game Drives in Chobe National Park

Botswana

Getting to be the first ones out into the park allowed us first access to seeing all the morning animals. We got to see a whole family of lions without having to compete with any other cars for the best photos ops. The lunch provided had a lot of food in it and was very filling. We really got to see almost every animal in the park and the guide, Ellie, did a great job spotting out exotic birds and plants.

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Full day at Chobe Savanna Lodge

Chobe River - Namibia Side

This is a very peaceful resort with limited visitors. The staff is extremely accommodating and the food was great.

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Last morning at Chobe Savanna Lodge

Chobe River - Namibia Side

We did a bird viewing cruise in the morning and got to see hippos out of the water as well as some elephants drinking water. Also a lot of baboons on the water.

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I was in charge of planning a trip to Greece with/for my family, including grandparents. I was overwhelmed about where to visit with just 10 days while being careful to not overwhelm the grandparents. I signed up for KimKim just to see what it was and suddenly we (Christos and I) were off planning a 10 day trip to Greece.

I found the budgeting and pricing to be uncomfortably unclear. I set a budget and the initial cost came in 3K over what I wanted. We continuously replanned the itinerary and cut out activities in order to come back down to my (high end) of the budget. This took a lot of time and communication. When you google the prices for the hotels and tours, you realize you are paying way more than what you could have planned yourself. Of course, we need to pay the cost of the travel advisor, the private drivers and (what I later learned) is a 24/7 travel assistance service on the ground in Greece that you may or may not need assistance from. I think an itemized invoice would help deliver customers more peace of mind in how they are spending their money.

Overall I am extremely pleased by the destinations, hotels and tours recommended by Christos. I feel like we saw most of the important places in Greece with our 10 days. The pace was relaxing but full of interesting things to do.

I was disappointed with the driving services but only because it was described as "your private driver will happily provide details of the area while you're on your scenic route" over and over again. We ended up laughing at this extravagant and false description of services every time we got into a new driver's car because they hardly spoke any English at all. The scenic routes were also along the highway, unless you count the time the car got a flat tire at a toll booth or we got lost in an orange grove and had to turn around. I also had no idea if we would have to pay extra for quick stops at the grocery store, or staying longer somewhere because it was virtually impossible to communicate with the drivers because of this language barrier. Don't get me wrong, I don't travel to foreign countries and expect everyone to speak English. However, when it was clearly stated over and over again in our itinerary that we're getting a mini tour guide in transit, and we can't even communicate with the driver about what we're doing next, I find that a bit ridiculous. Also, because the financing was not clear, I had no idea what this driver had been paid to do. Was he available for us for the day? For four hours? Only from here to there? Did gas for extra stops come out of his pocket? We wanted to be mindful of his time and expectations as well as not racking up extra costs for ourselves.

Overall, and most importantly, we found the drivers to be always on time and very professional.

The tour guides Christos booked for us were fantastic! They were extremely passionate about what they were showing/telling us and really made the trip. We could also tell they weren't just tour guides with a memorized spiel - they were anthropologists with lots of experience working in the field. We learned so much and have so much respect for the Greek culture, history, and people. They were also extremely flexible and accommodating.

The bike tour said it was starting at 6 years old - this is absolutely not possible. The bikes were mountain bikes with huge tires. Despite sending our measurements 2 days prior, neither of my kids, nor my mother (grandma) could touch the ground with even their toes. They felt extremely uncomfortable and my 10 year old got on the bike and immediately crashed and scraped up her knee. My mother and youngest daughter ended up skipping all the biking because they could not provide suitable bikes for their size/comfort. This said, the tour guide went above and beyond making sure he could include them in as much of the itinerary as possible, as well as organized a taxi (which his company paid for) to take them back at the half way point. He was sooooo thoughtful, friendly, and full of interesting information. My mom and youngest daughter were happy to go back early and shop, and the rest of us finished off the tour. Everyone was happy and the day was a success! But also, please don't send any small kids on this tour unless they have mountain biking experience.

The acropolis tour was AMAZING. Our tour guide just captured our attention and hearts. She even gave us a little gift at the end. She was extremely considerate of my mom the entire tour. 4 hours was long for the kids but they were well behaved and made it through just fine.

The tour at Epidauraus was also amazing! Wonderful tour and guide and the perfect length.

Aegina Island was a bit of a disappointment. Our driver, who was supposed to give us a "2 hour guided tour" again, hardly spoke English. He did manage to brokenly explain the myth of the Temple of Aphaia, but he got the facts wrong, or maybe it was the language barrier. We ended up googling everything we needed to know. We also felt is was WAY to long to be on the island, but because we didn't book the tickets ourselves, we were stuck waiting two hours for the boat to come and take us home. Also, it would have been great to know you needed a mask to go on the boat. We didn't have masks and we ended up paying a guy selling masks near the waiting line money for masks.

Overall it was a fantastic trip. We loved Athens and all the shopping a food options. We found the hotels to be very nice. The country, food and people are amazing! We're so glad we went.

Hotel Reviews

Elia Ermou Athens Hotel

Athens

This was very nice. We liked it a lot. Breakfast was amazing! - Jacuzzi was closed for the season - It was very hot at night and the air conditioning didn't cool the room. The street was too loud to leave the windows open.

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Impero Nafplio Hotel & Suites

Nafplio

Very nice hotel and nice staff in a great location. - the breakfast was a bit disappointing. There was no fresh fruit or vegetables. On our last day they kindly put out some pineapple, which we thought was considerate.

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Activity Reviews

Private Epidaurus Guided Tour

Greece

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Private Bike Tour, Beach & Picnic

Nafplio

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Private Acropolis Hill & Museum Tour

Athens

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The holiday was excellent, Minh planned a great trip for me and Sarah.

What a wonderful trip to Greece. EVERYTHING was so well planned for my husband and I. We were greeted at the airport with an amazing driver who took us all around Athens. We even saw the changing of the guards!!! Such an experience!!!
Our guide, Yota, for the Acropolis was an expert!!!
Our driver in Santorini, Takas, was very kind, patient and knowledgeable of the island. Our guide for the wine tasting, Castatino, was patient and willing to share his experiences with us.
And last but not least, our host on Santorini island, Maria and Sonny were exceptional. They made us feel at home and very welcoming.

I would 1000%, yep that’s a 1,000%, recommend Kim Kim Tours!!!! Cheers

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Home and Poetry

Athens

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3Sixty Hotel & Suites

Nafplio

Beautiful hotel. Great location!!!

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Lithies Traditional Homes

Thíra

Amazing host Maria and Sonny

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Acropolis & Flavors of Athens

Athens

Very interesting

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Drank Greek coffee for the first time

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Love our guide. She was a doll

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Private Cooking Class in Nafplio

Nafplio

Beautiful facility. Our chef and his wife were personable, warm. And our good we created was AMAZING

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Private Santorini Wine Tour

Santorini

The three wineries were amazing!! The wine museum was very interesting and SUPER cool!!! Bravo

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Camellia was very responsive to all our questions and very easy to work with. Our trip in the loop was fantastic! Our guide Pho was knowledgable, flexible, personable and made my wife and I feel very comfortable during the 4 - 5 day tour. The scenery was breathtaking, and the local communities and it's people were welcoming. We'll definitely be using KimKim again.

PLANNING: Before meeting and working with the Kimkim team, I had originally planned on spending all of my time in Paris and doing day trips out to Normandy to see Mont St Michelle and the WW II sites. Instead, I began working with and iterating on a using those days for a stay in Normandy. Being experts in the region, they proposed the day tours, where to stay based on the items I wanted to see. It was fun working working Isabelle, Clement and Stephen. Each contributed to the itinerary I settled on more than six months in advance, because I was coming to Paris to do the marathon which I had booked 11 months in advance!

THE ACTUAL TRIP: Exceeded all expectations. The lodging, the trains, day excursions, were all exceptional. They picked the place in Bayeux which was fantastic. The town wasn't even on my radar and appreciate them having me stay there as it was so enjoyable.

THE RATING SHOULD ACTULLY BE 6 STARS: Because when I booked so far in advance, I had no way of knowing the social unrest, protests and strikes would be taking place within France during my actual trip. I was entering Paris during the newsworthy pension reform protests. Our train was delayed. Clement and team were available at all hours to help rebook trains, car transfers and everything which I was being impacted by. All of my issues I was experiencing because of items outside of my control at the time, they were able to correct in near real time. All I had to do text them and make them aware of my current status. That was a real feeling of luxury and safety in a country where I didn't speak the language. My wife and I felt special and knowing they were there and genuinely cared about us and wanted to ensure our trip was the best it could be. That is simply awesome! Thanks to the entire team.

Terry did a great job guiding our not quite winter and not quite spring trip. We loved being in the northern part of the country for a time- soaking and going dog sledding.

In the south we had terrific winds so our glacier experience was cancelled but the natural beauty along the coast did not disappoint.

Our itinerary was ambitious and Terry really helped map it all out and helped us get to all the places we wanted to see.

One small critique- Europ-Car did not have the Wi-Fi rental at the rental desk both times we rented from them and we had to take additional time to go to another office to get it. Both locations saw that it was on the reservation but did not bother to bring the device to the airport to give to us.

It was also not clear that we have limited Wi-Fi with the pucks they use. This was not a problem but it would have been nice to know that there was a limit on the number of GB we could use.

Olman provided very helpful planning for an interesting visit to Costa Rica. We especially appreciated the insights on motels and the private transfer arrangements (to/from airport and other locations). Roberto was an excellent driver. I do like to get my details farther ahead of time than was Olman's usual practice, but the assurance of having an agent who spoke the language to help with any needs that came up, was worth it.

The weekend at the Mawamba Lodge provided a relaxing and beautiful surroundings with very tasty food, in addition to the wildlife tour by boat with sightings of monkeys, birds, and crocodiles. I only wish we were visiting during turtle season as I would have loved to see the turtles there to lay their eggs. In the area of LaFortuna I recommend the Hanging Bridges outing as it is so unique with good views.

We had a lovely trip and recommend this KimKim agent... you will be in good hands!

This trip was absolutely amazing. My friends and I had the best time and we learned so much. Having a private driver was key to a wonderful, personalized experience and Samir took great care of us. I would definitely recommend KimKim to friends and family and I hope to be able to book with them again!

Hotel Reviews

Tiziri Luxury Camp

Merzouga

Staying at Tiziri Camp was such a unique and fun experience. We absolutely loved staying in the desert, riding camels, watching the sun rise, learning about Berber culture around the firepit, and riding ATVs. The staff was so friendly and helpful and the food was some of the best we had on the whole trip. I recommend this experience for anyone thinking about going to the Sahara!

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Everyone was very friendly and helpful.

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Hotel Dar Mounir

Chefchaouen

The location of Dar Mounir was great and close to the square. Unfortunately, we were only in Chefchaouen for one night, but if we had been able to stay longer, we would have been happy to stay here longer!

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Riad Ghita

Fes

This Riad was absolutely beautiful and very comfortable. The staff was very welcoming and we loved our visit here!

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Dar Rihana Dades

Douar Aït Ouffi

We loved staying at Dar Rihana! The staff was so friendly and helpful when we had a mishap with our tour. The food here was delicious (I recommend the strawberry juice) and the views on the terrace of the garden are absolutely beautiful. They also provided us with the best welcome tea of our trip. We wish we could have stayed here longer than just one night!

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Riad Pachavana

Marrakech

Riad Pachavana was in a great location in Marrakech. About a 10-15min walk to the main square and not too noisy at night. The inside of the riad was beautiful and the staff was so friendly and welcoming. We made some great friends here.

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Activity Reviews

Dine with a local family

Morocco

This was one of our favorite experiences of the whole trip. The Aloui family treated us so well and the food was amazing. We had so much fun dancing, getting henna, drinking tea, and chatting. Would definitely recommend getting dinner with a local family!

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Transfer from Fes to Merzouga via Erfoud & Camel Ride

Morocco

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Chefchaoeun to Fez via Volubilis, Moulay Idriss & Meknes

Morocco

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Half-Day Guided Sightseeing in Fes

Fes

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It was not made clear to us what exactly we would be seeing that day. There were some things we would have liked to have skipped to make time for other sites. It also lasted a full day so we didn't have much time to explore on our own.

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Samir was amazing, as always!

Desert Adventures around Merzouga

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Transfer to Dades Valley via Todra Gorges

Morocco

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Hiking and local family lunch in Dades valley

Morocco

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Transfer to Marrakech via Roses Valley, Ouarzazate & Aït Benhaddou

Morocco

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Day trip from Marrakech to Essaouira

Marrakesh

Essaouira was beautiful and we are so glad that we were able to include this is the trip. I was nice to see the coast and experience a smaller city.

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All our guides were excellent and very knowledgeable.
All the airport pick ups and transfers went very smoothly as did the tours.
We were very happy with our itinerary and any concerns we had about having to take internal flights were not justified. The country is just so huge that there weren't any other viable options and it was definitely worth it.
All the hotels were very comfortable and everyone we encountered couldn't have been nicer.

Hotel Reviews

Águas do Iguaçu Hotel

Foz do Iguaçu

Very clean and comfortable. Good location with a choice of restaurants nearby. Included breakfast had a good selection. Swimming pool was a nice spot to relax at the end of the day.

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Pousada Olho d'Agua

Bonito

Lovely peaceful hotel with wildlife all around. You stay in a bungalow in the grounds and we often had monkeys in the trees around us. Very friendly, helpful staff. The restaurant food was very good, we had dinner there one evening, and the included breakfast was varied and tasty. It is located outside the town, which means you are surrounded by nature and it's quiet but you will need to get a taxi to get to Bonito (not at all expensive)

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Pousada Aguapé

Aquidauana

located about 70 km down a dirt road, you are surrounded by farmland and wetland. it is beautiful and teeming with wildlife. The hotel is very comfortable and welcoming, the food is great. If you are lucky enough to be there on a Saturday night there is a live band and Parilla. Activities are very well organised.

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Pousada do Principe

Paraty

beautiful hotel with lovely communal spaces and pool. great location just a few minutes walk from the old town. Rooms at the from suffer a bit from street noise, so try and get a room around the pool. Breakfast was great.

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Activity Reviews

Brazilian Side Falls Tour regular

Foz do Iguaçu

The falls are amazing from both sides. Saw lots of coatis here.

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Macuco Safari

Foz do Iguaçu

Being on a boat at the bottom of the falls was fantastic but this safari seemed to be very focused on selling you photos that they'd taken. There was no option to swim (as was in our itinerary description), we only were taken to one set of falls and they pulled up at the side of the river and spent about 5 minutes taking Photos of the groups on the boats. The small boat also meant that from most seats you had no view up the river, all you could see was the bow of the boat and the worker who was taking photos. Being driven into the water of the falls however was a LOT of fun. The boat from the Argentinian side seemed to be better, it went to 2-3 sets of falls and also drove into the water. So, if your itinerary allows, this would be better.

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Parque das Aves - Birds park

Foz do Iguaçu

Very interesting and lovely to see the birds up close. They are doing great conservation work

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Argentinian Side Falls Tour regular

Foz do Iguaçu

It was just fantastic. Lunch here was also one of the best meals we had!

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Buraco das Araras and Rio da Prata snorkeling

Bonito MS

Really fun activity. Like swimming in an aquarium

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Boca da Onça

Bonito MS

Beautiful location. Lovely hike through the jungle and the waterfalls are just spectacular

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South Pantanal

South Pantanal

We did a boat trip, jeep safari, walking tour, horse ride and night safari. We saw the most amazing wildlife including armadillos, capybaras, toucans, egrets, cockatoos and a giant anteater.

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Regular Boat Tour around Paraty Bay

Paraty

Comfortable boat and friendly staff. Multiple stops at beaches and to swim. Follows a common path with many other boats but seems to be well organised sonly 1 or 2 boats are at the same place at the same time. Certainly gave a nice overview of the surrounding beaches. Definitely take your own lunch. Whilst the manioc fries were great the rest of the food was terrible.

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Jeep Tour Regular

Paraty

If we hadn't already been to Iguassu and Bonito these falls would have been quite impressive! Learning about and tasting Cachaca was great. Sliding on the natural waterslide was great fun, definitely recommend doing this.

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Everything went incredibly smoothly. Our guide Pech was delightful, helpful and informative and our drivers made us feel very safe. We had fun in Phnom Penh doing the sites and had a great base at the Palace Gates Hotel. Kampot was less hectic. We enjoyed staying at the Columns hotel - quite simple but very clean, good breakfast and charming owners. The pepper farm trip very enjoyable as was the rearranged boat trip up the river - a small boat and an excellent contrast to the Phnom Penh sunset cruise.

We had a great time at both the Cardamom Tented Camp and the Canvas & Orchids hotel. Both great getaway places for peace & nature ( although wildlife not very keen to show itself!)

All in all a wonderful taste of Cambodia

Lucy was helpful but I stressed about my trip because of not knowing to book flight, hotel, in a certain order. Also visa was costly for me due to me ordering 3 visas.
However, once I got to Vietnam the stress of getting here was pretty much non existent.

In Porto, our group of 3 ladies had a great trip to the Douro Valley with Bruno. We learned so much about the history and practices of the area, enjoyed a traditional meal, and sampled some great wines.
In Sintra, Teresa provided an amazing palace tour and winery stopover, while adding a surprise visit to a breath-taking mountain vista.
In Lagos, the bicycle tour, the cave tour, as well as the mountain, beach, and sunset tour left us feeling as if we had truly experienced Portugal’s best!

Our first trip abroad was nothing short of amazing thanks to the excellent planning of our local specialist, Vickie. She called us ahead of our trip to ask questions and help us through some details as this was our first time traveling abroad. Once we arrived in Auckland and throughout our visit everything went smoothly. Our accommodations were perfect. When we arrived at 6:30 AM our first day, we were given complimentary early check-in at the reception. Throughout our 12 day stay we truly got to experience a wide variety of places and activities on both the North and South islands. Vickie wove together an itinerary that flowed well and allowed us to do something special and uniquely New Zealand every day. The only thing I would change if we have the opportunity to visit again is to stay longer! There still is so much more to see and do! We felt we easily could have stayed 2-3 days more in the cities we visited.

Hotel Reviews

M Social

Auckland

M Social was our first accommodation when we arrived to New Zealand at 6:30 in the morning. When our driver dropped us off at the hotel they had a room available for us and we were given complimentary early check-in. That was such a welcomed delight after 20 hours of travel! Everything was clean and the breakfast buffet had a wide variety of tasty offerings. The staff was pleasant and welcoming. I would definitely stay here again.

Authenticity & Character

Everything was modern and the room had encouraging sayings on the walls. The sliding bathroom wall was unique.

Location

It was located downtown and right on the harbor.

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Everyone was kind and welcoming.

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Scenic Hotel Cotswold

Christchurch

We stayed here for a total of three nights on our visit to the South Island. One night before we departed to tour the island and then for two before we caught our flight home. Our accommodation was roomy for 3 traveling adults. We loved having separate bedrooms with the living area to share. The heated bathroom floor was an added bonus! What ended up being the best we’re the e-bikes they have available for rental. We used them on our free day to explore Christchurch. Hagley park is located close by and has lots of trails to enjoy. Plus the botanical gardens is just over a mile walking distance away. All of the people working reception were kind, courteous, and welcoming.

Authenticity & Character

The place has the look and character of a little village.

Location

Close to amazing restaurants, Hagley Park and botanical garden.

Staff

Everyone is very friendly.

Cleanliness & Comfort

Our room was very clean and looks as though it was recently remodeled. Their weight and exercise room and bathroom is hopefully their next place to update.

The Hermitage Hotel

Mount Cook Village

Being able to look out our window to see Mt. Cook was nothing short of amazing. The sky windows are awesome for experiencing sleeping under the breath taking night sky. We stayed in the motel that had a full kitchen for making your own meals. However we did not do that for our single night stay. We had breakfast and dinner up at the lodge. The timing was such that we had the buffet meals. The food was delicious with a wide variety of choices. The wait staff was outstanding!

Authenticity & Character

Modern comfort in the middle of natural beauty!

Location

Being right in Mt Cook National Park is spectacular. We could fit in a hike before dark.

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Our lodging had heated towel racks. Everything was spotless and welcoming.

Clearbrook Motels Wanaka

Wanaka

This place is truly a home away from home. Everything was clean and welcoming. Having a washer and drier was perfect as we were midway through our trip.

Authenticity & Character

It was a very relaxing place and we loved the loft and high windows.

Location

Located walking distance to the city center and around the corner from the food trucks.

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Rainforest Retreat

Franz Josef Glacier

A very unique place to stay. It truly is in the rainforest. They had a kitchenette in the room with Keurig coffee maker, hot water heater, electric frother and toaster available.

Authenticity & Character

It has a feel of being in the forest but still having our comforts and conveniences.

Location

It is walking distance to everything in Fraz Josef.

Staff

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The room was welcoming upon arrival.

Copthorne Hotel & Resort Queenstown Lakefront

Queenstown

A nice place to stay. Accommodation is average.

Authenticity & Character

It has a lovely open reception area.

Location

Close to downtown and a park walking/running trail.

Staff

They responded kindly and curiously.

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Sudima Lake Rotorua

Rotorua

Our lodging was spacious and comfortable.

Authenticity & Character

It is a normal hotel environment.

Location

Located right near the geothermal lake and also walking distance to anything downtown. Once we had our car parked and were checked in we were able to do everything there by foot.

Staff

Everyone was friendly, kind and helpful.

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Activity Reviews

Okarito Lagoon Guided Kayak Trip

Franz Josef Glacier

We were blessed to have a clear beautiful calm day! The whole experience was relaxing and magical. Our guide, native of Ohio, did a wonderful job sharing the history of the area and educating us about the environment and wildlife of the area.

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We really enjoyed our guide. He was personable and very energetic. He seems to enjoy what he is doing.

Transport

It was a very short ride from town to the lake.

Wanaka Bike Tours - Hawea to Wanaka

Wānaka

This bike ride was one of the highlights of our visit. The trail was beautiful as it followed the path of the river.

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Our driver dropped us off after giving us a brief rundown of the trail. He gave us his phone number and was available for questions if we needed anything.

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Milford Sound Coach/Nature Cruise ex ZQN + Lunch

Queenstown (NZ)

This day trip is nothing short of amazing! It is a must see for everyone visiting New Zealand South Island! Having a bus ride in allows for everyone to enjoy the view of the twisty turny drive to Milford Sound.

Quality of Experience

We were very fortunate to have some rain the day we visited. It made for spectacular waterfalls!

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Brian, our driver was extremely knowledgeable about everything on this tour. He shared a wealth of information in a very interesting and entertaining way. Plus he definitely is an expert driver handling all the difficult motorways there!

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Te Pā Tū Māori Feast & Performance

Rotorua

The entire evening is a delightful experience. The event is designed to make friends with the Māori village and fellow travelers. We learned much about the history and culture of the Māori people and enjoyed taking part in activities, listening to their music and enjoying superior hospitality for dinner. This is a must for a North Island visit to New Zealand. Added plus, they pick you up from your accommodation to take you to the village.

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Our hostess in the drive to and from did an awesome job making everyone feel welcome and did an excellent job explaining things. Plus she has a beautiful singing voice!

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TSS Earnslaw Farm Tour & Dinner

Queenstown (NZ)

This was a wonderful farm to table experience. The sheep shearing and sheep herding demonstration is amazing for those of us unfamiliar with this environment.

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I highly recommend the sticky date pudding! It’s like a bit of heaven!

Guides, Drivers and Staff

All of the staff were top notch. Positive atmosphere and all were friendly.

Transport

The boat ride makes the experience special. However I can’t give it a 5 star because the sound system on the boat needs an upgrade or update. We couldn’t understand what was being said as it was all muffled.

Hobbiton Tour

New Zealand

This is a must for LOTR and Hobbit fans! And even if you aren’t this setting is like stepping into a magical fairytale land! It is something everyone who visits New Zealand should take in! Ending the tour having a drink at the Green Dragon is an opportunity to meet and talk with other travelers from all over the world if you so choose.

Quality of Experience

It was fun! Our guide was enthusiastic and this made the tour extra fun!

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The bus ride was comfortable going out and the video does a nice job setting the tone for the experience.

Auckland Whale & Dolphin Safari

Auckland

This was a great experience to get out on the waters near Auckland. However on our tour we did not see any whales or dolphins. But we did get a lifetime voucher to come back anytime to try again.

Quality of Experience

It was great to experience the water, but would be better if we saw whales or dolphins. However this is something you have to realize when you take these tours. The wildlife doesn’t show up on command or our schedule.

Guides, Drivers and Staff

They stayed positive and were very kind and tuned into the needs of the passengers.

Transport

We felt safe and comfortable under their expert handling of the cruise ship.

Explore the Waitomo Glow Worm Caves

New Zealand

Kayaking in the moonlight makes this adventurous! We were able to experience seeing the glow worms in a few different caves. Another highlight was the beauty of the night sky! Our guides did a great job leading us in the darkness. This is a unique New Zealand experience.

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