Kimkim Trip Reviews

I will definitely use Kim Kim again for our next trip. Communication, options, convenience and reliability were spot on.

Hotel Reviews

Grano de Oro Hotel

San José

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Monteverde Lodge & Gardens

Monteverde

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Ti-fakara Boutique Hotel

La Fortuna

Best shower, best location, the best!

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Activity Reviews

EcoTermales Hot Springs Experience with Meal

Arenal/La Fortuna

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Río Balsa Whitewater Rafting Adventure

Arenal/La Fortuna

Our guide David was knowledgeable and fun! We had scheduled a more advanced white water experience, but my husband hurt his neck and working through Kim Kim we were able to adjust to an easier journey. We reallly appreciated that.

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Sloth Discovery Walk

Arenal/La Fortuna

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I had five guides and all were wonderful.

Our trip ( my husband and myself) was a dream come through. I have absolutely no negative comments re the organization of our trip by Ana. Ana answered all our queries promptly before our trip . All the drivers and guides - Fabio, Andrea , In Buenos Aires,Daniel in Mendoza, Aljender in El Calafate and Manuel in Igwazu Falls were all professional and went out of their way to make sure that we were always comfortable and made the experience an unforgettable one. ( I have forgotten some names-Sorry ).
The only thing I can complain is that as a tourist who wanted to see as much as possible we always had to fly through Bueno Aires airport so a lot of time was wasted in airports. However this seems to be unavoidable.
I recommend booking through KIMKIM as it went as smooth as possible. I have no second thoughts of giving them FIVE STARS.
THANK YOU

ROSALIE FRENDO ( Malta, Europe)

Hotel Reviews

El Pueblito Iguazu

Puerto Iguazú

Lovely hotel. Our room was very spacious with a balcony and area to sit outside over the garden which is very very green. Wished to stay a bit longer but had to return to reality,,

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Kapenke Hotel

El Calafate

This hotel needs some improvements. It needs to be modernized- no lift. The safe in the room was broken . Should have been removed as gave the impression of untidiness. Not enough plugs in the room.

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Club Tapiz

Maipú - Mendoza

Our room at the Tapiz Hotel was very spacious with a patio overlooking the vines and swimming pool. Very friendly staff and also very thoughtful. The last day we needed to leave before breakfast however a tray was brought to our room with availability of coffee/ tea ,cake and fresh fruit. We appreciated this very much. The only hiccup was that the boiler was out of order and so we could not have showers in our room but had to go to theSpa. This obviously was inconvenient.

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Savoy Hotel

Buenos Aires

We spent 3 nights at beginning of our holiday then another night at end of holiday. The first room was very spacious on the main road. Staff were all very efficient and helpful. Breakfast was very abundant. The bedroom for the last night was much smaller but sufficient.

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Activity Reviews

Brazilian Falls - Half day

Puerto Iguazú

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Great Adventure - Boat trip

Puerto Iguazú

So exciting. Not to be missed.

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Manuel our guide was amazing

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All very well timed

Argentinean Falls - Full day

Puerto Iguazú

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Nautical Safari

El Calafate

So exciting and scary,

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Manuel was more than excellent. I will not forget Igwazu falls due to his excellent guiding with such enthusiasm. I he took us to airport and also helped us to pass in our luggages.

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Perito Moreno Glacier Excursion 🗻

El Calafate

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Aconcagua Park & Inca Bridge

Mendoza

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Cathedral of Wine: High end Valle de Uco 🍷🍃

Mendoza

This entailed three different wine tasting. The first was a ‘boutique’ winery. Very interesting and we were very well catered for: We then went to the second winery( which was next door). We were fifteen mins late and were refused!! The last winery where we had lunch was lovely and also very good.

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Daniel , our driver, was so so obliging.

Sunset Horseback Riding

Mendoza

Stefan is an experienced rider so the horse was a little bit of a follower but of course this is understandable as no risks to be taken. A experience to say that one rode in Andes Mountains.

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The Best of Argentina Culinary Experience

Buenos Aires

Perfect to inter relate with other tourists of all ages. Fun and relaxing evening delivered with great enthusiasm.

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Neighborhoods Tour

Buenos Aires

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The driver and guide were very obliging

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Tango Show & Dinner

Buenos Aires

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Thomas was very helpful, quick to respond, and put together a custom itinerary that perfectly matched the criteria we gave him. The hike was amazing and the rifugios were clean, comfortable and well situated. Overall, the experience exceeded our expectations!

Beautiful memories!
Our first trip to Italy went very smoothly due to the planning and organizing from our specialist Eirini!
Highlights of the trip included our Pizza Class at a family farm in the hills of Sorrento, Limoncello class/lunch at Bona del Capo in the Amalfi Coast and our Tuscan castle wine tour/ lunch in Montalcino!
We definitely enjoyed these fun small group activities, met some great people! The private sunset cruise was not overly romantic with the Captain and Skipper directly behind us. Would have been bettter with a small group and different type of boat.
Our favourite walking tour was with Babi in Florence! It was so convenient having skip the line tickets into the Gallerie Academy to view Michaelangelo ‘s ‘David’!
The Kim Kim service was a little more than we wanted to spend as we had already booked our own hotels but overall we really enjoyed all our activities! Lastly the private transfers we had from hotels, train stations and airports was excellent with no stress. Especially our drive from Sorrento to Concha dei Marini!

Activity Reviews

Private Walking Tour of Florence | City Highlights with David & Duomo

Italy

We really enjoyed our tour with Babi! She really took the time to explain things in an interesting way! The details on the sculptures and buildings she gave made us appreciate them even more! Having skip the line tickets was wonderful!

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The combination of walking through the city along with specific sights like the Gallery Academy ( David) and the Duomo made it a complete package. Skip the line tickets bought ahead saved a lot of time.

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Babi had a great personality! Very knowledgeable and personable!

Transport

She knew how to avoid crowds

Secrets Walks of Sorrento: Street food by Locals

Italy

Enjoyed our walk through Sorrento. Our guide very knowledgeable. Had a nice coffee and cake at a little restaurant.

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Our guide was flexible to walk to other areas Nice to stop for coffee!

Guides, Drivers and Staff

She was informative and clear

Rome Walking Tour: Historic Center Highlights

Rome

Went to some interesting churches and piazzas on our tour. Our guide very knowledgeable

Wine Tasting & Cooking class in Montalcino

Italy

Very interesting and informative tour of the winery! Enjoyed a delicious lunch afterwards!

Quality of Experience

Learning the history of the Winery along with type of grapes grown in the region.

Food

The Antipasti board was delicious!

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Very knowledgeable

Limoncello Tour & Tasting

Italy

Our host, Giusy, was so much fun and charismatic! Enjoyed picking lemons and taking pictures before heading into the restaurant for our limoncello class. An interactive and fun experience making the limoncello, followed by drinking limoncello spritz. Having a beautiful long lunch with a stunning view finished off a fantastic day!

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The host, the property, the class and the food

Food

The pasta and fish

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Easy and organized

Transport

Close to our hotel

Private sunset cruise along the Sorrento coast

Italy

We didn’t enjoy this experience as much as if we would have been in a group. The front of the boast had no seats, just a platform do not very comfortable. Also the Captain and Skipper were directly behind us so not very romantic. It was nice sailing along the coastline, relaxing.

Quality of Experience

More comfortable boat, better snacks

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Friendly

Transport

They were late picking us up and we had to call our Italy liaison to connect

Pizza School at Agriturismo

Italy

Wonderful experience! Enjoyed being up in the hills on a farm! The family was so hospitable and informative. Not only did we really learn how to make pizza, we also enjoyed homemade wine , cheese and panna cotta! Great evening!

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The organization, the food and the hosts!

Food

Everything

Guides, Drivers and Staff

They were professional but very friendly and fun

Transport

Got there safely

Dimitrios and his team including Effie and others were wonderful. They helped us plan a perfectly balanced vacation. With a 2 year old and a 14 year old in tow this was far from an easy experience . Of course their support and help did not end there, they were in valuable while we were in country. They helped ensure every experience was perfect. On top of that they provided excellent recommendations for dinner and helped us make many dinner reservations while we were in the country and arrange transport to and from. I cannot say enough positive things. They truly allowed us to focus on being present on vacation and not focus on logistics and planning.

Hotel Reviews

Bellonias Villas Kamari

Santorini

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right across the street from the beach with great rooms and a wonderful beach drink service

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The Tanneries Hotel & Spa

Chania

incredible rooms and incredible views. Food was excellent!

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the view of the old town was amazing

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Cosmos Boutique Hotel

Naxos

great location near the beach and great rooms.

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love proximity to beach but could be closer to Naxos

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Athens Ikon

Athens

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Ibis Styles Heraklion Central

Heraklion

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Activity Reviews

Santorini Island Discovery Small-group Tour

Santorini

One of our favorite days of the trip. We enjoyed the relaxing pace and the guides did a great job customizing the experience to us.

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Traditional Naxian Small-Group Cooking Class on a family-run Tavern

Naxos

A wonderful final day activity. It was great to actually make authentic food on a real operational farm. The family was very hospitable and the nature walk we took was magical.

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Cretan Ceramic Art Lesson in Chania Old Town

Greece

This was a really fun experience. The family did a great job making this accessible. the entire family enjoyed the visit.

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The Acropolis & Acropolis Museum Private Guided Tour

Athens

The experience was wonderful and the guide was incredible with our daughter.

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Athens City Bike Small Group Tour

Athens

I loved this perspective of the city and the guide was wonderful and kept our 2 year old entertained and happy to participate.

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The Past of Naxos Private Tour

Naxos

Our daughter loved this visit and the activities after were also wonderful.

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Cristina planned our trip to Ecuador highlands and to Guayaquil. I had my 17 year old and 7 year old with me. We had an absolutely eye opening and unforgettable experience. Our unfatigueable driver-guide in the Highlands, Pablo, took us everywhere and taught us all about Ecuador along the way. We really couldn't have seen all that we did without him, and we felt really grateful. Our itinerary was perfect--interesting for me and fun for the kids. In Guayaquil we had Freddy and Cristopher and had kind of an off the beaten path experience visiting the dolphins and then a chocolate plantation. Everything was so interesting and the food everywhere was fresh and tasty. Cristina did a great job putting together our itinerary. I will recommend friends to visit Ecuador and hope that they will be fortunate enough to work with Cristina though Kimkim. We love Ecuador! Absolutely amazing country!

Every guide and every driver was timely, friendly and knowledgeable. Carlos, in Monteverde was particularly outstanding. Our rainy season your was filled with activities for every member of the family. Weather never interfered. The hotels were very good and with everyone locations and staff.

My family of 4 (2 adult kids) just finished our 10 day visit to Greece and it was amazing. A huge thank you to the KimKim team and in particular, our local Greek specialist, Aggeliki (Angela). She was amazing and put together a fantastic itinerary for us based on our specific likes and wants. It was perfect. The accommodations were perfect and very unique in each of Athens, Milos and Santorini. In each location the lodging was perfectly located and exactly the experience we were looking for. What made the overall experience so great was that all of our transfers were arranged for the various excursion and island transfers. Everything went perfectly as planned and Angela's detailed itinerary made our trip quite easy from day to day. Angela's suggested excursions were fantastic, including the Athens HIghlights Mythology Tour, Sailing tours in Athens, Milos and Santorini, as well as restaurant suggestions in all locations. I would specifically call out Angela's suggestion for the Best of Milos Half day tour with Michael K from Milos. Michael was amazing. Extremely knowledgeable of the history of Milos, but very funny and enjoyable to spend the afternoon with, and knew everyone on the island! At every stop, people left and right were calling out his name to say hello! He also had great dinner suggestions and was kind enough to go out of his way after the formal tour to drop my family off at a great swimming spot that he highly recommended.

Overall our Greece visit was amazing, exceeding all expectations from my entire family, and this is in large part to the great support we received from Angela and kimkim - i never could have booked the detailed agenda on my own. the entire experience was fantastic and we all look forward to our next trip to Greece again soon

Hotel Reviews

The Marblous Athens

Athens

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Alta Vista Suites

Santorini

Amazing location and great service. Love suite was fantastic.

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Melagrana

Milos

Great location

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Activity Reviews

HS Catamaran Sunset Cruise MD

Santorini

very fun experience visiting several swimming spots, great dinner and was a fantastic location for sunset in wondrful Santorini.

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Full Day Polyegos & Kleftiko boat tour (monohull sailing boat from Pollonia)

Milos

overall fantastic experience. beaches and swimming were perfect

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Best of Milos half-day tour

Greece

Michael K was fantastic. very knowledgeable and funny and simply a great guide.

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Full Day Boat Tour Unique Sailing Experience to Agistri Moni Aegina with round transfers

Greece

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Athens Highlights Mythology Tour

Greece

Was good overall tour and experience

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Marisa did a wonderful job of planning my 8-day trip to Portugal, making sure to include my must-sees, and adding in a few stops/activities I didn’t know I wanted to do, but in the end am so glad I did! No idea where to start with highlights, as everything was great. My drivers (from Porto to Douro Valley, Douro Valley to Lisbon via Aveiro and Nazaré, Lisbon to Sintra) all felt like guides - super knowledgeable about the region I was visiting, and wry engaging. It was like hanging out with a good friend. They all also offered recommendations for places to visit, eat, etc., and offered to/in some cases did make reservations for me. Above and beyond what I expected! And the guides for my walking tours in Porto and Lisbon were fantastic, too. I learned about the history (plus some hidden secrets) and culture in Porto and Lisbon. Hotel selections were great … very centrally located, safe areas for a solo female traveler, close to everything. I absolutely loved the day in Douro Valley - from the tour, tasting and lunch with pairings at Quinta da Pacheca to the Vintage House hotel! And the day in Sintra (Peña Palace and gardens) plus the drive and stops along the coastline on the way back were perfection! I will visit Portugal again, and hope to use KimKim and Across Portugal to help with the planning!

Hotel Reviews

Hotel Lisboa Plaza

Lisbon

A great location I’m Lisbon, especially if you’re looking to shop. It’s also close to a couple Metro stations, and not a far walk from the the plazas throughout Lisbon.

Authenticity & Character

A more modern hotel in the inside, but the Library Bar was a charming place to have a drink while deciding what to do next in Lisbon!

Location

Metro and train stations nearby, close to good, local restaurants. As a solo traveler I felt very safe walking to and from this hotel by myself at night.

Staff

Everyone was so friendly, but Erica at the front desk was particularly helpful. She made dinner recommendations and helped get reservations at cool places on a busy summer weekend!

Cleanliness & Comfort

My bed was super comfy.

The Vintage House

Pinhão

I loved the idea of staying in a former winery! The location was great - really nice view of the river and vineyards from my room. I had dinner at the hotel and the food was great. If I had had more time, I would have spent some time at the pool.

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Porto Royal Bridges Hotel

Porto

Great location, perfectly situated between the river and city. My room was beautiful, and staff was friendly.

Authenticity & Character

The hotel was more modern than I thought it would be. That said, the lobby was comfortable and welcoming.

Location

Easy walking distance to the river or into the city to see the market, Santa Catarina chapel and Santa Catarina Street shopping.

Staff

Everyone I met was friendly and helpful.

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Activity Reviews

Unveil the Fairytale Villa of Sintra with a Private Driver Service

Portugal

I absolutely loved this day trip. My guide (Pepe) didn’t give me a time limit, so I spent close to three hours exploring Peña Palace and gardens, and then visited the Sintra National Palace and had lunch on the main square in Sintra (recommendation from my guide for a great restaurant - Cafe Paris.

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My guide even stopped on the side of the ride so I could see a cork tree up close. He also didn’t mind - was actually surprised - that our dat ended an hour and a half late. We saw so much and he seemed genuinely happy to show me.

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Private Historic Odyssey Walking Tour of Lisbon

Lisbon

My guide, Pedro, not only provided a great tour of the city and its history and culture, it shared really great tips for how to navigate the seven hills of Lisbon via elevators and cables cars! Felt like I was hanging out with a good friend.

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Scenic Voyage along the Douro River aboard an Exclusive Boat

Portugal

A nice boat ride, but there was no one talking/sharing info about what we were seeing. As a solo traveler, it was a little boring and awkward (though still got to see some beautiful wine country so not all terrible).

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Indulge in Elegance on a Guided Winery Tour Infused with Tastings and a Delicious Lunch

Portugal

Interesting tour; good info about Quinta da Pacheco and how it’s different from the other wineries in the area. And for the tasting, they didn’t hold back - offered two reserve wines, and 30 yr port and a vintage port. Very impressive! The lunch with wine/port pairings was also great. Food was amazing, and the view of the property was spectacular!

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Guides, Drivers and Staff

My driver, Miguel, was very knowledgeable and fun. And the winery guide offered a lot of great facts about the winery.

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The Flavors of Port Wine - Sip & Discover

Porto

Interesting tour of the cellars. And great tasting. Mine was the only o e paired with a cheese plate, so that was a little awkward (I sat at a table by myself). But enjoyed the experience overall.

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Porto's Historic Odyssey on a Private Walking Tour

Porto

My guide (Bernardo) shared so much about the history and culture of Porto. I loved every minute!

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

Portugal

The drive from Porto to Douro Valley was beautiful … every time I would say “wow, this is gorgeous,” my driver, would say, “wait, it gets better,” and it did! Miguel was incredible - very knowledgeable about the region, the wine and port, and recommended a great extra stop (Amarante) because we had plenty of time before my winery tour and lunch.

Quality of Experience

Douro Valley is beautiful. Even if you’re only a causal wine or port drinker, it’s worth the time!

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Miguel went the extra mile to make sure I enjoyed the day, with an extra short stop in Amarante to see an old cathedral and try pastries at a local cafe.

Transport

Car was very comfortable.

We highly recommend using kimkim to plan your trip to Sicily. Moreno was able to answer all our questions during the booking process and throughout our trip. It was great to have a local person help us since they know the area the best. We enjoyed a wonderful cooking class, a great boat ride, a fun day exploring scenes from the Godfather, an adventurous day at Mt. Etna, and a delicious chocolate tasting class. All of our tour guides were wonderful, and we were thankful to have tours with less than 12 people and sometimes even private tours! All the hotels booked through kimkim were beautiful and in great walking distance to all the attractions and restaurants we planned.

Hotel Reviews

Palace Catania | UNA Esperienze

Catania

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Algilà Ortigia Charme Hotel

Siracusa

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Hotel Villa Paradiso Taormina

Taormina

This hotel is in a wonderful location! The staff was friendly and the views were great.

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Activity Reviews

Etna Jeep Tour

Taormina

More hiking than we anticipated, but beautiful views and cooler temperatures!

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Excursion to Modica, chocolate workshop and Sicilian passito wine tasting in a local family winery

Italy

Informative, fun, and delicious!

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Godfather Movie Set Tour

Taormina

Wonderful experience going to the Bar Vitelli, the church where Michael and Apollonia got married, and the Castle where many scenes were filmed. Savoca is a lovely town to walk around as well.

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Boat Trip along the Taormina Coast

Taormina

Our trip was nice and relaxing.

Cooking Class in Taormina

Taormina

We had a wonderful cooking class with Massimo. It was a fun experience and it was nice working with the others in our group. The food was delicious! We love that we were sent the recipes after our class.

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Review of trip to KENYA
All I can say is “WOW! “ What an incredible adventure! Thank you!
Well planned, well guided, well executed! Every place we stayed was comfortable and clean and the food was exceptional. The guides were excellent, informative, patient
and accommodating.

There were great cultural experiences: most notable was the Maji Moto Cultural Camp where I wore my “shouka” with pride among my Maasai brothers!
At the “Olpal” bush camp, I slept on a fragrant bed of leaves under the stars after a night of dance, chants & goat roasted on the fire. I was even blessed by a Maasai elder. It was such a highlight! Before I departed Maji Moto, I took part in ”warrior training” with 6-8 young Maasai men and witnessed first hand why they were a fearsome tribe in the day. Now I would describe them as gentle & jovial!

There were historical highlights: We toured the Nairobi National Museum and learned of the intense commitment of Ann Thompson who chronicled the life of the tribesmen and documented the flora of Kenya in her art .
We also visited the Karen Blixen Museum and grounds. She respected the native tribesmen and worked tirelesssly to improve their treatment by the British colonizers. Her writings include “Out of Africa” & a movie chronicles her heroic efforts on behalf of the African people.

As well, the nature adventures were spectacular from hands-on feeding of the gentle giants at the Giraffe Center to “up close” orphan young elephant feeding at the David Sheldrick Trust in Nairobi. And of course safari game drives in the Masai Mara National Reserve where in our first hour out we saw a big leopard in a tree! It just got more exciting from there with cheetahs “jetting” across the plains after wildebeest, lion cubs in “nursery time” while their moms luxuriated in solitude & a “ baby-free” nap close by, a pair of “honeymoon lions” taking a break in the hot afternoon sun, birds galore gloriously colored, tons of Zebras, elephants, topi, waterbuck and water Buffalo, hyenas,giraffe, hippos, warthogs, ostrich, gazelles, impalas, baboons & colombo monkeys, etc!
Everything ran like clockwork and we received lots of practical information on how to best manuever in Kenya from Richard and Stanley, our guides. I will always be grateful for their care and concern.
I say, by all means, go with KimKim!

We had an amazing time in Costa Rica. It was great to work with KimKim on the planning and execution of this trip. We visited 4 regions and stayed at 4 resorts so the logistics were significant. The resorts we stayed in were terrific. Loved the hot springs at Los Lagos. We stayed in the villa at Los Lagos and there was plenty of room for the 9 of us. We greatly enjoyed the white water rafting. Our guides were awesome! The experience was a ton of fun for kids and adults. The river was clean and the food was very good for a lunch buffet.

Mariano was out guide through the rain forest and he was so knowledgeable. The lunch location was beautiful as it was at the base of the volcano with a terrific view, although the service was the slowest we experienced on the trip. The hike down to the La Fortuna waterfall was no joke. We are all fairly fit and able to do it but I think you need to make sure you forewarn people of how strenuous both up and down are. But how worth it!!! That was quite the experience.

The boat ride to Monte Verde was simple and had it not been foggy we would have had great volcano views. You also need to warn people that they need to be physically able to carry luggage long distances as we had to carry our luggage from the boat to the bus which was parked quite a distance away. The ride to Monteverde was very picturesque. El Establo was a terrific resort. We loved the pool area every afternoon during the rain. You have to get used to the fact that you are basically in a tree house while staying there but the views when the clouds cleared were awesome. Breakfast was delicious as well. Our zipline experience was top notch. Lots of fun and lunch after was nice.

The trip from Monteverde was a long one but we enjoyed the view. The biggest negative I have is that we were forced to stop at a seafood spot that was 10 minutes from our resort. We were in the van for 4 hours and I had asked to stop in Jaco or somewhere closer before we left. I was told the other place would be better but it is insane to be in the car for 4 hours and stop 10 minutes from the resort. The food was not very good. In fact my husband and 2 sons did not order and I did not eat my salad. You cant even get a beer there after a 4 hour car ride. This was the only time I felt frustrated that we were being taken advantage of because there must be some kind of kick back for someone otherwise I have no idea why we were taken to this place.

Los Altos and Manuel Antonio were our favorite. The penthouse was amazing. Views were breathtaking. The resort was so nice as were all of the workers. Our guide in manuel antonio was so enthusiastic and knowledgeable. Highly recommend him. We loved our kayak tour also although it was very physical with having to paddle against the current. The guides were terrific.

I would suggest limiting some of the back to back to back excursions. We were not able to do the cooking class - I honestly cannot imagine if we had tried after that long ride. We also canceled the catamaran because it literally takes people to the same spot we had been on in the kayaks. I would make sure you let people know so they can pick another option or at least are aware it will be the same excursion. Also it looks like there was a larger speed boat that was rentable and would have fit our group. That boat allowed for jet skis, tubing, snorkeling etc and would have been something our group would definitely have been interested in.

The food and the people were wonderful. Costa Rica is a truly beautiful country. We appreciate all of the help and support we received from KimKim during our planning and traveling. I would definitely recommend KimKim to friends and family!

As someone who has traveled to over 30 countries, I can easily say that this was the best trip of my life and the best trip of my wife's as well!
When we booked the trip, we were both excited and apprehensive. While we had used Kimkim before, we were not familiar with East Africa.
From the pre-booking process, to the entire trip, and even post-tripm our host/guide, Nicholas of Animal Kingdom Safaris was the best that we could ever ask for and truly feel that we made a friend for life!
From the hospitality to the humor to allowing us to use his camera to making sure we were well taken care of: Nicholas did it all! One specific example is when our bags got delayed from the United States. Nicholas was in constant commnication with the airlines, organized the bags to be flown to a nearby airstrip, and had a colleague pick it up for us. I could never have imagined doing that without him.
Since returning, I have told dozens of family / friends about the trip and Nicholas!

Amazon Tupana lodge was incredible - Carlos was incredible, and the scenery, excursions, and just hanging out at the lodge was relaxing. Saw monkeys, a tapir, and of course Blue the macaw that hangs around on site. Sunrise and sunset were beautiful!
Foz do Iguaçu was better than we could ever have imagined. Rainbows, waterfalls, and the boat ride into the falls from the Argentina side was so much fun! Pictures will never do it justice!
Rio was fun as well, Alex our guide was amazing and did an excellent job. He also set us up for the day after, and recommended perfect places on the beach! Great trip all around, the travel was acceptable (we wanted to do lots of things so crammed in late nights) with no delays and easy to get around.
Rachel was wonderful, responsive, and always on top of our tickets and itinerary. Great planning and definitely will share this trip with others!

We were overwhelmed with planning our trip to Portugal for 3 couples for 2 weeks, but luckily we found Kimkim, who made it so easy. They connected us to a wonderful local agency, Across Portugal, who worked with us to create a customized trip within our budget. Our trip included private transportation when needed, private tours, and some time on our own with a rental van for 5 days. We visited Lisbon, Sintra, Porto and the Douro Valley, Serra da Estrela, and the Algarve. The hotels were beautiful and tours were top notch.

Rinolda was exemplary. She has been very resourceful and responsive from the onset and continuing well into the trip.
Her suggestions and arrangements were very well suited for us. The itinerary was perfect.
She guided us through some hurdles we put ourselves into.
My utmost favorite place was Thorsmork. The volcano huts were akin to a luxury hotel. The scrnery and hiking were spectacular. I enjoyed all the hiking trails.
Golden circle was nice and is a must do but was dispensable for me. The day with all the falls also was okay for a first time visitor but I wouldn’t go back. Hveragardi was mind blowing. So was Glymur hike, Vestmannayer, and Landmannlagur.
Blue lagoon was good , again, as a first time visitor.
All the food recommendations were amazing given we are vegan. Hotels were very well selected. Favorite was Hotel Klaustur.
Rinolda even made time to meet us personally. I am overjoyed that we chose to go with Kimkim, especially Rinolda. Sorry, I forgot her associate’s name whom also we called a lot and who was also very attentive and helpful.

There are so many good things to say about Simon and the trip he planned for us. Let me start with our initial plan. He created so many fun and interesting things for us. Some weren't quite for our family so Simon was responsive to help choose different activities that were a prefect fit. Once we had everything all in place it turned out that we couldn't get the dates we had planned for. Within a few hours Simon had rebooked everything on our new dates. I can't imaging doing this myself, this alone was worth it.
Simon sent us our detailed itinerary a week before the trip so we could be comfortable in planning our timing, moving around the country.
When we landed in France we were greeted by a beautiful Limo that took us straight to the hotel. The Hotel in Paris was an apartment and nicely located for us to get around the city by Metro. The accommodations were clean and the breakfast each morning was very nice. We made good use of the coffee machine. We explored the city and loved our river cruise of the Seine at night. We also took the opportunity to climb the Eiffel Tower. After a long night of travel we found the cruise to be a perfect way to start the trip.
On day two we all loved the ride out to the palace of Versaille. The kids loved exploring the rooms and the gardens. When we returned to the city we explored the Jardins du Luxembourg on Simon's recommendation. It was perfect.
On day three we did a treasure hunt of the Louvre with the kids. We got to see all the important parts of the museum and the kids loved learning and seeing all the beauty of the museum.
Our next day took us by train to Marseille. Our first impression was a little off, but this was in large part due to the protests that were going on. However the hotel was in a great location and allowed us to get where we needed to go easily. After a good sleep we woke up to a new town. The streets had been cleaned and the energy was much better. Here again Simon was an excellent communicator for our trip. We had planned a morning cruise out to the Calanque national park, but the wind and the sea prevented us from going. Simon gave us plenty of notice and cancelled the excursion and provided a full refund very quickly. In the afternoon we did the e-bike tour of Marseille. The kids claimed this was the highlight of our whole trip. The views were spectacular, the exercise was fun and I highly recommend this as a way to connect with the city. Thanks to Simon notifying us that we couldn't sail in the morning. We were able to book a dinner cruise of the harbour and sea for the evening when the seas had calmed. This also was a highlight.
Then we were off to Nice. The train ride was smooth and easy. We checked in to another centrally located hotel that was cozy and again served a nice breakfast. We went and did some shopping and spent the afternoon splashing in the sea.
On our final full day we took a very lovely ride into Monaco. Our guide was very informative and it was a beautiful city. Definitely worth seeing. And of course getting to do a lap of the course of the Monaco Grand Prix was fun for everyone.
Upon returning to Nice we had more time to play in the Sea.
On our final day our limo to the airport was right on time and delivered us to the airport for a safe flight home.
Our family was so impressed by Simon and our kimkim experience. We had amazing things to do everyday and Simon created the trip of a lifetime for us. We are grateful!!

Hotel Reviews

Hôtel Aria

Nice

A nice hotel. Rooms were clean with a nice washroom. The breakfast was very good.

Authenticity & Character

Location

Easy to walk to the Sea

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Maison Saint Louis Vieux Port

Marseille

Rooms were small but that is to be expected. We had a decent view. Very warm in the rooms. The breakfast was good. The location was very close to the harbour.

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Location

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Citadines Bastille Marais Paris

Paris

The apartments were clean. The breakfast was very good. The location was close to several Metro lines allowing you to get around easily.

Authenticity & Character

It was a more modern feel.

Location

close to the Metro, easy to get around Paris

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Activity Reviews

Palace of Versailles Half day trip (Skip the line, audioguided & gardens) by minivan from Paris

Paris

This was a beautiful look at history. The palace is immaculately maintained and it made you feel a part of the history of the culture and country. The gardens are so vast you could spend days there. We loved the hall of mirrors and the artwork is truly a site to see.

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Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

DU Half-day excursion to Monaco, Monte-Carlo, Eze & La Turbie

Nice

A visit to Monaco was well worth it. And we were pleasantly surprised to have the visit tot the village of Eze on the trip. It was quite the contrast of the old city of Eze and the activity and grandeur of Monaco. Our driver was very knowledgeable and was very good and navigating the busy streets. It was fun to do a lap of the Formula 1 course.

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

clean

Marseille Fada Guided Ebike Tour

Marseille

The whole family said this was the highlight of our vacation. This is the only way to see a city. Our guide was knowledgeable and able to navigate the city with ease. The e-bike made it possible for us to cover a lot of ground. The view were spectacular and we were able to cover so much. They had a bike for my son and my daughter was just a little small but loved riding in the buggy behind me.

Quality of Experience

Just the best way to see the city

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Fantastic

Louvre Treasure Hunt (kids or teens tour)

Paris

This was the best way to see the Museum. Our guide, Marine, was knowledgeable and fun. She told wonderful and engaging stories that kept our kids interested and fascinated. My wife and I were able to enjoy the stories as well and we saw all the the best of the Louvre. We were by the lines and avoided the crowds. We all learned a lot.

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Knowledgeable, fun, and a great storyteller. We loved Marine!!

Paris: Illuminations Seine River Cruise

Paris

This was the perfect way to start our vacation. The cruise is beautiful at night showing off Paris at sunset. There is lots of room and the views are spectacular.

Quality of Experience

The view of the city

Our experience working with Mariliza was amazing! She booked great experiences and accommodations for us for the entire trip. It was really nice to not have to worry about setting up really anything on our own. Mariliza really understood what we were hoping to do while on our trip, and we would not have wanted to change a thing. Santorini was such a beautiful island and Mariliza was even able to upgrade our accommodations there to a private villa, which was so beautiful. Our experience working with the KimKim team and Mariliza was great and I would definitely recommend to anyone thinking of planning a trip!

Hotel Reviews

Blend Hotel Athens

Athens

This hotel was very centrally located to tons of restaurants, cafes and shops. It was also a pretty short walk (20 minutes) to get to historical sights like the Acropolis. The staff was extremely friendly and helpful for our first time to Greece.

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Location

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Aspronisi Luxury Villa

Megalochori, Santorini

The staff here was amazing! They are extremely friendly and go out of their way to make sure you have a perfect stay. The view from the hotel pool was beautiful and did not get old to look at.

Authenticity & Character

Location

The view from the pool was amazing! Only a short walk to restaurants and grocery stores.

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Cleanliness & Comfort

Activity Reviews

Caldera Hike

Santorini

We were not staying near Oia or Fira so this hike was really cool to get to see both of those towns in Santorini. The hike was long, but very worth it. You get many incredible views along the way.

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

⛵ Sunset Sailing Tour & BBQ on a luxury catamaran

Santorini

This was the coolest experience we did in Santorini and has to be a must do for anyone traveling there. The guys working the boat were super fun and helpful. They made sure you had everything you needed. The food was also amazing.

Quality of Experience

Food

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Sunset Cheers & Dine

Santorini

It was really cool to learn the history of wine making in Santorini. We had a lot of fun with our tour guide and other people on the tour with us.

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Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Athens Highlights / Mythology Tour

Athens

Really awesome tour to see 3 different historical sites! We like these kinds of tours because it gives you background and history on what you are seeing rather than just taking pictures to say you were there.

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Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

I am very glad I chose to experience Morocco with Kimkim team. Both me and my sister were very happy with the itinerary as we experienced the culture and met amazing people who made us feel welcomed. Said was very prompt with replies and helping us tailor our interests prior to our trip. Upon arrival, we were welcomed by Reda, who made sure our road trips were safe and comfortable. He is definitely an exceptional person on navigation and sharing knowledge on local cultures with us. Our guide in Fes, Amina was very knowledgable and shared so much insight on the Medina. We absolutely loved our Moroccan desert experience from camel rides to the beautiful Eco-Friendly Tirizi Camp greeted by Yusuf and team. Last but not least, we met a sweet soul Hanan, who showed us around Marrakech, who has an exceptional knowledge on the beautiful buzzing city. Thank you so much for this wonderful experience and keep working from the heart to connect with people traveling to experience a beautiful country rich with culture and art.