Kimkim Trip Reviews

The kimkim team was very helpful, easy to work with, readily responsive and flexible in setting up our trip.
The guides were very good. We thought some were exceptionally good - Ruth and Lorea in Barcelona, and Pete in Girona. They were personable, informative and able to keep us on track to see all they had planned.
The highlight was the day we spent with the local Basque guide (his name escapes me now) who took us into the Basque countryside. Being from the area for many generations he told us much about the local traditions, the way of life, small details that enriched our visit. We were served a simple authentic top quality lunch by the farmer herself in their 13 generation old farmhouse. A day to remember!
One thing that would have been helpful is to have had restaurant recommendations from a local specialist.
Great trip! Thank you.

Hotel Review

Hotel Villa Emilia

Barcelona

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Don’t know much about this subject - first visit.

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Activity Reviews

Private Basque Countryside Foodie Day Trip

San Sebastián

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Guided Private Transfer with visits to Gaztelugatxe and Cantabrian Coast

Spain

He took us to a special spot to see a terrific view that I don’t think everyone would know about unless you were very local.

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Private History, Legends & Monuments Walk

Girona

We just returned from an amazing trip to Scotland. Pauline, from KimKim travel was very helpful, patient, flexible, and she listened to our wants. She helped us immensely to craft a plan that hit all the key spots we wanted, and also included open blocks of time on most days for us to just wander and explore. The hotels were all in perfect locations and were wonderful. We liked the suggestions for restaurants in each area and we enjoyed those a lot. Also helpful were suggestions on sites, hikes, and other places of interest to consider in each area… that turned out to be a nice pick list.
Of course we had a hitch in our trip, as our flight to Scotland arrived over 4 hours late. Not a problem to coordinate with Pauline for a revised airport pickup time, and she also was able to reschedule a time sensitive tour. Very much appreciated.
We gladly recommend KimKim, and of course Pauline or one of her colleagues.

An amazing trip from Tokyo to Kyoto to Osaka. Our trip involved a number of private or small group tours and each guide gave us a different perspective of Japan. Loved Ghibli, tried calligraphy and were shown many historical places. Lots of walking and good food.

Activity Review

Japanese Calligraphy Class (Nara)

Japan

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Amsterdam was amazing . And the itinerary Kim Kim put together was perfect . Enables us to go and show up with minimal to no prior research . Hotel was prime location , central and close to all transport , walking distance to millions restaurants . The canal ride is a must , and we would not have known to do the evening sunset one , which was a real treat . The city food tour was a wonderful way to spend the day . We learned a lot , and saw the best of Amsterdam . Well laid out and paced . Just delightful . We had incredible weather , which made the days and flowers perfection . Ann Frank house is not to be missed . And very grateful Kim Kim facilitated as well as got us to get our act together , to be able to get the tickets . Museums , walking , shopping , markets . All great . The public transportation is amazing , and makes it so easy to get around ..

This was my third trip with Kim Kim , so I’m a big fan .
The only thing I would say , although the price of the trip seemed reasonable , as we were there and knew what things cost , it did seem like Kim Kim overcharged. All for them making money , but the distribution didn’t feel good . Which was a little disappointing .

We really enjoyed our Norway in a Nutshell tour. Beautiful scenery and great planning. We were blessed by no rain and the warm sun made an early May trip perfect. The schedule was about right, just enough down time or time to explore ourselves. The local guides were personable and unique.

Would recommend the tour to anyone.

Activity Review

Bergen Walking Tour With a Local Guide

Bergen

Very interesting and personable guide. Unique view on Bergen and surrounds.

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It was out first time in South America and we were not sure what to expect. It was great. Kimkim came up with a very good plan and the execution was flawless. Hotels were all excellent except one, guides were great, every pick up on time and communication through the Vamoos was good.
We thought Buenos Aires would be the high light, but Mendoza, Salta and Iguazu Falls were all better. Scenery was fantastic, wine was great and cheap, and the people were so friendly. Our one disappointment was the steak - sorry but Texas steak is better.

What an amazing trip!! Thank you for all of your help crafting such a memorable experience.

The Klotok boat in Borneo was really special. We had an amazing crew and cook, the food was so good! Our guide, Deka was so knowledgeable and fun 😊

In Bali, the canoe and trekking day was definitely a highlight! It was great to learn more about the organization and learn more about environmental efforts happening in Bali. Our guide, Ojan (I think that was his name?) was so good!! He packed an incredible, sustainable lunch that his auntie made us 😍 It was so fun to have a day where we got off the beaten path, we didn't see any other tourists during our adventure! So special.

The biking excursion was also really fun. Our guides took great care of us and it was really special to get to go back their home and learn more about the Bali culture after the ride. Loved the waterfall and canyon after the ride! A note: this biking was not good for beginner riders!

Our driver Made was also great!! He was very friendly and knew of great spots to show us along the way 😊

Hotel Reviews

Jakarta Airport Hotel

Jakarta

A simple, convenient option! Nothing special, but made our early morning journey doable! Also, I got the in room massage after my flight and it was reasonably priced and a great quality!

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Right above the domestic terminal

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Klotok Boat - Standard

Central Kalimantan

We had a great experience on the Klotok boat! We loved our entire crew and our guide was amazing. The food was delicious, exceeded expectations. We saw so many animals because we stayed on the boat! Definitely hot and buggy, but worth it for our incredible experience!!

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Adiwana Suweta

Bali

This hotel was the definition of luxury. I loved our balcony to read in the afternoons between activities, the bathroom was luxurious, and the staff were incredibly accommodating. The free breakfast every morning was a great way to start the day!

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Kejora Suites Sanur

Sanur

This was a great hotel! We only stayed here one night, so a bit difficult to compare. But the restaurant attached was nice, it was a quick 5 minute walk to the beach, and our room was nice.

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5 minute walk to the beach

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Activity Reviews

Experience Borneo Cruise Day 1

Indonesia

So fun to go to the feeding stations! Deka, our guide, was amazing! He was so knowledgeable about the wildlife, the culture, and we really enjoyed getting to know him. Yuni was the best cook, every single meal was so delicious!! Our boat was clean and had everything we needed! It even had a flush toilet and a shower! The wildlife we got to see were truly amazing. 5 different kinds of primates and countless birds!! Deka was amazing in helping us identify the species for our species count 😊

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Experience Taman Beji Griya - Healing Experiences

Indonesia

This was a really special cultural experience!! Our guide was great at the ceremony and the entire morning was amazing! I'm so grateful we got to experience this 💛

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Canoe & Trekking at Bratan Lake

Indonesia

Wow! This was a highlight for me. I loved the organization that we got to work with in this day. Our guide Ojan (I think?) was so sweet and knowledgeable about all of the plants. Loved that this truly felt off the beaten path, we hardly saw anyone else except for the people living in the village. Really great lunch we are in the forest, and a lovely canoe ride. The trek was really fun through the jungle.

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Cycling Tour through Tegallalang

Ubud, Bali

This was another great experience for us. The guides were incredibly eager to help make our experience the best it could be. Note: the biking is not great for beginners, it helps to be comfortable on a bike! The lunch at the waterfall and canyon was beautiful! We loved getting to enjoy dessert in their home. That was really special to be able to learn about their culture and way of life. I also loved being able to make my own offering basket!

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Experience Borneo Cruise Day 2

Indonesia

Same as first day

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Experience Borneo Cruise Day 3

Indonesia

See first day review

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We had an amazing time in Morocco. The trip was full of highlights, but a few moments really stood out—exploring the old city in Fez (which we *loved*), watching the sunset in the Sahara, and soaking up all the local stories and history our guide shared along the way.

The local knowledge really made the trip. It helped us appreciate what we were seeing on a much deeper level, and we learned a lot without ever feeling like we were in a classroom.

One of the things we really appreciated was how flexible our guide was. We had an unexpected travel issue, and they were able to shift things around quickly so we could still fit in most of what we had planned. That kind of responsiveness made a big difference.

If we could do it again, we’d spend more time in Merzouga—it was absolutely stunning, and we wished we had an extra night there.

Overall, just a fantastic trip. Morocco is an incredible place, and we feel lucky to have experienced it the way we did.

We had an excellent trip to Crete and Athens. Working with KimKim was very easy, and everything went smoothly with transfers, tours, etc.

Hotel Reviews

Samaria Hotel

Chania Town

In general a nice hotel with excellent service. There was a mistake with our reservation (said one person instead of two) but they worked with us to sort it out. The rooms are small by US standards, normal by European standards. Breakfast was excellent. They also helped us arrange a rental car for a day -- super easy and convenient.

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short walk to the main tourist part of Chania

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super helpful and kind

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Arcade Hotel Athens

Athens

This hotel is on a side street/alley, so feels quiet and secluded. One downside is that taxis cannot drive to the hotel entrance, so you will need to walk a short distance from the taxi to the hotel. The rooms are clean and comfortable. The decoration is a little spartan, so mine felt a bit like a dorm room, but it was cool, quiet, and dark (once I figured out how to turn off the display on the air conditioner). Breakfast was not as extensive as other hotels on this trip but was fine.

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short walk to the main sights of Athens. I liked that it was away from a busy street but others may not.

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Room was immaculate, beds were comfortable, and the shower had good water pressure.

Activity Reviews

Day Trip to Apokoronas Villages

Chania

Enjoyable day, learned a lot about Cretan history.

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Private Akrotiri Peninsula Visit & Boat Trip

Chania

This was an amazing day. Highly recommend. The boat ride (with snorkeling) and the trip to the monastery for wine and olive oil tastings were highlights.

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The wine and olive oil tasting at the monastery was fun. The dinner at the end of the day was ok, but the restaurant did not have great service (which our guide noticed, so I don't think he will take people there in the future). It did have a great view of Chania though.

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Roussos was a great guide

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Ancient Athens Acropolis and Mythology Walk

Athens

This was our least favorite of the tours we did. Our guide, Sophia, talked and moved VERY slowly, and so it felt like we spent most of the time sitting and listening to her, not seeing the sites. And I don't feel like I learned that much Athenian history from her.

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Not sure if it was our guide or this tour in general, but I didn't learn or see as much as I had hoped.

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So my friend who was on the same trip - Stephen Woodward did an extensive review and we set the ratings up together. Basically it was a fantastic trip and i can only recommend it. If you want more details please look for his review

Overall a great experience once we got there. Some of it seemed too rushed. We should have selected a higher tier accommodation as the Tokyo and Osaka hotels were in less desirable areas, especially the Osaka Candeo Hotel, which was on a street strewn with garbage everywhere. The Tokyo hotel in Shinjuku was almost as bad. These were the only two areas in all of Japan that we visited where there was litter and garbage on the streets, but the Osaka one was by far the worst. It was disgusting.

Fantastic trip with the help of Raquel and her colleagues. We had many moving parts with friends joining and leaving our trip at different points. Everyone came together seamlessly!😊
There was a wonderfully informative walking tour of Lisbon with Alix. The driver from Lisbon to Porto included wonderful sights like the town of Obidos, the surfing museum at Nazarre, and a lovely and tasty lunch spot.

Porto was great, starting with a Port tasting our first night. The Douro Valley tour with Gustavo was amazing. We had a walking tour of vineyards and sights with Carlos who really made the area come alive. Gustavo made sure to learn what we like to eat and took us to just the right restaurant, and then on to a wonderful winery tour and tasting.

We had a wonderful tour of French Basque Country with Jaime, even getting to see the town in which he grew up. A walking tour with Geza in Madrid hit the highlights-there’s so much to see! And a guided tour of Toledo was incredible. Such an interesting city so near to Madrid nd so different. Plus our guide provided great shopping opportunities!

Rounding it all out was an amazing Flamenco show our last night. Our agent thought if so many experiences we would never have thought of ourselves. We have taken several other trips to Europe in the last few years. We often schedule excursions once we get there using various apps and websites. Kimkim’s variety and quality of experience far surpassed what we’ve put together ourselves.

Hotel Reviews

Portugal Boutique City Hotel

Lisbon

This is a lovely boutique hotel on the edge of the Baixa and the Old City. The staff is very helpful and friendly. They made me feel special, and tracked me down in the breakfast room when I was late for an excursion pickup (my fault). The breakfast was delicious and very fresh. At night the bar was a good place to have a glass of wine and chat with other guests. I would definitely stay here again!

Authenticity & Character

It is hidden away near a neighborhood and close to a Plaza. The street is quiet and there are neighborhood shops and small restaurants. Not a touristy location.

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Very friendly. Knew me by sight my second day. Found me when I was late for an excursion pickup.

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7 Islas Hotel

Madrid

This is right off the Gran Via but it doesn’t feel that way. It has the look of an old property that has been tastefully updated with flare. Rooms are good-sized. Very clean. Wonderful breakfast and good bar serving drinks and lights fare in the evening. A relaxed and sophisticated atmosphere.

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Activity Reviews

Day Excursion to Douro Valley: Wine Tasting & Hiking Routes

Porto

Gustavo was a great driver and made sure to take good care of us. He asked what we wanted to see, foods we liked so he could get the right lunch reservation, and told us about the valley, the river, villages, and more. He worked well with our hiking guide as far as timing and drop off and pickup. When we took a little long in the hike, he easily adjusted so we got to lunch in time. Our hike with Carlos was astounding. Hiking down from the top of a hill through vineyards hundreds of years old is an incredible experience. There are beautiful old stone walls, slate supports for the vines, twists of plant material to secure the vines,. These are things we would have missed completely from a car. We walked by shelters for the workers to take their siestas-which they need working from dawn to dark. We were so glad we did this. The vineyard visit at the end of the day was great. It’s one of the few that still crushes some grapes by foot. It was fun to see the granite vats where that’s done. And the wine, of course, was incomparable. This was one of those perfect days from beginning to end. At the restaurant we even ran into a group celebrating a 65th birthday. They shared champagne with us and we sang Happy Birthday to the birthday girl.

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Private Day Excursion: Sintra, Cascais & Estoril

Portugal

The excursion to Sintra was disappointing. The guide was not up to par and did not allow space for questions or interaction. The tour of Pena Palace was overcrowded, and the audio guide was ineffective due to guards rushing us through, so the audio did not match what we were looking at. The restaurant for lunch seemed to be a conflict of interest as it was owned by someone associated with the excursion company, and the meal was mediocre. Overall, I felt it could have been time better spent in Lisbon.

Train Madrid to Toledo, Guided Visit of Toledo, Train Toledo to Madrid

Madrid

The day trip to Toledo was outstanding. Everything went smoothly, from the clean and timely train to the easy navigation of the train stations. Toledo was a charming city, and our guide, who was very knowledgeable having grown up there, enhanced the experience greatly. I would highly recommend a day tour to Toledo for anyone visiting Madrid.

Get to Know Lisbon with a Local

Lisbon

The walking tour of Lisbon with Alex was fabulous. As a local, he clearly knew the area and had connections with other locals, which enriched the experience. His familiarity and rapport with the community made the tour feel intimate and authentic. Highly recommended for anyone wanting to truly understand Lisbon.

I am just returning from a ten day trip to Croatia with nine amazing women and a top notch tour leader, Antonia.
Antonia listened to all our wishes for this journey and went over and above to make sure we each had something from our list on our trip. She provided us with private transfer to and from the airport . Our accommodations at the Boutique Hotels were all beautiful, the restaurants she had made reservations at were wonderful and included local dishes that were so yummy! We traveled in a spacious, comfortable, clean, air conditioned private vehicle that transported us down the coast from Zagreb to Dubrovnik. We had a private walking tour with another of Antonia's guides through the enchanting Plitvice Lakes National Park region with its' glassy emerald green lakes. From there we traveled to Split where we had a private walking tour, tasted local wines and took a ferry catamaran to the Croation island of Hvar where we toured the island with yet another wonderful guide who also shared with us his family-owned vineyard. We sipped on wine from his vineyard and delighted in his wonderful lavendar oils his family makes. The next day we traveled to Ston where we stopped and had lunch, then to Dubrovnik. Each stop we were given private tours that included history and stories of this beautiful country. Each of our guides were filled with wonderful stories and memories that and included history of their country that they shared with great pride. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend using Kimkim for any trip you may want to make and especially Antonia and her guides. They were professional and tuned in and committed to providing you with the best experience for your personal trip!

Activity Reviews

Private Walking Tour of Plitvice Lakes National Park

Croatia

spectacular! magical

Quality of Experience

great guides. engaging fun

Guides, Drivers and Staff

driver was awesome, guides were consistently wonderful. great stories very personable

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Hvar Day Trip from Split

Croatia

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I enjoyed exploring Amsterdam and Haarlem. The art, tulips, the atmosphere and the people were all quite enjoyable.

I have nothing but great things to say about Arianna and Kim Kim. I am so happy I came across this company to help plan our 14 day trip to Italy. We started North and worked our way across the country to the South. From the first step to the last step Arianna was a dream to work with. She took into consideration every detail from budget, to our likes to dislikes, and making our time worth every second. The hotels were great location, clean, and friendly staff. Our excursions were perfect for our needs. We aren't huge history fans but Arianna made sure we saw the most important ones and signed us up for tours that didn't take up to much of our time but informed us with the important details. She fit in the perfect time for down time for us to explore on our own. She had transportation set up perfectly weather it was a private transportation, a water taxi or high speed train we always knew exactly what time and where to meet and go. Arianna was great with giving us suggestions on things to do on our own during our free time and then places to eat as well. I also LOVED having the gently reminders everyday through the WhatsApp. They text you the night before with the plans of the next day along with the tickets if any are needed and the meeting points of the transportation or tours. The text line is great to have during the trip with any questions that may pop up during your trip, they always had someone to respond to my message. Like I have said from the beginning I have nothing but great things to say about this company and Arianna. I cant wait to work with them in the future on our next trip :)

Hotel Reviews

Maison Kalea

Sorrento

Staff wasn't the friendliest and the beds they only put two twins together but they didn't have a great bridging system to connect to two beds so they would easily split apart. Breakfast was good but kind of awkward as they sat there and watched you eat.

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N4U Guest House

Florence

Great location! Staff was good but dont speak much English. The breakfast was good and room was very comfy and clean.

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Naplesuite B&B

Naples

This hotel was great location, super friendly staff, and clean. Also loved the breakfast choices, you ordered the day before what food you wanted from the menu and they would deliver it to your room at the time you request.

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Ca' Pozzo Inn

Venice

LOVED this hotel, great location, great breakfast, room was comfy and clean, and loved the set up of the hotel parts of it was outside just neat set up.

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Bettoja Massimo d'Azeglio

Roma

Larger hotel but great location to train station but kinda far from the stores.

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Activity Reviews

Naples Pizza Making Class

Naples

This was an okay class I didn't love it as we all had to make the same pizza you didn't get to customize the pizza.

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Venice Walking Tour with St. Marks Basilica Access

Italy

This was so informative and didn't realize we were the only ones in the group so it was nice that it was small and we got to ask all the questions. It was so nice to skip all the lines too!

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Exclusive Capri Boat Tour from Sorrento

Italy

Loved everything about this excursion. Make sure you bring cash or card to do the grottos

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Full Day Tour to Pompeii and Vesuvius from Sorrento

Italy

This was a very cool experience to walk the active volcano Vesuvius but beware its not an easy hike at all.

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Vatican Tour with Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel & St. Peter's Basilica

Rome

This was a great experience but beware your mind will be mush at the end with all the information you are given.

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Colosseum & Ancient Rome Tour with Roman Forum

Rome

This is a very cool experience you must do! Lots of history given during this tour.

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Bologna City Center Food Tour

Italy

Loved this food tour but the portions were huge so was very stuffed after and you feel bad leaving any food behind. It was a great tour!

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Train Tickets Florence > Bologna and viceversa

Italy

Transportation was smooth and was able to do it on our just fine.

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Chianti Full Immersive Wine & Olive Oil Experience

Florence

Loved exploring all 3 wineries and learning about the olive oil process.

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We loved working with Hamza, Said and everyone at Original Travels, which is based in Morocco. We were fortunate to be connected to them via KimKim. We learned so much about the history of Morocco from our wonderful driver Mustapha who beautifully navigated the country's driving craziness. We also really liked all the lovely accommodations that were selected for us. The team at Original Travels really listen to what we wanted and delivered 100%.

Activity Review

Hammam Ino at Ksar El Kabbaba

Skoura

Ksar El Kabbaba is Luxury at the highest level at a price many can afford due to its location in the middle of nowhere between Marrakesh and Merzouga. Run, don't walk to stay here. The hamman is the best we have ever experienced. The cooking class under the 250-year-old olive tree is phenomenal. The pool is gorgeous. The staff is so nice.

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The itinerary made by Irenne was amazing, she understood what I wanted, and she made it for me. overall, I am very happy to work with her.

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Turda salt mine and Cluj

Romania

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Good news: Every guide, without exception was great- knowledgeable, friendly giving plenty of info, but not overdoing it. Kudos to all!

The Athenaeum was superb. In retrospect, it would have worked out fine to stay there for the whole trip. The staff, especially the two concierges were great, and went out of their way to help us. I can't say the same for the Hoxton. Reception, which included the dining area, was very noisy. The room was small (not a "Roomy Room" as described an pictured in the photograph), no washcloths, no luggage stand. An electrical switch, which we brought to their attention, went unrepaired for the entire visit. On the last full day, the room was unattended, and we had to order towels. The reception staff was friendly and helpful, as were the wait staff in the restaurant.

One glitch - our name wasn't on the two Rabbie trios., but Nic's was. Took a bit to get that sorted out on the first trip, so we were prepared on the second one.

Time was a a scheduling problem on two occasions - we just couldn't fit in the Music Museum. We wish we had more time and energy when we went to Greenwich. Having Cutty Sark tour between the Maritime Museum and the Observatory didn't work, because of the walking back and forth. Perhaps the Maritime Museum and Observatory should have been back to bac, since they are close to each other.

Restaurants - we had incredible (but expensive) meals at Scotts, J. Sheekey, and the Seabird on the 14th floor at the Hoxton. Masons Arms was good. To ur regret, we were unable to go to the Swan, Lore of the Land, and Duck & Waffle - perhaps next trip.

All in all, Routescape/ KimKim was a great company to work with, and Alex and Nic did fantastic work. We would recommend you to any one. Great trip, and well planned!

Amandine and the KimKim team created an incredible 10-day finish to our French trip this Spring. They led us from our starting point in Strasbourg to Lyon, Aix-en-Provence, Carcassone, Toulouse and wonderful places in between. Amandine keyed in to our traveling style and personal interests to craft a wonderful journey filled with history, art and food. Our connections and transfers were seamless, and the hotels were well matched to our active travel style. All of our hotels were located in center-city locations, walkable to everything.

We are especially grateful for Amandine's careful time management. Our trip was packed full of both private and small-group tours. Her scheduling of trains, and car transfers was spot on, allowing us to maximize our time enjoying France, and minimize time spent arranging and waiting for rides. All of her drivers texted us in advance, creating easy pick-ups at train stations and hotels.

Hats off to Amandine and her team. They took the stress out of our travel, leaving only good memories for us to savor. We'll be back!

Ken and Nancy Behles

Our trip was fantastic thanks to the expert planning of kimkim's local specialist - Valdis, and our INCREDIBLE guide, Tomas. From a planning perspective, working with Valdis made organizing and planning our trip simple and easy, especially since he took care of almost all the details and was sure to incorporate our group needs/preferences into the itinerary planning. He also was responsive to changes in our itinerary when we decided to extend a day because we were enjoying our trip so much! Valdis was excellent at building a trip that was easy to take, easy to enjoy, and easy to relax on!

Most importantly though, Valdis chose an excellent guide to show us around Lithuania. Our guide Tomas went above and beyond to ensure our trip was a 10/10 experience. From a professional perspective, Tomas was an extremely thorough and effective guide. He was able to teach us so much about Lithuania and all that we were seeing and he showcased his extensive knowledge by being flexible with our interests and itinerary. Tomas also went above and beyond to acclimate us to every area we went to, having not only knowledge of the history and legacy, but also of great places to eat and locals only tips for seeing the best parts of the cities we visited. On a personal level, we really enjoyed spending time with Tomas on our trip! He was friendly, kind and a joy to have with us. His company on our trip was a highlight for the group! We could not have imagined a more perfect guide for us.

Hotel Reviews

Neringa Hotel

Vilnius

Great hotel! Modern, sleek and comfortable! A highlight was the breakfast and the rooftop terrace. Perfect location for anyone visiting Vilnius.

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Sleek, modern, comfortable hotel with great rooftop bar.

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Perfect walking distance to Old Town and main government sites.

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Staff was friendly, professional and helpful!

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Park Hotel Siauliai

Siauliai

Really enjoyed our stay at this hotel! In a quiet part of town just off of the city park -- making it a relaxing place to stay! We loved the breakfast and the hotel amenities, including the sauna! Rooms were comfortable, clean and spacious. A really relaxing hotel with great service and comfort. Of note is that there is no elevator and there are many stairs -- it was no problem for our group, but could be for others.

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Hotel Daugirdas Old City

Kaunas

Nice hotel with comfortable rooms! The rooms are a bit outdated but very spacious and comfortable. Great location once construction in the main square is finished.

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There is construction in the main square that made it not as desirable, but when it is complete this hotel will be in the perfect location!

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National Hotel

Klaipeda

Great hotel! Comfortable rooms and friendly staff. Love the made to order breakfast and full buffet that is included. Location is also great!

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Activity Review

The Curonian Spit tour

Neringa

By far one of our favorite days of the trip! Would not skip this excursion and would even go back to stay on the spit for longer. We really enjoyed exploring the diverse landscape, learning about the traditions of the spit, and enjoying the nature.

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