Kimkim Trip Reviews

Sonia was a fanstic tour guide! She shaped a comprehensive experience to make up for a minor change in the itinerary. While in Sintra, she bought us tickets to the National Castle there, she took us to get a classic pastry and latte (which is always a plus), and she showed us other beautiful parts of Lisbon. She even made my sister brownies because she knew it was her birthday! So kind! She even heard me talking about where to get the best Pastel de Nata and let me know that the locals prefer the Pastéis de Belém, so she drove us to the location where they are made to make sure we tried it before we left. It turned out to be such a great day, even with the minor hiccup in the schedule.

José was a fantastic tour guide. He found some special and unique spots for us to take pictures while also sharing the rich history of Lisbon. The highlight was a small lunch spot he recommended for the Red Vinho Verde that is a unique experience in Lisbon. José could have just pointed us in the right direction for the restaurant, but no, he took it a step further and walked us over to the restaurant, gave us the best recommendation to order and actually spoke to the staff to make sure they took care of us and we had the best experience. Just above and beyond what we could have expected.

This day was the one I was most concerned about (just because it would be a long day on the road) and it turned out to be a highlight of the trip! Nazaré was absolutely beautiful and Aveiro was lovely as well. But mostly it was chatting with João, understanding more about Portugal and seeing how we are all connected no matter where we grew up, that made the day special for my sister and I.

Our driver, João, was incredible! Traveling with him was the highlight of the trip. He even talked about the NBA with my sister, which is one of her favorite things to chat about! Also, we enjoyed meeting Carla who gave us a tour of the Quinta Da Pacheca winery. She was fantastic and also had us laughing the whole time :)

The tour was a fantastic experience, that exposed us to the wonderful world of Porto cuisine. We were shown classic restaurant locations, that we certainly wouldn’t have been about to find on our own. So much fun, and a unique experience. Unfortunately, I can't remember our tour guides name but he was great!

. Our tour guide, Elena, was wonderful! Not only was she knowledgeable, and we learned a lot but we also had fun and she took so many memorable pics for us. She made our first day in Porto a great one!

Movenpick was a great choice for us in Aswan. It's only reachable by boat which provided a unique experience and the views from both our room and from the tower bar were great. The room quality was average, but the service was superb.

Rooms were average, but the pool amenities were right on the Nile and provided a great place for dinner and to unwind after a long day of traveling.

We loved it. Rooms, service, food and amenities were first class. We would definitely stay again the next time we are in Cairo.

Again, Osama could not have been better. The GEM was incredible to see the ancient artifacts were so incredible.

The market was fun to see, but the highlight was lunch at the famous Naguib Mahfouz restaurant. What a unique experience.

What a unique experience. Osama did a great job teaching us about the Muslim religion and the scenery was incredible.

The Felluca ride was terrific. Our family loves the water and the sunset Felluca cruise was perfect for us.

The Valley of Kings and Luxor Temple were amazing and must do activities in Luxor.

We didn't get to go because of high winds. But, others that did go highly recommended it.

Once in a lifetime experience. The Sphinx and museum were awe inspiring, but the Camel ride next to the pyramids was something we will all remember forever.

This was probably my favorite hotel I've ever stayed at. The design and decor was phenomenal. Everything was very clean. The breakfast buffet was amazing! The location was perfect.

The location was perfect! The staff was extremely kind and helpful. Everything was very clean. The breakfast buffet was amazing!

We loved learning about the history of the Osaka castle.

Miyajima island and the shrines on the water were so beautiful! Our guide had some extra challenges with our group that day, and she did an amazing job with dealing with the circumstances to ensure we could finish seeing all the things and the museum in Hiroshima.

We loved learning about the traditional tea ceremony and dressing up in the traditional clothing and taking photos together.

We had good experiences riding the bullet trains.

The boat ride to see mount Fuji was disappointing because the mountain was behind clouds. This is not the fault of our guide. We also got caught in a thunderstorm downpour that day, which added some spice to our day. We were not able to complete the full experience our guide had planned for us because of the rain.

Fabulous hotel.

Fabulous hotel, outstanding service. Wonderful central location.

Fabulous location. Rooms were a bit on the smaller side with no drawers to store clothes. Amenities were nice as well as the breakfast.

The mosaics here made this church and palace different than what we saw previously. Also, since Doge had a prison, it gave us something more to see

It was nice to have access to the waterway bus line as Venice is made up of hundreds of islands and transport is needed

A nice gondola ride around Venice. Not sure how this service would be different than others available.

One of the highlights of our trip and the only one that wasn’t a tour or a museum or church. Love Italian food and seeing the Grand Market and learning how to make our own pasta was a fun time for all.

Loved the private tour with Martina. She was friendly, personable and added so much knowledge to our visit.

Loved small group tour. Guide was very knowledgeable.

This was probably our most favorite place to say during our trip. Our room with on suite onsen was specular. There are a number of tourists that stay in this hotel so breakfast can get pretty packed but they staff and amenities are specular.

Truly an amazing, one of a kind experience. The house was beautiful and it was great to change up our setting after being in two hotels in other cities. The house has a huge shower/cedar tub that was great for relaxing in after a long day of walking in the summer heat. We really appreciated the breakfast that was delivered to the house and that it showcased local food. If you are looking for something a little different and very authentic this is a great option.

This was an amazing treat. We received instruction on Japanese Calligraphy from an amazing family in Nara. Our senior instructor had incredible skill and made the process look so simple. She and her daughters were gracious hosts helping us work on our brush strokes before getting to create a final version that they then framed. We ended the session with a light snack and some tea, which absolutely hit the spot before we continued our sightseeing at Nara park. We could have spent the entire day with these magnificent ladies and it was a true pleasure to learn from them.

We had an amazing experience with our host. One of our attendees didn't fully appreciate the intricacies of the Wagyu experience but he was an unfortunate outlier. Emily was an amazing guide and we greatly appreciated her knowledge of Shinjuku, it's history and insights into areas to visit again on another trip. My son has a peanut allergy and she was very sensitive to that issue and made sure we did not have anything to worry about in that regard and we were very happy to have her when we stopped at the retro candy store and she was able to double check all of the food labels for us!

Our tour guide Pam was incredibly knowledgeable about the Gion district, and Temples she took us to. Her knowledge and insight made the tour extremely interesting and is something we would absolutely do again. She even provided us with additional recommendations for places to visit or specific shops to see based on our interests.

This was a wonderful place to stay during our days visiting Machu Picchu. Our family enjoyed two adjoining rooms, so there was plenty of space to spread out and relax. Highly recommended.

We loved staying here during our time in the Sacred Valley! Not only were the accommodations fantastic, but the staff was very friendly and helpful.

This experience was pretty awesome, but the flight is challenging to say the least! We all got a little air sick, but it was worth it to see the Nazca lines we've heard so much about!

Our first boat ride out the the islands was interrupted because of a tsunami advisory, so we asked our KimKim guide, Bosco, to re-book the tour for the following morning. OH, we are so happy we went again and were able to go all of the way this time. The sights and animals you see of this tour are so cool (Humbolt penguins! South American sea lions!). On our way back to shore, our boat sped along a very long line of migrating birds (like thousands and thousands), which was definitely a highlight of the trip!

This tour was only 2 hours long, but we could have spent all day bird watching and enjoying the shores here. The reserve is full of beautiful and interesting birds, and the sights are beyond gorgeous! Our guide during this portion (Juan, I think? Apologies I can't remember for sure) was really informative. He kept us on schedule, but was also happy to answer all of our questions. He also pointed us toward the best restaurant in Paracas for after our tour (we ate there twice!).

Our guide, Guido, took us around Cusco center on a fun and informative walking tour. Seeing the sites, including the food market, helped us get a sense of the amazing vibe Cusco has. I'd love to explore this city more. Guido also took us inside the cathedral and gave us a lot of history on the building and art inside. SO GOOD!

What a day this was! The 3 1/2-hour drive from Cusco felt daunting at first when we heard about it, but the drive was so beautiful that in the end it didn't even matter how long it took. Our driver had picked up boxed snacks and lunches, so our needs were taken care of. Arriving at the Rainbow Mountain was an adventure in itself, as the road to it is picturesque, but steep and narrow. Our first steps at 16,500 ft. above sea level were SO TOUGH, but Guido helped coach us through the altitude and helped us take our time as we summited the trail for the best views. Even though the hike was challenging, it was worth every step to see this beautiful spot!

This second visit to Machu Picchu was especially good for us. Not only did our guide Guido take us on a different route so we could see Machu Picchu from above again (and maybe the more picturesque views), but then we hiked up to the Sun Gate along the Inca Trail. Our family enjoys hiking, so getting to take these steps along the Inca Trail and then viewing Machu Picchu from the Sun Gate felt particularly special. Highly recommended!

Our first of two visits to Machu Picchu during our trip was just as fabulous as we expected it to be. There's something about that first glimpse of the site that we've waited decades to see that was extremely special. Our guide, Guido, was exceptionally informative about everything here, and after getting a good fill of the view from above, he took us through the village itself and told us all about history of the site, pointing out special places along the way. We were over the moon with this visit.

This is a definite must-see site! The beauty and scale of the archaeological site, and also of the town and setting, were so rich! I could have stayed here twice as long as we did just because the setting was so gorgeous. The town was hopping because this is where we boarded the train for Machu Picchu, and while we didn't have time to explore, I loved the vibe here.

Again, I was sick this day and could not join my family at this site, but my kids came back and told me all about these farming terraces. They were blown away by the scale of the site. Big thumbs up!

I missed out on this experience because of being sick, but my husband and two children came back with the MOST AMAZING photos and stories from their experience here. Getting to try on traditional clothing, trying out farming techniques, and eating food prepared that day was an experience my children will remember their entire lives!

Delicious! A great place for lunch, especially since we could try so many different foods and our whole family could tailor our plates to our own preferences. Thank you!

Because I got sick on the day this tour was supposed to happen, we rescheduled it for the following day quite early in the morning. It was so amazing and refreshing to see this site first thing in the morning when it was quiet and no other visitors had arrived yet. It's a beautiful spot and its a bit mind-blowing to understand how long the salt ponds have been in use and just how much salt comes from them!

Our whole family (2 adults, 2 children ages 8 & 10) REALLY enjoyed this experience!! Ramos Kintu showed us all a lot of patience during the lesson and we created pieces we could take home. We loved it!

The camelid farm just outside Cusco was a great first stop after leaving the airport. Our kids (and, honestly us adults, too), enjoyed seeing, petting, and learning about the different camelid animals that live in Peru. We even got to see condors, guinea pigs, and Peruvian dog, and a very small and interesting deer. After looking at the animals, a lady in the shop offered us tea (good for elevation) and gave us a quick lesson on the quality of different camelid products found in Peru. This not only helped us when buys a few souvenirs here, but also throughout out tour. Unfortunately, our flight was delayed so we didn't have much time in Pisac, but our guide made sure we stopped quickly to pick up some AMAZING empanadas for a snack along the way.

Our guide, Shayla, was so much fun to take this tour with! She was great with our whole family, and it was very appreciated that she was able to take us to so many restaurants and they could accommodate our two vegetarians during the tour as well. Not only did we get to try many authentic Peruvian dishes, but Shayla gave us so much history and preparation info as well. Five stars!!

We were just here for a night, but the place is quaint in the center of Cuzco. It's very basic, but it was a fun place to stay and the staff were all so kind.

This is the perfect place to relax after hiking the Inca Trail. Great spa, great food, and the grounds are beautiful.

This was an experience of a lifetime. We absolutely loved this experience. Edwin, our guide, was amazing and was so great at making us maximize our experience and enjoy the Inca Trail. The porters and team were amazing! They are the "unseen" heroes of hiking the Inca Trai. The hike itself isn't easy, but the experience is priceless. The food was great and it was fun to eat in the "dining tent." There was always more food than we could eat and it was all great!

Such a beautiful place and the tent/cabins were so unique and fun. The grounds are stunning and the staff was great. Food was good, not amazing, but it's still worth the stay.

This place is great! The hosts are amazing. They took such good care of us and were so kind and dinner and breakfast and the food was great. We had an amazing time and this is a great place for a fun, unique experience.

Location is great. It's a basic hotel. But the check in process took way too long. I think we waited in line for 45 minutes and then it took about 15-20 minutes to check in. The food was good, not great, but the location is great for needing to be near the airport.

Basic cheap and cheerful

Spot on location and great room and facilities

Great location and comfortable

Great location and rooms

Fantastic day out, jay driver and guide very knowledgeable coach crowded and cramped

Great tour but unfortunately couldn't take photos in the concert halls because of staff working

Good tour knowledgeable guide

Great trip and fabulous and funny driver/guide Libby really made this trip

Just an ok trip food took ages to get and not very memorable could have given this a miss

Great trip and fabulous BBQs

Complimentary breakfast and wonderful accommodations.

Marc chose the worst hotel in all of Bali for us to stay at. Why in the world would he choose a hotel that is not even on the beach. There are tons of great hotels on the water, and this one was not one of them.

The massage therapists were terrible. There was a damp, musty smell in hotel room.

Our guide had us arrive exactly 1 hour before the dance. The seats are terribly uncomfortable and we were sitting in the beating sun. No need to arrive until 5:55. We loved the tour of Uluwatu Temple. Thank god our guide was so great and kept us safe from the monkeys. Padang-Padang Beach was fine, the surf lesson was fun, but it was ridiculous with all the people. I have to assume, if we had stayed at the hotel on one of the pretty beaches, then we would not have been around 100s of people.

This was fun!

We also went to the rice terraces. This was a great day. Again, Marc did a terrible job letting us know what to bring, wear, leave, the duration of the day etc.

This was so fun! Mount Batur was totally fogged in, so we had no view, but the biking was great fun. This day we also did the cleansing ritual. we loved it. this is definitely something that should always be included in the Ubud itinerary.

We loved the walk to the waterfalls. we even did the weird tube ride back down. I didn't really enjoy the Sasak Village tour. We felt like we were at a zoo.

We loved this day. we loved our guide and driver. the 2 boys running the little boat were awesome. again, they took us on the tour that made the most sense, but was totally different then Marc's write up.

We loved this! our guide and driver were great. we loved the 1978 Land Cruisers. Again- the itinerary write up was all wrong. Marc told us to be ready at 5. Our guide laughed and said- not possible, I will pick you up at 2:30. We loved this day, because of our guide and drive. Marc really needs to work on how he writes up the itineraries.

This was great and so was Sewu Temple, which, thank god our guide was so great to take us here too, as it was not on itinerary.

Huge mistake by Marc, he booked us a ticket for just the outside. No one in the whole world would go to Borobudur and not hike the stairs to the top. In future it should always be booked to hike. It turned in to a pain for our guide, as I had to then by our tickets to the top- which are actually combo tickets, then our guide had to go find us money to give the refund back. Makes zero sense what Marc did.

We are warned again and again about fruit, veggies and water. Yet we were taken to a remote village to be fed their food. My daughter got very sick.

Extremely friendly and helpful owners. The Wi-Fi was not very good at all.

Authentic Belizean hotel very comfortable great ocean views

Clean comfortable great jungle location

The ATM cave tour was absolutely unbelievable. It was one of the coolest things I've ever done. The whole experience of swimming into a cave, crawling, and rock climbing inside was very unique.

Visiting the Mayan ruins was an incredible experience. It's something I haven't done before and I thoroughly enjoyed it. The Xunantunich site was well-preserved and fascinating to explore.

Such a central location, everything was a "10 minute walk". The staff was very kind and helpful. Breakfast had a large selection but I had hoped for some cut fruit pieces. I loved the automatic espresso/cappuccino machines. Spacious room. The bathroom tub/shower had issues.

AWESOME location. Great view of the volcano from my room. The breakfast was extensive [there was an omelet station on my last morning] and the view alone was worth searching the hotel for the breakfast room. Staff was so kind and helpful, especially at 5am.

I DID NOT STAY HERE. I STAYED AT THE ART HOTEL COMMERCIANTI. This review is for the ART HOTEL COMMERCIANTI. Awesome location. Very helpful staff. Breakfast had variety and was worth stopping in the morning. Both the room and the bathroom were clean and spacious, easy to move around in.

3.5 Stars: Superb location. Breakfast was very nice. The hotel main floor was modern and clean, but the room I was given was run down. Apparently they are redoing the rooms [they look fabulous on line], but mine room was obviously still on the to-do list. It was dingy, the furniture didn't work well (doors either wouldn't stay shut or you had to fight to open them), and it was just dark. The bathroom was a struggle. The shower stall was so small that I literally had to open the door when I wanted to raise my arms up or turn around. Considering I am 5'4", that's just too small.

Good location. Lovely room, spacious and well appointed. GREAT STAFF!! They were so very helpful and accommodating.

Small and cozy. SPECTACULAR view! The host/staff were so very nice.

Perfect location and it was extremely nice. Loved the fact that it had an elevator. Staff was friendly and helpful. The breakfast was fantastic and worth making the effort to stop by each morning.

Hotel is charming and well placed in the city. No elevator, so that was a bummer. I could see that the outside seating location would be fabulous but it was too cold when I was there so it wasn't open. The room and bathroom were very spacious, but the layout was not optimal. All this extra space in the bathroom, but the shower was very small and hard to navigate. I'm only 5'4" and struggled. The included breakfast was not appealing and I skipped it.

There really isn't any "skip the line" as you still have to stand in line, but it's nice to have someone guide you to where you need to be. I did a few tours without guides and since I don't speak Italian it took a bit of wandering to find the correct entrance/line/etc. The David was spectacular. Just breathtaking. There is also the Abduction of a Sabine Woman which was beautiful. But really it's all about the David and rightfully so. The guide gave some good information. But I found the most value in the close up photos of the David. He is 17 feet tall and there is just no way to get a good look at the details, so this helped immensely.

What a fun tour! There were only 2 of us (both single travelers) and the guide, so I am grateful they still ran it. Being such a small "group" made it just that much more enjoyable. Marco, our guide was so very personable. We stopped at a castle, 2 wineries, and 2 towns. The castle had the most impressive views. Videos for days! The 2 wineries were small and family owned. The first one served us a delicious homemade lunch. Oh so good! The towns were interesting to walk around and take photos. Overall I enjoyed every minute and highly recommend this tour.

Amazing service!

Loved our room! Very spacious and great location

Beautiful property and friendly staff.

If you are a history person this is a must.

If you have time go to the upper island. We did not but I did before and wished we would have. The water was choppy and the boat ride over was quite rough!

My personal favorite! Loved this place and am planning to order from them to shop to the US. I was very impressed with the whole experience and the care they put into their farm and products.

Loved this and wish we had more time to spend in the other towns. We skipped Amalfi as it was SO crowded but our driver knew the best places to go! He even recommended a lunch spot and made reservations for us, Germano was our favorite guide/driver!

Fun for all ages! My kids teen and preteen had a great time. The staff was amazing!

Great experience and worth the steps but be ready for a work out and know it can be hot and steep stairs.

Beautiful area and I had not thought of this but it was added by Giulia and we are so thankful to have done it. A much quieter and peaceful part of the busy trip.

Loved our guide. Very knowledgeable and it was great to have the private tour to answer all our questions.

I have done this one other time, but would recommend one of the other locations. We were in a main boating area with choppy waters and not the best views/canals

One of the highlights for sure

Paradise