Kimkim Trip Reviews

We had a very relaxing time in Sao Miguel. The weather cooperated (sort of) for most of our time here. Highlights for us were the hotel (Terra Nostra) in Furnas, and our private tour of Set Ciudades with Natacha. We had 24 hour access to the thermal pool and Botanical garden, which was wonderful. The restaurant was also top notch.

Hotel Review

Terra Nostra Garden Hotel

Furnas

This hotel is solely focused on relaxation and high quality service. We loved having 24 hr access to the thermal pool and botanical garden, which allowed us to use both without the crowds. The restaurant was also excellent - we at there for almost every meal and were never disappointed.

Authenticity & Character

The grounds and the restaurant are wonderful. The rooms are clean.

Location

Access to the botanical gardens is wonderful.

Staff

Service is clearly a focus for this hotel - it shows in all of the interactions we had.

Cleanliness & Comfort

Activity Reviews

Whale Watching in the Azores

Lisbon Int. Airport (LIS)

Caveat for this review - our tour was eventually cancelled (hence the 3 stars). That said, I will definitely try a whale watching tour with this company if I return to Sao Miguel. The staff is very professional, clearly focused on conservation and learning about the animals. The briefing was very thorough and the focus on safety is also very clear. We suited up and actually went out of the marina into choppy water (we were told that up front). The swells were bigger than anticipated (8-10 ft - my estimate), and the captain very quickly turned us around for safety reasons.

Quality of Experience

Nothing in the companies control - the weather wasn't great on the day I went

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Clearly very knowledgeable and committed.

Transport

Sete Cidades Full Day Experience: Ferraria Springs & Volcano Rims

São Miguel Island

Natacha was just amazing. She took the time up front to understand what we were looking for and then modified the tour as appropriate. Given the unpredictable nature of the weather on Sao Miguel, she maximized our day to take advantage of the "breaks" in our overcast day, and we really got to know a lot about the culture of the Azores as well as the physical beauty.

Quality of Experience

The whole day was great

Food

We had lunch in a local restuarant in Sete Ciudades - all traditional Azorean food that was great.

Guides, Drivers and Staff

We really hit it off with Natacha - she clearly loves Sao Miguel and showed us so many things.

Transport

We (me, my husband and our 25 year old twins had a fabulous week in Spain, starting in Barcelona and finishing in San Sebastian. Highlights from our time in Barcelona were: 1) the half day Bike tour (by Born Bikes). Cristina was a tremendous guide and customized the tour to focus on things we hadn't seen. 2) Sagrada Familia guided tour - FABULOUS! We saw the cathedral in late afternoon, and the lighting was amazing. and 3) Montserrat - the church itself is spectacular and the funicular up to the top of the mountain is not to be missed. We stopped in Laguardia (Rioja region) for a full day wine tour, and our guide (Fito) was wonderful - he curated the wineries we visited (3) and also had a wonderful lunch in a local restaurant. Highlights in San Sebastian for us were the pintxos tour and a full day excursion to a cheese farm (exceeded our expectations) and a hike along the El Camino de Santiago, hosted by our guide Amaia. All of our hotels were wonderful - we especially enjoyed our stays at the Hospederia Los Parajes in Laguardia and the Zinema 7 in San Sebastian.

Hotel Reviews

Zinema7

San Sebastian (Guipuzcoa)

This was our favorite hotel of the trip. The staff was incredibly helpful, the rooms large and modern. Located ~20 minute walk to the Old Town, it was also quiet at night.

Authenticity & Character

The hotel was clean and modern.

Location

Nice balance of accesibility and quiet at night.

Staff

All of the staff were friendly, particularly one gentleman at the front desk who helped us secure reservations, cabs and directions to return our car rental.

Cleanliness & Comfort

all of the amenities are well thought out. We had some laundry done and it was delivered on a tray:). My husband also stayed in the room on our first day, so we "missed" maid service during normal hours. However, they still cleaned the room when we went out to dinner - a nice surprise when we returned:)

Hospederia de los Parajes (Laguardia)

Laguardia

This hotel is oozing character. Each room had a different theme/style and felt very cozy. The bathrooms were particularly luxurious.

Authenticity & Character

Each room had different furnishings, includin a sofa/loveseat. The showers were very large, and the bathrooms were spacious as well.

Location

Located within the walls of the city. May want to contact the hotel to determine where to park if you are driving.

Staff

We arrived at 10 am, dropped off our luggage and then went for a full day tour. Upon returning to the hotel, checkin was very fast and our luggage was already in our rooms. The breakfast room was also very cozy and the staff tremendous.

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Pamplona Catedral HOTEL

Pamplona

The hotel is in a great location in the old part of Pamplona. It was a little bit of an adventure to find it via GPS (one of the streets you need to take shows 'bus only', so we had to circle a few times before we figured it out. That said, the hotel is lovely and the staff was very helpful.

Authenticity & Character

The views

Location

Located on the edge of the old city, near the cathedral. May be helpful to contact the hotel if you are driving to secure the best dirctions.

Staff

Very friendly and knowledgeable

Cleanliness & Comfort

The rooms were pristine

Hotel España Ramblas

Barcelona

The location of Hotel Espana is wonderful - a block off the Rambas, and easy to walk to many neighborhoods. The architecture is also beautiful - all of the common areas are stunning. We had several little "misses" with service that were all handled very professionally when brought up, but became recurring issues in the 3 days we were there that moved my rating to a 3 star. I had paid to have a room ready on arrival for my son, who arrived at 10 am on Saturday (eg. I reservered a room on Friday so he could get to the hotel, check in and sleep. The room wasn't ready upon arrival & he had to wait an hour before he could check in. We also had breakfast included in our reservation, which did not show up in th hotels system. Even after our travel agency called and confirmed with the hotel, we had to work with the front desk every morning to secure breakfast.

Authenticity & Character

the architecture was stunning

Location

Very easy walking to several of the key neighborhoods

Staff

The staff was always helpful when I raised issues noted above

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Activity Reviews

Cheese, Wine & A Coastal Hike on the Camino

San Sebastián

This was a day that really gave us a flavor of the region. The cheese farm is something that we really enjoyed as a family. Michel and his wife clearly enjoy what they do and it shows in the quality of the product. The hike was also beautiful - lovely views of the coastline and we really enjoyed seeing the old roman bridges along the way.

Quality of Experience

The cheese farm was tremendous - loved that it was a small working farm and that we got to see everything.

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Amaia was very knowledgeable and clearly an experienced hiker.

Transport

San Sebastian Pintxo Experience

San Sebastián

This was a great way to discover the Old Town in San Sebastian, and learn the way to order pintxos without being overwhelmed. Each Pintxo bar was tremendous, and Ester was very personable.

Quality of Experience

The food was spectacular - we had the specialties of each bar and everything was great.

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Ester was very personable

Transport

Directions to the meeting area very clear.

Scenic Escape to Montserrat Monastery and Nature Park

Barcelona

The church and surrounding area is absolutely stunning. Our guide Ramon was also incredibly knowledgable and very friendly.

Quality of Experience

Set the right expectations on what you are getting: 1) We were on a tour that had English and Spanish speakers, which resulted in a fair amount of time waiting for the next thing. If possible, keep the tour to focus on one language (that's what we assumed we would have) . 2. This was not a half day tour - we were picked up at 8:00 am and didn't get back to our hotel until 3:30. I would include estimated travel time more overtly.

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Ramon was a wonderful guide - he is clearly very knowledgeable and passionate about Montserrat and all things Catalonia. He also took the time to get to know each of us.

Transport

Be more upfront about the pick up/travel times. It took us an hour to pick up all of the guests in the group and then another 90 minutes to get to Montserrat (we hit several traffic jams on the way).

Barcelona by Bike: Gothic Quarter to Barceloneta

Barcelona

This was a highlight for us in Barcelona. It was a great way to see a much larger section of the city in a short amount of time. Our guide Cristina was incredibly knowledgeable and modified the tour based on what we had already seen.

Quality of Experience

We loved going through Born and the gardens.

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Cristina was a true professional - always checking in on us.

Transport

Cab directions provided were spot on

Discover Rioja: Wineries, Tastings & Regional Cuisine

Spain

Everything about this trip was tremendous. Our guide (Fito) was from the area and clearly very knowledgeable about the wineries and the region. Each winery we visited had a unique story and great wines. We also really enjoyed the lunch at the end.

Quality of Experience

All 3 wineries had distinct stories and the people sharing with us were very genuine.

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Fito was clearly known everywhere we went. He was very personable and took the time to modify the tour based on our needs.

Transport

the van was comfortable.

Taste Barcelona: Authentic Tapas & Neighborhood Walk

Barcelona

The tour was a great way to get us out on our first night in Barcelona. We visited 5 places in total, and our guide was very helpful.

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We had a fabulous time in Costa Rica! We couldn't have done it without KimKim to help plan it! Everything was seamless, from the car pick-up, all the hotel check-ins, the excursion pick-ups, and even the car rental return! Holden was amazing helping us every step of the way! We absolutely loved the Tabacon Resort and the hot springs. We had a perfect afternoon spent in the spa with an amazing amount of rain coming down while we were getting messages in a covered hut! Then we rested in our room for a bit and had one of the best meals of our life and the hotel restaurant. The seven course meal with the wine pairing was a perfect way to spend our anniversary! We had a blast on the white water rafting trip and saw so many cool animals. The driving in Costa Rica took a bit to get used to, using Waze was a great tip. I would not recommend driving at night in the rain though. I think the only part of the trip we could have skipped was the guided hike in the park. We did see a lot of beautiful animals, but it pushed our long drive day into the night and compounded with rain and inexperience driving in Costa Rica was bit scary for us! Once we go to the beach and the Banana Azul the weather was much better and we had a great time snorkeling and wondering around beach towns. We absolutely loved the the BriBri Chocolate tour, the family that we visited was so welcoming and we enjoyed seeing how simply and happily they lived. Our tour guide was also very informative and made us feel comfortable visiting their home. We enjoyed all the museums in San Jose and loved visiting the La Paz waterfall garden! We loved all the effort that was put into making our trip so special. We especially loved the anniversary decorations at the Hampton Inn the night we arrived. We couldn't be more happy and relaxed after a fun trip!

Hotel Reviews

Tabacón Thermal Resort & Spa

Fortuna

This is one of our favorite resorts we have ever stayed in! The staff was so genuinely sweet and helpful, the grounds were absolutely gorgeous and the room was new, beautiful and clean! We also had two of the best restaurant servers we have ever had in our lives! We also had a fabulous experience in the spa! It rained a ton while we were there and it only added to the fun of the experience!

Authenticity & Character

The people were so helpful, sweet, authentic and lovely!

Location

The hot springs make this location so amazing! I have never seen such an amazing garden and pool setting!

Staff

Davie was our waiter and he was one of the best we have ever had in our lives!

Cleanliness & Comfort

We loved the beds, pillows and the all extras like the beautiful razors and toothbrushes!

Hampton by Hilton San José Airport

Alajuela

We have never seen a hotel room decorated so amazingly for our anniversary! There was a hand written note, balloons, heart shaped confetti, towels folded into swans and wine! They really went over the top to make our anniversary special! The airport shuttle was so helpful to have and worked out so well for us! I would highly recommend this hotel!

Authenticity & Character

They went above and beyond to decorate our room for us!

Location

It is so close to the airport and the shuttle makes it so easy to get back and forth!

Staff

They were so genuinely sweet and helpful!

Cleanliness & Comfort

Activity Reviews

Bribri Chocolate & Waterfall Excursion

Costa Rica

We had so much fun on this adventure and I'm so glad we did it!

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Whitewater Rafting on the Balsa River

Arenal/La Fortuna

We had a blast! It was so much and one of the highlights of our trip!

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Sarapiquí Nature Hike at La Selva

Costa Rica

It was a beautiful park, but for us the timing was not great!

Alex was great in planning our trip and taking care of all the details. We truly just walked off the plane and met our guide and had nothing to worry about until we were driven to the airport for our return trip.
Craig was a wonderful guide gave us many options on what we would prefer to do and shared his knowledge of his country’s history with a refreshing passion.
Our accommodations were all very good and each one was unique. Our favorite was the Broad Bay House.. Very picturesque, quiet and the food was amazing!
Overall I wouldn’t change a thing about the trip.

I collaborated with Dat at KimKim to help me curate a outdoor adventure to N. Vietnam and my decision was rewarded with an amazing experience! I provided Dat with a framework with my interests and objectives of the trip, and he created an ideal itinerary that exceeded my expectations after several weeks discussions/brainstorming. The tours themselves were exceptional and the people leading them were knowledgeable, friendly, and a joy to speak with. I highly recommend using KimKim and will most definitely use them again (next destination will be Cambodia). Thank you Dat!

My wife and I made up the other half of Cindy's "4 young seniors." I agree with her high praise for Angela and KimKim. Though Cindy pulled the laboring oar in working with Angela to organize the trip, Angela never hesitated to respond to my personal requests, including outstanding recommendations for SCUBA outings, adjustments in our activities, and other touristy questions that we had from time to time during our trip. Outstanding service! I would absolutely work with Angela again on a return trop to Greece.

Our group trip to Normandy was perfect. All KimKim guides, drivers, and hotel were excellent. We'd like to particularly call on Manon, who was will us for our D-Day tour and Mont St Michele. Dinner at Le Presbytre was incredible. Thanks for our third trip with KimKim!

Great service from Fei and the team, booked all the hotels and transfers that we needed in a custom arrangement, was seamless for us. Thanks Fei!

We are a group of 4 young seniors who wanted to have a memorable Greece vacation without a ton of stress. Working with Angela for our 15 day trip to Greece was easy, informative, carefree and absolutely wonderful! Angela was very good at pointing us in the direction we needed or redirecting when needed.... She provided us with affordable tours, activities, adventures, transfer service and more She steered us away from areas that were not suitable for us, or events that were not that the best choices, or accommodations that were perhaps not the best quality. While we were vacationing in in Greece she continued to check in to make sure everything was OK, and helped us reschedule activities when the weather did not cooperate. Overall our vacation was fabulous... a great mix of historical/ educational activities, balanced with suggestions for our down time. We spent 4 days in Athens, 5 days in Paris and 5 days in Santorini. Each location was great for touring, shopping, eating, exploring. The hotels were located in nice areas close to local activities, food and wine was beyond great, shopping was incredible. I can go on for pages. Bottom line is Angela helped use immensely so that we all had a wonderful stress free vacation. I am hooked on Angela and Kimkim and am already planning the next adventure.

This was such a great way to plan a trip to a place I was never been before and for a person without a lot of free time! Our trip guide, Eva, was fantastic in catering the itinerary to our three generations Iceland trip and she was incredibly flexible to adjust our calender both before the trip to suite our needs and during hte trip as our interests pivoted. It was wonderful to take away some of the typical vacation stressors and let Kim Kim make our vacation so much more relaxing!

Our two week trip to Greece was absolutely incredible. I can’t give enough thanks and recognition to the service provided by Dimtiris and kimkim. They suggested activities, transportation, hotels, etc were all terrific and seem-less. We had guided tours for many different activities and I wish I could remember all there names because it seemed each one was better then the next. We hope to visit Greece again in the future and I can’t imagine using anyone else other than Dimtiris to set it up again! I could spend hours writing and detailing our trip so I’ll end it this review with saying it exceeded all my expectations in every way! Thank you all those involved who made this trip one my wife and I will never forget!

Hotel Reviews

The Roc Club Vouliagmeni

Vouliagmeni

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Kivotos Santorini

Santorini

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18 Grapes Hotel Naxos

Naxos

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Anax Resort & Spa

Mykonos

It’s beyond words. Spectacular in every way. Worth the money.

Authenticity & Character

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Close to the activities but far enough to be private!

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New Hotel Athens

Athens

Amazing location, staff, ameneities in the heart of Athens. Where I would stay again!

Authenticity & Character

Expierence it for yourself!

Location

Center location can walk to all main attractions in city.

Staff

Accommodationing, professional, kind.

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Activity Reviews

Day Trip to Delos from Mykonos

Mykonos

The guide we had made this experience something special. Would recommend her over and over and over again.

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Experience the Sunset at the Temple of Poseidon

Athens

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Acropolis Guided Tour & Acropolis Museum (private tour booked)

Athens

The guide was a wealth of knowledge we really enjoyed how much she had to offer!

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Santorini Wine tasting

Santorini

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Santorini horse riding

Santorini

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Santorini Sunset Catamaran Cruise

Santorini

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Guided Hike along Santorini's Caldera

Santorini

Thanos our guide was a very special individual he made this experience so much more than we expected made us feel like family.

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Naxos Hiking _"Passage from ancient to modern History"

Naxos

Guide was absolutely terrific so much knowledge and kind.

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Naxos Food Tasting Tour

Naxos

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Scuba Diving in Mykonos

Mykonos

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The itinerary set up by Joel from Kim Kim was perfect! The drivers were all there as scheduled for pick up. First Christophe picked us up at the CDG Airport and drove us out to Bayeux. He also picked us up on the day we were leaving on the train from Bayeux to Paris. There was a mix up in train schedules and Christophe went the extra mile by assisting us, speaking for us as we did not speak French. He explained the need to change our rail tickets and stood with us until we got on the train. He treated us like we were part of his family which was so heartwarming. The tours and guides were excellent! The first day we went to Mont Saint-Michel with Lucy as our guide. She was very informative and had a contagious excitement about her. She made the hike up 300 steps seem like a breeze! On the second day John was our guide to the D-Day Beaches, a Museum and American Cemetery. His knowledge had us imagining we were on the beaches running for our lives as those many soldiers did. On the third day of our stay we had a private tour with Emmanuel from Caen. He was a delightful young man with intricate details of the history of the war. We toured the Military Museum in Caen, Cathedrals and even a cemetery from the 1800s! All in all a great trip to honor those who served their respective countries and made the ultimate sacrifice fighting in the War.

Hotel Reviews

Hôtel Jardin le Bréa

Paris

The hotel room was small, but comfortable. The street noise was a bit much throughout the night. May have been folks lingering around after the rugby tournament?? At 4am?? but it wasn’t the quiet room we were hoping for.

Authenticity & Character

I think they were in the middle of painting from the outside appearance?

Location

Walk ability to restaurants and subway

Staff

Alex was very helpful upon check in and gave us some tips for things to do and places to go.

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Hôtel Tardif Noble Guesthouse

Bayeux

Everyone was very pleasant and helpful. Check in and out was easy. Breakfast was yummy with an assortment of pastries, cereals, hot and cold drinks, fruits and a hot entree. The location was good. We could easily walk the town. The Cathedral across the street was absolutely beautiful! The only negative, we were given a room closest to the street and car lights and engine noises were a bit annoying, but calmed down as the evening wore on.

Authenticity & Character

Charming character from the entry gate

Location

Easy walk ability through the town

Staff

Helpful

Cleanliness & Comfort

Bed was comfortable

Activity Reviews

City tour of Caen with visit of the Memorial Museum of WWII

France

Emmanuel was a very personable guide. He was full of information about the war and the town of Caen.

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Mont-Saint-Michel day Tour

France

Lucy was the perfect guide for this tour. She was so bubbly and very interesting in her tour

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D-Day U.S beaches tour

France

John was a very good guide. Full of information very detail oriented. You could imagine being on the beaches that day.

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Guides, Drivers and Staff

The guides were all well versed in the territory they covered. They made it interesting and seemed to like their jobs as guides.

Transport

Christophe went beyond the call to help us with the train cancellation that we were not aware of.

From the early planning stages all the way to the final day of the trip, everything went smoothly and according to schedule. Kimkim makes traveling to foreign countries easy and saves you a lot of stress for planning the finer details. You just choose your budget and based on that they will recommend stay and activities accordingly. The activities that are recommended are usually fantastic, as my wife and I were pleasantly surprised after each one. They even plan the pick up from airport to hotel and vice versa for you from ahead of time. All the companies that they use are pretty solid and very very communicative. All in all we had a great 10 year anniversary celebration and all thanks to Kimkim it was hassle free and full of fun wonderful surprises. Will definitely use Kimkim in the future and highly recommend it to anyone who wants to travel but sucks at planning.

LOVED Chasing Lights Northern Lights safari and Polar Adventure Fish and Fjords excursion.
Underwhelmed by Artic Best's Coastal Secery and Tasting tour.
Clarion Edge was comfortable and well located. Great breakfast.

Samir, our booking specialist did an amazing job at coordinating our trip. His communication was excellent and we felt we had very personalized service.

Shareef, our dedicated driver/guide was very informative and flexible with our daily plans. He took us to an amazing lunch spot with outstanding food and service.

Unfortunately, we decided to cut our Jordan trip short due to the Israel war outbreak which was not a reflection of KimKim's services. We would book again with Kimkim in the future!

Dimos and his planning made the trip one I will always remember for the hospitality, the history provided by the guides, the passion of the artisans we met, and the beauty of the land. Before we packed our bags and boarded the flight, Dimos made sure we would arrive to an adventure that was special for us. The details were developed under his expert care and guidance. The transportation was timely and comfortable.
Trendy hotel in Athens and the Lyttos Mare esort in Crete were excellent accommodations.
We were celebrating two birthdays and Dimos had cake from a local Heraklion baker and champagne available for us.
Each day the food was abundant and decadent. I returned home craving the Greek delicacies.
An added special treat was to meet his boss and partner, also known as his wife, Irine.
With our guides we discussed culture and politics and our commonalities that are built on the richness of travel. Knowing that we shared space, food, joy and humanness with each other made for an exquisite vacation. Cooking with a local chef, weaving with a local weaver, making pottery with a local potter, touring wineries and Minoan fruits were all pleasures provided by Dimos. Each day was met with surprise and pleasure; such as the catamaran cruise to Dia island.
Kudos to Travel ID and the guides, artisans, restauranteurs, and vintners to whom we were introduced. The easiest way to create your superb Cretan vacation is to contact Dimos!

Activity Reviews

Lyrarakis Winery Visit and Tasting

Greece

Such a beautiful ride to the winery and serene locale. The food and wine were sumptuous.

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Archanes and the Minoan Fruits!

Heraklion

The tour and the food were exceptional. Our guide at Minoan Fruits made us feel like family.

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Cooking like a Cretan on the Lassithi Mountains!

Heraklion

We did more than cooking! The visit to the cave, the weaving and pottery and the donkey ride were all part of a full day's excitement.

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Private Day Trip to Spinalonga Island

Heraklion

The guide's knowledge and passion of the area were brilliant.

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Sunset Catamaran Cruise

Greece

The crew was in tune to each guests' vibe.

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Private Mythology Walk of the Acropolis

Athens

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The entire trip to Croatia and Slovenia was very enjoyable. The combination of activity (walking, cycling and kayaking), small towns and larger cities, history, culture and beautiful scenery was perfect. Though we were mostly on our own, it was nice to meet some of the local people as guides and as hosts. Though we had scheduled activities, we also had some flexibility in the itinerary. Traveling from mid-September to early October meant that we had pleasant/warm temperatures, almost no rain and didn't have to fight the crowds one might during the summer months.

Hotel Reviews

Scalini palace

Dubrovnik

This hotel room was small, relative to our experience with all other hotels. It was well situated in the old city, requiring a five minute walk with luggage to the East gate. There is no elevator in the hotel. We did not have hot water our first morning, and it took the staff just over half a day to fix the problem.

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Apartmani Ponta

Luka Hodilje

This was a beautiful apartment right on the Adriatic Sea in a small town called Luka. There is no elevator. The apartment has a full kitchen and is very modern and well maintained. The staff was very friendly and helpful. There are no restaurants in the town, requiring a drive to Ston or Mali Ston.

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Hotel Marul

Split

This hotel was a few minutes walk from the old town and within walking distance to many restaurants and to the beach area. Most of the staff were very helpful. You need to park in a paid lot two minutes away from the hotel.

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Most of the staff was very helpful, though some were not.

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Villa Bonaca

Skradin

This is a relatively small hotel with available parking located right on the water and within the town of Skradin. The hotel staff were very accommodating and helpful. The room was comfortable and the hotel has a very nice pool area.

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Hotel Degenija

Rakovica

The hotel was very accommodating with nice rooms and very helpful staff. There were two restaurants available within the hotel or just across from the hotel, neither of which was outstanding.

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Valamar Riviera Hotel & Residence

Poreč

This hotel was part of a larger hotel complex, with the sister hotel across the bay on an island, accessible by ferry. The hotel staff were very friendly and helpful. The hotel provided a complimentary snack in the dining area late afternoon. The rooms were comfortable and the breakfast provided a lot of variety. Guests were able to take a ferry over to the island to use the pool and rent water sport equipment. Getting to and from the parking lot required a shuttle which required some waiting time, but otherwise it was a beautiful location and very well situated.

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Hotel Cubo

Ljubljana

This hotel was well situated. While you couldn't park at the hotel, the staff parked the car and brought it to us. The room was provided to us ahead of check in and the staff were very attentive. The room was very spacious with a very spacious washroom. The drinks and snacks in the room were complimentary.

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Hotel Dubrovnik

Zagreb

The hotel was in a great location, requiring only a short walk to the parking lot with luggage. We stayed for two nights at the beginning of the trip and for one night at the end of our trip. The only comment about the room we were given at the beginning of the trip is that the washroom had almost no shelf space or space around the sink for toiletries. The room at the end of the trip had both space around the sink as well as shelf space in the washroom.

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Activity Reviews

Cycling Mljet island and National Park

Croatia

The cycling trip was wonderful. Robbie booked us e-bikes which truly transformed the experience. It was fun, and we cycled on mostly flat pathways. Also got to learn about the area on our cycling tour which added to the personal touch of our experiences.

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Krka National Park

Croatia

Enjoyed the park in the morning, particularly the hiking, but the waterfall visit in the afternoon wasn't necessary. It involved a 30-minute drive to a site that was not as striking as the other waterfalls we had previously seen.

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Explore Plitvice Lakes National Park

Croatia

The park was mesmerizing! Robbie's recommended to be the first ones in the park, which turned out to be an excellent suggestion as we managed to avoid most of the crowd, and we appreciated the peaceful experience.

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Zagreb visit

Croatia

Really enjoyed the guided tours in big cities like Zagreb. The guides provided great insight into the areas and potential activities.

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Zagreb - Arrival

Zagreb

Arriving in Zagreb was hassle-free and Robbie was really flexible and helpful. We had a quick switch to have our tour of the city in the afternoon instead of the next day due to a rain forecast. This turned out well as it provided us with knowledge about the city and what to do in our free time afterward.

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

This was certainly one of the best planned trips my wife and I have ever taken. This was our second time using Kimkim. Our journey consisted of 6 cities with 3 hotels, high-speed trains on two occasions as well as a personal driver in one instance. We went to Southern Spain for the culture and the history. Our itinerary, which was set up by Raquel and her team as well as their expert tour guides was just what we were looking for. Raquel remained in contact while we were traveling and was always available with questions or requested changes, and provided a reminder of our next day activities the evenings prior, which was greatly appreciated. We really counted on her and she came through! The guides she found for us were top notch - highly educated, very personable, always accommodating to our wishes to tweak the itinerary, and some we feel will be lifelong friends!

We would highly recommend Kimkim for those that want to explore the culture and history of this area. We are now using them for our trip to Japan.
Many thanks to Kimkim and Raquel and her team!

Samir has been so awesome to work with. He put together an amazing itinerary for us! Additionally when we arrived in Amman, Samir was very accessible and checked in with us. I’d recommend him to anyone! We had a nice city tour with our driver Sharif who was also very punctual and attentive. The people in Jordan were so friendly and the weather in October was fantastic.

Our trip to Iceland through KimKim was nothing short of extraordinary, and the credit goes to our exceptional local specialist, Gummi. From the moment we started planning our adventure, Gummi's expertise and enthusiasm shone through.

Gummi's knowledge of Iceland is unparalleled. He crafted an itinerary that perfectly balanced our desire for adventure and experience the entire Island. Every detail, from the breathtaking natural wonders we visited to the accommodations, felt like it was designed just for us.

What truly sets Gummi apart is his dedication to making our journey memorable. He went above and beyond to ensure we had an unforgettable experience, even accommodating our last-minute requests with a smile. Gummi's friendly demeanor and willingness to share insights into Icelandic culture added a layer of authenticity to our trip.

Iceland's beauty left us speechless, but Gummi's guidance and care made the trip more magical than we could have ever imagined. If you're planning a trip to Iceland, I wholeheartedly recommend Gummi and KimKim. Five stars simply don't do justice to the remarkable adventure they provide. We can't thank Gummi enough for providing a seemless and unique experience for our 25th wedding anniversary.