Kimkim Trip Reviews

4.8
Based on 15,920 ratings
Read 15,920 verified reviews by travelers who booked their trip on kimkim. You can also read reviews about kimkim on 3rd party sites including Google, TrustPilot and Yelp.

Thoughtful, flexible and smart
Ireland | Aug 11 - Aug 19, 2022

Marcos
Marcos M.
United Kingdom | Reviewed on Sep 07, 2022
The review is for Ireland Walk Hike Bike as a whole since my interaction with Dean was minimal. Overall they did an outstanding job in understanding my needs and goals for the trip and were flexible in making changes to the travel plan after receiving my feedback. During the booking phase, I had a chance to have a video call with one of the owners and explained to them what my concerns were, which he took in and offered solutions for. After a failed hiking trip in Scotland, I asked... Read more

The review is for Ireland Walk Hike Bike as a whole since my interaction with Dean was minimal. Overall they did an outstanding job in understanding my needs and goals for the trip and were flexible in making changes to the travel plan after receiving my feedback.

During the booking phase, I had a chance to have a video call with one of the owners and explained to them what my concerns were, which he took in and offered solutions for.

After a failed hiking trip in Scotland, I asked them to adjust their travel plans to what I thought would be more realistic hiking goals. They did it using ingenious solutions that met my needs and at the same time kept the original backbone of the trip unchanged, so I did not have to change my flights or overall plans.

When I arrived in Dublin, I was not happy with the quality of the hotel they picked and changed to another hotel in the same neighborhood. They not only took in my feedback on the original hotel but also reimbursed me for the night I did not sleep there.

After arriving in Killarney, another owner of the company asked to meet me and we went over the travel plans to make sure I understood them thoroughly and confirmed they met my goals.

This is what I had been expecting of a kimkim experience, and I am glad I finally got it.

Local specialist: Dean Garrison

Nice trip. Had wonderful time.
Germany | Aug 26 - Sep 6, 2022

J
Joseph K.
Alexandria, MN | Reviewed on Sep 07, 2022
Nice trip. Had wonderful time. Read more

Nice trip. Had wonderful time.

Hotel Reviews
Hotel Kaiserin Elisabeth
Vienna

Very nice. Convenient. No bar or outside sitting area.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
IMLAUER HOTEL PITTER Salzburg
Salzburg
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Dachau Concentration Camp
Dachau Concentration Camp
Munich
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Guided walking tour of Salzburg
Guided walking tour of Salzburg
Salzburg

Had Peter, he was AMAZING!!!

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Castle with fortress above Salzburg
Castle with fortress above Salzburg
Salzburg

Self tour.

Quality of Experience
Biking in Wachau Valley
Biking in Wachau Valley
Vienna

Good ride. Great guide.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Segway tour
Segway tour
Munich
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Visit Eagle's nest
Visit Eagle's nest
Salzburg

Leopold out driver guide was AMAZING.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Guided private walking tour of Hallstatt
Guided private walking tour of Hallstatt
Austria

ANNA from Atlanta was amazing. Great tour.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
LEOPOLD!!!
Hallstatt Salt Mine
Hallstatt Salt Mine
Austria

Private tour with LEOPOLD again.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Guided walking tour of Vienna City Highlights
Guided walking tour of Vienna City Highlights
Vienna
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Schönbrunn Palace & Gardens
Schönbrunn Palace & Gardens
Vienna

Self tour.

Guided tour of Spanish Riding School
Guided tour of Spanish Riding School
Vienna

Self tour.

Concert at Kursalon
Concert at Kursalon
Vienna
Small-group Nuremberg nazi party rally grounds and old town tour
Small-group Nuremberg nazi party rally grounds and old town tour
Germany

Really not a small group. Like 16.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Informative
Transport
Train great but tour longer then scheduled so missed train. Had to rebook which is difficult when you don’t know the system.
Local specialist: Tomaz Martinek
Tomaz
Tomaz Martinek
Local specialist in Slovenia | Replied on Sep 09, 2022

Hi Joseph, thank you for your wonderful review, I hope to see you soon travelling with us. Tomaz

Fanastic service and outstanding Ana Maria! ...
Croatia | Sep 1 - Sep 6, 2022

D
Dimitra S.
Chicago, IL | Reviewed on Sep 07, 2022
Fanastic service and outstanding Ana Maria! Eveything that she organized and recommended was perfect and very well executed . Very responsive and available to help. Thank you Kim Kim and Ana Maria for a wonderful Croatia trip!! Read more

Fanastic service and outstanding Ana Maria! Eveything that she organized and recommended was perfect and very well executed . Very responsive and available to help. Thank you Kim Kim and Ana Maria for a wonderful Croatia trip!!

Activity Reviews
Oyster tasting in Ston
Oyster tasting in Ston
Ston

The private oyster tasting with the boat was one of my favorite vacation activities ever!

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Board the sailing boat and set out towards Brač island
Board the sailing boat and set out towards Brač island
Croatia
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Sailing from Brač island to Vis
Sailing from Brač island to Vis
Vis Island

Palmizana and Hvar were the highlights of our trip!! And swimming at the blue lagoon waters :)

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Sailing to the Pakleni Islands
Sailing to the Pakleni Islands
Croatia
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Local specialist: Anna-Maria Frid
Anna-Maria
Anna-Maria Frid
Local specialist in Zagreb | Replied on Sep 08, 2022

Dear Dimitra,
thank you very much for your kind review!

The pleasure was all mine! It makes me happy to hear that you enjoyed your trip so much.
We hope to welcome you to Croatia again!

Kind regards,
Anna-Maria

Souther Norway outdoor adventure
Norway | Aug 27 - Sep 6, 2022

Jeff
Jeff G.
Seattle, WA | Reviewed on Sep 07, 2022

Flawless execution of every step of the trip. Everything just worked. I showed up where the itinerary said to at the time and everything worked great. Recommendations for self exploration days were great. Hotels were located in the exact right location. 5/5 trip, would absolutely use KimKim again.

Thanks for an amazing trip

Local specialist: Krista Muuk
Krista
Krista Muuk
Local specialist in Kristiansand | Replied on Sep 08, 2022

Hi Jeff!

Thank you so much for leaving this lovely review! I am happy to hear that you had an amazing time in Norway and the trip went perfectly for you.

I wish you all the best!
Krista

Eleanor planned the most amazing trip for us ...
United Kingdom | Aug 16 - Aug 28, 2022

L
Linda L.
Santa Barbara, CA | Reviewed on Sep 07, 2022
Eleanor planned the most amazing trip for us in England!! We stayed in beautiful places; she recommended great restaurants and things to see and points of interest as we drove to our different destinations. She gave us directions to take the scenic routes which were always spectacular!
Eleanor took care of every detail; she went above and beyond the call of duty! We will always have wonderful memories of this trip!
Thank you, Eleanor, for a fabulous trip!!
Read more

Eleanor planned the most amazing trip for us in England!! We stayed in beautiful places; she recommended great restaurants and things to see and points of interest as we drove to our different destinations. She gave us directions to take the scenic routes which were always spectacular!
Eleanor took care of every detail; she went above and beyond the call of duty! We will always have wonderful memories of this trip!
Thank you, Eleanor, for a fabulous trip!!

Hotel Reviews
The Bradley Hare
Maiden Bradley

The setting is beautiful, lovely gardens to sit and have a drink or eat. The rooms are very spacious and nicely decorated. The staff are very friendly and accommodating!

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
The Grand, York
North Yorkshire

Great location, beautiful rooms, friendly staff!

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Linthwaite House
Windermere

Beautiful location, friendly staff and delicious food!

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Lygon Arms
Broadway

Nice rooms, fascinating history, and beautiful outdoor patio.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
The Bird, Bath
Bath

Friendly staff, nice rooms and fun decorations, and good food.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
The Duchess of Cornwall Inn
Poundbury

Friendly staff, comfortable rooms, nice location.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Historic York Walking Tour
Historic York Walking Tour
York

Sarah Cowling did an amazing job showing us around York and giving us the history that goes back thousands of years. She was interesting and welcomed our questions and was able to answer them all!

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
York Minster
York Minster
York

Definitely worth taking the time to go see it. Sarah our guide was great at pointing out things that we would never have seen or known about.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Hill Top - The Home of Beatrix Potter
United Kingdom

Loved seeing Beatrix Potter's home, filled with her personal things that you see in her drawings. It is a beautiful spot. I can see why she loved living there! The docents where very knowledgeable and had a lot of great stories to tell.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Windermere Islands Cruise
Windermere Islands Cruise
United Kingdom

Beautiful ride on the lake, I appreciated hearing about the history and points of interest around the lake.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Oxford University and City Walking Tour
Oxford University and City Walking Tour
United Kingdom

Edward Taylor was interesting, and very knowledgeable about Oxford and its history. He had a lot of fun stories about the colleges, and buildings around town.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Blenheim Palace
Blenheim Palace
United Kingdom

Beautiful house and gardens! The docents in the house were able to give us a lot of information about the history of the home and family. Well worth the time to visit!

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Bath Private Tour
Bath Private Tour
Bath

Tony Abbott was an excellent guide. He knew so much about the history of Bath and the architecture of the buildings. We learned a lot!

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
The Roman Baths
The Roman Baths
Bath

It is amazing to see! Plan to spend a lot of time, because there is so much to see and learn. There is so much to learn, it is fascinating!

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Jurassic Coast Scenic Cruise
Jurassic Coast Scenic Cruise
United Kingdom

It was a beautiful boat ride along the coast. We stopped along the way to learn about the history of some of the coastal towns, which was very interesting.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Local specialist: Eleanor Whitticombe
Eleanor
Eleanor Whitticombe
Local specialist in Pembrokeshire, Wales | Replied on Sep 09, 2022

Thank you so much Linda for this wonderful detailed review. It is very useful for us and we are so pleased at Routescape that you had such a brilliant trip here in the UK. I hope that the rest of your daughter's studies go well!

Antonis was amazing! Everything was planned p...
Greece | Aug 19 - Aug 31, 2022

K
Kelly N.
Oakland Park, FL | Reviewed on Sep 07, 2022
Antonis was amazing! Everything was planned perfectly and other than flights there were no issues. He planned a trip of a lifetime with unique excursions that we would never have been able to do on our own! Read more

Antonis was amazing! Everything was planned perfectly and other than flights there were no issues. He planned a trip of a lifetime with unique excursions that we would never have been able to do on our own!

Hotel Reviews
Pelican Bay Art Hotel
Mykonos
SanSal Boutique Hotel
Chania
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Elia Ermou Athens Hotel
Athens
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Tzekos Villas
Santorini

Loved everything except the bed was hard as a rock. :( All else was great!

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Olive Green
Heraklion
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
The Real Cretan Cooking Experience - Private Tour
The Real Cretan Cooking Experience - Private Tour
Chania

This was the highlight of our trip! This family was so fun and our guide was amazing!!

Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Walking Tour of Acropolis and Plaka
Walking Tour of Acropolis and Plaka
Athens

Our guide was so amazing!!!

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Sailing Yacht Cruise to Rhenia Island & Delos
Sailing Yacht Cruise to Rhenia Island & Delos
Mykonos

The captain and first mate were amazing!!

Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
The Island of Santorini - Tour & Wine Tasting
The Island of Santorini - Tour & Wine Tasting
Santorini

Our guide was amazing!!

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Local specialist: Antonis Alexandrou
Antonis
Antonis Alexandrou
Local specialist in Athens | Replied on Sep 07, 2022

Dear Kelly,

Thank you so much for your review!!

It's so great to know that you enjoyed your trip to Greece!!!

Looking forward to welcoming you again to our country in the future!!

Best regards.

Antonis

AMAZING! We will definitely use KimKim again ...
Ecuador | Aug 26 - Sep 2, 2022

K
Karla C.
Chicago, IL | Reviewed on Sep 06, 2022

AMAZING! We will definitely use KimKim again and again to help plan our vacation. We had very limited days in Ecuador, about 7 days. Lucia did an amazing job customizing our travel itinerary to include all of the things we wanted to do, like a food tour to experience the most typical and traditional dishes in Ecuador. She also helped us plan our adventure in the Amazonian Rainforest. Lucia took care of booking the hotels, transportation, and tours. Thank you! This gave us such peace of mind and we were able to really enjoy our vacation.

Local specialist: Lucia Cazar
Lucia
Lucia Cazar
Local specialist in Ecuador | Replied on Sep 06, 2022

Hola Karla,

Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. I love to hear you enjoyed your trip to Ecuador, it was a pleasure to plan your vacations!
We are looking forward to welcoming you to Ecuador again.

Best regards!
Lucía.

Hello Daniel, this trip was quite an adventur...
Ecuador | Aug 20 - Sep 3, 2022

J
Janis Z.
Chicago, IL | Reviewed on Sep 06, 2022
Hello Daniel, this trip was quite an adventure. My favorite place was the Napo Cultural Center. I loved traveling the river in boats, the clay lick, the tower, our guide, Marcelo, and the wonderful staff.
The travel in the Andes to volcanos, caldera, etc. was beautiful and interesting. I don’t like moving hotels every night and some of the drives were too long. Our guide, Jorge, was very knowledgeable and helpful. I enjoyed having him with us. Two hotels stand out for me...in Quito...
Read more

Hello Daniel, this trip was quite an adventure. My favorite place was the Napo Cultural Center. I loved traveling the river in boats, the clay lick, the tower, our guide, Marcelo, and the wonderful staff.
The travel in the Andes to volcanos, caldera, etc. was beautiful and interesting. I don’t like moving hotels every night and some of the drives were too long. Our guide, Jorge, was very knowledgeable and helpful. I enjoyed having him with us. Two hotels stand out for me...in Quito the cultural Manor and CotopaxiPungo were both beautiful and interesting. The drive to the Cotopaxi Pungo was too rugged and long.
In the Galapagos, Bibi was excellent and then we had a mixture of guides. I would have appreciated more advance knowledge about the experiences, especially the trip to Bartolom, which I wisely skipped and would have been too much for me. Some of us went to Tortuga Bay which was very nice and should have been offered as an alternative. The hotel Deja Vu was nice, friendly and very well located. We all enjoyed it. (Ps...I was the oldest person in this group of 7)

Hotel Reviews
Boutique Hotel Cultura Manor
Quito

As a person who loves historical hotels and restoration, this was just right for me. Our room was charming and the common areas were pleasant and comfortable. We enjoyed dinner there one evening and 3 breakfasts in a lovely, sunny breakfast room. The staff were kind, attentive and helpful. I can’t speak about the location since we only used planned transportation.

Authenticity & Character
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Cotopaxi Pungo
Cotopaxi Area

I enjoyed this hotel. The location was stunning. I loved fires in the fireplaces and the beautiful restaurant/breakfast space. My dinner was excellent and the activities manager took us for an exploration of the grounds with great enthusiasm.

Location
Views in all directions.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Rooms were chilly
Hotel Deja Vu Galapagos
Pto. Ayora

Very nice for the Galapagos

Location
Walking distance to village, shops and restaurants.
Staff
Friendly and helpful.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Colonial City Tour, Cooking Class & the Middle of the World Monument
Colonial City Tour, Cooking Class & the Middle of the World Monument
Quito

Guide, Marco, was great. It was Sunday so we experienced the bustle of the city. We also all enjoyed the cooking class and the tasty lunch we created.

Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Excellent guides and drivers. So appreciated.
Yet Another Day on an Uninhabited Island!
Yet Another Day on an Uninhabited Island!
Ecuador

Needed more advance knowledge of long, rough boat trip. I wisely skipped this. Alternative could have been offered.

Free Morning - Afternoon Boat Tour
Free Morning - Afternoon Boat Tour
Ecuador

Walked this island and met the local wildlife. Beach. Lunch. Snack were amazing.

Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Napo Cultural Center experience
Napo Cultural Center experience
Yasuni National Park

I loved this experience, guide, staff, indigenous presentation, tower, clay lick ., etc.

Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Cotopaxi National Park - Quilotoa Lagoon - Baños
Cotopaxi National Park - Quilotoa Lagoon - Baños
Ecuador

I didn’t hike down. Took lots of time.

Welcome to Santa Cruz Island:  Highlands & Charles Darwin Research Station
Welcome to Santa Cruz Island: Highlands & Charles Darwin Research Station
Puerto Ayora

Great guide, lunch, introduction to tortoises, Darwin Center. Fun!

Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Local specialist: Daniel Larrea
Daniel
Daniel Larrea
Local specialist in Quito, Ecuador | Replied on Sep 16, 2022

Hola Janis!
Thank you so much for your message and kind words! I truly enjoyed working with you and the group all this time! I am glad everything was able to come true in the end!
Your feedback is so important for us, thank you for sharing all of your thoughts, this will definitely help us improve even more in the future!
All of the guides send you and the group their best regards, it was an awesome experience!
Ecuador will always be here for you if you ever wish to come back!

Best regards from the middle of the world,
Daniel :)

Great Iceland Road Trip!!
Iceland | Aug 23 - Sep 1, 2022

J
Jen G.
Minneapolis, MN | Reviewed on Sep 06, 2022
We had a fantastic trip to Iceland, thanks to the help and services from Lisbet and KimKim team. We appreciated the accommodation on itinerary and needs for our crew. The details were well planned, and the stays were mostly great, we especially loved the quaintness of the lava resort and the beauty of Husevik!! Read more

We had a fantastic trip to Iceland, thanks to the help and services from Lisbet and KimKim team. We appreciated the accommodation on itinerary and needs for our crew. The details were well planned, and the stays were mostly great, we especially loved the quaintness of the lava resort and the beauty of Husevik!!

Hotel Reviews
Miðhraun Lava Resort
Stykkishólmur

Awesome rooms/cabins, the sweet soak tub and cold pond, the dining barn, and the setting - so beautiful!! Staff were also really friendly and great!!

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Hofsstadir Country Hotel
Hofstaðir

Lovely accommodations, interesting and beautiful setting, and local flavor, although we skipped trying the horse.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Acco Guesthouse
Akureyri

Beautiful little town, nice, comfortable and clean accommodations. One small draw back, the hotel is right in the center of town, so if there is an all night or late night party or festival going on, you will be a part of it.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Hótel Laxá
Myvatn

This was a beautiful location and facility, I'd say a bit higher end and fancier than "family" hotel. But the food was delicious, rooms very comfortable, and we saw a glimpse of the Northern lights one of the evenings here.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Dæli Guesthouse
Hvammstangi

Beautiful farm locale and setup. Comfortable and clean rooms.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Room With A View Apartment Hotel
Reykjavík

While the room was nice, the amenities at the hotel weren't great. The sauna wasn't operational, nor was the hot tub. The breakfast could have been skipped for local food.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Vatnshellir Lava Cave Tour
Vatnshellir Lava Cave Tour
Snæfellsnes Peninsula

REally cool. great guide!

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Forest Lagoon
Forest Lagoon
Iceland

Really lovely setup and beautiful facility. Very well run and peaceful and relaxing.

Quality of Experience
Myvatn Nature Baths
Myvatn Nature Baths
Lake Mývatn

very cool locale and facility.

Quality of Experience
Husavik Whale Watching
Husavik Whale Watching
Iceland

Great experience - company and guides were excellent!!

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Local specialist: Lisbet Grönvaldt
Lisbet
Lisbet Grönvaldt
Local specialist in Iceland | Replied on Sep 06, 2022

Thank you so much for this wonderful review Jen! I'm so happy you had a fantastic trip, it was a pleasure helping you plan it!

Our trip to Portugal!
Portugal | Aug 22 - Sep 5, 2022

S
Sandy R.
Canada | Reviewed on Sep 06, 2022

Our trip to a Portugal was incredible. Patricia helped us a plan a very memorable two weeks. Our guides and drivers were all very knowledgeable and prompt which added to our experience. The trip may have been expensive however it allowed us to do more than we could have on our own. Portugal you are a beautiful country.

Local specialist: Patricia Marques
Patricia
Patricia Marques
Local specialist in Spain | Replied on Sep 07, 2022

Dear Sandy,

Thank you for your review. It was an absolute pleasure helping you arrange this adventure in Portugal!
And I will be here ready to help you plan another unforgettable trip to Spain in the future!
Best regards,
Patricia

Olé for Kimkim
Spain | Aug 1 - Aug 16, 2022

Jyoti
Jyoti S.
Encinitas, CA | Reviewed on Sep 06, 2022
Overall, I would recommend trip planning through Kimkim and if that travel involves Spain, Marina is definitely a top notch choice. The hotels and experiences were first rate. My daughter and I really enjoyed ourselves. My only issue and that's why the rating isn't a 5 is the inability to make changes once the trip started. I was told that we could have some flexibility but unfortunately, any change always involved a fee. I feel there should have been better communication about which hotels... Read more

Overall, I would recommend trip planning through Kimkim and if that travel involves Spain, Marina is definitely a top notch choice. The hotels and experiences were first rate. My daughter and I really enjoyed ourselves. My only issue and that's why the rating isn't a 5 is the inability to make changes once the trip started. I was told that we could have some flexibility but unfortunately, any change always involved a fee. I feel there should have been better communication about which hotels and airfares were locked in.

Hotel Reviews
H10 Casa de la Plata
Sevilla

Great location in the center of the old town. Extremely pleasant and helpful staff. Lovely rooms. Beautiful lobby. There is no downside to staying at this hotel. Highly recommend.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Very easy to walk out the door and get to all the major landmarks. Only downside is that it is on a pedestrian street so you have to walk to get taxis.
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Hotel Palacio de Santa Inés
Granada

Absolutely charming hotel. However, if mobility is an issue, this is not the place to stay.

Authenticity & Character
Charming old world ambience. However, there is no elevator so if mobility is an issue, make sure your room is on a lower floor.
Location
Central to Sacromonte and other areas but on an uphill street. Have to walk up and down stairs to get a taxi.
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Las Casas de la Juderia Hotel
Córdoba

Excellent location in the heart of the jewish quarter. Staff is very pleasant and rooms are well appointed.

Authenticity & Character
Gorgeous. It also has a pool. Rooms were nicely decorated.
Location
In easy walking distance of every site of interest.
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
7 Islas Hotel
Madrid

Really cool art-filled lobby. Definitely in the hipster hotel category.

Authenticity & Character
This was a modern hotel with hip decor (eg, hands for towel hooks). Not old world. Stayed with my 22 year old and we both loved it.
Location
I can't say that it was near any of the big landmarks but it was easy to get to the Plazas and go on tapas crawls.
Staff
Met every need.
Cleanliness & Comfort
All the basics but served up with lots of style.
Sercotel Hotel Europa
Donostia, Gipuzkoa, San Sebastian

This is a good basic hotel, not necessarily located in a prime spot but not out of the beaten path either.

Authenticity & Character
It's a basic hotel. Nothing particularly Spanish or design forward.
Location
15 minute walk to old town where most of the Pintxos bars are.
Staff
Seemed a little overworked.
Cleanliness & Comfort
H10 Art Gallery
Barcelona

Definitely has an art-filled vibe, but has severe issues with wifi and elevator service so beware.

Authenticity & Character
I don't know that it had a lot of authenticity, but there was an art concept with each floor representing a famous Barcelona artist.
Location
Not a perfect location but not bad either. Near several metros. But you will have to travel by taxi or metro to almost anywhere you want to go with the exception of La Pedrera & Casa Batllo which is in walking distance
Staff
Seemed overworked.
Cleanliness & Comfort
The hotel was clean and the beds were comfortable but this is the area where I ding heavily for terrible wifi and elevator service. In this day and age, there is no excuse for having bad wifi.
Local specialist: Marina Courtaut
Marina
Marina Courtaut
Local specialist in Madrid | Replied on Sep 09, 2022
Hi Jyoti, Thank you so much for taking the time to write this review! I am glad you and your daughter enjoyed your trip to Spain and all the guided tours :) August is the peak of the season in Spain so making changes to your trip is complicated and the availability of the services is quite limited. Prices are also higher in August so any last-minute will probably involve an extra cost not from us but from the providers (activities ,hotels, transport). We always try to be as flexible as... Read more

Hi Jyoti, Thank you so much for taking the time to write this review! I am glad you and your daughter enjoyed your trip to Spain and all the guided tours :) August is the peak of the season in Spain so making changes to your trip is complicated and the availability of the services is quite limited. Prices are also higher in August so any last-minute will probably involve an extra cost not from us but from the providers (activities ,hotels, transport). We always try to be as flexible as possible regarding trip changes before and during your trip but sometimes we are unable to make changes due to a lack of availability of the hotels/guides/transfers.

Thank you for your detailed feedback, this would be really helpful for us to continue to improve in the future as that's what we always strive for. I'm so glad you enjoyed your trip and thank you so much again for letting us help you to organize it. Best regards! Marina

Peru
Peru | Aug 19 - Aug 27, 2022

Susan
Susan M.
Sun City West, AZ | Reviewed on Sep 05, 2022
Our trip was amazing. All of the hotels were nice. Our drivers were always on time. The guides were very good. I would use Kim Kim again! Read more

Our trip was amazing. All of the hotels were nice. Our drivers were always on time. The guides were very good. I would use Kim Kim again!

Hotel Reviews
Sonesta Posadas del Inca Puno
Puno
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Del Pilar Miraflores Hotel
Lima
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Casa Andina Standard Cusco Plaza
Cusco
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Inti Punku MachuPicchu Hotel & Suites
Machu Picchu, Aguas Calientes
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Shared tour to Pisac, Ollantaytambo & Chinchero tour
Shared tour to Pisac, Ollantaytambo & Chinchero tour
Cusco
Shared Uros & Taquile Floating Islands tour
Shared Uros & Taquile Floating Islands tour
Puno
Local specialist: Liz Karen L. Jihuallanca
Liz Karen
Liz Karen L. Jihuallanca
Local specialist in Cusco | Replied on Sep 06, 2022

Hi Susan,
Thanks for taking the time to leave such a nice review!
It was a pleasure to be part of your experience in Peru. We are happy to know you had a great time here!
Please take care!
Best regards.
Liz.

10/10 for Kimkim!
Croatia | Aug 28 - Sep 4, 2022

J
Jen W.
East Fairfield, VT | Reviewed on Sep 05, 2022
I wish I could give Kimkim and our travel specialist Nikola more than 5 stars. Everything about my trip to Croatia was terrific - start to finish. I usually plan family trips on my own - researching destinations (Kenya, Tanzania, France, Spain, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, Mexico, etc), figuring out where to stay, what to do, and where to eat. This time, I traveled alone to Croatia. I needed to plan the trip quickly, and did not want the burden of having to rent a car. So after reading many... Read more

I wish I could give Kimkim and our travel specialist Nikola more than 5 stars. Everything about my trip to Croatia was terrific - start to finish. I usually plan family trips on my own - researching destinations (Kenya, Tanzania, France, Spain, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, Mexico, etc), figuring out where to stay, what to do, and where to eat. This time, I traveled alone to Croatia. I needed to plan the trip quickly, and did not want the burden of having to rent a car. So after reading many wonderful reviews online about Kimkim decided to take a chance and book through them. Nikola was very attentive from the start. Once he figured out what kind of trip I wanted, he planned every last detail - private airport transfers, private tours, and beautiful hotels. He even suggested restaurants along the way. I could tweek anything I wanted. I decided to upgrade two of the four hotels he originally suggested, but when I look back on it, I probably didn't need to do that. All of his suggestions were spectacular. I will absolutely use Kimkim to plan future travel, and have already recommended the company to many of my friends.

Hotel Review
Adriana Hvar Spa Hotel
Hvar

This place is the bomb. Hvar is like a 2,000 year old Nantucket, and this hotel is in the middle of all the action. Clean , spacious rooms, amazing pool and spa, fun rooftop deck looking over the harbor, and walking distance to everything.

Authenticity & Character
chic and clean
Location
Accessible to everything!
Staff
the only downfall was the waiter who didn't want to serve us drinks at 9pm on the front patio until we told him we were guests of the hotel
Cleanliness & Comfort
beds were cozy!
Activity Reviews
Private Walking Tour of Split
Private Walking Tour of Split
Croatia

Ivana was terrific. She was so kind and well natured and easy to understand

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Hvar Half-Day Private Island Tour (Afternoon)
Hvar Half-Day Private Island Tour (Afternoon)
Hvar

5 stars for Grgo! He was so kind and knowledgeable. We loved hearing about growing up on Hvar and what it's like to raise a family and make a living on the island. We enjoyed learning about his wines, loved seeing his home town (Jelsa is super cute), and enjoyed eating a traditional meal off the beaten path.

Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Private Full Day Boat Tour to Blue Cave & Pakleni Islands
Private Full Day Boat Tour to Blue Cave & Pakleni Islands
Croatia

We had so much fun with Dominic and Dea! Dominic gave us the grand tour around the Adriatic. The Blue Caves were a little overrated, but the small coves and beaches were terrific. The water is unbelievably clean. Dominic played great music the whole day and we really loved the chill vibe.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Private Walking Tour of Dubrovnik
Private Walking Tour of Dubrovnik
Dubrovnik

Ivana was lovely. She grew up in Dubrovnik so told us what life was like during the Siege 30 years ago. She gave us many historical facts that helped as we walked the wall the following day.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Local specialist: Nikola Vojvodić
Nikola
Nikola Vojvodić
Local specialist in Zagreb | Replied on Sep 06, 2022

Hi Jen, thank you so much for the detailed review - I will make sure to use your feedback for our future trips!
It was great hosting you in Croatia.
I am so happy to hear you enjoyed my recommendations, and hope to see you back in our country soon!
Best regards from Zagreb,
Nikola

Croatia and our specialist Antonia were both amazing!
Croatia | Aug 25 - Sep 4, 2022

Mackenzie
Mackenzie B.
United Kingdom | Reviewed on Sep 05, 2022
Antonia organized the trip I took to Croatia with my friend. From the beginning she was cery helpful with every step! When I arrived in Zagreb a driver was waiting for me at the airport and when I arrived at the hotel they already had all information on a serious food allergy I noted in advance. My friend and I had a driver named Ivo who drove us from Zagreb to Zadar and then to Split. He was great, very friendly and knowledgeable about the areas. The hotel we stayed in when in Split (Villa... Read more

Antonia organized the trip I took to Croatia with my friend. From the beginning she was cery helpful with every step! When I arrived in Zagreb a driver was waiting for me at the airport and when I arrived at the hotel they already had all information on a serious food allergy I noted in advance. My friend and I had a driver named Ivo who drove us from Zagreb to Zadar and then to Split. He was great, very friendly and knowledgeable about the areas. The hotel we stayed in when in Split (Villa Toni) had the friendliest front desk representative. He ensured we had everything we needed, presented us with a wonderful breakfast each morning with items we mentioned we liked and he was aware of our our itinerary. We had a personal boat for a day when in Split and the skipper named Stipe was very nice and took us all around (Blue Lagoon etc ) for 8 hours! When we arrived in Hvar there was a personal driver who took us around to parts of the island we didn't even know existed. Wonderful seeing all areas of the island. We finished our tour in Dubrovnik and stayed at the wonderful Hotel More. I would definitely recommend Kimkim and Antonia! Antonia went above and beyond helping us tweak our itinerary as needed during our trip.

Activity Reviews
Full Day Private Boat Tour to Blue Lagoon & Island of Šolta
Full Day Private Boat Tour to Blue Lagoon & Island of Šolta
Croatia

We had our own boat for a day when in Split and the skipper named Stipe was very nice and took us all around the areas (Blue Lagoon etc ) for 8 hours! We stopped for lunch and went snorkeling over a shipwreck. Would definitely recommend!

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Stipe was great!
Transport
Hvar Half-Day Private Island Tour (Afternoon)
Hvar Half-Day Private Island Tour (Afternoon)
Hvar

Our guide Josip was from the island and drove us to so many beautiful stops, including the area he was from. It was a private tour so you really felt the VIP treatment. We stopped for dinner at a local restaurant and were dropped off at our hotel at the end.

Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Local specialist: Antonia Šutić Ljuština
Antonia
Antonia Šutić Ljuština
Local specialist in Zagreb, Croatia | Replied on Sep 06, 2022

Hi Mackenzie, thank you for a wonderful and detailed review! Hope to see you both back in Croatia - it was pleasure hosting you.
Sending my best wishes from Zagreb!
Antonia

everything was very good. Jenny was very resp...
Iceland | Aug 18 - Aug 26, 2022

T
Tarik R.
Mexico | Reviewed on Sep 05, 2022
everything was very good. Jenny was very responsive and helpful though out the entire process. Small details on the trip regarding specific locations, but nothing mayor. The experience was overall very good one Read more

everything was very good. Jenny was very responsive and helpful though out the entire process. Small details on the trip regarding specific locations, but nothing mayor. The experience was overall very good one

Activity Review
Horse Riding Tour
Horse Riding Tour
Iceland
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Local specialist: Jenny Booth
Jenny
Jenny Booth
Local specialist in Guildford | Replied on Sep 19, 2022

Hi Tarik,
I'm happy to hear that you had a good time in Iceland and pleased you were able take the helicopter tour over the active lava fields.
I'm sorry to hear there was an issue about certain locations, I have dropped you a message to find out more details.

Trip to Croatia
Croatia | Aug 25 - Sep 3, 2022

S
Sraboni B.
The Colony, TX | Reviewed on Sep 05, 2022
This was one of our best trips to Europe. Croatia is a beautiful country and Robi made this trip memorable for us. The guides that we had starting with Bruno, Pero, Antea were top notch each one of them were experts in their field. Robi planned a special boat trip for us and we got glimpses of Dubrovnik from the coast which was the highlight of the trip.
I am very satisfied with this trip and will recommend it to all my friends and families.
Robi treated us like his guests and not clients...
Read more

This was one of our best trips to Europe. Croatia is a beautiful country and Robi made this trip memorable for us. The guides that we had starting with Bruno, Pero, Antea were top notch each one of them were experts in their field. Robi planned a special boat trip for us and we got glimpses of Dubrovnik from the coast which was the highlight of the trip.
I am very satisfied with this trip and will recommend it to all my friends and families.
Robi treated us like his guests and not clients and he inculcated the love of Croatia within us. This is invaluable to find. The customizations, the impromptu requests all were met smilingly and without any complaints.
We will be forever grateful to Kim Kim and to Robi who made this trip so very special. Robi went above and beyond for us and we will remember this trip for a very long time. Hvala vam to the entire team.

Hotel Reviews
Hotel Degenija
Rakovica

The hotel staff was nice and friendly

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
https://www.facebook.com/VillaRadicSton/
Ston

Very nice arrangement and friendly owner

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Prijeko Palace
Dubrovnik

This was the best hotel. Very very nice. Staff was very professional and the room was the best!

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
It was very well located and we were treated like loyalty!! Overall a great experience for us
Hotel Dubrovnik
Zagreb
Authenticity & Character
Location
It was in the heart of the city
Skradinski buk
Skradin

The lady at the reception was very nice and helpful

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Hotel Pasike
Trogir

Not good. We had a lot of trouble finding a parking and they were very callous about the whole thing. They should have a better parking arrangement

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Hotel Marul
Split

The lady at the reception was not nice. The elevator was not working. Robi had arranged for a drink when we arrived. But the lady was very patronizing and told me that I should travel light which was none of her business and not professional

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Dubrovnik Old Town and the City Walls
Dubrovnik Old Town and the City Walls
Croatia
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Zagreb - Arrival Day & Sightseeing
Zagreb - Arrival Day & Sightseeing
Zagreb
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Leaving Zagreb  and exploring Plitvice Lakes National Park
Leaving Zagreb and exploring Plitvice Lakes National Park
Zagreb
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Visit to Zadar and overnigth in Skradin
Visit to Zadar and overnigth in Skradin
Zadar
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Krka National Park -Trogir
Krka National Park -Trogir
Skradin
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Explore Split & Diocletian's palace
Explore Split & Diocletian's palace
Split
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Pelješac Penisula and Ston- Triple Atraction
Pelješac Penisula and Ston- Triple Atraction
Ston
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Dubrovnik and Elaphiti islands - Lopud and Koločep private boat trip
Dubrovnik and Elaphiti islands - Lopud and Koločep private boat trip
Croatia
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Leisure day in Dubrovnik
Leisure day in Dubrovnik
Dubrovnik
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Goodbye Dubrovnik
Goodbye Dubrovnik
Dubrovnik
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Local specialist: Robert Pinčević
Robert
Robert Pinčević
Local specialist in Croatia | Replied on Sep 06, 2022

Dear Sraboni,

thank you and Andy very much for your feedback and kind words.
I am happy to hear you had a good time, and that i was able to help you experience the country!
Much appreciated!

Hopefully, Croatia will stay in good memory and maybe you will visit again in the future!

Thank you!

Many regards from Croatia!

Best

Robi

Ryan and Brittany were great, always in commu...
Costa Rica | Aug 20 - Aug 28, 2022

S
Stacey O.
Scottsdale, AZ | Reviewed on Sep 05, 2022
Ryan and Brittany were great, always in communication during both planning of trip, as it reached closer to dates of departure to Costa Rica and when I reached out during my visit to Costa Rica. We had a mix of beach, rainforests and volcanoes - I wouldn't of changed it a bit. I highly recommend KimKim, they are a A+ in my book. Thanks KimKim. Read more

Ryan and Brittany were great, always in communication during both planning of trip, as it reached closer to dates of departure to Costa Rica and when I reached out during my visit to Costa Rica. We had a mix of beach, rainforests and volcanoes - I wouldn't of changed it a bit. I highly recommend KimKim, they are a A+ in my book. Thanks KimKim.

Hotel Reviews
Hampton by Hilton San José Airport
Alajuela
Arenal Country Inn
La Fortuna

Not my favorite, very dated and rustic. Rooms were tiny.

Hotel & Spa Poco a Poco
Monteverde
Authenticity & Character
Location
Cleanliness & Comfort
Karahé Beach Hotel
Manuel Antonio
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Arenal Hanging Bridges Guided Walk & EcoTermales Hot Springs & Meal
Arenal Hanging Bridges Guided Walk & EcoTermales Hot Springs & Meal
Arenal/La Fortuna
Manuel Antonio National Park Guided Nature Hike
Manuel Antonio National Park Guided Nature Hike
Manuel Antonio
Local specialist:

Oslo to Bergen via the fjords
Norway | Aug 24 - Aug 31, 2022

S
Sam T.
United Kingdom | Reviewed on Sep 05, 2022

Really good suggestions and organisation. Picked venues I would never have chosen and activities that were all top rate. Would definitely recommend.

Local specialist: Tricia Cantlon
Tricia
Tricia Cantlon
Local specialist in Oslo | Replied on Sep 05, 2022

I appreciate this so very much, Sam! I enjoyed planning with you. Thanks for the visit :)

Julia planned my 14 day trip to fjords in Nor...
Norway | Aug 20 - Sep 3, 2022

C
Chandrika J.
India | Reviewed on Sep 05, 2022

Julia planned my 14 day trip to fjords in Norway. She did a superb job and my trip was amazing. I visited Flam, Balestrand, Bergen, Geiranger, Alesund, and Oslo. Every place was charming with a beauty of its own. As I was a solo traveller Julia had planned most of my excursions and given me enough options for my free time. It was indeed travel made easy and enjoyable! Thanks Julia and KimKim!

Local specialist: Julia Plaschke
Julia
Julia Plaschke
Local specialist in Kristiansand | Replied on Sep 05, 2022

HI Chandrika, I am so happy to hear that you had an amazing time in Norway and that you enjoyed it!
All the best
Julia

I am so happy that we decided to use Kim Kim!...
Greece | Aug 22 - Aug 31, 2022

Tel
Tel S.
Opelika, AL | Reviewed on Sep 05, 2022
I am so happy that we decided to use Kim Kim! Ina and her team were prompt and very knowledgeable and helpful in the planning and the actual execution of our trip. We were in contact with her the entire trip and she continued to modify our plan according to our wishes! Loved it! Thanks Ina and KimKim! Read more

I am so happy that we decided to use Kim Kim! Ina and her team were prompt and very knowledgeable and helpful in the planning and the actual execution of our trip. We were in contact with her the entire trip and she continued to modify our plan according to our wishes! Loved it! Thanks Ina and KimKim!

Hotel Reviews
Cavos Hotel & Suites
Tinos

Super nice location and big rooms! Felt very luxurious. If you are big on cocktails however, the bar only makes a few of the common ones and they were not as good as we could find other places. However, the food and local drinks were very enjoyable! The pool is also very very nice. There is AC in the rooms, but it is only turned on when you are currently in the room. This is how it is all over Greece from our experiences.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Only giving 4 stars here because the bed was two twins pushed together and that was not ideal for our honeymoon hahaha. Also the AC situation was a shock coming from USA
Herodion Hotel
Acropolis, Athens

A very nice hotel with a great rooftop bar and beautiful greenhouse dining room.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Beautiful view of the Acropolis
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
The room was a little small, but other than that it was a great stay.
Korali Palace Hotel
Naxos

Very nice hotel with very friendly staff and a great location. We just walked everywhere from our hotel!

Authenticity & Character
Location
Right in town, but not on too busy of a street.
Staff
I loved the staff, but I wasn’t sure were else to mention this: the reception opens at 9am, and this is a problem when your flight leaves at 8:30am and you need to check out and pay the taxes on your room. Who I think was the owner did come down and open up early for us, but we had to get one of the breakfast staff to call her and explain our situation.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Hike & Cook in Naxos Villages
Hike & Cook in Naxos Villages
Naxos

SPECTACULAR! This was the coolest experience. The couple was so authentic and very hospitable and friendly. Our translator was super sweet and very knowledgeable. What was so cool with to me was that the translator (as the couple speaks no English) and the couple were actually good friends. It wasn’t just a job to either of them, they all would have been enjoying each other’s company without us being there, so it was like we were invited to a friends house for a casual but fun and delicious meal.

Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Sailing Tour around Naxos
Sailing Tour around Naxos
Naxos
Quality of Experience
Quality of Experience
Food
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Transport
Local specialist: Ina Gaydarova
Ina
Ina Gaydarova
Local specialist in Athens, Greece | Replied on Sep 05, 2022

Dear, Tel and Jordan!

I'm so glad you both had a great time on your honeymoon in Greece! Thank you so much for taking the time and giving us thorough feedback on your favourite accommodations and experiences. This is not only helpful for us as a team but also for our future travellers.
Thank you for trusting me to build your plan from scratch and for allowing me to be a part of your special summer holiday. You are a lovely couple and I wish you a very happy long life together with many more travel memories!!!

Take care!
Ina

Why travelers love kimkim

Custom trips for independent travelers who are too busy to plan
Customize your trip with the help of a local travel specialist

Kimkim has handpicked the world’s top local travel specialists so you will have peace of mind and an unforgettable trip that meets your exact requirements.

Authentic travel experiences

Kimkim’s local specialists ensure that you will have the best experience based on up-to-date local insights. On top of that, the vast majority of your money will go straight to support and grow local economies.

Secure & easy booking

Once you are happy with the trip, you can easily book via kimkim’s secure payment platform.

Local support during your trip

You can always reach your local specialist with a quick message or call in case you hit a snag during your trip, or simply want some great local recommendations.