Kimkim Trip Reviews

So impressed! We really loved our trip and the catered attention to detail. We are so grateful. Thank you for a wonderful, well thought out itinerary!

We had a fabulous trip in Croatia. Sarah did a wonderful job taking care of all our needs. Logistics went off perfectly, from our car transports, hotel accommodations, dinner reservations, and boat rides. We loved Korchula Island and a special highlight was Leo our boat driver. He was so much fun and went above and beyond to make sure we all had the best time. Highly recommend KimKim and Sarah. We will be using KimKim again!

Had a great time in Italy with Maria and her crew! All of the arrangements, transfers, reservations etc were smooth. We loved all the tours and the amazing tour guides in Rome, Florence and Venice. We got to enjoy all of the sites on a stress free trip. Thanks to Maria and everyone at Storywalkers.

(Our local specialist was Katy)

Our family recently returned from the most memorable journey in Peru. Katy spent many months planning a trip that was exactly what we hoped for - very active and very informative! Our guide, Aldo Sanchez, was a wealth a knowledge on all things Inca and Peru related. His English was perfect and we thoroughly enjoyed his company. The first five nights we stayed in local accommodations along the way and each stay provided deeper insight into Peruvian culture. In addition to the wonderous hikes of Macchu Picchu, Huayana Picchu, Huchuy Qosqo, and a snowy Rainbow Mountain, we enjoyed paddle boarding with David on Lake Piuray, experiencing Lamay with Franco, Marta, and Matthew and climbing through the endless Inca and pre-Inca ruins. We will remember this incredible adventure forever! Thank you to the amazing team at KimKim for your attention to every detail and exceeding all expectations!

When you travel, help is most needed when you need to deal with the unexpected. During my stay, I had higher than normal internet connectivity needs, which were completely unrelated to our booking. Robi did everything to help me, including contracting services with local companies and offering me his own internet. This is just an example of someone who understands that your experience depends on everything you live during your stay and not just a list of prearranged services. I would encourage anyone that wants peace of mind to book with Robi any trip. Fun is guaranteed but, if something goes wrong, you can rest assured that there is someone always ready to go the extra mile to help you.

Our family vacation through Italy was wonderful. With KimKim's help there was something for each member of our family. We experienced tours that engaged everyone from our seven year old, our teenagers and ourselves. The experiences were designed with each of our interests in mind and tour guides were extremely knowledgable and personable. Everything from the amazing food tour and winery to the cultural experiences were carefully planned during a busy travel season.
There was confusion over a locale to begin one of our tours which Kim Kim quickly solved by ensuring we were able to join another tour an hour later and the problem was quickly resolved.
Our transfers went smoothly between cities and within cities and drivers were quick to explain details about locations and make suggestions on activities.
Thank you for your assistance in having a wonderful time with our family.
Kimberly & John Emmert

Karolina planned the itinerary for a 10-day scenic/hiking trip through western Norway for my husband and me in August 2022. Kimkim's excellent secure online communication system made it really easy to for me to send my comments as the itinerary was being developed. Karolina was very prompt in responding to and adjusting the itinerary per my comments. My only complaint is that after I approved and paid 100% for the trip (I think in June), it took a long time to get final confirmation of all my bookings. In fact, I did not get firm confirmation of all of my bookings for the trip until just a week before my departure from the US. Karolina was unavailable due to vacation twice during this period and said another associate would get in touch with me but that other associate never provided any updates. In the end, everything worked out and the trip went very smoothly. I was especially thankful that per my request, Karolina made the reservations for the electric charging station at Hotel Ullavang and for parking at P3 for our hike to the Trolltunga (a must as if we did not have the parking reserved, we would have had to hike an extra hour uphill). Also, much thanks to Julia who I was able to communicate with via Whatsapp during our trip with last minute issues or questions. Julia was awesome and responded almost immediately each time I Whatsapp'd her with a question. Thanks to the Kimkim team for a fabulous trip in western Norway!

With Julia’s help we had a brilliant road trip taking in fjord country at the end of a longer Scandinavian adventure. Each hotel she recommended was special in its own way although our favourites were probably our stays in Alesund and Aurland. Driving along high snowy scenery, approaching gerainger by ferry along the fjord and our trip on a rib boat were all highlights

Hotel Review

29|2 Aurland

Aurland

292 Aurland is a hotel based around what was a farm. Rooms are in converted farm buildings and each is individual. We found our rooms interestingly furnished and comfortable but we particularly liked the grounds which had lots of areas for having a drink or coffee in the glorious weather. We enjoyed the communal dining and the chance to swap stories with other travellers. Good food and wine and great staff

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Activity Review

Finnafjord Safari by RIB

Balestrand

Sam and his team were second to none. This trip was literally the trip of a lifetime!! From urban, to rural and private tours this trip had it all. It was well crafted to our personal wants and needs. There were several times we had a couple hiccups in plans and his team came through for us with flying colors!! We did hiking, village visits, wineries- you name it. Everything was organized, punctual, and perfect. I can’t recommend Sam enough. Just a wonderful host who knows the best of the best in Spain. I could write so much but just know, you are in safe hands! I would book a trip with this team numerous times over. Simply superb!!! Thanks Sam!

Our guide and travel guide, Robert Pinčević, was exceptional. From guiding us on early planning to closely managing our trip while in Croatia, his level of local knowledge and concierge service was 5-star. Robi helped my husband and I custom design a 10 day trip throughout the Dalmatian cost including Split, Hvar, Korcula and Dubrovnik. He understood the type of trip we wanted to create which was a mix of cultural experiences, outdoor activities and relaxing down time. He was really able to anticipate our needs based on the information we gave him and execute flawlessly. All of our transportation to and from airports/ports/hotels was seamless which can be a little be complicated and hectic during the busy summer travel season. Some of the highlights of the trip were excursions to Krka national park and a private boat tour of the Elaphiti islands off the coast of Dubrovnik. Robi also lined us up with local guides in Split, Dubrovnik and an excursion to Ston that were exceptional. By having a local, Croatian, like Robi plan and manage our trip, experience was elevated by removing much of the stress associated with travel, especially in a place we weren’t previously familiar with. Another element which deserves pointing out is that Robi was able to roll with a few last minute changes to our set schedule. If we required a little bit of a late start for a tour or wanted to move up the departure for the inter-island ferry, Robi was on top of it and made it happen. He was also avail to us 24/7 by WhatsApp for ongoing questions we had throughout the trip. Robi’s a very knowledgeable professional who helped us fall in love with such a beautiful country. We will definitely be back and would use him again in a heartbeat.

We cannot recommend this company enough. We went on a trip with a few adults and several children, and the experience they delivered for us was simply amazing. They focused relentlessly on making sure that everything would work for us, displaying a mix of knowledge, flexibility, patience, and attention to every detail that I have never seen. From the way they set up the trip, by asking for a copy of our passports so that when we could check in hotels fairly quickly, to the way that they paid attention to every single detail including bike sizes, helmet sizes, etc, this company and their CEO Robi were totally focused on making our trip a magic experience. They took us to places that we would not have discovered on our own, and that were not flooded by tourists. The plan was molded to our preferences, the execution was very effective and adapted flexibly to our evolving needs. Can’t recommend them enough.

We had a fantastic time in Colombia, and Wendy and our wonderful guides were such a huge part of that! Wendy did a great job of designing our itinerary and responding to our requests and interests, and each of our guides-- Andrea in Bogota, Andres in Medellin, and Oscar in Cartagena-- were warm, knowledgeable, and totally organized. As a single mom of 2, I'm usually the one handling all the logistics, tickets, emergencies, et cetera. With Kim Kim, I was able to relax and just enjoy an engaging, energizing vacation. Thank you!

Diego planned a great trip for us. All the details ran perfectly and we had a trip of a lifetime! Everyone we encountered was nice but two favorites that stood out were our driver for a few legs (John I think). And our guide for the Arenal Volcano was the best guide of all our hikes. The others were great too but he was our favorite! Thank you Diego.

I can honestly say that it was one the most amazing vacation I've had.
Everything was perfect from the beginning to the end.. Elmice did a great job with the different activities.. Every day was well planned and well organized.. My family and I were thrilled and really enjoyed every city we visited. Elmice made every city special for us.
It was our perfect family vacation with my 18 year old son and my 20 y daughter and my cousins (8 total)
Our guides in each city were well informed, very nice and very friendly.
I give 5* to Elmice and her team.

Hotel Reviews

Huinid Obelisco Hotel

Buenos Aires

Very friendly and helpful staff

Authenticity & Character

Beautiful lobby

Location

Near very good restaurants

Staff

Very helpful

Cleanliness & Comfort

Toilets cleand

Amérian Executive Mendoza Hotel

Mendoza

Good

Authenticity & Character

Exquisite chandelier

Location

Next to every thing

Staff

Nice

Cleanliness & Comfort

The air-conditioner made noises.

Hotel Merit Iguazú

Puerto Iguazú, Misiones

It was far from the main road. Rooms were musty and old

Authenticity & Character

Nothing to say. The rooftop pool was beautiful

Location

Bad location. Far from every thing

Staff

Very good service

Cleanliness & Comfort

Cleaner sheets

Activity Reviews

Uco Valley Experience - PRIVATE

Mendoza

Superb

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Punctual driver

Transport

Very good

Exclusive dinner at "Fogón, Cocina de Viñedo" - With antique cars

Mendoza

Wow!! Is all I can say!

Quality of Experience

Exquisite

Food

Top notch

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Our guide spoke French.. He truly made this experience

Transport

Good. The antique cars were a nice touch

San Antonio de Areco Excursion -Round trip Private transfers

Buenos Aires

Very relaxing. Perfect end to the vacation

Quality of Experience

The horse rides

Food

Empanadas were excellent

Guides, Drivers and Staff

ANDREA was the best!

Wine Walking 🍷🚶‍♂️

Mendoza

Beautiful experience!!

Quality of Experience

Learned a lot about wine

Food

Good tapas

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Hostess was very informative

Spa Day Termas de Cacheuta - PRIVATE

Mendoza

Very interesting! And relaxing

Quality of Experience

The towels needed a change.

Food

Very very good

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Very nice

Tango Show and Dinner at Café De Los Angelitos

Buenos Aires

Breathtaking. Wine and food galore. Very friendly staff. Perfect

Quality of Experience

The dancing

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Friendly

Transport

Good

The Best of Argentina Culinary Experience

Buenos Aires

We had a lot of fun

Quality of Experience

The whole experience

Food

Superb

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Very very nice

Transport

Sigurður put together a great itinerary for our 2 week road trip through Iceland. I am a professional photographer, so he recommended many great locations for epic photos and some that were off the beaten path like the Westfjords. He also recommended several great tours like snorkeling the Silfra Fissure and the Katla cave hike. Sigurður was also great about communication before, during and after our trip. We were very pleased with the entire experience!

Amalia, our local specialist, planned the most unforgettable honeymoon trip we could have ever asked for. She was attentive to every detail and thoughtful in choosing activities that both my husband and I would enjoy. We wanted a delicate balance between fun excursions and time to relax and explore independently. Amalia did an excellent job of communicating with us to create this perfect itinerary and was flexible in making any changes we requested and answering all the questions we had along the way!

We were fortunate to have 3 weeks in Greece and wanted to experience places and sights that many tourists may sometimes overlook. Upon arriving in Greece we were gifted Ouzo, some delicious Greek mountain tea, and provided with all the documents, tickets, and information we would need for our trip from Amalia's team. We began our time in Athens and soon took an amazing road trip through the mainland to visit places like Nafplio and Olympia. Our next stops were the beautiful islands of Zakynthos and my family's home island of Kefalonia. Amalia created a detailed itinerary for each day of our trip and perfectly coordinated with local businesses and travel companies to ensure our travels between locations were smooth and stress-free.

Our itinerary included incredible suggestions for restaurants, must-see attractions, detailed information, and insightful history of each location. One of the absolute coolest parts of what Amalia put together was that it was all accessible through an app called Vamoos. This app enabled us to get real-time updates on flights, ferries, and direct links to maps and directions needed for our trip.

The excursions picked and booked by Amalia were beyond delightful. Each guide and company member we encountered was courteous, kind, and very knowledgeable. We also enjoyed the balance of private excursions and a few group excursions where we had the pleasure of meeting other people from all over the world. Some of our favorites included a private guided Acropolis tour and horseback riding on the beach.

Each of our hotel accommodations blew us away - we had the most incredible views and were always located near many shops, restaurants, and attractions. Our top hotels included 18 Micon St in Athens, The Gambello Hotel in Nafplio, Hotel Europa in Olympia, and our favorite hotel was The Balcony Hotel in Zakynthos, which came with a panoramic sea-view balcony.

The rental cars we drove during our stay were perfectly sized, brand-new, and from companies with kind and responsive staff members. We always felt that we were their top priority and were thankful to have been met upon arrival in each location and transported in a timely manner to and from the airport or other locations.

Amalia and her team were always available if we had any questions or needed assistance. We are truly thankful to her and the trip she created and came home with a lifetime of memories as newlyweds!

Activity Reviews

The treasures of Athens

Athens

Xenia, our guide was phenomenal. She was so knowledgeable and provided us with an unforgettable tour that we will never forget.

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

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Exploring Nafplio City

Nafplio

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Majestic Cruise around Zakynthos

Zakynthos

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

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Horse Riding in Zakynthos

Zakynthos

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

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Explore North Kefalonia

Kefalonia

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Our family really enjoyed our 12 day trip with Hassan all around Morocco. Before we left, Yassine helped us to design a trip that took into consideration a 10 year old boy who was not as interested in architecture and culture as his parents. Once there, Hassan always made sure we got everywhere we wanted to go and was great at finding some non-traditional things -like skipping regular sights to spend a few hours at a park playing basketball with some local kids. We had seen them earlier and Hassan drove back and helped introduce our son to the group and hung out for hours while they played and showed our son around. Hassan also gave us a card with our son’s allergies to show restaurants and invited us to a traditional break fast with him. It was really a special experience getting to travel Morocco with Hassan!

Activity Review

Fez to Merzouga: Over the Middle Atlas to the Desert, Erfoud, Merzouga & the Sahara

Morocco

Francesca put together the exact Itinerary that we had envisioned. We saw and experienced Icelands wonderful sights and experiences so easily with the guidance given by Francesca’s daily itinerary. The Lodging selected was in the perfect locations to complete the exciting days travels.

The trip to Italy and Greece is one of our most memorable trips. Eleni understood our requirements perfectly and arrange the stays, travel and other arrangements to perfection.

We were given choices of unique farm stays, borgos which we would not have found otherwise. Especially in Greece, we would have never ventured into Meteora and Zagori region without Eleni's inputs. That part of the world is magical and is one which we would have never figured out without the advice of a local specialist like Eleni.

She was very patient with my multiple queries and made changes as needed.

Would love to travel to Greece and Italy again with her support.

Best wishes

Johanna and her team did a fantastic job in setting up a great trip for first timers like us. They were thoroughly patient and ever helping in last minute schedule changes. An experience we will cherish for ever.