Kimkim Trip Reviews

Johanna:

Every single aspect of my trip was top notch. I was very impressed with the professional attitude and knowledge every person involved in my trip showed. I will definitely recommend KimKim to my friends and family when it comes to vacationing abroad.
I am looking forward in booking my next trip. Please thank Luis, our guide in Cusco, he went above and beyond.

Thank you

Hotel Reviews

AC Hotel by Marriott Lima Miraflores

Lima

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Antigua Casona San Blas

Cusco

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Aranwa Sacred Valley

Urubamba

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El Mapi by Inkaterra

Cusco

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Activity Reviews

Fly from Lima to Cusco, Explore the City

Peru

Luis, our guide, is an expert on taking care of people. Thank you, Luis

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Lima Food Tour

Peru

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Guides, Drivers and Staff

Carlos is a pro

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Eat the Streets Food Tour (Evening)

Cusco

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Guides, Drivers and Staff

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Discovering the Treasures of Machu Picchu

Aguas Calientes/ Machu Picchu

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Historic Center & Larco Museum

Peru

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Cusco Tour

Peru

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Sacred Valley Tour

Peru

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Moray & Maras, and ATV Tour

Peru

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Fly from Cusco to Lima

Peru

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Sarah and Ivan organized our 16 day trip to Croatia and no detail was left out. Our trip was amazing from starting in Ljublana- Lake Bled, Truffle hunting, Pula-Collesium, Rovinj, Plitvice Lakes, Split, Hvar-private boat tour, hiking w private guides, finishing w private trips in Ston, wine tasting and Montenegro. The guides were amazing all driving Mercedes cars or vans and so helpful if we wanted to stop for pictures.
Sarah and Ivan were amazing and communicated with us or the guides daily. Sarah made sure every detail was layed out and that we were happy before the trip was confirmed. We even changed a trip mid stream less than 12 hours the day before and Sarah graciously accommodated our request.
This experience couldn't have been better-we loved the private tours, hospitality of all guides, flexibility and ease of communications from Sarah and Ivan!!
We will use KimKim travel again!!

Kim Kim did an amazing job. Our Safari between July 3 and 10 not only met but exceeded our expectations. Joseph and Susan kept close contact with us from the gecko until the end.

We especially appreciated the consideration given to selecting the base camp in the Maasai Mara as an example of a lodge that is designed to support conservation and to benefit the community.

Our visit to Maji Moto was a very special highlight. Special thanks to Susan for arranging this wonderful stay and to all of the Maji Moto staff.

I almost never want to travel without using KimKim. Othman was absolutely INCREDIBLE! I told him the region I wanted to travel and the activities we were interested in, and he tailored an already wonderful base itinerary to match exactly what we were looking for. Iceland was magnificent and everything we did went off without a hitch. We didnt have to think about ANYTHING. Reservations were all set up for us, including a car, and the itinerary even had notes for activities if we happened to have extra time. I cannot say enough. PLUS I got engaged on the trip so, even better! We will definitely use KimKim for our honeymoon!

We just completed our bespoke 10 day tour of Morocco

The tour was entirely created by Megan at Kim Kim and we couldn't have been more pleased with the itinerary

The travel time while lengthy was worth the destination. We hit all the hot spots and for the perfect length considering our total length of trip. Before the trip I made some enquiries and suggestions, but Megan assured me of the length of time and she couldn't have been more on point!

Hamid our driver was an absolute pleasure, he took such good care of us and always with a smile. He was accommodating, knowledgeable, friendly and funny. The trip wouldn't have been the same without him and we are so grateful for his guidance throughout. He made us feel safe on the road and in each location. He had great suggestions for lookout and photo locations. He recommended great restaurants and helped when one of the party was unwell, taking us to the clinic and translating with the Doctor. He went above and beyond, was contactable and happy to help at any hour, no request too small (honey lemon and ginger tea) or to great!

Our guide in Fes, Kamal, was absolutely fantastic - we could not have been more pleased. His knowledge was so extensive in regards to Fes but also Islam as a religion and the Moroccan culture in general.

The hotels we stayed in were all fantastic, with the exception of the hotel in Casablanca which was very business-y. Also the last hotel we stayed in in Marrakech 'had a pool' but it was not usable in my opinion. It was more of a deep fountain/pond with no sunbeds, in the middle of the hotel lobby

Hotel Reviews

Hotel Dar Mounir

Chefchaouen

Really nice, sweet hotel, super traditional

Authenticity & Character

Location

within the madina and close to the main sq with restaurants

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

The beds were REALLY hard

Riad & Spa Bahia Salam

Marrakech

Beautiful traditional feel. Breakfast was fine but nothing to write home about It has a pool which was GREAT

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Staff

so friendly

Cleanliness & Comfort

top notch

Hotel Odyssee Center

Casablanca

Business hotel, not Moroccan in anyway, could have been in any city Staff were great, particularly Omar Least favourite hotel of the tour

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Location

5 min from madina and off busy rd

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

The surfaces were dirty

Dar Victoria

Fez

Authenticity & Character

Location

car ride from anything

Staff

super friendly, stayed back late to allow the tailor to come back

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Paradis Du Sahara

Merzouga

very very glam glamping The toilet was an actual toilet, as was the shower, both with tiled floors Was a really nice experience

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they were great, knowledgeable and we really enjoyed the traditional music

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Dar Chamaa

Ouarzazate

Beautiful hotel, great pool, food was good and included

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Location

not near much, but I dont think there is much to be near

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Riad Touda

Marrakech

Beautiful hotel, lovely staff The pool is not a pool its a deep fountain in the middle of the hotel lobby

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Activity Reviews

Hassan II Mosque

Morocco

huge. museum was average

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

we didnt like our guide, he didnt speak very clear which made him hard to understand and he spent the whole time speaking arabic to one of the patrons

Transport

we had a driver

Casablanca to Chefchaouen via Rabat

Morocco

Casablanca was fine, just a very metropolitan city Rabat is beautiful Chef was amaxing - one of the higlights, so many photo ops

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Guides, Drivers and Staff

we had our driver

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we had our driver

Tour Fes with a Private Guide

Fes

Its amazing - we loved it Our guide was amazing

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best guide

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lovved our driver

Camel Trek into a Luxury Sahara Camp

Morocco

Great fun, good experience, good photo ops the guide even let me try sand boarding

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Sahara to Ouarzazate via Todra Gorge

Morocco

very nice photo ops and great as it was on the way to the dunes - wouldnt make a special trip for this though

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Ait Benhaddou, Tizi-n-Tichka Pass over the High Atlas, Marrakech

Morocco

Beautiful, we saw the from a distance

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Tour Marrakech with a private guide

Marrakesh

Our guide was average at best LOVE Marrakech though

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Cooking Class

Morocco

LOVED, was great fun

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What an awesome trip... lifelong memories made!

The trip Olman planned way exceeded our expectations and he went above and beyond to accommodate our needs and requirements. Every single trip and transfer went smoothly, every hotel fitted our needs exactly and he planned a fun and fascinating variety of trips for our group (three adults and two young kids).

Hotel Tifakara was our favourite hotel overall - their beautiful gardens were bursting with wildlife! We saw toucans, a turtle, hummingbirds, dragonflies and so many frogs including of course the tree frogs, who we even found on our veranda. From there, we went on a hike around the Arenal volcano lava fields with Franklin, who told us so much about the plants and creatures that it took us 20 minutes to leave the car park! My budding David Attenborough son adored him and he even managed to time our hike to finish at the cafe exactly as the rain arrived!

We went in the May/June rainy season so did expect lots of rain... some days we were lucky, others not so. Our zip lining trip in Monteverde was disrupted by nearby lightning which meant we had to evacuate the course through the forest in the drenching rains. The guides were extremely professional and we felt absolutely safe throughout. We felt that it actually added to our experience with a properly adventurous jungle trek but if you don't fancy the extra adventure suggest zip lining earlier in the day before the rains come in.

We stayed in Espadilla Ocean Club villas in Manuel Antonio which was a lovely change from hotels and so close to the beach! The national park is beautiful and we saw two and three toes sloths, an anteater, howler and capuchin monkeys amongst many other things. It was a very easy trek, with water pipes along the way and a cafe too. Although it was busier than other places we visited, it didn't feel overcrowded.

From Manuel Antonio, Olman arranged an onward transfer to Sierpe as we had arranged a separate tour in Corcovado and then arranged our return trip to San Jose via a flight from Drake Bay.

I can't recommend Olman enough if you're planning a trip to Costa Rica. We'd approached several other travel agents and they just didn't seem to have the in depth local knowledge or flexibility required to put together a trip that suited our needs, wants and budgetary requirements so well. Thank you so much Olman!

Hotel Reviews

Hampton by Hilton San José Airport

Alajuela

We only stayed here for one night, on arrival in Costa Rica so we were somewhat jet lagged. The staff were very friendly and welcoming and the breakfast buffet was incredible!

Authenticity & Character

Not very characterful, that that wasn't what we were looking for

Location

Very close to the airport

Staff

All friendly and welcoming

Cleanliness & Comfort

Spotless

Espadilla Ocean Club

Manuel Antonio

Beautifully designed, clean and comfortable. Lovely spot, very near the beach where you can hire loungers, get a massage etc. Cosy little private pool area where I wiled away a morning reading in the hammock and watching the capuchins eating mangos in the tree above. Note that breakfast is not included (we thought it was), but there is a supermarket nearby and the kitchen is fine but fairly basic.

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No one around who spoke English until the last day and no instructions (would be useful to have things like wifi passwords, local restaurant recommendations, etc). Cleaning/ caretaking staff we saw were great, however.

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Cloud Forest Lodge

Monteverde

Beautiful gardens. Loved seeing all the hummingbirds from the bar. Bungalows were clean and comfortable. The steak was incredible but the rest of the menu not so impressive.

Authenticity & Character

Very characterful

Location

Peaceful, great views.

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Tifakara Boutique Hotel

La Fortuna

Great food, lovely rooms and pool area, incredible gardens. If you want to spot a tree frog, this is the place to go! Loved the hot tubs as I could relax in there while the kids played in the pool.

Authenticity & Character

Felt like a unique place to stay

Location

Peaceful, walking distance to La Fortuna waterfall and a short taxi ride to the town

Staff

All friendly and helpful

Cleanliness & Comfort

Clean and comfortable. Could do with more storage space in the rooms though.

Buena Vista Chic Hotel

Alajuela

Lovely hotel, great restaurant, friendly staff and they were very accommodating with our request for a late check out. It's up in the mountains so quite cool and the pool is unheated, plus we couldn't find anything to do within walking distance. This was supposed to be our pre-travel pool day so we altered our plans and went into San Jose instead. Entirely our fault as we asked to stay here but with hindsight, we'd have been better staying closer to San Jose or the airport

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A little too far from the airport to be a transit hotel.

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Activity Reviews

San José - Arenal - Visit to La Paz Waterfall & Gardens

Costa Rica

A great opportunity to see lots of the wildlife in captivity that we'd be seeing in the wild later on. All seemed ethical (rescue animals etc) and well kept.

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El Silencio Hike & Visit to Ecotermales Hot Springs

Arenal/La Fortuna

Franklin was awesome and extremely knowledgable. I wish he'd come on all our trips as I felt like there was so much we were missing through lack of knowledge! The hot springs were amazing. Really clean and well designed. Start at the cooler end and enjoy a cocktail.

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They rearranged our hike time to avoid the rain - it was more awkward for them but a much better experience for us.

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Rainforest Night Walk

Arenal/La Fortuna

Daniella worked very hard to spot all sorts of interesting creatures for us - we even saw some surprisingly active sloths in the trees.

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Peñas Blancas River Floating Safari Adventure by Raft

Arenal/La Fortuna

Great experience, though we didn't spot quite as much wildlife as we'd hoped. The 'real' hot chocolate at the end was delicious!

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Selvatura Park Self-Guided Hanging Bridges & Zip Lining

Monteverde

Incredible zip lining over the forest canopy. The day started well but the rain set in half way around the course, followed by nearby lightning. We were separated from the rest of the group as we'd gone first and had to evacuate the course though the forest. The guides were very professional and we felt safe thoughout. They took great care of us and even lent their waterproofs to the kids (we were completely unprepared for a jungle trek in the rain!). I thought the kids (7 & 9) would have been frightened but they loved the adventure of it and it ended up being one of the highlights of the whole holiday!

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

They snapped from laid back fun mode to emergency mode when we had to evacuate. Not only kept us safe but made us feel safe too.

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Manuel Antonio National Park Guided Hike

Costa Rica

Lovely park with lots of wildlife but busier than other areas so harder to see mobile wildlife

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Worked hard to spot larger wildlife for us. Would have been nice to have more explanation of the plants too.

Transport

I will always remember this trip close to my heart! Sarah did an amazing job working through all our requests and changes in the planning, even during the trip!

Forever grateful to Sarah for connecting us with all the amazing guides that accompanied us on our trip! Tanya picked us up at Dubrovnik and showed us her beautiful hometown, Cavtat, and took us to the local farm where they cooked an amazing Peka for us and explained the history of their family farm and the local food they prepare.

Baldo, who spent a whole day with us, drove us to Ston Bay, came on the boat with us for an Oyster tasting experience with Mario, and accompanied us to our wine tastings, finally taking us to our next location, Korchula, and sadly having to say goodbye to him!

Korchula is for sure a hidden gem, a beautiful town! Worth visiting, and Sarah booked us the hotel with the best views of the old town.

We took a ferry to Hvar (one of the most famous islands!), the captain and crew of the ferry were the nicest! Hvar is also a really beautiful and vivid town, with a lot of nightlife. The eye-opening activity on Hvar was our biking tour. Grgo made us fall in love with Hvar! He showed us his hometown and small villages like Jelsa, all biking! We also saw the most beautiful beaches on the island, I believe, and even met his friends! Grgo took us to his winery where we had another amazing wine tasting!

It has been amazing to be with local people who are so passionate and proud of their culture and traditions!

Hotel Reviews

Hotel Lero

Dubrovnik

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Aminess Liburna Hotel

Korčula

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Pharos Hvar Bayhill Hotel

Hvar

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Activity Reviews

Visit a family farm for an authentic Croatian meal + visit small town of Cavtat

Croatia

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Oyster Tasting & Farming Experience in Ston Bay + Wine Tasting (Peljesac Peninsula) - Day trip from Dubrovnik

Dubrovnik

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Hvar, biking and wine tasting excursion (half day)

Hvar

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Krka National Park + Wine Tasting & Lunch

Split

Boating Excursion to Pakleni Islands & Brac (en route to Split)

Hvar

Sunset Hiking Tour

Dubrovnik

Yuri. We have now reached home and I want to thank you for organizing the best trip we have had as a family to Spain. Everything was just right and even though we had the minor change at Granada, you sorted that out immediately and it was all good in the end. :) We will definitely be using Kimkim again and I hope to work with you personally again as well. Once again, thanks a million for a memorable holiday!!!

We had a magical trip to Greece thanks to Angela at KimKim. We loved every minute from the ancient ruins in Crete to kayaking in Lefkada to the beautiful sunsets in Santorini. She figured out every detail and ensured we knew where we needed to be and when. The entire planning process was easy and we felt very well taken care of.

Kimkim team was amazing, we had a great experience with them. They were punctual, organized and very responsive to our needs. We didn't have to worry about anything during our trip to Peru, they took care of everything tickets, reservations, rides, drop off and pickup.. Highly recommend them..

Let me just say this trip was perfection from beginning to end! Bruno was so helpful and planned our trip with just the right amounts of culture, beaches, and authentic experiences! I contacted him almost daily to help with a suggestion or switch a reservation and he always responded quickly and was happy to help. We met Robi while traveling from Korcula to Dubrovnik and we loved him!!!!! He took us on the most breathtaking bike ride to a secluded winery and then to a family owned restaurant where they cooked fresh fish over open coals….. probably the best meal of my life! He also was our boat captain while we toured the islands and he gave us a better experience than we could have ever dreamed! They are locals so they know all of the hidden gems if you want to get away from the busy touristy areas. My husband and I both agree this trip was flawless! We are definitely going back to Croatia and using Bruno and Robi again!!!

Hotel Review

Palace Judita Heritage Hotel

Split

This is the place to stay in Split! The staff is amazing and the hotel is darling! It’s right in the center of town so you can walk everywhere!

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Activity Reviews

Pelješac penisula and Ston- triple atraction - from Korčula

Korčula

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Guides, Drivers and Staff

Robi is so knowledgeable and he’s a local so he doesn’t waste any time taking you where you want to go!

Transport

Dubrovnik and Elaphiti islands - Lopud and Koločep private boat trip

Croatia

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Guides, Drivers and Staff

Robi took us to hidden gems throughout our tour! He gave us plenty of time to explore the islands and he took us to an authentic family owned restaurant away from the crowds that was amazing!

Transport

Great experience! I would recommend Kim Kim to all! I liked all the hotels we stayed at . Very clean!

Austin found wonderful places for us to stay during our trip to Ireland. He also did a great job creating google map routes with suggested stops to use all throughout our trip. We appreciated him meeting us at the airport early in the morning on arrival and getting us started off right!

Othman was super helpful, communicative, and planned an amazing trip for my sister and I to Iceland. It was probably the best trip we have gone on and it wouldn’t have been possible without Othman’s help. Our excursions, hotel accommodations, and daily schedule were great and matched our needs appropriately. Can’t recommend Othman enough!

Activity Reviews

Solheimajokull glacier hike & ice climbing

Iceland

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The Secret Lagoon

Iceland

Blue Lagoon

Iceland

Jokulsarlon Glacier Kayaking Adventure

Iceland

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Horse Riding Tour

Iceland

Whale Watching Ólafsvík

Snæfellsnes Peninsula

Silfra Snorkeling

Iceland

We love Colombia! It was a romantic, elegant cultural experience that gave us 10 days of non stop fun. Margoth was incredible. She planned a trip that was customized to us. I was not an easy client. Due to illness I had to cancel a big hike and Margoth saved our trip. She gave us smaller hikes including one up a rain forest river, a beautiful raft down a remote river and 2 nights in an elegant resort on exotic Baru. She chose incredible restaurants, found us the best guides and made every airport pick up a pleasure. I felt we got incredible value. The hotels were just lovely. Margoth went above and beyond on so many occasions I can’t imagine ever going to Colombia without her. I can’t imagine ever travelling again without her - I am spoiled. She was always available to answer questions and ensure we were on time.

This trip opened our minds and our hearts to this stunning country. It was a trip of a lifetime. Thank you so so much Margoth. When you come back to Canada and I would love to meet you.

Hotel Reviews

Patio del Mundo

Medellín

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Hotel Terasu Salento

Salento, Quindío

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Kawa Mountain Retreat

Salento

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It’s incredible. Bugs are there. We got used to it.

Sofitel Baru Calablanca

Cartagena

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Nacar Hotel Cartagena, Curio Collection by Hilton

Cartagena

Activity Reviews

Welcome to Colombia!

Colombia

Dinner Reservation at OCIO / OCI.Mde

Medellín

Best food in a restaurant in Colombia hands down.

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Raft Down the River ‘La Vieja’ (and local Picnic Lunch)

Colombia

Rosco was fun. Laura our guide was fantastic

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Working with Zulmy was a great experience as together we were able to setup a fantastic, first time trip to beautiful Panama. The balance of tours, and sight-seeing expeditions was a perfect balance. We had some organized excursions where our Guides and Drivers handled all details, tickets, admittances, getting to the front of the lines, and even a meal here and there. However, we also had our own free-time to pursue what we wanted, and didn't want, to do.

Definitely recommend Panama as a MUST see and do to every traveler. Can't say enough about how well that KimKim coordinated our trip. It was smooth and flawless so that we could just enjoy being there and taking it all in.

Thanks again, Zulmy!

Nikola was just perfect to work with (and I am a particular, seasoned traveler!) He did an amazing job keeping us up to date ahead of and during our visit, understanding our travel preferences, and accommodating changes as needed during our trip (things happen!) I highly recommend Kimkim and Nikola if you are considering a trip to Croatia.

We just loved Dubrovnik (Villa Orabelle accommodations, dinner at 360, the boat tour, and culinary experience at Konavle), Split (Hotel Park accommodations & walking tour), and our all-day boat tour when at Hvar. The Croatian people are so warm, fun, and friendly. It's a beautiful country that we plan on visiting again.

Thank you!

Hotel Reviews

Villa Orabelle

Dubrovnik

The hotel is beautifully and conveniently situated - a short walk to old town, overlooking / accessible to a local beach (Bellevue) & beautiful views of the sea. The staff is so warm, friendly, and conscientious. The rooms are really nice & convenient for a family (2 rooms available). The food is delicious. We would stay here again.

Authenticity & Character

The rooms were really nice, the pools (views!) beautiful.

Location

Views of the sea & local beach (on cliff).

Staff

Everyone that works there is so friendly, warm, and conscientious. It seems like they love working there!

Cleanliness & Comfort

Everything was in order, clean, and nicely appointed. The restaurant was a great surprise - delicious.

Resort Apartments Teranea

Hvar

It is a nice condo complex - felt like the pictures made it look a bit nicer than it was. Hvar is definitely a party town and I think it is showing the wear and tear of a lot of partying visitors.

Authenticity & Character

It was just average - I didn't love the party atmosphere of Hvar in general (felt like Vegas), but that's just me.

Location

I bit off the beaten path - not in center of town, which we liked.

Staff

Extremely accommodating and friendly! Didn't love that some of staff were sitting nearby breakfast area smoking during breakfast.

Cleanliness & Comfort

The quality of linens, amount of linens, breakfast options. Everything was average, except for the staff - but you could tell they had a lot on their plate to keep the partiers from destroying things.

Hotel Park

Split

The hotel is beautiful and located close to old town. The pool area is really fun and nice. The staff were extremely friendly & accommodating - they worked magic for us to stay an extra 2 nights.

Authenticity & Character

A beautiful hotel that felt new. The pool area was super fun and nice.

Location

Close to downtown and close to the water. Was thinking views of the water would be better, but it was fine that they weren't.

Staff

Everyone worked extremely hard to make our stay special.

Cleanliness & Comfort

The food could be a bit better (more choices & better flavors).

Activity Reviews

Private Culinary Experience at Family Estate in Konavle Region

Dubrovnik

This experience is not to be missed! The family was so warm & friendly, and it was so fun to hear their extensive family (15 generations!) history! It gave us such a better appreciation for the Croatian history and people. We loved the food too - nothing better than a simple farm-fresh meal grown feet away!

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Elafiti Islands - Private Half Day Speedboat Tour

Dubrovnik

Our driver Mauro was fabulous and the tour is not to be missed. He was extremely flexible and showed us some really fun spots. Loved it!

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Private Full Day Boat Tour to Blue Cave & Pakleni Islands

Croatia

The Blue Cave was closed due to weather (currents?) but I think that ended up being a great thing, since it is a long process to visit it. We were able to have a nice lunch in Palmizana at Bacchus Restaurant, saw 20+ dolphins, and visited some beautiful beaches (blus lagoon, Stiniva, etc). It was a wonderful day.

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Austin was great. The process of planning was super and we were responded to in every request. We (kimkim, Austin and my wife val and I)
Crafted a great holiday and then they made it all happen
Our trip required flexibility and adaptation along the way but all the planned details were able to flex with us.
We are home now and already clear that this vacation was one of our all-time best

Activity Review

Guided Walking Tour of Dublin

Dublin

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Everything was very well planned for us. We did a lot in a small amount of time. We enjoyed the different locations each one having a different vibe and things to offer. The guides were very good, Maria- Paula in Rome, Santi at the Vatican, Simona in Florence, Antonio in Pompeii. Each guide was different in their approach and added to the experience. All the private transfers were very good and relaxing and the drivers were very skilled. Thanks to Andrea for a great itinerary. We especially enjoyed the hospitality of Manuela at the hotel Villa Della Palme, she really looked after us. We would definitely recommend KimKim to friends and family.

Rebecca was very knowledgeable and very helpful--her choice of hotels for us was perfect and she was always very organized with all the details of our trip and was always available to answer our questions.
She was a life saver in assisting us in retrieving a computer my friend had accidentally left on our shuttle.
All her drivers and guides, especially George, who drove us to Zaharo so I could visit my grandfather's grave--he even placed flowers on his grave--were experts and so friendly! I cannot say enough how delighted we were with our Greek vacation because of all her planning and hard work and taking care of all the travel details! I feel as if I met a new friend --she truly is a wonderful travel agent and she really made our trip special! We thank her so much--I want to return to Greece soon!

Hotel Reviews

Amalia Hotel Athens

Athens

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Erato Hotel Mykonos

Mykonos

Loved this small and so endearing hotel!

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Very friendly, told us about several tours and restaurants in the are and gave us directions to the town and local bus stop

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Volcano View Hotel

Santorini

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Liked the extra alcove room, also the massage that was offered

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Porto Antico

Chania

Loved this hotel--right in the heart of the old Venetian port of Chania

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Athens Starlight Hotel

Athina

Very small room, adequate, but no extra space

Authenticity & Character

Location

In a more dilapidated part of Athens

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Shower door made a large bang when shut and no curtain to contain water from the shower--bathroom was tiny.

Activity Review

Welcome to Athens

Greece

Great overview of the city and it's various sights and neighborhoods! George, our driver/ guide was very knowledgable and friendly!

Quality of Experience

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

George was great--very knowledgeable and friendly!

Guides, Drivers and Staff

George was great--very knowledgeable and friendly!

Transport

Good car, comfortable!

Transport

Good car, comfortable!