Kimkim Trip Reviews

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I am very grateful to Eduardo and his team…
Guatemala | Aug 17 - Aug 23, 2022

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Tamara B.
New York, NY | Reviewed on Aug 25, 2022
I am very grateful to Eduardo and his team for helping me plan my solo birthday trip to Guatemala and for sharing the food, customs and culture of this magical and historical place and also for encouraging me in my Spanish Language acquisition journey! It was wonderful, safe and I felt very supported. Thank you very much ☺️ I enjoyed my trip mostly because i fell in love with the people from Guatemala - friendly, gregarious, happy, creative, humorous, thoughtful souls with the most amazing... Read more

I am very grateful to Eduardo and his team for helping me plan my solo birthday trip to Guatemala and for sharing the food, customs and culture of this magical and historical place and also for encouraging me in my Spanish Language acquisition journey! It was wonderful, safe and I felt very supported. Thank you very much ☺️ I enjoyed my trip mostly because i fell in love with the people from Guatemala - friendly, gregarious, happy, creative, humorous, thoughtful souls with the most amazing history. If I am ever to return to Guatemala, el corazón del mundo Maya, I’ll pack an extra stomach for the food, an extra suitcase for the art and an extra heart chamber for the love…

Local specialist: Eduardo Celada
Eduardo
Eduardo Celada
Local specialist in Antigua, Guatemala | Replied on Aug 31, 2022

Hola Tamara,
Thank you for all your words and for the Coffee that you have given to me on our meeting here at Antigua.
It is very helpful to know that you had a great time with our team guiding you around the country. Be sure to spread the word to your friends and family, the more people know about Guatemala the better. Hope to see you back again soon, cheers!

Our experience with Kimkim was outstanding. T...
Norway | Aug 10 - Aug 15, 2022

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Virginia M.
Kansas City, MO | Reviewed on Aug 24, 2022
Our experience with Kimkim was outstanding. The planning of our trip to Norway (primarily focused on Oslo and Bergen) went well, and we got quick responses to any questions. The itinerary turned out to be a good mix of planned activity and the chance to explore leisurely. The only day that was packed was our Norway in a Nutshell day, traveling between Oslo and Bergen, and we were pretty tired after that. The hotels where we stayed were excellent. I always felt that if we needed help, we... Read more

Our experience with Kimkim was outstanding. The planning of our trip to Norway (primarily focused on Oslo and Bergen) went well, and we got quick responses to any questions. The itinerary turned out to be a good mix of planned activity and the chance to explore leisurely. The only day that was packed was our Norway in a Nutshell day, traveling between Oslo and Bergen, and we were pretty tired after that. The hotels where we stayed were excellent.

I always felt that if we needed help, we could get it right away from a call to Kimkim. As it turned out, we didn't need help.

We are older travelers and did this trip entirely by public transportation. We are glad we did it and will likely come back to Scandinavia again.

Hotel Reviews
Grand Hotel Oslo
Oslo

It is a very comfortable hotel in a great location. The service was outstanding. I would go back there again.

Authenticity & Character
The feeling of being in a grand old hotel
Location
In the city center close to the harbor (easy walking distance) and museums
Staff
Staff helped us get taxis when needed and were very efficient
Cleanliness & Comfort
It had the level of cleanliness I would have expected from a grand hotel
Hotel Norge by Scandic
Bergen

This renovated hotel is "hopping." There is a great deal of activity going on there, and it has a very contemporary vibe. I liked staying there except that the hallways are dark and the signage is a bit hard to read. Still, I liked staying there and the location is great. It is close to the train station, the KODE art museums, and the university. The harbor is not far away either.

Authenticity & Character
Like a modern international hotel
Location
Close to all the things we wanted to see
Staff
Good service, though our laundry order was mishandled because we weren't informed that there was no service on weekends.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Very good housekeeping service
Activity Reviews
Oslofjord Sightseeing Cruise
Oslofjord Sightseeing Cruise
Oslo

Loved seeing the ships in the harbor and then the islands/peninsulas with houses on them!

Quality of Experience
Fun to talk with other people on the trip
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Nice older ship
Fjord Cruise to Rosendal
Fjord Cruise to Rosendal
Bergen

We enjoyed the cruise and the trip to Rosendal. It was a pleasant day to experience the water and the scenery. We liked Rosendal as well.

Quality of Experience
We particularly liked the cruise on the water. It's fun to look at the houses and also the fisheries (salmon farms).
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Very professional
Transport
Very nice ship
Local specialist: User Not Found
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User Not Found
Local specialist in Vestbygda | Replied on Sep 22, 2022

Hi Virginia,

Thank you so much for your feedback! I am glad to hear you enjoyed the itinerary I planned for you.

Greetings from Norway!
Karolina

This was our first time working with a travel...
South Africa | Jul 22 - Aug 5, 2022

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Kenneth D.
Houston, TX | Reviewed on Aug 24, 2022
This was our first time working with a travel agent, so we went into it with apprehensions. Taf and her team were exceptional at planning out our trip, giving us a unique mix of experiences, and they were always there when we needed them - literally day or night. We thoroughly enjoyed our experience and look forward to working with Taf again! Read more

This was our first time working with a travel agent, so we went into it with apprehensions. Taf and her team were exceptional at planning out our trip, giving us a unique mix of experiences, and they were always there when we needed them - literally day or night. We thoroughly enjoyed our experience and look forward to working with Taf again!

Hotel Reviews
The Maslow Hotel
Sandton
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Kapama River Lodge
Hoedspruit

Amazing facility and equally amazing staff. The experiences at Kapama have set the bar high for every resort that we'll visit from here on out.

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Really awesome and accommodating staff...
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The Bay Hotel
Camps Bay, Cape Town

Felt a bit dated, but we enjoyed the location and beach views.

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L'Ermitage Franschhoek Château & Villas
Franschhoek, Western Cape

Awesome location, views, and accommodations...

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Local specialist: Taf Chindove
Taf
Taf Chindove
Local specialist in South Africa | Replied on Aug 30, 2022

Dear Kenneth

Thank you for your kind words. It was so lovely to host your group and you were all wonderful to work with.

We look forward to welcoming you and your families again soon and showing you more that our continent has to offer.

Best Regards
Taf

Pura Vida!
Costa Rica | Aug 10 - Aug 19, 2022

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Sabrina N.
Canada | Reviewed on Aug 24, 2022
The trip Bryan planned was great. Overall, we had professional tour guides and felt like the locations we visited were the best for what we were looking for. Pablo, our driver and guide for our first day, was exceptional, had great energy, and left us with many tips that other tourists did not know about. (ie. Soda's are family owned restaurants!) One room for improvement would be to communicate with local excursions/drivers/and us/tourist if there is a cancellation. For example, our... Read more

The trip Bryan planned was great. Overall, we had professional tour guides and felt like the locations we visited were the best for what we were looking for. Pablo, our driver and guide for our first day, was exceptional, had great energy, and left us with many tips that other tourists did not know about. (ie. Soda's are family owned restaurants!)

One room for improvement would be to communicate with local excursions/drivers/and us/tourist if there is a cancellation. For example, our driver picked us up and drove us to the excursion location (50 min away from Nosara to Samara) and back to the hotel upon learning of the cancellation of our diving excursion due to ocean conditions. We thankfully received a refund for the cancellation of the excursion.

Thank you to Bryan and the Serendipity Adventures team for the lovely holiday. Our wonderful trip leaves us with a want to return Costa Rica again in the future.

Hotel Reviews
Arenal Country Inn
La Fortuna
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Selina Nosara
Nosara
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Local specialist: Bryan Leon
Bryan
Bryan Leon
Local specialist in Cartago, Costa Rica | Replied on Aug 24, 2022

Hola Sabrina,

Thank you very much for your constructive feedback. I am glad to know that you enjoyed your trip.

It was a pleasure to work with you!. Thank you to contribute to the local economy with your visit.

Pura Vida,
Bryan

A fantastic trip to Rwanda!
Rwanda | Aug 10 - Aug 17, 2022

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Vamsi D.
Westbury, NY | Reviewed on Aug 24, 2022
Our trip was amazing and we are very grateful for all the hard work that went into planning it! We were able to see all the sites that we wanted to and Francis, our tour guide, was spectacular throughout the trip. He was very friendly, knowledgeable, and resourceful in making sure that the trip went smoothly—even when we encountered car troubles. The trip went very well, and I have no major complaints. The only recommendation I would have for future people taking this trip is that they be... Read more

Our trip was amazing and we are very grateful for all the hard work that went into planning it! We were able to see all the sites that we wanted to and Francis, our tour guide, was spectacular throughout the trip. He was very friendly, knowledgeable, and resourceful in making sure that the trip went smoothly—even when we encountered car troubles. The trip went very well, and I have no major complaints.

The only recommendation I would have for future people taking this trip is that they be given a safari car instead of a regular Toyota 4x4 since many of the roads we drove on require a safari car. Thank you very much for all your help planning a great trip!

Local specialist: Vivian Kironde

Beautiful Norway
Norway | Aug 6 - Aug 16, 2022

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Cindy M.
Cartersville, GA | Reviewed on Aug 24, 2022
Thank you KimKim for planning our wonderful Norway adventure. Communicating with Meree and Sonia was easy. They both responded back quickly to my questions and made adjustments as requested. Everything you selected for our group was great from the hotels to the activities. The best part of the trip was it was worry free. Everything was scheduled and all we just had to do was show up. We loved all the hotels we stayed at - Hansatic Hotel in Bergen, Trolltunga Hotel in Odda, Fretheim... Read more

Thank you KimKim for planning our wonderful Norway adventure. Communicating with Meree and Sonia was easy. They both responded back quickly to my questions and made adjustments as requested. Everything you selected for our group was great from the hotels to the activities. The best part of the trip was it was worry free. Everything was scheduled and all we just had to do was show up.

We loved all the hotels we stayed at - Hansatic Hotel in Bergen, Trolltunga Hotel in Odda, Fretheim Hotel in Flam and Dragsvik Fjordhotel in Balestran. They each had their own charm and uniqueness.

All of the activities were wonderful. In Bergen we enjoyed the Funicular and the Ulriken Hike. The favorite activity of the whole trip was in Odda with the Trolltunga hike and overnight stay in a dome. The guides Oyvind, Stepan and Jana were great. Also enjoyed meeting Jostein. In Flam the ride on the Flamsbana Train and biking down to the Flam Valley was so much fun. A special treat along the way was interacting with the friendly goats and eating cheese at the Rallarrosa Farm. In Borgund we enjoyed the beauty of the Stave Church. We ended our trip in Balestrand and loved the view of the Fjords from the windows of our Dragsvik Fjordhotel. There is lots to do in Balestrand. We enjoyed kayaking with Jan, taking the rib boat to Finnabotn with Lars, biking around Balestrand village and ending our trip enjoying lunch and cider at Ciderhuset hosted by owners Gard and Tuba

Just driving around in Norway had us in awe. The views are breathtaking. Norway is a very beautiful country.

Hotel Reviews
Hanseatic Hotel
Bergen
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Trolltunga Hotel
Odda
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Fretheim Hotel
Flåm
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Dragsvik Fjordhotell
Balestrand
Authenticity & Character
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Views of the Fjords were amazing
Staff
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Clarion Hotel Bergen Airport Terminal
Bergen
Authenticity & Character
Location
Walking distance to Airport - great for early morning flight
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Activity Reviews
Orchard Tour & Cider Tasting
Orchard Tour & Cider Tasting
Balestrand
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Gard & Tuba were great hosts.
Transport
Overnight Hike to Trolltunga
Overnight Hike to Trolltunga
Odda
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Guides - Oyvind, Stepan and Jana were outstanding. Jostein provided informative information about the trip.
Transport
Flåm Railway & Cycling Adventure
Flåm Railway & Cycling Adventure
Norway
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Kayaking Tour
Kayaking Tour
Balestrand
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Guides, Drivers and Staff
Jan was awesome
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Finnafjord Safari by RIB
Finnafjord Safari by RIB
Balestrand
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Guides, Drivers and Staff
Enjoyed Lars. He was very knowledgeable about the area.
Transport
Local specialist: Merée Ruzits
Merée
Merée Ruzits
Local specialist in Kristiansand | Replied on Sep 05, 2022

Hi Cindy!

I am so glad that you enjoyed your travels in Norway. Thank you for this review, and kind words! It was a pleasure planning this trip for you. Rest of the Scandinavia awaits you, and of course, we would be happy to show you more of Norway!

All the best
Meree

A trip with adrenaline Rush
Portugal | Aug 13 - Aug 21, 2022

Saneej
Saneej K.
Australia | Reviewed on Aug 23, 2022
It was a marvelous trip. Well organised, relaxed and adventurous.
The activities were arranged in correct order to enjoy the most.
The accommodation and travel were smooth and safe.
The voice of restaurants for lunch was delicious and healthy.
Tiago, the tour agent was very polite, helpful, open minded and jovial. He was with us throughout the trip as a perfect guide.
Our 25th batch anniversary trip was made memorable and enjoyable.
The kimkim platform is really good for planning
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It was a marvelous trip. Well organised, relaxed and adventurous.
The activities were arranged in correct order to enjoy the most.
The accommodation and travel were smooth and safe.
The voice of restaurants for lunch was delicious and healthy.
Tiago, the tour agent was very polite, helpful, open minded and jovial. He was with us throughout the trip as a perfect guide.
Our 25th batch anniversary trip was made memorable and enjoyable.
The kimkim platform is really good for planning

Hotel Reviews
Hotel Dom Carlos Park
Lisbon
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Évora Olive Hotel
Évora

Small less practical layout of rooms and bathrooms

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Vila Gale Cerro Alagoa Hotel
Albufeira
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Cleanliness & Comfort
Not replacing the towels and linens unless specified
Activity Reviews
Guided Tour of Lisbon
Guided Tour of Lisbon
Lisbon

Short walking tours planned mostly as downhill

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Cascais & Sintra Guided Visit
Cascais & Sintra Guided Visit
Portugal

A good walk through the history

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Mountain Bike adventure
Mountain Bike adventure
Portugal

Amazingly beautiful and very adventurous activity

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Tour trip
Portugal
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Coasteering
Coasteering
Portugal

This was the most adventurous and fearful activity. Jumping off the cliff was very difficult

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Évora Guided Day Trip
Évora Guided Day Trip
Portugal
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Skydive (Tandem)
Skydive (Tandem)
Portugal

Adrenaline Rush

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 Algarve à la carte - Full day guided tour
Algarve à la carte - Full day guided tour
Algarve

The pre planned trip would have been better with boating and kiaking

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Sagres and the west Algarve guided tour
Sagres and the west Algarve guided tour
Portugal
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Surf Lesson
Surf Lesson
Portugal
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Local specialist: Tiago Filipe
Tiago
Tiago Filipe
Local specialist in Lisbon | Replied on Aug 24, 2022

Dear Saneej,

Thank you so much for your review.

I already told all of you how much of a pleasure was to be able to share this trip with you so I'll not repeat myself!

I agree that after all the issues and doubts about all of you make it to Portugal we ended up having a great trip. You're a master of organization and I'm sure your friends will acknowledge that!!!!

Let's stay in touch!!!

Best,

Tiago

Do not hesitate to use KimKim!
Greece | Aug 15 - Aug 22, 2022

Kelly
Kelly J.
Rosemount, MN | Reviewed on Aug 23, 2022
Where to begin? This was our first trip to Greece and we utilized KimKim to help us navigate the many choices available to us. Rebecca was our local specialist and provided us with constant care while in Greece. She answered our questions, recommended activities and even made us reservations, all on the fly! We especially loved our guide, Apostolos, in Santorini, who took us everywhere, and the sailing cruise from Mykonos to Rhenia and Delos. Gorgeous stay at Petit Palace in Santorini (highly... Read more

Where to begin? This was our first trip to Greece and we utilized KimKim to help us navigate the many choices available to us. Rebecca was our local specialist and provided us with constant care while in Greece. She answered our questions, recommended activities and even made us reservations, all on the fly! We especially loved our guide, Apostolos, in Santorini, who took us everywhere, and the sailing cruise from Mykonos to Rhenia and Delos. Gorgeous stay at Petit Palace in Santorini (highly recommend!) and great food just about everywhere. Thank you, thank you — a carefree, incredible trip!

Hotel Reviews
Athens Starlight Hotel
Athina

Rooms are tiny, but clean. This is a great location for tourists in Athens—within walking distance from everything and lovely rooftop dining a block away. Staff was nice.

Authenticity & Character
Rooms are tiny to the point of uncomfortable.
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Olia Hotel
Mykonos

These bungalows just across the street from the new port in Mykonos offer a lovely view, nice pool, and friendly, helpful staff. Their morning buffets are excellent. It’s a climb (lots of stairs) to some of the rooms. Access to the port for ferries into town or for Fast Ferries to other islands is wonderful; however, it is hard to get anywhere otherwise. During the busy season, no taxis can be found, buses are packed, and walking alongside the highway is (very) sketchy. If you don’t have a car (God help you for driving in Mykonos), getting to the famous beaches is nearly impossible.

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Holiday Inn Athens - Airport
Athens

Blown away by this new Holiday Inn not far from the Athens Airport! Generous and lovely accommodations and a very nice bar/restaurant.

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Agave Santorini Design Boutique Hotel
Santorini

We stayed at Petit Palace. This is one of those built-in-the-cliff, gorgeous Santorini hotels you see in pictures, and we loved it! Beautiful room with hot tub and balcony overlooking the caldera. Great restaurant, pool was perfect, and the staff treated us with great care.

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Activity Reviews
Mykonos-Day Trip to Delos island & Mykonos Free Afternoon
Mykonos-Day Trip to Delos island & Mykonos Free Afternoon
Mykonos

This was a great adventure and gave us a true feel for Mykonos and Greece in general. We boarded the beautiful Sunfos sailing vessel, kicked off our shoes, and enjoyed an incredible sail to the island of Rhenia, where we snorkeled, swam and feasted. The on-board lunch was exceptional, staff attentive, and ship just stunning. We then sailed to Delos, where we embarked on an archeological tour of the island. Just breathtaking! Loved, loved this tour—a day well spent.

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Santorini - Sights, Wines & Clicks Private day tour
Santorini - Sights, Wines & Clicks Private day tour
Santorini

We already miss our tour guide, Apostolos, who was informative, flexible and just plain fun! Stopped to see the sights in Fira, walked the streets of Olia and drove up to the highest point in Santorini for the views. We had the perfect tapas lunch and skimmed the beach before heading over to Santos Winery for a great tasting experience. It was another day well spent—highly recommend!

Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Apostolos was accommodating and gave us great information about the island, history and culture. Great energy!!
Transport
There were only two of us, plus our guide, so we drove in a nice car instead of a big bus.
Local specialist: Rebecca Skevaki
Rebecca
Rebecca Skevaki
Local specialist in Greece | Replied on Nov 15, 2022

Dear Kelly, thank you so much for this 5-star review. We really appreciate you being a customer and helping to share the word about us. We’re here for you next time you want to visit Greece!
Until then, take care!
Rebecca and the GrecianLux Team

The Trip of a Lifetime!
Croatia | Aug 4 - Aug 12, 2022

Claudia
Claudia H.
Rutherford, NJ | Reviewed on Aug 23, 2022
My family and I had a wonderful 8 days in Croatia! Antonia put together a perfect itinerary, with just the right amount of activity and leisure time. Her communication was clear, informative, and punctual. In addition, her knowledge of the different areas and who to have guide us was exceptional. We would not have had the vacation we had if it were not for Ivana in Dubrovnik, specifically with the Game of Thrones walking tour; Dominik and Dea of Nautica Adventure Tours in Hvar, specifically... Read more

My family and I had a wonderful 8 days in Croatia! Antonia put together a perfect itinerary, with just the right amount of activity and leisure time. Her communication was clear, informative, and punctual. In addition, her knowledge of the different areas and who to have guide us was exceptional. We would not have had the vacation we had if it were not for Ivana in Dubrovnik, specifically with the Game of Thrones walking tour; Dominik and Dea of Nautica Adventure Tours in Hvar, specifically for giving us a uniquely unforgettable experience; Ivana in Zadar and Dugi otok, specifically for her communication and organization to make our family heritage day as special as possible; and Josipa in Zagreb, specifically for her liveliness and enthusiasm to show off her beautiful city, rich with culture. Everything ran smoothly, my family and I felt taken care of, and we certainly had the highly anticipated trip of a lifetime!

Local specialist: Antonia Šutić Ljuština
Antonia
Antonia Šutić Ljuština
Local specialist in Zagreb, Croatia | Replied on Aug 25, 2022

Hi Claudia,
thank you for your kind words! I will make sure to pass your feedback to our guides and partners.
Sending my best wishes to you and your family from Zagreb!
Antonia

A long safari made pleasant by meticulous planning
Madagascar | Jul 3 - Aug 2, 2022

Shirish
Shirish P.
Rochester, NY | Reviewed on Aug 23, 2022

Lucy was meticulous in organizing our trip. She happily juggled things around as our preferences . She was available whenever we ran into a glitch (of which there were not many) but her timely interventions were reassuring. All the places of accommodation that she chose were unique and comfortable. Perhaps, one day I will do a tour of boutique hotels of southern Africa!
Five star sites/experiences: Robben island, Penguin Colony, Sandwich harbor, Ongava Lodge, Helicopter ride over and into Okavango. Mbangula Lungile, the guide who took us around Soweto.

Local specialist: Lucy Berndt
Lucy
Lucy Berndt
Local specialist in Cape Town | Replied on Aug 24, 2022

Hi Shirish
Thank you for your review. I am so pleased you had a wonderful journey exploring so many of our African Countries! We look forward to planning your next trip, as we sure do have so many beautiful boutique hotel and lodges, each offering unique and experiential offerings. Till then please take care.
Many thanks
Lucy

Trip o f a Lifetime!
Greece | Aug 11 - Aug 20, 2022

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Greg E.
Chaska, MN | Reviewed on Aug 23, 2022
Our trip to Greece was amazing. Angela helped me through the booking process and checked in on us during our trip to make sure everything was going well and as planned. This was the first time we'd used a travel service and tour guide, but will not be the last. It was extremely well planned and hit everything that we wanted to see as well as a few extras from our amazing tour leader Giannis Machairas. I really can't stress enough how much I would recommend Giannis as a tour leader to... Read more

Our trip to Greece was amazing. Angela helped me through the booking process and checked in on us during our trip to make sure everything was going well and as planned. This was the first time we'd used a travel service and tour guide, but will not be the last. It was extremely well planned and hit everything that we wanted to see as well as a few extras from our amazing tour leader Giannis Machairas.

I really can't stress enough how much I would recommend Giannis as a tour leader to anyone that likes to have fun even during the boring parts of the trip like driving. We really made a friend for life there.

The mountains and oil trees were amazing and literally everywhere. Delphi was my favorite spot to visit. The ruins were amazing and the view is like none other. The Acropolis and Acropolis museum was also amazing to see in person. The sheer size they used to build stuff at thousands of years ago is astonishing.

I was on the fence about using kimkim as we had never used a travel agency, but they (Angela) did an amazing job and I would highly recommend them. There is nothing that I would change about our trip except maybe make it longer!

Hotel Reviews
Urban Frame Hotel
Athens

Small but clean and well kept. Right in Plaka, so you don't have to go far to shop or sight see.

Authenticity & Character
Cute and small, like I'd expect in Athens.
Location
In Plaka, walking distance to anything.
Staff
Friendly and spoke great English.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Very clean.
Mystras Grand Palace
Sparta

This hotel is amazing and the view is equally amazing.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Next to the mountains, beautiful.
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Amalia Hotel Olympia
Ancient Olympia, Ilia
Nidimos Hotel Delphi
Delphi
Monastiri Guesthouse
Kalampaka - Meteora
Olympus Mediterranean
Dio-Olympos
Sweet Home Hotel
Athens
Activity Reviews
Visit the Meteora Rocks and Monasteries & transfer to Litochoro (Mt. Olympus)
Visit the Meteora Rocks and Monasteries & transfer to Litochoro (Mt. Olympus)
Greece
Castle Town of Mystras Tour and drive to Olympia
Castle Town of Mystras Tour and drive to Olympia
Greece
Olympia Tour & Transfer to Delphi
Olympia Tour & Transfer to Delphi
Greece
Delphi Guided tour & overnight Kalabaka
Delphi Guided tour & overnight Kalabaka
Greece
Discover Mount Olympus & Dion - transfer back to Athens
Discover Mount Olympus & Dion - transfer back to Athens
Greece
Plaka Sunset Walking Tour
Plaka Sunset Walking Tour
Greece

This was a good initiation to Athens with Coco. He did a great job explaining where stuff was and the history behind it.

Athens Highlights Mythology Tour
Athens Highlights Mythology Tour
Greece
The Ultimate Athens Food Tour
The Ultimate Athens Food Tour
Athens
Corinth, Epidaurus  & Mycenae Tour with overnight in Sparta
Corinth, Epidaurus & Mycenae Tour with overnight in Sparta
Greece
Local specialist: Angela (Aggeliki) Giannioti
Angela (Aggeliki)
Angela (Aggeliki) Giannioti
Local specialist in Greece | Replied on Aug 23, 2022

Hi Greg, and family!

I'm so happy that you had a great time here in Greece and Giannis from our team was so amazing with you and you've made a great new friend in Greece. 😊

I will be looking forward to assisting you with your next trip to Greece planning!

Until then take care and have fun!

My warmest wishes,
Angela

Amazing Trip
Turkey | Aug 12 - Aug 20, 2022

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Maha A.
Jordan | Reviewed on Aug 23, 2022
First, I want to thank Berat for her patience and for working during the weekend to arrange the trip. The trip itself was terrific. Everything was organized and designed for us. The drivers and the guides were accommodating and trained. The hotel in Istanbul was in the center of the city and close to all tourist places. Fantastic view of Hagia Sophia.
In the black sea area, we had the best time ever. I want to thank Kerem and the driver Kadeer for being very helpful during the trip.
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First, I want to thank Berat for her patience and for working during the weekend to arrange the trip. The trip itself was terrific. Everything was organized and designed for us. The drivers and the guides were accommodating and trained. The hotel in Istanbul was in the center of the city and close to all tourist places. Fantastic view of Hagia Sophia.
In the black sea area, we had the best time ever. I want to thank Kerem and the driver Kadeer for being very helpful during the trip.

Hotel Review
Kotit Ayder Hotel

Clean. Breakfast is amazing

Authenticity & Character
Location
Near a river
Staff
Nice and friendly
Cleanliness & Comfort
It is clean and comfort. But there is no room service to clean room if you are staying for more than one night
Activity Review
Discover Byzantine + Ottoman Istanbul
Discover Byzantine + Ottoman Istanbul
İstanbul
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Local specialist: Berat Ornek
Berat
Berat Ornek
Local specialist in Turkey | Replied on Aug 23, 2022

Dear Maha,

Many thanks for your positive review! Albeit it was a last-minute planning, I am so happy to hear it all worked out and you spent a great time here in Turkey! We look forward to hosting you again, and thank you for choosing Trail Travel for your trip.

Best regards,
Berat

The best trip ever, from Amman to Petra and all Islamic history trip
Jordan | Aug 11 - Aug 18, 2022

Mohammad
Mohammad Z.
Parkchester, NY | Reviewed on Aug 22, 2022
First of all thank you to Kimkim for a nice set up for tourist like us who are new to world travel.
Kimkim introduced with Mr. Samir from Jordan who set up our Itinerary in a manner that we don't waste our time. He set up our visa, our hotels in Amman, Petra and camps at Wadi rum.
He was available 24/7 with his WhatsApp, if we had any question he promptly reply.
Upon arrival from New York, we were warmly welcomed by the guy (forgot the name) from Enjoy Jordan travels. The immigration... Read more

First of all thank you to Kimkim for a nice set up for tourist like us who are new to world travel.
Kimkim introduced with Mr. Samir from Jordan who set up our Itinerary in a manner that we don't waste our time. He set up our visa, our hotels in Amman, Petra and camps at Wadi rum.
He was available 24/7 with his WhatsApp, if we had any question he promptly reply.

Upon arrival from New York, we were warmly welcomed by the guy (forgot the name) from Enjoy Jordan travels. The immigration process is very quick, our names were mentioned on the board, and we felt welcomed and with such a friendly atmosphere we had a fantastic start!

We got introduced to Mr. Shareef who is our guide/driver for our whole 8 days trip. Mr. Shareef picked us from Airport and brought us to our hotel.

Each morning of the tour, he would arrive promptly at 8am to take us to the next destination on the tour. On each day, Mr. Shareef would describe in detail the history and information regarding the area we were in- whether that be a site of Islamic history or Roman/Byzantine history He is fluent in English and knows how to handle the customers with respect and professionalism.

“We had a wonderful tour with Mr. Shareef. We enjoyed it greatly, all the detailed information he provided, and his patience with us telling all the historic events. Mr. Shareef is such a warm personality and highly motivated guide. He drove very professionally on high mountain roads, he knew all the areas, food, restaurants, historical places either it’s an Islamic history or roman/Byzantine history.

He was very respectful when we asked questions and very knowledgeable regarding historic sites. He was also very friendly with us and the people he would interact with, always making polite conversations. Furthermore, he was even willing to take photos and videos of us and the area, so we could experience it without focusing on doing it ourselves.

Mr. Shareef also is very knowledgeable about Jordan in general. He knew the high mountain roads incredibly well, knew restaurants for us to try out, even knew the routes on our tour incredibly well. At most of the sites, in fact, Mr. Shareef had connections which resulted in faster service and a better full immersion into our tour of Jordan.

I wholeheartedly believe that had we done the tour of Jordan without Mr. Shareef, we would not have been able to experience Jordan as well as we did.

Many thanks to Mr. Shareef, and I recommend Kimkim/Enjoy Jordan to anyone who is considering a tour in Jordan!

Hotel Reviews
Shams al weibdeh hotel apartment
Amman

Very nice place to stay. Staff is very polite and professional. Everything is perfect. Every day cleaning and all bathroom amenities were filled, new towels and Water , Coffee was loaded in kitchen. I will prefer my next stay also in this hotel.

Authenticity & Character
Great.
Location
Near to downtown Amman, Can walk to center of the city within in 15/20 minutes by walking down the hill.
Staff
Very Polite and professional
Cleanliness & Comfort
Every day the rooms were cleaned and all stuff is loaded.
Silk Road Petra
Wadi Mousa, Petra

Very nice place to stay, near to the site Petra. Few minutes walk to the tourist entrance to Petra.

Authenticity & Character
Excellent.
Location
Very good location, Near to Petra tourist Center
Staff
Professional and Polite
Cleanliness & Comfort
Nice and clean rooms.
Memories Aicha Luxury Camp
Wadi Rum

Great place to stay.

Authenticity & Character
Good
Location
Good location but required a guide to take to the camp
Staff
All other staff is good except the reception and handling personal. They are very rude at first as they had issue with their management which they showed on customers.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Nice and clean
Activity Reviews
Meet & Assist - Queen Alia Airport
Meet & Assist - Queen Alia Airport
Jordan

Guy from our travel was at the airport with visa in hand. He processed our immigration very fast.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Guide/Driver is excellent/knowledgeable and Profession English speaking person
Transport
Private airconditioned new car.
AMMAN ISLAMIC CITY TOUR
AMMAN ISLAMIC CITY TOUR
Amman

Religious/Historical/Architectural point of view it is an excellent visit.

Quality of Experience
Excellent trip
Guides, Drivers and Staff
On time, knowledgeable and professional
Transport
JOY Jordan provided the comfortable luxury AC Car.
AL SAHABA TOMBS (JORDAN VALLEY) – SHUEIB – AMMAN
AL SAHABA TOMBS (JORDAN VALLEY) – SHUEIB – AMMAN
Jordan

I was planning to visit the sahaba ajmaeen to view their tombs and place of death. it was an excellent trip Islamic point of view, Scenic and Historical. Jordan Valley is very pleasant experience.

Quality of Experience
Excellent
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Our Guide/Driver is a professional & Experienced Person.
Transport
Luxury Comfortable Vehicle.
Local specialist: Samir Bishara
Samir
Samir Bishara
Local specialist in Jordan | Replied on Aug 23, 2022

Dear Brother Mohammad
Thank you so much for the nice words. very happy that you enjoyed your trip to Jordan
God bless
Samir

aMAIZYing!!!!!
Croatia | Aug 11 - Aug 21, 2022

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Brica W.
Mequon, WI | Reviewed on Aug 22, 2022
Sarah made this dream trip a reality. From start to finish it was incredible! From planning to execution it was flawless. She thought of every detail, arranged everything so we could just show up and enjoy! Having drivers and private tours took all of the travel stress out of the equation and became people we will keep in touch with for many years to come. Baldo is one that is now like family to us and Saas in Mostrar will also be a friend for years to come. We were supposed to go to... Read more

Sarah made this dream trip a reality. From start to finish it was incredible! From planning to execution it was flawless. She thought of every detail, arranged everything so we could just show up and enjoy! Having drivers and private tours took all of the travel stress out of the equation and became people we will keep in touch with for many years to come. Baldo is one that is now like family to us and Saas in Mostrar will also be a friend for years to come. We were supposed to go to Montenegro but the boarders were backed up so Baldo created an alternate plan for us in Bosnia. We agreed to pivot and it turned out to be one of our most treasured days. Trust the drivers/guides. They will give you an incredible experience no matter what! We loved Split, Hvar and Mostrar the most. Dubrovnik is very crowded, it’s nice to visit the old town for a day but there are so many other places with less crowds and more to do. I cannot be more grateful I came across KimKim and Sarah. I wish she planned outside of Croatia!!!

Hotel Reviews
Azur Palace Luxury Rooms
Split

Very cute hotel with an adorable outdoor area. Breakfast included was a huge bonus for traveling with a family.

Authenticity & Character
Clean, cute
Location
Easy to walk to everything
Staff
Breakfast staff was so friendly
Cleanliness & Comfort
Hotel Lero
Dubrovnik

This is a modern hotel. It’s very clean and has great views. That said, if you have a great view it means you face a busy(noisy) street. The air was cooler in the hallways than in our room which wasn’t great because we were there in mid august. The consierge is very helpful with reservations and taxis. The breakfast buffet is large. Overall it was nice to have two separate sleeping areas in one room (picture adjoining rooms minus a door.) I just didn’t like the noise or the lack of cool air and it wasn’t very close to old town, maybe 20 minute walk.

Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Plitvice Lakes National Park
Plitvice Lakes National Park
Split

Breathtaking!!

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Boating Excursion to Zlatni Rat Beach, Transfer to Hvar
Boating Excursion to Zlatni Rat Beach, Transfer to Hvar
Croatia

So beautiful! We ate at this really cool restaurant with gorgeous views. The water looked like a swimming pool it was so clear!! Branko was a very enthusiastic guide.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Pakleni Islands Kayak Tour
Pakleni Islands Kayak Tour
Croatia

The seas were rough getting over, but absolutely worth it! Paradise!

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Green & Blue Caves of Vis Island
Green & Blue Caves of Vis Island
Hvar

The blue cave was closed so Yoshko suggested the green cave. It was an hour wait to take the tour boat in, he offered for us to swim in. We were THE ONLY ONES in there! It was a really cool experience, but i would never pay/wait to see it. It is a tourist trap so beware. If you take a boat, it’s about 5 minutes in the cave. There are so many other beautiful places to see on Vis. Yoshko took us to many places were there were only 4 or so other people and to a wonderful restaurant belonging to 2 fishermen. It was an incredible day and he was a fantastic guide!

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Local specialist: Sarah Cosic

It was just amazing from start to finnish.
Croatia | Aug 13 - Aug 20, 2022

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Romay W.
Germany | Reviewed on Aug 22, 2022

It was just amazing from start to finnish. The swim stops, the islands we visited, the tours, wine tasting, Oyster tasting ..... the list goes on and on ....... an unforgettable trip. WOW! Dubrovnik is like no other place I have ever been.... it is incredible..... We were on the MS Markan and the crew were just amazing from start to finish!!!! I will be booking for me and my kids for next year for sure!!!!

Local specialist: Antonia Šutić Ljuština
Antonia
Antonia Šutić Ljuština
Local specialist in Zagreb, Croatia | Replied on Aug 25, 2022

Hi Romay,
thank you for your review! I am very glad to hear your trip was so memorable.
Looking forward to your return to our country!
Antonia

Fantastic 10/10
Portugal | Aug 13 - Aug 21, 2022

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Nikil S.
United Kingdom | Reviewed on Aug 22, 2022
Our Portugal trip guided by Tiago was one of my best life time travel experiences so far. Very well planned. But more importantly Tiago is a passionate and well read person who knew portugese history inside out. On top of it he was down to earth, jovial and and so patient with us.
It was never going to be easy to control a group of 20 boys on a college reunion but Kim Kim and Tiago pulled it off fantastically .
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Our Portugal trip guided by Tiago was one of my best life time travel experiences so far. Very well planned. But more importantly Tiago is a passionate and well read person who knew portugese history inside out. On top of it he was down to earth, jovial and and so patient with us.
It was never going to be easy to control a group of 20 boys on a college reunion but Kim Kim and Tiago pulled it off fantastically .

Hotel Reviews
Hotel Dom Carlos Park
Lisbon
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Vila Gale Cerro Alagoa Hotel
Albufeira
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Évora Olive Hotel
Évora

Excellent design and ambience

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Guided Tour of Lisbon
Guided Tour of Lisbon
Lisbon
Quality of Experience
Transport
Cascais & Sintra Guided Visit
Cascais & Sintra Guided Visit
Portugal
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Mountain Bike adventure
Mountain Bike adventure
Portugal
Quality of Experience
Tour trip
Portugal
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Coasteering
Coasteering
Portugal
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Évora Guided Day Trip
Évora Guided Day Trip
Portugal
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Skydive (Tandem)
Skydive (Tandem)
Portugal
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
 Algarve à la carte - Full day guided tour
Algarve à la carte - Full day guided tour
Algarve
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Sagres and the west Algarve guided tour
Sagres and the west Algarve guided tour
Portugal
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Surf Lesson
Surf Lesson
Portugal
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Local specialist: Tiago Filipe
Tiago
Tiago Filipe
Local specialist in Lisbon | Replied on Aug 22, 2022

Dear Nikil,

So many thanks for your words. And thanks for your spirit throughout the trip!! You definitely contributed to the cheerfulness that reigned during this tour!!

I sincerely regret that I could not give you a big hug at the end! But I send you a virtual one now and a truly heartfelt too!!

All the best and a special note to you: Portugal and UK are less than a 3 hours flight away... Just saying!!! ;)

Tiago

Tiago- the perfect guide
Portugal | Aug 13 - Aug 21, 2022

rejith
rejith M.
Australia | Reviewed on Aug 22, 2022
Tiago was one one of the most amazing guides you could ask for. Inspite of having a large group (22) with diverse requests and tastes, Tiago ensured that each and everyone gets what they had ordered for. Be it kayaking, swimming or surfing. He would be with us more like a friend rather than a guide. People like Tiago makes trips more fun than you can imagine !!! Thanks Read more

Tiago was one one of the most amazing guides you could ask for. Inspite of having a large group (22) with diverse requests and tastes, Tiago ensured that each and everyone gets what they had ordered for. Be it kayaking, swimming or surfing. He would be with us more like a friend rather than a guide. People like Tiago makes trips more fun than you can imagine !!! Thanks

Hotel Reviews
Hotel Dom Carlos Park
Lisbon
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Vila Gale Cerro Alagoa Hotel
Albufeira
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Local specialist: Tiago Filipe
Tiago
Tiago Filipe
Local specialist in Lisbon | Replied on Aug 22, 2022

Thank you for your kind words Rejith!

You were such a wonderful group! I really could not have imagined that this would be such a pleasant tour!

Thanks fot being kind, calm, funny, educated and in general great human beings!

Your families and patients are happy people for sure!

All the best,

Tiago

Tiago was an amazing tour guide. 7 stars all ...
Portugal | Aug 13 - Aug 21, 2022

Shiras
Shiras T.
the United Arab Emirates | Reviewed on Aug 22, 2022

Tiago was an amazing tour guide. 7 stars all the way. Well planned. Amazing attention to detail.
Custom made itenary.
Support was excellent all the way through from start to finish.
Could have wished for a better guide and tour compmay!

Local specialist: Tiago Filipe
Tiago
Tiago Filipe
Local specialist in Lisbon | Replied on Aug 22, 2022

Thank you Shiras!

You guys made the trip really! It was so nice meeting you. It truly was! It didn't feel like work at all and I only regret that I had to work in most evenings and could not be partying with you!

Please tell your daughters and wife that your Portuguese friend Tiago says they are very lucky!!!

All the best,

Tiago

José & his associates did an AMAZING job cre...
Portugal | Jul 5 - Jul 25, 2022

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Stacey H.
Belmont, CA | Reviewed on Aug 22, 2022
José & his associates did an AMAZING job creating a fabulous trip for us. He gave us just what we asked for in terms of lodging, activities, food recommendations & guides. I can’t forget the guide they got for us—they were phenomenal. We had access to their staff 24/7 via WhatsApp, & they were responsive when needed. The islands of São Miguel & Madeira are a must see for anyone that has the time to go to Portugal beyond the mainland. We also LOVED almost every restaurant recommendation they... Read more

José & his associates did an AMAZING job creating a fabulous trip for us. He gave us just what we asked for in terms of lodging, activities, food recommendations & guides. I can’t forget the guide they got for us—they were phenomenal. We had access to their staff 24/7 via WhatsApp, & they were responsive when needed. The islands of São Miguel & Madeira are a must see for anyone that has the time to go to Portugal beyond the mainland. We also LOVED almost every restaurant recommendation they offered.

Hotel Reviews
Hotel AlmaLusa Baixa/Chiado
Lisbon

Really enjoyed our stay at this hotel. The Lobby deco was very cool, blending old & rustic with current decor tends such as industrial. The breakfast buffet was the best of our entire trip. Top notch. The only minor change I would have made was to have been up on a higher floor. We were just above the lobby, so at certain times we could hear the music from below, but it was not on late. Would stay here again in a heartbeat. Great location. Close to everything including the water, without being loud & noisy.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
The Wine House Hotel - Quinta da Pacheca
Lamego

Oh my gosh, where do I start..the location & grounds are stunning. We arrived & were informed that there was an optional wine tasting that we could attend if we wanted. We went to the meeting area for it, where we were then separated into two groups: those that spoke Portuguese & those who spoke English. They then took us to rough the winery, into their caves & did a very fun, entertaining , informative, wonderful wine tasting. Afterwards we were invited to their tasting room if we wanted to sample other wines, which we did. They were happy to have us taste many wines, liberal pours. We couldn’t help ourselves, we ordered serval bottles of various wines & had them shipped home. Lovely staff. Food in the restaurant was very good & service was perfect.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Local specialist: José Guia

An unforgettable Mexico vacation experience with Kimkim
Mexico | Aug 13 - Aug 21, 2022

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William W.
Los Angeles, CA | Reviewed on Aug 22, 2022
We had a fantastic experience with the Kimkim staff and the tour guides they connected us with. Adrian our Mexico City food tour guide was amazingly knowledgeable and conscientious. The food in Mexico City is so delicious and we got to experience all sorts from markets to street vendors to high end pastries. Luis our guide in Tenochtitlán was friendly and easy going with all our questions and our kids. We learned so much about the history of Mexico and how it influences the culture of... Read more

We had a fantastic experience with the Kimkim staff and the tour guides they connected us with.

Adrian our Mexico City food tour guide was amazingly knowledgeable and conscientious. The food in Mexico City is so delicious and we got to experience all sorts from markets to street vendors to high end pastries. Luis our guide in Tenochtitlán was friendly and easy going with all our questions and our kids. We learned so much about the history of Mexico and how it influences the culture of modern Mexico. Jorge set us up with some amazing food while on the trajiñeras and gave us the historical perspective of Coyoacán .

Willy in Puerto Escondido was a local who knew about everything in the area and was always on time, was great with kids and went out of his way to make the trip great.

I’m so glad we had Ximena on WhatsApp the whole time. It was so great to have her there to confirm tours and adjust schedules, and even in one case help us figure out what to do when one tour was no longer available due to weather.

Activity Reviews
Sweets & streets! Family-Friendly Historic Center Tour
Sweets & streets! Family-Friendly Historic Center Tour
Mexico City

Adrián was an amazing guide, a chef and pastry maker himself he was so knowledgeable about the world of food and about Mexico City’s gems. Great with kids and fun to spend the day with.

Release of baby turtles in La Escobilla
Release of baby turtles in La Escobilla
La escobilla

We got to see a turtle lay eggs and release baby sea turtles! What a unique and wonderful experience. Willy was the ultimate driver and guide.

Local specialist: Leslie Pérez

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