Kimkim Trip Reviews

We had a great vacation with the help of Sergio and his team.

We had to make changes due to weather and Sergio was able to rebook transfers and added an additional tour. It was so nice to be able to have all this done after a simple phone call.

We also had a medical issue, and Sergio was able to provide support.

Having someone local who can make arrangements behind the scenes was invaluable.

We called Sergio often, and he was always pleasant and helpful.

Thank you Antonis!! We had an excellent time in Greece and will definitely be using these services again.

This was my first time to Europe and it was a wonderful experience!

Craig with Capey Tours in Capetown was amazing he made our trip even better with his knowledge of Capetown and fun personality

Eddy and Adolph at Chisomo went above and beyond to make our safari exciting and packed with a great variety of animals.

Lucy was so easy to work with on our entire trip and was very fast to respond to any query. I will definitely recommend Kimkim to family and friends our trip could not have been better short of staying another week.

Robi was very helpful in planning our family trip to Croatia. He gave sound advice about where to stay along the coast, and arranged two experiences for us: wine tasting on the Pelješac Peninsula, and a catamaran tour of the Elafiti Islands, both highlights of our trip. While Robi was unable to join us, he was available to answer all of our questions via text, and arranged for his colleague, Goran to be our guide. Goran was not only friendly and knowledgeable, he went above and beyond to make our time in Dalmatia special. Both Robi and Goran have my highest recommendation.

Activity Review

Dubrovnik and Elaphiti islands - Lopud and Koločep private boat trip

Croatia

This trip was perfect for our family, whose ages range from 6 to 68. There really was something for everyone to enjoy, and our guide was flexible with our plan for the day.

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The Costa Brava was breathtaking! My kimkim specialist did a great job creating an itinerary that included knowledgeable guides, exciting activities, and stunning scenery! Not to mention, all of the local insights that helped me explore and discover parts of the coast on my own.

The logistics of navigating the Costa Brava without my own vehicle were made easy with private transfers, also arranged by my specialist. All I had to do was to step out of my hotel and be comfortably shuttled to the next activity or destination.

Beyond the itinerary, my kimkim specialist helped out with unavoidable hiccups along the way, making them barely noticeable. The day I had originally planned to go kayaking, the wind was too strong and the tour was canceled. My specialist simply notified me and took care of rearranging my activities and transfers so that I could kayak the next day. It was so nice not to have to think about anything or make any calls or plans myself. I am so grateful that the tour was re-arranged for the following day as it was one of my favorite experiences from the trip! We kayaked in a small group of 7 people (including the guide) who took us in and around hidden coves where we had the opportunity to jump off the rocks and go snorkeling!

The Medieval Villages tour was another highlight of the trip! It was a small group with myself and only 3 other travelers. Our guide Alvaro was great. He was both knowledgeable and engaging. In addition to visiting several medieval villages throughout the day, we also visited a couple of coastal villages and walked along nearby coastal paths which had some of the most spectacular views! We also enjoyed an authentic Spanish meal together along the way.

Another notable tour was the history and monuments tour of Girona with my guide Ona. This was my first time using a guide when touring a city and I was pleased that I did. It was fun listening to Ona explain different local and historical legends. She gave a comprehensive history of the city that did not feel exhausting. On the tour, we also visited the Cathedral of Santa María, the Arab Baths, and the Jewish History Museum. Girona city has such a rich history and I was able to experience the lion's share in just one tour!

The experience I had planning a trip with kimkim was definitely worth it and I was very satisfied with the results! The Costa Brava is gorgeous at every turn! If you haven't visited yet, do!

Activity Reviews

History, Legends & Monuments Walk

Girona

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Costa Brava & Medieval Villages Day Trip

Girona

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Sea Caves Kayaking Tour with Private Transfer

Spain

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Game of Thrones Walk in Girona

Girona

My husband & I used KimKim to plan our honeymoon & I highly recommend their services. Giustino & his team focused on what we wanted for our trip & planned the perfect itinerary. They also provided contacts if we needed anything while in Italy. Our trip was everything we dreamed it would be. We did a wine tour a Le Potazzine in Montalcino & our guide Duccio was great. He was very informative, friendly, & gave us a great local spot to eat at for lunch. In Rome we had 2 guided tours, a walking tour with Lorenzo, & colosseum tour with Maria. Both tours guides were so knowledgeable & extremely friendly. I definitely recommend the guided tours because we learned much more than we would’ve if we did it ourselves. We will definitely use KimKim for our future travels

Hotel Review

Podere Brizio

Montalcino

The staff at Podere Brizio were friendly & accommodating. The property is stunning & peaceful. Will definitely return

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Wine tasting in Tuscany countryside (1 winery)

Italy

Duccio was a great guide. He was friendly & informative. We had a great time viewing the vineyard & tasting their amazing wines

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Evening walk in Rome: twilight guided stroll - small group

Rome

Lorenzo was a great guide. He was super informative & friendly. We learned lots of interesting facts during this tour. He even recommended a great local spot for dinner.

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Colosseum and Roman Forum - small group guided tour

Rome

Maria was a fantastic guide. She is very passionate about the subject & we learned so much from her. I definitely recommend the guided tour as you miss out on lots of information without one.

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AMAZING ESPECIALLY IN A POST COVID TRAVEL RUSH! THEY DID EVERYTHING POSSIBLE TO MAKE SURE IT WAS A SMOOTH AS POSSIBLE. MAGICAL DESTINATIONS, HOTELS AND OVERALL FANTASTIC SERVICE!

Christos was a superb specialist and everything we did went off with very few changes. He did a fantastic job and I would highly recommend his services to anyone wishing to go to the Greek Islands. Highlights were The Acropolis in Athens, our cooking class and island tour on Naxos, and the Santorini sunsets!! The only thing I would add to the tour descriptions is that you should bring shoes with good grippy soles as some of the marble and stone cobbles on the streets can be slippery even when dry, and are a bit uneven. But it was a spectacular trip, and Christos kept a close eye on us to make sure we were well-taken care of!

Hotel Reviews

Volcano View Hotel

Santorini

Absolutely stunning views at this hotel!! Lots of steps, but that is Santorini! Very friendly staff, incredibly helpful, would definitely stay there again.

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Adriani Hotel

Naxos Town

The family which ran the hotel were lovely, incredibly accommodating, and the breakfasts were terrific!! The room was lovely and walking-distance from the town, and beautifully maintained and very clean.

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Activity Reviews

Acropolis Afternoon Tour

Athens

I waited 40 years to see this incredible place and was NOT disappointed. Our guide was fantastic, the views were beautiful, and the site itself was magnificent.

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Cooking Class in Naxos Villages

Naxos

This was a highlight of our entire trip! Maria and Ioannis, our hostess and host, were friendly and very welcoming, our guide Lida was fantastic, would definitely love to do this again!

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Food

What can I say, the food was delicious!!

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Lida stayed with us the entire day, was a font of knowledge, and a charming person and guide!

Transport

Our trip to Iceland was too amazing for words. I love to plan trips but I knew that for this trip, I’d need assistance from knowledgeable people. Duncan at Kimkim did not disappoint!

We took nine days to drive around the entire island. Our itinerary was customized perfectly for us! The activities and tours we took were all top notch. Having each leg’s driving plan mapped out took the stress off of figuring out directions and distance and helped keep us on a nice pace throughout the trip. Our pre-booked hotels ranged from small, old, and historical to unique and modern. Each place was clean and offered a delicious spread for breakfast each morning.

Picking favorite places and activities is difficult in a country that’s full of such overwhelming beauty. The activity that was the most fun and gave us the biggest laughs was rafting the West Glacial River outside Skagafjörður. Our guides Amy, Scottie, and Cam with Viking were so much fun!!

I personally loved Husavik and the whale watching-mostly because of the special encounter we had. Our boat had a humpback come right up to our boat not once but twice! Our guides were beside themselves with excitement as this type of encounter was rare. The crew on the Salka were very knowledgeable and kind. We were served delicious cinnamon rolls and hot chocolate on the return which made it more special. Highly recommend!

My husband and daughter loved our ATV to the Black Beach and Plane Wreck tour because it was just plain fun riding fast on the black beach, seeing the plane wreck, and driving our ATV across a river all while having beautiful glacier and mountain views!

Our most unique activity was snorkeling the Silfra Fissure and touching two separate continents with our hands! It took a lot of preparation to get our bodies ready to enter 38 degree Fahrenheit water but seeing such crystal clear water at a depth of 150 meters was like none other! Our guide, Sebastien with Dive.IS was kind, patient, and knowledgeable.

And finally, after leaving the best hotel, Hotel Hallormsstadur on Lake Lagarfljot, our most favorite part of our drive of the island was between Egilsstadir to Hofn. It was littered with one beautiful waterfall after another and the mountains were breathtaking!

There wasn’t one part of this trip we would not do and we know that if we return, there’s infinitely more places we could explore without repeat. If you’re thinking about Iceland, think no more. Go and book now!

Hotel Reviews

Berjaya Hotel Mývatn

Mývatn

Loved this hotel from the moment I walked in. The decor was warm, welcoming, and sophisticated. The bathroom was so relaxing having both a soaking tub and a shower. Breakfast and dinner in the hotel was among our favorite meals of the trip. A little extra bonus was walking into our room after check-in and seeing sheep grazing right outside our window.

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Hotel Hallormsstadur

Egilsstadir

This hotel was special because of the retro European decor and the magnificent view of Lake Lagarfljot from our bedroom window. Make sure to drive to Vok Nature Bath and experience the best and most scenic geothermal bath we had!

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Activity Reviews

Blue Lagoon

Iceland

This was great because of the proximity you get to The glacier, icebergs, and seals. It was a magical and breathtaking scene.

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Lava Cave Explorer Tour

Iceland

Our tour guide was from England and had a Masters in Geology. She was an enthusiastic teacher and learning all about the types of rock that make up Iceland early in the trip helped improve our understanding of the topography there.

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West Glacial River Family Rafting

Iceland

Such a fun experience!!! We laughed the entire trip thanks to Scottie and Cam. We were lucky and had a beautiful day too. We stayed for lunch and so glad we did! They served us fresh lamb and vegetables from a farm next door. It was our favorite meal of the trip! Don’t hesitate to book this family rafting trip!

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Myvatn Nature Baths

Lake Mývatn

This bath was ok. After seeing the super organized and efficient process at The Blue Lagoon, here it was not as fluid. I had issues with my locker twice and the scenery around the bath was a lot of dirt and construction equipment. Also know that this bath has an extremely strong smell of sulphur. It bothered my teenage daughter and I saw other people at the bath having some issues with the smell. My advice would be to skip this one. There are other much better baths in the country.

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Husavik Whale Watching

Iceland

We had a great experience watching whales on the Salka. We had two very up close encounters with the whales and saw many more at various distances! Highly recommend.

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The Geothermal Vok Baths

Iceland

My favorite bath. It’s natural water from the lake and has no sulphuric smell. The infinity pools look out into the lake and mountains on the other side. The facility is clean and well organized. Strongly recommend!

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Silfra Snorkeling

Iceland

A most unique experience! The water is so clear and gorgeous! Dive.IS we’re very friendly, patient, and knowledgeable. We were well dressed to snorkel in 38 degree water. You won’t regret doing this!!

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There are simply not superlatives enough for the service and expertise we received from Chris and his team. From the first call with Chris, I knew we were in excellent hands. We got exactly the trip that we didn't know we always wanted. The accomodations were stellar, the excursions were perfect, the transfers were flawless. Even when we changed our mind about our excursion with only two hours notice, they never blinked an eye. Before this trip, I thought "oh why do you need a travel agent, I've got the internet..." Now, I think going on a trip without a travel agent is like going into a bear fight armed with only a paper clip--sure you might survive, but it's not going to be easy.

That was the wonderful thing about using Chris and Kimkim--it was all easy. I never worried how to get from the airport to the hotel or if we were at a good hotel. It was all taken care of. Instead I could focus on making memories with my family.

Hotel Reviews

Ava Hotel & Suites

Athens

Even though we only spent one night at the hotel, it was a wonderful experience. You simply can't beat the amazing location making everything very walkable. The hotel staff was attentive and courteous. The room was spacious and comfortable. The front desk staff made dinner recommendations and reservations--even providing a map to give us a feel of the surroundings. I was almost hoping our plane home would get delayed so we'd have to return for another night.

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It's just a charming place.

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Look right: Acropolis. Look left: Hadrian's arch.

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Always helpful and kind.

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The room was just lovely.

Acrogiali Beach Hotel

Mykonos

We loved this hotel. The staff were helpful and kind--everything was made easy. Our room had the most perfect view over the Aegean. Each morning, I made myself an espresso and watching the sun come up. Everything had the feel of effortless luxury without a hint of pretentiousness. Our room was comfortable and roomy. The view from the room was only usurped by the view from the beach lounge chairs. Even better, you could get bar service directly to your chair. The beach was quiet and sheltered--rarely crowded more than expected. Overall, this place was simply perfect.

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Right on the beach, couldn't have gotten closer without being in the water

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Friendly and helpful.

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Heliotopos Hotel

Santorini

This hotel is the most stunning place on earth. My room opened up to a view that required me to pinch myself each morning. Even now, I check my pics "nope, it really looked like that." If the hotel only had the view to recommend it, the hotel would be four star, but it doesn't stop there. The staff is ridiculously kind and considerate, making recommendations, asking how our day went, etc. It's location is easy walking distance to local restaurants and it's about a 30-minute walk to Fira if you want to expand your reach. The wine bar gives the best views on the island--and as it starts to get chilly the servers come by with blankets. Everything on the menu is excellent and you could happily stay there each night. The rooms are comfortable and spacious with enough room for families and the loft gives a bit of privacy. The real star of this hotel though is the view--almost every step gives you a new vista. Heliotopos is simply wonderful.

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Perfect location--idyllic.

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The staff went above and beyond to make sure we felt welcome.

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Activity Reviews

Private Acropolis Hill & Museum Tour

Athens

Kiki was amazing. Having a private tour added so much to our experience and to our knowledge of the site. It was honestly one of the highlights of our trip. Having a private tour guide allowed us to go at our pace and ask every question we could think of. Also, Kiki knew everything.

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It was so thorough.

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we walked--so...uh...yay my feet work?

Day-Trip to Delos Island

Mykonos

I feel this tour unfortunately suffered from comparison with the outstanding tour we had at the Acropolis. It was an exceellent tour with stunning vistas and interesting information about the site.

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Santorini Highlights with Wine

Greece

The tour was from the start amazing. Seeing Oia in the morning meant we missed the crowd that can make that town into an anchovy tin. We got to see the beautiful city without feeling crammed into the narrow walk ways. The guide was engaging, funny, and knowledgeable. I especially enjoyed the visit to the Pyrgos and learning about the history of fighting off pirates with narrow walkways and off beat steps. This tour had a potent mix of history and views--plus wine! Can it get better?

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Morning Catamaran Caldera Cruise

Santorini

When we were in Mykonos, we met a fellow traveler who told us that the boat trip would end up being the highlight of the trip--he was not wrong. In fact, he might have undersold it. The tour was stunningly beautiful and almost decadent. How often do you get to spend hours on a boat with wine and great food and fun company--looking at the most beautiful island in the world. The boat staff was informative and helpful. Snorkeling was so amazing and the water (although a bit chilly) was crystal clear and you could see everything. This was definitely something I would do again in a heart beat.

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The boat staff were all helpful and informative.

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From beginning to end, the planning of this memorable trip and our experiences of it were over the top! My husband planned the trip with Austin who was attentive to EVERY SINGLE DETAIL. As we became clearer on how we wanted to experience Ireland, Austin pivoted graciously to create just the perfect vacation experience for us. From car rental to places we stayed to helping us navigate Dublin (all during the Covid times) Austin regularly checked in on us and made sure we were happy. He even gave us a private little tour of some of the museums!!! His gracious hospitality should make Dublin proud!!
Some of the most memorable places we stayed were The Wyatt Hotel in Westport, such a beautiful town on the western coast of Ireland and in Kilkenny, at The Kilkenny Hiberian Hotel. These are locations we will return to on our next trip to Ireland, although there is so much to see and explore there. Rest assured we will contact kimkim and request Austin again. Thanks for a fabulous experience Austin!!

Marina was wonderful to work with. She was very responsive to my questions and to my requests.
Everything with my trip went so smoothly, from the transportation, to the guides, drivers, and hotels. I could not have asked for things to have gone better.

Emanuela did a fabulous job planning and mapping out our trip. We enjoyed all that Iceland had to offer. Our favorite experiences were outside the cities traveling the countryside and the beauty of the landscapes. and animals. All of our guides on our excursions were excellent and gave very thorough and informative history and scientific explanations on site. The food choices were excellent , Breakfast inclusion was excellent and organic and farm experiences were our favorites
Emanuela helped us with our upgrade on accommodations as we felt Fosshotel Baron was less than standard. I also recommend that Brunnholl is less than standard as well as we ended up moving on down the road and acquiring a better choice for that evening.
Overall we had a mother -daughter trip of a lifetime and I highly recommend KimKim and Emanuela as a travel assistant and consultant .

Activity Reviews

Golden Circle

Reykjavík

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Langjokull glacier snowmobiling

Golden Circle

We should have opted for a smaller group as we felt too many travelers.

ATV to the Black Beach and Plane Wreck

Iceland

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Anne did an amazing job organizing and executing my trip. I couldn’t have asked for a better birthday trip! All of my guides and drivers were very hospitable and knowledgeable. The lodging in each destination was great as well.

Dennis and the team at Green World Adventures were so hospitable to work with; I’m so glad we were put in touch through KimKim. They looked out for us while we were in Costa Rica, even adjusting our itinerary and booking us new accommodation and transfer when a tropical storm put a twist on our plans. All our accommodations met or exceeded our expectations, and the transfers were all comfortable. Shout out to Philippe from GWA for driving us some long distances but maintaining his friendliness and calm the whole time. I will definitely be recommending KimKim to friends for its ease and reliability and GWA for their professionalism and expertise in Costa Rica. Beautiful country and wonderful memories- Pura Vida!

Hotel Review

Tamarindo Diria Beach Resort

Tamarindo

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Guided Exploration of Tortuguero National Park

Tortuguero

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We decided to use an agency on this trip, as we ran out of time to plan everything. We had already found our accommodations, but that was the extent of the planning. Nadia made our traveling seamless and convenient. The most helpful were the transfers and logistics. Nadia even helped us book dinner reservations and made suggestions on additional activities we could do. The only issue I had was a couple of the activates were not that great. One being the wine tasting at the Mykonian farm and the walking food tour of Athens for families. The wine tasting was lack luster and we just sat in the patio at the farm. The wine expert spent the first 30 mins looking up restaurant recommendations. It would have been nice to tour the farm, it was said in the description that we would have local food from the farm, but it was cubed deli meat and cheeses. The walking food tour was not really geared towards kids, which may have been due to the guide. She was nice, but the tour wasn't our favorite. I would definitely recommend the sunset cruise, we had a great time!

Activity Reviews

Flavors of Athens Food Tour for Families

Athens

Too long, not enough time to rest and have a cold beverage etc...with the weather being so hot it would be nice to have places to sit at each of the stops.

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Wine Tasting at a Mykonian Farm

Mykonos

Transport was great. Once we arrived we didn't start tasting the wines until about 40 mins or so after...snacks were not curated or thoughtful. He didn't explain if it was supposed to be paired with the wine.

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Sunset Volcano Cruise on a wooden boat

Santorini

Awesome crew! Good drinks a decent meal, beautiful boat. If you are looking for something small and intimate, this is no it. there were about 125 people on the boat, but it was fun! We danced and had a great time.

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Your special family photoshoot in Santorini!

Santorini

We haven't received our photos yet, but I would be shocked if they didn't turn out great. Our photographer I think his name was Thanos was amazing. He was providing direction and tips to make the photos beautiful. He really made sure we go all the shots possible. Highly recommend.

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This was our first time using KimKim, as we usually plan our own vacations. We were visiting Barcelona and the Costa Brava for our 25th wedding anniversary and didn't want to worry about logistics. This was so perfect because everything was taken care of, yet we were able to personalize our trip to fit our preferences. Our trip was 10 days total, and we wanted to do a few days cycling. James was great! He made some great recommendations based on an itinerary we said we liked and the types of things we enjoy. He went out of his way to find the perfect 3 day cycling tour for us. Communication was excellent beforehand and with Chaima while we were there.
We enjoyed our 3 days in Barcelona so much. Our tour guide, Maribel, for Parc Guell and Sagrada Familia was excellent! It was so much more enjoyable having a guide to explain the history and symbolism of those two landmarks. Germania was our guide for our bike tour of the city, which took us to Barceloneta Beach, and she was also excellent. Olga was great for our tour of the Gothic Quarter and tapas. We had plenty of time to explore on our own, so we think James did a great job balancing planned activities with general free time. The Gallery Hotel was very nice and had a fantastic rooftop deck. We were there for the biggest celebration of the year - the Feast of St. Joan (first day of summer, June 24) which was a surprise and very exciting.
Our cycling tour was through Cycle Catalan and Mark and Shelly were SO great to work with. We really connected with them. The bikes were top notch, and we used an app to navigate the routes. The routes were excellent as well as the accommodations in Torroella de Montgri and Palamos. Both places were lovely and the hotel dining was also amazing.
Our last few days were spent in Cadaques, including a sailing trip out of Empuriabrava, which was so fun! Our captain was Josep and Marina was his assistant. It was a really fun trip snorkeling and getting to help with the sails while learning a little more about the area.
All in all, our vacation was fabulous with no hitches (even the weather was perfect!) We loved it so much we considered moving there! I would highly recommend KimKim and Tailormade Andalucia for your Spain travel!

All was fine

Words cannot describe the amazing experience we had on our trip to Costa Rica through KimKim. Charlotte made it so easy to help us plan an itinerary that was perfect for our family needs, interests, and desires. They provided such great advice, flexibility, and kindness both before the trip and during. We also had Sergio Amador as our professional guide while we were there and I must say we would not have had the same experience without him. His knowledge, expertise, and friendship helped make it a trip we will never forget. We already want to come back because of them! I would highly recommend you use Charlotte, Sergio, and their team for your trip to Costa Rica.

Hotel Reviews

Arenal Springs Resort & Spa

La Fortuna

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Cala Luna Boutique Hotel & Villas

Guanacaste

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Activity Reviews

Private Canopy Zip line tour

Costa Rica

This was amazing. We felt like we had the whole rainforest to ourselves, and the guides made us feel so welcomed, safe, and comfortable.

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Guided Nature Walk in Danaus Eco-Center

Arenal/La Fortuna

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Private Arenal Hanging Bridges Walk

Arenal/La Fortuna

Breathtaking views and hike.

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Sloth Observation Night Tour

Arenal/La Fortuna

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Palo Verde National Park Boat Exploration

Costa Rica

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Morning Catamaran Sailing Tour

Costa Rica

Breathtaking views and amazing service from the staff on the catamaran.

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My wife and I travelled with our son and daughter-in-law and their 4 boys, 3 of whom are big, 6 foot teen-agers. Car was a big 9 passenger diesel van and accommodated all of us nicely. My son did all the driving and he plugged in his phone and used google maps to get us from place to place. First day in Reykjavik was to get oriented - drove to a few sites, restaurants, but we were all jet lagged so we really didn't do all that much. Hotel was nice and conveniently located. Next day we did the golden circle and saw all the famous sites - waterfalls, geysirs, icebergs, etc - spectacular scenery. In addition to Micheles input, we took a Rick Steve guide book with us which gave us some great insights on how to best use our time, where to park, etc. On our last day in Reykjavic, we did whale watching with Elding and we saw
plenty of whales and dolphins jumping out of the water - good weather and very calm sea made this really enjoyable. Next day we headed south, did the waterfall you can walk behind, and stayed at the Glacier View Hotel which was just wonderful - our hosts there were so very pleasant and the scenery was wonderful. We drove to the lagoon with icebergs and the black diamond beach - so glad we did this western part of iceland with it's truly spectacular scenery. Finally, did our dip into the Blue Lagoon on our day of departure, which refreshed us for the flight home. Thanks Michele and Preeti for mapping out such a great trip - this was our second trip to Iceland but the first was a short one on a tour that just did the circle. Doing it on our own was so much better and the sites in the western region were amazing. Our son's family had an amazing time and I'm sure will be talking about it for years to come.