Kimkim Trip Reviews

4.8
Based on 16,144 ratings
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A perfect, well-planned experienxce!
Norway | May 12 - May 17, 2025

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Valerie P.
Boston, MA | Reviewed on May 18, 2025
What an adventure! From start to finish, everything was seamless and easy to understand. We started in Oslo and explored on our own; the train to Flam lived up to the hype; having reserved seats by the Kimkim team was so helpful. We had some memorable tours in Flam, but the water trip/ cheese tasting (Nathan was our fabulous guide) and the hike up the waterfall with Bjorn (the best guide we had all rip) were huge highlights. We really enjoyed the private floating sauna and can't imagine... Read more

What an adventure! From start to finish, everything was seamless and easy to understand. We started in Oslo and explored on our own; the train to Flam lived up to the hype; having reserved seats by the Kimkim team was so helpful. We had some memorable tours in Flam, but the water trip/ cheese tasting (Nathan was our fabulous guide) and the hike up the waterfall with Bjorn (the best guide we had all rip) were huge highlights. We really enjoyed the private floating sauna and can't imagine making the trip without that experience. The ferry to Bergen was great too. Just an easy, exciting, memorable trip that was so carefully constructed to our specific interests and limited time.

Hotel Reviews
Oslo Guldsmeden
Oslo

Very cute vibe but maybe a little out of town for some. We enjoy walking so it wasn't an issue for us, and there is great public transportation.

Authenticity & Character
This hotel has a spa vibe with beautiful decorating and comfy rooms
Location
Close to public transportation but a bit far from most things
Staff
Very friendly and helpful staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
The beds are very comfortable
Flåmsbrygga Hotel
Flåm

The Flamsbrygga hotel is the obvious choice of places to stay in Flam, as it is in the center of town and the restaurants and pub and all connected to it. You will see a lot of traffic from the cruise ships but when they come, the whole town is overrun anyway and it's unavoidable.

Authenticity & Character
Very charming camp-like vibe
Location
In the heart of the town
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Clarion Hotel Admiral
Bergen

Excellent location, beautiful hotel with great views. The buffet breakfast was superb.

Authenticity & Character
Beautiful rooms with great views
Location
Right on the water and easy to reach
Staff
The front desk was only ok- when we checked in, the woman gave us to single rooms and one double room for the 5 of us. I know we had reserved two superior doubles and a single. She also gave us misinformation about our taxi pickup for our departure day. HOWEVER, the staff at breakfast was excellent- a special shout out to the man who was clearing tables and was quite attentive
Cleanliness & Comfort
Beds were very comfy, bathroom showers had great water pressure
Activity Reviews
Fjord RIB Safari & Undredal Cheese Tasting (One Way)
Fjord RIB Safari & Undredal Cheese Tasting (One Way)
Flåm

Our guide, Nathan, was very informative and provided a lot of details about the area. The cheese tasting was fun. We never felt pressured to buy anything. The suits are really warm and help protect against the wind. We were given lots of opportunities to take some amazing photos.

Quality of Experience
Well timed and lots of beautiful vistas
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Nathan was excellent. I liked that he reviewed safety protocols (especially what to do if he was somehow incapacitated)
Transport
Private Floating Sauna Experience
Private Floating Sauna Experience
Norway

One of the highlights of our trip! A perfect experience.

Quality of Experience
Beautiful view, and really gave us a chance to experience the fjord
Guides, Drivers and Staff
There was not much guidance required. They were fine.
Culture & Nature Excursion by Electric Minibus
Culture & Nature Excursion by Electric Minibus
Flåm

The best part was touring the old village. We didn't really need the stop at the shoe factory, but I understand why that would appeal to some.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Our driver was very patient with us, as we took a long time with pictures
Transport
Very comfortable
Food & Culture Walk
Food & Culture Walk
Bergen

This was a little longer than necessary- we could have seen and tasted everything in 2 1/2 hrs instead of 3 1/2 (it ran long)

Quality of Experience
Good food and the guide was sure to provide alternatives to those who had dietary restrictions
Guides, Drivers and Staff
The pacing was a little slow and we would have preferred to spend less time on the tour overall
Transport
we walked!
Waterfall Hike & Stegastein Viewpoint Experience
Waterfall Hike & Stegastein Viewpoint Experience
Flåm

One of our favorite activities during our trip. The guide was so knowledgeable and helpful, especially when it came to more tricky footing along the trail.

Quality of Experience
Beautiful views, great to be out in nature and experience the magic of the area
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Bjorn was our favorite tour guide. He was really knowledgeable and friendly, and had some great stories and information to share.
Transport
Very comfortable and we were given lots of time to take pictures and enjoy the views
Local specialist: Mar Quiñones

Initially, I was a bit hesitant to use an onl...
Scotland | May 8 - May 16, 2025

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Cheryl C.
Dallas, TX | Reviewed on May 18, 2025
Initially, I was a bit hesitant to use an online travel planner, but after working with Tania, I’m completely converted—she’ll be my go-to for any future trips to Europe. From the very beginning, she made the process smooth and personal. We had several detailed conversations where she really listened to what I wanted, and then she presented thoughtful, well-researched options for each of the towns we wanted to visit. Tetiana handled all the logistics, booking five great hotels, several... Read more

Initially, I was a bit hesitant to use an online travel planner, but after working with Tania, I’m completely converted—she’ll be my go-to for any future trips to Europe. From the very beginning, she made the process smooth and personal. We had several detailed conversations where she really listened to what I wanted, and then she presented thoughtful, well-researched options for each of the towns we wanted to visit.

Tetiana handled all the logistics, booking five great hotels, several activities, and providing us with a thorough outline of things to do and places to see. Every recommendation hit the mark. Some of our highlights included a fantastic guided tour of Edinburgh, visiting Holyrood Palace, and hiking up Arthur’s Seat. The Isle of Skye was another standout with its breathtaking scenery and incredible hikes.

What really set Tetiana apart was her support during the inevitable travel hiccups—lost luggage, a flat tire, and other minor issues. She was just a message away and always ready with helpful advice and calm reassurance. It made such a difference to know we had someone in our corner throughout the trip.

I can’t recommend Tetiana highly enough. She made our Scotland trip not just easier, but better in every way.

Hotel Review
Apex Waterloo Place
Edinburgh

Great location, nice hotel.

Activity Review
Edinburgh Castle & Old Town Private Tour
Edinburgh Castle & Old Town Private Tour
Edinburgh

Shanna was great. Perfect for the first day.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Local specialist: Tetiana Smal

Amazing trip to Norway!!We have traveled all over tusing var...
Norway | May 6 - May 17, 2025

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Elise L.
Newark, NJ | Reviewed on May 18, 2025

We have traveled all over the world using various travel companies, and this was by far one of the best! Katie was wonderful in helping us plan a trip that fit our needs and continued to “be at our side” during the trip as well., She was professional, accessible and passionate about getting everything perfect- from the itinerary, to the hotels and even fabulous restaurant suggestions. All our connections from air to sea to rail went off without a glitch. I would not hesitate to use Kim Kim again to book our next trip!

Local specialist: Katie Acheson-Gray
Katie
Katie Acheson-Gray
Local specialist in Sørreisa | Replied on May 19, 2025

Hi Elise,

Thank you so much for your kind review! So great to hear you both had a wonderful time here. It really was my pleasure organising this trip 😊

All the best,
Katie

Wonderful time in Japan
Japan | May 5 - May 16, 2025

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Edward T.
Morocco | Reviewed on May 18, 2025
We had an amazing time in Japan! The itinerary provided meant we got to see different locations and aspects of Japan that we wouldn't have done without help. We had a good mix of city and scenery and accommodation, both smaller Japanese style and larger hotels. Ben was responsive to our questions and suggested changes.
The guides (Miki, Betty, Yuki and Ursala) were fantastic, answering all our questions and giving insight on Japanese culture. Thank you so much to KimKim and team!
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We had an amazing time in Japan! The itinerary provided meant we got to see different locations and aspects of Japan that we wouldn't have done without help. We had a good mix of city and scenery and accommodation, both smaller Japanese style and larger hotels. Ben was responsive to our questions and suggested changes.
The guides (Miki, Betty, Yuki and Ursala) were fantastic, answering all our questions and giving insight on Japanese culture. Thank you so much to KimKim and team!

Hotel Reviews
Shiba Park Hotel
Tokyo
Authenticity & Character
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Cleanliness & Comfort
Temple Lodging Shukubo Kakurinbo
Authenticity & Character
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Cleanliness & Comfort
Hakone Kyuan
Kanagawa
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Yuyaruru Saisai
Kanazawa
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Kyoto Tokyu Hotel
Kyoto
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Oyado Koto no Yume
Takayama
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Karaksa hotel grande Shin-Osaka Tower
Osaka
Authenticity & Character
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Discover Kyoto's Timeless Treasures by Public Transport: A Guided Tour of Culture, Cuisine, and Charm
Discover Kyoto's Timeless Treasures by Public Transport: A Guided Tour of Culture, Cuisine, and Charm
Kyoto
Quality of Experience
Kyoto, whilst interesting and with a long history, is very touristy.
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
We really liked Ursala-san! She was knowledgeable about Japan whilst also providing context in comparison with other Asian countries. Being similar ages we found her very relatable and enjoyable company. She always made sure we were looked after!
Transport
 Explore Tokyo's Rich Heritage: Tsukiji Outer Market,Imperial palace, Shibuya crossing  by public transport
Explore Tokyo's Rich Heritage: Tsukiji Outer Market,Imperial palace, Shibuya crossing by public transport
Tokyo

Excellent, but would have been helpful to know that some shops in the market were closed due to the holiday and that this would have been better on another day.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Miki-san was amazing! We loved hearing about life in Japan and she really brought it to life with personal anecdotes. Knowledgeable about the history and conscientious to Bryony's pregnancy.
Transport
Morning tour in Minobu and then private transfer to Hakone
Morning tour in Minobu and then private transfer to Hakone
Japan
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Private transfer from Tokyo to Minobu enroute tour to Mt. Fuji
Private transfer from Tokyo to Minobu enroute tour to Mt. Fuji
Japan
Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Betty-san was very sweet! She was kind and generous with regards to Bryony's pregnancy. Driver was very smooth and the car was great.
Transport
Day trip : Kanazawa to Takayama with Unique Experiences (By Public Transportation)
Day trip : Kanazawa to Takayama with Unique Experiences (By Public Transportation)
Japan
Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Yuki was brilliant, he was very knowledgeable and answered all of our questions about Takayama and Gokayama. He was thoughtful in suggesting a private car given Bryony's pregnancy. Hopefully we will come back and go skiing with him!
Transport
Arashiyama One-Day Tour: Giouji Moss Temple, Bamboo Grove, and Transfer to Osaka
Arashiyama One-Day Tour: Giouji Moss Temple, Bamboo Grove, and Transfer to Osaka
Japan
Quality of Experience
Moss temple was great, really enjoyed it being a bit quieter!
Guides, Drivers and Staff
See Kyoto review
Transport
Day trip to Hiroshima and Miyajima by public transport
Day trip to Hiroshima and Miyajima by public transport
Osaka
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
See Kyoto review
Transport
Local specialist: Ben Tanaka
Ben
Ben Tanaka
Local specialist in Japan, China | Replied on May 19, 2025
Hi Edward, Thank you so much for your kind words! I'm truly delighted to hear that you had an amazing time in Japan and that the itinerary helped you discover both the vibrant cities and the beautiful scenery. It was a pleasure helping you plan your journey, and I’m so glad to know the guides—Miki, Betty, Yuki, and Ursala—made your experience even more memorable with their knowledge and warmth. Wishing you all the best as you prepare to welcome your little one—what an exciting new chapter!... Read more

Hi Edward,

Thank you so much for your kind words! I'm truly delighted to hear that you had an amazing time in Japan and that the itinerary helped you discover both the vibrant cities and the beautiful scenery. It was a pleasure helping you plan your journey, and I’m so glad to know the guides—Miki, Betty, Yuki, and Ursala—made your experience even more memorable with their knowledge and warmth.

Wishing you all the best as you prepare to welcome your little one—what an exciting new chapter! May your growing family be blessed with joy, health, and many more beautiful adventures in the years to come.

Best regards,
Ben

Our driver Karim was awesome. Had a free eat ...
Morocco | May 10 - May 16, 2025

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Carmen P.
Houston, TX | Reviewed on May 17, 2025
Our driver Karim was awesome. Had a free eat experience and if I go back to Morocco would definetely live to have him.
The same can be said for all out tour guides, shariff in Fes, Mohammed our food tour guide in Marrakech but about all Hanan, our tour guide in Marrakech. She was very knowledgeable, smart and super informative. Overall a good experience.
My favorite hotel the Lina Riad in the blue city
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Our driver Karim was awesome. Had a free eat experience and if I go back to Morocco would definetely live to have him.
The same can be said for all out tour guides, shariff in Fes, Mohammed our food tour guide in Marrakech but about all Hanan, our tour guide in Marrakech. She was very knowledgeable, smart and super informative. Overall a good experience.
My favorite hotel the Lina Riad in the blue city

Hotel Review
Lina Ryad & Spa
Chefchaouen

Loved this place. Would recommend it to anyone . Location, service and the place was simply beautiful

Authenticity & Character
Location
Beautiful
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Local specialist: Abdellah El Asely
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Abdellah El Asely
Local specialist in Marrakech | Replied on May 19, 2025

Hi Carmen,

Thank you for your lovely message. We’re really happy to hear that you had a great time in Morocco!

It’s always great to know when our team leaves a lasting impression, from the warm hospitality of your driver to the knowledgeable and engaging local guides along the way. We're especially happy that your time in Marrakech and the blue city brought such special moments; those are truly unforgettable places.

We’d love to help you plan your next Moroccan adventure when the time comes!

Warm wishes,
Abdel

Top notch travel agency
Galapagos Islands | Jul 1 - Jul 10, 2026

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Amy S.
Los Angeles, CA | Reviewed on May 17, 2025
Kimkim and Link Experiences planed a trip to the Galapagos for is in May 2025. Everything about their service was top notch. They planned our air from Quito to Santa Cruz, all our transfers, ferries, hotels and excursions. When our US flight was delayed by a day due to weather they immediately changed our Quito flight, all transfers, hotels and excursions. They made everything so painless for us. They had a representative waiting for us any time we traveled or did an excursion. They even... Read more

Kimkim and Link Experiences planed a trip to the Galapagos for is in May 2025. Everything about their service was top notch. They planned our air from Quito to Santa Cruz, all our transfers, ferries, hotels and excursions. When our US flight was delayed by a day due to weather they immediately changed our Quito flight, all transfers, hotels and excursions. They made everything so painless for us. They had a representative waiting for us any time we traveled or did an excursion. They even helped us through the complexity of checking in at the Quito airport. We stayed on Santa Cruz for two nights and Isabella for three nights. On Santa Cruz we had a private guide (Reuben) who was so knowledgeable and friendly. He took us to a local ranch to see the giant tortoises and have a nice lunch then to the lava tunnels. It was fantastic. The next day we snorkeled and swam at Tortuga Bay. There were iguanas everywhere. It was beautiful. Then again a nice lunch at a local restaurant then the Charles Darwin research station and more snorkeling nearby. We stayed at the Blu Galapagos hotel which was very nice. Then in Isabella we stayed at the Iguana Crossing hotel which was also very nice. We did a shared group Tintoreras tour with some nice snorkeling. Then the next day a shared group Los Tuneles tour which was unbelievable. We saw two blue footed boobies doing their mating dance not more than 3 feet from us. We snorkeled with penguins and lots of sea turtles, also saw some sharks and sea horses. Then on our last day we had another amazing guide (Julio). We did a very informative nature walk to the giant tortoise breeding center. We also saw flamingos in their natural environment. Our only regret is that we didn't stay longer. Travel from San Diego was two days on either end of the trip and with the weather delays in Dallas our travel days were almost as many as our vacation days. In all our future trips we will always look for kimkim, they just made everything so hassle free. And they planned all our excursions, I just vaguely gave advice that we wanted to see wildlife and do some snorkeling and they made sure we hit all the best spots. They even checked us in to our hotels to make sure all was in order. And on days we were traveling or doing an excursion early they made sure we had a box breakfast at the front desk. We LOVE kimkim and Link Experiences.

Local specialist: María Belén Villacrés
María Belén
María Belén Villacrés
Local specialist in Quito | Replied on May 20, 2025
Dear Amy & Rocco, Thank you so much for your kind and thoughtful words — we truly appreciate you taking the time to share your experience. It makes us incredibly happy to know that your trip to the Galápagos was so memorable and that everything went smoothly, even with the unexpected flight delay. We're thrilled that you enjoyed the company of our guides, Rubén and Julio, and that you had the chance to witness the incredible wildlife and beauty of the islands. It was a real pleasure to... Read more

Dear Amy & Rocco,

Thank you so much for your kind and thoughtful words — we truly appreciate you taking the time to share your experience. It makes us incredibly happy to know that your trip to the Galápagos was so memorable and that everything went smoothly, even with the unexpected flight delay.

We're thrilled that you enjoyed the company of our guides, Rubén and Julio, and that you had the chance to witness the incredible wildlife and beauty of the islands. It was a real pleasure to assist you throughout this adventure.

Sending you both a warm hug from Ecuador — we’ll be here for you whenever you’re ready for your next journey!

Warm regards,

María-Belén & the Link Experiences Team

Rita and our local guides were incredibly hel...
Spain | Apr 27 - May 11, 2025

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Katie D.
Thousand Oaks, CA | Reviewed on May 17, 2025
Rita and our local guides were incredibly helpful. The travel app with the itinerary was so organized and had everything we needed. Every pick up and tour was exactly on time. I can't express how grateful I am for all the attention to detail. Rita and the local guides were always friendly and helpful. Read more

Rita and our local guides were incredibly helpful. The travel app with the itinerary was so organized and had everything we needed. Every pick up and tour was exactly on time. I can't express how grateful I am for all the attention to detail. Rita and the local guides were always friendly and helpful.

Hotel Reviews
Hospederia San Martin Pinario
Santiago de Compostela

This hotel was beautiful, we had a wonderful time here. The dinner was spectacular.

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PortoBay Marquês
Lisbon

We had a great experience here. The amenities were great, including the rooms and breakfast. The hotel staff also did a great job when there was an extended power outage, making sure people were comfortable and taken care of. We are grateful!

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Porto Charming Hotel
Porto
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Bed was very hard
Hotel Duarte
Arcade de Riba

Clean but basic accommodation but was fine for our needs

Authenticity & Character
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Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Alda Estación Pontevedra
Pontevedra
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Staff was helpful and friendly
Cleanliness & Comfort
Hotel O Cruceiro
Caldas de Reis - PONTEVEDRA
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Hotel Scala
Padrón

Staff was rude. We actually opted to not have dinner there (which was already paid for) so we didn't have to deal with them.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Long walk from downtown
Staff
Staff was very rude, especially the woman in the cafe. She was rude to multiple people, not just our group. Very apparent we were an inconvenience.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Hotel was clean
Activity Reviews
Lisbon Fado Dinner Experience
Lisbon Fado Dinner Experience
Spain

Excellent

Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Get to Know Lisbon with a Local
Get to Know Lisbon with a Local
Lisbon
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Dinner With Locals at a Local Home
Dinner With Locals at a Local Home
Lisbon

Ana was awesome and we loved this experience. Food and company was excellent.

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Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Private Day Excursion: Sintra, Cascais & Estoril
Private Day Excursion: Sintra, Cascais & Estoril
Spain

Guides were excellent as was the lunch stop

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Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Get to know Porto by E-bike
Get to know Porto by E-bike
Porto

It was raining and our guide (Pedro?) was happily willing to continue the tour. He did an excellent job and the tour was great

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Day Excursion to Douro Valley:  Wine Tasting & River Cruise
Day Excursion to Douro Valley: Wine Tasting & River Cruise
Porto

Guide and driver were excellent. Wineries and lunch also excellent

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Tapas Walk in Barcelona
Tapas Walk in Barcelona
Barcelona

Karla was excellent and this was a really fun tour with a lot of really good food. Great experience!

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Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
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Private Visit of Barcelona & La Sagrada Familia
Private Visit of Barcelona & La Sagrada Familia
Barcelona

Guide was really good, knowledgeable. He customized our tour for us and was spot on

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Day trip to Medieval Girona and Costa Brava
Day trip to Medieval Girona and Costa Brava
Barcelona
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Transport
Local specialist: Rita Pagano
Rita
Rita Pagano
Local specialist in Madrid | Replied on May 21, 2025

Dear Katie, thank you so much for your kind words! I’m truly happy to hear that you felt supported throughout your trip and that everything ran smoothly. It was a pleasure helping you plan this journey, and I’ll be sure to share your feedback with our local guides as well. I hope we stay in touch to create many more adventures together in the future! All my best, Rita🥰

Good Tour with Thersea
Norway | May 5 - May 16, 2025

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Andrea Y.
Canada | Reviewed on May 17, 2025
The food tour in Copenhagen with Theresa was great. It was so much more than just food — history, culture, lifestyle and because it was only the two of us on the tour, it was conversational. Nice to talk to a local. The choice of food stops were carefully chosen. Each one was delicious!! Read more

The food tour in Copenhagen with Theresa was great. It was so much more than just food — history, culture, lifestyle and because it was only the two of us on the tour, it was conversational. Nice to talk to a local. The choice of food stops were carefully chosen. Each one was delicious!!

Hotel Reviews
Hotel Lilla Rådmannen
Stockholm
Authenticity & Character
Clean. Well maintained
Location
15 min walk to train station
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Scandic Webers
Vesterbrogade 11B

Conveniently located near train station. Room was standard and clean. Shower drain was slow but they offered us a new room immediately. Great breakfast.

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Bjørvika Apartments - Sørenga
Oslo
Authenticity & Character
New apartment building. Everything we needed
Location
15 minutes to restaurants and activities. Safe neighborhood. Secure building
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
New. Bright. Good condition
Ole Bull Hotel & Apartment
Bergen
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Copenhagen: A Food Tour of Past & Present
Copenhagen: A Food Tour of Past & Present
Copenhagen
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Sauna Experience
Sauna Experience
Oslo
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Oslofjord Dinner Cruise
Oslofjord Dinner Cruise
Oslo
Quality of Experience
Quality of meal. Servers were friendly and polite but rushed. Little knowledge/interest in food
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Local specialist: Anders Westlund
Anders
Anders Westlund
Local specialist in Kristiansand | Replied on May 21, 2025
Hi Andrea, Thank you so much for your thoughtful review—and I’m thrilled to hear you had a great time on the food tour in Copenhagen! I also appreciate your detailed notes on the hotels and activities. It’s great to hear that the accommodations overall met expectations, and I’ll make sure to pass along your feedback—especially about the quick service at Scandic Webers and the positive impressions of Bjørvika Apartments. We’ll also take note of the comments regarding the Oslofjord dinner... Read more

Hi Andrea,

Thank you so much for your thoughtful review—and I’m thrilled to hear you had a great time on the food tour in Copenhagen!

I also appreciate your detailed notes on the hotels and activities. It’s great to hear that the accommodations overall met expectations, and I’ll make sure to pass along your feedback—especially about the quick service at Scandic Webers and the positive impressions of Bjørvika Apartments. We’ll also take note of the comments regarding the Oslofjord dinner cruise to help ensure future travelers have a more attentive and informative experience.

Thanks again for traveling with us, Andrea! If Scandinavia ever calls you back (and it has a habit of doing that), I’d be happy to help you plan your next adventure.

Warm regards,
Anders Westlund

Audrey put together an amazing vacation in France!
France | May 3 - May 14, 2025

Richard
Richard V.
Chicago, IL | Reviewed on May 17, 2025
Working with Audrey made it easy to plan and customize our trip.
She listened to our proirities and her selections were perfect.
Hotels and their locations were perfect for our exploring each location.
All the transportation, limos and train rides, were perfect, on time and seemless.
The itinerary we easy to follow with times and tours /tickets made it worry free.
Our three guides - V, Delphine and Mathilda(2) were excellent, Knowledgable, and fun to travel with.
We have done... Read more

Working with Audrey made it easy to plan and customize our trip.
She listened to our proirities and her selections were perfect.
Hotels and their locations were perfect for our exploring each location.
All the transportation, limos and train rides, were perfect, on time and seemless.
The itinerary we easy to follow with times and tours /tickets made it worry free.
Our three guides - V, Delphine and Mathilda(2) were excellent, Knowledgable, and fun to travel with.

We have done many international vacations, and we would definetly use kimkim again and give them our strongest recommendation .

Rich and Bev.

Hotel Reviews
Le 9Hotel Opera
Paris

good location, friendly staff

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Le Phénix Hôtel
Lyon

Great location, good breakfast, big room

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Hotel Le Lion d'Or et restaurant la Table du Lion
Bayeux

great location, big breakfast

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Hôtel de l’Horloge
Avignon

Wow great location,!!!! great breakfast!! Big rooms

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Activity Reviews
Seine river cruise
Seine river cruise
Paris

Great cruise, but speaker near us did not work and too over crowded.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
could not hear guide in speaker
Transport
Visit of Sainte-Chapelle
Visit of Sainte-Chapelle
Paris

Beautiful chapelle.

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Unveiling Masterpieces at the Louvre Museum
Unveiling Masterpieces at the Louvre Museum
Paris

Amazing museum, the building is a work of art. The nintendo audit guide and cumbersome and difficult to use.

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Full-day visit of D-day beaches - U.S. sector (small group tour)
Full-day visit of D-day beaches - U.S. sector (small group tour)
Bayeux

Our guide V, was amazing/ knowledgable, etc.

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A day at the Mont Saint Michel with a small group
A day at the Mont Saint Michel with a small group
Bayeux

Incredable site, our guide V same again terrific.

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Guided tour of the Traboules
Guided tour of the Traboules
Lyon

Delphine was an excellent guide . Very knowledgeable and personable. She really knew all the history of Lyon.

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Visit of City of Popes and Pont d'Avignon
Visit of City of Popes and Pont d'Avignon
France

Amazing place , great history

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Roman History tour in Nîmes, Uzès, Pont du Gard & Orange
Roman History tour in Nîmes, Uzès, Pont du Gard & Orange
Avignon

Great full day with Mathilda! Each location was terrible Nimes was my favorate

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Visit Arles, Saint-Rémy de Provence and Les-Baux-de-Provence
Visit Arles, Saint-Rémy de Provence and Les-Baux-de-Provence
Avignon

Great roman building / history Mathilda our guide was great

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Local specialist: Audrey Benezech
Audrey
Audrey Benezech
Local specialist in Montpellier | Replied on May 25, 2025

Bonjour,

Thank you for your feedback — it was a pleasure helping you plan this trip. I look forward to introducing you to more beautiful regions of France in the future.
I wish you all the best,
Audrey

Our trip to Vietnam was very close to what w...
Vietnam | Apr 19 - May 3, 2025

Grant
Grant S.
San Jose, CA | Reviewed on May 17, 2025

Our trip to Vietnam was very close to what we wanted, the guides were excellent, the food was delicious, and we all had a lot of fun!

Thank you Hien for arranging.

Grant F Shimizu

Local specialist: Hien Do
Hien
Hien Do
Local specialist in Vietnam | Replied on May 21, 2025

Hi Grant,

Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a 5-star review about your trip.

I’m absolutely thrilled to hear that you and your family enjoyed it so much!

I truly appreciate your support, time, and trust.

Thank you again, and I hope to see you all again in the future.

Best regards,
Hien

Angel’s recs 5/5
Japan | Apr 3 - Apr 12, 2025

stephanie
stephanie b.
Flagami, FL | Reviewed on May 17, 2025

We really enjoyed Angel’s recommendations in hotels and activities. Her organization of our trip made it seamless and unforgettable. Thank you Angel!

Local specialist: Angel Tang
Angel
Angel Tang
Local specialist in Japan | Replied on May 21, 2025

Hello Stephanie,
Thank you so much for your kind words — I’m truly grateful for your feedback! It was such a pleasure helping you plan your Japan, and I'm so glad to hear that you had a great experience. If you ever start dreaming about your next adventure, I'd be more than happy to assist again.
Wishing you all the best in the meantime, and thank you once again!
Warm regards,
Angel

Bruno to helped us plan a wonderful trip to R...
Brazil | May 6 - May 10, 2025

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Rani H.
Minneapolis, MN | Reviewed on May 16, 2025
Bruno to helped us plan a wonderful trip to Rio de Janiero for 2 couples. His excellent suggestions regarding hotel choice, travel itinerary, and most excellent guide, Marcelo, all added up to make an unforgettable trip. Communication was easy, Bruno responded quickly to any inquiries. Bruno easily made tweaks to the itinerary in the planning phase as I reconsidered the itinerary. I highly recommend Bruno and Kimkim, we were so pleased with our trip. Read more

Bruno to helped us plan a wonderful trip to Rio de Janiero for 2 couples. His excellent suggestions regarding hotel choice, travel itinerary, and most excellent guide, Marcelo, all added up to make an unforgettable trip. Communication was easy, Bruno responded quickly to any inquiries. Bruno easily made tweaks to the itinerary in the planning phase as I reconsidered the itinerary. I highly recommend Bruno and Kimkim, we were so pleased with our trip.

Hotel Review
Arena Leme Hotel
Rio de Janeiro

We enjoyed our stay at Arena Leme Hotel. All staff were lovely and helpful, from the front desk to the restaurant and cafe, as well as cleaning staff. Breakfast was very good. We were tired upon our arrival and were so glad to be able to just go downstairs to the dining room and have a lovely dinner- vegetarian paella was yummy.

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See comments above
Location
Loved walking across the street to the oceanfront
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Local specialist: Bruno Madeira
Bruno
Bruno Madeira
Local specialist in Brazil(Rio de Janeiro) and Portugal | Replied on May 17, 2025

Rani
Thank you very much for your words and I really appreciate your trust. I'm so glad you enjoyed your trip. If you need anything, just call me.
All the best to you.
Bruno

2 week self drive
Iceland | May 1 - May 16, 2025

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Brid I.
Chicago, IL | Reviewed on May 16, 2025
Our 2 week self drive tour of Iceland was terrific.
Duncan put together a great trip with excellent tours as well as suggestions for each day.
The planning included driving maps for each day as well as downloads for each ticketed tour.
Hard to say what is best as we had so many great experiences. The glacier hike, the zodiac ride on the iceberg lake were probably the highlights. Of course hiking out to see the puffin breeding rock gave lots of good photos.
There are so many waterfalls...
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Our 2 week self drive tour of Iceland was terrific.
Duncan put together a great trip with excellent tours as well as suggestions for each day.
The planning included driving maps for each day as well as downloads for each ticketed tour.
Hard to say what is best as we had so many great experiences. The glacier hike, the zodiac ride on the iceberg lake were probably the highlights. Of course hiking out to see the puffin breeding rock gave lots of good photos.
There are so many waterfalls that we enjoyed it would be hard to single one out, but Gullfoss is extraordinary.
All in all it was a great drive and thanks to Duncan it was very stress free.

Local specialist: Duncan Campbell
Duncan
Duncan Campbell
Local specialist in Italy | Replied on May 17, 2025

Hi Brid, thanks so much for the great review, I really appreciate it. I'm so glad that your trip went well and that you had so many great experiences, and you made a wise choice in detouring to the incredible Westfjords. Wishing you wonderful travels in the future.

Regards
Duncan

Outstanding tour with great service from our local specialist, Liz Karen
Peru | May 3 - May 10, 2025

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David V.
San Jose, CA | Reviewed on May 16, 2025

First of all, Liz Karen, our local specialist did an outstanding job. Besides designing a great agenda, each of the tours, drivers, hotels, she booked were excellent. Two items stood out. First, Liz was incredibly responsive, both answering questions before and during our tour promptly, but providing timely information. Second, the tour guide, Oscar Palomino, was great. Great personality, very informative and thoughtful. We are very happy with the tour.

Local specialist: Liz Karen L. Jihuallanca
Liz Karen
Liz Karen L. Jihuallanca
Local specialist in Cusco | Replied on May 20, 2025

Hi Dave,
Thank you so much for your kind words! I'm so glad to hear you had a wonderful experience. I’ll be sure to share your kind feedback with Oscar, He’ll be thrilled to hear it. It was truly a pleasure having you with us!
Take care!
Liz.

Adam was there for me from the beginning of t...
Spain | Apr 29 - May 10, 2025

Bob
Bob W.
Flagami, FL | Reviewed on May 16, 2025
Adam was there for me from the beginning of the planning and through the trip. Everything turned out exactly as planned if not better. I would recommend KimKim to anyone. Read more

Adam was there for me from the beginning of the planning and through the trip. Everything turned out exactly as planned if not better. I would recommend KimKim to anyone.

Hotel Review
Hotel Las Casas de la Judería
Córdoba

Located in the historic district with a short walk to everything this hotel is beautiful and peaceful. I had a beautiful room with a separate salon for relaxing and entertained some friends during an afternoon rain shower. The staff was excellent and the breakfast in the restaurant was fantastic. Happy hour every evening with plenty of wine and beer selections on the honor system I would stay here again the next time I visit Cordoba.

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Local specialist: Adam Gomez

Fantastic trip to Peru planned by Peruvian Soul
Peru | May 4 - May 14, 2025

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Wendi B.
San Jose, CA | Reviewed on May 16, 2025
Just returned from an 11-day adventure in Peru planned by Anne Godoy of Peruvian Soul, the boutique travel specialist that KimKim introduced us to. There were four of us, all women ranging in age from 60 to 70. The trip was fantastic from beginning to end; action-packed and curated to our specific tastes. We spent several days in Lima, enjoying the art, culture and food (note that there are a handful of restaurants on the current "Best 50 restaurants in the world" in Lima!). Anne chose a... Read more

Just returned from an 11-day adventure in Peru planned by Anne Godoy of Peruvian Soul, the boutique travel specialist that KimKim introduced us to. There were four of us, all women ranging in age from 60 to 70. The trip was fantastic from beginning to end; action-packed and curated to our specific tastes. We spent several days in Lima, enjoying the art, culture and food (note that there are a handful of restaurants on the current "Best 50 restaurants in the world" in Lima!). Anne chose a wonderful, small boutique hotel for us in the hip Barranco district - Villa Barranco - which we loved. Special shout-out to the multi-talented Julio, who made the best pisco sours of the trip!! We then moved on to the Sacred Valley for several nights, blissed out at Sol y Luna, a gorgeous Relais & Chateaux property that Anne proposed. While in the Sacred Valley, we enjoyed a beautiful meal at a hacienda, visited a cooperative where we learned the secrets of backstrap weaving, made our own ceramic pieces, had a fabulous pachamanca and liquor distilling experience, hiked along the river from one town to another, visited Inca sites, and more! Then it was on to the incomparable Machu Picchu (it's even more beautiful and mystical than the photos we've all seen), via the luxury Hiram Bingham train (highly recommended!) and afterwards, Cusco for a couple of nights (Palacio del Inka hotel in Cusco was another highlight, again suggested by Anne). In the Sacred Valley, Machu Picchu and Cusco, we had a fantastic guide, Mario, and a warrior of a driver, Wilbur, both of whom kept us safe and well-informed, and ultimately became friends. One very important part of having a specialist plan a trip is the knowledge that if things go awry, you will be well taken care of. We had no large mishaps but a few minor ones did pop up (as they do on almost every adventure) and Peruvian Soul (thank you, Jesus!) and Mario were quick to find solutions and solve problems. I could not be happier with this trip, and highly recommend Peruvian Soul (and Anne Godoy) as top-notch trip planners.

Hotel Reviews
Villa Barranco - Ananay
Lima

Villa Barranco in Lima was a delightful stay. This small boutique hotel was charming, beautiful, and well cared for. It was excellently located in the Barranco neighborhood, which I loved due to its charm. Villa Barranco offered everything one could possibly want without the unnecessary fluff of a large five-star hotel. It was exactly what I had hoped for, so I was thrilled.

Sol y Luna Hotel (Relais & Chateaux)
Urubamba

Sol y Luna Hotel in the Sacred Valley was simply stunning, and everyone in our group loved it. The little casitas we stayed in were round and resembled yurts, making our stay so unique. While the food and drinks were a bit pricey, I didn't mind because it was a luxury property. The breakfast was included and fantastic. The grounds, including the pool and Jacuzzi area, were beautifully kept, and the staff was responsive. Overall, it was a beautiful place to stay.

Casa del Sol
Machu Picchu

Casa del Sol in Aguas Calientes was fine for a night's stay, though nothing extraordinary. It serves its purpose in a town that exists mainly for Machu Picchu visitors. We initially had issues with our Riverside room bookings, which were not as requested. However, the problem was eventually resolved, so we could stay comfortably. The Riverside view is exceptional, but the street view was not pleasant so I'd say it's worth staying here only if you have a Riverside room.

Palacio del Inka Cusco
Cusco

Palacio del Inka Cusco was a spectacular accommodation and one of the best of our trip. The property is gorgeous, being an old palace with original artwork.

Activity Reviews
Andean Textiles with Parobamba Community
Andean Textiles with Parobamba Community
Peru

The visit to the Parobamba community to learn about Andean textiles was amazing. It was a hands-on experience getting to dye baby alpaca wool and meeting the talented women behind the beautiful textiles. As someone interested in weaving, it felt unique and enriching.

 Pachamanca: Traditional Andean Underground Cooking
Pachamanca: Traditional Andean Underground Cooking
Sacred Valley

The Pachamanca traditional Andean underground cooking experience in the Sacred Valley was wonderful. It was incredibly interesting to watch how they prepare such an incredible meal by cooking underground. The meal itself was fabulous. This activity stood out as a treasure of our trip.

Visiting "Destilería Andina"
Visiting "Destilería Andina"
Sacred Valley

Visiting Destilería Andina and making our own spirits was a fun and engaging activity. It gave us a hands-on opportunity to experience the unique culture of Peru.

Ceramic Workshop - Ramos Kintu
Ceramic Workshop - Ramos Kintu
Sacred Valley

The ceramic workshop was highly enjoyable. Each of us made our own pot aided by an expert ceramicist, which resulted in our creations being both pretty and useful.

Local specialist: Anne Godoy
Anne
Anne Godoy
Local specialist in Lima | Replied on May 19, 2025
Hello Wendi,
Thank you so much for this wonderful review—it truly means a lot to us. It was such a pleasure meeting you all in person and being part of this unforgettable journey through Peru. I’m so happy to hear that the trip was everything you had hoped for and more!
Your kind words and detailed reflections are so appreciated, and we’re thrilled that each part of the itinerary resonated with you. We’ll be sure to pass along your warm regards to Mario and Wilbur—they’ll be so happy to hear...
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Hello Wendi,
Thank you so much for this wonderful review—it truly means a lot to us. It was such a pleasure meeting you all in person and being part of this unforgettable journey through Peru. I’m so happy to hear that the trip was everything you had hoped for and more!
Your kind words and detailed reflections are so appreciated, and we’re thrilled that each part of the itinerary resonated with you. We’ll be sure to pass along your warm regards to Mario and Wilbur—they’ll be so happy to hear how much they meant to you during your journey.
Knowing that our efforts helped create meaningful memories for your group is the most rewarding part of what we do.
Wishing you the very best on your future travels!

Faultless
Peru | Apr 22 - May 12, 2025

Desmond
Desmond B.
Australia | Reviewed on May 16, 2025

23 Days in Peru/Bolivia - this included buses, private cars, internal domestic and international flights, group guided tours and private guided tours. Not one problem! I wish every holiday was this simple...

Local specialist: Liz Karen L. Jihuallanca

Antonia was great, very helpful with planning...
Croatia | May 6 - May 15, 2025

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Holly W.
Pawleys Island, SC | Reviewed on May 16, 2025
Antonia was great, very helpful with planning, clear details and suggestions, and following up so we could stay on track. All of our drivers and helpers were early or on time and very nice. The vehicles were comfortable and clean. We enjoyed all our tours, the guides were well informed and enthusiastic Rachael with our wine and dinner tour was energetic and lots of fun; Tara at the Plitvice Park tour was lovely and passionate about her area. And Grgo in Hvar was wonderful describing... Read more

Antonia was great, very helpful with planning, clear details and suggestions, and following up so we could stay on track. All of our drivers and helpers were early or on time and very nice. The vehicles were comfortable and clean.

We enjoyed all our tours, the guides were well informed and enthusiastic

Rachael with our wine and dinner tour was energetic and lots of fun; Tara at the Plitvice Park tour was lovely and passionate about her area. And Grgo in Hvar was wonderful describing his area in such a personal way.
The final night’s Kameni Dvoraki cooking class and dinner was incredible. Beautiful family, so warm and interesting. Highly recommend it!
We all had a wonderful time in such a beautiful and friendly country 🩷

Hotel Reviews
Hotel Croatia Cavtat
Cavtat

Nice location not far from Dubrovnik in small, quaint village

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Brown Beach House Hotel & Spa
Trogir

Cute hotel

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Front and bar
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Hotel Korsal
Korčula

Loved it

Authenticity & Character
Location
Good location and beautiful view
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Bota Palace
Dubrovnik

Convenient but busy location

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Close to everything in old city but busy
Staff
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Darker drapes. Noisy
Heritage Hotel Dea
Hvar
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Local specialist: Antonia Šutić Ljuština

We recently had the incredible opportunity to...
Galapagos Islands | Mar 8 - Mar 15, 2025

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Matt S.
Chicago, IL | Reviewed on May 16, 2025
We recently had the incredible opportunity to tour the Galápagos Islands, and our experience with KimKim exceeded all expectations. From the moment we booked, their team was professional, knowledgeable, and attentive to every detail. The itinerary was thoughtfully planned, balancing guided exploration with time to relax and soak in the unique beauty of the islands. Our guides were passionate and well-informed, making each stop engaging and educational. The accommodations and meals were... Read more

We recently had the incredible opportunity to tour the Galápagos Islands, and our experience with KimKim exceeded all expectations. From the moment we booked, their team was professional, knowledgeable, and attentive to every detail. The itinerary was thoughtfully planned, balancing guided exploration with time to relax and soak in the unique beauty of the islands. Our guides were passionate and well-informed, making each stop engaging and educational. The accommodations and meals were excellent, and logistics ran smoothly throughout. We couldn’t have asked for a better way to experience such a remarkable destination. Highly recommended!

Local specialist: Alvaro Pereira
Alvaro
Alvaro Pereira
Local specialist in Quito, Ecuador | Replied on May 16, 2025

Hello Matt, Melissa, and Mallory,

Knowing you had such an incredible time in the Galápagos with KimKim makes me so happy and grateful.

Thank you from the bottom of my heart for your trust and for choosing Ecuador as your family's destination. Please know that I'm always at your service for any future trips you might consider to Ecuador, South America, or anywhere else in the world. You are always welcome here!"

Alvaro

Norway visit may 2025
Norway | May 3 - May 12, 2025

Jean
Jean P.
Lansdale, PA | Reviewed on May 16, 2025

We definitely got a true feel for Norway and its unique culture. The tour guides were all amazing; knowledgeable, thoughtful and fun!
The hotels were very authentic and full of history. The transfers between locations were varied and always clean and punctual. A very memorable trip that I would suggest to anyone interested in visiting Norway!

Local specialist: Mar Quiñones

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