Kimkim Trip Reviews

I am a Dad and husband given the responsibility to plan our once a generation trip and I felt huge pressure. It was very easy to contact Nadia and to brief her what we wanted to do. Within a few email exchanges she had an amazing trip planned. My family was so impressed with everything on this trip, from the Mercedes’ shuttles to and from our hotels and daily excursions, amazing hotels, and awesome (educational) tours. I am so grateful for your assistance in this trip and will do so again any chance I get.

Beatriz was awesome! She planned a wonderful trip in both Spain and Portugal and booked us the absolute best private tour guides for the cities that we visited. Really appreciated her working with us on the itinerary and our constantly changing timelines. We had a wonderful time we don’t forget!

Our tour of Ecuador with Sebastian couldn't have been better. From pickup at the airport to each destination, and finally back to the airport, he was with us every step of the way with local knowledge, humor, easy fluent English, and a great attitude. While some of the roads in Ecuador can be a little concerning, he’s patient and responsible driving put our minds at ease as we traveled easily and safely. He consistently went the extra mile, finding us opportunities for a bit of extra adventure when available, recommending great restaurants all along the way. I can't recommend Sebastian highly enough. If you're considering a tour in Ecuador, do it with Sebastian. Also our expert trip planner, Mathias, was very helpful during the planning phase but also was diligent on checking up on us during the trip. He responded in a timely manner and seemed very knowledgeable about Ecuador. Highly recommend this company for planning your trips.

As in all trips there were a few bumps along the way. Our first hiccup was the lodging at Svolvaer. Apparently there was a mix up in the confirmation and billing process and we were required to pay for the room. We got in touch with KimKim and Julia responded promptly and efficiently and the problem was resolved. We would rate the accommodation (Scandic Svolvaer) as over priced and mediocre. The room was so small that my husband could almost touch opposite walls in both directions with arms outstretched. Certainly would not recommend it to anyone.

In Geringer we were scheduled for a RIB boat. We had the tickets but unfortunately our itinerary didn't indicate which company it was with. Karolina had indicated to us that the tours are all day and you just show up for one any hour starting at 10. Once we found the correct company we were told that our slot was 10 only. Thankfully they had an opening at 4:00 and we were able to go.

In Faerland we were scheduled for a mountain hike. Our "guide" was a 19 year old who knew very little about the area and said almost nothing the entire hike. He seemed more interested in getting it over so he could home and play video games. We are in very good shape but felt that he had no clue that people 3 1/2 times his age might want to stop once in a while just to enjoy the scenery and rest. The highlight of the hike was when his cousin appeared at the summit and we had a chance to talk with him. He was foraging for mushrooms and told us a lot about the forest in the area and what to look for.

In Aurland our lodging (Vangsgaarden Gjestgiveri) was disappointing.
Our room was large and clean but was on a busy corner with a lot of traffic and had very thin shades that did not block out the glaring streetlight. We asked for another room but were told that they were all like that. We were confirmed for three days in Aurland which was a huge mistake. We departed the second day and booked a room at Fossli Hotel which was absolutely wonderful! It was not busy, served excellent food and the service and staff were very welcoming. The room was recently remodeled and was immaculate and comfortable. All of the windows and and balcony door in our room had blackout shades. It was a lovely stay with a beautiful view and great history. When we looking we were given some options in Eidfjord by Meree and we appreciated that. However once we got to Eidfjord and saw the cruise ships we were relieved that we found Fossli Hotel rather than one in a very touristy town.

The Naerøyfjord boat tour was ok. After our road trip viewing some of the most beautiful scenery of fjords and mountains and small farms dotting the countryside it was a let down. Too many tourists and certainly not the most beautiful scenery in Norway.

Looking at the plan now, we would have avoided Flam...cruise ships and wandering tourists everywhere. The train ride to the top was ok. We did the bike ride down however and that was great!
Three days in Aurland was a mistake as well.
Bergen was ok but also very touristy.

In reviewing our trip we feel that we did most of the work. We planned the route, secured our rental cars, booked all of our flights and found most of the lodging. In our initial conversation with Karolina we emphasized that we don't like "touristy" places and we are always searching for unique lodging when we travel. She gave us a few good suggestions but attention to detail and understanding our kind of travel was lacking. Many of the details were not tended to and our last few messages with questions and requests were not answered.

We have traveled extensively and are always looking for out of the way spots, unique lodging and a chance to get to know the culture and people of each country that we visit. "Canned" travel on cruise ships, "nutshell itineraries" and whirlwind travel to see everything is not what we want.
We had a great trip despite the bumps but will most likely opt to plan our own adventures in the future.

My mom and I took two weeks to travel around Slovenia and Croatia, but because we were new to the countries and could not drive, hiring a travel agent was the perfect way around these hurdles.

Antonia was an absolute gem! She listened to our every need and respected even the minutest details in our list of likes/dislikes.
The trip went smoothly thanks to her detailed preparation and attention. The schedule she provided was a great representation of what we had discussed prior to the trip.

During the trip, Antonia was always quick to respond to any question. Moreover, her communication in English was excellent and very clear.
We could not get better restaurant recommendations and the guides she hired were all fantastic.

We had such a memorable time with good food and amazing people, which made our journey that much more special.
We would definitely like to use Antonia again and to see Croatia more!

Chris was amazing! We cannot thank him enough for all he did to make this trip just what we wanted. He met and exceeded all our expectations. He made himself available on our time schedule to have many conversations to work out the details. The agenda he put together for us was just what we were looking for (a lot of leisure/relax time with a sprinkle of private tours so I could get my history fix). The drivers he used to shuttle us from place to place were AMAZING. They consistently arrived on time or a few minutes early, and always came in luxury vehicles. We could tell Chris put the time into this to make it as stress-free an experience as possible. Every hotel he picked was incredible as well; Hotel Abruzzi with the view of the Pantheon?! UNREAL!). We really cannot thank or recommend Chris enough! Unbelievable experience and cannot wait to do it again :)

Hotel Reviews

Limestone Santorini

Santorini

Beautiful hotel. The view is almost hard to take in because of how beautiful it is. However, we found it difficult to find. After our driver dropped us off, the signs on how to get to the actual hotel we vague. We dragged our bags up and down the walk-way (which is on cobblestone path on the side of a hill/mountain) and could not find it. The Limestone is connected/surrounded by two or three other hotels that all look the same. Anyways, finally I found where we go to check in and the gentleman came and helped my wife with her bags. They were very friendly and apologetic, and our stay there was good after that (apart from the A/C breaking the first night; which they did fix the next day). I want to mention the breakfasts - unreal! I have a feeling I will be craving their omelets, fresh fruit and yogurt for many weeks to come. I would go back now knowing how to get to our room! But just beware it might be a frustrating challenge when you first arrive.

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Galaxy Hotel Naxos

Naxos

Amazing! Loved every minute we spent here. Cannot say enough about the staff! Helen was amazing and the other two (blanking on their names) were extremely helpful and friendly as well. Great location, beautiful pool, ocean view, highly recommend!

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Home and Poetry

Athens

Nice hotel within walking distance of most everything you'll want to see in Athens! The staff was nice but sometimes found them missing from the office when we needed something (like a new key card after we locked ourselves out :-/ Also the A/C did not seem to be working very well

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Hotel Abruzzi

Rome

The location and view of the Pantheon make this hotel a 4-4.5 Star review in my opinion! The room was a little small and the shower drain was slow to drain the water, which is why I dropped it to 4 stars. However, I would still very much recommend the hotel.

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The view of the Pantheon!

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Activity Reviews

Caldera Sailing Cruise

Drama

Beautiful views and very cool experience. Highly recommend

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Naxos Town Wine Tour

Naxos

Oh my gosh, Kyriaki was a highlight of this whole trip for us. She made us feel like family and we had the absolute best time walking around the old town with her after the wine and cheese tasting ( which was also very very good, I should probably mention!) We had so much fun with her and would highly recommend this to anyone visiting Naxos!

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Private Acropolis Hill & Museum Tour

Athens

Helen did a wonderful job! Unfortunately we had to cut it short as my wife wasn't feeling very well, but we still loved the experience!

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Private Colosseum & Roman Forum Tour

Rome

Federica was a wealth of knowledge and super friendly! Also very funny! We had a great time with her and loved the tour!

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Private Vatican Guided Tour

Rome

Anna was unbelievable. Her knowledge and friendliness made this experience for us! We would definitely recommend this tour.

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Overall we had an enjoyable trip.
Below are some of my personal view
- Quite upset that despite multiple request for a bigger space 4x4 car but on the day of collection of car n loading up all our luggages to find out that the luggages had filled to the ceiling of the car thus blocking driver’s rear view. We decided to change to Volkswagen caddy which is the only bigger car available.
- Another disappointment is the poor GPS device given which couldn’t key in the exact location of our destination.
- To made things worst, the Wi-Fi device came only with 3GB and it ran out on day 3 as most of the time we need to connect to Wi-Fi using our Handphone Google map to get to our destination.
- Thorsmork is another disappoint where we have to walk more than 30 mins over very uneven rocks and crossing 2 rivers risking trip n fall n getting our shoes wet just to see a pathetic waterfall
- hotels are very small without a wardrobe and no space to put and open up our luggages

Hotel Reviews

Arnarstapi Hotel

Snæfellsbær

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Albert Guesthouse (Hotel Hvammstangi)

Hvammstangi

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Sel - Hótel Mývatn

Myvatn

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Hotel Eskifjordur

Eskifjordur

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Fosshótel Vatnajökull

Höfn

Room small

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Fosshotel Núpar

Kálfafell

Small room with very little leg space

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Room With A View Apartment Hotel

Reykjavík

Location is good but parking is a problem

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Housekeeping is not 24hrs

Fosshotel Hekla

Selfoss

Rooms too small Rooms were located just below the restaurant and it’s very noisy as the footsteps sound is loud

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Northern Light Inn

Grindavik

Rooms very small

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Aurora Hotel at Reykjavik-Keflavik Airport Terminal KEF

Keflavík

Short distance walk from hotel

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Activity Reviews

A day excursion in Thorsmork

Iceland

Not worth to go

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Guide walk too fast and did not even wait for us

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Iceland Thermal Bath Experience

Iceland

Good experience

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Blue Lagoon

Iceland

Very good experience

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Our trip was very well planned and Sao Miguel Island is much more beautiful than expected. The hotel view was so calming and delightful and the staff was eager to please. However, by the third day, we escaped the breakfast buffet as it was too crowded and the food became boring a repetitious. I may never eat scrambled eggs again.

Our first tour guide was Natasha who took us off-road to see the blue and green lakes at the top of the crater. She was very informative, but we later learned, through our other guides, that some of her information was inaccurate.

Our second guide, Paulo, was very kind while we hiked to the top of the caldera to see Fire Lake. What was not part of the description of this hike is that there are NO restroom facilities and the hike, although labeled "medium" difficulty, was probably only medium for mountain goats. The hike took us approximately 8 hours and covered over 22,000 steps, up a very high mountain (hill) and down the other side. It was worth the hike because the scenery was breathtaking, but became increasingly more uncomfortable because of the lack of facilities. I've never learned to "go in the woods" so that wasn't really an option, and because there were so many other hikers, privacy would have been difficult to find.

Our third guide, Gary, did a really masterful job of driving us into a caldera and hiking us around the lake at the bottom. This hike was the day after we summited our equivalent of Mt Everest, so by the end, we were done and asked Gary to bring the car and pick us up, which he happily agreed to do. We got a very good history of the island and more accurate information. All the cows are not milked by hand but rather with moveable milking machines. I do not recommend booking two hikes back to back as we did, and therefore had little time to recover.

My horseback ride was primarily through residential neighborhoods and the forest was really just overgrown, abandoned land, so not like the forests we saw in the other places we went. Also, the path we took was very littered, which was disappointing, as most of the island we saw was really clean.

The blooming hydrangeas and yellow ginger lilies all over the island were so unexpected.

Our trouble began when we left the Azores and went to Lisbon. The hotel we were booked into, Hotel Mundial, is surrounded by homeless people and the air smelled like urine. My view was of a very old building that looked like a crack house. We found a much better hotel, closer to the water, and moved, which was a pain, but totally worth relocating to a much lovelier and safer part of town where the air smelled sweet. We had to do this on our own because we were told that other hotels were $700 euro per night; we paid $200 euro at the Pastano CR7, which we found while waiting on our tuk-tuk tour, guided by Dominic. I would skip this if I go back. The streets are exceedingly bumpy and the ride uncomfortable. We got only a small bit of history.

Our very best tour was with a different Paulo who took us to Sintra and Cascais. He was so knowledgeable about the country, history, and political changes and made the whole day so worthwhile. He was our very best guide for the entire trip, and he should be requested as a guide if possible.

The rest of our trip was uneventful and restful and we were picked up timely for our trips to our next destinations. I felt that we received a very good value and overall, we had a wonderful trip and learned many things that we will take with us as we plan our next excursion.

Thank you, Bea, and the rest of the KimKim team for making this a vacation we'll remember and talk about for years to come.

Hotel Reviews

Hotel Mundial

Lisboa

We changed hotels because this one was impossible to stay in. The neighborhood is surrounded by homeless people who must use the gutters as their toilets, because the air around the hotel smell like urine, and worse. Also, the neighborhood it is in seems to be very shabby and run down. I would never recommend this hotel to anyone who has had experience with better equipped and more modern facilities. I think the in-room hair dryer was an original model from last century, probably from the 1970's.

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Not sure what authenticity it's striving for but it only succeeds as a run-down has been. If that's the goal then it wins.

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It isn't close to shopping or the water.

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The only people who seemed interested in us were the managers when we checked out and couldn't understand why. They should stay at probably any other hotel of equal ranking and then they'd know why we left.

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I don't know how Lisbon is addressing their homeless problem so can't comment on how that could be improved, but the hotel could start with a total remodel, including the hair dryers. Really? It looked like a vacuum cleaner.

Hotel Marina Atlântico

Ponta Delgada, São Miguel

The view of the harbor each evening was so relaxing. This is a well-located hotel and very busy.

Authenticity & Character

It is really a tourist hotel with many busloads of people arriving daily.

Location

the view

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Very accommodating.

Cleanliness & Comfort

My room was both clean and comfortable.

Activity Reviews

Hiking Experience in Lagoa do Fogo

São Miguel Island

This hike is rated medium on the difficulty scale, but it isn't or wasn't for me. It was very difficult and parts of the hike are straight up which means other parts are straight down. This is not a hike for people who are not in good shape and have little hiking experience. Sticks would have made this much better, but they weren't suggested. Our guide, who does the hike, probably weekly, didn't break a sweat, but we were exhausted and exhilarated when we finished. The views from the top were worth the trouble. He explained that the government determines the difficulty scale, and I know I would never do a hike they deem difficult. I can't even imagine what that would be like.

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Our guide was nice to bring us lunches and water and we had a nice picnic near the lake.

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Volcanic Excursion to The Furnas Valley

São Miguel Island

This area was so unexpected in its beauty. We could have been in Colorado.

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Private Day Excursion: Sintra, Cascais & Estoril

the Azores

This was my favorite part of the trip; the guide was amazing in his knowledge of the country and was very friendly.

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For the most part, very well planned.

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Arrived exactly on time, every time.

Our trip was incredible! Anne did an excellent job in listening to what we were looking for. The food tour in Lima was an excellent way to start our adventure. It was like A to Z in Peruvian cooking ending with a Pisco sour. Yum! The accommodations were all in convenient locations to walk around the cities. The restaurant recommendations , we were never disappointed. Julio was one of my favorite guides as he loves his culture and was so informative. He just really gave us a first class history tour of Peru. The dinners in m people's homes allowed us to see first hand the farming as well as the hospitality the Peruvians show. Lake Titikaka was lovely with the beautiful people sharing a long heritage of culture and the pick up at the hotel by boat was so nice not to have to take another shuttle.
But the best part of our trip was hiking the Inca trail with Richard. The pied piper of Peru. Altho the hike was tougher than we thought it would be, Richard shared his love of his culture all the way along, the porters were so helpful and the cook outdid himself.
Ending in the Amazon was like the dot at the end of a perfect sentence.
No detail was spared. 5 stars to a great company. You helped make our bucket list trip truly a trip of a lifetime. Hats off!!!!

Kristy was meticulous and attentive in planning the trip and setting up our itinerary. Kristy's advice and expertise was accurate and thoughtful in all phases of the trip. The trip was executed smoothly and our trip was immaculate in all aspects. Every leg of our trip was serviced with tour professionals. My group couldn't have been happier with our experience and would highly recommend using Kristy and her team. The service level provided was far superior to any other travel agency I have worked with. It was a pleasure being in Kristy's care.

Hotel Reviews

Casa Andina Premium Miraflores

Lima

The hotel was at a nice location and the staff was very helpful in explaining the amenities and services offered. The rooms were immaculate and relaxing. The exercise room had the right balance of cardio and weights. The staff was helpful in procuring cab rides and safeguarding/storing our luggage. If the hotel room is available before check-in, the hotel staff should allow earlier check-in.

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Tierra Viva Machu Picchu

Machu Picchu

Location was close to bus and train, clean and convenient. Had the best sleep during the trip at the hotel. The staff was very welcoming.

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Colca Lodge Spa & Hot Springs

Yanque

The Colca Lodge had nice amenities with their own domesticated Alpaca and Llama area. The hot springs, although we didn't have a chance to use the facilities, was nice to have on premises. The layout and views of the grounds were enchanting.

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Casa Andina Premium Puno

Puno

The hotel had it's own dock and this was special surprise that we didn't have to leave the premises for our Uros island tour. The restaurant food was delicious and had a great selection to offer.

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Katari Hotel

Arequipa

Nice hotel in the main square which had old world charm. It was enjoyable to see that the hotel retained the historic aspect and culture.

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Atoq San Blas Hotel

Cusco

The hotel was meticulously clean and the hospitality was top rated. We looked forward to the excellent breakfast service each morning. The hotel concierge ran down to the main boulevard twice to bring our luggage up the hill and all the stairs which was amazing. We felt at home and so well taken care of during our stay. The views from the hotel of Cusco were breathtaking.

Authenticity & Character

The San Blas has nice a charming atmosphere with old world charm.

Location

That it was in San Blas and away from the main square and hustle and bustle. Got to love the stairs and hill :)

Staff

The staff provided top notch service in cleanliness, breakfast service and being so accommodating.

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Spotlessly clean during COVID

Activity Reviews

Machu Picchu Excursion: from Aguas Calientes - Huayna Picchu- Machu Picchu

Aguas Calientes/ Machu Picchu

Amazing and picture perfect views of Machu Picchu. Every picture was perfect. Best to see the citadel first before climbing Huayna Picchu so the fog can lift and you can get a spectacular view of the citadel from Huayna Picchu. The climb is tough but doable and watch out for the nasty mosquitos. Sonya was engaging and thorough in the history of the ancient Incan empire and Machu Picchu which added to the experience. Sonya guided us away from the crowded touristy spots to enjoy some of the quieter sites.

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Lake Titicaca Tour: Uros Floating Islands & Taquile Island

Puno

Spectacular views of Uros island and understanding how the local people lives was the highlight of both Uros and Taquile Island. Jose was amazing in bonding with the locals and how welcoming they were. The food on Taquile was simple and delicious. All the locals were so welcoming and friendly.

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The lunch on Taquile was simple and amazing.

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The captain was nice.

Colca Canyon & Puno Arrival

Peru

Arriving in the morning to watch the condors soar was spectacular. The drive to Puno was quite long and slow due to slow traffic.

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Arequipa to the Colca Canyon

Colca

The drive to Colca Canyon gave us a chance to see the scenic landscape of Peru and the wildlife along the way. This was also an opportunity to acclimate to the varying altitudes during our itinerary. Antonio from Giardino Tours was outstanding in explaining the historical and cultural aspects of Peru. Hector was an excellent driver during the ascent and descents so we didn't get car sick from the winding roads.

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We had such an amazing trip to Spain & France! Marina did an excellent job sending us several different trip plans to choose from with various hotel options / activities. A major bonus was the pre-arranged travel to and from the airport, (especially since we were unfamiliar with the airports). It made it that much easier and quicker at all our our stops. Highly recommend!!

Hotel Review

Hotel España Ramblas

Barcelona

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Tapas Walk in Barcelona

Barcelona

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We had an absolutely amazing time in Norway thanks to our trip planner Linda. Every place we visited was more magical than the last, and the lesser known towns she sent us to were our favorites. We never could have had this trip without her. My only regret is that we didn't have more time to explore these magical places.

We only had to reach out to KimKim once while we were away to get some advice on timing with the ferries. Linda was off that day, but her team member figured out exactly where we were based on our shaky directions from inside a tunnel, as was able to calculate our travel times and and give us advice on our next move. I was shocked at the level of customer service.

The tour guides Linda matched us up with here so kind and knowledgeable, it felt like walking around with our new Norwegian friends rather than being on a tour. Special shoutout to our inn keeper in Værlandet, who gave us food out of her own freezer when we arrived after the grocery store had closed. Above and beyond!

I spent a total of two weeks traveling in Bolivia booked through kimkim and its local partner. Everything was very well organized, all of my guides and drivers were on time and professional. Prior to my arrival a WhatsApp group was set up in case I needed to contact the operator, which was reassuring. This was a pretty ambitious trip with lots of internal flights, many different hotels, and a full program, and everything worked according to plan.

We just returned from one of the best trips of our life. An amazing trip plan was put together by Lize and team to navigate us through 3 weeks of Safari, wildlife viewing, amazing accomidation and so much more. I had been working with Lize for the better part of a year initially to get this trip planned and everything went off without a hitch. Truly thankful for this expirence and the people that all made it happen. Would not hesitate to use again or reccomend this service to any of our friends. Thanks again for everything!

I had a spectacular trip through the country of Norway. Tusen Takk Tricia!!! You made my first international (solo) trip everything it could be and more! The route worked out perfectly and the activities were spot on for what I was looking to see and do. The trip plan went so well and removed much of the stress that may happen, for me at least, with planning everything myself. Tricia's knowledge of Norway and recommendations all came together to make for a smooth, easy to navigate itinerary. I couldn't have asked for more. She checked in to make sure I was well on my way and was super supportive and responsive if/when I did call for help. I can't recommend using kimkim, and Tricia enough and will tell everyone and anyone the same.

Hotel Reviews

Vangsgaarden Gjestgiveri

Aurland

Quaint, unbelievably quiet, comfortable bed, nice breakfast and functional room with an unchanged classic charming style. Cool place to stay in this old sleepy town. Close to trails and good access to Flam. Good restaurant on the grounds too and the view of the fjord was awesome!

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Thon Hotel Terminus

Oslo

Great location, enormous breakfast buffet, comfortable bed. A little noisy into the night but not too bad. Jet lag had me up anyway. I did change my room to the 2nd floor with a window which happen to be on a bus route. The 1st room on the 6th floor would've been much quieter but the view was non-existent.

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It was a typical hotel which was all I needed here.

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Bergen Børs Hotel

Bergen

Upscale, busy popular hotel. The location doesn't get much better than this. Beds were comfortable and the room was quiet from all sides. This is classic Bergen in all it's history.

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Activity Reviews

Fjord Safari Taste

Norway

This unique experience was fun. Our guide, Erick (apologize for any misspelling here) was awesome on this tour. Zooming around the fjords, learning interesting, sometimes fascinating things about the history of the people who settled in and around the area.

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A Taste of Norway's Culture and Cuisine

Oslo

I enjoyed this tour around the city eating some local foods Oslo is known for. Walking and talking with Stig through his favorite parts of his hometown, eating the local treats along the way was truly a good time. Go Liverpool! :)

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Bergen Walking Tour With a Local Guide

Bergen

I so very much enjoyed this walking tour with John. I think we covered the whole city in a matter of 2-3 hours! He imparted his vast knowledge of his hometown everywhere we went with great suggestions to take in all of Bergen following the tour. I love Bergen, Norway!

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Using KimKim as a planning and booking service was extremely convenient and very helpful. The suggested activities were not “touristy” and we implemented several of them into our itinerary. The ability to book hotels, transportation, and activities all through the same website was great. However, for two of the three activities we booked through KimKim we were given incorrect information on the meeting times. For a vineyard tour we were given a time an hour later and missed the shuttle because of it. Luckily we had baked in a free day to our trip and they vineyard tour company was nice enough to reschedule us for the next day. If we had not had that luxury though we would’ve just missed the tour. The second activity was a paddle boarding lesson and for that we were given the wrong day entirely. Again, the company was nice enough to accommodate us and give the lesson on the day we showed up. I would consider us lucky though because without flexibility in our days we would’ve missed two great activities with no way to make them up. Overall I would still recommend KimKim for planning and ideation but I would be weary to recommend booking activities through the site.

Hotel Reviews

EME Catedral Mercer Hotel

Sevilla

The hotel design is amazing. It feels less like a hotel and more like a local apartment building. there are several atriums and courtyards throughout the buildings providing unique views and experiences for each room. Our room was spacious and luxurious featuring a glass shower, a stand alone tub, a king sized bed, and two small balconies to overlook the busy street below. There is a pool and multiple bars on the roof that provide great views of the city and adjacent cathedral. The main bar is open to the public so you get a little local flare just by heading up to the roof of your hotel. My only complaint would be that the cathedral next door sets of several sets of large bells at once every morning around 9 am. So if you plan to sleep in, think again, but if you are an early riser then this shouldn’t be a problem.

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Vincci Mercat

Valencia

This hotel was in a great location, center of the city, block away from the central market, and walking distance to countless restaurants and cafes. The hotel staff was incredibly nice and accommodating, the rooms was clean and beautiful with the biggest bed I’ve ever seen. Breakfast was high quality. All around a very great place to stay.

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Activity Reviews

Penedès Vineyards, Wines & Tapas Day Trip

Barcelona

The activity itself was incredible, informative, and one the best experiences we had in Spain. Highly recommend. However we were given the wrong meeting time by kimkim which made us miss our shuttle. Luckily we had baked in an extra day and the tour company was kind enough to reschedule us for another day. Otherwise we would have missed it completely.

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City of Arts & Sciences Architecture + Rooftop Wine & Tapas

Valencia

This was easily the best part of our trip. An awesome tour of once if the most impressive architectural displays I’ve ever seen. Then 10 courses of tapas and wine on the rooftop terrace of a 33-story tower overlooking the campus and city. The food was tremendous, the wine was excellent, and the strangers we shared the experience with felt like friends by the end of the night. Our guide was incredibly knowledgeable, friendly, professional, and she elevated the experience even more. It was amazing!

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Surfing/SUPing in Valencia

Valencia

This was a wonderful experience with a great instructor. It was a ton of fun and the Valencia’s beaches are just to die for. Warm water, beautiful sandy beach, and it wasn’t that crowded

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Miha organized a fantastic trip for my wife and my honeymoon in Slovenia. He was super flexible in accommodating our interests of outdoors activities (hiking, biking, rafting) with high quality dining options and boutique hotels, allowing us to pack a ton into our 10-day trip without feeling overwhelmed nor rushed. We also felt like we were able to get a good sense of the different regional characteristics of each place we visited due to the way Miha put our trip together.

Miha quickly responded to our requests/questions and crafted a trip that let us have flexibility on the day, without having to worry about any of the small stuff (car rentals, hotel reservations, even where to park).

We could give a full list of our highlights but that would be too long; however, we must give a high recommendation to Soča Splash rafting in Bovec, Winestronaut wine tours in the Vipava Valley, and Majerija for dinner.

Hoping to visit Slovenia again!
Dave & Nicole

We had an amazing Italy trip

We traveled around Italy for 11 days with my wife and everything was perfect thanks to Kimkim and Stephania. It was a long planning process during which we changed our minds quite frequently, but I appreciate Stephania for sticking with us and in the end, it was wonderful.

All of our drivers were right on time, everything went according to plan with hotels and activities, and we did not have any problems during our trip. Activities based on our preferences ended up being awesome, so I would like to thank kimkim for making a perfect Italy trip possible.

Hotel Reviews

La Badia Sorrento

Sorrento

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Hotel Monte Cenci

Rome

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Milu Hotel

Florence

Great location, great staff, very clean hotel.

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Local transfer in Amalfi Coast

Italy

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Pizza Cooking Class in Napoli

Naples

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Amalfi Coast Boat Tour From Sorrento

Sorrento

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Vatican Guided Tour

Rome

Nice tour

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Rome With Ape Calessino

Rome

Hands down our best activity of the trip. Our driver was really nice and Rome is fascinating at sunset.

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Colosseum & Roman Forum Tour

Rome

It was nice seeing the underground/private areas of the Colosseum

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We walked to Colosseum so there was no transport

Trastevere Afternoon Aperitivo & Food Tour

Rome

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Food was amazing

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Our guide was perfect, so sad we could not leave her a tip as we did not have any cash with us

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Tuscany Wine and Olive tour

Florence

Unbelievably good!

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Our driver (and guide) was really knowledgeable. Special thanks to her

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Cinque Terre and Pisa Day Trip

Florence

Good experience seeing these wonderful villages

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Especially thanks to our driver, was a great man.

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Florence Food Tour & Dinner

Florence

Great experience!

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The hotels that were booked for us, including service, were great. Local guides were very dedicated, knowledgeable and very pleasant to work with. The tour was very well planned and executed.
Interactions with Taf during the trip were very efficient. She was very responsive, flexible and helpful above and beyond. Not once we felt at lost. If we needed an information or her guidance, she was there for us no matter what time of day or night that was. It was very assuring to know that there was someone working to make our trip not only pleasurable but also very safe. All the bookings and places we went to were well targeted as if she knew us for a long time. We expected a memorable trip but she made this trip a very special one. She has also rememberd my husband birthday and surprised us with a very special b-day cake.
Most memorable places for us were: Cape Town, Franschhoek and wine country (specificaly The Grand Provence and the Franschhoek Country House and Villas. Courtney, the manager spent as much time with us as we needed and also was able to answer the many questions that we had, Safari in Gondwana, and Victoria Falls.
In Gondwana we had multiple interactions with Izanee, Service Manager and Ruan, our safari guide. Both were very dedicated, knowledgeable very pleasant to work with.
The hotels that were booked for us included: Cape Town Table Bay Hotel, Franschhoek Country House & Villas, Gondwana Lodges, and Victoria Falls Safari Club. All of them were excellent choices and we would not have any hesitation to stay at them again. Hotels were clean and very well equipped.We specifically enjoyed the fact that all of them have had a fantastic views!! Well done, Taf.

Hotel Reviews

Protea Hotel by Marriott O.R. Tambo Airport

Kempton Park

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Victoria Falls Safari Club

Victoria Falls

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Franschhoek Country House & Villas

Franschhoek

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Gondwana Game Reserve

Herbertsdale, Mossel Bay

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Table Bay Hotel

Waterfront

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Activity Reviews

Tuk Tuk Tour

Tanzania

WE have not participate in this activity

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Boma Dinner and Drum Show

Victoria Falls

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Tour Victoria Falls

Victoria Falls

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Wine Tram Exclusive Wine & Cuisine Experience

Tanzania

Exquisite experience for all the senses! Spectacular views were only an addition to the fantastic food, presentation, and absolutely amazing service. We loved it all.

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Village Art Morning Tour

Victoria Falls

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Activities at Gondwana Game Reserve

Tanzania

All experiences, including food and services, were above our expectations.

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We loved the interactions with the staff.Their knowledge and friendliness was fantastic.

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As above and I loved my facial. Very professional. I remember seeing buffalo in the meadow while having facial. An amazing experience.

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Arts and Culture Peninsula Tour

Cape Town

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Jaen Marie was great

Bo-Kaap district Cape Malay cooking Class

Tanzania

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Pot & Cruise

Victoria Falls

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Cape Town Guided City Tour

Tanzania

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We had a truly amazing trip. The itinerary was excellent - we felt we had a great experience of Iceland and had time to really enjoy its wonders. All the bookings were hassle-free, we loved the locations, the hosts and guides were great. Even our weather karma was pretty good!