Kimkim Trip Reviews

After problems with the reservations at the first hotel in Santiago, the rest of the trip went very smoothly and was a wonderful introduction to the country. Every guide and service provided was exactly on time, professional, engaging and fluent in English. It's hard to identfy one as better than another. I could not have been more pleased with the local service providers. When a glitch occurred because of the Valley of the Moon excusrion was rained out, the schedule was quickly rearranged to accommodate our needs. Every internal flight was on time and the drivers got us to the airports in plenty of time. We were never rushed. The accommodations in San Pedro and in Puerto Varas were outstanding. The hotels' food was very good so we ate most of the meals there. I recommend substituting for the RQ Stay Santa Magadena. While the location is good, the hotel room itself has numerous deficiencies.

Our entire trip to Colombia was fantastic. From the very start, all the way throughout the trip, Michael at KimKim did a fantastic job helping us plan the trip and communicating. During the trip, we had a series of amazing tourguides. In fact, we truly felt like royalty because we were treated so well.
In Medellin, our tour guide, Miguel, did an absolutely outstanding job leading us through the 'Medellin Transformation Tour'. He gave us a great experience and insights that we would never of had otherwise. We very highly recommend Miguel's Medellin Transformation tour to anyone visiting Medellin.
While we were in the beautiful Pereia / Salento region, Gustavo led us on an amazing two day tour that included bathing in volcanic hot springs, a beautiful hike to see giant Wax Palms, to a personal tour of a small coffee farm.

The people of Colombia were wonderful and we felt safe the entire time.
The bottom line is we had a great time and we highly recommend anyone interested in meeting new people and seeing the beauty of nature to visit Colombia and consider using KimKim's services to make the trip truly memorable and stress free.

Hotel Reviews

Tayrona Tented Lodge

This is a great hotel for value seeking travelers. It is right on the beach just a two minute walk from Consteno Beach Hostal. Two great resturants and bars are next door and the staff was very helpful and friendly.

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Terrazas de Salento

Terrazas de Salento, Colombia

This was truly the most amazing hotel we have ever stayed. The staff was fantastic. The building was beautiful and the view was breathtaking.

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Los Patios Hostel

This hotel was centrally located to a lot of fun activities and night life. The staff were fantastic. The room was clean. The hotel and surrounding area are very welcoming and LGBTQ+ friendly.

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Activity Reviews

Hike Tayrona National Park

Colombia

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Visit Cocora Valley, Coffee Farm & Salento

Salento

Gustavo was an amazing tour guide. We could not have hoped for a better experience. We highly recommend anyone visiting Colombia to consider taking this tour. If you do, ask for Gustavo, you won't be disappointed!

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Tour Peñol & Guatapé

Medellín

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Santa Rosa Hot Springs

Colombia

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Medellín Transformation Tour

Medellín

Our tour guide, Miguel was absolutely amazing. He really took the time to explain the history and current state of the city of Medellin and the Comuna 13 district. We visited several locations with historical significance as well as had several great interactions with local artists. We could not imagine a better tour or a better tour guide. We *highly* recommend the Medellin Transformation Tour and Miguel.

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Karenina was very helpful and responsive to our various changes, but the biggest takeaway I have is that six days are not enough for a visit to Portugal, with Porto in particular needing at least four days. That was our limitation, not hers, but when we come back, we will allow enough time for a proper visit. In Lisbon, the first day tour was comprehensive but a bit of a forced march to cover everything - we reached our daily step goal on the tour alone. Our guide for the Sintra side trip on the second day was great and very charming, making sure that we experienced everything from the 19th century palace to the westernmost point in Europe as well as the port of Caiscas. We took it a bit easier on the third day, visiting the flea market but managing to get on the ferry to Barreiro rather than Cacilhas. (A little more guidance on the Lisbon ferry terminals would have been helpful. Also, the suggestions for street markets should take into account the actual days of the visit.) We managed to find a decent seafood restaurant, where we ordered our fish by pointing at the dorade, a definitely non touristico place. The transit to Porto was excellent. We were too tired to visit the university but we had a good time with an outdoor lunch. Our guide to the Douro Valley was outstanding, making sure that we experienced everything, and his choice of a winery turned out to be inspired, with a home cooked meal to accompany the four wines that we tasted and great company and talk. We were fortunate on the last day to have the owner of the tour company guide us, as she was beyond exuberant and was a whole lot of fun for us both. The transfer back was fine and the airport hotel perfectly located for our early morning flight. All in all, one of our best vacations.

Activity Reviews

Day Excursion to Douro Valley: Wine Tasting & River Cruise

Porto

The drive/guide was outstanding in making sure that we experienced the Douro Valley, and his choice of a winery was excellent.

Vintage Car Tour of Porto

Porto

I was doubtful about being a spectacle in the car, but both the drive and our guide, the latter the owner of the tour company, made the whole visit a fun time.

Private Transfer {{start_location}} to {{end_location}} via Coimbra

Portugal

The drive/guide was excellent but we were running out of steam after having been on the road and touring for almost three weeks, but we did enjoy our lunch and wandering the down town area.

Private Day Excursion: Sintra, Cascais & Estoril

Portugal

The guide was great and helpful through out the day, getting us to three excellent spots with time on our own to enjoy each.

Lisbon Fado Dinner Experience

Portugal

The evening was okay but a bit commercial, like being on a cruise ship tour.

Get to Know Lisbon with a Local

Lisbon

We had just completed a two week group tour of Morocco, so we were a little tired of touring, but the guide kept us moving and we saw a great deal of the central part of Lisbon.

Lisbon Foodie Experience

Lisbon

The guide was excellent and the choice of restaurants very good

Julia was so wonderful! Both before the trip and during the trip, she was so communicative and could help with anything I asked. Even when I got sick during the trip, she was so helpful with where to go for help. Could not have asked for a better local specialist!!! She truly helped plan a perfect trip, catered to us! The only thing I would change (not really specific to Julia) is not booking things in advance that didn't necessarily need to be booked in advance to save the spot if you're someone who might change things (for ex. the bus ticket to the airport if you might end up taking a taxi). I understand booking them in advance so you have the ticket available, if you're someone that sticks to a plan! Otherwise, would do this exact trip all again!

A fantastic holiday from start to finish.
Samir our driver/guide looked after us extremely well for the whole week from airport to airport.
He is passionate about Morocco and his enthusiasm definitely helped bring our trip to life.

We had the best trip ever! Everyone was so nice. The attention to detail was amazing. I highly recommend Team KimKim. Their communication and accessibility was on point. We could have never organized the adventure that we had, without them. They were so organized with every excursion, driver, event, and anything else that you wanted to do. Truly an amazing experience.

Hotel Reviews

Senda Monteverde Hotel

Monteverde

This place is the best!

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Leyenda Boutique Hotel and Spa

Hojancha Guanacaste

This place was amazing! Diego was the best. We went deep see fishing and brought back Mahi Mahi filets and the prepared us cerviche for appetizer, phenomenal garlic butter filets for my wife and I, and fried fish fingers for my kids. It was phenomenal.

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Volcano Lodge, Hotel & Thermal Experience

San Carlos, Alajuela

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Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, San Jose Aeropuerto

San José

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Activity Reviews

Fishing at Samara

Sámara

Great time. Reeled in some monsters!

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Day Rafting Trip on the Río Pacuare

Arenal/La Fortuna

Phenomenal trip. Perfect rapids and a ton of fun for the whole family

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Hanging Bridges & Zip Lining

Monteverde

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Night Walk

Monteverde

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Working with Said and planning our trip was smooth and easy. He was responsive and was very accommodating when we had a sudden change of plans. Our driver, Soukaina, was punctual and greeted us each day with a hug and a smile. I would definitely request her! The trip was a good balance of tours and free time and we didn't feel rushed despite seeing many cities and stops.

My family of four (my husband, myself, and two sons ages 8 and 6) just returned from an incredible 10-day tour of Morocco with Kim Kim and Original Travels. Our itinerary was Casablanca > Chefchaoen > Fes > Merzouga > Ait Benhaddou > Marrakesh > Essaouira. Kim Kim did an excellent job of helping me start the process of planning the trip. Original Travel, and my contact Said, were meticulous, helpful, and responsive in suggesting an itinerary, answering my questions and concerns, and above all planning an amazing trip. They provided extraordinary service and attended to all our needs. When I had a credit card mishap and delay, they extended the payment deadline to accommodate my needs. Said, my contact, even went out of his way to meet with us at our Marrakesh hotel with one of the owners to offer us a personal welcome and ask for our input on how things were going. He was eager to hear any of our suggestions for improvement, of which we had very few! The itinerary was amazing, featuring some of the places that I had requested and others I wouldn’t have known to request but would have regretted missing.

The hotels were well chosen, curated to give us a sense of the best of the country and its hospitality. A couple of the hotels were some of the most exquisite buildings I had ever stayed in after four decades of travel over six continents. The tours were comprehensive and engaging. The pinnacle experience of many was the overnight stay in the Sahara desert. Riding camels for 2-hours into the dunes over sunset to stay in a luxury camp with full bathrooms in fancy tents, eating delicious fresh grilled food and then gathering around the fire for live music played by our hosts is a memory I will not soon forget.

Besides the incredible scenery and the introduction to a vibrant and beautiful culture, the standout of our experience was our driver Abdelhadi. He was kind, caring, professional, prompt, personable, and helpful. He provided outstanding service as a driver-guide, sometimes taking the lead in interpreting the towns and sites we visited, and sometimes taking backseat to another local guide. In all cases, he made us feel utterly taken care of. He was always ready when we needed him, checking in every morning and evening via What’sApp to see if there was anything we needed and to coordinate our plans for our next meeting. He was our boon companion for 10 full days, sticking around when needed and giving us space whenever appropriate. He also had a preternatural ability to anticipate all of our needs and provide for them before we realized that we had them. He was gifted in relating to people, making people feel comfortable, and most of all in engaging with our children. He bought them treats and toys and was always making sure to converse with them. By the end my kids were hugging him every morning. My kids insisted on staying in touch with Abdelhadi! My 8-year-old son made sure I included the following quote about Abdelhadi in this review: “He is amazing and we will miss him.” It takes an incredible range of skills to be a driver for a foreign family for 10 full days and be just the right balance of present and respectful of our needs.

I highly recommend Original Travel and their Morocco tour. My only complaint with our experience comes down to my own ambition: I wanted to see everything in the ten days we had. I ended up asking to do too much in too little time! For anyone reading this, we could have done the same itinerary in twice the time, giving us more time to soak in the experiences and be sure to have enough down time so that we could enjoy one incredible cultural destination after another.

It was a nice trip overall. The tours were great and we enjoyed learning about the history of Portugal. The food tour with Ilana was awesome, especially as it catered to my friends taste being vegetarian.
The day trip to Sintra was also good. In hindsight I would probably just do only Sintra and spend the day there.

Karenina was great - she answered all my questions prior to the trip. She also re-arranged things for us when things didnt go according to plan which was really nice of her.

Hotel Review

Hotel Dom Carlos Park

Lisbon

The service at the hotel was not good at all. My friend encountered a lovely receptionist on the first day. But the person we spoke to on the fourth night was very unhelpful and couldn't be bothered to help with us having a breakfast bag the next day as we were leaving early. We did have the breakfast bag only because the nice receptionist on the first day had made a note. But it did sour our experience of the trip just because of one person. Would definitely not be recommending this hotel to anyone or to have it as your place of stay in Lisbon.

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Lisbon Roots, Food & Cultural Walk

Portugal

Good choice of food, especially catering to vegetarians.

This was our second time booking through KimKim and it was easy and convenient. Saïd at Original Travels was responsive and accommodating throughout the booking and planning process and continued to check in with us throughout our trip. We really appreciated Saïd’s patience in designing our itinerary options, and flexibility when we requested alternative accommodations after reading reviews online from other sources. In the end, every place we stayed was superb. Our driver Soufiane simply made the trip for us. Soufiane was with us from airport pickup in Fes to airport drop off in Marrakech. Throughout that whole time he made us feel safe and well taken care of. He’s an excellent driver and his English is very good. We had several long drives. I would not have wanted to do any of the driving myself. There are frequent police checkpoints on the highways and some of the highways in the mountains are not in the best condition. In the cities, driving habits of other drivers, motorcyclists and bikes require you to be an experienced driver of Moroccan streets. Finally, Soufiane really embodied the best aspects of Moroccan hospitality and warmth. By the end of the trip we really felt like family. We did a 7-day itinerary. It was enough time, but it required several long drives. Ideally 10 or more days would have allowed more time in each place without back to back driving days but we didn’t have the extra days. In Fes, we stayed at Riad Laaroussa. Beautiful, serene and intimate Riad in the Medina. We did the haram and massage at their spa which we really enjoyed. Very reasonably priced for a private spa. The Desert Luxury Camp in the Sahara was great and unique. We stayed in a geodesic dome tent with a glass wall that allowed us to go to bed to a view of the starry night sky and wake up before dawn to ride camels to a peak in the sand dunes to watch the sun rise. The Ksar Inghnda in Ait Benhadoo was beautiful and our suite had a private patio. The food at the Ksar was not great but we didn’t mind. All of our other food experiences were memorable. In Marrakech, we splurged on La Mamounia. It really is luxurious, a large hotel, and the most western of the places we stayed, but it was a bit over the top and everything there costs extra and is expensive. Be warned. We are glad to have done it as it is a thing, but there are many other great options in Marrakech that may be preferred by others. Overall, we highly recommend going to Morocco. If you use KimKim and Original Travels, you can expect a seamless and effortless travel experience.

Hotel Reviews

La Mamounia

Marrakech

It lives up to the hype, but it comes at a price.

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Riad Ksar Ighnda

Ait Benhaddou

The only reason for the 4-star rating is that the food was not great, but it was just fine.

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Desert Luxury Camp Erg Chebbi

Merzouga

I commented on this camp in my main review. I’ll only add that the staff was very pleasant and the amenities really very nice for being in the desert. It was very peaceful and relaxing.

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Riad Laaroussa

Fez medina

Riad Laaroussa is a beautiful oasis in the Fes Medina. We had a hammam and massage at its private spa. It was a great way to have the Moroccan hammam experience. We did it as a couple together. We also ate dinner and breakfast at the Riad. Food was very good and in a lively rooftop restaurant. The staff was very friendly and always looking for ways to make our stay enjoyable. They had double booked our room by mistake and upgraded us to their best suite at no extra charge. The room was clean and the bed comfortable. They also packed a breakfast for us on our last day because we were departing very early.

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Activity Reviews

Ait Benhaddou to Marrakech via Tizi N'Tichka pass

Morocco

This was our shortest drive and had stunning views as we wound through the mountains. The train changes dramatically as you cross Morocco, something you would miss if you just flew from one city to the next. Soufiane offered us some excursions but we were eager to get to Marrakech.

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From Merzouga Desert to Aït Benhaddou

Morocco

Again Soufiane made this drive easy and enjoyable. We stopped for lunch at a place that served the most delicious oranges for desert. Morocco has great produce and the oranges are plentiful and sweet.

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Transfer from Fes to Merzouga via Erfoud & Camel Ride

Morocco

Unfortunately, to experience the sands of the Saharan Desert, you have a long drive to get there. Our driver Soufiane made that a most enjoyable drive with stops along the way for quick sightseeing or views at which we stretched our legs. Soufiane never seemed to tire of the driving. The vehicle was also very comfortable.

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Soufiane took us to his favorite date vendor in a small town who gave us free samples of the most delicious dates.

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The week-long journey into Lantang was one of our most memorable experiences. We are so glad to have worked with Kripa baini even before our journey began. She is an amazing planner, super responsive, and highly professional at what she does. Naresh dai, our guide, instilled in us, a sense of belonging in the mountains and a taste for mountaineering. And Dhiraj bhai, our porter, kept us entertained throughout the trek so much that 5-6 hours of walking went by like nothing. This is an incredible team to partner with. See you all again soon!

We had an absolutely amazing trip. Right from the start Abdellah and Said from Original Travel were great, responsive and professional. Trip was very nicely planned according to our requests and budget.
Choice of hotels was excellent. Very intimate , comfortable and cosy. Our driver guide Karim was really awesome. He was truly perfect. Kind, gentle , smiling, punctual, knowledgeable, caring. He has superb communication skills and spoke proficient English. At Tiziri desert camp Yousef and Mustafa were out standing doing everything and anything to make our stay enjoyable. The driver who took us to Essaouira and bavk to Marakesh Faisal was also great.
All on all it was a great experience !!!

Hotel Reviews

Riad Chbanate

Essaouira

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Samira was gray host. Always ready to help and smiling. Her communication skills and English was excellent

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Kasbah Titrit

Ait Ben Haddou

Magical and mystical place

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Tiziri Luxury Camp

Merzouga

Unique, adventurous still very comfortable experience

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These guys were went over and above to make it fun , interesting and comfortable

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Elegancia Riad Boutique & SPA

Marrakech

Nice and intimate. Staff was very curious. Food was great.

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Activity Reviews

Private Transfer from Marrakech to Enchanting Essaouira

Morocco

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Ait Benhaddou to Marrakech via Tizi N'Tichka pass

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From Merzouga Desert to Aït Benhaddou

Morocco

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Transfer from Dades to Merzouga via Todra Gorges & Erfoud

Morocco

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Transfer from Marrakech to Boumalne Dades: Through Atlas Mountains, Aït Benhaddou & Rose Valley

Morocco

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Guided Sightseeing in Marrakech

Marrakesh

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My husband and I just got back from an amazing 9-day trip across Morocco with KimKim and Original Travels.

From the planning of the trip with Mohammed to the hotel booking with Said everything for simple and seamless. The riads we stayed at were extremely beautiful and we met friendly people along the way. Mohammed and Said were both very responsive and helpful whenever we had any questions or concerns.

We were welcomed at the Casablanca airport by Aziz our driver who set the tone for our entire trip. Aziz was always on time, took good care of us ensured we had water and snacks and stopped at the best spots for pics. He shared a lot of information about the countryside, vegetation and culture and also played some great Moroccan and Indian music on the long drives.
Our trip started at Chefchauoen and ended at Casablanca with knowledgeable guides at every place - huge shout out to Mohammed, Adil, Said at the Orient Desert Camp and Hanan in Marakkesh. The highlight of our trip was the Sahara desert - from the camel ride, to the extremely comfortable camp with hot water, the berber music and the most beautiful sunrise.

Highly recommend going with Kim Kim for your next trip!

Overall, my husband and I had a great time on this trip we planned through KimKim. It was nice to have all the hotels, domestic air tickets and excursions handled by someone else as we typically do it all ourselves. All the guides were well-educated and friendly, arriving on time and were versed in the activity we were doing. We used "WhatsApp" to communicate directly with our guides which was very helpful. The hotels we stayed at were lovely and we will definitely go back again.

The down side to this experience was that there was a lot of changes once got to Panama which made things a bit confusing. Times changed significantly for many of our tours (though we actually liked the changes), but it was an effort to communicate to make sure everyone was on the same page. We also did not get the bed type we requested at our first hotel and were a bit cramped in a queen vs. a king or two doubles.

This is the second time I have used KimKim to assist with a trip. My first experience was to Columbia and our specialist resided in that country. This experience was very smooth and the communication among all parties was excellent. The specialist we worked with for Panama was located in Nicargua and was more complicated. Given this limited experience, my recommendation is to check out the bio of the specialist to whom you are assigned before you begin planning your trip. Make sure they reside in the country you are visiting, and if they don't, check out their reviews for planning trips there.

We were very pleased with the trip planning and support Pedro provided us prior and during our recent trip to Portugal. We had an excellent experience in Portugal and found most of the itinerary interesting and fun. Most importantly our guides and drivers were all 5 stars++. Communication among all was excellent.

We stayed in Lisbon at the Tivoli a truly first-class hotel with a beautiful lobby and attentive well-trained staff. Our guide in Lisbon was Ricardo who showed us the beautiful city and took us to a number of spots for a better understanding of the city and what it has to offer. He made some very good recommendations as to other places to visit and shop.

Our only disappointment in Lisbon was the Fado performance. The food and wine were terrible and the performance okay. If this is something of interest to you, we suggest finding a restaurant with a good meal, and going to a Fado performance afterwards. There seemed to be a number of places offering this type of music.

Our trips to Sintra and back/forth to Porto were excellently guided by our driver Eduardo. We cannot say enough good things about him. He was knowledgeable, offered excellent suggestions as to things to see and do, and even made lunch reservations for us at places we had our best meals at.

In Porto we had a super guide in Tereza who showed us the city and provided the Gastronomic Tour. We enjoyed some decent food and a very good wine and port tasting. She also made suggestions as to other sites and shopping. With a tour, lunch and wine tasting, we skipped the Port tasting, and chose to explore the city. Our disappointment in Porto was the hotel Pestana Porto. It is understaffed, and a somewhat tired hotel. The location while having beautiful river views, is in a very touristy area with many bars and restaurants that produce noise well into the night.

Our tour of the Douro Valley was excellent. Our driver Luis has and encyclopedic knowledge of the area, and wineries. Our lunch, winery tour and tasting at Pacheca was very good and we had a wonderful day.

Lastly, in Cascasi, we stayed at Pestana Cascais which was a unique experience. The hotel is well run and was very enjoyable. Cascasi was a fun last stop at a beach resort prior to heading home.

We were very pleased with KimKim and Adventure Portugal and would highly recommend Pedro and team.

Hotel Reviews

Pestana Cidadela Cascais

Cascais

We were able to stay in the historic castle part of the hotel. This was a unique experience. The staff is plentiful and well trained. Food was good and the location is beautiful.

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Pestana Vintage Porto

Porto

Disappointing. Our room was tired, and the hotel is understaffed, and need training. While the location has beautiful views it is nearby restaurants and bars and very loud. Lastly, getting in and out of the hotel is a challenge given cars cannot pull up to the hotel but must park a block away.

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Odd decor for a hotel in the Historic District

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They tried, and high marks to Bruno who was juggling the front desk and playing bellman.

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Tivoli Avenida Liberdade Lisboa—A Leading Hotel of the World

Lisbon

Excellent in every way. The hotel is well staffed and they are well trained. The food was good to great and our entire experience there was 5 stars.

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Activity Reviews

Indulge in Elegance on a Guided Winery Tour Infused with Tastings and a Delicious Lunch

Portugal

One of the highlights of our trip.

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Scenic Voyage along the Douro River aboard an Exclusive Boat

Portugal

We had a beautiful spring day and we had a smaller private boat. Our driver was friendly and knowledgeable. It is an hour ride which was just perfect.

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Seamless Discovery - The Ultimate Douro Valley Experience with Private Driver Service

Portugal

An excellent day. Luis was a super guide/driver.

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Exploring Porto's Rich History on an Exclusive Gastronomic Tour Through Time

Porto

Tereza was fantastic and we greatly enjoyed her company and knowledge.

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Unveil the Fairytale Villa of Sintra with a Private Driver Service

Portugal

An amazing place well worth the visit.

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Eduardo is a great drive and guide.

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Immerse Yourself in the Portuguese Culture by Experiencing a Fado Dinner

Lisbon

Terrible food and wine.

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Private Historic Odyssey Walking Tour of Lisbon

Lisbon

Ricardo was excellent.

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Our trip to the UK was seamless from beginning to end! Drivers were on time and transportation to/from airports, trains and hotels was super easy. The hotels were all amazing. The Bloomsbury in London was perfect. The hotel staff knew us by name. The hotel bars were lovely and just what we needed after full days of sightseeing. Stephen also arranged breakfasts to be included with our stays which proved to be very helpful in starting our days. Day one we saw the Tower of London and Tower Bridge. We ate at Skye Garden for lunch which has breathtaking views of London. From there we walked across the London Bridge to Borough Market for dessert. Day two we saw Buckingham Palace, Big Ben and toured Westminister Abbey. We had high tea at The Savoy which is a must-do! Later that evening we went to a club called Ballie Ballerson which was so much fun, perfect for those with children over the age of 18. Day three we went to Covet Gardens and shopped and also hit Harrod’s, which is a site to see! Mr. Foggs in Covet Gardens is a darling pub with the best fish and chips I’ve ever had! Day four we had a private driver take us from London to Oxford for a day trip. Definitely a highlight of the trip. The University is so beautiful and incredibly interesting with lots of history and stories based on it. Our tour guide was full of great stories. Definitely stop at The Turf Tavern for lunch! Day four was a much needed day of rest in the Cotswolds. The Wild Rabbit Inn in the Cotswolds stole my heart! Everywhere you looked was Instagram worthy! We stayed in a two bedroom cottage that was the coziest place we’ve ever rented. The inn and pub were steps from our front door and the pub served great traditional English food and drinks. We spent hours in the pub sitting by the fire playing card games. Daylesford Farms is a must see and perfection everywhere you look. We did the walk from the inn to the farm which was really pretty although very muddy. Day six we had a private driver take us on a tour of the villages in the Cotswolds. Each village is equally beautiful and quaint, but there is not a lot to get out and do. Many of the shops have closed. This was our least favorite day. Then we took the sleeper train to Edinburgh which was a really fun experience! It was a lot nicer than I thought it would be and I actually slept very well. My husband, who is 6’3” would probably not agree with me. In Edinburgh, day 7, we stayed at the Balmoral, another exquisite hotel. Edinburgh is walkable and you can see a lot in just one afternoon. Probably my least favorite city, but it was my 18 year old son’s favorite. He loved hearing the history and the old buildings and we toured the underground tunnels and graveyards complete with ghost stories to go along. Day 8 another private driver to the fishing villages of Fife and St. Andrews. This was a perfect day trip and end to our holiday. The villages are quaint and a lovely drive and St. Andrews was very cool to see both the University and the golf course. Don’t for get to stop for a pint at the Jigger Inn!

Hotel Reviews

The Balmoral Hotel

Edinburgh

Beautiful room and bathroom. Great service for such a large hotel. The staff was amazing!

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Caledonian Sleeper

London

A fun experience.

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Wild Rabbit Inn

Kingham

My favorite! The comfiest coziest cottage ever! Perfection everywhere you looked. Perfect place to build a fire, sip some tea and read a book. The inn was darling and a great place to settle into for hours playing games and sipping pints!

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Loved the tiny village of Kingham. Perfect for a couple nights to unwind.

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The comfiest coziest cottage ever!

The Bloomsbury

London

Loved this hotel! Loved the smallish size and personal attention received. The hotel staff knew us by name. The Coral Room bar was the perfect place to relax after a full day of touring. The downstairs bar with live music was also pretty great. Beds were very comfortable. And the bathroom! The bathroom was amazing from top to bottom! Even came with a Dyson hairdryer!

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Activity Reviews

Fishing Villages of Fife & St Andrews from Edinburgh

Edinburgh

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Overnight Caledonian Sleeper Train between Scotland & London

London

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Full day in the Cotswolds with small group and driver/guide

England

The driver was great. The villages are all beautiful. Just not a lot to get out and do.

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Driver/guide

Oxford

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Private transfer to your accommodation. Then check-in or bag-drop

London

Loved the black cab experience! Very knowledgeable driver.

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Wonderful trip Spain and Portugal! All aspects were extremely well organized, planned and executed. All guides, drivers, hotels and all aspects of travel were excellent. Not one detail was lacking. I am usually extremely picky about hotels and look for great deals. They did both! I don’t think I have ever stayed in such unique and accommodating hotels that were of such good class. They talk with you on the phone to make sure that your personal interests ans well ans unique needs are included in your tour. Just wonderful.

Nicaragua is still relatively unspoiled and has great natural beauty. We were impressed by the accommodations, food and knowledge of our guides. We felt safe everywhere we went and didn’t get sick at all.
Reyna did a great job capturing who we were and the kind of experiences we were looking for - we felt like we had great exposure to authentic Nicaraguan customs and life. We learned a lot about the importance of coffee, chocolate, cigars and farming in general to the economy.
We plan to return in 2 or 3 years!!!

This trip was arranged by Ibrahim & Amr perfectly! We were a group of 15, all the sites, transport, guides were absolutely amazing. We selected the 'luxury' trip and it was exactly that, the hotels were out of this world, nothing less than 6 star. The dahabiya was beautiful and so relaxing. Mostafa, our Egypt guide was the best guide ever - he was so engaging, smart, knowledgeable about everything we saw - he made everything so relatable and so interesting. he has a wonderful sense of humour and got on so well with each of us. Akram, our guide in Jordan, was so kind and calm and knowledgeable and ensured we all enjoyed all our site visits in Jordan. This trip was a once in a lifetime trip and everyone loved it and will remember it forever. The contact from Ibrahim and his team was constant even once the trip started. He even organized a surprise birthday cake for me in Jordan . Perfect trip. Could not recommend highly enough using Kim Kim to organise

We had a very nice trip in Torres Del Paine National Park and really appreciated all the arrangements and help provided by Jesse. We'll definitely recommend KimKim service to our friends in the future.

Hotel Review

Hosteria Pehoe

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Natural beauty

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Activity Review

Boat Trip to Glacier Grey

Chile

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