Kimkim Trip Reviews

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Above and Beyond our Expectations (even with a broken foot!)
Iceland | Sep 18 - Sep 26, 2022

Jay
Jay B.
Canada | Reviewed on Oct 13, 2022
Just returned from a brilliant trip to Iceland and have to thank Eva for putting together such a wonderful itinerary! As a "type A" trip planner kind of person, I am usually in charge of all of the details surrounding any trip we take as a family and/or with friends. That said, releasing everything to a stranger wasn't easy at first but the communication and suggestions from Eva quickly helped put me at ease. Hotels, tours, driving itineraries, etc - it was done with excellence and all... Read more

Just returned from a brilliant trip to Iceland and have to thank Eva for putting together such a wonderful itinerary! As a "type A" trip planner kind of person, I am usually in charge of all of the details surrounding any trip we take as a family and/or with friends. That said, releasing everything to a stranger wasn't easy at first but the communication and suggestions from Eva quickly helped put me at ease. Hotels, tours, driving itineraries, etc - it was done with excellence and all there! She managed to fit in everything we requested and more in the 8 full days we had in Iceland and our tour around the ring road. Our only regret was that we didn't have more time to spend in her beautiful country!

One amazing detail Eva made happen was contacting her friend in Akuyeri to arrange a private opening of the Icelandic Aviation museum for my aviation obsessed father the day after his 75th birthday. Wow. That was above and beyond!

My wife also broke her foot a week before our trip and Eva was able to secure refunds for parts of the trip she couldn't participate in and provided great suggestions on how/where to navigate many of the places along the way so she could see as much as possible. Again, insights only an experienced local like Eva could provide.

All in all, dealing with Eva and KimKim was such a positive experience that I can see myself becoming a little less type A and using more of their services in the future! On behalf of myself, my wife, and my parents, thank you again for all you did to arrange and coordinate such a logistically seamless and wonderful trip for us!!!

Hotel Reviews
Fosshótel Mývatn
Myvatn

Top notch hotel and dining room. A little out of town but that only adds to the views and feeling of seclusion chances are you are looking for! A great home base to explore the Myvatn area from.

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Fosshotel Glacier Lagoon
Hnappavellir

Very stylish hotel and dining room. The rooms were comfortably large with nice views, same for the dining room. Nice location between the glacier fields and lagoons where you can get on the water with the icebergs calving off the glaciers.

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Hotel Vík í Mýrdal
Vík

Nice hotel, a little dated compared to some of the other hotels we stayed at during our time in Iceland but still clean and comfortable. Had a great meal in the dining room.

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Fosshotel Stykkishólmur
Stykkishólmur

Nice Dini g room and great food. The rooms were a little smaller and the views a little less dramatic than the other Fosshotels we stayed at but still very nice.

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Room was a little smaller than we expected but well appointed.
Fosshotel Eastfjords
Fáskrúðsfjörður

Really nice hotel with a fascinating little museum too. Having a porch in the bay was beautiful as the fog slowly disappeared off the bay in the morning. Wish we had more time here!

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Sigló Hótel by Keahotels
Siglufjörður

Beautiful location with really large rooms. The outdoor hot tub on the bay was brilliant and of course having the northern lights show up overhead was a definite plus too!

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Really attentive to when the northern lights were coming out and quick to alert anyone interested!
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Alda Hotel Reykjavík
Reykjavík

Great hotel, staff, location and breakfast. Only downside was finding parking in the area. Still, as a home base to explore downtown Reykjavik it was great!

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Local specialist: Eva Sigurðardóttir

6-night trip to Morocco
Morocco | Sep 28 - Oct 3, 2022

Darryll
Darryll L.
Honolulu, HI | Reviewed on Oct 13, 2022
Pre-arrangements great. Communication clear and timely responses.
Driver, Amine, was particularly good. Nothing was too much trouble. Highly recommend.
Accommodations: Riad in Marrakech and hotel in Casablanca, both very nice.
City guide, Hassan, was knowledgeable.
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Pre-arrangements great. Communication clear and timely responses.
Driver, Amine, was particularly good. Nothing was too much trouble. Highly recommend.
Accommodations: Riad in Marrakech and hotel in Casablanca, both very nice.
City guide, Hassan, was knowledgeable.

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Barceló Anfa Casablanca
Casablanca

Very comfortable. Would have liked washcloths in rooms. (What do French use instead thereof??)

Location
Close to synagogue and variety of restaurants within walking distance.
Riad Dar Zaouia
Marrakesh

Lovely location. Authentic local experience. Very comfortable. Cavernous, sound of neighbors could be heard throughout.

Authenticity & Character
Enjoyed staying in traditional 'riad'.
Location
Loved being in a no traffic area. Noise of motor bikes in walled city loud.
Staff
Very helpful and always willing to please.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Would have liked a shower curtain over bath
Activity Reviews
Hammam Visit: Traditional Body Scrub
Hammam Visit: Traditional Body Scrub
Morocco

It was a nice experience. Very different. I would have liked the opportunity of being able to extend my experience with a massage thereafter. Definitely helps that staff personnel speaks English to help you with your visit. The hammam visited was an upscale touristic version - understandably.

Exploring the Medina and Historical Sites Of Marrakesh
Exploring the Medina and Historical Sites Of Marrakesh
Marrakesh

Enjoyed the tempo and frenetic atmosphere of the medina. Did not enjoy overly pushiness of snake charmers and those people attracting you to their restaurant.

Local specialist: Yassine Echcherki
Yassine
Yassine Echcherki
Local specialist in Morocco, New York, Spain | Replied on Nov 11, 2022

Hello Daryll, It was truly nice working with you and planning your Morocco trip. I'm glad to hear that you enjoyed your trip and the accommodations. Amine is a lovely person to be around and It's great to hear that you enjoyed your time with him. I agree that Hassan is a knowledgeable tour guide. He has been doing tours for a long time and we are lucky to have him lead our guided tours. Thank you again for everything. We really enjoyed working with you and showing you Morocco :)

A One-of-a-Kind Experience
Croatia | Oct 1 - Oct 10, 2022

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William R.
Corona, NY | Reviewed on Oct 12, 2022
Bruno arranged a trip to Croatia that was the type of one-of-a-kind travel experiences that's very difficult to find. He was extremely organized and responsive throughout the planning process - crafting a unique itinerary tailored to my personal travel style and interests. Once the trip was underway, a serries of knowledgeable and friendly tour guides and drivers was there to provide a gentle assist while sharing their insight into each destination. Bruno also checked in periodically to make... Read more

Bruno arranged a trip to Croatia that was the type of one-of-a-kind travel experiences that's very difficult to find. He was extremely organized and responsive throughout the planning process - crafting a unique itinerary tailored to my personal travel style and interests. Once the trip was underway, a serries of knowledgeable and friendly tour guides and drivers was there to provide a gentle assist while sharing their insight into each destination. Bruno also checked in periodically to make sure things were going well. Best of all, I still had plenty of freedom to explore each stop, enjoy the local food and culture, get myself lost, or simply relax - all depending on my daily whims. This was exactly what travel should be - from beginning to end!

Local specialist: Bruno Martinović
Bruno
Bruno Martinović
Local specialist in Zagreb | Replied on Oct 13, 2022

Hi William,

thank you very much for your feedback, much appreciated!
Glad to hear you had a good time and enjoyed Croatia. I am always happy to hear travelers are happy!

Hope to stay in touch!

Many regards from Croatia!

Best
Bruno

We thoroughly enjoyed the food tour and the g...
Spain | Oct 4 - Oct 11, 2022

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James B.
Oviedo, FL | Reviewed on Oct 12, 2022
We thoroughly enjoyed the food tour and the guide was great. Same goes for the trip to Toledo and also the hike to Roque Nublo with Paco. He went above and beyond with being flexible and really doing a great tour of practically the whole perimeter of the island! The boat excursion was a little disappointing as I think we expected more from the description and although labeled as a catamaran tour with a bbq lunch, it was more a powerboat with no bbq but more a Spanish omelette/macaroni... Read more

We thoroughly enjoyed the food tour and the guide was great. Same goes for the trip to Toledo and also the hike to Roque Nublo with Paco. He went above and beyond with being flexible and really doing a great tour of practically the whole perimeter of the island! The boat excursion was a little disappointing as I think we expected more from the description and although labeled as a catamaran tour with a bbq lunch, it was more a powerboat with no bbq but more a Spanish omelette/macaroni salad/boiled potato lunch. The captain was also confused initially about us not having tickets for the excursion so we almost didn’t get to do the trip but I showed the itinerary with the information Karenina sent and it seemed fine. The e-bike tour was great and the guide was also very nice. We didn’t get to complete the planned route as it became too challenging but it was still wonderful. We were not expecting to peddle so much! The e-bike name made us think it would be more an electric scooter type tour so I think that could be explained better in the future in case there are those who don’t ride bikes very well.

Hotel Reviews
AC Hotel Gran Canaria by Marriott
Gran Canaria

The staff was great and very helpful with assisting us with any questions we had. We were able to navigate public transport and get to our excursions without taxis thanks to their assistance and that saved us a lot. The room was very nice and comfortable. Minor issues were not having the water bottles replaced daily as stated, trash not emptied every day, not being able to move the tv screen as it faced the window and the glare was terrible to watch it if the curtains were open, and that the shower design was not optimal as it allowed for water to leak out onto the floor. The food was amazing and we utilized the lounge for both breakfast and dinner. Amazing views of the island from the lounge area. Would still recommend utilizing this hotel in the future.

Authenticity & Character
Nice decor!
Location
Close to the beach and shopping district
Staff
Very polite and accommodating
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Dear Hotel Madrid
Madrid

We were very impressed with the hotel and staff overall. Great location, lovely room, great amenities and very helpful with any questions we needed answered. The only reason this is not a 5-star review is due to the lack of flexibility when it came to scheduling breakfast which was included and which we had paid for. Due to the schedule of the breakfast and needing to reserve a breakfast time prior we were unable to utilize this benefit. We were able to make arrangements with the front staff to have breakfast packed and sent to our room for one of the days due to our excursion being early, but they would not do this for us for both days which doesn’t make sense.

Authenticity & Character
Decor was nice, room was bright.
Location
Central location and easy to get to landmarks.
Staff
Very helpful and accommodating overall
Cleanliness & Comfort
Love how green it is with the room key being needed to turn on the lights!
Activity Reviews
E-Bike Mountain Tour with Tapas Tasting in Maspalomas
E-Bike Mountain Tour with Tapas Tasting in Maspalomas
Spain

I’m glad it was not a group tour otherwise it would’ve been awkward since we could not finish it as planned! The guide, Anthony, was great and very accommodating. He allowed us to borrow a backpack after ours broke and helped us make sure we were as safe as possible. The scenery was beautiful and landscape was worth the trip.

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Knowing the location of excursion relative to hotel would’ve been nice. Very expensive taxi ride to location but we were able to navigate the bus back.
Full-Day Trip to the Peaks of Gran Canaria
Full-Day Trip to the Peaks of Gran Canaria
Spain

Paco was phenomenal and absolutely wonderful to spend the day with. He is extremely knowledgeable and clearly loves his job. It was great to have the personalized touch and hearing about his history too with where he lived and grew up on the island. The hike to Roque Nublo was wonderful and the timing weather wise was great. We enjoyed visiting the farmers market, cave museum, Tejeda and also the northwest coastal region too. The drive around was gorgeous and scenery so beautiful.

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Everything!
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Expert driver! Plethora of knowledge.
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Catamaran Experience in Gran Canaria
Catamaran Experience in Gran Canaria
Spain

Seeing dolphins up close was very fun and a great experience. The boat was definitely not a catamaran as advertised and the lunch provided also not a bbq as advertised. Due to the smaller nature of the boat, it was too crowded for all passengers to be on the deck and in clear viewing area of the dolphins when they appeared.

Quality of Experience
Making sure the trip description is accurate to what is provided.
Food
Disappointing lunch of some fruit, boiled potatoes, cheese slices and a so-so Spanish omelette.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Boat captain was confused about our needing tickets and there was a language barrier. Luckily remedied by the boat stew who did speak English.
Transport
If all buses could have maps on board to indicate the stops, that would be very helpful as we ended up getting off the transport too early a couple of times.
Train Madrid to Toledo, Guided Visit of Toledo, Train Toledo to Madrid
Train Madrid to Toledo, Guided Visit of Toledo, Train Toledo to Madrid
Madrid

Great trip from start to finish and Daniel was wonderful. Very knowledgeable and very proud of his connection to the city! He did an amazing job with the tour and giving us plenty of background about the city and buildings. The train ride was great and easy to navigate.

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Tapas Culinary Experience
Tapas Culinary Experience
Madrid

Absolutely. Phenomenal. The guide made this trip as he is a local and he knew all the good spots! The best food we ate on our whole trip hands down from start to finish. Not a complaint at all and highly recommend for all travelers.

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Everything
Food
All of it!!
Guides, Drivers and Staff
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All locations in walking distance
Local specialist: Karenina Steinbach
Karenina
Karenina Steinbach
Local specialist in Madrid, Spain | Replied on Oct 13, 2022

Thank you very much, James, for taking the time to write this review! I appreciate all your comments, all your feedback will help us improve. I am pleased to hear you enjoyed your trip to Spain. I will pass your kind words on to all the people you mentioned! I hope to be able to help you plan another trip in the future.
Warmest regards, Karenina

Working with Irene and Susana was exceptiona...
Spain | Sep 24 - Oct 8, 2022

Johanna
Johanna M.
Golden Gate, FL | Reviewed on Oct 12, 2022

Working with Irene and Susana was exceptional. Every little detail was thought out and nothing was left unseen. Everyday there was communication and I couldn’t have asked for a better trip. Thank you so much for such a great experience. Top notch customer service and so personable.

Local specialist: Irene Carravilla
Irene
Irene Carravilla
Local specialist in Basque Country | Replied on Oct 19, 2022

Johanna!

For us it has also been a real pleasure, from the preparation of the trip with you, all the details you wanted to have with your family and all the follow up of the trip with them has been perfect, you have made it very easy.
We would be delighted to organise another holiday for you!

Athens, Santorini and Naxos
Greece | Sep 24 - Oct 2, 2022

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Katherine R.
Arlington, MA | Reviewed on Oct 12, 2022
This was my first time using any kind of travel agency to plan a trip and Chris did not disappoint! I was initially nervous about using a virtual company with minimal insight into cost, but Chris made sure to assuage my concerns along every step of the way. I was able to provide specific guidance on what we wanted, and Chris helped fill in the gaps, share insider recommendations, find great local vendors, and most significantly coordinate all the flight/ferry/transfer logistics that had me... Read more

This was my first time using any kind of travel agency to plan a trip and Chris did not disappoint! I was initially nervous about using a virtual company with minimal insight into cost, but Chris made sure to assuage my concerns along every step of the way. I was able to provide specific guidance on what we wanted, and Chris helped fill in the gaps, share insider recommendations, find great local vendors, and most significantly coordinate all the flight/ferry/transfer logistics that had me looking for a travel agent in the first place. It was an incredible trip and I would definitely consider using KimKim again for our next international adventure. My only piece of feedback would be for there to be more visibility into the vendors that KimKim partners with once everything is booked and paid for. The names of the vendors we did our activities with weren't proactively shared and I would have liked to have been able to look them up in advance, which would have afforded us some more flexibility and control over our itinerary.

Hotel Reviews
Olia Villas & Suites
Imerovigli

Located in the middle of the caldera, it's certainly picturesque - but the pictures can be deceiving. Our hot tub was essentially in the middle of a public sidewalk and afforded absolutely no privacy. The furnishing is sparse and many of the items are in poor condition. The concierge was extremely pushy and rude, criticizing our itinerary within moments of meeting and pressuring us to cancel our plans to sign on with other vendors he no doubt has a kick-back arrangement with. We were treated less like welcome guests and more like inconvenient rubes. I understand it may be the end of a long tourism season, but it's Santorini - the entire local economy is driven by tourism. For the price, I'd expect to be have been treated with at least the warm welcome I experienced elsewhere in Greece, plus better quality amenities. You can probably find a nicer, more welcoming place for the cost.

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Cyano Suites
Naxos

What a hidden gem. Hands down the nicest place I have ever stayed. The location was incredible, with sunset views over the Temple of Apollo from the bedroom balcony (one of THREE balconies in our room!). Exceptionally clean and peaceful. The suite is just far enough from the busy harbor walk to be quiet and secluded but within a ten minute walk of everything you need, including several excellent restaurants. And the breakfast is not to be missed - a tantalizing display of local dishes, fresh fruit, and pastries all homemade by the proprietor's family!

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Local specialist: Chris Gravas
Chris
Chris Gravas
Local specialist in Athens, Greece | Replied on Oct 13, 2022
Dear Katherine, Thank you so much for your detailed feedback and review of my (& the team's) services , as well as your appreciation and kind words regarding my help and suggestions during your trip. This is what we long for, the chance to help you on the spot and ensure a flawless and smooth experience! I'm very happy that you liked the hotel in Naxos, we constantly get stellar reviews for that establishment, as well as the owners, who offer a personal touch to their hospitality.... Read more

Dear Katherine,

Thank you so much for your detailed feedback and review of my (& the team's) services , as well as your appreciation and kind words regarding my help and suggestions during your trip. This is what we long for, the chance to help you on the spot and ensure a flawless and smooth experience!

I'm very happy that you liked the hotel in Naxos, we constantly get stellar reviews for that establishment, as well as the owners, who offer a personal touch to their hospitality.

Regarding your note on the vendors, I understand your point, however we are bound by confidentiality agreements with them and thus cannot disclose them. We work closely with local partners who are constantly re-evaluated and vetted, so as to offer our travelers nothing short of the best.

Finally, I understand that the accommodation in Santorini, which you had booked yourself, was not up to your standards. This is another reason we usually advise our travelers to let us handle all parts/elements of their trip, so as to ensure that everything is up to the standards and compatible with the rest of the components. I hope that we will be able to do so in your next trip with us, in Greece and/or Italy, which we also work with!

Wishing you smooth and pleasant return to everyday life, with wonderful memories keeping you company until your next adventure.

Take care and happy & safe travels!
Chris

My trip, one of 3, to Azores and Portugal wa...
Portugal | Sep 23 - Oct 4, 2022

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Robin S G.
East Providence, RI | Reviewed on Oct 12, 2022
My trip, one of 3, to Azores and Portugal was enchanting. From the ease with which we were able to organize our trip through Kimkim, their web portal and our guide/orchestrator of our itinerary just perfect. Diogo Lino was a good listener as to our desires, a strong and timely communicator and had a stunning sense of history, pride and a story telling. I and we felt he was watching over us throughout our trip until our arrival home . . . a seamless adventure. Sao Miguel: the town of... Read more

My trip, one of 3, to Azores and Portugal was enchanting. From the ease with which we were able to organize our trip through Kimkim, their web portal and our guide/orchestrator of our itinerary just perfect. Diogo Lino was a good listener as to our desires, a strong and timely communicator and had a stunning sense of history, pride and a story telling. I and we felt he was watching over us throughout our trip until our arrival home . . . a seamless adventure.

Sao Miguel: the town of Furnas, our home base at Terra Nostra, and meanering around the island all magical. Each day brought delights beyond my imagination. Once on the mainland, Coimbra and the Old University and Library brought goose bumps. An amazing octupus lunch in the hills of Nazarene and the intimate Fado experience in Lisbon unique and wonderful.

Local specialist: Diogo Lino
Diogo
Diogo Lino
Local specialist in Lisbon | Replied on Oct 13, 2022

Thank you for this review and all the nice words in my regards. It was a pleasure to meet you and I'm very happy all went well and you enjoyed the trip!

Paris did not Disappoint!
France | Oct 1 - Oct 7, 2022

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Robin M.
Birmingham, MI | Reviewed on Oct 12, 2022
Thank you to Josee (and Joel and Valentine) for the amazing trip to Paris! Josee was very receptive to our wants and responsive to all questions. She was also able to maintain our budget without any sacrifices. The trip went off without a hitch, thanks to Josee and kimkim! Read more

Thank you to Josee (and Joel and Valentine) for the amazing trip to Paris! Josee was very receptive to our wants and responsive to all questions. She was also able to maintain our budget without any sacrifices. The trip went off without a hitch, thanks to Josee and kimkim!

Hotel Review
Hotel Pullman Paris Tour Eiffel
Paris

Beautiful 4 star hotel very near the Eiffel Tower (some rooms have a view of the Tower). Modern and clean, attentive staff and lovely bar/restaurant. Rooms was not huge, but it was well-appointed (could have used a dresser, but we made do).

Authenticity & Character
It was a modern hotel so not a lot of authenticity
Location
so close to the tower and several cafes.
Staff
receptive and friendly
Cleanliness & Comfort
hotel was very clean, but room lacked a dresser or any drawers whatsoever
Activity Reviews
Nighttime Seine River Cruise with Dining Experience
Nighttime Seine River Cruise with Dining Experience
Paris

Food was excellent, staff was attentive, entertainment was good, view was amazing

Dinner show at the Moulin Rouge
Dinner show at the Moulin Rouge
Paris

Fun show, good food, attentive staff

Skip the line visit of the Louvre with audioguide (tickets only)
Skip the line visit of the Louvre with audioguide (tickets only)
Paris

Our timed tickets were for 10:00; I suggest going either early in the morning or late in the afternoon. We didn't really use the audioguide.

Eiffel Tower Summit Ticket
Eiffel Tower Summit Ticket
Paris

I wasn't sure I could stomach going all the way to the summit, but I did and it was lovely. We went at night and the view was incredible. Dress warm!

Local specialist: Josee Legrand
Josee
Josee Legrand
Local specialist in Lacenas | Replied on Dec 28, 2022

Bonjour Robin!
I am thrilled that the organization of your trip met your expectations and that you had an amazing time in Paris!
Thanks again for your trust in Kim Kim and in our team !
Josée

Wow!! Our trip to Greece was AMAZING! Every...
Greece | Oct 2 - Oct 11, 2022

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Chad W.
Chicago, IL | Reviewed on Oct 12, 2022

Wow!! Our trip to Greece was AMAZING! Everything that was prepared in advance was perfect. Every hotel, all transfers and pickups, etc all exceeded our expectations by a lot. We couldn't have had a better trip! There were a couple mishaps of our own fault not being where we needed to be for the start of a couple private tours.(We got turned around and lost.) Not a problem. Within minutes someone from KimKim called and got us where we needed to be. We are very grateful to KimKim for a truly wonderful experience!

Local specialist: Christos Mylonas
Christos
Christos Mylonas
Local specialist in Athens | Replied on Oct 13, 2022

Dear Chad
Thank you very much for your review and your kind words about us. We are very happy that we had a great time during your in Greece.
Best wishes
Christos

Greece was EPIC thanks to Rebecca & KimKim
Greece | Jun 17 - Jun 29, 2022

Shannon
Shannon W.
St. Petersburg, FL | Reviewed on Oct 12, 2022
I cannot put into words how incredible my trip to Greece was BECAUSE of Rebecca and KimKim!! She truly took our personal goals, hopes, dreams and even our personal stories to heart in her planning. Every activity, hotel, car ride, flight was on time, perfection and seamless. She was also very responsive when we needed suggestions or recommendations in real time on our trip. Ahead of it she asked all the right questions and always replied so quickly with alternatives and suggestions. We... Read more

I cannot put into words how incredible my trip to Greece was BECAUSE of Rebecca and KimKim!! She truly took our personal goals, hopes, dreams and even our personal stories to heart in her planning. Every activity, hotel, car ride, flight was on time, perfection and seamless. She was also very responsive when we needed suggestions or recommendations in real time on our trip. Ahead of it she asked all the right questions and always replied so quickly with alternatives and suggestions. We never felt pressure to do or add on anything we didn't need. I am telling you, even our tour guides sang Rebecca's praises. You get this incredibly personalized experience from your first email/call to the time your return home. I was overwhelmed, so relaxed, remarkably happy and will never want to travel again without Kim Kim!!!

Hotel Reviews
18 Grapes Hotel Naxos
Naxos

Beyond AMAZING. You will leave with the staff feeling like family. Gorgeous spot, just off the beaten path, with specialized service. Exquisite. Great spot to put up a small wedding and all of your guests.

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Plaka Hotel
Athens

Athens is a special place, and this hotel was perfect for exploring, with it's central location. Room was perfect, views from the roof top are amazing, and the breakfast - extensive... and incredibly nice staff.

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Poseidon Hotel Suites Mykonos
Mikonos

Perfect spot to explore the party island without the noise of parties when you want to sleep in your room! Big pours at the pool bar and beautiful guests. Love love love.

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Agali Houses
Firostefani 00

Breathtaking, humble hospitality and friendly guests. LOVED this spot!!

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Local specialist: Rebecca Skevaki
Rebecca
Rebecca Skevaki
Local specialist in Greece | Replied on Nov 15, 2022

Dear Shannon, thank you so much for this 5-star review!
We take pride in the quality of our services and hope that we can continue delivering lifetime experiences. I’m so glad to hear that you enjoyed your trip to Greece. We’re always looking for ways to improve the experience of your visit but it’s great to know that we are on the right track!
Rebecca and the GrecianLux Team

Bucket list Egypt and Jordan trip - a must do
Egypt | Sep 26 - Oct 10, 2022

Denise
Denise T.
Lafayette, CO | Reviewed on Oct 12, 2022
We just returned from an amazing two week trip to Egypt and Jordan, and highly recommend Sherif and his team! This trip was planned and changed twice due to covid, and Sherif was incredibly patient with our questions and schedule updates. He also had great communication throughout our entire trip. One huge win right out of the gate was the Dunes & Beyond representative, Ahmed, who met us at the airport. While others were standing in very long lines to get their visa, we were quickly... Read more

We just returned from an amazing two week trip to Egypt and Jordan, and highly recommend Sherif and his team! This trip was planned and changed twice due to covid, and Sherif was incredibly patient with our questions and schedule updates. He also had great communication throughout our entire trip.

One huge win right out of the gate was the Dunes & Beyond representative, Ahmed, who met us at the airport. While others were standing in very long lines to get their visa, we were quickly taken care of by him, and to the car in minutes.

For the Cairo portion of our trip we had a driver and an Egyptologist with us for our daily excursions. Mohamed, our driver, has the skills you want in a Cairo driver. He was safe and able to navigate the chaos well!! The vehicle was clean and stocked with water. My husband pointed out that every time we got back to the car our dirty feet marks were even cleaned up. Above and beyond.
Lina was very knowledgeable about all things Egypt, and provided the right level of commentary as we toured the sites. She was well organized and we enjoyed her conversation! She gave us the detail you would never have through a group tour. I would not recommend doing this trip without a driver and Egyptologist. We talked to other travelers who did and found that we had a superior experience.

Petra in Jordan was for sure the highlight of that portion. We didn't realize how huge the Petra area is, and spent hours hiking through all the ruins.

Amman is one place we wish we had more time to explore. There is a lot to see close to and in town - Jerash, the Citadel and Madaba etc. - and we could have used at least another day to roam the markets and city center.

Overall we would highly recommend Kimkim and Sherif to others, and already have!

Local specialist: Sherif Khalil
Sherif
Sherif Khalil
Local specialist in Egypt | Replied on Oct 14, 2022

Hi Denise,

What a great feedback to read, we are very glad that Brian and you have enjoyed our services, we will make sure to convey your nice words to the team.

We do hope to see you again in Egypt and Jordan in the near future, still many more sites to be visited 😀

Best,
Sherif

Such a great mix of relaxing & learning.
Costa Rica | Oct 1 - Oct 7, 2022

Katie
Katie H.
Nashville, TN | Reviewed on Oct 12, 2022
This trip was absolutely fantastic. Randall did such an amazing job planning it for us. We took our family of ten and did many touristy things, such as a catamaran tour with snorkeling and soaking at Baldi Hot Springs, but we also wanted to get immersed in the culture. We had the opportunity to hike through the rainforest and learn about volcanos, tour a farm and learn how to cook traditional Costa Rican food, volunteer at an animal rescue facility, and get up close and personal with... Read more

This trip was absolutely fantastic. Randall did such an amazing job planning it for us. We took our family of ten and did many touristy things, such as a catamaran tour with snorkeling and soaking at Baldi Hot Springs, but we also wanted to get immersed in the culture. We had the opportunity to hike through the rainforest and learn about volcanos, tour a farm and learn how to cook traditional Costa Rican food, volunteer at an animal rescue facility, and get up close and personal with crocodiles and monkeys. It couldn't have been a better trip (unless we'd seen some sloths, but unfortunately they were shy on our hikes). The hotels were perfect, the people were kind, and the tour guides were informative and fun. I would highly recommend anyone visit this incredible country and use Randall to help them plan it!

Hotel Reviews
Tamarindo Diria Beach Resort
Tamarindo

Well secured, great location, lots of amenities.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Close to a lot of great places. Right on the beach!
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Montaña de Fuego Mountain Resort & Spa
La Fortuna

Beautiful, peaceful, quiet, and the staff couldn't have been nicer!

Authenticity & Character
Cute little huts instead of typical hotel rooms and the flowers were amazingly beautiful.
Location
Great location close to many activities
Staff
Just the nicest people who were willing to help with anything. Especially the restaurant staff!
Cleanliness & Comfort
Very clean and comfortable.
Activity Reviews
Proyecto Asis Rescue Center Wildlife Tour + Volunteer
Proyecto Asis Rescue Center Wildlife Tour + Volunteer
Arenal/La Fortuna

This was a great place to visit and we highly recommend staying for the volunteer portion! It was my kids' favorite activity of the whole trip!

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Palo Verde National Park Safari Cruise
Palo Verde National Park Safari Cruise
Costa Rica

Loved this adventure. The guides were great and helped us spot so many unique animals! The food was good and the pottery is beautiful.

Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Sunset Catamaran Sailing & Snorkeling Tour
Sunset Catamaran Sailing & Snorkeling Tour
Costa Rica

Fantastic trip! Beautiful sunset, snorkeling, delicious meal. Couldn't have been better.

Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Transfer Hotel - Proyecto Asis Wildlife Rescue Center - Hotel
Transfer Hotel - Proyecto Asis Wildlife Rescue Center - Hotel
Arenal/La Fortuna
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Vida Campesina Cultural & Cooking Class
Vida Campesina Cultural & Cooking Class
Arenal/La Fortuna

Really fun and educational experience.

Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Transfer Hotel - Arenal Vida Campesina - Hotel
Transfer Hotel - Arenal Vida Campesina - Hotel
Arenal/La Fortuna
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Arenal Volcano Hike & Baldi Hot Springs & Dinner
Arenal Volcano Hike & Baldi Hot Springs & Dinner
Arenal/La Fortuna

Very educational hike with incredible views! Relaxing in the hot springs was a great way to end the day.

Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Hiking Waterfalls & River Swimming in La Fortuna
Hiking Waterfalls & River Swimming in La Fortuna
Arenal/La Fortuna

Gorgeous views!

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Local specialist: Randall Jiménez
Randall
Randall Jiménez
Local specialist in San José, Costa Rica | Replied on Oct 14, 2022

Hi Katie,

Thank you so much for this 5-star review. We really appreciate your trust in traveling with us and for sharing your experience with other future travelers. We are here for you anytime you decide to return to our country and explore new and exotic destinations :)

Pura Vida!
Randall

I wasn't sure how trip would unfold as I have...
Norway | Oct 1 - Oct 11, 2022

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eric s.
South Bradenton, FL | Reviewed on Oct 12, 2022

I wasn't sure how trip would unfold as I haven't used KimKim before however, all turned out aces! Tricia was extremely helpful in putting it all together. Norway is an extremely beautiful country (even in the rain!) and if you are an outdoor person you will appreciate the amazing countryside. Oslo, Bergen and Stavanger are great very manageable cities with a lot to see. All said, a wounderful experience.

Local specialist: Tricia Cantlon
Tricia
Tricia Cantlon
Local specialist in Oslo | Replied on Oct 13, 2022

After a long wait through covid restrictions, I'm delighted you got to finally experience the magic of Norway. Autumn is my favorite time of year and I'm grateful you were willing to visit in off-season (and brave Kjeragbolten!). So glad you took the chance on using Kimkim, Eric! It was a pleasure working with you and Jane.

Press Family
Costa Rica | Oct 4 - Oct 10, 2022

Dianna
Dianna P.
Apopka, FL | Reviewed on Oct 12, 2022
We had the best time!! Veronica was amazing planning and replanning due to the hurricane…
She did everything so perfect!! Every guide we had was wonderful as well!! They all made us feel so welcome and they were so helpful! The hotels were breath taking too. We had such a great experience and can’t wait to go back!
Pura Vida! 😊
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We had the best time!! Veronica was amazing planning and replanning due to the hurricane…
She did everything so perfect!! Every guide we had was wonderful as well!! They all made us feel so welcome and they were so helpful! The hotels were breath taking too. We had such a great experience and can’t wait to go back!
Pura Vida! 😊

Hotel Review
Si Como No Resort & Wildlife Refuge
Manuel Antonio

This hotel was absolutely amazing! The view from our private balcony was breathtaking!!! The room was so beautiful and spacious. The grounds were so tropical and very well kept. All the workers were truly so welcoming and made sure we were having a great time!

Authenticity & Character
The room and grounds were stunning!!
Location
The view of the ocean
Staff
So happy, sweet, and welcoming
Cleanliness & Comfort
The room and grounds were spotless
Activity Reviews
Whitewater Rafting on the Pacuare River
Whitewater Rafting on the Pacuare River
Costa Rica

Wow, we were very impressed how organized they were with everything! They basically thought of it all! What a fun adventure we had! Our rafter guide on our boat was so knowledgeable of rafting, very helpful with my younger kids, and great personality!

Quality of Experience
Food
Wow, the women cooked us such a wonderful meal.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Everything was timed so perfectly
Chocolate Farm Visit & Workshop
Chocolate Farm Visit & Workshop
Arenal/La Fortuna

Our tour guide was so wonderful!! He was extremely knowledgeable, friendly, and great with kids! We had a wonderful time with him educating us on chocolate!

Quality of Experience
Everything from start to finish
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Everyone was extremely friendly
Transport
They made it easy for us
Catamaran Cruise & Snorkeling/Lunch included
Catamaran Cruise & Snorkeling/Lunch included
Manuel Antonio

So much fun!!!! The staff on the boat (who is a family) we’re so fun!!! The food for lunch was amazing!!!

Quality of Experience
Fun and beautiful views, funny staff
Guides, Drivers and Staff
So helpful and welcoming
Transport
Arenal Volcano Guided Walking Tour
Arenal Volcano Guided Walking Tour
Arenal/La Fortuna

It was raining but that didn’t stop us from having a great time!! Our guide was so nice and so informative about the volcano. He looked out for our safety and was very helpful and had a great personality!

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Manuel Antonio National Park Guided Nature Hike
Manuel Antonio National Park Guided Nature Hike
Costa Rica

We had our own private guide nicknamed “Rooster” He was the best!!! Brought an amazing camera with him to help us see all the wonderful animals, and he was so knowledgeable!!!! He helped us get beautiful pictures and made sure we had a great time!

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Local specialist: Veronica Medina
Veronica
Veronica Medina
Local specialist in Costa Rica | Replied on Oct 25, 2022

Dianna,

Thank you so much for your trust and this review! It makes me so happy to read that you had a great experience!

It was my pleasure to make out of this trip a memorable experience:)

Don't forget to share with everybody the PURA VIDA lifestyle!

Veronica

Both our drivers were excellent. The hotels w...
Indonesia | Oct 5 - Oct 11, 2022

Chris
Chris S.
United Kingdom | Reviewed on Oct 12, 2022
Both our drivers were excellent. The hotels were lovely except the ibis in Surabaya which was fine. The Plataran hotel at bromo was fabulous. The M-gallery at solo was lovely although many of the things we tried to order (drinks and food) were not available as it was getting back on its feet post Covid. The M-gallery in Yogyakarta was also lovely and seemed to have everything we ordered. Its location is great as it’s near the Main Street. It was expensive though as tax and service were not... Read more

Both our drivers were excellent. The hotels were lovely except the ibis in Surabaya which was fine. The Plataran hotel at bromo was fabulous. The M-gallery at solo was lovely although many of the things we tried to order (drinks and food) were not available as it was getting back on its feet post Covid. The M-gallery in Yogyakarta was also lovely and seemed to have everything we ordered. Its location is great as it’s near the Main Street. It was expensive though as tax and service were not included in its prices. The sunrise at bromo was great. The temples near Solo were lovely albeit not as spectacular is the ones near Yogyakarta. You need cash for tipping and some guidance on this might be helpful. You also need cash for visa on arrival. The traffic in the cities is very bad. Not as bad as Hanoi but progress is slow. Motorways work well. We bought some excellent batik at very good prices in solo and an artwork batik in Yogyakarta. We really enjoyed all the arranged tours.

Hotel Reviews
The Royal Surakarta Heritage - MGallery Collection
Authenticity & Character
Looked much older than it was but done so well it added to the experience.
Location
Beautiful hotel.
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
The Phoenix Hotel Yogyakarta - MGallery Collection
Yogyakarta

Lovely hotel near the best shopping and eating street.

Authenticity & Character
Looked fabulously traditional despite being fairly new. Felt authentic.
Location
Short walk to great street food and restaurants, bars and shops. Near railway station.
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Grand Dafam Signature International Airport Yogyakarta

Great brand new hotel. Lovely view from out north facing room. Really nice staff. Still awaiting an alcohol licence so we could not order the cocktails we wanted.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Perfect for the airport. Free transfer. At 5 am.
Staff
They provided us with a hot pack up breakfast with coffee at 5 am. Lovely check in staff too. Really helpful. New hotel so some staff appeared to be still being trained. But everybody was great.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Ibis Surabaya city center

It’s did what it said on the tin. But nothing outstanding.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Plataran Bromo
Wonokitri

Lovely hotel. Very beautiful and classy. Great service.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Prambanan: Indonesia’s Largest Shivaite Temple Complex
Prambanan: Indonesia’s Largest Shivaite Temple Complex
Yogyakarta

Like a smaller older Angkor Wat.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Borobudur: A UNESCO World Heritage Site
Borobudur: A UNESCO World Heritage Site
Yogyakarta

Quite a long way from Yogyakarta in terms of travel time. But it’s an amazing Buddhist temple. Sadly you can’t go into the temple post Covid but still fabulous to walk around.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Puppet & Batik making
Puppet & Batik making
Yogyakarta

Lovey quality of craftsmanship. We bought a beautiful batik created by our guide. No pressure to buy which is nice.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Sultan Palace
Sultan Palace
Yogyakarta

Lovely palace. But mostly exhibitions showing the life of Sultans.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Explore the Kraton & Taman Sari in Yogyakarta
Explore the Kraton & Taman Sari in Yogyakarta
Yogyakarta

Really nice palace. Sadly underground mosque closed due to Covid hangover.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Sukuh & Cetoh Temple
Sukuh & Cetoh Temple
Solo

Long but interesting drive. Very nice fairly small temples.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Sunrise from the Mount Bromo Caldera
Sunrise from the Mount Bromo Caldera
Indonesia
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Bumpy. Early start but great trip.
Local specialist: Marc Urban

Sharon planned our trip and Hicham were equally outstanding, ...
Morocco | Aug 25 - Sep 5, 2022

Brooke
Brooke D.
Bradenton, FL | Reviewed on Oct 12, 2022
Sharon planned our trip and was outstanding and responsive before during and even after returning home as I'll explain. We needed Sharon only once while traveling to accommodate our son during our eight days on the road with our driver Hicham as our son wished for his own room during our final three nights together. She managed that process with our driver, Hicham once she gained our permission to adjust the extra cost for which we were grateful. Hicham was an outstanding driver, ... Read more

Sharon planned our trip and was outstanding and responsive before during and even after returning home as I'll explain. We needed Sharon only once while traveling to accommodate our son during our eight days on the road with our driver Hicham as our son wished for his own room during our final three nights together. She managed that process with our driver, Hicham once she gained our permission to adjust the extra cost for which we were grateful. Hicham was an outstanding driver, conversational if we engaged him (were not asleep) while always keeping us safe. He would meet us to pick us up at our accommodations not on time, but always early. Our vehicle clean inside and out. He was professional, and courteous. There were times we'd invite him to have lunch with us and he would politely decline. Of course this was during the time for him to make calls to confirm tour guides were at the ready for us whether it be two hours away or more, wherever our next destination was. He was never on his phone while driving nor checking messages. Our guides would magically appear and Hicham would hand us off and appear exactly when we needed him again. We did enjoy a few meals together, but Hicham was the consummate professional at all times. Hicham became like family to us as we traveled with our son during the first eight days before dropping him at his University to study abroad. Our son sat in the front seat listening intently to Hicham as he explained his roots in Morocco, that he is a proud Berber, among the original settlers of Morocco. Hicham drove many many thousands of kilometers somehow without GPS through the Sahara Desert by the Algerian border, and we always felt safe. It's customary to be stopped as a tour van and he always had perfect legal documentation. A highlight for us was luxury camping after riding camels in Merzouga, with our own private showers, wireless and Air Conditioning. We learned not all tours direct their clients to the luxury camps like we enjoyed; in fact, we were the only three at our camp, and neighboring camps included dozens of people sharing toilets, no wireless, nor AC. Among those were a honeymoon couple we saw the next morning at sunrise after climbing the highest dune to catch sunrise which confirmed what we already knew about Sharon and Hicham's utmost high level of integrity. Hicham helped us deliver our son and move him to Ifrane at the University and waited patiently for us when there were University snafus. He never complained and only exhibited the highest level of patience. We have incredible memories and photos now that we've been home two weeks, and finally need to mention that my son lost his debit card while traveling last weekend to Tangier about a six hour journey from his University in Ifrane. Morocco is a cash economy so it was frightening to our son to have just begun a long holiday weekend away with limited cash. I messaged Sharon to suggest solutions such as a wire, and she offered to have Hicham drive to our son to give him some Dirhams. Now that is going above and beyond! We love Moroccan Immersions!! Thank you, Sharon and Hicham. We will be referring all of our friends to you.

Hotel Reviews
Palais Zahia
Old Medina, Tangier

Shower over flowed. Drain was clogged. Made worse as there were No towels for post shower never mind to clean up floor, and When we asked for more, they brought ONE! In the alley next door, a man was working ALL NIGHT LONG. We never slept!!

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Riad Hicham
Chefchaouen

excellent food!

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Riad Al Makan
Fès
Authenticity & Character
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
super noisy in evening
Riad Madu Luxury Camp
Merzouga
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Riad al Rimal
Marrakech
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Merzouga Dunes Camps
Merzouga
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Chez Ichou
Dades Gorge
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
cats roaming..my husband is allergic.
Activity Reviews
Head to Ifraine
Fes
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Guided Tour of Tangier
Guided Tour of Tangier
Tangier
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Guided Tour & Free Afternoon in Chefchaouen
Guided Tour & Free Afternoon in Chefchaouen
Chefchaouen
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Merzouga to Fes via Midelt, Azrou, & Ifraine
Merzouga to Fes via Midelt, Azrou, & Ifraine
Morocco
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Tour of Desert Region
Tour of Desert Region
Merzouga
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Dades Valley to Merzouga via Todgha Gorge & Tinghir
Dades Valley to Merzouga via Todgha Gorge & Tinghir
Morocco
Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Guided Tour of Marrakech
Guided Tour of Marrakech
Marrakesh
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
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{{start_location}} to {{end_location}} via Volubilis and Meknes
Morocco
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Guided Tour of Fes
Guided Tour of Fes
Fes
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Camel trek to your Camp
Camel trek to your Camp
Merzouga
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Marrakech to Dades Valley via Ait Ben Haddou
Marrakech to Dades Valley via Ait Ben Haddou
Morocco
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Local specialist: Sharon Louthian
Sharon
Sharon Louthian
Local specialist in US and Morocco | Replied on Oct 27, 2022

Hi Brooke,

Thank you so much for the long and detailed review (and for sharing so many pictures!). We are so glad that you all enjoyed your time with Hicham exploring the country as a family before dropping Will of at school! And, of course, we consider you all part of the family now, so if Will needs anything, we are just a phone call away!

Take care and keep in touch!
Sharon, Hicham, and the rest of the Morocco Immersion family

Great trip, and great adventure.
Peru | Sep 25 - Oct 5, 2022

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Nathan M.
Durango, CO | Reviewed on Oct 12, 2022
Great trip, and great adventure. Planned and executed very well. Plenty of organized activities mixed with ample free time. Guides were friendly and informative. Scenery was great. The home was challenging and very rewarding. All the food was great. Definitely recommend. Read more

Great trip, and great adventure. Planned and executed very well. Plenty of organized activities mixed with ample free time. Guides were friendly and informative. Scenery was great. The home was challenging and very rewarding. All the food was great. Definitely recommend.

Hotel Reviews
Costa del Sol Wyndham Lima Airport
Lima

Servedits purpose well

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Antigua Casona San Blas
Cusco

Loved this place. Clean. Great hospitality. Comfortable and great food

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Local specialist: Johanna Fabian
Johanna
Johanna Fabian
Local specialist in Lima, Peru | Replied on Oct 12, 2022

Hi Nathan,
Glad to hear you and Cara had a great experience while in Peru! We hope to be able to help you again in the future!

Best,
Johanna

Well planned vacation
Greece | Sep 21 - Oct 3, 2022

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Stephen G.
Secaucus, NJ | Reviewed on Oct 12, 2022

Chris was a great help with planning our trip. The itinerary was great and he was responsive to question and able to assist with unexpected events. We started in Athens and worked our way through Mykonos and Naxos to end at Santorini. Overall I would recommend and will consider booking through kimkim for our next trip.

Local specialist: Chris Gravas
Chris
Chris Gravas
Local specialist in Athens, Greece | Replied on Oct 12, 2022

Dear Steve,
Thank you so much for your kind words, it was a pleasure planning this trip for you and Amy and being able to help with any issues on the spot. I'm sure it was an amazing honeymoon for you with wonderful memories!
I will be very happy to plan another trip for you in the future, in Greece and/or (why not?) Italy, where we also plan trips.
Wishing you a smooth return to everyday life and all the best for the holidays ahead!
Warm regards,
Chris

Enjoyable 10 day Chile trip
Chile | Sep 29 - Oct 9, 2022

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Desmond L.
Japan | Reviewed on Oct 12, 2022
Very good itinerary planned for a 10 day trip to Chile. I requested to replace Pentagonia with Atacama Desert and Puerta Varas and Lorena was able to put together a fun intinerary for me.
The guides at each of the destinations were responsible and were informative.
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Very good itinerary planned for a 10 day trip to Chile. I requested to replace Pentagonia with Atacama Desert and Puerta Varas and Lorena was able to put together a fun intinerary for me.
The guides at each of the destinations were responsible and were informative.

Hotel Reviews
Hotel Bellavista
Puerto Varas

Nice hotel overlooking the lake. It's quite strange that the hotel doesn't provide bottled water nor are there cups in the room. I enjoyed the delicious dinner in the hotel restaurant.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Lake view. About 400-500m from town centre.
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Hotel La Casa de Don Tomás
San Pedro de Atacama

This is the probably the only hotel I've seen that has a drive in lobby. It really helps as you can enjoy a cup of free coffee while waiting for your pickup early in the morning (most trips out to the desert start as early as 4 or 5am!). It beats waiting in the street for your pickup in the cold. The hotel restaurant has the best food I've eaten in this place. much better than what you can get in the town centre.

Authenticity & Character
Location
About 600m from the town centre
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Hotel Boutique Le Reve
Santiago
Authenticity & Character
Very cosy hotel
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Trekking in Alerce Andino National Park
Trekking in Alerce Andino National Park
Puerto Varas
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Excursion to Chiloé Island: Ancud, Dalcahue & Castro
Excursion to Chiloé Island: Ancud, Dalcahue & Castro
Puerto Varas
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Stargazing Experience
Stargazing Experience
San Pedro de Atacama

It'll be cold at night. The telescope is amazing!

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Knowledgeable guide
Transport
San José Volcano & Andes Mountains
San José Volcano & Andes Mountains
Santiago

Great guides.

Quality of Experience
Food
Bonus -- nice wine and snacks at the end of the hike!
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Local specialist: Lorena Huidobro
Lorena
Lorena Huidobro
Local specialist in Houston, TX & Santiago, Chile | Replied on Oct 12, 2022

Desmond, I am super glad to know you enjoyed this trip to Chile that we planned in a relatively short notice, thanks for trusting me! I also appreciate all the feedback for tours and hotels, thanks!! Best of luck in your future travels :)

Best vacation ever! Angela was very responsiv...
Greece | Sep 26 - Oct 7, 2022

Stephanie
Stephanie P.
Cooper City, FL | Reviewed on Oct 12, 2022
Best vacation ever! Angela was very responsive and helped plan an unforgettable itinerary. Our guides were all fantastic, and we are most thankful for our guides we spent the most time with including Helena and Alexander. Read more

Best vacation ever! Angela was very responsive and helped plan an unforgettable itinerary. Our guides were all fantastic, and we are most thankful for our guides we spent the most time with including Helena and Alexander.

Hotel Reviews
Phaea Blue Palace
Agios Nikolaos
Authenticity & Character
Location
A bit far for the tours we scheduled. But if you are looking to relax, this is a great place!
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Mystique, a Luxury Collection Hotel
Santorini

Stunning location. Excellent service! Lots of stairs, but the staff was there to help with bags, making things manageable.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Academias Hotel, Autograph Collection
Athens
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Ananti City Resort
Trikala
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Grande Bretagne Hotel
Athens
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Greek Wedding Show
Greek Wedding Show
Santorini
Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Western Crete - Six Senses Mosaic & Venetian Rethymno from Her & West P3
Western Crete - Six Senses Mosaic & Venetian Rethymno from Her & West P3
Greece
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
East Crete Secrets Off the Beaten  Track: Through the Eyes of Locals from East
East Crete Secrets Off the Beaten Track: Through the Eyes of Locals from East
Greece
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Local tastings 2024
Local tastings 2024
Greece
Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Dinner at Oia Gefsis, Oia
Dinner at Oia Gefsis, Oia
Greece
Quality of Experience
All time classic Santorini 2023
All time classic Santorini 2023
Greece
Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Wonders of Mainland Greece Meteora Day 2
Wonders of Mainland Greece Meteora Day 2
Greece
Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Wonders of Mainland Greece Delphi Day 1
Wonders of Mainland Greece Delphi Day 1
Greece
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Best of Ancient & Modern Athens
Best of Ancient & Modern Athens
Greece
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Plaka Sunset Walking Tour
Plaka Sunset Walking Tour
Greece
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
The Delicious Athens Food Tour
The Delicious Athens Food Tour
Greece
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Local specialist: Angela (Aggeliki) Giannioti
Angela (Aggeliki)
Angela (Aggeliki) Giannioti
Local specialist in Greece | Replied on Oct 12, 2022

Stephanie!
I am super happy that you enjoyed your time here with us.

Saying "Best vacation ever" definitely puts a smile on my face and pleases me deeply!
Now I have to beat that and show you an even better time when you decide to visit again! :D

It was a true please assisting you and making sure you get the best out of your time in Greece.

Thank you so much!

My best to both you and Mary,
Angela

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