Kimkim Trip Reviews

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I will never travel without kim kim again! F...
Argentina | Aug 19 - Aug 23, 2022

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Lara S.
Atlanta, GA | Reviewed on Aug 28, 2022
I will never travel without kim kim again! From start to finish we were treated like royalty and had amazing guides/drivers etc. Marina was available to answer any questions and each excursion/activity was beyond our expectations. In Iguana, Laura Pomilio (our guide) was so knowledgeable about the rich history and all the ins and outs of the national parks. It felt like having a fast pass at Disney World everywhere we went. Pablo, our tour on the heart of the city bike trip, was amazing... Read more

I will never travel without kim kim again! From start to finish we were treated like royalty and had amazing guides/drivers etc. Marina was available to answer any questions and each excursion/activity was beyond our expectations. In Iguana, Laura Pomilio (our guide) was so knowledgeable about the rich history and all the ins and outs of the national parks. It felt like having a fast pass at Disney World everywhere we went. Pablo, our tour on the heart of the city bike trip, was amazing and gave us a close up look at all the major landmarks and cool neighborhoods in Buenos Aires. The asado, El Fogon restaurant, was out of this world. You get to see close up in an intimate setting how all their delicious meats are prepared and grilled before you. The Panoramic Hotel in Iguazu was lovely and a short walk from a yummy food market and many delicious restaurants and fun shops. We were only in Argentina for a week, but we packed it all in. So much more to see and explore in this beautiful country!!

Hotel Review
Panoramic Grand Hotel
Puerto Iguazú

Lovely views all around, friendly staff, nice rooms and gorgeous pool area.

Authenticity & Character
Beautiful views
Location
Walking distance from the heart of town.
Staff
Everyone was very friendly and helpful.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Clean and comfortable rooms.
Activity Reviews
Visiting the Argentine Waterfalls of Iguazu
Visiting the Argentine Waterfalls of Iguazu
Argentina

Our personal guide, Laura, was the sweetest and most knowledgeable tour guide. Her passion for the ecology, environment and history of the rich culture of Argentina made our experience even deeper. We opted for the boat adventure on the Argentine side of the falls. Be prepared to have your breath taken away and also to get soaked!! Totally worth it. But bring a change of clothes. They give you bags to keep your belongings dry on board.

Quality of Experience
Tour guide was amazing and the falls are phenomenal.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Laura was the best guide due to her knowledge and passion for the country.
Transport
Wonderful drivers
Tango Show & Dinner at La Ventana
Tango Show & Dinner at La Ventana
Buenos Aires

Dinner was delicious, service was premier, and the show was breathtaking. The dancers, singer, and musicians were all so talented. Very moving experience that cannot be missed while visiting Argentina.

Quality of Experience
Food and entertainment A+
Food
Delicious food and wine
Asado Dinner at El Fogón
Asado Dinner at El Fogón
Buenos Aires

A small intimate gathering lets you explore the vast flavors of many kinds of meat. The staff was funny and friendly. Delicious wine pairings with each course (up to 8!!) Watching how they season, smoke and grill the meat in front of you was fascinating.

Quality of Experience
Food and service above par
Food
We made our own chimichurri sauce
Biking Buenos Aires
Biking Buenos Aires
Buenos Aires

The four of us had our own private guide, Pablo. He was a wealth of knowledge about the city and her amazing history. Some of the places we visited were like hidden gems that only Pablo knew about. We experienced our first mate! It was yummy! The bikes were a conversation starter everywhere we went. They were made from bamboo! Very lightweight but super comfortable seats. We were all a little nervous initially riding bikes in such a busy city, but Pablo knew all the back roads and kept us safe the entire trip. This tour is a must on your first days in BA!

Quality of Experience
The one on one interaction with the guide. Not part of a huge group trying to hear what someone is saying.
Food
We had lunch along the river from a food truck and it was amazing!
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Pablo was the best!!
Local specialist: Marina Sinigagliesi
Marina
Marina Sinigagliesi
Local specialist in Buenos Aires | Replied on Oct 26, 2022

Hi Lara, I really appreciate you took some time to give us your feedback.
It's been a pleasure working with you and help you out with the trip for you and your family. I'm glad you could enjoy your time here. I were so lucky about the weather :)

Best,
Marina

Such an amazing trip to Thailand and Cambodia...
Vietnam | Jul 23 - Aug 1, 2022

Julien
Julien C.
Oak Brook, IL | Reviewed on Aug 28, 2022

Such an amazing trip to Thailand and Cambodia. Camellia picked awesome activities, mixed of adventure and local culture. Local restaurant recommendations helped us discover the wonderful thai cuisine. Thank you so much for everything.

Local specialist: Camellia Nguyen
Camellia
Camellia Nguyen
Local specialist in Hanoi | Replied on Sep 07, 2022

Hi Julien,

I hope you and your family are doing well there. Thank you very much for your kind feedback, it's such a great reward for us. I'm very glad that you enjoyed the trip and were completely pleased with our services. I really look forward to organizing other trips for your family :-)

Beautiful and fulfilling Iceland vacation!
Iceland | Aug 22 - Aug 26, 2022

Kannan
Kannan M.
South Laurel, MD | Reviewed on Aug 28, 2022
We had a great trip to Iceland that was planned out by our guide Duncan. He was very responsive to questions and helped coordinate based on our requests. The trip was based on the Golden Circle. The trip started easily with the car rental. Driving around Iceland was quite easy. Duncan had given us a route and itinerary based on location so we can maximize our time. The weather was amazing so that made the site seeing easier. The waterfalls were amazing and each was different from the... Read more

We had a great trip to Iceland that was planned out by our guide Duncan. He was very responsive to questions and helped coordinate based on our requests. The trip was based on the Golden Circle.

The trip started easily with the car rental. Driving around Iceland was quite easy. Duncan had given us a route and itinerary based on location so we can maximize our time. The weather was amazing so that made the site seeing easier. The waterfalls were amazing and each was different from the others. We did the touristy Blue Lagoon which was fun but we liked the more natural Secret Lagoon. We did the glacier hike as well and that was a great experience too. We were able to see many sites and had time for other hikes and excursions.

We were surprised by the day trip to the wonderful Westman Island and were able to see the many puffins at the lookout point.

Each town we stayed at had a different feel from each other too. The accommodations were quite comfortable and very clean, with breakfast each morning. They were all in great locations. We stayed at the city center, Reykjavik, Vik, Westman Island. The restaurant recommendations were great as well.

Overall Iceland was a fantastic experience and one of the best trips I ever had. The incredible scenery, glaciers, waterfalls, seeing the horses and puffins. We were independent but had a great plan set up through Duncan and Kimkim and actually felt like we were exploring and discovering the beauty of Iceland rather than a flock of a big tourist group.

Hotel Reviews
Hótel Vestmannaeyjar
Westman Islands

Wonderful hotel and had view of island next to our island. Attached restaurant was good albeit slower service. The hotel staff were very polite and friendly. Clean and comfortable.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Room With A View Apartment Hotel
Reykjavík

Our room had view of parking lot but we only slept in room. It was very clean and comfortable with great shower. Located in city with great restaurant choices and walking distance to different areas but we didn’t have time to enjoy as our flight was the next day.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Hótel Kría
Vík

Incredible view from Restaurant that was part of hotel. Vik felt like a beautiful resort town. Rooms were very comfortable and clean.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Right in walking area of different hikes and paths.
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Blue Hotel Fagrilundur
Bláskógabyggd

Feels remote but very peaceful. Clean rooms, comfortable. Loved having a passcode and self check in. Restaurant right across street.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Peaceful
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Blue Lagoon
Iceland

It was necessary to at least experience the iconic Blue Lagoon and most reviews will all say it probably isn’t worth the cost. The water and steam rising were pretty but it felt like it could have been man made like a Vegas resort.

Quality of Experience
Solheimajokull Glacier Hike
Solheimajokull Glacier Hike
Iceland

It was worth to actually go onto the glacier to get a feel of what it really is and walk on it, especially knowing it is quickly receding.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
The Secret Lagoon
The Secret Lagoon
Iceland

Very different experience with the warmth and feel of thermal spring heated pool. Should bring own towel as they charge higher for renting one . Food and drinks available but we didn’t use. Felt cozy and natural rather than touristy.

Quality of Experience
Local specialist: Duncan Campbell
Duncan
Duncan Campbell
Local specialist in Italy | Replied on Sep 02, 2022

Kannan and Rom, thanks so much for the great review! I'm thrilled you had such great weather, enjoyed the accommodation and the food, and also saw puffins! Seems like you had a very active 5 days, I hope you returned home suitably tired yet energized at the same time, and also fulfilled.
All the best
Duncan

It was wonderful days in portugal. All the a...
Portugal | Aug 13 - Aug 21, 2022

anoop
anoop c.
India | Reviewed on Aug 28, 2022
It was wonderful days in portugal. All the activities and itineries was well covered. Tiago was like our friend who came with us all the occasions and become part of our team. He took photos and videos in difficult situations like costering and kayaking etc.thanks to tiago and my lisbon holydays team for making our trip a most memmorable one. Read more

It was wonderful days in portugal. All the activities and itineries was well covered. Tiago was like our friend who came with us all the occasions and become part of our team. He took photos and videos in difficult situations like costering and kayaking etc.thanks to tiago and my lisbon holydays team for making our trip a most memmorable one.

Hotel Reviews
Vila Gale Cerro Alagoa Hotel
Albufeira
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Évora Olive Hotel
Évora
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Hotel Dom Carlos Park
Lisbon
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Surf Lesson
Surf Lesson
Portugal
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Skydive (Tandem)
Skydive (Tandem)
Portugal
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Coasteering
Coasteering
Portugal
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Mountain Bike adventure
Mountain Bike adventure
Portugal
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Cascais & Sintra Guided Visit
Cascais & Sintra Guided Visit
Portugal
Guided Tour of Lisbon
Guided Tour of Lisbon
Lisbon
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Local specialist: Tiago Filipe
Tiago
Tiago Filipe
Local specialist in Lisbon | Replied on Aug 28, 2022

Dear Anoop,

Thank you so much for your words.

I've been receiving reviews and Whatsapp messages from the crew and I don't get tired of repeating how wonderful a group you are!!! It was a true pleasure spending time with you and I only hope that you guys stay like that for many more years!!

Best,

Tiago

Tiago is an exceptionally talented guide . H...
Portugal | Aug 13 - Aug 21, 2022

Sajjad
Sajjad S.
the United Arab Emirates | Reviewed on Aug 28, 2022
Tiago is an exceptionally talented guide . His knowledge, time management and one to one dealings worth appreciating. Coastering / biking etc were so much professional than expected. Skydive was amazing… we enjoyed the street walk and food. Would anytime recommend kim kim and tiago combination for any one to Portugal. Cheers. Read more

Tiago is an exceptionally talented guide . His knowledge, time management and one to one dealings worth appreciating. Coastering / biking etc were so much professional than expected. Skydive was amazing… we enjoyed the street walk and food. Would anytime recommend kim kim and tiago combination for any one to Portugal. Cheers.

Hotel Reviews
Vila Gale Cerro Alagoa Hotel
Albufeira
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Évora Olive Hotel
Évora
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Hotel Dom Carlos Park
Lisbon
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Sagres and the west Algarve guided tour
Sagres and the west Algarve guided tour
Portugal
 Algarve à la carte - Full day guided tour
Algarve à la carte - Full day guided tour
Algarve
Évora Guided Day Trip
Évora Guided Day Trip
Portugal
Tour trip
Portugal
Cascais & Sintra Guided Visit
Cascais & Sintra Guided Visit
Portugal
Guided Tour of Lisbon
Guided Tour of Lisbon
Lisbon
Surf Lesson
Surf Lesson
Portugal
Skydive (Tandem)
Skydive (Tandem)
Portugal
Coasteering
Coasteering
Portugal
Mountain Bike adventure
Mountain Bike adventure
Portugal
Local specialist: Tiago Filipe
Tiago
Tiago Filipe
Local specialist in Lisbon | Replied on Aug 28, 2022

Dear Sajjad,

Thank you so much for taking the time to write a few lines! More important than these is actually what you told me when we were together as I could understand that you all enjoyed the trip!

I truly hope that you guys stay together and cheerful for many, many years!!

All the best!!

Tiago

Overall it was a great experience with your t...
Portugal | Aug 13 - Aug 21, 2022

Shijin
Shijin P.
India | Reviewed on Aug 28, 2022

Overall it was a great experience with your tour package. The extraordinary performance done by Mr Tiago was commentable. We used to roam around the world once ina year or two, Tiago was the best tour guide we ever had. Thank you Kimkim for such a nice package.

Local specialist: Tiago Filipe
Tiago
Tiago Filipe
Local specialist in Lisbon | Replied on Aug 28, 2022

Thank you Shijin . Or should I say, Shijin The Brave?!! ;)

You guys made the trip, not me, really!!

You are a wonderful group and I really hope that our paths cross sometime in the future again!!!

Best,

Tiago

Went back to my college days
Portugal | Aug 13 - Aug 21, 2022

Abu
Abu M.
India | Reviewed on Aug 28, 2022
This is one of the best tours we had together, especially saneej and Tiago organising everything without much hurdles. So great that Tiago managed this big group. His hospitality was unconditional, also his patience and perseverance to make us know about protugal is beyond words. He always tried to balance thing so great that those who didn't participate also got good opportunity. In short if someone say to make a mark of him of 10 being the biggest i would give 11 or more Miss u Tiago... Read more

This is one of the best tours we had together, especially saneej and Tiago organising everything without much hurdles. So great that Tiago managed this big group. His hospitality was unconditional, also his patience and perseverance to make us know about protugal is beyond words. He always tried to balance thing so great that those who didn't participate also got good opportunity.

In short if someone say to make a mark of him of 10 being the biggest i would give 11 or more

Miss u Tiago , will be in touch

Now I have a friend in protugal

Hotel Review
Vila Gale Cerro Alagoa Hotel
Albufeira

Really good , comfortable stay and good food

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Local specialist: Tiago Filipe
Tiago
Tiago Filipe
Local specialist in Lisbon | Replied on Aug 28, 2022

Dear Abu,

I almost got chicken skin from reading your words...

You are an amazingly kind person and part of an awesome group!!

I'll miss you too!!

And you're right, you do have a friend in Portugal!!!

All the best!!

Tiago

Tiago was amazing; one of the best guides eve...
Portugal | Aug 13 - Aug 21, 2022

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Harish N.
Australia | Reviewed on Aug 28, 2022
Tiago was amazing; one of the best guides ever. I would highly recommend him Read more

Tiago was amazing; one of the best guides ever. I would highly recommend him

Hotel Reviews
Vila Gale Cerro Alagoa Hotel
Albufeira
Évora Olive Hotel
Évora
Hotel Dom Carlos Park
Lisbon
Activity Reviews
Surf Lesson
Surf Lesson
Portugal
Sagres and the west Algarve guided tour
Sagres and the west Algarve guided tour
Portugal
 Algarve à la carte - Full day guided tour
Algarve à la carte - Full day guided tour
Algarve
Skydive (Tandem)
Skydive (Tandem)
Portugal
Évora Guided Day Trip
Évora Guided Day Trip
Portugal
Coasteering
Coasteering
Portugal
Mountain Bike adventure
Mountain Bike adventure
Portugal
Cascais & Sintra Guided Visit
Cascais & Sintra Guided Visit
Portugal
Guided Tour of Lisbon
Guided Tour of Lisbon
Lisbon
Local specialist: Tiago Filipe
Tiago
Tiago Filipe
Local specialist in Lisbon | Replied on Aug 28, 2022

Thank you Harish!!!

You're too kind! You really are, I'm not just saying this... You and your group are among the kindest and more educated people I've met!!!

I hope that you continue like this and always stay together. I even confess that felt a little jealous from seeing such a big group of people who are so strongly bound... It's not a usual thing I can tell you!!

All the best!

Tiago

Croatian Holiday Bliss!
Croatia | Aug 6 - Aug 20, 2022

brad
brad m.
Japan | Reviewed on Aug 28, 2022
From beginning to end, the experience was seem less and our vacation exceptional. Working with Sarah and Ivan at KimKim was trouble free. They were very knowledgeable, communicative, accommodating and responsive. We took three boat excursions and despite the weather, enjoyed them all. Our skippers (Tony, Ante and Ivo) were all very capable and interesting. We felt safe and secure and found their advice very good on what and how to enjoy our time on the water and port. As the weather... Read more

From beginning to end, the experience was seem less and our vacation exceptional. Working with Sarah and Ivan at KimKim was trouble free. They were very knowledgeable, communicative, accommodating and responsive.

We took three boat excursions and despite the weather, enjoyed them all. Our skippers (Tony, Ante and Ivo) were all very capable and interesting. We felt safe and secure and found their advice very good on what and how to enjoy our time on the water and port. As the weather was sub-optimal the day we travelled with Ivo, the life stories he shared from time in the service, to search and rescue and olive farming made up for it. His lunch recommendation on Lupod was also the best meal of the trip at Obala! We enjoyed a seaside table, truly inches off the rocks with fresh delightful fare!

We enjoyed our time hiking around the beautiful waterfalls in Plitvice and Krka. All of our transfers were efficient, safe and comfortable and the recommended hotels were quite good. Our favorite was the harbor view suite in the Palace Elizabeth Hotel. We truly enjoyed our time in Hvar including the trek to the Spanish Fortress Overlooking the City and Sea.

Our tour guides in Trogir, Split and Dubrovnik were all very knowledgeable and passionate - and the time with Mislav wine tasting was enjoyable and relaxing in Korcula - a very enjoyable and laid back island with good food. The walled cities of Trogir, Korcula and Dubrovnik were our favorites - each with a different scale and vibe but common in the quaintness of their back alleys and cobblestone streets. The wall walk in Dubrovnik was worthwhile, providing great views of the city and sea.

All and all, a truly exceptional vacation and one of the top 5 in our travels to over 60 countries! We highly recommend Croatia and KimKim!

Hotel Review
Hotel Korsal
Korčula

Good location by the beach and easy walk to town. Very relaxing and good daily breakfast.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Review
Private Motor Boat Excursion to Brač & the Pakleni Islands (end in Hvar)
Private Motor Boat Excursion to Brač & the Pakleni Islands (end in Hvar)
Split

Great weather, loved Milna and eating Prociutto, Cheese and Crackers on board with Tony.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Local specialist: Sarah Cosic

Phenomenal Croatian Adventure
Croatia | Aug 7 - Aug 12, 2022

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Heidi S.
Sacramento, CA | Reviewed on Aug 27, 2022
No way to adequately convey how much our group enjoyed our Croatian adventure thanks in huge part to Sarah’s efforts. We are a group of three families (16 total) who are experienced international travelers and accustom to researching and planning all aspects of trips ourselves. With so many variables in the mix for this one (including Covid), we decided to put together a general itinerary then turn it over to KimKim. That decision turned out to be an excellent one! We were immediately... Read more

No way to adequately convey how much our group enjoyed our Croatian adventure thanks in huge part to Sarah’s efforts. We are a group of three families (16 total) who are experienced international travelers and accustom to researching and planning all aspects of trips ourselves. With so many variables in the mix for this one (including Covid), we decided to put together a general itinerary then turn it over to KimKim. That decision turned out to be an excellent one! We were immediately matched with Sarah who is based locally in Zagreb and she organized a terrific highlight tour of Split and Dubrovnik as well as the islands of Korcula and Mljet. Her recommendations for accommodations, dining and activities were spot on and her knowledge, patience, communication and professionalism were superb. She was incredibly responsive before (even with the significant time change) and during our trip … answering questions and addressing concerns big and small. If you are hesitant to use an app for travel planning …. don’t be. The KimKim format for pairing travelers with local expert agents is fantastic!
We definitely highly recommend Sarah and the KimKim experience.

Heidi

Local specialist: Sarah Cosic

Obrigado KImkim and Tiago We had had an amaz...
Portugal | Aug 13 - Aug 21, 2022

ANEEB RAJ
ANEEB RAJ V.
India | Reviewed on Aug 27, 2022
Obrigado KImkim and Tiago
We had had an amazing 8 days of our life in Portugal.
Our stay and travel was superb. Special mention to our guide moreover a brotherly figure to us Tiago Silva He really kept the flock together from the very start. They way he planned the tour, it’s itinerary spacing of activities with adequate time for rest and relaxation was commendable. His command in English was noteworthy. He really helped us personally at times when required and was so much close to...
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Obrigado KImkim and Tiago
We had had an amazing 8 days of our life in Portugal.
Our stay and travel was superb. Special mention to our guide moreover a brotherly figure to us Tiago Silva He really kept the flock together from the very start. They way he planned the tour, it’s itinerary spacing of activities with adequate time for rest and relaxation was commendable. His command in English was noteworthy. He really helped us personally at times when required and was so much close to us. He really gave us the courage to do many of adventures. His selection of restaurants were superb to fell the real taste of local. Portuguese cuisine . Thanks Tiago and kimkim once again for the amazing experience and will always be fresh in my memory. Thanks and looking forward to meet you again.

Hotel Reviews
Vila Gale Cerro Alagoa Hotel
Albufeira
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Évora Olive Hotel
Évora
Authenticity & Character
Location
Rooms where too small to accommodate our luggages
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Hotel Dom Carlos Park
Lisbon
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Surf Lesson
Surf Lesson
Portugal
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Timing and heat were a Hindrance
Transport
Sagres and the west Algarve guided tour
Sagres and the west Algarve guided tour
Portugal
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
 Algarve à la carte - Full day guided tour
Algarve à la carte - Full day guided tour
Algarve
Quality of Experience
Visit to caves was awesome
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Évora Guided Day Trip
Évora Guided Day Trip
Portugal
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Coasteering
Coasteering
Portugal
Quality of Experience
Really breathtaking
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Tour trip
Portugal
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Mountain Bike adventure
Mountain Bike adventure
Portugal
Quality of Experience
Professionalism
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Very helpful and
Transport
Cascais & Sintra Guided Visit
Cascais & Sintra Guided Visit
Portugal
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Guided Tour of Lisbon
Guided Tour of Lisbon
Lisbon
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Local specialist: Tiago Filipe
Tiago
Tiago Filipe
Local specialist in Lisbon | Replied on Aug 28, 2022

Hi Aneeb,

Thank you so much for your words!!

They truly mean a lot to me, although I already had the impression that you enjoyed the trip from what I spoke with you!

You are a wonderful group of people and I would really love to be able to see you again in the future! Maybe to watch a Sporting match when Cristiano Ronaldo joins the club again??!!

All the best!!

Tiago

Our trip to Norway was amazing!
Norway | Aug 1 - Aug 12, 2022

sybil
sybil p.
Hinsdale, IL | Reviewed on Aug 27, 2022
Our trip to Norway was amazing! We loved the summer farm in Innerdalen. Our guides were knowledgeable and friendly. The hike to Romsdalseggen was worth the effort because of the views! Our planner, Linda did a fantastic job incorporating our ideas to create a fun and beautiful trip. Read more

Our trip to Norway was amazing! We loved the summer farm in Innerdalen. Our guides were knowledgeable and friendly. The hike to Romsdalseggen was worth the effort because of the views! Our planner, Linda did a fantastic job incorporating our ideas to create a fun and beautiful trip.

Hotel Review
Renndølsetra
6620

Such a beautiful place! Note that accomodations are rustic but it's the most beautiful place we stayed at while in Norway.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
The owner was very friendly and answered our questions about the farm. The other staff were very nice and friendly even though they were very busy.
Cleanliness & Comfort
The view from my bedroom window.
Local specialist: Linda Veråsdal
Linda
Linda Veråsdal
Local specialist in Norway | Replied on Sep 03, 2022

Hi Sybil & All, thank you for visiting us in Norway and for the lovely review. :-) I really enjoyed planning your trip with you, and think you got to see a lot while you were here. Thank you for sharing your photos! Hope to see you back in Norway another time. Greetings to your family. Best, Linda

Thank you so much we had a fantastic trip and...
Spain | Jul 31 - Aug 5, 2022

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Niamh A.
Harrison, NY | Reviewed on Aug 27, 2022
Thank you so much we had a fantastic trip and visited so many beautiful and historic palaces. Everything was so easy thanks to your team. From the collection and transport to the local guides onsite we really enjoyed the trip and it was so much more valuable because of the KimKim team. We learned a lot!! Read more

Thank you so much we had a fantastic trip and visited so many beautiful and historic palaces. Everything was so easy thanks to your team. From the collection and transport to the local guides onsite we really enjoyed the trip and it was so much more valuable because of the KimKim team. We learned a lot!!

Hotel Review
Áurea Washington Irving by Eurostars Hotel Company
Granada

Fabulous hotel - Love to see a More expanded menu at the restaurant

Authenticity & Character
Location
Right beside the Alahambra and walk down to the village
Staff
Our receptionist did switch over mid check in to Prioritize other clients but did reach out to apologize.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Local specialist: James Monro
James
James Monro
Local specialist in Sevilla, Spain | Replied on Aug 29, 2022

Hi Niamh,
Great to hear that and thank you for taking the time to write! So pleased you had a great trip and felt you got the most out of the wonderful Andalucian sights & history! All the best and it was a pleasure to plan it with you and have you travelling with us!
Un abrazo, James

Highlights of Jordan
Jordan | Aug 19 - Aug 23, 2022

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Erin H.
Chicago, IL | Reviewed on Aug 27, 2022
We had an absolutely wonderful time in Jordan thanks to Nada’s careful planning and our wonderful driver Jamal! I provided a list of what we wanted to do and see and Nada built the perfect itinerary and took care of all of the planning and booking. She got us the absolute best luxury bubble room in Wadi Rum, as well as fantastic hotels at Petra and the Dead Sea. All of our activities were also booked ahead of time by Nada.
Jamal was our driver for the entire trip and picked us up at the...
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We had an absolutely wonderful time in Jordan thanks to Nada’s careful planning and our wonderful driver Jamal! I provided a list of what we wanted to do and see and Nada built the perfect itinerary and took care of all of the planning and booking. She got us the absolute best luxury bubble room in Wadi Rum, as well as fantastic hotels at Petra and the Dead Sea. All of our activities were also booked ahead of time by Nada.
Jamal was our driver for the entire trip and picked us up at the border. He was very prompt and so kind. He made sure we were always comfortable and well taken care of. He even went above and beyond and bought us fresh spices to take home and cook with.
5 stars for the entire trip and wi would highly recommend booking with KimKim!

Hotel Reviews
Movenpick Dead Sea Spa & Resort
Sweimeh, Amman

Beautiful resort! Amazing private beach on the dead seas, wonderful pool, lots of food options, and the best sunsets!

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Toledo Hotel
Amman
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Memories Aicha Luxury Camp
Wadi Rum

The most beautiful place to stay in Wadi Rum. The room was beyond perfect and the staff was very friendly and helpful!

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Petra Guest House
Wadi Musa

Beat location in Petra!

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Activity Reviews
Day Trip to Jerash
Day Trip to Jerash
Jordan
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Wadi Rum - Petra
Wadi Rum - Petra
Jordan

Lives up to all the expectations! We spent 7 hours wondering around and exploring the beautiful city.

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3 hour jeep tour in Wadi Rum
3 hour jeep tour in Wadi Rum
Wadi Rum

This was such a fun activity! We loved riding around Wadi Rum and our tour guide was fabulous! He told us all about the area and took the best pictures for us, like photographer quality pictures we are getting printed on canvas for our home.

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Local specialist: Nada Altaji
Nada
Nada Altaji
Local specialist in Amman | Replied on Sep 26, 2022

Thank you Erin , makes me happy to know you've had a great trip ,

Best ,

Phenomenal honeymoon experience!!!
Italy | Aug 16 - Aug 24, 2022

Judy
Judy B.
Smyrna, GA | Reviewed on Aug 27, 2022
Harris and the rest of the team were amazing to work with. Harris helped us plan an unforgettable honeymoon with the perfect amount of planned activities and free exploring time in between. The level of communication and his attention to detail to make sure our travels to 3 different cities in Italy were top notch. The detailed recommendations of what we could do with our free time really helped guide us to explore without any stress of where to go/safety/etc. The rest of the team was also... Read more

Harris and the rest of the team were amazing to work with. Harris helped us plan an unforgettable honeymoon with the perfect amount of planned activities and free exploring time in between. The level of communication and his attention to detail to make sure our travels to 3 different cities in Italy were top notch. The detailed recommendations of what we could do with our free time really helped guide us to explore without any stress of where to go/safety/etc. The rest of the team was also phenomenal with extremely quick responses when we had some issues downloading our ticket vouchers for activities and each time got back to us within minutes it seemed! We will definitely use them again for future trips!

Activity Reviews
Aperitivo & Stroll around Sorrento
Aperitivo & Stroll around Sorrento
Sorrento

Great walking tour of Sorrento! This was a great way to get us outside of our regular comfort zone and see parts of the city that we hadn’t even known existed. His recommendations for dinner at the original marina and the hotel bar for the aperitivos were amazing and both spots we probably would not have found on our own. Highly recommend!!!

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Local transfer in Rome
Rome
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Colosseum & Roman Forum Tour
Colosseum & Roman Forum Tour
Rome

Alessandro was an amazing tour guide! He was extremely knowledgeable and personable. Very reception to how the group was responding (on an exceptionally hot day) and gave the perfect level of informaron while also making it more of an open discussion. He also shared information about the city and recommendations for gelato after the tour! Would highly recommend!

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Alessandro was amazing!
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Private Amalfi Coast Boat Tour from Positano or Amalfi
Private Amalfi Coast Boat Tour from Positano or Amalfi
Amalfi Coast

This was the best way to end our honeymoon! Our skipper was amazing, pointed out some sights to take our photos against, but gave us a lot of privacy. It was an amazing boat tour with a quick 20 minute stop off at Amalfi for us to walk around and get a snack. He was extremely courteous and it was an excellent experience!!!

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Local specialist: Harris Bitsounis
Harris
Harris Bitsounis
Local specialist in Athens | Replied on Sep 22, 2022

Hello Judy & Dakota,

I don't know how to thank you about your beautiful words! The whole team is more than happy that you left the beautiful Mediterraena country of Italy with the best experience and the best memories. I hope that our services and the whole trip made a unique honeymoon for you. I hope to work again in the future and plan a new incredible adventure either in Italy or Greece.

I wish you the best!

Best regards,
Harris

Amazing Trip to South Africa
South Africa | Aug 13 - Aug 23, 2022

Brad
Brad P.
Canada | Reviewed on Aug 27, 2022

thank you Lize and the Kimkim team and our wonderful knowledgeable guides. Rehana and Leisel for a fantastic trip . The experiences from the hike up Table Mountain, Cape Tour and phenomenal Garden Route and all their suggestions made for unforgettable memories! First rate!

Local specialist: Lize Enderstein
Lize
Lize Enderstein
Local specialist in Cape Town, South Africa | Replied on Sep 06, 2022

Dear Brad,
Thank you for your wonderful review and positive comments.
I am delighted to hear that you enjoyed your trip and had a great time in South Africa!
Hope to see you return soon.
Best Wishes, Lize

It was magical
Scotland | Aug 7 - Aug 22, 2022

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Carolyn S.
Canada | Reviewed on Aug 27, 2022
We started planning this trip a few years ago in 2020. When the pandemic hit we had to pause for two years. As a result the trip had to be planned again. Kate and Alex did a remarkable job both times to create a memorable experience for my mom's 80th birthday. We flew into Edinburgh and explored that city for a few days, then travelled up into the Highlands and back down into Edinburgh. The hotels and attractions they booked were exactly what we wanted. Our trip then shifted into... Read more

We started planning this trip a few years ago in 2020. When the pandemic hit we had to pause for two years. As a result the trip had to be planned again. Kate and Alex did a remarkable job both times to create a memorable experience for my mom's 80th birthday. We flew into Edinburgh and explored that city for a few days, then travelled up into the Highlands and back down into Edinburgh. The hotels and attractions they booked were exactly what we wanted. Our trip then shifted into Ireland as we flew into Belfast and then drove around Ireland staying in a different place every night or two. Again, the hotels, restaurants and attractions were all booked for us, met the precise needs we had and were spaced very well.

I couldn't have built a better trip myself! They customized it for us and it fit us like a glove. There is no question that I would use KimKim again to plan a trip. They saved me so much planning time before the trip and during the trip I didn't have to worry about anything because they had given us such detailed plans. Also, we were able to reach out for support if we needed them.

Alex proactively checked in with us a few times to make sure all was going according to plan. The personal touch was so appreciated.

Local specialist: Alex Rawson
Alex
Alex Rawson
Local specialist in Wales | Replied on Nov 08, 2022

Thank you for your feedback Carolyn. It was such a delight working with yourself to plan such a memorable and special birthday trip for your mother! We are so pleased you enjoyed the special experiences from private bagpiping to a pony trap tour on the Aran Islands.

I hope to be able to work with you again to plan another trip to these fair isles.

With warm wishes,
Alex

AMAZING TRIP! Huge thanks to the Kim Kim team !
Morocco | Aug 20 - Aug 27, 2022

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Mishael S.
Canada | Reviewed on Aug 27, 2022
I am so glad to have booked my trip with the KimKim team. From the start the communication in planning the trip was exceptional. The trip was organized exactly how we envisioned. We got to visit 4 cities in just one week and the way the trip was organized it allowed us to explore each city in a day and still get the full experience. Our accommodations (hotels/riads) were beautiful and the service was amazing by the hotel staff. Our local tour guides Mohammad and Mustafa did an amazing job in... Read more

I am so glad to have booked my trip with the KimKim team. From the start the communication in planning the trip was exceptional. The trip was organized exactly how we envisioned. We got to visit 4 cities in just one week and the way the trip was organized it allowed us to explore each city in a day and still get the full experience. Our accommodations (hotels/riads) were beautiful and the service was amazing by the hotel staff. Our local tour guides Mohammad and Mustafa did an amazing job in letting us explore Fes and Marrakech by providing us their expertise of the area.
I can’t write this review without saying a special THANK-YOU to our driver Karim without whom the trip wouldn’t have been the same. From the start by picking us at the airport Karim made sure we had a safe transfer to our first city. Karim always came with an amazing attitude each day and really showed us what Moroccan hospitality is all about. He went out of his way to help us with anything we needed. Another added mention is how he would always share with us his own cultural background stories of his home Berber. He would also provide us with extra facts along our journey which just made the whole experience even more enjoyable. I know I will definitely be requesting Karim as our driver when I come back to Morocco with my family.
Thank you to the KimKim team! And Karim for a wonderful memories filled trip.

Hotel Reviews
Oum Palace Hotel & SPA
Casablanca

Loved the service - nice staff

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Palais Sebban
Marrakech

Very beautiful riad

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Hotel Dar Mounir
Chefchaouen

Loved the location - so close the main attraction of blue city

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Riad Dar Dar
Rabat

Good welcome tea and breakfast !

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Riad Salam Fes
Fes

Amazing Riad ! And Amaing Staff !! Special tanks to Ayub! Loved his cheerful personality. We really appreciated the time he took to explain the history of the riad and always greeted us with a smile. It definitely elevated our experience at the already beautiful riad.

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Amazing Staff!!
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Half-Day Guided Tour of Marrakech
Half-Day Guided Tour of Marrakech
Marrakesh

Absolutely loved Mostafa's company! Will definitely ask for him on our next trip.

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Local specialist: Mohamed El Asely
Mohamed
Mohamed El Asely
Local specialist in Atlas Mountains | Replied on Aug 31, 2022
Hi Mishael, Thank you so much for your valuable and prcious words. We really appreciate you taking the time to share your memorable journey and leave us 5-star review. It was an honor for us to learn that you had a great experience with us and we live up to your expectations. We really pride ourselves on receiving your kind feedback and we are thrilled that we had the chance to be part of this beautiful experience for you in our gorgeous country. Our team is always trying to make sure our... Read more

Hi Mishael,

Thank you so much for your valuable and prcious words. We really appreciate you taking the time to share your memorable journey and leave us 5-star review.

It was an honor for us to learn that you had a great experience with us and we live up to your expectations. We really pride ourselves on receiving your kind feedback and we are thrilled that we had the chance to be part of this beautiful experience for you in our gorgeous country. Our team is always trying to make sure our guests have a great time and outstanding experience with us and cater to their wishes. I will pass on your compliments to the whole team, especially to Karim who will be delighted to read your valuable comments.

Thank you again and looking forward to having you again in the Moroccan Kingdom.

Best regards,
Mohamed

Helpful travel service, but still need to do your own research
Iceland | Aug 13 - Aug 20, 2022

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ben c.
Sudbury, MA | Reviewed on Aug 27, 2022
The trip planning experience was relatively smooth, and we really enjoyed our family vacation to Iceland. Our advisor, Janel, quickly answered questions during the planning stages, and listened to our comments. The itinerary she put together included all of our areas of interest, and all of our bookings went well.
That said, I feel like the level of service was relatively generic and did not appear to leverage any specific insight or knowledge from someone based in country. I would have...
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The trip planning experience was relatively smooth, and we really enjoyed our family vacation to Iceland. Our advisor, Janel, quickly answered questions during the planning stages, and listened to our comments. The itinerary she put together included all of our areas of interest, and all of our bookings went well.
That said, I feel like the level of service was relatively generic and did not appear to leverage any specific insight or knowledge from someone based in country. I would have liked to have more options to choose from when deciding on places to stay, and the ability to customize a bit more. I would have prioritized lodging better suited to having 2 young kids, for instance. Also, knowing that we would be arriving to the airport after the rental car shuttle closed, would have been helpful to start off. Or knowing that during our time in Reykjavik, there would be a major event (marathon) occurring that would impact driving and parking at our hotel.
Overall, KimKim and Janel provided a useful service for making a wonderful country accessible. Next time, I would do additional diligence to make sure all the details fit our needs.

Hotel Reviews
Vík Apartments
Vik I Myrdal

Modern, roomy, and functional. great for families. grocery store across the street a bonus.

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Farmhouse Lodge
Vík

Nice place, but a little cramped for a family with 2 young kids.

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Héradsskólinn Historic Guesthouse
Laugarvatn

Decent and roomy. lacks a few amenities like hand soap. towels like sandpaper. restaurant at hostel across the street was very good.

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Fosshotel Hellnar
Hellnar
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Room With A View Apartment Hotel
Reykjavík

Do not book this hotel on the weekend - our room was next to a nightclub that was open til 3am with extremely loud music.

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Activity Reviews
Blue Lagoon
Iceland

relaxing, as advertised. the water did leave my skin feeling weird though.

Jokulsarlon glacier lagoon amphibian boat tour
Jokulsarlon glacier lagoon amphibian boat tour
Iceland

pretty typical tourist attraction, wish they had gone closer to the glacier. was raining during our trip, which was not ideal, but still a beautiful sight.

The Secret Lagoon
The Secret Lagoon
Iceland

better than I expected, nice relaxing environment. however, my son's sneakers were stolen from the locker room.

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Local specialist: Janel Doyle
Janel
Janel Doyle
Local specialist in Iceland | Replied on Oct 18, 2022

Hi Ben! Thank you so much for your feedback, we really appreciate it. I’m sorry to hear that you were not completely satisfied with your lodging options and did my best to review this with you prior. We do work diligently with families that are traveling to ensure that the drive time is enjoyable and lodging is located near sites of interest. I would like to thank you again for working with us to plan your trip to Iceland and happy to meet with you via phone to learn more about your overall holiday feedback.

Our vacation to Croatia was wonderful and stress free
Croatia | Aug 19 - Aug 23, 2022

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Casey C.
Golden, CO | Reviewed on Aug 26, 2022

Our vacation to Croatia was wonderful and stress free due to Nikola's preplanning and booking of all of accomodations, restaurants, activities, and transfers. All the service providers were professional, punctual, and courteous. Special thanks to our Split tour host Ivana, our driver Joseph from Split to Dubrovnik, and Mirko our Elafiti Islands boat tour skipper for some memorable days.

And very special thanks to Nikola for being just a phone call away and handling our schedule changes.

Local specialist: Nikola Vojvodić
Nikola
Nikola Vojvodić
Local specialist in Zagreb | Replied on Sep 01, 2022

Hi Casey, thank you so much for the kind words, and wonderful review! Hope to see you back in Croatia soon.
Sending my regards from Zagreb!
Nikola

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