Kimkim Trip Reviews

Lovely hotel. Right there in town. Great breakfast buffet. Very helpful staff.

Perfect location! Comfy bed!

Lucas our guide was warm and personable and had great knowledge about the history of Alesund.

Staff so helpful and accommodating. Views amazing. We were upgraded to a higher floor where the views were even more spectacular.

Great location. Helpful staff. Beautiful views.

Loved the one bedroom suite with washer/dryer. Having a simple and leisurely breakfast in our room was very enjoyable. Appreciated the complimentary cable car tickets and the walk through the botanical garden.

Too expensive for what is being offered. Very friendly staff, although front desk experience related to spa treatment was very rude and not professional at all. Food was good, nice special dinner menu/buffet and 3 days On many aspects the resort lacks maintenance, like entrance from road is very poor, room had many small issues, etc etc.

Fantastic

Amazing

Very good experience also the swimming

All good

Amazing

The

Disappointing, long drive and not much to see. No jaguars in the facility, museum was of poor quality

Super friendly staff and best breakfast in history! Location was in a beautiful neighborhood and central to the other activities we were doing (harbor, fjord cruise, walking tour, museums). The train station was close by and the local transportation stops were also plentiful there. They were lots of nice places to eat nearby too.

This was one of the most beautiful hotels I’ve ever seen in terms of the architecture and the interior design of the room.

This place is amazing. I wish we could’ve stayed longer. Unfortunately the weather did not allow us to see the aurora borealis, however, we were still happy that we came to stay here. Just watching the water, mountains, and snow falling through the big glass window was incredible in itself. I would love to come here again and stay a few days as a retreat. The design of the cabin was so well thought out. It was very aesthetically pleasing, but also very functional.

The hotel was well designed, perfectly located, had a wonderfully helpful staff, an excellent breakfast, including a real barista, (who was extremely nice and she made great lattes!), and an amazing view of the harbor from our room and the dining area.

This was such a great place too stay prior to catching our flight out of Oslo. The hotel was so nice that we wish we could stay a bit longer. It was very beautifully designed, especially in the dining room. The room was the largest we stayed in during our trip, with comfortable beds, a couch, and a soaking tub in the bathroom. The breakfast was excellent as well.

Fabulous! Food, service and knowledge about the country.

Wonderful!

Carlos make the best of the weather. He brought us to Commune 13 which I had wanted to see.

Loved it! Guide was very entertaining and informative

Javier was great. We had 2 young kids and he was very accommodating. We are still waiting for professionally touched pictures but so far they look great.

The Chateaux visits were great. Alex, our guide, was fantastic. Very family friendly and our kids absolutely enjoyed the time. We had to unfortunately miss the hot air balloon since it was cancelled due to poor weather.

Overall good experience but the guide didn't know that we did not eat meat. There was charcuterie also planned but we skipped it since none of us were meat eaters.

Our guide was impressive!

Mandapa was heaven on earth! Best service and stunning views.

Great location, well appointed room, lovely restaurant for dinner and nice pool.

Lovely location but buildings and paths need maintenance. Our cabin was comfortable. They had a free laundry that was much appreciated. They were short staffed, so service was quite slow in both the restaurant for breakfast and the bistro. The formal dinner was delicious and we were well looked after.

Well appointed rooms. Lovely pool area with bar. Nice breakfast buffet. Close to waterfront and many eateries.

Great location. No elevator and USB plugs were not working. Plumbing needed updating.

Very spacious and well furnished. No telephones in rooms, no cold water in rooms - you need to go to the main restaurant to fill your bottles. Great food at the restaurant.

Dark and poorly appointed rooms with impractical set up and too much fabric to catch dust, thus making it difficult for someone with allergies. No space for modern clamshell luggage. The restaurant was great for breakfast but wasn’t open on the Holiday Monday, when we couldn’t find any restaurant in the area. We resorted to eating in their bar area but it did not have a comfortable eating area. Poor location. It is a long walk to find a good restaurant.

Spacious suite, beautiful buildings. The buffet breakfast was delicious and in a well maintained older building. Had a coin laundry on site that was very useful.

Wonderful location and beautiful amenities. Our cabin was spacious and very welcoming with included wine and spirits as well as snacks, coffee and teas. The dining room as well as the bistro offered exceptional food with excellent service. It was nice to be so close to a quiet beach.

Well appointed room although all glass walls can be problematic especially in the bathroom! The staff was very friendly and helpful. They dealt with issues very quickly. We were able to leave some of our luggage here for an extended period with no issues. Breakfast buffet was very good.

As we had been advised to arrive early, we were on site before the Sanctuary closed to the public, so enjoyed a stroll around the grounds ahead of the tour. Our very knowledgeable guide took us first to see the reptiles before they got too cold and hid. We then went to feed the Tasmanian wallabies, followed by birds, quolls, possums, Tasmanian devils, an echidna, a baby wombat, and Tasmanian bettongs. In most cases we did guided feeding, with appropriate warnings on how to present the foods. A highly enjoyable and educational outing!

Our driver/guide picked us up early, as he had received a different itinerary to ours, to start an hour earlier. We had visited some of the proposed sites with friends, so our guide adapted the itinerary to hit new (to us) places. We went to Arthur’s Seat high above the bay for an overview, and visited beach which featured “houses” that store supplies for their owners’ days at the beach. We had a delicious lunch in a converted General Store, and visited wineries in the afternoon. One activity we skipped was a visit to Moonlit Sanctuary, as we had already visited.

We were called the night before by the tour operator to warn of potential rough weather for the next morning. We proceeded with the tour, and were glad we did. The Sky Lounge is the reserved upper deck adjacent to the bridge, and the attentive crew saw to everyone’s needs. Welcome drinks were served as we departed, to head to the Lodge to pick up guests who had booked there. As we sailed south to reach open water, the captain repeated the warning that a gale was brewing on the east side of the peninsula. As we reached the strait, his decision was to divert away from Wineglass Bay and instead proceed to Ile des Phoques (Seal Island). On the way there, several guests felt queasy and were assisted by crew. At the island we saw fur seals and cormorants, but the real show was on the way back north, when a pod of dolphins swam alongside and cavorted in our wake. They were joined by gannets and albatrosses over the boat. We had lunch in a sheltered bay, with generous portions in individual meals, supplemented with lots of fresh oysters. For us, the rough weather wasn’t a deterrent, but there were several seasick guests. Not all expected that they could be seasick. However the crew assisted them all and maintained a pleasant atmosphere for the rest of us.

The roads in rural Tasmania were generally good, but services are sparse. The switchbacks ascending to Cradle Mountain park are narrow and require vigilance.

The car itself was fine, and gave us no problems. The only issues were with the personnel in the airport lots for pickup and drop off. In Hobart I was told to collect the keys in the parking lot from the attendant. She was nowhere to be seen, and my wife and I split up to look for her. This took more than 15 minutes. In Launceston, I saw an attendant across the lot as I pulled in, but by the time I parked she was gone. I took photos of the car for my records and dropped the keys in a return slot.

This tour starts from Downtown Melbourne, proceeds west to Colac (along the highway) then south to the southern end of the Great Ocean Road on the shipwreck coast. A lot of time is spent in the coach, with commentary by the driver, to prepare for the self-timed walks. He also introduced guests to the TimTam Slam at the first coffee break. This stretch of highway features some of the most iconic formations in Australia, the 12 Apostles, as well as Loch Ard gorge, Great Otway National Park, and the seaside towns that were heavily damaged by fire and floods in the 1980s. The Memorial Arch stands as a monument to the work of the Diggers who built the road in the 1930s.

Our guide was very knowledgeable and made the private tour very enjoyable.

Loved this experience. Meeting other guests. The meal was delicious and seeing the stars and the field of light magical.

Tide was high when we went out so not the best conditions to see the reef clearly.

Amazing experience! Highly recommend this. I wasn’t even sore the next day after riding the camel for an extended period of time. The staff was exceptional.

It was a rough sea day but the staff made the best of a rough situation. We really enjoyed it all.

Mini tour bus was uncomfortable with malfunctioning seatbelts. We enjoyed a more relaxed pa ce than on day one. Not enough time allotted for dinner before the ferry. Service was very slow at the restaurant that was recommended.

Very long time in the 4x4 cramped vehicle, (about 5 hours total travel time there and back) stopping to do all the hotel pick ups and then in Port Douglas where there should have been a restroom break. We enjoyed the tour once we got there.

Lovely slow paced private tour. Our guide was very knowledgeable and we enjoyed our day, especially our time at the Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary.

Bus to ferry was very cramped for leg space and very long because of multiple pick up points. Ferry did not have breakfast foods available as the supplier had not delivered. We started our day very early and were quite hungry by lunch time. First day tour was in a more comfortable coach. Our accommodations at American River in the Mercure hotel was great. Older facility and the mattresses and rooms need updating but wonderful food and service. We really enjoyed our first day tour but were disappointed to spend so little time at the Animal sanctuary.

Comfortable and walking distance to botanical gardens

Comfortable and walking distance to main part of town

Great suite with wonderful view

Wonderful. View of ocean and walking distance to restaurants

Wonderful!

Close to our cruise departure

Fun experience. Great food. Highly recommend

Seeing glowworms was fun but we especially enjoyed the underground scenery and waterfalls.

Very happy with this small group cruise. Milford Sound is amazing.

Fun experience

Beautiful area

Beautiful scenery

Fun experience

Good management of large groups of people touring this site. Smaller groups led around with assigned times

Douro Riverside is a gorgeous hotel, repurposing a perfume factory. All the modern amenities are there for you. The staff was above and beyond helpful and friendly and even gave us a glass of the local port wine as we checked in. The views from every balcony are of the Douro River in all its glory. We even got to watch a crew practice one morning. The restaurant and bar are great and the staff is exceptional. Only one thing to know before booking - this hotel is not in Porto. You will have to drive or Bolt (Uber) to the center. There really isn't anything in walking distance and parking in the city would be challenging. Other than that - this hotel is perfect!

Staying in this historic hotel/convent was an experience. I wish we had more nights to explore the surroundings (we were there only one night). The restaurants and bars are really good - the wait staff friendly, approachable and they took their time with us to share information of the area. The hotel itself is well appointed, clean and quiet. It feels more like a retreat than a hotel.

This hotel is gorgeous. Built into a cliff on the Atlantic in the town of Lagoa, it is separate from the town and quiet - almost retreat-like. Not all the rooms face the ocean, but there is a view from each balcony. The layout of the hotel is magical and walking the grounds and surrounding cliffs is a highlight. The food was good and the drinks better - made perfect by the wait staff. It is a big hotel and it is easy to get lost in it, but that is the fun of exploring, isn't it?

I felt like we were in a fancy, upscale, alternative universe. This is a high-end hotel overlooking the Baixa neighborhood of Lisboa. We stayed on the top floor (67 steps - no elevator) and that was no problem, because the staff saw to our every whim, including hauling heavy luggage up and down those stairs. The bar and restaurant served great food and the staff were very friendly. We did not eat at the exclusive restaurant. Parking is taken care of with valet service - use it - driving in Lisboa is challenging. The hotel is off the main drag and on a quiet street. There are things to do and see near the hotel and if you don't want to take the funicular to the Baixa, you can Bolt (Uber) anywhere in the city.

This was enlightening, educational and fun. Our guide was so knowledgeable about the the religious, economic, cultural and political history of Evora and Portugal at large. She was funny, and easy to talk with. I felt we were with a best friend for the day,

Thanks for all the information, the snacks, the drinks and the smiles. The sailboat is comfortable, the captains were knowledgeable and multilingual and shared all kinds of history with us from the river. What a great way to learn about Porto and Gaia! A must take trip for anyone who has never been to the area.

AMAZING! Thank you Pepito, for the laughs, the history and the fun food facts. We met a truly wonderful human being on this private food tour.

Sofia rocked! What a kind, funny, smart young woman. We had a larger group and she made sure to spend time with each member. We were all from Germany, Canada and the States and everyone felt at home with her. She took us to local restaurants to eat local foods. She gave us historical knowledge on our walk of all the things we saw. It was more than a food walk.

LOVE LOVE LOVE You have to do this trip, and ask for Filippa as your guide. She is one of the owners of the company and she is the best. Sintra - I have no words for the place other than magical. La Quinta de Regaleira is a must - what a beautiful, special place. She gave us time in the little town of Sintra for lunch and pointed out places to eat and sample the local sweets. She was so good at showing us around and explaining what we were seeing, then giving us space and time to explore on our own. Cabo de Rocas and Cascais were the icing on the cake of this trip. What a great way to see beauty outside a huge city.

We really appreciated the location of this hotel. Its newer sister hotel, 360, appears to be draining 500Rai of some capital improvements that would further enhance the experience- they need updated paddle boards as well as kayaks. It’s hard to keep nature at bay in these environments, but more attention to servicing rusting apparatus would be helpful. Tours were good. Food was wonderful. Staff was fabulous. Not sure why our Family Suite was not connected directly to the working path to the main area which required us to have a special boat take us back and forth to our room, unlike the majority of the other cabins. We did select the Family Suite since it had air conditioning 24/7 vs. only in the evening for the other cabins.

For the most part, this hotel is fabulous with one significant exception- the mosquito population is managed in an environmentally sensitive way but it doesn’t bode well for the guest. Non of the exterior spaces are screened in, making time in one’s villa limited to the indoor air conditioning if you wanted to avoid being bitten. Not all of the supplies are fullly refreshed everyday. The personal butler was very helpful and added to the ease of a family vacation. The kids enjoyed the limited programming and we adults really appreciated the spa and yoga program.

Really enjoyed the site. Guide was very helpful with negotiations.

We had found this company for KimKim. The quality of the experience was just what we had hoped.

We had young children with us. Tour was focused on adults and not kids. Hot. Should have included an activity to stimulate kids.

We are foodies and always do market/food tours. Our guide was not as familiar with who the specialists sites or history of the food we might have eaten. Granted, we were difficult with food allergies, but there was no preplanning by the guide to address this. Enjoyed the TukTuk but felt this was a missed opportunity.. In contrast, did a chef led tour (self identified) in Phuket that was hands down the perfect

Clean a with amenities. Restaurant served a variety of different food . Service excellent.

Centrally located . Hotel a bit old , the bathroom facilities need to be updated . The restaurant and the food was good though . Hotel staff were helpful and courteous.

The boat ride was interesting . We learn quite a bit of its history .

We went in a local city tour of the markets and side streets, had a first hand experience of the local life

The boat was very nice and clean . Staff were fantastic. The sunset was beautiful, weather was perfect .

The sampan boat ride was nice and water was calm . You can kayak if you prefer .

Nadia was our tour leader and Gaston was our driver. Nadia was engaging, kind, fun, and very knowledgeable. She gave information in both English and Spanish, and ensured everyone was prepared to enjoy such majestic experience. Thanks Nadia!

Delightful to get up close to the glacier and witness it from another angle. Professional boat staff and the vessel was clean and well-maintained.

Rocio took us on a wonderful urban adventure through Palermo, Centro Historico, San Telmo, and La Boca. She was fun, engaging, very knowledgeable, and made it a wonderful tour. We were grateful to use public transportation (subway and bus) for part of it to enhance the experience and feel the city like a local. Thanks Rocio!

Lucas led us on a private group tour on the Laguna Torre trail. He was patient with our pace (we didn't make it to the end) and shared much of his vast knowledge about Patagonia. His passion for the environment and care for all its inhabitants was felt and appreciated. Thanks Lucas!

Great food, rooms are quiet, great location if using train stations or shopping. Breakfast was outstanding-

Good location - especially if you like to visit the market- we didn’t get to make use of the beautiful patio due to weather - would stay there again in warmer weather!

Rooms small but everything you need was there. drinking wine on the balcony with bread and cheese picked up around the corner made for a great moment. Couldn’t ask for a better location

Always feel the most warm welcome here- offered coffee, pastry when checking in, didn’t get breakfast due to early flight out but recall from last visit it was good

I think we missed a lot of what was said - our first trip we did a walking tour and got more out of it- the traffic noise and motorcycles are distracting and I felt we could still cover a lot of Lisbon in the same amount of time.

I loved our cooking experience- the market was interesting. It was just the three of us- pros are you do more of the tasks involved with cooking the dishes. Cons were large classes are more lively and I would suggest evening over daytime- it’s a big meal and you can drink as you cook- rather have done this late in the day

The shop chosen was beautiful and my daughter buys organic wines so it was appreciated how they support those. Guide was personable, he made it special and didn’t rush the experience- was entertaining as well as knowledgeable which makes for a good guide

Loved this tour! Best guide of our week, Andre. You could tell he was a favorite of those who worked in the market too- funny, easy to understand. Knew how to work with his group, shared about himself and family make it more personalized. Lots of foid- you won’t leave this hungry or thirsty- comfortable pace

Didn’t get to do this but will share some photos- loved this town! You can see most of it easily in 2 days -