Kimkim Trip Reviews

Our trip to Mykonos, Santorini, Crete and Athens was fantastic. The itinerary was a great pace and the transfers were seem-less. The drivers were safe and timely and the guides were knowledgable and definitely added to the understanding of the history and the people of Greece. If we ever had a question or needed clarification Mariliza got back to us quickly and efficiently. The acropolis tour and the food tour in Athens were excellent. Our hotel in Chania was very special. Thank you!

Activity Review

Acropolis & Flavors

Athens

Both of our guides on this trip were phenomenal!

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I found the planning to be very accurate to our preferences, We enjoyed the trip and used our time in a very efficient manner. We did not meet Mieke but had very fast response when we needed.
There were a couple of small details: upon arrival our at midnight our taxi was not the one or the type of car that was informed. Anyways we did not have a problem with that. The hotel in Rotterdam did not have a paid reservation. We had to pay but were reimbursed 2 days later.
I think the cost was bit high, that’s why I am not giving 5 stars, but still think that it was valuable because we made the most of our time.
Thanks!

Hotel Reviews

Hotel Rokin

Amsterdam

Hotel was under reformation, I think we should have gone somewhere else, considering what we were paying. The room was already refurbished and the breakfast area also. Breakfast was excellent

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Premier Suites Plus Rotterdam

Rotterdam

Great option for people who are travelling for several days, because its a small apartment, with kitchen and fridge. It has a free laundry that we really appreciated, and the location is the best

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Meters from central station

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Comic Art Hotel

Ghent

Beautiful , modern and clean!

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Warwick Brussels - Grand Place

Brussels

Old, outdated. Very good location. Would not repeat

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Activity Reviews

Amsterdam - Grand Dutch Food & History Tour in a small group

The Netherlands

Really enjoyed the combination of walking and snacks

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Amsterdam - Private canal cruise

The Netherlands

Excellent

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Ghent - Guided Cycling Tour

Belgium

Guide was very pleasant.

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Ghent - Scenic Boat Tour

Belgium

Excellent

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This trip was absolutely amazing and checked off all the boxes we wanted! First off, Fabio can’t be recommended enough. He was professional, made traveling easy (even for first timers) and created an overall once in a lifetime experience. We really felt like we got to experience a deep dive into all the food and culture Italy has to offer. From the history in Rome to the vineyards in Tuscany to the waters of Venice, Fabio’s recommendations never disappointed! The top of the list were definitely the Vespa tour through the Tuscany hills, the cooking tour, the Vatican tour (would highly recommend as early as possible) and of course our wedding photos in beautiful Lake Como! If we had any hiccups throughout the trip he would graciously help and have solutions for us in no time. I’d also highly recommend food tours to start off each city, we learned so much about each area through the food and got a lot of inside information about where to go and what to see during our stay there. Again we can not thank you enough for our wonderful trip and highly encourage anyone to request Fabio from ItalyBespokeTours to create an experience you’ll never forget!

Activity Reviews

Sunset Boat Trip along the Cinque Terre with Aperitif

Italy

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Florence Cooking Class and Lunch at a Farmhouse in Tuscany with Local Market Tour

Florence

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Tuscany Sunset Vespa Tour with Wine Tasting

Italy

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Fabio did an outstanding job with helping us with both with a 4nt land tour as well as day tours during our cruise in Italy ports of call. He was a great communicator, listened to what our needs and wants were and put together an itinerary that was perfect for us. He was always available when I needed him while we were in Italy and he always had constant communications with our drivers and their locations. I was SO impressed and will be using Fabio again!!

The planning process was done well in advance with Eline. She was open to our requests and made the changes to adjust the program according to our preferences.
However, a few things could be improved which worth to be mentioned in favor of future travelers.
1. The lodging in Flam was sold out at the time of our planning, back in April, therefore we were booked in a Gudvangen hotel, 20 km away from Flam by road. After about a 7-hour (amazing) train journey, we realized would have to travel to the hotel, check-in and return the morning after to Flam to board the fjord cruise before 9:00 am. Then, sailing to... Gudvangen and back to Flam where the cruise ended. Now what? Take the bus to return once again to Gudvangen hotel and back to Flam in the morning. Five times doing the travelling between both sites, twice by boat, three more by road.
Thanks to Julia, the "emergency girl", who found a (tiny) accommodation for 2 nights in Flam, a last minute and very welcomed option to the original plan.
2. We were not given the option to fly from Bergen to Oslo (50') instead of 7 hs by train. It was our last day in Norway, what means we missed half day we could use in Oslo. A point to be considered as well.
Otherwise, everything worked to perfection. Tickets, reservations, suggestions, places, not a single problem arise.
All in all, we are happy we have planned this trip with The Kim Kim team.

Hotel Review

Bergen Børs Hotel

Bergen

A past home to the Bergen Stock Exchange, beautiful building, nice rooms, spotless clean, wonderful staff and the best location in town. A place to return in the future.

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former home to the Stock Exchange, a piece of Bergen history

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a couple of minutes away from the fish market and best shopping area

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Activity Reviews

Visit the Viking Valley

Norway

Nærøyfjord Round-Trip: Fjord Cruise & Scenic Shuttle

Flåm

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We really appreciated having KimKim and Silvia help us navigate our best options in Iceland while traveling as a family. We were able to see a wide variety of landscapes on our trip through a thoughtfully planned route but didn't feel like we were driving all the time. And it was very helpful to have Silvia on hand when we had questions as we navigated traveling with a toddler and last minute needs. Thank you, thank you, thank you Silvia for a WONDERFUL trip. With our busy schedules we would have never had the time to research Iceland and understand what locations and restaurants and lodging would work well for a family. We have recommended KimKim to others.

We enjoyed every moment of our trip from Bergen to Oslo with stops in Ullensvang and Aurland along the way. Mathia planned every detail of our trip perfectly. It was truly flawless. Highlights included hiking up Mt Floyen and Stoltzekleiven in Bergen, cruising the gorgeous Hardangerfjord to Rosendahl, hopping off and on local buses as we traveled to Ullensvang, hiking the Dronningstein and stopping at the cidery in Loftus on our way down the mountain, more local bus travel and a visit to Aurland before taking the Flåm and Myrdal railways to Oslo for our final weekend. Again, Mathia planned our trip to perfection from the hotels to the travel details, ferry & train tickets, etc. We loved Norway and would happily return. We highly recommend KimKim and will definitely use this company for future travel destinations.

Hotel Reviews

Oslo Guldsmeden

Oslo

A nice hotel, good location. The rooms were small, a bit stuffy and noisy. Breakfast was lovely. Received excellent guidance from the hotel staff about things to do and how to get around.

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Well located to explore numerous parks, neighbourhoods, museums, harbour front. Quick access to transit in the city and to the airport

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Hotel Aurlandsfjord

Aurland

Another lovely hotel with a gorgeous review of the fjord. We enjoyed both the breakfast and dinner at the hotel.

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Hotel Ullensvang

Lofthus Hardanger

Loved the location on the fjord (even went swimming) and the various pools and decks. Fabulous view rooms and wonderful breakfast. Very easy to access the shuttle bus to the trailhead of the Dronningstein. Enjoyed visiting the Loftus cidery. Two great dinners in town, one at a pizza restaurant and the second at a Norwegian/Thai restaurant.

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Thon Hotel Rosenkrantz

Bergen

Beautiful superior room. Delicious breakfast buffet. Perfect location

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Activity Reviews

Transfer from Flåm to Aurland

Norway

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Short Hike with a Local in Bergen

Bergen

Things were handled very well by Terry. We appreciated her input, guidance and staying in contact. Our only item was how long it took for actions from the home office to approve the decision we made and get back to us.
We appreciate KimKim working with our friends the Williamson’s after they had postpone their trip for serious health issues.

Greg & Judy

Both a fascinating and exciting journey through four Balkan nations, Serbia, Bosnia-Hercegovina , Croatia and Montenegro. After months of planning and adjustments with my excellent local specialist, Anna-Maria, the trip very much lived up to what I hoped for, getting to see most of the places I had planned to see and activities I had been interested to do including the hiking in Bosnia-Hercegovina. Learned a lot of history of the region from the guides, including Marko in Belgrade and Suzi in Sarajevo. In a region divided by recent conflict, what was so good about the guides was the different perspectives of the recent history. The highlight being a guided tour of the Siege of Sarajevo by Adnan Hasanbegovic, a veteran of the siege who showed me the tunnel of hope dug under the airport. Having been involved in the conflict as a both a civilian and a soldier, his account was so vivid, including the struggles he and many other experienced. From a conflict out of which so much hatred arose for the different nationalities involved, what was so impressive about Adnan's tour was how he had sympathy for those who he fought against, including the Serbs, as to how they were drawn into the conflict and for what they also suffered. Something which he said he found helpful in his work post-conflict focusing on reconciliation, during which me met many others who had survived conflicts.

Sarajevo itself was probably the highlight of my trip, being so full of diversity in terms of architecture and food, bringing together the best of its legacy being at the crossroads of the Ottoman Empire and the Austro-Hungarian Empire. I especially enjoyed the Turkish areas and most of all, the Bosnian Coffee. The hikes in Bosnia-Hercegovina were amazing. I had previously done the Seven Lakes trek through Slovenia with KimKim, which was a fantastic experience. but in Bosnia-Hercegovina though, there was a feeling that the nature was so much more untouched. This was especially evident on the Lukomir trek, visiting Bosnia's last traditional nomadic village where life has changed little in five hundred years.

Some much more natural beauty and historical sites were found in between Belgrade and Sarajevo and in between Sarajevo and Dubrovnik, including Tara National Park (the Lungs of Serbia), the Ottoman bridge in Mostar, the stunning Kravice Waterfalls and the two highlights the Dervish House at Blagaj and a ride on the Sargan Eight Railway. So much fantastic variety with great insight provided by guides Stefan and Abdul.

And the excitement didn't end there, the ride on the replica 16th century galleon Karaka was great fun, seeing the beauty of the Eliphate islands before a trip to Kotor in Montenegro the next day. The crew on Karaka were so fun while Montenegro guide Dejan was so knowledgeable, giving lots of great tips for photographers. All people involved in making this trip were so helpful, from specialist Anna-Maria who did a fantastic job finding great accommodation in all three cities I stayed in (especially the apartment in Dubrovnik's Old Town) , Marko in Belgrade, Stefan between Belgrade and Sarajevo, Verda on the Lukmir trek, Suzi and Adnan in Sarajevo, Abdul between Sarajevo and Dubrovnik, the Karaka crew and Dejan in Montenegro. All were so friendly and so hospitable. Natural feature that best reflected this though, was visiting the heart-shaped lake at Sutjeska National Park on the border of Bosnia and Montenegro, led by guide Jasmin. It truly opened my heart to the region and its people, as well as what they have largely come through following a difficult recent history.

The first two lodges we stayed at, Leroo La Tau lodge and Xugana Island Lodge were fantastic with the staff members delightful, helpful, and providing excellent service. We saw beautiful wildlife and enjoyed the beauty of the Botswana landscape for the 8 nights of our trip. We did book this trip last minute and Lize, our local specialist, worked hard to ensure we had luxury accomodations for 4 adults. However, there was a lot of misinformation provided in the finalized itinerary as if the descriptions were just copy and pasted into our itinerary; thus leading to an experience of unpersonalized trip planning and also confusion when checking into our lodges of what was actually paid for/included. For example, information about one lodge said we were booked for a 4WD safari, but the lodge only does water-based activities. As another example, the finalized KimKim itinerary said "private group" for some activities but we were actually in a "small group" so it was unclear if we paid more for private and yet were put in a small group. More attention to detail in the trip planning itinerary would have been appreciated. Additionally, providing more options with details (e.g., so we could have compared pricing, activities, etc.) before finalizing bookings would have been good. For example, two or three lodge options (with details on each lodge) on where to stay for each night would have been better than just providing one option before booking because we were unaware of which lodges were in the area and who KimKim partner lodges are.

There were 8 of us (my husband and I, our 2 grown children, my in-laws and brother and sister-in-law). We gave Eleni a few suggestions of places we wanted to go and things we wanted to do, and she took it from there. She and Mariliza booked all of our hotel reservations, tours and transportation. From the time we got off the plane in Athens until we departed two weeks later, everything was seamless. Our tour guides were all extremely knowledgeable and friendly, our drivers were prompt and courteous, and the hotels that they selected were top-notch. A few highlights: our stunning view of the Acropolis from the Electra Metropolis hotel, shopping in Hydra, lunches at Safran in Ios, and a sunset catamaran tour in Santorini. It was a perfect mix of sightseeing and relaxation, and Eleni and Mariliza were extremely helpful, flexible and professional. I was originally planning to make the arrangements myself, but I am so grateful that my daughter found KimKim online. It wouldn’t have been the same without their expertise and guidance.

Hotel Reviews

Katikies Garden Santorini

Fira, Santorini

Very unique property (it used to be a monastery) , conveniently located right in Fira. The manager, Lea was so helpful and friendly. The infinity pool area was very nice and had a beautiful view, and the breakfast was delicious and had plenty of options. The fresh-squeezed juice was a favorite for our group.

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Liostasi Hotel & Suites Ios

Cyclades

Absolutely stunning property! The staff was so friendly and welcoming (Eleni is so sweet!). The sunset views were breathtaking. It was a short walk into Chora, the main town, but very quiet and relaxing. We had a great dinner at Grandma’s restaurant (on property) and enjoyed sunbathing at the infinity pool. The breakfast was amazing. In addition to an extensive buffet, there was also a menu of options that you could order from. We stayed in a suite with a bedroom upstairs for us, and sleeper sofas downstairs for the kids. It worked out perfectly!

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Leto Hotel

Hydra

Quaint boutique hotel, a short walk to shopping and dining, friendly staff and nice breakfast.

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Electra Metropolis

Athens

Incredible view of the Acropolis from the rooftop restaurant. The pool was nice for cooling off in the afternoons. The location was fantastic - no need for cabs, we walked everywhere! Great breakfast.

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⛵ Private Sunset Sailing & BBQ on a luxury catamaran

Santorini

The highlight of our trip! Evie and Eleni were fantastic. They took us to the red beach and the white beach to swim and snorkel (the water was crystal clear!) and then around the volcano. They made us a delicious dinner on the boat, and then the wind picked up so Evie raised the sails and we sailed around for about an hour before we watched the sun set. It was a perfect way to end our trip.

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All time classic Santorini, Private Tour

Santorini

Another awesome tour in Santorini! This day we visited Museum of Prehistoric Thera, and then went to Akrotiri, an active archaeological dig site of an ancient fishing village covered by a volcanic eruption thousands of years ago. Our tour guide, Tonia, was very knowledgeable and taught us a lot about the ancient civilizations. From there we visited Perivolos Beach and had an amazing sushi lunch at Forty One. We were supposed to go to Profitis Elias Mountain, but since we had done that the day before, we opted to spend some extra time at the black beach. The restaurant allowed us to use a few of the lounge chairs for free, since we had eaten lunch there, which was really nice. We went to another winery for a wine tasting (not sure of the name, but the views were stunning!) and then back to the hotel.

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Sunset Wine Tasting & Dine

Santorini

This was a great way to get familiar with the island. The first stop was Koutsogiannopoulos Wine Museum. It was a little cheesy, but it was very informative and we learned about the history of winemaking on the island, then sampled a few of their wines. Our general impression was that they were good, but we didn’t love them enough to buy bottles to bring home. We visited the town of Megalochori, walked the cobblestone streets and visited ancient cave dwellings. Our next stop was Profitis Elias Mountain (the highest point in Santorini). There we visited a little church and bought products made by the monks at the local monastery. We tried caper leaves for the first time (delicious!) and bought some sun dried tomatoes to bring home. Elena poured us each a glass of wine and we drank it overlooking the entire island. Next, she took us to a restaurant where we had traditional Greek dishes on a rooftop while we watched the sunset. A perfect way to end the evening.

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Acropolis & Flavors

Athens

Eleni was so knowledgeable and friendly! The tour of the Acropolis was great. Because we were with a tour, we were able to enter the Acropolis from the back side and avoid the lines. From there, she took us to a cute restaurant for Freddo Cappuccino and orange cake. We walked around the city, visited a meat and fish market, and sampled olives at the local outdoor produce market. From there we visited Bougatsadiko Thessaloniki restaurant in Psirri for spanakopita. She offered to take us for souvlaki, but we were already stuffed and decided to head back to the hotel. It was a perfect way to see Athens!

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Ios Highlights Tour

Ios

A driver picked us up in a nice Mercedes van and took us to visit the main sightseeing spots on Ios - Homer’s Tomb, the Odysseas Elytis Theatre, Paleokastro and Mylopotas Beach. It was so beautiful!

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Agrey, Serengeti Guide was simply the best — knowledgeable, engaging, and patient! Neptune Pwani resort in Zanzibar was fantastic — warm , clear, ocean water with sandbar! Make sure to book the restaurants prior to arrival as limited availability.

Hotel Reviews

Neptune Pwani Beach Resort & Spa

Great facility — clean, spacious, tropical. Beautiful beach with sandbar. Book your restaurant(s) prior to arrival due to limited seating available. Try the spice tour! Be prepared to be invited to visit shops/restaurants along beach.

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Tropical feel

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Beach!

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Friendly, accommodating

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Replaced beach towels routinely

Thorn Tree Camp

Serengeti National Park

Food was good. Tent was spacious. Staff available to walk you from tent to common areas ‘on-demand’. Tent aesthetics were tired.

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Tent in heart of Serengeti

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Accessible to central Serengeti

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Bit dingy — bedding , towels, shower curtains were well worn.

Activity Reviews

Serengeti National Park Game Drives..

Tanzania

Highly recommend seeing animals before 7am !

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Zanzibar Beach Excursions

Zanzibar Beach

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Serengeti National Park Game Drives & Hot Air Balloon Safari..

Tanzania

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Drive to Serengeti National Park

Tanzania

Agrey , driver/guide was engaging during entire trip, cared about safety, asked for our priorities— custom service at its best!

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Thoughtful to provide snacks and lunch . Standard box lunch not so great but pitstop was great.

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We took quite an independent approach- limited guides (just one morning in Bergen with John who was great). However it was really good knowing Mathia was “there” ready to respond immediately to any queries or to communicate ahead for us such as when one of our scheduled buses was late. We stayed in really lovely hotels, saw amazing scenery, did some big hikes and had a fabulous time. We’re confident travellers but it was so good having initial ideas and guidance from Kim Kim in planning the trip. I’d definitely recommend the service

Duncan was a terrific planner and guide for our first trip to Iceland! He listened to our interests and provided terrific options. The itinerary, restaurant suggestions, and optional activities were all first-rate! When we had a few questions during our trip, Duncan was immediately available & always helpful! Overall a great experience! Thank you Duncan!!!

Dat was incredibly responsive as we were planning the trip, as we went through 4 iterations before settling on a final itinerary. And during the trip when there was a hiccup, he was quick to be responsive and made mid trip adjustments. He was clear about all that was included and set us up with fantastic hotels and guides. We learned so much about Vietnam and the wonderful people who live there.

We are very grateful for a wonderful experience in Tanzania organised by Joseph and his team. Our driver/guide for the safari part of the trip was Agrey who was tireless in ensuring that we had every opportunity to see the wildlife and looked after everything for us. We also enjoyed his company and willingness to share his expertise, experiences and insights. The cultural aspects of the tour gave us an opportunity to interact with the people of Tanzania as much as could be expected in the time we had. We felt that we had some special experiences and not as if we were on a tired tourist trail. The accommodation arranged and the activities were perfect for us and fitted the type of tour we requested. On the basis of this trip, we would have no hesitation in recommending KimKim to others. Many thanks to Joseph and Agrey for a special time.

Tamer was great with local color and super responsive. And our guide Sebastien in Quito/ Cotopaxi/ Otavalo/ Baños was awesome. He showed us all the highlights and provided tons of inside color. Would highly recommend!

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Canyoning in Baños – Quito

Ecuador

Our guides were super knowledgeable and genuinely loved what they do - and the feeling was contagious. It was a great day

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Melardo was super high energy but really tuned into how everyone’s comfort level

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All guides and drivers were excellent

We could not have done this trip without Terri and her guidance. The sites were incredible. The guides at each attraction were helpful and knowledgeable, and even accommodated my walking with a broken foot (that was kind of a crazy thing to do but I was determined!). We worked with Terri for 3 years to plan the perfect visit for my son, who has Icelandic roots. We had to cancel and rebook because of COVID and other factors, and she was patient and understanding. The do-not-miss pieces were the trip into the volcano and the zodiac boat to the icebergs, but everything was breathtaking.

Hotel Reviews

Hotel Katla by Keahotels

Vík

Fabulous location, great location, excellent staff, outstanding meals.

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Hotel Laki

Kirkjubæjarklaustur

Very comfortable, excellent staff, great breakfast, good location.

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Hotel Hjardarbol

Ölfus

This was the calibre of a hostel, and we expected better. There were so many deficiencies that could have been corrected: light bulb out in the hallway so we couldn't see to put our key in the door; no daily room cleaning; hard to find staff at the desk; no ice available (I needed to ice my broken foot daily); 2 hot tubs, one of which was not very hot and both were dirty, including a rusted out canister that probably held the chlorine for water cleaning; no screens on the windows at a time when we were told not to open our windows because the midges were biting; and more.

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Fosshotel Baron

Reykjavík

Great location, nice room, helpful staff, excellent breakfast.

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very helpful and understanding

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great room

Activity Reviews

Blue Lagoon

Iceland

Lovely way to relax at the end of the trip, especially after all of the driving we did.

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Jokulsarlon glacier lagoon Zodiac boat tour

Iceland

beyond my wildest dreams to see glaciers up close.

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Inside the Volcano Tour

Iceland

Breathtaking

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Reykjavík Classic Whale Watching in the Midnight Sun

Reykjavík

We saw whales and dolphins dancing at the back of our boat. Our guide said that was very fortunate - and amazing.

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Actually we had our own car to get there.

We planned this trip inspired on the movie Encanto and it paid off! Our group included two seniors, 2 adults and 2 kids (7,8 y/o). We started in Medellin and then visited the Eje Cafeteo. Everything was taken care of. All tours were gear to both adults and kids. My daughters loved the visit to the Silletera Farm. Don Nacho showed them how to build their own flower arrangement. The coffee tour was also super interesting and the whole process kept the seniors and children engaged. It was a little difficult for my mom due to mobility issues but overall Hacienda Combia was an excellent choice. We also went to a chocolate farm (El Turpial), where we learn how to make our own bar of chocolate from scratch, a wonderful hands on experience. We also planted palm trees at Cócora Valley and made baskets in Finlandia. The meals that were included were delicious. Communication was excellent. Overall, I highly recommend going to Colombia. It was an unique lifetime experience for my kids to enjoy w their grandparents.

Hotel Reviews

Hotel Boutique Sazagua

Pereira

I would consider this luxurious. Because it is an eco g friendly hotel it does come w some bugs, but nothing that would stop me from staying again. Rooms were clean, beautiful and spacious.

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Hostería Mi Mónaco

Armenia

Family own and away from the noise. Peaceful. Well kept.

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A little tricky to come and go from but if you plan ahead or if you have a car it would be perfect.

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Always willing to help w a smile!

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Bh El Poblado

Medellín

Close proximity to all and very convenient to access food and entertainment.

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Next to Santa Fe shopping Mall

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Breakfast was served with delight!

Activity Reviews

Cacao Experience - Finca El Turpial

Colombia

We love the Turpial. Mr. Pierre was wonderful and the experience was amazing for all ages. Not only we were able to enjoy making chocolate from scratch but also other fruits from his farm.

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Visit of Cocora Valley, Filandia & Salento

Salento

Carlos, our tour guide, was amazing. His knowledge of the fauna and flora of the area was very educational. The views were stunning. Planting a palm tree was one of the highlights for my children

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We love Carlos and Guillermo. They made our experience fun.

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Peñol Boulder & Guatapé Boat Trip

Medellín

Beautiful sightseeing. Some of us were unable to do the hike to the top but were able to enjoyed the views from the Mirador while enjoying snacks. The boat was a surprising experience that we were not expecting. The boat guide was very entertaining!

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We enjoyed our lunch. We met the owner and chef of the restaurant and were very please with his offerings. He went out of the way to please our picky eaters.

Medellín Transformation Tour

Medellín

A most do. Bringing to my children the aspects of different ways of living in other countries was refreshing and educational for them. We really enjoyed the art and the culture behind Comuna 13.

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Pablo Escobar History Tour

Medellín

Without glorifying Pablo Escobar, the story behind the recovery after the damage he did was interesting and enlightening. From a historical and educational point of view, we enjoyed learning how Medellin grew to be the city it is now.

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Lina, our guide was very knowledgeable and was always attentive to our needs. She adjusted the tour based on our preferences and capabilities

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Both Fabian and Lina made the tour interesting. We felt comfortable and at home with their grace and kindness.

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Visit to Parque del Café

Colombia

A most do if you have kids. Following the recommendations from our tour guide Carlos, we got there early and were able to do w/o lines. The cafe show was very colorful and professional.

Interactive Coffee Tour in Hacienda Combia

Armenia

The tour and experience were amazing. Very informative and engaging. The walk is not for anybody who has mobility issues though, but for those able it is a most do.

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Visit the Silletera Culture & The Flowers of Santa Elena

Medellín

Amazing! Don Nacho was one of the highlights of our trip.

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Streetfood Experience

Medellín

Our experience was limited due to my mom’s mobility issues . What we had was great. We wish we would have been able to do more.