Kimkim Trip Reviews

4.8
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We had a wonderful trip! Everything was great...
South Africa | Aug 27 - Sep 8, 2023

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Richard C.
Johns Creek, GA | Reviewed on Sep 09, 2023

We had a wonderful trip! Everything was great great hotels, great activities, and Anna-marie was awesome! The extra added attention she gave really saved the day when she got my wife some replacement contact lenses for the ones she left at home! The whole Pangolin experience was probably the highlight of the trip and our guide Sara's enthusiasm was infectious. She had us taking some really fun and good pictures and we were complete novices. The most highly recommended part of our trip!

Local specialist: Anna-marie Mocke
Anna-marie
Anna-marie Mocke
Local specialist in Cape, Winelands | Replied on Sep 11, 2023

Hello Richard & Kari

It was such a pleasure to help you plan your dream trip to Africa! It was also great to meet you at Fairview. I went back this weekend to buy more cheese.

Thank you SO much for the great review! It means so much to us. We will also share your review with Pangolin and Sara, as they would love to hear it.

I do hope it was not your last trip to Africa.

Anna-marie, Deb & Corlia

Everything that Antonia planned for us exceed...
Croatia | Aug 25 - Sep 3, 2023

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Stacey L.
Ramsey, NJ | Reviewed on Sep 09, 2023
Everything that Antonia planned for us exceeded our expectations and the communication with both her and Nikola was amazing. They helped us with dinner reservations during the course of the trip and each night sent us the details for the next day. If we had a request they were on it. Antonia met us in Dubrovnik with something my daughter left behind in Hvar - amazing. We loved Croatia so much and highly recommend Kimkim. Read more

Everything that Antonia planned for us exceeded our expectations and the communication with both her and Nikola was amazing. They helped us with dinner reservations during the course of the trip and each night sent us the details for the next day. If we had a request they were on it. Antonia met us in Dubrovnik with something my daughter left behind in Hvar - amazing. We loved Croatia so much and highly recommend Kimkim.

Hotel Reviews
Villa Toni Design Apartments
Split

Perfectly located by the palace. Nothing fancy but very clean and well attended to, offering excellent service and attitude. I enjoyed having my own room. Overall, a pleasant stay.

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Apartments Palmotta Palace Dubrovnik Old Town
Dubrovnik

The main problem with this accommodation was the difficult stairs. However, our contact person Antonia was quick to arrange help with our luggage.

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Aminess Korčula Heritage Hotel
Korčula

The hotel had a lovely exterior and location, but the interiors were outdated. However, the staff was very friendly.

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Devecchi rooms
Hvar

Stunning - so clean and well maintained. Great location. Good service. Nice breakfast. Beautiful views.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Right in the heart of everything yet quiet.
Staff
Kept everything clean
Cleanliness & Comfort
Rooms were well kept
Activity Reviews
Small Group Island of Hvar Cycling Tour
Small Group Island of Hvar Cycling Tour
Croatia

This was an overwhelming experience as we had to navigate through roads and people despite being assured that the tour was on the outskirts. It was a little scary for someone like my daughter who is fearful of bicycles.

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Konavle Region Culinary Experience (small group)
Konavle Region Culinary Experience (small group)
Croatia

A thrilling experience at first but it felt a little touristy towards the end as more groups came in. The drive to the location was slightly terrifying due to the speed and winding roads. However, the overall experience was really nice.

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Local specialist: Antonia Šutić
Antonia
Antonia Šutić
Local specialist in Zagreb, Croatia | Replied on Sep 12, 2023

Hi Stacey,

Thank you for your kind words! I’m so glad Nikola and I were able to help you make your trip as memorable as possible. It was great working with you and your daughters and we are grateful you choose Kimkim - and us, for your vacation in Croatia. Hopefully we’ll all get a chance to work together once more! Wishing you all the best,

Antonia

2 Week Family Trip
Croatia | Jul 28 - Aug 13, 2023

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Tracie N.
Canada | Reviewed on Sep 09, 2023
We went to Croatia for a 2 week family trip - we met our daughter there who had been travelling in Europe for 3 months. Robi was our travel specialist who helped us plan our trip. We had a few ideas about what we wanted to see and do, but he truly helped shape our trip to be very memorable. He was very patient with us as we changed our minds a few times as to what we wanted to see, and the length of time we wanted to spend in each location. We rented a car in Zagreb (which was brought to us!)... Read more

We went to Croatia for a 2 week family trip - we met our daughter there who had been travelling in Europe for 3 months. Robi was our travel specialist who helped us plan our trip. We had a few ideas about what we wanted to see and do, but he truly helped shape our trip to be very memorable. He was very patient with us as we changed our minds a few times as to what we wanted to see, and the length of time we wanted to spend in each location. We rented a car in Zagreb (which was brought to us!) and made our way to Plitvice Lakes, Kra National Park , and finally to Split. Robi suggested a number of towns along the way that we could stop and see, and provided some great backstory to those locations. We left our car in Split then took a catamaran to spend a few days on Hvar and Korcula. We had a private driver pick us up in Korcula and drive us through the Peljesac wine region where we visited a couple locally owned wineries, visited Ston and ended in Dubrovnik, where we spent 4 days. All our accomodations were extremely central, provided breakfast and were very pleasant. The KimKim approach is to provide the specific location details and additional info about restaurants the night before you reach your new destination. I was apprehensive about this approach but it worked really well! Robi was in contact with us every day of our trip and available to help if we needed. Croatia is a beautiful country with an incredibly interesting history, great food and people. We will go back - thank you Robi for making our first time visit to your beautiful country so memorable.

Hotel Reviews
Hotel Marul
Split

Very clean - the staff went out of their way to accomodate us. They even walked me to the closest place so we could get our laundry done. The next day we had a cooking class booked, so one of the staff offered to get our laundry for us! the Breakfast was very good - you could order a fresh made omelet if you liked. Great location - we could walk everywhere from Hotel Marul.

Authenticity & Character
Location
close to Diocletian's palace and central. Our room had access to a small roof top patio that had chairs and a table to enjoy the outdoors privately.
Staff
always available, extremely friendly and they picked up our laundry for us!!
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Devecchi rooms
Hvar

We stayed 2 nights in the very quaint B&B. Its very much a boutique - character furniture in the dining area. Our room was at the top, we had a private balcony with chairs and a table where we could look out over the harbour and enjoy some quite time away from the crowds (we were there in August). Lovely hostess and good breakfast

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central and easy to find from the catamaran
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Almayer Art & Heritage Hotel
Zadar

We stayed one night - the rooms are unique and the breakfast is absolutely outstanding. Great location for us to walk everywhere we needed to. Comfortable beds and very clean

Authenticity & Character
was more unique/ boutique. Loved that they had art and crafted jewellry on display in the halls that you could buy
Location
central
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Cleanliness & Comfort
beds were comfy
Hotel Degenija
Rakovica

we spent one night here on our way to plitvice lakes park. Once we got here i wanted to stay for a few more days!! The accomodations were very clean, comfortable rooms. I loved the pool! We borrowed the bicycles and did a small tour around the area (they have numerous bike paths) and then enjoyed the afternoon at the pool. We had dinner at the neighbouring hotel that evening which was very good and we had a good selection for breakfast the next day. The location to the parks is fantastic - it only took us 15 minutes to drive to the park entrance from here.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Close to Plitvice Lakes park, easy to find
Staff
very friendly and accomodating
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Activity Reviews
Leaving Zagreb -Rastoke  visit- Plitvice lakes overnight
Leaving Zagreb -Rastoke visit- Plitvice lakes overnight
Croatia

this was our travel day to get to the Plitvice Lakes area Robi suggested we stop in Rastoke. We didn't know much about the town and just thought it would be a quick stop. The town area is extremely enchanting - it was our first introduction to the beauty of the Croatian waterfalls. We ended up staying for much longer that anticipated because it was such a fascinating area.

Zagreb visit
Zagreb visit
Croatia

We had a private tour of the city one day, which we highly recommend . Not only did our tour guide provide so much information about the history of Zagreb, she made the morning very pleasant showing us all the interesting areas of Zagreb.

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Guides, Drivers and Staff
vey knowledgeable - and personable
Explore Plitvice Lakes National Park
Explore Plitvice Lakes National Park
Croatia

This is the most beautiful national park I have yet to see. We are from Canada, near the Banff National Park which I consider to be extremely beautiful - now it has a rival! This area is so well taken care of - the water is pristine and the boardwalks protect the area. We absolutely loved this park

Quality of Experience
one way direction around the lakes -- such a great idea. Natural beauty is breath taking
Local specialist: Robert Pinčević
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Robert Pinčević
Local specialist in Croatia | Replied on Sep 09, 2023

Hi Tracie,

thank you for your feedback, much appreciated.
I am very happy to hear you had a good time and that I was able to contribute to your experience in Croatia!
Hope you left with lots of good memories!
Thank you.
Many regards from Croatia!
Best
Robi

Amazing trip
Argentina | Aug 24 - Aug 31, 2023

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Camila B.
Riverside, CA | Reviewed on Sep 08, 2023
Ana was amazing in putting together our trip to Patagonia. She was prompt to respond and organized an amazing itinerary, exactly what I wanted. The guides were very knowledgeable, kind and responsive. I lost my phone, by contacting the urgent line I had it back by the next day. Will certainly book with them again for my next adventure Read more

Ana was amazing in putting together our trip to Patagonia. She was prompt to respond and organized an amazing itinerary, exactly what I wanted. The guides were very knowledgeable, kind and responsive. I lost my phone, by contacting the urgent line I had it back by the next day. Will certainly book with them again for my next adventure

Activity Reviews
🐳Whale watching navigation🐳
🐳Whale watching navigation🐳
Puerto Madryn

Overwhelming experience seeing the whales so up close

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No
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🐳El Doradillo Adventure🥪🧃
🐳El Doradillo Adventure🥪🧃
Puerto Madryn

Very peaceful experience, you’re literally hanging out in a beach, watching the whales at close distance. Our guide Leandro was superb and very accommodating.

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No
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Perito Moreno Glacier Excursion  🗻
Perito Moreno Glacier Excursion 🗻
El Calafate

What can I say regarding one of the most important tourist attractions in the world. You just have to experience it.

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Nautical Safari - Brazo Rico
Nautical Safari - Brazo Rico
El Calafate

You get it experience the glacier up close and personal! Definitely recommend doing this.

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Cerro Avanzado Adventure🌄
Cerro Avanzado Adventure🌄
Puerto Madryn

Great time watching seals.

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Local specialist: Ana Maibach Cikes
Ana
Ana Maibach Cikes
Local specialist in Córdoba | Replied on Sep 18, 2023
Dear Camila, Thank you so much for your kind words! I'm thrilled to hear that you and your mom had such a fantastic experience during your trip to Patagonia. It was truly a pleasure helping you plan this adventure. 💙 Our 24/7 support line is there to make your trip as smooth as possible, and I'm glad to hear that it was helpful when you had an issue with your phone. We are committed to providing all our travelers with the best experience possible! We can't wait to help you plan your next... Read more

Dear Camila,

Thank you so much for your kind words! I'm thrilled to hear that you and your mom had such a fantastic experience during your trip to Patagonia. It was truly a pleasure helping you plan this adventure. 💙

Our 24/7 support line is there to make your trip as smooth as possible, and I'm glad to hear that it was helpful when you had an issue with your phone. We are committed to providing all our travelers with the best experience possible!

We can't wait to help you plan your next adventure, whether it's another journey to Patagonia or a different destination. Don't hesitate to reach out whenever you're ready to start planning again.

Safe travels and warm regards,
Ana - Trips South America ✈️

We very much enjoyed our trip to Greece. Alm...
Greece | Aug 12 - Aug 26, 2023

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Christine S.
Canada | Reviewed on Sep 08, 2023
We very much enjoyed our trip to Greece. Almost everything went to plan, and the tours that we had organized were great. We went on August 2023. The weather was hot but bearable and we managed to miss the fires and the floods. Read more

We very much enjoyed our trip to Greece. Almost everything went to plan, and the tours that we had organized were great. We went on August 2023. The weather was hot but bearable and we managed to miss the fires and the floods.

Hotel Reviews
Plaka Hotel
Athens

A nice Hotel in Central Athens. It was difficult to find at first. The breakfast Buffet is excellent and the staff were nice. Our A/C worked well. Our room was very plain, with no decor at all, not even photographs. The Shower leaked so we needed to put down many towels on the floor to stop it from soaking everything.

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A nice walk to many sites.
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Our room was very plain. No decorations of any sort were present.
Costa Azzurra Hotel
Skala Kefalonia,

Nice hotel but very hands off. Reception is only available from 9-5 so if you plan to show up after that time, or need something you will have a problem. We arrived at 730pm and had to get another guest to let us into the building, and our keys were sitting at reception. Breakfast is at the restaurant next door and was good. You order off the menu. Our room was nice, the A/C worked well and there was a small sink and dishes available. We had a balcony with a nice view. Our only complaint is that the shower/bathroom is very small.

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On the main street in Skala, not too close to the beach.
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Bathroom is small.
Doupiani House
Meteora

We really enjoyed staying here. The food was good (they grow their own fruit!) the room was comfortable and the view was outstanding.

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Apollon Library Suites Nafpaktos
Nafpaktos

This was our favorite hotel of the trip. Breakfast was delicious, the room was lovely, the staff were very friendly and helpful.

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Local specialist: Rebecca Skevaki
Rebecca
Rebecca Skevaki
Local specialist in Greece | Replied on Sep 15, 2023

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

Thank you!
Norway | Aug 21 - Sep 7, 2023

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Joel C.
Warren Township, NJ | Reviewed on Sep 08, 2023
I was very happy with how things worked out with the entire Kim Kim team. Willing to work with me and make adjustments as needed and asked. They were very responsive to questions and requests that were made. If I can make a suggestion, perhaps offering some options to choose from would be helpful. For example, options for hotels in a given location that might affect the price overall. Or for the hike to Kjeragbolt, going over the various hike options (all in one day, overnight, etc). And... Read more

I was very happy with how things worked out with the entire Kim Kim team. Willing to work with me and make adjustments as needed and asked. They were very responsive to questions and requests that were made.

If I can make a suggestion, perhaps offering some options to choose from would be helpful. For example, options for hotels in a given location that might affect the price overall. Or for the hike to Kjeragbolt, going over the various hike options (all in one day, overnight, etc). And my least favorite thing was the Bergen to Flam to Bergen because of how long it took. I admit this was my fault for not looking at the details in advance but other options might have been helpful. One other suggestion would be greater assistance with traveling to the various locations.

Please understand, the trip was fabulous and the help that you all provided was outstanding. The above are just suggestions to make things even better.

Again, thank you for all of your help and support!
Joel Chesler

Activity Review
Bergen to Flam "The King of Fjords"  Round-Trip Cruise
Bergen to Flam "The King of Fjords" Round-Trip Cruise
Bergen

While scenic, this was very long trip. It was around 12 hours of which 10 hours were on board the ship

Local specialist: Eliise Nurk
Eliise
Eliise Nurk
Local specialist in Norway | Replied on Sep 15, 2023

Hi Joel!
Thank you for this great feedback!
I am glad to see that you had lovely time here in Norway! It was my pleasure working with you!

All the best
Eliise

Great
France | Aug 18 - Aug 28, 2023

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Nikita B.
Edison, NJ | Reviewed on Sep 08, 2023
Great itinerary for our South of France trip! Sarah was kind and patient with all of our requests. Read more

Great itinerary for our South of France trip! Sarah was kind and patient with all of our requests.

Hotel Reviews
Hotel de la Fontaine
Nice

Very close to the Promenade and popular areas. Plenty of restaurants nearby to choose from. The staff is AMAZING. Super kind and helpful. My sister was not feeling well the second day of the trip and they went above and beyond to make her comfortable. Rooms are SMALL but it is to be expected being so close to the beach and tourist area.

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Hotel Escaletto
Aix-en-Provence

Cute and clean hotel! Comfy beds and modern interior. Very close to the center and shopping/dining options. Good breakfast options. Staff was fantastic!! Although it is modern interior, the building itself is very old so beware of drainage issues as proven-- we had an issue with the drainage (will save the gory details but it STUNK!) in our room at 11pm at night and Elsie quickly and efficiently moved us to a different room. The rooftop terrace is a must to unwind with a cocktail!

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Elsie is fantastic and helped us late at night when the room had an issue.
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Hotel Florence Nice
Nice

Spacious and close to the center and lot of shopping/dining options. We had our AC unit leak at 4am in the morning, and the front desk were able to help us with extra towels and buckets (not a lot they, or anyone, can do at 4am). The staff was super helpful and accommodating- they upgraded us to a junior suite the next afternoon and even took care of moving our bags to the new room, when it was ready.

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Activity Reviews
Half Day Trip to Eze, Monaco & Monte Carlo (Morning or Afternoon)
Half Day Trip to Eze, Monaco & Monte Carlo (Morning or Afternoon)
France

This trip covers a lot in short amount of time, so if you want to spend more time in these areas opt for a full day tour. The tour guide was nice and informative.

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Full Day on the Coast: Cannes, Antibes, & Saint-Paul de Vence
Full Day on the Coast: Cannes, Antibes, & Saint-Paul de Vence
Nice

The tour was mediocre to begin with but turned horrible later in the day. Although the tour says "Full day" it is half a day--stops at Cannes and Antibes were rushed. On the last stop of the day at Saint-Paul de Vence (~1hr away from Nice) we lost our day bag at a coffee shop and my sister had to go back and track our steps to find it, the guide was extremely insulting (I waited by the car while my sister was looking for our bag because we were concerned the driver would leave without us) I heard him talk with the other members of our tour group how "Americans have no respect to anyone else's time" and "I know Indians do not have a good educational background" (I am of Indian decent) totally inappropriate and insulting. His "another tour at 2pm and you made me very late" statements were very unnecessary and overshadowed the happy moments that day for everyone. The whole energy of the group changed afterwards. I understand these tour guides have multiple tours on the same day booked and have to be very precise on their timings-- but there was no need to stoop low and make those comments. I know it is biased opinion, but I urge you to not book with this tour company. No one deserves to be insulted on their vacation.

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Guides, Drivers and Staff
zero star if possible. Insulting and horrible man.
Transport
atleast the AC worked.
Perfume Atelier Grasse - Hands on Workshop at Galimard
Perfume Atelier Grasse - Hands on Workshop at Galimard
Grasse

If you are someone who loves perfumes this is a must do! The staff is very helpful and guide you through the process. better to use a personal car than public transport as they were unreliable (at least on the day we visited Grasse).

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Guides, Drivers and Staff
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Public transport unrealiable-- use personal transport if possible
Discover Cassis & the Luberon
Discover Cassis & the Luberon
Aix-en-Provence

Amazing day! great tour guide. Gabrielle was very informative and extremely helpful. She used a mic so everyone could hear what she was saying.

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Guide had a mic so everyone in the car can hear.
Wine Tour in Cezanne Countryside
Wine Tour in Cezanne Countryside
Aix-en-Provence
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Provencal cooking class in a local's home
Provencal cooking class in a local's home
France
Local specialist: Sarah Metrat

Great local knowledge, wonderful experiences.
Finland | Aug 27 - Sep 7, 2023

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Miki A.
Somerville, MA | Reviewed on Sep 08, 2023

We did the Baltic Sampler trip (or I think that's what it was called) - starting in Helsinki, and then moving on to Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania. Valdis was very helpful throughout and very responsive as we asked questions and made tweaks in the itinerary. He booked excellent hotels for us, and arranged for truly excellent local guides to help us truly understand the places we were visiting, as well as getting access to experiences like a tea ceremony, and a cooking classes. I highly recommend working with Valdis and this platform.

Local specialist: Valdis Čeičs

Fantastic trip of a lifetime!
Portugal | Aug 28 - Sep 3, 2023

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Nikita B.
Edison, NJ | Reviewed on Sep 08, 2023
Carmen is FANTASTIC! My sister and I had so much fun on our Portugal trip. The excursions she had planned for us were phenomenal. All the guides were friendly and experts in their field which gave us a well-rounded experience. Carmen also checked on us from time to time via text messages and answered all our questions with patience and kindness. She was also able to make a last-minute change in our itinerary and handled it efficiently. All the hotels we stayed at were gorgeous and the staff... Read more

Carmen is FANTASTIC! My sister and I had so much fun on our Portugal trip. The excursions she had planned for us were phenomenal. All the guides were friendly and experts in their field which gave us a well-rounded experience. Carmen also checked on us from time to time via text messages and answered all our questions with patience and kindness. She was also able to make a last-minute change in our itinerary and handled it efficiently. All the hotels we stayed at were gorgeous and the staff were super helpful.

Hotel Reviews
Lisboa Prata Boutique Hotel
Lisboa

Central location with amazing history in the hotel itself. The staff is super helpful and kind. Loved the breakfast and the concept that it doesn't have specific timings like other hotels. You just let the staff know when to expect you in the mornings for breakfast and what you want, and they handle the rest.

Authenticity & Character
The archeological floor in the hotel is very nice- don't miss out!
Location
Very quick walk from the town center and right next to lot of good restaurants.
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Évora Olive Hotel
Évora

Comfy and spacious rooms. Walking distance from must see attractions of Evora. There is a pool (ice cold so beware!) and free parking in the underground section which is very convenient. Staff was very nice and accommodating.

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Marina Rio
Lagos

Convenient location, very walkable to number of activities. Extremely clean and spacious rooms. Staff is super friendly and helpful. Make sure to get a room facing the Marina!

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Activity Reviews
Lisbon Roots: A Food & Cultural Walk
Lisbon Roots: A Food & Cultural Walk
Portugal

one word--- AMAZING!!! Our guide, Sophia was fantastic, she gave us insides of the history and introduced us to amazing food. It is a walking tour so make sure you have comfortable footwear and water.

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Go West to Belém by Tuk-Tuk
Go West to Belém by Tuk-Tuk
Lisbon

Very fun and a must do in Lisbon! Our guide was funny and very informative.

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The Soul of Lisbon: Fado Dinner Experience
The Soul of Lisbon: Fado Dinner Experience
Portugal

Fantastic food and atmosphere. Great evening spent with authentic Fado. Must do!

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Private Day Excursion: Sintra, Cascais & Estoril
Private Day Excursion: Sintra, Cascais & Estoril
Portugal

Get ready for a full day! it is a must do. Our guide Bernard was kind, patient and very knowledgeable. The transport vehicle is comfortable and even has Wi-Fi. 10/10 recommend!

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Évora Through the Ages: Guided Walk
Évora Through the Ages: Guided Walk
Portugal

Very informative tour of Evora! a must do. The chapel of bones is a must see. Beautiful town with lots of Gothic and Roman history.

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Guides, Drivers and Staff
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Walking tour so make sure you have good shoes.
Kayaking the Algarve: Discover the Benagil Caves
Kayaking the Algarve: Discover the Benagil Caves
Portugal

A must do fun activity on the water!! Benagil Caves is magnificent. The guides Patrick and Sam were great. If you can't kayak don't worry you have a small lesson before going out on the water and there are always two guides with the group. The tour guides give you a brief history of the caves and how they were formed. They take you to other smaller caves as well, that's what sets this tour apart from the rest.

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Local specialist: Carmen Herranz
Carmen
Carmen Herranz
Local specialist in Madrid, Spain | Replied on Sep 08, 2023

Hi Nikita!
I am so happy to receive your detailed review! All your kind words are much appreciated, and I will pass to all in the Espríitu Travel team, the guides and all that we work alongside. It was such a pleasure working with you and Ankita on this special trip!

I wish you can visit us in the future to discover new destinations, such as the North of Spain, Morocco or Italy :)

Warmest regards,
Carmen

Eric is a miracle worker
Iceland | Aug 14 - Aug 24, 2023

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j d.
France | Reviewed on Sep 08, 2023

We simply could not have made this trip happen without Eric and his team. We enlisted Kim Kim when we were approaching booking the trip to Iceland at quite the last minute. Eric took our input as to expectations and interests and managed to build an incredible trip, filled with all the experiences we had dreamt of, and more! We benefited tremendously from working with an agency with the in depth knowledge of and connections within Iceland. Our money was very well spent.

Local specialist: Èric D
Èric
Èric D
Local specialist in France / Iceland | Replied on Sep 08, 2023

HI Jennifer!

Wow, what can I say other than thank you! It was a pleasure working with you to craft this trip for your family, and I am flattered to hear you had such an incredible adventure. All the best to you, Michael and the kids!

Èric

16-Day Tour of Iceland
Iceland | Aug 23 - Sep 7, 2023

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Willard R.
Westbrook, ME | Reviewed on Sep 08, 2023

We planned a 16-day, self-driving trip to circle Iceland. Our travel rep did a great job with pacing, activities, things to see and do along the way, dining suggestions, as well as hotel selections. There were no surprises, our reservations were always there, and our rep was quick to answer any questions. This is our second big trip that we organized through KimKim, and we have been impressed with the personnel and agencies they have hooked us up with.

Local specialist: Hanna Kravchenko
Hanna
Hanna Kravchenko
Local specialist in Ukraine / Iceland | Replied on Sep 08, 2023

Thank you so much for your wonderful review, Brien. I'm so glad you had an amazing time!
Warmest regards, Hanna

Great trip
Turkey | Aug 28 - Sep 6, 2023

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Sarah M.
Smithtown, NY | Reviewed on Sep 08, 2023
We had a great time seeing Cappadocia and Istanbul. Our guides Hatice and Volkan were great and very knowledgeable. It was nice to end the trip relaxing on the beach in Bodrum. Read more

We had a great time seeing Cappadocia and Istanbul. Our guides Hatice and Volkan were great and very knowledgeable. It was nice to end the trip relaxing on the beach in Bodrum.

Hotel Review
Kelebek Special Cave Hotel
Nevsehir
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Review
Hot Air Balloon Tour at Sunrise
Hot Air Balloon Tour at Sunrise
Cappadocia

The hot air balloon sunrise is a must see in Cappadocia.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Local specialist: Berat Ornek
Berat
Berat Ornek
Local specialist in Turkey | Replied on Sep 08, 2023

Dear Sarah,
We are grateful for your review, and so glad to hear you had an overall positive experience in our beautiful country. Thank you very much for choosing us and for taking the time to write this review. We look forward to welcoming you again in the near future.
All best regards on behalf of Trail Travel team,
Berat

We had three guides, and all were excellent! ...
Slovenia | Sep 3 - Sep 7, 2023

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Pam W.
Lomita, CA | Reviewed on Sep 08, 2023

We had three guides, and all were excellent! Jasmina, Miha, and Klemen were the best. Highly recommended. Nika, our trip designer was also excellent, but perhaps a bit optimistic about how much territory could be covered in one day.

Local specialist: Nika Gergar

A taste of Istanbul
Turkey | Sep 2 - Sep 7, 2023

James
James H.
Elkton, MD | Reviewed on Sep 08, 2023
My wife and I thoroughly enjoyed our 4 and a half day trip to Istanbul. Taking it all in would have been impossible without the valuable suggestions from the local KimKim travel specialists at Trail Travel. Communication with them was easy and comforting. The most vital part of the trip was securing the services of the same wonderful guide each day - Betul Basak. She made sure we saw the highlights of the old city and gave us a taste of the city literally with a fabulous food tour. She was... Read more

My wife and I thoroughly enjoyed our 4 and a half day trip to Istanbul. Taking it all in would have been impossible without the valuable suggestions from the local KimKim travel specialists at Trail Travel. Communication with them was easy and comforting. The most vital part of the trip was securing the services of the same wonderful guide each day - Betul Basak. She made sure we saw the highlights of the old city and gave us a taste of the city literally with a fabulous food tour. She was easy going, easy to understand, knowledgeable with a degree in Art History but mostly we found her delightful. We walked a lot but that is common in a big city and Istanbul is huge! We also learned to use the excellent public transportation system. We had wonderful meals arranged and reserved by our kimkim travel specialist Berat. A very satisfying trip! We will use kimkim again.

Hotel Review
Hagia Sofia Mansions Istanbul, Curio Collection by Hilton
Fatih Istanbul

Incredible location, comfortable rooms, wonderful breakfast buffet and a delightful outdoor garden bar/lounge. We did not use the spa but it looked awesome. The staff was pleasant and responsive. We will gladly return.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Local specialist: Berat Ornek
Berat
Berat Ornek
Local specialist in Turkey | Replied on Sep 08, 2023

Dear James,
Thanks so much for your review - we deeply appreciate it! We are happy to hear you had a great trip in Turkey with us. We look forward to hosting you again soon for the second part of your trip!
All best regards on behalf of Trail Travel team,
Berat

Exceptional local knowledge and service.
Croatia | Aug 7 - Aug 18, 2023

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George H.
Minneapolis, MN | Reviewed on Sep 08, 2023
Hard to imagine a more welcoming, flexible, passionate and knowledgable guide. We started planning for the trip, paid our deposit then COVID hit. Robi politely stayed in touch the whole time to make sure we felt welcome to continue our trip when we felt comfortable traveling. He assured us we would get full credit for our deposit, whenever we traveled. We finally were able to travel this fall(nearly 3 years later!) and could not have been happier. Robi is a wonderful ambassador for his... Read more

Hard to imagine a more welcoming, flexible, passionate and knowledgable guide. We started planning for the trip, paid our deposit then COVID hit. Robi politely stayed in touch the whole time to make sure we felt welcome to continue our trip when we felt comfortable traveling. He assured us we would get full credit for our deposit, whenever we traveled. We finally were able to travel this fall(nearly 3 years later!) and could not have been happier. Robi is a wonderful ambassador for his country and its history. There was not a place we went where he didn't have a story, an insight and often a family member! He adapted to us slowing down and speeding up. We had originally planned to be active(bike, hike, kayak, etc.) but settled into a little less active but still very stimulating agenda. Great local food became a bigger part of the schedule, including a private lunch at a family home as well as a peka (under the dome) traditional meal! His cousin Goran, was our captain on the charted sailing catamaran for 5 days. What a great addition to the trip, both the boat and Goran! Highly recommend adding a charter of the coastal islands if at all possible. We avoided the busy tour boats and found some secluded bays and towns. Appreciate Robi having inside knowledge of restaurants, hidden parks, local things to see, etc. This trip is in our top 2-3 because of Robi and Goran and the wonderful places we got to experience and the wonderfully welcoming local people. Please look for Robi and his company, Soul of Croatia. So many wonderful memories. Thanks to KimKim for putting us together!

Local specialist: Robert Pinčević
Robert
Robert Pinčević
Local specialist in Croatia | Replied on Sep 08, 2023

Hi George
thank you very much for your feedback and nice words, much appreciated.
And thank you for your trust. I am happy to hear you really EXPERIENCED Croatia and the areas we wanted to show.
Your party was a pleasure to be with during the trip.
THANK YOU.
Many regards from Croatia.
Best

Robi

Best of Bergen, Flam and Oslo, Norway
Norway | Sep 1 - Sep 7, 2023

Linda
Linda S.
Greensboro, NC | Reviewed on Sep 08, 2023
This is my 3rd time using KimKim. Maria, Julia and Fenne helped plan a 7 day trip to Bergen, Flam and Oslo. They were fantastic to work with and suggested / booked really top notch and different excursions for us. Our hotel in Bergen and the kayaking outside of Bergen was super awesome (great guide, super location). Our train to Flam was the best time for good viewing and a good time to arrive in Flam. Lovely accommodations in Flam. They made excellent suggestions for things to do/see in Oslo... Read more

This is my 3rd time using KimKim. Maria, Julia and Fenne helped plan a 7 day trip to Bergen, Flam and Oslo. They were fantastic to work with and suggested / booked really top notch and different excursions for us. Our hotel in Bergen and the kayaking outside of Bergen was super awesome (great guide, super location). Our train to Flam was the best time for good viewing and a good time to arrive in Flam. Lovely accommodations in Flam. They made excellent suggestions for things to do/see in Oslo as well. Would highly recommend this organization. They continue to impress.

Hotel Reviews
Zander K Hotel
Bergen

Great location, quiet, super and friendly staff, comfy beds. A newer hotel with a very good vibe that was full of guests from every part of the world.

Authenticity & Character
Great vibe
Location
Directly across from the main train station - super convenient!
Staff
Thomas was so helpful and friendly.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Fretheim Hotel
Flåm

A very pretty property. Beautiful grounds. Most rooms, including ours, had a lovely Mountain View. The staff in the restaurant were very lovely - front desk was ok. The property was a short 5 min walk to the Norwegian sauna we experienced. Awesome.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
 Øygarden Islets Kayaking Excursion
Øygarden Islets Kayaking Excursion
Bergen

Our guide picked us up in downtown Bergen. We were a group of 6. The location was spectacular and the equipment was clean and in excellent condition. We enjoyed a delicious and simple lunch on a tiny island and just had a great time exploring nature. Our guide was very knowledgeable about the area, nature, weather and more.

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Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Private Floating Sauna Experience - Aurland
Private Floating Sauna Experience - Aurland
Aurland

So fun! A very short walk from our hotel. The sauna was super private and just gorgeous. Practically brand new! The views were to die for when comparing to other saunas in more populated areas. A must do.

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Guides, Drivers and Staff
Oslofjord Sightseeing Cruise by Traditional Boat
Oslofjord Sightseeing Cruise by Traditional Boat
Oslo

Nice ship and relaxing experience. This provided a good way to enjoy the scenes of Oslo from a very different perspective.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Local specialist: Maria Shephard
Maria
Maria Shephard
Local specialist in Kristiansand | Replied on Sep 08, 2023

Linda!!

Thank you for this Kind and Thoughtful review.! I am really happy you enjoy all the experiences we suggest and get to relax in this amazing country with the most beautiful scenarios!

Working with you was my pleasure!

All the best
Maria

A person “self guided” guide
France | Aug 28 - Sep 7, 2023

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Irwin M.
Israel | Reviewed on Sep 08, 2023

While officially “self guided”, the help by the team headed by Thomas was like a guide was at our side. Questions and issues were handled quickly, messages returned promptly and suggestions given always.

Local specialist: Thomas Bringuy
Thomas
Thomas Bringuy
Local specialist in Chambéry | Replied on Oct 02, 2023

Hello Irwin

Thanks so much, it was a real pleasure to become your Virtual Guide !

Thomas

Helped create an amazing trip with 6 cities in 11 days with a 5 year old
Croatia | Aug 25 - Sep 4, 2023

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Miranda K.
Coney Island, NY | Reviewed on Sep 07, 2023
We worked with Anna-Maria to plan our trip. She was great at going back and forth with us really working out multiple ideas of what would be best for a family with a 5 year old. The trip was perfect for getting to see a diverse set of locations in Croatia and the activities she planned worked great with our kid and us. During the trip we worked with Vesna who helped us find some great restaurants and helped with some last minute switches due to weather and mix-ups on pick-ups. I can't... Read more

We worked with Anna-Maria to plan our trip. She was great at going back and forth with us really working out multiple ideas of what would be best for a family with a 5 year old. The trip was perfect for getting to see a diverse set of locations in Croatia and the activities she planned worked great with our kid and us. During the trip we worked with Vesna who helped us find some great restaurants and helped with some last minute switches due to weather and mix-ups on pick-ups. I can't imagine how we would have done so much (6 cities in 11 days)!

Hotel Reviews
Hilton Canopy
Zagreb

Beautiful hotel, welcoming staff, and soft beds. Had a great breakfast spread. Was about a 10 minute walk to the bottom of the old town/20 minutes to middle of Zagreb, with newer town also accessible.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Attentive
Cleanliness & Comfort
Teatro Verdi Boutique Hotel
Zadar

The hotel was welcoming, easy to access and excellent location to explore Zadar.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Hotel Camera Split
Split

Hotel staff were very friendly and helpful. Space was large with a bed room and living room (with pull out couch) which made it easier with a kid.

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Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Amfora Hvar Grand Beach Resort
Hvar

Great resort with full pool, right by a beach as well. You have to pay extra if you want a chair at the beach. The room was big and had a nice balcony. Offered an amazing amount of breakfast options. Pool was lots of fun with a great section for small kids, though they kept the water way too cold.

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Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Hotel Lero
Dubrovnik

Friendly, helpful staff, good breakfast, room was small which was a challenge with the kid. The location wasn't far from old town (20min walk), but because Dubrovnik is hilly it felt like it was in a totally different place. This also made pickups from the hotel problematic at times. There isn't much by the hotel, though there is a nice beach in 5 min walk.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Private guided tour of Zagreb
Private guided tour of Zagreb
Zagreb

Our tour guide was welcoming, eager to show us around, and expertly made the overview of the town into a discussion so that we felt involved throughout. In the first moment, she greeted us with a traditional Croatian ritual, which set a warm, friendly tone from the start.

Quality of Experience
Interactive and responsive to our pace and needs
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Warm, engaging tour guide, and the discussion curated to our interests
Transport
Walking throughout
Split food tour
Split food tour
Split

Enjoyed weaving the history of the town into current life there and foods of the city.

Quality of Experience
The guide and the local purveyors clearly knew each other and worked very smoothly together
Food
The stops individually were excellent; really just two places - the market and one restaurant
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Welcoming and accommodating
Transport
Walking throughout
Hiking and discovering hidden treasures of Hvar
Hiking and discovering hidden treasures of Hvar
Hvar

A wonderful opportunity to see part of the island we would not have been able to otherwise. Getting away for a bit from the resort area and hiking through an abandoned village was an excellent change of pace. It was a good length and steepness to the walk too, including for our 5 year-old. The guide was excellent at keeping our kid engaged.

Quality of Experience
Particularly the change of pace, seeing nature
Guides, Drivers and Staff
The driver was responsive, and eager to make the trip fulfilling by pausing to gather wild figs for us. The guide was excellent at giving us a sense of the community and keeping our child engaged
Transport
Smooth, helpful, responsive
Day Trip to Mostar, Bosnia and Herzegovina
Day Trip to Mostar, Bosnia and Herzegovina
Croatia

The guide on the bus was very informative and made the long drive feel more a part of the tour. The guide in Mostar was passionate, heartfelt, and informative. The waterfall was nice, but we would have preferred to take the time to further explore Mostar. There was not enough time in Mostar. Additionally, the car to pick us up to get us to the bus went poorly - they expected us to wait outside with a small child for an hour, and since we were in the lobby instead, they did not come in and left without us. Vesna (the KimKim coordinator in Croatia) helped us swap for the next day.

Quality of Experience
The experience in Mostar was amazing and well worth the trip.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
The drive was smooth and safe. The guide on the bus was very informative. And the guide in Mostar helped us to understand the current context people who live in Mostar find themselves in, along with the broader history and sights
Transport
Either we should be given a short window to be outside for the initial car (e.g., 10 minutes), or the driver should go into the lobby to check. Expecting a family with a small child to wait outside at 7am for an hour is inappropriate. The rest of the transport for the trip went well.
Private Walking Tour of Dubrovnik
Private Walking Tour of Dubrovnik
Dubrovnik

Our tour gave us lots of history and context for how Dubrovnik fits into the complex circumstances of the region. He adapted to our interests and our pace. He was very knowledgeable about details of the town's cultural history, and also able to give us advice on activities and food options.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
The driver got us there smoothly. The guide was warm, knowledgeable, engaging
Transport
Helpful to have a car take us there, since the walk from the hotel was doable but not an interesting part of town. The driver was engaging.
Family Fun: Cooking Class in Dubrovnik Countryside
Family Fun: Cooking Class in Dubrovnik Countryside
Croatia

We enjoyed the opportunity to get out of the city and see the countryside. The drive went through beautiful terrain, both seaside and in the hills. The class itself was at a farm, where we got to pick fruits and vegetables and contribute to the cooking of our meal. They were excellent at keeping us involved, including with a 5 year-old child. The family was hospitable and engaging. We enjoyed the slower pace. They also had rakija to sample, and homemade textiles. We loved the more intimate and local feel. And, the foods were delicious!

Quality of Experience
Relaxed feel, engaging, change of pace out of town, local culture and foods
Food
Everything - fresh vegetables, outdoor oven-roasted meat, ripe figs and grapes picked ourselves, delicious soup, excellent quince paste and rakija; very nice wines; tasty local dessert. They also adapted smoothly to one of us being vegetarian
Guides, Drivers and Staff
The drive was smooth and through beautiful countryside, the driver and the farm family were warm and welcoming
Transport
Prompt, engaging, safe trip there and back
Local specialist: Tina Rajkovic
Tina
Tina Rajkovic
Local specialist in Rijeka, Croatia | Replied on Sep 19, 2023

Dear Miranda,

Thank you for taking the time to share your review and ratings with us, and thank you for your understanding during our transition period.
We really appreciate when our guests recognize our efforts. In tis case, we are thrilled that your 5 year old enjoyed the journey.
We hope that you will always fondly remember your family moments in Croatia.

Our best regards to you and your family,
Tina

Overall great experience.All accommodations ...
Italy | Aug 27 - Sep 6, 2023

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Rick L.
Nashua, NH | Reviewed on Sep 07, 2023
Overall great experience.
All accommodations for travel, hotel and recommendations were flawless.
Service providers were all great.
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Overall great experience.
All accommodations for travel, hotel and recommendations were flawless.
Service providers were all great.

Hotel Reviews
Corte di Gabriela
Venice

Air conditioning was a challenge however the service was great

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Villa Sabolini Tuscany
Colle di Val d'Elsa

They initially gave us a room that was facing the road and was very noisy. We requested a room change with a view and they accommodate. Overall a central location that allowed us to reach many vineyards and local restaurants

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Grand Hotel Capodimonte
Sorrento

Lived up to the 4 star rating. Another perfect location to the center of Sorrento and surrounding sights

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Review
San Polo Afternoon Food & Wine Tour
San Polo Afternoon Food & Wine Tour
Venice
Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Local specialist: Ina Gaydarova (deactivated)
Ina
Ina Gaydarova (deactivated)
Local specialist in Athens, Greece | Replied on Sep 11, 2023

Dear Rick,

Thank you so much for the precious feedback about your accommodations and the 5 star review of your summer holiday in Italy! I'm very pleased you had a wonderful time! I'm looking forward to planning one of your future trips back to Italy or even in Greece where I also specialize in!

Take care!
Ina

Great experience from beginning to end
Ecuador | Aug 25 - Sep 4, 2023

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Kevin K.
Jollyville, TX | Reviewed on Sep 07, 2023

the kimkim www site provided a good way to coordinate the planning of the trip among the 6 people in our party.

Drivers and Guides all showed up as planned. Big shout out to our guide Danny (of responsible travel) as he was a wealth of knowledge on the history and culture of Ecuador. Our guide, Miguel, at Husaquila Lodge in Amazon was excellent. Our driver Segundo was excellent.

Great excursions around Banos. Great hike to base camp on Cotopaxi.

All hotels/accommodations were comfortable and helpful.

Local specialist: Lucia Cazar
Lucia
Lucia Cazar
Local specialist in Ecuador | Replied on Sep 07, 2023

Hi Kevin and group! :)

I am very happy you liked our selection of guides, and the tailor-made itinerary, that was made specially for you, I will extend your review with them. I hope you enjoyed our beautiful country Ecuador.

Best regards from The Middle of The World,
Lucía

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