Kimkim Trip Reviews

This trip was absolutely fabulous. The timing and transport were planned seamlessly to avoid any travel hiccups, which was much appreciated. All the tour guides were so flexible and knowledgeable, willing to tailor their tours to the interests of the group. The Moray archaeological site and the salt mines were so unique, and Machu Picchu was breathtaking! For all the activities we were able to do and the sites we were able to see, this trip was a bargain. Also, a huge thank you to you Liz for your quick, helpful responses on Whatsapp and assistance planning our free days in Cusco.

Absolutely beautiful trip. The detail and time put into our itinerary made our trip stress free. We will definitely suggest Kimkim and Emanuela to our friends if they plan a trip to Iceland.

Activity Reviews

Víðgelmir Lava Cave Experience

Iceland

The lava cave was really awesome. The tour guide was very knowledgeable about how the lava tube was created and took the time to answer questions along the way. It was an amazing adventure and was very family friendly

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Ice cave tour under Katla glacier

Vík

The Ice cave was beautiful. It was so humbling to see how global warming has effected these stunning glaciers and caves. Our tour guide was super funny and really loved his job. It was by far one of the most amazing stops in our trip

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Arrival and Sky Lagoon

Reykjavík

The Sky lagoon was amazing. It was the perfect way to start off our trip after a long overnight flight. The facility was clean and everyone was very friendly. The view was stunning from the lagoon and the 7 step ritual was so relaxing.

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Food Walking Tour

Reykjavík

The food tour was a wonderful way to learn about the history of Reykjavik and get to try so of their most popular dishes. Our guide was very kind and funny. We really wanted us to have a good time and enjoy ourselves

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Geothermal bakery

Golden Circle

Of all the rye bread we tried in Iceland this was by far the best. The people even gave us a recipe card and instructions to try and make it at home in the oven.

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Whale watching tour in Hauganes

Akureyri

The guides were very knowledgeable about the whales usually in the harbor and explained to us the migration patterns of the three groups on whales. They tried to get us as close as possible to the whale so we could see the markings and get some pictures before they would deep dive again

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Amalia was so great to work with. She shared expert advice, always replied quickly, made adjustments to our plans as we requested and helped make contingency plans when half of our group encountered flight issues. I will continue to recommend her to everyone traveling to Greece. We were a group of 8 and all accommodations and activities were planned & executed seamlessly! This was the trip of a lifetime ☺️

Activity Reviews

Day-Cruise around Milos

Milos

Our favorite part of our trip!

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Sunset Horse Riding Experience

Santorini

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Santorini Wine Tasting Experience

Santorini

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Mykonos Cooking Class

Mykonos

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The treasures of Athens

Athens

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Our trip to Greece was perfect in every way. From the first email correspondence with Eleni, it was clear she was in tune to what my family of 5 wanted to experience on this trip. She helped create an itinerary that included the perfect staying accommodations for my husband and 3 kids, excursions, activities and culture. Each stop was exciting and different and memorable.

In Santorini, we stayed at the Tsitouras Collection which was so luxurious and breathtaking, with our own pool and terrace overlooking the Caldera. The service and hospitality at the hotel was incredible. Eleni arranged a driving/walking tour that was led by Jacob, a Santorini native, who taught us a great deal about the island’s rich history, and showed us all the necessary sites, including many off the beaten path. He then returned to our hotel the next day with cucumbers and figs from his garden and an eggplant dish made by his mother. He was wonderful. Our remaining time in Santorini was spent walking through the towns, enjoying our Villa, and eating at great places that were recommended by Eleni.

Then back in Athens, we stayed at Amalia Athens Hotel which was ideally located in central Athens and, while a bit cramped, included two adjoining rooms which worked out perfectly. Eleni arranged for us to have a great meal at Dionysos Zonar the night we arrived which had amazing views of the Acropolis and the food, wine, and service were excellent. The next day in Athens, we met our guide, Dorina, who took us to the Acropolis and Agora, among other ancient sites. She was an incredible enthusiast about Mythology and Greek history and made what would otherwise have been a very difficult, crowded and windy trek up to see the Parthenon into an unforgettable experience. She left us with recommendations to shop and eat for the raminder of the afternoon. We really enjoyed her company and expertise.

We then made our way to the Marina where we met our crew and boarded our catamaran, all arranged by Eleni, as my one specials request for the trip was to spend a week on the sea. She recommended we tour the Saronic Gulf and arranged for two tours during the week, one on Aegina and the other in Epidauras. Our day on Aegina was the only time we felt we could have had a better organized experience, particularly with the Pistachio farm tour (we essentially just looked at a couple of trees) and the beach where our guide/driver dropped us off (way too touristy). Ultimately our requests to buy pistachios and eat ice cream and shop a little allowed our driver to open up a bit more and show us some great spots. He was very kind and even located a spearmint plant (which he bought himself) for us to take back to our catamaran. Our Epidauras tour of the Asclepius Healing Center by Katarina was amazing. A bit off path to get there by catamaran, but well worth the trip. The city of Nafplio was very cute and quaint and we had a very nice time there.

Lastly, our catamaran experience through Vernicos Yachts was arranged by Eleni, and we scored the most amazing crew consisting of James (captain), Anastasia (chef), and Danai (hostess). These three made sure we were immersed in the Greek culture as much as possible. We found the best swimming spots, snorkeled, ate at great Tavernas, went to fish markets when able, and explored the island towns together. Anastasia made the best meals and we felt very safe at sea with James. Danai was the kindest person. always making sure we were comfortable and well fed with snacks and drinks. We will always remember them and hope to return one day for another sailing adventure through Vernicos.

Overall, our experience with kimkim was amazing. Communication with the travel team via WhatsApp once we arrived in Athens was seamless. Any questions we had were answered right away. Any last minute requests by us were addressed with enthusiasm (yoga mats and fishing poles for the boat, for example). Our local transportation arrangements, domestic flight bookings, and tours were perfectly executed. Special touches included a Happy Birthday text on my 50th birthday by the team, and a bag of small gifts from Eleni (which included two yoga mats!) when we arrived at our Athens hotel.

Kimkim’s guidance, personalized planning, professionalism, expertise, and responsiveness went beyond our expectations. I would definitely recommend them to others who have a specific travel itinerary in mind but are chartering unknown territories, or even those who just want help planning the perfect vacation. We definitely look forward to working with them again to plan future trips. Thank you, Eleni and team!!

It's taken me 2 weeks to think about how to summarize this trip to Norway for this review, and I still don't think I can. It was the trip of a lifetime. Christina took all the ideas I had, bridging 3 generations from mobility-challenged to athlete, the niche requests, and brought them together into a wonderful itinerary with the most detailed plan possible. We were going to take grandparents and grandkids to visit Norwegian relatives. She even found local transport to take us by boat to an island where my dad's family had lived, and so we could visit the house where his grandfather had been born. It was wonderful to have the travel agency at quick reply, and truly, we couldn't have asked for me. We loved Norway, and we were thrilled to use KimKim to create our trip!

Activity Review

Flåm Valley Zipline & Cycle

Norway

Incredible experience. We had a blast! Felt very safe, and was the perfect way to see the Flam valley.

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Working with Gabrielle, Stephen & Marianna was great. They were responsive, listened & worked with me on activities, pricing & recommendations. They followed through on everything I asked of them. Our trip was fantastic and everything went perfectly. I seriously could not have asked for more. Thank you to all - you helped us make some special family memories!

There's a lot to see and appreciate across the many historic sites on Rapa Nui. Unfortunately for us, we arrived on the island and tested positive for Covid-19 the next day. We quarantined for the majority of our time on the island, and the local health authority released us from quarantine half a day before our departing flight. This was entirely appropriate on their part, and in no way impacts our review of this experience. Our local guide, Nicolas, spent that half day showing us as many parts of the island as he could, and we thoroughly enjoyed the time we did get to spend with him. He and the hotel staff had gone out of their way to keep us comfortable and safe while we isolated ourselves in our two adjoining private bungalows. We can't say enough how much we appreciated the staff at the Taha Tai and the attentive service of Nicolas.

After we left Rapa Nui, we had more time in Santiago and in Valparaiso, and we loved the experiences arranged for us by our in-country specialist, Lorena. She and her team had also stayed in touch regularly during our quarantine to ensure we had everything we needed.

Hotel Reviews

Hotel Taha Tai

Easter Island

Very comfortable rooms and kind, attentive staff.

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The staff here took very good care of us when we found ourselves needing to quarantine and stay in our bungalows for several days. Their kindness and attention were beyond what we could have hoped for.

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Hotel Boutique Le Reve

Santiago

The rooms were beautiful and comfortable. Breakfast was delicious, and the evening self-serve honesty tab was a welcome respite at the end of the day. The staff were professional and accommodating and kind. The interior courtyard is serene.

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Hotel Boutique Acontraluz

Valparaíso

We loved this hotel more than any other, and our rooftop rooms with private terraces were extraordinary. The staff was friendly and helpful. The design and decor were lovely. Be prepared for the stairs, but don't let that stop you from staying here unless you are unable to climb stairs on your own. A friendly thought: if you're unable to navigate stairs, Valparaiso may not be the best city for you to visit.

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It was quiet, but had easy access to walk down the hill just a few blocks to many local sights.

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Activity Reviews

Winery & Valparaiso Tour with Overnight

Santiago

Cassas del Bosque was the best meal we ate anywhere in Chile in our 3-week trip. Extraordinary!

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A Taste of Chile

Santiago

We had several food allergies that we communicated in advance of our trip. The chef was able to fully accommodate those requirements, and our evening in the chef's home was splendid!

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Chris planned a great trip for us including wonderful tour guides in Florence (Allie), Cinque Terra (Nico) and Rome (Bryon and Barbara). The cooking classes in Florence (Maria was so fun and sweet) and Rome (Alex also great) were perfect to help learn about all of the delicious food we ate throughout Italy.
All in all the service was excellent and helpful when needed to call for any help or confirmations while traveling. Highly recommend!

Hotel Review

Imperiale Palace Hotel

Santa Margherita Ligure

Beautiful hotel, wonderful staff, delicious breakfast!

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Activity Review

Pizza & Gelato Making - Cooking Class

Florence

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Beautiful trip to see some of the northeastern parts of Brazil. Among the highlights were spending the afternoon in the Lençóis Maranhenses National Park and swimming in the lagoons; one of the most jaw-dropping natural wonders we've seen. Also spectacular was watching the sunset congregation of thousands of red guarás in the Delta Do Parnaíba.

Our guide in Salvador, Bruno, was particularly informative about the realities of Brazilian life and history and Pedro, our guide in Parnaíba, was playful and entertaining, helping us with our poor Portuguese pronunciation and creating a playlist for us of Brazilian music.

There were a few minor hiccups along the way but Rachel was able to make adjustments and provided a couple extras to ensure we had a trip smooth.

Hotel Reviews

Vila Kalango

Jericoacoara

Easily the best place we stayed in Brazil. Lovely rooms with great use of space. Breakfast buffet was excellent and relaxing. If you stay in main hotel area closer to the entrance I'd recommend a 2nd-floor room as the nice wooden floors tend to create a lot of noise.

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The hotel is right on the beach with a nice areas for watching the the sunset.

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Very attentive and friendly

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Miramar Hotel by Windsor

Rio de Janeiro

Very nice hotel with especially good breakfast buffet in Copacabana and right on the beach. This is more of a large corporate hotel and doesn't really have a lot of character but the staff was friendly and the room very comfortable. The beach view didn't hurt either. It's about a 20 minute walk to neighboring Ipanema where most of the nicer shops and restaurants are and, if I were to do this trip again, would prefer to stay in that area (though there are fewer hotels there).

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Right on the famous Copacabana beach.

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Hotel Villa Bahia

Salvador

The Hotel Villa Bahia in Salvador was a beautiful place. It's located right in the old part of town among the colonial buildings, which gave it a unique charm. The rooms and the building were gorgeous and the staff was very helpful. However, it was a bit of a ghost town due to the time of year we visited, which detracted from the overall experience.

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Hotel Luzeiros São Luís

São Luís

This was a quick overnight so it was more of a short stay than an experience. It's a corporate-type building and we didn't spend much time there. Though the service was great, I can't give much feedback on the overall environment or amenities.

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Porto Preguiças Resort

Barreirinhas - MA,

The resort was quite nice. We didn't have any issues during our stay. The environment was pleasant and the service was up to the mark

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Casa de Santo Antônio Hotel de Charme

Parnaíba - PI,

The Casa de Santo Antônio Hotel de Charme in Parnaíba was a beautiful hotel. It's a converted hospital and school which added to its charm. We only stayed for a night so didn't get to fully experience it, but from what we saw, it was lovely.

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Activity Reviews

Half-Day Tour of Two Brothers Peak & Vidigal Favela

Rio de Janeiro

Unique visit into a favela and hike to top of prominent peak overlooking Rio. To start we rode on the backs of motorcycles to get to the top of the favela, where the hike started, and then walked through it on the way down. This is not an easy hike. It's not particularly dangerous but there are some somewhat steep areas and it can take a good hour to get to the top. Bring plenty of water, especially on a hot day, and decent shoes (no flip-flops).

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Tour in the Delta of the Americas

Parnaíba

Beautiful trip through the delta on a speedboat to see a variety of birds and crabs. Culminates at sunset with a spectacular congregation of red guarás on a small island. Driving back through delta in near total darkness was oddly calming (if a bit scary). Boat driver was excellent.

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San Luis - Barreirinhas

Brazil

Bumpy long ride to get to the Lençóis Maranhenses National Park but, wow, so worth it. Stunning initial views of endless white dunes with blue lagoons nestled in between. You can easily find your own private swimming areas and wander into the sand.

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Full-Day Private Tour through the Old Rio

Rio de Janeiro

We had a full-day tour in Old Rio which was overall interesting. However, there were moments when the tour guide was following us a bit too closely, especially in the shopping areas. It would have been more comfortable to have some space to explore on our own.

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Sightseeing in the City of Salvador

Salvador

We did some sightseeing in Salvador which was quite enjoyable. The city is beautiful and has a lot to offer.

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Full-Day private tour in "Canto de Atins"

Barreirinhas

This tour was slightly repetitive, especially after the national park tour. It was a bit less interesting. It would have been nice to have some time to explore on our own.

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I just returned from a group trip to Portugal organized by Across Portugal. From start to finish, the experience was nothing short of amazing. The attention to detail and thoughtful planning were evident in every aspect of the journey.

Our itinerary was well-balanced and accommodations were top-notch. What truly set this trip apart was the amazing service received from Joao, who coordinated every everything to perfection. Top notch customer service and communication, can't recommend enough when visiting Portugal.

I am immensely grateful to Across Portugal and especially to Joao for crafting such a memorable experience. If you're looking for a seamless, enriching, and downright amazing journey, I wholeheartedly recommend considering their trips.

Faida was so helpful and went out of her way to make this trip exactly the experience I was hoping for and all on short notice! She was a miracle worker and it was a truly memorable experience.

Since the first contact, Samir was great trying to tailor our experience and trying to adapted to our budget.
And even if we ended up spending more than our original budget it was worth it. All the services provided, hotel, transfer etc everything was spot on, welcoming and comfortable.
Samir knew what he was doing.
A big thank you to Nayef our amazing driver in Jordan we couldn’t been happier and we can’t recommend him enough.
And to our indescribable guide in Israel, Elias and the driver Roni, again we can’t recommend them enough. They were brilliant.
The whole experience went smoothly with no setback.
Book with them and you won’t regret, it was the trip of a lifetime.

Hotel Reviews

TORINO HOTEL

Amman

Big and comfortable room

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Clean and comfortable

Silk Road Petra

Wadi Mousa, Petra

Great staff They were absolutely welcoming and so friendly

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Sun City Camp

Wadi Rum

Indescribable facilities with super friendly staff. You won’t regret. A must in Wadi Rum.

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Dead Sea Spa Hotel

Sweimeh

Great spa service

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Ink Hotel Tel Aviv

Tel Aviv

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Prima Galil Hotel

Tiberias

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Holy Land Hotel - Jerusalem

Jerusalem

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Activity Reviews

NAZARETH

Israel

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Visit to Bethlehem

Israel

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Wadi Rum (2-3 Hrs Jeep ride)

Jordan

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Jerusalem, Mount of Olives and Mt Zion

Israel

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Old City Jerusalem

Israel

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FULL DAY TIBERIAS , CAPERNAUM

Israel

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Meet & Assist - Queen Alia Airport

Jordan

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Amman-Madaba-Mount Nebo-Karak-Petra

Jordan

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Full Day Petra (With Site local Guide or private guide)

Jordan

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Monastery In Petra Visit

Jordan

CANA / NAZARETH

Israel

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This was my first time using KimKim and Tomaz, and only my second time using a European based travel agent. I picked KimKim based on online reviews. I was somewhat apprehensive because I had no experience using this agency and had never been to Austria. I admit, I was a bit guarded during the planning process.
Once we received all of our confirmations, I was able to relax. When we got to Austria, we found all of the arrangements to be quite good and reliable. We can't thank you enough. I would recommend you to others.

(The only thing that was confusing for us was KimKim using a partner travel agency -- it would be more reassuring to know in advance.)

We had a great time with unique experiences in Medellin, and Cartegena. Our guide Diego in Medellin was excellent. He encouraged us to speak spanish and made sure we were comfortable at all times. Great time!

KIM KIM is top notch. This was our second vacation planned by this excellent company and it will not be our last. The individual service and attention to detail Is amazing. LIUS at Hidden in Spain was with us every step of the way an a true professional. I can’t say enough good things about this company and their service.

Hotel Reviews

Hotel Don Paco

Llanes

Beautiful boutique hotel in a lovevly part of Llanes walking distant to everything

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Old convent converted into love hotel with great amenities

Location

Walking distance to everything

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Super friendly and helpful

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Hotel del Oso

Camaleño Cantabria

Picture perfect with beautiful nature all around you

Authenticity & Character

This hotel has amazing amenities and grounds. The food in The dinning room is amazing and the staff is lovely

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Close enough to town yet located in a beautyful natural setting

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Super friendly and helpful

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What a view from our super comfortable room

Hotel Carlton

Bilbao

Amazing hotel in the heart of biboa

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Room was huge and had a sumptuous bathroom

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Walking distance to everything

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Lovely and helpful

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Abba San Sebastián Hotel

San Sebastian

Great location and great hotel With rooftop bar

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More modern but very European

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Walking distance to everything

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So lovely and friendly all around

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Room was spacious and comfortable

Hotel Maisonnave

Pamplona

In the heart of old City and the center of all The action during the San Fermin festival

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Very modern, quiet and well staffed. Restaurant was delicious

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Could be any better. Great location in the center of old town Pamplona

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Super patient, helpful and well staffed

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Considering all the running of the bulls festivities. This hotel Was like a little sanctuary while still being the center if it all

H10 Villa de la Reina

Madrid

Beautiful charming boutique hotel in Madrid. Which we could have stayed longer

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Simply lovely, charming comfortable yet updated

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Great central Location to all Madrid has to offer

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Activity Reviews

Bike tour: the coast of Asturias

Llanes

Super nice company with great equipment

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The beautiful northern Spain coastline

4WD Car Tour in Picos de Europa

Spain

Fun and adventitious day in the gorgeous mountains of northern Spain. Just the right amount of touring and hiking. We would have never been able ToCover so Much ground in One day without this tour .

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Our driver was fun, informative and knowledgeable

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Super comfortable with the skill Of This driver in some rough terrain

Guggenheim tickets (and guide)

Bilbao

Amazing modern architecture and art

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Loved this museum

From San Sebastián to Bilbao (or viceversa) along the Basque Coast

Spain

Cannot say enough about our guide Andy. He was super sweet, knowledgeable and we had the best day of touring and travel

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Top notch tour guide

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Pintxos Tour

Spain

The most delicious tour and our tour guide was amazing

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The variety of foods and locations

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Delicious, varied and authentic

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Great walking tour I. The old Part of San Sebastián

Hiking the Camino de Santiago Trail

San Sebastián

Beautiful day and hike on the Camino de Santiago

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Our tour guide was amazing and we had the best day

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Lovely lunch at the end of our hike

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Rioja Premium Wine Tour

Spain

Two beautiful wineries and a stop in a charming town♥️

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Everyone couldn’t be nicer or more knowledgeable

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Our lunch in the vineyard was so delicious and in a beautiful setting

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Our driver and guide was very knowledgeable and comfortably to be with

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Balcony for the bulls running

Pamplona

Unforgettable Bucket list experience. The city of Pamplona really know how to party. We had the best balcony view of the running of the bulls You could ask for. It could not have been any better

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I have never experienced anything like this and I’m a New Yorker 🤣

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Never felt unsafe and always felt Well Supported by the staff and people Of Pamplona

Tapas in Malasaña

Madrid

Soo informative and delicious. Agustin was an amazing tour guide.

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Variety of delicious Tapas in authentic settings

Food

So varied and all delicious. Great roof top Drinks at the end

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Great walking tour through the city with tasty stops

Rinolda planned a wonderful anniversary trip for us back to Iceland. She answered all of our questions and worked hard in a timely manner to book our full itinerary during a very busy time to visit Iceland. Plus, it was fabulous to meet Rinolda in person on our glacier boat tour. Rinolda is very knowledgeable and a pleasure to work with. I highly recommend her.

Excellent trip to Argentina! Fran with KimKim was excellent in planning our itinerary and made changes when needed due to changing conditions in the country. I will definitely use KimKim again!

Belize and Guatemala were new to me and we had one specific week in mind, at fairly short notice. Kimkim found us an amazing local agent, Eduardo, who suggested an itinerary including hotels, activities and transfers, and it was anbsolutely fantastic. The added challenge came when AA cancelled our flight and we had to find another way to make it all work - which Eduardo did with considerable creativity.

Our tour included an amazing jungle hotel, Tikal, Xunantunich on horseback, San Ignacio, cave tubing and Caye Caulker. All in 6 days. I wish we could have stayed longer but sadly we couldn’t.

.would very highly recommend Guatemala, Belize, Eduardo and Kimkim.

Hotel Reviews

Jungle Lodge Tikal

Peten

This is an authentic jungle experience. It’s just amazing. Basic but comfortable rooms, an excellent bar and restaurant, and wildlife all round. A really special place.

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Bear in mind that this is a jungle venue so it isnt going to be the Ritz, but for where it is, it is amazing

The Log Cab Inn Resort

San Ignacio

A very comfortable stay in a family room. The swimming pool makes it work. Handy for San Ignacio which is a shot can ride away. Very friendly and helpful staff

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La Isla Resort

Cayo District, Belize

Disappointed that the restaurant was shut when we were there so there was no opportunity to sit on the hotel’s beach space and order a rum punch. But the rooms were fine.

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Clean but several bits of minor maintenance needed: loose tiles, door not closing easily.

Activity Reviews

Explore Tikal National Park

San Ignacio

Amazing event with a great local guide.

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Horse Backriding Tour of the Xunantunich Maya Ruins

Belize

Brilliant experience. Wonderful horses even for an old fatty like me!

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Cave tubing tour

Belize

Just completely awesome. Not remotely scary. Majestic is the word I’d use.

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Veronika is incredible! I couldn’t have asked for better. Such attention to detail. She perfectly planned out a challenging trip for me and my dog. I was incredibly impressed by her for many reasons. She was very knowledgeable and thoughtful in the planning of our trip. I can’t thank her enough. I would use her over and over. This has been an incredible experience because of Veronika.

Hotel Reviews

Scandic Ishavshotel

Tromsø

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Thon Hotel Lofoten

Svolvær

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Hotel Christiania Teater

Oslo

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Radisson Blu Royal Hotel

Bergen

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Activity Reviews

Scenic Oslofjord Sightseeing Cruise

Oslo

Incredible!!!!! One of my favorite parts of the trip

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Ice Bar in Tromso

Tromsø

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Oslo European Green Capital Tour & Food Tasting

Oslo

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Arctic Panorama: The Cable Car Experience

Tromsø

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Due to our local specialists' screw up, the initial hotel planned on for Edinburgh (close in and walk-able to most everything) was replaced by a country club far from the city center. As a result, we ended up spending time and money on taxis.

Edinburgh Castle was interesting and the Afternoon Tea was an amazing experience.

The Highlands bus tour was long. There were mechanical difficulties on the bus so we got canned dialog - we missed out on information/explanation the driver could have given us. The short Loch Ness cruise was informative and fun.

We specifically asked not to include walking tours due to my wife's inability to walk long distances. The only event booked in Glasgow - a walking tour.

We feel like consideration was not given to drive times. We had no time to explore Ambleside or Morton-in-Marsh. We spent the days driving and arrived in Ambleside and Morton-in-Marsh after everything closed, and had to take off early in the morning without seeing anything. Both hotels were lovely.

The London hotel was pretty far away from anything. We did not like this hotel but it served its purpose. Again, the changing of the guard was a 2 hour walking tour - we ended up bowing out of that event.

tl;dr It took 5 iterations to put together our itinerary and still we were not listened to. Would we use kimkim again? Probably not but we did appreciate the overall structure of the planning process.

It would have been nice to have received a text from kimkim during the trip asking how we were doing.

Hotel Review

The White Hart Royal Hotel

Gloucestershire

Amazing ambiance and character. Great service and food. Their mattress left a little to be desired.

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Activity Reviews

Afternoon Tea at the Edinburgh Castle

Edinburgh

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Day trip from Edinburgh to Loch Ness & A Taste of the Highlands

Edinburgh

Driver had no mic to communicate.

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