Kimkim Trip Reviews

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10 stars! Best trip of our life thanks to Emanuela!
Iceland | Aug 30 - Sep 5, 2022

Adam
Adam H.
Kew Gardens Hills, NY | Reviewed on Sep 07, 2022
The best trip of our life! Emanuela was so amazing and spot on with what we needed. We have two children age 6 and 7 and she was able to plan aroubd their ages! We are so grateful for her expertise as we were able to seamlessly walk into an amazing vacation and see so many things that we could not have planned and organized ourselves. Iceland is by far my favorite country I have ever visited. From the people to the food to the beautiful landscape. All of our guides were amazing starting from... Read more

The best trip of our life! Emanuela was so amazing and spot on with what we needed. We have two children age 6 and 7 and she was able to plan aroubd their ages! We are so grateful for her expertise as we were able to seamlessly walk into an amazing vacation and see so many things that we could not have planned and organized ourselves. Iceland is by far my favorite country I have ever visited. From the people to the food to the beautiful landscape. All of our guides were amazing starting from Evie in the lava cave to my snorkeling guide at silfra, which I am forgetting his name, to Frieman with the Northern Lights. The hotels were perfect. Enterprise was so helpful as well. Truly amazing country with wonderful people. Thank you Emanuela for an amazing unforgettable trip!! If I could give it 10 stars I would! We will be back Iceland!

Activity Reviews
Blue Lagoon and departure
Blue Lagoon and departure
Reykjavík

Reykjavik is such a beautiful city! We had a terrific time. So many things to see and all the food was excellent. Cleanest city I’ve ever been in. Blue lagoon is a must!!! Really amazing.

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Whale Watching
Whale Watching
Reykjavík

Truly amazing experience! The staff and guide were great. The boat was perfect. We saw whales, dolphins and other wildlife! We saw a whale breech which was amazing!

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Drive back  and more of the South Coast
Drive back and more of the South Coast
Vík

I am not sure if I can include the iceberg and glaciers in this but this was amazing to see. The zodiac boat tour was truly awesome. Stopping to see the 2 million old rocks and cliffs was amazing. All the waterfalls on this trip is a must! The geysers were so cool to see as well.

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South Coast and Icelandic Lava Show
South Coast and Icelandic Lava Show
Vík

So amazing!!!! The south coast was so beautiful. The black sand beaches, lava cave formations, the waterfalls. Everything was amazing. Really breathtaking that cannot be appreciated as much on camera but really need to see it in person. It was such a great experience. The lava show surpassed my expectations! The presenter or guide was excellent! Very knowledgeable. Amazing to see lava that close. Felt very safe. Also got a piece of lava glass at the end which was really cool.

Quality of Experience
Amazing overall experience! The southern coast was breathtaking and a must see
Food
Every single place I ate was so good. Never was disappointed. The black crust pizza was amazing at Vik
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Our guide or presenter was amazing.
Transport
Our rental car was perfect for our family
Snorkeling at Silfra fissure
Snorkeling at Silfra fissure
Selfoss

I LOVED this! It was like extreme snorkeling. The tectonic plates and nature was so beautiful. The staff very friendly and knowledgeable. Our guide I can’t remember his name but was really great! He took the time to ensure our wet suits were on properly and was with us the entire time. Truly a once in a lifetime experience.

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Definitely experts who know what they are doing!
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Our guide was so great and knowledgeable. Felt very safe following his lead.
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West Iceland
West Iceland
Reykjavík

The entire staff was so friendly! Evie was excellent. She had so much energy and knowledgeable. Great experience! The beautiful west iceland was wonderful to see. The geothermals we so cool and the medieval homes from 10th century reykholt was amazing. Definitely Viking and brave heart vibes!

Quality of Experience
Everything! From the lava cave to the beautiful nature, waterfalls, geothermals, medieval home
Food
Had some coffee and hot chocolate which was great along with every place we stopped had great food. The greenhouse with the geothermals had great food as well.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Evie our guide was so great and knowledgeable!
Transport
We really walked from the location but it was well organized and safe
Northern Lights tour with your driver
Northern Lights tour with your driver
Iceland

Amazing!! We saw the northern lights which was rare this time of the year and we knew that risk but our guide was so amazing. He found a great spot and was very knowledgeable. Thanks Frieman!

Quality of Experience
Frieman- our guide. The jeep and of course the northern lights!
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Frieman was excellent
Transport
Superjeep was cool, safe, comfortable
Local specialist: Emanuela Grieco
Emanuela
Emanuela Grieco
Local specialist in Iceland | Replied on Sep 08, 2022

Hi Adam,
thank you so so much for sharing this lovely fedback and pictures of your amazing family trip. Hearing your enthusiasm is contagious and fills my hear with joy for you and for what I do.

It was great to connect and thank you again for having booked your trip with me.
I am sure you will be back to Iceland again, one day.

All the best,
Emanuela

Our trip to Iceland was amazing, our best fam...
Iceland | Aug 27 - Sep 5, 2022

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Jennifer E.
Point Pleasant, NJ | Reviewed on Sep 07, 2022
Our trip to Iceland was amazing, our best family trip yet! Othman was very helpful with making a few changes to our itinerary in the planning stage and our whole trip turned out perfectly . The website was easy to navigate and use on our day to day travels. There were no issue with any of the hotel reservations or our excursions. We knew it would be an active vacation but it was just the right amount of travel time and activity planned for each day. If I had to make one suggestion - ... Read more

Our trip to Iceland was amazing, our best family trip yet! Othman was very helpful with making a few changes to our itinerary in the planning stage and our whole trip turned out perfectly . The website was easy to navigate and use on our day to day travels. There were no issue with any of the hotel reservations or our excursions. We knew it would be an active vacation but it was just the right amount of travel time and activity planned for each day.

If I had to make one suggestion - I would have preferred zodiac boat tour at Fjallsarlon over Jokulsarlon which is extremely crowded with many tourists and a lot of boats in water. Fjallsarlon was just as beautiful, less crowds, and their tours go right up to glacier.

We loved all of your hotel recommendations, except Hotel Selfoss. We did not have a good experience there. It felt like a college dorm and cafeteria, our room was noisy and not clean with very outdated furniture.

Hope this feedback helps!

Activity Reviews
Solheimajokull Glacier Hike
Solheimajokull Glacier Hike
Iceland

Great guide and excursion!

Husavik Whale Watching
Husavik Whale Watching
Iceland
Myvatn Nature Baths
Myvatn Nature Baths
Lake Mývatn
Blue Lagoon
Iceland
Local specialist: Othman A

From start to finish working with Olman was an absolute joy!!
Costa Rica | Aug 28 - Sep 4, 2022

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Nancy G.
East Orange, NJ | Reviewed on Sep 07, 2022

From start to finish working with Olman was an absolute pleasure. His extensive knowledge of Costa Rica coupled with his lovely demeanor and exquisite attention to detail all aided in us having an incredible trip. Because of our short stay Olman suggested that we visit two different locales. And then he provided lovely accommodation options and day trip options. After we confirmed our choices he arranged everything and all we had to do was just show up. What a joy!! We fell in love with beautiful Costa Rica and miss it already!!!

Local specialist: Olman Romero
Olman
Olman Romero
Local specialist in San Jose, Costa Rica | Replied on Sep 07, 2022

Hola Nancy,

First of all, thanks a lot for your kind and excellent review.
I am so happy to know you had a terrific time in my beautiful country.

The two hotels you stayed at and the combination of unique experiences was great.

Let's hope you will visit the Pura Vida land again!

Best,
Olman

Three tour guides were great. Drive through r...
Italy | Aug 29 - Sep 6, 2022

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Fred T.
Sun City, AZ | Reviewed on Sep 07, 2022
Three tour guides were great. Drive through rural Italy was outstanding, Valle d'Italia. Matera very interesting as was Alberabello. Lecce was not as interesting. Old Town in Bari was very interesting as was Polignano aMere
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Three tour guides were great. Drive through rural Italy was outstanding, Valle d'Italia. Matera very interesting as was Alberabello. Lecce was not as interesting. Old Town in Bari was very interesting as was Polignano aMere
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Hotel Reviews
Hotel Zodiacus
Bari
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B&B Palazzo Bernardini Suite
Lecce
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Casale Ramunno
Ostuni
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Ai Terrazzini
Matera

This booking was changed to La Dodici Lune. Very nice. Would recommend.

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Once at location very nice.
Activity Reviews
Bari guided walk
Bari guided walk
Italy
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Lecce guided walk
Lecce guided walk
Italy
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Alberobello self-guided exploration
Alberobello self-guided exploration
Italy
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Matera Guided Walk
Matera Guided Walk
Italy

Guide terrific

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Local specialist: Andrea Gambino
Andrea
Andrea Gambino
Local specialist in Turin, Italy | Replied on Sep 08, 2022

Hello Fred and thank you for your feedback. Puglia is a magical area to travel.

Iceland trip
Iceland | Aug 31 - Sep 6, 2022

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wanda b.
Williamsburg, VA | Reviewed on Sep 07, 2022

Othman’s planned the perfect trip for us to Iceland. He listened to what we wanted for the trip and his 7 day journey was ON POINT!
He had the road trip perfectly mapped out as to not back track and it kept us busy but we also had plenty of time to “stop and smell the roses”
10 out of 10!

Cheers!
Wanda &Wd

Local specialist: Othman A

Unforgettable Birthday Adventure in Ecuador
Galapagos Islands | Aug 12 - Aug 23, 2022

Thomas
Thomas R.
Huntington, NY | Reviewed on Sep 07, 2022
Alvaro named this trip "Unforgettable Birthday Adventure in Ecuador" and he was totally accurate. Our trip was 12 days in total and it was full of memorable and magical experiences, breathtaking nature and fun and excitement. The hotels were all fantastic and each and every guide along the way was terrific. There was not one glitch in any of our transfers, travel arrangements or tours. We were treated like special guests in this magnificent country. Alvaro was a pleasure to work with and he... Read more

Alvaro named this trip "Unforgettable Birthday Adventure in Ecuador" and he was totally accurate. Our trip was 12 days in total and it was full of memorable and magical experiences, breathtaking nature and fun and excitement. The hotels were all fantastic and each and every guide along the way was terrific. There was not one glitch in any of our transfers, travel arrangements or tours. We were treated like special guests in this magnificent country. Alvaro was a pleasure to work with and he worked closely with us to make sure he put together the exact kind of trip that we were hoping for. He used his expertise to guide us to the right choices for us and, after getting to know us through our conversations, even made sure to include several wonderful surprises along the way. We feel very lucky that we were matched up with Alvaro and we don't have a single bad or negative thing to say about our trip. Don't hesitate to book with Alvaro...you will be so happy you did.

Hotel Reviews
Hotel Solymar
Galápagos

This hotel is in the perfect spot in Puerto Ayora. The room was lovely and the view of the pool and harbor was beautiful. The restaurant served a fantastic breakfast.

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Isamar Hotel
Puerto Villamil, Isla Isabela

Right on the water, our ocean front room was lovely and had a spectacular view of the beach. The restaurant (across the street) prepared a wonderful dinner for us and had a beautiful breakfast. Ava did everything to make sure that we had a wonderful stay in this beautiful hotel.

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Galapagos Sunset Hotel
Puerto Baquerizo Moreno

This hotel is exceptional. Our beautiful room had a breathtaking view of the harbor and sunset. Susanah found out it was my birthday and she brought me a complimentary bottle of wine. I can't recommend this hotel highly enough.

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Hotel Rincon de Puembo, BW Signature Collection
Puembo

We were only here for a night, because of its proximity to the airport. It's a very nice hotel and the staff was very professional.

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Napo Cultural Center
Quito

This was an amazing experience. It's situated in the jungle but every care has been taken to ensure a comfortable and memorable time. An on-duty chef prepared fantastic meals...even including a beautiful birthday cake for my birthday. Our guide, Tyson, was the greatest guy. He was tireless in making sure we saw as much wildlife as possible. Every time we came back to the lodge we were greeted with a different ice-cold juice and a cold, damp hand towel. The rooms themselves were very nice and comfortable.

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A truly educational experience.
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Patio Andaluz
Quito

The hotel is beautiful and has old-warm charm. The staff is extremely friendly and professional. Our two-story room was wonderful. The breakfast was quite nice.

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Activity Reviews
Puerto Ayora Departure Transfer: Farewell to the Galapagos
Puerto Ayora Departure Transfer: Farewell to the Galapagos
Puerto Ayora

This was very smooth. Just like everything else that Alvaro set up.

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Every single driver we had on this trip was great
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Experience the Pristine Beauty of Galápagos Islands: Discovering an Uninhabited Island
Experience the Pristine Beauty of Galápagos Islands: Discovering an Uninhabited Island
Puerto Ayora

This trip was truly spectacular. The Altarmar is a gorgeous boat, the crew was friendly and Felipe was an excellent guide. We saw many blue-footed boobies, frigates and such when we pulled alongside Daphne Major Island. We loved exploring the uninhabited Bartolome' and learned so much from Felipe there. Then the snorkeling off the beach at Santiago was fantastic...we saw sea turtles, a reef shark and many beautiful fish. Lunch back on the boat was excellent. As was the trip back. An awesome day.

Quality of Experience
Well worth the money
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Felipe and the boat staff were excellent
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Kayaking Adventure in Tortuga Bay & Afternoon Bay Tour of Santa Cruz Island
Kayaking Adventure in Tortuga Bay & Afternoon Bay Tour of Santa Cruz Island
Puerto Ayora

The kayaking trip in Tortuga Bay was really wonderful. We saw SO many sea turtles around us, reef sharks, a nest with baby great blue herons. This is a spectacular place to spend the afternoon.

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Jose was a terrific guide
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Welcome to Santa Cruz Island:  Highlands & Charles Darwin Research Station
Welcome to Santa Cruz Island: Highlands & Charles Darwin Research Station
Puerto Ayora

We loved this experience. We learned so much and had a wonderful afternoon with our terrific guide, Daniel, and the tortoises.

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The restaurant at Rancho Primicias is really fantastic. We had a delicious lunch there.
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Daniel was great
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Discover the Wonders of Tintoreras Islet: A Journey into Breathtaking Biodiversity
Discover the Wonders of Tintoreras Islet: A Journey into Breathtaking Biodiversity
Puerto Villamil

Our guide was terrific. The area where we kayaked wasn't the most exciting but it was a lot of fun. The snorkel area was nice but a little cold and murky.

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Terrific guide
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Dinner by the Sea
Dinner by the Sea
Galapagos Islands

This is a very nice restaurant and they prepared a lovely meal for us.

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Welcome to San Cristóbal Island! Visit the Interpretation Center, Tijeretas Hill, or La Lobería
Welcome to San Cristóbal Island! Visit the Interpretation Center, Tijeretas Hill, or La Lobería
Galapagos Islands

This was a great overview of San Cristobal. Lenin was a very informative guide.

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Afternoon Adventure to Teleferico Cablecar
Afternoon Adventure to Teleferico Cablecar
Quito

Another terrific afternoon with Marco. We loved the spectacular Telefrico ride and the view from above. We got fantastic pictures on the swings that overlook the valley.

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Marco is so great!
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Cooking Class Experience in Quito
Cooking Class Experience in Quito
Quito

Back with the fabulous Edwin, this time with Josue, Karen and Mishelle assisting him, we LOVED this experience. So much fun and very informative. We were given drinks and watched so much wonderful food being prepared and then we got to eat it all. Delicious! A very memorable afternoon.

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Food
The food was truly exceptional.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Edwin is the best!
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Sacred Wayusa Ritual, Goodbye and return to the City (Yaku Kausay Experience)
Sacred Wayusa Ritual, Goodbye and return to the City (Yaku Kausay Experience)
Yasuni National Park

We opted not to do this ritual.

 Indigenous Encounter and Hike to Mama Cuna Path
Indigenous Encounter and Hike to Mama Cuna Path
Yasuni National Park

Everything we did with Tyson in the rain forest was amazing. The hike to the lookout tower, a paddled canoe down the Black Creek, watching the macaws drink at the sulphur pond. Everything was incredible.

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Tyson was an amazing, caring guide throughout our time in the jungle.
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Quito - Yaku Kausay Indigenous Experience in the Amazon
Quito - Yaku Kausay Indigenous Experience in the Amazon
Ecuador

This was a very interesting and unique and educational experience.

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Expedition to Mindo Cloud Forest
Expedition to Mindo Cloud Forest
Quito

Another wonderful day with Marco. The hike in Mindo was beautiful. We loved stopping at the Alambi Reserve and seeing the scores of hummingbirds feeding.

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Marco is the best!
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Welcoming Cocktail Class at Night!
Welcoming Cocktail Class at Night!
Quito

We LOVED this experience. So much fun and we made delicious drinks and were served fantastic food. Edwin was truly a wonderful host and his assistants, Josue and Karen, were so sweet.

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Edwin is fantastic. We highly recommend this.
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Colonial Quito City Tour & Mitad del Mundo (Middle of the World) Monument
Colonial Quito City Tour & Mitad del Mundo (Middle of the World) Monument
Quito

Marco was our guide for all of our time in Quito and he was simply wonderful. Such a kind gentleman and very informative. We feel like we actually made a friend in him. The walking tour of Colonial Quito was terrific and we loved the Mitad del Mundo.

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Marco was exceptionally great.
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Local specialist: Alvaro Pereira
Alvaro
Alvaro Pereira
Local specialist in Quito, Ecuador | Replied on Sep 14, 2022

Hello Thomas!

Thank you so much for your kind words, they mean the world to me and thank you again for a such detailed review of your experience in our megadiverse country: Ecuador

Helping you and Matthew was truly unique, and being able to help you be part of such an important birthday was magical. You now have the 4 wonders of Ecuador in your heart!

My best and warmest hugs from the middle of the world and looking forward to seeing you again!
Alvaro

Wildlife watching & adventures in Costa Rica
Costa Rica | Aug 27 - Sep 5, 2022

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Félix C.
Santa Clara, CA | Reviewed on Sep 07, 2022
Had a very good trip to Costa Rica. If you're interested in wildlife viewing above almost everything else, I would greatly recommend spending a lot of time in La Fortuna. I myself brought my 600mm telephoto lens and had a blast with the very colorful wildlife of the area! I'm terrible with names–but the bird watching and night walk I had on the same day with the same guide from EcoTerra Costa Rica were stellar. For sloths, having a guide is a must–these things are almost invisible to the... Read more

Had a very good trip to Costa Rica. If you're interested in wildlife viewing above almost everything else, I would greatly recommend spending a lot of time in La Fortuna. I myself brought my 600mm telephoto lens and had a blast with the very colorful wildlife of the area!

I'm terrible with names–but the bird watching and night walk I had on the same day with the same guide from EcoTerra Costa Rica were stellar. For sloths, having a guide is a must–these things are almost invisible to the untrained eye.

The Danaus Eco-Center in La Fortuna was one of my favorite places to go to. I could barely say a word of Spanish, but the person attending the butterflies was excited to show them to me anyway. The area is very well maintained and I probably spent upwards of 4 hours on the tiny trail! (I was going _very_ slowly, almost obsessively slowly, so YMMV if that's not your thing.)

For wildlife viewing, I found that the Los Lagos resort was an excellent place to stay at. The resort property is huge and there's trails and nature areas that you can walk to freely with quite decent animals to spot.

If I had to do this trip again, I would spend less time in Tamarindo and more time surfing there. The surf lesson with Kurt from Iguana Surf, my first, was very successful and I'd love to do it again!

Hotel Reviews
Hotel Mahayana
Tamarindo
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Tamarindo is fairly small, the Mahayana is a 10ish minute walk to the beach. Some hotels, including many of the more expensive ones, are more remote.
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The two hotel tenders were extremely personable and eager to ensure that we had a good stay.
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Hotel Los Lagos Spa & Resort
La Fortuna

Not incredibly expensive and very fun to stay at. Cool little wildlife installations around the main resort. Big plot of land that has a lot of exploration opportunities. Food at the resort restaurant is priced similarly to US restaurants, while food in La Fortuna proper is distinctly cheaper. If you go without a car, the resort restaurant ends up being cheaper because of transportation costs.

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Don't leave doors open at night or a ton of bugs will get into your room.
Hotel Presidente
San José

Stayed only one night. Hotel was perfectly decent, except that the drawers in my room would spontaneously open? A mere curiosity more than an annoyance.

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Activity Reviews
Morning Bird-Watching Hike with Breakfast
Morning Bird-Watching Hike with Breakfast
Arenal/La Fortuna

Beautiful birds! My guide was knowledgeable with bird identification. The area, Mundo Aventura Park, was a good location for birds, especially as the tour is allowed to begin before the park normally opens for visitors.

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Sloth & Bird Hike
Sloth & Bird Hike
Arenal/La Fortuna

We were able to spot 5 or 6 sloths during our walk. I wouldn't have seen a single one on my own without a guide as these animals camouflage very well, so make sure that you go with one. The wooden area houses some number of toucans, although in terms of sheer diversity, the best spot is at the feeders at the start of the hike. Tons of various tanagers and honeycreepers and great Kiskadees and other birds.

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Palo Verde National Park Safari Cruise
Palo Verde National Park Safari Cruise
Costa Rica

We saw several cool animals, but in the end we missed several 'poster animals' (although I might have had my hopes a little too high). The second part with the artisanal village was a lot more interesting than I expected.

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Given that this is a wildlife tour, it was fun that the bus was willing to stop on the route to point to various Costa Rican animals.
Río Balsa Whitewater Rafting Adventure
Río Balsa Whitewater Rafting Adventure
Arenal/La Fortuna

The guide was fun and the river was refreshing. We got wet!

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Roads are rough at the moment.
Local specialist:

Perfection
Norway | Aug 29 - Sep 3, 2022

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Keeley M.
Mequon, WI | Reviewed on Sep 07, 2022
Tom was infinitely helpful in planning our trekking trip in Norway! All of our hytte & hotel bookings went perfectly when we arrived, and everything was well organized for us before our trip. Tom even went the extra mile and helped us find a laundromat for after our trek. We never would've been able to do all of these bookings with confidence ourselves from the US, we are beyond grateful that Kimkim made this trip possible for us. Thank you for organizing the trip of a lifetime! Read more

Tom was infinitely helpful in planning our trekking trip in Norway! All of our hytte & hotel bookings went perfectly when we arrived, and everything was well organized for us before our trip. Tom even went the extra mile and helped us find a laundromat for after our trek. We never would've been able to do all of these bookings with confidence ourselves from the US, we are beyond grateful that Kimkim made this trip possible for us. Thank you for organizing the trip of a lifetime!

Hotel Review
Thon hotel Nidaros
Trondheim

Great location and breakfast, helpful staff

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Local specialist: Tom Christer Larsen
Tom Christer
Tom Christer Larsen
Local specialist in Oslo, Norway | Replied on Sep 07, 2022

Its great that you were finally able to do your trek here, and it was nice to able to help you
make it happen and good it went well and was worth the wait 🙂

Beautiful country and memorable trip
Ecuador | Aug 16 - Aug 29, 2022

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Hiu Ching C.
Hong Kong SAR China | Reviewed on Sep 07, 2022
Kim Kim is a very useful and user friendly site for my trip planning. Daniel is very responsive and helpful in planning my itinerary to Ecuador. He adjusted the itinerary several times to accommodate my flight changes and preferences. He is friendly and knowledgeable, and provided a packing list for my reference. Daniela was also helpful and she set up a WhatsApp group for communication right before our trip.
The trip to Ecuador is very memorable. The country is beautiful and we had some good...
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Kim Kim is a very useful and user friendly site for my trip planning. Daniel is very responsive and helpful in planning my itinerary to Ecuador. He adjusted the itinerary several times to accommodate my flight changes and preferences. He is friendly and knowledgeable, and provided a packing list for my reference. Daniela was also helpful and she set up a WhatsApp group for communication right before our trip.
The trip to Ecuador is very memorable. The country is beautiful and we had some good tour guides. The best guide was Darwin in Isabella Island in Galapagos. He took great photos and videos with his GoPro underwater and took the group to see a variety of marine life, including penguin, seahorse, sharks, sea lions, iguanas, sea turtles, birds, etc. It was absolutely fantastic to be so close to the animals in their natural habitats. Besides Galapagos, Quilotoa has stunning scenery, the Equator is fun to visit and the Quito historical town is very pretty.
The cons of the itinerary is that there is a lot of time spent on the car and/or boat each day. The hotel locations and the route can be further improved to reduce the driving time. This is especially true for our hotels in Quito, which were rather far from the attractions.
It would also be helpful if we get more information on the exact activities and what we should bring and wear each day, especially for the boat trips.
Overall, we had a very good trip in Ecuador and would love to visit again.

Hotel Reviews
Wyndham Quito Airport
Quito

Close to the airport, comfortable, clean and big room. The pool is tiny and the gym is small. But the restaurant is decent.

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Ikala Quito Hotel
Quito

The hotel looks new and is clean and very comfortable. The location is not the most convenient for tourist attractions but it is close to many good restaurants. The design of the hotel is pretty.

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Beautiful design
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La Floresta
Baños
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Hotel La Jungla
Puerto Villamil

The hotel is far away and the hygiene is not good. The shower sometimes doors not have hot water. The room is big and has a sea view.

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Posada del Mar
Santa Cruz

The owner is extremely helpful and nice. The location is very convenient and close to the pier. The room is big with a balcony. The hotel is very comfy.

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Kitu Hotel
Quito

The hotel is quite old and the shower does not work so well. It is a bit noisy. However, the staff is very nice and friendly. It is also close to some good restaurants.

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Activity Review
Excursion to Los Túneles
Excursion to Los Túneles
Ecuador

The trip is wonderful and the best of my 2 weeks in Ecuador. We saw many marine animals in their natural habitats and were very close with them. Darwin was a fantastic guide and he took great photos and videos with his GoPro underwater. We saw penguin, sharks, seahorse, sea lions, giant sea turtles, colourful fish, etc. The ocean was stunningly beautiful. I wish we could snorkel for longer.

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Local specialist: Daniel Larrea
Daniel
Daniel Larrea
Local specialist in Quito, Ecuador | Replied on Sep 08, 2022

Hola Hiu and Kasey!
Thank you so much for your review and for sharing your experience!
For me, it was really an amazing experience to be able to work together to create your perfect trip plan! I am thrilled that both of you had a wonderful adventure at the Galapagos Islands and most of all enjoyed it to the fullest. Daniela is also very happy to have worked with you too! Feel free to reach out anytime!

Best regards from the middle of the world,
Daniel :)

Wow! Just wow! Perfection!
Greece | Aug 30 - Sep 6, 2022

Nicole
Nicole L.
Canada | Reviewed on Sep 07, 2022
Wow! Just wow! We really didn’t know what to expect with Kimkim because we had never booked such a huge trip online. It felt like a bit of a gamble and an act of trust. But wow…. What an amazing experience! Harris was our local specialist. His communication in the process was exceptional. He customized our trip to meet our budget and interests. Everything from pick ups at the airports and activities, to top notch experiences, and beautiful hotels - we were very well taken care of. The... Read more

Wow! Just wow! We really didn’t know what to expect with Kimkim because we had never booked such a huge trip online. It felt like a bit of a gamble and an act of trust. But wow…. What an amazing experience!

Harris was our local specialist. His communication in the process was exceptional. He customized our trip to meet our budget and interests. Everything from pick ups at the airports and activities, to top notch experiences, and beautiful hotels - we were very well taken care of.

The ease of this process cannot be beat. We walked off the airplane and were warmly welcomed and driven to our hotel. Tickets for ferries and excursions arrived in the online portal right in time for the activity. We were never overwhelmed or confused.

Drivers were on time, courteous and friendly.

Easy access to kimkim meant we could tweak or change our plans last minute if need be.

Greece is our first stop on a three week European trek. International flights and transfers were arranged for us.

Seriously seamless.

We highly recommend the Miland Suites on Milos. Rent a car and explore this amazing island. Naxos was wonderful too. The Cyano Suites were perfect.

We will use Kimkim again and again. And recommend it to anyone wanting to travel. Exceptional. 5 stars!

Local specialist: Maria Kytea

Thoughtful, flexible and smart
Ireland | Aug 11 - Aug 19, 2022

Marcos
Marcos M.
United Kingdom | Reviewed on Sep 07, 2022
The review is for Ireland Walk Hike Bike as a whole since my interaction with Dean was minimal. Overall they did an outstanding job in understanding my needs and goals for the trip and were flexible in making changes to the travel plan after receiving my feedback. During the booking phase, I had a chance to have a video call with one of the owners and explained to them what my concerns were, which he took in and offered solutions for. After a failed hiking trip in Scotland, I asked... Read more

The review is for Ireland Walk Hike Bike as a whole since my interaction with Dean was minimal. Overall they did an outstanding job in understanding my needs and goals for the trip and were flexible in making changes to the travel plan after receiving my feedback.

During the booking phase, I had a chance to have a video call with one of the owners and explained to them what my concerns were, which he took in and offered solutions for.

After a failed hiking trip in Scotland, I asked them to adjust their travel plans to what I thought would be more realistic hiking goals. They did it using ingenious solutions that met my needs and at the same time kept the original backbone of the trip unchanged, so I did not have to change my flights or overall plans.

When I arrived in Dublin, I was not happy with the quality of the hotel they picked and changed to another hotel in the same neighborhood. They not only took in my feedback on the original hotel but also reimbursed me for the night I did not sleep there.

After arriving in Killarney, another owner of the company asked to meet me and we went over the travel plans to make sure I understood them thoroughly and confirmed they met my goals.

This is what I had been expecting of a kimkim experience, and I am glad I finally got it.

Local specialist: Dean Garrison

Nice trip. Had wonderful time.
Germany | Aug 26 - Sep 6, 2022

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Joseph K.
Alexandria, MN | Reviewed on Sep 07, 2022
Nice trip. Had wonderful time. Read more

Nice trip. Had wonderful time.

Hotel Reviews
IMLAUER HOTEL PITTER Salzburg
Salzburg
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Hotel Kaiserin Elisabeth
Vienna

Very nice. Convenient. No bar or outside sitting area.

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Location
Staff
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Activity Reviews
Small-group Nuremberg nazi party rally grounds and old town tour
Small-group Nuremberg nazi party rally grounds and old town tour
Germany

Really not a small group. Like 16.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Informative
Transport
Train great but tour longer then scheduled so missed train. Had to rebook which is difficult when you don’t know the system.
Classical concert in Mozarthaus
Classical concert in Mozarthaus
Vienna
Guided tour of Spanish Riding School
Guided tour of Spanish Riding School
Vienna

Self tour.

Schönbrunn Palace & Gardens
Schönbrunn Palace & Gardens
Vienna

Self tour.

Guided walking tour of Vienna City Highlights
Guided walking tour of Vienna City Highlights
Vienna
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Hallstatt Salt Mine
Hallstatt Salt Mine
Germany

Private tour with LEOPOLD again.

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Transport
Guided private walking tour of Hallstatt
Guided private walking tour of Hallstatt
Germany

ANNA from Atlanta was amazing. Great tour.

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Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
LEOPOLD!!!
Visit Eagle's nest
Visit Eagle's nest
Salzburg

Leopold out driver guide was AMAZING.

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Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Segway tour
Segway tour
Munich
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Transport
Biking in Wachau Valley
Biking in Wachau Valley
Vienna

Good ride. Great guide.

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Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Castle with fortress above Salzburg
Castle with fortress above Salzburg
Salzburg

Self tour.

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Guided walking tour of Salzburg
Guided walking tour of Salzburg
Salzburg

Had Peter, he was AMAZING!!!

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Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Dachau Concentration Camp
Dachau Concentration Camp
Munich
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Transport
Local specialist: Tomaz Martinek
Tomaz
Tomaz Martinek
Local specialist in Slovenia | Replied on Sep 09, 2022

Hi Joseph, thank you for your wonderful review, I hope to see you soon travelling with us. Tomaz

Fanastic service and outstanding Ana Maria! ...
Croatia | Sep 1 - Sep 6, 2022

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Dimitra S.
Chicago, IL | Reviewed on Sep 07, 2022
Fanastic service and outstanding Ana Maria! Eveything that she organized and recommended was perfect and very well executed . Very responsive and available to help. Thank you Kim Kim and Ana Maria for a wonderful Croatia trip!! Read more

Fanastic service and outstanding Ana Maria! Eveything that she organized and recommended was perfect and very well executed . Very responsive and available to help. Thank you Kim Kim and Ana Maria for a wonderful Croatia trip!!

Activity Reviews
Sailing to the Pakleni Islands
Sailing to the Pakleni Islands
Croatia
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Sailing from Brač island to Vis
Sailing from Brač island to Vis
Vis Island

Palmizana and Hvar were the highlights of our trip!! And swimming at the blue lagoon waters :)

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Board the sailing boat and set out towards Brač island
Board the sailing boat and set out towards Brač island
Croatia
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Oyster tasting in Ston
Oyster tasting in Ston
Ston

The private oyster tasting with the boat was one of my favorite vacation activities ever!

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Local specialist: Anna-Maria Frid
Anna-Maria
Anna-Maria Frid
Local specialist in Zagreb | Replied on Sep 08, 2022

Dear Dimitra,
thank you very much for your kind review!

The pleasure was all mine! It makes me happy to hear that you enjoyed your trip so much.
We hope to welcome you to Croatia again!

Kind regards,
Anna-Maria

Souther Norway outdoor adventure
Norway | Aug 27 - Sep 6, 2022

Jeff
Jeff G.
Seattle, WA | Reviewed on Sep 07, 2022

Flawless execution of every step of the trip. Everything just worked. I showed up where the itinerary said to at the time and everything worked great. Recommendations for self exploration days were great. Hotels were located in the exact right location. 5/5 trip, would absolutely use KimKim again.

Thanks for an amazing trip

Local specialist: Krista Muuk
Krista
Krista Muuk
Local specialist in Kristiansand | Replied on Sep 08, 2022

Hi Jeff!

Thank you so much for leaving this lovely review! I am happy to hear that you had an amazing time in Norway and the trip went perfectly for you.

I wish you all the best!
Krista

Eleanor planned the most amazing trip for us ...
United Kingdom | Aug 16 - Aug 28, 2022

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Linda L.
Santa Barbara, CA | Reviewed on Sep 07, 2022
Eleanor planned the most amazing trip for us in England!! We stayed in beautiful places; she recommended great restaurants and things to see and points of interest as we drove to our different destinations. She gave us directions to take the scenic routes which were always spectacular!
Eleanor took care of every detail; she went above and beyond the call of duty! We will always have wonderful memories of this trip!
Thank you, Eleanor, for a fabulous trip!!
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Eleanor planned the most amazing trip for us in England!! We stayed in beautiful places; she recommended great restaurants and things to see and points of interest as we drove to our different destinations. She gave us directions to take the scenic routes which were always spectacular!
Eleanor took care of every detail; she went above and beyond the call of duty! We will always have wonderful memories of this trip!
Thank you, Eleanor, for a fabulous trip!!

Hotel Reviews
The Duchess of Cornwall Inn
Poundbury

Friendly staff, comfortable rooms, nice location.

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The Bird, Bath
Bath

Friendly staff, nice rooms and fun decorations, and good food.

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Lygon Arms
Broadway

Nice rooms, fascinating history, and beautiful outdoor patio.

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Linthwaite House
Windermere

Beautiful location, friendly staff and delicious food!

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The Grand, York
North Yorkshire

Great location, beautiful rooms, friendly staff!

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The Bradley Hare
Maiden Bradley

The setting is beautiful, lovely gardens to sit and have a drink or eat. The rooms are very spacious and nicely decorated. The staff are very friendly and accommodating!

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Activity Reviews
Jurassic Coast Scenic Cruise
Jurassic Coast Scenic Cruise
England

It was a beautiful boat ride along the coast. We stopped along the way to learn about the history of some of the coastal towns, which was very interesting.

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Guides, Drivers and Staff
The Roman Baths
The Roman Baths
England

It is amazing to see! Plan to spend a lot of time, because there is so much to see and learn. There is so much to learn, it is fascinating!

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Guides, Drivers and Staff
Bath Private Tour
Bath Private Tour
Bath

Tony Abbott was an excellent guide. He knew so much about the history of Bath and the architecture of the buildings. We learned a lot!

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Guides, Drivers and Staff
Blenheim Palace
Blenheim Palace
England

Beautiful house and gardens! The docents in the house were able to give us a lot of information about the history of the home and family. Well worth the time to visit!

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Guides, Drivers and Staff
Oxford University and City Walking Tour
Oxford University and City Walking Tour
England

Edward Taylor was interesting, and very knowledgeable about Oxford and its history. He had a lot of fun stories about the colleges, and buildings around town.

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Guides, Drivers and Staff
Windermere Islands Cruise
Windermere Islands Cruise
England

Beautiful ride on the lake, I appreciated hearing about the history and points of interest around the lake.

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Guides, Drivers and Staff
Hill Top - The Home of Beatrix Potter
England

Loved seeing Beatrix Potter's home, filled with her personal things that you see in her drawings. It is a beautiful spot. I can see why she loved living there! The docents where very knowledgeable and had a lot of great stories to tell.

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Midnight Mass at York Minster
Midnight Mass at York Minster
York

Definitely worth taking the time to go see it. Sarah our guide was great at pointing out things that we would never have seen or known about.

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Historic York Walking Tour
Historic York Walking Tour
York

Sarah Cowling did an amazing job showing us around York and giving us the history that goes back thousands of years. She was interesting and welcomed our questions and was able to answer them all!

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Local specialist: Eleanor Whitticombe
Eleanor
Eleanor Whitticombe
Local specialist in Pembrokeshire, Wales | Replied on Sep 09, 2022

Thank you so much Linda for this wonderful detailed review. It is very useful for us and we are so pleased at Routescape that you had such a brilliant trip here in the UK. I hope that the rest of your daughter's studies go well!

Antonis was amazing! Everything was planned p...
Greece | Aug 19 - Aug 31, 2022

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Kelly N.
Oakland Park, FL | Reviewed on Sep 07, 2022
Antonis was amazing! Everything was planned perfectly and other than flights there were no issues. He planned a trip of a lifetime with unique excursions that we would never have been able to do on our own! Read more

Antonis was amazing! Everything was planned perfectly and other than flights there were no issues. He planned a trip of a lifetime with unique excursions that we would never have been able to do on our own!

Hotel Reviews
Olive Green Hotel
Heraklion
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Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Tzekos Villas
Santorini

Loved everything except the bed was hard as a rock. :( All else was great!

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Elia Ermou Athens Hotel
Athens
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SanSal Boutique Hotel
Chania
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Pelican Bay Art Hotel
Mykonos
Activity Reviews
The Real Cretan Cooking Experience - Private Tour
The Real Cretan Cooking Experience - Private Tour
Chania

This was the highlight of our trip! This family was so fun and our guide was amazing!!

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Food
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The Island of Santorini - Tour & Wine Tasting
The Island of Santorini - Tour & Wine Tasting
Santorini

Our guide was amazing!!

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Sailing Yacht Cruise to Rhenia Island & Delos
Sailing Yacht Cruise to Rhenia Island & Delos
Mykonos

The captain and first mate were amazing!!

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Food
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Walking Tour of Acropolis and Plaka
Walking Tour of Acropolis and Plaka
Athens

Our guide was so amazing!!!

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Local specialist: Antonis Alexandrou
Antonis
Antonis Alexandrou
Local specialist in Athens | Replied on Sep 07, 2022

Dear Kelly,

Thank you so much for your review!!

It's so great to know that you enjoyed your trip to Greece!!!

Looking forward to welcoming you again to our country in the future!!

Best regards.

Antonis

AMAZING! We will definitely use KimKim again ...
Ecuador | Aug 26 - Sep 2, 2022

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Karla C.
Chicago, IL | Reviewed on Sep 06, 2022

AMAZING! We will definitely use KimKim again and again to help plan our vacation. We had very limited days in Ecuador, about 7 days. Lucia did an amazing job customizing our travel itinerary to include all of the things we wanted to do, like a food tour to experience the most typical and traditional dishes in Ecuador. She also helped us plan our adventure in the Amazonian Rainforest. Lucia took care of booking the hotels, transportation, and tours. Thank you! This gave us such peace of mind and we were able to really enjoy our vacation.

Local specialist: Lucia Cazar
Lucia
Lucia Cazar
Local specialist in Ecuador | Replied on Sep 06, 2022

Hola Karla,

Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. I love to hear you enjoyed your trip to Ecuador, it was a pleasure to plan your vacations!
We are looking forward to welcoming you to Ecuador again.

Best regards!
Lucía.

Hello Daniel, this trip was quite an adventur...
Ecuador | Aug 20 - Sep 3, 2022

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Janis Z.
Chicago, IL | Reviewed on Sep 06, 2022
Hello Daniel, this trip was quite an adventure. My favorite place was the Napo Cultural Center. I loved traveling the river in boats, the clay lick, the tower, our guide, Marcelo, and the wonderful staff.
The travel in the Andes to volcanos, caldera, etc. was beautiful and interesting. I don’t like moving hotels every night and some of the drives were too long. Our guide, Jorge, was very knowledgeable and helpful. I enjoyed having him with us. Two hotels stand out for me...in Quito...
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Hello Daniel, this trip was quite an adventure. My favorite place was the Napo Cultural Center. I loved traveling the river in boats, the clay lick, the tower, our guide, Marcelo, and the wonderful staff.
The travel in the Andes to volcanos, caldera, etc. was beautiful and interesting. I don’t like moving hotels every night and some of the drives were too long. Our guide, Jorge, was very knowledgeable and helpful. I enjoyed having him with us. Two hotels stand out for me...in Quito the cultural Manor and CotopaxiPungo were both beautiful and interesting. The drive to the Cotopaxi Pungo was too rugged and long.
In the Galapagos, Bibi was excellent and then we had a mixture of guides. I would have appreciated more advance knowledge about the experiences, especially the trip to Bartolom, which I wisely skipped and would have been too much for me. Some of us went to Tortuga Bay which was very nice and should have been offered as an alternative. The hotel Deja Vu was nice, friendly and very well located. We all enjoyed it. (Ps...I was the oldest person in this group of 7)

Hotel Reviews
Hotel Deja Vu Galapagos
Pto. Ayora

Very nice for the Galapagos

Location
Walking distance to village, shops and restaurants.
Staff
Friendly and helpful.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Cotopaxi Pungo
Cotopaxi Area

I enjoyed this hotel. The location was stunning. I loved fires in the fireplaces and the beautiful restaurant/breakfast space. My dinner was excellent and the activities manager took us for an exploration of the grounds with great enthusiasm.

Location
Views in all directions.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Rooms were chilly
Boutique Hotel Cultura Manor
Quito

As a person who loves historical hotels and restoration, this was just right for me. Our room was charming and the common areas were pleasant and comfortable. We enjoyed dinner there one evening and 3 breakfasts in a lovely, sunny breakfast room. The staff were kind, attentive and helpful. I can’t speak about the location since we only used planned transportation.

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Activity Reviews
Welcome to Santa Cruz Island:  Highlands & Charles Darwin Research Station
Welcome to Santa Cruz Island: Highlands & Charles Darwin Research Station
Puerto Ayora

Great guide, lunch, introduction to tortoises, Darwin Center. Fun!

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Cotopaxi National Park - Quilotoa Lagoon - Baños
Cotopaxi National Park - Quilotoa Lagoon - Baños
Ecuador

I didn’t hike down. Took lots of time.

Napo Cultural Center experience
Napo Cultural Center experience
Yasuni National Park

I loved this experience, guide, staff, indigenous presentation, tower, clay lick ., etc.

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Free Morning - Afternoon Boat Tour
Free Morning - Afternoon Boat Tour
Ecuador

Walked this island and met the local wildlife. Beach. Lunch. Snack were amazing.

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Yet Another Day on an Uninhabited Island!
Yet Another Day on an Uninhabited Island!
Ecuador

Needed more advance knowledge of long, rough boat trip. I wisely skipped this. Alternative could have been offered.

Colonial City Tour, Cooking Class & the Middle of the World Monument
Colonial City Tour, Cooking Class & the Middle of the World Monument
Quito

Guide, Marco, was great. It was Sunday so we experienced the bustle of the city. We also all enjoyed the cooking class and the tasty lunch we created.

Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Excellent guides and drivers. So appreciated.
Local specialist: Daniel Larrea
Daniel
Daniel Larrea
Local specialist in Quito, Ecuador | Replied on Sep 16, 2022

Hola Janis!
Thank you so much for your message and kind words! I truly enjoyed working with you and the group all this time! I am glad everything was able to come true in the end!
Your feedback is so important for us, thank you for sharing all of your thoughts, this will definitely help us improve even more in the future!
All of the guides send you and the group their best regards, it was an awesome experience!
Ecuador will always be here for you if you ever wish to come back!

Best regards from the middle of the world,
Daniel :)

Great Iceland Road Trip!!
Iceland | Aug 23 - Sep 1, 2022

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Jen G.
Minneapolis, MN | Reviewed on Sep 06, 2022
We had a fantastic trip to Iceland, thanks to the help and services from Lisbet and KimKim team. We appreciated the accommodation on itinerary and needs for our crew. The details were well planned, and the stays were mostly great, we especially loved the quaintness of the lava resort and the beauty of Husevik!! Read more

We had a fantastic trip to Iceland, thanks to the help and services from Lisbet and KimKim team. We appreciated the accommodation on itinerary and needs for our crew. The details were well planned, and the stays were mostly great, we especially loved the quaintness of the lava resort and the beauty of Husevik!!

Hotel Reviews
Room With A View Apartment Hotel
Reykjavík

While the room was nice, the amenities at the hotel weren't great. The sauna wasn't operational, nor was the hot tub. The breakfast could have been skipped for local food.

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Dæli Guesthouse
Hvammstangi

Beautiful farm locale and setup. Comfortable and clean rooms.

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Hótel Laxá
Myvatn

This was a beautiful location and facility, I'd say a bit higher end and fancier than "family" hotel. But the food was delicious, rooms very comfortable, and we saw a glimpse of the Northern lights one of the evenings here.

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Acco Guesthouse
Akureyri

Beautiful little town, nice, comfortable and clean accommodations. One small draw back, the hotel is right in the center of town, so if there is an all night or late night party or festival going on, you will be a part of it.

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Hofsstadir Country Hotel
Hofstaðir

Lovely accommodations, interesting and beautiful setting, and local flavor, although we skipped trying the horse.

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Staff
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Miðhraun - Lava Resort
Stykkishólmur

Awesome rooms/cabins, the sweet soak tub and cold pond, the dining barn, and the setting - so beautiful!! Staff were also really friendly and great!!

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Activity Reviews
Husavik Whale Watching
Husavik Whale Watching
Iceland

Great experience - company and guides were excellent!!

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Myvatn Nature Baths
Myvatn Nature Baths
Lake Mývatn

very cool locale and facility.

Quality of Experience
Forest Lagoon
Forest Lagoon
Iceland

Really lovely setup and beautiful facility. Very well run and peaceful and relaxing.

Quality of Experience
Vatnshellir Lava Cave Experience
Vatnshellir Lava Cave Experience
Snæfellsnes Peninsula

REally cool. great guide!

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Local specialist: Lisbet Grönvaldt
Lisbet
Lisbet Grönvaldt
Local specialist in Iceland | Replied on Sep 06, 2022

Thank you so much for this wonderful review Jen! I'm so happy you had a fantastic trip, it was a pleasure helping you plan it!

Our trip to Portugal!
Portugal | Aug 22 - Sep 5, 2022

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Sandy R.
Canada | Reviewed on Sep 06, 2022

Our trip to a Portugal was incredible. Patricia helped us a plan a very memorable two weeks. Our guides and drivers were all very knowledgeable and prompt which added to our experience. The trip may have been expensive however it allowed us to do more than we could have on our own. Portugal you are a beautiful country.

Local specialist: Patricia Marques
Patricia
Patricia Marques
Local specialist in Spain | Replied on Sep 07, 2022

Dear Sandy,

Thank you for your review. It was an absolute pleasure helping you arrange this adventure in Portugal!
And I will be here ready to help you plan another unforgettable trip to Spain in the future!
Best regards,
Patricia

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