Kimkim Trip Reviews

“Trip of a lifetime” said one of my daughters during our amazing vacation. A good friend of ours recommended kimkim and we were blessed with having Andrea to help us plan our first trip to Italy. For the most complicated trip we have embarked on, including the first time to Italy, Andrea was exceptional. The entire process was very smooth. His recommendations on the itinerary to start us off provided a great foundation and his desire to put together a special trip for us was apparent from start to finish. The attention to details was comforting. The hotels he selected were perfect for us, centrally located, enabling us to explore by foot in every city. The vouchers he supplied for transfers to and from the airport, tickets for the high-speed trains and “skip the line” tickets for key venues were very helpful to have in advance. The tours he selected were perfect. His willingness to instantly respond to random questions throughout the entire trip was a huge help as we navigated Italy. The advice and recommendations he provided from beginning to end were so helpful. We are forever grateful for having Andrea as our planning partner for our “trip of a lifetime”. Thank you from all of us.

Hotel Reviews

Palazzo Veneziano Venice

Venice

Beautiful hotel in an excellent location.

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Albergo Del Senato

Rome

Beautiful hotel right next to the Pantheon. Location was exceptional. Staff was excellent. Rooms were very nice.

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Had a nice feel inside rooms and in lobby.

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Central location right across from Pantheon.

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Everyone was always genuinely helpful.

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Belvedere di San Leonino

Castellina in Chianti

Beautiful hotel in the countryside. Felt like we were in a different world.

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Views were amazing. Location was very peaceful.

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Hotel Il Guelfo Bianco

Florence

Beautiful hotel in the heart of Florence. Very neat place with exceptional front staff.

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Really cool place.

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Super helpful at all times.

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Activity Reviews

Colosseum and Roman Forum - Private guide

Rome

The Jewels of Venice (St. Mark & Doge Palace)

Venice

Truly enjoyed everything we saw. Three hours was a bit intense.

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Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel - private guide

Rome

Rome Private Guided Walk

Rome

Great way to explore Rome. Our guide was very knowledgeable.

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Florence private guided walk including Accademia Gallery

Italy

Great way to explore Florence by foot. Really loved the city. Our guide was great.

Hidden Venice and cicchetti experience

Italy

Great way to learn about the nooks and crannies of Venice.

Wine tasting in Tuscany countryside with lunch (1 winery)

Italy

What a way to start our time in the Tuscan countryside. Location and views were amazing. Food and wine were top notch and the staff/family were all very nice and welcoming.

Fabio did an amazing job planning this trip for us. It was truly a vacation, since we did not have to deal with the stress of figuring out tickets, transfers, tours, and a myriad of other details that make a trip to cities as busy as Rome and Florence stressful.

The private tours were priceless, especially as we wove our way through unbelievable crowds at every turn. Having private transfers to and from the train stations and airport were life savers, something that we would not have even considered planning otherwise.

The day trip to Siena with lunch and wine tasting at La Marronaia, again planned by Fabio, was the best day in Italy.

It was also helpful to have someone to contact when we had a few issues - particularly lost luggage - because sometimes a translator is needed to explain and understand a complicated situation.

Both Kimkim and Fabio were the best!!!! We will definitely use them again.

Thank you.

What a fantastic trip.
We were overwhelmed by the variety within the country and the general great atmosphere. All thanks to Sharon for being so helpful and patient, including allowing us to postpone at the last second in April due to Covid.
And special thanks to Sallam, our fantastic celebrity guide! He was so entertaining and informative about Moroccan and global culture and society. And so generous as to invite us to his own family home.
We will always treasure the memories of our visit and encourage others to go.

Hotel Reviews

Merzouga Dunes Camps

Merzouga

Riad Nesma Suites & SPA

Medina, Marrakech

Chez Ichou

Dades Gorge

Riad Al Makan

Fès

Riad Zyo

Rabat

Activity Reviews

Free Day in Marrakech

Marrakesh

Guided Tour of Marrakech

Marrakesh

Dades Valley to Marrakech via Ait Ben Haddou

Morocco

Day with the Locals in the Valley of Roses

Morocco

The experience of a lifetime!! Thanks so much to Sallam and his family for the amazing hospitality. We will forever treasure the moments spent together!

Merzouga to Dades Valley Via Todgha Gorge

Morocco

Fes to Merzouga via Ifraine and Azrou - Camel Trek to Desert Camp

Morocco

Guided Tour of Fes

Fes

Rabat to Fes via Volubilis and Meknes

Morocco

Morning Guided Tour of Rabat

Rabat

Great trip to Morocco with excellent service and many special memories in Marrakech, Fes, and Chefchaouen. The trip was professionally planned based on our specific interests and customized to meet our expectations. The driver (Soufien) was always on time and happy to help with everything along the way, providing safe and comfortable transportation, help checking in/out, and doing everything imaginable to make us comfortable. He was also a lot of fun and made the trip extra enjoyable. Hamsa was a great guide in Marrakech and gave us plenty of time and help with shopping and exploring the local foods. We enjoyed the local insights and shopping tips from Mohammed in Fee who took extra care to know our priorities during our short time there. We also thoroughly enjoyed having dinner with the family of Said, and ambitious young man with a lovely family and mother that cooked our best meal during the entire trip. Everything was very well planned and orchestrated, giving us time to explore Rabat and the amazing ruins at Volubilis. Chefchaouen was a beautiful and cheerful place to end our trip before heading back to Casablanca. I can't say enough good things about the planning, excellent guides, one-on-one specialized treatment, friendliness and extra steps to keep us safe and happy.

Hotel Reviews

Lina Ryad & Spa

Chefchaouen

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Riad Salam Fes

Fes

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Palais Sebban

Marrakech

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Fes to Chefchaouen via Meknes & Volubilis

Morocco

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Dine with a Local Family

Morocco

Very special experience with Said and his lovely family. We felt at home and enjoyed our best meal of the entire trip. The family was very open and welcoming, funny and playful to make us feel at home.

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Guided Tour of Fez Medina

Fes

Great local guide with knowledge of all the best shops and places to visit along the way. He spent extra time with us and made sure we didn't miss anything. He was also friendly and attentive to our needs.

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Marrakech Evening Food Tour

Marrakesh

Great to have a local person take us to a hidden place where we were able try many different foods and enjoy hearing stories about the food and people of Morocco.

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Visit Majorelle Gardens

Morocco

Beautiful gardens, requiring very little time to see and enjoy.

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Half-Day Guided Tour of Marrakech

Marrakesh

Great experience with opportunity to see all the best places at our own pace with a knowledgeable local expert.

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Hammam & Spa Experience Marrakech

Morocco

Great experience, clean facilities with everything provided for a unique and relaxing experience.

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Our trip far surpassed our expectations. Marina listened and executed our 2-week adventure. She did an amazing job. She was there all the way from start to finish . I have never used KimKim before, but they are my go to for all my international travels.

My husband and I have always wanted to travel to Greece. We've been waiting for 33 years and this trip was worth the wait. Antonis worked with us for 7 months on the planning. He was so patient because I kept changing my mind on the itinerary. He offered great suggestions and alternatives. We wanted to stay away from touristy spots and experience the real Greece. Given that we could only travel for 12 days, Antonis recommended Athens, Milos, Folegandros, Naxos and Heraklion (Crete). He was spot on. In Athens, we toured the Acropolis and Delphi with Zakia who was beyond informative. She was passionate, knowledgeable and caring. She wanted to be sure that "we were enjoying ourselves", not just spitting out facts. It was excellent. Marios was our driver for two days and we were in great hands. Onto Milos, which was a gem. We enjoyed one day on a catamaran from Trinity Yachting with caption Julio and his first mate. Again, we were in safe and knowledgable hands. Swimming and floating in the Aegean Sea will be moments of bliss long remembered . Our next stop was Folegandros, which is only 13 kilometers long. Remote, quiet and spectacular are three adjectives that barely scratch the surface in describing this island. Naxos and Crete did not disappoint either. These islands deserve a week each, to travel and enjoy. While in Heraklion, we visited the Palace of Knossos with Maria, She was also very informative and knowledgeable. All of our transfers were on time, friendly, and the vehicles were clean and comfy. And, the drivers didn't mind answering our questions. To give Antonis 5 stars does reflect my true feelings. He deserves a 6. He was stellar. I hope to book a trip back to Crete in the near future to dig little deeper into the culture, hospitality and did I mention the Greek food!!!!

Hotel Reviews

Argo Boutique Hotel

Naxos

Will stay here again. Great location. Huge room.

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Vrahos Boutique Hotel

Folegandros

Amazing hotel. Beautiful room. Staff were stellar.

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Santa Maria Village

Milos

Beautiful hotel. Walkable location. Love this place!!!!

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Elia Ermou Athens Hotel

Athens

Excellent location. Helpful staff

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Sofitel Athens Airport

Athens

This is the best airport hotel I have ever stayed. Recently new carpet and updated rooms. Great location. Walkable from airport.

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GDM Megaron

Heraklion

The Megaron is a fabulous hotel. Excellent location. Helpful and informative staff. The most delicious breakfast buffet we have experienced in years of travel. My mouth is watering just remembering the freshness of everything presented at the buffet.

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Did I mention the amazing breakfast buffet.....mouth is still watering.....6 stars

Activity Reviews

Delphi, the Navel of the Earth

Athens

Magnificent Athens

Athens

Semi Private Full Day Cruise to Adamas, Kleftiko, Poliegos, Pollonia

Milos

Trinity Yachting was beyond great. Captain Julio and his first mate get four thumbs up:)

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Greek food is the best

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The Palace of Knossos & the City of Heraklion

Heraklion

Angela was the consummate vacation planner! She was very attentive to our family preferences while making multiple recommendations that could enhance our trip. Once in Greece, we were extremely happy with our boutique hotel accommodations in Athens (Sweethome Hotel), Santorini (Atrina) and Crete (Creta Blue Boutique Hotel & Suites). Our day trips with private guides and drivers gave us incredible experiences. Demetrius, our guide for Delphi and Corinth, was fantastic. In Crete, we throughly enjoyed our time with our guide, Alexander and driver George. In summary, I can say that communication with Angela was timely and thorough before our trip began and while we were there. I highly recommend KimKim and Angela!

Hotel Reviews

Creta Blue Boutique Hotel

Hersonissos

A lovely surprise for the end of our trip. The attention to detail and design is surpassed only by the lovely disposition of George and his staff. The restaurant offered a variety of items and traditional dishes with unique twists. We loved it!!

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All of it. Lovely daily quotes on sheets announcing daily specials from the restaurant.

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Location, views of Aegean Sea!

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Guests are treated like family.

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Beds were very comfortable. Property very clean.

Atrina Canava 1894

Santorini

Loved Atrina property in Oia! Concierge service and mornings breakfasts served on our private balconies. Brilliant views of village and the sea.

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Lovely and uniquely designed rooms. Very clean plus Private balconies. Pools too cold to swim.

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Ideal location. Gorgeous views and sunsets.

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Staff very professional and ready to assist.

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Very clean. Comfortable beds.

Sweet Home Hotel

Athens

Lovely boutique property in historic Plaka. Convenient location. Aphrodite and Alexia were fabulous hosts. Delicious breakfasts and clean rooms.

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Clean hotel and comfortable beds.

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Easy walk to surrounding area

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Staff were friendly and helpful!!

Activity Reviews

All time classic Santorini 2023

Greece

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Cave of Zeus & Knossos Palace with Lassithi Plateau from East

Greece

Tour was good!! The restaurant below the cave of Zeus was fabulous! We had a lovely experience at the pottery place.

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Luxuries of Mirabello with Spinalonga and Agios Nikolaos from East

Greece

Appreciated the trip on the highway and seeing the villages. Wish we had allowed a 1/2 day to hang on the beach. Didn’t realize Santorini beaches wouldn’t be more accessible. More time in Crete would have been good.

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Loved Alexander and his driver, George. Snami travel was very reliable.

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Catamaran Sunset Cruise

Santorini

Appreciated the company changing days due to the weather so we could optimize our experience. Sunset was hazy with humidity but te view was beautiful regardless! Food on cruise was delicious!

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Good prepared on boat was delicious!!

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Everyone was fantastic.

Local tastings 2024

Greece

The Anhydrous wine tasting and cooking class were a highlight in Santorini.

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Loved the cooking class and eating our dishes afterward.

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Transport company (Luxery travel) in Santorini were wonderful. Met us at the ferry with champagne and gift box of island goodies.

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Mycenae & Ancient Corinth Full-Day Tour from Athens

Athens

Fascinating sites! Enjoyed this shorter day trip after our full day in Delphi.

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Larger or different van would have improved our experience.

Delphi & Arachova full-day tour from Athens

Greece

Very interesting tour. Glad we made the time!

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Loved our private tour. Guide (Demetrius) and driver (Nikos) were excellent!

Transport

We would have preferred a different van. We are a tall family and we sat knee to knee facing each other for the rides to and from Delphi. Not comfortable for longer van rides. In contrast, our vans in Crete were very comfortable.

Athens Highlights Mythology Tour

Greece

Good tour. Marina did a nice job.

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I began working with Emanuela on my Greenland trip nearly *3 years* ago. In late 2019, we started building an itinerary for 2 weeks of backpacking in the Kujalleq region, with a plan to travel over the summer of 2020. With COVID, we canceled the 2020 trip and tried again in 2021. That trip was also canceled due to COVID, so we tried a third time this year, and the third time was a charm!

Emanuela was awesome to work with. She got all the details on what I was looking for in the trip and where I hoped to travel in South Greenland. She was very knowledgeable about the area and found a guide who could take me to all the locations on my list. Throughout the process, Emanuela's communication was great - she responded to all my [many] questions quickly and with great detail.

The trip was everything I'd hoped for and more. I spent two weeks with my guide, Erneeraq, backpacking through some of the most unspoiled and beautiful land I've ever seen. The hiking and photography opportunities were some of the best I've ever experienced on a backpacking trip, the local food was amazing (including foraging for berries and vegetables), and I met some wonderful people and experienced the beauty of Greenlandic culture.

I'm grateful for Emanuela's help in planning this trip of a lifetime.

Would like to thank Julia and her team for making our trip a memorable one. They helped us curate the best itinerary possible based on our travel dates. The hotels booked for us were at the perfect locations keeping our comfort in mind and all the activities booked and things to do suggested by them ensured we have a good time. We interacted with a number of guides for this trip on KimKim but want to have special mention to Julia & Meree as they helped us out with some last minute changes with our bookings and reverted to our queries promptly.

Hotel Reviews

Scandic Ishavshotel

Tromsø

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Ms Nordlys

Tromsø

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Scandic Byparken

Bergen

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Flåmsbrygga Hotel

Flåm

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Thon Hotel Astoria

Oslo

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Tromsø: Aurora Borealis Tour

Tromsø

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Ulriken Cable Car

Bergen

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Free Day in Bergen - Board Hurtigruten

Hurtigruten

Explore Oslo - Sights & Museums

Oslo

Athens, Santorini, Paros, Delphi, Meteora, more Athens, Napflio and even more Athens. An A+ trip. After a few days of trading emails, Eleni developed the trip of a lifetime, really- this is not hyperbole. Eleni understood our desires and the resulting bookings were perfect for us. So knowledgeable, thorough, excellent communicator and on top of all this friendly! Our 16 day trip went off without a single mishap. After a few days of trading emails, Eleni developed the trip of a lifetime, really- this is not hyperbole. All we had to do was follow the clear instructions provided in the thorough printed itinerary given to us upon arrival at the Athens airport. All drivers were prompt and drove safely. Anastasia, our tour guide for walking Athens, the Acropolis and Acropolis museum was fantastic. I think our time with her might have been the best private tour I've ever had. We loved how quiet the Elektra Palace hotel was. The rooftop pool with view of the Acropolis was fantastic.
Costas, our guide for Pyrgos Kallistis, ancient Akrotiri, and a wine tour on Santorini was top notch! The Dome Hotel we stayed at in Santorini had a fantastic, unobstructed view of the water and a wonderful poolside bar and friendly staff.
Paros may have been my favorite. Kanales Resort has wonderful food, helpful and friendly staff. Convenient to the my favorite town Naousa. Walking the narrow streets, shopping, and of course eating at fantastic restaurants. We loved our half day tour of Paros, walking narrow streets of the traditional town of Aranto was so peaceful and photogenic.
We are so glad we also choose to go north to Delphi and Meteora. So beautiful and again wonderful guides.

Hotel Reviews

Divani Hotel Meteora

Kalampaka

Friendly, helpful staff. Short walk into town. Large hotel caters to large tour groups but was quiet and to our liking.

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Kanale's Rooms & Suites

Naoussa, Paros

Spacious, clean rooms, outstanding food (the best of our 16 day trip). A short walk into Naousa. Quiet and we had great views of the water and town from our room.

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Dome Santorini Resort & Spa

Santorini

Spacious rooms, quiet, outstanding water views, excellent breakfasts and friendly staff. Just a short drive into town.

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Electra Palace Athens

Athens

Great location in Plaka. Wonderful view of the Acropolis from the rooftop pool. Elegant rooms. A quiet refuge just a quick walk to Plaka. When we return to Athens we will stay here again.

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Elia Ermou Athens Hotel

Athens

Great location, friendly and helpful staff. The best rooftop restaurant view of the Acropolis. Right in the middle of all the action of Ermou.

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Activity Reviews

Morning Meteora Private Tour

Greece

So glad we got to see the wonders of Meteora. So beautiful!

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Discover Divine Delphi

Greece

Great museum. A tour guide is a must.

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⛵ Sunset Sailing Tour & BBQ on a luxury catamaran

Santorini

The sunset sailing trip is simply a must if you go to Santorini. Wonderful views, swimming was fun and food was great. We felt very safe and cared for.

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Discover Santorini, Private Tour

Santorini

Costas made this trip! So knowledgeable. We loved touring ancient Akrotiri and the narrow streets of the traditional town of Pyrgos Kallistis and ending at a wonderful meal and wine tasting.

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Exploring Acropolis & Beyond

Athens

Anatasia is the best tour guide I've ever had. I am so glad we had an early tour. We walked our way to the Acropolis and then the Acropolis Museum.

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I did a 5 day/4 night W Trek in Torres del Paine National Park. From start to finish, kimkim.com and Ditmar Adventures were easy to work with, put my mind at ease, and took care of the details. I told them my preferences and what kind of hike I was looking to have, and they built an itinerary that matched my budget. Everything was timely and everyone was friendly. I have planned my own trips before but this time wanted to take the guess work out of transportation schedules, places to stay, and things to see/do. The airline lost my bag on the way in and the Ditmar team provided real time support and advice that made a potentially disastrous situation much more manageable. They helped me rebook a later bus and communicated with the hostel about my (now) late check in. The value they provided exceeded my expectations and I recommend them wholeheartedly. I had a great hike and great experience in Chile.

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Amerindia Patagonia B&B

Puerto Natales

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Trip Briefing at Dittmar Adventures

Puerto Natales

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Our trip was very well organized. All of our concerns regarding acclimating to high altitude were addressed. When we decided we preferred to stay at a lower altitude than Cusco, Liz took care of rearranging our accommodations & tour to fit our desires. All of our transfers between airports, cities and tours were well planned and we felt very well taken care of. Jorge, our guide in the low jungle at our resort, Muyuna, kept us on our toes exploring the plants and animals of the rainforest. The sounds of the rainforest, the night hikes, swimming in the Amazon River, watching for pink dolphins, and fishing for piranhas are some of the highlights of the low jungle/rainforest experience. We enjoyed the continuity of spending time with our Cusco to Sacred Valley driver Michael, as we toured Sacred Valley the following day. Our 1 day Inca trail hike to Machu Picchu was an amazing experience with our guides Jamie and Nester. They took care of our meals and our health as we completed the challenging trek arriving at the Sun gate to enjoy the awesome experience entering into Machu Picchu from above. We completed our tour of Peru with an amazing journey to Palcoyo Rainbow Mountain with Edwin. A delicious breakfast & lunch were prepared special to accommodate our vegetarian requests at the private restaurant, Tullpu. Paul, was always available to answer questions through WhatsApp regarding flight delays & reminders for tour briefings. I highly recommend KimKim for Peru travel. We will look to them for our next international vacation.

I don't know what else to say other then everything was INCREDIBLE. Silvia was so helpful with everything we needed. She planned the perfect trip for us, down to every detail. Our biggest concerns before going to Iceland were; where are we driving every day, and the food. But Silvia made the driving effortless with daily google map itineraries, and in addition to daily local food recommendations, was able to get us hard to get reservations at amazing restaurants. My wife and I have already started talking about our plans to visit Sweden or Switzerland and would love to have Silvia as our agent again!

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The Retreat Spa - Blue Lagoon

Iceland

So glad we ended our 8 day trip at the Retreat Spa. The best possible way to wind down a very busy and exciting week.

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Angela did an amazing job. Our trip was highlighted by the wonderful guides there. Helaine was so thorough with a delightful voice and beautiful stories. We started our adventure with the Acropolis and many stories of the mythology surrounding it. We ventured toward Delphi and so much that surrounded. Started one day at a small mountainside farm in Meteora for coffee and sweet spoons, lunched with locals for lamb cooked over coals of an open fire, ended at a family winery. In between there were Monasteries on top of bluffs, a wonder and marvel to see. Churches being restored, icon art being created and some of the history of the Greek people! Athens was wonderful as well, walking the streets and markets, tasting the flavors. Christina was also a delight reading the Greek coffee grounds, and showing us the sights old and new. The street art there was a special walk scattered with updated housing, shops and markets.
Santorini was a magical place, the Mystique was enchanting! Don't miss Mia's Tia next door, its a special drink! The sunsets at Oia and shops were wonderful. We loved cooking and tasting at the winery. An uncovered ancient city and red sand beaches were a highlight as well as, a seaside lunch at the black sand beach. We ended our time at an outdoor show of Greek family Wedding!
Crete was a magical, lovely area and we managed to visit the eastern and western areas with Alexander. Eastern was a special river area with pomegranate and Bay leaf trees. We visited a family olive farm and saw the working of it and tasted the delicious harvest. We enjoyed old monasteries and nunneries with lovely hand made jewelry and beautiful scenery. We saw 13th century monasteries preserved, and ended our day with the most tasteful meal cooked outside over hearth and stone oven! The western area we visited a lovely town being restored
and the valley of the 5 virgins. We hiked and saw ancient Sycamore trees, beautiful gorges and abandoned monasteries, still visited by local people. We ended our day in a local tavern with spring fed waterfalls and fresh trout. Delicious!

Excellent planning by Jenny and the KimKim Team. Just one small clitch at the start re whether we'd prepaid for the hotel in Reykjavik but quickly sorted out and thereafter no problems. Useful to note also that when using the bus transfer from Keflavik airport you are taken to a terminal and then change onto minibuses to take you to the drop off point for your hotel. Otherwise everything worked as per the Travel Plan with maps, suggestions for places to visit and possible detours.
Our trip involved an internal flight to Egilsstadir where we picked up the hire car and then working our way back to Reykjavik via Lake Myvatn, Husavik, Laugarbakki, Heydalur, Isafjordur and the Snaesfellsnes Peninsula. Highlights were the Whale Trip at Husavik, seeing the Northern Lights and whales in the fjord at Hvammstangi and the stunning West Fjords but throughout the trip the scenery was fascinating and surprisingly varied.
We found Icelanders very helpful and friendly and most of the people we met spoke English. Not sure what it's like on the more touristy routes but it's work noting that there are very few public toilets when out in the country areas.

Our trip to Morocco was fantastic! Our whole experience with KimKim was great - Hakim was very responsive and accommodating throughout the whole planning process (which was delayed due to covid). The trip itself ran incredibly smoothly - thanks to Hakim in the background and our outstanding driver, Mohamed, who was very knowledgeable, friendly and efficient. We had a clear guide on what to expect at every point and had resources if we had any questions (Mohamed or Hakim via WhatsApp). Our riads were all very nice, with excellent service, and our local tour guides were very informative. We’d highly recommend this to our friends & family.
Our trip included: Rabat - Chefchaouen blue city) - Volubilis (Roman ruins) - Fes - Merzouga (desert) - Ait Ben Haddou - Marrakesh - Casablanca. A trip of a lifetime :)

We had a great time in Portugal! The tour was well planned, so we were able to see a lot in a short period of time. Our guide, Diogo, was also fantastic! He was humorous and smart- we learned a lot and felt comfortable with our guide!

Samir was amazing planning the trip. Resourceful & extremely responsive. Samir managed to get all hotels that we wanted to stay. We had a great time staying in Jordan. The only thing that could be better was the car. Spent hours on the roads so the car could be more comfortable.

Our guides in Athens and Michael and Chris in Mykonos and Santorini were wonderful. The tours were exactly what we wanted and the whole experience including accommodation was perfect.
Thank you Antonis for our special Greek experience.

Nadia did a great job helping us figure out what we were going to do for our vacation to Greece.
We had booked a cruise and booked the air travel from the USA. But then the cruise company canceled the cruise. The airfare was already purchased. Nadia worked with our already established air travel and then filled in all the details. I don’t think we could be any more pleased.

Hotel Reviews

Saint John Hotel Villas & Spa

Mykonos

This is a beautiful property in a good location. They have a shuttle to town, but it only runs from 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm. FYI, a taxi ride to town is 25 Euros each way.

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Holiday Inn Athens - Airport

Athens

We only stayed here one night waiting to return to the USA. It is very close to the airport.

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Costa Grand Resort & Spa

Kamari, Santorini

It was next to a beach front village with restaurants and shops that was all in walking distance.

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Only negative is the planes that fly over. But we live near a naval air station so it did not really bother us much.

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Grand Hyatt Athens

Athens

Authenticity & Character

Location

Roof top pool overlooking the Acropolis!

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Activity Reviews

Welcome to Mykonos

Mykonos

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Car Rental in Santorini for Jeff Havens

Santorini

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Platinum Morning Caldera Cruise

Santorini

I think this was the high light of our 14 day Greece vacation.

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Food

Guides, Drivers and Staff

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Santorini Wine Roads

Santorini

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Welcome to Santorini

Santorini

We loved Santorini. We stayed 7 days. We rented a car for 4 of the days. We recommend having a rent car.

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Acropolis & Flavors Combo Tour

Athens

KimKim arranged a private tour. Our tour guide was Joanna. She was wonderful.

Quality of Experience

Food

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

We had to get to the place to meet the tour guide on our own. Which we did using the Uber app and a yellow cab showed up. It worked fine, but it would be good to have a private transfer.