Kimkim Trip Reviews

Our curated trip of Ireland was fantastic.
Cathy did a great job capturing all of the important details that we were interested in - traditional Irish music, food, culture and countryside.

We did not rent a car on this trip. Instead, we took trains and had wonderful, informative and friendly drivers that showed us great and unknown (to us) parts of Northern Ireland.

The music and food tours were worth every penny, taste and steps.

Hotel Reviews

The Fleet

Dublin

Great accommodations and location in the Temple Bar district. Would love to have stayed longer.

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Hampton By Hilton Belfast City Centre

Belfast

We had stayed at this hotel during a previous trip to Ireland. Location was good, accommodations were fine. Popular for large bus tours.

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The Ebrington

DERRY/LONDONDERRY

What a fantastic, new and classy hotel. Staff was friendly and helpful. Rooms were great. Location was ideal for neighborhood and tourist activities.

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Abbey Hotel Donegal

Donegal

Traditional Irish hotel. Nothing fancy but great Irish feeling. Love the location at Donegal's triangle. Enjoyed the restaurants and pubs within walking distance.

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The Galmont Hotel & Spa

Galway

We have stayed here before. Hotel was clean and accommodating. Even though it was off season, the tour bus volume was big.

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The Alex Hotel

Dublin

Probably our favorite hotel out of the bunch but unfortunately, our shortest stay. Location was good and accommodations were fantastic.

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Activity Reviews

Belfast Music Walking Tour

Belfast

Probably the highlight of our trip. We had a personal walking tour with Dolores, a local musician and music aficionado. The walking tour took us throughout Belfast and music along the way. I would love to come back for her punk rock tour! Our day ended with a traditional Irish music session and a great restaurant recommendation.

Quality of Experience

very personal and solid

Guides, Drivers and Staff

The best.

Guided Bogside History Walking Tour

Londonderry (Derry)

Jimmy Toye was a fantastic guide. Having lived through the uprising, Jimmy provided a great account during the tour. A don't miss tour in Derry.

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Jimmy's the best.

Private transfer from Donegal town to Galway with stops

Ireland

A rainy and cold day. Our driver, Mercin, was a great guide. A countryside your of the Great Atlantic Way ... just beautiful. One of our tours was cancelled due to weather. Mercin made the best of it with a stop at Ballynahinch Castle for an Irish coffee!

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Belfast Food Tour

Belfast

We were fortunate enough to have good weather and very, very small group. Our "local" guide was great and we experienced tasty local food.

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Free time in Dublin

Dublin

Dublin is a great town. We were able to sneak in lunch at Gallagher's Boxty House.

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Musical Pub Crawl in Dublin

Dublin

The sessions were good and musicians were very entertaining. We enjoyed the two venues that had music.

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Private transfer

Dublin

Our driver was very friendly and helpful.

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Welcome to Donegal!

Ireland

Donegal is a cute and quiet town. Being off season, we had the town to ourselves. Our Derry to Donegal driver (Michael Gallagher) was super. He recommended lunch (Olde Castle Bar) and dinner (Quay West) spots which were great. We did catch a seisun later that night at the Reel Inn! Also bought hats at Hanna Hat Company, a wonderful experience.

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Entry into the Emigration Museum EPIC

Dublin

The museum was okay. Worth the tour if time permits.

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Belfast Pub Crawl

Belfast

Our guide, Mark, was super. He took our large group to four different type venues ending up at old pub for traditional Irish music. Mark was able to address us a number of times and provide us suggestions for our remaining night. The bars might have been to crowded and loud for seniors like ourselves.

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Titanic experience

Belfast

A worthwhile museum stop while in Belfast. We learned alot about Belfast and the Titanic.

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Private Tour Giant's Causeway and Antrim Coast

Belfast

Wonderful tour of the Giants Causeway and Atlantic seascape. Our driver was so nice and attentive to both my wife and I. We learned alot bout Northern Ireland and the landcape.

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Afternoon tea at The City Hotel Derry

Londonderry (Derry)

A bit disappointing outing. The hotel was under construction and the eating area was bleak. The food was marginal

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Browns Bonds Hill : Michelin Recommended dining

Londonderry (Derry)

Great recommendation by Kimkim. A great quite location, we felt like the meal was curated just for us. My wife and I experienced the tasting menu and wine pairing. A fantastic meal.

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Traditional boat trips at Ashford Castle

Ireland

This session was cancelled due to poor weather.

Galway Food Tour

Galway

On again, off again weather did not stop our guides from providing us a wonderful experience. While the tour did not encompass a large area, we had a great taste of Galway's offerings. We worth the time spend and tasty.

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Irish Rock'n'Roll Museum Experience

Dublin

One of the best sessions on the tour. Being big music fans, our curator was nothing but insanely entertaining and informative. Great location and history of Irish rock museum. A must when visiting Dublin.

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I cannot recommend this travel agency enough! From the moment we arrived in Greece, every detail was perfectly arranged, making our trip truly unforgettable. The service was exceptional, and the guides and drivers were simply amazing.

Our Acropolis guide, Apollon, brought the history of the ancient site to life in such a captivating way. He had so much knowledge and passion that it was impossible not to get caught up in the wonder of the experience. When we traveled to Delphi, Yannis, our private driver, made the two-hour journey both enjoyable and comfortable. His friendly demeanor and expertise made the drive feel like part of the adventure. Once we arrived in Delphi, Giorgos, our private guide, expertly navigated us through the larger groups, ensuring we could get up close to the remarkable sculptures in the museum. His guidance helped us truly appreciate the history and beauty of the site.

In Naxos, we had the privilege of having Katia as our private guide, and Niko as our driver. They made the experience unforgettable. Katia was incredibly knowledgeable, and Niko’s smooth driving allowed her to focus entirely on us, guiding us through the island’s rich history and breathtaking sites.

One of the highlights of my trip was a last-minute request I made to Elen, asking for a drive through the mountains to visit the marble quarries. As an architect, this was one of the most memorable experiences of the trip. Elen arranged everything seamlessly, and Spiro, my driver, took me on a scenic route that added another layer of magic to my journey.

Throughout the entire trip, the agency made everything feel easy and effortless, all while staying within a reasonable budget and providing us with wonderful accommodations. The entire experience felt like first-class treatment but without the hefty price tag. If you’re planning a trip to Greece, I highly recommend booking with this agency—you’ll be in great hands!

We had a great time in both Ireland and Scotland. Aleksandra was extremely helpful both before, during, and after our trip. She was accessible to help us arrange additional transportation during our trip and to answer any questions we had. The hotels that she booked were excellent and the itinerary was great. I would highly recommend using KimKim for your travel needs.

Hotel Reviews

Virgin Hotels Edinburgh

Edinburgh

Great hotel in a perfect location for walking. Staff was extremely helpful and friendly.

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Kingsmills Hotel

Inverness

This was a nice hotel and was within walking distance of downtown Inverness if you enjoyed walking. It was about a 20 minute walk to the downtown area. Hotel was nice and the staff was friendly and helpful.

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Greshornish House Hotel

Edinbane

Hotel was in a beautiful location off the beaten path. Staff was very helpful and friendly. Room was very nice and spacious and the food served in the restaurant was very good.

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The Imperial Hotel

Cork

Awesome hotel in a perfect location. Great staff as well. Breakfast was very good and there was a really nice selection of pastries from the local English Market. Room was very spacious and comfortable.

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The Leinster

Dublin

Hotel was in a great location for walking and seeing the sites. Room was small, but very comfortable. The hotel was very nice and the staff were very helpful. Our flight was too early in the am to get to enjoy the breakfast.

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Activity Reviews

The Vaults Tour

Edinburgh

Fun tour with a really great guide.

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Loch Ness and Caledonian Canal Cruise

Inverness

Very enjoyable way to spend the morning.

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Coordinating a family vacation with three kids throughout Colombia requires a level of expertise that is beyond even a well-seasoned traveller. My wife was a bit skeptical when I pitched the idea of taking our family of 5 to Colombia. Well, we loved booking through kimkim, but specifically, felt that we were so lucky to have Margoth assigned to our trip. She and all of Aracanto Travel were incredibly communicative and their recommendations were spot-on. Our guides Ana, Felipe, and Manuela were fun, flexible, kind, and able to connect with our children. I would highly recommend having Margoth and Aracanto plan your future family vacation!

Hotel Reviews

Sofitel Legend Santa Clara Cartagena

Cartagena

Few city hotels can blend relaxation, luxury, location, service, and beauty as well as this hotel. The history permeates throughout the hotel, and everywhere you turn, there is no doubt that you are in Cartagena. This is not a "copy-and-paste" Caribbean resort....if you're looking for a beach vacation in a forgettable place, go somewhere else. Our children felt very welcome from the moment we entered the property, and we were quite surprised to see so many families visiting Hotel Santa Clara, spending time swimming in their gorgeous pool. The buffet breakfast was spectacular and I got to try fruits I had never seen....I'm looking at you, guama! I would absolutely love to return to Hotel Santa Clara.

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Hotel Campestre las Camelias

Super fun hotel for families with young children. The food was ok but nothing special. The rides at the hotel are fun for very young children, and a similar to rides you may see at your local county fair. The pool is huge with waterslides but the weather was not ideal for swimming when we visited.

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Staff was super nice. My Spanish is pretty good, but not amazing. If we didn't know rudimentary Spanish, it would have been very difficult to communicate. We encountered only two staff members who spoke English. I would recommend more multi-lingual staff members to help guests who may not know any Spanish.

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York Luxury Suites Medellín

El Poblado, Medellin

The location is perfect with a jaw-dropping rooftop pool and bar. The breakfast was lovely and overall, I would recommend this hotel, but only after they fix one MAJOR problem (and it's not the fault of Margoth or KimKim). My biggest problem with the hotel, which really was unfortunate, was the customer service. The front desk was super kind, but in the end, when I needed help, they were powerless. We had two rooms, and in the my kids room, the smoke alarm would beep off and on. I didn't hear it at first, and then like clockwork, would beep, beep, beep for 5-10 minutes, and then take a break, only restart beeping 30 minutes later. I called the front desk to see if this problem could be addressed. No luck. I called back again, and they asked if it was still beeping (as if Tinkerbell flew over to fix it). For the second time, they said someone would come and fix it. By this time it was 10 pm and my kids were asleep. By 10:40pm my wife and I were asleep. No one came. My 8 year-old daughter woke every up at 6 am complaining that the alarm kept beeping off and on throughout the night. I told the front desk at 6:30 am and they had no answers. We checked out of the hotel that morning as scheduled.

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The breakfast was wonderful. The maintenance staff is poor.

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Tau House Hotel

Fantastic and beautiful hotel. Beautiful room and a nice restaurant.

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Activity Reviews

Walking Tour of Cartagena Old City

Colombia

I just loved our walking tour of Cartagena. Our guide Ana, who is also a schoolteacher, was focused on making it fun for my kids. Boy did she succeed with a scavenger hunt through the old city and Getsemani. Ana was able to navigate the tourist traps while still being able to allow my family with some of the colorfully dressed ladies with fruit on their heads. Too often, my vacation photos are of my wife with the three kids. One of the biggest bonuses of having a guide, is that I no longer have to worry about that job!

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Suggested Dinner at Crepes & Waffles

Cartagena

This one was for the kids, and they loved it. Many of my Colombian friends love this restaurant, and they have locations throughout the country. The place was packed and I would go back with my family or for dessert if I were just with my wife.

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Drums and Music Workshop

Cartagena

This was a really fun experience for the entire family. I really tried to do things on this vacation that was different from our usual routine. The drum and music workshop really hit the mark! Though a bit tired, the kids really enjoyed it and our personalized instruction was quite fun! Kelele!!!

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We are so grateful for the wonderful trip to Cambodia, and the joy and family connection it created for us. Steve in Cambodia was great to work with and we had a chance to connect during our time in Siem Reap!

The guides, drivers, hotels & staff, and experiences were all fantastic. Horn (Siem Reap) and Lenh (Phnom Penh) shared much of their own personal life experiences beyond their rich knowledge of their country/regions/cities, which created deep personal connections we couldn’t have created if we’d planned and executed our trip DIY. And Wanna Rith in PP, who led us in our street food dining tour, is a treasure!! He was hilarious to hang out with. Our time in the jungles of the Cardamom Mountains at the Cardamom Tented Camp was also very special with wonderful staff taking care of us and creating rich memories.

We’ll be thrilled to recommend our friends to work with KimKim and Travel Asia a la Carte to arrange travel in Cambodia!

I honestly can’t imagine anything I would have changed about this trip. Elen planned everything thoughtfully and the plan was executed with perfection. The personalized tours and guides were all outstanding and the cultural experiences that were booked were so fun! We loved the olive oil tasting and cooking class in Naxos! We will book with Kim Kim again without hesitation!!

Hotel Review

Argo Boutique Hotel Naxos

Naxos

Wonderful boutique hotel walking distance to town and the beach. Fantastic customer service

Authenticity & Character

Wonderful breakfast

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Close to town and the beach

Staff

Kiki

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Everything

Activity Reviews

Acropolis and Mythology Tour

Athens

Fabulous guide!

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Divine Delphi Excursion

Greece

Fabulous and knowledgeable guide. Amazing lunch!

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Naxos Mythology Tour With Wine And Olive Oil Tasting

Naxos

Fantastic tour guide! Loved the olive oil experience

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Roots & Recipes: Greek Cooking Class With Family Farm Visit

Naxos

Such a fun experience!!!!

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Jook booked this trip for us very last minute and did a fabulous job. Hotels were wonderful and the driver/guides exceptional. Jook selected great tours that we thoroughly enjoyed. I will definitely use Jook and KimKim again - fabulous company.

The trip eventually worked out fine, but the response time for my questions in the planning stage was much much slower than I had experienced with KimKim in the past. I had sent very detailed information as to what places we wanted to visit and what tours we wanted to have. But I don’t think they were ever read in detail because the trip plan kept having tours listed, I didn’t want and hotels in locations such as near the airport instead of the city center as I had requested. But eventually everything came together, I just had to spend much more time reviewing the plan than I had on our past trips to get things corrected. Also, we were not informed that we would have to find transportation from our hotel to our tour in Rotorua and would not be able to walk from our hotel as with our other tours. The tours were all fine but we were not informed about things such as being able to take the tour to Phillips Island without having dinner included, which we would have chosen had we been given the option. Most the hotels were fine. Out of the 9 hotels we stayed in on our trip only 2 were places we would never stay at again and wish we had not stayed at this time. I guess the most important thing is everything turned out fine in the end but with the price we paid I guess I expected to not have to put as much work into the planning as I did.

Hotel Reviews

Holiday Inn Express Auckland City Centre

Auckland

They would not allow us to check in early after arriving from a long international flight but when we were able to check in they upgraded us to room on a higher floor with a great view.

Authenticity & Character

Nothing in looks that was special but was a nice and clean hotel we enjoyed staying in.

Location

Very centrally located in the downtown area.

Staff

They were helpful when we needed to make a call or needed help with directions when we checked in but the check out person was very unfriendly. We had breakfast included but had an early departure before it started so they packed us a breakfast. They shouldn't have bothered. Not much in it, nothing to drink, not even water. When we asked at the desk if they could give us something to drink, we were told no.

Cleanliness & Comfort

The day we were able to have breakfast at the hotel it was more than we expected with lots of selection. Which is why we were so disappointed with the packed breakfast they supplied us the next day when we had an early check out.

Millennium Hotel Queenstown

queesntown

Room was fine but we had a long walk to our room from the registration desk with lots of luggage to carry.

Authenticity & Character

Everything was fine but nothing special.

Location

We were able to walk to places we wanted to see.

Staff

Friendly enough but nothing stands out.

Cleanliness & Comfort

I guess someone has to stay in the rooms far from the front desk and breakfast area but it wasn't nice for seniors.

Regent of Rotorua

Rotorua

Nice hotel with convenient location.

Authenticity & Character

Nothing really special but clean and nice enough.

Location

In the downtown area so convenient for walking to most places.

Staff

Nothing stood out as special.

Cleanliness & Comfort

Everthing was clean and comfortable.

Crowne Plaza Christchurch

Christchurch Central

Nice hotel with good location. The upgraded us to an upper floor with a city view.

Authenticity & Character

Very nice with good location.

Location

Convenient for walking around to see things.

Staff

Very friendly and helpful staff. They upgraded us to a room on a higher floor with a city view.

Cleanliness & Comfort

Room was very clean and spacious.

The Hermitage Hotel

Mount Cook Village

The view from our room was amazing. Breakfast was very good with lots of selection.

Authenticity & Character

It has a beautiful view from the hotel.

Location

Close to the visitor's center but wish it had been closer to some of the trailheads.

Staff

Staff was friendly.

Cleanliness & Comfort

Clean room with two queen beds which was very comfortable, and a amazing view.

Adina Apartment Hotel Melbourne on Queen

Melbourne

We had a one bedroom apartment that had a washer and dryer but it didn't feel like the room was very clean. I found trash in the area to make tea and coffee. It was a convenient location.

Authenticity & Character

Room could be cleaner and dryer didn't work well. It took all night to dry one load of laundry. Had to put in just a few pieces at a time and leave for a long time.

Location

Good location for walking around the city.

Staff

Not very friendly.

Cleanliness & Comfort

Not very clean. Wouldn't stay again or recommend.

Desert Gardens Hotel

Yulara

The registration area was very nice but the rooms could have been better. Also the landing outside our room was never sweep while we were there and had lots of leaves. There were no elevators and they put my 83 year old husband and myself on the second floor. We broke the handle on one suitcase trying to drag it up and down the stairs. Also we were told our room was not ready at the check in time.

Authenticity & Character

Nothing special just alright.

Location

Close enough to walk to things that were available.

Staff

Most were friendly.

Cleanliness & Comfort

It was clean enough but without an elevator it was difficult for us to manage our luggage.

Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns

Cairns

Very nice hotel with a beautiful view from our room.

Authenticity & Character

There was a beautiful view from the hotel.

Location

Able to walk around to the places we wanted to go.

Staff

All the staff were very friendly and very helpful.

Cleanliness & Comfort

The room was very comfortable with a beautiful view from our room.

Rendezvous Hotel Sydney The Rocks

The Rocks

This was supposed to be a 4 star hotel but it could barely be called a 3 star at best. The carpet looked dirty, the bathroom needed an update, and you had an overall feeling it was not clean. We were suppose to have a harbor view but 90 percent of the time we were there it was blocked by cruise ships and we couldn't see anything. The one time for a few hours at night the cruise ships were gone it was a beautiful view of the harbor and opera house. The only thing good about the room.

Authenticity & Character

Not a very nice hotel. Wouldn't stay again there.

Location

Location was good and we were able to walk to the opera house.

Staff

All the staff were very nice.

Cleanliness & Comfort

Did not feel clean so we were not very comfortable.

Activity Reviews

Full Day Daintree Cape Tribulation (was & 4WD Bloomfield)

Australia

Nice but a long day so I probably could have skipped.

Quality of Experience

Alright but nothing outstanding.

Food

Lunch was alright not great.

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Guide was good.

Transport

Long drive.

Full Day Akaroa & Harbour Cruise

Christchurch

Our guide Peter was very nice. Our tour information said we would have either morning or afternoon tea, but it didn't happen. The lunch that was included was very good at Akaroa. Harbor Cruise with George was nice. We saw hector dolphins, seals and albatroses.

Quality of Experience

Cruise was nice and lunch was very good.

Food

Our lunch was excellent.

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Our guide Peter was very good and very nice.

Transport

Comfortable.

Skyline Gondola Ride

Queenstown (NZ)

It is a beautiful view from the top.

Quality of Experience

It was an awesome view from the top that shouldn't be missed.

Guides, Drivers and Staff

The staff were extremely friendly and helpful. One of the girls working walked us all the way to the top to show us how to take pictures that we could download on our phone or computer.

Transport

The trip up to the top was fun.

Full Day Marine World Outer Great Barrier Reef

Australia

Enjoyed that you could experience the reef without getting wet.

Quality of Experience

Enjoyed that we could enjoy the reef without getting wet with the semi-submersible, and underwater observatory.

Food

Buffet on the pontoon was good.

Guides, Drivers and Staff

The staff on the boat and pontoon were outstanding.

Transport

The trip out to the reef was comfortable.

Half Day Mount Cook Tour (Christchurch to Mt Cook)

Christchurch

Nice trip with beautiful views.

Quality of Experience

Views were very nice.

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Our guide Joseph was very good. We were suppose to have bottled water and a picnic lunch which we had and was very good. But our guide also gave us snacks at every stop, such as chips, cookies and chocolate.

Transport

Transportation was comfortable.

Afternoon Tour (Mount Cook/Queenstown) (Shared Small Group Tour)

Aoraki / Mount Cook Village

Maary our guide and driver was very good. We were supposed to have water and snacks and we did. We were supposed to get back at 6:30 but it was 7:30 before we reached.

Quality of Experience

Nice trip.

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Guide was nice.

Transport

Reached an hour late which wasn't expected.

Auckland Private Transfer Domestic Airport to Hotel

New Zealand

Driver was not inside airport but texted where he was an parked so we didn't have to walk at all. He also helped with the luggage and was very friendly.

Quality of Experience

Driver helpful and friendly.

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Driver was very friendly and helpful.

Transport

Vehicle was comfortable.

Full Day Milford Sound Glass Roof Van/CruiseVan

Queenstown (NZ)

It was a long day. We were supposed to meet at a bus stop that was not marked. Picnic lunch was very bad. Nature cruise had nice views but only saw a few seals on a rock, no penquins, dolphins or any other animals that were mentioned we would see. Straight 4 hour drive back with one 15 minute stop for coffee.

Quality of Experience

A long day. If I did it again I would not do it as a day trip.

Food

Picnic lunch was bad.

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Driver was nice.

Transport

It was comfortable but too long a drive.

Morning SEIT Uluru Highlights

Uluru

Herman our guide was good. Enjoyed getting lots of views of Uluru.

Quality of Experience

Small group tour which was nice.

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Our guide Herman was very good.

Transport

Van was comfortable.

Auckland Harbour Sailing Cruise

Auckland

Captain was very friendly and nice. We were told we would get tea or coffee and a cookie. We did not get that but were offered water or juice.

Quality of Experience

Fun to be on a sail boat.

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Captain was friendly and nice.

Transport

Was easy to walk to from our hotel.

TE Puia: Te Ra Guided Experience 90 minutes) + Cultural Performance

New Zealand

Was a nice tour but not anything special.

Quality of Experience

Nothing to improve but not a top experience on our trip.

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Hotel staff and drivers were fine.

Transport

Would have liked to have transportation provided from our hotel to Te Puia.

Full Day Phillip Island & Moonlit + Penguin Plus with Dinner

Melbourne

Guide was nice. We enjoyed Moonlit feeding the kangaroos and seeing the other animals. Penguin Plus was fun getting to see the penquin parade. Sad we couldn't take pictures, but were happy they had pictures and videos you could download. We were the only ones on the tour with dinner included. We were not told that it was an option to not have dinner included and would have liked to have had the option.

Quality of Experience

Enjoyed seeing the animals.

Food

Food was fine, but should have been told we didn't have to pay for it as part of the tour package but could have purchased what we wanted on our own.

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Guide was nice and spent time finding penquins we could see in the wild.

Transport

Confortable trip.

Auckland Best of Both World: Bush and Beach - Full day

Auckland

Was a fun day. Saw lots of places. Guides were good.

Quality of Experience

Saw lots of places and enjoyed.

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Guides were very good. They offered juice and cookies in the afternoon.

Transport

Transportation was comfortable.

Evening Field of Light Pass

Uluru

It was very beautiful and I would recommend.

Quality of Experience

It is very beautiful and I would recommend.

Guides, Drivers and Staff

The drivers were efficient dealing with a large bus of people.

Transport

It was a large bus, but it was fine since the drive was close.

Full Day Hobbiton & Waitomo Caves (Auckland to Rotorua)

Auckland

Driver was nice enough. Tours alright especially for Lord of the Rings fans. Were not able to take pictures at the Waitomo caves which was a disappointment.

Quality of Experience

If you can't take pictures in the caves they should have some you can download.

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Nice enough.

Transport

Comfortable.

Welcome to Rotorua

Rotorua

Worth a visit. We were not told that our tour of Te Puia was not within walking distance of our hotel and we had to figure out how to use uber (we are seniors and had not used before).

Quality of Experience

Nothing to suggest for improvement but not the best thing we did on our trip.

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Staff at hotel was fine as were drivers to Rotorua.

Transport

Would have liked transportation already arranged for our trip to Te Puia.

Afternoon/Evening Wintjiri Wiru Twilight

Uluru

Very nice experience. Enjoyed the drinks and snacks while watching the show. Wish we had been allowed to take pictures or videos.

Quality of Experience

Nice show but wish they had had pictures and videos of the show we could download since we were not allowed to take our own.

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Driver was nice.

Transport

Large bus but only a short way from the hotel.

Morning Panoramic Sydney Sights

Sydney

I didn't really feel that we saw much of Sydney.

Quality of Experience

Alright but could probably spend time better doing something else.

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Guide was informative.

Transport

Comfortable but didn't feel I saw much.

Sydney Opera House Tour

Sydney

Great tour would recommend.

Quality of Experience

Nice tour.

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Great guide.

Transport

Close enough from our hotel to walk.

Full Day Blue Mountains Deluxe Day

Sydney

I would recommend. Calmsley Hill Farms was great. Really enjoyed getting close with the animals. Beautiful lookouts. Lunch was alright not great. Tour said we would get wine or OJ in the afternoon but only wine was offered, so nothing for people who don't drink alcohol.

Quality of Experience

Calmsley Farms was the best part.

Food

Lunch was alright and nothing was offered for people who don't drink wine.

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Our guide was nice.

Transport

Comfortable trip.

Michael organized a fantastic trip. The guides were amazing, knowledgeable and fun to be with. The drivers were always on time. Michael was always available to us , even during evenings and weekends. We wanted to know where to buy a certain type of coffee, and he made sure we were able to find it. The itinerary included a wide assortment of activities which enabled us to really understand Colombia and its people. Museums, hikes, Dinner in a private home, a visit to a local market with a chef, and then a cooking class, and high school students singing, dancing and playing instruments in their native cultural style. We highly recommend this trip to explore a beautiful country with beautiful people. Thank you !

Hotel Review

Quinta Ladera

Medellin

The desk receptionists were all so very kind and gracious. We were treated like celebrities! Beautiful surroundings and great coffee!

Authenticity & Character

Decorated exquisitely

Location

Easy to walk to restaurants

Staff

Gracious and accommodating

Cleanliness & Comfort

The lobby was very cozy and inviting

Activity Review

Visit Cocora Valley, Coffee Farm & Salento

Salento

Beautiful place

Quality of Experience

Humberto was a good guide and it was beautiful

Food

Local food, colorful setting

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Talking to the guides and learning about the people and culture

Transport

Always on time and clean vans !

This was our first time utilizing a high-end customized travel planning service. It's not inexpensive but from the outset Louis, our first point of contact, was super responsive and helpful in planning our stay, offering a variety of experiences to choose from and fixing our room reservation at the hotel (the only hiccup upon our arrival). Our 24/7 dedicated driver, Younes was all that we could have hoped for. He was knowledgeable, friendly, responsive to our whims and perhaps most importantly, an excellent and safe driver. By the end of our trip we had grown to consider him a dear friend as well. We’d highly recommend the hammam experience, especially after a long flight or a hike in Atlas Mountains to a Berber village. Just a wow experience! Our guides Anouar (dinner, museum, markets) and Hamid (hike in the Atlas mountains) were equally friendly, knowledgeable, professional and eager to share their love of Moroccan history, food, and culture with us. On a final note, I should mention that being in Morocco during Ramadan was particularly inspiring and personally rewarding. We learned so much about Islamic faith and history. In today's world, truth and knowledge are powerful and more needed than ever.

Hotel Review

2Ciels Boutique Hotel

Marrakech

Excellent location in the

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Activity Reviews

Evening Food Tour in Marrakesh

Marrakesh

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Exploring the Medina and Historical Sites Of Marrakesh

Marrakesh

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Hammam Visit: Traditional Body Scrub

Morocco

Just WOW! Would best at the end of a long travel day or a hike in the Atlas mountains.

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Day Trip to Imlil: Hike the Foothills of Mount Toubkal

Marrakesh

Not for those who are out of shape or intimidated by heights. We loved it.

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Brazil is such a passionate and vibrant country. It was too big though for us to figure out how see what we wanted and know how to do it. Enter Sara Martinel. We all worked together closely to answer her questions of what we like to do, time we had available, budget and pace we like to run. Then she did her magic!!!

She presented her plan. We did some tweaking and ended with a perfect plan

What we couldn’t have done (and Sara could) is find the guides we had. I believe these Best of the Best are somehow hidden from the general public.

Erika (our Sao Paulo guide) was full of energy and passion. And more information and details (which we love) than our little brains could hold. She zipped us al over the place giving us such a great overview of the city. We dipped into small neighborhoods. We Ate. We laughed. We made a new friend

Then we made it to Rio where we were blessed to meet Alberto. This guy is clearly a local tour guide legend. We were stopped a number of times by other tour guides letting us know how lucky we were to have him. We felt it and we knew it. Alberto just has a humble, easy going way about him and he made the very full day in Rio so enjoyable. Our driver Márcio was awesome too. Fun to chat with. Very principled man. Always taking pics and videos so we could enjoy the moment

I don’t think we could have pulled off such a great trip with amazing guides on our own.

Grateful to Sara and KimKim on curating a lovely Brazilian vacation!!

Kath + Brett

Thank you, Paola, for helping us with our amazing trip to Galapagos and Quito!
Some highlights:
- Cooking class in Quito
- Quito city tour with Christian - terrific guide! As was his uncle ;)!
- Santa Cruz highland tour with visit to tortoises!
- Trip to Bartolomé island
- Isabella snorkeling at Los Túneles - Luis was a terrific guide. We learned a lot from him
- Biking in National Park on Isabella - Thank you to John!

The hotel accommodations were all wonderful
- La Casona de La Ronda in Quito
- Ikala Galapagos on Santa Cruz
- La Casita de la Playa on Isabella

Only hiccup was not knowing we needed to pay the National Park Fee when we landed in Baltra Airport in Santa Cruz. Would recommend making that clear to future travelers! Thank you!

Chris

Hotel Reviews

La Casona de La Ronda

Quito

Friendly staff, good breakfast, great location

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Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Ikala Galapagos Hotel

Puerto Ayora

Beautiful pool and rooms! Wonderful restaurant view!

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Staff

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La Casita de la Playa

Puerto Villamil

BEAUTIFUL Location and view.

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Cleanliness & Comfort

Activity Reviews

Quito City Tour - Middle of the World

Quito

Christian was a wonderful guide. Loved our day in Quito.

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Quito Cooking Class

Galapagos Islands

One of our highlights! Really fun - chef is passionate about Ecuadorian food. Excellent dinner

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Transfer to Quito Airport, Arrival to Galapagos & Highlands of Santa Cruz

Galapagos Islands

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Food

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Kayaking & Snorkeling at Las Tintoreras

Galapagos Islands

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Snorkeling/kayaking guide struggled with English - would have liked more information about the animals

Transport

Excursion to an uninhabited island

Galapagos Islands

Beautiful day - long boat ride

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Food

Guides, Drivers and Staff

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Hiking Sierra Negra Volcano

Galapagos Islands

We had a rainy day, so we couldn't hike past the first view point.

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Guides, Drivers and Staff

Guide struggled a bit with English - would have like a bit more information.

Transport

Snorkel at Los Túneles

Galapagos Islands

Best experience on our trip!

Quality of Experience

Food

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Luis was the best!

Transport

We were happy with the travel and the guide was friendly and on time. We felt a little disappointed with his knowledge of the facilities that we toured.

What an incredible adventure we had in Lapland with kimkim! From the start, dealing with kimkim was responsive, pleasant, informative and uncomplicated. We were grateful to have Emerson assigned to us for our Aurora Borealis adventure. We wanted luxury accommodations, private transfers, private/small group activities, and plenty of opportunities for daily exercise, including swimming, gyms, and lots of cross-country skiing. The website portal made it simple to stay in touch with chats and virtual calls. Emerson went above and beyond to provide support and was always available for insights or to smooth out any snags throughout the trip.

While Hotel Kamp was under renovation, they put us in an incredible suite! The hotel is terrifically located, and we loved the access to the community outdoor pool which was just a few blocks away. Our tour guides in Helsinki and Tallinn were great!

The overnight train to Rovaniemi was less than ideal but certainly memorable. We suggest future guests consider renting an extra cabin for personal belongings, as carrying baggage up to the crowded second floor was very difficult and room very cramped. Quite unexpectedly, all the bathrooms in our train car were malfunctioning for the entire train ride, which was very unfortunate. We believe it was just that the train company provided us with a 50% refund.

Emerson’s excellent transfers once again were on time and super friendly once off in Rovaniemi. We met our tour guide with Johka who picked us up at the station and brought us straight to Jaakkola Reindeer Farm. We had such a delightful, unique, and private experience! The third-generation farm and its history added a fascinating charm for us. Our story – Jaakkolan Porotila

Next, the Arctic Treehouse provided superior and truly breathtaking accommodations, kind staff and great restaurant. Tired from the day, we pushed on. Quickly we were jump started by witnessing a rare red Aurora during our Arctic Tree Float. It was truly spectacular and a once in a lifetime experience!

The next day, we had a playful adventure with the huskies. We returned to the Arctic Treehouse for another fabulous dinner with the entire restaurant lit by candles for Earth Day, creating a magical atmosphere.

Emerson again book us the top igloo at the Levin Iglut Glass Igloos. Our snow house offered spectacular vistas and the restaurant had fantastic and truly artistic food. All the staff there are so lovely and kind!

Kinos Safaris provided us a great snowmobiling experience, but what was memorable was the rest stop for salmon soup and possibly the best blueberry dessert that I have ever had at this small outpost with the most delightful overseer.
That evening, James from Green Track Wooden Shoe Adventures led a special and private hike on fresh snow,. He is well versed and delightful sharing his vast knowledge for nature and the environment.

Next day we spent an afternoon in town, exploring the Sami Cultural Heritage Museum, petting reindeer, and dining at the King Crab Restaurant - all that we recommend highly.

Switching gears as our witnessing no more auroras, but amazing snowfall that night allowed for a wonderful hike at Saana the next day, and Cahkal Hotel was really super; staff and guide great and has a terrific restaurant!

Our journey then took us to Tromsø. Emerson, once again research extensively to find us this time accommodations that had a pool and found Saint Elizabeth Suites. Unfortunately, access to the pool wasn't always available (and not even open before 9AM?!?), but they did have a well-equipped health club. Please note that the front desk staff were not very accommodating or friendly. (Our Wondering Owl guide mentioned that the tourism industry in Norway isn't particularly welcoming, and we found this to be true, especially when compared to the more hospitable atmosphere in Finland.)

BTW, there was a mix-up with Wandering Owl's booking communication. We were picked up at 9:10 AM and dropped off at the Scandic Ishavshotel. At 9:30, we received a call from Wondering Owl informing us that due to recent flooding, they would be delayed picking us up at Brescia Harbor. We clarified that we were not at the harbor, but at the hotel. Thankfully, the tour did not begin till 10AM and they then confirmed that we would then be picked up on schedule at 9:50AM as there are other guests there waiting there. The tour went well, and the fresh snow made it beautiful.

Overall, our trip was brimming with unique experiences and unforgettable moments! We are deeply grateful for the adventure Emerson crafted for us – he is truly a tremendous asset to kimkim!

With appreciation and regards,
J & J

Working with Tetiana for my first KimKim organized trip was wonderful. Absolutely great! Tetiana was very attentive regarding any questions I had. Her reply was always very quick and professional. During the planning months, Tetiana found options to suit our requests and needs and offered a lot of expertise. She know the UK very well and I am so happy with the suggestions she made.
We spent our first 6 days in London. Tetiana arranged for a private driver to pick us up at Heathrow and booked us in to very comfortable accommodations in Kensington. The location was perfect! The next day we had an amazing private driver named Dean take us out to Highclere Castle for a tour. I am a huge Downton Abbey fan so thoroughly enjoyed that day trip. The second day, Tetiana organized us for a Rabbies tour to The Cotswolds & Oxford. I was travelling with my 26 year old son, and we both enjoyed seeing this part of England very much! For the next few days, we figured out transit and made our way to all of the amazing sights we wanted to see in London.
Our second week was spent in Scotland. Tetiana arranged train tickets for us to head to Edinburgh. Any time I had uncertainties or questions, I communicated with Tetiana via Whatsapp and she helped us immediately. She arranged a walking tour for us that afternoon which was incredible! I asked Tetiana to help me find a real castle for us to stay in, and Melville Castle was perfect. Our two-bedroom suite was gorgeous and spacious and everything we did and saw in Edinburgh was just amazing. Our next three days were spent in Inverness. The Highlands of Scotland are just beautiful. The people were so incredibly friendly and I can't wait to go back!
Our last day was spent in London again and we really liked The Sanctuary House that Tetiana found for us. It is a very excellent location if anyone wants to be near all the most popular landmark sights.

I can't thank Tetiana enough! She followed my request list perfectly and Jackson & I had an stress-free, wonderful vacation.

Hotel Reviews

The Sanctuary House Hotel

London

Excellent location! Wonderful "extras" in the rooms that we didn't see at our other hotels.

Authenticity & Character

Location

Staff

Receptionist was "flat". Just not a great first impression when checking-in. The pub attached to the hotel had amazing, friendly staff.

Cleanliness & Comfort

Our room was fabulous! Clean, great style, and really nicely stocked with extras!

Glenmoriston Townhouse Hotel

Inverness

Dated. I understand that Inverness is very old, but the rooms definitely need an upgrade. As well, the restaurant options were not what we expected. Breakfast was excellent, but in the evening the restaurants were too upscale for what we were looking for after long days out on tours. As well, the stairs with luggage were not expected. There is no elevator.

Authenticity & Character

This hotel definitely needs to be updated.

Location

Staff

Very attentive, kind and helpful.

Cleanliness & Comfort

Twin beds are very small. Rooms are very small. Bathroom is a great size though.

Melville Castle

Edinburgh

The hotel itself was gorgeous. Staying in a castle was more affordable than I thought it would be and our two-bedroom suite was stunning! We dined at the downstairs restaurant on our last night there and the food was excellent! The Library bar is attractive and the atmosphere was casual and relaxing! I also loved that dogs were allowed and we got to visit with a few owners and snuggle their pups. My only disappointment was the staff. Michelle was a very nice receptionist, but the other staff members did the bare minimum. Our very first impression was disappointing. No one greeted us at check in or offered to help us with our bags. Two young people stood there and watched us, without offering help or even a "welcome or hello". There was an elevator, but we still had to manage our bags with 4 stairs into our suite on our own. The staff were younger and more interested in visiting with each other; their attentiveness was lacking. As well, the outside areas of the hotel were also lacking pride. The outer small buildings looked dishevelled; pieces of the roof broken off, hoses and pails lying around etc. Unforunately this was the view from our bedroom windows and that didn't leave a great impression. However, the daily cleaning service was perfect.

Authenticity & Character

Location

Staff

As noted above. Our first impression was a receptionist who sat behind her desk and didn't acknowledge us until we said hello. Two other young people were on their phones and talking with each other but also didn't say hello or offer to help us with our bags. This was a disappointing first impression for our first time staying in a castle! The breakfast staff however were lovely and a lady named Michelle who worked later in the day & evening was very kind.

Cleanliness & Comfort

Our two bedroom suite, the Library Bar and the breakfast room.

Ember Locke

London

This location is perfect. It is in the Kensington area with wonderful pubs, restaurants, grocery stores and easy transit access within minutes. It is safe and very walkable. The restaurant in this hotel is very good. There is also a wonderful coffee bar in the lobby.

Authenticity & Character

Location

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

The rooms could use some updating. The hotel was kept very clean; the rooms are just dark and a bit dated.

Activity Reviews

Skye and Eilean Donan Castle Small-Group Day Tour

Inverness

We had Ryan from Rabbies again on this trip. He is an amazing persona and an excellent, safe driver. We found this day far too long. Skye is nice, but being from Canada we didn't find it as "breath taking" as I had hoped. I think we could have spent the 12 hours doing something different and enjoyed that more. However, we met some really great people on the van tour and again, Ryan is the best tour guide we have ever had.

Quality of Experience

Our driver, Ryan.

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Explore Glen Affric, Culloden, and Clava Cairns Tour

Inverness

Absolutely LOVED this full day trip. Our guide Ryan was funny, an excellent driver and wonderful at engaging with the tourists!

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Stirling Private Tour

Edinburgh

Our private guide Michael was SO friendly and wonderful. He was personally from Stirling and loved living there. He picked us up at our hotel and was dressed so professional. After seeing Stirling Castle, he took us to a local bakery that was incredible and he was just so professional, experienced and funny! A Great Day!!! Loved the area and highly recommend seeing Wallace Monument and the castle!

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The Vaults Tour

Edinburgh

This was so cool! Great guide on this tour and really fascinating to even think people lived and existed in these vaults in the 1700's!

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Churchill War Rooms & WW2 Westminster Small Group Tour

London

We misunderstood/so did Tetiana where we were suppose to meet our guide and didn't realize there was a one-hour walking tour involved before we went in to the War Rooms. Thankfully we found him just in time and it was all absolutely wonderful!!! :)

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Edinburgh Castle & Old Town Private Tour

Edinburgh

Our private walking tour was great! Our guide was on time, very enjoyable and informative. The only thing I would have liked is if it was booked at least half an hour to an hour sooner. We only had about 45 minutes at the castle once we got up there before closing time.

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Highclere Castle

London

I highly recommend this tour!

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Transport

Dean White was the driver our KimKim specialist hired for us and he was just so fun to be with.

We had the most amazing week in Jaipur, Agra and Delhi. Our driver, Girish, was FANTASTIC! He had cold bottled water for us, snacks, was punctual and friendly. All of our guides and escorts were excellent and the itinerary was so complete!
We were celebrating our anniversary and my birthday, and Ravi spoiled us completely. The hotels were beautiful and the attention we received was like non other.
I asked to have our rooms be on the top floor, and we were accommodated with rooms with a breathtaking view of the Taj Mahal.
From start to finish, Ravi was communicative and detailed. We will have one more day in Delhi at the end of our trip in a few weeks. I’m sure that it will be as wonderful as the first seven days. I recommend that everyone definitely use Active India and Ravi as your travel agent!

Hotel Reviews

Ranthambhore Heritage Haveli

Sawai Madhopur, Rajasthan

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Grand Mercure Agra

Agra, UP

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Novotel New Delhi Aerocity Hotel

New Delhi

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Dera Rawatsar

Authenticity & Character

Location

Staff

I

Cleanliness & Comfort

Furniture was stained

Activity Reviews

Taj Mahal at Sunset

Agra

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Morning and Evening game drives at Ranthambore (Sharing Jeep):

Ranthambore

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Jaipur Sightseeing Tour

Jaipur

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Bathe, Paint and Feed - (Un-forgettable - experience with elephants!)

Jaipur

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No

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Explore the marvelous and historic monument : Agra Fort

Agra

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Agra beyond Taj: Leave for a Mughal Heritage walk

Agra

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New Delhi Sightseeing

Delhi

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Just returned home from two very exciting and truly intoxicating weeks in New Zealand. The utter perfection of my itinerary, planned by my local specialist Michelle from Once Upon a Trip, allowed me to relax and flow from one amazing experience to the next.
Michelle devised an itinerary based on my desire to see as much natural beauty as possible and managed to stay within a reasonable budget. She created a two week schedule that did not overwhelm and facilitated my ability to travel solo from the southern city of Queensland on the South Island to the northern city of Auckland on the North Island. I flew over glaciers to magnificent fjords, took boat trips on fabulous lakes, cycled through spectacular rainforests, visited botanical gardens, museums and cultural performances.
Every activity she chose for me was top notch, every accommodation fit my needs, driving directions, check-in information, timing, and general recommendations were perfect and completely reliable. I could not have asked for a more incredible trip. Thank you Michelle, Monika and KimKim!

An Unforgettable Journey Through Rome, Amalfi & Sorrento
From the historic streets of Rome to the breathtaking coastal views of Amalfi and Sorrento, every moment was a wonderful experience.

Rome was the perfect start, filled with awe-inspiring sights like the Colosseum, the Vatican, and the Trevi Fountain.
From there, we made our way to the Amalfi Coast and Sorrento, which left us speechless. The coastal scenery was like a postcard come to life, with colourful cliffside villages and sparkling blue waters. One of the highlights was our boat trip to Capri, where we explored hidden grottos and admired the island’s natural beauty.

Another unforgettable experience was our visit to Pompeii. Walking through the ancient ruins was like stepping back in time, and our guide brought the history to life with fascinating stories about the city frozen in time by Mount Vesuvius.
A special mention goes to Enzo, our incredible driver. His knowledge of the area, his passion for Italy, and his warm personality made our experience even more special.

This unforgettable trip was filled with beauty, history, and adventure.

My wife and I took a 13-day custom tour of Brazil, organized by Rachel at Kimkim. We visited Rio, Salvador, Manaus, the Amazon, and São Paulo. It took nearly two months of back-and-forth communication before we finalized our itinerary. Throughout the process, Rachel was incredibly attentive, patient, and courteous. Additionally, during our trip, she stayed in constant contact with us to ensure everything was going as planned. All the hotels and guides she selected for us were excellent. A special shout-out to Alex in Rio and Carlos in Sao Paulo, who made our trip truly memorable.

We will always cherish our experience at the Anavilhanas Jungle Lodge in the Amazon. This beautiful lodge, set in the heart of the rainforest, offers modern amenities while maintaining a deep connection to nature. The guides were highly professional, extremely knowledgeable, and courteous, and the restaurant was simply exceptional.

Overall, we had an unforgettable vacation. Thank you, Rachel, for all your help!

Hotel Review

Anavilhanas Jungle Lodge

Manaus

We will always cherish our experience at the Anavilhanas Jungle Lodge in the Amazon. This beautiful lodge, set in the heart of the rainforest, offers modern amenities while maintaining a deep connection to nature. The guides were highly professional, extremely knowledgeable, and courteous, and the restaurant was simply exceptional.

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Activity Review

Christ the Redeemer & Sugar Loaf Mountain

Rio de Janeiro

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Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Our trip was wonderful! All details were taken care of. All transport services were on time. Hotels were very nice. Guides were excellent, so knowledgeable and helpful. Would definitely book another trip through KimKim.

Activity Reviews

Cusco City Tour

Cusco

Quality of Experience

Guide

Food

Very nice restaurants and good food.

Guides, Drivers and Staff

History and information by the guide.

Transport

Crown Jewel of Peru: Machu Picchu Sanctuary

Peru

Loved the train ride to Machu Picchu and the whole experience of being able to hike through the ruins.

Quality of Experience

Food

All food!

Guides, Drivers and Staff

All drivers nice and on time.

Transport

Wildlife Encountering at Lobos Island

Galapagos Islands

Loved the snorkeling and the baby sea lions that played with us!

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Food

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History and Nature: Full Day to Floreana Island

Puerto Ayora

Beautiful island and black sand beach. Saw turtles while snorkeling, baby sea lion and a marine iguana swimming and out on the beach.

Quality of Experience

Mo

Food

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