Kimkim Trip Reviews

Fantastic Trip! Overall we really enjoyed our experience. The hotels were all very good (especially the one in Rovinj), the transportation between each location was pretty seamless. The tour guides were all generally very good. Our local specialist, Anna-Maria, had good advice about how to maximize our time and was always available and responsive (including on weekend nights) when we needed her during our trip. I would recommend using this service to my family and friends!

Valentine helped us a wonderful trip to France. She made suggestions for itineraries, tours, hotels--everything. She was responsive and communicative. Kimkim made traveling stress free.

Hotel Reviews

Le Square Louvois 4*

Paris

Well located near the Opera and Place Vendome, this was a very nice hotel.

Authenticity & Character

Modern and chic

Location

Right near a metro stop and easy walk to many wonderful shopping sight seeing areas

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Rooms are quite small for the price

Mas Valentine

Saint-Rémy de Provence

This hotel is a winner. Beautiful, charming and run by Mariann-who is the best part of the hotel. She is a treasure. We'd go back in an instant.

Authenticity & Character

Just beautiful. Pool is an oasis. Rooms are charming.

Location

Not right in the town but five minute drive away.

Staff

Mariann is a treasure. She was so nice and helpful--all the guests loved her

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Hotel Villa Victoria

Nice

This place was lovely. The outdoor garden was so fantastic and a highlight. The staff was so friendly and helpful. We would go back in a second.

Authenticity & Character

Location

Not close to the older part of Nice. We did a lot of walking to get to our hotel

Staff

Mariann was amazing

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InterContinental Marseille - Hotel Dieu

Marseille

Nice hotel but larger and more commercial feeling. If you want big and modern inside this hotel is great, but if you are looking for charm, I'd look elsewhere.

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Activity Reviews

A Taste of Avignon

Avignon

This was a good tour because we only had the morning to spend in Avignon and Simon was a great tour guide for the area, using food as a starting point for his stories.

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Stroll in the Alpilles and visit of the Carrières de Lumières by electric bike

France

Absolutely great way to see this area of France. I'd recommend this to everyone.

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Art, Architecture & Wine: A Provencal Journey at Chateau la Coste

Aix-en-Provence

Interesting but it was blazing hot, really too hot to be outside, and it's a lot of walking. Beautiful grounds, but not as interesting as I would have thought

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Cruise in the Calanques - Max 12 people on board

France

Great trip! 3 hours and you see things you couldn't see otherwise. We were helped by great weather-but this is a wonderful way to see Les Callanques

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Josee spent a lot of time with me before we had the travel plan finalized. She is very professional and details oriented. Everything is perfect. The locations of the hotel at Paris and Nice are great Both are in the center of cities and close to metro stations. The day trips are well planned and they are small group tour which is about 8-9 people. The drivers are very nice and always on time. We had a great time in Paris and Nice. Thank you Josee!

Hotel Reviews

Feel Home Assalit

Nice

In the center of Nice. Close to grocery stores.

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Hotel Amiral Fondary

Paris

Nice and clean. Great location!

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Activity Reviews

Boat to Sainte Marguerite Island (îles de Lérin)

France

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Gorges of Verdon and Fields of Lavender Tour

Nice

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Best of the French Riviera

Nice

Small group tour and you got to see a little bit of everything.

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Eiffel Tower Summit Ticket

Paris

Very crowded.

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Skip the line visit of the Louvre with audioguide (tickets only)

Paris

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Day-trip to Versailles: Palace & Gardens with audioguide + Round-trip transfers

Paris

This is the only big group tour, but we don’t mind.

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Where do I start?! This was the most amazing vacation, ever, and I could not have done it without Yuliana and KimKim! This was a very intricate trip to Costa Rica. We loved not only the hotels we stayed at, but all our activities and private transport. Arsenal Volcano and our guide for the day, Franklin, Jose our driver with Quality Transfers, Leo our driver with Amazillia, and all the staff at The Tabacon, El Establo in Monteverde and The Parador in Manuel Antonio. We are experienced zip-liners, and had the most breath taking zip lining of our lives at Selvatura Park in Monteverde. Our night/nocturnal canopy forest walk and lastly our Catamaran tour with Planet Dolphin. We loved all the people we interacted with throughout our trip, the drivers, hotel staff, etc. , they were most welcoming and warm. I have never used travel planning/agent services before, and I won’t travel without them again!! Thank you so much for the wonderful experiences - everything was taken care of for us from door to door. I cannot recommend your services enough - I will most definitely use your services again. Thank you, thank you, thank you! Pura Vida!!

Hotel Reviews

Tabacón Thermal Resort & Spa

Fortuna

First class all the way. Loved the modern feel of the rooms, the hot springs were the best, and the restaurants simply delicious! Small and inviting, you feel like you’re in your own corner of the jungle.

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El Establo Mountain Hotel

Monteverde

The property is so vast - as are the rooms, which is a good thing, and buildings, but very dim and dark. The staff was wonderful. Gorgeous views!!

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More lights in rooms, and more seating in rooms as they are huge but there was only one chair! Carpet needed a change. It really just needs a facelift on the inside of the rooms - but tons of space for the family!!

Parador Nature Resort & Spa

Manuel Antonio

Quaint, gorgeous views, amazing staff.

Authenticity & Character

Location

Views - the small windy road leading to it was only downfall.

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Turn down service!!!

Activity Reviews

Catamaran Adventure with Snorkeling

Manuel Antonio

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Night Excursion at the Wildlife Refuge in Monteverde

Monteverde

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El Silencio Volcano Hike & Visit to La Fortuna Waterfall

Arenal/La Fortuna

Franklin, our guide was the best!!

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Selvatura Park Self-Guided Hanging Bridges & Zip Lining

Monteverde

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Marina was extremely helpful throughout the entire process of booking the trip, to answering questions during our trip and ensuring that any problems were promptly addressed. She helped me plan an unforgettable trip for my children and I. Some of the highlights were the culinary experiences in Barcelona and Lisbon , Montserrat, day trip to Fatima, Nazare & Obidos, olive oil estate, & trip to Douro Valley. We had amazing guides at each stop. If you’re planning a trip to Spain or Portugal, you must give Marina a call. Thank you, Marina!

Robi planned the perfect trip. Our family was able to see the town where my Father was born and the sorrow ding towns where he frequented.
Bruno (Our Tour guide) not only did his homework on my Fathers Birthplace and Church where he was baptized but took us to 15 towns in 7 days.
He was pleasant, educated, knowledgeable and funny.
My family will never forget this trip.
I recommend both Robi and Bruno highly!

What began as panic and inability to plan our family vacation in a timely manner, turned into a great blessing. Bea was so helpful and easy to work with, she helped us create a trip to remember! In Portugal, we started with a great tuk tuk tour and then Elsa, who showed us local treats! Our most favorite was touring Sintra with Nuno who was a perfect mix of guide and friend and we had the most wonderful lunch and day of exploring. In Barcelona, Dani was amazing- took us all by surprise with his knowledge and love for the city and sport, Camp Nou was even amazing for our son who cares nothing about soccer! But really, every guide and activity planned were fantastic. On our last day, Nuria was kind and flexible and able to change our tour plan without any sign of concern. We had a wonderful day to Girona and Tossa de Mar. Whatever hiccups occurred were easily solved by Bea and Marta. Our accommodations were great and conveniently located, though having now seen the city, I will opt to stay closer to Gothic area In Barcelona in the future. We had a great mix of activity and downtime with suggestions to fill in the gaps. I have already recommended to friends and will continue for many years to come. Very sincere thanks from our entire family.

Hotel Reviews

Hotel Regina

Barcelona

The lobby area especially roomy and beautiful. Rooms are modern and simple. Lovely staff and breakfast

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Vincci Baixa

Lisbon

Unassuming and lovely. Modern accommodation very well located. Excellent breakfast

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Activity Reviews

La Garrotxa: Volcanic Landscapes & Medieval Villages

Spain

We did not take this trip- instead to Girona and Tossa de Mar. Ultimately we did not want to spend this much time in the car on our last day and right before a 9 hour plane trip the following morning. Recommend for sure, but better to have a free day afterwards.

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Guides, Drivers and Staff

Nuria was lovely and her flexibility was much appreciated!

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Lisbon Roots: A Culinary & Cultural Walk

Lisbon

A schedule misunderstanding changed our restaurant options, but Elsa was great and we had a lovely evening together.

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Food

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Elsa was fantastic! Lovely and very knowledgeable

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Privately Guided Visit of Gothic Quarter, F.C. Barcelona & Camp Nou Stadium

Barcelona

What an amazing way to better understand the heart and spirit of the city. Even if you are not a soccer fan, seeing the history of this team and it's detriment to the people was beautiful. Truly more than a team.

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Dani was amazing. My 17 year was stuck to his side the whole time.

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Private Day Excursion: Sintra, Cascais & Estoril

Spain

The whole day was perfect and a real highlight. Beautiful sights and Nuno was wonderful to spend the day with ensuring we got the best of the best!

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Nuno was incredible

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Andres helped us book an incredible trip. We enjoyed every minute, and it was the perfect combination of activities for adults and children. The accommodations were fantastic and the activities were so much fun. It was wonderful. I will definitely use Kim Kim again!

First off, having a great guide on the trip made all the difference. Our guide Hassan Amraoui was also our excellent driver in a clean and safe coach for our private tour. We organized a custom itinerary with Megan, who was extremely communicative and helpful in the planning process. We had seven days, exploring Casablanca, Rabat, Fes and Chefchaouen. We can't wait to come back and explore Marrakesh and the Sahara one day, inshallah!

Hassan's unique insights into Berber and nomad culture gave us an edge in exploring the country. He was knowledgeable about all aspects of Morocco and easily convinced us to return for a future adventure. Courteous, patient, and always timely, we could rely on Hassan the entire trip to take care of any need. On our last day, we regretted not buying saffron when we had a chance so Hassan went to a local market to buy some for us so we wouldn't be disappointed. This kind of service was above and beyond our expectations.

Activity Review

Akchour Falls from Chefchaouen

Chefchaouen

Hidden gem! Make sure to bring a swimsuit

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We had a wonderful family trip to Greece! Eleni was very helpful and responsive when booking the trip. We enjoyed all of the private tours that were booked. My family truly had an experience of a lifetime. We especially enjoyed the farm tour in Santorini (Ana did a wonderful job during our cooking class and farm to table meal) and the catamaran tour in the caldera. Petit Palace was incredible and service was excellent. The only feedback I would give is just have the travel team confirm with vendors/ restaurants when costs are included. There was a little confusion at one of the restaurants about if it was pre-paid or not. Overall a wonderful trip. Thank you!

We undertook a trip to Jordan with family. The Kimkim platform made it very easy to get services from a local travel agency Amani Tours directly through the platform. The booking process with our travel specialist Ms Nada was smooth. She was responsive to various suggestions and modifications to the itinerary and provided very good services. The payment process was very trustworthy through the Kimkim platform and is one of the big advantages of using the service from overseas. We got full service on the ground in Jordan. As far as hotel bookings, any special requests around late check out, attached rooms etc were fully accommodated. The pricing of the package seemed very fair. The highlight was the excellent services provided by our Jordanian tour guide Mr Emad Fraihat, who was much more than our driver. He had tremendous local knowledge, spoke English fluently, and very high customer service orientation. When trip ended and we had some hiccups at the airport, Mr Emad did his best to help us. I recommend Kimkim, Amani tours, Ms Nada and Mr Fraihat to make your Jordan visit smooth.

Hotel Reviews

Holiday Inn Dead Sea Resort

Sweimah

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Mövenpick Resort & Residences Aqaba

Aqaba

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Orbit Camp

Al-Disah Tourist Camps

Given the location right in the desert, this camp was luxurious with running hot water, air conditioning, good meals.

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Movenpick Petra Resort

Wadi Musa

Right next to Petra. Amazing breakfast. Good late check out policy for tired Petra travelers.

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Activity Reviews

Private boat trip + snorkeling

Aqaba

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Transfer from Aqaba to The Dead Sea

Jordan

Our driver took us through Wadi Araba on the Jordan/Israel-Palestine border. Very scenic route and you drive all along the Dead Sea. Make sure to stop along the way to see salt deposits by the bank.

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3- hour jeep tour in Wadi Rum

Wadi Rum

This was the show stopper. A truly fantastic experience being driven on the red sands of wadi rum. We also did a camel ride which can be quite meditative.

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Petra - Wadi Rum

Jordan

We had only 6 hours. Decided to hike up a trail and see Petra from the top. Loved it.

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Stargazing in Wadi Rum

Wadi Rum

We had 2 knowledgeable guides who were very well equipped to show us the night sky with laser pointer and 4 ground mounted telescopes Standing in the desert and stargazing was a one of a kind experience

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Dinner with a local family

Petra

We had a meal with our tour guide Mr Emad Fraihat at his house in Amman. Fantastic experience meeting his family and seeing an Arabic household up close.

Quality of Experience

Itinerary was very well planned and executed

Food

Rather expensive

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Mr Emad Fraihat is excellent at serving families

Transport

Van was very spacious and comfortable.

Our 12-day trip to Italy was wonderful! I recommend Eleni at kimkim 100%.

Our Group:
We had four kids (aged 5, 6, 7, & 8) plus two sets of parents, and three grandparents. So we had a total of 11 people. One of the adults had limited mobility in walking. The tour was very personalized to our group. There was a special focus on engaging the kids so they would enjoy the tour.

Our Specialist:
Eleni was our specialist and she really knew exactly how to plan a trip for our specific groups. She took into consideration our budget, our needs, and our interests. It didn't feel like a generic tour, it felt very personalized to us. She was very responsive and helpful at all times. I can't imagine a better person to plan our trip. She took care of everything.

The Hotels:
We stayed in hotels in Venice, Florence, and Rome. All three were excellent, with fantastic rooms, fantastic breakfast, and fantastic service!

The Experience:
We had a series of tour experiences in each location. Every tour guide was knowledgeable, helpful, accommodating to the needs and interests of our group, and kid-friendly. We especially loved day trips, the scavenger hunt-style tours for our kids, and the activities we had in each location: Mask making in Venice, Gelato making in Florence, and Mosaic making and pasta making in Rome. The transfers were seamless.

Overall:
Members of our group regularly looked at each other and said, "Can you believe how fantastic this tour is?!" We loved every aspect of it. The kimkim team was super responsive. When we had questions or little issues we could contact them and get help immediately. Once we got off the plane in Venice, up until the final transfers to the airport in Rome on the very last day, everything was so smooth. We were completely taken care of every step of the way, through three major cities and multiple day trips. We had no stress. The tour was the perfect pace for our group. We all loved it!!! Additionally, I priced out a 12-day Italian tour for our group through several tour companies before choosing kimkim, This tour was the best value of all those I priced out. Kimkim is now my go-to tour company.

Chris and the team at kimkim made this a fantastic trip for my family and myself. The suggestions they made were perfect. The catamaran cruise from Naxos Yachting and our co-captains Yannis and Christos showed us how beautiful the Aegean and Cyclades really are. We also enjoyed Athens, Santorini and the our accommodations at the Vasilicos hotel. One again, thanks for everything. A special thanks for the rescheduling from the original 2021 trip.

Camellia did such a great job planning our ideal Vietnam trip. She listened and really took into account everything we wanted to do and see and made the perfect itinerary. Most all the guides and people we encountered were nothing but wonderful and excited to show us their country. Our favorite activity was the Ha Long Bay cruise as well as the numerous cooking classes and food tours we did. We felt like we got a true 'taste' of Vietnam. The only thing we would do differently if we knew then what we know now is to spend less time in Ho Chi Minh and not do the Mekong Delta. We felt this was a waste of time to drive 2 hrs each way to float on some water. But you don't know what you don't know! Otherwise, great itinerary and another great trip planned by KimKim!

Wonderful time in Vietnam! Got to explore north to south Vietnam. Everything was well coordinated and we had an amazing trip.

Our trip was supposed to happen last 2020 but the world had a pandemic so it was postponed twice and Harris was very helpful during those time on rebooking everything. Now to the trip itself, it was a wonderful trip. Everything went smoothly, even when the ride was a bit late on one of the leg, they kept us updated and assured us that we will make it on time and we did. Accommodations were great, tours were great. Thank you to Harris and the entire staff for making it a great vacation!

Hotel Reviews

Kasimatis by La Perla

Santorini

Your own spa overlooking the caldera- need I say more.

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Elena Hotel Mykonos

Mykonos

Excellent location- walking distance to all the tourist spot but far enough from the bar noise at night.

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NLH Monastiraki

Athens

Authenticity & Character

Rooftop bar overlooking the Parthenon

Location

Walking distance to most of the tourist spot

Staff

Friendly

Cleanliness & Comfort

Clean

Activity Reviews

Caldera Cruise & Volcano Visit

Santorini

One of the must do while in Santorini.

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Day-Trip to Delos Island

Mykonos

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Acropolis & Athens Mythology Tour

Athens

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Private Cape Sounion Driving tour

Greece

Maybe add a few more stops along the way (beach)

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After three years of KimKim correspondence, two false starts due to Covid, it finally happened, and it was more than worth waiting for! Beginning with a challenging but spectacular hike to Trolltunga led by our excellent guide Linda, this set the tone for more spectacular experiences to come including an amazing camping and kayaking and camping experience with Much Better Adventures along the Naerfjord and Aurlandsfjord before returning to Bergen via the majestic Flam Railway. The next part of the adventure saw me experience perhaps the jewel in the crown of Norway's majestic fjords, Geiranger, which I also got to experience via a kayak. If all this wasn't enough, before returning home I experienced a walk on the Folgefonna Glacier, which was beautiful.

All transport and accommodation arranged by KimKim as well as the information provided about local public transport was so helpful, enabling me to get out and about where I went including finding some good places to eat and local museums to visit and was always useful to be in contact with KimKim local specialist Christina when unsure about something. What made the whole experience worth waiting for for three years though was that it felt like more than simply a visit to Norway, but I actually go to experience it up close and personal. Seeing the fjords from a kayak, as well as enabling you to see just how steep-sided they are, also put you in touch with the movements and texture of the fjord water, both its calmness and occasional ripples, while the camping gives one an idea as to how the Vikings may have experienced them, as well as inspired them to explore through the curiosity it maybe aroused in them wanting to know where the fjords led, or what was behind the mists that often shroud them. Similarly, the Folgefonna Glacier walk enabled me to experience it's texture as well as take me back to the planet's geological past to the ice age, getting a feel for how the fjords where formed.

As well as getting an up and close personal experience of Norway through a series of different activities, hiking, kayaking and camping, I also feel visiting Norway (was my third time in Norway), I get a sense of who I am, much of which was enabled by Christina and KimKim, who never forgot about despite the longer than anticipated wait and so many false starts. A huge thanks to Christine and to KimKim for ensuring I had the best experience I could possibly have had.

Activity Reviews

Glacier hiking at Folgefonna

Bergen

An excellent experience to round off my trip, guide was excellent and gave good tips about where and where not to set foot which made it a comfortable experience.

Quality of Experience

Gaining a feel of the texture of the glacier

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Clear instructions to help give a good experience

Transport

Public transport via bus-ferry-bus was excellent

Guided Kayaking to Seven Sisters Waterfall in Geirangerfjord

Geiranger

Can see and access places from a kayak that can't otherwise be accessed, as well as get up close and personal with the majestic Seven Sisters waterfall

Quality of Experience

The experience on the water

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Guide made sure of quality and safety as well as help with rowing techniques.

Transport

Public transport is limited in Geiranger, kayak base is a fair walk from hotel.

Guided Hike to Trolltunga

Norway

Was great fun to do it with a good guide, Linda, who made it fun as well as helping you get the best pictures of you standing on the Troll's Tongue.

Quality of Experience

Linda was excellent, really entertaining which helped make it a great day! She really makes the effort to get to know her travellers!

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Bus that goes up hairpin bend to start of hike really helps!

Transport

Just have to be aware that certain buses to the start of Trolltunga from Brucehagen/Odda don't run at certain times of the year.

kimkim and Eleni provided our family of five with an outstanding, life-changing travel experience. We started in Athens and then drove to Kalamata with stops along the way to sightsee, eat, and swim. Our kids ages span from 17 to 6 and Eleni was able to set up an itinerary that had something for all of them to enjoy and remember for the rest of their lives. This was one of the main reasons we booked through kimkim and Eleni nailed it! The accommodations were perfectly located and made us feel like royalty. She gave us a number of different options and advice throughout the entire process. Her recommendations for restaurants, beaches, and self-guided tours never disappointed. Besides the breathtaking locations and savory food, the highlights of our trip were the tours Eleni set up for us - The Olympic Game Workout, Athens Mythology for Families, Waterfalls & Archery at Polylimnio, and SUP & Snorkeling in Voidokilia. We would wholeheartedly recommend booking with kimkim (and Eleni) and have already told many of our friends and family! We will definitely book with them in the future!

Hotel Reviews

Avra Hotel

Rafina, Attica

Perfect for a one night stop that is close to the airport, with a free shuttle!

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Zoe Seaside Resort Gialova

Gialova

Great beachside location, free cabanas, beautiful grounds and pool. Very good food

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Athens Manor Houses

Athens

Perfect location, new, clean, friendly, with an excellent breakfast every morning. Highly recommend!

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walk to everything

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Activity Reviews

SUP & Snorkeling in Voidokilia

Greece

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Guides, Drivers and Staff

Our guide from Explore Messinia was amazing.

Waterfalls & Archery in Polylimnio

Greece

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Guides, Drivers and Staff

The guides from Explore Messinia were great!

Private Cape Sounio for Families

Athens

The Sea Turtle rescue tour was very interesting and all of our boys (ages 17-6) loved it. Cape Sounio was breathtaking.

Private Acropolis & Agora Mythology Tour

Athens

Our tour guide was extremely knowledgeable and great with our two younger boys. She was prepared with pictures and activities to make the site come to life!

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Olympic Athlete for a Day

Athens

Our guide and trainer was fantastic. A very cool experience

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We had an awesome time in Peru. The planning was just perfect! Every single day, the driver was "on time" for pickup. The guides (both for group and private tours) were really good too. The online itinerary - brief and detail was very accessible and kept us informed of our plans.

I want to thank Liz for all her help in preparing for this trip including all the different activities. We spent more time in Cusco/Machu Picchu which actually turned out to be the best part of the trip. Our Cusco hotel was close to the town center, so a walk away from all the delicious food places! (Although there was some construction around our hotel, which made the walking a little tough - especially with bags, but we had help from hotel and driver both to carry our bags). We spent a day in Juno and Lima and I think they were adequate for our preference.

I would highly recommend anyone in future to book with Kimkim.

Hotel Reviews

Costa del Sol Wyndham Lima Airport

Lima

Great hotel for one night - right across the airport. Perfect if you wanted to get some rest before heading off from Lima to other cities next morning.

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Casa San Blas Boutique

Cusco

The hotel is good - location is great - staff is very helpful - the rooms are a little smaller in my opinion. There was construction on streets around this hotel, which did cause some discomfort when bringing our bags.

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Close to Main Square

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Dazzler Miraflores by Wyndham

Lima

Very nice hotel in Miraflores - big rooms and great amenities.

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Tierra Viva Machu Picchu

Machu Picchu

Loved the hotel - very big rooms, good breakfast and close to everything.

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Sonesta Posadas del Inca Puno

Puno

Very good hotel in Puno with great views - the staff was great and a good selection for food in dinner and also breakfast!

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Location

Lake View

Staff

The waiting staff was very good

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Activity Reviews

Private half-day Lima City Tour & San Francisco Catacombs

Lima

Best part was visiting the Catacombs - first time experience ... the main square was shut down by the cops due to some political demonstrations, so did not get the "full" experience.

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The Route of The Sun: {{start_location}} - {{end_location}}

Peru

The bus ride was very smooth and the stops kept coming. The alternate to this is taking the direct train from Cusco to Puno, however, this tour offers a few stops/activities on the way - which I felt were interesting. The lunch place was also good.

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Shared tour to Moray Terraces & Maras Salt Mines Tour

Cusco

It was interesting to see the Salt Mines and then the Moray Terraces.

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Shared tour to Pisac, Ollantaytambo & Train to Machu Picchu town

Peru

Pisac was ok - more of a shopping tour - however, Ollantaytambo was really good! Need to watch out for the climb. The train to Machu Picchu is a comfortable ride. Maybe travel agent should provide the option to the customer about 360 train (understand it will be more expensive)

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Shared Uros & Taquile Floating Islands tour

Puno

The tour was perfect - enjoyed the cultural experience on Uros floating islands. Got a very good experience for Lake Titicaca! The weather was also perfect to be on the lake!

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Shared Palcoyo Trek: Small group

Cusco

This was probably the only experience that was subpar for our family - we left at 5 am in morning and the car did NOT have heat - we froze for the first hour and the breakfast place was very cold too - it warmed up when we got to the mountain - around 9 am but our body was very cold by then. The trek is simple and mountain views are great - although rainbow mountain is NOT as vibrant as you see in the videos/photos! It could be due to the time of the year. The food place was also not good - breakfast was terrible - lunch was ok. The guide was awesome - the only reason I am giving 3 stars to this trip - she helped us through the altitude sickness and kept encouraging us to make the trip through the

Quality of Experience

Food

The place breakfast choices

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Awesome guide!

Transport

Need heater in the car! We had a car with no heat for 3 early morning hours!

Explore Machu Picchu & Return to Cusco (Private Guided tour in Machu Picchu)

Peru

The reason to go to Peru! We were there EARLY, and were able to see everything! The guide was great and it helped to have a private tour. Got plenty of photos and very informative historical tour!

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Shared Cusco City Tour

Cusco

Enjoyed this City tour as you get to see multiple places in Cusco.

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Joel put together the most amazing trip through Spain for me and my two teen daughters. We had a healthy mix of sight seeing, local gastronomy, beach time and hiking/biking. We loved the variety of cities we visited and the mix of driving, trains, and flying. Joel was attentive and offered additional suggestions throughout our trip, making it even more special. The local guides we met for walking tours were knowledgeable and flexible to our needs. The cooking class in Barcelona was a favorite for all of us. The detailed itinerary and plan made it easy to navigate and we felt like we saw it all! It made it really easy on us to have Joel helping us at every step, allowing us to focus on enjoying our vacation! We cannot say enough good things about our experience and can't wait to use kimkim again!