Kimkim Trip Reviews

Great location- easy metro access and near so much! Especially great if you want to take advantage of late night bars and cafes. The door lock takes a bit to get used to but once up and running it’s fine. Also, the four floors aren’t fun with luggage but otherwise not a big deal. The apartment is huge! The bathroom, kitchen and living room have been redone. (Bedroom floors are crazy noisy.) Just very sparse. No cutting boards, no laundry detergent or drying rack. Just seemed to lack some of the basics. (no extra blankets or fans depending on the season.) While didn’t impact our stay, there is nothing on the walls!

The unit we stayed in located right in town so you couldn’t ask for a better location. It also was convenient for our family of 5 as there were three bedrooms. The house was also well stocked and very cute. But it definitely needs a deep clean. (The house is definitely cleaned between visits but tons of dust and cobwebs.) in addition/ this is not a great place for people with mobility issues. The stairs to the attic are very steep and the stairs to the second floor are narrow.

We had already spent time in the area so it was really facinating to see the historical perspective and learn about France during WW2. .

The Louvre is incredible but it's so big. It was so much. more fulfilling having a guide show us the important works and explain the history and significance.

Facinating and so cool to see the newly rennovated Notre Dame! We literally had no idea what would be included in the tour and it was all interesting. Maybe a little too detail oriented for our teenage kids.

The cruise is well orgnized but very crowded so plan for extra time! I think we could have lived without the cruise. We went on the day before we left and we had already seen most everything so it felt like an activity that we could have skiped.

The Eiffel Towe is of course something not to be missed. We would have figured it out but it probably would have taken an extra hour if we didn't have the organized ticket experience and the person who got us in.

It was really fun to canoe to the Castle and around the moat. It was a nice activity that broke up the day so we weren't just "site seeing".

Chaeau de Chenonceau is a great stop. It was pretty crowded when we went and we were trying to dodge heavy rain.

Our guide, Alex, was fantastic. Fun, knowledgable and organized. Everything was so easy for us- we just showed up and enjoyed! We biked mostly on flat bike paths and Chamboard is of course stunning. We learned a ton and had a great time doing it. We actually had no idea what to expect so the whole thing was great.

Would not recommend at all. Windows don’t close so you hear street noise all the time. Bathroom was incredibly small and you had to sit sideways on the toilet. They gave us a small packet of shampoo which were very tacky. They need to install the refillable soap/shampoo containers that most hotels had. They are going through a remodel so maybe these issues will change. No elevator and confusing signs on the second floor so you couldn’t find your room.

Amazing! Like a 5-star retreat! Wonderful location and exceptional staff. Everything felt like we were appreciated and welcome. They had tea and filtered water for travelers.

Located on the Plaza des Armas which is great for getting around to restaurants and local shops but horrible for sleeping. Big bathroom but old jacuzzi tub instead of shower which raised accessibility issues for one of us. They had filtered water easily available to travelers which was welcome and appreciated. Overall the hotel was adequate with nothing to get too excited about.

Adequate - nothing special. Needs to have either filtered water or tea available in the lobby.

Greatness in everything - location, staff rooms. They provided two types of tea all day and filled out water bottles from the kitchen. Room had a tea kettle which we used for the colder nights.

Hotel was nicely situated with great views. Dining option was great considering there weren’t a lot of places around.

Adequate accommodations. Very small breakfast area- hard to find seats. Thank you for having filtered water available to travelers. Good location - 1 km to main walking street.

The Monastery of Santa Catalina was the only worthwhile part of the tour and because it was in the city center, you could get there without a city tour. Most of the interesting things are in the center and easy to see on foot without a guide. The town of Arequipa is chaotic and dirty. We didn’t find anything special about this part of our trip and wished we had just planned without it.

WOW! Everything about this tour was exceptional. The guide was amazing, and the timing perfect. The view of the condors was incredible. The local guide stopped at an alpaca/llama rest stop/ photo op where we got up close to the herds and great photos.

Incredible experience to see how the Uros people live as well as visit Taquille island.

Fascinating to see the countryside and high plains living.

Great trek - it was so beautiful and worth the difficulty of the hike up the stone forest.

Excellent experience and guide. Having a personal guide is the way to go through Machu Picchu and really enjoy the experience.

The historical places were incredible. Definitely a must to see Pisac and Ollantaytamabo!

Moray was incredible to see. The salt mines were interesting as well. We took a bus tour with about 30 people. Tour guide was bossy but very knowledgeable. She only took us to her favorite shops on the tour and limited other interactions with local sellers. The tour of the textile “ factory” was interesting to see how they use the alpaca hair but we felt heavy pressure to buy their goods. Their Alpaca wasn’t nice.

Incredible experience but take motion sickness pills and patch and all other precautions.

Guides were nice and sites were interesting. Lima itself wasn’t great - too much traffic and big city chaos. You can skip Lima city tours and not feel short changed.

This was such a fun activity everyone was so nice and friendly the food tasted amazing and I especially enjoyed going g to the local market to see a look into the city.

Our tour guide was so much fun and so knowledgeable which I truly appreciated. He was amenable to all of my grandfathers needs and kept an extremely positive attitude throughout the entirety of the tour I had a great time and I strongly recommend this tour and guide.

We really enjoyed our stay here. It was not air conditioned, which we aren't used to, but it was still very comfortable. The staff was very friendly and helpful with making restaurant recommendations. If you're going to Octoberfest in Munich, this would be a great location!

More modern perhaps than other Rome hotels. Very clean and comfortable. The only thing is that the layout takes some navigating. In some cases you may be going up a floor and then stepping down a half floor.

Venice is a really crowded city but where Ai Reali is located is very quiet. It's a short walk to St. Mark's square and has all the restaurants nearby. Hotel itself is very nice, very boutique-y. Suites for families are actually separate rooms. Clean and comfortable and good breakfast.

This was one of the best activities on this trip. We would never have learned as much if we didn't have a guided tour.

Marilee our hostess really went out of her way to make this a good experience. She had so much food ready for us, and gave us a little gift at the end, and it was a really long chunk of her day.

Every shop we stopped at was great

The experience was fun overall, esp the walking tour through Venice. The Murano glass part, there was a bit of pressure to buy. I didn't cave to the pressure as we have done our own glassblowing before and I'm not keen on buying souvenirs but our friends who came along bought stuff and then later regretted it because the similar stuff were sold everywhere in Venice

This was a really unique experience, sure beats sitting in a gondola in a crowded canal looking like the quintessential tourist.

Never knew about Venetian masks before. This was fun and a good learning opportunity

Really fun. And guide Angie was very approachable and knowledgeable.

Great hotel, very friendly staff and great rooms.

Really interesting getting to see and try how locals work/live

Tried out food/places we would never gave done by our selves. The guide was great.

Lovely old building in the center of Bergen. Large and modern rooms. Excellent restaurant.

Fast and modern boat. Great view the whole way. I’d recommend taking a jacket if you want to sit outside on the boat. Even on a warm day it’s cool in the breeze.

We were lucky enough to be the only folks on the tour the afternoon we did it. The guide let us take as slow or as fast as we wanted to and was very knowledgeable about the fjord and answered all my kids questions!

It’s only an hour round trip from Flåm if you walk at a decent pace. The uphill piece is no joke with 697 steps to the viewing point but worth the effort.

This guest house is centrally located in Gyeonju, and so walkable to all the historic locations we wanted to see. It was also the best breakfast we had in South Korea!

This is a wonderful little place near both ICON bali mall and the beaches. It's got lots of nearby shopping and cafes, and only 30 minutes walk from sanur cat cafe! It's comfortable, clean, and has a great pool for relaxation. They also have balinese traditional dance performances on Monday nights!

It's a great little getaway that's budget friendly and within walking distance of restaraunts and a couple beaches. The pool is a great feature and rooms are spacious and clean.

It's a unique place located near city center of Ubud, but it doesn't feel like you're in a city due to being surrounded by lush greenery. The rooms are in balinese style with modern amenities. The restaraunt and pool are also perfect for relaxation.

It's a beautiful place with cozy cabins, kind staff, and great food! It's perfect for a quiet getaway in the mountains if you like relaxing places with farms and hiking. The owner chichi is so kind too!

It's a great place perfect for quiet and relaxation. The service, food, and locations were perfect for my interests and my budget, and it's a great spot if you want somewhere that's not as busy as Ubud. The staff are all so nice and welcoming! And they have a dog and cat on the grounds that both like to say hi to people!

Great experience whether you are single or in a group, and great for any age. The whole process is very streamlined and coordinated. We were given a tour of the local market to start with, before going to the guides' family home and learning about the culture and foods. A lot of the staff do the prep work, so if you're looking for something intensive, this may not be for you. But we got to use traditional methods and were given tips on how to select products for quality and freshness. We made at least 8 different dishes. It was so much fun learning the methods for cooking balinese dishes. Staff were professional, friendly, and helpful! The meal was delicious, and we were given a cookbook with all of the recipes we made!

The canoe and trek were amazing! Mu guide shared lots of stories and we discussed environmental issues. The canoe trip gave plenty of time to take photos and see the wildlife and water temple, and my guide shared a lot of interesting information about the local plants. We even got to eat some cinnamon bark right from the tree! Lunch was delicious and the hike wasn't too difficult (even if you're like me and have asthma and are out of shape lol).

Fantastic guide who shared stories about the local area, his family and village, and helped with taking pictures! He came prepared with bugs spray and water too!

The portions at the restaurant were so small and so pricy. Plus the food selection was much too fancy for us so we did uber eats the second day for lunch and dinner and that was perfect.

The view of the river from the 50th floor was amazing!! I didn’t want to leave!

The guides were great. Wish we had more time to sit and swim at the end though. Most of our tour group was staying in the water as long as possible and we were ushered out to pack up and go. I get they had to keep us moving with lots of groups going at once but wish we had more time in the water.

The staff were absolutely wonderful. The pool and poolside bar were beautiful, with excellent service throughout. While it’s a short walk to the community beach, reserving loungers with umbrellas in town was incredibly easy and very reasonably priced. We loved the beach—plus, the views were simply outstanding.

The location was absolutely beautiful—and thanks to the KimKim team, we were truly beachfront! We stepped right out onto the patio and there was the beach, just steps away. Securing beach lounges was easy, and the staff were incredibly hospitable and responsive to every request. We felt like royalty the entire stay. Ask ChatGPT

The hotel pool was a bit smaller than expected—especially since we ended up using it more often due to the heatwave—but the service and hospitality from the staff more than made up for it. They were absolutely amazing!

This was definitely a family favorite. Our tour guide, Vesolli (apologies if I’m misspelling his name), was outstanding. He made the drive to the beach both entertaining and educational, while still allowing us some downtime to simply enjoy the ride. We’re so grateful for the front-row reserved umbrellas and chairs—they were a premium experience and an absolute must. As soon as we arrived at the beach, our chairs were waiting for us! The drive to the private restaurant in the small local village—featured in National Geographic for its unique historical architecture and preservation—was incredible. It quickly became one of our family’s favorite stops. The small tour group allowed for personal attention while also giving us the chance to meet another family and share the day. The guide even happily accommodated a small last-minute request to stop at a honey farm, which was another highlight. The tour guide from Chania Adventures was absolutely key to making this day such a memorable success.

Our family always includes a cooking experience in our vacations, and the KimKim team absolutely nailed it with this one. The family farm, the kitchen setup, the delicious food, and the take-home recipes were all incredible. What really set this apart was that we actually got to do the cooking ourselves—something many tours don’t allow. It felt like a truly authentic Greek culinary experience, and one we’ll never forget.

Our guide was fantastic—so knowledgeable and engaging. From start to finish, we were treated like royalty. Transportation was seamless: we were dropped off right at the entrance, met by someone who personally escorted us to our guide, and after the tour, walked back to our driver. KimKim removed all the typical travel hassles—we never once had to search or wonder where to go. Everything was perfectly coordinated.

Staff and Crew hospitality outstanding. Food on the boat was terrific. The size with the other families was great, not too crowded. Everything we were promised was provided!

Very good tour guide, and she provided us a full VIP experience. The fact it was just our family made it superior to anything else we saw. We were so grateful, we spent a small amount more to provide this one/one experience.

Amazing resort with fantastic views. Great pool, both indoor and outdoor. Easy to access the promenade to walk to downtown Cascais. Great service. Very luxurious.

received a suite for our family. Amazing size! A little bit on the outskirts of the main city area, but certainly walkable to downtown Porto.

Amazing hotel. Super posh and great location. Does require a short Uber ride to get to the cultural areas, but otherwise, great location for shopping and simply walking around. Would stay here again

Very scenic and relaxing. The cool breezes with beautiful landscapes made it magical!

Amazing gourmet lunch. Delicious food. Excellent vegetarian options. Huge portion sizes. Left super full!

The landscapes here are absolutely breathtaking! The drive into the Duoro valley was excellent. Our driver, Ricardo, was an absolute gem and navigated the difficult roads beautifully. Not only did we learn a ton about the area’s history and culture, but the drive was also super entertaining and insightful. The boat tour was incredible! It was so calm and peaceful, and we got to see the wineries from a whole new perspective. The lunch at the winery was also amazing - it was an experience like no other. We left super full and satisfied, and I can’t wait to come back!

Great tour with Sara. Really learned about the history of Porto and saw the city. Was a great experience!

Our tour guide, Margarita, was incredible! She totally customized the tour for our 6 and 10-year-olds, keeping them super engaged. The adults had a blast too, learning all about the sights, culture, and history of Lisbon. We even tried Ginjinha and Santini’s ice cream - it was delicious! This tour truly gave us an in-depth look into Lisbon’s rich history.

Our driver Henrique was an absolute gem! We had an incredible tour of the area, and Henrique took us on a stroll through the charming downtown Sintra. He shared his insider knowledge, telling us what was worth seeing and doing, and what wasn’t. We truly immersed ourselves in Sintra’s rich history and stunning sites, and Henrique made it an unforgettable experience. Thanks a bunch for making our trip so amazing!

Staff were professional and very accommodating!

Awesome boat and trip package! Staff were very accommodating, fun and professional!

Staff was professional and very accommodating!

Chef was fun and interactive! We are food enthusiasts. She enjoyed our questions and gave us tips to further enjoy preparing their local cuisine at home.