Kimkim Trip Reviews

4.8
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Great trip on little notice!
Italy | Sep 25 - Oct 1, 2025

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Ryan M.
Murrysville, PA | Reviewed on Oct 08, 2025

Great trip on little notice! Eleonora and the Kim Kim team were able to help me put together a great trip to Italy with very short notice. The hotels, transfers and tours were absolutely spot on. While in country Lorenzo offered excellent communication to ensure we connected with our tour guides and transfers. Meravigliosa!

Local specialist: Eleonora Arrigoni
Eleonora
Eleonora Arrigoni
Local specialist in Milan | Replied on Oct 15, 2025

Hi Ryan,
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! It was truly a pleasure helping you put together your trip to Italy, even on such short notice. We’re thrilled to hear that the hotels, transfers, and tours were just right, and that Lorenzo was able to provide seamless communication during your travels.
Your kind words mean a lot to us— meravigliosa indeed! We hope to have the chance to create more unforgettable experiences for you, whether for future trips to Italy or beyond.

Warm regards,
Eleonora & Lorenzo

Our city guides were outstanding. Antonia and...
Slovenia | Sep 25 - Oct 7, 2025

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Donna M.
Janesville, WI | Reviewed on Oct 08, 2025
Our city guides were outstanding. Antonia and Sara keeps things working very well. Read more

Our city guides were outstanding. Antonia and Sara keeps things working very well.

Hotel Reviews
Savoia Excelsior Palace Trieste - Starhotels Collezione
Trieste

Elegant and very well situated. The staff was mist accommodating in all areas.

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1448 ANTICA DIMORA AL MERLO BIANCO – SUITES
Cividale del Friuli

Room fine, location good. Breakfast consisted of a tray with a few stale, packaged biscuits(?) and a water boiler and ttea and instant coffee.

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Posestvo Ščurek Wine Hotel
Dobrovo v Brdih

No staff on hand and restaurant closed. However. Manager, when reached by phone, arranged for a taxi to take us to a local restaurant. The cab driver was a delight as was the restaurant and it turned a stressful situation into a delightful local color evening!

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Location
Staff
Staff could be ob hand.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Hotel Soča
Bovec

Nice, modern hotel. Staff was very friendly and accommodating. Well located.

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Penzion Berc
Bled

Charming place. We had an excellent dinner in the restaurant. Very well located.

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Hotel Cubo
Ljubljana

The staff were so friendly, knowledgeable, and accommodating. Our home away from home!

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Location
Very well situated. It made walking the area so easy.
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Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Postojna Cave Tour
Postojna Cave Tour
Slovenia

Cave was amazing. Details were well worked out. We even got in on an earlier tour!

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Guides, Drivers and Staff
Private Walking Tour of Trieste
Private Walking Tour of Trieste
Trieste

Again an excellent, well informed. Very personable guide. She gave us an excellent lunch recommendation which was one of our favorite meals. Also gave us some indoor recommendations that proved to make a blustery. Rainy day enjoyable.

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Wine Tasting at Local Winery in Goriška Brda Region
Wine Tasting at Local Winery in Goriška Brda Region
Slovenia

Beautiful location so close to our accommodation.

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Guides, Drivers and Staff
Discover Bled Town and Enjoy Pletna Boat Ride
Discover Bled Town and Enjoy Pletna Boat Ride
Bled

Again an excellent local guide whose family had a long historic connection to the city. Very personalized.

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Private Walking Tour of Ljubljana
Private Walking Tour of Ljubljana
Slovenia

Our guide was delightful and so well informed. Great intro to the city. Very personalized.

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Local specialist: Antonia Šutić Ljuština

We had a last minute hotel change in Chefcho...
Morocco | Oct 1 - Oct 7, 2025

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Mary M.
Columbus, OH | Reviewed on Oct 08, 2025
We had a last minute hotel change in Chefchouen to a less expensive hotel - we felt badly about that because we were looking forward to the view and obviously think the price difference should be refunded. But otherwise our hotels were quite nice - especially Fez. The people in each hotel could not have been nicer, the breakfasts were great and accommodations good.
Our driver Mohammed, was exceptional. We all were so happy with him, his care and attention. Five stars for Mohammed.
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We had a last minute hotel change in Chefchouen to a less expensive hotel - we felt badly about that because we were looking forward to the view and obviously think the price difference should be refunded. But otherwise our hotels were quite nice - especially Fez. The people in each hotel could not have been nicer, the breakfasts were great and accommodations good.
Our driver Mohammed, was exceptional. We all were so happy with him, his care and attention. Five stars for Mohammed.
As for city guides, Amin in Marrakesh and Karim in Fez were superb - knowledgeable, understandable and flexible. We learned a lot.
Baba in Chefchouen was on his third or fourth tour of the day and he was tired and irritable. He actually chastised us for buying our merchandise in Marrakesh and Fez and not in Chefchouen, and went even further by saying, “how many rugs did you buy?” “You paid 4-5x for your goods in Marrakesh and Fez. We understand he just wanted commission at “his father’s” store. That tour left us feeling bad about him.
I would definitely use KimKim again on the basis of the well-organized trip and our driver and first two guides. Thank you, Hakim.

Hotel Review
Riad Fleur d'Orient
Marrakech

Staying at Riad Fleur d'Orient was a delightful experience. The people there were fabulous and incredibly friendly. Everyone was always smiling, which made our stay pleasant. The riad itself was not the fanciest but definitely the most interesting. I absolutely loved the atmosphere.

Activity Reviews
Sunset Camel Ride in Agafay
Sunset Camel Ride in Agafay
Morocco

Our day in the desert with activities like the sunset camel ride was absolutely special. The food was wonderfully prepared, and the hosts were incredibly accommodating. We felt welcomed, and the entertainment provided made it an unforgettable experience. Truly a highlight of our trip.

Guided Tour in Marrakech
Guided Tour in Marrakech
Marrakesh

The guided tour in Marrakech was fantastic. Our guide was knowledgeable and very nice, making the whole experience enjoyable. He added a personal touch, taking us to what he claimed was a relative's drug store, which was quite fun without any hard sell. It was a memorable part of our visit.

Local specialist: Hakim ALIBOUCHE
Hakim
Hakim ALIBOUCHE
Local specialist in Agadir | Replied on Nov 01, 2025
Dear Mary, Thanks a lot for your wonderful review! First of all, I’m glad the overall experience has been great and that you enjoyed Morocco and most of the services we included in your journey. Starting with the accommodations, I agree there has been a last-minute change in Chefchaouen that I anticipated to make to offer you a property at the same level of comfort but with a better location, keeping you in the heart of the Medina. I’d like to reassure you that both the original... Read more

Dear Mary,

Thanks a lot for your wonderful review!

First of all, I’m glad the overall experience has been great and that you enjoyed Morocco and most of the services we included in your journey.

Starting with the accommodations, I agree there has been a last-minute change in Chefchaouen that I anticipated to make to offer you a property at the same level of comfort but with a better location, keeping you in the heart of the Medina. I’d like to reassure you that both the original accommodation and the one you stayed at are within the range.

Moving to the driver, I confirm that Mohamed is one of our best drivers. Our travelers are always in safe hands with him, but I should also say it’s the same case with the other drivers! 😀

Arriving at the guided visits, I’m happy you enjoyed both the Medina tours in Marrakech and Fes with Amine and Karim. However, I’m deeply sorry for the behavior of the guide in Chefchaouen. I’ll take care of your important feedback and ensure our future experiences go in the best conditions possible.

Well, it has been a pleasure working with you, Mary! I'm confident you'll use Kimkim for another time, and we're committed to delivering more memorable journeys for you and your loved ones!

Best,
Hakim

Our guide Katie was very helpful, the itinera...
Norway | Sep 24 - Oct 6, 2025

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Nerissa Y.
Hong Kong SAR China | Reviewed on Oct 08, 2025
Our guide Katie was very helpful, the itinerary was very much to my expectation. We can see beautiful Norway, it helps also with good weather (we have been very lucky). Taxi in smaller cities probably is not the most reliable service. But in general, most cities in Norway are not big, very walkable (and also relatively flat). It’s also my first time using assistance of tour guide, also a good experience for me. Read more

Our guide Katie was very helpful, the itinerary was very much to my expectation. We can see beautiful Norway, it helps also with good weather (we have been very lucky). Taxi in smaller cities probably is not the most reliable service. But in general, most cities in Norway are not big, very walkable (and also relatively flat). It’s also my first time using assistance of tour guide, also a good experience for me.

Hotel Review
Hotel Brosundet
Ålesund

Excellent hotel! There is subtle luxurious, both restaurants: Apotekegata No 5 & Sjobua are excellent, food was much better than expected. Breakfast was of very high standard. The sauna followed by dipping into fjord takes your tiredness away. Overall very good standard on all rounds.

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Location
Walking distance to everywhere
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Can only feel luxury inside the room/bathroom
Local specialist: Katie Acheson-Gray
Katie
Katie Acheson-Gray
Local specialist in Sørreisa | Replied on Oct 09, 2025

Hi Nerissa,

Thank you for your kind review! I'm very pleased to hear you enjoyed your time here in Norway, and that you especially liked your hotel in Ålesund. Apologies again for some of the taxi issues - but glad the trip otherwise went smoothy and was as you expected.

It was a pleasure putting this trip together for you, and hope we can welcome you back to Norway another time!

All the best,
Katie

Our driver, Mohammad, was truly extraordinary...
Morocco | Oct 1 - Oct 7, 2025

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Norris P.
Los Angeles, CA | Reviewed on Oct 08, 2025
Our driver, Mohammad, was truly extraordinary! Generous, honest and concerned about every experience. Was more of a friend by our departure in Tangier. Please pass this along to him.
Daily guides ranged from good to really bad. Last day in Chefchaouen the guide, Baba, was sincerely bad, rude, angry and aggressively trying to sell us in his ‘family’ shop, clearly working us for his commission from the shop. Not a good experience.
Your services very much appreciated!
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Our driver, Mohammad, was truly extraordinary! Generous, honest and concerned about every experience. Was more of a friend by our departure in Tangier. Please pass this along to him.
Daily guides ranged from good to really bad. Last day in Chefchaouen the guide, Baba, was sincerely bad, rude, angry and aggressively trying to sell us in his ‘family’ shop, clearly working us for his commission from the shop. Not a good experience.
Your services very much appreciated!

Activity Reviews
Afternoon Guided Tour in Chefchaouen
Afternoon Guided Tour in Chefchaouen
Morocco

Should not be using this guide - interested in nothing except selling us rugs in his ‘family’ shop.

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Different guide
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Guided Tour in Fes
Guided Tour in Fes
Fes

Another highlight

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Dinner in the Stone Desert of Agafay (From and Back to Marrakech)
Dinner in the Stone Desert of Agafay (From and Back to Marrakech)
Morocco
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Guides, Drivers and Staff
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Sunset Camel Ride in Agafay
Sunset Camel Ride in Agafay
Morocco
Quality of Experience
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Atlas Safari in Agafay and the High Atlas Mountains
Atlas Safari in Agafay and the High Atlas Mountains
Morocco

Highlight, best part of our visit

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Food
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Guided Tour in Marrakech
Guided Tour in Marrakech
Marrakesh
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Local specialist: Hakim ALIBOUCHE
Hakim
Hakim ALIBOUCHE
Local specialist in Agadir | Replied on Oct 23, 2025
Dear Norris, Thank you so much for your excellent and honest review! I’m so glad to hear that you had a great overall experience and enjoyed your time in my beautiful country, along with most of the services we arranged for your trip. Regarding your driver, Mohamed, I can confirm he’s one of our very best. Always attentive and careful. I'll ensure your words are delivered to him! I’m also happy to know you enjoyed the guided tours, except for the one in the Blue City. I’m truly sorry to... Read more

Dear Norris,

Thank you so much for your excellent and honest review!

I’m so glad to hear that you had a great overall experience and enjoyed your time in my beautiful country, along with most of the services we arranged for your trip.

Regarding your driver, Mohamed, I can confirm he’s one of our very best. Always attentive and careful. I'll ensure your words are delivered to him!

I’m also happy to know you enjoyed the guided tours, except for the one in the Blue City. I’m truly sorry to hear about the behavior of the guide in Chefchaouen. I greatly appreciate your feedback and will make sure to address this issue so that future experiences meet the highest standards.

Again, thank you for trusting our services, Norris. It has been a great pleasure working with. Hopefully, we'll assist you again with another unique journey!

Best,
Hakim

Stress Free Honeymoon!
Italy | Sep 25 - Oct 7, 2025

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Kristen K.
Flagami, FL | Reviewed on Oct 08, 2025
We had the most wonderful, stress free honeymoon in Italy thanks to kimkim and local Italy-based team! There was incredible communication from the initial inquiry through small day-to-day changes throughout our trip. The team perfectly matched our wants and wishes and went above and beyond to find us unique, highly recommended activities and hotels. We appreciated having help with transfers to and from activities and different locations, making this a very stress free trip! We will definitely... Read more

We had the most wonderful, stress free honeymoon in Italy thanks to kimkim and local Italy-based team! There was incredible communication from the initial inquiry through small day-to-day changes throughout our trip. The team perfectly matched our wants and wishes and went above and beyond to find us unique, highly recommended activities and hotels. We appreciated having help with transfers to and from activities and different locations, making this a very stress free trip! We will definitely use kimkim to help plan future vacations!

Hotel Review
Sorrento City Hotel
Sorrento

Clean, modern rooms. Great location. Yummy breakfast. Helpful staff!

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Local specialist: Elisa Sciabica
Elisa
Elisa Sciabica
Local specialist in Milan | Replied on Oct 08, 2025

Dear Kristen,

Thank you so much for your beautiful message! We’re absolutely thrilled to hear that you had such an amazing and stress-free honeymoon in Italy. Knowing that you felt fully supported and that everything went smoothly truly makes us proud and happy.

It was a real pleasure organizing your trip and being part of such a special occasion. We can’t wait to help you plan your next adventure!

Warmest wishes,
Elisa

Greece
Greece | Sep 27 - Oct 4, 2025

Romica
Romica C.
San Jose, CA | Reviewed on Oct 08, 2025
Erica and Lea, were absolutely wonderful! They organized our trip so well and worked closely with us to create the experience we wanted. Everything was seamless — from planning to the actual travel — and they were always accessible when we had questions during our vacation. Some highlights we highly recommend: the Mythological Walk Tour in Athens with Athena was amazing, and the food tour in Santorini with Elaina was an absolute must! Our hotels were fantastic — the hotel in Paros was... Read more

Erica and Lea, were absolutely wonderful! They organized our trip so well and worked closely with us to create the experience we wanted. Everything was seamless — from planning to the actual travel — and they were always accessible when we had questions during our vacation.

Some highlights we highly recommend: the Mythological Walk Tour in Athens with Athena was amazing, and the food tour in Santorini with Elaina was an absolute must!

Our hotels were fantastic — the hotel in Paros was beautiful, and the staff were so attentive and welcoming. In Santorini, we had a little hiccup with our first room, but the hotel quickly switched us and everything was perfect after that; the views were absolutely breathtaking.
Their attention to detail and support made our trip truly unforgettable. Highly recommend!

Local specialist: Erica Gerakos
Erica
Erica Gerakos
Local specialist in Kimkim HQ | Replied on Oct 20, 2025

So happy to hear you had such a wonderful experience! It was a pleasure helping you plan your trip, and I’m thrilled everything came together so seamlessly and that you enjoyed the tours. I’m also glad you loved the hotels and that the team in Santorini took great care of you. Your highlights sound amazing, exactly the kind of memories we love helping create! We hope to welcome you and Riccardo back on your next adventure!

An amazing Paris trip!
France | Oct 1 - Oct 7, 2025

McKinley
McKinley K.
Salt Lake City, UT | Reviewed on Oct 08, 2025
Every guide we had was amazing! Working with Natalia was amazing! Everything was easy to plan and we were able to get into every pace we wanted! Hotel that was booked for us was great and were still able to go to the places that even though had been closed the day we are originally supposed to go. Read more

Every guide we had was amazing! Working with Natalia was amazing! Everything was easy to plan and we were able to get into every pace we wanted! Hotel that was booked for us was great and were still able to go to the places that even though had been closed the day we are originally supposed to go.

Hotel Review
Hôtel Lorette - Astotel
Paris

The staff as amazing and the food was great! Hotel rooms were always cleaned nicely!

Authenticity & Character
I loved how it incorporated new and old architecture.
Location
Close to the metro and delicious food spots
Staff
They were so nice and helpful! They also kept the hotel clean and ready for guests.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Towels were always changed. Beds cleaned and made. Beds were firm but comfortable. Room size was perfect fort two. Very accessible to everyone.
Local specialist: Natalia L.
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Natalia L.
Local specialist in Villefranche sur Saône | Replied on Oct 08, 2025

Dear McKinley,
Thank you very much for your appreciation! :) I am happy you enjoyed your trip to Paris, and I wish you only great travels in the future.

Very nicely curated trip!
Greece | Sep 28 - Oct 7, 2025

Eugene
Eugene G.
Arvada, CO | Reviewed on Oct 08, 2025
Very nicely curated trip! Your App and WhatsApp both worked great. Transfers with drivers all went smoothly. The activities were great overall, especially Delos, Knossos, and the Acropolis (even though it rained). The Santorini sunset cruise seemed to emphasize a lot of drinking - not our style really - and we would have preferred something quieter. The cruises both advertised that we would have beach time, but we were only offered swimming around 300 feet away from a beach. The cruise... Read more

Very nicely curated trip! Your App and WhatsApp both worked great. Transfers with drivers all went smoothly. The activities were great overall, especially Delos, Knossos, and the Acropolis (even though it rained). The Santorini sunset cruise seemed to emphasize a lot of drinking - not our style really - and we would have preferred something quieter. The cruises both advertised that we would have beach time, but we were only offered swimming around 300 feet away from a beach. The cruise in Mykonos had wonderful food, but the Santorini cruise had mediocre food and drink.
The hotel in Santorini (Ducato) had dangerously dim lighting and unmarked interior steps. We shared a patio with the workers, and they left trash bags and smoked until we asked the front desk to ask them to stop. The view was gorgeous, though!
The first hotel in Athens was delightful, the second (Achilleus) was adequate. In Mykonos, the pool was really nice.
Food walk in Athens was great (it was just the two of us and the guide) and the Crete village tour likewise. Hotel breakfasts ranged from good to wonderful.

Hotel Reviews
Ducato di Oia Boutique Hotel
Santorini

The Ducato di Oia Boutique Hotel in Santorini had some beautiful aspects, like the lovely patio and the plunge pool, which provided great relaxation. However, the room had some dangerous steps that were not well-marked, making it hard to navigate. We also had an unpleasant experience due to cigarette smoke seeping into our room from the staff break room nearby and garbage bags stacked right outside our door, which was odd. Despite these issues, the location was undeniably beautiful.

Sweet Home Hotel
Athens

Sweet Home Hotel in Athens was my favorite accommodation during the trip. It had so much charm, and the people there were incredibly welcoming. The room offered a marvelous view of the Acropolis, which was spectacular. The only downside was that it was a bit on the small side, but overall, the experience was delightful with a great neighborhood to explore.

Activity Reviews
Evening Neighborhood Food Walk
Evening Neighborhood Food Walk
Athens

The Evening Neighborhood Food Walk was an excellent experience. We had the guide all to ourselves, allowing for a personalized tour of the local cuisine. It was a delightful way to end the day.

Knossos Palace Experience
Knossos Palace Experience
Greece

The Knossos Palace Experience was enjoyable, especially with the cultural and historical significance. However, it was a bit disappointing to learn that many of the best art treasures were moved to a museum. A visit to the museum would have complemented the experience nicely.

Delos & Rhenia Sailing Cruise & Lunch
Delos & Rhenia Sailing Cruise & Lunch
Mykonos

The Delos & Rhenia Sailing Cruise & Lunch was a terrific experience. It provided a unique way to explore the areas, with lunch being particularly good on this cruise. It was a highlight of our cultural experiences on the trip.

Ancient Athens Acropolis & Mythology Walk
Ancient Athens Acropolis & Mythology Walk
Athens

I really enjoyed the Ancient Athens Acropolis & Mythology Walk despite a little bit of rain. It was a great way to be immersed in the rich history of Athens, and the guide was knowledgeable and engaging.

Local specialist: Gustavo Camperos

Karl trip to Iceland
Iceland | Sep 9 - Sep 19, 2025

Caroline
Caroline K.
Portland, OR | Reviewed on Oct 07, 2025
Overall the trip was great but it was a lot more driving than we expected. We didn’t realize how remote places were. The hike at Glymur Falls is really only for very experiences hikers. There is a log but to get to the log you have to go over an area of rocks, just holding onto a wire. So neither of us were able to get very far (and a lot of other people were also turning back).
The whale watching was really fun, it was a great crew.
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Overall the trip was great but it was a lot more driving than we expected. We didn’t realize how remote places were. The hike at Glymur Falls is really only for very experiences hikers. There is a log but to get to the log you have to go over an area of rocks, just holding onto a wire. So neither of us were able to get very far (and a lot of other people were also turning back).
The whale watching was really fun, it was a great crew.

Hotel Review
Basalt Hotel
Borgarnes

The hotel was really nice but it was in the middle of nowhere, there was nothing else around.

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Activity Reviews
Whale Watching from Akureyri
Whale Watching from Akureyri
Akureyri

This trip was a lot of fun, we got to see hump back whales and a blue whale.

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Transport
Glymur waterfalls hike
Glymur waterfalls hike
Iceland

This is only for very experiences hikers- there is a log but to get to the log you have to get over a large area of rocks, just hanging onto a wire hand rail. Neither of us went across and it looked like lots of other people did not want to chance it as well.

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Blue Lagoon Premium Admission
Blue Lagoon Premium Admission
Iceland

Very glad that we got there so early in the morning as it got very busy by the time we left.

Local specialist: Noga Heyman
Noga
Noga Heyman
Local specialist in Kimkim HQ | Replied on Oct 14, 2025

Thank you Caroline, for all this helpful feedback! We continually strive to enhance our trips and provide travelers with accurate expectations. We will take all of this into account for future travelers. I'm so glad you were able to see whales in Akureyri, what a special experience! 🐋

We had a wonderful trip. Each and every stop...
Scotland | Sep 19 - Oct 3, 2025

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John L.
Chicago, IL | Reviewed on Oct 07, 2025
We had a wonderful trip. Each and every stop was unique and interesting. From urban settings to small towns and even the seldom traveled Shetland Islands, the scenery was beautiful. We found out many new and unknown facts about England and Scotland and their rich and interesting history. Our guide Paul, in London was very knowledgeable about all things Beatles. When we got to Edinburgh Robert gave an excellent walking tour of the city and told us many stories of unknown facts about... Read more

We had a wonderful trip. Each and every stop was unique and interesting. From urban settings to small towns and even the seldom traveled Shetland Islands, the scenery was beautiful. We found out many new and unknown facts about England and Scotland and their rich and interesting history. Our guide Paul, in London was very knowledgeable about all things Beatles. When we got to Edinburgh Robert gave an excellent walking tour of the city and told us many stories of unknown facts about events that have occurred in the town. From there we headed out into the country where we received gracious hospitality at all of our lodging stops. We were especially happy with our stay on the Isle of Sky and also the Shetland Islands. When we arrived in Lerwick Lara gave a wonderful and car tour of the town and some other historical sites on the Island. She was interesting, knowledgeable, and accommodating. We all enjoyed the day with her.
After the Shetlands we head back to London for some more rich history tours with Angie and Tracy. The walking tour to the Buckingham Palace was interesting and Angie was full of fun facts about the Royal family and the traditions. Tracy took us on a Black cab tour of London. Tracy was also interesting and knowledgeable. She took us to some local shops and eateries unique to London. She was great as well and we enjoyed our day with her. We could not have had more fun. Stephen you kept us busy and entertained. It was better than I imagined it could be. Thank you for the great planning and great guides!

Local specialist: Stephen Molloy
Stephen
Stephen Molloy
Local specialist in Dorset and Lyon | Replied on Oct 08, 2025
Dear John (though please send my regards to Joy, Dennis, and Donna as well), Thank you so much for your wonderful note — it absolutely made my day. I’m delighted to hear how much you enjoyed every stop along the way, from the bustling streets of London to the windswept beauty of the Shetland Islands. It sounds like you truly experienced the full spectrum of what makes England and Scotland so special. I loved hearing that Robert’s walking tour through Edinburgh was a highlight — he has a... Read more

Dear John (though please send my regards to Joy, Dennis, and Donna as well),

Thank you so much for your wonderful note — it absolutely made my day. I’m delighted to hear how much you enjoyed every stop along the way, from the bustling streets of London to the windswept beauty of the Shetland Islands. It sounds like you truly experienced the full spectrum of what makes England and Scotland so special.

I loved hearing that Robert’s walking tour through Edinburgh was a highlight — he has a gift for bringing the city’s history to life with those quirky little-known stories. I can just imagine the four of you relaxing afterwards at Tigerlily, perhaps reminiscing later over your elegant afternoon tea at the Signet Library!

It also sounds like you made the most of your time in the Highlands — the whisky connoisseur in Blair Atholl would have been thrilled to share his knowledge (and perhaps a dram or two), and your 4x4 adventure through the Cairngorms with Steve must have been truly unforgettable. He always runs a great experience.

I’m so glad the mix of guides — Paul, Robert, Lara, Angie, and Tracy, and all the others— helped bring each stage of your journey to life, each in their own unique way. Thank you for being such engaged and good-humoured travellers; it was a real pleasure to plan this adventure for you all.

With warm regards,
Stephen Molloy and the team at HIGH POINT HOLIDAYS

Amazing Honeymoon in Italy
Italy | Sep 29 - Oct 5, 2025

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Kailey B.
Seattle, WA | Reviewed on Oct 07, 2025
We booked through Kim Kim with the help of Tazos! Everything he helped us book was incredible from all transportation and hotels to incredible activities! The hotels chosen for us were perfect and definitely took into account our preferences of being in small boutique hotels within walking distance from many attractions. We even had a local driver ask us if we had been to Italy before because of how good our selection of hotel was! All of the activities booked for us were so fun and well... Read more

We booked through Kim Kim with the help of Tazos! Everything he helped us book was incredible from all transportation and hotels to incredible activities! The hotels chosen for us were perfect and definitely took into account our preferences of being in small boutique hotels within walking distance from many attractions. We even had a local driver ask us if we had been to Italy before because of how good our selection of hotel was! All of the activities booked for us were so fun and well done! Tazos and his team were so great to work with and really helped us plan our honeymoon with no stress! Overall we had such an amazing honeymoon and would definitely recommend!

Activity Review
Trastevere Afternoon Food Tour & Wine Experience
Trastevere Afternoon Food Tour & Wine Experience
Rome

This was a really great tour! The guide was so knowledgeable and taught us lots of fun and interesting things about the food and wine in Italy! All of the food was incredible! This tour was definitely a highlight of our trip!

Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Local specialist: Tasos Mylonas

Faissal and Morocco...an amazing pair
Morocco | Sep 29 - Oct 6, 2025

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Tony F.
Concord, MO | Reviewed on Oct 07, 2025
Our trip to Morocco was beyond anything we could have expected. The people, culture, food and shopping were all amazing. Ali and Siad were both excellent to work with, but the highlight of our trip was our driver Faissal. Faissal went above and beyond in all ways to make sure we were happy, well taken care of and had the best trip we could. Faissal is professional, knowledgeable, accommodating, friendly, very concerned with your wellbeing and happiness on the trip and of course a great... Read more

Our trip to Morocco was beyond anything we could have expected. The people, culture, food and shopping were all amazing. Ali and Siad were both excellent to work with, but the highlight of our trip was our driver Faissal. Faissal went above and beyond in all ways to make sure we were happy, well taken care of and had the best trip we could. Faissal is professional, knowledgeable, accommodating, friendly, very concerned with your wellbeing and happiness on the trip and of course a great bargainer when it comes to shopping. He made restaurant recommendations, adjusted the trip (sometimes at the last minute) to make sure we saw the best of Morroco, made sure we saw the best sites and shopping and made sure we always got the best price.

Our guides were all excellent as well. Mohamed gave us a once in a lifetime food tour in the old Medina of Marrakech.

Adbu was very informative during our tour of Marrakech and took us to some amazing shops where Faissal of course got us the best deals.

Sharif was one of the best guides I have ever had in all my travels. He was incredibly knowledgeable about Fez, extremely patient with our shopping (with Faissal for bargaining!), has excellent English and provided us with a world class day in Fez.

Faissal made last minute arrangements for Abdul to show us Meknes. Thank you Faissal! Adbul's knowledge was only matched by his energy. He gave us a great tour of the mausoleum and market of Meknes.

Fatima is a world class guide for sure. Having grown up in Chefchaouen, she showed us all the points of interest and explained the history of the city in near perfect English.

Faissal came through again with a last minute tour of Akchour and the Ponte de Dieu with Omar. Omar has been hiking that area for years and it was a great way to break up our drive from Chefchaouen to Tangiers.

Again, we had an absolutely unbelievable trip to Morocco and could not have asked for a better driver than Faissal. He truly made our trip one we will remember forever!

Hotel Reviews
Riad Le Pèlerin
Marrakech

Our stay at Riad Le Pèlerin in Marrakesh was an unforgettable experience. The staff was incredibly helpful, ensuring we knew how to get around and checking in on us. The rooms were nicely appointed, and staying in a riad was a unique and wonderful way to explore Moroccan culture. Definitely recommend experiencing a riad at least once!

Riad Braya
Fes Medina

Riad Braya in Fes was quite lovely, and the breakfast was amazing, but there was a bit of confusion around meals as our guide informed us we could have dinner there, only to find out no food service was available in the evening. It was also advised to stay close to the riad at night, which made going out for dinner tricky. Despite these minor issues, it was otherwise a great place to stay.

Taj Chefchoaune Luxury Hotel and Spa.
Chefchaoun

Very nice hotel in Chefchoaune. Excellent location overlooking the medina. Helpful, friendly staff, nice rooms and a very nice roof top bar and restaurant.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
A Scenic Day Trip Journey to Aït Benhaddou
A Scenic Day Trip Journey to Aït Benhaddou
Morocco

The Scenic Day Trip Journey to Aït Benhaddou was absolutely stellar. The views, history, and opportunity to explore up close and climb to the tower were marvelous. It's a must-see for anyone visiting Morocco!

Marrakech Evening Food Tour
Marrakech Evening Food Tour
Marrakesh

This is a once in a lifetime experience. You can taste some of the most amazing foods from sweets, to hearty tangia, to fresh juices and more. Do not miss this excursion!

Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Mohamed is an excellent guide!
Transport
Local specialist: Ali Moujane
Ali
Ali Moujane
Local specialist in Atlas Mountains | Replied on Oct 16, 2025
Hi Tony, Thank you so much for taking the time to share such a detailed review of your journey through Morocco. We’re glad to hear that your trip exceeded expectations and that you enjoyed the people, culture, food, and shopping along the way. We’re especially grateful for your kind words about Faissal, he truly embodies the spirit of Moroccan hospitality, and we’re so glad his professionalism, knowledge, and care made your trip so memorable. It’s wonderful to know that our guides, ... Read more

Hi Tony,

Thank you so much for taking the time to share such a detailed review of your journey through Morocco. We’re glad to hear that your trip exceeded expectations and that you enjoyed the people, culture, food, and shopping along the way.

We’re especially grateful for your kind words about Faissal, he truly embodies the spirit of Moroccan hospitality, and we’re so glad his professionalism, knowledge, and care made your trip so memorable. It’s wonderful to know that our guides, Mohamed, Abdu, Sharif, Fatima, and Omar, were able to enrich your experience with their expertise and passion for their cities.

We hope Morocco continues to hold a special place in your heart, and we would be honored to welcome you back whenever you wish to explore more of our beautiful country.

Warm regards,
Ali

Amazing trip to Greece
Greece | Sep 18 - Oct 1, 2025

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Erin D.
Kansas City, MO | Reviewed on Oct 07, 2025
Our trip to Greece was amazing. I would not have changed a thing. Aggekili did a fabulous job of listening to what we liked and wanted to do and planned the perfect trip. Before the trip she kept us updated and tweaked any changes we wanted to make. During the trip she kept us informed, checked in on how things were, and helped us as needed. We loved every hotel, every city/island, every transport driver, and every excursion and guide that we had. We had just the right mix of... Read more

Our trip to Greece was amazing. I would not have changed a thing. Aggekili did a fabulous job of listening to what we liked and wanted to do and planned the perfect trip. Before the trip she kept us updated and tweaked any changes we wanted to make. During the trip she kept us informed, checked in on how things were, and helped us as needed. We loved every hotel, every city/island, every transport driver, and every excursion and guide that we had. We had just the right mix of relaxation, history, and culture. Although we loved everywhere we went, Naxos and Crete were probably our favorites. Can't wait to plan another trip with KimKim and hope to go back to Greece in the future to try some other islands we did not make it to and maybe revisit some. The people, the food, the landscape of Greece will be missed.

Hotel Reviews
Niche Hotel
Athens

This hotel was centrally located. We were able to walk to every place we wanted to visit. The view from the rooftop of the Acropolis was amazing both in the day and night. Great breakfast buffet on the rooftop with lots of choices every morning.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Monastery Estate Venetian Harbor
Chania

Great location. Walkable to everything. Loved the look of the entry way and the breakfast area. We had a room with the private rooftop terrace. So nice to sit in the hot tub and see the city around us. Staff very kind. We had an early flight, so they even boxed up a breakfast for us to take with us. The breakfast was very good and had large portions.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Pnoe Breathing Life
Heraklion

Hotel had such a relaxing feel. It was so nice to have our own private pool and lounge chairs. Also very easy to take the hotel shuttle to their private beach with food and beverage service. The food at Anasa was some of the best food I had. We ate there for dinner both nights. The breakfast buffet had a ton of choices. The staff was very helpful and helped arrange transport into the city for us.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Close to a few beaches, but would need to drive or take the bus to the city center and sights. But being a bigger city that is expected.
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Daydream Luxury Suites
Santorini

The view is worth every penny. We had gone out to eat for the sunset view and found out that the view from here was just as stunning. Breakfast was very good and plenty. It was nice to sit in the outdoor pool and watch the people and donkeys go by on the sidewalk below. There are a lot of steps, but worth the view. The staff is great. I wouldn't want to carry that luggage and they do it as if it is nothing. Rafail, the manager, had great suggestions and was very helpful. It is centrally located to the shops, and tavernas.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Perfect spot for sunsets and views.
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
18 Grapes Hotel Naxos
Naxos

Amazing hotel. The staff was so kind. We even did the vineyard experience with the owner, Dimitris, and met most of the family. Breakfast was very good with large portions. Everything was very clean. Loved having our own pool, but used the main pool too. The whole place was beautiful to look at. Short walk to beach and tavernas.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Short walk to beach and tavernas.
Staff
The front desk staff and all the servers were so kind.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Half day (morning) PRIVATE cruise with Classic Sail Yacht 40feet long
Half day (morning) PRIVATE cruise with Classic Sail Yacht 40feet long
Chania

A great ending to our Greece trip. It was a beautiful yacht. There was plenty of room to move around. It was very relaxing and amazing views. Great crew and food.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Jeep Tour To Elafonisi and Falasarna
Jeep Tour To Elafonisi and Falasarna
Greece

We loved Olga. She was so easy to talk to and felt like a friend by the end of the day. We drove through the breathtaking landscape to Elafonissi Beach, the famous pink beach. It was really cool, but maybe not as striking as in some of the pictures. We got there early and got sunbeds. It did get crowded later. Olga called ahead and found out the next beach we were going to was windy, so we stayed longer at Elafonissi. We did go on to Falasarna Beach. It was windy, but pretty. It had some pink sand too.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Crete Sightseeing: Rethymno - Argiroupolis - Kournas Lake - Chania from West & Her
Crete Sightseeing: Rethymno - Argiroupolis - Kournas Lake - Chania from West & Her
Greece

Nicolas was so kind and informational. He had waters and a special dessert treat for us. He did a great job of showing us some highlights of Crete. Since it was just us, he geared it to some places we wanted to see. The landscape was breathtaking as we drove from place to place. We first went to a botanical garden. Is was amazing to see all that can grow in Greece. We went to 2 monasteries (females make sure to wear something that covers your legs). We then went through a Gorge and to the village of Argioupolis. He took us to a darling taverna tucked into a hill with a waterfall. It was so pretty and the food was yummy. It was a great way to travel from Herkalion to Chania.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Catamaran Sunset Cruise 2025
Catamaran Sunset Cruise 2025
Santorini

This was a small group excursion. There were about 18 people on the boat. The sunset was beautiful. Had a couple stops to swim. We chose to stay on the boat and spread out a little more while others were swimming. They had wine and beer and dinner.

Quality of Experience
Food
It was Ok.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Private round transfer anywhere in Santorini
Private round transfer anywhere in Santorini
Santorini

The Santorini Luxury Travel had such nice drivers and clean spacious vehicles. They even came and got our luggage and stored it for us when we were leaving Santorini, so we could walk around in between the time we had to check out and they drove us to the ferry.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Panoramic Tour 2025
Panoramic Tour 2025
Santorini

Marina was a great guide and Vasilis was a great driver. Got to walk around Oia and see the blue domes. We then went to the wine museum. It was very interesting and informational, but had very outdated special effects and scenes. The wine tasing was yummy. Then we went to the Monastery, the Megalochori Village and the Black Beach. Great way to see lots of Santorini that you would not be able to see without a car.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Reservation at Oia Gefsis (no meal included - only a reserved table)
Reservation at Oia Gefsis (no meal included - only a reserved table)
Greece

Beautiful sunset view on rooftop. The food and service were great too. Loved the grilled salad and bread.

Quality of Experience
Perfect place to watch sunset.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
So nice. Even let us walk around Oia after dinner before he took us back to Fira.
Full Day Private Cruise to South Naxos & Koufonissia
Full Day Private Cruise to South Naxos & Koufonissia
Naxos

George was great. So kind, and informational. He also had beers, waters, and sandwiches for us on the boat. The boat was the perfect size for us and the landscapes and sea were beautiful. The water was a little cold, but very refreshing. We loved Koufonisi. It was so quaint and quiet.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Naxos Old Town Wine-Tasting & Dinner
Naxos Old Town Wine-Tasting & Dinner
Naxos

Maria was so sweet and took us to some hidden gems. We also walked around and learned lots of history. We visited a wine bar. Had some great wines and cheeses. Nikko, our waiter. even brought us a special treat since we were on an anniversary trip. We also went to a great restaurant in a beautiful courtyard. Maria ordered some yummy local dishes. There was so much food, we could only eat a portion of it. Maria even emailed me a digital copy of a cookbook she had written. We stayed a little longer and walked around on our own and went to cute bar.

Quality of Experience
Food
Didn't have anything we did not like. Can't wait to try to make some of the dishes back at home.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Every driver we had were so kind and loved to share about Greece and their life.
Athens Premium Gastronomic Experience evening tour with dinner
Athens Premium Gastronomic Experience evening tour with dinner
Athens

Jenny was so sweet, easy to talk to, and fun. She picked us up at our hotel and we walked to a wine bar first. The wine and pairings were great and Jenny and the staff explained each very well. We then went to a restaurant that we would have never found on our own. Jenny ordered the some delicious dishes I would never have ordered on my own. Last we went to a rooftop bar that had great drinks, amazing views, and a great vibe. She even gave us other ideas for the rest of our stay in Athens and for the other islands we were going to.

Quality of Experience
Food
Food was amazing and we would have never found any of the places we went on our own. Hidden gems.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
No transport. Walking tour.
Athens Highlights Mythology Tour
Athens Highlights Mythology Tour
Greece

Helen was a great guide. She was so informational. The earpieces helped being able to hear when other people were around. It did get a little crowded with people near the gate.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Local specialist: Angela (Aggeliki) Giannioti
Angela (Aggeliki)
Angela (Aggeliki) Giannioti
Local specialist in Greece | Replied on Oct 14, 2025

Yeai sou Erin,

Thank you so much for sharing your feedback.

We are all thrilled to know that you enjoyed your time in Greece with us.
We would love to see you come back soon. I have so much more to show you 😀

Take care and safe travels!

Kind regards,
Angela & the GA Trips team

Cruising the Sea with Robbi
Croatia | Sep 24 - Sep 30, 2025

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Mary A.
Seattle, WA | Reviewed on Oct 07, 2025
Our experience included 4 couples for 6 nights out with Robbi and his first mate Dorio . Initially we had a shaky weather forecast however the motto of this group is to go no matter what and we can't be more thrilled. While we started out with a little rain, Robbi adeptly moved our group through the day to make sure we were under cover at just the moment the weather hit. Better than that, we were wine tasting watching the big storm move in. From that point forward we had beautiful... Read more

Our experience included 4 couples for 6 nights out with Robbi and his first mate Dorio . Initially we had a shaky weather forecast however the motto of this group is to go no matter what and we can't be more thrilled. While we started out with a little rain, Robbi adeptly moved our group through the day to make sure we were under cover at just the moment the weather hit. Better than that, we were wine tasting watching the big storm move in. From that point forward we had beautiful weather . Robbi showed us the best spots for a swim or hike, best food in the small fishing villages and he knew exactly when a rain storm was going to impact our bike ride. (We literally landed at Robbi's spot for lunch as the clouds opened up. )
Robbi has superb talent in remembering and telling jokes, while also demonstrating a deep knowledge of the history of Croatia, the land and sea.
Our experience cannot be complete without mentioning the work of Dorio who made coffee every morning, kept the boat safe and in his own rite a comedian.

Activity Reviews
Sailing Elafiti islands
Sailing Elafiti islands
Croatia

And out with a bang. Swim spot into cave again navigated perfectly by Robbi to keep us safe while swimming with other boats. Our last lunch of Calamari and more wine really put an exclamation point on the trip.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Sailing to Šipan island
Sailing to Šipan island
Croatia

More goodness in the swim spots and relaxation of the group. Beautiful sailing weather as well.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Walking or hiking in National park Mljet
Walking or hiking in National park Mljet
Croatia

We hiked a short hike and rode e-bikes through the national park. Again. Robbi adeptly moved us in the right direction on that day to avoid the weekend crowds and to arrive for lunch just as the clouds burst.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Pelješac- Dingač region and Žuljana bay
Pelješac- Dingač region and Žuljana bay
Žuljana

The best food. Fresh fish out of the Sea grilled beautifully.

Quality of Experience
Staring to relax now, the weather is great, the swim spots are terrific.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Sailing to  Mljet Island and National Park
Sailing to Mljet Island and National Park
Croatia

The hiking and food on first night was incredible.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Korčula
Korčula
Ston

Robbi picked a great spot for dinner. Time the next morning for showers and stroll through the old city. One of my favorite spots in Croatia.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Pelješac peninsula and Ston
Pelješac peninsula and Ston
Šipan

Starting here was a day to transition for everyone from other travels. Robbi had a perfect itinerary that kept us active and entertained while we settled into the boat life

Quality of Experience
It was a day of transition, the wall walk in Ston and the wine tasting were the best as the weather kept us guessing.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
On time exactly as we departed dubrovnik and made our way out.
Local specialist: Robert Pinčević
Robert
Robert Pinčević
Local specialist in Croatia | Replied on Oct 07, 2025

Hi Mary,
Thank you for great feedback.
It was a pleasure having you all on this trip.
Thank you for being flexible and for your trust! I had great time as well, and yes, we were lucky with weather. :)
Sending many regards from Croatia
Best
Robi

Hi Kateryna,Our trip to England was wonderfu...
England | Sep 21 - Sep 28, 2025

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Ellen G.
Ashburn, VA | Reviewed on Oct 07, 2025
Hi Kateryna,
Our trip to England was wonderful and you were great, responding very quickly to our texts and emails, and making the adjustments we requested. Our guides, Chris, our Black Cab driver in London, and Ulrich in Bath, were so knowledgeable and fun. Loved our hotels, very quaint and comfortable (especially The Manor, I'd like to live there forever). Enjoyed our diverse itinerary and the great transportation between town, especially our train ride.
Thank you so much for making...
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Hi Kateryna,
Our trip to England was wonderful and you were great, responding very quickly to our texts and emails, and making the adjustments we requested. Our guides, Chris, our Black Cab driver in London, and Ulrich in Bath, were so knowledgeable and fun. Loved our hotels, very quaint and comfortable (especially The Manor, I'd like to live there forever). Enjoyed our diverse itinerary and the great transportation between town, especially our train ride.
Thank you so much for making this trip perfect.

Hotel Review
The Manor House
Castle Combe

Lovely 14th century building with beautiful grounds and common rooms. Our rooms were cute, spacious, and incorporated some of the original materials. We had a yummy afternoon tea at the hotel and strolled into town for dinner. Staff was pleasant and helpful. An elevator would be nice.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Local specialist: Kateryna Garkavenko
Kateryna
Kateryna Garkavenko
Local specialist in London | Replied on Oct 12, 2025
Dear Ellen, What an absolute joy it was to read your message! I’m so happy to hear that your trip to England turned out so wonderfully and that everything came together just as we hoped. It was such a pleasure planning it for you, and I loved hearing how much you enjoyed your time with Chris and Ulrich - they’ll be thrilled to know their warmth and knowledge made your days special. And oh, The Manor House - I couldn’t agree more! It’s one of those magical places that makes you dream about... Read more

Dear Ellen,

What an absolute joy it was to read your message! I’m so happy to hear that your trip to England turned out so wonderfully and that everything came together just as we hoped. It was such a pleasure planning it for you, and I loved hearing how much you enjoyed your time with Chris and Ulrich - they’ll be thrilled to know their warmth and knowledge made your days special.

And oh, The Manor House - I couldn’t agree more! It’s one of those magical places that makes you dream about staying forever. I’m delighted you felt the same way and that the combination of comfort, charm, and history resonated so well with you.

Thank you again for your kind words and for being such a lovely traveler to work with. I’m so glad England treated you kindly, and I hope our paths cross again one day - perhaps for another adventure!

Sending you love from London,
Kate

Overall our trip was fantastic and we appreci...
Spain | Sep 20 - Sep 29, 2025

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Heidi D.
Seattle, WA | Reviewed on Oct 07, 2025
Overall our trip was fantastic and we appreciate all of the work you and your team put in to it to make it so, Our lodging in all three cities were great and located perfectly for walking and getting to places we wanted to go. Some of the transportation didn't run as smoothly as planned but that happens and it all worked out in the end. The two guides in Madrid were fantastic and we enjoyed them immensely. Both were informative, easy to understand and kept us entertained. We especially... Read more

Overall our trip was fantastic and we appreciate all of the work you and your team put in to it to make it so, Our lodging in all three cities were great and located perfectly for walking and getting to places we wanted to go. Some of the transportation didn't run as smoothly as planned but that happens and it all worked out in the end. The two guides in Madrid were fantastic and we enjoyed them immensely. Both were informative, easy to understand and kept us entertained. We especially enjoyed the "market" tour, which really became a pub crawl but Carlos? was so good and entertaining we all had a great time. The guide in Seville was a little dry, but still informative. Hard to compete with the two we had just had in Madrid. Our time in Barcelona was also grand. The football game was a highlight as it was fun to see the passion Spain has for their teams. Transportation back from there left a lot to be desired but we eventually made it so alls well. Our guide in Barcelona was also great and We would have no hesitation in recommending her.

Hotel Review
Hotel Gravina 51
Sevilla

The Hotel Gravina bent over backwards to make our arrival and stay at their establishment a delight. Daniel, the bartender hotel was particularly great, taking care of our desires and giving us great tips on places to go and see. Lovely accommodations.

Authenticity & Character
The front desk staff and Daniel the bartender.
Location
Situated within walking distance of the places we were interested in seeing.
Staff
Bent over backwards to make our stay special.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Local specialist: Coraima Yañez
Coraima
Coraima Yañez
Local specialist in Kimkim HQ | Replied on Oct 10, 2025

Thank you so much for taking the time to share such a thoughtful and detailed review, Heidi! I'm so happy to hear that you had a fantastic trip overall and that you enjoyed the hotels, guides, and experiences in each city. It’s wonderful to know that your Madrid guides made such a great impression — especially during the market tour! I hope you were all left with incredible memories after your trip, and that you're excited for your next Spain visit!
Coraima

Portugal Highlights
Portugal | Sep 22 - Oct 6, 2025

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Judy M.
Canada | Reviewed on Oct 07, 2025
Hector and team was very responsive and communicated well both during our trip and planning it. We should have spent more time reviewing hotels and tours before booking them to ensure travel styles were better understood. Highlights of the trip: 1) Douro valley day trip with Bruno 2) Catamaran tour of Bengali caves in the Algarve and 3) Pena Palace with Oriana as our guide and walking through the pathways to get to the palace. Going into the palace could have been skipped as well as the... Read more

Hector and team was very responsive and communicated well both during our trip and planning it. We should have spent more time reviewing hotels and tours before booking them to ensure travel styles were better understood.

Highlights of the trip: 1) Douro valley day trip with Bruno 2) Catamaran tour of Bengali caves in the Algarve and 3) Pena Palace with Oriana as our guide and walking through the pathways to get to the palace. Going into the palace could have been skipped as well as the drive to Cascais since it was really just a touristy resort town.
The tuk tuk tour in Lisbon of west Belém was a complete waste of time and money and would not do that again!

Overall the tour was good, just not sure of value for money but was an easy trip with everything well planned and always with support available. Trip plan app was helpful although the info was sometimes inaccurate - for example, 2 hours for a 4 hr tour or 6 hrs for an 8-9 hr tour. We had to cancel dinner plans one night because we arrived back too late.

Hotel Reviews
Flores Boutique Hotel
Porto

The Flores Boutique Hotel in Porto was excellent. The location was very convenient, and what really stood out was their charming outdoor restaurant/cafe area where you could sit and enjoy a meal or a drink. It was probably the best hotel experience of the trip.

M'ar de Ar Aqueduto
Évora

It was okay, a little tired and well used. Rooms could have been cleaned better on arrival, drapes were broken and shampoo, shower gel etc were not filled in the shower.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Within the old city walls next to the aqueduct.
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Cleanliness
Lagos Avenida Hotel
Lagos

This hotel looks better in the pictures! Bathroom privacy is a problem, and reception desk help could have been better, making errors and not providing solutions to problems until we talked with a manager or our travel / tour company. As mature adults, this does not meet expectations of a 4 star hotel. Also, there’s no parking if you have a rental car and no one to help with luggage. Pool area is not luxurious at all and rather stark, but the positive is its fantastic restaurant and breakfast.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Cente
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Small Group Excursion to Sintra & Pena Palace
Small Group Excursion to Sintra & Pena Palace
Lisbon

This is a full day tour. Peña palace was enjoyable and we found a nice Italian restaurant away from the touristy restaurant scene that was recommended by the guide. Oriana was a good guide and walked us up to the palace through the trees and park, rather than the direct straight path uphill. Nice walk in the morning to the palace. Going through the palace is a little like herding cattle..it was just ok.

Quality of Experience
No
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Full van of 8 people, a little tight
Catamaran Excursion to Benagil Caves & Carvoeiro Beach
Catamaran Excursion to Benagil Caves & Carvoeiro Beach
Portugal

Great experience and weather day! The catamaran could hold 80+ people and there were only 10 of us, so made for an enjoyable day to take in the beautiful scenery. Guide and staff were friendly and lunch was decent. Some jumped into the water for a swim and paddle board…water was cold but refreshing.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Go West to Belém TukTuk Tour
Go West to Belém TukTuk Tour
Lisbon

This was not a good tour, granted it was a cool, grey day but it was just a drive through a neighborhood in a tuk tuk. The driver didn’t talk much other than to tell us that there was some kind of running race going on so he wasn’t going to drive us up near the monastery. We could have walked up to it thru a tunnel if we wanted, but he didn’t encourage it really.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Lisbon Fado Dinner Experience
Lisbon Fado Dinner Experience
Portugal

Pleasantly surprised that the experience was really good overall. Food quality was great and the music / performances were well paced and timed around courses.

Quality of Experience
Food
Douro Valley Excursion with Wine & Olive Oil Tastings & River Cruise
Douro Valley Excursion with Wine & Olive Oil Tastings & River Cruise
Porto

Good day with a great small group. Bruno, our guide, was engaging and fun with a lot of knowledge to share. Lunch on a hilltop overlooking the valley was good, especially the fish!

Quality of Experience
Food
Fish at lunch was good, the beef looked inedible
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
It was a full van of 8 people - more comfortable if it was 6 but was a fun group
Local specialist: Hector Molina
Hector
Hector Molina
Local specialist in Madrid | Replied on Oct 09, 2025

Hi Judy,
Thank you so much for sharing your detailed feedback! We’re glad to hear that the planning and support throughout your trip made it easy to enjoy. It’s wonderful that you highlighted experiences like the Douro Valley day trip, the Algarve catamaran tour, or the Pena Palace. Those guides and activities are truly special.
We also appreciate your insights on timing and the tuk-tuk tour, as these help us refine our recommendations.
We hope your memories of Portugal remain unforgettable, and we’d love to help plan another adventure in the future.

The way to see Morocco.
Morocco | Sep 20 - Sep 30, 2025

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sue m.
Ashburn, VA | Reviewed on Oct 07, 2025

Hassan was responsive and helpful in the planning phase of the trip and we were able to do everything we wanted including history, culture, activity, comfort and flexibility. We loved the customization inherent to this type of tour.

Local specialist: Hassan El Amrani
Hassan
Hassan El Amrani
Local specialist in Morocco & USA | Replied on Oct 07, 2025

Hi Sue,
Thank you so much for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear that I was able to tailor the trip to your interests and preferences, and that you enjoyed the flexibility and customization of the tour. The entire time of Under Moroccan Sun LLC appreciate your feedback and can't wait to welcome you back again,
Hassan

4 friends in Iceland
Iceland | Sep 28 - Oct 4, 2025

joyce
joyce h.
Norwood, OH | Reviewed on Oct 07, 2025
We loved our trip to Iceland. The hotels were very nice and the lagoons were amazing. Breakfasts were convenient as they were included in the trip cost.
Information on the itinerary needs to be updated. Some parking lots were described as free but our experience was that they all were pay through Parka.
Finally, the last activity on our second to last day while driving back to Reykjavik was to hike Fjaorargljufur Canyon. However, that activity was already planned for on our itinerary 2...
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We loved our trip to Iceland. The hotels were very nice and the lagoons were amazing. Breakfasts were convenient as they were included in the trip cost.
Information on the itinerary needs to be updated. Some parking lots were described as free but our experience was that they all were pay through Parka.
Finally, the last activity on our second to last day while driving back to Reykjavik was to hike Fjaorargljufur Canyon. However, that activity was already planned for on our itinerary 2 days before.

Hotel Review
Hótel Grímsborgir by Keahotels
Ásborgir
Authenticity & Character
Location
Cleanliness & Comfort
the room was immaculate
Activity Reviews
Explore Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon by Zodiac Boat
Explore Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon by Zodiac Boat
Iceland
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Sólheimajökull  Glacier Walk
Sólheimajökull Glacier Walk
Iceland
Þingvellir National Park
Þingvellir National Park
Iceland
Local specialist: Noga Heyman
Noga
Noga Heyman
Local specialist in Kimkim HQ | Replied on Oct 14, 2025

Thank you so much for your feedback, Joyce! I am so glad you had a wonderful trip overall. You're right that Iceland added many parking fees over the last month or so, and we are working to update our descriptions accordingly. That is really helpful information that you gave us. All your photos are so beautiful, and it looks like the four of you created some really special memories. Thanks for trusting us with your adventure!

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