Kimkim Trip Reviews

We had an amazing time in Japan and would highly recommend KimKim travel. We were there for 17 nights and spread across 7 different cities including Tokyo, Kyoto, and the northern mountains. It was a busy itinerary and we were so glad to have Kimkim’s help. Olivia was a huge help both in planning our trip and assisting us whenever needed along the way!

Friendly, professional, and prompt! Highly recommend booking with this company!

My family and I had a wonderful time in Italy thanks to kimkim and our travel specialist, Manuela. This was our third time using kimkim for a vacation and, as before, everything went swimmingly. Manuela was incredibly helpful in curating an itinerary for us based on our schedule and preferences. She was prompt with her communication and insightful with her recommendations. Our itinerary including stays in Rome, Florence, Venice and Amalfi, with travel via train between regions.

In Rome, our local guides, Giulia and Valentina, were terrific for our visits to the ancient Roman Forum and Vatican. They also provided great insight into other local, off the beaten path, places to visit. Manuela helped us pick an ideal hotel location that was walking distance to most of the main attractions.

Later, we had a splendid time in Florence, and our local guide Paola was amazing. She offered us a rich history of the city as we walked around explored the sights. Manuela also helped us with planning a daytime road trip to Siena and Montergionni. Our driver for the day, Marco, was very accommodating given that we were traveling with a toddler, and provided us ample time to explore the Tuscan countryside.

We did a short stay in Venice, which was a very charming experience. Our local guide gave us a wonderful tour of St. Mark's Basilica and the Doge's palace.

After a long train ride to Naples, we stayed in Sorrento for our Amalfi experience. Which, as per Manuela's accurate advice, is definitely more family friendly than the smaller locales. Here, Manuela arranged a driving tour of Positano, Amalfi and Ravello. All locations were superb, and our driver was terrific.

Overall, we thoroughly enjoyed our visit to Italy, and Manuela and her colleagues were instrumental in helping us with our experience. We would wholeheartedly recommend their services to those looking to book a trip to Italy.

Hotel Reviews

Hotel Plaza Sorrento

Sorrento

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Hotel Carnival Palace

Venice

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Horto Convento Florence

Firenze

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The Glam

Rome

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Activity Reviews

A Day Along the Amalfi Coast

Italy

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Explore Sorrento

Italy

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Discover Venice: From St. Mark's Basilica to the Doge’s Palace

Venice

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Walking Through the Renaissance: Florence & Michelangelo’s David

Florence

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The Vatican Unveiled: From Vatican Museum to Sistine Chapel

Rome

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Rome Unearthed: Guided Walk of Colosseum & Ancient City

Rome

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The communication was difficult. Things needed to be repeated many times. I know that the 3 people that added on late did not help the matter at all. It was just very frustrating..
Getting all of the email and text notifications was overwhelming at times. That being said, however, our Machu Pichu guide (Javier) was fabulous, informative, helpful and just plain kind. Nataly on our other days was equally as wonderful. We felt that having those 2 as guides really made the trip remarkable.
With one of our people that was injured about a month ago, the long walks to transport and having to haul luggage up several flights of stairs was difficult.
Having the driver pick us up so late to get us to the airport was nerve wracking.
All in all it was a good trip!

Hotel Reviews

Holiday Inn Lima Airport

Lima

All the hotels were way better than anything I stay in. It would have been nice to have 3 to 4 star hotels and cut the cost of the trip down.

Authenticity & Character

Nice but nothing special

Location

Quick and easy from the airport

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Tariq Boutique hotel

Helpful staff, beautiful setting, great views,

Authenticity & Character

Adorable. Steps were difficult for some in our group to get up to the rooms and the location for car pickup/dropoff.

Location

While the location was beautiful, it was hard to get to and we needed to walk a fair distance from where the car dropped us off/picked us up.

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El Albergue Ollantaytambo Boutique Hotel

Cusco

Wonderful rooms and great restaurant. Location was perfect for catching the train to Macchu Pichu.

Authenticity & Character

Gardens, trees growing through the kitchen.

Location

By the train station was wonderful. A little bit of a walk to get to the wandering party of town.. Lots and lots of tourists.

Staff

Unfortunately, I did not get his name,, but there was a gentleman at the front desk that was very helpful.

Cleanliness & Comfort

Flowers in the room were a nice touch, beds were comfortable.

Activity Reviews

Transfer to a Restaurant & San Francisco Catacombs

Peru

Private Half-Day Walking Tour: Sacsayhuaman, Cusco City & San Pedro Market

Cusco

Explore Machu Picchu: Observatory train to Machu Picchu SV

Peru

Private tour to the Sacred Valley: Hacienda lunch

Peru

Wow! The lunch was delicious, especially loved being told about the food that we were eating. The welcome drink? I could drink that all day. Being shown around the hacienda and learning about different aspects of how things work was fascinating. The ‘3 way crop’ (I’m pretty sure that was not what it was called). Seeing the guinea pigs and understanding how that works was quite interesting. I learned a lot about them that I did not know.

Quality of Experience

Great staff imparted knowledge to us.

Food

Beautiful presentation!

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Hakim was great and was always very responsive! He worked with me to create and amazing and unforgettable trip! We had few issues with legroom/comfort of the minibus provided... was very cramped on long trips. Local guide Hanyn was very knowledgeable and interrsting however had communication issues and listening to the group needs. Overall, I appreciate Hakim and his team putting together a great trip and sharing their wonderful country, people and culture!

Noga and everyone we worked with at KimKim was great and the itinerary was awesome.

Hotel Reviews

Reykjavík Marina - Berjaya Iceland Hotels

Reykjavík

Great location and free parking. BUT, the street noise was incredibly loud- it sounded like our window was wide open, even though it was closed.

Authenticity & Character

the historic factor was cool- but they need to update the windows!

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Aurora Lodge Hotel

Hvolsvöllur

The lodge was great, with an amazing bar & restaurant. The views were great- when the fog lifted. However, the room was very small, and you could hear your neighbors walking and talking. And we had an ‘upgraded room’- the finishes were nice.

Authenticity & Character

The lodge was nice.

Location

Close to the town where we took a super jeep tour. Also close to other restaurants, since theirs was closed one night.

Staff

Everyone was awesome.

Cleanliness & Comfort

Very clean. Not as quiet as I would have liked.

Hótel Snæfellsnes

Borgarnes

Basic hotel. Clean

Authenticity & Character

Not a lot of character.

Location

It’s in the middle of nowhere- probably good if the lights are out.

Staff

everyone was nice

Cleanliness & Comfort

very clean, not super cozy

Activity Reviews

Thórsmörk Super Jeep Experience

Iceland

It wa a long day, but we loved the experience with the local guide, and learned a lot!

Quality of Experience

Food

Local food, home made

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

3 people had to sit in the very back- which is tough if you get car sick

Friðheimar Tomato Farm and Restaurant

Golden Circle

Cool spot. We had a fantastic lunch in the wine bar.

Quality of Experience

Glymur waterfalls hike

Iceland

We couldn’t do the river crossing because it was too deep- we would have had to get wet up to our shins. So, waterproof boots weren’t enough. Hikers should be aware that they have to walk in the river for several meters before they get to the log that spans the rest of the river. So, we never got to see the falls.

Quality of Experience

I wish the area would put in a small bridge to cross the river, so we could have completed the hike.

Cliff Walk from Arnarstapi to Hellnar

Snæfellsnes Peninsula

Gorgeous hike!!

Quality of Experience

The scenery

Siena at Kimkim designed the perfect Greece trip for our group of five women! We had two weeks of excellent experiences and hotel accommodations. The detailed planning of all the connections we made by plane, ferry and pickups / drop offs went without a hitch. Using the app was very helpful and fully informative.
I HIGHLY recommend Kimkim and we will definitely use again!

Hotel Review

Petit Palace Suites

Santorini

Incredible view from room and the service at the hotel was top notch!

Authenticity & Character

Beautiful rooms and views

Location

Quick taxi to Fira

Staff

They were super helpful!

Cleanliness & Comfort

Perfect

Activity Review

Knossos Palace Experience

Greece

Irina was a terrific guide. Very knowledgeable and easily understood

Quality of Experience

The ruins were spectacular

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Irina was excellent

We are so happy we found KimKim and got connected with Melanie!! We were planning for our honeymoon, and trying to make our way through all of the details on top of getting ready for our big day was so stressful for us. Having a local be able to help us with suggestions and give us genuine feedback and recommendations on where to stay and what to do was incredible. Melanie really went above and beyond. I kind of went overboard with questions and we pivoted our original plan for cities to visit, but she was so accommodating and flexible. It was such a relief to be able to iron out all the details, including accommodations, tours, and transportation, (transportation was a big one for us). We’d highly recommend using KimKim for your next trip. Thank you, Melanie!! We had such an amazing trip!

Our Guide, Tina, was incredible in her meticulous planning for a trip we joined with friends. Every transportation detail went flawlessly and our accommodations were beyond our expectations. The Buggy tour she arranged in Korcula was the highlight of our trip.

Activity Reviews

Dubrovnik Panorama tour

Dubrovnik

Great introduction to the city, with panoramic views. Our guide, Ivan, was very knowledgeable and informative.

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Korčula Buggy Safari

Korčula

Really a fun experience led by our fantastic guide, Bronco.

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Guides, Drivers and Staff

We had an absolutely wonderful time on our Croatia & Montenegro trip with our group! 🇭🇷🇲🇪 Everything was so thoughtfully organized, and every detail came together perfectly. The itinerary was well-balanced, the activities were spot on, and everyone truly had an unforgettable experience.
Our guides were outstanding. Ina, our guide in Split, was fantastic — knowledgeable, flexible, and connected so well with the group. The cooking class in Split was one of the highlights — such a fun, authentic, and hands-on way to experience Croatian culture and cuisine.
The Dubrovnik Old City tour was excellent, and Danijela did a great job bringing the city’s history to life. The farm-to-table experience near Dubrovnik was another standout — delicious food, warm hospitality, and a true taste of local life.
We also loved the Oyster experience on the way to Dubrovnik — fresh, scenic, and so memorable — and our visit to Krka National Park was absolutely breathtaking. The waterfalls and nature there were just spectacular!
Thomaslav was incredible during our Kotor walking tour, combining knowledge, humor, and charm. Honestly, all of our guides were fantastic and made the trip extra special.
The hotels were also wonderful — comfortable, well-located, and ideal for groups.
Thank you again for all your help and support in planning this trip. It was truly a memorable journey, and we’re already looking forward to organizing more adventures in Croatia in the future! 🌍✨

Hotel Reviews

Hotel Boka

Kotor

Very clean, good customer service but location is not the best

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Hotel Tirena

Dubrovnik

Excellent choice hotel

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AC Hotel Split

Split

Great location and customer service.

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Activity Reviews

Transfer / day trip to Montenegro where you'll spend the night

Dubrovnik

Great tour but felt very rushed

Quality of Experience

Experience itself was great but felt very rushed

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Guide in Kotor was great. I wish we had a guide at our lady of the Rocks and more time to spend there. Felt a bit rushed

Transport

Driver was very good

Dubrovnik Kayaking Adventure

Dubrovnik

Highly recommend. Great experience even if you’ve never kayaked or know how to swim

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Private Day Trip to Cavtat & Family Farm Day for Traditional Lunch or Dinner

Croatia

Great day

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Tour Dubrovnik's Old Town

Croatia

Wonderful tour

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Oyster Tasting & Farming Experience in Ston Bay

Dubrovnik

Authentic experience. Very creative out of the box

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Krka National Park + lunch in the countryside

Croatia

Amazing day! Beautiful scenery and lunch was great

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Guided Walking Tour of Split

Split

Ina was excellent. So friendly, knowledgeable and wonderful

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Croatian Cooking Class

Split

Great experience and amazing staff. So much fun

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Food

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We had an amazing experience! Everything was perfect. All of the accomodations, tours, drivers were perfect. Not a single mis-step in arrangements. Would highly recommend KimKim for first class travel. Both Sienna and Leah were great to work with! Greece was beautiful!

Thank you!

My husband and I just returned from an amazing trip to Egypt. Kimkim put together an itinerary that was super specific to our wants and needs. We jumped around from Cairo to Aswan to Luxor to Hurghada to Cairo and the entire trip went flawlessly. We felt so pampered, with private drivers and guides that catered to us and taught us so much about the sites we visited, as well as the local culture and beautiful country. EGYPT IS AMAZING. Truly a trip of a lifetime.

As senior citizens traveling on our own (with too much luggage), this trip looked to be ambitious and arduous. I was anxious about our extensive in-country travel, with all the buses, trains, ships, planes. But it went smoothly, thanks to pretrip communications with Christina, maps she included in the itinerary, and because she booked us into nice hotels close to terminals. Bente in Lillehammer, Stig in Oslo, and John In Bergen were all excellent. We especially appreciated Bente's efforts to bring us to Øvre Ulland, the farm my great great grandfather came from in the 1850's. That was special. Our walk through Oslo with Stig was great. He was easy to talk to about life in Norway, current events, and we were able to effectively explore your beautiful capitol on our own afterwards. At City Hall on Sunday we visited with residents, many wearing their bunads, who were attending a weekly ceremony celebrating and welcoming young children. Three days was not nearly enough time for Oslo. Every part of the country we visited was spectacularly beautiful. We did the Norway in a Nutshell experience with a little hesitation (because we were going to be spending a week cruising with Havila), but we are very happy we did it. So beautiful! The cruise along the coast was lovely. All aspects were great, except for cloudy nights obscuring the Northern Lights. I guess we'll just have to come back and spend enough time away from the cloudy coast to see them. Spending 2 days in Tromsø and the excursion to the Sami reindeer family was also highlights. And the food was great! Minnesota is 1,500 km from the nearest ocean, so to be able to eat fresh seafood 3 meals a day - I was in heaven, gastronomically speaking. Overall, the trip of a lifetime for us. Many thanks, Christina!

Our recent trip to Norway truly took our breath away. From the moment we landed in Bergen, we were surrounded by beauty — colorful wooden houses lining the harbor, crisp mountain air, and views that seemed painted by nature itself. The city’s charm and cozy atmosphere made it the perfect place to begin our Norwegian adventure.

Wishing we could remember our tour guide's name for our Cultural and Food Tour of Bergen. He did a great job and was very knowledgeable about the amazing history of Bryggen and the food was amazing that we tried during the tour.

The highlight of our trip, though, was the journey to Flåm. Traveling through the fjords and mountains felt like stepping into another world. The Flåm Railway lived up to its reputation — every turn revealed waterfalls, deep valleys, and autumn colors reflected in still waters. Our stay in Flåm was peaceful and unforgettable, with the sound of waterfalls echoing in the distance and the fjord glowing under soft autumn light.

Even in October, when the air was cool and mist lingered over the water, Norway’s beauty was nothing short of magical. Every view, every quiet moment, reminded us how powerful and pure nature can be.

We left Norway with full hearts, countless photos, and a deep desire to return. This country doesn’t just offer scenery — it offers an experience that stays with you long after you’ve left.

Choosing KimKim and working with Krista and the whole team made this adventure unforgettable. Listening to what the client is wanting to experience during their trip and hitting the mark with the itinerary, will make KimKim our go-to place for our next adventure.

Thank you for making our first out of country experience unforgettable and something we can't wait to do again.

Gary & Amy Burke

Hotel Reviews

Fretheim Hotel

Flåm

Enjoyed this hotel very much and again the buffet was wonderful.

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Scandic Torget

Bergen

The staff was amazing and very helpful and the breakfast buffet was outstanding. Would recommend this hotel for anyone going to Bergen.

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Activity Reviews

Private Floating Sauna Experience

Norway

This was a fun experience!

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Fjord Safari by RIB

Flåm

Another experience where photos can't even touch the beauty of actually seeing it in person. We will never forget the calmness of the water and how the villages were reflected off the water like a mirror.

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Stegastein Viewpoint by Bus

Norway

Breathtaking!!! Photos from this overlook are amazing but the only way to really experience the beauty of this place is to see it in person.

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Food & Culture Walk

Bergen

Our guide did a great job and was very knowledgeable about the history and the food we experienced was amazing as well.

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Guides, Drivers and Staff

Thank you very much for your kind message and for organizing such a wonderful trip. My experience in Turkey was truly exceptional, and I would like to express my sincere appreciation for our guides — Cihan, Ugur, and Zebned — who made the journey so enriching and enjoyable.

Their professionalism, deep knowledge of Turkey’s history and culture, and genuine care for every detail made each moment memorable. I am truly grateful for their dedication and the excellent service provided throughout the trip.

Warm regards,
Ada Morales

Lil in particular was fantastic, very caring, and did all the deterred to arrange a wonderful, spontaneous wedding renewal ceremony at Manakamana. Shree was very knowledgeable and Ngima orchestrated everything well, and was very helpful when our Indian visa was delayed. Will recommend Kim Kim to all my friends. Thank you Ngima!

The guides were amazing, we loved Barcelona Cooking and the Gothic quarter and Tapas walk! Such great memories were made, and no stress of planning!! The hotels were amazing, in great locations, and so friendly.

I have 2 complaints. First was the water taxi was 15 minutes late in Venice and we didn’t know if we would make our train. We tried to contact you, you didn’t answer. We tried to get another water taxi through the hotel and then the taxi you booked showed up, so we cancelled the hotel water taxi that was 80 euro. After we cancelled the hotel called Christine at least 5 times wanting a cancellation payment of 50 euro, that was ridiculous!

Second complaint, when we got to Naples we asked Marcello to take us to the best pizza place in Naples, as I wanted pizza there and it was lunch time. He repeatedly stated he was taking us somewhere for lunch after Pompeii and the place was great. We went along with it. Apparently he has a friend or a winery he likes there, he took us there for a wine tasting and food, while he ate in the other room and I’m sure he has a deal with them. Then at the end of the tasting I didn’t need after being in Tuscany for 4 days, they tell us it’s 75 euro per person. The people at the winery were great and Marcello was a good driver but I felt like he forced this on us, never stated what the cost would be and I wasn’t happy to say the least.

Other than those 2 things I’d say your planning was flawless, all of the other transfers were spot on and I thoroughly enjoyed the trip but I didn’t need to be aggravated by the decision of a driver who decided he was taking us to a winery that I’m sure he got a free meal at.

Hotel Reviews

Hotel Onda Verde

Praiano

Authenticity & Character

Location

Views were incredible.

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

We had a room with a great view but sometimes a smell when we got back to it. We probably should’ve advised them but didn’t.

Salvadonica - Borgo del Chianti

San Casciano in Val di pesa

Beautiful location!

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Location

Staff

You’re secluded here, obviously and the restaurant staff was just not great.

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Park Hotel Argento

Levanto

Awesome place!

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Palazzo San Lorenzo

Venice

The staff was not understanding of the water taxi cancellation and wanted a ridiculous fee.

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Activity Reviews

Cooking Experience with Donna Rita in Sorrento & Free Time for Self-Guided Exploration [From Praiano]

Italy

One of the highlights of the trip!

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Food

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Free Day on the Amalfi Coast

Amalfi Coast

Praiano is awesome but secluded, when you’re there, you’re there! A ride to another town is 65 euro each way.

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Full-Day Amalfi Coast & Capri Island Boat Excursion | Stop in Capri Island

Amalfi Coast

Carlo was a great guide/capfain!

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Val D’Orcia & Brunello Wine Tour with Lunch and Two Wine Tastings

Italy

Both wineries were spectacular. The host at Ercolani was great.

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Tuscany Day Trip to Siena & Monteriggioni With Lunch and Cheese Tasting | Private Tour

Italy

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2-day Pass | Venice Public Boat Service

Venice

My pass didn’t print out and you had no real answer except stating we should go to a ticket counter. The person there advised us to file an online refund request and wouldn’t give me a ticket. So that money for the purchase of my ticket was wasted!

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Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

An on time water taxi for our transfer to the rail station.

When we got the opportunity to travel to Austrailia from the US, it quickly became overwhelming to take on my usual role as travel planner. One night, while poking around the internet, I ran into kimkim.com and it bacame apparent that this approach to travel planning would fit our needs perfectly.

I was enticed by the menu driven selection approach and the fact that I could interact via the internet at times that suited me. The list of options we were presented, as well as the option to say no to any of them and describe something that might suit us better made it very easy to cultivate the trip we were hoping for.

Vicky was amazing to work with, adjusting easily to our whims, giving guidance where appropriate, getting us taken care of from the foot of the cruise ship to our flight home. It took off so much pressure of having to figure things out on my own.

Vicky was quick to make adjustments in a couple of cases where we wanted to make the trip to the airport earlier. It was nice to know we had someone oncall in the event of a needed change. We appreciated all the other recommendations as well, restaurants and tips on visiting around the city if time allowed.

We enjoyed each of the accomodations we were booked into as well as having the breakfast option which allowed us to avoid starting our day with the first question being "what do we do for food". We could just get going on our travels for the day.

We really enjoyed each of the tours and activities we booked. They met or exceeded our expectations and we could not have been more satisfied.

Vicky did an amazing job and provided service that has and will be highly recommended by us!

Hotel Reviews

Rydges Sydney Airport Hotel

Mascot, Sydney, NSW

Comfortable and quiet. Glad to be at the airport for the trip home.

Vibe Hotel

Melbourne

Very comfortable room with great views of the downtown.

Peninsula Boutique Hotel

Port Douglas

We loved this hotel! Each morning and evening we sat on the balcony enjoying the sights and sounds of the ocean. It was a little slice of heaven!

Authenticity & Character

Loved the creativitiy used in the design and how that whole thing was arranged towards the ocean and around the spa and pool. Enjoyed breakfast sitting in view of the ocean each morning. Not sure what else you could ask for!

Location

Ocean front .. what more could you ask for!

Staff

Very friendly and accomodating.

Cleanliness & Comfort

Vibe Hotel Sydney

Sydney

Authenticity & Character

All part of city life, it seemed to fit right into the multi cultural city that Syndey is.

Location

It was a nice location for us. Two blocks from the train stop that would take us down to the harbor. Not really too far from anywhere. We were able to find nice pubs and laundry both close by.

Staff

The desk and restaurant staff greeted us nicely. The bartenders were extremely friendly and accomodating.

Cleanliness & Comfort

A big room with big views was really clean and comfortable.

Activity Reviews

Laneways of Melbourne

Melbourne

Enjoyed our walking tour of some of the architecture and laneways of Melbourne. It's was a little challenging to keep us all together on the crowded streets, but it didn't impact the beauty of the Cathedral, Art Deco architecture and Street Art areas. We learned a lot about Melbourne and it's history along the way

Luxe Bus Great Ocean Road with Wildlife Wonders

Melbourne

This coastline is unlike anything we've ever seen before. It was a beautiful drive on a beautiful day. Paul, our driver, was very interesting and happy to keep the conversation going. Loved the stops to get coffee, lunch and visit to the wildlife sanctuary and stretch our legs and the 12 Apostle Area was strikingly beautiful!

Small Group Luxury 4WD Daintree Safari Tour

Port Douglas

A great trip with lots of things to see. Nicholas was incredibly knowledgeable and if it didn't know an awswer, he had a bunch of book in the vehicle where we could find the answers together. He truly loves this place and all it's crazy plants & creatures. Who else serves morning tea and has lunch in the rainforest in such beautiful surroundings?! Amazing day in the Daintree!

Full-Day Great Barrier Reef & Coral Cays Boat Tour

Port Douglas

If you go to Austrailia ... you'd be crazy not to do this trip! Crew was great from the moment we stepped on to the end of our trip. When we struggled with a poor fitting mask, several of the crew worked together to resolve the issue quickly. They truly wanted each person to have an amazing trip. You can tell they love the Reef and their opportunity to show others.

Quality of Experience

Great ride to the Barrier Reef and just everything!

Food

The prawns were my favorite, but also the Anzac biscuits seemed to be a favorite!

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Friendly, happy to help and wanted it to be great for everyone.

Transport

Lots of places to sit and be comfortable.

Blue Mountains Wildlife Full-Day Sights and Hiking from Sydney

Sydney

A long day of great stops. Enjoyed being up close with the animals. Views of the Blue Mountains were beautiful from all the stopping points along the way. The hike was challenging enough with great views and the botantical garden was amazing. The guide we had was very knowledgeable and we enjoyed all of the info she had to share. She did a great job of minding the traffic and giving out various tidbits about Syndey and each of the stops along the way. The lunch was great ... what a fantastic sandwich. I would certainly recommend this trip ... it is a really long day, but worth it!

Sydney Opera House Tour

Sydney

Enjoyed learning the history of the creation of the Opera House. Didn't realize ahead of time, though it makes sense now, that you might not be able to view all of the presentation areas (or have to do it very quietly) due to practices taking place in the performance halls. The headsets proved invaluable and our guide was very knowledgeable.

Sydney City Small Group Walking Tour (Small Group Tour)

Sydney

We covered an amazing amount of ground on this tour. Loved the way Dave led, walking backwards and talking almost non-stop through street after amazing street! Started with lots of cool history of the Rocks and developing Sydney to the streets of today. Highly recommended!

Quality of Experience

Our guide was great! Covered a lot of ground with constant information. He even gave us ideas for an evening visit to Manly Beach, places to grab a beer and dinner, all which turned out to make for a great evening adventure.

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Best guide ever!

Overall the trip was fabulous. For the most part all the places we got to experience were great. Of particular note was the back up support we got from Giorgia and her team. Anytime we had a question, concern, or just plain help, they were always there for us. We could not have done this trip the way we did with so much complexity and details on our own. We have been to Europe on our own before, but not for this long (45 days) and to so many locations ( I counted 31). Our tours were great with private tours more personal. We did enjoy all of the tours, of special mention these are the tour guides that made a lasting impression of the places they took us through. In Cinque Terre- Marta, Perugia -Michael, Pompeii-Alfonso, Matera-Vito, Valley of the Temples-Lorenzo. In looking back on accommodations, the stays we really enjoyed: Giardastelle Agriturismo- and Vinyard (Perseo Cottage), Park Hotel Argento Levanto, Hotel Ristorante Locanda Stella, Re-Federico Boutique Hotel. The one miss I should mention is B&B Il Leone Blu in Catania. This B&B was advertised as a 5 star, no way was barely comfortable, no lift leaving 3 flights of stairs to carry luggage. Breakfast was hardly passable and the location while close to central was gritty with lots of trash and graffiti. Catania itself is on the gritty side, however we really liked the city. Also worth while mentioning is estimation of driving time. Given unfamiliarity of the roads and frequent construction delays, you may need to add 30 to 60 minutes to drive times, depending on distance, in order to arrive on time. We didn’t rate the planning and booking a “5” due to the short time, approximately 5 days given to us to review the final plan prior to leaving. Again do to the complexity of this trip Giorgia did a great job, in addition she suggested places to go that turned out to be highlights of our trip, such as Matera.

Olman was very responsive, insightful and helpful. He modified plans to fit our needs and budget.

Hotel Reviews

The Coast Beachfront Hotel

Tamarindo, Guanacaste Province

Location and staff were great. Continental breakfast leaves quite a bit to be desired, basically toast and coffee. But staff and location and rooms were great.

Authenticity & Character

Right on the beach!

Location

15 min walk to anywhere

Staff

Dashion? Jeffery? Were authentic, friendly and helpful.

Cleanliness & Comfort

Monteverde Country Lodge

Monteverde

Clean, quiet and just minutes from down town.

Authenticity & Character

Location

Staff

Jennifer and manager Maria were awesome. Had a broken bed and was fixed in 15 minutes. Really!

Cleanliness & Comfort

Casa Luna Hotel & Spa

La Fortuna

Probably the best on our trip. Breakfast and restaurant was great. Staff friendly and helpful. Loved the view from our room and the spa was very enjoyable. Our balcony had a view of Arenal and a show of birds every morning. One large negative is make SURE that they have no parties scheduled during your stay. They have a very LOUD party that left us sleepless and tired the next day. Very annoying, however still 4 stars because of the previous days.

Authenticity & Character

Great outside dining and room set up.

Location

Many locations in the area

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Activity Reviews

Selvatura Park Self-Guided Hanging Bridges & Zip Lining

Monteverde

Nature, breath taking, beautiful and FUN.

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

El Silencio Volcano Hike

Arenal/La Fortuna

Hike brings you up a volcanic debris field, not close to the actual top. But still nice. The green lake was guacamole, kinda meh.

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Danny and Alejandro were great. Personable and authentic. Saw a sloth on the drive back and stopped to let us get some closer photos.

Transport