Kimkim Trip Reviews

our trip to Australia went very well, with a couple of administrative problems. The pickup locations were sometimes wrong or contradictory. I opted out of Kata Juta but my sister marian was removed instead. our booking for the wine wildlife waterfall tour in sydney was made in gregs name, not us. But overall the excursions, tours, boat trips were very good. Hotels were fine. Car pickups all good.

Had a wonderful time in Tromsø and Svolvær. A big thank you to Anders, Finne, and Riccardo for all of their support throughout the planning process and during the trip!

The KimKim team built an itinerary that matched exactly what my family and I were looking for! The excursion experiences were perfect and their guides/ providers were nothing short of amazing.
They were communicative, listened to our needs, and worked with us when we needed to make alterations real-time. Excellent experience all around.

Hotel Review

NLH Fix Hotel - Neighborhood Lifestyle Hotels

Athens

Spacious quarters, located a short walk from the Plaka, the Acropolis, and Arch of Hadrian.

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Activity Reviews

Delos & Mykonos Day Trip by Ferry

Greece

The immersion of this experience on Delos was peak Ancient Greece and our guide Kristos brought it to life!

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Acropolis Sunset Discovery Walk

Athens

Two-hour tour was perfect amount of walking up the slopes of the Acropolis. Our guide Calliope was wonderful.

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Siena and the entire Kimkim team were fabulous!! They answered all our questions so quickly, even when we were already overseas. Thanks to their great planning, our family’s first trip to Greece was just perfect from start to finish. The activities they suggested were awesome, and the information they gave us about our location was super helpful. We would absolutely use Kimkim again!!

Hotel Review

NLH Fix Hotel - Neighborhood Lifestyle Hotels

Athens

This hotel was very basic, but our room was HUGE, which was very helpful for our family of 4. Excellent location, right near the Acropolis and Acropolis Museum. Walkable to tons of restaurants and cafes. One thing to note: the hotel has no lobby and has only a very tiny elevator. As there is no common space, overseas travelers will need to find someplace to rest while waiting for an afternoon check in.

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Hotel didn’t have much character. Very basic.

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Walkable to everything!

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Activity Reviews

Traditional Cooking Experience at Village Farm

Naxos

A thousand stars for Katerina and Maria!! This was such an incredibly special experience for our family. We made a DELICIOUS Greek meal, swapped stories, and feasted with these wonderful women. It was a way to truly connect with some local people and we loved every second of it. We will treasure the memories and recipes for a lifetime!

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Katerina was wonderful at teaching and the food was so delish!

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Omg everything

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Delos & Mykonos Day Trip by Ferry

Greece

Delos was incredibly interesting— it’s an active archeological site. However, I wouldn’t recommend this for small children or for anyone who can’t be in the sun for several hours. It was super enjoyable but exhausting and very hot. Our guide Christos knew SO much and so loved listening to his explanations and especially loved sitting at the Greek theater! Mykonos felt short— just enough time to grab lunch and do some shopping. Perfect for someone who wants to just get a sampling of the island but not enough to really experience it.

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Chris is amazing and we liked the Gerry!

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Private Villages & Countryside Foodie Day Trip with Lunch

Naxos

Loved our private walk through this adorable village! It was beyond quaint and we were the only people walking around. Our guide Christos was super knowledgeable and interesting and we loved spending the day with him! The olive oil press was so cool and everything was delicious! Would highly recommend!

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Walking through the villages was so enjoyable, especially with our guide’s commentary!

Food

Omg! That galactaboureko!!!

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Christos was FABULOUS!

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Extremely comfortable and efficient! Friendly driver!

Acropolis Sunset Discovery Walk

Athens

We LOVED this tour! Kaliope was a fabulous guide and gave us so much interesting information about the temples, the theaters, the history, and the myths. This is exactly the right way to experience the ancient ruins!

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Kaliope was AMAZING!

Self-Guided Neighborhoods Walk

Athens

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Gummi helped plan us the most incredible trip to Iceland! Somehow, each day things got a bit more extraordinary! Each accommodation, each restaurant, each tour...was perfectly curated for what we told Gummi was important to us. I keep telling friends who ask that our itinerary was quite literally perfect. Wouldn't have changed a single thing. We are so grateful to KimKim and to Gummi for helping us make those memories.

I had an amazing trip to Argentina. The guides were wonderful: Sandra, Carlos, Timothea, Marciano, Lucas - were all just fantastic. The hotels were in great locations with all of the rooms above par with great service.

Everything was what I expected it to be. I loved the tours of the Falls both from the Brazil and Argentina side. The bird park was fantastic. The Peninsula Valdes is just so special. Loved the whale watching boat tour and watching the whales from the beach. I came home with thousands of pictures.

Hotel Reviews

Dazzler by Wyndham Puerto Madryn

Puerto Madryn

Fantastic location and great restaurant. The room was clean and comfortable.

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Right across the street to the beach.

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Rayentray ‍Puerto Pirámides

Puerto Piramides

I only spent one night here and did not have a lot of time to explore, but loved that it was on the water front nestled in the cute little town.

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La Reserva Virgin Lodge de Selva by DON

Puerto Iguazú

Very large comfortable room in the heart of the jungle.

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Loved being in the jungle

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Mine Hotel Boutique

Buenos Aires

This is a special hotel in a great neighborhood. The room was great and the staff was wonderful. I enjoyed the hotel breakfast.

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Close to great restaurants.

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Activity Reviews

Kayak with sea lions

Puerto Madryn

This was a very special activity that took me very close to the sea lions. I was a fantastic tour.

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Discovering Doradillo beach with walking tour

Puerto Madryn

Loved being able to see the whales from the beach!

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Península Valdés & Whales watching tour

Puerto Madryn

Can't say enough great things about this tour. The Peninsula is so surprising with its diversity of wild life. My guide made sure I saw what the Peninsula had to offer.

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Full day to the Argentinian side of the falls

Argentina

The Falls are so unbelievable. Argentina has done a good job of making them accessible for up close viewing. My guide was attentive and informative. He made the experience one to remember.

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Bird's Park

Argentina

Loved the bird park. I was up close and personal with many of the birds, birds I most likely would never see in the wild,

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Half day tour to the Iguazú Falls (Brazilian side)

Argentina

The visit to the Brazil side of the falls was not to be missed.

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Buenos Aires Walking tour, La Boca & City centre

Buenos Aires

Sandra was very informative about the City and took me to places that interested me most.

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Our week in Norway was nothing short of magical! Working with Mar, Fenne and the KimKim team made our planning and reservations stress free. We loved the itinerary they suggested for us and they worked so well to tweak it to our specific family needs and to fit in the places we wanted to see. Every stop on our trip was a highlight. Bergen with its historic sites and fantastic food, Balestrand was it quiet peaceful atmosphere, Flåm with its breathtaking views and incredible outdoor activities and then Oslo with its city vibe and atmosphere. We had a wonderful time!

Erica and the whole kimkim team did a fantastic job of planning our trip to Greece. We had several stops on the itinerary, with drivers, tours, and multiple hotels. We did not have a single hiccup. Having all of the info in the kimkim app was invaluable. We always knew exactly where we needed to be, and who to contact. Every driver made us feel like great friends by the end of the rides. The hotels were lovely, with helpful staff, delicious breakfasts, and suggestions for things to do. Everyone let us practice our Greek with them, which we appreciated. The whole trip felt like one long highlight, but two really stand out: the Majo Hotel in Naxos is incredible. Ioanna and her son have created a slice of heaven, with their beautiful rooms, private pools, and homemade breakfasts. It's a place I would return to again and again. Our other highlight was Solon and Maria from Hello Thessaloniki tours. Their hospitality and knowledge of the city perfectly kicked off our trip. We could have spent all day with them learning and laughing. Overall, it was an amazing vacation. Thank you so much to Erica, Lea and Summer for taking care of us so we could relax and enjoy our trip!

Hotel Reviews

Azure Villa Santorini

Santorini

I was not satisfied with the Azure Villa Santorini. While it was spacious, it had issues like cockroaches in the kitchen, mildew and mold in the bathrooms, and a water leak. For the cost, it was not a pleasant stay. It also didn't serve breakfast, which was something we missed.

Athenian Riviera

Vouliagmeni

The Athenian Riviera was a wonderful stay. Although we only had one night there, it was a beautiful place with friendly staff and a nice restaurant area.

Athens Manor Houses

Athens

Athens Manor Houses were great. The accommodations were lovely, making our stay in Athens very enjoyable.

Vanoro Hotel

Thessaloniki

We were super happy with the Vanoro Hotel. The stay was comfortable and met all our expectations.

Majo Suites Hotel Naxos

Naxos

The Majo Suites Hotel in Naxos was definitely our favorite during the trip. The experience there was just perfect, and we loved everything about it.

Activity Reviews

Sunset Caldera Catamaran Cruise

Santorini

The Sunset Caldera Catamaran Cruise was wonderful. We had a great crew and pilot. It definitely made the experience amazing.

Private Morning Old Town Walk with Museum, Castle & Portara

Naxos

We did a tour in Naxos that we really liked. It was a great experience exploring the Old Town with the museum, castle, and Portara. Really enjoyable.

Private Classic Sightseeing Tour of Thessaloniki

Thessaloniki

The Private Classic Sightseeing Tour of Thessaloniki with Hello, Thessaloniki and Maria was fantastic. We had the greatest time ever learning and touring with them, and could have easily spent more days doing so.

Overall, the booking experience was seamless as always. Tiago, our local specialist did an outstanding job organizing all the elements of the trip, which was no small feat considering we were a large group of 17 people across 4 families. During the booking process, Tiago was on top of all the timings, made sure we were aware of those so that we were able to finalize our key hotel locations. He was also flexible in changing our arrangements e.g. our family were supposed to leave a couple of days early, but then decided to stay longer, which he was quickly able to accommodate.

During the trip, Tiago was excellent in coordinating all our visits - across Tile Painting, to connecting us with a Surfing Lessons company, to the Fado music, to cooking classes etc. He was also a wealth of knowledge on Portuguese history, which we found extremely valuable and interesting. It kept the bus ride from Cascais to the Duoro valley, and then from there to Porto a lot of fun.

Out other local guide in Cascais - Gustav - was also great. He was funny, authentic, passionate and made our stay there a lot of fun. The highlight were the visits to Praia das Azenhas do Mar, and then the lunch at a local seafood place which was out of this world!

The hotel locations (The Albatroz in Cascais and Quinta del Vacaria) were outstanding! The Infante Sagres in Porto was also nice, but the hotel rooms had some issues (e.g. there was water leaking from an AC vent over our toliet), but nothing big to spoil the experience. The food tour in Porto was another highlight!

Overall, we had great time and Tiago played a huge role in enabling that for us. We would highly recommend folks to consider Kimkim and Tiago for your next Portugal trup.

Hotel Reviews

Infante Sagres

Porto

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Right in the heart of Porto!

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We had an AC vent that was dripping over our toilet seat.

The Albatroz Hotel

Cascais

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Torel Quinta da Vacaria - Douro Valley

Peso da Régua, Vila Real District

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Food Tour

Porto

Absolutely amazing and fun experience. Got to experience food from a true local lens, and were able to visit a couple of spots that we would have never found out about.

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Azulejo Tile Workshop

Lisbon

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Tourism Tram Ride in Lisbon

Lisbon

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Me and my family had an amazing time. My favorite person during our trip was Mrs. Anita. She did an amazing job showing us around. It was like she was visiting Thailand as well but knew about Thailand already. Our stay was amazing. Overall it was the best experience ever.

Thanks to Erica at KimKim, our trip to Greece was absolutely AMAZING!! It would take me days to fully describe all the highlights of our 14 day trip, but here are just a few. I enjoyed the “Off the beaten path” excursions as they provided the opportunity to see and learn about Greek island history and culture. We did, unfortunately, miss a walking tour in Naxos b/c gps misguided us, but I believe we were compensated. The boating and wine tour excursions were very enjoyable. We found the local wines to be outstanding. Both excursions are a Must-Do! Our accommodations exceeded our expectations as did the service and friendly staff. Each hotel was ideally located and within walking distance to beautiful cities, towns and harbors. Everything about our trip was beyond anything we could have hoped for, and I would highly recommend Erica and KimKim to friends and family wishing to plan the trip of a lifetime! Special thanks to our favorite tour guides: Demetrius, Sandra, Elle, Adonis.

We had a wonderful time on our trip to Norway. The hotels were excellent (although in some cases a bit noisy) and the various transfers all worked out well. We particularly enjoyed the walking tour guide in Oslo (Marja), the train to Flam, the activities from Aurland, the fjord excursion from Alesund, and the Grieg concert in Bergen. However, there were a few things that, in retrospect, could have been changed:

1. We were under the impression that the Oslo dinner cruise would include views of the fjords, but it did not go very far away from the port, so we would not have taken that cruise.

2. The food and culture tour in Bergen did not offer enough of either category, so we would not have taken that tour.

3. Although we did enjoy the cable car ride, we wound up spending too much down time in Andalsnes, waiting for the bus to Dombas.

4. Had we known that almost all retail establishments and museums in Trondheim are closed on Sunday, we would have tried to alter our itinerary so that we would have spent an extra day in that city.

Tania was so very efficient and made great recommendations for activities and accommodation. She always replied quickly to any questions we had . We would certainly recommend her for travel advice

Hotel Reviews

The Lodge On Loch Lomond Hotel

Luss

Really modern, great location right beside the Loch with a private beach

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Really modern, lovely deck outside our room

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Right beside the loch

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Lovely room, great bed and bathroom. Good food and bar

Lime Tree An Ealdhain

Fort William

Helpful staff and a great location

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Old but renovated, lovely bedroom overlooking the Loch

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Walking distance into town

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Helpful and friendly

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Bed was comfortable, very clean. Good sized room with a great view

Bracken Hide Hotel

Portree

Good location with excellent views

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The chalets are really cute, bathroom is small but very nice. The buggy rides up the hill are really appreciated

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Great view and located pretty much in the middle of Skye

Staff

Always available and nothing too much trouble

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Very clean and warm. Bed was very comfortable

Ferry Inn

Stromness

We arrived at the end of shopping week in Stromness and had a good time mingling with the locals

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But watch for the stairs!

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So close to the ferry terminal

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Always helpful

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The bedroom had been refurbished so we were very happy

Glenmoriston Townhouse Hotel

Inverness

Hotel and staff were great. Location was excellent for getting in and out of the city

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Activity Review

Private Walking Kirkwall Tour

Scotland

We had a tour with Ebenezar to Skara Brae, it was incredible. . The best thing was his knowledge and passion of the area. Cannot recommend him highly enough

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Ebenezars knowledge and passion

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Very comfortable van with a very safe driver

Monika helped our family with a once in a lifetime trip to New Zealand and Fiji. After sharing activities we were interested in, she was able to put together an itinerary for us to approve. If we wanted to change anything, she was very responsive, made changes, and fulfilled our wishes. She planned all elements of transportation to and from all venues, making transitions easy and without stress. We didn’t have any glitches and had an amazing time in New Zealand. Our accommodation s and trip to Fiji lived up to our expectations. Her suggestion to stay at a quiet island resort was just what we needed. We ended our vacation in such a relaxing and beautiful place that helped us replenish our energy and be ready to head back to reality. Thank you for such an amazing trip!

Cory planned a seamless trip for us and was available to fix any hiccups along the way. We had a short tour of three cities and we feel we saw the best highlights of all three. The information given beforehand was helpful setting up the best plans. I will use this service again!

Appreciated that we were taken care of every step of the journey, with immediate replies from Bruno when we had questions.

Overall we had a nice trip,

We were only disappointed by the room grades in some of the stays, they seemed secondary to what was available.
A few times when I asked to upgrade to better room the hotel staff told me this was not doable because of the booking grade that was made by Kimkim?

Mar was pretty much non communicative once the payment for the trip was made, and she never responded to my last message while on the trip?
Jacob on the other hand did an outstanding job at customer service and always responsive and available!

The first hotel drive from Oslo was extremely long (8 hours, 10 with rest stops and fueling ) I feel should be shortened since it was just driving not very scenic at all, or maybe train to Bergen from Oslo to begin the road trip would be a lot more relaxing ? ( electric vehicle charging proved to extremely difficult to get to work with American credit cards until finally the car rental company explained the situation) might want to alert your staff?

The silent cruise trip in Oslo was boring and the food quality was not great, I would eliminate this unless you are looking for a senior night out?

On the positive side overall hotel choices and locations were outstanding!

The itinerary itself was very nice and made for a wonderful trip

Thank you for the trip and we will give Kimkim another try for a upcoming trip I’ll just be more specific about the room locations.

Hotel Reviews

Radisson Blu Airport Hotel, Oslo Gardemoen

Gardemoen

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Grand Hotel

ÅNDALSNES

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Hotell Utsikten

Geiranger

The best hotel of the stay- charm, Amazing views, great restaurant, and friendly staff!

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Loenfjord hotel

Loen

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Pretty vanilla

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Nice river view

Hofslund Fjorhotel

Sogndal

Terrible hot upper attic room that felt dated and weird!! Top attic floor rooms were extremely hot as well! Couldn’t wait to leave

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Not very flexible about room change, I feel they very pretty much rude , I also noticed other guests complained about some conditions

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Hotel Aurlandsfjord

Aurland

Great food, we had an attic room that was very hot and with a view of the backyard with a house overlooking you, nice hotel but only if you have the lake view!!

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Det Hanseatiske Hotel

Bergen

Wonderful and outstanding location

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Hotel Victoria

Stavanger

Horrible room condition initially with views of a construction site that started working very early

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Hotel Christiania Teater

Oslo

Loved it!

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Activity Reviews

Romsdalsgondolen - Romsdalen Cable Car (round-trip)

Åndalsnes

Short and sweet! Nice hike ontop

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Geiranger Skywalk Visit

Geiranger

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Geraingerfjord Safari by RIB

Geiranger

Fun !

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Faster!!

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Cider Tasting with Food Pairing

Balestrand

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Amazing

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Summer Kayaking Excursion

Norway

Did not provide supports for seating so whole time your back is being dug into by rim of kayak, at least three people were complaining and guide never took breaks. Very uncomfortable experience

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Flåm Railway Round-Trip Experience

Flåm

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Private Floating Sauna Experience

Norway

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Food & Culture Walk

Bergen

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Preikestolen cruise & hike - Summer

Stavanger

Outstanding

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Oslofjord Dinner Cruise

Oslo

Boring and couldn’t wait to get off!

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My family took an 11-day trip to Thailand. The planning and execution were excellent. The communication from Bastien and Elizabeth was superb - very attentive, clear and reliable. They did a nice job tailoring the trip to our preferences, and, for the most part, the excursions and activities were high quality.

So happy with our experience in Ireland! With so many potential options and itineraries it was so helpful to have local recommendations and options to consider. I even threw a curveball when I wanted to focus our trip in the west but adjusted my trip to catch the All Ireland final in Dublin, but the itinerary was adjusted to make it happen. Definitely recommend Achill Island and a hike in Connemara National Park! Locations of all our lodging were great and the local guide’s phone app provided many options to visit with driving directions and access to bookings, making getting around so much easier. Finally, Nenad checked in with me regularly to see if there were any questions or challenges so I knew I could always get support when I needed. I’d recommend the experience to anyone!

Hotel Reviews

The Galmont Hotel & Spa

Galway

The Galmont Hotel & Spa had a fabulous location and was great for our itinerary in Galway. However, it was quite loud at night due to a live music pub nearby. Though we couldn't enjoy the pub since my son was underage, we could hear the music just fine in our room. Despite the noise, the hotel itself was decent, and the staff were very accommodating.

Ashling Hotel Dublin

Dublin

The Ashling Hotel Dublin was our top pick during the trip. Its location was outstanding, being near a major transportation hub which was perfect for our travel needs. The breakfast was great, the beds were exceptionally comfortable, and the staff was very welcoming and attentive. Overall, we had a fantastic experience here.

Activity Review

Explore Achill Island

Ireland

Exploring Achill Island was an unexpected delight! I didn't know much about it beforehand, but it quickly became one of our favorites. The island's beauty was breathtaking, and I wish we had more time to spend there. It's a spot I'd highly recommend to anyone visiting that area.

I was looking for a memorable and economical Italy trip for our family of five (kids aged 16, 13, and 11) — all planned on a relatively short timeline during high season. Martina and Lorenzo from Authenticus Italy took all of that into thoughtful consideration and created a seamless, personalized itinerary that exceeded our expectations.

Every detail was well arranged — from smooth airport and hotel transfers to beautiful accommodations and great tours. Our hotel in Maiori was a standout — peaceful, scenic, and the perfect place to finish our trip.

The InRome cooking class was the highlight for our family — an air-conditioned kitchen on a scorching day in Rome, hands-on cooking, and a delicious shared meal. It created lasting family memories and is an experience I’ll seek out again in future travels.

The Pompeii and Vatican tours were excellent, while the Colosseum tour was our least favourite due to the large group size. Still, the overall experience was unforgettable. Having the logistics fully handled made it easy to relax and enjoy.

Highly recommend Martina and Lorenzo for a well-organized, meaningful, and family-friendly Italian adventure!

Hotel Reviews

Hotel Club Due Torri

Maiori (SA)

This was the most memorable hotel of our trip, largely thanks to the incredible breakfast buffet overlooking the Amalfi Coast—it was absolutely stunning. The breakfast itself was extraordinary, featuring some of the best pastries we had during our stay in Italy. The room was simple but comfortable: two rooms, each with a queen-size bed, and one shared bathroom. Both rooms opened onto a beautiful terrace with breathtaking views of the coast. On our final night, we even had a front-row seat to a fireworks display from our terrace—an unforgettable experience. We especially want to thank the breakfast and dinner staff, who made us feel so welcome during our 4-day stay. Their warmth and hospitality truly stood out. A special shout-out to our favourite server, who not only provided excellent service but also shared great local tips—including recommending his favourite cake, Peccato di Gola, from Sal De Riso in Minori. It was absolutely worth the trip!

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Aparthotel Trianon Borgo Pio

Initially, we weren’t sure about this location, but it turned out to be a great choice. It was within walking distance to both the Vatican and Trastevere, which made exploring very easy. The room was the largest of our trip, with a master bedroom and ensuite, two additional bedrooms and a bathroom for the kids, plus a small kitchen. We especially appreciated the large fridge and freezer for storing snacks and drinks. Breakfast on the 7th floor had a huge variety of options, and everyone in the family found something they liked. Overall, it was a very comfortable stay and a good fit for our family of five.

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Palazzo Martellini Residenza d'Epoca

Florence

While this hotel suited our needs, it had a few quirks. The staircase up three flights was very dark, and the shared room for our family of five, though spacious, had only one bathroom. Breakfast was limited and started later than we would have liked. That said, the location was excellent, and it served as a convenient base for exploring the area.

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Palazzo Vitturi

Venice

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Lovely espresso prepared by the staff and delivered to the table as needed.

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Central location close to St. Marks and ready to find our way.

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Italy

Thank you for sharing your love of Pompeii with our family today. We absolutely loved learning about the city, and even in the scorching heat 🥵, it was incredible to explore a small part of such a well-preserved and fascinating place.

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Pasta cooking class

Rome

We took a cooking class with Alessandro today—my husband and I plus our three kids (16, 13, and 11)—and it was an absolute hit! We were joined by one other guest and spent three wonderful hours learning and cooking together in a calm, air-conditioned space (a perfect escape from the heat wave!). Alessandro was welcoming, knowledgeable, and great with both adults and kids. We made cacio e pepe, amatriciana, and homemade gelato (coffee and Nutella was the crowd favourite). Highly recommend this experience—fun, delicious, and memorable. Fingers crossed our cacio e pepe and gelato turn out just as good at home!

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Late Entrance Tour of the Vatican Museum & Sistine Chapel

Rome

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Guided Visit to the Colosseum, Palatin Hill and Roman Forum

Rome

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