Gustavo Camperos

Some issues with time zones, pricing, and feedback prevent me from giving this 5-stars. However, I would definitely use Kimkim again. The trip was fantastic and largely hassle free.

The local guides were particularly good, especially for the olive tasting and the trips to Sparta and the fortresses in the southwest. Everyone was on time, everyone was reliable. The hotels were good and as advertised. It was the easiest personalized trip I’ve ever had, and one of the best trips in my life.

Hotel Reviews

The Social Hotel, a member of Radisson Individuals

Athens

Small rooms and almost no amenities, but it was clean, well-run, and in a great location.

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Belvedere Hotel Kalamata

Kalamata, Messinia

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Activity Reviews

Private Day Trip to Delphi & Meteora

Athens

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Car was damaged, causing travel to me much louder in the car than it should have been.

Culinary Walk, Olive Oil Tasting & Lunch

Kalamata

The guide was fantastic, the food was great, and it was easy for the family (13-year old twins) to have fun with it.

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Private Transfer & Self-Guided Trip to Ancient Olympia

Greece

The trip was great, but really it was the local driver/guide who made this special.

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Private Transfer & Self-Guided Visits to Pylos & Methoni Castles

Greece

The trip was great, but really it was the local driver/guide who made this special. Thank you, Lia!

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Our 10-day trip to Greece was, in a word, memorable. I had never heard of Kim Kim before but I have to say that they provided a great service in planning the trip and a great way to enjoy it. Highlights of our custom-designed itinerary included the walking tour of the Acropolis and Plaka district of Athens with guide Angela, the catamaran cruise around Santorini, the Greek cooking evening on Naxos with guide/driver Spiros and hosts/instructor Yannis and Maria. We were met at every stop by drivers organized by Welcome Pickups and all of these were punctual, friendly and informative.
Many thanks to Lea and Gustavo for all their work in planning and setting up all the detailed arrangements.

Hotel Review

Agali Houses Santorini

Firostefani, Santorini

We were a little surprised by the number of steps down to the hotel, but the views from it were spectacular, with very nice outdoor spaces and friendly, accommodating staff. Special thanks and kudos to the porters who lugged our cases up and down the steps!

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Activity Reviews

Private Walk of Acropolis & Food Tour

Athens

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Angela

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Our guide, Angela, was very knowledgeable and friendly. She did a great job in adjusting the tour to fit our pace and interests.

Sunset Caldera Catamaran Cruise

Santorini

This was a great afternoon/evening! The number of people on the cruise was appropriate to the catamaran so that we didn't feel crowded at all. The crew were very friendly and helpful and the barbeque meal was very good too.

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Opportunities to swim in geo-heated and regular water. Spectacular views of the geology of Santorini.

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Self-Guided Hike From Fira to Oia

Santorini

We didn't really do this activity because the steep terrain made it a bit intimidating.

Traditional Cooking at a Naxian Village Home

Naxos

This was a special opportunity to meet and interact with "real" Naxians who were very welcoming and hospitable.

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Our driver/guide (Spiros) was very informative, friendly, and keen to give us a great experience.

Self Guided Beach Day in Naxos

Naxos

We had a very nice day at Agrios Prokopios. This included a very nice lunch and leisurely stroll along the foreshore.

Family-Run Vineyard & Olive Grove Visit with Tastings

Mykonos

This was a nice activity but not outstanding in my opinion. I felt that the tour of the 'garden' was a bit rushed. However, like the Naxos farm visit, it was great to see something of the island that wasn't a typical tourist stop.

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Self-Guided Local Markets Visit

Mykonos

Following Lea's advice we had a very nice walk around the narrow streets near the old port, with a nice lunch along the way.

Monteverde was wonderful. Ficus is PERFECT in almost every way. I WILL go back there as soon as I can get there.
The guides, especally Juan Carlos at El Tigre, were wonderful.

Santa Teresa was a little ragged for our tastes. It looks perfect for 20-somethings who might be looking for surfing and meeting other young people, but it was somewhat hard to get around in and just not for us. The Fuego Lodge was nice and Candelaria was a huge help when I needed it, but after Ficus in Monteverde, anything else is hard to compare.

All drivers were courteous and extremely reliable.

Hotel Reviews

Hotel Ficus

Monteverde Costa Rica

Perfection!!!!

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Fuego Lodge

Cobano

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Hampton Inn & Suites San Jose Airport

Alajuela

A good overnighter.

Activity Reviews

Tortuga Island Day Trip

Costa Rica

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El Tigre Waterfalls Exploration

Monteverde

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Treetopia: Tram, Zip Lines & Hanging Bridges

Monteverde

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Horrendous 1.5 hour overlap in schedule one day.
A citied activity was not provided.

We had an excellent time. It was just enough nature and luxury combined. Kokoro hotel was very rustic and natural. We saw lots of animals, like sloths, monkeys, and birds right on the property . The natural hot springs were amazing. The staff were friendly and helpful and the food was good. One day we forgot to make a lunch reservation and they came and made us lunch anyway and were extremely accommodating and kind. All the kids (3) had separate beds in our bungalow and all the beds were comfortable. The rainforest tour was amazing. Jacaro tours were great, specifically we really liked Nelson. We did hanging bridges with him and the volcano tour was very nice too. The lunch that came with the volcano tour through the Jacamar owed farm was fantastic, probably the best we had. Everything was fresh and grown on site. Because our own hotel came with the natural hot springs , we could have passed on the paradise springs hotel. If we didn’t have our own springs this would have been nice. The waterfall tour was beautiful.

Our next stop was Koora hotel in the cloud forest of Monteverde. The hotel was amazing. Everyone was so kind and very helpful. The front desk staff were fantastic. The food was very good. Lots of fun animals to see and they have a nature trail right on site. Our zip line tour was very fun.

Our stop in tamarindo was very nice. Surf lessons with the iguana surf shop were fantastic. Luis, David, and Viola taught everyone great lessons. Our snorkeling tour got off to a rocky start due to pick up confusion with pacific coast company. The wild life was great! Snacks were ok and equipment needed updating. This company appeared to be more diving focused than snorkeling. Our hotel was good. The actual pool could have used some updating but the view was amazing and all the service was great and staff were very friendly. The beach club included in the hotel was a very nice addition it gave opportunity to have beach access w a restaurant and pool while the hotel was more tucked into the mountain for spectacular views of ocean. Every room had a balcony w an ocean view. There was a shuttle into the town and the beach club that left every hour .

In San Jose w took a historical tour with Paula who was a wealth of knowledge and was super kind. She had a passion for history and people. The traditional food at the end of the tour was fantastic.

The Delta by Marriott was not great. The hotel messed up our reservation and gave us a king room w cots for our three kids. They were very confused at the front desk and tried to charge us for our stay which was prepaid. While this is true, Kim Kim went above and beyond to try to fix it for us.

All the drivers we had were kind, knowledgeable and pointed out interesting things on the way.

Hotel Reviews

Hotel Kokoro Mineral Hot Springs

La Fortuna

The place was rustic and great for seeing animals and nature. Staff was very accommodating and kind. Beds were comfortable. Food was good! General maintenance of hut could have been a little better

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Just upkeep on maintenance

Koora Hotel at Monteverde

Monteverde

Beautiful, clean, new, fresh, lots of nature to look at. There was an onsite trail to explore, pools and restaurants great!

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Loved the ladies at the front desk!!

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Wyndham

Tamarindo

Beautiful views, good food, great staff, very comfortable, beautiful lobby. Pool was really cool.

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Holiday Inn San José-Aurola

San José

Staff was very confused at front desk, gave us wrong room .. one king for 5 people and brought cots in for our kids. Room was humid, climate control not great. Food was just ok carpet was stained . Needed updating

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Front desk staff were not helpful but the bell hop was very kind

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The correct room and cots with mattresses with poking springs

Activity Reviews

Treetopia: Tram, Zip Lines & Hanging Bridges

Monteverde

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Group Surf Lessons at Tamarindo Beach

Tamarindo

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Luis, David, and Viola were fantastic teachers!!

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Costa Rican Culture & Cuisine – Nighttime Guided Walk in San José

San José

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Paula was amazing. So much knowledge. You can tell she loves her job, history and people!

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Arenal Volcano Hike & La Fortuna Waterfall

Arenal/La Fortuna

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Private: Nocturnal Frog Excursion & Traditional Costa Rican Dinner

Arenal/La Fortuna

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Private: Coffee, Chocolate and Sugar Cane Experience

Monteverde

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Arenal Hanging Bridges Guided Walk & Paradise Hot Springs

Arenal/La Fortuna

Nelson was an amazing tour guide. He showed us so much and was very kind and funny.

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Snorkeling at the Catalina Islands

Costa Rica

Nature on the way to the snorkeling places was fantastic. The Pacific Ocean co concentrated on more the divers than the snorkelers . The equipment could have been updated and cleaner. The locations were better suited for the divers.

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Jessica was very helpful maps were helpful by m uuu the US u the u mdgmm h the time JJu

Not knowing much about Central America, Costa Rica wasn't on our list. However, we heard so much from people who visited CR and loved it so it was worth the consideration. Now, we can say we loved CR as well and our trip focused on the rainforest of Manuel Antonio and its nearby beaches was the perfect itinerary that allowed us to limit our time on the road to just the 3 hours to and from SJO. All and all, a great trip...and perfect weather and less crowds despite the wet season.

Activity Reviews

Damas Island Boat Tour

Manuel Antonio

This was a fun excursion to learn about the unique mangrove ecosystem. It was cool where the mangrove then opens up to the ocean. A great learning experience for the kids. Unfortunately, we didnt see much wildlife but that's just nature for you.

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Savegre Whitewater Rafting

Manuel Antonio

First time rafting for the entire family and was rightfully nervous. The rapids were Class II and III and the guides on each raft were in complete control that all of us felt safe. Again, it is the wet season which made the water level perfect for rafting! The ride up to the launch area was bumpy and the truck got stuck in the mud that the guides all worked together to resolve. We saw some wildlife on our way up and the scenery was beautiful!

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Manuel Antonio National Park Guided Nature Hike

Manuel Antonio

Best to hire a guide when you visit MA National Park. They have the ability to spot animals that camouflaged so well with the environment and they have equipment to zoom in. We were able to see a couple of sloths! It's not really a hike as the first half of the park has a deck walkway. The park leads to the beach and then we went back on the trial that is mostly dirt and small rocks.

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