Kimkim Trip Reviews

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The meticulously planned program of the 10 -d...
Croatia | Apr 17 - Apr 26, 2024

Hong Chiow
Hong Chiow S.
Singapore | Reviewed on Apr 27, 2024
The meticulously planned program of the 10 -day trip in Croatia to suit our needs by Tina of Kim2, and the attention & accommodation given to our suggestions simply made this Trip a fabulous one !
The Guides and transportation, accommodation provided were more than satisfactory and beyond expectation!
Ms Josipa in Zagreb, Ana in Plitvice Lakes, Antonio in Zadar, Tina Bilus in Sibenik, Ivan in Dubrovnik, & Ivana in Split were extremely friendly & professional! All great Guides !!!
Croatia...
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The meticulously planned program of the 10 -day trip in Croatia to suit our needs by Tina of Kim2, and the attention & accommodation given to our suggestions simply made this Trip a fabulous one !
The Guides and transportation, accommodation provided were more than satisfactory and beyond expectation!
Ms Josipa in Zagreb, Ana in Plitvice Lakes, Antonio in Zadar, Tina Bilus in Sibenik, Ivan in Dubrovnik, & Ivana in Split were extremely friendly & professional! All great Guides !!!
Croatia certainly left a lasting impression through these ambassadors, & we will recommend a visit to this beautiful country through Tina & Kim2 for our friends !
HC & Ros.

Local specialist: Tina Rajkovic

Trip of a lifetime!
New Zealand | Apr 14 - Apr 20, 2024

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Scott H.
San Jose, CA | Reviewed on Apr 26, 2024
Monika, we can’t thank you enough for helping us plan a trip of a lifetime. After a couple itineraries, you were able to put together one that fit exactly what we were looking for. We got to see the beautiful South Island of New Zealand by doing the “fly-cruise-fly”, renting a car, glamping and multiple hikes/walks. We had an amazing time!!! Read more

Monika, we can’t thank you enough for helping us plan a trip of a lifetime. After a couple itineraries, you were able to put together one that fit exactly what we were looking for. We got to see the beautiful South Island of New Zealand by doing the “fly-cruise-fly”, renting a car, glamping and multiple hikes/walks. We had an amazing time!!!

Hotel Review
Valley Views Glamping
Kurow

What an awesome way to view the night sky!! The view from our dome was amazing!! We had all the comforts of home. The owners were great. Patrick knew we were looking for off the beaten path kind of sight seeing. He gave us directions to “Danseys pass”. Wow! Is all we can say. A one way gravel road that allowed us to view the mountains of New Zealand. Our glamping experience was awesome!!

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Had all the comforts of home while “camping”
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Made you feel very welcomed
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Every thing was fresh and clean
Local specialist: Monika Vinsova

10/10 trip of a lifetime!
Finland | Apr 13 - Apr 19, 2024

Emily
Emily F.
Newark, NJ | Reviewed on Apr 26, 2024

Emerson did such a great job adjusting out trip to our preferences before we even put a deposit down. He was super accommodating leading up to our trip and made sure to adjust the plans as needed (due to weather). He checked in with us once arrived and was super receptive throughout the trip. He even gave us great recommendations for our free time. I would highly recommend booking a trip through kimkim to ease the stress of trip planning and make sure you get all the best opportunities for tourism!

Local specialist: Emerson Siimer

Local guides
Greece | Apr 10 - Apr 22, 2024

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Mark D.
Kellyton, AL | Reviewed on Apr 26, 2024
We had several local guides on this trip, and all of them were great with one minor exception. They were very knowledgeable and enthusiastic. Their insight really gave much more meaning to the places we visited. The olive oil tasting outside Kalamata was simple fantastic. Not only was the tasting interesting, the homecooked meal afterwards was the best of the trip. The in-country assistance during the trip was very quick and extremely helpful. Read more

We had several local guides on this trip, and all of them were great with one minor exception. They were very knowledgeable and enthusiastic. Their insight really gave much more meaning to the places we visited.

The olive oil tasting outside Kalamata was simple fantastic. Not only was the tasting interesting, the homecooked meal afterwards was the best of the trip.

The in-country assistance during the trip was very quick and extremely helpful.

Hotel Reviews
NLH Monastiraki
Athens

NLH is in an excellent location. Easy to walk around for dinner and attractions. Only minor issue was the noise at night from the street below.

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Very helpful although the breakfast wasn't completely ready when they said it would be.
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Impero Nafplio Hotel & Suites
Nafplio

Great location with inconsistent but adequate parking options. Suite #7 was nice, although the door was only about 5 feet high. Breakfast was outstanding.

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Monastiri Guesthouse
Kalampaka - Meteora

Good location. Staff very helpful and reasonable price for our laundry. Not hard to walk into town.

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Activity Reviews
Private Panoramic Meteora Tour
Private Panoramic Meteora Tour
Meteora

Perfectly paced and hit all the right places. Our guide (Maria) was extremely enthusiastic and on top of things.

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Kalamata Olive Grove Tour & Meal
Kalamata Olive Grove Tour & Meal
Greece

There are not enough stars to rate this activity. It was the best of our trip. The olive oil tasting was interesting and the guide was a professional who explained how she did her work. The tour of the facility was good. The meal after the tasting was the best of the trip. Incredible home cooked food!

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Private Guided Tour in Ancient Olympia
Private Guided Tour in Ancient Olympia
Olympia

The guide was very knowledgeable and really explained the site and its significance. Could not have been better.

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Private Ancient Messene Guided Tour
Private Ancient Messene Guided Tour
Greece

Messene was an unexpected gem. It is a BIG site which really let you feel the extent and layout of the town.

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Our guide was very good and easy to talk with
Acropolis & Athens Mythology Tour
Acropolis & Athens Mythology Tour
Athens

Hitting the highlights of the Acropolis and Agora with a strong tie-in to mythology. Very interesting!

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Our guide was really exceptional.
Private Tour of Delphi
Private Tour of Delphi
Greece

Delphi was interesting and worth visiting.

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This guide was the only one of our trip who was not outstanding. She was OK.
Private Nestor Palace Tour
Private Nestor Palace Tour
Greece

We definitely had interest in Archaeology and the site fit that bill well. Many folks might not like that it was just an excavation site, but that was part of its appeal to us. The guide helped explain what we were seeing.

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Private Epidaurus Guided Tour
Private Epidaurus Guided Tour
Greece

Large scale!

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Acropolis of Mycenae Guided Tour 
Acropolis of Mycenae Guided Tour 
Greece

This site is older so you have to use your imagination a bit more outside of the tombs. However it is well worth visiting.

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Lunch with Olive Grove View
Lunch with Olive Grove View
Greece

Good lunch and interesting talk about local life

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Nafplio & Acronafplia Guided tour
Nafplio & Acronafplia Guided tour
Nafplio
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 Nafplio Guided Coastal Hike
Nafplio Guided Coastal Hike
Nafplio

I nice walk along the coast.

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Private St Paul's Corinth Tour
Private St Paul's Corinth Tour
Greece

plane delayed, didn't make it

Nemea Farm, Wine & Mythology Tour
Nemea Farm, Wine & Mythology Tour
Greece

A nice tour of the site and a winery. Really multi-course excellent meal.

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Private National Museum Tour
Private National Museum Tour
Athens

Very much worth taking in!

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Local specialist: Tasos Mylonas

PURA VIDA
Costa Rica | Apr 14 - Apr 22, 2024

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Kathy B.
Minneapolis, MN | Reviewed on Apr 26, 2024

I feel like I really experienced the pura vida vibe of the Costa Rican people, the exotic wildlife and countryside! Thank you, Olman! The Arenal Observatory Lodge, volcano, and activities in that area were my fave!

Local specialist: Olman Romero
Olman
Olman Romero
Local specialist in San Jose, Costa Rica | Replied on Apr 26, 2024

Hi Kathy,

Thanks for your review.
I am glad to know you experienced the Pura Vida vibe and the activities and regions you visited.

I hope you can visit us once again to continue exploring the tropics.

Pura Vida,
Olman

Ms Ngoc Bich / Jade is a perfect guide
Vietnam | Apr 14 - Apr 19, 2024

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amar j.
South Africa | Reviewed on Apr 26, 2024
Ms Ngoc Bich / Jade is a perfect guide.
She is kind and helpful
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Ms Ngoc Bich / Jade is a perfect guide.
She is kind and helpful

Hotel Reviews
Silk Path Boutique Hanoi

The Hotel has an excellent location in the center near the lake.

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Le Clos Du Fil Hotel
Ninh Binh
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Erina Cruise
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Activity Reviews
Hanoi Street food walking tour
Hanoi Street food walking tour
Hanoi
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Boat Trip Exploring The Natural Beauty of Trang An & Visit Hoa Lu Ancient Capital
Boat Trip Exploring The Natural Beauty of Trang An & Visit Hoa Lu Ancient Capital
Vietnam
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Morning Hanoi Half Day City Tour
Morning Hanoi Half Day City Tour
Hanoi
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Cycling At Viet Hai Village – Kayaking & Swimming (Erina Cruise)
Cycling At Viet Hai Village – Kayaking & Swimming (Erina Cruise)
Ha Long Bay
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Visit Dark & Bright Cave – Disembarking cruise (Erina Cruise)
Visit Dark & Bright Cave – Disembarking cruise (Erina Cruise)
Ha Long Bay

One of the cave was closed

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Onboarding - Lan Ha Bay – Ba Trai Dao/ Tra Bau (Erina Cruise)
Onboarding - Lan Ha Bay – Ba Trai Dao/ Tra Bau (Erina Cruise)
Ha Long Bay
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Local specialist: Ashley Nguyen
Ashley
Ashley Nguyen
Local specialist in Hanoi | Replied on Apr 27, 2024

Dear Amar,
Thank you so much for your feedback. We are very thrilled to hear that your family enjoyed your short break in our Northern area.
Thanks for your kind words about Jade, she remembers you and sends her warm regards.
We’re very grateful for customers like you and hope to see your family again!
Warmest,
Ashley

Italian Adventure
Italy | Apr 16 - Apr 25, 2024

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Charles G.
Shallotte, NC | Reviewed on Apr 26, 2024
The KimKim team put together THE best schedule/itinerary for our recent trip to Italy. Their planning detail was amazing, and all aspects of the trip worked like clockwork. We had private drivers chauffeuring us everywhere…from airport to train stations to tours of the Amalfi Coast. Drivers were exceptionally professional. All of the tours they arranged were private or small groups (6 or fewer people), and tour guides were amazing. We’ve already begun planning a trip to Northern Italy in... Read more

The KimKim team put together THE best schedule/itinerary for our recent trip to Italy. Their planning detail was amazing, and all aspects of the trip worked like clockwork. We had private drivers chauffeuring us everywhere…from airport to train stations to tours of the Amalfi Coast. Drivers were exceptionally professional. All of the tours they arranged were private or small groups (6 or fewer people), and tour guides were amazing. We’ve already begun planning a trip to Northern Italy in 2025…and definitely looking to KimKim to again work their magic.

Maria Grazie did an amazing job in putting together the initial tour. She was so patient in addressing our many trip plan changes. Once we were in Italy, our contacts Barbara and Jessica (the owner) responded immediately to any questions that we posed via the Story Walking app. Their responsiveness and attention to detail were amazing…can’t asked for a better support team.

Activity Reviews
Driver at Disposal from Naples to Atena Lucana
Driver at Disposal from Naples to Atena Lucana
Naples

Not only was our driver Maximo skilled he was also extremely charming. He drove us to the village where my grandparents born. Once there, he also served as a de facto interpreter as our contacts in the village spoke about as much English as I do Italian…

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Naples to the Amalfi Coast or Amalfi Coast to Naples - Pompeii en Route
Naples to the Amalfi Coast or Amalfi Coast to Naples - Pompeii en Route
Italy

Our driver John Franco was quite skilled, and his English was perfect

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Full Day Tour Amalfi Coast: Positano, Amalfi and Ravello
Full Day Tour Amalfi Coast: Positano, Amalfi and Ravello
Italy

Our driver, Angelo, was extremely skilled, which is necessary to tackle the winding and congested route along the Amalfi coast. He also was quite a character, serenading us all along the trip. It was like being in a Venetian gondola…

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Secrets Walks of Sorrento: Street food by Locals
Secrets Walks of Sorrento: Street food by Locals
Italy

Our tour, Laura, was friendly and amazingly knowledgeable Labour all aspects of Sorrento. It was very private tour…just my wife and myself.

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Highlights of the Vatican & Sistine Chapel Tour
Highlights of the Vatican & Sistine Chapel Tour
Rome

The tour was a small group tour of 6 individuals. Our tour side, Alexando, was extremely knowledgeable and provided amazing insights regarding the Vatican and Sistine Chapel

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Colosseum & Ancient Rome Tour with Roman Forum
Colosseum & Ancient Rome Tour with Roman Forum
Rome

This was, I believe, the best tour of our trip. Our guide was extremely knowledgeable of all aspects of the coliseum and Ancient Rome.

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Local specialist: Maria Grazia Rubino

Overall it was a great trip. The hotel on Tus...
Italy | Apr 12 - Apr 19, 2024

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Gabriela B.
Los Angeles, CA | Reviewed on Apr 26, 2024
Overall it was a great trip. The hotel on Tuscany was not what we expected. The staff, one person, was not friendly or welcoming. We had to figure out a scooter tour on our one. There was no concierge and no shuttle. The pick up in Sorrento was a mess. A driver showed up with a sedan and not a van. He was rude and unhelpful. We had to wait over an hour for a van and our train ride to Rome was delayed by an hour. We arrived to Tome later than expected which impacted my last day with my cousins. Read more

Overall it was a great trip. The hotel on Tuscany was not what we expected. The staff, one person, was not friendly or welcoming. We had to figure out a scooter tour on our one. There was no concierge and no shuttle. The pick up in Sorrento was a mess. A driver showed up with a sedan and not a van. He was rude and unhelpful. We had to wait over an hour for a van and our train ride to Rome was delayed by an hour. We arrived to Tome later than expected which impacted my last day with my cousins.

Hotel Reviews
C-Hotels Joy
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A440 in Tuscany
Pienza

Unfriendly and unhelpful staff. No concierge and no shuttle. No staff available to help.

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Leonardo Boutique Hotel Rome Termini
Roma
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Hotel Conca Park 4* Sorrento
Sorrento
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Local specialist: Cecilia Ventura

Amazing Trip Planning!
Finland | Apr 13 - Apr 19, 2024

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Darian R.
Kearny, NJ | Reviewed on Apr 26, 2024
Emerson was an amazing guide from the beginning stages of planning to the end of our journey! He helped a group of friends and I create an unforgettable experience, and provided excellent service throughout the entire process. I couldn't recommend Emerson and the KimKim website more! Read more

Emerson was an amazing guide from the beginning stages of planning to the end of our journey! He helped a group of friends and I create an unforgettable experience, and provided excellent service throughout the entire process. I couldn't recommend Emerson and the KimKim website more!

Hotel Reviews
Northern Lights Village
Sirkka
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Arctic Light Hotel
Rovaniemi
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Activity Reviews
Levi Fell Snowmobile Adventure
Levi Fell Snowmobile Adventure
Levi
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Aurora Ice Floating
Aurora Ice Floating
Finland
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Private Northern Lights Photography Tour
Private Northern Lights Photography Tour
Finland
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Luxury Log Sauna and Finnish Dinner Experience
Luxury Log Sauna and Finnish Dinner Experience
Rovaniemi

This experience was unlike anything I've ever done. The space was clean and the owners really made us feel special! They're a wonderful small business to support!

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Local specialist: Emerson Siimer

Our trip was absolutely perfect!
Italy | Apr 13 - Apr 22, 2024

Ashley
Ashley D.
Okolona, KY | Reviewed on Apr 26, 2024
Our trip was absolutely perfect and lived up to every expectation we had! Rome was stunning with so much beauty and history everywhere. We loved wondering around the city and taking it all in. We had a private guide for the Roman Forum and Colosseum, and Maria was fantastic! She gave us so much historical information with a lot of laughs along the way. We also did a food tour that we loved! It was so nice to experience foods and areas we had not ventured to. Pompeii was very... Read more

Our trip was absolutely perfect and lived up to every expectation we had!

Rome was stunning with so much beauty and history everywhere. We loved wondering around the city and taking it all in. We had a private guide for the Roman Forum and Colosseum, and Maria was fantastic! She gave us so much historical information with a lot of laughs along the way. We also did a food tour that we loved! It was so nice to experience foods and areas we had not ventured to.

Pompeii was very overwhelming. Both from a historical point and a crowds place. It was great to learn so much, but a larger tour group made it feel more robotic and less personal.

Every minute in the Amalfi coast was straight from a fairytale. The people were amazing, the views were stunning, and the vibes were unmatched. We did a lemon farm tour on our first day and loved it so much! It ended up being a private tour, and we learned so much about the farm and its history– not to mention the lemoncello and lemon treat we got to try. We loved the lemoncello so much that we ordered an entire case to get us through life back home.

The highlight of our whole trip was a boat tour down the coast. It was a perfect way to see all of the towns along the coast. Was absolutely beautiful from that vantage point and I can’t believe how lucky we were to see it.

We spent our last day on Capri. Our guide, Giorgio was fantastic and showed us all of his favorite parts of the island. He was funny and charming, and seemed to know everyone. I can say with 100% confidence that he absolutely made our experience. Of course we had custom sandals made while on the island, and could not recommend more! It was really cool to watch, and now I have sandals to remind me of this trip anytime I wear them.

Hotel Reviews
Vanity Hotel Navona
Rome

Vanity Hotel is perfectly situated in Rome! It is just a few minutes to Piazza Navona and everything is within a 20 minute walk. The hotel was clean and quite, and check-in and out was a breeze.

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Hotel Matilde - Lifestyle Hotel
Naples

The hotel was trendy and clean, but situated in a very busy area. Leaving the hotel was like walking into a high school assembly with chaos everywhere. We got nearly no sleep as there was noise from the ally below all night long. It sounded like glass breaking over and over again. We were also unable to keep the air or fan on throughout the night, making us very uncomfortable. In addition to the above, the hotel would not help with our bags as we had been promised. Quite frustrating given the hotel entrance is hidden in an ally. The front door locks in the evening and you need to be buzzed up. Not an issue if someone is at the front desk to let you in, but this was not always the case. We had a few stressful evenings not knowing when someone would actually let us in, and got lucky to go in after others had exited the building. Overall, I would not recommend staying here if any other option is available.

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Grand Hotel Excelsior Amalfi 4*
Amalfi

Grand Hotel Excelsior was an absolute gem! It has amazing views, great service, and was very authentic. We were in a newly renovated room and it was perfect! Having a balcony overlooking the coast was such a wonderful way to wake up each day. The room was always clean and the staff so helpful. The shuttle was so much more valuable than we realized. Scheduling is easy and it always ran on time. It made getting to the pier and city center a breeze.

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Activity Reviews
Guided Visit of the Colosseum, Palatine Hill & Roman Forum
Guided Visit of the Colosseum, Palatine Hill & Roman Forum
Rome

Maria was amazing!!!

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Campo de’ Fiori, Jewish Ghetto and Trastevere Food Experience
Campo de’ Fiori, Jewish Ghetto and Trastevere Food Experience
Rome
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Pompeii Archeological Site Guided Visit: Travel to Ancient Times
Pompeii Archeological Site Guided Visit: Travel to Ancient Times
Italy
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Day Excursion to Capri Island and Anacapri
Day Excursion to Capri Island and Anacapri
Italy

Giorgio was the ideal guide!

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Local specialist: Anita Matijasevic

Fantastic Vietnam with great travel organazation
Vietnam | Apr 10 - Apr 24, 2024

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Christina N.
the Netherlands | Reviewed on Apr 26, 2024
We are very impressed with the travel organization and all guides who were very imformative and sociable. The two guides we spent the most time with: Lam in the south and Hiep in the north were really helpful and personable, and we really liked spending time with them. They were both very flexible, and adjusted the program to fit our needs when necessary.
The program was intense, but we enjoyed all parts. The highlights were Pu Luong Nature Reserve, Ninh Binh and Halong Bay.
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We are very impressed with the travel organization and all guides who were very imformative and sociable. The two guides we spent the most time with: Lam in the south and Hiep in the north were really helpful and personable, and we really liked spending time with them. They were both very flexible, and adjusted the program to fit our needs when necessary.
The program was intense, but we enjoyed all parts. The highlights were Pu Luong Nature Reserve, Ninh Binh and Halong Bay.

Hotel Reviews
Sanouva Saigon
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Bamboo Eco Village
Can tho
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Hanoi HM Boutique
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Tam Coc Boutique garden
Ninh Binh
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Swan Cruise
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Betel Garden Villas
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Activity Reviews
 HCM City - Cu Chi tunnels
HCM City - Cu Chi tunnels
Ho Chi Minh City
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Ho Chi Minh City - Cai Be - Vinh Long - Can Tho
Ho Chi Minh City - Cai Be - Vinh Long - Can Tho
Vietnam
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Bicycle Tour of Rural Villages - Cultural Tour of Hanoi
Bicycle Tour of Rural Villages - Cultural Tour of Hanoi
Hanoi

We spent some time with a very lovely family who helped celebrate my husband´s birthday.

Can Tho - visit floating market then drop off Can Tho airport for a noon flight to Danang then transfer to Hoian
Can Tho - visit floating market then drop off Can Tho airport for a noon flight to Danang then transfer to Hoian
Can Tho
Visit Tra Que Village & Hoi An City Tour
Visit Tra Que Village & Hoi An City Tour
Hoi An

Great farm visit, cooking class and a bonus massage.

Hue - Hanoi
Hue - Hanoi
Vietnam
 Hanoi and walking street food tour
Hanoi and walking street food tour
Hanoi
Cu Lao Cham Snorkeling (Join in a group) - Then transfer to Hue
Cu Lao Cham Snorkeling (Join in a group) - Then transfer to Hue
Vietnam
Forbidden Purple City - Royal Tombs
Forbidden Purple City - Royal Tombs
Vietnam
Local specialist: Camellia Nguyen

The guide at Perito Merino was excellent whil...
Patagonia | Apr 12 - Apr 16, 2024

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Ravi J.
India | Reviewed on Apr 26, 2024

The guide at Perito Merino was excellent while the one at Patagonia was also very good but one step below at Perito Merino

However our driver at Patagonia n the same driver who drove us to El Calafate was not as good - very fussy n not really cooperative n a snob

Overall everything went very well

Local specialist: Erin Wiley
Erin
Erin Wiley
Local specialist in Puerto Natales, Chile | Replied on Apr 26, 2024

Hi Ravi,

Thanks for leaving your review with us! We're in touch with our transportation provider to find out more about what happened, and we are so glad that you all enjoyed your trip to Patagonia. We've sent your positive feedback to both of the guides that accompanied you all.

Best,
Erin

All guides and drivers were first class - all...
Peru | Apr 17 - Apr 25, 2024

Randall
Randall B.
Canada | Reviewed on Apr 26, 2024
All guides and drivers were first class - all vey prompt and professional. Read more

All guides and drivers were first class - all vey prompt and professional.

Hotel Review
Tierra Viva Arequipa Plaza
Arequipa

Stayed in two Terra Via hotels - very nice and great locations/staff. However both rooms did not have a refrigerator which would have been nice.

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Entire staff was great, no exceptions
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Activity Review
Shared 2D Colca Canyon Tour : Arequipa - Colca - Arequipa 2/2
Shared 2D Colca Canyon Tour : Arequipa - Colca - Arequipa 2/2
Peru

Entire two day excursion was amazing - diverse landscapes.

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Local specialist: Liz Karen L. Jihuallanca

Unforgettable Adventures: A Week Exploring Portugal
Portugal | Apr 12 - Apr 19, 2024

Kassie
Kassie R.
Salem, MA | Reviewed on Apr 26, 2024
What an incredible journey for the four of us exploring Lisbon and Porto! We indulged in private history and culinary tours, embarked on exciting day trips, and even delved into a delightful cooking class. Our stay at a charming waterfront hotel in Porto added an extra touch of magic to our experience. Catarina and her team were readily available and instrumental in crafting an unforgettable trip for us! Read more

What an incredible journey for the four of us exploring Lisbon and Porto! We indulged in private history and culinary tours, embarked on exciting day trips, and even delved into a delightful cooking class. Our stay at a charming waterfront hotel in Porto added an extra touch of magic to our experience. Catarina and her team were readily available and instrumental in crafting an unforgettable trip for us!

Hotel Review
Smy Lisboa
Lisboa

Despite the fantastic rooftop bar, the attentive staff, and the convenient location, we found the rooms to be a bit worn out, and it felt like the hotel caters primarily to large bus tours.

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Activity Reviews
HD Private Tour in Lisbon
HD Private Tour in Lisbon
Portugal

Wonderful history tour with Alexandra (guide) and João (driver) with a Jerónimos Monastery visit, Belem tower, Pastel de nata tasting and more

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Delicious TukTuk Tour
Delicious TukTuk Tour
Portugal

a tuktuk with Hugo! All over the city with a focus in old town and view points and stops to try more food and drinks

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FD Tour in Sintra with Visit to San Michel Winery
FD Tour in Sintra with Visit to San Michel Winery
Lisbon

we were picked up by Vanessa (guide) and Samir (driver) and taken to the eclectic Pena Palace, where every texture and design and style and culture meet. Then a dive into the winding streets of Sintra for shopping and lunch where Vanessa also surprised us with a birthday treat for mom! Followed up with a trip to the beach. Then a private tour of the family owned Quinta De San Michel winery

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Transfer from Lisbon to Porto via Óbidos & Nazaré
Transfer from Lisbon to Porto via Óbidos & Nazaré
Portugal

Manuel picked us up and drove us to Porto with long stops at the medieval Óbidos and coastal Nazaré. Phenomenal Seafood lunch with wine in Nazaré.

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Half Day Porto City Tour
Half Day Porto City Tour
Porto

we met back up with Manuel again and met Tania (our guide for the morning). We had a whirlwind drive to see the coast and city center of Porto before crossing the Douro river to Gaia for a visit at Ferreira Port Caves for a tour and tasting. Then up to Miradouro da Serra do Pilar for a view of Porto and the wall. Back over the river for some additional driving views around the city

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Portuguese Seafood Cataplana & Cooking Class
Portuguese Seafood Cataplana & Cooking Class
Porto

What an amazing experience- getting to learn to make a delicious seafood dish in this delightful kitchen. Highly recommended for local and visiting friends!

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Private FullDay Tour to the Historic Douro
Private FullDay Tour to the Historic Douro
Portugal

Manuel picked us up for a drive to Douro valley to Quinta do Val Moreira. Wine tour and tasting followed by some amazing valley view finding then back to the winery for lunch. After that we had a boat tour before heading back to Porto via scenic valleys and hills.

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Local specialist: Catarina Cotrim
Catarina
Catarina Cotrim
Local specialist in Torres Novas | Replied on Apr 26, 2024
Dear Kassie, Rick, Tina & Kirk, It is with a full heart that I thank you for your fantastic review (and photos)! It has been a real pleasure working with you over the last few months to build what has turned out to be an unforgettable experience for you here in Portugal. What's more, I'm so glad that you appreciated all our partners on the field and that you really felt accompanied by them. We could never have done it without them, so I'll share your feedback with them too I really hope... Read more

Dear Kassie, Rick, Tina & Kirk, It is with a full heart that I thank you for your fantastic review (and photos)!

It has been a real pleasure working with you over the last few months to build what has turned out to be an unforgettable experience for you here in Portugal. What's more, I'm so glad that you appreciated all our partners on the field and that you really felt accompanied by them. We could never have done it without them, so I'll share your feedback with them too

I really hope you can come back to Portugal and that we can get to know each other personally

Thank you all 🩷
Love, Catarina

Uma was amazing with great local recommendati...
New Zealand | Apr 4 - Apr 12, 2024

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David F.
Seattle, WA | Reviewed on Apr 25, 2024

Uma was amazing with great local recommendations and was available throughout the trip with changes.

Local specialist: Uma Natarajan
Uma
Uma Natarajan
Local specialist in New Zealand | Replied on Apr 26, 2024

Dear David,

Thank you so much for your kind words and the review. It was my pleasure to assist you & Anne during your New Zealand Holiday.

I would be delighted to see you again in our beautiful country.

Warm regards,
Uma

Travel made easy
Italy | Apr 13 - Apr 21, 2024

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patrick d.
Newark, NJ | Reviewed on Apr 25, 2024
The process of using KimKim to find Eirini at Storywalking agency was incredibly easy and seamless. Eirini's knowledge of Italy to book drivers for day trips to Tuscany with a wine tasting and lunch that was outstanding, the Almafi coast car tours to Almafi & Revello along with a seperate day of hiking the path of the gods with a guide (enzo) who grew up in Positano and the best was the boat trip to Capri whit a crew that was fantastic! She picked 2 hotels for us that met our needs - in the... Read more

The process of using KimKim to find Eirini at Storywalking agency was incredibly easy and seamless. Eirini's knowledge of Italy to book drivers for day trips to Tuscany with a wine tasting and lunch that was outstanding, the Almafi coast car tours to Almafi & Revello along with a seperate day of hiking the path of the gods with a guide (enzo) who grew up in Positano and the best was the boat trip to Capri whit a crew that was fantastic! She picked 2 hotels for us that met our needs - in the center of the towns, clean, AC and king sized beds. While the Hotel Cavour Florence was a good, it paled in comparison to her pick for us in Positano with the Hotel Villa Gabrisa. HVG was bright clean, with fantasic view and staff - can't recommend this hotel enough! We finshed our trip in Rome with a private walking tour with Gioia whose knoweldge of the city's history made these "old building" really come alive with their rich history coming out in her descriptions.

Hotel Review
Hotel Villa Gabrisa
Positano

Fantastic location, no stairs to get to the hotel! If you haven't been to Positano before, this is a huge advantage for this property. The staff is awesome, food is excellent and the rooms are big, bright and clean.

Authenticity & Character
bright, clean and awesome views.
Location
on the main road to the town, no stairs and a quick walk to the beach.
Staff
friendly, helpful
Cleanliness & Comfort
Best hotel we had by far on the trip. True king size bed, well decorated and each room has a water view.
Activity Review
Lunch and Tasting in the Winery
Lunch and Tasting in the Winery
San Gimignano

The food and wine were outstanding!! we had a 5 bottle tasting paired with 4 courses of food - come hungry b/c the food is outstanding and the wine even better. They served a 30 year old balsamic vinegar that was life changing and makes all regular balsamic pale in comparison. A great range of wines with their lone white and multiple reds - made for a great afternoon.

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exceeded our expectations for the event.
Food
Their food was so good we bought the cook book!
Guides, Drivers and Staff
This is a 14 generation operation, ever one is family and they all care deeply about the product and the guests.
Local specialist: Eirini Daouka

Nadine was simply amazing! Throughout the pla...
The Netherlands | Apr 15 - Apr 24, 2024

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Amanda G.
North Atlanta, GA | Reviewed on Apr 25, 2024
Nadine was simply amazing! Throughout the planning process she was so dedicated to making sure our honeymoon was exactly what we wanted! She was so knowledgeable on the area and offered amazing recommendations for things to do and see outside of our itinerary. Traveling to another country can be intimidating but with the wealth of knowledge and resources provide by Nadine, we traveled with such confidence which made our trip SO enjoyable! When we had a personal matter come up that delayed the... Read more

Nadine was simply amazing! Throughout the planning process she was so dedicated to making sure our honeymoon was exactly what we wanted! She was so knowledgeable on the area and offered amazing recommendations for things to do and see outside of our itinerary. Traveling to another country can be intimidating but with the wealth of knowledge and resources provide by Nadine, we traveled with such confidence which made our trip SO enjoyable! When we had a personal matter come up that delayed the start of our trip, she was so caring and helped to make necessary adjustments. We cannot thank Nadine enough for making our trip one that we will remember for a lifetime!

Hotel Review
BoutiqueHotel 't Fraeyhuis
BRUGGE

Luxury accommodations, hospitable staff that went above and beyond to make our stay so enjoyable! Breakfast was so yummy and the grounds are gorgeous!

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Location
Staff
The staff was so welcoming and flexible when we had to make a change at the start of our trip! They even let us borrow a vase when we decided to buy fresh flowers at the market!
Cleanliness & Comfort
Local specialist: Nadine Hikisch

Balance of activities and free time was perfe...
Italy | Apr 1 - Apr 12, 2024

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Eric F.
Dallas, TX | Reviewed on Apr 25, 2024
Balance of activities and free time was perfect. Recommended and scheduled activities were ideal for us. Could not be happier with the service and really enjoyed working with Arianna! Read more

Balance of activities and free time was perfect. Recommended and scheduled activities were ideal for us. Could not be happier with the service and really enjoyed working with Arianna!

Activity Review
Private Truffle Cooking Class with Hunt
Private Truffle Cooking Class with Hunt
Italy

Highly recommend the truffle hunt, whether you know anything about truffles or not. Hosts were excellent. Cooking class and wine tasting was a blast.

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Local specialist: Arianna Zampieri

Amazing Visit!
Guatemala | Apr 13 - Apr 20, 2024

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Meg S.
Middletown, NY | Reviewed on Apr 25, 2024
We just returned from an awesome trip to Guatemala that Chris and his team arranged for us. Chris took the time to meet us for coffee the morning after we arrived so we could ask any questions and discuss our plans for the week- super friendly and made us feel immediately comfortable! We spent two days exploring with Jerry, who was wonderful as well! We did a walking tour of Antiqua and learned so much with him! The next day, a hike up the Payca volcano, which was definitely a highlight... Read more

We just returned from an awesome trip to Guatemala that Chris and his team arranged for us. Chris took the time to meet us for coffee the morning after we arrived so we could ask any questions and discuss our plans for the week- super friendly and made us feel immediately comfortable! We spent two days exploring with Jerry, who was wonderful as well! We did a walking tour of Antiqua and learned so much with him! The next day, a hike up the Payca volcano, which was definitely a highlight for us. We moved on to Panajachel for a few days and explored the surrounding towns with Pablo- loved it! Ivan, our driver was always on time for our adventures and incredibly kind and accommodating. I think private transportation and guides was key for us being able to relax and absorb our surroundings. This is a trip we will never forget and I would highly recommend Old Town Outfitters to anyone planning to visit beautiful Guatemala!

Local specialist: Chris Gwinner
Chris
Chris Gwinner
Local specialist in Antigua, Guatemala | Replied on Apr 25, 2024

Thank you for the thorough review Meg! It was our pleasure and thank you again for choosing to get to know the real Guatemala through Jerry and our other local guides. Our team had a great time with you and we hope to see you again in the future. Spread the word about Guatemala with your friends and family, the more people know the better!

We were pleased with our Namibia trip
Namibia | Apr 7 - Apr 21, 2024

Zvonko
Zvonko D.
Slovenia | Reviewed on Apr 25, 2024
The summary first: in general, we are very pleased with our Namibia trip; it was a great experience and fulfilled our expectations. Let me now give some more detailed, constructive feedback and please keep in mind that this was our fourth trip with Kimkim. Positive things first:
- We were really satisfied with our guide/driver Pagge, who did his job without one mistake during our 14 days of traveling together. He was very experienced and knowledgeable, plus he gave us a lot of...
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The summary first: in general, we are very pleased with our Namibia trip; it was a great experience and fulfilled our expectations.

Let me now give some more detailed, constructive feedback and please keep in mind that this was our fourth trip with Kimkim.

Positive things first:
- We were really satisfied with our guide/driver Pagge, who did his job without one mistake during our 14 days of traveling together. He was very experienced and knowledgeable, plus he gave us a lot of information even beyond classic information for tourists.
- All accommodations were fine. They were quite different in style (from tent style lodge to ordinary hotel) and we liked the diversity. Quite satisfied also with all arranged breakfasts and dinners!
- Most of the time the “intensity” of the trip was just optimal. Meaning that we had some activities every day (except first day), but we also had some free time for some rest or optional activities.

Not so optimal:
- If we compare with our previous Kimkim trips, preparations for this trip were “below Kimkim’s standards”:
o Starting with Kimkim platform: there were a lot of small mistakes (persistent wrong maps, inconsistency in texts, copy-past errors…)
o We needed several iterations before we came to acceptable plan (for example we asked for the driver at the very beginning…) and delays between iterations.
o Our contact Esther was always responsive and cooperative, but we believe that most of the time it was out of her power to fix the problems or to speed up the process.
- Additional surprise came when we got detailed plan from Namibian company executing the trip: plan was in several points different to the agreed Kimkim plan, but it was also more logical and more “executable”, so we accepted it.
o Important to add: during the trip we additionally tuned a trip a little and the trip was very good(!), so we are speaking here only about the preparation phase.
- It is not on us to judge what were the reasons for non-optimal preparation phase, but one simple explanation could be that Ester’s company was just not also the company later executing the trip

- We had one only operational “problem” at the beginning of our trip: we had Windhoek city tour planed for 10am on 8th April and we were waiting for a guide at the gate of the guesthouse. Nobody arrived, so at the reception we learned that they were just informed that the city was postponed till afternoon!? When we complained that we do not intend to wait for a guide the whole day in the hotel, we finally settled that we would meet with a guide by the church at 3pm and we later got originally planned city tour.

- Last comment is our subjective opinion that the whole trip was slightly overpriced. This opinion is based on our comparation with other three Kimkim trips (all of them were cheaper, but approximately same duration and all were including multiple internal flights) plus we learned during the trip that the cost of living in Namibia is quite low. Again, one simple explanation for the high cost could be that in this case just too many intermediate companies were involved.

To end in a positive tone: overall we were pleased with our Namibia trip.

Regards
Zvonko

Local specialist: Esther Ruempol
Esther
Esther Ruempol
Local specialist in Johannesburg, South Africa | Replied on Apr 26, 2024

Dear Zvonko

Thanks so much for your feedback, this is extremely valuable for us, especially coming from repeat Kim Kim clients such as yourselves. We will definitely use your feedback for future requests and it really helps us to continuously keep improving our tours and service

I'm so glad you and your wife had a great trip to Namibia, and we hope to see you again in a different destination.

Warm regards
Esther