Excellent Experience with Kimkim!
New Zealand | Jan 6 - Jan 20, 2025

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Kate E.
Boston, MA | Reviewed on Jan 23, 2025

I worked with Monica to put together a self-driving itinerary for my two college-age children through the South and North Island. Monica was great to work with - very knowledgeable, extremely responsive, good at taking input and making thoughtful suggestions, and sensitive to budget. She put together a fantastic trip with a mix of different activities and highlights, many of which we would not have found on our own. While they were on the trip, she responded quickly to any needs they had and the trip went very smoothly and successfully. I would highly recommend Monica and the Kimkim experience. Many thanks Monica!

Activity Reviews
Jet Boat the Shotover River
Jet Boat the Shotover River
Queenstown (NZ)

This was one of my kids’ favorite activities on the trip!

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Doubtful Sound Overnight Cruise (Real NZ)
Doubtful Sound Overnight Cruise (Real NZ)
New Zealand

This was perhaps the biggest highlight of the trip! My kids loved it! And we would never have thought to do this without Monica’s encouragement.

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Kayak Tasman Glacier Lake
Kayak Tasman Glacier Lake
New Zealand

My kids loved their kayaking guide and found him very entertaining. This experience was another highlight of the trip.

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Te  Pā Tū  - Maori Cultural Experience
Te Pā Tū - Maori Cultural Experience
Rotorua

The kids said the guide for this evening was excellent. Very fun, knowledgeable and interesting. They also raved about the restaurants she took them to. They loved one so much that they went back the next night.

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Glowworm Kayak Tour
Glowworm Kayak Tour
Rotorua

This was my kids’ favorite part of their North Island experience. They said it was amazing!

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Local specialist: Monika Vinsova
Monika
Monika Vinsova
Local specialist in Queenstown, New Zealand | Replied on Jan 23, 2025

Kate, thank you so much for the kind words! It was a true pleasure working with you to create an itinerary for your children. I’m so glad to hear that they had such a great experience and that the trip went smoothly. I always try to suggest activities that are both exciting and unique, so it’s wonderful to know that they enjoyed the highlights and discoveries along the way. If you ever need help planning another trip, I’d be more than happy to assist! Best regards from Queenstown! Monika