Kimkim Trip Reviews

The trip was amazing that Ethel put together She extremely patient with my many changes to our travel plans. It would have taken me months to pull a trip like we experienced together. I really appreciated how she listened what we were interested in dining on our trip.

Hotel Reviews

Scandic Byporten

Oslo

Really liked the close proximity to everything. The staff was extremely friendly and breakfast was great.

Authenticity & Character

Location

Close to museums shopping and public transportation

Staff

Helpful

Cleanliness & Comfort

European rooms are always a bit small

Heimly Pensjonat

Flåm

Best view of the fjord from our room. The evening meal was excellent.

Authenticity & Character

Has a boutique feeling

Location

Close to everything

Staff

Answered all of our questions

Cleanliness & Comfort

Clean

Kviknes Hotel

Balestrand

Best breakfast! Rooms were standard European rooms. Staff was excellent.

Authenticity & Character

Location

Close to everything

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Scandic Bergen city

Bergen

We had a nice sized room compared to others we stayed at. Staff was helpful in providing guidance in the city.

Authenticity & Character

Location

Close to many attractions

Staff

Provided excellent directions

Cleanliness & Comfort

Activity Reviews

Food and Culture walk in Bergen

Bergen

Loved learning about the food and culture of the area with someone who grew up there.

Quality of Experience

Good food

Food

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Local!

Boat cruise Bergen - Rosendal (round-trip) on The Hardangerfjord Express

Bergen

Thankfully the weather was good otherwise I am not sure it was worth the 2 hour ferry ride

Quality of Experience

Transport

Boat Trip and Dinner at Cornelius Seafood Restaurant

Bergen

I wouldn’t recommend this place to anyone. The owner was very sexist and the food was bland and the worst meal we had In Norway. We would have preferred to stay in Bergen that night instead of spending 5 hours on this trip.

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Ægir Brew Pub Beer Tasting

Flåm

Really enjoyed learning about how they got started and how the beer is made

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Manager was knowledgeable.

Transport

Summer Kayaking Tour

Flåm

Sunny day, calm waters, waterfalls what more can one ask for.

Quality of Experience

It was informative and the scenery was amazing

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Our guide was knowledgeable.

Day trip to Fjærland

Norway

Beautiful fjord and glacier!

Quality of Experience

The views

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Excellent explanation of the area

Transport

Overall the trip was amazing. I wish I had some better guidance on making flights arrangements. My connections in Heathrow were very tight. The executive car travel in Edinburgh was excellent. The Hotel du Vin was lovely. Food was very good. The rooms face the courtyard so it can be noisy. Timberbush is the best tour group. Mercat and Raabies were ok too but Timberbush guides were very polite and engaging. The hotel in Inverness was ok. Food and staff not so good. Location excellent. Train ride to and from Inverness were great but KimKim needs to remember that not all tourists know the rail system and it can be tricky. Glen Afric, Cava Cairns, Culloden, Eilaen Donan Castle, St. Andrews are a must. The most incredible journey was the Isle of Skye. We had a beautiful day and the guides were amazing. Our return to Edinburgh on train was lovely but we were asked to get our own taxi. That was difficult since no taxis are allowed at Waverly and must be prebooked. We had to haul our luggage a couple blocks to where the taxis were. The Tiger Lily was an incredible hotel. Did not eat there. This part of the city looked amazing. We called KimKim on check-in to Tiger Lily that we missed our Whiskey tour since we could not get a taxi. We were told someone would reach out on Monday. We have not heard anything. Overall, I would recommend KimKim but the travel advisors need to remember that we are not all European travelers and need additional assistance.

Activity Reviews

Private transfer in town

Scotland

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

The Isle of Skye & Eilean Donan Castle

Inverness

Excellent!

Quality of Experience

Jack our guide

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Best ever, we were able to drive around the entire Island and see all that we wanted. We had a great mix of tour guided adventures and hikes, exploring on our own. We really enjoyed the geo-thermal baths, and we ended up booking a few of our own along the way to relax each night. Gumi, was super organized and everything was perfectly planned. We stayed a nice places and the food suggestions were great. Loved our time and will forever cherish it.

Our concierge was to meet us at 3pm at our hotel however didn’t get there until 5pm which left us a little in the lurch. However when we did catch up he was very nice and helpful. Our guides were fantastic and very informative. The only thing I would let you know is that each guide repeated much of the same stories which was a little repetitive. Loved the places suggested however by the end of the trip we were glad not to see any more churches or relics. The number of days suggested in some of the cities were spot on. I most probably would have added one extra day in Syracuse/Ortigia. Driving should really be done from midday as everything is closed so when they arrive at hotel people can walk around when shops are opened.

Hotel Reviews

Palazzo Natoli Boutique Hotel

Palermo

Really beautiful boutique hotel in the heart of the old city close to everything.

Authenticity & Character

Decor was lovely and so clean. Breakfast for me was a little hit and miss. You tick your breakfast order a little like a hospital menu. I think they could do it different.

Location

It’s slam dunk in the Main Street. You can walk to everything.

Staff

The girls on reception were amazing and so helpful

Cleanliness & Comfort

Room was very spacious with balcony

Viacolvento Boutique Hotel

Marsala

Nice hotel just if the main road. Very nicely kept. Staff were excellent. Recommended a fantastic restaurant. Very obliging. Room was upgraded so that was excellent.

Authenticity & Character

Lovely clean hotel with exposed brick. Really nice.

Location

Marsala for us was just a pit stop. Didn’t venture out

Staff

Limited English but was really helpful.

Cleanliness & Comfort

Breakfast was continental and plenty to choose from.

Boutique Hotel Re Federico

Ortigia

Quaint Boutique Hotel right next to the sea. Loved Ortigia would have stayed one more night.

Authenticity & Character

Upgraded to a much bigger room which had separate bathroom and kitchenette

Location

Just a short walk across the street if you want a dip in the sea. You do however have to swim out quite a bit. Rocky.

Staff

Staff were very pleasant

Cleanliness & Comfort

Air conditioner needed a part to reduce the fan blowing very loudly which was fixed the following day

Hotel Foresteria Baglio della Luna

Agrigento

Outside of Agrigento but in a perfect location if you don’t want to walk the city. Otherwise it’s around 4Km to city. We preferred were we stayed as it was all inclusive beautiful grounds lovely restaurant close to beach

Authenticity & Character

It has a Tower as well as the hotel rooms surrounded by a lovely courtyard with beautiful gardens. Dinner was served outside overlooking the Temples. Gorgeous

Location

Lovely hotel get the room overlooking the Valley of the Temples.

Staff

Head waiter was superb

Cleanliness & Comfort

Had a small issue with shower overflowing on bathroom floor. But it was rectified immediately

Boutique Hotel Villa Fiorita

Taormina

Beautiful hotel in fantastic location just a couple of minutes away from all the hustle and bustle. The hotel had 6 floors. Rooms were well appointed but a little smaller than some of the other hotels we stayed in. I think we were upgraded to a balcony classic room which was very much appreciated. Breakfast was amazing. They don’t have a restaurant but they do a lovely lunch and afternoon sandwiches until 6pm. Hotel had a nice small pool which was nice to relax. I believe they are building a bigger one.

Authenticity & Character

Very well appointed. Loved it

Location

Just down the road from the main drag of Taormina

Staff

The staff were extremely attentive and very friendly.

Cleanliness & Comfort

Very clean hotel.

Activity Reviews

Piazza Armerina and Villa Romana del Casale

Italy

Guide was a history professor 82yrs old fantastic information. The Mosaics were unbelievable. Loved this so much.

Quality of Experience

Awesome mosaics. Unbelievable

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Onofrio was so expressive and informative.

Palermo Street Food Tour

Palermo

Georgio our guide was great and very informative we had a great day with him. We went to Monreal first then we walked all the way around Palermo. Really enjoyed our tasting lunch. Yum. He was lots of fun and bubbly with great history knowledge.

Quality of Experience

Excellent

Food

Street food at the fish markets

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Very informative

Transport

Self Drive with Georgio directing the traffic.

Full Day Guided Tour of Palermo - Visit Monreale

Palermo

Day Trip to Segesta & Erice

Palermo

Relics to Remember absolutely fascinating.

Quality of Experience

So interesting

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Lara was truly exuberant and was so excited to tell us all about the temples

Transport

Self drive

Guided tour of Valley of the Temples

Agrigento

What a massive area of all 4 Temples from Juno to Concordia Hercules and Zeus and the statue absolutely one of a kind

Quality of Experience

Surreal

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Simona was an excellent guide who explained all the stories about each Temple

Transport

Self drive

Cooking Class in Taormina

Taormina

Chef made the day. He was funny and hands on with everyone. Meet some lovely people. We all had fun.

Quality of Experience

It would have been nice to cook small individual dishes and taste your own stuff. It was all mixed up so you weren’t judging your own sample.

Food

Mostly all of it. We made way too much

Guides, Drivers and Staff

The chefs were very involved

Transport

Self drive

Etna Wine tasting

Italy

Unfortunately this was cancelled the day prior

Esther was great to us through the whole planning of our trip. She would answer questions quickly and effectively. She made the process smooth and easy. She would check in with us throughout our trip to make sure things were seamless. I cannot recommend her enough, thanks to her we had a great trip.

Just back from a very memorable trip to Rome. Valeria set up the entire trip and it really couldn't have been better. She is a pleasure to work with and we are already looking forward to working with her for our next trip.

Esther was more than helpful from start to finish with helping us plan our trip months in advance and also being very accommodating while we were in South Africa so that we make sure we are on the right track. The Shalati Train on the Bridge was by far the most amazing all inclusive everyone in our group has been to. From the views you had to the top of the line food and drinks provided. We also had a kind knowledgeable game driver and waiter that the Shalati pairs your group with while we were there. Would definitely stay again and recommend to anyone going to Kruger.

Overall I was very pleased with the accommodations except the place in Sintra. We wee in the basement and the smell of mildew was overpowering. I got sick there and i think the dampness and mold didn’t help. The guiding in Sintra was excellent. I was impressed with all the guides knowledge and education regarding history and sites. When we arrived in Porto after a long, long day I was exhausted and had no energy for walking around. Aviero was a delight and Coimbro was fascinating for the Knights Templar history. I loved exploring the churches, particularly the very old one and seeing the signs of the original templars. I also loved the recreation of Solomon’s temple. Boggles the mind it could be so beautiful. The lodgings again were beautiful. I loved the history of the castle we stayed inn in Coimbro and also loved the hotel in Evora as it had a. Living suite. That makes it so much nicer when traveling.

Hotel Reviews

Hotel Quinta das Lágrimas

Coimbra

This is visually the most beautiful place we stayed. Our room was small but we were only there one night and really didn’t have time to enjoy any of the grounds. The decorations inside the building are fabulous and the story associated with it is so interesting. Quite lovely and the staff are lovely also.

Authenticity & Character

Well, I wasn’t in love with it. We had a guide/driver so it was okay but we love to be able to walk into town

Location

Well, i

Staff

Very accommodating and pleasant, especially the reception area and the bartender.

Cleanliness & Comfort

These bathtubs all over Portugal are death traps for older people especially as there are no grab bars and are so slippery. This was true for all but one place we stayed where there was a walk in shower. Don’t remember which one but that is a real hazard and not just for really old people like me

Heritage Avenida Liberdade

Lisboa

Decor fabulous and staff very nice and accommodating

Authenticity & Character

Beautiful hotel and location

Location

Loved it. We could walk out the door and were right in the middle of things.

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Again, bathtub is dangerous

Chalet Saudade

Sintra

Our stay at Chalet Saudade in Sintra had its ups and downs. We were put in the basement, which had an overwhelming smell of mold and was quite damp. I complained to the landlady, but her solution to keep the doors open wasn't practical since we were out during the day. However, the receptionist was exceptionally kind and helpful, and our room setup with a living room and big bedroom was nice. The location was good for walking into town.

Activity Reviews

Porto Douro Cruise

Porto

This wasn’t really a big deal and I could have skipped it without missing anything

Guides, Drivers and Staff

I was impressed with the level of education, all graduates of college and post graduate work.

Transport

The cars were fine.

Half-Day Walking Guided Tour of Porto

Porto

On the day we arrived in Porto, I was pretty exhausted and hungry. Our guide was really nice and took me to a market where I found something delicious to eat, a breaded dome with chicken inside. Unfortunately, I didn't have much energy for the walking tour itself.

Tomar - the Military and Religious Base of the Knights Templar

Tomar

I absolutely loved visiting the Military and Religious Base of the Knights Templar in Tomar. I'm a big history buff, and this place was a highlight for me. The guide even found a book on the Knights Templar for me that I took home to my grandson. Reading it opened up a whole new world for me to explore.

Discover Magical Sintra

Portugal

Sintra was wonderful and I particularly liked our guide for his temperament and humor. I would definitely recommend it to anyone!

Guides, Drivers and Staff

We had a great and memorable trip and want to thank Adam for arranging it. In particular, he and Michele were very quick to respond when an airline flight cancellation delayed our arrival by one day. All of our reservations in Iceland worked out perfectly, and the recommended stops were well chosen.

The car rental was also trouble free and comfortable (Kia Sportage). We actually never used the WiFi device because we had continuous cell coverage everywhere (ATT). We did struggle a bit with the driving plans as rendered through Google and Apple Carplay. This combination got easily confused in its sequencing if we deviated slightly from the plan, requiring frequent reloading of the map. Having a map point for each of the suggested stops would help a lot to simplify things.

We also have a few specific highlights and suggestions for future consideration:

Landmannalaugar: We followed the Google drive plan to road F26, which is well travelled, and then were told to make a sharp right onto F208, which at that point appears rarely travelled and likely impassable without a high-clearance vehicle. The Google course line also followed F225 for part of the drive ,which our plans says to avoid. It was getting late in the day and rather than risk getting stuck we chose to backtrack to Highway 1. A much better solution in this area would be to include a series of GPS turn points, rather than depend on Google.

Hella to Vik: we really enjoyed Gluggafoss, which had hardly any other tourists. In contrast, Seljalandffoss was mobbed with people, and was in shadow when we arrived. However there is an equally nice waterfall facing Highway 1 just a few km to the east, with hardly any people (on a small pull-out). We also stopped at Eyjafjallajokul Bakery on the highway for lunch; they have good sandwiches and plenty of parking and a WC.

Vik to Hofn: closer to Vik we found the “moss heath” very interesting (thick moss growing on basalt). We also liked the glacial lagoon and Diamond Beach. Hofn may once have been the lobster capital of Iceland it’s not anymore. Harvesting was recently prohibited due to over-fishing. We had a nice dinner at Otto’s but lobster was not on the menu.The hotel in Hofn was fine but oddly configured–no elevator, and you have to carry your bags up one flight of stairs and then down another, even if your room is on the ground floor. The staff does offer to do it for you however.

Hofn to Egilsstadir: As a geologist I found the Blabjorg green ignimbrite very interesting. I would suggest a slight modification of the descriptive text, to emphasize its origin from glowing hot clouds of ash, broken rock fragments, and gases that rushed down the slope of a volcano. This is similar to what covered Pompei in 79 AD. Petra’s stone museum was also interesting for its very large and diverse collection.

Some of the recommended restaurants in Egilsstadir were closed, but the hotel restaurant was quite good. We also visited the Hallormsstadur forest south of town. This was a nice contrast to the other areas, and we enjoyed taking a short hike on the trails through the trees.

Egilsstadir to Lake Myvatn: This was our favorite area due to the varied volcanic landscape. You might add to the description of the Grjotagj spring that it is inside a lava tube! We also liked the Krafla geothermal area and crater and the Dimmuborgir lava towers. Hotel Laxa was our favorite hotel of the trip; we had beautiful picture-window views of the surrounding landscape from our room. We were also lucky to see a nice display of Northern Lights.

The private volcanic tour near Husavik was excellent; our guide Gunnar was extremely knowledgeable and pleasant. He is a local native and we liked getting to know a real Icelander! We also visited Dettifoss but the water was very muddy, making for a less appealing brown waterfall.

Lake Myvatn to Laugarbakki: Godafoss waterfall was one of our favorites. This drive also crossed a lot of very dramatic glacial landforms such as U-shaped valleys in the mountains. Hotel Laugarbakki looks a bit run-down from the outside but the interior looked like it has been freshly renovated. We had a very nice 2-room suite. Our second-favorite hotel.

Laugarbakki to Reykjavik: The hotel was fine aside from some traffic noise (room facing the street). Its location was perfect however, and we had a nice dinner a block away at Garazie Trattoria. The helicopter tour was fantastic! We also visited Sky Lagoon and enjoyed it despite the cold 65 kph wind gusting over the water. A nice end-point to the trip and a chance to relax before the flight home.

FANTASTIC
Accommodations were all good; Hofsstadir Country Hotel was excellent.
Daily itineraries were very helpful; optional activities were great so we could pick and choose.
Map points were super helpful.
We added a hike at Hallormsstadur Forest - turned out to be one of our favorite things.
Ferry ride was interesting/fun and the zodiac boat tour was a big hit.
We would absolutely return to Iceland and use Rinolda as our travel specialist.

Activity Review

Jokulsarlon glacier lagoon zodiac boat tour

Iceland

Guide patiently waited in one spot until a piece of glacier fell off!

Overall, we had a fabulous trip.

Our driver and guide, Lenka in Prague is amazing. I wish she could have stayed with us for the entire trip!!
Our hotels in Prague (Rott) and in Budapest (Moments) were both fantastic. We didn't like our hotel in Vienna as much. It wasn't as convenient as the other two and the rooms were not as nice. Our drivers in Budapest were great. (Gergo and Gyula) and tour guide (Tibi) was fabulous as well.

Kimkim made the process very easy and I would use them again.

Hotel Review

Hotel Rott

Prague

We loved staying at the Hotel Rott, Prague. The location is fabulous! Rooms are very clean and comfortable and the breakfasts are great! I would stay there again!

Location

Perfect location in Prague!

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Activity Reviews

Guided tour of Prague

Prague

Lenka was fabulous! We don't have any recommendations, just wish we had more time in Prague!!

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Trip to UNESCO Kutna Hora

Prague

This is worth the trip when you go to Prague! Again, Lenka was fabulous!

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Guided tour of Cesky Krumlov

Cesky Krumlov

If you go, have lunch at Papa's! I wish we had more time here, but worth the time we spent. Very beautiful!! Lenka was the perfect tour guide and driver!!

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Danube bend day trip from Budapest

Budapest

The Danube is beautiful and this day trip is a must when you go to Budapest. Ask for Tibi!

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Mathia paid attention to our desires for our visit to Noway and planned an amazing trip tailor-made for us. He was helpful in the initial planning stages, the pre-trip last-minute details, and all along the way during our travels in Norway. We could not have been more pleased with our adventure and the services of Mathia and KimKim. Highly recommend this firm for anyone wanting to plan a trip that includes the things you want to see and experience.

Hotel Reviews

The Tide Rorbuer

Sørvågen

Staying at The Tide Rorbuer in Reine was lovely. It was a great location right on the water, and the accommodations were beautiful. We really enjoyed our time there.

Scandic Nidelven

Trondheim

Scandic Nidelven in Trondheim was fine, but parking was a bit of a hassle. We had to park a distance away and pay quite a bit for it. However, the hotel itself was downtown and convenient for exploring the area.

Wangen Apartments by Fjord Resort

Aurland

Our stay at Wangen Apartments by Fjord Resort in Aurland was amazing. It was a really nice place, and being right on the fjord made for a picturesque setting.

Zander K Hotel

Bergen

The Zander K Hotel in Bergen was another great accommodation. Everything was lovely, and the breakfast was excellent.

Activity Reviews

Private Lofoten Tour

Norway

The Lofoten Islands tour was probably my favorite part of the trip. We had a tour guide for the whole day, and it was just wonderful. The scenery was breathtaking, and we were able to explore so much. It was a full day of adventure and beauty that I won’t forget anytime soon.

Short Hike with a Local in Bergen

Bergen

The hike in Bergen was a highlight of the trip as well. Our guide was very accommodating. We realized the initial hike planned might have been beyond our abilities, so he adjusted it for us. The new route was still challenging and offered great views, making the experience memorable.

Loen Skylift

Norway

The Loen Skylift was an exhilarating experience. The views from the top were simply breathtaking and worth every moment. A must-do if you're in the area!

Our main guide, Omreg, was extremely knowledgeable and very nice.

The guides for elephant washing/tubing and orangutan trekking really knew their stuff and were fun.

The local specialist, Yuqqa, did a great job on very short notice putting this trip together. She is an excellent communicator and is very responsive.

Hotel Review

Mega Inn Lodge

North Sumatra

Authenticity & Character

Location

right on the river that a monkey troop crosses several times per day

Staff

super helpful

Cleanliness & Comfort

Activity Review

Trek in Gunung Leuser National Park

Bukit Lawang, North Sumatra

We saw 6 orangutans in 3 hours!

Quality of Experience

Food

The hotel restaurant is very good.

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Doris, my travel specialist was an incredible partner to me, not just helping me plan my trip but staying in touch with me regularly while I was in Vietnam. One notable moment took place when typhoon Yagi was scheduled hit Northern Vietnam while I was in Hanoi. Doris proactively called me with the option to fly out of Hanoi (to Saigon) a day early to avoid the Hanoi airport closure, which I agreed to. Doris then booked for me a new flight, hotel reservations and transportation to and from the airport. While I’m sure this was very time consuming for Doris, it was all seamless for me.

I had an incredible trip that included Hanoi, Halong Bay, Sapa and Saigon. Many thanks to Doris for a memorable trip!

This was our first time working with Kimkim. We worked with Mathilde and she did a fantastic job planning this trip for us! We decided to take this trip about a month before the travel date. Mathilde understood the essence of the timing and was extremely responsive and made herself available frequently so we could plan the trip details quickly. The purpose of our trip was to attend a concert in Vienna (Coldplay yay!) and she seamlessly planned our trip around the concert so we could utilize our time effectively to explore the cities as well. She also gave us useful insights on the concert which helped us use our time effectively and that increased our excitement for the concert! During the planning calls, we informed Mathilde that we like to explore cities on our own. She was very responsive and personalized the itinerary further to suit our needs by making a list of attractions we could see at our own pace. The recommendations for each city were excellent!

All the hotels were fantastic and centrally located making it easy to get to the main sights. The breakfast at all the hotels was scrumptious!

The airport transportation was punctual and the providers were excellent. It made airport transfers in a couple of cities very seamless. All the train bookings were handled well and our travel was seamless thanks to all the bookings. We had to reach out to the emergency helpline as we missed a train in Munich (since we couldn't follow the German announcement about a change in platforms at the last minute :( ). The support team was super prompt in getting back to us and checked in on us to ensure we were able to resolve it and get on the next train to our destination. Thank you!

Mathilde personalized the day trips to our preferences and we absolutely loved them. Kimkim's local partners who conducted the day trips were punctual and the guides enthusiastically shared information throughout the trip. It was fun to interact with them and learn about the region. The conversations with the guides made the day trip fun and memorable.

Overall, we absolutely loved working with Kimkim, especially Mathilde. She helped us make the most out of our trip so we could enjoy our concert and also travel around and take in the sights. We also appreciated that Mathilde checked in on us regularly during the trip. Truly a fantastic trip! Definitely look forward to planning the next trip with her soon!

Hotel Reviews

KING's HOTEL First Class

München

Authenticity & Character

Location

Walking distance from Munich's train station and close to main sights

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Hotel am Mirabellplatz Salzburg

Salzburg

Clean and comfortable hotel. Breakfast was excellent!

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Staff

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Theaterhotel & Suites Wien

Wien

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Staff

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Golden Well

Prague

Excellent luxury hotel. Located at the end of a quiet street. Loved it. Excellent on-site restaurant with the best views of Prague.

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Hilton Munich Airport

Oberding

Authenticity & Character

Modern hotel

Location

Conveniently located at the airport

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Activity Reviews

Munich Walking Tour of the Old Town

Munich

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Hallstatt + Lakes & Mountains District + The Oldest Salt Mine in the world

Salzburg

Guide was excellent. Was punctual and very fun to speak with. Highly recommend.

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Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Welcome to Vienna

Vienna

Quality of Experience

The Sisi Ticket (3 imperial attractions on 1 ticket!)

Vienna

Quality of Experience

Welcome to Prague

Prague

Quality of Experience

Český Krumlov: Renaissance & Baroque Pearl of Southern Bohemia

Austria

The transport was excellent. The driver was very punctual and the car was comfortable and impeccable. Made the journey very enjoyable. The personalized walking tour in Cesky Krumlov was awesome! The guide shared a lot of insights and booked lunch at a very nice traditional Czech restaurant. She also walked us through the lesser known streets in town which was excellent. Excellent guide, highly recommend working with her.

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24/7 assistance in case of emergency

Austria

Very responsive suport. They gave us suggestions to resolve the issue when we missed our train and checked in on us to ensure we got on the next train to our destination.

Quality of Experience

Our Mother-Daughter trip to Croatia was wonderful with many thanks to Anna-Maria! She listened to our every wish, crafting a personalized itinerary that was the perfect balance of adventure, relaxation, and cultural immersion, while taking into consideration our budget and interests. All of the selected accommodations were comfortable and in prime walkable locations with great amenities. The personal guides were all friendly, punctual, and shared with us so many interesting facts and information about each city and island. Highly recommended!

After being home for a couple days and reflecting back on our trip I’m convinced we wouldn’t have had nearly the amount of authentic experiences if it weren’t for our guide, Tarik. The logistics that he took care of were priceless. Handling and navigating all of the driving, the pickup and drop offs. He called ahead to all of our accommodations to make sure they knew we were close and to have someone ready to handle our bags. He was funny and knowledgeable. He also was understanding in our needs as four middle aged woman who always needed to pee. I can’t recommend Tarik enough. We had the greatest time. The planning and communication on the kimkim side was also unmatched. I will for sure be using them again for future travels. A special shoutout to Tarik’s trainee, Hamza. He has a bright future in the travel industry.

Hotel Review

Tiziri Luxury Camp

Merzouga

How cool was this place!? The fact that these guys can make you forget you’re in the middle of the dessert is wild. So comfortable and fun. Great food and an amazing musical experience. This is a must do.

Authenticity & Character

It’s unlike anything else out there.

Location

Staff

To say that just one of the staff made it great would be a disservice to each of them. As a whole they were great.

Cleanliness & Comfort

The beds were crazy comfortable.

Activity Review

A Taste of Tradition: Sharing Stories and Savory Delights at a Moroccan Home

Morocco

This was so cool. It’s a real look into the daily lives of real people. They welcomed us like we were family. Prepared a great meal. They talked and joked with us. Answered and asked all sorts of questions. It was a real treat meeting this family.

The trip was absolutely amazing. Our organizer (Robi) did everything he could to make sure our trip ran as smoothly as possible. The whole trip exceeded our expectations. The accommodations were very nice and the bike tour went smoothly. Our guide (Goran) did a magnificent job by taking on scenic and less busy routes. He adjusted the routes to tailor to our skill level and continued to ask for input. He was very knowledgeable about the area and provided history of the area and points of interest. He was very personable and we were so happy we lucked out with such a great guide! We would definitely use Kimkim again if we do something similar in the future. We will also be recommending to our friends.

Hotel Reviews

Hotel Marko Polo

Korčula

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Scalini palace

Dubrovnik

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Ostrea

Mali Ston

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Activity Reviews

Cycling On Pelješac Penisula To Ston

Croatia

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Guides, Drivers and Staff

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Arrival in Split and transfer to accommodation

Split

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Guides, Drivers and Staff

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Explore Split & Diocletian's palace

Split

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Guides, Drivers and Staff

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Cycling on Korčula island with options

Korčula

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Guides, Drivers and Staff

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Cycling on Korčula island -Day 2

Korčula

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Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Cycling Mljet island and National Park

Croatia

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Guides, Drivers and Staff

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Dubrovnik Old Town and the City Walls

Croatia

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Goodbye Dubrovnik

Dubrovnik

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Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

We were so happy with Robi. He looked after us so well. He was kind, funny and knowledgeable. All our accommodation was great. Robi was happy to adjust our schedule at any time and replace it with some other activity. Thank you Robi!

Hotel Reviews

Hotel Dubrovnik

Zagreb

Great position and good breakfasts. Older rooms but everything we needed.

Authenticity & Character

Location

Central

Staff

Very friendly staff at the counter and at breakfast.

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Hotel Slamič

Ljubljana

Loved this hotel. Great location. Great staff and great breakfast,

Authenticity & Character

Family owned hotel that makes it feel more personal,

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Valamar Riviera Hotel & Residence

Poreč

Good position, good breakfast and nice touch with happy hour in the dining room from 5.00. - 6.00 pm

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Hotel Degenija

Rakovica

Loved this hotel. Absolute charming. Incredible restaurant and a real gem.

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Teatro Verdi Boutique Hotel

Zadar

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Heritage Hotel Santa Lucia

Split

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Sorgo Palace

Ston

Quaint and friendly hotel. Breakfasts are great. This hotel is older but situated in a village away from lots of tourists. Breakfast was really good.

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Apartment Zicara

Dubrovnik

Location just outside city walls. Nice terrace overlooking parts of the old city. Some kitchen items available.

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Activity Review

Explore Zagreb

Croatia

It was nice to walk around some of the sites in Zagreb and take a little time to settle in.

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

We were picked up from the airport in a friendly and timely manner. Otherwise we were able to explore Zagreb on our own with suggestions from Robi.

We recently returned from an incredible trip to Costa Rica that Priscilla planed for me. From start to finish, everything was impeccably organized, making this journey truly unforgettable. She was very responsive and tailored the trip to my liking.

Right from the beginning, the planning was seamless. She was helpful and responsive, ensuring every detail was covered. Whether it was answering questions or adjusting the itinerary.

The activities were the highlight of the trip. From thrilling zip-lining through lush canopies to an amazing water rafting tour, each adventure was perfectly planned.
Transportation was top-notch. The transfers were punctual, clean, and comfortable, making it easy to go from one region to the other without a hitch. The attention to detail in arranging smooth connections between destinations was much appreciated.

The accommodations exceeded my expectations. Each hotel was carefully chosen for its comfort, location, and service. Waking up to breathtaking views and enjoying luxurious amenities added an extra layer of enjoyment to the trip. My favorite hotel was Arenas del Mar.
Thank you Prici.
Pura Vida =)