Kimkim Trip Reviews

Excellent and very diverse trip to Peru for a family of five. Thanks to the excellent organization of Liz Karen we experienced the Amazonian jungle (Puero Maldonado) with an amazing guide (Moises) for 3 days. Next we flew to Cuzco for 4 days to experience firsthand the Sacred Valley, Machu Picchu, and Cuzco. There we had great guides - Oscar and Javier, who made the trips a real pleasure.

Emily and Romane planned a terrific trip for our family to beautiful Scotland. This was our first major family trip and we wanted it to be special. They delivered! The activities planned were exactly what we wanted. Highlights for us included making it for two nights on the incredible Isle of Skye at the Bracken Hide hotel. So magical! Cain was our local guide there and did a terrific job even in classic Scottish rain. Our days in Fort William were filled with outdoor adventures tailored to each person.
We hope to go back very soon and can't thank Emily and Romane enough.

Hotel Reviews

The Bracken Hide

Portree

This place was stunning inside and out. Absolutely worth visiting. The staff was also incredibly warm and wonderful.

Authenticity & Character

You stay in your own little hut - like a Hobbit hole!

Location

Just outside of Portree, but about a 20 minute walk.

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Eden Locke

Edinburgh

Modern and well appointed rooms with small kitchens. The beds were very comfortable and the cafe was amazing.

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The Corriegarth Hotel

Inverness

Good location in INverness, but older building. Be prepared to bring your luggage up a few flights of stairs. The neds are older and not very comfortable.

Authenticity & Character

If you like older buildings this might be for you.

Location

Staff

It was understaffed with just one over worked person to deal with everything.

Cleanliness & Comfort

The stove broke so no hot breakfast was offered. Beds are not comfortable.

Garrison Apartments

Fort William

Excellent space and amenities for a short or longer stay. Full kitchen and space for a family to spread out.

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Gorgeous view of the river from the balcony!

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Hotel Colessio

Stirling

Incredibly beautiful building. It looks like a museum from the outside.

Authenticity & Character

It has excellent rooms and a very nice bar.

Location

Right near everything in Stirling. Walk to the Castle and to shops and restaurants.

Staff

Very thoughful, friendly and helpful.

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Apex City of Glasgow Hotel

Glasgow

Authenticity & Character

Location

Right on a central street making sight seeing easy.

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Activity Reviews

Two hour cruise on the Canal and Loch - Loch Ness

Inverness

This was a relaxing fun way to see the Locke

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Funny and insiteful

Transport

Private guided tour with driver/guide in Skye

Scotland

Cain was a wonderful driver. He was helpful in planning our day and was very kind as the day turned quite rainy. He helped us make the best of it!

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Private Guided Hike of Ben Nevis

Scotland

Peter was a super experienced climber and wonderful guide. He climbs this mountain 3-4 times a week so he knows it well. He helped me with aprehensions I had as this was the first major hike I'd done since major ACL surgery. I could not have done it without his encouragement!

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Visit the Kelpies

Scotland

This was a bucket list item for me on this trip and my whole family enjoyed it. You can spend about 45 minutes and these sculptures are an engineering marvel! What a treasure!

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Mar was delightful to work with as she helped me plan our Norway trip. She was responsive & attentive to my requests. The work Mar did ahead of our trip to help with route planning and instructions for finding our way were so helpful. She was even available once during the trip when we had a question about our route.
The fjords we visited were just spectacular and we loved spending time in the small towns Mar selected for us. Aurland was probably our favorite, including the RIB boat ride in the fjord there. All of our rooms had great views —of the fjords and mountains, a pretty city view or a view of the harbor.
Fenne made the bookings for accommodations, experiences, transportation etc. and it was all taken care of perfectly.
I’m giving KimKim 5 stars for this trip, and I won’t hesitate to work with them again!

Hotel Review

Hotel Union Geiranger Bad & Spa

Geiranger

Wow! This hotel had everything in amenities and was a lovely place to stay. The room was clean and comfortable and the meals were delicious. Staff was friendly and helpful. Lovely place to stay In Geiranger.

Authenticity & Character

The antiques and furnishings around the hotel were interesting. Views are amazing.

Location

Quick walk or drive down to the village

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Activity Reviews

The home of Edvard Grieg with Lunchtime Summer Concert

Bergen

I was looking forward this concert and was not disappointed. The pianist for the week played masterfully and listening while taking in the the view out the front window of the concert hall was heavenly. The grounds are lovely. You can follow a pretty path through the woods down to the water; it’s very peaceful. Edvard Grieg’s home and the museum were full of interesting things.

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Summer/Autumn Fjord Safari on a RIB boat

Flåm

Our guide and pilot, Eric, made this a great experience. Attentiveness to safety was impressive. Eric stopped at waterfalls and in front of small villages up on the mountain and shared interesting stories about the people/ locations. He also shared some Norwegian folklore about trolls that was amusing. He was super at his job and obviously enjoys the work. This was a fun excursion!

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Tamer was our overall trip coordinator and he was very attentive and responsive particularly given that he coordinated the trip from Quito.
Special mention to Darwin our guide for Los Tunales and to Hulio for our trek up to the Negra caldera.

Hotel Reviews

Hotel Solymar

Galápagos

Beautiful vista and very helpful staff

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Albemarle

Puerto Villamil

Amazing beach for walking in the morning and the staff were very helpful (even walked us to a restaurant)!

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Casa Opuntia Galapagos Hotel

Puerto Baquerizo Moreno

We were on the top floor do a bit of extra exercise but it was a nice hotel and the view was great.

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Activity Reviews

Welcome to Santa Cruz Island: Highlands & Charles Darwin Research Station

Puerto Ayora

The tortoises’s were very memorable and the guide was very good. The food at the restaurant was excellent!

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Experience the Pristine Beauty of Galápagos Islands: Discovering an Uninhabited Island

Puerto Ayora

Stunning vistas and sea animals. The snorkelling with the sea lions was such a special experience.

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History and Nature: Full Day to Floreana Island

Puerto Ayora

There was a delay in the arrival of our guide/driver which turned out to be due to an unexpected cancellation. There was limited communication and when we finally got on a boat we were still not sure if it was the right excursion. The trip over was with heavy seas so it was a challenging voyage. The sites were interesting but much of the content shared by the guide was already new.

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Discover the Wonders of Tintoreras Islet: A Journey into Breathtaking Biodiversity

Puerto Villamil

Great experience!

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Wildlife Encounter at Los Tuneles (Cabo Rosa)

Ecuador

One of the highlights of our trip. Darwin was an amazing guide and even provided underwater photos to each of us.

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The boat driver was unbelievable navigating between the lava rocks so we could see the flora and fauna.

Hiking the Sierra Negra Volcano

Ecuador

Another great trip and Hulio was an excellent guide. Beautiful vistas and worth the 16 km. hike’

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Kicker Rock: A Snorkeling Adventure

Isla San Cristóbal

The trip to the beach was beautiful. Unfortunately there was not a lot to see at Kicker Tock on this particular visit but it was still a great experience to snorkel around it

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Wonderfully planned trip to Iceland! Eva was very helpful during the planning process and also while on the trip. I made a last minute change on a tour and Eva was helpful in canceling the plans. Would recommend Iceland and Eva to everyone!

Hotel Reviews

Hótel Lækur

Hella

Yummy, homemade breakfast. Will need an eye mask with summer travel.

Authenticity & Character

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Very quiet

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Cleanliness & Comfort

Need eye mask in summer even with shades.

Hótel Kría

Vík

Beautiful hotel! Restaurant is very nice as well.

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Walkable to stores and activities

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Fosshotel Glacier Lagoon

Hnappavellir

Very nice. Triple room was very spacious.

Authenticity & Character

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Good location near activities

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Hot tub was a nice feature

Berjaya Reykjavik Marina Hotel

Reykjavík

Unique hotel in convenient location

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Close to marina

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Activity Reviews

Whale Watching Ólafsvík

Iceland

Too long for kids, very rough waters with uncomfortable seating

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Katla Ice Cave- under the Volcano

Iceland

Loved the private tour! Tour guide was very good and authentic. Ice cave was accessible for our 5 year old.

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Guides, Drivers and Staff

Guide was awesome!

Transport

Very detailed, tons of auxiliary restaurants, attractions, and points of interest suggested. Constant communication and help during the trip.

Vy and Monika were amazing to work with. My group had a wonderful time and I really appreciate all of the time spent helping plan the itinerary, transportation, accommodations, etc. I will be using Kimkim again and again!

When we started planning our trip, we knew we wanted to visit two countries: France and Switzerland. Navigating between the two was too overwhelming to plan. There were four of us, including 4 kids, and everyone had different ideas about what they wanted to see. The tours and experiences we had through KimKim really took our trip to another level. Our rep, Mathilde, was so patient and kind. It was a fantastic experience!

We had the best trip and are so grateful to Vicky for helping us plan our itinerary! From the start, Vicky was very communicative and responsive to our questions and concerns. She provided great advice along the way, especially as we decided between excursions and activities to add to our trip.

We really enjoyed the excursions Vicky chose. There was a focus on choosing day trips with smaller groups of people, which meant we had a more personalized experience on our journeys. All of the trips chosen for us were led by amazing guides who ensured we had great experiences.

All of our travel information was shared ahead of time and we had no problems at all in any airport or with any of our tour companies. Our only regret is not having more time to explore!

We would definitely recommend using KimKim to plan your vacation!

Hotel Review

Laneways by Ovolo

Melbourne

This hotel was great- it was a perfect landing pad for us. We were out and about most of the time, but we had a lot of space to ourselves and found ourselves right in the middle of a lot of great restaurants, coffee shops, and points of interest. The staff was so lovely.

Authenticity & Character

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It's central to so many great restaurants and destinations. Extremely easy to maneuver the city by foot.

Staff

Chris welcomed us in after our 14-hour flight and helped us check in early so we could settle in. When she found out it was our honeymoon trip, we came back to the room to a complimentary bottle of champagne and some candies! Everybody was so lovely and we really appreciated how much they cared for us.

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Activity Review

Great Ocean Road Scenic Tour

Melbourne

We really appreciated the small group size for this trip. We felt our guide was really knowledgeable about the area and we were given a good amount of time to visit each location. Along the way, we saw kangaroos from afar and also spotted some koalas in various areas! It was really exciting to see and a really nice day.

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It was a great memorable trip to Italy. Fabio managed our booking and helped organize the trip. He was available throughout the trip and kept us updated. Thank you Fabio! The guides were prompt and knowledgeable. The transportation from Rome to Napoli to Sorrento was seamless. The food tour with Mauricio was perfect. Cooking with Anna in Sorrento was a great experience. Looking forward to try the home made pasta with lemon sauce at home. The hotels especially Lorelei in Sorrento was amazing. Great views of sunrise and sunset everyday! We look forward to visit again!

From the start Hanna did an amazing job listening to the specific things we wanted from our trip to Iceland and delivering a variety of amazing activities that hit everything on our bucket list. During the planning Hanna had a quick response time and offered lots of options to choose from. Everything was a breeze - from picking up the rental car, to navigating the driving, to finding places to eat. Each days plan had easy to follow. All of our accommodations were clean and comfortable with helpful staff and plentiful breakfast spreads.
Our flight was delayed on the way there causing us to miss our booking at the Blue Lagoon. I was able to let Hanna know via email but figured that we would just have to lose our money. We were completely surprised to find out that Hanna was able to rebook us. I really appreciate her efforts to make sure we didn't miss out.
I think it's important to note that as a Mom traveling with her daughter, I felt safe the entire time. Not only does KimKim provide a local contact and numbers in case of an emergency, but all of the places and hotels that Hanna booked for us were in easy to get to locations with friendly staff and were within walking distance of local spots.

Activity Reviews

Horse Riding

Iceland

Eldhestar is definitely a busy place. But I have to say they are very organized and everyone gets where they need to be. It was raining on the day we went but they provide you will full rain gear and boots which was great. We didn't have to worry about our stuff getting dirty or wet. The team pairs you with a horse based on your experience. The main guide was stern but I think you have to be to keep a group of mostly novice riders safe. Mid way through the ride the guides check on how everyone is doing and offer riding tips which was nice. We did the very basic Siggi tour which was great for the first time being on a horse in a very long time. Basic doesn't mean boring- right away we rode the horses through a small river which was very exciting! At the end I definitely wanted to go riding again- which to me is a sign of a good experience.

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Guides, Drivers and Staff

Stern, but attentive which is exactly what you what in a horse riding guide. We also had a very nice woman from Sweden who was the guide at the back of the group. Mid way she rode up next to everyone and checked on each person individually to make sure they were comfortable and having a good time.

Puffin watching tour at the Ingolfshofdi cape

Iceland

LOVED this experience! The ride out to the cape is very dramatic over the black sand in an open air tractor. Our guide Matthias was excellent providing interesting history of the area and about the wildlife. We still laugh about his safety tip he shared (which he attributes to his brother) - "if you face plant your face should still land on the cliff, if not your too close" ; ) Excellent advice! You could tell that he cared about his family's connection to the cape.

Quality of Experience

The drive out and walk up the black sand of the cape is unforgettable. The puffins are amazing to see that close up and you get two different views from the front and back of the cape.

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Loved our guide! Very knowledgeable and funny. Kept our interest the whole time.

Transport

The drive out and back from the cape is very dramatic. Our guide was very thoughtful and took care not to go too fast.

Our trip was beyond amazing! Adam was so helpful in listening to our ideas and things we wanted to do while in Iceland and made it all happen! We don’t always feel the need to do all the most popular places and wanted some “off the beaten path” ideas. Adam provided a great mix of both! We loved our journey and stay to and on the Westman Islands! We did alittle hiking, learned about the island, saw puffins, the Belugas (Little White and Little Grey!), and had amazing dinner. Our Zodiak excursion got us “up close & personal” with the icebergs, glacier, and a lazy harbor seal! :).
We also loved our journey to Katla Ice cave, glacier, black desert sands and met an Arctic fox named Frosty! We even happened to run into one of our Katla guide a cpl days later in a different town. Our horseback riding tour within the Golden Circle was also memorable! It was just us. So personal; just us and our guide. They have such a wonderful place with beautiful horses and scenery! All our guides on our excursions were so friendly and provided wonderful experiences! I cannot say enough good things about this trip! Each day was planned but provided many other options along with accurate and specific driving directions for each stop and links with the optional stops as well. Took off so much of the stress of trying to figure distances and time needed for the days’ travels. I would highly recommend Adam and KimKim and would use them again to other places that would require help in the planning. Thanks again Adam and KimKim!

We had a wonderful, stress free trip to Portugal thanks to the KimKim team and Marisa and her team from Across Portugal! It was a birthday trip for 3 of us who have been friends for 35 years. All the details had been worked out, all we needed to do was to get our flight to Lisbon.
Marisa was in communication with us long before our trip with details and a potential itinerary. We had mentioned we would like 4 star hotels, a cooking class at a farm with beautiful ocean views, a walking tour with tastings of Lisbon, with guide Anna who was so knowledgeable about the history of Lisbon/ Portugal, plus she was fun to be with! (We had our own private tour).
She arranged all of that! Our hotels were beautiful! Especially the Vilagale, Lagos and the Miragem in Cascais was simply breathtaking. All our hotels were within walking distance of local restaurants and shopping. She even arranged a boat ride for us in the grottos with breathtaking views of the rock formations. All of our transfers were arranged, including a pick up from the airport. All our drivers were excellent, especially Carlos, whom we had twice.
We were able to communicate through What’s App anytime and always got a quick response.
We would definitely use KimKim again and give everyone 5 stars! Thank you for providing us with a memorable Portuguese vacation!
We chose KimKim because we wanted to do our own thing without going with a tour group. It worked out perfect for us!
Thank you, thank you, thank you!

Activity Reviews

Lisbon Walking Tour + Delicious Portuguese Flavours

Lisbon

Anna was the perfect tour guide! She was very knowledgeable about the history and we walked all over Lisbon. We ended with some wine tasting and local tastes of the area. Thank you Anna! It was fun meeting you!

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

All excellent- especially Carlos!

Transport

The black metris vans were especially comfortable to travel in!

Discovering Belém's Charm on a Tuk-Tuk Ride

Lisbon

This was a very fun way to travel to Belém and see all the beautiful sights! A bit bumpy at times with the streets but still fun! Loved the warm custard!

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Unveil the Fairytale Villa of Sintra with a Private Driver Service

Portugal

Sintra is a town not to be missed! Our driver was very good and made sure we saw everything!

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Panoramic Boat to the Ponta da Piedade Grottoes

Portugal

Blue Fleet took us on our boat ride to see the grottos. It lasted about an hour and the views were amazing! The water color and rock formations were unbelievably stunning! Marta was our captain and did a wonderful job!

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Immerse Yourself in the Portuguese Culture by Experiencing a Fado Dinner

Lisbon

We had a wonderful experience with the Fado music/dinner. 2 different singers, but the same 2 guitar players. They were excellent! The meal was good, but I have had better beef. I think the fish is the food to order on the menu there. The wine and entertainment made up for it!

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Embark on a Flavorful Cooking Class with a Meal at the Farm

Portugal

Loved this class! It was a bit of a drive from Lagos, but again with our excellent driver, it was not a problem. The host was very nice and took us on a tour of her farm/gardens. Then we went to the separate kitchen and had a cooking lesson where we could prepare our meal. After that, we went to a covered patio and had a fantastic meal that we prepared! The view was amazing! Great to meet other people from Ireland and other parts of the. US.

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Very easy planning and booking process on kimkim... Everything happens through messaging which provides history but also an opportunity to respond whenever we have time. Planning recap and comments are useful features in the planning stages. I will use this service again!

Wow. Just Wow!
Four of us made a last minute decision to go to Kenya to revisit some places my husband and family remember as children and to create new memories now as adults and to bring their spouses to share those experiences with. Within a very short timeline Joseph at KimKim created an itinerary and plan that was nothing short of perfect. Joseph delivered this itinerary in a very short time span.

Joseph was incredibly responsive and no questions were left unanswered with great attention to detail. Throughout our trip he was quick to respond and ensured all was going
As planned. No stones were left unturned.

Our group of four were paired up with our driver and guide Eric. Eric was truly exceptional. He helped to find all the places my husband and brother-in-law wanted to visit with ease and coordinated admittance with grace and ease. Eric was patient, kind and thoughtful as the brother visited and reminisced at places of their childhood. He enjoyed looking at the pictures of their childhood and listening to the stories of their life in Kenya in the late 1960’s.

Eric introduced us to Kenyan Life as he drove us around the countryside. He was our drive during our game drives and we could not have asked for better. He wanted to ensure we saw everything there was to see. He spoke with staff at parks and with rangers to enhance our experience. No one could ask for more than he provided to us.

Some of the roads were encountered along the way were pretty rough. It was a bit disconcerting at times when the bottom of the vehicle scraped along. Eric took this all in stride. A vehicle with higher clearance would be ideal for these types of situations.

The attention paid to each and every aspect of this trip was really beyond compare.
Each hotel/accommodation was unique and varied. All were fantastic. Joseph provided us with some many new experiences and honored the old. Not a detail was missed from flights, hotels and lunch reservations.

Joseph, Eric and the team at KimKim made the whole African experience of old and new memories so incredibly special and for that we are truly grateful.

We had a wonderful trip to Spain. Our travel agent, Dalia, did an amazing job planning a wonderful family vacation for us! All of the tours she arranged for us were wonderful, the tour guides were wonderful, she made everything so easy! Highly recommend!

Activity Reviews

Montserrat private half-day trip

Barcelona

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Modernist Barcelona: Gaudi's Highlights

Barcelona

Sagrada Familia was breathtaking!

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Sevilla Tapas & Flamenco: A tale of Triana

Seville

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Ronda & White Villages Day Trip

Seville

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Sevilla Guided Tour

Seville

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Our trip to the Pantanal in Brazil and to Iguazu Falls is Brazil and Argentina was amazing. Our drivers were punctual and helpful at every step of the way. We were able to see two jaguars on the Cuiaba river in the Fontanelle. Iguazu Falls is incredible, and our guide Junior was extremely knowledgeable and helpful, including accompanying us to into the airport to make sure everything was all set for our return home.

We began planning our trip about a year ago. It was a large group of 20 family members, with many logistical challenges. Marion and Celina did a wonderful job securing our guide, Keith, and driver Rickie. They certainly went above and beyond our expectations. Our photographers, Karen and Mark, also exceeded our expectations with a wonderful professional photo shoot at Castle Cawdor. The pictures were beautiful. I had a very specific itinerary in mind when I contacted KimKim and I know that they worked very hard on our behalf. The trip went along seamlessly, was all we had hoped for and more. It was a wonderful experience for us all! Well done!

Activity Reviews

Culloden Battlefield private tour

Inverness

The Beastie Boats - Inverness

Inverness

This was great fun for a family outing. Our family enjoyed the guides comments as well as a fast ride on Loch Ness.

Quality of Experience

Our entire trip was delightful and I believe gave us all a taste of Scotland.

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Our guide, Keith, was just a great person to travel with. He did well anticipating our needs, was informative, and flexible.

Transport

We loved our driver Rickie. He gave us a comfortable ride, and we felt safe on those narrow winding roads.

Private visit of Mary King's Close

Edinburgh

A great tour to give you an understanding of historical Edinburgh.

Visit to Urquhart Castle

Scotland

This is a beautiful place, but the castle staff are cautious regarding over crowding, so were not able to go into the castle as planned. We did go to a viewing area and were able to get some great photos of the exterior from across the water.

Exceptional Visit and Tasting at Blair Athol Distillery

Pitlochry

This was an enjoyable experience for all and a great way to learn about Scottish Whisky.

"A la carte" activities at Rothiemurchus estate

Aviemore

Unfortunately, on this day it was pouring rain and cold. But we had an amazing time regardless. Our two guides made it a fun experience for the entire family

Dinner Reservation on Skye

Scotland

Eat Walk Glasgow

Glasgow

This was a great way to see Glasgow, learn about the city, and taste amazing local foods.

One way to Mallaig on the Jacobite Train (of Harry Potter fame)

Scotland

Our family enjoyed the train trip, a relaxing way to travel and see the Scottish countryside.

Hill Trips Cairngorm Reindeer Herd

Scotland

This activity exceeded our expectation. There is a hilly walk to the reindeer which is very scenic in itself. The Reindeer were so beautiful to see up close. We learned about the herd from our guide and were allowed to feed them. The scenery on the hill was beautiful as well.

Isle of Skye Whisky immersion at Torabhaig

Scotland

A great way to learn about Scottish Whisky.

Private guided tour with driver/guide in Skye

Scotland

Our guide gave us a wonderful day on the Isle of Skye considering, it was cold, windy, and rainy, and we were traveling on a tour bus that could not access all the areas.

Our time in Japan exceeded all expectations and earns five stars across the board. KimKim travel took care of our adult group of 10 start to finish, and I would definitely use their services again. KimKim handled our travel and activity reservations as well as accommodations with professionalism and style. I cannot say enough good things about our local specialist, Angel, and our over-all experience. Each of our accommodations were clean and comfortable with excellent service, and the local restaurant suggestions were ideal. Yumiko escorted us on a busy day visiting the Imperial Palace East Gardens and Nakamise-dori. Angel and Yumiko organized a traditional Kimono Tea Ceremony which everyone enjoyed. We loved exploring the Mt. Fuji region with Yumi and were grateful for a break in the clouds and a miraculous view of the summit. Yasuko spent three days with our group immersed in the commerce and culture of Osaka and Kyoto. Highlights were the Nara Tour, Fushimi Inari Shrine, Bamboo Grove, Monkey Park Tour, and Foodie Night Tour. She added so much to our experiences! The Shinkansen bullet train was the perfect way to cross the country, allowing us to visit Hiroshima and Memorial Peace Park for an impactful memory to end our trip to Japan. All of our guides were extremely knowledgeable and energetic about their subjects, and it was evident how passionate they and the people of Japan are about their heritage and country. Thank you for a wonderful time!

Hotel Reviews

Mitsui Garden Hotel Ginza gochome

Tokyo

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Kyoto Tokyu Hotel

kyoto

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Grand Prince Hotel Hiroshima

Hiroshima

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Activity Reviews

Half Day Imperial Palace East Gardens and Senso-ji Tour

Tokyo

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Full Day Mt. Fuji with Lake Kawaguchiko Cruise and Oshino Hakkai

Tokyo

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Tokyo Samurai Museum with Experience + Kimono Tea Ceremony at Tokyo Maikoya

Tokyo

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Half Day Osaka Castle and Shinsaibashi Tour

Osaka

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Half Day Nara Tour

Nara

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Full Day Kyoto City Tour with Fushimi Inari-Taisha

Kyoto

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Kyoto Night Foodie Tour

Kyoto

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Half Day Bamboo Grove and Monkey Park Tour

Kyoto

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This was probably my best vacation. The Galapagos islands are breathtaking.

Kimkim Team took a care of all arrangements for us including accommodations, all required permissions, transportation from island to island and daily trip activities with professional guides.
Tamer stayed in contact with us every day and answer any question we had. His assistance also helped us to enjoy our entire trip.

I highly recommend Kimkim Team service to every tourist who is planning to visit unforgeable Galapagos Islands.

Best Regards,
Zuzana Janosova Den Boer
June 2024