Kimkim Trip Reviews

Costa Rica was our 4th trip with KimKim and it was wonderful. We explored the Arenal volcano and lake in La Fortuna, the cloud forest in Monteverde and the beautiful coast and Manuel Antonio State park in Quepos/Aguirre. The trip included hiking, horseback riding, viewing wildlife and enjoying beach activities. The Koora Hotel was exceptional.

Hotel Review

Koora Hotel

Monteverde

First-class boutique hotel with spectacular views and even better service. We enjoyed a two-floor suite which was beautifully appointed. The food was exceptional and the staff was kind, attentive and always accessible. Highly recommend and would absolutely stay again.

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Activity Reviews

Private Arenal Volcano & La Fortuna Waterfall Hike with Lunch

Arenal/La Fortuna

Must do. Jay was our tour guide and was the best guide we have ever had. He was extremely knowledgeable and passionate about the flora/fauna of the region. Beautiful hike, wonderful guide.

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El Tigre Waterfalls Excursion

Monteverde

spectacular falls. kids loved swimming in the pools and climbing over the rocks. must see.

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Private Organic Farm & Spice Garden Visit

Manuel Antonio

This was just ok. This experience is likely dependent on the guide. we were disappointed that we did not learn much about chocolate and coffee harvest and production and the quality of the tour and food was poor. would skip this.

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Private Manuel Antonio National Park Guided Hike

Manuel Antonio

This is a must do for the area. would have preferred a longer guided hike in the park with more time to enjoy the beach. the main trail is very crowded with tourists and guides. we did see numerous birds, sloths, monkeys, insects and diverse landscapes.

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Morning Catamaran Adventure with Barbecue

Manuel Antonio

Nice activity if you'd like to see the beautiful coast line by boat. The crew were very good and the catamaran is spacious and well maintained. we enjoyed snorkeling in the cove and were able to view dolphins jumping alongside the boat.

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Robi was a great planner and communicator. All of our logistics ( hotels, transfers and tours) were well organized and executed. He put in a lot of effort to also give us background history of every place we visited. Our hotels were within walking distance of all the attractions we came to see so we could walk out the door and start seeing the sights. He was always available to answer and questions we had. It really made the trip go ver smoothly and without a hitch. Thank you Robi for a great vacation!!!

Activity Reviews

Dubrovnik Old Town and the City Walls

Croatia

This is a highlight of Dubrovnik. Don't miss this activity as it gives you the best views of the city and the ocean.

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Explore Split & Diocletian's palace

Split

This is the main reason to go to Split. It was facinating to see the palace especially the underground foundation of the Palace. Don't miss it.

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Pero was a great guide for the Diocletian tour. Very intelegent and knowledable and spoke very good English.

Transport

Emanuela did an outstanding job planning our Iceland trip. From the very beginning, she worked with patience, professionalism, and attention to detail, helping us organize every aspect of our journey.
The itinerary she put together was thorough and well organized, making our entire journey smooth and hassle-free. Everything went exactly as planned, and we never ran into any issues along the way. Her recommendations for hotels and activities were excellent, and the car arrangement was comfortable and convenient.
What impressed us most was her responsiveness and dedication to customer service. When we experienced issues with our wireless network, Emanuela immediately reached out to her local contacts and ensured the problem was resolved promptly.
Thanks to Emanuela’s hard work and attention to detail, we were able to relax and fully enjoy our vacation. We truly appreciate all her support and would highly recommend her to anyone planning a trip.

My wife and I spent a glorious 7 days exploring the Snæfellness Peninsula, Akureyri and out to Lake Myvatn with a day in Reykjavik at the end of our trip. We had the trip of a lifetime, and the major part of that was due to our local specialist extraordinaire, Guðmundur Óli, AKA Gummi.

Gummi was very attentive to the vibe of the trip we were envisioning. He crafted a preliminary itinerary for us, and was great and speedy about making certain tweaks and adjustments, fine-tuning the activities and sight-seeing to meet our requests. Once we arrived in Iceland, Gummi remained completely available and responsive to any of our questions, and if any problems arose he solved them in a matter of minutes, no matter what time of day. His down-to-the-minute itineraries were super helpful, as were the driving maps and personal recommendations he provided.

Iceland in and of itself, is a magical, wonderous place. In 7 days we got to see so many incredible things and experience so much that we could not have planned on our own. Even so, we know we've only scratched the surface of this beautiful country, and when we return, we'll be tapping Gummi to help us expand our explorations!!!

Costa Rica was wonderful. The people there are genuinely happy to have you there and show you their beautiful country. The first stop was Fortuna. We stayed at the Arenal Manoa and Hot Springs. None of us was ready to leave. It was fantastic, and so many things to do in Fortuna. You must get a massage. It is an open-air studio situated on the riverbank. We ziplined on the first full day. I was not sure about ziplining and almost chickened out. The guides with Sky Adventures Arenal were really fun and did not push you beyond what was comfortable; they helped you feel safe, and it was a really fun day. That evening, we had a traditional cooking class. Kathy was amazing. It was a private class, so she was able to tell us a lot about the history of the food we were making. It was one of our favorite days. On the second day, we hiked to Arenal Volcano and La Fortuna Waterfall. Our guide Melony was aceses!! She and our driver spotted a sloth- the only one we saw the whole time- a few scarlet macaws and a toucan. She seemed to really enjoy her job and was up for whatever we wanted to do. The next day was the coffee, chocolate, and sugar cane farm. It was interesting, but a long tour that covered a lot of the same things. We transferred to Nosara, and our place there was top-notch!! Our host at the Hotel Guiones was just lovely. She was so warm and welcoming. Jorge ran the front desk and was just as amazing. Henry, the chef, made magic with his food. Jorge booked a private boat for us one afternoon, and we went fishing. Such a great trip, and we caught several huge fish. They cleaned and filleted them for us. We brought them back, and Henry made a three-course, traditional Costa Rican meal for us that was the chef's kiss!! Henry makes breakfast every morning as well. I have celiac disease. He was very careful with my food and even made the most delicious GF bread I have ever eaten. We went snorkeling, and everyone saw a lot of fish and had a great time!! We had a wildlife-and-waterfall adventure hike scheduled, but it was canceled at the last minute. Be sure to check in with your excursion outfits because they do. not have your names; the agency that scheduled the tour has them, and we did not get the message. The third stop on our trip was Tamarindo. It was much more commercialized. The boys went scuba diving and had a great time. My daughter and I had a massage in our room, which was great, and walked around downtown. The beaches in Nosara and Tamarindo were super nice. The sunset was beautiful every day!! It rained a bit in the afternoons, but it never kept us from doing what we wanted to do. Every excursion had pineapple and sometimes watermelon for a snack. Best I have ever eaten, and I am from the south in the US, where watermelon is so good. Overall, it was a great trip. 100% we will visit Hotel Guones in Nosara again. I also forgot to mention that they have a chocolate shop there at the hotel that is to die for. They make their chocolate on site. I hate that we did not get more. If you have celiac disease, ask a lot of questions; people seem to be educated as to what gluten is and they can help you.

Dean was the best! We did a self guided tour and his guidance took us to the most beautiful places! When people ask, what my favorite part of the trip was…I say, I loved it all! The lush rolling green hills with sheep, the castles, the gorgeous beaches, the dramatic cliffs, the wild flowers, and the lovely sea side villages. Ireland will forever hold a place in my heart 💚 Thank you so much for this experience.

My husband and I had the best time in Italy! Tasos and the kimkim team did a fantastic job from start to finish. We stayed in beautiful hotels, usually tucked away on a quiet street but still in the heart of each city. The excursions booked were all with incredibly knowledgeable guides. My favorites were an ebike tour through the heart of Tuscany and a boat ride around the Amalfi Coast. The restaurant recommendations in each city were also great, kept us away from any tourist traps. The kimkim care team was super responsive during our trip as questions came up. The whole trip was so seamless, and we can't wait to use kimkim for future European travels.

Hotel Reviews

Hotel Olimpia

Venice

The best hotel breakfast! We stayed here for two nights. It's in a very better restaurants and museums, but didn't have to walk more than 25 minutes or so in any direction. convenient location, close to the train station and the part of Venice accessible by car. It did mean it was a bit further to walk to. Room was quaint and clean, and staff was very friendly.

Authenticity & Character

The best Euro breakfast!

Location

Close to train station and ferry station, but a bit further from the best restaurants.

Staff

Very friendly and knowledgeable about the city

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Residenza d'Epoca Palazzo Borghesi

Siena

This is the sweetest bed and breakfast in the heart of Siena! Very close to the Siena Cathedral and main piazza, with a beautiful view of the city. I would give this hotel 5 stars, but my husband had a hard time sleeping due to some festivities in the alley behind our room both nights of our stay.

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Hotel Modigliani

Roma

Loved this hotel! It's tucked away on a quiet street in the heart of the city. We walked past the Trevi fountain every night on our way back to the hotel. The breakfast was decent, and the dry cleaning service was a huge plus after traveling for several days prior.

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Hotel Michelangelo

Sorrento

A very nice hotel in Sorrento! We stayed here three nights in one of the recently renovated suites. Beautiful balcony with a view, used the pools, and enjoyed drinks at the rooftop bar. Decent location, about 25 min walk to get down to the main marina.

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Activity Reviews

Venice Boat Tour by Night

Venice

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Chianti E-Bike Tour with wine tasting

Italy

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Amalfi Coast Boat Tour From Sorrento

Italy

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KimKim did such a wonderful job with our trip! We'd talked about traveling to Korea for years but weren't sure how to go about it, which ultimately led us to KimKim, and they made it everything we could have ever hoped for. From our private guides (Luke and Jun were wonderful!) to our cooking class and everything in-between, KimKim did such a great job. I couldn't recommend them enough.

Activity Reviews

Explore Seoul Highlights

Seoul

Jun was great! In addition to the places we had planned, he also added a few spots he thought we would personally enjoy. It was such a great first day in Seoul!

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Korean Full-Course Meal Cooking Class at Local Home with Local Market Experience

Seoul

This was so much fun! The cooking portion was great (as expected), but it was so much more than that. We learned some Korean language, history and customs that really made the experience come to life.

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Gamcheon Village, BIFF Square and Jagalchi Market

Busan

Luke did such a great job with this tour! We had some rainy weather, so rather than just forcing the planned stops, he customized the tour to better match the conditions. The result was a day we'll never forget!

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Full Day Haedong Yonggungsa and Gwangalli Night Food Tour

Busan

We had so much fun with Luke on this tour! His preparation, expertise and personality made the day so much fun.

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This was the first time I used KimKim/mytripology. I worked with two different planners—Priscilla and Jessica. Together we created a lovely itinerary for Bali and Komodo. Unfortunately my airline was delayed and we had to cancel the first day. While they were able to rearrange and reschedule most activities, the first night hotel was not willing to give me a refund. Kimkim offered a dinner as compensation. A nice gesture but surely a hotel given two days notice should refund room rate. Also we had booked a high end liveaboard boat in Komodo. Apparently the boat company decided to cancel out prepaid reservation in favor of a private charter. Again KimKim scrambled and was able to get us on another boat (of lower quality), but it made me wonder about their vetting quality of tour operators. We did get the monetary difference refunded. All that said, our online daily contact, Deta, was very polite and responsive and quite helpful along the way. I would give the whole experience 4.5 stars.

We loved all our guides especially Francy from the Cannes + Antibes all day tour. She was super sweet and helpful. Our guide from the tasting tour in Paris was super knowledgeable about the area and I got so much out of the tour.

A wonderful trip!

Definitely a dream come true for us. Just a few things with planning and communication that didn’t go through. We had asked for twin beds but neither of the hotels were aware of this, and the tour of Versailles said it was an e-bike tour in the itinerary which was preferable, but it was not actually e-bikes.

Otherwise, everything else was amazing and we had a great time. I loved the free day in Nice and actually went to Monaco on that day, and the guided tour of Antibes, Cannes, and St. Paul de Vence was my favorite activity. Both of the tasting tours were great and high quality and the hotels were perfectly located. I also enjoyed the train ride and appreciated the private transport to and from the airport.

Hotel Reviews

Hôtel West End

Nice

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Hotel Brighton

Paris

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Activity Reviews

Self Guided NIGHT Experience of the Louvre Museum (Entrance Tickets Included)

Paris

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Sunset Flavors of Nice: An Evening Food Walk

Nice

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Full Day Exploration of Antibes, St-Paul-de-Vence and Cannes

Nice

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Self-Guided Beach Day

Nice

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Marais Pastry & Chocolate Tasting Experience

Paris

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Versailles & Farmers Market Bike Day

Paris

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We loved Croatia.
The trip was beyond our expectations. We had a wonderful time with our friends Jose & Lawrence. All guides/drivers were excellent. The details in their knowledge of the Croatia history and areas we travelled was superb.

All accommodations were more than we expected with wonderful breakfast feasts. We tried pizza in many places and all were VG. The food was enjoyable and a nice variety - lots of fresh fish.

I had a great 75th birthday, so many well wishes. Did a private boat ride to some of the Elafiti islands. Finished the celebration with a superb oyster feed in a beautiful restaurant.

Robi planned our trip to the Nth degree. He was always available and in close contact with us with instructions for us when, where and how to catch our transportation or meet with guides. All guides and transport people were knowledgeable and lovely.

We did finally meet up with Robi and had an enjoyable visit with him.
The 4 of us would highly recommend Robi and Kimkim for travel.

Hotel Review

Hotel Dubrovnik

Zagreb

This hotel was lovely. The staff were all knowledgeable and very friendly. Breakfast was outstanding. Nice central location to a lovely square with some shops.

Authenticity & Character

Must have been good. After staying in 11 different hotels it is hard to remember and they were all very lovely properties with great staff.

Authenticity & Character

Must have been good. After staying in 11 different hotels it is hard to remember and they were all very lovely properties with great staff.

Location

Easy access to a nice square with shops and restaurants. There was a beautiful market with fresh veggies and flowers in the early morning,

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Easy access to a nice square with shops and restaurants. There was a beautiful market with fresh veggies and flowers in the early morning,

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Activity Reviews

Zagreb - Arrival Day / Evening

Zagreb

We were in Zagreb for basically overnight and short morning visit for shopping. Left my walking sandals at home🤨.

Guides, Drivers and Staff

All top notch. Approachable and knowledgeable Covered all points of interest and small details.

Transport

The Mercedes van was very comfortable and easy to get in and out of.

Visit to Bled lake and Ljubljana town

Croatia

What can I say. Who expected to visit caves. The 2 were very different and interesting.

Quality of Experience

It was A surprise.

Guides, Drivers and Staff

There was lots of people that went on the little train and the staff made it easy to manage the on and off the transport train🤗

Transport

Made it easy to view and the journey would have taken for ever if we had to walk.

Postojna and Škocjan Caves in Slovenia

Croatia

So glad we were able to experience the caves.

Quality of Experience

The cave cavities were huge as well as the stalactites and stalagmites

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Very knowledgeable

Transport

We walked the second cave and it was totally different- all very interesting

We had an amazing 3 week trip to Indonesia, visiting 4 islands (Java, Kalimantan, Bali, Flores/Komodo). Myriam did an excellent job planning the trip, she was very responsive both during the planning and while traveling. Everything worked out as planned and on schedule. All the guides were knowledgeable, spoke good English, though sometimes they had some difficulty understanding it. The hotels were all good. The best experiences were the Komodo and Kalimantan boat trips and Prambanan and Borobudur temples near Yogyakarta.

Hotel Reviews

FM7 Resort Hotel Jakarta

Tangerang, Banten

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near airport

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The Phoenix Hotel Yogyakarta - MGallery Collection

YOGYAKARTA

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Tugu Malang

Malang

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Lava View Lodge Hotel

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Private Klotok Boat

Pangkalan Bun

Great food. Staff smokes a lot.

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No hot water, AC didn't always work

Taman Sari Bali Resort & Spa

Pemuteran

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on beach

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Sri Ratih Cottages

Breakfast was not very good

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Golo Hill Top

Very basic

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Private cruise trip in Komodo National Park

Labuan Bajo, Indonesia

Food was ok, could have been better. Staff smokes a lot

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Ketapang Indah Hotel

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Activity Reviews

2 nights Liveaboard Cruise: Discover Flores & Komodo

Komodo Island

The liveaboard cruise around Flores and Komodo was a fantastic highlight of the trip. The combination of on-land hikes with beautiful views and encounters with Komodo Dragons, along with snorkeling on great beaches, made it an exceptional experience. The boat and crew were nice, with the highlight being the knowledgeable team pointing out wildlife and ensuring we could take great pictures.

Prambanan: Indonesia’s Largest Shivaite Temple Complex

Yogyakarta

Visiting Prambanan was one of my favorite experiences in Yogyakarta. This Hindu temple complex is truly magnificent and a must-see for its beautiful architecture and historic significance. The guide was knowledgeable and the tour was informative, showing the highlights of this ancient cultural landmark. I thoroughly enjoyed it and would highly recommend it to anyone visiting the area.

Leny and her team were awesome. They arranged spectacular private tours of Tokyo and Seoul for us. We saw and experienced so many more things than we could have on our own. The guides were amazing. They went out of their way to be helpful and provide us with the best possible experience. They bridged the language barriers and explained all the cultural nuances of the sites we visited. They suggested restaurants and amazing local cuisine to try. The vans were always waiting to take us on to the next stop. The whole experience was seamless.

Leny and her team were always in contact with us throughout the trip. Confirming pickup times and guides' names and phone numbers. When we wanted to make changes to our itinerary. It was done over night. They could not have been more caring or helpful. I would strongly recommend booking with Leny.

In Tokyo, the one experience you should not miss is the Shimbuya Food Tour. It was spectacular. No one on their own could find all the small hole in the wall restaurants we ate at. The food was divine!

Activity Reviews

Welcome (Irrashaimase) to Tokyo!

Tokyo

A seamless pickup at the airport and transfer to our hotel.

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West Tokyo Highlights: Half-Day Private Tour with Guide & Vehicle

Tokyo

The Meiji and Yasukuni Shrines and the Rikugien Garden were spectacular.

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Best of Shibuya Food Tour

Tokyo

This tour was definitely one of the highlights of our whole trip. The food was divine.

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Alex our guide was awesome. He knew so much about the food and culture of the area. We were blown away.

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Explore East Tokyo: Full-Day Private Tour with Multilingual Guide

Tokyo

The tour was great. Wish we had more time to spend at each of the sites. Especially the Imperial Gardens

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Guides, Drivers and Staff

Kashima-san was agreat guide. Very knowledgeable.

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Full Day Kamakura with English Speaking Guide and Vehicle (Private)

Tokyo

Kamakura was great, Especially the giant Buddha. Well worth seeing.

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Welcome to Seoul!

Seoul

Seamless pickup from the cruise ship terminal.

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Modern Seoul and Cultural Heritage Half-Day Tour (Private) Airport Pick-Up with Direct Sightseeing Transfer

Seoul

A great way to spend half a day seeing Seoul. The Lotte Tower was a highlight.

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Guides, Drivers and Staff

Esther was great. She went out of her wat to ensure we had a great experience.

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The Soul of Seoul: Hightlights of Korea's Heritage (Private)

Seoul

Over whelming all the culture and heritage in Seoul.

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Guides, Drivers and Staff

Esther was amazing again. Very knowledgeable.

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Seoul Adventures: DMZ Tour, Korean Cuisine, And More of the City (Private)

Seoul

Everyone should experience this tour to understand the historical significance of a divided country.

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Food

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Vincent was amazing. Extremely knowledgeable about the DMZ

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The Alluring Nami Island (Private)

Seoul

Nami Island is a very peaceful and beautiful way to spend a day. Well worth the drive outside of Seoul.

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Danny was a great guide.

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Our family of 9 had an incredible trip to Costa Rica thanks to Elena and Adrian. They were both helpful and communicative both during planning and while on site. Arenal Springs Resort & Spa in La Fortuna was the perfect first stop and had everything we could have wanted - hot springs on site that we visited daily, excellent service, beautiful surroundings, and a secluded peaceful environment. The buffet breakfast was delicious each morning offering tons of options. All of our excursions for perfect for our group - volcano hike plus waterfall (doing both back to back same day was a little much for the adults though), water water rafting and ziplining at Sky Adventure (the most memorable)! We love this property. The only downfall was it was not walkable to most restaurants and since we didn't have a vehicle it required many taxi rides. The view at La Mariposa in Manuel Antonio could not be matched, though the staff was not nearly as helpful here. We loved that it was walkable to tons of shops and restaurants though. The animals and wildlife in M.A. are spectacular, as was our guide for our nature hike in the national park. The catamaran we took was fun, though had a LOT of other people which was a bit of a bummer since we have done smaller boats in other places that felt more quaint. The bbq lunch on board was delicious though. We had the same driver the entire trip and I can't recommend Alex enough. He was always helpful and knowledgeable and offered great food recommendations. I hope we will be able to return to this beautiful country one day to explore other areas.

Bella was great. She organized a custom trip through Japan for our family. She was helpful at suggestions for what might work best. We visited Tokyo, Kyoto, Osaka and Hiroshima. We had two wonderful local guides, Ms Cho and Mr Hideo. We also had two different drivers. Bella was great at keeping in contact through planning and during our trip. If you get the chance to work with her, you won’t be disappointed.

Smooth operators!
Camille Terra did an excellent job coordinating everything possible, our guide in Rio, Sergio Weinman did an outstanding job. Highly recommended!

Kimkim did a wonderful job of helping us to plan our first trip to Italy. From creating an exciting itinerary to booking tours, they really planned a great trip for us. I loved that you could ask questions and make suggestions for each of the things they planned, before you even book the trip. And then a few weeks before we started our trip, Leslie was so patient with our last minute questions...and I asked a lot of them!

Once we left for Italy, their daily reminder of what was on our itinerary for the next day was so helpful and comforting. During the trip, they responded very quickly to real time questions during the day.

The meeting places were exactly where they said they would be. Each tour was wonderful. The driver who picked us up at the airport waited so patiently for us. The Naples food tour was so delicious and the portions were large. The guide, Sara was awesome! The driver from Naples to Sorrento was wonderful (GianFranco?) and the Pompeii tour guide was so informative and really customized our tour to what we were interested in. She knew everything about Pompeii!! Loved her! (sorry, can't remember her name). The Jewish Ghetto tour was perfect. The guide (Sara?) was so knowledgeable about everything. We loved her and the tour. The pasta making experience was so much fun. The instructors/chefs were fun and patient. Everything was so well organized. And I can't believe how easy they made it feel/seem as we made pasta. So enjoyable!! The Colosseum Tour and Sistine Chapel Tour were both well organized and informative. We loved the tour guides. The Oreste/Contadina Farm experience was lovely. Oreste was fascinating. We learned about our host and how he maintains his farm. The food was outstanding and delicious and generous.

The hotels were awesome! They were so clean and the breakfasts were all so full and delicious. An interesting thing happened when we checked into our first hotel, we entered our hotel room and there was no electricity. We called down to the front desk and found out you had to put your room card into the slot to make the electricity turn on. Ha ha!! The first hotel in Rome was lovely and charming. The Naples hotel was quirky in how you had to get into the courtyard and the pay to use the elevator. But it was so centrally located we loved it. The Sorrento hotel had the most beautiful view on its rooftop that it brought tears to my eyes!!! The hotel in Travestere was centrally located and we loved it. The courtyard to relax in was beautiful. We even liked how to use our phone to get into the hotel and to our room. And at each hotel the people were so friendly and helpful!!

Thank you Kimkim for helping make our first trip to Italy so very wonderful and memorable!!!!

Hotel Reviews

Rinuccini Relais Hotel

Naples

This is a great hotel in the middle of Naples. Great location. It was quirky regarding getting into the hotel and room but the staff was awesome in explaining all of the details.

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Centrally located

Staff

So patient and friendly

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Hotel Degli Aranci

Rome

We loved this hotel. It was charming and in a quiet neighborhood outside of the main part of the city of Rome. It was a 45 minute walk into the city. The breakfast was delicious and had plenty of variety. The staff were very helpful. The room was clean and it was maintained well.

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Hotel Britannia Sorrento

Sorrento

We loved this hotel. The rooftop view was the most awesome sight!! It brought tears to my eyes. You could see so far. It was a 10 minute walk into Sorrento. When we checked in they asked us about if we needed tours etc. The boat tour they booked for us to Amalfi town and Positano was outstanding. It was a private dock and boat. The tour picked us up at the hotel and the whole experience was smooth and easy!! We had free time in both cities and we loved it. Thank you!!

Authenticity & Character

Location

Beautiful rooftop view. Easy to walk into Sorrento.

Staff

The boat tour suggestion was awesome. Thanks!!

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Relais Le Clarisse Rome

Rome

We loved this hotel. It was centrally located. The Travestere neighborhood is interesting and so close to the central part of Rome. We walked everywhere and even walked back to the Colosseum. The inside courtyard was peaceful and lovely. We sat there and read one afternoon.

Authenticity & Character

Liked using our phone to get into the hotel and into our room.

Location

Centrally located. Loved it.

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Activity Reviews

Colosseum & Ancient Rome Tour with Roman Forum

Rome

This tour was awesome. The guide was so informative. She knew so much information. Loved it.

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Highlights of the Vatican & Sistine Chapel Tour

Italy

It was a great tour. The tour guide was knowledgeable and patient with our questions. She helped us to maneuver in all of the crowds.

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Cooking Class in the Heart of Rome

Rome

This class was so much fun! The instructors/chefs were patient and friendly. They made the process seem so easy!! And the food was delicious.

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Food

The pasta and ravioli were yummy. The sauces delicious.

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Contadina Breakfast at a Farm - 30 min from Rome

Italy

This experience was interesting and fun! The food was so delicious and plentiful. Oreste was an interesting man and was so welcoming. The experience was calming and informative. His wife drove us back to the train station.

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Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Arrange for a driver from Rome to the farm or arrange for a taxi to and from Frascati train station to the farm.

Naples Street Food Tour

Italy

This tour was awesome. The guide was fun and informative. The food was plentiful and delicious. SO much food! Big portions and each was yummy!

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Private Transfer from Naples to Amalfi Coast with Pompeii en route

Italy

The driver was great. He was timely and informative. Enjoyed our conversation with him. The Pompeii tour was awesome. The guide customized our tour for our interests. She was so knowledgeable! Showed us the best areas and knew everything!!

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Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Rome: Jewish Ghetto, Great Synagogue & Trastevere Tour

Rome

This tour was our favorite! The guide was so knowledgeable. Her personal knowledge of the history of the Jews in Italy was helpful and real!! She was amazing! And we appreciated sitting in the Great Synagogue and hearing not just the history but also how the guide observes her Judaism today! Wonderful. Thank you!!

Quality of Experience

We learned so much about Judaism in Italy!!

Guides, Drivers and Staff

She knew experiences from her family also. And being Jewish was able to realistically share facts.

We spent 7 days in a customized South Korea tour visiting Seoul, Jeonju, the Bamboo forest and Busan. We worked with Christine at Kim Kim to plan the trip over an 6 month period. She was responsive to changes we desired during planning and helped to make it include exactly the things we desired.The only downside was she was not really responsive during the trip as it spanned a weekend. Nothing major but not quite 5 star. Our guide Jun accompanied us for the entire trip as our driver and tour guide. He was AMAZING! He had great knowledge of history and the sites we visited. His English was impeccable, as we speak no Korean this was important. He allowed us to flex the schedule to our needs and desires. He took a lot of photos to commemorate the tour with my camera and his and shared all of his photos. I would highly recommend Jun of you are visiting South Korea.

All of our guides were amazing. They were matched so well to us. Especially to my son, which was most important to me.
We never at any time felt unsafe, which was everyone's concern when we left home. I found all three countries wonderful and the most educational . I didn't realize at my age how little I knew. It was all explained in such a way that we could remember it. Also our guide from Israel sent us a list of all the sites we saw and related them to verses in the bible, which I feel was above and beyond excellence. However that doesn't take away the excellence of the other guides and also the drivers. Getting across the boarders was interesting but out our guides made it all seem okay. The Ciro airport was frightening, but George made it easy for us. I would highly recommend this Company to anyone who wants to travel to these Countries. Thank you again for making this "A Trip Of A Lifetime". Sally Kelts

Hotel Reviews

Semiramis InterContinental Cairo

cairo

The location was perfect.

Authenticity & Character

Full service

Location

Over seeing the Nile.

Staff

Extremely friendly and provided immediate service.

Cleanliness & Comfort

Holy Land Hotel - Jerusalem

Jerusalem

Except for the comfort of the beds, this was a nice place to stay. Location was great.

Authenticity & Character

Location

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

beds were uncomfortable.

SOHO MIDTOWN HOTEL

AMMAN

Authenticity & Character

Location

Staff

The staff was wonderful in each site.

Cleanliness & Comfort

Le Passage Cairo Hotel & Casino

Cairo

This place was beautiful. Sorry we didn't have much time there.

Authenticity & Character

Location

Close to the airport. So we could sleep in a little longer.

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Dead Sea Spa Hotel

Sweimeh

Floating in the Dead Sea was amazing. Lunch was great. Sorry we couldn't have spent more time there but we just didn't have enough days.

Authenticity & Character

Location

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Activity Reviews

Visit to Bethlehem

Israel

This was more than I could have hoped for. Our Guide was exactly what I had hoped for.

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Amman-Jarash-Ajloun-Amman city tour

Israel

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Our guide was excellent and really knowledgeable. Also entertaining.

Transport

Cairo Airport - Cairo (Transfer)

Israel

Thank God for George.

Quality of Experience

We were so totally unprepared for what we experienced.

Guides, Drivers and Staff

They felt like family

Transport

Meet & Assist - Queen Alia Airport

Israel

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Giza Pyramids Tour with Sakkara & Memphis

Israel

Explore Old Cairo & Khan El Khalili

Israel

Cairo Boat Dinner on Nile

Cairo

We found the Nile River a bit dirty. But enjoyed the trip.

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Alexandria Visit From Cairo

Israel

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Full Day Petra (With Site local Guide or private guide)

Israel

I could only go where the carts went, but my son was able to complete it and was able to educate me on what he experienced.

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Guides, Drivers and Staff

Old City Jerusalem

Israel

I have to admit, this was my main reason for coming to these Countries. It was everything I had ever hoped for and actually both my son and I choked up when we said goodby to our Guide.

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Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Jerusalem, Mount of Olives and Mt Zion

Israel

Again, it was more than I expected.

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Guides, Drivers and Staff

Ein Karem

Israel

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Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Trip to Tiberias & Capernaum

Israel

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