Kimkim Trip Reviews for Wales

4.8
Based on 12 ratings
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Wales Discovery Tour
Wales | May 22 - May 31, 2024

Brenda
Brenda R.
Jacksonville, FL | Reviewed on Jun 12, 2024
Our private guide, Dylan Jones, showed us North Wales, then through the middle of the country, next along the coast, and, finally, to Cardiff. His knowledge of Welsh history, culture, interesting sites, and natural resources made the country come alive for us. From the beautiful Bodnant Gardens to the top of Mt. Snowden to a folk festival in Fishguard, he made the journey fun and interesting. Thanks, too, to Aleksandra and her colleagues at kimkim for putting together a trip that was so... Read more

Our private guide, Dylan Jones, showed us North Wales, then through the middle of the country, next along the coast, and, finally, to Cardiff. His knowledge of Welsh history, culture, interesting sites, and natural resources made the country come alive for us. From the beautiful Bodnant Gardens to the top of Mt. Snowden to a folk festival in Fishguard, he made the journey fun and interesting.

Thanks, too, to Aleksandra and her colleagues at kimkim for putting together a trip that was so memorable.

Hotel Review
Twr y Felin Hotel
St. Davids

Excellent food, facilities, staff and location. Best of the trip.

Authenticity & Character
Stylish and modern with old world charm
Location
Walking distance to town
Staff
Friendly and professional staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Beds and pillows great
Activity Review
Cardiff Private Tour with Local
Cardiff Private Tour with Local
Cardiff

Dylan knows his town and delights in sharing his knowledge.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Local specialist: Aleksandra Shebaltseva
Aleksandra
Aleksandra Shebaltseva
Local specialist in England | Replied on Jun 17, 2024

Thank you for your superb feedback, Beth!
It sounds like you had a fantastic adventure! Dylan will be thrilled to know that his knowledge and enthusiasm made the journey so enjoyable for you. It was an absolute pleasure to work with you, and we hope to see you again in the future!

Warmest regards,
Aleksandra

We had a wonderful time on our way-too-short ...
Wales | May 5 - May 11, 2024

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Melinda W.
Dallas, TX | Reviewed on May 16, 2024

We had a wonderful time on our way-too-short Wales trip...visited the seaside resort of Tenby, saw Puffins on Skomer Island, did a day hike along the beautiful Pembrokeshire Coast out of Fishguard, which is a wonderful town spend a day meandering. Our transfers went off without a hitch, the drivers were all prompt and professional. We ended the trip in central London with an evening walk around Big Ben, Westminster, Buckingham Palace. Such a wonderful experience all around and many thanks to Jane and Marine-Héloise for shaping this trip for us.

Local specialist: Jane Davey
Jane
Jane Davey
Local specialist in United Kingdom | Replied on May 17, 2024

Thank you Melinda for taking the time to review your wonderful time with us. It was our absolute pleasure to plan your family time in Wales and London. The Puffins were a delight I am sure. Thank you for traveling with us and we hope to see you again soon!.
All the best from myself, Marine-Héloise & The Team :-)

trip to Wales was wonderful! The itinerary wa...
Wales | Dec 14 - Dec 23, 2023

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James C.
Dallas, TX | Reviewed on Jan 05, 2024
trip to Wales was wonderful! The itinerary was exactly as we had planned. Our lodging and quality of meals exceeded our expectations. Excursions, recommendations and planned activities were exceptionally interesting and scenery beautiful. Megan did a fantastic job working closely with us to build a memorable adventure! The Kim Kim Team did a tremendous job to ensure we had a pleasurable journey that enabled us to learn and appreciate the natural, historical and cultural wonders of Wales!... Read more

trip to Wales was wonderful! The itinerary was exactly as we had planned. Our lodging and quality of meals exceeded our expectations. Excursions, recommendations and planned activities were exceptionally interesting and scenery beautiful. Megan did a fantastic job working closely with us to build a memorable adventure! The Kim Kim Team did a tremendous job to ensure we had a pleasurable journey that enabled us to learn and appreciate the natural, historical and cultural wonders of Wales! Heartfelt thanks to Megan and the Team for enabling our trip full of lasting memories! Kim Kim provided real value for our travel dollars!

Very Respectfully

James Cunningham

Hotel Reviews
The Felin Fach Griffin

Comfortable, delicious food, cordial and helpful staff!

Authenticity & Character
A really historic inn that exudes local culture!
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Spotless
The Bull Beaumaris
Anglesey

Staff the best! Food delicious! Very comfortable! Dining areas with roaring fires very charming!

Authenticity & Character
Quaint yet modern appointments!
Location
Staff
Cordial and helpful
Cleanliness & Comfort
Spotless
Llys Meddyg
Newport

Cordial staff! Comfortable! Delicious food!

Authenticity & Character
Quaint yet up to date
Location
Staff
Shout out to restaurant and hotel staff who went to such thoughtful measures to save us Sunday Roasts for our late return to the hotel! So much appreciated!
Cleanliness & Comfort
Spotless
The Parkgate Hotel
Cardiff

Rxcellent! Amazing dinner and wonderful breakfast!

Authenticity & Character
Ambiance
Location
Central Cardiff
Staff
Gracious
Cleanliness & Comfort
Spotless
Activity Reviews
Head to Pembrokeshire
Head to Pembrokeshire
Wales
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Conwy Castle
Conwy Castle
Wales
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
St Fagans
Cardiff
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Cardiff Castle
Cardiff Castle
Cardiff
Quality of Experience
lol
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Local specialist: Megan Lloyd

Wales Perfection!
Wales | Sep 28 - Oct 8, 2023

Laura
Laura W.
Los Gatos, CA | Reviewed on Oct 09, 2023
Our trip was positively flawless, and the service while we were "en route" on our trip was responsive and helpful. The locations and activities that Jane recommended and help to orchestrate were spot on, and enabled us to feel far more like "travelers" than tourists. We enjoyed every aspect of our Wales vacation! Read more

Our trip was positively flawless, and the service while we were "en route" on our trip was responsive and helpful. The locations and activities that Jane recommended and help to orchestrate were spot on, and enabled us to feel far more like "travelers" than tourists. We enjoyed every aspect of our Wales vacation!

Hotel Reviews
Saracens Head
Beddgelert

The Saracens Head offered an extraordinary experience, especially when we had a power outage. The owners looked after us as if we were their own family. The breakfast here was to die for.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Tyr Winch
Cardiff

The owners were friendly and the location was great for our needs, however, the rooms were small. The breakfast was not particularly impressive but served our needs as we were on the road early.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Grove of Narberth
Narberth

This is one of the most beautiful and memorable hotels of our trip, set on a lush landscape reminiscent of a time gone by. The accommodations are beautiful and luxurious, and make you feel as if you are living as a Welsh royal. The furnishings are beautifully restored, and the main house fireplaces and lounging areas make you feel as if you are at home. The restaurant chef makes incredible, sustainable meals with produce grown in their garden. It is a special place, and we'll definitely be back!

Authenticity & Character
Location
While this hotel is tucked away, isolated and very private, you are still within easy driving distance of the Brecon Beacons and numerous castles, walking trails and the seaside.
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Review
State Room at Buckingham Palace and Changing of the Guards (during summertime only)
State Room at Buckingham Palace and Changing of the Guards (during summertime only)
London

Having been to the changing of the guards many times as a child, youth, etc., i was looking for a better experience to share with my husband for his first time to London, and this does not disappoint! The guide was amazingly knowledgeable and enabled us to enjoy the ceremonial aspects of the changing of the guards, rather than just stand in front of the gates and "wait" for the guards to change locations. We enjoyed the music, the array of different guards and their various roles/dress, etc.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Local specialist: Jane Davey
Jane
Jane Davey
Local specialist in United Kingdom | Replied on Oct 10, 2023

Hi Both
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback with the team. We really do appreciate you taking the time.
It was our pleasure to work alongside you on your recent trip and super happy you had a great time.
Look forward to your return to the UK.
Thanks again..From Myself & The Team

Jane did an amazing job helping three generat...
Wales | Jul 9 - Jul 15, 2023

Tom
Tom R.
Libertyville, IL | Reviewed on Jul 22, 2023
Jane did an amazing job helping three generations of our family explore the region of Wales that our ancestors are from. The highlight of the trip was our 8 hour guided tour. Our guide Roberta and driver Barry were outstanding and very knowledgeable. The surprise of the trip was Gwidyr castle. Such amazing history in this building and just amazing the restoration that the current owners have done. Also our visit to Caernarfon Castle was amazing and the train ride there was relaxing and... Read more

Jane did an amazing job helping three generations of our family explore the region of Wales that our ancestors are from. The highlight of the trip was our 8 hour guided tour. Our guide Roberta and driver Barry were outstanding and very knowledgeable. The surprise of the trip was Gwidyr castle. Such amazing history in this building and just amazing the restoration that the current owners have done. Also our visit to Caernarfon Castle was amazing and the train ride there was relaxing and scenic. I highly recommend Jane and team for any planned trip to Wales!

Hotel Review
Bae Abermaw Boutique B&B
Barmouth

What an amazing location! The view is second to none and Gary the manager was an amazing host. The breakfast was delicious and the accommodations were great.

Authenticity & Character
Amazing building!
Location
Amazing view from atop the hill!
Staff
Gary was so welcoming and friendly!
Cleanliness & Comfort
Amazing historic building.
Local specialist: Jane Davey
Jane
Jane Davey
Local specialist in United Kingdom | Replied on Jul 23, 2023

Thank you for sharing your wonderful photographs, and highlights of your trip to the UK and Wales.
It was an absolute pleasure to work with you all.
Hope to see you again in the future.
All the best.

The entire kimkim team (William, Stephen and ...
Wales | Jun 4 - Jun 14, 2023

David
David D.
Salisbury, MD | Reviewed on Jun 28, 2023
The entire kimkim team (William, Stephen and Clement) organized and delivered an outstanding travel and tour itinerary and arranged for extraordinary guides to thoroughly entertain and inform us of the welsh history and culture. Each driver and tour guide was on time and always accommodating to our periodic requests for extra stops. Of note were Phillip Owens (Transfer from Bangor to Pwllheli) who spoke fluent Welsh including Llanfairpwllgwyngyllgogerychwyrndrobwllllantysiliogogogoch; Chris... Read more

The entire kimkim team (William, Stephen and Clement) organized and delivered an outstanding travel and tour itinerary and arranged for extraordinary guides to thoroughly entertain and inform us of the welsh history and culture. Each driver and tour guide was on time and always accommodating to our periodic requests for extra stops. Of note were Phillip Owens (Transfer from Bangor to Pwllheli) who spoke fluent Welsh including Llanfairpwllgwyngyllgogerychwyrndrobwllllantysiliogogogoch; Chris (North Wales Guided Tours) was a fountain of information. Not sure there is anything about the history or culture of Wales that he doesn't know. We visited burial grounds, castles (Caernarfon) , Snowdonia and an ancient manor house. Viewed slate mines , the Menai Straits and a experienced a pub or two along the way. A real bonus was renting ebikes for two days of personal exploration (Morfa Nefyn (Ty coch inn) and Criccieth Beach. The outfitter (www.discoverllyn.com) was very accommodating and helpful in providing biking paths for our destinations. Summitting Mount Snowden and the hike down the mountain to Llanberis was a bucket list experience. A great day and timely transportation from snowdonia-taxiarfon. A couple of unscheduled days in Abergavenny and Crickhowell led us to the discovery of a Michelin star Walnut Tree Inn and a number of really great small down pubs (Red Dragon Inn and The Bear Inn). Also hiked the canal trail from Crickhowell to Gilwern where we ended our pub crawl at the Corn Exchange meeting a number of locals and couple of fine welsh beers.
We had an extraordinary two days with Noel and Phionah (South Wales Personal Tours) touring Roman Ruins(Caerleon), the National Roman Legion Museum and , Cheptow Castle and Tintern Abbey . Day 2 took us to Swansea , the Mumbles and the Gower Peninsula which was absolutely stunning. Rhossili and Worm's Head were spectacular. Our trip home included a stop at Arthur's Stone and Merthyr Tydfil near our family ancestral homes.
The KimKim team was very helpful during our trip in identifying transportation on our open days (On-Demand transportation in Wales does not exist). Clement was on call during the weekend and was able to secure transfers needed to get us to the Abergavenny train station back to London. No small trick for nine people. One suggestion would be to have the itemized price of the transfers and tours available so that appropriate tips could be calculated. All in All I would not hesitate to hire KimKim for our next adventure. They, no doubt, were key contributors to our extraordinary family trip.

Activity Reviews
Wye Valley with a private guide
Wye Valley with a private guide
Abergavenny
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Welcome to Llanberis
Welcome to Llanberis
Llanberis
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Snowdonian Mountain Railway
Snowdonian Mountain Railway
Llanberis
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Day exploring the Castle, Coast and Country of North Wales
Day exploring the Castle, Coast and Country of North Wales
Pwllheli
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Local specialist: William Armstrong
William
William Armstrong
Local specialist in UK | Replied on Jul 19, 2023

Dear Mr Davies

Thank you for this superb review. We're happy to hear you loved both the south and the north of Wales!

Regards & Thanks again
William Armstrong - High Point Holidays

Amazing family trip to Wales
Wales | Jun 4 - Jun 14, 2023

Samantha
Samantha D.
Broomfield, CO | Reviewed on Jun 17, 2023
KimKim was an integral part in planning our family (9 people including a child) trip to Wales. They offered us a wide range of experiences with our own private, local guides, who were all excellent and passionate about showing us their country. Our days included castles, mountain hikes, and dips in the ocean - our trip had too many highlights to list here. Most importantly, KimKim listened to our feedback during the planning stages, so our trip was unique and touched on all the items we... Read more

KimKim was an integral part in planning our family (9 people including a child) trip to Wales. They offered us a wide range of experiences with our own private, local guides, who were all excellent and passionate about showing us their country. Our days included castles, mountain hikes, and dips in the ocean - our trip had too many highlights to list here.

Most importantly, KimKim listened to our feedback during the planning stages, so our trip was unique and touched on all the items we wanted to complete on our itinerary while also leaving us some independence. They are very responsive; we needed some last-minute transportation and they worked with us to book our rides while in Wales (which totally saved us!).

All of our guides were on time, attentive, and worked with us to accommodate our family’s needs. It was a trip of a lifetime!

Local specialist: William Armstrong
William
William Armstrong
Local specialist in UK | Replied on Jun 26, 2023

Thanks Samantha - we enjoyed building this family trip in the heart of Wales. Happy to hear it went well for you all!

Wonderful trip
Wales | Oct 1 - Oct 12, 2022

Kathryn
Kathryn S.
Concord, NC | Reviewed on Oct 15, 2022

Riki was our guide and he was wonderful. Not only did he drive us around, he gave us insight about his country both past and present. The personal touch made the trip very special as did his patience with our flinching on the back roads where everyone drove on the “wrong “ side.

Local specialist: Sarah Griffiths

Loved everything about our trip. Kim Kim Alex...
Wales | May 23 - May 31, 2022

Diane
Diane H.
Greenbelt, MD | Reviewed on Jun 07, 2022

Loved everything about our trip. Kim Kim Alex and the whole team did an outstanding job. Can't say enough good things about Alex. I give them 10 thumbs up..a perfect 10.

Local specialist: Kate Bloomer

Excellent Resource
Wales | May 23 - May 31, 2022

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Ruth Ann H.
East Riverdale, MD | Reviewed on Jun 02, 2022

Both Kate and her successor, Alex, went out of their way to create a trip that met our interests. They supported us through the entire process, from planning, to on-the-ground in country, and to the eventual return home.

Local specialist: Kate Bloomer

Highlights of Wales, Cotswolds, Cornwall and Devon..
Wales | Oct 9 - Oct 24, 2019

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Jill L.
New Zealand | Reviewed on Oct 26, 2019
We had an amazing few weeks driving through Wales and England. Louise planned a lovely trip based on our wish to see beautiful coastal walks and pretty villages. We loved Wales which has escaped a lot of the tourist hype. Mountains, villages and beautiful coast. Louise chose lovely hotels with excellent food. We also enjoyed time in The Cotswolds, Bath and Cornwall. Stand out hotels were Tyddyn Llan and Caes Faen in Wales, the Grove of Narbeth in Pembrokeshire, Dormy House in the Cotswolds,... Read more

We had an amazing few weeks driving through Wales and England. Louise planned a lovely trip based on our wish to see beautiful coastal walks and pretty villages. We loved Wales which has escaped a lot of the tourist hype. Mountains, villages and beautiful coast. Louise chose lovely hotels with excellent food. We also enjoyed time in The Cotswolds, Bath and Cornwall. Stand out hotels were Tyddyn Llan and Caes Faen in Wales, the Grove of Narbeth in Pembrokeshire, Dormy House in the Cotswolds, Lucknam Park in Bath and Gidleigh Park in Devon. The service was outstanding, accomodation beautiful and food amazing
The only place we found disappointing was a visit to Stratford-upon-Avon. It has become over commercialised and was packed with bus loads of tourists. All the other places we visited were lovely.
Louise also managed to sort out a small problem with the pick up location of our rental car very quickly. Communication with her was easy via Kimkim when we were at home in NZ and directly when we needed help in the UK. Couldn’t recommend her highly enough. Thanks Louise.

Local specialist: Louise Lewis
Louise
Louise Lewis
Local specialist in UK | Replied on Oct 30, 2019

Dear Jill,
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience and for your kind words, it was lovely to read your comments.
Many Thanks and Happy Travels!
Louise

Wales and Stonehenge / London
Wales | Jun 8 - Jun 10, 2019

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Angelle L.
Marietta, GA | Reviewed on Jun 27, 2019
We had a great time in Wales and the English countryside! Thank you to our local specialist, Daniel, who provided five-star service! (Excellent communication, useful advice, super responsive and paid attention to our trip details). We had an unexpected missed flight connection, and he jumped in to adjust our itinerary. We were truly in the hands of a professional! The local tours he confirmed were inspiring and personalized to my family. The guides adapted to what we liked and adjusted... Read more

We had a great time in Wales and the English countryside! Thank you to our local specialist, Daniel, who provided five-star service! (Excellent communication, useful advice, super responsive and paid attention to our trip details). We had an unexpected missed flight connection, and he jumped in to adjust our itinerary. We were truly in the hands of a professional! The local tours he confirmed were inspiring and personalized to my family. The guides adapted to what we liked and adjusted the timing to best suit us. Excellent fun in Wales and down to Stonehenge for history and mystery. Noted: Every guide or driver was on time, courteous, and accommodating. Thank you!

Local specialist: Bellarome Travel