
Tamer Obeid
A traveler myself since 1997, blessed to have had unforgettable experiences in different parts of this world that haven’t ceased to amaze me! Originally from the middle east, I have lived in the UAE, Qatar, Malaysia, and Turkey. Landed in Ecuador almost 7 years ago, and it didn’t take long to start getting dazzled by its pristine and incredibly diverse array of wonders, its intriguing culture, and the warmth of its people! With each passing day, I feel it’s becoming closer to being home, with an increasing urge to help others have a taste of its spectacular beauty!
What places and activities do you specialize in?
"Being in this astonishing country, Ecuador, we specialize in making your dream journey come true. Allow us some of your time and we will custom-design you a trip of a lifetime! A trip where you could be hiking down the mighty Chimborazo today; wearing your thick sweater and insulated jacket, feeling the cold winds descending from the Andean peaks! And exactly the next day, you will be snorkeling or diving in the Pacific Ocean surrounded by a bunch of jolly Galapagos Sea Lions and endemic species of marine life while Frigatebirds are flying above your head! It is to that extent what this mega-diverse geography, a convenient infrastructure and relatively close distances help us to achieve."
How did you get involved in travel?
"I was lucky enough to be able to start traveling at a very early age. For different reasons related to my initial career, I found myself moving from one country to another, admiring their various cultures and the unique experiences each generously offered. At one point, I was granted the invaluable chance of joining a magnificent team and becoming a travel specialist where I can combine two of my top passions; travel and customer service that is. Since then, I hold dear every chance I have to draw a smile on my travelers’ faces, share knowledge with them and help them have memorable times."
Please share a unique travel experience you will never forget.
"As each travel experience I had throughout the years possesses a certain spot in my heart and memories, it is not easy to favor one over the other. Each welcoming face I met, scenery I gazed at and adventure I sighed after has its own distinguished contribution. Whether visiting an indigenous community in the Ecuadorian Amazon and learning about their customs, or whitewater rafting in Jatunyacu river, all are experiences I aspire to share with our passionate travelers."
Tamer's favorite itineraries and travel advice
Top itineraries and travel advice

Experience two of Ecuador's most remarkable ecosystems in style on this 10-day adventure. Starting from the capital of Quito, set off into the wilds of the Amazon and board a...

The Galapagos Islands are one of the world's biggest ecological hotspots, with some of the highest percentages of endemic species and dozens of uninhabited islands. You'll spend...

Experience the best of Ecuador while getting to know its three main ecological regions: the Amazon rainforest, volcano highlands, and Galapagos Islands on this 14-day itinerary....
Luxury itineraries

Experience two of Ecuador's most remarkable ecosystems in style on this 10-day adventure. Starting from the capital of Quito, set off into the wilds of the Amazon and board a...

This is the ultimate luxury cruise for travelers who are drawn to the exotic landscapes and wildlife of the Galápagos Islands. After a night in Ecuador's high-altitude capital...

Explore three Galápagos Islands via private yacht on this six-day tour of the archipelago's standout sights. Start on Santa Cruz, where you'll come face-to-face with giant...
Recent trip reviews for Tamer
We recently spent 15 days in Ecuador, our son...
Ecuador
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Nov 20 - Dec 4, 2023

We recently spent 15 days in Ecuador, our son's country of birth. Tamar went to great lengths to insure that this was an extraordinary experience for our family. We met with Tamar on numerous occasions. He approached each call with enthusiasm and many helpful and informed ideas. Our trip began with 5 magnificent days in the Galapagos, followed by a number of exciting adventures on the mainland. Tamar's attention to detail and love of Ecuador made this a trip we'll always remember. We highly recommend Tamar as a tour consultant and look forward to working with him again.

Dear Mike, Joannie, and Mike Jr.
I can't tell you enough what a pleasure and a privilege it was/is getting to know you, and being part of this fabulous experience you had here in Ecuador with us. Every detail of it was special, not only to you, but to me as well, and I am extremely glad you've enjoyed it.
We will certainly remain in touch! Let's see what's next; mounting for Mike and the group, or Patagonia! :) I'll keep an eye on Mike Jr.'s show!
Yours,
Tamer
This was a bucket-list trip for my wife's 60t...
Galapagos Islands
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Nov 17 - Nov 25, 2023


What a pleasure it was having you and Susan in the Enchanted Islands for her birthday. We are really happy that we were able to make this a truly amazing experience. How lucky you are; the Galapagos hawk is one of the hardest species to spot! We can only hope to see you around again sometime shortly, we would love to help you plan your trip to Patagonia!
We honestly cannot thank you enough for your kind words and detailed feedback, we'll make sure to convey this great insight... Read more
Our trip to the Galapagos was fantastic.
Galapagos Islands
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Oct 5 - Nov 2, 2023

I can't tell you how appreciative we are of your feedback here on the platform, and the detailed one you and Lisette sent us; it is of great value and will definitely help us, Responsible Travel, and our KimKim team improve our services, and will grant our future travelers a much-appreciated insight.
We are extremely glad that you and Lisette have, in general, enjoyed your extended trip with us to Peru, Ecuador, and the Galapagos Islands, and I am so happy to read how Nick met... Read more
Fantastic trip
Ecuador
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Sep 23 - Oct 22, 2023

Dear Amy,
It was such a privilege working with you on this exceptional itinerary and meeting you in person here in Quito, you are indeed a very special person and I am extremely glad that you've enjoyed your one-month trip with us. I will make sure to convey your kind words to David and Sebastian, as well as to our friends at Napo Wildlife Center. Your feedback is of great value to us and I thank you so much for that!
I hope to see you again, maybe we can plan a more adventurous trip for you next time.
Stay blessed :)
Yours,
Tamer
Wow! Tamar was such a pleasure to work with. ...
Ecuador
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Sep 17 - Sep 26, 2023


Hi Mike,
I can't be grateful enough for your kind words! Since we started working together, and since I'm not a father yet, I placed myself in your shoes and it was clear to me that we need to plan an unforgettable trip for Tiffany! I'm incredibly happy to know that mission accomplished :) This is one of the most special trips to my heart! I have to give thanks also to all our guides and service providers, especially Sebastian, who helped make this experience a memorable one.
I hope I get to work with you again and to welcome you either in Ecuador or the neighboring countries!
Yours,
Tamer
Thank you Nick and Tamer for creating an exce...
Galapagos Islands
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Jun 30 - Jul 7, 2023
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It fills our hearts with joy to know how much you've enjoyed your trip, and we can't thank you enough for this valuable feedback/review which will surely help our future beloved travelers benefit from your insight. We're also glad that our providers on Santa Cruz island specifically have shown flexibility, as they normally offer diving excursions based on an established minimum number of logged dives, we're happy they offered you the 'real deal' and that you've enjoyed it... Read more
Everything we wanted and more!
Ecuador
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Jul 26 - Aug 3, 2023

1. Very attentive to our needs and wants for the trip
2. Patient when I needed time to make decisions for the trip
3. Helpful in giving us tips to prepare and pack for the trip
4. In contact with me daily during the trip to make sure we were well taken care of. So pleased with his service and I highly recommend him to help you plan your trip to Ecuador! Read more

Dear Nimisha,
I can't be thankful enough for your review and kind words, it fills my heart with joy to know I was part of making this an amazing family vacation. Your detailed review will serve as a great reference for our future travelers here at kimkim who will benefit from your comments. I will your feedback about Hotel La Fiesta to their management so they can take the necessary corrective measures, as I apologize for the inconvenience there.
I look forward to hearing from you again, maybe we can plan a comeback trip as Ecuador and the Galapagos still have a lot to offer :)
Best,
Tamer
Wonderful Tour with Excellent Support
Ecuador
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Jul 14 - Jul 20, 2023


Alejandra and I, and our kimkim team, can't thank you enough for your invaluable feedback and kind words, this will be an appreciated reference for our future travelers through which they will get to know about the level of services we offer. We are so happy to learn how much you and the family have enjoyed your trip with us, and your comments about the hotel/hacienda will be duly conveyed, as well as those regarding Christian, our guide, who'll be so happy to know your opinion about... Read more
Tamer at Kimkim was great to work with.
Ecuador
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Jul 15 - Jul 18, 2023

Dear David,
Thanks so much for your review and your kind words. Nick and I are extremely happy to know you and the family have enjoyed your time at Huasquila Lodge, and your feedback about the lodge, your 'casita', the staff, the food, and Mario the guide are highly appreciated and will be duly conveyed.
As Nick promised, your next adventure to deep Amazon will be even more marvelous, and Nick can't wait to plan it with you :)
Best,
Tamer
My family of five's trip to Quito and the Galapagos Islands...
Galapagos Islands
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Jun 26 - Jul 4, 2023


Thank you so much for your detailed and much-appreciated review, it is of great value for us here in kimkim and our travelers. I am grateful for the opportunity of working with you for months on this trip and happy to see that you and the family have enjoyed the overall experience. Rest assured that your notes about our services, guides, tours, and hotels, will be taken into consideration (the positive and the not-so-positive) and that they will be conveyed accordingly to help us... Read more
Great taste of Ecuador experience
Ecuador
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Jun 18 - Jun 25, 2023
Tamer was a great and very responsive planner with us. He worked with us on redesigning the itinerary a few times to prioritize seeing as much of Ecuador as possible even if it meant some long days of travel (he did warn us!) he helped all the way through planning and then was very communicative while we were on our trip as well, helping to suggest restaurants or other activities if we wanted to add / change up our days. Overall, highly recommend Tamer for helping you plan your Ecuadorian vacation!

My dear Leland :)
Thank you so so much for your invaluable feedback, your kind and encouraging words only make us better here at KimKim as well as at Responsible Travel Ecuador :) Indeed, we had a packed itinerary due to the short duration you and the family were spending here in beautiful Ecuador, I was so happy you managed to enjoy most of our excursions, and I really hope that you are feeling better now :)
I look forward to hearing from you again, maybe we can plan a trip to Peru, or Colombia!!
Again, we really appreciate your feedback, Leland.
Yours,
Tamer
Super responsive in customizing our trip and our guide Sebastien was awesome
Ecuador
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Jun 18 - Jun 25, 2023

Dear Kearney,
I am so glad to know you have enjoyed your trip with us :) You managed to do all excursions and I'm so happy for that. I will make sure to pass your positive comments to Sebastian and our guides in Baños, it is such an encouragement for us here at KimKim, and for our guides to keep up the good work and even improve our services, thus it's priceless, and I really appreciate it.
Hope to see you and the family again :)
Best,
Tamer
Paradise
Ecuador
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May 4 - May 18, 2023

Thank you so much for your valuable feedback. We are so happy here at KimKim to know that you enjoyed the charming Galapagos Islands and their fascinating nature and wildlife; we knew since the early stages of planning this trip that this was our goal, and I'm so glad that Galapagos didn't disappoint :) I'm also happy that to know that the guide rose to the occasion, and positive comments regarding the boat staff will be duly conveyed. It was great meeting you in person, we... Read more
Most Amazing Travel Consultant Ever
Galapagos Islands
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May 4 - May 21, 2023


My dear Patte :)
I can't be thankful enough! Your kind words and testimony mean the world to us here in Kimkim and to me personally. I can't wait to be part of your future trip. Having the honor of meeting you, John, and the group, in person was the highlight for me. So happy you enjoyed your special retirement trip :)
Yours,
Tamer
Tamer did an excellent job planning and arran...
Galapagos Islands
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May 4 - May 21, 2023

However. If you have a chance to read our comment card that we left on our boat, you will see that we were very dissatisfied and disappointed with our boat because of all the roaches and the sewer smell in our cabin. Read more

Thank you so much for your valuable feedback! I am so glad to know you have enjoyed the magical nature of the Galapagos Islands and that you appreciate the guide and the staff onboard the yacht. I am also happy to know you enjoyed the Cloud Forest charm and Kapari Lodge :) On the other hand, and as I clarified during our last meeting in JW Marriott, we are working with this yacht operator on them taking all the corrective measures to prevent the mentioned unpleasant experiences... Read more
Ecuador - expectations exceeded!
Ecuador
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Apr 11 - May 18, 2023


Excellent communication with daily check ins
Ecuador
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Apr 21 - May 2, 2023

All of snorkeling trips were beautiful in the Galapagos. Our favorite and area we saw the most sea life was the Kicker Rock tour Read more

Dear Anna & Isaiah,
Thanks so much for your kind words and highly appreciated review. It means the world to us here at KimKim to know that you have enjoyed your trip and that the destinations, the activities, the accommodations, and our services have met your expectations :) I will convey your positive feedback to our guides and Sebastian in particular, and we hope to see you again in this beautiful country, as it still has a lot to surprise you with! We remain in touch :)
My best wishes,
Tamer
We really enjoyed the snorkeling and travel t...
Ecuador
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Apr 21 - May 2, 2023


Dear Shaly,
Thank you for your review. We appreciate it.
Tamer
Galapagos - Enchanted Islands Done Right!!
Galapagos Islands
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Feb 26 - Mar 10, 2023

Amazing family vacation to the Galápagos Islands
Galapagos Islands
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Apr 2 - Apr 7, 2023

Without hesitation I would use this service again, and know that others would be... Read more

I can't tell enough how happy we are here in KimKim to know you and the family have enjoyed your trip and that everything was to your liking. I knew that this was a special reunion trip for you, and I feel honored to have been part of its planning. It is our main goal, if not the only one, to offer our travelers unique experiences and help create everlasting memories. I thank you for your kind words and testimony, it honestly means a lot to me personally.
I hope to welcome you again... Read more