Kimkim Trip Reviews

Trip was amazing. We loved it. Some of our hotel reservations were messed up and that should not happen. It happened twice on this trip. Our Guide Ilyace was absolutely incredilbe and we had tons of fun with him. Very knowledgable about his country.

Hotel Reviews

Riad Kalaa

Rabat

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Riad Braya

FesfE

Riad is open and you can hear everyone coming and going.

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Lina Ryad & Spa

Chefchaouen

Heated pool was great and massages top notch. Just a beautiful hotel.

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Top notch

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On a hill in the blue city with an amazing view.

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Everyone treated us great and very helpful.

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Room was perfect. Shower massive.

Tiziri Luxury Camp

Merzouga

Spectacular setting. Glorified glamping with even heating blankets. Music was fantastic at night and everyone should try this once in a lifetime.

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Top notch

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2 hour camel ride and loved it.

Staff

Everyone was amazing

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Sleeping arrangements were perfect and beds comfortable.

Riad Ksar Ighnda

Ait Benhaddou

Our favorite hotel of the trip. Pure luxury and setting was amazing. Food top notch, views amazing, fabulous pool and service fantastic. They even had a small gym which was rare in Morocco.

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Everything is authentic and very clean

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Top Notch

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Perfect

Riad Diamond of Marrakech

Marrakech

Small room but good hotel.

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Activity Reviews

Guided Tour of Fez Medina

Fes

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Hammam & Spa Experience at Les Bains D'Orient Marrakech

Morocco

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Half-Day Guided Tour of Marrakech

Marrakesh

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Drive from Merzouga to Aït Benhaddou via Ouarzazate

Morocco

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Chefchaoeun to Fez via Volubilis, Moulay Idriss & Meknes

Morocco

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Private Transfer from Fez to Merzouga Desert

Morocco

Ilyace our driver was awesome.

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Lamb chops we purchased from a butcher than grilled over charcoal. Delicious

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Dine with a Local Family

Morocco

So much fun learning about the culture and getting to eat with a family that lived in the medina.

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Aït Benhaddou to Marrakech via Tizi n'Tichka Pass & the High Atlas Mountains

Morocco

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Ilyace top notch

Sunrise Hot Air Balloon Ride in Marrakech

Marrakesh

Best air ballon ride in the world. Magical.

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Watching a sunset come up over the mountains in a hot air balloon is something you will never forget.

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I was very satisfied with my kimkim experience. It's the initial ease off set up through an application but then with the human touch of an old school travel agent. Nick was well and formed and I felt safe trusting his judgment. My time was allocated very sensibly and the two places I stayed at were very well chosen.

Green Sawak was incredibly professionally run - their systems were so efficient. The room I stayed in was great value, clean, cute, well air-conditioned and with a nice hot shower. Also such a comfortable arm chair that I feel asleep on the second afternoon and missed the cultural talk!

I will say that there is a certain amount of luck with the guides. I was fortunate to be in a group led by Ikki - high energy, very funny, very informed, good English. On my last morning I took an optional cruise (NOTE: make sure to book early, they will not try to upsell, you must speak to reception), and the guide was much less involved and informed.

We saw elephants, crocodiles, monkeys, eagles, hornbills.... It was very successful.

The second stay at Borneo Sepilok Rainforest Resort, I chose to just do things by myself. The first day I saw the sun bears and orangutans (arrive at 2pm!). The second day I spent the entire day in the Rainforest Discovery Centre. The BSRR is just 2-3 minutes drive from all these attractions, and they had a little car they took me back and forth in - 1 EUR per journey. BSRR is beautiful with lovely flowers and good food.

I could have fine -tuned any of the parameters of this trip, but letting the experts do all the research worked really well. All I had to do was arrive at Sandakan airport with my cameras and the rest just happened.

Thanks kimkim and Nick for a brilliant trip.

This is our second time using KimKim and we are already planning to use it again this summer. Every part of the trip was perfectly planned, explained, and timed out. Accommodations were perfect, drivers were on time and friendly, tours were awesome. We loved it! Angela (Aggeliki) was responsive, helpful, and the trip was wonderful. We definitely want to come back to Greece one day.

Hotel Reviews

Casa Delfino

Chania, Crete

The location was great. We loved being tucked away in the old port. The staff was helpful and friendly and the breakfast was really good.

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Athina Luxury Suites Santorini

Santorini

The staff was super friendly and helpful. The view from our balcony was beautiful and the breakfast was delicious.

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Athens Woo Suites

Athens

The front desk was so welcoming and friendly and the location is perfect for exploring around Acropolis. The rooftop breakfast was amazing.

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Activity Reviews

Private Jeep Tour to Knossos and Archaeological Museum

Chania

Olga was the best! We were exhausted as it was our last day on the trip but she kept the conversation going and played good music. The palace and museum were both very interesting.

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The 7 Villages Of Apokoronas Tour

Chania

Very interesting and we loved the stops for coffee and food and cheese! Yohan was a great guide and very knowledgeable and friendly. We were stuffed by the end of the day, but all of the food was so good.

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Hiking at the Edge of Caldera Winter 2026

Santorini

Petra was the best! We loved this hike. Probably our favorite activity of the trip. Beautiful views and we loved his conversation and stories. Wonderful day!

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Catamaran Cruise winter - spring 25-26

Santorini

The staff on the boat was friendly and accommodating and the food was delicious. Great views!

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Athens Highlights Mythology Tour

Greece

Very interesting! Our guide was really knowledgeable and sweet.

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Fabulous Golden Triangle Trip
Loved seeing all the sites and experiencing India's Gold Triangle. Our guide in Agra, Mr. Jugnu, was funny, entertaining, full of information and a great photographer.

Hotel Reviews

The Lalit Hotel, New Delhi

Delhi

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ITC Mughal

Agra

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ITC Rajputana

Jaipur

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ITC Grand Central

Safe, Comfortable, Friendly Staff

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New Delhi Sightseeing

India

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Jaipur Sightseeing Tour

Jaipur

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Old Delhi Sightseeing

Delhi

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Explore the marvelous and historic monument : Agra Fort

Agra

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Taj Mahal Sunrise Visit

Agra

Unique perspective when contrasting with the sunset visit the night before.

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Take a stroll through the historic garden (Mehtab Bagh) for the most magical views of the Taj Mahal by TUK-TUK

Agra

Loved seeing the Taj Mahal at sunset, providing a perspective on the enormity of the Mahal.

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Spiritual Walk in Jaipur

Jaipur

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Explore Mumbai With a Private Guide

Mumbai

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Mumbai - Elephanta Caves

Mumbai

Spiritual history, our guide was friendly and knowledgeable.

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Angel was the best! She patiently worked with us over many months of planning our trip to Japan, giving us expert advice while also responding to our requests. During the trip, she checked in with us every day, making sure that we had the information that we needed. And when we had to make big changes, due to the illness of one of our group of four, she worked tirelessly to adjust the itinerary. It was like being taken care of by a trusted friend or family member! In several cities, we had tours with excellent local guides, including in Tokyo, Kanazawa/Shirakawago, Kyoto, Nara and Hiroshima/Miyajima. We did a very fun guided bike ride outside of the charming town of Takayama, as well as a wonderful self-guided two days of walking on the Nakasendo Trail. Only the two food tours were disappointing. The hotels were all nice too, with the exception of the one in Kyoto. Our stays in Hakone, Takayama and Miyajima were especially memorable. My friends and I would highly recommend working with Angel!

Hotel Reviews

ASAI Kyoto Shijo

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It was too busy, with a crowded and noise restaurant and lobby area.

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Rooms very small. Breakfast choices very limited and the food not very good.

Mercure Hida Takayama

Takayama

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Activity Reviews

One Day Miyajima Island and Hiroshima Tour

Japan

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Osaka Local Foodie Tour in Dotonbori and Shinsekai

Osaka

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Full Day Nara City Tour, Overnight in Osaka

Kyoto

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Full Day Kyoto City Tour with Fushimi Inari-Taisha

Kyoto

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Half Day Cycling in Takayama

Takayama

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Shirakawago Day Trip by public transportation

Kanazawa

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Tokyo Night Foodie Tour in Shinjuku

Tokyo

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Full Day Tokyo City Tour

Tokyo

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I can't say enough about Ravi and how responsive he was to our every need! Given the 12 hour time difference between Colorado and India, it was amazing how quickly he responded to emails. Because our trip focused on our grandson's wedding, this was a somewhat complicated itinerary but Ravi handled it flawlessly. We also very much enjoyed Kevin, who met our flight and welcomed us to India and made sure everything went smoothly. We give high marks to kim kim!

Paula did an incredible job creating an absolute once in a lifetime vacation for me and my bestie! It was everything we asked for plus more! From climbing the Sydney Bridge to riding camels in the outback to snorkeling in the great barrier reef and sipping the delicious wines in Yarra Valley to hanging out with the locals (wallabies, Koalas, kangaroos, wombats, the list goes on). We learned so much about the Aboriginal people, the eco systems and all the different things that make Australia so unique! All of our tour guides had a real passion for what they do and you could tell none of this was a job to them, it was a passion! Paula you really brought the dream to life, thank you!!

What an incredible experience! As a first-time female solo traveler in Asia, I couldn’t have asked for a smoother, more enjoyable trip. The Kimkim team was fantastic, and a huge shoutout to Leny, my amazing Kimkim agent, who was always just a message away with helpful insights, restaurant suggestions, and even quick itinerary tweaks while I was in Japan. Truly a godsend!
My journey took me through Tokyo, Hakone, Kyoto, Takayama, Kanazawa, and back to Tokyo over the span of two weeks. The big cities were so much fun to explore—especially with the thoughtfully chosen hotels that made each stay comfortable and convenient. The smaller towns gave me a completely different perspective on Japanese culture that I never would have discovered on my own.
Every hotel was excellent, the food was out of this world, and the tours were exactly what I hoped for—most ended up being private, which made everything feel so personal. The tour guides were incredible and really brought each destination to life.
If you’re a female solo traveler wondering if this is doable—it absolutely is! Kimkim made it stress-free and enjoyable from start to finish. 10/10 would recommend, and I’m already planning my next trip to Japan!

Hotel Reviews

Park Hotel Tokyo

Tokyo

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The Hotel Sanraku Kanazawa

Kanazawa

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Mercure Hida Takayama

Takayama

The public baths are a huge win! What a great hotel and location. But beware, there are a LOT of tours that stay here too, so there tend to be long wait times to the elevators or breakfast in the mornings.

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The Thousand Kyoto

Kyoto

Really such a fantastic location to get anywhere you need in Kyoto and beyond. In the center of it all!

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Matsuzakaya Honten

Kanagawa

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Hyatt Regency Tokyo

Tokyo

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Activity Reviews

Authentic Sumo Experience in Tokyo with Chanko-nabe Lunch

Tokyo

Wow, wow, wow—this experience was absolutely amazing! Learning about sumo wrestling directly from retired sumos was unforgettable, and then having them cook a delicious lunch for us? How cool is that! The sumos were hilarious, passionate, and so eager to share the history and culture of the sport. After the meal, we even practiced and had a match in the ring with them—which was hysterical fun and such a unique memory. 10/10 recommend, especially because our tour guide, Mayu, was so personable and an excellent translator, making the whole experience seamless and enjoyable.

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Kyoto Arashiyama Bamboo forest & Garden Half-Day Walking Tour

Kyoto

My tour guide, Ayuri, was absolutely amazing! I loved this entire tour—it gave me the chance to see areas that most travelers overlook because of the usual “tourism blinders.” Ayuri’s knowledge and passion made the experience unforgettable.

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Kimono wearing and Tea ceremony (Sado) in Kyoto (Private)

Japan

I can’t rave enough about this Tea Ceremony experience! The women running the tea house were incredibly kind and generous with their time. What was supposed to be a 30-minute visit turned into an hour and a half of conversation, laughter, and exchanging stories with the staff. This was truly the highlight of my entire trip—an authentic, heartfelt experience that I’ll never forget. If you’re considering it, don’t hesitate. I recommend it 100%!

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Relaxing Evening: Private Onsen and Kaiseki Dinner

Hakone

Hakone is a beautiful and fun destination, but I realized that traditional ryokans aren’t for me. While the experience is unique and deeply rooted in Japanese culture—complete with traditional clothing and footwear—I personally found it a bit uncomfortable. For travelers who want an authentic cultural stay, I highly recommend trying a ryokan at least once. However, if you prefer familiar comforts, this experience might push you out of your comfort zone and could feel a little stressful. The site itself was amazing and the staff incredibly attentive.

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Ghibli Museum & Ghibli Film Appreciation Bus Tour (Round Trip from Shinjuku)

Tokyo

As a huge Studio Ghibli fan, visiting the museum was an absolute dream come true. My tour guide, Michico, was incredible—so knowledgeable and passionate, and it made the experience even more special knowing she was a fellow Ghibli fan. She was truly a highlight of the trip! The museum itself is something beyond words—magical, whimsical, and full of surprises. It’s a must-visit for any Ghibli lover. I spent hours exploring, letting my inner child lead the way, and loved every minute of it.

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Master Tokyo's Must-Sees: 5-hour Tsukiji, Akihabara & Asakusa Highlights Tour

Tokyo

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Ken was a great tour guide and made the experience so fun and personal! 10/10 for Magical Trip

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This is my 4th trip with Kim Kim and have loved everyone of them. I thought Truly Swahili to be fantastic. All their drivers and guide were outstanding. Duncan our driver in Amboseli was incredible and went out of his way to give us an amazing experience in Kenya. Anthony had a tough act to follow because Duncan was so amazing but he held his own.
In Tanzania, Kaka and Simba went out of their way to make sure we completed the 5 and made us laugh tons. The professionalism and customer care of the truly Swahili team showed all the way to the end when Irenemical came to say hello and good buy on our last day.
Highly recommend the whole team from planners to guides and driver!!

Hotel Reviews

Lemala Ngorongoro Tented Camp

Arusha

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Lemala Ewanjan Tented Camp

Arusha P.O. Box 14529, Arusha. Tanzania.

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Sarova Mara Game Camp

Nice to be on the tend and all but felt more like a more commercial property than some of the boutique places that we were at. Still nice but not as great as elephant gorge which was the highlight property of our trip

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Elephant Gorge Camp

Nairobi

Loved the elephant gorge… the location of the property is incredible. True immersion. The place, the team, everything!!

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Loved being in a conservancy. The grounds are beautiful

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Super helpful and attentive

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Villa Rosa Kempinski

Nairobi, Kenya

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Activity Reviews

Full Day Safari Experience at Ngorongoro

Kenya

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Maasai Culture and Heritage Tour

Kenya

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Full Day Safari Experience at Serengeti National Park

Kenya

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Evening Game Drive

Kenya

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Full Day Safari at the Maasai Mara

Kenya

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Evening Game Drive at the Maasai Mara

Kenya

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Full Day Safari Experience at Amboseli National Park

Amboseli National Park

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Half Day Safari Experience at Amboseli National Park

Amboseli National Park

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Duncan was simply wondrrful. Great driver!

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Everything was well organized as planned based upon my specific requirements. My guide Amira was very knowledgeable and made the experience very enjoyable.

Booking with KimKim was the right decision. This is one of the most stress-free trips we have ever taken. All the annoying logistics, lodging, drivers, guides, and excursions were handled by KimKim and transitions were seamless. We simply provided our budget and a rough idea of what we wanted to see. This saved me hours and hours of planning time which I definitely did not have.
Our two main guides were Julio and Willy. Both were friendly, knowledgeable, professional and willing to take on the burden of working out a few kinks in our itinerary (I changed my mind about an excursion and Julio handled it perfectly).
We especially loved the walking food tour in Barranca, the wonderful breakfasts at the hotels, all our lodgings (in Cuzco, Sacred Valley, and Puno) were top notch, the Moray salt ponds and archaeological park, Ollantaytambo, the floating reed island (clearly geared toward tourists but the family was so sweet I’ll cut the experience some slack), visiting with Lupe and her home stay on the Lake Titicaca’s Laquina Peninsula and of course the Inca Trail and Macchu Picchu were life changing.

A few suggestions:
1. Warn clients in advance that the customs line arriving in Lima can be very long and do not stop at the bathroom for several minutes upon arrival while 100’s of other travelers stream by. We probably added an hour to our 2 hour wait because we had no clue the customs cue came before baggage claim.
2. A 1-week heads up that 2nd payment is due. Even the most organized people need a warning. I was caught off guard.
3. I wish there was an option to pay tips in advance?
4. Not sure about the camelid farm. It was great to see and learn about all the various Andean camelids but afterwards we felt uncomfortable and pressured being the only two people ushered into the high end store with 5 employees hovering and watching our every move. It was obvious they expected us to purchase goods, but this is one time I wish there had been more tourists.

Hotel Reviews

Intiqa

Puno

My husband loved the huge bathroom, I loved the great view from the 6th floor breakfast room.

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Just a few blocks from Lima St, the main drag

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Casa San Blas Boutique

Cusco

Loved this place, tucked away down an alley off of an alley, so quaint! Our room had a beautiful view of Cusco and opened to a nice outdoor patio.

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Just a few blocks up the hill from Cusco’s main square, but still quiet. Perfect!

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They met our van in the alley and immediately got our bags and made us feel well taken care of when we arrived tired and later at night.

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Tierra Viva Valle Sagrado Urubamba

Urubamba

Don’t let the dirt roads leading you here fool you, this was a beautiful place, especially in the evening hours when the garden lights come on. They have a spa too. Great breakfast, beautiful room.

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A bit far from town, but you can take a taxi in for dinner if so compelled.

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Casa Andina Standard Miraflores Benavides

Lima

Great breakfast! Great overall value, room was spacious and clean

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Activity Reviews

Chimu Floating Island and Luquina Community Homestay

Peru

The floating reef island experience clearly catered to tourists but it was such an unusual place to call home and the family so sweet and willing to welcome us that I deem this experience worthwhile. We loved meeting Lupe and her little niece and daughter. She works so hard, we were happy to help chop vegetables in the kitchen for meals. We also helped till part of a potatoe field and bring the sheep down to graze, and we helped bring lunch to the kindergarten class. A truly immersive, slice of life experience for us.

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We had the entire boat to ourselves.

Lunch at a local restaurant

Sacred Valley

We ate at Ama, a great experience with its peaceful outdoor garden, philanthropic mission to help single mothers, and delicious food and dessert.

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Morning Visit to Ollantaytambo

Peru

The terraced temple of Ollantaytambo was awesome. The stairs to the top are challenging at altitude but worth the hard work!

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Julio knew so much about the construction of the temple. Fascinating visit.

Pass by Pisac Market & an Andean camelid Farms

Sacred Valley

Please see review on first page

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We enjoyed the market in Pisac

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Walking Food Tour in Barranco (Group tour)

Lima

This was a favorite activity, a great “first excursion” and introduction to Peru. All the food was substantial and delicious. Our guide Valeria was exceptional and we visited street art and an art gallery also,

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Pisco sours, fruits, lomos soltados

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Coraima planned a wonderful trip for us. She found a couple tours we wouldn't have discovered on our own, and the hotel she selected for us in Seville was exceptional. The app was very easy to use, especially when navigating to meeting points with Google Maps. The one small hiccup during the trip (not due to the trip plan) was resolved quickly and effortlessly.

Hard to even describe the wonderfulness of Ivan and Sarah!
We travel a lot, and the more we travel, the more we get particular about what we like and want our vacations to be. On our trip to Croatia and Slovenia, it was as if Ivan and Sarah could read our minds. From every excursion to every driver, we were so delighted by the experience as much as the staff. You can tell a lot about people, by the people and vendors they choose to work with and based on this trip, I can tell that they are amazing humans, never mind great travel agents. Their responsiveness during planning was outdone by their responsiveness during the trip, when you really need it the most! We felt like we could ask them anything at any time and they would reply so quickly and help us with anything we needed. Thank you so much for all of your help, your kindness and your attentiveness, it felt like we were working with friends!

We are so lucky to have found Michelle! We had the most incredible trip to New Zealand and everything was perfect. We had beautiful hotels, fun activities, and lots of support along the way. The Queenstown Park Boutique Hotel, Fiordland Lodge, and Lakestone Lodge were the nicest hotels we've ever stayed in and the shotover jet in Queenstown, glow worms in Te Anu, and cruise on the Milford Sound were fabulous once-in-a-lifetime experiences. Thanks Michelle!

I booked this trip to Brazil to get rid of all my worries, so I REALLY wanted a trip with zero headaches whatsoever. Rachel delivered on every front! I had two amazing weeks. Rio, Paraty and Ilha Grande were the perfect cocktail (or should I say, caipirinha) for distraction of the relaxed kind. She listened to all my requests, was very reasonable in discussing the price point. I ended up not needing her while I was away because everything went so smoothly! Would 100% recommend visiting Brazil and I'm sure Rachel will be of great help!

Hotel Reviews

Pousada Rubi

Ilha Grande

Authenticity & Character

It feels like a mini village.

Location

A bit far for people who can't walk well, no problem whatsoever for anyone else.

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I'll just put the WiFi under here, which is the only thing that could have been better.

Windsor Martinique Copacabana

Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro

Nothing mind-blowing, but everything was simply good.

Authenticity & Character

Not really their fault; just a very standard hotel.

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Copacabana & metro nearby

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Pousada Corsario Paraty

Paraty

One of the best accommodations I have ever stayed at! 10/10 in every category; WiFi, staff, breakfast, rooms, beds, sanitary facilities, pool, location, surroundings.

Authenticity & Character

Not a paradise, but very beautiful nonetheless.

Location

Close to all the necessities

Staff

No complaints.

Cleanliness & Comfort

Not a dusty nook in sight.

Activity Reviews

Hike to Lopes Mendes Beach

Ilha Grande

Rashan was the best guide!!!

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Food

Just a perfectly fine lunch.

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

The fast boats were a bit disorganised.

Tijuca Forest Hike with Natural Waterfalls

Rio de Janeiro

I had a lot of freedom picking where to go, which was great! My guide was a very sweet man with great knowledge! Bit of a talker - I like that, but some people might not.

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Guides, Drivers and Staff

Bit too talkative at times, very nice man overal

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Hike to Pico do Pão de Açúcar

Paraty

Everything was super beautiful! The hike was pretty heavy though, with all the humidity.

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The views and the speedboat trip

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Transport

Speedboats are just awesome okay

Half-Day Tour of Two Brothers Peak & Vidigal Favela

Rio de Janeiro

Deceptively doable hike! And the favela itself is beautiful too. The views are the highlight, though. Absolutely amazing.

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Guides, Drivers and Staff

Adonai (?) was a great talker!

Transport

To be fair, I did this to myself; I insisted on getting the bus instead of going on a motorcycle. The bus took a while.

I had an absolutely wonderful trip to Belize, and I can’t say enough about how seamless and enjoyable it was! Traveling with my teen son can sometimes be stressful, but this trip was completely worry-free thanks to our amazing local specialist, Alex. From start to finish, he thought of every detail and made sure everything ran smoothly.

The hotels he selected were perfect. Each one had its own charm and made our stay incredibly relaxing. The activities Alex recommended were engaging, fun, and perfectly suited for both of us. It was such a gift to be able to enjoy every moment with my son, knowing that everything was taken care of.

This trip exceeded my expectations, and I can’t imagine a better way to experience Belize. I would wholeheartedly recommend Alex’s planning expertise to anyone looking for a stress-free, memorable vacation in a beautiful country!

Hotel Reviews

The Lodge at Jaguar Reef

Hopkins

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Falling Leaves Lodge

San Ignacio

Adorable.

Activity Reviews

Hol Chan/Shark Ray Alley -from Ramons

Belize

Jungle ATV Adventure & Refreshing Waterfall Swim

Belize

Overall we give this trip 5 stars. The arrangement with private chauffeur and guides was superior to any group tours we encountered during the 5 days. We will recommend KimKim, Active India, and others for travel in India. We found this tour to be perfect for us, but could be physically challenging for the average tourist.

Arrival in Deli was relatively stress free. Our guide was welcoming and patient. LaLit hotel excellent accommodations and an excellent restaurant for both breakfast and supper. Our soft-spoken driver for that first free day was helpful with New Deli sights.

Mr. Sing our driver for the entire week was awesome, keeping us safe and secure. 5 stars for him too.

Day 1 Guide was very very good with superb english and encyclopedic knowledge. Highlights were Rickshaw ride, the Six temple, and th Gahndi Memorial, Humans Tomb. We did not see Red Fort or Lotus Temple.

Day 2 & 3 The new guide was equally awesome. Highlights were the Agrta Fort and, of course, the Taj Mahal both after noon from across the river and sunrise in the Taj Mahal. We enjoyed the bazaar and the roads surrounding Agra which had an incredible number of wedding venues with human drawn carriages and camel drawn carriages.
Chand Baori step well was the #2 most amazing site that we visited (#1 was Taj Mahal). The guide at Chand
Baori was mediocre (not bad) probably frustrated that we did not speak his native language. We make out OK.

Day 4 & 5 Guide was marvelous. Highlights were Amer Fort and Sheesh Mahal.

We appreciated the shopping opportunities and the lunching restaurants. All of the hotels were great.

Complaints: None.

Hotel Reviews

ITC Rajputana

Jaipur

Wonderful stay. Beautiful clean rooms. Fabulous service.

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Deep within the city.

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ITC Mughal

Agra

Fantastic accommodations and service.

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The Lalit Hotel, New Delhi

Delhi

Everything you could want for rooms and for service. Good location.

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Free Time in Delhi

India

Fun and impressive, but we weren't sure where to go or how to get started.

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Jaipur Sightseeing Tour

Jaipur

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Taj Mahal Sunrise Visit

Agra

Unbelievable. Fabulous. No description or photograph can adequately portray this experience.

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Take a stroll through the historic garden for the most magical views of the Taj Mahal by TUK-TUK

Agra

Explore the marvelous and historic monument : Agra Fort

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New Delhi Sightseeing

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Old Delhi Sightseeing

Delhi

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Our trip to Germany was great, and Lucie made it easy to plan. We started with several tours. The Apple Wine tour was interesting, but I was expecting to sample some Apple Wine tour. It was more of a historical wine tour than a wine tour with tasting, so I was disappointed about that. The tour overall was great, and I learned a lot of interesting things about Apple wine. That said, I enjoyed walking around in Frankfurt and seeing the Christmas Market. Our room at the Sofitel was nice but very small. This was a hotel I picked, and I probably would not choose it again if you are traveling as a couple. Our Rhine Valley tour was nice. We went to some really nice wineries where they served generous pours. We also went to lunch, which was delicious. The couple we shared our tour with was a lot of fun, too. We then went to Heidelberg.
Unfortunately, the weather was bad, but we still enjoyed learning about the castle and the town's history. The hotel was nice. If you like an older-style hotel, this is the place to stay. The mattresses were very firm. We then went to Baden-Baden, which was my favorite place we visited because of the hotel, shopping, and restaurants. The hotel was absolutely beautiful. I highly recommend this hotel. Service was great, and the decor was perfect. It is right across the street from the Christmas Market, which was beautiful and looked like a scene out of a Hallmark movie. lol. The food was great, and so was the shopping. We went to the thermal spas. This was okay. I wish we had known to bring a robe, a towel, and flip-flops to the spa, which are typically provided. We did not know where to go or how to enter the spa, and the front desk was not helpful. It was okay and could have skipped going here. I would still highly recommend Baden Baden. We really enjoyed our trip and appreciate all the recommendations for restaurants and stops on the way to Wurzberg.

Hotel Reviews

Sofitel Frankfurt Opera

Frankfurt

The room was very, very small. The pictures on the website were deceptive. That said, the room was clean, and the linens were amazing. The bed was supersoft and comfortable. Great location and the service was great. If I stayed here again, I would stay in a larger room.

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The room was very very small for 2 people

Europäischer Hof (Heidelberg)

Heidelberg

I would describe as nostalgic. I typically like modern. The room was clean but the beds were firm. Our shower head did not adjust but worked. The service was great. It was not my favorite place I stayed.

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Steigenberger Icon Europäischer Hof Baden Baden

Baden Baden

This hotel is beautiful. The space is beautifully decorated and is in an ideal location for the casino, Christmas market, and shopping. I would go back to Baden Baden to stay here. I am sad that we only stayed for one night. Also, the people were very kind, and the service was excellent.

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Ideal location and view from our room.

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Whoever decorated and designed this hotel did an amazing job.

Activity Reviews

Heidelberg Private Guided Walking tour old town with Castle visit (3 hours)

Heidelberg

Love a good history lesson and a castle. Our tour guide was great and also gave us a lot of information about living in Heidelberg. I would recommend this tour because it gives you a chance to learn and experieince Heidelberg all in one tour.

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Romantic Rhinevalley Castles & Wine tour

Germany

We went on a tour with another couple that we met during the tour. It was fun. They pour generous samples of wine and can taste whatever you want. The wine was great and had something for everyone. Because the group was small, it was nice to customize the tour as we went along. The wineries were beautiful. We had a lot of fun and would recommend for wine lovers. Lunch was also delicious.

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Frankfurt's Apple Wine Private Tour

Frankfurt

Great tour, but wish it had included a sample of Apple Wine. Love the history lesson and walking around the city. Meeting location was vague but we figured it out and confirmed with our tour guide at their office.

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From start to finish our trip to Greece was flawless. Our specialist, Sienna crafted the trip of a lifetime…all within our budget. The communication was superb. All of the boutique hotels were unique and catered to our every need. I felt like a rockstar when transported by our drivers in luxury vans . They provided a lot of local color and could not have been more kind while driving us to our incredible tours. Each tour guide holds a special place in my heart. Their knowledge and love for their country was an experience I will never forget. Five stars is not enough! Truly, a trip of a lifetime

I just returned from an unforgettable trip to Argentina. Riwal put together an itinerary that included Buenos Aires, Mendoza and Bariloche. Together with Alejandra they picked must do tours and coordinated all accommodations and transfers to all locations. As a busy working mom who loves to travel but doesn’t have time to research the ins and outs, their service was pivotal to having an amazing experience. I was able to truly enjoy the trip as a traveler without the stress of coordinating everything else. I just had to show up and have a good time. I highly recommend them.