Kimkim Trip Reviews

The trip started with booking it through Gumi who was wonderful & easy to work with. I shared what we wanted to do & he provided all the details plus any thoughts on what else should be included or skipped for the specific time of year. The lagoons (hot springs!!), waterfalls, ice caves, iceberg. cold water snorkeling, coastal arches & food tour were all incredible. What a fabulous trip to be able to share with our daughter & son-in-law.

We had 10 days to travel and Majid worked carefully with us in designing and modifying a trip which met our more relaxed travel style. Our trip took us to Northern Morocco - Chefchaouen, Fes, Rabat, Asilah and Tangier. Majid was available at all times and made adjustments to our itinerary when requested. Our accommodations were all beautiful and the guides he supplied knowledgeable and engaging.

Our leisure time was spent touring museums in each destination (all a must visit) : Mohammed VI Museum of Modern & Contemporary Art - Rabat; Dar Batha Museum of Islamic Arts - Fes; and the Tangier American Legation Museum.

And our driver for 10 days, Youssef was the best - he knew about our destinations, was always available and made suggested changes to our itinerary along the way. Best of all, he treated us as his best friends and we shared family moments together. Overall, we had a great experience and plan to return to visit Southern Morocco.

Loved Tuscany, Amalfi coast, Pompeii and Mount Etna!

Hotel Reviews

Hotel Tirrenia

Sorrento

Lovely hotel with great views

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Agriturismo La Pievina

Montepulciano

Great host great location!

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Activity Reviews

Sailing the Amalfi Coast: From Sorrento to Amalfi & Positano

Italy

One of the highlights of the trip!

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Cooking Class in a Real Tuscan Farmhouse

Italy

Great experience

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Francesca was great as a local contact and kept us well informed every day of the tour. Our local guides were also very good - Carol in Turin and Margherita in Cinque Terre. We would have liked more time to get to all 5 towns or were better informed on how much could be accomplished in an 8 hr day from Genoa.

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Private Transfer from Genoa to Cinque Terre

Italy

Day-trip to discover Portofino

Italy

What a beautiful way to spend the day when staying in Genoa!

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Our driver was very accommodating

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Our driver was very accommodating

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Cinque Terre Trekking Adventure

Italy

Margherita was an excellent guide

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Visit to a chocolate store with tasting

Italy

A great way to round out our walking tour of Turin

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Private Guided Walking Tour of Turin

Italy

Carol was an excellent guide and we really got a feel for Turin

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Our driver to and from the airport, Ili was wonderful punctual and efficient.
Chris, our Edinburgh guide, walking tour was exceptional, full of knowledge, fun to spend several hours with.
Elaine, our guide in Glasgow was every nice, we were probably a little jet lagged though,

Hotel Reviews

Virgin Hotels Edinburgh

Edinburgh

Everyone and everything was amazing!!!

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Allan Park Hotel

Stirling

Absolutely the BEST!

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Locheil Villa Guest House

Fort William

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There was no staff to interact with!!

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Bracken Hide Hotel

Portree

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Bluebell House B&B

Inverness

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Kimpton - Blythswood Square Hotel, an IHG Hotel

Glasgow

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Activity Reviews

The Vaults Tour

Edinburgh

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Edinburgh Old Town Tour

Edinburgh

Our guide was outstanding!!!

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Jacobite Steam Train

Scotland

It wasn’t running, replaced with a regular train which was crowded, having to stand. Not a good experience!!

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Talisker Distillery

Scotland

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Explore Glen Affric, Culloden, and Clava Cairns Tour

Inverness

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Loch Ness Cruise and Urquhart Castle

Scotland

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Private Glasgow Essentials Tour

Scotland

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Chris (guide in Edinburgh) was wonderful. The driver (Ili) to and from airport was great. Willie (guide in Glasgow) was great.

Hotel Reviews

Virgin Hotels Edinburgh

Edinburgh

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Allan Park Hotel

Stirling

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Locheil Villa Guest House

Fort William

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Bracken Hide Hotel

Portree

Bluebell House B&B

Inverness

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Kimpton - Blythswood Square Hotel, an IHG Hotel

Glasgow

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The Vaults Tour

Edinburgh

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Edinburgh Old Town Tour

Edinburgh

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Jacobite Steam Train

Scotland

Jacobite was not running. Replaced with regular train. Overcrowded, standing room only,,Terrible experience

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Talisker Distillery

Scotland

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Explore Glen Affric, Culloden, and Clava Cairns Tour

Inverness

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Loch Ness Cruise and Urquhart Castle

Scotland

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Private Glasgow Essentials Tour

Scotland

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Lucy was responsive, a great listener, and deeply connected into the local experience. We felt like deep cultural and local kind of trip.
It was wonderful to
- have local guides pick us up from the airport
- drivers always having col water for us in the car each morning
- hotels choices were super important, especially having a lovely pool to retreat to after a day of exploring. The hotel in Saigon could have been upscaled a bit further (a bit cleaner!). The hotels in the Makong Delta and DaNang were lovely, very especially the Little Oasis (a GEM!)

Hotel Reviews

Little Oasis Hoi An

One of the best hotels we have stayed at. Authentic, super clean and comfortable, deep tub, caring and welcoming staff. We felt safe as soon as we walked through the hotel doors. The breakfast buffet was abundant! The staff was outstanding - especially Rose. Each day when we returned from an outing they would welcome us back like we were family. They were accommodating and caring as to what we had planned for the day and if we needed anything. They cared about the logistics for our travel back to the airport and confirmed details on our behalf. They ensured we have proper sun coverage during our outings to the beach, even loaning me a hand painted hat.

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Especially ROSE!

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Legacy Mekong (Autograph Collection Marriott Hotels)

Cần Thơ

Outstanding. Everyone should visit here. Can't say enough good words.

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Silverland Mây Hotel

Could have been cleaner. The hotel bathroom floor was dirty especially the space between the glass showe wall and hotel hallway. Really could have used a strong vacuum and carpet shampoo. The hotel pool was lovely though as well as the staff.

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Cycling in Cam Thanh & Thanh Dong Organic Farm Visit

Vietnam

Our favorite!

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Working with kimkim was a very smooth experience from the beginning to the end. From planning with Io, to communication with Lisbeth during the trip and interacting with all the tour guides and drivers was a very good experience. Everything was running smooth,the drivers , tour guides were always on time and ready to help. The transition from hotel to hotel to airport was very well planned also. I will definitely be using kimkim with my next trip

Hotel Reviews

Casa San Blas Boutique

Cusco

Small boutique feeling hotel, clean, close to main square

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Mountain View | Tipi A-frame

Amazing, highly recommended

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One of a kind

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Unbelievable views, lama farm, mountain feeling

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Corto Maltes Amazon Lodge

Puerto Maldonado

Little piece of paradise with jungle feeling

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Dazzler Miraflores by Wyndham

Lima

Small, clean, staff very pleasant and helpful

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Close to miraflores

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Responsive, pleasant

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Activity Reviews

Private Half-Day Cusco Walking Tour: Sacsayhuamán, Qoricancha & San Pedro Market

Cusco

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Explore Machu Picchu (Private Guided tour in Machu Picchu) SV Htl

Peru

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Private tour to Moray, Maras & Shared Pachamanca Lunch farm Tour

Sacred Valley

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Corto Maltes Lodge 3/3 (Sandoval Lake Program), Flight to Cusco & Transfer to {{end_location}}

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Corto Maltes Lodge 2/3 (Sandoval Lake Program)

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Flight to {{end_location}} & Corto Maltes Lodge 1/3 (Sandoval Lake Program)

Peru

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Marina did a wonderful job crafting a well balanced and adventurous tour of Portugal. I would highly recommend KimKim and Portugal for interested vacationers!

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MeraPrime Gold Design Hotel

Lisbon

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Hotel Do Colégio

Ponta Delgada

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The Editory Garden Porto Hotel

Porto

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Location is farther away than likes to shops and cafes

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Jessica was wonderful and provided great service and advice!

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À Mesa! Portuguese Cooking Class at a Lisbon Culinary School

Portugal

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Private Day Excursion: Sintra, Cascais & Estoril

Portugal

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Nunu was great!

Get to Know Lisbon with a Local

Lisbon

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The Soul of Lisbon: Fado Dinner Experience

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Private Transfer {{start_location}} to {{end_location}} via Coimbra

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Douro Valley Highlights: Wine, Olive Oil & River Cruise

Porto

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Private Guided Visit of Porto

Porto

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Furnas Valley Excursion: Crater Lake, Hot Springs & Tea Plantation

São Miguel Island

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Sete Cidades Full Day Experience: Ferraria Springs & Volcano Rims

São Miguel Island

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Azorean Culinary & Wine Experience

São Miguel Island

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We found Noga, Nick and Maria to be a wonderful team. They were very responsive, provided detailed answers to all of our questions, and made modifications based on our interests. When we had an unexpected physical challenge, they not only assisted in helping us cancel a couple of excursions, but checked in on us throughout the trip.

We loved the accommodations chosen for us. Each was unique and offered a different Icelandic experience. We also appreciated the 2 night-1 night driving plan for the trip. It gave us a lot of flexibility.

We have spoken their praises and would recommend Kimkim to anyone looking to plan a trip.

The team in country adjusted things as we need it, The were very responsive. Vini, our guide, was one of the best guides we've ever had. He made us so comfortable and was so fun. Guatemala is a beautiful country with so much color and culture.

We absolutely enjoyed planning with our Kimkim team. Lisa for Holland & Belgium and Sebastian for France. Easy, enjoyable & they both know how to avoid crowds etc. our person tours were top notch and we were so glad to not be with the group tours!

This was a fantastic trip from start to finish. Kimkim took care of all the logistics of planning a trip so I could really enjoy my vacation and be in the moment. I felt fully supported throughout the process and all my questions were answered promptly before and during the trip . The hotels, restaurants, excursions & guides recommended to us were all top notch.

Hotel Reviews

Sofitel Baru Calablanca

Cartagena

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Hotel Capellan de Getsemani

Cartagena de Indias

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Hotel Faranda Collection Medellin

Medellin

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Activity Reviews

Depart Colombia

Colombia

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Departure from Baru (Hotel Sofitel Barú Cartagena)

Isla Barú

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Day at Baru (Hotel Sofitel Barú Cartagena)

Isla Barú

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Arrival to Baru (Hotel Sofitel Barú Cartagena)

Isla Barú

Arriving by boat straight to the hotel was a great experience

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Free Day in Cartagena

Cartagena

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Short Ceviche Class

Cartagena

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Walking Tour of Cartagena Highlights (Old City)

Colombia

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El Retiro Hike

Medellín

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Guatape and El Peñol

Colombia

The only thing I would change is for travelers who can get the climb up Guatape relatively quickly, is to leave the area soon after so you can spend more time in the beautiful little town that follows it.

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City Tour of Medellín Highlights (with Local Market and Comuna 13)

Medellín

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Welcome to Colombia!

Colombia

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Our "local specialist" was Said and our driver/guide was Faisal. Organization and trip details were wonderful...almost everything went without a hitch. Riads and hotels were very good (asked for moderate priced) to excellent. Our driver/guide was superb...personable, knowledgeable, and thorough. He attended to every detail and, even when he passed us off to local guides, always checked in to be sure that everything was going well.
Inevitably, there were long car rides, and Faisal broke them up with interesting stops that highlighted local history and commerce. We had local guides in several cities, and in the aggregate, they were excellent.

Hotel Reviews

Riad Diamond of Marrakech

Marrakech

Location was excellent. The staff were pleasant and extremely helpful.

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Dar Rihana Dades

Douar Aït Ouffi

A small, charming hotel that was managed impeccably in every way. The two brothers running the hotel were efficient, personable, and saw to every detail. The food we had there was the best we had in Morocco.

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Marrakech Evening Food Tour

Marrakesh

Our guide, Souhel, gave us a wide range of Moroccan foods we hadn't had anywhere else, showing us the kitchens in the Medina as they were cooking, and explained the processes involved. His choices were all tasty and authentic. Souhel was more than just a good guide and historian, he was a true ambassador of Marrakech and Morocco.

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Guided Tour of Fez Medina

Fes

Sharif was extremely knowledgeable and personable. He has a thorough sense of history. He guided us through the maze of the medina, making us feel like we'd seen the most important and interesting aspects and was very responsive to our questions and interests.

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Our ladies trip to Morocco for 12 days was spectacular. Our driver Abdul was the ultimate gentleman and his warmth, genuine care, fun attitude and driving skills ensured an amazing experience in a beautiful country. Abdul accommodated changes in our plan and was always there for us when needed. The van was extremely comfortable and clean and suited our ladies group of six. Abdul became our friend and trusted ally during our trip. He was always so happy to see us and demonstrated his professionalism throughout the trip. Abdul’s care for us is something I will always remember. Our Riads were beautiful and we visited Rabat, Meknes, Chefchaouen, Fez, Marrakech, Imlil, Essouira and Casablanca. It was an amazing trip and by having Abdul as our driver made it even more special.

Hotel Reviews

Le Khan Mogador

Essaouira

We booked a twin room. It came with a queen bed and lounge which was used as the 2nd bed. Not much space on the lounge. Noisy location ( can hear what’s going on outside and inside the Riad) the walls aren’t that thick it seems. The staff wonderful. The breakfast not as good as others. Our door couldn’t be locked properly. The rooftop lovely. Would appreciate a standing Fan in the room. I wouldn’t stay here again. Sheets clean

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Location is noisy

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Excellent Staff

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Le Village du Toubkal

Imlil

The location of this property is stunning scenically though it takes 30 minutes of walking on a dirt/ rocky road to get there. It’s an ideal property for those who are fit and go to imlil for trekking up the mountain. It’s definitely not suitable for anyone with mobility issues. Unfortunately this Riad wasn’t suitable for our group. Donkeys/Mules are require to transfer your luggage. The food here was hearty and delicious.

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I had to sleep on a mattress on the floor ( we booked a twin room). The room came with a queen bed but no other bed so a mattress was used. Old sheets.

Riad Farouzi Fes

Fes

Beautiful. Very special Riad. Stunning!!!

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Dar Laman

Chefchaouen

Gorgeous rooms, spacious, soo much artwork and creativity put into this Riad. The owner so genuine and wonderful host

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Within the Médina. Walk everywhere. Bring sturdy shoes

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Hotel Club Val d'Anfa Casablanca

Casablanca

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On the ocean. Great deck, pool and breakfast

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Activity Reviews

Marrakech Family Food Tour

Marrakesh

We went to some great spots though we didn’t have any dessert. We walked a lot but didn’t try as much food as was expected.

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Fes: Exploring the Imperial City

Fes

Brilliant your guide. Enjoyed going through the Jewish quarter .

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Guided Tour of Volubilis

Morocco

Must go early ( first thing) in the day as it gets busy. A must do experience. A highlight of the trip. Our tour guide was knowledgeable and had a wonderful sense of humour ( which suits Australians humour)

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A very scenic drive to these ruins. Stunning

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Direct Private Transfer from Imlil to Essaouira

Morocco

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We stopped at Argan Oil women’s co- op on the way and brought some products

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Abdul our driver was amazing

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Casablanca to Meknes via Rabat

Morocco

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Clean, comfortable van.

Quick Tour of Casablanca with your Driver-Guide

Morocco

This wasn’t done as we arrived at different times in the country and we booked another company for a half-day tour

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Cooking and Eating Lunch or Dinner with a local family in Fes

Fes

We expected to be cooking food with the family. The itinerary stated that we would be going to the market with the family, selecting food to cook then learning and participating in cooking the food. This didn’t happen. We arrived and were given food by the family and the family joined us in eating it. It wasn’t a cooking class. We enjoyed spending time with this family and had some amazing food though it was very dissapointing that it wasn’t a cooking class as was booked.

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Explore Chefchaouen with your local guide

Chefchaouen

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Guided tour of Meknes

Morocco

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Half-Day Private Sightseeing Tour in Rabat

Rabat

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Our trip was amazing but limited by time. The travel was excessive considering how much time we had. None of us like Cebu but loved the swimming with whale sharks and canyoneering. The Beach club hotel was nice but the beach was ugly and rocky. I wouldn’t stay there again. We had to do whale sharks on our own (your agency won’t book the one we did). Please tell future clients to be there at 7 AM. We arrived at 8 and had to wait 2.5 hours which was pretty miserable. I would highly recommend encouraging whale sharks in AM and canyoneering in pm. We also did turtles and sardines which I might skip. Puerto Princesss was very nice- the hotel was fantastic and incredibly reasonable. The beach was awesome. The hundred caves was fantastic- highly recommend. Underground river also very cool. Could have skipped mangroves. We also did a jungle tour which I would not recommend- no animals or birds seen at all. Encourage the guides to spend more time letting tourists see monkeys and lizard dragons- our favorite part and we were rushed through. El Nido was super cool and it would have been nice to have a. Couple nights in the town before going to Lagen resort. Lagen was extremely expensive but incredible. The lagoon tour was fantastic. Recommend guests to bring travel tissues- the toilets are frankly disgusting at a few places- no seats and you have to go on a hunt for toilet paper which is sometimes not available. Even though tons of places require cash only/ it was impossible to break 1000 bills- then it made tipping very hard. I would travel with my own snorkel mask in future- they only have one size and my head was too small.
Kimkim was excellent in their responsiveness (Ana) and the thorough itinerary. I was an idiot and didn’t realize the detailed advice and hadn’t read it beforehand. Big mistake. On the canyoneering everyone wore water shoes- not Tivas. Including the guides. Tell people to bring a go pro and waterproof floatable phone cases. I wished I had a GoPro.

Hotel Reviews

Lagen Island Resort

El Nido

Beautiful!

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Please place hooks for towels and provide a place for toiletries in the bathroom.

Daluyon Beach and Mountain Resort

Loved this hotels. I’m rating it a 4 because the room smelled horribly musty and there was zero water pressure in the shower. Beach was awesome and so were the masssges

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The smell in room. No hooks for towels.

Cebu Beach Club

Argao

Horrible beach and so-so food

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Too far from activitied

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Belmont Hotel Manila

Pasay City

Restaurant was terrible. Food was inedible

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Activity Reviews

Puerto Princesa Underground River Day Tour from Sabang

Sabang, Palawan

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Hundred Caves of Tagabinet

Sabang, Palawan

Amazing!! Loved thid

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Snorkeling with Sardines in Moalboal and Canyoneering in Kawasan Falls

Argao

Hard to get into the water. Saw plenty of turtles and sardines.

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I spent the last two weeks on tour in Morocco with 5 female friends, visiting the main sights (minus the Sahara desert). Our driver Abdul was amazing - kind, courteous, funny and he always had a huge smile on his face - it was a delight to see him every day. We felt very safe and cared for on our tour and communication was good. We had some confusion with a hotel booking but it was quickly rectified. Abdul also went out of his way to take one of us for medical treatment when needed. The organiser, Majid, kept us up to date and communicated well. As for Morocco - I cannot recommend seeing this stunning country enough - the people are so very kind, caring and only want the best for anyone visiting. The food was always delicious and fresh. The shopping was fun and exciting. The landscapes are beautiful and varied from the commanding Atlas Mountains to the sunny shores of Casablanca to the narrow, blue lane ways of Chefchaoun. I will never forget my trip to Morocco and I will definitely be coming back.

I am absolutely thrilled with the entire process of planning the trip and the trip itself- we had the most amazing time in Iceland and saw so many things! Gudmundur made the planning so smooth- we were able to pack so much into just the 5 days that we had. The extra tips were so helpful and he was always responsive to messages and questions- each day felt different and although we were busy- we never felt rushed or over scheduled and had plenty of time at each destination to enjoy each experience- I will absolutely use this service again!

Hotel Reviews

Hotel Örk

Hveragerði

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Hotel Katla by Keahotels

Vík

Hótel Lækur

Hella

Loved the location , staff and restaurant-

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Arnarstapi Hotel

Snæfellsbær

The location was lovely in the village, but we did miss having breakfast included.

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Fosshotel Baron

Reykjavík

Room was great and the breakfast was outstanding!

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Activity Reviews

Faxaflói Bay Whale Watching Excursion

Reykjavík

The tour was interesting and pretty scenery but we did not see any wild life- they did give vouchers to return but with our full schedule we could not make the reschedule work- we would likely skip this n the future as it took a lot of time and ultimately we didn’t see any thing

Vatnshellir Lava Cave Experience

Snæfellsnes Peninsula

Very interesting guide and amazing experience- it was very cool to learn about the history and lava flow/ eruptions.

Explore Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon by Amphibian Boat

Iceland

This location was beautiful but the activity was cancelled at the last minute due to high winds- certainly safety is important but helpful to know if you have children looking forward to this activity that it is weather dependent-

Laugarás Lagoon - Lerki

Iceland

The lagoon was also a highlight of our trip- it was beautiful and relaxing- we did this at the end of a day and it was rhe perfect way to end a busy day of hiking- the facilities were so beautiful, the staff was amazing and the water was warm- they included details like hair dryers and bags for your wet swimsuit which was so helpful as well

Glacier Ice Cave Experience

Iceland

This was definitely a highlight of the trip- we all loved it- the guide was so informative and the scenery was absolutely amazing- would definitely recommend

We recently decided to tour Columbia before a family wedding in Cartagena, and after reviewing the itineraries and ratings of 5 tour companies (including one recommended by the wedding planner), we decided to use KimKim and Chaska Tours. Wow what a good decision. I have never experienced the level of professionalism, attention to detail, flexibility and responsiveness in a tour company like Michael provided us. I revised our itinerary multiple times, and frankly communicated anything that I needed with him, and he would always respond within the hour and have a thorough response for me shortly after. The tour guides at each location were knowledgeable, patient and fabulous, and the hotels were amazing...overall, the tour exceeded our expectations. Thank you Michael for everything you did to ensure our trip was thoroughly enjoyable. I would not hesitate booking with KimKim at all ... less stress and more enjoyment guaranteed.

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Filandia, Salento and Valle del Cocora

Colombia

Wow...what an amazing experience. Our tour guide was soooo knowledgeable about all kinds of things and was patient and thorough. He provided us with information on the flora, fauna, history...really enjoyable and informative. I would definitely recommend him.

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Walking Tour & Street Food

Cartagena

Sofia our tour guide in Cartagena was good, but we found her to less informed/knowledgeable than the other tour guides we experienced on this trip. She provided basic information but we found that she did not freely share information unless asked. Additionally, given how hot it was that day, we asked her to provide some breaks during the 3 hour tour, and instead of taking us to air conditioned locations, we simply stopped at various places along the street in the stifling heat so we really could not cool off. The home she took us to for the "ice cream" stop was quite dirty and the washrooms not acceptable. Overall we did not find this tour worthwhile.

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Bogota Highlights Tour

Bogotá

Mayelline, our Bogota Tour Guide was awesome! She was very knowledgeable and made the tour very interesting and informative for us. We highly recommend her.

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Guides, Drivers and Staff

Coffee Farm Tour in Finca Buenos Aires

Salento

The tour coordination was not well planned as we were picked up from the airport by a driver who could not speak english at all and even though we explained that we were hungry, he communicated that there would be food on the farm. We asked it we could stop along the way to pick some snacks up and he did not. We were told that they would be selling typical Colombian snacks (home-made empanadas) and refreshments at the farm, but they were not. We did not eat anything the whole day, and the tour was so so. The facilities were being repaired, it was quite minimalistic, the hats and ponchos were re-used without cleaning....just overall lacked quality and substance. Another more established farm should be considered for future.

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Traditional Dinner - Top Chef Private Dining

Bogotá

Although this was supposed to be the highlight at the beginning of our tour, we felt that the description of the activity and what was actually delivered did not match at all. The quality of the venue, the food and overall experience was less than acceptable. The food was more cafeteria quality (than top chef), and no wine/alcoholic beverages were offered. We would have preferred to skip it and do something on our own.

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Food

Absolutely loved our 12 days in Morroco with our fantastic driver Abdul. Each local tour guide was amazing. The helpful, thoughtful and friendly Raid staff in each accommodation were amazing. Really enjoyed the communication with Adbul & his easy going nature. There was a few hiccups with the organizer of the tour so I can suggest dealing direct with your driver for any restaurant/activity you have booked personally & to definitely be advised with any changes of accommodation from the tour operator.
Absolutely loved the trip. 5 stars to Abdul.