Kimkim Trip Reviews

4.8
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Well-planned trips adds joy to your journey.
Indonesia | Jun 25 - Jul 1, 2025

Raman
Raman K.
Pakistan | Reviewed on Jul 03, 2025
We came across kimkim while planning the trip to Bali. The website was thoroughly designed to cater our travel needs. I decided to move on and give it a try.
I was more intrigued by the prompt responses and excellent guidance by the local specialist, Priscilla. Her responses and understanding of our travel needs was spot on. She dealt us in very professional way and also helped us with the scheduling of our payment ,making it easier for us. The itinerary was exceptionally well-planned,...
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We came across kimkim while planning the trip to Bali. The website was thoroughly designed to cater our travel needs. I decided to move on and give it a try.
I was more intrigued by the prompt responses and excellent guidance by the local specialist, Priscilla. Her responses and understanding of our travel needs was spot on. She dealt us in very professional way and also helped us with the scheduling of our payment ,making it easier for us. The itinerary was exceptionally well-planned, allowing us to experience the best of the island's beauty. The accommodations and transportation were also excellent, adding to the overall comfort of our journey. Throughout our journey, Priscilla and her team were available for guidance on whatsapp group. We never felt unattended ,even for a second in Bali.
Highly recommend.
Raman.

Local specialist: Priscilla Puteri
Priscilla
Priscilla Puteri
Local specialist in Jakarta | Replied on Jul 03, 2025

Hi Raman and Family,

Thank you for your kind words, it truly means so much to us! We hope the experiences and memories you’ve made will always bring a smile when you think of them :)

Stay happy and healthy! And know that you always have friends here in sunny Indonesia :) We are always ready to welcome you back and help you discover even more of what our country has to offer.

With warmest regards,
Priscilla

Everything was perfect and top notch quality....
France | Jun 12 - Jun 26, 2025

Cole
Cole C.
Denver, CO | Reviewed on Jul 03, 2025

Everything was perfect and top notch quality. Extremely pleased

Local specialist: Emilie Dubreuil
Emilie
Emilie Dubreuil
Local specialist in Villefranche-sur-Saône | Replied on Jul 04, 2025

Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. It was a pleasure to organise such a special holiday as your honeymoon. I would be delighted to plan your next European getaway!

An Unforgettable Adventure
Ecuador | Jun 14 - Jun 28, 2025

Dana
Dana W.
Los Angeles, CA | Reviewed on Jul 03, 2025
My daughter and I spent two weeks making memories for a lifetime in Ecuador and the Galápagos Islands. The folks at Kimkim provided a fabulous itinerary that allowed us to experience so many different aspects of this wonderful country and its people. Perhaps the best thing they did for us was to find a superb driver and guide, Cristobal Cabezas, who accompanied us throughout our journey and offered valuable historical and cultural insights along the way. He introduced us to many gastronomical... Read more

My daughter and I spent two weeks making memories for a lifetime in Ecuador and the Galápagos Islands. The folks at Kimkim provided a fabulous itinerary that allowed us to experience so many different aspects of this wonderful country and its people. Perhaps the best thing they did for us was to find a superb driver and guide, Cristobal Cabezas, who accompanied us throughout our journey and offered valuable historical and cultural insights along the way. He introduced us to many gastronomical specialties--such as guinea pig (cuy), and (more to our taste) local ice cream and chocolate. Cristobal took us places that most tourists would never see, and helped us appreciate the many beautiful and interesting places we went in Ecuador. Some highlights included taking a cable car up to Pichincha, one of the volcanoes that surround the capital city of Quito. The views from the top are spectacular, and it was fun to dangle over the valley on a swing that is a short way up the mountain, available to all who are willing to climb a bit in the oxygen-depleted air. Another highlight was the cooking class that was arranged for us. We tasted fruits that we didn't know existed and learned how to make some traditional--and delicious--food that we can enjoy again back at home with the recipes from our meal. One of our favorite spots was Maquipucuna Reserve, a lush, verdant, privately controlled preserve in the cloud forest that made us feel like we were in a different world. Our only regret was that we were able to spend so little time there--it would have been nice to be able to explore the maze of pathways longer and relax in the beautiful lodge. We got to bird watch in Mindo, where we caught glimpses of toucans, parrots, and many other brightly colored species of birds. In Mindo we also went on a night hike with a knowledgeable guide who pointed out numerous critters of various shapes and sizes and genuses--scorpions and fireflies and other insects, as well as nocturnal birds and mammals. After spending a couple of days in the cloud forest, we spent a morning at the vibrant, colorful market in Otavalo, which featured every indigenous handicraft imaginable of exquisite quality--blankets, scarves, jewelry, ponchos, tablecloths, clothing, and more. Again, we wished we had had more time to spend there. We easily could have spent a full day wandering the stalls and inspecting the artisanship and skill of the artists and vendors there. As wonderful as all of our excursions in Ecuador were, the Galápagos Islands offered an entirely different and even more spectacular adventure. On our various expeditions we learned about the blue-footed boobies, frigate birds, penguins, sharks, sea turtles, iguanas, sea lions, and of course, the giant tortoises that inhabit the islands. The islands abound in wildlife of countless varieties, and none of the amazing creatures that we saw seemed to be afraid of humans. We were cautioned to not touch, but they paid little attention to us as we gawked and marveled at the abundant flora and fauna on these amazing islands. Overall, we had a fabulous adventure, thanks to the excellent care of our Kimkim hosts!

Hotel Reviews
Vieja Cuba
Quito

Pleasant and clean, although the rooms were quite small (cozy). Very friendly staff.

Sisakuna Lodge
Mindo

The rooms were spacious, but the shower was not even lukewarm, and I don't think the sheets were clean.

Hotel Acoma
Otavalo

Small room and bathroom with the worst shower imaginable, alternating scalding and frigid water. One plus was that it was very quiet.

Capitan Max B&B
Puerto Ayora

Lovely rooms and host. Clean, comfortable, and great location.

Hotel La Laguna
Puerto Villamil

Located right across from a lagoon where flamingoes hang out, it is a lovely, comfortable, clean hotel with a friendly, helpful staff. Enjoyed this hotel more than any other on our trip!

Activity Reviews
Kayaking & Snorkeling at Las Tintoreras
Kayaking & Snorkeling at Las Tintoreras
Galapagos Islands

There was no kayaking, but the snorkeling was interesting, and we saw some beautiful and fascinating animals.

Papallacta Hot Springs & Spa
Papallacta Hot Springs & Spa
Ecuador

The hot springs are great, but the best part of this excursion was walking one of the beautiful paths up to a waterfall, through some of the most stunning landscape imaginable. Lovely!

Quito Cooking Class
Quito Cooking Class
Galapagos Islands

Our cook and teacher, Dennis, was fabulous. We loved the food, which was plentiful, and the instruction was accessible and fun. One of our favorite activities!

Ride the Cable Car to Pichincha Volcano
Ride the Cable Car to Pichincha Volcano
Quito

Wonderful view of Quito and beautiful trail up to the volcano (although we didn't go the whole way). Loved swinging on the swing at the top!

Maquipucuna Reserve
Maquipucuna Reserve
Ecuador

Paradise on Earth. Not to be missed! Such a beautiful place! The trails were delightful, the lodge was gorgeous, the food was delicious, but the best part is the story of the couple who started acquiring land for this exquisite preserve. One of the most beautiful and tranquil places we have experienced anywhere.

Transfer to Quito Airport, Arrival to Galapagos & Highlands of Santa Cruz
Transfer to Quito Airport, Arrival to Galapagos & Highlands of Santa Cruz
Galapagos Islands

Daniela, our guide, was so kind and informative. The tortoises were everything we had imagined they would be! A fascinating excursion that brought to life everything we had read about the Galápagos.

Excursion to an uninhabited island
Excursion to an uninhabited island
Galapagos Islands

Nesting season for the blue-footed boobies--they were everywhere! We were able to get quite close to them, and they seemed quite unbothered by our presence. Amazing!

Snorkel at Los Túneles
Snorkel at Los Túneles
Ecuador

Wow! Otherworldly terrain and extraordinary access to amazing sealife while snorkeling. Definitely a highlight of our trip!

Night Walk in the Cloud Forest
Night Walk in the Cloud Forest
Ecuador

We had an excellent guide who could find nocturnal critters in the darkness that were absolutely amazing!

Local specialist: Paul Cisneros
Paul
Paul Cisneros
Local specialist in Quito | Replied on Jul 03, 2025
Hi Dana, Thank you so much for your kind words about our team! I’ll make sure to share them with everyone so they know how much you enjoyed their company during your trip, especially with Cristobal, who I’m sure became a friend to both of you. I’m really happy to hear that you connected with our culture and our people, and that you were adventurous enough to try new flavors… even cuy, haha! I’m sure you’ll be able to recreate those delicious recipes you learned in the cooking class once... Read more

Hi Dana,

Thank you so much for your kind words about our team! I’ll make sure to share them with everyone so they know how much you enjoyed their company during your trip, especially with Cristobal, who I’m sure became a friend to both of you.

I’m really happy to hear that you connected with our culture and our people, and that you were adventurous enough to try new flavors… even cuy, haha! I’m sure you’ll be able to recreate those delicious recipes you learned in the cooking class once you're back home.

Hearing about your experiences in Quito, Mindo, the Maquipucuna Reserve, Otavalo, and the Galapagos Islands truly made me happy, and knowing you shared it as mother and daughter makes it all the more special.

I hope you’ll be able to visit us again soon and explore those places you didn’t get to see this time. I also truly appreciate your feedback about the activities and hotels; it’s incredibly helpful for us to keep improving our services.

Wishing you all the very best!
A big hug from your friends in Ecuador, 🤗
Paul

Our trip was amazing! Start to finish. Kate w...
Scotland | Jun 22 - Jun 30, 2025

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Megan M.
Boston, MA | Reviewed on Jul 03, 2025

Our trip was amazing! Start to finish. Kate was super helpful and enthusiastic. Great network of guides and drivers. The ability to personalize our trip was key. Will use Kim Kim again!

Local specialist: Kateryna Garkavenko

Summer fun in Italy was fantastic
Italy | Jun 22 - Jul 2, 2025

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Michael E.
Ashburn, VA | Reviewed on Jul 03, 2025
We had a wonderful experience with Kimkim and Travel12. Tasos was exceptional and insured all details for the trip were meticulously planned. Everything was run professionally and couldn’t have been smoother. Valentina was the best way to start on the golf cart tour of Rome. She is terrific. The colosseum and forum tour with Giuseppe was great with a ton of information. Every driver we had took great care of us all around Italy. The highlight of the trip was a tour of Cinque Terre with... Read more

We had a wonderful experience with Kimkim and Travel12. Tasos was exceptional and insured all details for the trip were meticulously planned. Everything was run professionally and couldn’t have been smoother. Valentina was the best way to start on the golf cart tour of Rome. She is terrific. The colosseum and forum tour with Giuseppe was great with a ton of information. Every driver we had took great care of us all around Italy. The highlight of the trip was a tour of Cinque Terre with Elisabetta, the best guide we’ve experienced! It was entertaining watching the glass blowing in Murano and the tour of Venice and St. Marks with Nico was a perfect ending to our trip. Would certainly recommend each of these excursions and the overall experience. Thanks

Hotel Reviews
Hotel Palazzo Guadagni
Florence
Authenticity & Character
Busy terrace lounge at night
Location
Noisy square. Close walk to the ponto vecchio though
Staff
Friendly staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Hotel Palazzo Vannoni
Levanto
Authenticity & Character
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Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Hotel Olimpia
Venice
Authenticity & Character
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Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Hotel Capo d'Africa—Colosseo
Rome
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Cleanliness & Comfort
Local specialist: Tasos Mylonas

The trip was amazing! All pick-ups, train ti...
Norway | Jun 21 - Jun 30, 2025

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Lea Marie C.
San Diego, CA | Reviewed on Jul 02, 2025

The trip was amazing! All pick-ups, train tickets, excursions, worked like clockwork. The city tours were awesome. Both guides were very knowledgeable. The only item I would have changed was the seafood dinner in Bergen. The restaurant offered either a 5-course seafood meal or shellfish extravaganza. If given a choice I would have preferred the shellfish.
Thank you KIMKIM and Alex, Nick, and your whole team.

Local specialist: Alex Mottler

Amazing Portugal trip
Portugal | Jun 1 - Jun 9, 2025

Bonnie
Bonnie W.
Flagami, FL | Reviewed on Jul 02, 2025
The food tour in Porto was amazing and the CoolTours Sintra day trip is a must do. Kim Kim plans a great trip! Read more

The food tour in Porto was amazing and the CoolTours Sintra day trip is a must do. Kim Kim plans a great trip!

Hotel Reviews
Casa dos Lóios by Shiadu
Porto

Great service, clean and excellent location. They also had an amazing breakfast.

Authenticity & Character
Location
You can walk to many of the main sights and there are plenty of places to eat within walking distance also.
Staff
Everyone was very friendly.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Costa D’Oiro Ambiance Village
8600-544

Love the location and the very spacious rooms.

Authenticity & Character
Location
We could walk to the main plaza with many shops and restaurants.
Staff
Everyone was very friendly.
Cleanliness & Comfort
MeraPrime Gold Design Hotel
Lisbon

Great location but small rooms.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Easy walking distance to many sights, hotels, and shops.
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
The rooms are the typically smaller size rooms in the older areas of Europe. It was safe and clean.
Activity Reviews
Explore Porto's Culinary Scene and Bolhao Market
Explore Porto's Culinary Scene and Bolhao Market
Porto

One of favorite tours ever! We loved everything we tried and the guide was great.

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Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
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Discover Sintra and Quinta de Regaleira
Discover Sintra and Quinta de Regaleira
Lisbon

An amazing tour and amazing sights. I would recommend this tour to anyone. Rui was our guide and he was phenomenal.

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Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Local specialist: Beatriz De Pablo Rocha

Serendipity+ kimkim: the Best Week Ever.
Costa Rica | Jun 14 - Jun 20, 2025

Barb
Barb K.
Dallas, TX | Reviewed on Jul 02, 2025
Going to Costa Rica has always been a dream trip. Serendipity not only made that dream come true- they created the perfect trip for us. The entire trip was smooth as glass. My husband and I are very independent travelers, so handing our travel reins over to Serendipity was a leap of faith. They came through in every way. Every hotel, meal, activity was carefully curated & fined-tuned to suit us perfectly. Thank you Bryan from kimkim! We had a busy schedule but it was paced intelligently,... Read more

Going to Costa Rica has always been a dream trip. Serendipity not only made that dream come true- they created the perfect trip for us. The entire trip was smooth as glass.

My husband and I are very independent travelers, so handing our travel reins over to Serendipity was a leap of faith. They came through in every way. Every hotel, meal, activity was carefully curated & fined-tuned to suit us perfectly. Thank you Bryan from kimkim! We had a busy schedule but it was paced intelligently, and every activity and hotel stay was easy and effortless. Wilman from Serendipity was accessible always- responsive, cheerful, professional, and thoughtful. I would not only recommend Serendipity to anyone considering Costa Rica, but we will definitely use them again. I am impressed by the friendliness and professionalism of this company.

I cannot say enough positive things about Serendipity. They made our trip perfect and effortless, and it the most fun, perfect week.

Learning about and experiencing all things Costa Rica is something every adventurer should consider. When you go, you'll love it even more by using Serendipity's team.

Barb in Austin

Hotel Reviews
Hotel Lomas del Volcán
Fortuna

A private bungalow, in Paradise. Right under a volcano. What's not to love! The best b'fast, quiet and beautiful.

Authenticity & Character
Very Costa Rican!
Location
Easy access to everything.
Staff
Over and above, every one!
Cleanliness & Comfort
Immaculate
El Mangroove, Autograph Collection
Playa Hermosa

Very comfortable but elite, in a good way. Perfect pool. Perfect food.

Authenticity & Character
Everything is gorgeous
Location
Right on the BEACH!
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Immaculate!
Celeste Mountain Lodge
Bijagua

The best views. Ever. No comparison- from anywhere we've stayed. Beautiful!

Authenticity & Character
Very Costa Rican!
Location
Perfect, close to everything
Staff
Professional, friendly, helpful
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
EcoTermales Hot Springs & Meal
EcoTermales Hot Springs & Meal
Arenal/La Fortuna

Very fun, clean, relaxing. Unique!

Quality of Experience
Food
Very delicious and traditional CR food!
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Tapir Valley Nature Reserve Night Walk
Tapir Valley Nature Reserve Night Walk
Bijagua / Rio Celeste

We saw Tapirs! Very unique trip. So much to see!

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
The guide was amazing- very passionate about all things Costa Rica.
Rio Celeste & Tenorio Volcano Private Hike
Rio Celeste & Tenorio Volcano Private Hike
Bijagua / Rio Celeste

This place is stunning. Stunning!

Quality of Experience
We saw fascinating things all along this hike!
Guides, Drivers and Staff
The guide was intelligent and so interesting!
Wetlands Boat Ride and Rum Tasting at Hacienda El Viejo
Wetlands Boat Ride and Rum Tasting at Hacienda El Viejo
Costa Rica

Fascinating experience! It took our trip to CR up to the next level of interesting facts.

Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
So informative! He spied things we never would have seen!
Morning Sailing and Snorkeling Adventure
Morning Sailing and Snorkeling Adventure
Costa Rica

This sailing trip was superb! My husband went snorkeling and they took me ashore to the gorgeous beach. Sand soft, water perfection!

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Local specialist: Bryan Leon
Bryan
Bryan Leon
Local specialist in Cartago, Costa Rica | Replied on Jul 02, 2025

Dear Barb,

Thank you so much for your kind words! It was a true joy to help bring your Costa Rica dream to life. I'm so glad the trip felt smooth, personalized, and perfectly paced—it means a lot, especially coming from seasoned travelers like you.

Wilman and the whole Serendipity team are thrilled to hear your feedback. We’d love to welcome you back anytime for another unforgettable adventure.

Pura Vida!💚
Bryan

The food, the sunsets, the people, the history---Greece was amazing!
Greece | May 28 - Jun 7, 2025

Julie
Julie B.
Chicago, IL | Reviewed on Jul 02, 2025
We had an absolutely amazing time in Greece! Erica helped tailor the trip to just what we wanted--splitting our time equally in Athens, Naxos, and Santorini. The food tour in Athens was especially enjoyable as was the sunset Acropolis tour. (I highly recommend the sunset tour if you go in the summer--otherwise, it's a bit hot! : ) ) Naxos was perfect--our favorites included the hike up Mount Zas, the e-bike village tour, and watching the sunset at the Temple of Apollo. Of course, Santorini... Read more

We had an absolutely amazing time in Greece! Erica helped tailor the trip to just what we wanted--splitting our time equally in Athens, Naxos, and Santorini. The food tour in Athens was especially enjoyable as was the sunset Acropolis tour. (I highly recommend the sunset tour if you go in the summer--otherwise, it's a bit hot! : ) ) Naxos was perfect--our favorites included the hike up Mount Zas, the e-bike village tour, and watching the sunset at the Temple of Apollo. Of course, Santorini was beautiful, but it was a bit crowded for our taste. Still, we really loved the kayak adventure--and the sunset over the white domes is something we'll never forget. We've worked with KimKim before (on a trip to Brazil) and will certainly work with them again--everything went so smoothly. Thanks, Erica!

Local specialist: Erica Gerakos

Puffins GALOR!!!
Iceland | Jun 20 - Jun 28, 2025

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Yvonne G.
Miami, FL | Reviewed on Jul 02, 2025
If your going to Iceland, using KimKim ask for Guðmundur Óli . He was great to work with.... had all our MUST HAVES... and the just all the extras. It was an AWSOME 9 days in Iceland. Read more

If your going to Iceland, using KimKim ask for Guðmundur Óli . He was great to work with.... had all our MUST HAVES... and the just all the extras.

It was an AWSOME 9 days in Iceland.

Hotel Reviews
Hotel Holt—The Art Hotel
Reykjavík

Room was fully carpet.... had stains.

Authenticity & Character
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Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Hótel Húsafell
Húsafell, Borgarbyggð

What a RESTURANT!!!!! hotel and food were spectacular.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Secluded
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Hotel Vík í Mýrdal
Vík

Rooms and bathrooms were tiny.

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Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Review
Glacier Ice Cave Experience
Glacier Ice Cave Experience
Iceland

Cave tour was 3 minutes... To expensive, to far to drive. Wasn't impressed

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Old truck..... not in good condition
Local specialist: Guðmundur Óli Pálmason
Guðmundur Óli
Guðmundur Óli Pálmason
Local specialist in Iceland | Replied on Jul 03, 2025

Thank you so much for the nice words!
I am very happy to know that you loved your Iceland trip so much!
I do hope we'll see you in Iceland again soon.

More than I imagined...
Morocco | Jun 14 - Jun 21, 2025

Glaudio
Glaudio S.
Chicago, IL | Reviewed on Jul 02, 2025
Our trip to Morocco was even more than I could have imagined. The food was fantastic, the landscapes, the smaller and larger towns, the mountains, Roman ruins and, of course, the camel ride and camping in the desert - all of which far exceeded our expectations. What made our trip so special though was not just these places...it was our driver, Tayeb. He expertly navigated mountain roads, through villages to the desert and back and, throughout our journey found the perfect stops for coffee... Read more

Our trip to Morocco was even more than I could have imagined. The food was fantastic, the landscapes, the smaller and larger towns, the mountains, Roman ruins and, of course, the camel ride and camping in the desert - all of which far exceeded our expectations. What made our trip so special though was not just these places...it was our driver, Tayeb. He expertly navigated mountain roads, through villages to the desert and back and, throughout our journey found the perfect stops for coffee and great lunch stops. He also made terrific dinner recommendations and always made sure we knew about the towns we were staying in. Above and beyond that, Tayeb was great company and made even the longest of our drives between cities go very quickly with his easy-to-get-along-with personality. If you have a driver as great as Tayeb, you'll have an amazing time exploring Morocco! I should also add that we had guides in both Fes and Marrakech...which are essential. The complex alleys and small roads makes it impossible for a visitor to navigate without expert guidance. Sharif was our guide in Fes and he was extremely knowledgeable about how to navigate the streets of Fes' marketplace. Mohammed was our guide in Marrakech and he, too, was an expert navigator and guide. Also, Said from Original Travel was extremely responsive throughout our journeys in Morocco...and we would not have had our amazing driver Tayeb or our amazing guides without him.

Hotel Reviews
Riad Ghita
Fes

The hosts at this Riad were extremely kind and welcoming. The atrium in the middle was beautiful, as was our room. Extremely clean. We chose to eat dinner here on one of our nights and the food was amazing!

Authenticity & Character
The atrium had all 4 markings of an authentic Riad: Plasterwork, Woodwork, Marble and Fes Tilework. Amazing!
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Tiziri Luxury Camp
Merzouga

This camp is definitely GLAMPING! Very clean and cozy with Moroccan rugs covering the floors, our own personal shower and bathroom...and a wonderful king-size bed. The food was more than I could have thought possible in the middle of the desert...and the service was great.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Dar Rihana Dades
Douar Aït Ouffi

This Riad is in a very small town that we probably would not have stopped at on our own if we had designed every element of our itinerary by ourselves. I'm so glad our travel agent included this stop. The Riad looks unassuming on the outside (as most do) but there was a lovely pool, gardens to walk through in the back and the food was truly gourmet. It's decorated in a more modern way, and it was, overall, a lovely place to spend a night in between long travels between 2 larger cities.

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Activity Reviews
Chefchaoeun to Fez via Volubilis, Moulay Idriss & Meknes
Chefchaoeun to Fez via Volubilis, Moulay Idriss & Meknes
Morocco
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Guided Tour of Fez Medina: Journey Through the World's Living Medieval City
Guided Tour of Fez Medina: Journey Through the World's Living Medieval City
Fes
Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Transfer from Fes to Merzouga via Erfoud & Camel Ride
Transfer from Fes to Merzouga via Erfoud & Camel Ride
Morocco
Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Half-Day Guided Tour of Marrakech
Half-Day Guided Tour of Marrakech
Marrakesh
Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Quick Tour of Casablanca with your Driver-Guide: The Economic Heart of Morocco
Quick Tour of Casablanca with your Driver-Guide: The Economic Heart of Morocco
Morocco
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Local specialist: Hamza EL Asely
Hamza
Hamza EL Asely
Local specialist in Marrakech | Replied on Jul 02, 2025
Hello Glaudio, Thank you so much for this wonderful review! We're beyond happy to hear that your journey through Morocco was everything you imagined. From the delicious food to the rich history, beautiful landscapes, and of course, that magical desert experience, it's amazing to know these moments left such a strong impression. We’re glad to hear how much you enjoyed your time with Tayeb, he really is one of a kind. It’s wonderful to know that his care, kindness, and great recommendations... Read more

Hello Glaudio,

Thank you so much for this wonderful review! We're beyond happy to hear that your journey through Morocco was everything you imagined. From the delicious food to the rich history, beautiful landscapes, and of course, that magical desert experience, it's amazing to know these moments left such a strong impression.

We’re glad to hear how much you enjoyed your time with Tayeb, he really is one of a kind. It’s wonderful to know that his care, kindness, and great recommendations helped turn long drives into fun adventures and made your journey feel effortless.

Sharif and Mohammed will be thrilled to hear your kind words too. Having expert guides really does make exploring places like Fes and Marrakech so much smoother.

It was a pleasure being part of your adventure. Sending warm wishes from Morocco, and we hope to welcome you back one day for more stories, more flavors, and more hidden corners to discover!

Best regards,
Hamza

A wonderful experience in Spain, thanks to Coraima and her team
Spain | Jun 8 - Jun 22, 2025

Daniel
Daniel T.
Dallas, TX | Reviewed on Jul 02, 2025
Hi everyone and Coraima,
Our trip through Spain was amazing and wonderful. All the tour guides were excellent, except for the Picasso tour, where the guide seemed to be in a rush and I didnt provide enough explanation. We felt we needed to do it again on our own to fully enjoy it.
In SA Sebastián, both the Chef and the Sailing tour were spectacular. My wife and I had never had such an unforgettable experience. It’s a trip we’ll always remember fondly.
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Hi everyone and Coraima,
Our trip through Spain was amazing and wonderful. All the tour guides were excellent, except for the Picasso tour, where the guide seemed to be in a rush and I didnt provide enough explanation. We felt we needed to do it again on our own to fully enjoy it.
In SA Sebastián, both the Chef and the Sailing tour were spectacular. My wife and I had never had such an unforgettable experience. It’s a trip we’ll always remember fondly.

Hotel Review
Casa de Las Artes by Meliá Collection
Madrid

This is a great hotel in Madrid Spain, we loved it, had everything we wanted.

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Cleanliness & Comfort
Local specialist: Coraima Yañez
Coraima
Coraima Yañez
Local specialist in Kimkim HQ | Replied on Jul 03, 2025

Thank you so much for sharing your experience, Daniel! I'm so happy to hear that your trip through Spain was amazing and that you had such memorable moments, especially in San Sebastián. It's one of my favorite cities! It was a pleasure having you with us, and we hope to welcome you again for another unforgettable adventure!
Coraima

This once-in-a-life time adventure far exceeded my expectations!
France | Jun 16 - Jun 26, 2025

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Lisa I.
Ashburn, VA | Reviewed on Jul 02, 2025
This once-in-a-life time adventure far exceeded my expectations! All 7 of us had a wonderful trip, thanks to Sebastian and his kind and accommodating willingness to work with Pat K.
Every driver and/or guide was prompt, friendly, knowledgeable, and interested in knowing about us. Marlene gave us an interesting and efficient tour of Versailles. She was a hoot--what fun we had! We went through the streets of Montmartre with Sensei (sp?) who showed us all the hidden gems with lots of patience...
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This once-in-a-life time adventure far exceeded my expectations! All 7 of us had a wonderful trip, thanks to Sebastian and his kind and accommodating willingness to work with Pat K.
Every driver and/or guide was prompt, friendly, knowledgeable, and interested in knowing about us. Marlene gave us an interesting and efficient tour of Versailles. She was a hoot--what fun we had! We went through the streets of Montmartre with Sensei (sp?) who showed us all the hidden gems with lots of patience because it was crowded, noisy, and hot. He sprinkled his guidance with a sense of humor that was much appreciated. After leaving Paris for the Loire Valley, we were treated to 2 wonderful days at Domaine de la Tortiniere--what a gorgeous chateau where the breakfast buffet was outstanding! Camille was our guide at Tours, first to beautiful Chenonceau, then to wine-tasting at Clos de la Richardière. Camille made this day wonderful! She was a delight! On to Le Bayeux (room for 3 was too tight), where we self-toured a beautiful city and enjoyed the Bayeux Tapestry. Normandy, guided by excellent, knowledgeable, and friendly Emma was another highlight. It was an emotional visit and too much to write about here. A day and a half at Mont-St-Michel was overwhelmingly amazing, too! The Hôtel Lorette-Astotel is a beautiful hotel, though we couldn't take advantage of it because we were caught in the terrible storm as soon as we descended the Eiffel Tower. It took 1 1/2 hours to find our way back, but the staff gave us plastic bags for our soaking wet clothing. All transports--the Metro, trains, vans--were great throughout our entire time in France. Very impressive! Thank you so much for everything!

Hotel Reviews
Domaine de la Tortinière
Veigne

What character this chateau has! Friendly staff and an excellent breakfast buffet. It was a treat to have the pool to ourselves for some time because it was so hot.

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Le Bayeux
Bayeux

I can't give it 5 stars because 3 grownups were squeezed into a very small room. The beds were fine, but there was not enough space for our bags or enough room to move at all

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Location
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Auberge Saint-Pierre
LE MONT-SAINT-MICHEL

Wow! The history alone makes staying here worthwhile. It was kind of noisy, and there are no screens to keep out the bugs (or pigeons!) One night was enough, but I'm very happy that we stayed overnight.

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Location
Cleanliness & Comfort
Hôtel Lorette - Astotel
Paris

I wish we could have taken advantage of the amenities here, but we were caught in a storm. By the time we got back, to the hotel, we were sopping wet and just wanted warm showers and comfortable beds. We had both before we needed to be up at 4:15 AM to catch our ride to the airport.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
They were so helpful when we returned, dripping wet from the storm.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Review
Private Transfer from Paris hotel to Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG)
France

The driver navigated the streets well after the previous night's terrible storm and destruction. He was the only driver who did not speak English. He did his job.

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Transport
Local specialist: Sebastian Prino
Sebastian
Sebastian Prino
Local specialist in Marseille | Replied on Jul 02, 2025
Hi Lisa, Wow — thank you so much for your heartfelt message! I’m absolutely thrilled to hear that your trip was such a memorable and meaningful adventure for you all. It was truly a pleasure working alongside Pat to bring this experience to life. It’s wonderful to know that each guide and driver contributed to making your journey special — from Marlene’s vibrant energy at Versailles to Sensei’s charming tour of Montmartre, and Camille and Emma’s engaging and insightful guiding in the Loire... Read more

Hi Lisa,

Wow — thank you so much for your heartfelt message! I’m absolutely thrilled to hear that your trip was such a memorable and meaningful adventure for you all. It was truly a pleasure working alongside Pat to bring this experience to life.

It’s wonderful to know that each guide and driver contributed to making your journey special — from Marlene’s vibrant energy at Versailles to Sensei’s charming tour of Montmartre, and Camille and Emma’s engaging and insightful guiding in the Loire Valley and Normandy. They’ll be so happy to hear your kind words!

I completely understand your feedback regarding the room in Bayeux — thank you for sharing that. Your comments are invaluable and help us continue improving every step of the experience.

And despite the unexpected storm at the Eiffel Tower (what a story to tell!), I’m glad the staff at Hôtel Lorette-Astotel took good care of you. It sounds like you handled it all with great spirit!

Thank you again for your trust, your kindness, and your enthusiasm. I truly hope to welcome you back to France one day for another adventure!

Warmest regards,
Sebastian

great experience
Peru | Jun 15 - Jun 25, 2025

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Ivy S.
San Jose, CA | Reviewed on Jul 02, 2025
Overall it is an excellent trip. Airport pickup and drop off services were great, but there were some issues with hotel reservations. The hotels in Lima and Cusco booked 2 rooms with 4 travelers, but we had 5 travelers. KimKim was able to solve the issue immediately with minimal delay.
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The Posada Amazonas Lodge experience is excellent. All the people from Posada Amazonas are super friendly and helpful. We lost 1 luggage on the trip from Lima to Puerto Maldonado. The...
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Overall it is an excellent trip. Airport pickup and drop off services were great, but there were some issues with hotel reservations. The hotels in Lima and Cusco booked 2 rooms with 4 travelers, but we had 5 travelers. KimKim was able to solve the issue immediately with minimal delay.
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The Posada Amazonas Lodge experience is excellent. All the people from Posada Amazonas are super friendly and helpful. We lost 1 luggage on the trip from Lima to Puerto Maldonado. The manager of Posada Amazonas was able to locate our luggage and deliver to the lodge the next day. Our guide, Freet, is very knowledgeable and accommodating.
In Cusco, our guide, Sonia, was very nice and experienced and took us to see many amazing places, from Machu Picchu to Rainbow Mountain. She provided great advice along the way and we learned a lot from her, especially the Inka history.

Hotel Reviews
Costa del Sol Wyndham Lima Airport
Lima

good hotel, a little far from airport.

Authenticity & Character
Location
This airport hotel is next to the OLD Lima airport. Even the hotel provide shuttle, due to the traffic, it will take good 20 minutes from airport to hotel
Staff
Due to the reservation issue, we waited more than half hour to have KimKim solve the issues.
Cleanliness & Comfort
pretty clean
Posada Amazonas Lodge
Puerto Maldonado, Madre de Dios

The Posada Amazonas Lodge experience is excellent. The rooms is very nature. Food and staff are excellent. Our guide is super good.

Authenticity & Character
Location
great
Staff
Very friendly and help.
Cleanliness & Comfort
very clean
Palacio del Inka Cusco
Cusco

This hotel is very nice. Both breakfast and dinner are excellent.

Authenticity & Character
This hotel choice fit the Cusco history very nicely.
Location
close to the historical site. very good.
Staff
The staff is very friendly and helpful
Cleanliness & Comfort
5 star hotel
Las Qolqas EcoResort Ollantaytambo
Ollantaytambo

This hotel experience is far beyond our expectations. if possible, we would give 6 stars.

Authenticity & Character
We love this hotel and can stay here longer if the trip is allowed.
Location
Even this hotel is not in the main square of Ollantaytambo, but the facility and environment are much better. It is quite, air is fresh, food is great.
Staff
The staff is friendly and helpful.
Cleanliness & Comfort
very clean and comfortable
Abittare Hotels
Cusco

This hotel is OK. We understand this is the backup choice since we could not et Palacio del Inka. As 3 stars hotel, it is a place to sleep. This location is not bad, next to Palacio del Inka.

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Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Puerto Maldonado to Posada Amazonas
Puerto Maldonado to Posada Amazonas
Puerto Maldonado

good experience. The guide was able to point out the various animals on the side of the river.

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Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
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Posada Amazonas Excursions
Posada Amazonas Excursions
Puerto Maldonado

hotel, food, staff and guide are all excellent.

Quality of Experience
Food
All the food are local, fresh and cooked with very healthy way.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Our guide 'Freet' and driver are excellent.
Transport
good boat trip experience
Posada Amazonas Excursions
Posada Amazonas Excursions
Puerto Maldonado

All the activities are arranged based on your own preference and capabilities. The activities we choose are excellent and fit our expectation.

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Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Depart Puerto Maldonado to Cusco
Depart Puerto Maldonado to Cusco
Peru

Departure arrangement is customed based on the flight. All the staff is professional, friendly.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Local specialist: Johanna Fabian

I will contact Salomé and Kimkim to plan and ...
Scotland | Jun 9 - Jun 25, 2025

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Sheri L.
Flagami, FL | Reviewed on Jul 02, 2025
I will contact Salomé and Kimkim to plan and prepare future trips. They were easy to work with and provided assistance from start to finish. Salomé helped us plan a two week driving trip in Scotland. Working with her was great. She put together a wonderful itinerary based on our interests. Even though I had done a lot of preliminary planning, she suggested terrific activities that I wasn’t aware of that really enhanced our tour. Salomé did all the leg work in booking hotels, ferry tickets,... Read more

I will contact Salomé and Kimkim to plan and prepare future trips. They were easy to work with and provided assistance from start to finish. Salomé helped us plan a two week driving trip in Scotland. Working with her was great. She put together a wonderful itinerary based on our interests. Even though I had done a lot of preliminary planning, she suggested terrific activities that I wasn’t aware of that really enhanced our tour. Salomé did all the leg work in booking hotels, ferry tickets, and attraction and tour tickets, a huge job! I truly appreciated her efforts when I asked her to rebooked all the hotels to reduce the overall trip budget. She provided an accurate and detailed itinerary with everything we needed for each day. She was always a responsive communicator during trip planning and during the trip . We had a couple glitches while in Scotland and Salomé was always available to assist. Planning in-depth international travel can be intimidating but Salomé and Kimkim made it easy. If you want international travel that includes more than the tourists highlights Kimkim and Salomé can help plan this type of trip.

Local specialist: Salomé Deroyer
Salomé
Salomé Deroyer
Local specialist in Lyon | Replied on Jul 02, 2025

Hi Sheri,
Thank you so much for your kind words and for taking the time to write about your trip!
It was a real pleasure to work with you to bring this 17-day trip for you and Bruce. I am delighted that you had such a great experience in Scotland! 😊
Thank you for traveling with us, and I look forward to help you plan any future adventures, whether it is in the UK, Ireland, or France!
All the best,
Salomé & the High Point Holidays Team

Morocco tour - trip of a lifetime
Morocco | Jun 20 - Jun 29, 2025

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Saskia S.
Denver, CO | Reviewed on Jul 02, 2025
From the moment we decided to book a tour of Morocco with KimKim, we were met with excellent customer care. The KimKim team, especially Said, was quick to respond and patiently answered our many questions and requests for customization. The website was great to use and served us well throughout the planning and during the trip.
Even before we embarked on our journey from Denver to Casablanca, Oussama, our driver/guide, was in contact with us and as soon as we touched down he efficiently...
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From the moment we decided to book a tour of Morocco with KimKim, we were met with excellent customer care. The KimKim team, especially Said, was quick to respond and patiently answered our many questions and requests for customization. The website was great to use and served us well throughout the planning and during the trip.
Even before we embarked on our journey from Denver to Casablanca, Oussama, our driver/guide, was in contact with us and as soon as we touched down he efficiently navigated us towards him and the very comfortable van we would call ours for the next ten days. There was no doubt that we were in the best hands possible. Aside from being a kind and patient human, Oussama organically shared his love and knowledge of his beautiful country with us throughout the trip. He patiently accommodated our schedules and needs and answered a million questions. We added several excursions and each was superb. He matched us with Mohammed for a most insightful and delicious city and food tour in Marrakech; the next morning, we dove into a Hammam experience that my daughter called the absolute best thing that has ever happened to her, while my husband played golf at the oldest golf club in Morocco. We left Marrakech after three nights, following the lush green river valley to the striking peaks of the Atlas mountains to Imlil for one nicht. Again we were met by a knowledgeable guide who exposed us to the culture of his people and kindly opened up his house for a traditional lunch before continuing our hike to a waterfall through narrow, steep paths with amazing views. After a comfortable night at what seemed like our own private hotel (with pool), we left the peaks for the desert for two nights. Who thought we would be greeted with such comfort - the clamping in Agafay, as everything, exceeded our expectations. So did the ATV tour and Camel ride (with a baby camel in tow), followed by surfing and another Hammam in Essaouira… too many highlights to list. Every accomodation was great (with the Riad Le Pelerin in Marrakech being the most beautiful and special place we have ever stayed at), every restaurant recommendation, every place to stop to take in the sights - even when pressed, I could not come up with a ‘complaint’. This trip was the most memorable vacation we have ever taken with our family and the sounds, sights and tastes will be with us forever. We are already thinking about where we can go next and KimKim is on top of our list to guide us on our next adventure. Highly, highly recommend the company and their fantastic local partners. Again, big shout-out to Said and Oussama for a trip of a lifetime to North Africa.

Hotel Reviews
Riad Le Pèlerin
Marrakech

This Riad is an oasis in the middle of the beautiful Marrakech medina. The tranquility, comfort and sheer beauty is hard to put into words. Beyond gorgous. Staff so kind and helpful. Just amazing.

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Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Barceló Casablanca
Casablanca

Great hotel in the buzzling and hectic town of Casablanca.

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Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Dar Imlil
Imlil

Authenctic berber home (from what I could gather), gorgous pool, great views, comfortable and clean.

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Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Yes We Camps
Marrakech

Great "camp", gorgous common places, sparkling pool, attentive staff and tasty food. And, for all those teens out there, better cell service than in downtown Denver plus AC - for me, not expected in the middle of the stone desert.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Hotel Le Medina Essaouira Thalassa Sea & Spa MGallery
Essaouira

Very comfortable, clean in great location. Only hotel on our trip where we were more surrounded with other tourists (not a problem, just mentioning).

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Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Half-Day Guided Tour of Marrakech
Half-Day Guided Tour of Marrakech
Marrakesh

Mohammed did an amazing job of guiding us through town, answering our many questions and sharing his vast knowledge of the city, culture and history.

Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Marrakech Evening Food Tour: A Feast for All the Senses
Marrakech Evening Food Tour: A Feast for All the Senses
Marrakesh

Mohammed provided us with an amazing tour of not only the finished dishes, but also how and where it is prepared.

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Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
A Relaxing Hammam Experience: The Art of Moroccan Wellness
A Relaxing Hammam Experience: The Art of Moroccan Wellness
Morocco

The Hammam Oussama took us to was a life altering experience - so relaxing, so comfortable, so different. We were treated with the utmost patience and kindness and left feeling not only rejuvenated but elevated.

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Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Local specialist: Hamza EL Asely
Hamza
Hamza EL Asely
Local specialist in Marrakech | Replied on Jul 02, 2025
Hello Saskia, Thank you so much for your incredible review! Reading your words truly warmed our hearts. It means the world to us to know that your journey through Morocco was everything you hoped for, and more. We’re so happy that Said was able to support you throughout the planning process with care and patience, and that Oussama made you feel safe, welcome, and inspired every step of the way. He’ll be thrilled to hear your kind words, as will Mohammed and the rest of the team who helped... Read more

Hello Saskia,

Thank you so much for your incredible review! Reading your words truly warmed our hearts. It means the world to us to know that your journey through Morocco was everything you hoped for, and more.

We’re so happy that Said was able to support you throughout the planning process with care and patience, and that Oussama made you feel safe, welcome, and inspired every step of the way. He’ll be thrilled to hear your kind words, as will Mohammed and the rest of the team who helped make your experiences, from the hammam to hiking in Imlil and glamping in Agafay, so memorable.

It sounds like your trip was filled with magic, joy, and deep connection, which is exactly what we aim for. Thank you again for letting us be part of such a meaningful family adventure. We’d be honored to help plan your next journey, wherever the road may lead!

With warm regards,
Hamza

Nuii is the BEST guide ever!!
Thailand | Jun 25 - Jun 30, 2025

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Kendall M.
Newark, NJ | Reviewed on Jul 02, 2025
We were welcomed to and shown all around northern Thailand by our amazing guide Nuii and our driver Mr. Kai. Their preparedness, professionalism, and thoughtfulness made the trip exceptional! The van was clean, stocked with water and fresh fruit as snacks, and we expertly navigated the winding mountains between Chiang Rai, Pai, and Chiang Mai. The most memorable stops were the Kho Ku So bamboo bridge in Pai and the Chai Lai Orchid elephant sanctuary (with wonderful guide Tatu) in Chiang Mai!... Read more

We were welcomed to and shown all around northern Thailand by our amazing guide Nuii and our driver Mr. Kai. Their preparedness, professionalism, and thoughtfulness made the trip exceptional! The van was clean, stocked with water and fresh fruit as snacks, and we expertly navigated the winding mountains between Chiang Rai, Pai, and Chiang Mai. The most memorable stops were the Kho Ku So bamboo bridge in Pai and the Chai Lai Orchid elephant sanctuary (with wonderful guide Tatu) in Chiang Mai! (The transportation to and from the elephant sanctuary from the Aksara Heritage hotel got messed up, which was the only stressful error / issue of the trip. Kien from Kim Kim, Nuii, and the lovely staff at the Aksara all tried to help us sort out the problem.)
We would highly recommend Nuii and Mr. Kai for your trip! They went above and beyond to ensure we were comfortable, cared for, and they were flexible to pivot the itinerary around our energy levels and changes in the weather. This was a truly an unforgettable trip made more special by the lovely and warm accompaniment of Nuii and Mr. Kai!

Hotel Review
Aksara Heritage
Chiang Mai

This hotel was BEAUTIFUL!! The staff was attentive, gracious, and provided exceptional service! The rooms were large, clean, comfortable and everything from meals to laundry were lovely! We would highly recommend this hotel!

Authenticity & Character
Great food/drinks and design
Location
Proximity to street market and old city attractions
Staff
Very helpful, went above and beyond to support when a tour got messed up
Cleanliness & Comfort
Very clean, smelled great, and excellent service
Local specialist: Kien Nguyen
Kien
Kien Nguyen
Local specialist in Hanoi | Replied on Jul 02, 2025
Hi Kendall, Thank you so much for taking the time to share this thoughtful and detailed review! We are absolutely thrilled to hear that Nuii and Mr. Kai's professionalism, thoughtfulness, and flexibility made such a positive impact on your journey. We also greatly appreciate your kind words about the Aksara Heritage hotel. It's fantastic to know that the staff's attentiveness, the beautiful design, the convenient location, and the cleanliness all contributed to such a lovely... Read more

Hi Kendall,

Thank you so much for taking the time to share this thoughtful and detailed review!

We are absolutely thrilled to hear that Nuii and Mr. Kai's professionalism, thoughtfulness, and flexibility made such a positive impact on your journey. We also greatly appreciate your kind words about the Aksara Heritage hotel. It's fantastic to know that the staff's attentiveness, the beautiful design, the convenient location, and the cleanliness all contributed to such a lovely stay.

Regarding the transportation mix-up to the elephant sanctuary, we sincerely apologize for that moment of stress, but we're very glad that our collective efforts, along with Nuii and the Aksara staff, helped to sort it out quickly and ensure the rest of your experience was smooth.

It truly warms our hearts to know this was an unforgettable trip, made even more special by the warm accompaniment of our team. We hope these cherished memories inspire many more adventures for you in the future!

Warmly,
Kien

Spectacular Experience!
South Africa | Jun 22 - Jun 28, 2025

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Teju P.
Newark, NJ | Reviewed on Jul 01, 2025
Tshepo was wonderful in helping us plan and keeping us updated on changes to the itinerary for our trip. The accommodations she chose were great, the Lebo tour of Soweto was also an amazing experience.
The people throughout our trip were very knowledgable and helpful, including:
Nokuthula - she was very kind and helpful in guiding us to the hotel and welcoming us after a long flight
Nadine - Our greeter at Kariega was very helpful and made us feel at home.
Osmond - Our ranger at the...
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Tshepo was wonderful in helping us plan and keeping us updated on changes to the itinerary for our trip. The accommodations she chose were great, the Lebo tour of Soweto was also an amazing experience.
The people throughout our trip were very knowledgable and helpful, including:
Nokuthula - she was very kind and helpful in guiding us to the hotel and welcoming us after a long flight
Nadine - Our greeter at Kariega was very helpful and made us feel at home.
Osmond - Our ranger at the Kariega reserve, he was very personable, funny and extremely knowledgeable. We were excited and did 4 game rides with him.
The staff at Kariega was great as well and gave us a evening campfire barbecue meal which was tasty.
In Oceana, Max and Zed were great and helpful in answering all of our questions. They helped us arrange a short visit to Bathurst to see The Pineapple museum and Pig n Whistle bar. Luke was very knowledgeable and friendly.
FInally, our Soweto Tuk-Tuk tour guide Tami was kind-hearted and energetic and gave us a final tour of Soweto and took us to Mandela House.
All in all , it was a great first experience to South Africa - and has inspired us to consider future visits!

Hotel Reviews
Kariega River Lodge

Great Lodge, staff is kind and helpful. Osmond was a great ranger , knowledgeable and funny.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Osmond was personable , friendly and had a great sense of humor. He was also very knowledgeable
Cleanliness & Comfort
Oceana Beach and Wildlife Reserve

Wonderful resort, beautiful views of Indian Ocean

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
All the staff was kind and helpful. Max and Zed were in constant communication helping us plan out our day and activities.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Review
Tuk-Tuk Tour
Tuk-Tuk Tour
Johannesburg

Tami was a great host and driver, he explained to us the history of Soweto and had a great smile and sense of humor. It was a great pleasure to learn about Soweto from him.

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Transport
Local specialist: Tshepo Lyckhage

Wonderful trip...
Brazil | Jun 15 - Jun 22, 2025

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Adriene A.
Atlanta, GA | Reviewed on Jul 01, 2025
Wonderful trip! Sara was an excellent communicator and planner and we found the itinerary to be interesting and fun, and I thought the price was fair, especially considering the fact that it included transportation, lodging and meals (*there was a daily budget per meal we did not know about, so ask your guide) across a vast area. We did see many jaguars- which is a thrill with Noor and Pedro Paulo from the UESO chalana. We saw the beautiful rocks and waterfalls of Chapada dos Guimaraes and... Read more

Wonderful trip! Sara was an excellent communicator and planner and we found the itinerary to be interesting and fun, and I thought the price was fair, especially considering the fact that it included transportation, lodging and meals (*there was a daily budget per meal we did not know about, so ask your guide) across a vast area. We did see many jaguars- which is a thrill with Noor and Pedro Paulo from the UESO chalana. We saw the beautiful rocks and waterfalls of Chapada dos Guimaraes and learned about the flora and fauna from our guide, Yann. Yann also introduced us to "pizza pantaneira" which was probably some of my favorite food on the trip. *Pro tip: ask your guide to tell you when you will need your bathing suit- you can swim in some of the waterfalls, but some are only to look at.* It was of course, hot, but that is what was expected. We enjoyed swimming in the beautiful clear streams of Nobres. We did get to see anteaters, lobete (little foxlike animals), bats, rhea, lots of caiman and capybara. We had a good trip. You may want to clarify what to bring and when you are meeting, just to ensure no miscommunications for your trips. The service was good overall and people were kind.

Hotel Reviews
Cantos da Mata
Chapada dos Guimarães

We had a lovely time. Sandra is a very gracious hostess. We enjoyed breakfast and her beautiful garden as well as the coffee tree by our door.

Authenticity & Character
The plants she has chosen to plant on her property are so beautiful.
Location
I liked feeling like we were in the forest. I heard the Howler monkeys in the morning, which I thought was great.
Staff
They were very nice at breakfast. Sandra is very kind. She made us feel welcome and gave us ice when one of our group pulled a muscle on the hike.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Probably would have been a 5/5 if there had only been 2 people, but we squeezed 3 in and it was a little tight (less comfortable.)
Reino Encantado Pousada
Nobres - MT

This place is beautiful. I loved the wooden ceilings and architecture of the main area. We had our first cachaca here. They have burrowing owls everywhere and resident monkeys (variable visibility).

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Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
UeSo Pantanal Lodge

Very nice little lodge with resident blue macaw and capybara family as well as many green parrots. It seems to mainly cater to German speaking tourists, but they did have 2 guides that spoke English. Roxy at reception is very nice. The breakfast is plentiful and the serving staff from the kitchen also seem very pleasant. The wifi works and the price is reasonable. You will have to buy your water/drinks. They offer coffee and juice at breakfast, but not other times. They have tea at times. I bought postcards from them, and it seemed pretty reasonable, but they do not have stamps. The laundry service is good but be careful about humidity and rain. One thing I did not know prior to going is that although the Pantanal is swamp, all the non-water areas seem very dry and dusty. It looked smoggy coming into the Pantanal area because of the dust of the road and other motorists. We enjoyed the activities that were based from there: walking around the area, the lookouts they have built to look into the canopy, the jaguar tour, and paddling. Not high-octane, but doable for multiple ages and ability levels. The horseback riding was a little different from other rides I have done. I was really hoping to see more animals on it because of the decreased threat of being on a horse, but we did not see many.

Local specialist: Sara Martinel
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Sara Martinel
Local specialist in Rio de Janeiro | Replied on Jul 02, 2025

Good morning Adriene,
thank you so much for your detailed review. Reading your vivid and engaging words, I felt as if I had experienced the journey alongside you. I truly appreciate the trust you placed in me by choosing my organization to plan this adventure.
If you ever wish to explore other areas of Brazil in the future, I’d be delighted to assist you again.
See you soon, and thank you once more for taking the time to write this review.
Sara

Our trip to Lithuania was perfect.
Lithuania | Jun 19 - Jun 27, 2025

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Daiva P.
Chicago, IL | Reviewed on Jul 01, 2025
Our trip to Lithuania was perfect. Everything was arranged perfectly and Moonika was able to really provide us with an experience in every city that was tailored so well to our preferences. Our transportation was always punctual and very friendly. Our tours were amazing. Virginija gave us an amazing history lesson while showing us all the sites in Old Town Vilnius that were absolutely beautiful and so full of history and meaning. Beatrice was so delightful during our beer tour of... Read more

Our trip to Lithuania was perfect. Everything was arranged perfectly and Moonika was able to really provide us with an experience in every city that was tailored so well to our preferences. Our transportation was always punctual and very friendly. Our tours were amazing. Virginija gave us an amazing history lesson while showing us all the sites in Old Town Vilnius that were absolutely beautiful and so full of history and meaning. Beatrice was so delightful during our beer tour of Vilnius. She has so much knowledge of the local beer scene and all the different breweries. She was an absolute delight. Jolanda gave as such a great history lesson about Trakia castle along with a delightful boat ride around the lake. The kibiniai were so tasty. The history of the Karaitis people who were invited to live in the town and practice their own language and religion was fascinating. The hill of crosses was so beautiful and Kestutis did a great job of giving us the best plan of viewing everything along with a great ride from Vilnius to Sauliai in his new car - gorgeous. Mindaugas in Klaipeda and in the Curonian spit was a font of knowledge and so interesting. Neringa rounded off the trip by giving us such an amazing look into the history and culture in Kaunas on an amazing walking tour for the ages. Truly, truly enjoyed everything and everything was a well oiled machine. All of our transportation was spot on!!

Hotel Reviews
Domus Maria
Vilnius

Such a cute hotel from a former monastery and the staff is so very pleasant and helpful.

Authenticity & Character
Very cute and comfortable
Location
Easy to walk to everything you need.
Staff
Very friendly
Cleanliness & Comfort
Everything worked great and breakfast was plentiful.
Moxy Kaunas Center
Kaunas

A Marriott property and great location

Authenticity & Character
Very cute
Location
Great hotel right off Laisves al.
Staff
Generally very nice but the bar is a bit odd with where and how to order. Just some quirks.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Very clean and comfortable.
Four Sisters Rooms in Siauliai
Šiauliai

Great landing place with nice shared spaces so that you could have something in the refrigerator or even wash some clothes during your trip.

Authenticity & Character
Very cute and stylish inside
Location
Easy walk to restaurants and bars.
Staff
Cleaning staff allowed us to come in early as she was done with that room.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Very clean and great to have a kitchen and washer and dryer.
Old Mill Comfort
Klaipeda

Such a cute hotel with a great location outside where the castle use to be.

Authenticity & Character
Super cute and comfortable.
Location
Very easy to get to things.
Staff
Very helpful
Cleanliness & Comfort
Very clean
Local specialist: Moonika Apart
Moonika
Moonika Apart
Local specialist in Estonia | Replied on Jul 03, 2025

Hello Daiva,

Thank you so much for your wonderful review! I’m happy to hear that your trip to Lithuania was such a memorable experience and that each guide made it special for you. I’ll be sure to pass your kind words along to everyone. I’m so glad everything went smoothly and that you enjoyed every part of the journey! I hope to have you as our guests again in the future.

Best,
Moonika

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