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Norway excursion with help from Mar and Fenne.
Norway | Jan 1 - Jan 10, 2024

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Jeannette A.
Columbia, SC | Reviewed on Jan 18, 2024

We had a wonderful winter wonderland vacation in Norway with exquisite guidance from Mar and Fenne. This is our second trip planned with Kim Kim and awesome experiences with both trips. Having local guides to help plan as well as being available during your trip for questions as well as unplanned events is priceless. Highly recommend.

Local specialist: Mar Quiñones
Mar
Mar Quiñones
Local specialist in Kristiansand | Replied on Jan 19, 2024

Dear Jeannette,
Thank you so much for your feedback! We're absolutely thrilled to hear that you had a wonderful time here in Norway!
Our team is super glad knowing that both experiences planned with Kim Kim were awesome for you :))
Thank you for choosing us; it was a pleasure working with you!
If you ever plan another journey, we'd love to welcome you back, and we'll be here and more than happy to assist you!
PS: Thanks a ton for sharing your photos with us :)
Best,
Mar & Fenne

Fabulous trip to Morocco!!
Morocco | Jan 3 - Jan 16, 2024

Katharine
Katharine H.
North Port, FL | Reviewed on Jan 17, 2024
Mohammed and Kailua were a great team. As we were traveling in the van (for many hours), we would ask Mohammed many many questions which he was great at answering. When looking back on our trip, all eight of us commented on the many hours spent in the van. But not one of us would cut out anything…Morocco is such a vast and varied country and we were glad to have seen a lot of it. The accommodations were great, the private guides fantastic and Kalifa’s driving impeccable!!! Read more

Mohammed and Kailua were a great team. As we were traveling in the van (for many hours), we would ask Mohammed many many questions which he was great at answering. When looking back on our trip, all eight of us commented on the many hours spent in the van. But not one of us would cut out anything…Morocco is such a vast and varied country and we were glad to have seen a lot of it. The accommodations were great, the private guides fantastic and Kalifa’s driving impeccable!!!

Activity Reviews
Quick Tour of Casablanca with your Driver-Guide
Quick Tour of Casablanca with your Driver-Guide
Morocco

Loved the tour of the mosque and the Movenpick Hotel!

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Essaouira to Casablanca via Eljadida & Safi Coastal Route
Essaouira to Casablanca via Eljadida & Safi Coastal Route
Morocco

The road was great with nice views. We stopped at a roadside truck stop for lunch. The choices were bad so we ended up with “ junk food” for our lunch. Not a great choice!

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Guided Tour of Essaouira
Guided Tour of Essaouira
Essaouira

We loved our time here. Great small city on the ocean…fabulous!

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Private Transfer from Marrakech to Enchanting Essaouira
Private Transfer from Marrakech to Enchanting Essaouira
Morocco

We requested a stop to do wine tasting and to eat lunch at the vineyard outside of Essaouira. The experience was fantastic, the wine delicious , the setting enchanting and the food simply, excellent. I would add this to your tours.

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Guided Sightseeing in Marrakech
Guided Sightseeing in Marrakech
Marrakesh

Excellent Guide!

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 Erg Chegaga Desert Adventure
Erg Chegaga Desert Adventure
Morocco

We visited the nomads in the desert to see how they lived….highlight of trip….amazing! The stop at the canals and “mascara” site were great!

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Transfer from Fes to Merzouga via Erfoud & Camel Ride
Transfer from Fes to Merzouga via Erfoud & Camel Ride
Morocco

Fabulous experience! We loved this stop on our tour. The luxury tents were outstanding, the staff wonderful. The camel ride in the magnificent Sahara Desert is a memory not forgotten!!!

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Dine with a Local Family
Dine with a Local Family
Morocco

Interesting but not as impactful as our other stops.

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Half-Day Guided Sightseeing in Fes: Morocco's Spiritual Heart
Half-Day Guided Sightseeing in Fes: Morocco's Spiritual Heart
Fes

Our guide took us in the small alleys and really brought to life this Medina. Fascinating!

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Architectural Elegance: A Journey through the Hassan II Mosque
Architectural Elegance: A Journey through the Hassan II Mosque
Morocco

Fascinating!

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Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Local specialist: Mohamed El Asely
Mohamed
Mohamed El Asely
Local specialist in Atlas Mountains | Replied on Jan 19, 2024
Dear Catharine, Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience with us! We're delighted to hear that we made your trip memorable. We couldn't agree more about Morocco's vast and varied beauty, and we're thrilled to have played a part in helping you explore and appreciate the richness of the country. It's fantastic to learn that all eight of you had positive feedback on the accommodations, private guides, and especially Kalifa's impeccable driving – safety and comfort are... Read more

Dear Catharine,

Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience with us! We're delighted to hear that we made your trip memorable. We couldn't agree more about Morocco's vast and varied beauty, and we're thrilled to have played a part in helping you explore and appreciate the richness of the country. It's fantastic to learn that all eight of you had positive feedback on the accommodations, private guides, and especially Kalifa's impeccable driving – safety and comfort are always top priorities for us.

We appreciate your kind words and are grateful for the opportunity to have been a part of your journey through Morocco.

Warm Regards,
Mohamed

A great option to complement your holiday planning
Colombia | Dec 26 - Jan 5, 2024

Margarita
Margarita V.
San Jose, CA | Reviewed on Jan 17, 2024
My husband and I booked our family trip (with our 5 year old son) to Colombia about 6 weeks from our travel date and needed to work rather quickly to determine our itinerary, especially as we were traveling during the busy winter holidays. We did a quick search of itineraries for Medellin and Cartagena and came across KimKim. While we usually prefer to do our own research and planning, we decided we would try out an agency given the timing and convenience and since we didn’t know much about... Read more

My husband and I booked our family trip (with our 5 year old son) to Colombia about 6 weeks from our travel date and needed to work rather quickly to determine our itinerary, especially as we were traveling during the busy winter holidays. We did a quick search of itineraries for Medellin and Cartagena and came across KimKim. While we usually prefer to do our own research and planning, we decided we would try out an agency given the timing and convenience and since we didn’t know much about Colombia. Michael was extremely responsive, flexible and helpful during our planning. We started with an all-inclusive trip to understand the cost and options, and then scaled back once we had a better understanding of what KimKim could provide. We went back to Michael with more questions and changes, and each time he returned our message within hours or at the ½ day at the most. While we knew we were going to pay a premium (likely twice what you would pay to do on your own), we were really happy with the service and recommendations we received. For the days we weren’t using KimKim, we were offered recommendations for restaurants and other activities that we could explore on our own which we found helpful. Additionally, we felt as if we had someone on the ground who could help answer questions along the way should they come up. We were very scheduled (our choice) and at one point we decided to cancel an activity the night before due to our child feeling sick. Michael immediately offered other options and ideas, for which we were grateful - ultimately decided that it was a sunk cost and were happy with our itinerary and to take it easy. We were also glad that we booked private excursions and it was a relief not to have to think about all of the daily logistics. If we had one suggestion it might be to update travel times for some of the excursions e.g. in Santa Marta there was a lot of traffic and the travel times were about double than expected. We would definitely recommend KimKim if you want the luxury of not having to think about anything yourself and have a little peace of mind. We were very satisfied with our experience working with Michael!

Local specialist: Michael Gold
Michael
Michael Gold
Local specialist in San Agustín, Huila, Colombia | Replied on Jan 17, 2024

Dear Margarita,
Thank you for your wonderful feedback! We're thrilled you enjoyed your family trip to Colombia and found our services responsive and flexible. Our goal is to provide high-quality, private tours with meticulous planning.
We appreciate your understanding regarding travel times, as they can be affected by unforeseen circumstances. Your satisfaction with our service, recommendations, and private excursions is our priority.
Should you plan future travels to Colombia, we'd be honored to assist again.
Best regards,
Michael and the Chaska Tours Team

Essence of Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka | Dec 22 - Jan 7, 2024

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John S.
Newark, NJ | Reviewed on Jan 17, 2024
I want to thank Dhanushka from KimKim for putting together a very memorable trip to Sri Lanka. My brother and I were looking for an opportunity to experience the culture, history, cuisine and people of Sri Lanka. The itinerary gave us the great opportunities to explore historical cultural sites, experience some exciting local activities and interact with local Sri Lankans. In addition, we explored the natural biotas of their mountains, National parks and ocean beaches. They gave us a very... Read more

I want to thank Dhanushka from KimKim for putting together a very memorable trip to Sri Lanka. My brother and I were looking for an opportunity to experience the culture, history, cuisine and people of Sri Lanka. The itinerary gave us the great opportunities to explore historical cultural sites, experience some exciting local activities and interact with local Sri Lankans. In addition, we explored the natural biotas of their mountains, National parks and ocean beaches. They gave us a very personalized itinerary and with our personal driver, Athula, extended that to accommodate my personal desires to bike Sri Lanka. He continuously gave us surprise interactions of little things that were truly Sri Lanka. I highly recommend their services. John (1/2024).

Local specialist: Dhanushka Wijeyekoon
Dhanushka
Dhanushka Wijeyekoon
Local specialist in Sri Lanka | Replied on Jan 17, 2024

Hello John,
Thank you so very much for the wonderful review & comments!
I am glad that you enjoyed the vacation in Sri Lanka & truly honored to be your local travel expert who planned your holiday.
Sri Lanka has so much to offer & I invite you to visit Sri Lanka again to discover & explore the beautiful island.

Stay tuned & connected with Kimkim travel !
See you soon in Sri Lanka again !
I remain at your disposal.
Thanks again,
Dhanushka

Amazing Norway trip.
Norway | Jan 1 - Jan 10, 2024

Gary
Gary G.
Seven Oaks, SC | Reviewed on Jan 17, 2024
Mar & Fenne worked with our schedules & our excursion requests to give us an amazing adventure. Their detailed information allowed us to use the public transportation in Norway easily...making ALL of our connections. The towns we visited were quaint and full of activities to fill our time (Oslo, Flam, Bergen & Tromso). The hotel & accommodations were perfect, we particularly enjoyed the upgrade in Bergen. We found the hotel staff quite helpful, especially Emma in Oslo. Due to weather... Read more

Mar & Fenne worked with our schedules & our excursion requests to give us an amazing adventure. Their detailed information allowed us to use the public transportation in Norway easily...making ALL of our connections. The towns we visited were quaint and full of activities to fill our time (Oslo, Flam, Bergen & Tromso). The hotel & accommodations were perfect, we particularly enjoyed the upgrade in Bergen. We found the hotel staff quite helpful, especially Emma in Oslo. Due to weather conditions we were unable to stay in the Ice Domes, alternative activities were suggested. We loved all the excursions booked for us-RIB boat in the fjords, whale watching, dinner cruise, ice fishing and of course dog sledding. We also enjoyed the funicular ride in Bergen which we successfully scheduled on our free day. Thank you Mar & Fenne.

Activity Reviews
Northern Lights Hunt by Husky Dog Sled
Northern Lights Hunt by Husky Dog Sled
Kirkenes

Another exhilarating experience-good instructions before 'mushing' the dogs. Excellent guide.

Winter Fjord RIB Safari & Hot Drink in Undredal
Winter Fjord RIB Safari & Hot Drink in Undredal
Flåm

An exhilerating experience!! They provide all the warm clothing needed to make the experience enjoyable. Beautiful scenery and stories about the area.

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Guides, Drivers and Staff
Local specialist: Mar Quiñones
Mar
Mar Quiñones
Local specialist in Kristiansand | Replied on Jan 19, 2024

Dear Gary,
We're absolutely thrilled to hear that you had an amazing adventure in Norway!
Thank you so much for your feedback and your kind words :)
While weather conditions threw a curveball with the Ice Domes, we're glad to hear you enjoyed your time here.
Thank you for choosing us; it was a pleasure working with you!
If you ever plan another journey, we'd love to welcome you back, and I will be here and more than happy to assist you!
Best,
Mar & Fenne

Excellent Experience, Excellent Destination!
Patagonia | Dec 16 - Dec 30, 2023

Nicholas
Nicholas M.
Steep Falls, ME | Reviewed on Jan 16, 2024
My wife and I (late 30s) enjoy visiting both cities and exploring natural places when we travel so it was incredibly helpful to have the assistance of kimkim to help plan our 15 days in South America, where we traveled through five cities, did a five day backpack, and stayed in multiple hotels, had multiple private and bus transfers and in general was a logistics heavy trip! Having never spent any time in Chile or Argentina, and not having many friends who have, we needed local expertise to... Read more

My wife and I (late 30s) enjoy visiting both cities and exploring natural places when we travel so it was incredibly helpful to have the assistance of kimkim to help plan our 15 days in South America, where we traveled through five cities, did a five day backpack, and stayed in multiple hotels, had multiple private and bus transfers and in general was a logistics heavy trip! Having never spent any time in Chile or Argentina, and not having many friends who have, we needed local expertise to handle the complicated booking profess for Refugios, plus help us find lodging in centrally located neighborhoods that were up to our standards (Trip Advisor/Google reviews can always be misleading at times).

Jimena helped us navigate this with ease during the booking process and assisted with us changing our minds more than once. Upon arrival our local outfitter Dittmar Adventures (and Nara!) were incredibly helpful in making sure we had what we needed, knew where we needed to be, and helped us with some trip changes. The trip chat feature is super convenient, my wife and I could see messages at the same time, and if one of us had a question we could easily chime in. We took a empanada cooking and wine tasting class and expected to be in a group but were so delighted that it was just the two of us! All of the neighborhoods where the hotels were located were in walkable areas--something we asked for since we were traveling without a car.

We would definitely use kimkim again--for two busy professionals the ability to have influence over the trip without having to handle all of the logistics and bookings was a welcome way to travel and made vacation just what it should be--relaxing!

Hotel Review
Hotel Lunajuim
El Chalten

Our favorite hotel of our trip. Incredibly nice staff, exceptional food and a relaxing atmosphere. Would definitely stay here if we return to El Chaltén!

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Local specialist: Jimena Pérez
Jimena
Jimena Pérez
Local specialist in Chile and Colombia | Replied on Jan 17, 2024

Hi Nicholas!

I'm really happy you both enjoyed your trip to South America and specially Patagonia! It was great to help you plan these days full of adventures and exploration of natural places.

I hope you have a beautiful 2024 and all your new trips come true!

Wishing you the best,
Jimena!

We loved our trip to Costa Rica. Randall was ...
Costa Rica | Dec 30 - Jan 9, 2024

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Bridgett G.
Los Angeles, CA | Reviewed on Jan 16, 2024
We loved our trip to Costa Rica. Randall was very helpful at working within our budget, booking great activities for us, and putting us up at Hotels that we're clean, safe, and well located to all the things we wanted to do and see (both through KimKim and exploring on our own). We we're able to book our trip quickly, and a lot of the stress of planning was taken off our plate. Only caveat is that it was a little tricky to change things around last minute, the timing of some of our shuttles... Read more

We loved our trip to Costa Rica. Randall was very helpful at working within our budget, booking great activities for us, and putting us up at Hotels that we're clean, safe, and well located to all the things we wanted to do and see (both through KimKim and exploring on our own). We we're able to book our trip quickly, and a lot of the stress of planning was taken off our plate. Only caveat is that it was a little tricky to change things around last minute, the timing of some of our shuttles and activities didn't end up being ideal when we got there, so there was a lot of very early mornings and waiting around for shuttles, but it was overall a great experience.

Hotel Reviews
Karahé Beach Hotel
Manuel Antonio

Huge rooms. Beach access is a bit of a hike from the upper rooms. Monkey's hang around the beach, and we saw a few sloths in town. We were able to walk to a few restaurants, and the staff was friendly and helpful.

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Some bugs in the room, but that's kind of unavoidable in the rainforest. It can be a bit of a hike getting around the property
Hotel Cipreses
Monteverde

Really pretty hotel with excellent staff.

Authenticity & Character
Really pretty grounds and a nice view of the mountains.
Location
Monteverde is up in the mountains so it's a bit of a hike to get anywhere, but we were able to walk to some great restaurants
Staff
The staff was amazing. Very helpful with recs, and very friendly
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San Bosco Inn
Fortuna

Located right in the heart of La Fortuna. We never had to take a taxi to get to dinner or a bar. Breakfast was good. The room comes with access to their Sister Hotel's hot spring (Volcano Lodges) so no need to book an additional. The room itself was pretty basic, but it's a great option for a budget traveler

Authenticity & Character
We didn't spend much time there, it was really just a place to crash after long fun days in Arenal
Location
In walking distance to all the restaurants, bars, and shops
Staff
Staff wasn't particularly helpful when we ask for recommendations of places to eat or things to do in town. We asked what we should do on New Years Eve and they failed to mention the giant free block party happening a few blocks away, so we wasted some money paying covers for empty bars before we stumbled upon the party.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Clean hotel. Felt totally safe for being right in the heart of the city
Local specialist: Randall Jiménez
Randall
Randall Jiménez
Local specialist in San José, Costa Rica | Replied on Jan 19, 2024

Hi Bridgett,

We hope you had a nice flight back home.

I appreciate your feedback about the trip that you took with us, it is great to confirm that you had a good time on the vacation that we organized for you and Alec.

Unfortunately, not always is an option to make changes at the very last minute because of the policies of the local tour operators or just because there are no spots/availability on the service that you are requesting to change, but when this is possible, our staff is very flexible and open to assist our travelers.

Regards,
Randall

We booked our trip through Moonika from Kim K...
Finland | Jan 9 - Jan 13, 2024

matthew
matthew g.
Australia | Reviewed on Jan 16, 2024
We booked our trip through Moonika from Kim Kim. She was amazing from start to finish and organised every aspect of our trip to Lapland. We normally don't use travel agents but her service was second to none and made us feel comfortable and in control the whole way. Our whole 5 day itinerary was absolutely perfect and in hindsight wouldn't do anything different. Can't recommend enough. Read more

We booked our trip through Moonika from Kim Kim. She was amazing from start to finish and organised every aspect of our trip to Lapland. We normally don't use travel agents but her service was second to none and made us feel comfortable and in control the whole way. Our whole 5 day itinerary was absolutely perfect and in hindsight wouldn't do anything different.

Can't recommend enough.

Hotel Review
Nova Skyland Hotel
Rovaniemi
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Local specialist: Moonika Apart
Moonika
Moonika Apart
Local specialist in Rovaniemi | Replied on Jan 20, 2024

Thank you Matthew! It was nice meeting you both here in Rovaniemi and I'm glad to hear you had an amazing time.
All the best,
Moonika

Flexible and easy, perfect execution!
Morocco | Dec 25 - Jan 5, 2024

N.J.
N.J. P.
Houston, TX | Reviewed on Jan 16, 2024
We strongly recommend using KimKim and Original Travels if you are planning a trip to Morocco! We typically plan all our own travel, but it was a wonderful gift to have KimKim and the team at Original Travels, to introduce us to Morocco.
We engaged KimKim to plan our nearly 3 week trip ! KimKim connected us with Ali at Original Travels in Morocco and with our driver Tayeb. Both were personable, prompt and flexible, spoke English (and other languages) fluently. Ali planned our trip, his...
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We strongly recommend using KimKim and Original Travels if you are planning a trip to Morocco! We typically plan all our own travel, but it was a wonderful gift to have KimKim and the team at Original Travels, to introduce us to Morocco.
We engaged KimKim to plan our nearly 3 week trip ! KimKim connected us with Ali at Original Travels in Morocco and with our driver Tayeb. Both were personable, prompt and flexible, spoke English (and other languages) fluently. Ali planned our trip, his colleague Said booked the hotels and guides, and their driver Tayeb picked us up at Casablanca airport. We were off!
Original Travels was very flexible in the arrangements, and they managed to pull everything together even with late notice at one of their busiest times. We wanted to stay in the “old town Medinas” whenever possible and meet many locals. They found off-the beaten-track places for us and all worked out beautifully. Throughout the trip, Tayeb was available, introducing us to the local guides arranged by KimKim and helping us understand the history and culture of Morocco as we traveled.
We will be using KimKim for our next adventure, once we decide what’s next!

Local specialist: Ali Moujane
Ali
Ali Moujane
Local specialist in Atlas Mountains | Replied on Jan 16, 2024
Dear N.J, Thank you so much for sharing your positive experience with KimKim and Original Travels in planning your trip to Morocco! We are delighted to hear that your nearly 3-week journey was a wonderful and memorable adventure. It's fantastic to know that the team at Original Travels, especially made your experience personable, prompt, and flexible. Their fluency in English and other languages undoubtedly added to the ease of communication, making your trip even more enjoyable. We're... Read more

Dear N.J,

Thank you so much for sharing your positive experience with KimKim and Original Travels in planning your trip to Morocco! We are delighted to hear that your nearly 3-week journey was a wonderful and memorable adventure.

It's fantastic to know that the team at Original Travels, especially made your experience personable, prompt, and flexible. Their fluency in English and other languages undoubtedly added to the ease of communication, making your trip even more enjoyable.

We're glad that Original Travels managed to put together a fantastic itinerary, incorporating off-the-beaten-track places and fulfilling your desire to stay in the "old town Medinas." Late notice during a busy period can be challenging, but it's impressive that they were able to pull everything together seamlessly.

The dedication to introducing you to local guides and helping you understand the rich history and culture of Morocco truly reflects the commitment of the team. It sounds like Tayeb played a crucial role in enhancing your overall experience by being available and providing valuable insights throughout your journey.

We're thrilled to hear that your trip exceeded expectations, and we look forward to assisting you with your next adventure when you decide what's next! Thank you for choosing KimKim and Original Travels for your Morocco experience.

Safe travels on your future adventures!

Best regards,
Ali

Private tour of Argentina
Argentina | Dec 31 - Jan 8, 2024

Ramesh
Ramesh A.
Boston, MA | Reviewed on Jan 16, 2024
Ana & her team provided the most comprehensive & detailed pre-planning and the ongoing support during the trip, I could expect. The trip started off over the New Year's holidays and despite the many possible closures we had no issues with the trip and programs. The hotels we stayed at were just right and also the staffs
The personalized private cooking tour, the visit to the Barrios, the gourmet Sherpa food tour in Buenos Aires were fabulous and gave us a real appreciation of the city and...
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Ana & her team provided the most comprehensive & detailed pre-planning and the ongoing support during the trip, I could expect. The trip started off over the New Year's holidays and despite the many possible closures we had no issues with the trip and programs. The hotels we stayed at were just right and also the staffs
The personalized private cooking tour, the visit to the Barrios, the gourmet Sherpa food tour in Buenos Aires were fabulous and gave us a real appreciation of the city and community. The guides - Flo, Mike (Sherpa tour) were superb.
The trips ot Mendoza wine country, the Igauzu falls were quite the icing on the cake.
And finally, the Vamoos App provided a real time ability to get detailed itinerary inf and ahve messaging capabiltiy in a counrty where we didn't speak the language or knew anyone

Hotel Reviews
O2 Hotel Iguazú
Puerto Iguazú
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Roof top restaturant and pool area
Diplomatic Hotel
Mendoza

Location, facilities, staff

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Beds & room
Pleno Madero Hotel
Buenos Aires
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Especially the frront desk - Joel
Cleanliness & Comfort
All of it
Activity Reviews
Iguazu Falls Great Adventure
Iguazu Falls Great Adventure
Iguazú Falls
Mendoza Private City Tour
Mendoza Private City Tour
Mendoza
Sherpa Gastronomic Tour
Sherpa Gastronomic Tour
Buenos Aires

The guide & the Palermo streets & ambience

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Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
The uide's knowledge, friendliness & responsiveness
Visiting the Argentine Waterfalls of Iguazu
Visiting the Argentine Waterfalls of Iguazu
Argentina
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Brazil Falls & Birds Park
Brazil Falls & Birds Park
Argentina
Quality of Experience
Did not visit the Bird Park - not sure why
Uco Valley Wine Country
Uco Valley Wine Country
Mendoza

all 3 vineyards visits & the wine

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Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
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Cooking Class: touring four regions of Argentina (with dinner)
Cooking Class: touring four regions of Argentina (with dinner)
Buenos Aires

The chef and her assistant

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Food
Empanadas, dessert and the lamb dish
Transport
Buenos Aires Barrios Tour
Buenos Aires Barrios Tour
Buenos Aires

The guide & area

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Guides, Drivers and Staff
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Gala Tango Dinner & Show
Gala Tango Dinner & Show
Buenos Aires

The Tango performers

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Food
Everything!
Local specialist: Ana Gutierrez
Ana
Ana Gutierrez
Local specialist in Buenos Aires | Replied on Jan 17, 2024

Dear Ramesh and Rita!
Thank you so much for taking the time to write this lovely review. As mentioned before, I enjoyed putting together this trip for you and the rest of the crew, you are such good travelers and easy-going, and it was our pleasure assisting you during your visit to our wonderful Argentina!😊

Best regards and an amazing 2024 ahead!
Ana

Amazing trip to Lapland above the Arctic circle.
Finland | Jan 10 - Jan 15, 2024

Patty
Patty R.
Norwalk, OH | Reviewed on Jan 16, 2024
A most amazing trip. The Finish and Lapland people are so warm and hospitable. I feel we saw the best of the best. Everyday brought a variety of new exciting experiences. Migle was there every step of the way checking to make sure everything ran smoothly. Trips were as promised, transfers on time and ran seamlessly. Hotel accommodations were clean, friendly, and the food has spoiled me for life. I highly recommend the husky rides, sauna and arctic dip, floating under the stars, lappish... Read more

A most amazing trip. The Finish and Lapland people are so warm and hospitable. I feel we saw the best of the best. Everyday brought a variety of new exciting experiences. Migle was there every step of the way checking to make sure everything ran smoothly. Trips were as promised, transfers on time and ran seamlessly. Hotel accommodations were clean, friendly, and the food has spoiled me for life. I highly recommend the husky rides, sauna and arctic dip, floating under the stars, lappish reindeer farm craft adventure. Every guide brought new interesting facts about their culture. The small group activities were perfect.
Appuka resort was absolutely beautiful.
Bundle up as the temps were between -15 and -28. With the proper clothes Migle recommended we were completely comfortable walking over frozen lakes, wooded trails, viewing the Northern lights late at night.
Outstanding trip!!

Hotel Reviews
Arctic City Hotel
Rovaniemi

Clean, friendly, location in the heart of the city. Easy to get around by foot to take walks, go on adventure tours, shop, take in the beautiful Christmas decorated town. Restaurant was 5 star. Service outstanding, food , wines, exceptional. Breakfast Buffett that was included spoiled me for life.

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Apukka Resort
Rovaniemi

Sleeping under the sky in the glass igloo was extraordinary. Staff was helpful, the grounds were gorgeous!! Restaurant on site was fabulous. Recommend the crab soup.

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Hotel Fabian
Helsinki

Rooms very clean, host was friendly and helpful. Breakfast Buffett was amazing offering breads, cheeses, smoked salmon, bacon by the bucket full, berry preserves. An Endless array of delicacies!!!

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Everything within a short walking distance!!
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Local specialist: Miglé Mikenaite
Miglé
Miglé Mikenaite
Local specialist in Iceland | Replied on Jan 16, 2024

Thank you so much for your heartwarming review! I'm thrilled to hear that your trip to Finland and Lapland was such an amazing experience with new exciting adventures everyday. It was truly an outstanding trip, and I'm grateful to have been a part of it 😊
Wishing you many more unforgettable adventures ahead!
Miglė | Your Travel Magician

Franck and his team were excellent in their p...
New Zealand | Dec 30 - Jan 13, 2024

Jeff
Jeff P.
Parker, CO | Reviewed on Jan 16, 2024

Franck and his team were excellent in their plan for our vacation in New Zealand...he listened to what we wanted and set up the perfect itinerary...rooms that overlooked lakes and vistas that were amazing...the planned outings were superb...I would recommend this company to anyone if you want to see the real NZ

Local specialist: Franck Lemaitre
Franck
Franck Lemaitre
Local specialist in Auckland, New Zealand | Replied on Jan 17, 2024

Hi Jeff,
Thank you for your kind words. It has been interesting to reorganize your trip which was cancelled because of Covid knowing that your children were older and after other acivities. At the end of the day, it seems we managed together to tailor made the perfect journey.
Thank you
Franck

It was a great trip with amazing and knowledg...
Thailand | Dec 28 - Jan 9, 2024

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Mickaela B.
San Mateo, CA | Reviewed on Jan 16, 2024
It was a great trip with amazing and knowledgable guides. That helped us considerably while we were in a foreign country. 10/10 would use and recommend to others for their trips. Read more

It was a great trip with amazing and knowledgable guides. That helped us considerably while we were in a foreign country. 10/10 would use and recommend to others for their trips.

Hotel Review
Amari Vogue Krabi

Gorgeous hotel and fantastic rooms. The restaurant was really good. Me and my family enjoyed the peaceful atmosphere and the beautiful beach.

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Activity Reviews
Half Day Elephant Encounter at Baan Chang Elephant Park(Join-in)
Half Day Elephant Encounter at Baan Chang Elephant Park(Join-in)
Chiang Mai

So much fun to feed the elephants and know more about them throughout the experience. We even got to “cook” for them and pet them in their own habitat.

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Full day Bangkok City Tour with Canal tour
Full day Bangkok City Tour with Canal tour
Bangkok

I loved doing this the canal was not rough at all. And the temples were amazing to see.

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Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Tao was so informative, kind and funny which made the experience more memorable.
Transport
Local specialist: Kelly Lu
Kelly
Kelly Lu
Local specialist in Bangkok | Replied on Jan 16, 2024
Hi Mickaela, Hope you have a great day. Thank you for your wonderful feedback! We're thrilled to hear that you had an amazing trip with our knowledgeable guides. It's fantastic to know that they significantly contributed to your comfort while being in a foreign country. We're delighted that you enjoyed the gorgeous hotel, fantastic rooms, and the excellent restaurant in Amari Vogue Krabi. Feeding the elephants and learning more about them is a truly special experience. we all love this... Read more

Hi Mickaela,

Hope you have a great day.

Thank you for your wonderful feedback! We're thrilled to hear that you had an amazing trip with our knowledgeable guides. It's fantastic to know that they significantly contributed to your comfort while being in a foreign country.

We're delighted that you enjoyed the gorgeous hotel, fantastic rooms, and the excellent restaurant in Amari Vogue Krabi.

Feeding the elephants and learning more about them is a truly special experience. we all love this .

Thank you for choosing our services, and we'd be honored to assist you with any future travel plans. If there's anything specific you'd like for your next trip, feel free to let us know.

Wishing you and your family many more wonderful adventures ahead.

Best regards,
Kelly

Best pilgrimage back to my homeland!
Vietnam | Dec 26 - Jan 5, 2024

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Dawn S.
Los Angeles, CA | Reviewed on Jan 15, 2024

What an amazing pilgrimage to my homeland! The excursions were exactly what we wanted. All of our tour guides were so welcoming and knowledgeable. My adult children and I had a wonderful time. They are seriously considering moving there! I couldn’t have asked for a better trip back to where I was born. Thank you so much!

Local specialist: Minh Nguyen
Minh
Minh Nguyen
Local specialist in Vietnam | Replied on Jan 16, 2024

Hi Dawn,

Thank you for your lovely feedback! Your insights are truly appreciated. We're thrilled to hear that you and your family had a wonderful trip coming back to your homeland and were satisfied with the kimkim services. Our team would be delighted to welcome you back in the future, and I'll be here to assist you with pleasure! Thank you for choosing us to plan your Vietnam & Thailand holiday. It was a pleasure to host you and your family!

My best wishes,
Minh.

Overall the trip was incredible. All of the t...
Australia | Dec 17 - Jan 8, 2024

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Lawrence R.
Canada | Reviewed on Jan 15, 2024
Overall the trip was incredible. All of the tours were absolutely amazing. We cannot pick a favorite place as we loved it all. Every city we went to had its own special memory and experience. Our guides and drivers were all very friendly and very informative. The only tour we cancelled was in Hobart to the prison. We really in the end were not interested and wanted to spend the day on Mona. A couple of hours on Mona was way too rushed. Our only wish was that we could have had more time in... Read more

Overall the trip was incredible. All of the tours were absolutely amazing. We cannot pick a favorite place as we loved it all. Every city we went to had its own special memory and experience. Our guides and drivers were all very friendly and very informative. The only tour we cancelled was in Hobart to the prison. We really in the end were not interested and wanted to spend the day on Mona. A couple of hours on Mona was way too rushed. Our only wish was that we could have had more time in some of our destinations to experience the city itself. Go into shops and galleries and not be rushed. After the tours we were strapped for time and were too tired to do this. We would have loved time to purchase a piece of art or something special from each culture. Otherwise we loved it all. Feeding kangaroos and emus, the penguin parade truly fascinating, Mona, Bruny island wow, Byron bay beaches spectacular, Sydney harbor like nothing we have seen before, the blue mountains breathtaking, the vegetation throughout and the Botanical gardens wow, the number of boats in Auckland harbor, absolutely loved Waiheke, the rainforest the volcanic beach, kayaking to the glow worms was quite an experience, the redwoods tree walk beautiful, the Māoris so fascinating. Queenstown loved. And of course Milford sound. There are no words for Milford sound. Surrounded by beauty, flying over the mountains was a highlight!!! In terms of the hotels. We loved Henry jones art hotel in Hobart!!! Unique beautiful, great breakfasts, clean, great staff. We loved elements of Byron, also unique and beautiful, lots of activities and close to drive to the beaches!! Great food and service and very clean. The cabin was amazing!! Our favorite was Rees hotel!! Our accommodation was fabulous. The hotel gorgeous. Breakfast and food amazing. Clean and best staff. We liked the rooms in park royal darling harbor hotel and the breakfasts were great. But the front desk staff and management were not impressive. They made a mistake with our rooms and were not very flexible on fixing it. We had to call the travel agent and they made the entire situation very stressful for us. One of our rooms was supposed to be with 2 queen beds for our 3 adult children and they gave a a king bed and said they could put a rollaway bed in it. Not acceptable. Then agent arranged for a third room and when my son went to check into it they said the agent never confirmed it. It was worked out but the entire thing was stressful for us. Would not recommend. The clarion suites in Melbourne was ok. Clean comfortable beds but very dated. There was nowhere to have breakfast and they gave us these breakfast boxes which were not what we were interested in. Would have liked a hotel with restaurant instead and also a concierge or staff who were educated about the city. Would not recommend. Also the washer dryer did not work and we had to have one of the hotel staff have our clothes dried for us. It was on machine that did both and did not work properly at all. Millenium Roturura was ok but very dated rooms. Didn’t love them. Hotel itself fine. Breakfast ok. But location beside Polynesian spa was good. Adina hotel in Auckland. Great location, suite very nice but terrible service. One day they didn’t clean our room. When we called we told them and they said housekeeping was gone for the day. What would I like them to do? Really? How about clean towels, empty garbage, Kleenex etc. so we asked for that. Then they said what do you expect us to do we only have two staff working. Well that is not our problem!!! We are paying you for service. Would not recommend. Overall we loved the entire trip other than the accommodation issues. The best experiences and best memories. Thank you.

Hotel Review
Adina Apartment Hotel Auckland Britomart
Auckland

One day they did not clean our room. When we called they said housekeeping was gone for the day. What would we like them to do! Really?? How about new towels, dump garbage, Kleenex etc. Then he said we only have two staff working. That is not our problem!!! We are paying for the hotel and the service and this was definitely lacking. Would not recommend. Suites nice.

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Activity Reviews
Walter Peak Farm and Gourmet Barbecue Dinner
Walter Peak Farm and Gourmet Barbecue Dinner
Queenstown (NZ)

Beautiful. Incredible dinner. Sheep sheering etc fascinating. Love this

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Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
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Redwoods Treewalk Night
Redwoods Treewalk Night
Rotorua

So beautiful and captivating. Gorgeous!!! Loved it

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Boutique Wine Tour - Half Day
Boutique Wine Tour - Half Day
Queenstown (NZ)

Loved this. Great day!! Great wineries!! Great guide Donna 😊

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Food
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Twilight Glow Worm Kayak Experience - 3 hour guided
Twilight Glow Worm Kayak Experience - 3 hour guided
Rotorua

This was an incredible experience. Loved every minute. Wowwww. No words.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Amazing!!!
Transport
TE Puia:  Te Ra (Day Pass) Guided tour (90 minutes)
TE Puia: Te Ra (Day Pass) Guided tour (90 minutes)
Rotorua

Loved!! Beautiful. Fascinating.

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Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Tu Te Ra - Maori Cultural Dining Experience
Tu Te Ra - Maori Cultural Dining Experience
Rotorua

Educational and incredible to learn about the culture. Loved the interactive activities. A lot of fun. Great experience!! A highlight.

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Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
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Welcome to Rotorua
Welcome to Rotorua
Rotorua

Fascinating and beautiful!!!

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Auckland to Rotorua visiting Hobbiton with lunch
Auckland to Rotorua visiting Hobbiton with lunch
Auckland

There are no words!!! Incredible!!!

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Waiheke Island - Half Day Afternoon Scenic Wine tour with lunch
Waiheke Island - Half Day Afternoon Scenic Wine tour with lunch
New Zealand

Absolutely stunning place. Loved it and the wineries. What a day!!! Loved

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Auckland Best of Both World:  Bush and Beach  - Full day
Auckland Best of Both World: Bush and Beach - Full day
Auckland

Loved it all!!!

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Guides, Drivers and Staff
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Private (Luxury Diamond Tour)
Private (Luxury Diamond Tour)
Sydney

Informative and beautiful!!

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Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Bruny Island Day Trip
Bruny Island Day Trip
Hobart

Spectacular!!! The cliffs, the dolphins!!! Wowww!!!!

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Transport
Afternoon Grand Hobart Walk
Afternoon Grand Hobart Walk
Hobart
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Guides, Drivers and Staff
Full Day Phillip Island Penguin Experience - Private Tour
Full Day Phillip Island Penguin Experience - Private Tour
Australia

Best most fascinating experience ever!! We were in the rain and did not want to leave. Loved!!!

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Food
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Milford Mariner Overnight Cruise from Queenstown -2 days 1 night - Fly Back
Milford Mariner Overnight Cruise from Queenstown -2 days 1 night - Fly Back
Queenstown (NZ)

Most incredible experience of our lives!!! So beautiful. Surrounded 360 degrees by mountains on the fjord. Woww!! No words!!!! Loved!!!!! And the flight back over the mountains, surreal. Best experience ever!!!!

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Full Day Blue Mountains Deluxe Day
Full Day Blue Mountains Deluxe Day
Sydney

Spectacular. The most stunning vistas!!!loved!!!!breathtaking.

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Local specialist: Liz Neal
Liz
Liz Neal
Local specialist in Sydney-Auckland-Los Angeles | Replied on Jan 15, 2024
Dear Lawrence,
Thanks for the 5 star review. I am glad we were able to provide an extra room fat no charge to you to compensate for the mistake the hotel in Sydney did. That was stressful for us also. I did take note of the couple of hotels you were not very satisfied with the service so we can follow up with the properties. It was a very long trip with lots of hotels, tours, transfers and transitions, and also trying to keep control of the budget (in retrospective, we might have...
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Dear Lawrence,
Thanks for the 5 star review. I am glad we were able to provide an extra room fat no charge to you to compensate for the mistake the hotel in Sydney did. That was stressful for us also. I did take note of the couple of hotels you were not very satisfied with the service so we can follow up with the properties. It was a very long trip with lots of hotels, tours, transfers and transitions, and also trying to keep control of the budget (in retrospective, we might have needed to offer a higher (and of course more expensive) level of hotels in those 3 cities you mentioned, maybe keep them at the 5 star level of the Rees throughout. We will keep that in time for the next time.

I am very happy you loved all the tours and that you felt the guides were very professional.

On our end, it was a pleasure to work with you and I wish our paths cross again.

Liz

Wonderful Service Gary was terrific! He was ...
Australia | Dec 29 - Jan 8, 2024

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Kara C.
Merrillville, IN | Reviewed on Jan 15, 2024

Wonderful Service
Gary was terrific! He was accessible, thoughtful and helped us plan and experience the most amazing trip!

Local specialist: Gary Topic

Recommended 100%
Vietnam | Sep 23 - Oct 14, 2023

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Felipe C.
the Netherlands | Reviewed on Jan 15, 2024
From the very beginning, Dat was very helpful, knowledgeable and quick to respond. We made a few interactions to make sure that we were planning the trip that we dreamed of, total of three weeks. Changing the hotels, changing the days of the activity, planning the airport pick-up, planning basically everything for us. He accommodated all our needs and requests.
During the trip everything happened according to the expectations. Every activity was as expected and sharp on time.
We had a small...
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From the very beginning, Dat was very helpful, knowledgeable and quick to respond. We made a few interactions to make sure that we were planning the trip that we dreamed of, total of three weeks. Changing the hotels, changing the days of the activity, planning the airport pick-up, planning basically everything for us. He accommodated all our needs and requests.
During the trip everything happened according to the expectations. Every activity was as expected and sharp on time.
We had a small hiccup and Dat quickly addressed the situation so we could enjoy our time.
Overall, the whole experience was very good, we liked the platform, we liked Dat.

Hotel Reviews
Salinda Resort Phu Quoc Island
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Pistachio Hotel Sapa
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Hôtel des Arts Saigon - MGallery Collection
Ho Chi Minh City
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Laluna Hoi An Riverside Hotel & Spa
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
La Pandora Cruises
Hai Phong

It was ok. The ship needs a little bit of maintenance. The food was ok, nothing special.

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Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
La Siesta Hoi An Resort & Spa
Hoi An

The laundry needs improvement. But other then that five stars.

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Activity Reviews
Dark and Bright Cave - Ha Long Bay (La Pandora)
Dark and Bright Cave - Ha Long Bay (La Pandora)
Vietnam
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Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Walk To The Love Waterfall  And Heaven Gate
Walk To The Love Waterfall And Heaven Gate
Sapa
Quality of Experience
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Transport
Day Trip to Ba Vi Countryside & Cooking Class
Day Trip to Ba Vi Countryside & Cooking Class
Hanoi

The cooking class if very shallow. We were expecting some more in depth. We basically build the spring rolls.

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Saigon after dark night food tour
Saigon after dark night food tour
Ho Chi Minh City
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Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
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Cu Chi Tunnels & Ho Chi Minh City Tour
Cu Chi Tunnels & Ho Chi Minh City Tour
Ho Chi Minh City
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Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Day Trip to the Mekong Delta (Ben Tre)
Day Trip to the Mekong Delta (Ben Tre)
Ho Chi Minh City
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Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Romantic Dining on Bamboo Raft (N)
Romantic Dining on Bamboo Raft (N)
Hoi An
Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
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Cam Thanh Fishing Village Tour & Basket Boat Ride
Cam Thanh Fishing Village Tour & Basket Boat Ride
Hoi An
Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
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Hoi An Sightseeing and Food Tour
Hoi An Sightseeing and Food Tour
Hoi An
Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
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Lan Ha Bay – Viet Hai Village – Van Boi Beach (La Pandora)
Lan Ha Bay – Viet Hai Village – Van Boi Beach (La Pandora)
Vietnam
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Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Ha Long Bay - Lan Ha Bay (La Pandora)
Ha Long Bay - Lan Ha Bay (La Pandora)
Vietnam
Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Visit Black Hmong Villages of Sa Xeng & Sau Chua
Visit Black Hmong Villages of Sa Xeng & Sau Chua
Sapa
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Trekking To The Ethnic Villages - Y Linh Ho - Lao Chai - Ta Van
Trekking To The Ethnic Villages - Y Linh Ho - Lao Chai - Ta Van
Sapa
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Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
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Hoa Lu And Tam Coc Exploration
Hoa Lu And Tam Coc Exploration
Vietnam
Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
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Hanoi Evening Walking Street Food Tour
Hanoi Evening Walking Street Food Tour
Hanoi
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Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
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 Hoa Lo Prison - Huu Tiep Lake - Vietnam Military History Museum - Ho Chi Minh Complex (S)
Hoa Lo Prison - Huu Tiep Lake - Vietnam Military History Museum - Ho Chi Minh Complex (S)
Hanoi
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Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Local specialist: Dat Nguyen
Dat
Dat Nguyen
Local specialist in Hanoi | Replied on Jan 22, 2024

Dear Felipe,

Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us! I am delighted to hear that you have enjoyed your trip to Vietnam. Your feedback is highly appreciated, as it will help us to improve our service in the future to bring more quality experience to our travelers. Once again, thank you so much for trusting us and we hope to see you on the next vacation to Southeast Asia in the future!

Wish you all the best,
Dat

Safe, delicious, and fun!
Colombia | Jan 6 - Jan 12, 2024

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Elizabeth M.
Canada | Reviewed on Jan 15, 2024
Margoth was an incredible planner. The trip, transfers, hotels, restaurants were all spectacular. The guides, Andreas, Daniellia, and Alejandro were knowledgeable, game and so much more. The food in Bogota was amazing, the market had so much to see and taste. Cartagena's charm did not disappoint. The Bastion Hotel in the heart of the old city was an oasis. Do not miss the drum workshop. In Cali, the salsa was amazing. Our class set us up to go clubbing, so much fun!
Thank you for a...
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Margoth was an incredible planner. The trip, transfers, hotels, restaurants were all spectacular. The guides, Andreas, Daniellia, and Alejandro were knowledgeable, game and so much more. The food in Bogota was amazing, the market had so much to see and taste. Cartagena's charm did not disappoint. The Bastion Hotel in the heart of the old city was an oasis. Do not miss the drum workshop. In Cali, the salsa was amazing. Our class set us up to go clubbing, so much fun!
Thank you for a wonderful experience!

Activity Reviews
Sunset with Drums and Music Workshop
Sunset with Drums and Music Workshop
Cartagena

This was a lot of fun. Drumming along with the band and dancing with the young dancers was a really wonderful experience.

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Transport
Highlights of Bogotá City Tour (with Gold Museum, Local Market and Monserrate Hill)
Highlights of Bogotá City Tour (with Gold Museum, Local Market and Monserrate Hill)
Bogotá

The market was incredible. So much to taste and see! Flowers galore as well as fruits and vegetables we had never seen before. Tasting along the way made it all so much fun.

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Transport
 Tejo Activity (Colombian Local Game)
Tejo Activity (Colombian Local Game)
Bogotá

We both agreed this was a fun way to start our trip. We went right after the airport and it got us into the local culture straight off.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Local specialist: Margoth Rico
Margoth
Margoth Rico
Local specialist in Bogota | Replied on Jan 15, 2024

Hi Elizabeth,
Thank you very much for taking the time to write this incredible and detailed review. It has been a pleasure meeting you and Mike, and we wanted to thank you for being so open-minded, and fully immersing in our culture and enjoying what Colombia has to offer!
I am very glad you enjoyed the drums and music workshop and there is a beautiful social project behind it so thank you for participating, and we are very glad you enjoyed the food in Bogota, had a good stay in Cartagena, and became expert dancers in Cali!

Sending you my Best Wishes and Muchas Gracias!

Best,
Margoth

Great service
Thailand | Dec 28 - Jan 8, 2024

Nate
Nate P.
Los Angeles, CA | Reviewed on Jan 15, 2024

Tina was our tour planner and did a good job responding to our mini requests. Sometimes a little difficult to contact when we were in country and had a problem, but she was quick to resolve it once she jumped on our case. It was a new process for us doing only online reservations through Kim, Kim, but overall had a positive experience.

Local specialist: Tina Oo
Tina
Tina Oo
Local specialist in Thailand | Replied on Jan 17, 2024

Hi Nate,
Thank you so much for the kind review.
I appreciate your taking the time for this feedback. I am happy that this trip introduced you to a new concept of online booking and I'm proud of it.
Thank you :)
Tina

We could not have had a better experience from start to finish!
Italy | Jan 3 - Jan 14, 2024

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Debbie G.
Los Angeles, CA | Reviewed on Jan 15, 2024
Caterina and her team were beyond amazing in helping make our trip to Italy amazing. Caterina helped with making our planned activities special and accommodated various changes until our itinerary was exactly as we wanted. She picked three amazing hotels for us, each not only located in prime areas of the city, but with welcoming staff and phenomenal rooms. Francesco, was our “on the ground” main contact who kept in touch with us daily to make sure we knew the plans for the following... Read more

Caterina and her team were beyond amazing in helping make our trip to Italy amazing. Caterina helped with making our planned activities special and accommodated various changes until our itinerary was exactly as we wanted. She picked three amazing hotels for us, each not only located in prime areas of the city, but with welcoming staff and phenomenal rooms. Francesco, was our “on the ground” main contact who kept in touch with us daily to make sure we knew the plans for the following day along with the names and contact numbers of both the local guide we would be with and the drivers contact information. Any questions or concerns we had he responded to rapidly. He even helped us add a site to visit on our last full day in Bologna that was spectacular.

All the guides we had were knowledgeable, experienced, and friendly. Each guide was helpful and went above and beyond helping to make our stay in their city memorable . Allessia, our assistant in Venice, however, was truly spectacular. Her friendliness, clear joy in sharing her city and country with us, her going above and beyond with shuffling tour times around, helping us add a last minute tour (thanks also goes to Caterina and Francesco for that), and providing many food recommendations for Venice and Bologna made this trip one we will never forget. She even went so far as to send us a video clip she made for us on exactly how to get to a meet up point for the additional tour we added! I loved that she did not just help us get from one activity to another, but spent her time with us sharing both facts and history as well as personal anecdotes and ‘random’ cultural information like Italian gestures and their meanings.

If more stars were an option in reviewing our experience we would have given them. We look forward to a return visit to Italy so we can work with Catarina and her team again! I would not hesitate to also use KimKim for travel in other parts of the world given our experience in Italy.

Local specialist: Caterina Belvedere
Caterina
Caterina Belvedere
Local specialist in Arsoli (Rome) | Replied on May 30, 2024
Dearest Debbie,
Your heartfelt words have truly touched me. It was our absolute pleasure to help orchestrate your unforgettable journey through Italy, and I can't express how much your appreciation means to us.
I am overjoyed to hear that together we were able to exceed your expectations and make your time in Italy truly special. And as for Alessia, your glowing praise will surely put a big smile on her face—she's a true gem, and we're lucky to have her on our team. Thank you, from the... Read more

Dearest Debbie,
Your heartfelt words have truly touched me. It was our absolute pleasure to help orchestrate your unforgettable journey through Italy, and I can't express how much your appreciation means to us.

I am overjoyed to hear that together we were able to exceed your expectations and make your time in Italy truly special. And as for Alessia, your glowing praise will surely put a big smile on her face—she's a true gem, and we're lucky to have her on our team.

Thank you, from the bottom of our hearts, for entrusting us with your travel dreams. Your happiness and satisfaction are what drive us to do what we do, and we couldn't be more grateful for your kind words.

With warmest regards and deepest gratitude,
Grazie mille
Caterina

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