Kimkim Trip Reviews

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Jessie planned Santiago and Patagonia, Chile.
Chile | Nov 14 - Nov 23, 2023

Karen
Karen L.
Waxahachie, TX | Reviewed on Nov 24, 2023
Chile is a wonderful place to visit, and Jessie did a fantastic job accommodating our changing minds during the planning process and keeping up with us during our trip. I would recommend that if you’re doing back to back hikes in the park, do the Torres de Paine Massif first. (Strenuous) . Isla Magdalena was definitely magical. Read more

Chile is a wonderful place to visit, and Jessie did a fantastic job accommodating our changing minds during the planning process and keeping up with us during our trip. I would recommend that if you’re doing back to back hikes in the park, do the Torres de Paine Massif first. (Strenuous) . Isla Magdalena was definitely magical.

Hotel Reviews
Hotel Carpa Manzano
Punta Arenas

Cute hotel with a sweet history. The owner was actually the one who checked us in, and SO very helpful with our needs. We only had 1.5 hours between check in and our excursion, we got our laundry and lunch dealt with, thanks to her assistance. We loved the feel of this place, and the bed was super comfy.

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Hotel Costanera
Puerto Natales

Beautiful views and accommodating staff. Walls are a bit thin, though.

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Hotel Panamericana Providencia
Providencia

Many things to do in walking distance.

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Penguin Colony on Magdalena Island
Penguin Colony on Magdalena Island
Chile

Best part of the trip!!!! Penguins! So many, so cute.

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Trekking Torres del Paine Active
Trekking Torres del Paine Active
Chile

This was interesting because we didn’t know what to expect. First trek was fun and scenic, though the guide seemed to think it was a race. Second trek (waterfall, hike to horns) was beautiful, and we got left behind while taking pictures of the scenery that the guide seemed to take for granted. You can’t really get lost, though, as there’s 1 trail in and out. Third trek was more strenuous, but doable. Take a jacket, as that wind goes right to your bones.

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Boat Tour to Balmaceda & Serrano Glaciers
Boat Tour to Balmaceda & Serrano Glaciers
Chile

This was exactly what we wanted- lunch was amazing, the captain was great- maneuvered the boat so everyone could get a view.

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Maipo Valley Wine Experience
Maipo Valley Wine Experience
Santiago
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Local specialist: Jesse Barrera
Jesse
Jesse Barrera
Local specialist in Santiago | Replied on Nov 24, 2023

Hi Karen and Steven,

Thank you for the kind review 😊 I'm glad everything worked out and you were able to enjoy your trip! Especially love that you got to see the adorable penguins 🐧

All the best in your future travels,
Jesse

There are lots of areas that need improvement...
Vietnam | Nov 7 - Nov 19, 2023

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Payal G.
San Ramon, CA | Reviewed on Nov 24, 2023
There are lots of areas that need improvement like the quality of guide service . There fluency in English and knowledge about the country etc . Also certain actions taken by them like putting me on a motor bike even though I was reluctant as I was dizzy . This would impact safety concerns( Sapa) . Also the quality of the hotel in Hoi An. Also removing the visit to the tunnels in Saigon from the itinerary. Thanks Read more

There are lots of areas that need improvement like the quality of guide service . There fluency in English and knowledge about the country etc . Also certain actions taken by them like putting me on a motor bike even though I was reluctant as I was dizzy . This would impact safety concerns( Sapa) . Also the quality of the hotel in Hoi An. Also removing the visit to the tunnels in Saigon from the itinerary. Thanks

Hotel Reviews
Hotel Majestic Saigon
Ho Chi Minh

Perfect location in district one . Friendly staff , clean rooms .

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Aira Boutique Hoi An Hotel & Villa
Hoi An

This place was a let down . We had a room up in the attic . The front lobby , passages smelts of food and oil . Not impressed!

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Capella Cruise
Halong

We had a comfortable cruise ! Good staff

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Topas Ecolodge
sapa

The Topas lodge was literally heaven on earth ! Great staff , food service and cleanliness..

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Bespoke Trendy Hotel Hanoi

The service at the breakfast buffet was amazing ! The staff was very kind and accommodating. The staff at the front desk was sloppy and never welcomed us with a welcome drink .

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Day Trip to the Mekong Delta (Ben Tre)
Day Trip to the Mekong Delta (Ben Tre)
Ho Chi Minh City
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Ho Chi Minh City Highlights
Ho Chi Minh City Highlights
Ho Chi Minh City

Major improvement needed ! Guide needs to be fluent in English and also have depth of knowledge of history . Also we were under the impression the tunnels were increased in the tour . However we never got to see them !

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Local Market - Basket Boat - Fishing & Cooking Experience (N)
Local Market - Basket Boat - Fishing & Cooking Experience (N)
Vietnam
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Dark & Bright Cave - Lan Ha Bay - Tuan Chau (Capella)
Dark & Bright Cave - Lan Ha Bay - Tuan Chau (Capella)
Ha Long Bay
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Halong - Lan Ha Bay - Frog Lagoon Area (Capella)
Halong - Lan Ha Bay - Frog Lagoon Area (Capella)
Ha Long Bay
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Trek to Lech Dzao & Thanh Kim Villages
Trek to Lech Dzao & Thanh Kim Villages
Sapa

The guide decide to put us on motorbikes without helmets . It was a safety concern

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Hanoi Street food walking tour (S)
Hanoi Street food walking tour (S)
Hanoi

Good street food tour .

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Hanoi Fullday City Tour  with Train Track Coffee Enjoying
Hanoi Fullday City Tour with Train Track Coffee Enjoying
Hanoi
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Local specialist: Hien Do
Hien
Hien Do
Local specialist in Vietnam | Replied on Nov 28, 2023

Dear Payal,
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us! We’re over the moon to hear that you’re happy about your holiday! Your feedback is highly appreciated, as it enables us to further develop our services and organize memorable trips for our future clients.
Thank you again for choosing our company and we hope to see you again!
With my best regards,
Hien

Great service great selections
France | Nov 18 - Nov 23, 2023

Barbara
Barbara C.
Atlanta, GA | Reviewed on Nov 24, 2023
My granddaughter, and I just had an awesome experience with KimKim. Our travel agent, Lucie, selected places for us to go and things for us to see in Paris that were specific to our interests and fit within five day timeframe. The Mythic 2CV 3-hour tour that opened our trip was wonderful! It gave us an overall picture of Paris so that we could add onto it throughout the week. Our 9 Hotel Opéra had a great location and was very clean! We would never have missed making macarons,... Read more

My granddaughter, and I just had an awesome experience with KimKim.

Our travel agent, Lucie, selected places for us to go and things for us to see in Paris that were specific to our interests and fit within five day timeframe.

The Mythic 2CV 3-hour tour that opened our trip was wonderful! It gave us an overall picture of Paris so that we could add onto it throughout the week. Our 9 Hotel Opéra had a great location and was very clean!

We would never have missed making macarons, chocolate goodies, and the gourmet food tour. Believe it or not, our food tour guide was gluten-free just like my granddaughter. She even went out of her way to buy gluten-free bread for her to use as we sampled so many goodies.

Of course, we loved the Dali museum, the wonderful tour by Alouise a Montmartre, the Eiffel Tower at night, the boat tour on the Seine river, and the Saint Chapelle Stain-glass windows.

I would recommend Lucie as a travel agent to anyone who wants to go to France!

Hotel Review
Le 9Hotel Opera
Paris

Very clean! Daytime receptionist was very helpful.

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Great breakfast
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Near many restaurants and a beautiful park
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Activity Reviews
Unveiling Masterpieces at the Louvre Museum
Unveiling Masterpieces at the Louvre Museum
Paris

Too crowded

Visit of the chocolate museum with tastings
Visit of the chocolate museum with tastings
Paris

Besides, seeing the museum, we added on chocolate making. That made the experience 10 times more meaningful.

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Local specialist: Lucie Rousseau
Lucie
Lucie Rousseau
Local specialist in Montpellier | Replied on Nov 27, 2023

Hi Barbara,

Thank you again for such a sweet feedback. It was a great pleasure to organize this Parisian week for you and Rebecca and I am so happy you had a good time.

I am glad that our guides took such a good care of you :) I see that all visits went well, appart from the Louvre museum that was too crowded. Unfortunately this museum is tooooo famous and everyone wants to visit it. So yes, it can become a little overwhelming, but it has so many treasures to admire.

I would be happy to help you friends if they wish to travel to France. Don't hesitate to reach out ;)

Luxury in Vietnam!
Vietnam | Jul 8 - Jul 13, 2023

Matthew
Matthew F.
Irvine, CA | Reviewed on Nov 24, 2023
Trang's itinerary exceeded our expectation! It was our first time in Vietnam and Trang provided us an unforgettable trip, filled with memories that will last a life time. My favorite experience was the overnight cruise tour of Ha Long Bay. The limestone rocks were breathtaking and it was so romantic to the the sunset and the light of the moon on the rocks at night. We also enjoyed taking a Sampa through the caves, swimming in the bay and they even taught us how to make fresh spring rolls! We... Read more

Trang's itinerary exceeded our expectation! It was our first time in Vietnam and Trang provided us an unforgettable trip, filled with memories that will last a life time. My favorite experience was the overnight cruise tour of Ha Long Bay. The limestone rocks were breathtaking and it was so romantic to the the sunset and the light of the moon on the rocks at night. We also enjoyed taking a Sampa through the caves, swimming in the bay and they even taught us how to make fresh spring rolls! We had two city tour guides on the trip (one for Hoi An and Ha Noi) and both were very friendly, talkative, willing to take our picture and explore things that caught our eye. Our favorite hotel was Palm Garden Resort where we had excellent service, food, a private beach and one of the best massages at the spa. Overall, we really enjoyed learning about the culture, history food and we can't wait to come back.

Local specialist: Trang Pham
Trang
Trang Pham
Local specialist in Hanoi, Vietnam | Replied on Nov 27, 2023

Hi Matthew,

Thank you much for your review and I'm very happy when you enjoyed the trip with us. I hope to see you again on your next trip to Vietnam and South-East Asia

Wish you all the best in life!

Best regards
Trang

Namibia Adventure
South Africa | Nov 4 - Nov 18, 2023

Jay
Jay P.
United Kingdom | Reviewed on Nov 24, 2023
We travelled to Namibia as a family of 4 adults. I have an extremely busy life so to plan a trip like this is very difficult. Bianca planted the seeds of the adventure and have several iterations, we settled on a final plan. Bianca was very patient and responded quickly to any questions (we had plenty of them).
The trip was excellent. The accommodation she selected met the brief exactly....basic lodgings for the one nighters and more comfortable (upmarket) lodgings for the remainder. The...
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We travelled to Namibia as a family of 4 adults. I have an extremely busy life so to plan a trip like this is very difficult. Bianca planted the seeds of the adventure and have several iterations, we settled on a final plan. Bianca was very patient and responded quickly to any questions (we had plenty of them).
The trip was excellent. The accommodation she selected met the brief exactly....basic lodgings for the one nighters and more comfortable (upmarket) lodgings for the remainder. The car rental company were also top notch.
All in all, we had a very memorable adventure and would love to visit Namibia again (with the help of Bianca of course).

Activity Review
Windhoek day on leisure
Windhoek day on leisure
Windhoek
Local specialist: Bianca Gersbach
Bianca
Bianca Gersbach
Local specialist in Cape Town, South Africa | Replied on Dec 07, 2023

Hello Jay and family,

Thank you for the wonderful feedback, and I am happy to hear that you all had a wonderful time! I have also just spent 12 days in Namibia again. It takes my breath away every time and there is still so much to explore!

It was a pleasure working with you to plan your family adventure. I hope to hear from you again in the future.

Best wishes,
Bianca

Incredible India....
India | Nov 15 - Nov 23, 2023

ruth
ruth m.
Singapore | Reviewed on Nov 24, 2023
Incredible India and that's exactly what it was! A trip of a lifetime..... we loved every minute. Thank you Ravi and Team Active India. We will be back! Ruth, Michelle and Evie. Read more

Incredible India and that's exactly what it was! A trip of a lifetime..... we loved every minute. Thank you Ravi and Team Active India. We will be back! Ruth, Michelle and Evie.

Hotel Reviews
The Imperial New Delhi
Delhi

We were excited but the visuals online but when we were here we felt it was a little dated. The food and service was outstanding!

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Ramathra Fort

WOW WOW WOW WOW WOW..... this was a gem. We stayed one night but if possible stay 2....it was like something from a film! Loved.

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Tajview, Agra - IHCL SeleQtions
Agra

We loved the service in this hotel. Only opportunity was the food choices and your hotel just needs a little upgrade.... it didn't affect our trip or our stay... we loved Agra!

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The Oberoi New Delhi
New Delhi

A must if you are staying in Dehli! Not only is this a wonderful hotel the food is out of this world. We will always stay Oberoi going forward!

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RAJMAHAL PALACE RAAS JAIPUR

This was the highlight of our trip..behind the Taj Mahal but only just. EVERYONE who comes to Jaipur must stay here if they can. It was the most wonderful experience and surprise. We absolutely loved it here....2 nights was just right....but we could have done longer..... food, service, hotel...just outstanding. LOVED.

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Local specialist: Ravi Tickoo
Ravi
Ravi Tickoo
Local specialist in New Delhi | Replied on Nov 24, 2023
Dear Ruth
Thank you so much for taking out time to share feedback about your recent trip to India! We are delighted to hear that your experience in India was wonderful and that you all enjoyed every moment of your holiday.
It's wonderful to know that you found Indian people so helpful and friendly. The hospitality of our people is something we greatly value, and it's great that you had such a positive experience. And, of course, Indian food and delicacies are unparalleled, and we're pleased... Read more

Dear Ruth
Thank you so much for taking out time to share feedback about your recent trip to India! We are delighted to hear that your experience in India was wonderful and that you all enjoyed every moment of your holiday.

It's wonderful to know that you found Indian people so helpful and friendly. The hospitality of our people is something we greatly value, and it's great that you had such a positive experience. And, of course, Indian food and delicacies are unparalleled, and we're pleased that you enjoyed them.

On behalf of our entire team, we want to thank you for choosing us to organize your trip. We truly appreciate your kind words.

We hope you can visit India again in the future and explore even more of what our country has to offer. If you decide to do so, please don't hesitate to get in touch with us again.

Thank you for trusting us with your vacation!

Warm regards,

Ravi

Trip of a lifetime!
New Zealand | Nov 5 - Nov 13, 2023

Rik
Rik R.
Petaluma, CA | Reviewed on Nov 24, 2023
Lydia was an extraordinary help in planning and implementing my trip every step of the way! I highly recommend her, New Zealand Fine Tours, and kimkim! It was a trip I wanted to do my whole life and didn't get around to it now. Every part of the tour was gorgeous, beginning with the journey into Hobbiton and the LOR sets were incredible. The Maori tours and shows were incredible. Mt Cook was especially beautiful, transcendent in a word. Took my breath away. Then on to Queenstown for stunning... Read more

Lydia was an extraordinary help in planning and implementing my trip every step of the way! I highly recommend her, New Zealand Fine Tours, and kimkim! It was a trip I wanted to do my whole life and didn't get around to it now. Every part of the tour was gorgeous, beginning with the journey into Hobbiton and the LOR sets were incredible. The Maori tours and shows were incredible. Mt Cook was especially beautiful, transcendent in a word. Took my breath away. Then on to Queenstown for stunning boat rides on the Lake and a dinner across the lake on one of the nights. Finally, the trip out to the West Coast of the South Island was yet another gem. All along the way my trip was planned step by step, the transportation was prompt with enjoyable and well informed tour guides, and the accommodations were clean and comfortable. The trip included some meals which were very good and memorable. Thank you Lydia and all the folks at NZFTs and kimkim.

Local specialist: Lydia Ford

Our first trip to Peru with a guide!
Peru | Nov 13 - Nov 19, 2023

Zainab
Zainab O.
Chicago, IL | Reviewed on Nov 24, 2023
Liz helped plan my trip to Peru with a group of 4 family members. She was attentive and customized the trip to our liking. Going to Peru was very memorable! It was def worth it! Lisabeth was available throughout the trip over whatsapp and answered all our questions and concerns regarding transportation and the tours. I am still daydreaming about our trip! I would have hoped the hotels be a bit higher caliber in Cusco but regardless was a fun trip overall :) THANK YOU! Read more

Liz helped plan my trip to Peru with a group of 4 family members. She was attentive and customized the trip to our liking. Going to Peru was very memorable! It was def worth it! Lisabeth was available throughout the trip over whatsapp and answered all our questions and concerns regarding transportation and the tours. I am still daydreaming about our trip! I would have hoped the hotels be a bit higher caliber in Cusco but regardless was a fun trip overall :) THANK YOU!

Activity Reviews
Dinner at Chicha Restaurant by Gaston Acurio - Creative Menu NC
Dinner at Chicha Restaurant by Gaston Acurio - Creative Menu NC
Cusco

underwhelming food and service. I would not have booked it if I had known it wasnt anything special. KimKim was kind enough to cover it for our reservation..

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Shared Short Inca Trail Trek 1/2
Shared Short Inca Trail Trek 1/2
Peru

Our guide Claudio was a Godsend! He was so friendly, informative and made the hike memorable. it was 7 hours long but we didnt feel it! He would wait for us and we loved exploring the ruins and the Inca trail. Reaching sun gate at the end was a dream!! The sun came out and illuminated Matchu Picchu! It was THE highlight of my trip...make sure to go!

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Shared Humantay Lake Trek:  Small group
Shared Humantay Lake Trek: Small group
Cusco

amazing and a hike to remember!! Our guide Judith was amazing and was very helpful in having us navigate the hike. We went uphill using horses (since we were very sore from the Inca and Wayna Picchu hike) and loved seeing Lake Humantay!! A MUST SEE!!

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please change the food (breakfast and lunch) for this trip. Although the location is amazing, the food is terrible and we all ended up with an upset stomach...
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The driver was bad, very speedy and the road was very zigzaggy over the mountains. I felt nauseous partly from his driving and from the altitude. It wasnt like this on prior hikes
Shared Quad bikes tour in Moray & Maras
Shared Quad bikes tour in Moray & Maras
Sacred Valley

very friendly staff and took the time for us to ride the quads and be comfortable with navigating before heading out! My sister was scared and the guide took her on his bike and she loved it! I wish it was longer and didnt know that there was a lagoon quad bike tour (perhaps worth exploring too!) with did the Moray and Maras and was fun to tour with Quads for sure!! We went in November and was still amazing weather.

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Local specialist: Liz Karen L. Jihuallanca
Liz Karen
Liz Karen L. Jihuallanca
Local specialist in Cusco | Replied on Dec 01, 2023

Hi Zainab,
Great pixs!🤩
Thanks for taking the time to leave such a great review! 😊
I was very glad to help you with the planning. I'll share your review with our team, they'll be happy to know that you had a great time here!
Please take care and let me know if we can help you in the future!
Kindly,
Liz.

Mexican Adventure!!
Mexico | Nov 11 - Nov 16, 2023

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Rachel O.
San Jose, CA | Reviewed on Nov 23, 2023
Rene did a great job helping us plan an amazing trip to Mexico. He really helped us build the adventure we were looking for and organized an amazing hike to see the Monarch butterflies. The cabin we stayed in in Almanaco was breathtaking!! The biking around Teotihuacan was also a highlight as well as the recommendations around Mexico CIty! Very well organized! Read more

Rene did a great job helping us plan an amazing trip to Mexico. He really helped us build the adventure we were looking for and organized an amazing hike to see the Monarch butterflies. The cabin we stayed in in Almanaco was breathtaking!! The biking around Teotihuacan was also a highlight as well as the recommendations around Mexico CIty! Very well organized!

Hotel Reviews
Hotel Mesón de Leyendas
Valle de Bravo

Great breakfast! Spacious and clean room in a perfect spot of the town. Only downside was that the walls are very thin and there was a lot of noise coming from the street and school across the road at night and early in the AM.

Amanalco Alpine Cabins

such a cool experience. Amazing hospitality. Beuatiful sunrise and sunset in the mountains, Stars at night were incredible. Provided fire wood to make a fire in our cabin!! One of the coolest places I have ever stayed,

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Surrounded by beautiful mountains in the wilderness, does not get much better than that
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Hampton Inn & Suites Mexico City
Mexico City

Perfect hotel in the heart of the city. Excellent place to stay. Free breakfast. Spacious bedrooms. Even have a workout room!

Activity Review
Embark on two-day trekking adventure to the Amanalco Basin
Embark on two-day trekking adventure to the Amanalco Basin
Amanalco

Such a cool and amazing hike. Monarch butterflies were so beautiful and so cool to see. Felt very safe with guide. Incredibly nice to get out of the city and be in nature and more remote. Amazing place to stay in the middle.

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Luis was an incredible guide who was so kind and informative.
Transport
Great taxi drivers. Felt very safe. Stuff always arrived. And they always showed up.
Local specialist: Rene Rodarte

Our guide in Chiang Mai, Dare was extremely h...
Thailand | Nov 5 - Nov 15, 2023

Paul
Paul B.
United Kingdom | Reviewed on Nov 23, 2023
Our guide in Chiang Mai, Dare was extremely helpful, knowledgeable and with a good sense of humour Read more

Our guide in Chiang Mai, Dare was extremely helpful, knowledgeable and with a good sense of humour

Hotel Reviews
Katathani Phuket Beach Resort
Phuket

Lovely location with a lot of choice

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Bodhi Serene Chiang Mai Hotel (SHA Extra Plus)
Chiang Mai

Good location and a real oasis. Breakfast could have been better but room was superb

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Royal Princess Larn Luang Bangkok

Decent breakfast and large room but bathroom needed refresher

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Concierge good bar staff disinterested
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Activity Reviews
Salt Farm – Train Market – Coconut Sugar Farm - Damnoen Saduak Floating Market (Half Day Tour KT)
Salt Farm – Train Market – Coconut Sugar Farm - Damnoen Saduak Floating Market (Half Day Tour KT)
Bangkok

Loved the train and the train market. Salt farm was a little disappointing but the trip to the floating market was a great way to end.

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Bangkok City Tour Full Day (KT)
Bangkok City Tour Full Day (KT)
Bangkok
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Trip on the long tail boat was nice but a little long
Bangkok evening Yaowarat Street Food Tour (KT)
Bangkok evening Yaowarat Street Food Tour (KT)
Bangkok

Perfect after the long flight. Short but gets you into your holiday experience straight away

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Very simple but good
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Loved the tuk tuk
Half day Chiang Mai Elephant Jungle Sanctuary - Join tour
Half day Chiang Mai Elephant Jungle Sanctuary - Join tour
Chiang Mai

Great experience with the elephants. Only gripe was there were a lot of us there

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Simple but just what you need
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Local specialist: Hien Do
Hien
Hien Do
Local specialist in Vietnam | Replied on Nov 24, 2023

Dear Paul,

Thanks so much for your review! We’re really glad to know that you enjoyed your holiday in Thailand.
Your feedback is highly appreciated, as it enables us to further develop our services. Trust us, you’ve made our day immensely better by sharing your experience.

Thanks again for the review and for being such a great customer.
With my best regards,
Hien

My holiday in Vietnam was organized perfectl...
Vietnam | Nov 15 - Nov 22, 2023

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Monika K.
Australia | Reviewed on Nov 23, 2023
My holiday in Vietnam was organized perfectly.
I visited Ho Chi Minh City, Hoi An. Hanoi & Halong Bay ( Erina Cruise).
Every hotel excellent, all trip , privet transport on time .
I am very happy that I chose Kimkim.
Ashley is the best agent, She organize my trip perfect and communication.
She is lovely and very helpful.
I recommend 100%
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My holiday in Vietnam was organized perfectly.
I visited Ho Chi Minh City, Hoi An. Hanoi & Halong Bay ( Erina Cruise).
Every hotel excellent, all trip , privet transport on time .
I am very happy that I chose Kimkim.
Ashley is the best agent, She organize my trip perfect and communication.
She is lovely and very helpful.
I recommend 100%

Hotel Reviews
Erina Cruise

Amazing trip , food , attractions , room with view on mountains.

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Bespoke Trendy Hotel Hanoi

hotel wonderful ,

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Silkotel Hoi An
Hoi An

Fantastic hotel and excellent stay.

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Adora Art Hotel

Excellent. Room perfect, food very good,

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Local specialist: Ashley Nguyen
Ashley
Ashley Nguyen
Local specialist in Hanoi | Replied on Nov 24, 2023

Hi Monika,
Thank you for your kind words and thorough feedback! We are so thrilled to hear that you had such a perfect vacation and that you were so happy with our services.
We hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you back to Southeast Asia in the future.
Best wishes!
Ashley

Fabulous custom trip in Greece!
Greece | Nov 4 - Nov 15, 2023

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Marion L.
Leawood, KS | Reviewed on Nov 23, 2023
Chris (Greece) was terrific! Listened to our preferences, crafted a terrific plan and patiently worked with us to include amazing places we found in our own. Available and responsive from planning to stages to support while on the trip. When we realized staircases in different villages were a challenge for one of us, Chris preemptively located a different (and perfect) hotel for us in Santorini. Chris organized wonderful tours with extremely knowledgeable guides and drivers for every leg of... Read more

Chris (Greece) was terrific! Listened to our preferences, crafted a terrific plan and patiently worked with us to include amazing places we found in our own. Available and responsive from planning to stages to support while on the trip. When we realized staircases in different villages were a challenge for one of us, Chris preemptively located a different (and perfect) hotel for us in Santorini. Chris organized wonderful tours with extremely knowledgeable guides and drivers for every leg of the trip. All just fabulous, recommend without hesitation! This was my 3rd trip with Kimkim & continue to be very pleased with the service and quality throughout.

Thank you Chris!

Local specialist: Chris Leontopoulos

We understand that you were busy, but we were...
Japan | Nov 2 - Nov 15, 2023

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ann s.
Morocco | Reviewed on Nov 23, 2023
We understand that you were busy, but we were it appeared to us that it took an overly long time to finalize our plans. We have not experienced these types of delays with other companies with whom we have dealt. We do understand that you were were coming out of the pandemic, but we thought you should know how we felt. Overall, we were extremely happy with our trip. Read more

We understand that you were busy, but we were it appeared to us that it took an overly long time to finalize our plans. We have not experienced these types of delays with other companies with whom we have dealt. We do understand that you were were coming out of the pandemic, but we thought you should know how we felt. Overall, we were extremely happy with our trip.

Activity Reviews
Private guided day in Tokyo
Private guided day in Tokyo
Tokyo

He spent extra time with us at the end giving us advise.

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Full Day Private Tour with a Local Guide
Full Day Private Tour with a Local Guide
Kyoto

Excellent! Could not have asked for more!

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Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
See Peter Zingg's review about needing a second ticket for one train.
Local specialist: Kanata Ide
Kanata
Kanata Ide
Local specialist in Kyoto, Japan | Replied on Nov 24, 2023

Hello Ann,

Thank you for taking the time to provide some feedback. We are delighted to hear that everyone had an enjoyable time on the tour.

We certainly understand that the request and confirmation process may have taken longer than expected. We are currently seeing delays in response times from the small family-run inns we work with due to the unprecedented amount of demand for travel in Japan at this time. Your patience is greatly appreciated.

If you do ever wish to visit again we would be more than happy to welcome you back and create a new itinerary!

Kind regards,
Kanata

Good Trip Booking Website --Safe and Fun Activities
Mexico | Nov 9 - Nov 16, 2023

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Nikhita C.
Cupertino, CA | Reviewed on Nov 23, 2023
Our trip advisors Rene, Lizbeth, and Ximena were really helpful with any questions and concerns we had and they had taken into consideration that my friend was vegan when booking and trip planning. Thank You so much for your help! Read more

Our trip advisors Rene, Lizbeth, and Ximena were really helpful with any questions and concerns we had and they had taken into consideration that my friend was vegan when booking and trip planning. Thank You so much for your help!

Hotel Reviews
El Sueño Hotel & Spa
Puebla

The hotel was kind of hidden, but gives you nice fairytale vibes. The only reason I give this a 3 is because the toilet broke the night we got there but the staff was attentive and kind and moved us to another room--albeit a little smaller than the one we had before.

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Hotel Punto Mx
Mexico City

Hotel was really good!

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Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Visit a typical market and cook an iconic Mexican dish: Mole!
Visit a typical market and cook an iconic Mexican dish: Mole!
Puebla
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Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
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Discover the Magical town of Cholula
Discover the Magical town of Cholula
Mexico
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
I loved our guide!
Transport
Welcome to Puebla
Welcome to Puebla
Mexico
Biking in Teotihuacán "The City of the Gods" & Overnight in Puebla
Biking in Teotihuacán "The City of the Gods" & Overnight in Puebla
Mexico
Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
See Teotihuacan by Hot Air Balloon
See Teotihuacan by Hot Air Balloon
Mexico
Quality of Experience
Food
I think they started running out of food by the time we got back from the hot air balloon 😅
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Explore the Casa Azul Museum
Explore the Casa Azul Museum
Mexico City

We did not get to go to the casa Azul museum this time around

Tour of historic Mexico City with street food tasting
Tour of historic Mexico City with street food tasting
Mexico City
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Be amazed by the pre-hispanic beauty of the chinampas in Xochimilco
Be amazed by the pre-hispanic beauty of the chinampas in Xochimilco
Mexico City
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Driver was late (he got confused), and operator was not responding to us and didn't give us any contact info on how to contact the driver. Operator was also not picking up our phone calls, so we had to reach out to kimkim staff.
Local specialist: Rene Rodarte

Kimkim planned and executed a terrific Norway experience for us
Norway | Nov 7 - Nov 14, 2023

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Linda N.
Landover, MD | Reviewed on Nov 22, 2023
Christina at Kimkim did a great job booking a wonderful trip to Norway for us. She was sensitive to our specific requests (I wanted spas and saunas everywhere) and also very knowledgeable about all things Norway - where to stay and what to see and how to get from one place to another. We were three people traveling together, and Kimkim walked us through all of the various railroad trips and transfers so that we very easily could find our way to wherever we needed to be. Christina chose... Read more

Christina at Kimkim did a great job booking a wonderful trip to Norway for us. She was sensitive to our specific requests (I wanted spas and saunas everywhere) and also very knowledgeable about all things Norway - where to stay and what to see and how to get from one place to another. We were three people traveling together, and Kimkim walked us through all of the various railroad trips and transfers so that we very easily could find our way to wherever we needed to be. Christina chose beautiful and convenient hotels for us and arranged great experiences. All of Norway was wonderful, but the northern lights boat ride in Tromso, the Sauna/Fjord experience in Flam, the incredible Flam railroad, the Hotel Norge in Bergen all stand out. Mathia at Kimkim was the person on the ground during much of our trip and he was extremely helpful in making sure we made all connections and everything ran smoothly. We had a couple of little wrinkles - miscommunications with a hotel and a tour guide that caused some confusion and delay. And in both cases, Kimkim staff worked seamlessly to make sure our concerns were quickly addressed and everything was sorted. We would love to visit Norway again - it's amazing - and would be happy to return to Kimkim for help.

Activity Review
Fjordcruise on UNESCO Nærøyfjord
Fjordcruise on UNESCO Nærøyfjord
Norway

This was amazing from start to finish and 100% worth doing - so beautiful and great.

Quality of Experience
Local specialist: Christina Wang
Christina
Christina Wang
Local specialist in Kristiansand, Norway | Replied on Nov 24, 2023

Thank you for taking the time to write a review and sharing your experience, Linda!:)
It was a pleasure planning with you. I would love to do it again, should you decide to return to Norway.
All the best to the 3 of you,
Christina

We had a great trip. Our three guides were fr...
Japan | Nov 2 - Nov 15, 2023

Peter
Peter Z.
San Rafael, CA | Reviewed on Nov 22, 2023

We had a great trip. Our three guides were friendly, knowledgeable, and overall just excellent. Each gave us insight into today’s Japan as well as the historic sites they led us to.

The Oku Travel written guides and maps were informative and clear, and we had no trouble using the train tickets and IC cards provided to us. We really liked the quality and variety of lodgings, dinners and breakfasts in Koyasan and in the Nakasendo post towns.

Local specialist: Kanata Ide
Kanata
Kanata Ide
Local specialist in Kyoto, Japan | Replied on Nov 29, 2023
Hello Peter,
Thank you for taking the time to submit a review and upload these photos. Our team here in Kyoto is very happy to hear that you had a great experience and we will be sure to share your kind words with your guides as well.
Our tour documents have been refined and developed over years of welcoming travelers and conducting inspection trips so we are glad to hear that you found them to be informative and clear. We are also very proud of the small-family run inns we are partnered...
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Hello Peter,
Thank you for taking the time to submit a review and upload these photos. Our team here in Kyoto is very happy to hear that you had a great experience and we will be sure to share your kind words with your guides as well.
Our tour documents have been refined and developed over years of welcoming travelers and conducting inspection trips so we are glad to hear that you found them to be informative and clear. We are also very proud of the small-family run inns we are partnered with so we are delighted to hear that you enjoyed your stays and the culinary experiences offered.
We hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you back to Japan in the future.
Kind regards,
Kanata

We had a great trip and would definitely recommend Kimkim's service
Thailand | Nov 12 - Nov 19, 2023

Dan
Dan C.
Culver City, CA | Reviewed on Nov 22, 2023
We had a great trip and would definitely recommend Kimkim's service. Our coordinator Tina was very thorough at putting together a custom itinerary based on our specific interests from the available pre-packaged tours. She was very responsive in the planning stage as well as during our trip and kept us up to date with details and changes. All through our trip everything went as planned (with the exception of one tour pick-up time that was listed incorrectly, but it did not negatively impact... Read more

We had a great trip and would definitely recommend Kimkim's service. Our coordinator Tina was very thorough at putting together a custom itinerary based on our specific interests from the available pre-packaged tours. She was very responsive in the planning stage as well as during our trip and kept us up to date with details and changes.

All through our trip everything went as planned (with the exception of one tour pick-up time that was listed incorrectly, but it did not negatively impact anything else). It was great to have drivers and guides arranged each day, and a clear schedule laid out ahead of time. Great experience and we will very likely use Kimkim's service again in the future.

Hotel Reviews
Boutique Raft Resort River Kwai
Kanchanaburi

Amazing location right on the river! The scenery is beautiful and it was great to sit on our porch and put our feet in the water. Staff was very attentive and friendly. They helped us arrange a driver to take us to Erawan National Park and to take us back to the airport after checkout. The beds were not the most comfortable and it was difficult to get the room temperature ideal (the air conditioner could only go down to 23C to avoid overloading it). We didn't get the best sleep, but it was overall worth it for the location and memorable experience.

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Silom Serene Hotel
Bangkok

Very comfortable and clean. Had the best sleep of our trip here. Location is conveniently near BTS and some small shops to get a good breakfast.

Activity Reviews
Longtail Boat Bangkok Canaling Tour!
Longtail Boat Bangkok Canaling Tour!
Bangkok

Fun excursion! We learned a bit about Thailand and Bangkok's history and we got to see a part of the city outside of the standard tourist spots. It was cool to see the variety of longtail boats and some of the culture around the canals. The tour is only a couple hours so it was easy to fit into our schedule.

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John Gray's Sea Canoe - Hong by Starlight
John Gray's Sea Canoe - Hong by Starlight
Phuket

This was among the best activities on our trip. The full day experience was really well organized from the transportation to the food and the scenery was beautiful. The staff at John Gray's Sea Canoe really went out of their way to make the experience full and memorable. We got 2 full meals plus a coffee & snack break in between travel segments, and we did multiple outings in the canoe to visit some really breathtaking sights around the sea caves. They even gave us some time to swim in the water and try paddling the canoe ourselves. In the evening each guide helped their 2-3 patrons create a beautiful krathong made from banana tree and leaves to set afloat after dark. It was a fun interactive experience and it was amazing to see the skill and variety in all the different krathong designs. After dinner we brought our krathong out on the water and got to enjoy it in the darkness of the cave. When it was extinguished we got to see the bioluminescent plankton up close! This was a great experience and we highly recommend it to anyone visiting Phuket.

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Transfer from Bangkok to Kanchanaburi via Mae Klong market and Damnoen Saduak Floating Market
Transfer from Bangkok to Kanchanaburi via Mae Klong market and Damnoen Saduak Floating Market
Thailand

The Maeklong Railway Market was a really fun experience. It's amazing to see the dense and varied shops and how smoothly they function around the arriving and departing train. Despite being a tourist attraction, it felt like an authentic local market with lots of interesting produce, meats, and crafts. The Damnoen Saduak Floating Market, on the other hand, felt much more like a tourist trap. It was fun to ride around on the canals, but it was crowded and the vendors are all selling the same items with high pressure sales tactics on a (literally) captive audience. We wouldn't recommend this one. Overall the day was very nice. Shoutout to our guide Betty for being super fun and energetic! We got to see a lot of fun things and had a smooth ride from our hotel to our next destination.

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Local specialist: Tina Oo
Tina
Tina Oo
Local specialist in Thailand | Replied on Nov 23, 2023

Hi Dan,
Thank you so much for the details and honest feedback.
This definitely help me improve our services in the future. I really appreciate you enjoyed the trip and had a great time most of the trip.
All the best,
Tina

A Perfect South African Honeymoon
South Africa | Sep 18 - Oct 5, 2023

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Jessica W.
Manhattan, NY | Reviewed on Nov 22, 2023
We recently entrusted our honeymoon plans to Esther, and we couldn't be happier with how it turned out. Over 18 unforgettable days, we explored Cape Town, Franschhoek, Sabi Sands, and Mauritius. Right from the beginning, Esther took the time to understand our preferences and seamlessly integrated them into a personalized itinerary. Her responsiveness was remarkable, making us feel like a top priority. The accommodations Esther curated in Cape Town and Franschhoek were nothing short of... Read more

We recently entrusted our honeymoon plans to Esther, and we couldn't be happier with how it turned out. Over 18 unforgettable days, we explored Cape Town, Franschhoek, Sabi Sands, and Mauritius. Right from the beginning, Esther took the time to understand our preferences and seamlessly integrated them into a personalized itinerary. Her responsiveness was remarkable, making us feel like a top priority.

The accommodations Esther curated in Cape Town and Franschhoek were nothing short of spectacular, and our Safari at Dulini Moya in Sabi Sands Game Reserve was the absolute highlight of our trip. Each of the hotels was truly a 5 star experience with incredible and attentive staff, luxurious accommodations, and delicious food.

We found ourselves stuck in Franschhoek during a natural disaster. Due to unprecedented flooding, there was no way in or out of the town, and we were unable to depart for our safari. Esther truly went above and beyond, tirelessly working at odd hours to find a solution. Her dedication and support during this unexpected situation not only alleviated our stress but demonstrated her professionalism and genuine care for her clients.

From the outset, every detail was meticulously planned, allowing us to relax and fully immerse ourselves in the joy of our honeymoon. We can't thank Esther enough for this truly unforgettable experience!

Hotel Reviews
Dulini
Sabi Sands

We spent 3 nights here and it is hands down the best experience we have EVER had. The staff is absolutely incredible and went above and beyond to make sure it was an unforgettable experience. Our guide and tracker were experts and helped us to see all of the Big 5 and so much more. Can't recommend this place enough.

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Mont Rochelle

Beautiful location and incredible staff. We found ourselves here during an unexpected flood and we were taken care of by the absolute BEST staff.

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Tintswalo Atlantic
Cape Town

A very small, intimate hotel with absolutely breathtaking views, incredible staff, and the most delicious food. Can't recommend enough!

Authenticity & Character
Location
While the hotel is about a 40 min drive from town, the views and service make it worth the stay!
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Local specialist: Esther Ruempol
Esther
Esther Ruempol
Local specialist in Johannesburg, South Africa | Replied on Nov 22, 2023

Hi Jessica
Wow, what a lovely review, you are making me blush ;-). It really was an honour to plan this special trip together with you. The floods were indeed an unexpected adventure! I am glad that we got you to your safari destination eventually and that you enjoyed all the accommodations and experiences during your trip.
Warm regards
Esther

Our trip to Portugal was an experience of a lifetime!
Portugal | Nov 11 - Nov 19, 2023

Matt
Matt B.
Canada | Reviewed on Nov 22, 2023
Our trip to Portugal was an experience of a lifetime! We began in Lisbon and stayed at the Hotel Britania - a magnificent hotel. Our contact Marisa helped us to get an upgrade to this spot and it was so beautiful and historic. Located downtown just off Liberty it was perfect for us to get acclimated to Lisbon and the city. Highlights of Lisbon were definitely the Fado performance, a truly unique mix of food, music and ambiance. We did a day trip to Sintra and took in the beauty of the... Read more

Our trip to Portugal was an experience of a lifetime!

We began in Lisbon and stayed at the Hotel Britania - a magnificent hotel. Our contact Marisa helped us to get an upgrade to this spot and it was so beautiful and historic. Located downtown just off Liberty it was perfect for us to get acclimated to Lisbon and the city.

Highlights of Lisbon were definitely the Fado performance, a truly unique mix of food, music and ambiance. We did a day trip to Sintra and took in the beauty of the mountain and castles. We also quite enjoyed our walking tour with Pedro who taught us about the history of Lisbon and gave us some tips on how to get around the city, also ensured we were set with the appropriate train details to get to Sintra

We then visited Porto and our driver Pepe was incredibly helpful and nice. He taught us a lot about the different stops we made along the way and gave some tips about what we could do in Porto. He provided amazing recommendations for restaurants and the sight/view from Nazare was breathtaking.

The highlight of our time in Porto was a trip to Douro Valley, our tour guide Jao was also fantastic and knew so much about the region and it's history. Douro Valley is a must see, absolutely incredible - we did a river tour and also visited Pacheca Winery for a delicious meal and wine tasting.

We then had a couple days in Cascais to enjoy some leisure, our hotel was right by the downtown area and made it very easy to check out local shops and restaurants.

Overall our experience was made by the people. This was the first time we used KimKim and will definitely do so again. Marisa and Jao were available at all times - as an example we misplaced our tickets to one of the tours and they were able to send them to us immediately. The overall kindness was apparent and the drivers/tour guides they connected us with were top notch.

Thanks for making this trip unique, fun, safe and magical!

Hotel Reviews
Porto Royal Bridges Hotel
Porto
Authenticity & Character
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Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Hotel Britania Art Deco
Lisbon
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Vila Galé Cascais
Cascais
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Indulge in Elegance on a Guided Winery Tour Infused with Tastings and a Delicious Lunch
Indulge in Elegance on a Guided Winery Tour Infused with Tastings and a Delicious Lunch
Portugal
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Scenic Voyage along the Douro River aboard an Exclusive Boat
Scenic Voyage along the Douro River aboard an Exclusive Boat
Portugal
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Transport
Seamless Discovery - The Ultimate Douro Valley Experience with Private Driver Service
Seamless Discovery - The Ultimate Douro Valley Experience with Private Driver Service
Portugal
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Transport
The Flavors of Port Wine - Sip & Discover
The Flavors of Port Wine - Sip & Discover
Porto
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Tickets to Lello Bookshop
Tickets to Lello Bookshop
Porto
Quality of Experience
Porto's Historic Odyssey on a Private Walking Tour
Porto's Historic Odyssey on a Private Walking Tour
Porto
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Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Immerse Yourself in the Portuguese Culture by Experiencing a Fado Dinner
Immerse Yourself in the Portuguese Culture by Experiencing a Fado Dinner
Lisbon
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Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
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Guided Walking Tour to Sintra + Tickets to the Pena Palace
Guided Walking Tour to Sintra + Tickets to the Pena Palace
Portugal
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Discovering Belém's Charm on a Tuk-Tuk Ride
Discovering Belém's Charm on a Tuk-Tuk Ride
Lisbon
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Transport
Lisbon Walking Tour + Delicious Portuguese Flavours
Lisbon Walking Tour + Delicious Portuguese Flavours
Lisbon
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Local specialist: Marisa Agulhas
Marisa
Marisa Agulhas
Local specialist in Lisbon | Replied on Nov 22, 2023

Hello Matt!

I am so happy to know that you had an "experience of a lifetime" - we work everyday to achieve this :)
Your feedback means a looooot.

Thank you once again for your trust - Obrigado!!
Your friend in Portugal - Marisa

Wendy and team put together an amazing trip f...
Colombia | Oct 12 - Oct 19, 2023

Andrea
Andrea Z.
South Houston, TX | Reviewed on Nov 22, 2023
Wendy and team put together an amazing trip for us! They were incredibly helpful, always available and we had the best experience. All of our guides were very kind, fun and knowledgeable. The accommodations and tours were just what we were looking for! Wendy made sure we always had the info for the day - whether it was info about our guide, or transportation, or hotel, etc - very organized and on top of it. Read more

Wendy and team put together an amazing trip for us! They were incredibly helpful, always available and we had the best experience. All of our guides were very kind, fun and knowledgeable. The accommodations and tours were just what we were looking for! Wendy made sure we always had the info for the day - whether it was info about our guide, or transportation, or hotel, etc - very organized and on top of it.

Hotel Reviews
Grand Hyatt Bogotá
Bogotá

VERY nice. We were only here a short time, but it was a nice room and comfortable. Nice to be close to the airport.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Close to airport
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Nacar Hotel Cartagena, Curio Collection by Hilton
Cartagena

WONDERFUL STAFF!!!! So very helpful and friendly. Maria J, Kevin & Nellys truly made our time magical. Room was clean and very comfortable. Food was great.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Maria J, Kevin & Nellys - the best!
Cleanliness & Comfort
Villa Maria Tayrona, a Kali Hotels
Los Naranjos

Wow! Such a cute and different stay! We had our own cottage that overlooked the hillside and out to the ocean - just wonderful. Food was great. Lila the parrot was a fun addition!

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EK Hotel

Wonderful boutique hotel in Bogota. Great location with many restaurants and safe to walk around. Room was clean and very nice. Room service was great!

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Safe
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Activity Reviews
Dinner in Cartagena
Dinner in Cartagena
Cartagena

We had to switch to a lunch due to an illness, but our wonderful team was able to make that happen. Alma had great ambiance and fantastic food! The staff was so friendly and very helpful.

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Barú & the Rosario Islands
Barú & the Rosario Islands
Colombia

What a perfect way to spend my birthday! The views were amazing and we couldn't have asked for a more perfect day! Valentina was a great guide - pointing out and sharing interesting history and places.

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Cartagena’s Street Food: The Soul of a City in Every Bite
Cartagena’s Street Food: The Soul of a City in Every Bite
Colombia

Camilo was a great guide! It was very interesting to get to know more about the history of Cartagena and to taste some of their most popular foods.

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Guides, Drivers and Staff
Hiking in the Tayrona National Park
Hiking in the Tayrona National Park
Colombia

Not to be missed! Wow! Yube was one of the best guides. The trail was definitely pushing our limits, but in a good way - and the views were 100% worth every effort!

Quality of Experience
Food
The restaurant on the beach was my favorite meal of the whole trip!
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Transport
Paloquemao Farmers Market |  Colonial Downtown & Monserrate
Paloquemao Farmers Market | Colonial Downtown & Monserrate
Colombia

Sarah was awesome! Her energy and friendliness set the tone. It was a fun experience and really interesting to get to know the customs and foods of Colombia!

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Food
The empanadas!!!
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Local specialist: Dean Romero

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