Kimkim Trip Reviews

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Wonderful adventures! Our guide, Karin was so...
Morocco | Dec 6 - Dec 11, 2022

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Mariellen S.
Ozone, AR | Reviewed on Dec 12, 2022
Wonderful adventures! Our guide, Karin was so knowledgeable and personable! Thoroughly enjoyed every minute of the experience! I loved riding through the desert on a camel and the sunrise there! Read more

Wonderful adventures! Our guide, Karin was so knowledgeable and personable! Thoroughly enjoyed every minute of the experience! I loved riding through the desert on a camel and the sunrise there!

Hotel Review
Palais Sebban
Marrakech

Beautiful and comfortable inside. Amazing and friendly staff! Excellent meals!

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Local specialist: Ali Moujane
Ali
Ali Moujane
Local specialist in Atlas Mountains | Replied on Dec 13, 2022

Hi Mariellen,

Thank you so much for leaving us this 5-Stars review. The Team Original Travelers are so happy to hear those wonderful words from you.
We’re happy to hear that you enjoyed your journey with your driver Karim, he is one of our best drivers. I'm pleased to share your review with him and we all hope to see you again in our beautiful Morocco :).

Best Wishes,
Ali

Linda is the best!!
Ecuador | Nov 25 - Dec 9, 2022

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Debby D.
Canada | Reviewed on Dec 11, 2022
Linda did an amazing job of planning our trip to Ecuador and the Galapagus Islands.
We had 10 days in Ecuador and everything was perfectly coordinated. Pickup, drop offs, detail of the tours and admissions were all taken care of and detailed out in our itinerary. We had Christian as a guide and Guillermo as a driver and they were exceptional. Christian was extremely knowledgeable of all aspect of Ecuador and was great at giving us details of how long a drive we would have, where to buy...
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Linda did an amazing job of planning our trip to Ecuador and the Galapagus Islands.
We had 10 days in Ecuador and everything was perfectly coordinated. Pickup, drop offs, detail of the tours and admissions were all taken care of and detailed out in our itinerary. We had Christian as a guide and Guillermo as a driver and they were exceptional. Christian was extremely knowledgeable of all aspect of Ecuador and was great at giving us details of how long a drive we would have, where to buy snacks and punctual for all pickups and drop offs.
When we went to the Galapagos for our last 4 days we did not get the same level of detail that we had come to expect after being with Christian. The Galapagos part was still good but we did have to ask for information and weren't always given enough details. ex. Halfway through a 5 km hike we were told there were no bathroom and the length of the hike. We would still highly recommend Linda and Kim KIm for travel to Ecuador. Linda went above and beyond to adjust our itinerary before we left to be exactly what we wanted. She is exceptionally good at her job! If Linda is available to plan your trip she will do an excellent job for your Ecuador travel.

Hotel Reviews
Posada del Mar
Santa Cruz

Carlos will go out of his way to make sure your stay is perfect. Great little hotel close to everything.

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Nice balcony with a sea view
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Close to restaurants
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Carlos is exceptional
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Luxva Hotel Boutique
Guayaquil

Very secure location in a beautiful ex residential building

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San Jose de Puembo Quito Airport, an Ascend Hotel Collection
Puembo, Quito

Great location, close to airport for early morning flights!

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close to airport
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La Floresta
Baños

Beautiful hotel in the centre of Banos. Close to lots of restaurants with a nice restuarant.

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close to lots of restaurants
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Cuello de Luna Mountain Lodge
El Chasqui - Pastocalle

Nice enough grounds but the hotel could use a little updating. It seems to be run by the owner and his son. Food was pretty good but with a limited menu.

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interesting grounds with lots of animals
Location
far from anything else
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it seems to be in need of some updating and care
Casa Joaquín
Quito

Excellent hotel with great staff. Fransisco was very helpful and friendly.

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Franscisco was exceptional
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Indio Inn
Otavalo

Nice enough hotel right on the main street. Rooms were very small with no outside window and faced the centre of the hotel. Food was only available for breakfast.

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Hosteria La Andaluza
Riobamba

Beautiful historical hosteria

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Termas de Papallacta
Papallacta

Amazing hotel with hot springs right on your doorstep.

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Activity Reviews
Visit to another uninhabited island
Visit to another uninhabited island
Ecuador

Didn't see anything really different and not a great snorkelling experience. Just snorkelled on the beach and didn't see much.

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Guided Hike to Tortuga Bay & Free Afternoon
Guided Hike to Tortuga Bay & Free Afternoon
Ecuador

The actual beach was beautiful but the details of the hike were not provided. We were told halfway through the 5km walk to the beach that there are no bathroom facilities or restaurants or places to stop along the way. It would have been nice to be made aware of this to ensure that we brought sufficient water and snacks for the 4 hour hike. We ended up taking a boat back for additional costs as some of our group could not make the hike back in the heat without food or water.

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Excursion to an uninhabited island
Excursion to an uninhabited island
Ecuador

Great snorkelling. Saw lots of sealife and great guide while snorkelling. Alejandro swam with us and pointed out a lot of fish and other sealife that we may have missed. Food was good and the boat was comfortable.

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Chimborazo Volcano & Transfer to Papallacta
Chimborazo Volcano & Transfer to Papallacta
Ecuador

Definitely not for the faint of heart. So glad we actually made it to the second refuge stop. 5000 + meters above sea level with snow on the ground.

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Visit the Pailón del Diablo Waterfall, Explore Baños
Visit the Pailón del Diablo Waterfall, Explore Baños
Baños

One of the must see sights of Ecuador. Great little hike and amazing views!

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Activities in Baños & Transfer to Riobamba
Activities in Baños & Transfer to Riobamba
Ecuador

Interesting drive and the swing was incredible!

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Quito Cooking Class
Quito Cooking Class
Ecuador

Awesome cooking class. Great food and it was a fun thing to do on our first day in Ecuador!

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Hot Springs of Papallacta
Hot Springs of Papallacta
Ecuador

Perfect end to our day! Great hotel with hotsprings right outside your bedroom door.

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Local specialist: Linda Schulz
Linda
Linda Schulz
Local specialist in Quito | Replied on Dec 16, 2022
Hi Debby,
thank you so much for your kind and detailed review! I am happy to hear that you have enjoyed your time here in Ecuador - especially on mainland Ecuador with Cristian and Guillermo. I will forward your amazing feedback and your kind words to them!
Thanks as well for sharing more information about the parts of your tour that didn't work out perfectly - this helps us to improve our service even more and to take care of these aspects for future tours and travelers. We will make sure...
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Hi Debby,
thank you so much for your kind and detailed review! I am happy to hear that you have enjoyed your time here in Ecuador - especially on mainland Ecuador with Cristian and Guillermo. I will forward your amazing feedback and your kind words to them!
Thanks as well for sharing more information about the parts of your tour that didn't work out perfectly - this helps us to improve our service even more and to take care of these aspects for future tours and travelers. We will make sure to brief all the guides and to share more detailed information about every part of the activity so that all of our guests are well prepared.
Thanks again for visiting Ecuador and for traveling with us, and I wish you and Lisa safe travels to Argentina (if you go)!
Big hugs for you and the rest of the group,
Linda

Morocco you stole our heart ❤️
Morocco | Nov 25 - Dec 4, 2022

Andrea
Andrea M.
Flagami, FL | Reviewed on Dec 11, 2022
This trip was truly one of the most memorable trips I've ever been on. I normally research and book tours on my own but booking through kimkim was the best decision we could've made for our visit to Morocco. It was the most relaxed I've ever felt on a vacation knowing that our itinerary was already planned out for us. From beginning to end, our driver Ismael made sure that we were safe on the roads as we visited multiple cities. He was also very accommodating in our outing and a few... Read more

This trip was truly one of the most memorable trips I've ever been on. I normally research and book tours on my own but booking through kimkim was the best decision we could've made for our visit to Morocco. It was the most relaxed I've ever felt on a vacation knowing that our itinerary was already planned out for us.

From beginning to end, our driver Ismael made sure that we were safe on the roads as we visited multiple cities. He was also very accommodating in our outing and a few schedule changes that came up. When we wanted to dine somewhere he knew just the places that we would like which put us all at ease at not having to research ourselves. Highly recommend Ismael to be your driver.

In terms of the tours, all of them were really great as well. The guides are very knowledgeable, especially our guide in Fes (can't remember his name) and Yousef in Marrakech. They brought both great conversation and humor into our tours. Yousef even extended our tour for an hour after my friends and I got a late start to our day which was extremely kind of him and shows how much he cares to share his culture with tourists.
Favorite city to visit was Fes.
Favorite riad was Dar al Medina Al Kadima in Fes. The decor inside was stunning.
Favorite restaurants were Nouba and Buddha Bar in Marrakech.
Favorite club was 555 in Marrakech.

Local specialist: Hakim ALIBOUCHE
Hakim
Hakim ALIBOUCHE
Local specialist in Agadir | Replied on Dec 23, 2022
Dear Andrea,
Thank you so much for your motivating and wonderful feedback!
I would love to say that it has been a great pleasure for me to work with you and the other girls, assisting you and offering you this lifetime experience. I truly wish you had a longer duration to explore more areas but I'm confident that you'll consider a future trip to Morocco again.
I'm also happy to hear Ismael and your local guides were all at your expectations. They'll be very happy to read your words and this...
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Dear Andrea,
Thank you so much for your motivating and wonderful feedback!
I would love to say that it has been a great pleasure for me to work with you and the other girls, assisting you and offering you this lifetime experience. I truly wish you had a longer duration to explore more areas but I'm confident that you'll consider a future trip to Morocco again.
I'm also happy to hear Ismael and your local guides were all at your expectations. They'll be very happy to read your words and this will give them more power to deliver better experiences.
Again, it has been an honor for me to work with you Andrea. Hopefully, we can work again in the future :)

Best,
Hakim

Unforgettable journey
Egypt | Nov 26 - Dec 4, 2022

Rozi
Rozi B.
Albania | Reviewed on Dec 11, 2022
Our trip from Aswan to Luxor was a great one, including Abu Simbel. The Nile Cruise from Aswan to Luxor is one of the best trips, beyond the expectations. Amway Nile cruise was a very good choice. Visiting all arkeologic sites on the way was exciting. Our guide Moode (his nickname) explaind the history full of passion.
Quite a different, but still great experience was the trip to White & Black desert! The scenic views that accompanied us, with the assistance of Mustafa throughout our stay...
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Our trip from Aswan to Luxor was a great one, including Abu Simbel. The Nile Cruise from Aswan to Luxor is one of the best trips, beyond the expectations. Amway Nile cruise was a very good choice. Visiting all arkeologic sites on the way was exciting. Our guide Moode (his nickname) explaind the history full of passion.
Quite a different, but still great experience was the trip to White & Black desert! The scenic views that accompanied us, with the assistance of Mustafa throughout our stay there, made this trip unforgettable. Mustafa was a great driver, guide, cook, very dedicated to his job. Tirelessly, after driving us through the desert, preparing lunch and a 5-star dinner, he and his family singed and played very beautiful music that made our trip even more complete.

Activity Reviews
Philae temple - High Dam - Kom Ombo temple
Philae temple - High Dam - Kom Ombo temple
Aswan

Philae and Kom Ombo temples were great

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Visit Edfu temple & Luxor temple and Karnak temple
Visit Edfu temple & Luxor temple and Karnak temple
Egypt

Karnak temple - breathless!

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Cairo - White Desert
Cairo - White Desert
Bahariya

As nature lovers we enjoyed that trip very much!

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over day Alexandria
over day Alexandria
Egypt
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Pyramids, Sphinx, Sakkara, Memphis and camel ride
Pyramids, Sphinx, Sakkara, Memphis and camel ride
Cairo
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Egyptian Museum, Salah El Din Citadel & Old Cairo
Egyptian Museum, Salah El Din Citadel & Old Cairo
Cairo
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Aswan -  Kom Ombo temple
Aswan - Kom Ombo temple
Aswan
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White Desert - Cairo
White Desert - Cairo
Egypt
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Visit The west bank then fly to Cairo
Visit The west bank then fly to Cairo
Egypt
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I would suggest flight back instead of sleeping train
Local specialist: Ibrahim Elaref
Ibrahim
Ibrahim Elaref
Local specialist in Cairo | Replied on Jan 03, 2023

Hello Rozi,

So happy to hear you had a great time in Egypt, it is always great to hear positive comments from our travelers.

Thank you again for trusting us to plan everything for you and wish to see you again !
Ibrahim

My friend and I had the best time in Ecuador ...
Ecuador | Nov 30 - Dec 6, 2022

Shelby
Shelby E.
Denver, CO | Reviewed on Dec 11, 2022
My friend and I had the best time in Ecuador thanks to kimkim! When my friend had to delay her arrival by a day last minute, Alvaro and Daniela helped us change our itinerary the day before we were scheduled to arrive in country after presenting multiple options for us to chose from. Daniela went above and beyond by spending the day with me before my friend arrived late by taking me to Teleferico and a market. Our guide Danny was great and enjoyable to spend the week with. Our favorite parts... Read more

My friend and I had the best time in Ecuador thanks to kimkim! When my friend had to delay her arrival by a day last minute, Alvaro and Daniela helped us change our itinerary the day before we were scheduled to arrive in country after presenting multiple options for us to chose from. Daniela went above and beyond by spending the day with me before my friend arrived late by taking me to Teleferico and a market. Our guide Danny was great and enjoyable to spend the week with. Our favorite parts of the trip were hiking Quilotoa, a cooking class in Otavalo, and the Papallacta hot springs. The trip was seamless and very convenient for us as we both had limited time to spend planning a trip. Kimkim handled everything! Would definitely recommend to friends and family. Can’t wait to book our next adventure with kimkim!

Hotel Reviews
Ikala Quito Hotel
Quito
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Cleanliness & Comfort
Cuello de Luna Mountain Lodge
El Chasqui - Pastocalle
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Termas de Papallacta
Papallacta
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Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Local specialist: Alvaro Pereira
Alvaro
Alvaro Pereira
Local specialist in Quito, Ecuador | Replied on Dec 11, 2022

Hello Shelby!

So happy to read such a wonderful review and that you were able to explore Ecuador! I will make sure to convey your beautiful words to everyone involved in your journey.

Looking forward to having you back for yet another great adventure in the middle of the world!

Warm hugs,
Alvaro

Memorable Greece vacation
Greece | Nov 17 - Nov 27, 2022

VIDHYASHANKAR
VIDHYASHANKAR B.
Irving, TX | Reviewed on Dec 11, 2022
Overall an amazing trip and memorable experience for our family. Thanks to KimKim team and Amalia for the thorough planning. We hadn't travelled in a while since Covid and this was our first big international vacation in three years, and also the first one for my six year old. Amalia was super responsive. Communication throughout the planning phase was spot on. She made sure to ask for our personal preferences, put together a custom itinerary, and made sure to plan a luxurious vacation... Read more

Overall an amazing trip and memorable experience for our family. Thanks to KimKim team and Amalia for the thorough planning. We hadn't travelled in a while since Covid and this was our first big international vacation in three years, and also the first one for my six year old.

Amalia was super responsive. Communication throughout the planning phase was spot on. She made sure to ask for our personal preferences, put together a custom itinerary, and made sure to plan a luxurious vacation to perfection. Amalia was responsive during the trip and she helped make some last minute reservations at a few places.

1) Athens
- Driver Thanasis picked us up promptly at the Athens airport. Thanasis is an absolute gentleman - very polite, respectful, courteous and was willing to go the extra mile, stops along the way to ensure we had the best experience. The Mercedes van was well maintained and super clean.
- The Foundry Suites at Athens - an amazing place, very central location (10-12 minute walk to the Acropolis), and great hosts, excellent breakfasts. We had a very comfortable stay there.
- Popi, our tour guide for the Acropolis Museum and at Acropolis was again amazing. Her story telling ability and the knowledge of Greek ancient history / civilization was fascinating. My daughter loved the guided tour and she made it very memorable with beautiful story telling. We were pleasantly surprised when Popi told us that she had a PhD candidate. Such was the quality of the tour guides.
- Very comfortable drive in the afternoon to Sounio - Temple of Poseidon. We saw the gorgeous Sunset

2 ) Nafplio
Our next part of the trip was in Nafplio, a place that is two hours from Greece by car. It is a quaint little town. Just walking around the town was quite an experience.
- We stayed at the amazing Anthemion Villas / Suites - luxurious and comfortable. It was away from all the noise but literally just 3 minutes away from the city center
- Next day we had a private guided tour of Mycenae and Epidaurus. Our guide Theodoros Lendoudis talked us through the history all the way from the Bronze civilization, cycladic, minoan, mycenean, and the classical era. The huge theater in Epidaurus with amazing acoustics was the highlight of the day

3) Crete island: Chania
We visited Crete island. Rented a luxurious Volvo which was super comfortable and stayed in the old town in Chania. It was a central location. Our tour guide at Knossos in Heraklion, Maria Ververaki was again top notch. We stopped on the way at the very beautiful Rethymno, Lasitha plateau, and the quaint little town Archanes, Our kids also enjoyed the pink sand beach Elafonisi.

4) Santorini
The last part of our trip was spent in Santorini at stayed put at the Heliotopos Hotel. Again a super comfortable stay and very memorable. We truly enjoyed visiting all the scenic villages Oia, Fira, Imerovigli. At the last minute Amalia helped plan an amazing half-a-day luxury cruise that ended with a gorgeous view of the sunset, which our kids enjoyed a lot.

Finally we came to Athens and did a a very interesting Food tour with the super nice Adania. We were able to taste authentic Greek food while hearing about the history behind each of the delicacies. Amalia was super sweet and met us on the last day of our trip, and presented to us some hand-knits hats that her mom had made for us. It was such a pleasure meeting her in person.

Overall a very memorable trip and amazingly well planned luxury vacation, thanks to Amalia. She was very attentive to all the details and planned a very customized trip considering our needs, and especially our second daughter's allergy needs. Highly recommend her.

Few opportunities / feedback to take the vacation to the next level:
1) Accommodation: Please do not recommend Porto Antico apartments for travelers or families. We understand the recommendation was made because of the hotel's reputation. But the apartment was dinghy. Thankfully we were able to find a good accommodation via Airbnb and the apartment refunded the amount on the same day.
2) Both Avis and Hertz are amazing rental car brands in the US. We had a very pleasant experience renting through Avis at Crete. But had a bad experience with Avis at Santorini. The main issue was that Avis was not open 24 hours! Because of which I had to rent a car from Hertz at the last minute. I think it is best especially for international travelers that need some flexibility - that you suggest the car company that is open 24 hours, so that there is flexibility for the travelers to decide on when to rent and when to return. I have to say that Amalia and the KimKim team promptly refunded us the Avis rental car costs for Santorini, which is very much appreciated.

The above two pieces of feedback are meant to be constructive. Amalia planned everything to perfection. The above two glitches is something that is hard to predict. Amalia was super responsive when we raised these during our trip. Overall very happy with the services provided. I would highly recommend both KimKim and Amalia for your travel needs to Greece.

Activity Reviews
Knossos, Heraklion Day Trip
Knossos, Heraklion Day Trip
Chania
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The treasures of Athens
The treasures of Athens
Athens
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Exploring Nafplio City
Exploring Nafplio City
Nafplio
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Guided Visit to Epidaurus & Mycenae
Guided Visit to Epidaurus & Mycenae
Nafplio
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The picturesque, old town of Chania
The picturesque, old town of Chania
Chania
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Exploring the island of Santorini
Exploring the island of Santorini
Santorini
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Athens Food Walking Tour
Athens Food Walking Tour
Athens
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Local specialist: Amalia Symvoulidou
Amalia
Amalia Symvoulidou
Local specialist in Athens, Greece | Replied on Dec 13, 2022
Dear Vidhyashankar, Thank you so much for taking the time to write this amazing review! Me and my team highly appreciate all your great words about our services and we cannot thank you enough for everything! I wanted this to be a memorable vacation for the whole family and it's so important to me to know that you enjoyed your overall trip to Greece! I feel lucky that I got the chance to meet you and your beautiful family in person. I had a great time! I wish I get to see you again in the... Read more

Dear Vidhyashankar,

Thank you so much for taking the time to write this amazing review! Me and my team highly appreciate all your great words about our services and we cannot thank you enough for everything!

I wanted this to be a memorable vacation for the whole family and it's so important to me to know that you enjoyed your overall trip to Greece! I feel lucky that I got the chance to meet you and your beautiful family in person. I had a great time!

I wish I get to see you again in the future and of course, and I'd be more than happy to plan your next experience in Greece!
Greetings and warm wishes to all of you😊
Amalia

Fantastic time!
Morocco | Dec 6 - Dec 11, 2022

Joseph
Joseph S.
Denver, CO | Reviewed on Dec 10, 2022
Fantastic time! Our guide's name was Karim from Original Travels, and he was excellent. Completely fluent in English and very well versed on the areas we visited, we felt like we were in the very capable hands of an expert. Plus, he was super-friendly with us, versatile and spontaneous. Whenever we asked him to stop at a place along the way, he'd do it and explain what was special about it. Memorable activities ranged from climbing to the fortified granary atop Ait-Ben-Haddou to the... Read more

Fantastic time! Our guide's name was Karim from Original Travels, and he was excellent. Completely fluent in English and very well versed on the areas we visited, we felt like we were in the very capable hands of an expert. Plus, he was super-friendly with us, versatile and spontaneous. Whenever we asked him to stop at a place along the way, he'd do it and explain what was special about it. Memorable activities ranged from climbing to the fortified granary atop Ait-Ben-Haddou to the excellent camel trek to outfitting ourselves in traditional Berber gear to stopping on the side of the road to wonder about the Giant Milkweed plant. We would definitely recommend anybody to work with Karim and Original Travels in the future. It was easy, friendly, informative, and fun!

Hotel Reviews
Tiziri Luxury Camp
Merzouga

The best part of this place was of course trekking with the camels to it. However once we were there, the people there made probably the best food we've eaten here in Morocco. It was outstanding fare. Also, standing in the dunes the next morning to watch the sun come up over the sand was incredible. Highly recommended!

Authenticity & Character
These guys didn't pretend to be something they were not, they were authentic through and through.
Location
We had our own special desert camp to ourselves, and the people there made sure we felt special too.
Staff
The staff was my favorite part of this place. They were so friendly, efficient with service, and they clearly had great cooking skills.
Cleanliness & Comfort
The tents and beds were super cozy with hot water bottles even that we could put in our soft, warm beds.
Palais Sebban
Marrakech

I really enjoyed the staff this hotel. Yes, the rooms were great, and so was the food. But every single person on the staff that I met, bar none, was incredibly friendly and seemed genuinely excited to serve us and help us, especially the front desk crew but also the bar/restaurant team.

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Location
Great central location to all touristic activities, and a super fun hotel in general with lots of nooks and crannies to explore.
Staff
Already mentioned above - the staff at this location was unparalleled.
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Activity Review
Ouarzazate to Merzouga via Todra Gorge, Erfoud & Rissani
Ouarzazate to Merzouga via Todra Gorge, Erfoud & Rissani
Morocco

The longest day overall, but this was my favorite part of the trip - great roadtrip sights and ended with a camel trek through the desert. You can't beat that.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
There wasn't a time we felt Karim would not do the right thing, he was on-time, helpful, and a great driver. It was clear he could handle any kind of mountain, desert, rain, sun driving with lots of traffic or little.
Transport
The car was clean and comfortable - a great roadtrip vehicle.
Local specialist: Ali Moujane
Ali
Ali Moujane
Local specialist in Atlas Mountains | Replied on Dec 12, 2022

Hi Joseph,

Thanks for devoting some time to leave us such an awesome review.

We are really happy to hear that you spent a great time in Morocco and you had a unique and lifetime experience with your driver Karim. It really makes our day when we learn that our guests enjoyed their trip and we make their journeys memorable. All the members of our company will be thrilled to hear such compliments, especially Karim; I will make sure to pass your positive feedback on to them.

Thank you again and looking forward to having you once again in our country:)

Best Wishes,
Ali

Costa Rica
Costa Rica | Nov 26 - Dec 9, 2022

Lisa
Lisa W.
Canada | Reviewed on Dec 10, 2022
Bryan put together a wonderful trip! Everything went seamlessly and the tours and accommodations were amazing. Rental vehicles were picked up our hotel and shuttle service to the airport ordered. There were so many details that were taken care of and it was nice to know that if we needed their help or support while we were travelling that they were there for us. Thankfully the people of Costa Rica were very hospitable and welcoming everywhere we went and the trip was very memorable. ... Read more

Bryan put together a wonderful trip! Everything went seamlessly and the tours and accommodations were amazing. Rental vehicles were picked up our hotel and shuttle service to the airport ordered. There were so many details that were taken care of and it was nice to know that if we needed their help or support while we were travelling that they were there for us. Thankfully the people of Costa Rica were very hospitable and welcoming everywhere we went and the trip was very memorable. Thank you Bryan for creating great memories for us!!

Hotel Reviews
La Riviera Hotel B&B
Heredia

We stayed at this hotel overnight after arriving late into San Jose and left early in the morning. People were great, hotel spotless and bed was comfy!

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Close to airport
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Arenal Springs Resort & Spa
La Fortuna

Great hot spring pools with swim up bar. The sushi bar at the pool is amazing! People were awesome. The place was spotless! The volcano could be seen from your room! We were greeted with a hot towel and a refreshing drink!

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Makanda by The Sea Hotel Adults Only
Manuel Antonio

Incredible hotel. The Views of the ocean and surrounding rain forest were amazing. People were great! We had our wedding anniversary dinner in their incredible dining room and they provided us with a complimentary bottle of Prosecco and turned out the lights and lit our deserts with candles and played Perfect by Ed Sheerhan and it was perfect! Be ready for lots of stairs if you don't get a ground floor suite! The suites were to die for from all of the amenities and the views!

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Hotel Cuna del Angel
Dominical

Lovely, small hotel in the rainforest with great views. All the food is certified gluten free and much of it grown on the owners farm I am told. Several kilometres from downtown Uvita.

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Studio Hotel
San José

Great place to stop overnight before an early flight. In low traffic it's about a half hour shuttle from the hotel. It has a great roof top swim pool and is full of really interesting art.

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Local specialist: Bryan Leon
Bryan
Bryan Leon
Local specialist in Cartago, Costa Rica | Replied on Dec 10, 2022

Hola Lisa,

I appreciate your feedback. I am glad to know that you had a great experience in my country.

Thank you for your visit. It was a pleasure to work with you! - reach me back if you want to visit Costa Rica in the future!

Pura Vida,
Bryan

Iceland is an extraordinary experience of a lifetime
Iceland | Nov 26 - Dec 2, 2022

Nilanjana
Nilanjana G.
the United Arab Emirates | Reviewed on Dec 10, 2022
Iceland has been our favourite travel destination so far with its extraordinary experiences. We worked with Jenny for the last 5-6 months to plan the itinerary. She was supportive and patient while listening to our interests and suggested a trip plan accordingly. I was very keen on seeing the Northern lights and thankfully she booked the ‘superjeep tour’ for us instead of the regular bus tour as it was faster and we could do off-roading. The tour was booked on the second last day of our trip,... Read more

Iceland has been our favourite travel destination so far with its extraordinary experiences. We worked with Jenny for the last 5-6 months to plan the itinerary. She was supportive and patient while listening to our interests and suggested a trip plan accordingly. I was very keen on seeing the Northern lights and thankfully she booked the ‘superjeep tour’ for us instead of the regular bus tour as it was faster and we could do off-roading. The tour was booked on the second last day of our trip, however after my request it was rescheduled to the first day in order to maximise our chances of viewing them. We were so lucky that we saw the lights on the first day itself, that too within 30 minutes of meeting the tour operator. The experience made all the difference to our Iceland trip. The other tours – Golden Circle, South Coast 2-day tour and dog sledding – were all amazing. The suggestion of booking a two-day South Coast trip was a great one by Jenny. It included glacier hiking which was wonderful. We had told her early on to avoid a strenuous hike and so she had booked accordingly.

One of our feedbacks would be to have a whatsapp group in order to enable quicker communication during our stay in Iceland. We had one when we went to Greece with kimkim last year and that was super helpful. Also, it took a long time to receive a final itinerary because of weather-related concerns, which made us nervous. But ultimately it all worked out and we are thankful to Jenny and the team for their hard work and for organising an amazing trip for us. Iceland is truly one of a kind.

Thank you,
Nilanjana and Cody

Activity Reviews
Northern Lights Hunt Super Jeep Tour
Northern Lights Hunt Super Jeep Tour
Iceland

This tour was definitely the cherry on top of the cake. The guide (Hjortur with Arctic Adventures) was funny and knowledgeable. He took us straight to a breathtaking view of Northern Lights within 30 minutes of picking us up from our hotel. The hot chocolate was spot on. We are glad Jenny booked the superjeep tour as it was faster, more efficient and we could do off-roading and go to places where a regular bus wouldn't. The aurora forecast was just moderate but the lights turned out more than spectacular and we consider ourselves very lucky. We are glad we booked this tour on the first night of our trip because it kept raining continuously the last three days of our stay.

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Skaftafell Ice Cave Tour & Glacier Walk
Skaftafell Ice Cave Tour & Glacier Walk
Iceland

The name of our mountain guide from Troll expeditions was Sighvatur. He is 68 years old but very fit and active. He guided us very well through the glacier. The weather forecast showed rain on the second day of the two-day South Coast tour so he wisely scheduled the glacier hike on the first day of the tour.

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Dog Sledding
Dog Sledding
Iceland

The dog sledding was exhilarating and every bit as good as we imagined. We were concerned about the lack of snow but it proved to be just as wonderful. Jenny was quick to rebook us on dry land when the tour company said there would not be any snow.

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Blue Lagoon
Iceland

This is definitely a must-do in Iceland.

Local specialist: Jenny Booth
Jenny
Jenny Booth
Local specialist in Guildford | Replied on Dec 13, 2022

What a great start to your trip seeing the aurora borealis on your first night!
Thank you for your suggestion of a Whattsapp group. This is not something we have at present, but we do have a 24 hour telephone number which, as a team, we share the responsibility of.
Sometimes the weather can change the best made plans and for you both this was the case. I am so glad you chose to take the 'dry land' dog tour after your sled tour was cancelled, I know meeting the dogs was something you were really looking forward to.

Chile top to bottom
Chile | Nov 20 - Nov 30, 2022

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Heidi H.
Canada | Reviewed on Dec 10, 2022
Chile is not an easy country to navigate especially if you don't speak Spanish. It was wonderful to have Kimkim plan our adventures and take the stress of travel away. We were very impressed with the drivers and guides. We were able to see a lot of the country in 3 weeks. Next time I would plan longer in Patagonia as the wind caused our boat tours there to be cancelled. They were helpful in getting us refunds which would have been hard to deal with ourselves not knowing Spanish. I would... Read more

Chile is not an easy country to navigate especially if you don't speak Spanish. It was wonderful to have Kimkim plan our adventures and take the stress of travel away. We were very impressed with the drivers and guides. We were able to see a lot of the country in 3 weeks. Next time I would plan longer in Patagonia as the wind caused our boat tours there to be cancelled. They were helpful in getting us refunds which would have been hard to deal with ourselves not knowing Spanish. I would definitely recommend Kimkim.

Hotel Review
Natalino Hotel Patagonia
Puerto Natales

The front desk staff were super helpful with advice on things to do when our boat tours were cancelled due to wind.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Walking distance to lots of great restaurants
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Local specialist: Emilce Alonso
Emilce
Emilce Alonso
Local specialist in Córdoba | Replied on Dec 22, 2022

Hi Heidi,

Thanks for taking the time and sharing your experience about your trip 😃
We're very happy to know that you had a great time and also with our team!

We look forward to welcoming you to Patagonia soon!
All the best!
Emi

Thanksgiving trip to Spain
Spain | Nov 20 - Nov 26, 2022

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Tamara I.
Pikesville, MD | Reviewed on Dec 10, 2022
We spent the week of Thanksgiving in Spain (family of four, including two teenage boys). James planned a very exciting and comprehensive trip for us, and Angela took care of any of our needs while we were there, including a last-minute switch I made to our itinerary which likely required some pretty impressive effort on her part to accomplish, but she did so quickly and graciously. We had extremely well informed guides to lead us through sites and cities, who shared with us a great deal of... Read more

We spent the week of Thanksgiving in Spain (family of four, including two teenage boys). James planned a very exciting and comprehensive trip for us, and Angela took care of any of our needs while we were there, including a last-minute switch I made to our itinerary which likely required some pretty impressive effort on her part to accomplish, but she did so quickly and graciously. We had extremely well informed guides to lead us through sites and cities, who shared with us a great deal of history and knowledge. We particularly loved Maribel in Barcelona and Teresa in Madrid. James offered a few means of seeing cities we hadn’t tried before, including a Segway and horse and carriage. I questioned both, but we ended up loving them. James booked our hotels, booked our trains, secured our drivers, and set up all of our guided tours, and everything went off without a hitch. Literally no planning on my part, and that was just wet we needed in deciding on this last-minute trip during a busy time. I would absolutely recommend this travel agency and can’t wait to use them again. Thank you!

Local specialist: James Monro
James
James Monro
Local specialist in Sevilla, Spain | Replied on Dec 13, 2022

Hi Tamara! Many thanks for your review, we're thrilled you had such a fantastic time. Lots of happy memories created, I'm sure! It was a pleasure to plan and arrange this 'go-go-go' trip for and with you, and I'm pleased it all worked out well. Thanks again and un abrazo! James

Our Amazonas guide, Claudio Gutierrez, was th...
Colombia | Nov 25 - Dec 8, 2022

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Anna-Karin L.
Spring Valley, NV | Reviewed on Dec 10, 2022
Our Amazonas guide, Claudio Gutierrez, was the absolute best guide. He showed us amazing wildlife, introduced us to fascinating people and was funny, knowledgeable, and a true pleasure to hang out with. He totally understood our travel vibe and added extra walks and activities beyond the itinerary. His passion for the Amazonas was so infectious we simply wanted to stay and explore more with him. We would go back just to visit Claudio as we count him now as a friend. Read more

Our Amazonas guide, Claudio Gutierrez, was the absolute best guide. He showed us amazing wildlife, introduced us to fascinating people and was funny, knowledgeable, and a true pleasure to hang out with. He totally understood our travel vibe and added extra walks and activities beyond the itinerary. His passion for the Amazonas was so infectious we simply wanted to stay and explore more with him. We would go back just to visit Claudio as we count him now as a friend.

Hotel Review
El Dorado Nature Reserve
Minca

Absolutely stunning views from our glass-enclosed room at this extremely remote Bird Preserve. As a vegetarian, the food was a bit limited, lots of potatoes and fried plantains, but tasty nonetheless. Everyone was friendly and accommodating and focused on providing a great birding experience. Would definitely go back to stay here but maybe bring some snacks from Minca.

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Unique glass enclosed rooms.
Location
Very remote yet stunning views of Santa Marta and the Caribbean below.
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Beds and room comfy, clean and private.
Local specialist: Michael Gold
Michael
Michael Gold
Local specialist in San Agustín, Huila, Colombia | Replied on Dec 11, 2022

Dear Anna-Karin,
I am so happy to hear that you had such a unique and great trip. It sounds like you were able to see the people and nature at its best and took something for your future life - a new friendship and great experiences. We will pass on your compliments and thank you for your nice comments! Thank you very much and
See you hopefully soon,
Michael

Solo Female Traveller - Birthday Trip in Guatemala
Guatemala | Nov 19 - Nov 25, 2022

Ja'Neisha
Ja'Neisha W.
Fayetteville, GA | Reviewed on Dec 10, 2022
I came to Guatemala for my birthday trip and couldn't believe how amazing the experience was. From the moment I arrived in Guatemala City, the entire staff made me feel so welcomed and taken care of. The drivers were top notch too - making every minute detail perfect. Pedro – my tour guide – made sure I had time to explore everything there was to see - even going out of his way to take outstanding photos of me when I wanted some souvenirs. He excelled at every possible opportunity so I could... Read more

I came to Guatemala for my birthday trip and couldn't believe how amazing the experience was. From the moment I arrived in Guatemala City, the entire staff made me feel so welcomed and taken care of. The drivers were top notch too - making every minute detail perfect. Pedro – my tour guide – made sure I had time to explore everything there was to see - even going out of his way to take outstanding photos of me when I wanted some souvenirs. He excelled at every possible opportunity so I could have a fantastic birthday trip and deserves 5 stars without hesitation. From trekking up volcanoes, to sailing around Lake Atitlán, I explored everything from Antigua to Guatemala City - meeting so many amazing people along the way. I can't wait until I'm able to come back again soon.

Hotel Reviews
Casa Antigua
Antigua
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Casa del Mundo
Lake Atitlán

This place was magical!

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Activity Reviews
Sip n' Cycle - Bike/Coffee Combo Tour
Sip n' Cycle - Bike/Coffee Combo Tour
Antigua
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Day Hike to Pacaya Volcano
Day Hike to Pacaya Volcano
Guatemala
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TucTuc tour experience around the  Lake
TucTuc tour experience around the Lake
Guatemala
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Traditional Guatemalan Cooking Class
Traditional Guatemalan Cooking Class
Antigua
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Local specialist: Eduardo Celada
Eduardo
Eduardo Celada
Local specialist in Antigua, Guatemala | Replied on Dec 23, 2022

We really appreciate your opinion on this program in Guatemala and we are sure we did our best to provide you with the experience of local activities that will remind your family!!

I will be sure to pass your cheers to Luis Pedro for his guidence on this adventure.

We highly recommend spreading the word about our Country!

Fabulous time in Peru with kids <3
Peru | Nov 27 - Dec 3, 2022

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Anne D.
Austin, TX | Reviewed on Dec 10, 2022
We took a trip to Peru (primarily Sacred Valley) over Thanksgiving with our 3 kids and our friends with 2 kids and had an absolutely lovely time. Our guide, Justino, and the driver, Ruben, were A+. Knowledgeable, flexible, fun, kind--all of the things that help make a trip comfortable and safe and delightful, they provided us with. This is our second trip to have taken with a "kimkim" vetted team and we have had special, memorable experiences. Very grateful. Highly recommend. Read more

We took a trip to Peru (primarily Sacred Valley) over Thanksgiving with our 3 kids and our friends with 2 kids and had an absolutely lovely time. Our guide, Justino, and the driver, Ruben, were A+. Knowledgeable, flexible, fun, kind--all of the things that help make a trip comfortable and safe and delightful, they provided us with. This is our second trip to have taken with a "kimkim" vetted team and we have had special, memorable experiences. Very grateful. Highly recommend.

Hotel Reviews
Aranwa Cusco Boutique Hotel
Cusco

Beautiful colonial style. Well appointed rooms and lovely breakfast and food amenities. Can't beat the location.

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Aranwa Sacred Valley
Urubamba

Well appointed and a stunningly beautiful property.

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Inkaterra Machu Picchu Pueblo Hotel
Machu Picchu

A special retreat, well appointed, clean, beautiful, staffed with kind and hospitable people. The food is delicious, the grounds are stunning.

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Belmond Miraflores Park
Lima

This hotel was perfection. It is beautiful, service oriented and has a lovely location. We couldn't have been happier with our stay. We felt extremely well taken care of.

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Activity Reviews
Moray and Salineras with optional ATVing
Moray and Salineras with optional ATVing
Peru
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Machu Picchu!
Machu Picchu!
Aguas Calientes/ Machu Picchu
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Paddle on Lake Piuray
Paddle on Lake Piuray
Peru

Very special and unique experience. We loved everything about it.

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Experience Peruvian village life
Experience Peruvian village life
Peru

It was very special.hospitable and accommodating. We loved getting a glimpse into highlander life--the kids got to dress up in traditional clothes and get a sense of what life is like for people. Beautiful day.

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Local specialist: Aspiring Adventures
Aspiring
Aspiring Adventures
Local specialist in Cusco, Peru | Replied on Dec 10, 2022

Thanks for your complete review Anne! Fantastic to hear your trip exceeded all expectations - We are glad to hear you enjoyed the restaurants on your trip and that you had a nice experience at the village. Thanks again and we hope to see you again sometime!
Kind regards,

Aspiring Adventures team.

The Guide Flor was very informative and very ...
Peru | Nov 30 - Dec 7, 2022

Susan
Susan J.
Pearland, TX | Reviewed on Dec 10, 2022
The Guide Flor was very informative and very helpful. So were the drivers, the hotel staff. Very memorable trip and for overall safety.
Thanks a lot
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The Guide Flor was very informative and very helpful. So were the drivers, the hotel staff. Very memorable trip and for overall safety.
Thanks a lot

Hotel Reviews
Hostal Corihuasi
Cusco

Very comfortable and safe place, very courteous staff and helpful

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Safe and comfortable
El Albergue Ollantaytambo Boutique Hotel
Cusco

Safe and clean

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Local specialist: Jessica Danker
Jessica
Jessica Danker
Local specialist in New York City | Replied on Dec 10, 2022

So glad to hear you had a lovely time in Peru! Thanks again for choosing Miski Travels!

Loved Costa Rica !
Costa Rica | Nov 19 - Nov 25, 2022

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Shantanu B.
De Pere, WI | Reviewed on Dec 09, 2022
Bryan and Charlotte were very helpful in providing the best combination of activities for our family. We liked all the hotel selections and tour operators were excellent. During our stay, our GPS took us down the wrong path one day and we were going to miss our planned boat cruise. They helped us adjust our tour timings on the same day notifying the tour company at short notice. Appreciated the local support when we needed it. We loved the curation of activities and places and it saved a... Read more

Bryan and Charlotte were very helpful in providing the best combination of activities for our family. We liked all the hotel selections and tour operators were excellent. During our stay, our GPS took us down the wrong path one day and we were going to miss our planned boat cruise. They helped us adjust our tour timings on the same day notifying the tour company at short notice. Appreciated the local support when we needed it. We loved the curation of activities and places and it saved a lot of time trying to figure out everything on our own. Having someone with local knowledge was great so we got the best hotels and reputable service providers - important when traveling internationally. We will definitely recommend KimKim and would like to use their services again and help customize our trip even more ! Great idea and service

Hotel Reviews
Hotel Hacienda Guachipelín
Liberia
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Only an hour from the airport
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Tamarindo Diria Beach Resort
Tamarindo

Great hotel in the center of activities - nice access to all restaurants and beach

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Hotel Bosque del Mar
Playa Hermosa

Helpful staff, natural surrounding with beach access to Playa Hermosa. Not too crowded.

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Activity Reviews
Palo Verde National Park Boat Tour
Palo Verde National Park Boat Tour
Costa Rica
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Very helpful guides and staff. They helped us change a flat tire while on the boat cruise and helped us find our way back to the main road.
Transport
Access roads to this place are not good - this is in the middle of fields and wetlands. Need better directions and assistance getting there.
Hike to Las Pailas, Rincon de la Vieja National Park and La Oropendola Waterfall
Hike to Las Pailas, Rincon de la Vieja National Park and La Oropendola Waterfall
Costa Rica

Excellent experience seeing the volcano and rainforest

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Tube Down the Rio Negro
Tube Down the Rio Negro
Rincón de la Vieja

Great adventure and unique experience - very scenic down the river

Quality of Experience
Was a unique experience - bit rougher than expected with a bumpy ride although guides were excellent
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Excellent guides - very hard working team that takes you through the rapids
Transport
Local specialist: Bryan Leon
Bryan
Bryan Leon
Local specialist in Cartago, Costa Rica | Replied on Dec 10, 2022

Hola Shantanu,

Thank you for taking the time to leave us this amazing review. For all of us here at Serendipity Adventures it was a pleasure to work with you on planning, booking, and operating your vacation

Maybe you could visit Costa Rica in the future! :) Just let me know...

Pura Vida,
Bryan Leon

A great holiday!
Morocco | Nov 26 - Dec 3, 2022

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Clark K.
| Reviewed on Dec 09, 2022
Our trip to Morocco was fantastic. Our guide and driver Yassine was engaging, fun and very reliable…we would definately recommend. Our Guide in Fes, Said, was absolutely first rate. Also, Bob in Dades valley was also totally great. His suggestion of a local hike in Boumalde Dades was far superior to the planned hike in Rose valley and should be offered to future travelers.. the hotels selected by Sharon had just the right balance of comfort and authenticity and the balance of free time was... Read more

Our trip to Morocco was fantastic. Our guide and driver Yassine was engaging, fun and very reliable…we would definately recommend. Our Guide in Fes, Said, was absolutely first rate. Also, Bob in Dades valley was also totally great. His suggestion of a local hike in Boumalde Dades was far superior to the planned hike in Rose valley and should be offered to future travelers.. the hotels selected by Sharon had just the right balance of comfort and authenticity and the balance of free time was perfect. Our time in Marrakesh was enjoyable but we would suggest three improvements: the guides choice of lunch locations ( which we passed on) was a clear tourist trap and should be avoided. We got very little advice on where to find finer shops vs more touristy locations and we decided on our own to visit Le Jardin Majorelle and surrounding area ( it should definately be suggested on the itinerary.

Our joys were many and our complaints few…thank you Sharon for setting up a great trip.

Activity Reviews
Guided Tour of Fes
Guided Tour of Fes
Fes

Said was the perfect guide…super knowledgeable and open. He is a great ambassador for Morocco

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Fes to Merzouga via Ifraine and Azrou -  Camel Trek to Desert Camp
Fes to Merzouga via Ifraine and Azrou - Camel Trek to Desert Camp
Morocco

Definately a must do…one night was the perfect stay in the desert

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Merzouga to Dades Valley Via Todgha Gorge
Merzouga to Dades Valley Via Todgha Gorge
Morocco

Make sure you use bob as a local guide…his hike suggestion was phenomenal as was his welcoming us into his home( soon to be restaurant) for lunch with his family

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Hiking the Road of 1000 Kasbahs
Hiking the Road of 1000 Kasbahs
Morocco

Use bob: best guide in the region

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Guided Tour of Marrakech
Guided Tour of Marrakech
Marrakesh

Marrakesh was fabulous. We would suggest a different guide who c

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Different guide
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Local specialist: Sharon Louthian
Sharon
Sharon Louthian
Local specialist in US and Morocco | Replied on Dec 11, 2022
Thanks, Clark for taking the time to write such a great review. We agree that Bob is fantastic and that the hike that you did is awesome. We normally are flexible when our guests choose to hike and as there are no shortages of amazing hikes in the area, we often provide choices based on our guests' preferences and fitness levels and many do choose to do a similar hike to the one that you did. The Valley of Roses is actually the name given to two river valleys - one is Dades Valley (although... Read more

Thanks, Clark for taking the time to write such a great review. We agree that Bob is fantastic and that the hike that you did is awesome. We normally are flexible when our guests choose to hike and as there are no shortages of amazing hikes in the area, we often provide choices based on our guests' preferences and fitness levels and many do choose to do a similar hike to the one that you did. The Valley of Roses is actually the name given to two river valleys - one is Dades Valley (although not quite as deep in the gorge as where you were) and the other is M'Goun Valley. The hiking on that side is nothing short of spectacular, too, but it is harder to get to the start without a 4x4 (which is why we asked Bob to suggest the canyon hike for you). Maybe you can try the other one on your next visit!
Take care and keep in touch!
Sharon, Yassine, and the rest of the Morocco Immersion family

Take care and keep in

An amazing once in a lifetime trip!
Argentina | Aug 16 - Aug 27, 2022

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Jesse R.
Iselin, NJ | Reviewed on Dec 09, 2022
This was my wife and I honeymoon. I have to say that Lucas, our kimkim planner , was absolutely fantastic! Lucas was always available for us and even when on the vacation we questions and Lucas was there to help. He worked with me on every detail of the trip and we really packed on a lot of stuff into our trip. The glaciers were our favorite part in calafate. So beautiful! What was great is that everything was taken care of. Flights, transportation, reservations, activities, tours everything... Read more

This was my wife and I honeymoon. I have to say that Lucas, our kimkim planner , was absolutely fantastic! Lucas was always available for us and even when on the vacation we questions and Lucas was there to help. He worked with me on every detail of the trip and we really packed on a lot of stuff into our trip. The glaciers were our favorite part in calafate. So beautiful! What was great is that everything was taken care of. Flights, transportation, reservations, activities, tours everything ran like clock work. We wanted to enjoy our honeymoon and not have to worry about details like how we would get from here to there: Lucas and KimKim provided that and we can thank you you guys enough. Thank you so much for the fantastic memories!

Hotel Reviews
CasaSur Recoleta
Buenos Aires

Very nice hotel. Staff was friendly and accommodating. Would highly recommend

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Xelena Hotel & Suites
El Calafate, Santa Cruz

Loved this hotel. Nice accommodations and really good food. Staff was awesome. Very helpful. Location was great and they provide a shuttle into town and back to hotel.

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Loi Suites Iguazú Hotel
Puerto Iguazú

Amazing hotel. So beautiful. Right in the jungle. Felt very authentic . Food was great. The suite we had was so cool. Spacious and fancy. They put the hot tub on for us . Loved everything about it

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Grace Cafayate
Cafayate

They had champagne for us when we arrived. They also upgraded us to a master suite for our honeymoon. So nice! Watched the sunrise on the back porch . Was so amazing and romantic. Resturant was great. Staff took care of us and this was my favorite hotel of the whole trip

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Activity Review
Asado Dinner at El Fogón
Asado Dinner at El Fogón
Buenos Aires

The best meal we had all trip

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Local specialist: Lucas Kambic
Lucas
Lucas Kambic
Local specialist in Buenos Aires | Replied on Dec 12, 2022

Hello Jesse, I´m really happy that you had a great time on your honeymoon trip to Argentina, it´s been a pleasure to be part of a such special journey. Thank you for your nice words and I hope you return to South America soon =). All the best!!

Amazing Trip in El Nido!
Philippines | Dec 4 - Dec 8, 2022

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Dorothy C.
Hopatcong Hills, NJ | Reviewed on Dec 09, 2022
My time in El Nido was amazing, and it was all thanks to Leo and the staff at Uncharted Earth! Leo took care of everything and answered all my questions and concerns in such a timely fashion and patient way. I was super anxious about traveling to the Philippines alone for the first time, and because Leo organized everything for me, I was able to enjoy my time there without having to worry about all the little details. El Bacuit Tours was also amazing, and the tour guides who work for the... Read more

My time in El Nido was amazing, and it was all thanks to Leo and the staff at Uncharted Earth! Leo took care of everything and answered all my questions and concerns in such a timely fashion and patient way. I was super anxious about traveling to the Philippines alone for the first time, and because Leo organized everything for me, I was able to enjoy my time there without having to worry about all the little details. El Bacuit Tours was also amazing, and the tour guides who work for the company are so friendly and welcoming. People like Jojo and Mike (and the others whose names escape me right now) were excellent, helpful, and just so nice! The islands and the beaches there were pristine, and the views were spectacular. Tour A and Tour C were definitely my favorites, and I had so much fun snorkeling and kayaking in beautiful clear waters! Also, the staff at the Sea Cocoon hotel was excellent. The hotel was clean, and they provide bottled water for every guest in the room. They went above and beyond to make the guests feel welcome. They even packed me a complimentary sandwich the day I left for the airport! All in all, I would highly recommend kimkim and Leo as the local specialist.

Activity Reviews
Island hopping in El Nido - Tour A - group tour
Island hopping in El Nido - Tour A - group tour
El Nido

The sights were spectacular here!

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Island hopping in El Nido - Tour C - group tour
Island hopping in El Nido - Tour C - group tour
El Nido

As with Tour A, the sights were particularly spectacular. Great snorkeling locations.

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Local specialist: Leo Cuesta
Leo
Leo Cuesta
Local specialist in USA | Replied on Dec 09, 2022

Hi Dorothy,

Thank you for your wonderful review and I'm glad you had an amazing time in El Nido! It's great to hear that you were happy with all the guides and hotel staff and loved the islands!

Thank you choosing to do this trip with us. It was my pleasure to put it together for you and I look forward to organizing another great vacation for you in the future. My company also specializes in Colombia and the Western US --- please keep us in mind if you ever consider visiting those amazing places!

We had a wonderful trip to Peru. The booking ...
Peru | Nov 20 - Nov 27, 2022

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Runita M.
Omaha, NE | Reviewed on Dec 08, 2022
We had a wonderful trip to Peru. The booking process and working with Johanna on the trip plan was enjoyable and she provided the best suggestions. We had some delays due to the airport incident and Johanna was even more amazing to work with during the rebooking/cancellation process. She was always available and willing to help. Our trip would not have been a success if it wasn't for her and Kristy who went out of their way to accommodate our changing plans. A big thanks to Johanna and... Read more

We had a wonderful trip to Peru. The booking process and working with Johanna on the trip plan was enjoyable and she provided the best suggestions. We had some delays due to the airport incident and Johanna was even more amazing to work with during the rebooking/cancellation process. She was always available and willing to help. Our trip would not have been a success if it wasn't for her and Kristy who went out of their way to accommodate our changing plans. A big thanks to Johanna and Kristy from all of us.

Hotel Review
Abittare Hotels
Cusco

Although the hotel's location was ideal the rooms itself were very small and the hotel was very blah. Unfortunately, we happened to stay here on the night of our 25th wedding anniversary and were very disappointed. The light in the bathroom was so dim that we could hardly see anything in there. The front desk staff was not helpful either. I would not recommend this hotel to anyone planning to stay in Cusco.

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Activity Reviews
Dinner Cooking Class
Dinner Cooking Class
Cusco

We enjoyed the cooking class the lot. Chef Jesus was very knowledgeable and fun to work with. The setting of the cooking class was very nice as well I would highly recommend to other travelers in the area.

Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Lima Food Tour
Lima Food Tour
Peru

We had a great time with Patricia!! Her knowledge of Peruvian history, culture and food is very impressive. We enjoyed all the restaurants she took us too. Especially the one where we learned to make coconut ceviche. Very well planned and fun for all.

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Food
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Local specialist: Johanna Fabian
Johanna
Johanna Fabian
Local specialist in Lima, Peru | Replied on Dec 08, 2022

Hi Runita,
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us a review. I'm so happy to hear you had a wonderful time in Peru despite the airport closing and other hiccups along the way.

We hope to welcome you back in the future to check off some of the places you missed!

Best,
Johanna

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