Kimkim Trip Reviews

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

El Nido

The sights were spectacular here!

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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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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

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.

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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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The onset of COVID forced us to postpone our planned 2 week itinerary to Chile in March of 2020 but KimKim faithfully stayed in contact with us, encouraging us to not cancel but only delay the trip. We were apprehensive and concerned we would lose our paid trip but were more than satisfied with the repeated contacts from the company over 2 years of delay. They were responsive and personal in our communication the entire time.
Our guides and drivers were excellent, giving us Spanish lessons as we drove. We learned South American politics, economics and family life from different points of view, depending on who we were with that day.
We were traveling as independent travelers but our tour had us joining other groups or independents on our excursions. We like that kind of plan and made so many friends from around the world.
Santiago-Punta Arenas-Puerto Natales-Santiago-Atacama high desert-Vina Del Mar and Valparaiso was our itinerary. Our favorite was Puerto Natales and the excursions into Torres del Paine, especially the glacier tour day. And at Atacama the excursion to the geysers before dawn was unreal.
Our other favorite wasn’t a planned excursion but a happy independent traveler adventure as a result of meeting a Chilean who lives in Salt Lake City on our flight from Atlanta. He was going home to his family for the summer and invited us to visit in Casablanca. On the last day of our trip we accepted his parents gracious invitation to lunch at their home. We now have a wonderful family connection in Chile and plan to see them in Minnesota. 😊

The trip designed by Sergio and his team was perfect.
A combination of active and relaxing areas, great hotel selection, and super high quality activities!
We couldn’t be happier with how our trip went.
We traveled to La Fortuna, Monterverde and Manuel Antonio, and got to discover a ton of wildlife and beautiful forests.

Hotel Reviews

The Royal Corin Thermal Water Spa & Resort - Adults Only

Fortuna

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El Establo Mountain Hotel

Monteverde

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Issimo Suites Boutique Hotel & Spa—Adults Only

Manuel Antonio

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Hotel Presidente

San José

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Activity Reviews

Private: Hanging Bridges, La Fortuna Waterfall, and Arenal Volcano Visit

Arenal/La Fortuna

Our guide, Kenneth, was fantastic. We had him as our private guide for the days and he made our first contact with the rainforest and its wildlife fantastic.

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Sky Adventures Zip Lines

Arenal/La Fortuna

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Children's Eternal Rainforest Night Walk

Monteverde

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Ocean Kayaking & Snorkeling Adventure

Manuel Antonio

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Overall, the tours we went on were absolutely amazing and we have a mostly positive experience. All the guides were great and very knowledgeable. Our guide for canyoning was hilarious and so fun. Our rafting guide did a great job with some inexperienced rafters. The hotel was also amazing - the service, the spa, the pool. I would recommend kimkim to other people overall, but we did have some issues that ended up being ok, but still caused some headache including:
- The emergency line isn't really an emergency line. It took over an hour to get a hold of someone due to last minute travel issues
- One of our tours was expecting 12 people rather than 6. Still not sure if we paid for 12 or 6 people
- I specifically asked for 2 king rooms and 1 double queen room but got 3 king rooms and the hotel could not make any last minute changes due to availability
- We changed our transportation plans for the last day of our trip about a week in advance but something happened and the company still showed up at the original time and seemed to be unaware of the change

Overall we experienced some inconviences, but our tours were amazing and we will remember them for a long long time!

Hotel Review

The Royal Corin Thermal Water Spa & Resort - Adults Only

Fortuna

Stay here!! We loved the pool, the spa, and the service. Food was decent overall.

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View of Arenal, close to La Fortuna but not busy

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Activity Reviews

Proyecto Asis Wildlife Rehabilitation Center - Volunteer Experience

Arenal/La Fortuna

The tour itself was very nice but the volunteer experience was incredible!

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Lost Canyon Waterfalls & Rappelling Adventure

Arenal/La Fortuna

Absolutely incredible experience! Would do this over and over! The guides were so great and it was so fun

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Private: Arenal Volcano & 1968 Reserve Guided Hike

Arenal/La Fortuna

This was a great intro to the area. You can do the hike alone but it was nice to learn more from the guide.

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Río Balsa Whitewater Rafting Adventure

Arenal/La Fortuna

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Sky Tram, Ziplines & Sky Walk Adventure

Arenal/La Fortuna

The coolest zip lines we have ever done and the guided hike was nice

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Sloth Observation - Day or Night Walk

Arenal/La Fortuna

We got to see both types of sloths, which made walking in the rain for an hour absolutely worth it.

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Our trip was planned perfectly. Every detail every driver was courteous and timely. Leandro was absolutely fantastic. He would ask is if we wanted more or less time at different stops and was incredibly knowledgeable.
This was our first experience with Kimkim and we will always use this service! Already recommending to friends

Our time in Egypt was spectacular (because of the incredible sights) however we had a poor experience with our tour guide. There was a constant feeling of being asked for tips on every stop and we were scammed into paying more money for two add-ons to our trip. We raised this with our guide and then with the Egypt Promotion team and the reception was mediocre at best. We then spoke to Sabrina from KimKim, who helped provide a refund in the areas where we were taken advantage of and where services were not provided. Overall, we left our time in Egypt with a poor taste for the tour company and wouldn't work with them again.

Touring Morocco is an amazing experience! Our English speaking guide, Karim, proudly showed us so many aspects of his country. Over 10 days we visited beautiful Chefchaouen, ( the blue city), the wonderful medina of Fez, drove through stunning mountains and gorges, shopped in the markets of Marrakech and highlight of all - rode camels into the sunset in the Sahara. The desert camp experience is not to be missed! Karim is very experienced, warm, friendly, professional and an expert driver. He was able to give us local knowledge and insight just not found in the guidebooks. Our local guides were also knowledgeable and professional, especially our Fez guide. We thoroughly recommend Kimkim Morocco.

Thanks to Olman, our visit to Costa Rica was truly exceptional. Everything was perfectly organized, the choice of hotels was spot on, the planning was smooth, and we got to experience all the wonders that this incredible country has to offer. We'll use Kimkim for other trips in the future for sure!

Hotel Reviews

Auténtico Hotel

San José

An overall friendly, pleasant little hotel.

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Nice but not unique.

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The location is convenient but not spectacular.

Staff

Super friendly and helpful.

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Perfect for a stopover.

Monteverde Country Lodge

Monteverde

This hotel feels like a mountain cabin.

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Not central but very accessible.

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Villa Lapas Rainforest Eco-Resort

Tárcoles

A resort-like hotel that is not very welcoming.

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Felt like a series of rooms for summer camp.

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Overwhelmed by the number of guests, busy and not very helpful.

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Hotel Plaza Yara

Puntarenas

A unique small hotel with tons of character.

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Drake Bay Wilderness Resort

Drake

The perfect place to disconnect from the world but still feel very comfortable.

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Hilton Garden Inn, La Sabana

San José

A typical chain hotel.

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Noah's Forest by Tifakara

La Fortuna

A new, trendy hotel that feels like a resort. A tad expensive.

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Very crips and shiny, super green, but a bit too shiny and slick. Doesn't feel very authentic, more like a luxury resort.

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Once you know how to get there, it's not too isolated but not crowded either.

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Friendly, helpful, very professional.

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Very comfortable and well maintained.

Activity Reviews

Guided Hike in Arenal Volcano Park 1968

Arenal/La Fortuna

The hike in itself is amazing but the whole group moves fast and doesn't allow much time to enjoy all there's to see and experience.

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Selvatura Park Self-Guided Hanging Bridges & Zip Lining

Monteverde

An experience that should be thrilling but with many people on site, there's a lot of queuing and every zip line is super fast-paced. No time to enjoy the scenery.

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Zip lines are a fun adventure, but they shouldn't be done so quick that you don't even have time to enjoy them.

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Jungle Crocodile Safari

Monteverde

Super thrilling experience with a great, knowledgeable guide.

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There was no information on site that lunch was supposed to be included.

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Liz prepared very nice initial plan and we were able to further tune traveling plan according to our wishes.
Liz and her team did a great job executing the plan without delays or mistakes. We appreciated that when we had some unexpected problems because of two days strike of transportation workers in Peru, Liz and her team successfully modified the plan to get the best possible outcome out of our trip.
We are quite experienced travellers, so we liked that plan was divided to organized visits and also some free time, when we were able to explore around on our own.

Hotel Reviews

Antigua Casona San Blas

Cusco

Perfectly located small hotel in the old part of Cusco.

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Costa del Sol Wyndham Lima Airport

Lima

Walking distance from the airport. Quite noisy because of permanent traffic. Basic room. Nice bar.

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Aranwa Sacred Valley

Urubamba

Beautiful surroundings, nice room, good food. Very remote location.

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GHL Hotel Lago Titicaca Puno

Lago Titicaca, Puno

High quality hotel. Beautiful location, but remote (out of town).

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Hilton Garden Inn Lima Miraflores

Great location, very nice new hotel.

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Activity Reviews

Private tour to The Sacred Valley

Peru

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Private tour to Ollantaytambo, Moray, Maras & Chinchero

Sacred Valley

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Explore Machu Picchu (Private Guided tour in Machu Picchu)

Peru

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Private Mystic Walking Tour to The Temple of the Moon & Cusco City

Cusco

A new experience for us.

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Shared Uros & Taquile Floating Islands tour

Puno

Very nice, we were lucky with weather.

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Private Lima City Tour and Larco Museum

Lima

Very good and knowledgable guide!

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The whole trip was amazing, well planned by Ed. Our guide Nik was amazing, really friendly, accommodating, welcoming and really made the trip. Would recommend for sure.

Gideon, our guide was great, and provided excellent service, and should have been consulted when Vivian was developing our itinerary. The micro-lodges Vivian booked us into were not necessarily the best choices for us, and we suspect a conflict of interest. The Budda Guest House in particular was well out of the way, causing extra travel time.
We will write more about this

I was satisfied with everything. Guides and drivers were allways on time. The Andean was very helpfull, too. However, we had to make small changes because of strike and therefore missed some more time in Aguas Calientes. The team arranged all the changes because of strike. I already recomended Kimkim and Liz Karen and her agency to my friends.

Hotel Reviews

Costa del Sol Wyndham Lima Airport

Lima

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Aranwa Sacred Valley

Urubamba

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Antigua Casona San Blas

Cusco

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GHL Hotel Lago Titicaca Puno

Lago Titicaca, Puno

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Hilton Garden Inn Lima Miraflores

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Activity Reviews

Private tour to The Sacred Valley

Peru

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Private tour to Ollantaytambo, Moray, Maras & Chinchero

Sacred Valley

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Explore Machu Picchu (Private Guided tour in Machu Picchu)

Peru

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Private Mystic Walking Tour to The Temple of the Moon & Cusco City

Cusco

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Shared Uros & Taquile Floating Islands tour

Puno

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Private Lima City Tour and Larco Museum

Lima

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Our trip was well thought out and planned according to what we like to do, see, and accomplish. Our guides were wonderful. Franklin at the Arenal Volcano was so passionate about everything nature. Karla at Manuel Antonio Park was great at spotting all of the wildlife. We even stopped the bus before the park because she and our bus driver George, spotted birds, sloths, and monkeys on our way. Jesus and Alexi were wonderful in the Mangroves. Again, so passionate about what they do. Our vehicle served us well up and down mountain roads. We feel like we got a good feel for different parts of Costa Rica...Waterfalls, Volcano, Rainforest, Beach, etc. Our accomodations were on point and all of the food provided was tasty and good quality. We are grateful that we went with Kim kim to plan our trip so that our time was spent enjoying the sites and beautiful country and people. Everywhere we went, things were smooth.

Hotel Reviews

Arenal Manoa & Hot Springs

Fortuna

Wonderful views of the volcano when not in the clouds. Fabulous breakfast buffet and lovely dinner in the evening.

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our room view, breakfast, outdoor patia

Jungle Vista Boutique Hotel

Manuel Antonio

this was very close to the beach but right in the middle of the jungle. Monkeys everywhere. Beautiful pool areas. lovely bar and cocktails. Close to our favorite restaurant....Emilios cafe. We could walk there. Woke up to beautiful bird sounds and some Howler Monkeys. Umbrellas available in the lobby for the guests which were big and nice. We needed them a couple of times and it was nice to have such sturdy big umbrellas to use. Nice balcony off of room to enjoy the jungle.

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view from balcony.....watching birds, monkeys

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They were available for anything at anytime. Made sure we were happy with our drinks poolside. made fresh gaucamole for us poolside.

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Activity Reviews

San José to Arenal with visit to La Paz Waterfall

Costa Rica

this was a nice self guided tour of this park. The waterfalls are beautiful. You should take time to see all 5. We spent about 3 hours including lunch here. We did the longer hikes which were right in the middle of the greenest forest.

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Nice buffet lunch.

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We drove ourselves which is up mountain roads. beautiful drive from San jose

Guided Hike in Arenal Volcano Park 1968

Arenal/La Fortuna

We loved our guide Franklin. It was just the four of us and Franklin on our guided hike. We learned a lot and loved his description and passion for everything he shared. The Volcano was hidden behind clouds but Franklin was positive we would see it 100 percent as we acsended on our hike. He was right, A glorious site!

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The hike, learning about the plants, animals, insects, volcano, etc

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Franklin was very passionate, kind, engaging and experienced

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Our bus driver did a great job.

Visit to Ecotermales Hot Springs

Arenal/La Fortuna

We went to this in the evening when it was dark. I would have loved seeing it during the day, but our experience was very cool. While we were in the Hot springs, we were also in a thunderstorm and rainstorm. We were in the Hot Springs for about 1 1/2 hours and then had a nice buffet dinner afterward. This reminded me a bit of the Blue Lagoon in Iceland, commercialized but a fun night and experience

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Good quality food with many choices

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self guided

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WE drove oursleves.....10 minutes from the hotel

Manuel Antonio National Park Guided Hike

Costa Rica

This was a great place to see all of the wildlife. Since it is the busiest park in Costa rica, there were a lot of people there. Our guide had 4 couples, which we appreciated in order to see and hear our guide at all times. There were many other larger groups of people. All of the guides were friendly to each other and helped each other spot specific animals. the beach here was busy, so we just walked the beach and put our feet in and saved our beach day for another time.

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Food

We were provided with fresh pineapple and watermelon after which was refreshing after our hot tour

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Both our driver, George and our guide Karla were great.

Transport

George was as much on the hunt for wildlife as our guide

Damas Island Boat Tour

Manuel Antonio

this was other worldly. If you have not been in a Mangrove forest, it is so cool. We went late afternoon which was pretty nice for seeing birds, snakes, monkeys, etc. Even the bats at dusk were so cool to watch swooping close to the water

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Food

We had dinner with our two tour guides after and it was a very nice simple delicious dinner.

Guides, Drivers and Staff

We had George our van driver, our boat driver and two guides for the 4 of us. They were all great.

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We visited Arenal, Monteverde and Manuel Antonio and the whole trip was amazing. Many thanks to Alberto for booking everything- it was all perfect!

Hotel Reviews

Auténtico Hotel

San José

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Hotel Arenal Montechiari

La Fortuna

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Cala Lodge

Monteverde

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Hotel Playa Espadilla

Manuel Antonio

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Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, San Jose Aeropuerto

San José

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Activity Reviews

Arenal Volcano Hiking Tour & Paradise Hot Springs

Arenal/La Fortuna

Great guide and really interesting hike; only negative thing was the torrential rain for the whole walk!

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Hanging Bridges & Zip Lining

Monteverde

The hanging bridges walk was excellent and really interesting; the zip lining was lots of fun!

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From the beginning, Eduardo was so responsive and helpful. He really listened to our ideas for travel and crafted an amazing trip. We packed in so much to our two weeks and all his recommendations were so good. Chocolate making, volcano horse back riding, mountain bike trip, village visiting, textile lesson, ruins, snorkeling…. We did it all! We felt very cared for and safe in their hands. Sebastian was a great bike guide. And Pablo, our main tour guide was above and beyond great. His knowledge and love of local history and culture added so much to our experience. It really helped us to understand and appreciate what we were seeing. We feel lucky to have worked with him on this trip

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Boat Tour of Lake Atitlán Villages

Guatemala

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Antigua Chocolate Museum Tour

Guatemala

So fun to learn about the chocolate making process and get to make our own flavors!

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Day Hike to Pacaya Volcano

Guatemala

Such a cool trip. Kids went on horseback and we walked. Wild to be on top of a lava field (though kids were hoping to see lava) roasted marshmallows from volcanic steam on top, delicious lunch and knowledgable guides. There are kids there to rent walking sticks- bring some money for them, they we’re useful on the walk.

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Double Down Mountain Bike Tour

Antigua

My husband loves this trip- he said it was such a unique way to see the country. You are right up next to the farms of the locals and using the same trails they work on, so you need to be respectful of being a traveler in their place of living and working.

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Snorkeling Tour in the Belize Barrier Reef

Caye Caulker

Guides were great and knowledgable. So more than we could have hoped for- manatee, sharks, rays, turtles and fish. Great food. And respectful program- they didn’t feed the sharks to bring them in but we still saw a bunch. And they were conscientious of sunscreen on the reef and reminded people of how to protect it.

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Our trip to Morocco was amazing!!! The itinerary Megan made for us was just what we were looking for. Our driver Mustapha was very friendly and accommodating to our needs (frequent bathroom breaks during the road trip for one). All of the Dars and Riads we stayed were nice, clean and had very friendly staff. Most memorable for me will be our visit to Rissani since this was my first time admiring in person the wonders of a dessert. Megan was very helpful and responsive to any questions we had prior to our trip. There were some changes regarding our assigned driver upon arrival to Morocco but we were able to contact Megan and got things resolved rather quickly. Shout out to Rahim and Abdul from Dar Victoria, Mohammet from our vineyard visit in Meknes, Brahim from Riad Mourzuga, Mohammet our guide in Marrakech and as previously mentioned Mustapha our driver and Megan of course. Thank you for this unforgettable experience!!

Hotel Reviews

Dar Victoria

Fez

Very nice Dar. Love their terrace. Staff is very friendly. Highly recommend

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Easy access in and out of the Medina

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very friendly

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Dar Chamaa

Ouarzazate

This is perhaps the nicest hotel I have ever stayed. Beautiful courtyard. We had heater in our room since we traveled in the winter season. It tailors a lot to tourist (buffet breakfast for example).

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Riad Merzouga

Marrakech

Very friendly staff and nice amenities. Shout out to Brahim who was super friendly and very entertaining with his guitar. Highly recommend.

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Easy access in and out of the Medina

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Paradis Du Sahara

Merzouga

Very luxurious considering it is in the middle of the dessert. We did the overnight "camping" after camel ride and it was amazing. Shout out to Barak who made our stay very enjoyable and entertaining.

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Activity Reviews

Food Tour

Marrakesh

Food tour was amazing!!! Soo much food and great things to taste. Exploring Jemaa El Fna Square in Marrakech and their food vendors at night is an experience you must have.

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Wine Tasting in Meknes

Morocco

Loved our visit to the vineyard. Mohammet our tour guide was very friendly. Loved the food that was provided and of course the wine!

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Tour Fes with a Private Guide

Fes

Truly felt like we saw all of Fes by foot lol. It was very informational, our guide was very knowledgeable. Learned a lot about all the details that went into building mosques and castles as well as the history of Morocco

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Camel Trek into a Luxury Sahara Camp

Morocco

Indeed this is Luxury camping. Talk about having hot shower when camping in the dessert. Staff was amazing. This was my favorite part of our trip to Morocco. Highly recommend

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Sahara to Ouarzazate via Todra Gorge

Morocco

I was pleasantly surprised about all the amazing views during this road trip. I don't think I would have gotten to experience Morocco the same way had I not done this road trip

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Ait Benhaddou, Tizi-n-Tichka Pass over the High Atlas, Marrakech

Morocco

Gorgeous views. Highly recommend

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All of the arrangements made by Johanna were flawless. Hotels, tours, transportation all impressed. We had a very relaxing time knowing what was happening at each stage. The scenery and activities were fantastic and did not disappoint.

Hotel Reviews

Hotel Paracas, a Luxury Collection Resort

Paracas

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Pullman Lima Miraflores

Miraflores, Lima

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Inkaterra Reserva Amazonica

Puerto Maldonado

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Costa del Sol Wyndham Lima Airport

Lima

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Activity Reviews

Paracas National Reserve Tour

Peru

Who knew a desert could be so interesting? Spectacular scenery right on the Pacific coast and so much variation. The little museum was well worth a visit.

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Ballestas Islands Tour (Paracas Luxury Hotel)

Paracas

Our scheduled tour to the island had to be changed at the last minute as harbour authorities suspended trips due to water conditions. We were given a longer tour of the harbour area and closer islands and it was fantastic. Plenty of wildlife and interesting scenery.

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Into the Amazon: Inkaterra Reserva Amazonica

Puerto Maldonado

The boat ride to the lodge was a lovely way to begin the experience and view the river. The lodge itself was rustic but very comfortable and totally in keeping with the environment. The organisation of the activities was faultless.

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Inkaterra Reserva Amazonica Jungle Excursions

Puerto Maldonado

There were many excursions available and we did at least 2 a day with a lovely guide. Wellington boots were issued for those trips that were muddy. We saw lots of wildlife. and our guide also explained the importance of the various plants to the local population.

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Inkaterra Reserva Amazonica Jungle Excursions

Puerto Maldonado

Very flexible arrangements and the right blend of activities and relaxation.

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Depart Puerto Maldonado to Lima, Fly home!

Peru

The transfer back to the airport was flawless, and we were able to get in a morning tour as we had a late afternoon flight.

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Overnight Stay at Lima Airport Hotel Upon Arrival

Peru

Airport hotel was right at the airport - so easy to access. Typical airport hotel, but comfortable and convenient.

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We had a wonderful week in the company of Wasef, who lifted and laid us at the airport and attended to our every need in between. We travelled in comfort and the miles slipped by as we discussed every aspect of life in Jordan. He used his years of experience to make sure that we arrived at historic sites at the best time of day to avoid crowds (e.g. Jarash in the morning and Amman in the afternoon), found the best local guides, and fitted in meals and breaks to suit us.

Samir was always in the background at HQ, keeping a discreet eye via whatsapp, should we have needed any further help or advice.

All in all - a great trip!

Activity Reviews

Meet & Assist - Queen Alia Airport

Jordan

Went like clockwork

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Smoothe hand over from meet & greet to driver

AMMAN HERITAGE TOUR

Amman

We fitted the tour around the afternoon.

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Jarash

Jordan

Great guide. But what was most important was that we went in the morning, beofer the crowds and heat arrived. We also had a good lunch nearby before returning to Amman for the heritage trip.

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Amman-Madaba-Mount Nebo-Karak-Petra

Jordan

A well organised part of our week. Breaking the journey from Amman to Petra

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We had an amazing time on our trip to South Africa! With only a brief description from us about what we were looking for Deb was able to plan just the type of accommodations and experiences we were looking for.

Rochelle was fantastic and showed us around Cape Town and the surrounding areas at the start of our trip. Stellenbosch was beautiful and our wine tastings and e-bike ride in Stellenbosch were some of our favorite memories from the trip. The highlight of our trip was definitely our stay at Ivory Wilderness in Kruger National Park, where Warren and the whole staff were extremely warm, helpful, and knowledgeable. On our last day in South Africa we went on a full day bike tour through Soweto with Linda, who not only explained but showed us the history of the townships and the resilient people who live there.

It was a once in a lifetime trip and one I'm sure we'll remember for the rest of our lives.

Hotel Reviews

Tree House Boutique Hotel

Cape Town

We loved our stay at Tree House Boutique Hotel in Cape Town. The room was large, clean, and modern, the pool area was beautiful, and the staff were so friendly and accommodating. The breakfasts (which were included) were perfect - fresh fruit, yogurt, pastries, and meats and cheeses at the ready, plus several made-to-order options from the menu. We've already recommended this hotel to people we know who are planning a trip to South Africa.

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The hotel is at the top of a quiet street, but there are several restaurants and bars on the main road at the bottom of the hill that were only a few minutes walk away. It's only a few minutes drive to many of the places around the city we wanted to go so getting around was very easy.

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Ivory Wilderness River Rock Lodge

Hoedspruit

We loved our stay at Ivory Wilderness. The grounds were beautiful and overlooked a river where we saw plenty of wildlife, the staff was incredible, and the guides were so knowledgeable, friendly, and accommodating we couldn't have asked for more. The pool looked like it needed some service, but fortunately it wasn't too hot while we were there so we spent our downtime lounging on the deck chairs and in the hammock. Our rondavel was clean and comfortable and was perfect for our stay.

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We loved that this location was farther into the park than many others, since it meant that we didn't see too many other jeeps while we were out on our game drives, but the drive out from Hoedspruit Airport was a bit long (1.5 hours) and bumpy.

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Lunch at Crofter's Kitchen

Cape Town

This was definitely one of the most memorable experiences of our entire trip. Nicky was incredibly warm and gracious and really made us feel like we were at home in her house. The meal was unforgettable - each dish was unique and full of flavor, and you could tell how much thought and creativity went into each ingredient. Halfway through the meal Nicky took us on a tour of her garden and let us taste the ingredients straight from the source, explaining the culinary and medicinal properties of many of the plants she cultivates, which made her knowledge and passion come to life. This is a must do for anyone who loves unique dining experiences.

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