Kimkim Trip Reviews

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Two Weeks in Italy
Italy | Jun 20 - Jul 1, 2022

Kiara
Kiara W.
Saint Andrews, SC | Reviewed on Jul 24, 2022

Our two weeks spent in Italy were absolutely amazing! Kim Kim and our guide Eleni handled all the details big and small from transportation, tours, and hotels. This made everything so easy knowing that everything was pre-arranged and handled for us. We highly recommend using KimKim for your travel. While in Italy the team was very responsive and kept us up to date if anything changed. The tours we had arranged were absolutely fantastic and all of our guides were wonderful and made sure we had a great time and experience.

Local specialist: Eleni Fotiou
Eleni
Eleni Fotiou
Local specialist in Athens | Replied on Jul 25, 2022

Thank you very much Kiara for your very kind words for me and the team. We are all very happy for your great time and the experience you lived in Italy and thankful for your amazing photos!
I am looking forward to hosting you in Italy or in Greece, where I specialize in sometime in the future!
Eleni

Antonis is the absolute best! We booked our t...
Greece | Jul 16 - Jul 23, 2022

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Viana M.
Lindenwold, NJ | Reviewed on Jul 24, 2022
Antonis is the absolute best! We booked our trip to Greece three weeks prior and Antonis was so amazing. He booked us the most beautiful hotels and such fun excursions. He was so kind and planned everything for us and provided us additional recommendations for shopping and restaurants. He responded very quickly to all questions we had even during our trip. We highly recommend Antonis and appreciate everything he did for us! Best trip ever thanks to him! Read more

Antonis is the absolute best! We booked our trip to Greece three weeks prior and Antonis was so amazing. He booked us the most beautiful hotels and such fun excursions. He was so kind and planned everything for us and provided us additional recommendations for shopping and restaurants. He responded very quickly to all questions we had even during our trip. We highly recommend Antonis and appreciate everything he did for us! Best trip ever thanks to him!

Hotel Reviews
Once in Mykonos Luxury Resort
Mykonos

Absolutely beautiful and the most amazing staff!

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Canvas Suites
Santorini

Such a cool hotel with the most amazing view. The staff was so nice and beyond helpful!

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The Island of Mykonos
The Island of Mykonos
Mykonos

Such a fun tour and our guide was so amazing!

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Private Food Tour of Santorini
Private Food Tour of Santorini
Santorini

Great tour!! We had the best time!

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Catamaran Morning Cruise
Catamaran Morning Cruise
Santorini

Such a fun time and so beautiful!!

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Local specialist: Antonis Alexandrou
Antonis
Antonis Alexandrou
Local specialist in Athens | Replied on Jul 26, 2022

Dear Vianna,

I would like to thank you for your review and your kind words!!!

It's always very important to us, to know that our guests enjoyed their trip!!

Our communication was excellent from the very first moment and since you were always so positive, I was sure that you and your family will have a wonderful time in our country!!

Looking forward to welcoming you again to Greece in the future!!

My best regards to all of you!!

Antonis

Christos planned a fantastic trip for us. The...
Greece | Jul 10 - Jul 19, 2022

Allison
Allison S.
Denver, CO | Reviewed on Jul 24, 2022
Christos planned a fantastic trip for us. The hotels, tours, and activities were all excellent. We had a particularly memorable tour of the Acropolis, led by an archeologist who brought ancient Greek history to life! An incredible hike in Naxos and tour of Santorini are other highlights that were no less memorable. When we got to Greece we were connected with a local kimkim team who expertly helped us navigate the few snags, such as travel delays, we encountered on our trip. Read more

Christos planned a fantastic trip for us. The hotels, tours, and activities were all excellent. We had a particularly memorable tour of the Acropolis, led by an archeologist who brought ancient Greek history to life! An incredible hike in Naxos and tour of Santorini are other highlights that were no less memorable. When we got to Greece we were connected with a local kimkim team who expertly helped us navigate the few snags, such as travel delays, we encountered on our trip.

Hotel Reviews
Antony Suites
Naxos

Good location close to the beach and walking distance to lots of shops and restaurants. The breakfast made with local ingredients was delicious. We looked forward to it every morning! It was clean and comfortable and the staff was really friendly and accommodating.

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Perfectly happy with the location. Only docking it a star, because it didn't include good views.
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Sweet Home Hotel
Athens

Lovely boutique hotel in the Plaka neighborhood of Athens. Spotlessly clean with comfortable pillows and mattresses. Walking distance to many shops and restaurants. Absolutely phenomenal breakfast with hot items such as omelets and sausage, as well as, Greek fruit, yogurt, pastries, etc.

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Perfectly happy with the location. Only docking it a star, because it didn't include good views.
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Abelonas Retreat Sunset & Sunrise Lodgings
Santorini

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay here. It was a good location, within walking distance from restaurants and shops. The staff was friendly and accommodating and the breakfast was great! There was a lovely view of the sunset and caldera from the front porch. Mysteriously, they didn't have washcloths, so if that's important to you, you'll have to bring your own. :-)

Activity Reviews
Acropolis Afternoon Tour
Acropolis Afternoon Tour
Athens

Phenomenal tour, led by an archeologist who brought ancient Greek history to life.

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Hiking Naxos Paths
Hiking Naxos Paths
Naxos

Fun and scenic hike with a local guide.

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We really enjoyed getting to know our guide.
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The driver who took us to the hike scared us with his aggressive driving and I got a little motion sickness.
Santorini Highlights with Wine
Santorini Highlights with Wine
Greece

Excellent guide and delicious wine tasting!

Local specialist: Christos Mylonas
Christos
Christos Mylonas
Local specialist in Athens | Replied on Sep 05, 2022

Hi Allison
Thank you for giving the time to write this review and all the important details you mentioned because they will be useful for us and for other travelers. Thank you also for your kind words about me and the team..
We are very glad that you had a nice trip in Greece. It was also a pleasure for me planning this trip and communicating with both of you during all that time.
Greetings from Greece
All the best
Christos

Go to Colombia and experience its wonders!
Colombia | Jul 15 - Jul 21, 2022

Jessica
Jessica A.
Chicago, IL | Reviewed on Jul 24, 2022
What an incredible experience! Michael was attentive and listened to my needs on the trip. Each guide, Jose and Roberto, were kind, accommodating, and knowledgeable. Each excursion and outing brought my spouse and I a little closer to the amazing spirit of the people of Colombia. Each accommodation was comfortable and sustainably minded. I cannot say enough great things about this trip and I cannot recommend this once-in-a-lifetime experience enough. Go to Colombia and experience its wonders! Read more

What an incredible experience!

Michael was attentive and listened to my needs on the trip. Each guide, Jose and Roberto, were kind, accommodating, and knowledgeable. Each excursion and outing brought my spouse and I a little closer to the amazing spirit of the people of Colombia. Each accommodation was comfortable and sustainably minded. I cannot say enough great things about this trip and I cannot recommend this once-in-a-lifetime experience enough. Go to Colombia and experience its wonders!

Hotel Reviews
La Campana Hotel Boutique
Medellín

Delicious breakfast options and a really unique experience. I felt like I was part of a family! Rooms and beds were so comfortable. Bathrooms were a bit small, but that's the American in me.

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About a ten minute walk from tons
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Hotel Don Pedro De Heredia
Cartagena de Indias

What a cool building and the staff was so kind. The room had lots of old world charm, including a tiny bathroom and gaps in window frames just small enough for mosquitoes. Would have loved a mosquito net in my room for the stay, but other than that, it was a wonderful place AND really close to everything.

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You could not beat this location.
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Mosquito nets, please!
Activity Reviews
Coffee-Culture Tour
Coffee-Culture Tour
Medellín

Wow! What a fun experience. This was my husband's favorite stop. We learned a lot, interacted with the landscape, and had great coffee/juice.

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Daytrip: Silletera Culture in Santa Elena & La Piedra de Guatapé
Daytrip: Silletera Culture in Santa Elena & La Piedra de Guatapé
Medellín

Wow! I loved every minute of this day! The drive was beautiful, the monolith was such an adventure, Guatape was SO BEAUTIFUL, lunch was DELICIOUS, and the floral farm was such a fun cultural experience. This was my favorite day of the trip!

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Oh wow! I will think about that lunch a lot!
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Tour to Totumo Volcano
Tour to Totumo Volcano
Cartagena

What a fun experience, but too many tourist traps. I ended up tipping so many people and while we were somewhat warned about it, it was still a lot.

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Medellín Transformation Tour
Medellín Transformation Tour
Medellín

An incredible experience! I wish it wasn't fresh off a flight and I had more energy. It went so quickly.

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Our guide was INCREDIBLE. I learned so much
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Cartagena Bike Tour
Cartagena Bike Tour
Cartagena

I would have loved this more had I not been so tired and had it not been so hot.

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Local specialist: Michael Gold
Michael
Michael Gold
Local specialist in San Agustín, Huila, Colombia | Replied on Jul 25, 2022

Dear Jessica,
We are happy to hear that you were able to collect such great impressions in Colombia. It is wonderful that you were able to get to know the magic and special energy of this marvelous country and that you were able to gather such great experiences in all destinations.
We are very happy that you enjoyed the trip so much!
Thanks a lot and
Best regards from the whole Chaska Team,
Michael

Kim Kim team and Samir :It was an amazing tr...
Jordan | Jul 10 - Jul 18, 2022

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James C.
Brazil | Reviewed on Jul 24, 2022
Kim Kim team and Samir :
It was an amazing trip to Jordan! Everything was well planned and because of that it all went smoothly by Samir.
The driver/guide ( Nader ) who accompanied us during the whole trip was a truly a lucky choice. He has deep knowledge of the Jordanian history and culture and he managed to make us feel very comfortable. He did way more than we expected and that we could’ve asked for! He really turned out to be one of the reasons we were able to enjoy the trip to the...
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Kim Kim team and Samir :
It was an amazing trip to Jordan! Everything was well planned and because of that it all went smoothly by Samir.
The driver/guide ( Nader ) who accompanied us during the whole trip was a truly a lucky choice. He has deep knowledge of the Jordanian history and culture and he managed to make us feel very comfortable. He did way more than we expected and that we could’ve asked for! He really turned out to be one of the reasons we were able to enjoy the trip to the most. We highly recommend him to everyone who would like to visit Jordan.
James Chen

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THE CONROY BOUTIQUE HOTEL
Umm Uthaina Amman
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Petra Palace
Wadi Musa, Petra
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Sun City Camp
Wadi Rum
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Dead Sea Spa Hotel
Sweimeh
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Petra Basic Visit
Petra Basic Visit
Petra
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Local specialist: Samir Bishara
Samir
Samir Bishara
Local specialist in Jordan | Replied on Jul 24, 2022

Hi James
thank you for the nice words.
was pleasure hosting you in Jordan .
looking forward to see you and your friends in Jordan .
Be well
Samir

Fell in love with Portugal
Portugal | Jul 15 - Jul 21, 2022

Ashley
Ashley S.
Carson, CA | Reviewed on Jul 24, 2022
I could not have planned nor created a better experience. Tiago knew exactly what we wanted and planned everything to a perfect T. He was extremely helpful and was easily accessible at any time. Airport pickup was easy, all our scheduled accommodations were quick and easy to access. Our guide Joel was awesome and knowledgeable with the history and any questions we had. It is tough to share a favorite experience because it was all fantastic! Tiago and Joel have become lifetime friends and... Read more

I could not have planned nor created a better experience. Tiago knew exactly what we wanted and planned everything to a perfect T. He was extremely helpful and was easily accessible at any time. Airport pickup was easy, all our scheduled accommodations were quick and easy to access. Our guide Joel was awesome and knowledgeable with the history and any questions we had. It is tough to share a favorite experience because it was all fantastic! Tiago and Joel have become lifetime friends and Portugal is now a place close to our hearts. Joel took the time to cater every experience as our guide in the city to what we wanted and was easily adaptable to changes. Our next trip we will be seeking Joel and Tiago to discuss Futbol and Super Bock!! We will be back. Kim Kim is a great connection and I’m more than happy with this experience. Tiago we will be back and remember surfing in Malibu, oh yeah!

Local specialist: Tiago Filipe
Tiago
Tiago Filipe
Local specialist in Lisbon | Replied on Jul 24, 2022

Dear Ashley,

Thank you so much! Not for the review, but rather for being two great persons!!

I'm afraid I won't be of much help in the beer/Super Bock discussion, because I don't like beer. However on the football/soccer front it's a different subject. Like I said before the only thing that you need to bear in mind is that green (Sporting Lisbon) is good and red (Benfica) is bad. That easy!!!

Please send Andrew my regards and be aware that I'll come to Malibu to meet you and surf!!!

All the best,

Tiago

Trip of a lifetime!
Greece | Jul 12 - Jul 22, 2022

Kevin
Kevin M.
Blacksburg, VA | Reviewed on Jul 24, 2022
We went to Greece for 10 days (Athens, Naxos, and Santorini) and it was simply amazing! Tasos and team made everything so easy and really did a great job with the itinerary. 10/10 would recommend and everything went so smoothly. Anytime we had questions, concerns, or asked for recommendations, Tasos and team responded very quickly. A must have on the bucket list of places to visit! Read more

We went to Greece for 10 days (Athens, Naxos, and Santorini) and it was simply amazing! Tasos and team made everything so easy and really did a great job with the itinerary. 10/10 would recommend and everything went so smoothly. Anytime we had questions, concerns, or asked for recommendations, Tasos and team responded very quickly. A must have on the bucket list of places to visit!

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18 Grapes Hotel Naxos
Naxos
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Enjoy Athens by Bike!
Enjoy Athens by Bike!
Athens
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Cooking Class in Naxos Villages
Cooking Class in Naxos Villages
Naxos
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Private Cape Sounio Sunset tour
Private Cape Sounio Sunset tour
Greece
Local specialist: Tasos Mylonas
Tasos
Tasos Mylonas
Local specialist in Syros, Cyclades islands, Greece | Replied on Jul 24, 2022

Hello Kevin,
Thank you so much for your kind words! The team and I are delighted that you all enjoyed your Greece experience and we'll be happy to help whenever you plan to come back or visit Italy.
All the best!
Tasos

Biking, Hiking and Boating Croatia 🇭🇷!!
Croatia | Jul 18 - Jul 23, 2022

Jennifer
Jennifer C.
East Lake, FL | Reviewed on Jul 24, 2022
We had a 5 day excursion with Robi and it exceeded our expectations! Robi showed us some of the best parts of his beautiful country! The biking routes he selected were fun and safe routes along the coast and through beautiful forests! He listened to what we wanted and made it happen. He choose amazing locations for us to stay and ended the trip with one of the most beautiful boat rides I have ever been on!! I would highly recommend him for your next Croatia adventure trip!!! ❤️⚓️🍷🚴 Read more

We had a 5 day excursion with Robi and it exceeded our expectations! Robi showed us some of the best parts of his beautiful country! The biking routes he selected were fun and safe routes along the coast and through beautiful forests! He listened to what we wanted and made it happen. He choose amazing locations for us to stay and ended the trip with one of the most beautiful boat rides I have ever been on!! I would highly recommend him for your next Croatia adventure trip!!! ❤️⚓️🍷🚴

Hotel Reviews
Hotel Korcula
Korčula
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Ostrea
Mali Ston
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Grand Villa Argentina
Dubrovnik
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Arrival in Split and transport to Korčula
Arrival in Split and transport to Korčula
Croatia
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Cycling on Korčula island with options
Cycling on Korčula island with options
Korčula
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Cycling On Pelješac Penisula and swiming in small bays ( Sup)
Cycling On Pelješac Penisula and swiming in small bays ( Sup)
Ston
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Cycling Mljet island and National Park
Cycling Mljet island and National Park
Croatia
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Dubrovnik and Elaphiti islands - Lopud and Koločep private boat trip
Dubrovnik and Elaphiti islands - Lopud and Koločep private boat trip
Croatia
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Dubrovnik - Departure day
Dubrovnik - Departure day
Croatia
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Local specialist: Robert Pinčević
Robert
Robert Pinčević
Local specialist in Croatia | Replied on Jul 25, 2022

Hi Jennifer,

thank you very much for your feedback and nice words. I am very happy to hear you had a good time, and was pleasure showing you around!

Hope to see you again in future!

Wishing you all the best from Croatia!

Robi

The perfect trip
Peru | Jul 5 - Jul 17, 2022

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Lynne C.
Dallas, TX | Reviewed on Jul 24, 2022
So much effort and attention to detail went into the creation of a perfect trip for us and our boys! Each guide was unique and all were knowledgeable, engaging, and talented. Thanks to Angel, Guido, and Johan for sharing their knowledge and passion with us! My son and I had an amazing outdoor experience; we hope to return to Peru in the future to do more hiking! Read more

So much effort and attention to detail went into the creation of a perfect trip for us and our boys! Each guide was unique and all were knowledgeable, engaging, and talented. Thanks to Angel, Guido, and Johan for sharing their knowledge and passion with us!

My son and I had an amazing outdoor experience; we hope to return to Peru in the future to do more hiking!

Hotel Reviews
La Hacienda Bahía Paracas
Paracas
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Tambopata Research Center
Tambopata
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Costa del Sol Wyndham Lima Airport
Lima
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La Casona de Yucay
Cusco
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Innside Lima Miraflores by Melia Hotels International
Miraflores
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Antigua Casona San Blas
Cusco
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Casa Andina Standard Machu Picchu
Machu Picchu, Cusco
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Local specialist: Jesus Martel
Jesus
Jesus Martel
Local specialist in Lima, Peru | Replied on Jul 26, 2022

Dear Lynne, thanks so much for such nice and detailed reviews on your Peru trip experience. We are all very happy to have exceeded your travel expectations and that you had a wonderful time with your son. We all did an amazing job with plenty of details in order for you to have a lifetime trip in oír country! You are always more than welcome to our beautiful Peru, stay in touch!
Kim Kim & Peruvian Soul team

Volcano + Tikal !
Guatemala | Jul 12 - Jul 23, 2022

Aytch
Aytch D.
Tacoma, WA | Reviewed on Jul 24, 2022
Our entire trip that was planned through Old Town was incredible. Chris was helpful with the logistics and ensuring our trip was easy to navigate. Our driver, Ivan, and our guide, Jossua, were both incredible and engaging. We already miss them !We loved the hot springs we spent the night at, and the lagoon hike outside of Zunil. Thank you to entire team who made our trip memorable and easy. Read more

Our entire trip that was planned through Old Town was incredible. Chris was helpful with the logistics and ensuring our trip was easy to navigate. Our driver, Ivan, and our guide, Jossua, were both incredible and engaging. We already miss them !We loved the hot springs we spent the night at, and the lagoon hike outside of Zunil. Thank you to entire team who made our trip memorable and easy.

Hotel Review
La Fortuna Atitlan
Santa Cruz la Laguna

Best place to stay on the lake !!

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Local specialist: Chris Gwinner
Chris
Chris Gwinner
Local specialist in Antigua, Guatemala | Replied on Jul 25, 2022

Thank you for taking the time to leave us your review Aytch and Tovah! I'm glad you had a great time on the volcanoes and spending time with our team and Jossue guiding you around the country. Be sure to spread the word to your friends and family, the more people know about Guatemala the better. Hope to see you back again soon, cheers!

Our trip planner, Jesus through Peruvian Soul...
Peru | Jul 5 - Jul 17, 2022

Shaney
Shaney G.
Dallas, TX | Reviewed on Jul 24, 2022
Our trip planner, Jesus through Peruvian Soul, was amazing! We had to change the itinerary several times in order to accommodate the things we wanted to see and the time we had. Jesus made it work for us! He communicated with us the whole time during trip planning, and kept up with us and the tour guides throughout our trip tó make sure everything was what we expected and more! We had a lovely stay at Tambopata Research Center and learned so much about the Amazon! Our tour guides, G and... Read more

Our trip planner, Jesus through Peruvian Soul, was amazing! We had to change the itinerary several times in order to accommodate the things we wanted to see and the time we had. Jesus made it work for us! He communicated with us the whole time during trip planning, and kept up with us and the tour guides throughout our trip tó make sure everything was what we expected and more! We had a lovely stay at Tambopata Research Center and learned so much about the Amazon! Our tour guides, G and Johann were also some of the best tour guides I’ve ever had! They were both native Peruvians who were both passionate and very knowledgeable about their country! They answered all of our questions, and both were so good with our 14-year-old boys. G went way out his way to help me get my phone back from leaving it at Machu Picchu!! And Johann enjoyed his first sandboarding trip with us!! His sweet mother made us homemade chocolates to celebrate!

All of our hotels were very nice, clean and beautiful!! We loved the charming character of the hotels we stayed at in Cusco! The food was amazing, and we got up graded to private tours of the Palcoyo Rainbow Mountain range and Machu Picchu!

Jesús also surprised us with an upgrade to a beautiful hotel in Paracas right on the beach! For our last night in Peru, I was able to walk along the beach at sunset with wild flamingos feeding inThe waters.

I left a piece of my heart in Peru and will come back to visit it someday! ❤️❤️ Thank you to Jesus, G and Johann for make these memories possible!

Local specialist: Jesus Martel
Jesus
Jesus Martel
Local specialist in Lima, Peru | Replied on Jul 26, 2022

Dear Shaney, thanks so much for such nice and detailed reviews on your Peru trip experience. This motivates us to continue providing the best possible experiences to our clients and always go beyond expected! We all did an amazing job with plenty of details in order for you to have a lifetime trip in oír country! You are always more than welcome to our beautiful Peru, stay in touch!
Kim Kim & Peruvian Soul team

Friends trip to Portugal
Portugal | Jul 9 - Jul 17, 2022

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Falgun S.
Newark, NJ | Reviewed on Jul 23, 2022
We did a friends trip to Portugal with 14ppl. We had an amazing time. Everyone in our group thoroughly enjoyed it. Tiago was the best from planning our trip to making sure we had smooth and enjoyable experience in Portugal. He made sure on daily basis how our trip was going and if there were any adjustments even needed while we were there. There were some hiccups due to Mother Nature but Tiago informed us and help us plan alternate to our itinerary. Our driver Luis who was there majority of... Read more

We did a friends trip to Portugal with 14ppl. We had an amazing time. Everyone in our group thoroughly enjoyed it. Tiago was the best from planning our trip to making sure we had smooth and enjoyable experience in Portugal. He made sure on daily basis how our trip was going and if there were any adjustments even needed while we were there. There were some hiccups due to Mother Nature but Tiago informed us and help us plan alternate to our itinerary. Our driver Luis who was there majority of our trip was amazing and knowledgeable of the country. Dioego who gave us a day tour of Lisbon was very knowledgeable and helped us along the way with buying pastry and communicating with the locals. Can not stress enough how much we enjoyed our trip because we decided to use Kim Kim to plan our trip. I would recommend to anyone and will use their services in future.

Activity Reviews
Explore Porto (Half-Day Guided Walking Tour)
Explore Porto (Half-Day Guided Walking Tour)
Porto

Beautiful city and our guide was really good

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Luis an amazing driver
Port Wine Tasting Tour
Port Wine Tasting Tour
Porto

Person giving a tour was very knowledgeable and interesting

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Rabelo Boat Tour
Rabelo Boat Tour
Portugal

Boat tour was nice with amazing views of the region

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Guided Tour of Lisbon
Guided Tour of Lisbon
Lisbon

Dioego was very knowledgeable and a great tour guide. Because of the heat we were little tired of walking but the tour guide made sure we took breaks and went on slower pace when needed.

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Wine Estate Visit in the Douro Valley
Wine Estate Visit in the Douro Valley
Portugal

Beautiful property with magnificent view of the Douro valley

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Local specialist: Tiago Filipe
Tiago
Tiago Filipe
Local specialist in Lisbon | Replied on Jul 23, 2022

Dear Falgun,

Thank you so very much for your kind words!! I told you before but I repeat: EVERYONE WHO WAS INVOLVED IN THE TRIP, ESPECIALLY THE DRIVERS MANUEL IN PORTO AND DIOGO IN LISBON SAID YOU WERE A VERY NICE AND KIND GROUP!!

And I was able to testify that in the short moment we spent together!

I only regret two things:
1 - The rough sea in the Algarve which didn't allow you to have a water perspective of that amazing coast (better luck next time you come!! :D )
2 - Not being able to find you more than 4 orange kit-kats!

Please say hello to everyone for me!!!

Best,

Tiago

Chris was amazing and planned an unforgettabl...
Greece | Jun 28 - Jul 10, 2022

Diana
Diana E.
Clemmons, NC | Reviewed on Jul 23, 2022

Chris was amazing and planned an unforgettable trip of a lifetime. Thank you!

Local specialist: Chris Leontopoulos

Thanks for the once-in-a-lifetime experience!!!
Galapagos Islands | Jul 14 - Jul 20, 2022

Jennifer
Jennifer A.
Canada | Reviewed on Jul 23, 2022
This was my first experience ever using a travel agent or having any kind of help planning a trip. I didn't even know where to begin when planning a short trip to the Galapagos, and Mathias took my wishes into account and created the perfect trip. He was also very helpful when we had to postpone the trip due to a family emergency. The trip itinerary was just about perfect, full of wildlife growing as we wished. Our favorite day by far was visiting Espanola, which surprised me because I... Read more

This was my first experience ever using a travel agent or having any kind of help planning a trip. I didn't even know where to begin when planning a short trip to the Galapagos, and Mathias took my wishes into account and created the perfect trip. He was also very helpful when we had to postpone the trip due to a family emergency. The trip itinerary was just about perfect, full of wildlife growing as we wished. Our favorite day by far was visiting Espanola, which surprised me because I assumed visiting the giant tortoises would be my favorite (and that was still amazing, obviously, and I loved it, but Espanola just blew us away). But I think that's the beauty of using local experts --they know what to suggest and what you might enjoy even more than you. All of our guides were amazing (Sol, Martin, Ulf, and Camilo). We had Martin two days in a row, which we loved, as he was so enthusiastic and knowledgeable. The Galapagos Sharksky boat and crew were also fantastic, and we were lucky to also have them two days in a row. The liaisons we had were so friendly and informative as well (Liz and Jorge). The hotels were perfect for us and it was so nice having the little things like transportation and snorkeling gear taken care of for us. Overall, it was such an amazing vacation and I'm so grateful for the experience!

Hotel Reviews
Casa Blanca
Puerto Baquerizo Moreno
Authenticity & Character
Location
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Cleanliness & Comfort
Posada del Mar
Santa Cruz

The bed was huge and comfortable, the staff was friendly, and it was a wonderful location off the main road but so close to everything. The WiFi was terrible, which was only an issue because we had a family situation come up that we needed to deal with, but everything else about the hotel was amazing. Thank you for a great stay!

Location
Good restaurants next door! Easy to walk around, closer to the center of town, safe.
Staff
The staff were so friendly and accommodating!
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Day-Trip to Española Island
Day-Trip to Española Island
Galapagos Islands

This was our favorite activity. I had no idea I would enjoy seeing the albatrosses as much as I did--the mating ritual was fascinating. The blue-footed boobies were amazing as well, and so close I couldn't believe it. We also saw a Galapagos hawk and its nest. We saw a baby sea lion so young the placenta was still next to the mom. Marine iguanas everywhere, swimming and basking on lava rocks. Sweeping views of the ocean and the unusual landscape. The whole day was just magical.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Martin, our guide, and the boat crew on the Sharksky were beyond amazing.
Highlands of Santa Cruz Island
Highlands of Santa Cruz Island
Galapagos Islands

I couldn't believe how close the tortoises are (stay back 6 feet, but sometimes that's tricky!), nor could I believe how many there were. The cloud forest atmosphere was a nice change from the beaches and sunny skies on the other parts of the island. Having a super knowledgeable guide also made the experience perfect--we even had a stranger asking him questions, she she said we were lucky to have him as our guide! We knew Ulf was the best already, but that helped confirm it. We had great discussions and he answered all of our crazy questions. Also, the bike riding ended up being way more fun than I expected, even though it was raining and I got super muddy. It was so nice that the bus followed us, so my boyfriend was able to stop when he didn't feel like continuing but I was able to keep going.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Visit to the Charles Darwin Research Station
Visit to the Charles Darwin Research Station
Puerto Ayora
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Excursion to an uninhabited island
Excursion to an uninhabited island
Galapagos Islands

We went hiking on Bartolome and snorkeling at Pinnacle Rock, and both experiences were amazing. It was such a contrast to the other islands we had visited. The diversity of the Galapagos is just stunning. The hike up the 365 steps is actually really well designed, so it's doable for people of many fitness levels. Our guide stopped a lot to talk about the geography, geology, etc, which gave us a chance to catch our breath. The stairs are wide and safe. The timing on everything was really great.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Snorkel at Kicker Rock (Leon Dormido)
Snorkel at Kicker Rock (Leon Dormido)
Galapagos Islands
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Local specialist: Mathias Onisseit
Mathias
Mathias Onisseit
Local specialist in Quito, Ecuador | Replied on Sep 09, 2022

Hi Jennifer,

I still wanted to thank you for your wonderful review! I am happy to hear that you and Cory enjoyed your trip to the Galapagos Islands, and that it had some positive surprises in store for you (for example the day trip to Española Island).
I will pass on your praises to Ulf, Liz, and everyone else involved in making this a special experience for you.

And a big thanks for sharing the photos, one can tell that you had a blast!

Take care and always safe travels,

Mathias

We had a great trip! We are home and reflect...
France | Jul 11 - Jul 21, 2022

Gretchen
Gretchen D.
Hesperus, CO | Reviewed on Jul 23, 2022
We had a great trip! We are home and reflecting on it all. We did a ton in Paris, and it worked out great. We wanted to get out in the countryside, so we did not want to spend too much time in the city, but we fit in The Catacombs, The Louvre, The Eiffel Tower, St. Chappelle, and the outside of Notre Dame in a day and a half. We missed the boat tour down the Seine, but that is okay because our hotel was just across the river and our hotel was very centrally located so we could fit a lot in.... Read more

We had a great trip! We are home and reflecting on it all. We did a ton in Paris, and it worked out great. We wanted to get out in the countryside, so we did not want to spend too much time in the city, but we fit in The Catacombs, The Louvre, The Eiffel Tower, St. Chappelle, and the outside of Notre Dame in a day and a half. We missed the boat tour down the Seine, but that is okay because our hotel was just across the river and our hotel was very centrally located so we could fit a lot in. I would have skipped the guide at St. Chappelle, but we learned some things we would not have otherwise. Our first stop outside of Paris was to Annecy. It is a beautiful city, but our accommodations were not warm and welcoming and hard to find. We stayed for three nights and were there during Bastille day, so it was very crowded. We made a day trip to watch the tour do France and researched the best place to see it, which was a 1.5-hour drive in our rental car to Marie St. Etienne. It was a highlight as we got to see the caravan come by, and we knew two riders from our hometown. Next, we went to Chamonix in our rental car and took the cable car to the top of Mont Blanc. We loved this! Ideally, we would have liked to have spent a night in Chamonix but drove back to Annecy. We shopped and ate in Annecy and got an hour on the lake in a pedal boat. It would have worked best for us to spend two nights and go to Chamonix for the third. It was very HOT and crowded in Annecy. Next, we drove to Moustiers St. Marie and loved our accommodations and the town! The B and B was fantastic, and the proprietors were fabulous! We ate in town each night and shopped. We rented pedal boats on the Verdon Gorges and ate at a restaurant along the way. It was a great town, and we loved spending time there. We were SO glad you could extend our stay another night in Moustiers. Then we drove to St. Remy. We loved the Illuminare light show in St. Remy, and the bike rental was fun. We are glad we only stayed two nights as the forest was closed due to fires, so we were mostly doing town things except for the canoeing down the Sorgue river, which we HIGHLY recommend; it was a highlight! We liked St. Remy but loved our hotel, and Chantal, the owner, was truly fantastic. We appreciate the wine and cheese that Joel arranged for us and loved the pool and atmosphere. The accommodations in St. Remy and Moustiers were top notch though, but we are glad we stayed only two nights in St.Remy after all. Next, we took the train back to Paris. We had a very hard time finding the rental car return and the correct train station in Avignon as we went to the RTV instead of TGV. Our stay back in Paris at the airport was very nice and made our next day of airplane travel much easier. We had a full and wonderful trip and could not have fit so much in without the help of skilled travel agents. All of our friends remarked on what an incredible itinerary we had!

Hotel Reviews
Le Royal 4 Apartment
Annecy

We were in a very hot and hard to find air B and B. Something happened and there was a change that left us all baffled. We were there during Bastille day and we spent 3 nights in a swelteringly hot room that none of us got much sleep in. It took us an hour to find it and get into it with all of the codes and awkward directions. There were no instructions on how to operate anything. No coffee.

Authenticity & Character
it was way too hot. Not a single fan. Ran out of hot water and no coffee or instructions.
Location
It was walking distance to town.
Cleanliness & Comfort
It was clean but NOT and a nice apartment, but it was not outfitted for guests. Fans would be helpful!
Citadines Apart'hotel Saint-Germain-des-Prés Paris
Paris

Very central and easy to find.

Authenticity & Character
We might have liked something smaller and quainter
Location
perfectly located
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Beds were comfortable. Free coffee.
La Bastide Du Paradou 2
Moustiers-Sainte-Marie

Loved this place! Lovely rooms. Beautiful garden and comfortable to stay. The proprietors were fantastic! Breakfast was lovely.

Authenticity & Character
Gorgeous grounds
Location
We walked to town each day up a winding path and went for runs each morning
Staff
Could not have been nice and more accomodating
Cleanliness & Comfort
Lovely all around
Hôtel Le Mas Saint-Joseph 3*
Saint-Rémy-de-Provence

The hotel was the best part of St. Remy and Chantal was delightful. The pool and grounds were immaculate. The hotel is a gem!

Authenticity & Character
Room were fabulous and air conditioned. Pool is fantastic. The hotel is very nicely appointed.
Location
It was an 8 minute walk to town
Staff
Chantal is truly magnificent!
Cleanliness & Comfort
Immaculate and comfortable.
Activity Reviews
Skip the line visit of the Louvre with audioguide (tickets only)
Skip the line visit of the Louvre with audioguide (tickets only)
Paris

Had to pinch myself that I was actually at the Louvre. Lines were not bad at all.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Sainte Chapelle and Notre-Dame
Sainte Chapelle and Notre-Dame
Paris

Loved this church. Not sure if we needed the guide.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Nice man but it was hard to stay focused on the info. Just seeing it all was enough
Eiffel Tower Summit Ticket
Eiffel Tower Summit Ticket
Paris

So much more magnificent then we imagined!

Quality of Experience
we walked to it
Welcome to Saint Rémy de Provence
Welcome to Saint Rémy de Provence
Saint-Rémy-de-Provence

We loved the biking and the illuminare. I did not see any lavender in St. Remy. I would have liked to have ridden bikes through the area and seen the lavender fields. St. Remy was a bit fancy for us. We loved the canoeing down the Sorgue River!

Quality of Experience
Canoeing on the Sorgue and illuninare light show
Guides, Drivers and Staff
We had our own car
Canoeing on the River Sorgue
Canoeing on the River Sorgue
France

This was a great trip. It was a very hot day so this was perfect!!! The guides were great!

Quality of Experience
It was very fun and well done. Guides were great.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
we had our own car
Local specialist: Joël Massé
Joël
Joël Massé
Local specialist in Lacenas, near Lyon, France | Replied on Jul 25, 2022
Hi Gretchen,
Thanks for having taken the time to make such a detailed review on your trip. Among the lessons I'll learn from your trip :
- The Royal Appartment in Annecy has nothing to do with Privilodge Royal Appartments, though located in the same street !
- The Bastide du Paradou in Moustiers seems to be a lovely place, though I guess this is the first time we use it !
- The Mas Saint Joseph still deserves its reputation of simple but lovely 3* hotel in Saint Remy, with the great...
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Hi Gretchen,
Thanks for having taken the time to make such a detailed review on your trip. Among the lessons I'll learn from your trip :
- The Royal Appartment in Annecy has nothing to do with Privilodge Royal Appartments, though located in the same street !
- The Bastide du Paradou in Moustiers seems to be a lovely place, though I guess this is the first time we use it !
- The Mas Saint Joseph still deserves its reputation of simple but lovely 3* hotel in Saint Remy, with the great welcoming attitude of Chantal. We use this hotel a lot !
Glad that you enjoyed also most of the activities, from the waters of the river Sorgue to the mountains of the French Alps !
Joel

The Honeymoon of our Dreams
Greece | Jul 12 - Jul 21, 2022

Yekaterina
Yekaterina C.
Morristown, NJ | Reviewed on Jul 23, 2022
We have always wanted to go to Greece, and we thought - what better time than our honeymoon? Irene, our travel specialist, was beyond amazing. She was so kind, professional, and prompt. She discussed our interests and budget with us, and chose places we would never have even thought of ourselves. Our trip included Athens, Mykonos, Naxos, and Santorini. Throughout the entire experience, Irene was there every step of the way to answer any questions, and give us some recommendations. I wonder if... Read more

We have always wanted to go to Greece, and we thought - what better time than our honeymoon? Irene, our travel specialist, was beyond amazing. She was so kind, professional, and prompt. She discussed our interests and budget with us, and chose places we would never have even thought of ourselves. Our trip included Athens, Mykonos, Naxos, and Santorini. Throughout the entire experience, Irene was there every step of the way to answer any questions, and give us some recommendations. I wonder if she rests, it seemed like she was available 24/7!! The itinerary she produced was so well organized (including time changes!), that we had piece of mind and got to enjoy ourselves every second of it. There was not a SINGLE DETAIL she left out. The experience was phenomenal. We WILL be coming back to Greece and we WILL be requesting Irene again!

Local specialist: Irene Lappa
Irene
Irene Lappa
Local specialist in Athens, Greece | Replied on Jul 26, 2022

Dear Yekaterina and Matthew,
Thank you very much for your wonderful words! I'm so happy that my team's efforts and mine helped you have a phenomenal honeymoon experience!
It was my pleasure working with you and I'm grateful for your trust and the opportunity to create the plan of this special and unique trip for you. Once again, I'd like to wish you a life full of love and happiness!
I'll be happy to be your personal travel specialist for you next trip to Greece or/and perhaps Italy (!!) and assist you on creating new memorable experiences!
All the best and safe travels,
Irene

Great Planning, Horrible Execution KimKim w...
Switzerland | Jun 4 - Jun 15, 2022

J
Jessica R.
Westmont, IL | Reviewed on Jul 23, 2022

Great Planning, Horrible Execution

KimKim was a wonderful service to use. However the Switzerland extension they used to execute the planned activities was poor and obviously over priced.

Won’t be using again.

Local specialist: Tomaz Martinek

Fantastic trip to the south coast of Iceland….
Iceland | Jun 29 - Jul 8, 2022

Stacey
Stacey H.
Storrs, CT | Reviewed on Jul 23, 2022
Fantastic trip to the south coast of Iceland. Andres made great suggestions for self guided portions-we explored the Rekjanes lighthouse are and hiked to see the Geldindalur volcano.
Our waterfall tour in thorsmork with Peter as our private guide in a superjeep was one of the most incredible experiences of my life. We also hiked in landmannalaugar with Einar traveling via superjeep. Both guides made the tour fun and we experienced lovely views/sites, both were knowledgeable about the...
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Fantastic trip to the south coast of Iceland. Andres made great suggestions for self guided portions-we explored the Rekjanes lighthouse are and hiked to see the Geldindalur volcano.
Our waterfall tour in thorsmork with Peter as our private guide in a superjeep was one of the most incredible experiences of my life. We also hiked in landmannalaugar with Einar traveling via superjeep. Both guides made the tour fun and we experienced lovely views/sites, both were knowledgeable about the area. Both tours were private and both guides were excellent.
Peter was particularly good about setting us up for fun family photos.
We traveled to westman Islands and went on a great rib boat tour-which I highly recommend. Again, Andrés gave great suggestions on what to see and where to eat.
Andres was flexible and responded immediately to my concerns when we were in iceland.
Kimkim was a great way to have the advantage of a local’s advice, fully customizable and small group tours. My family (including two teenagers) had a fantastic trip.
We will be using kimkim for our next great adventure!

Activity Review
Volcanoes & Waterfalls- Private guided day tour in the highlands.
Volcanoes & Waterfalls- Private guided day tour in the highlands.
Iceland

Who knew there were so many stunning waterfalls to see? If you aren’t afraid to do light to moderate hiking this fantastic tour is a must do. We hiked to the top of a mountain for stunning views, went into caves to see waterfalls, climbed rocks, crossed streams in a super jeep. I can’t praise the experience enough. Peter was adaptable, waited when needed hiking, paid attention to our safety, was knowledgeable about the area and took many family photos-and made the trip fun.

Quality of Experience
I experienced the landscape rather than just looked at it.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Peter made it fun and adjusted to our skill/adventureness level.
Transport
The superjeep was fun, and the river crossings an adventure.
Local specialist: Andrés Úlfur Helguson
Andrés Úlfur
Andrés Úlfur Helguson
Local specialist in Iceland | Replied on Jul 31, 2022

Hello Stacey

Thank you for all the kind words. Im very happy to hear that you enjoyed your tour with Iceland Untouched. If you every plan to visit my beautiful island again then you are always welcome:)

All my best to you and your family

Custom Made Just for Us
Iceland | Jul 14 - Jul 21, 2022

Emily
Emily F.
Arvada, CO | Reviewed on Jul 23, 2022

Halldor and Preeti really got to know my husband and I, to understand our goals and preferences. It was an amazing experience in Iceland and I wouldn’t change a thing.

Local specialist: Halldór Haraldsson

Recently traveled to Guatemala with 10 other ...
Guatemala | Jul 6 - Jul 15, 2022

Marleni
Marleni M.
Pacifica, CA | Reviewed on Jul 23, 2022
Recently traveled to Guatemala with 10 other family members ranging in age from 8y.o to 67y.o. Having a great team of people that responded quickly to all communication and 2 tour guides by our side for all our adventures was hugely positive! We completed a custom 10 day tour and made great memories! Crista and David were very knowledgeable and personable- we totally recommend them. Read more

Recently traveled to Guatemala with 10 other family members ranging in age from 8y.o to 67y.o. Having a great team of people that responded quickly to all communication and 2 tour guides by our side for all our adventures was hugely positive! We completed a custom 10 day tour and made great memories! Crista and David were very knowledgeable and personable- we totally recommend them.

Hotel Review
Casa del Mundo
Lake Atitlán

Great stay! Beautiful views. Many stairs FYI so not accessible.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Local specialist: Eduardo Celada
Eduardo
Eduardo Celada
Local specialist in Antigua, Guatemala | Replied on Jul 27, 2022
Thank you for taking the time to leave us your review, Marleni!! I'm highly glad you had a great time on the Program activities you and I built for this unforgettable tour. It is very helpful to know that you had a great time with our team guiding you around the country. Be sure to spread the word to your friends and family, the more people know about Guatemala the better. Hope to see you back again soon, cheers! Estoy muy contento de que la hayas pasado muy bien en las actividades del... Read more

Thank you for taking the time to leave us your review, Marleni!!

I'm highly glad you had a great time on the Program activities you and I built for this unforgettable tour. It is very helpful to know that you had a great time with our team guiding you around the country. Be sure to spread the word to your friends and family, the more people know about Guatemala the better. Hope to see you back again soon, cheers!

Estoy muy contento de que la hayas pasado muy bien en las actividades del programa que tús familiares y yo construimos para esta gira inolvidable. y que hayan disfrutado de sus raices las cuales nos hacen sentir orgullosos de ser Guatemaltecos.
Espero volver a verte pronto, saludos!

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