Kimkim Trip Reviews

Diego truly did an *incredible* job planning our trip. He made the whole experience seamless, and whenever we hit any snags (which were few and very minor), Diego's communication was consistently responsive and helpful, and he always got things back on track immediately if needed. The activities he guided us to were amazing experiences and the transportation was just so easy! We loved all three locations (La Fortuna/Monteverde/Manuel Antonio) and were absolutely DELIGHTED with each place Diego picked for us to stay: each was so different, a bungalo suite and hot spring hotel in La Fortuna, a delightful spa hotel in Monteverde with a beautiful view and grounds, and a *gorgeous* beach hotel in Manuel Antonio; each place we couldn't think could be topped, and offered such a unique, comfortable and hospitable experience with amazing amenities (that we fully took advantage of!).

We could not have asked for better service; this trip was incredibly memorable and beautiful!

Hotel Review

Hotel & Spa Poco a Poco

Monteverde

Absolutely beautiful hotel with some of the best hospitality I have ever experienced. The hotel itself is beautiful, and the grounds and surrounding area were magical. We loved the massage services and the staff in the restaurant were so accommodating and kind, and genuinely went out of their way to make our stay so special. The location was ideal and very walkable to the "downtown" area of Monteverde.

Authenticity & Character

Location

Staff

I cannot say enough about how wonderful the staff were - we are so grateful for the amazing service.

Cleanliness & Comfort

Activity Review

Horseback Riding in the Cloud Forest

Monteverde

Probably my favorite activity in our whole trip, this was an incredible experience with some of the most breathtaking views in our entire journey.

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Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

I had such an amazing time! Everything was so well organized, I didn’t have to think about anything other than showing up. Our guides were so sweet and made every effort to make sure we were okay. Michael planned an awesome trip, one I will never forget!

Had an absolutely amazing time thanks to the great planning by Marina. Hotels were fantastic as were the guides that were arranged. The driving trip to Sintra is a can’t miss event and our guide Rui was incredible, making it feel like a trip with our Portuguese cousin. All our other guides (Miguel and Pedro in Porto) and Felipa in Lisbon were top notch.
Truly had a great experience thank you Marina!

Hotel Review

Portugal Boutique City Hotel

Lisbon

Very nice hotel. Great service. Very central to all key Lisbon locations

Tips for future travelers

No controllable AC

Activity Review

Private Day Excursion: Sintra, Cascais & Estoril

Portugal

The guide really makes the trip. Rui was our guide replacing Nuno at the last minute. I couldn’t think of a better and more enjoyable person than him he was terrific!

Samir was great to work with, and both knowledgeable and patient in helping put together an ideal itinerary within my time frame and budget. It made for a well organized and a perfectly paced trip across the major sites across Jordan. Will recommend him to Friends & Family!

Christian was an excellent driver and wonderful guide. He maximized our time in Ecuador to the fullest extent possible. He knew just where and when to take a break and found the most wonderful places for a meal or snack. He had a great knowledge of history and answered all our many questions about Ecuador from nature to economics to ecology and more. And he was a lot of fun to be around- game for anything and even pushed us to do a few things we weren’t sure about but greatly enjoyed!
Most memorable was the Quito teleferico, Quito cooking class, Mindo hummingbirds even though we aren’t birders, Banos waterfalls and hot springs, horseback riding in Cotopaxi and visiting the lovely Quilotoa crater. The hacienda stays were exceptional.
Main thing was that Alvaro pulled off planing our trip with a one week notice!! Awesome job!!

Hotel Review

Hacienda Pinsaqui

Otavalo

Outstanding service and beautiful rooms. Lovely surroundings. Very quiet and comfortable. Excellent food.

Authenticity & Character

The interior

Location

Quiet but near town and national park

Staff

Personal and prompt service

Cleanliness & Comfort

Fireplace in bedroom

Activity Review

Otavalo - Cloud forest of Mindo

Otavalo

Hummingbirds we’re amazing

Quality of Experience

Food

Outdoor dining

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

This was an absolutely amazing trip, Mathias and his team were excellent. We were planning a trip for spring break with our 12 and eight-year-olds and looking for adventure that would also be appropriate for this age range. He worked with us on several different itineraries to give us options, listened to our requests for Accommodations, and provided us with the most amazing driver Sebastian who was so knowledgeable about the country, and very patient with our children! He went above and beyond to make sure everything was organized and we had everything needed. It was the little details, like buying fruit in the market for our family, and following up with pictures from our adventures that we really appreciate. My children could stop hugging him at the end of the trip! Mathis met us at our hotel at the beginning of our adventure and checked in with us throughout the way to make sure our expectations were met. He works with top notch Accommodations and vendors. We would not change a think about this trip, other than we wished we stayed longer! We can’t wait to go back and would 100 percent book with Mathis!

Hotel Review

Isla de Baños

Baños

Activity Review

Quito - Cotopaxi National Park - Baños

Ecuador

This past March, my husband and I toured Morocco with Original Travels. Prior to the trip, I corresponded with Abdellah, who managed every detail of our trip through Morocco. Original Travels a Moroccan-owned tour company. Our tour guide was Samir. He was kind, knowledgeable, and easygoing. Samir picked us up at the Casablanca airport and we began our drive through Rabat and arrived at the Lina Riyad in Chefchaouen. The Lina Riyad was the perfect place to land after nearly 24 hours of travel. It was spacious, quiet, and cozy. The food was utterly delicious. I booked a spa experience that included a hammam, massage, and facial, which erased all of the aches and pains from travel. Samir picked us up in the morning and gave us a walking tour of Chefchaouen, taking photos of us and explaining the local culture. He drove us to Fes and we made some stops along the way. In Fes, we stayed at Riad Salam Fes for 2 nights, which featured great food and gorgeous accommodations. The city of Fes is enchanting. We went on a walking tour of Fes, stopping at the tannery, a ceramics studio, the Qarawiyyin mosque, and several craft shops. The next leg of our tour brought us to the desert. We drove through snowy mountains in the morning and then arrived at the golden desert by late afternoon. We spent 2 nights at Tirizi Camp, which was the absolute highlight of the trip. Samir drove us through the Dades Valley, where we bought some goods from the rose collective. We stayed at Hotel Xaluca Dades. The accommodations were nice, but the food wasn’t very good. Samir picked us up in the morning and we found a guesthouse in the Dades Valley where we had a lovely breakfast and a breathtaking view of the landscape. Samir led us on a trek through the kasbahs of Ait Benhaddou. Along the way to Marrakech, we stopped at an argan collective, where we learned how cosmetics and culinary products are made from argan oil. We arrived at Marrakech and spent 2 nights at Riad Pachavana. It was a beautiful Riad with an extraordinarily hospitable staff. The only strange thing was the the bathroom didn’t have a door. There was an 8-foot long hallway separating the bathroom from the bedroom, which offered very little privacy. For that reason, I’d seek a different Riad for my next trip to Marrakech. Abedellah joined us in our walking tour of Marrakech and we lunched at a local restaurant. He arranged for us to get COVID tests at the hotel, in preparation for the flight back to the US. Samir drove us back to Casablanca, and we stayed at the Odyssee Center Hotel.
All in all, we had a lovely trip. Our driver, Samir became a friend to our family, and we are still in touch with him. If an individual person could embody all of the good that Morocco has to offer, that person is Samir.

Hotel Review

Lina Ryad & Spa

Chefchaouen

This was my favorite riad in Morocco. In fact, when I return to Chefchaouen, I would stay here again. It was quite, spacious, very comfortable. The food was exquisite. Throughout my 10-day trip in Morocco, I compared every other hotel, riad, and dining experience to the Lina Ryad.

Tips for future travelers

Definitely eat at the hotel and do have a hammam and massage.

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Activity Review

Casablanca to Chefchaouen via Rabat

Morocco

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Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

The tour that Samir put together for our family of four (parents and two kids 9 and 11) was fabulous. Samir was very responsive when we had to change our travel dates because of flight changes. We spent a glorious 8 days touring Jordan with our amazing driver Nader (Nick). Nader is kind, generous and very knowledgeable about Jordan. Nader recommended we extend our jeep tour of Wadi Rum to a full day. It was the best decision, the desert is beautiful and my kids loved every moment of it. If I had more time I would spend two days in Wadi Rum taking a jeep ride. Also, if I had more time, I would have spent two full days in Petra as opposed to the one day we had. Petra is just too big to properly see in one day. Overall, this was a memorable trip for all of us.

Hotel Review

Strand Hotel

Amman

Activity Review

Meet & Assist - Queen Alia Airport

Jordan

I can't say enough good things about the people of Costa Rica - they are friendly, happy, and proud of their country. Most spoke English, but were very patient with our Spanish, which my 2 high schoolers had fun practicing. The scenery and wildlife were great and the food was delicious.
Brittany helped us arrange a great trip to Costa Rica where we were able to visit Arenal, Monteverde and Manuel Antonio. In La Fortuna, we got a great view of the Arenal volcano and did a nocturnal walk to see red eye tree frogs and poison dart frogs. Monteverde was probably a highlight for the family, even though it wasn't cloudy in the cloud forest that we were there. We had a great time on the ziplines. We had a very unique & special dinner for my daughter's birthday at San Lucas TreeTop Dining. It was delicious, yet pricey. My favorite hotel was our stay at La Mariposa in Manuel Antonio where there where monkeys and sloths at the hotel and the view over the water was beautiful. Brittany did a great job of arranging transportation and excursions and was easy to communicate with during the planning. We will definitely be using KimKim services to plan our next international trip.

Hotel Review

La Mariposa Hotel

Manuel Antonio

The hotel overlooks the ocean and has a great patio that is very relaxing. The staff were very friendly and the food was pretty good. The beds were a little hard for my taste, but the rooms were very nice.

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Activity Review

Treetopia Zip Lines

Monteverde

Our family of 5 (ages 13, 15, 18) had a great time on the ziplines. The guides made you feel very safe and it was exhilarating. There are a few ziplines that you had to ride tandem, but it added to the fun. I definitely would recommend, it was my kids favorite experience of the trip.

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Transport

Booking my tour through kimkim, made my travel to Colombia worry free. I just told them what my interest were, and they came up with a plan the suited my requests.

Hotel Review

Hotel Kartaxa Cartagena

Cartagena

Loved the hotel and the location. Friendly and helpful staff

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Staff

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Activity Review

Visit Cocora Valley, Coffee Farm & Salento

Salento

Hiking in the cloud forest was the highlight of my trip.

Quality of Experience

Food

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Our trip was absolutely lovely. Olman did a great job of working with us during the planning process. He listened to our needs and found just the right properties. We did not get a final itinerary until 36 hours before we left. I am not used to such a short timeline. I have used KimKim before and have gotten our final itinerary at least a week in advance. It made me very nervous and did not allow me to look at the day trips to know what to pack etc. Makanda by the Sea (which Olman had highly recommended) was one of the most beautiful hotels I have ever stayed in. My son had the most spectacular room, all glass looking over the Pacific Ocean with monkeys and sloths traveling bye all day. The pool was blissful! The Lost Iguana was very nice but paled in comparison to Makanda. Olman did a great job and we had a great time.

Hotel Reviews

Lost Iguana Resort & Spa

Fortuna

The hotel is on beautiful grounds. The pool is lovely with a heated part that is a swim up bar. The swim up bar was over run with kids on our second day. The lighting in my son's room was very odd. Just one dim overhead light and a tiny LED by his bed with n o windows to speak of. Fortunately the amazing outdoor shower made up for it. The view from our suite was spectacular. The food was fine.

Authenticity & Character

The grounds were beautiful

Location

It was very secluded which was nice but a little far for in town dining.

Staff

We didn't have much interaction. But the ones we met were very nice.

Cleanliness & Comfort

The outdoor shower was spectacular. The lighting in the rooms could definitely be improved upon.

Makanda by The Sea Hotel Adults Only

Manuel Antonio

The most beautiful hotel I have ever stayed at. The pool was beautiful with a spectacular view. The staff were extraordinary. The food at the restaurant was delicious. We enjoyed the private beach. There were more animals around the pool than we saw anywhere else during our entire trip (monkeys, iguanas, sloths, toucans, macaws). Whatever we wanted all we had to do was ask. Our villa was absolutely breathtaking. My son's room was a glass cube with an amazing view of the pacific and sloths and monkeys swinging by all day.

Tips for future travelers

Don't hesitate.

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Activity Reviews

El Silencio Volcano Hike & Visit to La Fortuna Waterfall

Arenal/La Fortuna

We al learned a lot. The view form the top was spectacular.

Quality of Experience

Food

Loved the local restaurant that we went to. It had authentic Costa Rican fare.

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Our guide was very personable and knowledgeable.

Transport

Arenal Volcano Extreme Zipline

Arenal/La Fortuna

The zip lines were very cool and fast. We had a great time. We would have liked to learn a bit more about the animals and area from the guides.

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

It would have been nice if they would have told us more about the animals and rainforest.

Transport

We just got back from a week in Chile and could not have done it without Lorena! She was there every step of the way - helping curate the itinerary, updating us on covid protocols and requirements, answering any and all questions and so much more! She made herself so available to us and was extremely responsive and communicative.

As for our trip… it was fantastic! Kind, patient, educative guides and drivers. Everyone went truly above and beyond to make our trip wonderful and memorable. We enjoyed our day trip to Valparaiso and getting acquainted with the history of Santiago. But the highlight of our trip by far was Torres del Paine. We did a beautiful (albeit challenging) hike and saw the beautiful glaciers. I cannot wait to go back and will most definitely be using Kim Kim/Lorena for my future travels.

A million thanks!

We had several different guides.
Most memorable was Enrique and his walking and biking tour in Teotihuacan.
Nicolas and the food tour including Mezcal tasting in Mexico City.
Manuel in Chichen Itza and Vincente and Cesar in Tulum and Cenote.
Also very memorable was Rio Secreto.

Overall it was an amazing vacation which had everything, culture, history, food, nature and relaxation. And thanks to the organisation and our provided local contact Melina we hadn't had to worry about anything, so we were able to enjoy every secong of our vacation and trip.

Hotel Reviews

Hampton Inn & Suites Mexico City

Mexico City

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Hacienda Merida

Mérida

Great stay, beautiful old colonial building

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Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Courtyard By Marriott Cancun Airport

Cancun

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Cleanliness & Comfort

Activity Reviews

Shared biking experience through Teotihuacan "The City of the Gods"

Mexico City

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Food

Guides, Drivers and Staff

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Spirits of Mexico: Pulque, Mezcal, & Tequila

Mexico City

Great experience but more a food tour than a pure mezcal tequila pulque tasting tour

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Nicolas was so passionate about mexican food culture. It was like eating and drinking with a good friend

Transport

Tour of historic Mexico City with street food tasting

Mexico City

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Visit the Museum of Anthropology and Chapultepec Castle

Mexico City

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Coyoacán and Xochimilco including Frida Kahlo museum

Mexico City

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City Tour of Merida: The White City

Mérida

Was not really a walking tour, rather a driving tour which was better due to the heat and humidity

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Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Explore the Celestun Biosphere Reserve

Mérida

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Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Explore Chichén Itzá: A Wonder of the Mayan World

Chichén Itzá

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Immerse Yourself in the Peaceful Yokdzonot Cenote

Mexico

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Food

Guides, Drivers and Staff

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Rio Secreto: The Mayan underworld

Cancún

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Snorkeling in the beautiful marine park of Puerto Morelos

Puerto Morelos

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Visit the Archaeological site of Tulum and snorkeling in Gran Cenote

Mexico

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Melina, our local contact was very nice and always available for our needs. All our guided tours were well selected, punctual and unforgetable.

Hotel Reviews

Hampton Inn & Suites Mexico City

Mexico City

Room had no Window. Hotel is quite old. Poor breakfast Buffet.

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Courtyard By Marriott Cancun Airport

Cancun

Very nice hotel for an airport hotel. Great breakfast, nice Pool area!

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Hacienda Merida

Mérida

Very nice hotel, lovely people. We had some problems with the mosquitos there, but apart from that: great experience. Amazing breakfast (but a la carte!)

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Activity Reviews

Spirits of Mexico: Pulque, Mezcal, & Tequila

Mexico City

We really enjoyed this tour, eventhough it was more a tacos tasting tour (not as stated in the title). Which was fine by us, but we shouldnt have eaten before it, if we would have known. Our guide, Nico was excellent. It felt like going for authentic dinner with a good friend.

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Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Snorkeling in the beautiful marine park of Puerto Morelos

Puerto Morelos

We felt kind of lost in this Tour. Our guides were nice people but we didnt get any Information about what is going to happen, what we are going to see. Quite stressful experience - had so swim right after our guide, heavy waves.

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Angela was absolutely amazing. She could not have been more helpful, available, and wonderful if she tried. She went above and beyond our expectations, or even our wildest dreams to ensure that our vacation was perfect and extremely relaxing. I cannot thank her enough for her kindness and attention to even the smallest details.

Hotel Review

Sweet Home Hotel

Athens

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Staff

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Activity Review

Athens Highlights Mythology Tour

Greece

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Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

We spent 3 weeks in France with my family of four! I love to plan and research but it was becoming too time consuming so I reached out to KimKim. They connected us to Simon, who completed a full 3-week itinerary for us - including hotels, train, transfers, and tours and experiences. It was fun picking and choosing what our family wanted from the options given. Simon then booked everything for us after we had finalized our selection. I am writing this out in the review because to be honest, I really didn't understand how KimKim works. This is how it works. I can't imagine how many hours I saved with Simon planning and then booking everything for us.

Our trip was amazing - we refer to it as a YOLO trip!! We thoroughly enjoyed experiencing all different parts of France - a country of many countries. While on our trip, Simon checked in on us and we even met him when in Marseilles.

I don't know if I will ever go back to planning trips now that I know it is so easy with KimKim!
5 stars - all the way!

Hotel Review

Edgar Suites Paris Louvre - Bellan

Paris

Perfect for our family of 4. More space than a typical hotel room and great location. My only downfall would be the 3 flights of stairs with luggage, but hey, we expected that!

Tips for future travelers

3 flights of stairs

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Activity Review

Electric Bike tour of Paris' Hidden Gems - Small-group

Paris

Favorite activity in Paris!

Our local specialist, Daniel, went above and beyond to ensure that our time in Ecuador was fun, safe, and packed with adventure. All of the guides we interacted with were knowledgeable about the area and were very friendly and fun to be around. Danny was our guide for the first two days of our time in Quito. We felt like he was our friend showing us around the city.
We really enjoyed our day trip and hike at Quilato Crater. This is a definite must for people making plans. I would also recommend going to the Mindo cloud forest.
And of course our time in the Galapagos was epic. I would like to have had more time to spend there. I'm sure someday we'll go back.

Hotel Review

Hotel Casa Sakiwa

Machachi

This hotel is modern, clean, and very comfortable.

Authenticity & Character

Very beautiful design/architecture

Location

Close to mountain adventures

Staff

Friendly

Cleanliness & Comfort

Extremely clean

Activity Reviews

Experience the Pristine Beauty of Galápagos Islands: Discovering an Uninhabited Island

Puerto Ayora

You start the day early with a dingy ride to the sailboat you will be spending the next three hours on to get to the destination. It's worth it! The snorkeling was fantastic. We saw many white tipped sharks and so much other wildlife.

Quality of Experience

Food

Couldn't believe the cook could make such unbelievable dishes in such a small kitchen!

Guides, Drivers and Staff

The boat crew were on top of it!

Transport

The boat could use a bit more shade and comfortable seating for such a long trip

Biking from Cotopaxi to Quilotoa Day 1

Ecuador

This is a perfect way to get up close and personal with Cotopaxi volcano. But be ready for very high altitude hiking. The guides help keep the pace slow.

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We had initially booked this trip through Kimkim with Brazil Green Travel in March of 2020. The pandemic forced us to cancel. We waited two years before we were able to rebook. Camille stayed in contact and was able to redo our trip without additional cost. It was worth the wait. The accommodations were well chosen, the private transport service great. Our personal, professional guides added immeasurable value to our understanding and enjoyment of Brazil’s vibrant culture, history and stunning landscapes. We visited Rio, Paraty, Lencois/Chapada Diamentina, Iguazu and Salvador during our three week sojourn and locked it all. If you haven’t been to Brazil, go—and go with Brazil Green Travel!

Overall it was a very good trip. Sabrina and Tatiana were helpful in answering most of my questions. The pickups and transfers were punctual and most tour companies were communicative and notified us in advance of any changes.

In terms of the services booked, most were great. Carlos, who did the walking tour in Buenos Aires was really good and we learned a lot. We had great guides in Ushuaia. Gabriel and Juan from Antartur who did the Laguna Esmeralda hike were fantastic. So was Andres with Latitud (Tierra del Fuego National Park tour). The Perito Moreno Glacier hike was also a major highlight of the trip.

The only difficulty was in El Chalten, where we did not have a guide. Our drivers were from Las Lengas tour company and they did not speak English so we had trouble finding out when we were getting picked up and this was a little stressful as I had to call the hotel to help coordinate for us. We also did not like 2 out of 3 of the hotels. Mirador del Lago was great. Las Hayas in Ushuaia was a pretty hotel on the outside and in the lobby and common areas, but the room was very basic. We had a ground floor room and the lights from the outside of the hotel shined directly into our room, making it hard to sleep. After requesting that they move the light, they did not follow up. Amerian Buenos Aires Park Hotel also felt a little old, had slow wi-fi, and wasn't very comfortable. We also didn't know that we were supposed to pay for national park admission fees, so it would have been nice to know this in advance.

I would recommend using Kimkim again if someone was booking a long trip like ours. Even after the small problems mentioned above, it was nice that everything was more or less taken care of.

Our family has traveled to many places, and we have never used a trip planning service before, much less had guides! Anne was incredible. She answered all of our questions promptly, gave us recommendations for everything - favorite candies, where to eat, what to eat to taste Peru, and what to pack. She listened carefully to all of our needs. We are a family of four - 2 adults, and 2 kids ages 11 and 13. We wanted to share this experience with my widowed 71 years young mother, since she sadly lost her travel partner years ago. While Mom worked on physical therapy for her knee, Anne worked on our plans. She rearranged events to make them all fit into our time span of 9 days. We had a long list of "must do's" and Anne made them all happen without a single glitch. She was there the moment we arrived at the airport with a driver. Then during our first morning, she walked us through parts of Lima, where we found a fabulous brunch and money exchange. Anne made sure we understood our entire plan for the week, and helped us secure our luggage with the hotel so we could go sand boarding and sledding in the Chilca dunes. From there, we went to the Amazon, then Ollantaytambo, Cusco, and of course Matchu Picchu and Aguas Calientes. Because of our ambitious travel plans, Anne made all of our connections happen. We took all modes of transportation - boats, zip lines, busses, vans, cars, planes, and a train. We felt completely safe and comfortable the entire trip. We never had to worry with ticket lines, or even keeping up with tickets. Our tour company and our guides handled it all. All of our hosts at hotels, lodges, and boutiques were courteous, accommodating, and made us feel at home. The food was incredible. We are all so disappointed in fruit and nuts now that we are home - Peru spoiled us forever. Our guides - Anne, Luis, and Jesus - made us feel like family and taught us more than we ever knew we should know about Peru's people, beautiful land and resources, culture, history, and current events. Their love and enthusiasm for their country is infectious. I have been recommending Anne, Jesus, Luis, Peruvian Soul, and KimKim to all of my friends and family since we returned less than a week ago. I've bored all my friends and family with all of our postcard photoshopped looking pictures. I still cannot believe the trip we had - it really seems unreal. Our next trip will definitely start with KimKim. Hopefully we will return to Peru soon - and when we do - I'm going to What's App Anne directly and tell her we're ready for part 2!!

Hotel Review

Dazzler Miraflores by Wyndham

Lima

Courteous, clean, great atmosphere, location, and lovely food. Try the ceviche!

Authenticity & Character

Bar and restaurant area had a fun vibe - romantic, but also family friendly. A difficult balance.

Location

Staff

Everyone was courteous and genuinely tried to help us with anything we needed.

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Activity Review

Lunch at the Shores of Piuray Lake

Peru

First, it is really difficult to choose a favorite on our trip. But this one is near or at the top because it felt like we were the only ones for miles around, and we were at someone's property for a nice lunch. The food was incredible, authentic, and varied. We were able to talk with the women who cooked the meal and see the way food was prepared. There were some adorable alpacas and other farm animals just casually hanging out near the shore while we ate. The setting was breathtaking, unreal, and quiet. During a trip when you're seeing and processing so much at once, it was nice to sit for a moment and be still and appreciate your environment and the people who live here.

Quality of Experience

Food

Off the charts. Fresh, tasty, and beautiful presentation

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Jesus was an incredible guide! I felt like we were all in one family, and he was like a brother or cousin just taking us around his towns. Robert was an excellent driver - no idea how he could navigate all those roads!

Transport

Timely, clean, and safe at all times.