Kimkim Trip Reviews

Liz Karen is responsive and trustworthy. Everything on my itinerary happened without issue and I was eternally grateful. I have limited Spanish and was traveling solo so using a booking agent to schedule rides and flights, plus excursions and rooms was most helpful. I can't recommend Andean Travel Experience enough. They followed through on everything they promised.

We traveled to Panama in June as a family with our teenage daughter and had an amazing experience. We spent 2-3 days in the Panama City, and especially loved staying in Casco Viejo (Old Town), where we could sit on the square, wander and view the old city and history, and enjoy great coffee including Gesha coffee. Our favorite 2-3 days was Valle de Anton, a quaint town, beautiful scenery, and walking to waterfalls; also great bakery and batida (smoothies). Our third stop was staying 2-3 days the Pearl Islands, where we enjoyed the warm Pacific and very mellow beach days in a quiet setting. All of the this was set up via Kimkim. They made it so easy, and everyone we worked with was personable and professional. We especially loved our in country driver, Julio, and our guide for the days in Panama City, Victoria. On our last day, we visited an indigenous community via dug out canoe, and all of us, including Julio and Victoria swam in the waterfall pools in the National Park. I am so impressed with Panama and its mix of cosmopolitan city, relaxed and laid back environment. safe and easy travel, and friendly and easy to interact with people. Zulmy helped us to design our trip, and she and I went back and forth on ideas to come up with our final itinerary. We were traveling in the rainy season, and she had great tips for us so that we could work best with the weather and also have great sites and not spend all our time in transit. She was even open to helping us book a hotel which I found and wanted to stay at in Casco Viejo. This is our 2nd trip with Kimkim, the first was 3 weeks in Scotland. We will be back. It's a great model and everything was custom, easy, and personal.

Hotel Reviews

The Golden Frog Inn

El Valle de Antón

Golden Frog is an oasis in El Valle de Anton. It was even better than we hoped. There is a view from every room looking out over incredibly peaceful hills and tropical landscape. The pool and grounds are excellent and lovely to spend time in. We swam every day. They also have a lovely terrace patio restaurant and a smaller indoor coffee and bar area where you take your breakfast or have dinner. We were lucky enough to have an outside dinner on a Saturday night where there was a 3 person band playing in the midst of dinner, and it was so perfect, lively, and enjoyable. The staff go above and beyond and you are very well supported. We found it walking distance to the town and we loved the countryside walk into town. There is so much to do in the area! This is such an oasis and peaceful setting. We were sad to leave.

Authenticity & Character

You are nestled in the tropical hills

Location

Gorgeous scenery, country like setting, easy walk to town

Staff

Very well supported, everyone excellent

Cleanliness & Comfort

The rooms were excellent, views to die for, the bathroom, showers, and A/C were all great!

Central Hotel Panama

Panama City

This was the perfect landing spot and place to make our home base in Panama City. We chose it for its location in Casco Viejo on a square and with a pool and multiple restaurants. As we arrived, we realized that it was even better than we expected. The rooms and the lobby are gorgeous. All of the restaurants are excellent, and we ate at little tables on the town square the first night. Every evening has 2-3 forms of live music depending on where you are in the hotel. The rooftop pool has the most gorgeous evening view of the Panama City skyline and it was lovely to have a pool. I even used their gym 3-4 times during our stay, and it was well appointed, spacious, and perfect for a quick exercise. The desk staff helped us and went above and beyond many times. For example, they helped my husband get a pair of linen pants hemmed at a local tailor, as he needed some better tropical clothes. Well appointed, excellent professional staff, you will not be disappointed.

Authenticity & Character

Location

You will love Casco Viejo. Picturesque from moment you leave hotel.

Staff

All went above and beyond. There is a lot of support at this hotel.

Cleanliness & Comfort

Lovely lobby. A/C works great. Well appointed rooms.

Activity Reviews

Encounter with an indigenous community, Embera

Panama City

Really meaningful and special day. We went up the river in a dug out canoe, visited a waterfall, and then visited an Embera community. We were all part of a big community in this experience, which was neat, as it did not feel like being distanced from the community who was hosting us. Victoria our local guide and Julio our local driver were also well known by the main Embera people who hosted us and so we felt very welcome. It was beautiful and neat to be in the National Park setting via boat. We loved the lunch at the community and enjoyed seeing the traditions and crafts.

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City Tour - Casco Viejo & Panama Canal

Panama City

This was fascinating and well worth the trip. I was pleasantly surprised how interesting this was. Our local guide also did a great job of making sure we knew how to navigate the entry and viewing areas. Its worth the visit.

Discovering Panama City: Free Day

Panama City

We loved walking around Panama City. We went to the Biomuseo which I highly recommend. There are also so many other things to see and do. Take some free time.

The guide who led us through Athens/flavors of Agira was one of my favorites, very knowledgeable, great sense of humor. Can’t remember her name but she had a phd and worked on archaeology sites.

It was great having Eleni with us for some of our excursions; definitely would enlist her services for future trips. We all loved her energy and passion.

The family owned vinegar business was also a great trip; food was great , service was great and the location was awesome.

The voyage to the Greek islands was also fantastic. I highly recommend groups upgrade to VIP level on the boat.

The dinner at the fish market by Poseidon temple was underwhelming.

Hotel Review

Acropolis Hill Hotel

Athens

Great location and loved the rooftop balcony. Our bathroom was a bit tight but room was fine.

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Activity Review

Custom Agora & Flavors Tour for Linda & Friends

Athens

Our guide made this excursion one of my favorites.

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Everything went like clock work. Transporters were on time and friendly. The guides were knowledgeable and enthusiastic. We saw a nice variety of the islands with time to explore on our own as well. The accommodations were lovely and strategically located so most everything was within walking distance.

Thanos was great and encouraging. Could not be more pleased.

Hotel Review

Amelot Art Suites

Santorini

This hotel was a little hard to find even for our driver but the staff was so helpful to come up and help us with our luggage and get us settled that we loved it. The room was lovely and view from the balcony couldn’t be beat plus the added view from our personal outdoor hot tub was wonderful. Breakfast was served to your room each morning as you selected from a menu the night before. Highly recommend!

Authenticity & Character

Location

The location was perfect for shopping and restaurants. The area was fun to explore.

Staff

The staff were so helpful and friendly making sure we had restaurant recommendations and directions.

Cleanliness & Comfort

Everything was beautifully decorated and clean.

Activity Reviews

Food & Wine bike tour

Santorini

We rode wood E bikes with the nicest guide and toured a section of Santorini that was close to the beaches. It was mainly up hill going out which the e-bikes helped and down hill returning. We visited a village, hiked, had lunch, walked on the black beach, toured the tomato paste manufacturing museum and biked. If we come back we would like to explore this area more fully.

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Our guide was very knowledgeable and personable. You couldn’t help but love him.

Transport

Naxos Day Cruise

Naxos

They were very nice and it was fun to be out on a catamaran for the day with a large group. They had nice snacks and drinks after each stop to swim.

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Food

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Naxian Cooking Lessons

Naxos

We so enjoyed the family that taught the cooking class and it was hands on which both my husband and I enjoyed. We were able visit their farm where they grow everything for their restaurant while our dishes cooked. Afterwards we returned to enjoy a fabulous lunch.

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Our guide was the best! He was very knowledgeable and personable which makes the experience so much better.

Transport

Very patient!

Christos and his team did an amazing job of planning a great trip to see the highlights in Greece for our family. We especially loved the personal tour guides, which helped keep our kids engaged in educational tours. Zakia in particular was exceptional on the Acropolis and Agora tour in Greece. The lodging choices were outstanding as well. The only thing we would have changed is having a driver meet us at Paros to take us to a beach that was away from the busy port area and more relaxing.

Thanks for making the planning and execution so seamless for our family. We will be back to Kim Kim and their great local travel experts.

Hotel Reviews

Avra Hotel

Rafina, Attica

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Kastro Suites Santorini

Santorini

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Lagos Mare

Naxos

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Fedriades Hotel

Delphi

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Four Streets Athens

Athens

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Activity Review

Private Acropolis & Agora Mythology Tour

Athens

Zakia was an amazing guide and kept the kids engaged. A super educational experience that was fun at the same times.

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Trang was fantastic to deal with from the start she was informative and extremely knowledgeable
From being picked up from my Hanoi hotel to start my northern adventure .My driver Tu and guide Hoang treated me as a new friend.The trip to Sapa ,Bac ha,Mu Canchai,Nghialo,Mai Chau ,Pu Luong,Ninh Binh,Haiphong finishing with a night on a La Casta Regal cruise on lan ha bay went smoothly.Hoangs ability to answer all my questions and to inspire me to trek on a daily basis.At the end of each trek our ever reliable driver Tu would be waiting for us.
I particularly loved the homestays.The welcome from the whole family and sharing our evening meal together was a wonderful experience. So many highlights Bac Ha horse races and market,Mu Can Chai birthday celebrations and walking in Ninh Binh to name a few.
Trang also contacted me while on the trip to make sure I was enjoying myself
That’s service for you
I can’t thank Trang,Hoang,Tu and Kimkim for my making my trip so special

First time working with kimkim and I loved it! Yuliana was my local specialist in Costa Rica who worked on all the details of my itinerary until I was happy with it. Answered all of my questions and concerns immediately. She booked the hotels, transportation and excursions and supplied me with confirmation numbers and all the specific details I needed so I didn’t worry about anything during the trip. The drivers were punctual, helpful and friendly, with A/C and clean vehicles. Hotels were great and we had the best time on all the activities/excursions. Definitely recommend.

Hotel Review

Arenal Manoa & Hot Springs

Fortuna

Our family of four really enjoyed our stay here. Clean and spacious room with strong A/C and amazing view of the volcano. 2 main pools were really nice, although not as numerous as other nearby hotels, as only one pool was hot spring. Breakfast is amazing, we also ate lunch/dinner poolside and in the restaurant which has breathtaking views. Depending on your room location, you need to be prepared to walk a bit or call for shuttle service around the property.

Authenticity & Character

Beautiful property, rooms are spread out

Location

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Comfortable mattresses!

Activity Review

Night Excursion at the Wildlife Refuge in Monteverde

Monteverde

We did this tour in the rain but it still turned out great! We didn’t have flashlights so the guide provided us with some. A bit scary walking into the forest in the dark but we had our trusty guide who led the way and found us some amazing wildlife.

Quality of Experience

Saw things we never thought we’d see!

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Drivers arrived on time.

Transport

We decided in February to plan a family trip to the Galápagos Islands in June. I was overwhelmed by the prospect of researching such a trip, and turned to KimKim for help. Alvaro reached out to me in less than 24 hours with a jam-packed itinerary that was very insightful. He notes from the questionnaire that we were traveling with 2 teenagers, and intuitively booked us 2 rooms at all our hotels to ensure some space and privacy. He met with us via zoom to go over the itinerary, and we tweaked it accordingly. We had a wonderful trip! Alvaro was VERY quick to respond with an informative answer to any message I sent during our travels. The local guides that we encountered were a wealth of information, and took great care of us. Toward the end of our trip, my husband had a 24 hour stomach illness, and electrolytes and over-the-counter remedies were delivered to the hotel for him, initiated and arranged by the local guides. I will happily use KimKim again, and refer them to all my friends.

Hotel Review

EB Hotel by Eurobuilding Quito

Quito

Very comfortable, and the staff was incredibly accommodating. Breakfast had a wide variety of offerings.

Activity Review

Wildlife Encounter at Los Tuneles (Cabo Rosa)

Galapagos Islands

Without question, this was a highlight of our entire Galapagos trip. Every type of marine life and bird we hoped to see, we found up close. Our guide, Darwin, took photos and videos of everything and everyone, and graciously transferred them to everyone’s phone. We swam with so many sea turtles, sharks, rays, penguins. We found an octopus, a sea horse, and learned about the blue-footed boobies and penguins. It was a truly memorable day!

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Food

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Gummi was great at following up on every detail, even the smallest.
It is impossible to say that there is one place more memorable than another, the whole trip and all the places we have been to, were amazingly beautiful, emotionally satisfying and memorable. From the wows of children's waterfall, to the Lava Cave or the gayzir and Glacier all very planned with such care.
We have also liked the different experience of the lagoons. From quite and not so touristy to singing and full of tourists.
The restaurants recommended, especially those with special recommendations from Gummi , were amazing.
Thanks so much for your efforts to make this trip one of the best in our lives. 😊❤️👍

Hotel Reviews

Fosshotel Núpar

Kálfafell

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Cleanliness & Comfort

The breakfast was superb. The staff very helpful

Gistihúsið - Lake Hotel Egilsstadir

Egilsstöðum

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Hotel Hjardarbol

Ölfus

The breakfast wasn't good at all, the dining room smelled badly, we couldn't even finish the coffee.

Authenticity & Character

Location

The directions on Google maps showed to the first sign of the hotel, and then we had to look for directions on the road.

Staff

No interaction at all

Cleanliness & Comfort

The bathroom door didn't close and open with ease, my son and I had to do that together whenever one of us had to use the bathroom.

Activity Reviews

Sky Lagoon - Experience the seven-step Sky Ritual

Iceland

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Lava Tunnel Tour

Iceland

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Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon Boat Tour

Iceland

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Skógarböðin - Forest Lagoon

Iceland

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Glaumbær Farm and Turf Houses

Iceland

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Puffin Tour Grundarfjörður

Iceland

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Krauma Spa

Iceland

Into the Glacier

Iceland

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Whales of Iceland

Reykjavík

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FlyOver Iceland

Reykjavík

Overall amazing trip planned by Randall. Would highly recommend. All the transports were almost flawless. My son even lost his suitcase at a restop and chris from kimkim found it and got it delivered to us.

First andlast night in san jose, hotel was great. We took a tour of san jose on our own which was nice.

Only major issue was Tortuguero. Hotel was horrible (no AC (sweltering hot temps) room full of bugs/lizards, stray dogs everywhere (including every meal) and kids hated the food). It was a cabin, not a hotel. Nobody slept for two nights due to heat and bugs. Worst part was that turtle nesting season not until July, so there was nothing to see.. was a horrible experience. We went kayaking on our own there which was fun.

Arenal was fantastic, the hiking tour to volcano was just average. The rio celeste tour was amazing. Wished we had gone tubing/rafting, many other families had done that.

Trasnfer to monteverde was interesting. A boat ride to a muddy area and we all dragged our luggage through puddles and mud to get to a bus. Monteverde was beautiful, hotel poco a poco was amazing. Zipline and night tour fun. We did a coffee/chocolate tour on our own which was great.

Manuel antonio was also beautiful. The hotel costa verde was fine. We paid for middle of the range hotels, so couldnt ask for anything amazing. The guided tour if national park was fun, but we had done so many hiking/walking tours that kids were a bit restless by the time we got to that tour.

I started working with Irene in November planning a trip to Greece with our 12 year old granddaughter! She is a fountain of knowledge! She provided us with a plan which I would never have been able to do by myself.
About 2 weeks before our trip I notified her that I have been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease. I would be limited to shorter walks. Without asking she started searching for a scooter and transportation to haul it. She advised against certain venues for safety issues. Every driver was more than helpful! Irene arranged for cooking lessons with a Chef who delighted us for 3 hours. Our tour guides were outstanding.
I asked Irene if there was a chance that we could meet her in Athens and she even made that happen. We have always traveled with a tour company on buses. The experience of KimKim exceeded all expectations. The bar has been raised and we highly recommend this company!! Thanks to the team who provided us with a vacation that will never be forgotten.
Travel dates were June 15 to 19, 2023.

Hotel Reviews

Avra Hotel

Rafina, Attica

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Wish we had more time there. Less than 10 hours. Breakfast location was marvelous.

Ippoliti Hotel

Nafplio

Authenticity & Character

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Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

matresses could be better

Athens Cypria Hotel

Athens

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Cleanliness & Comfort

mattresses weren't comfortable

Activity Reviews

Private Cape Sounion Driving tour

Greece

Restaurant was closed. Driver adapted to another restautrant

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Private Cooking Class in Nafplio

Nafplio

ONE of the highlights

Quality of Experience

Food

Included all of us in prep.

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Private Epidaurus Guided Tour

Greece

Unexpected

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Nemea Farm, Wine & Mythology Tour

Greece

Food

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Private Acropolis Hill & Museum Tour

Athens

Quality of Experience

Tour guide was outstanding.

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Very helpful

Transport

Exceptionally clean. Very helpful with scooter.

Exceptional tours with expert tour guides and an exceptional tour BUS DRIVER who got us in and out of places where a bus should not fit - incredible driver (if you have been to Athens, you know how impotant this is )!! We took in history culture and the natural beauty of Greece. Oh did I mention the food and the wine? The team and the hosts at the sites truly out did themselves with the quality and amout of food and beverages. Eleni's team really made great excursions for our group of 25. Visiting the Peleponesse, the Corinth Canal and so many other sites made very excellent memories for us. Our final day visiting Lake Voullemani to swin, sun and relax really was a fitting end to such an amazing visit. I would absolutely recommend Eleni and the Kimkim team to anyone visiting Greece and we will use them again if we make another trip.

We recently had the privilege of working with Ashley who planned out a flawless honeymoon experience in Vietnam. Her expertise and attention to detail ensured that our journey as newlyweds was nothing short of magical. Throughout our honeymoon, we were immersed in unique and intimate experiences, including organized private tours and excursions that allowed us to explore the hidden gems of Vietnam. One of the highlights of our trip was venturing into the picturesque countryside of Sapa. Ashley had organized a trekking excursion that allowed us to witness the breathtaking terraced rice fields and interact with the local ethnic communities. It was an incredible experience that truly connected us with the authentic beauty and warmth of Vietnam.

Communication with Ashley was also exceptional throughout the entire planning process and during our trip. She was always prompt in responding to our inquiries and provided valuable recommendations for activities, restaurants, and even helping us out with any unexpected issues that arose like bad wifi connections! It was evident that they genuinely cared about our happiness and satisfaction, going above and beyond to ensure our honeymoon exceeded our expectations.

If you're considering a trip to Vietnam, we wholeheartedly recommend partnering with Ashley to create a truly extraordinary and immersive experience. Thank you for making our honeymoon in Vietnam an unforgettable one!

Lise did a good job in putting together a memorable trip to France and we would use her services again. The reason for a 4 instead f a 5 was her lack of timely responsiveness. The tours, drivers, and guides she used were great. There were only 2 problem with these. One driver had the wrong time but was able to get someone else to fill in so it we were only delayed. As we needed to get to the airport the next day, We asked Lise to confirm the driver to the airport to make sure we wouldn't have any problems and then they didn't show up at all. s We were forced to call a taxi which Lise reimbursed. Other than that, all went splendidly.

Andrea put together a fabulous trip for us in Italy. His responsiveness, attention to detail, and follow through made for an amazing trip. We would highly recommend Andrea without any reservations whatsoever!

After a few days of getting lost in all the beautiful pictures of different hotels, we decided it might be best to look for a travel agent. We first considered using Kim Kim less than two weeks before our trip, and we already had an idea of what we wanted to do, so we were surprised when we were advised against it. Bastien, the travel agent, took the time to explain why our plan might be improved (the sheer amount of travel time alone was enough for us) by a few places we hadn't previously considered. We took his advice, tweaked the itinerary, talked it through him, and decided this was the way to go! He had a surprisingly quick turnaround and even mentioned an item that might be easier to get on our own rather than through him, which I appreciated since it didn't feel like he was trying to upsell anything. We asked for nicer/posher accommodations (and he delivered).

Once we were there, Mathilde took over as our primary contact and took the time to check in. She was readily available for our few questions and checked on us to ensure everything went smoothly.

The tours were fabulous, and the ONLY thing that made this less than perfect was one tour that offered lunch and champagne tasting. The champagne-tasting part was great, but there was no lunch (pairings only, and the tour guide indicated that she had already informed the agencies). Needless to say, after the hours-long tour, we were starving.

Everything else was spectacular. Highly recommend!

The travel team was wonderful. The fjord tour in flam was fantastic. pulpit rock as an excursion was fantastic. the skipper in Senja was wonderful.

Eleni was wonderfully responsive and flexible with our situation. We did not get one of the passports until the day of the trip. The hotels that were booked for us were very nice and were well situated for what we had planned. We had some unexpected delays due to the number of people visiting Greece and the islands were farther apart than we thought. The car in Naxos was nice, but too big to drive around the streets there. The car in Santorini was a small Nissan and was much easier to maneuver.
The night in Athens was amazing and we met our tour guide, Alex at our hotel and walked to the Acropolis for a great private tour.
The local travel agency, Travel12 was very helpful to us when we had to cancel one of the events. Thank you to Nikos and Marianna and the rest of the team. I was happy that all the arrangements were made to accommodate me and my family. It was an unforgettable trip

Hotel Reviews

Athens Cypria Hotel

Athens

Very nice clean modern hotel within walking distance to the Acropolis. Very spacious rooms with comfortable beds.

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Abelonas Retreat Sunset & Sunrise Lodgings

Santorini

Very charming hotel with a lot of character

Authenticity & Character

This hotel had a lot of character and old world charm

Location

Great view from this hotel at the top of Santorini. Walking distance to Fira.

Staff

Staff was great. Breakfast made to order included and delivered to the rooms. Food was wonderful, especially the omelets

Cleanliness & Comfort

The rooms were very comfortable

Galaxy Hotel Naxos

Naxos

This hotel has a lot of charm and it is so close to the beach.

Authenticity & Character

Location

Close to the beach and short walk to town and to the port.

Staff

Staff is friendly and helpful.

Cleanliness & Comfort

Rooms are clean and beds are comfortable

Activity Reviews

Caldera Cruise & Volcano Visit

Santorini

Parts of this were really fun, but the boat smelled like exhaust from the full almost the whole trip.

Quality of Experience

The smell of exhaust from the engine everywhere on the boat

Food

The food was prepared on board and the wine was flowing. It was very good.

Guides, Drivers and Staff

The stff was great. They cooked a great meal for us and watching them handle the sails and the anchors was real teamwork.

Boat Trip to Mykonos & Delos

Naxos

It was very hot that day and we enjoyed looking at the ruins and exploring the island by ourselves without a guide. The boat taking us there was older and had Greek charm. Mykonos was very crowded and hot.

Quality of Experience

It was fun for awhile but way to long and exhausting!

Transport

Private Acropolis Guided Tour

Athens

Alex was a wonderful guide! I was impressed by his passion and knowledge during the tour. It was hot and we stopped in the shade, which was very helpful. I am so happy we took this tour. Learning about the history of the Parthenon and the theaters was was great.

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Alex was a great guide!

Transport

We walked through the Plaka district. It was very cool!

Gary was fantastic . He put together the perfect trip according to my suggestions. The hotels were great. The excursions were wonderful.
I loved everything. I am a travel agent in Arizona, USA. I will definitely recommend Kim Kim Travel.

Without question, the best trip our family has ever been on. Where do you start? First and foremost, we were blessed to have the best guide/driver in the world, Sallam!!! Words cannot describe how great a person Sallam is. Friendly, funny, knowledgeable, and able to make the trip exciting and fun for people of all ages. We felt like Sallam was a member of our family by the end of two weeks. He is known by seemingly everyone in the country!!! It was like we were traveling with a celebrity. He is always smiling, putting everyone in a great mood for the day. I would 1000000000000000000% recommend Sallam to anyone taking this trip. He is truly one of a kind. A legend!!!!

We loved the diversity of adventures on the trip. Riding "camels" into the Sahara, climbing Monkey Fingers, visiting the Jewish Quarters, looking for goods in the open-air markets, and navigating the narrow alleyways in both Fes and Marrakech. What we loved most was meeting and interacting with the locals. Whether it was playing soccer with little kids in Sefrou, buying Berber rugs in Tinghir, looking at furniture and antiques in Marrakech or purchasing pottery and artisan products in Fes......spending time with people made the trip special. Also as a real estate executive, the architecture and design was mesmerizing to observe.

While our city guides were great (every single guide was unique and knowledgeable....we loved them all).....one city guide was can't miss: Said in Fes. We could have spent days talking to him. He has an amazing story and is a walking encyclopedia. His love for his city oozes out of every pore in his body.

Kudos to Sharon and her team for working with my wife to put together this world-class itinerary. I would encourage any traveler to work with this team!!! This trip was truly life-changing. We hope we have the opportunity to come back in the years ahead.

Hotel Reviews

Lina Ryad & Spa

Chefchaouen

Truly in the heart of Chefchaouen. A well-maintained and beautiful Ryad. Staff was helpful and warm. The only warning is that it is a decent walk from where cars have to drop you off.

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Palais d'Hôtes Suites & Spa Fes

Fes

I loved walking in and being surprised by the inner beauty of the hotel. My only "complaint" is that the walk up to our room was a fairly steep flight of stairs.

Authenticity & Character

As authentic as it gets.

Location

I might have wanted to be closer to the old city

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Again the stairs to the room could be a problem for some

Ksar Timnay Hotel

Midelt

It was a humble pitstop on our way to the desert. Rooms were simple and that was fine.

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Riad Madu Premium Camp

Merzouga

So comfortable. We loved our hosts here!!!! Brought back memories of our honeymoon in South Africa/Botswana. The luxury tents were spacious and comfortable.

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Chez Ichou

Dades Gorge

A hidden oasis in the middle of the Gorge. A true hidden gem!! Rooms are great and the view from the pool is fantastic.

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Hôtel & Ryads Barrière Le Naoura

Marrakech

We felt like we were living out a scene from Lifestyles of the RIch and Famous here. Great rooms and relaxing. Staff was great!!! Centrally located....walkable to everything.

Authenticity & Character

Had more of a Western hotel feel. Great pool. it was a great change of pace for our trip

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Villa Quieta Essaouira

Essaouira

We liked being a bit further away from the medina as this was truly a quiet and beautiful oasis by the ocean. The interior/exterior design was amazing and the staff was warm!!!

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Location

Amazing because it was a quiet oasis away from the masses

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ONOMO Hotel Casablanca Airport

Nouaceur

Perfect for what we needed. Clean and friendly. A quick ride to the airport. Excellent breakfast spread

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Riad Dar Zouhour

Rabat

A hidden gem on a side street. Central location. Rooms were spacious. It was quiet and comfortable. The staff was warm and engaging.

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Activity Reviews

Guided Tour of Marrakech

Marrakesh

Houcine was an amazing city guide!!! Love this guy. Got to meet his friends at the stores.

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Dades Valley to Marrakech via Ait Ben Haddou

Morocco

Straight out of the movies!!!! The Hollywood of North Africa!!!

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Guided Hike through the Monkey Fingers

Boumalne Dades

If you love the outdoors......a great hike!!!!

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Merzouga to Dades Valley Via Todgha Gorge

Morocco

Breathtaking. WOW!!!

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Jewish Heritage Tour in Sefrou

Morocco

We loved this. Again a hidden gem that I had never heard of prior to the trip.

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Midelt to Merzouga Camel Trek

Morocco

We will never forget this!!! Photos will be on our walls shortly!!! Truly memorable

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Day with the Locals in the Valley of Roses

Morocco

Highly, highly recommended. This was arguably one of our two favorite days on the trip!!! People are what make a trip special. I would do more of this during all future trips.

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Fes to Midelt

Morocco

Monkeys and the Swiss village.

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Guided Tour of Fes

Fes

Make certain to ask for Said to be your guide!!! One of a kind experience. We loved working with the artisans making and designing pottery and tiles

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Morocco

We had no idea that this was the furthest point of the Roman Empire!! Great surprise on a long drive.

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Hike to Cascade d'Akchour

Chefchaouen

Loved every second of the hike.

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Orientation Walk & Free Afternoon in Chefchaouen

Chefchaouen

Our first real taste of Morocco!!! We loved to meander through the narrow streets of the Blue CIty

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Rabat to Chefchaouen

Morocco

Driving with Sallam is a one of a kind experience. The views are breathtaking

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Afternoon Guided Tour of Rabat

Rabat

Our guide Abdou was energetic and a lot of fun. Our only regret is that we probably needed a full day in Rabat to truly take it all in. I felt a little rushed....this was our fault not the guide's.

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