Kimkim Trip Reviews

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Tricia was attentive to our requests and need...
Norway | May 13 - May 22, 2022

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Estrella H.
Mason, OH | Reviewed on May 23, 2022
Tricia was attentive to our requests and needs. We had a lovely trip from
Bergen to Oslo. Particularly liked the uniqueness and locations of the places we stayed in. Tricia was also very responsive to any needs we had during my the trip and provided good suggestions or plans for every day in out tour.
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Tricia was attentive to our requests and needs. We had a lovely trip from
Bergen to Oslo. Particularly liked the uniqueness and locations of the places we stayed in. Tricia was also very responsive to any needs we had during my the trip and provided good suggestions or plans for every day in out tour.

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Bergen Børs Hotel
Bergen
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Local specialist: Tricia Cantlon
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Tricia Cantlon
Local specialist in Oslo | Replied on May 24, 2022

I'm so very happy to hear you enjoyed yourselves! It was a treat to be there for your journey. You are such kind people and it was really fun that you were up to explore some of the more unique areas! Hope to see you back in Norway someday :)

An incredibly intimate and special tour of Mo...
Morocco | May 16 - May 22, 2022

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Jeanice S.
San Rafael, CA | Reviewed on May 23, 2022

An incredibly intimate and special tour of Morocco that took us into small towns and to the shared tables of several local families. We selected luxury level and requested stylish hotels and jammed packed days. Each guide, our driver for the week, and everyone in between were top notch. So grateful to have discovered KimKim who connected me to Abdullah in Morocco!

Local specialist: Abdellah El Asely
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Abdellah El Asely
Local specialist in Marrakech | Replied on May 23, 2022

Hi Jeanice

Thank you for devoting some time to write about your recent journey with us.

We really delighted to hear that you had a positive experience with our company and you were satisfied with our work. Our entire team is committed to providing high-quality services for our guests and making their trips unforgettable. I'll make sure to share your awesome review with my colleagues to ensure we continue to improve on delivering exceptional services.

Thank you again and we look forward to welcoming you back soon.

Best,
Abdel

A vacation like no other
Italy | May 11 - May 20, 2022

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Nisah M.
Peachtree Corners, GA | Reviewed on May 22, 2022
Our experience with kimkim has once again been nothing but the best. The ability to customize an itinerary to my specific desires is the best part of this service. Once we told Fabio what our interests are and the type of vacation we wanted to experience, Fabio gave us excellent choices and suggestions. Since we are very into experiencing culture through food, we set up a food tour in Sorrento. Now, this food tour was not like ones we have experience before- where you go to local... Read more

Our experience with kimkim has once again been nothing but the best. The ability to customize an itinerary to my specific desires is the best part of this service. Once we told Fabio what our interests are and the type of vacation we wanted to experience, Fabio gave us excellent choices and suggestions.

Since we are very into experiencing culture through food, we set up a food tour in Sorrento. Now, this food tour was not like ones we have experience before- where you go to local restaurants and sample traditional foods. This food tour started on a cheese farm, traveled to a family owned pizza shop where we made our own pizzas, and ended on a lemon farm! It was one of my most memorable days. We learned so much, about the way of the people and how it shaped the food/culture. I highly recommend this tour for those who really want to explore an authentic side of Italy.

Another favorite day was the trip to Ischia to experience a day at the hot springs. We choose to go to the water park Negombo. This park was most breathtaking- the natural beauty of the island was kept intact, well manicured, and the pools were all full of different features. I would recommend a day here to anyone looking to unwind.

We really enjoyed our hiking guide from our Path of Gods hike. It really is a wonderful experience to get to know the history from a local. He was very informative and able to open our eyes to things we would have never known about along that hike.

We loved each hotel that Fabio picked for us. It was only until we stayed at each hotel and experienced the city highlights that we could fully appreciate the optimal locations picked out for us! Thank you for that. Our favorite hotel was Hotel Corallo- the costal views were unbeatable.

Every driver was very punctual, professional, and friendly. A very special thank you to the driver who picked us up on May 13 from the Naples train station to our hotel, (we apologize, we cannot remember their name), they were with Ms. Deborah and while we were reviewing our itinerary details for future drop off/pick ups and excursions, he was very attentative to details and helped point out small tips for us.

It was great having a personal concierge in Italy, having Mrs. Daniela help us through any details that we were unsure of was very reassuring. Her availability and ability to help us at any time was greatly appreciated.

We cannot wait to plan another trip with kimkim! We don’t know where and we don’t know when, but we do know that it will be amazing.

Hotel Reviews
47 Boutique Hotel
Rome

Great location to experience so much in Rome, the location makes a lot of highlights walkable. The rooms are very modern and the inside garden/patio is adorable.

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Hotel Corallo
Sorrento

Staff were very friendly and helpful The hotel was very clean, the costal views were unbeatable Even the breakfast buffet was really good, lots of options and very tasty

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Activity Reviews
Pasta Making Class in Rome ( group tour)
Pasta Making Class in Rome ( group tour)
Rome

Our chef that walked us through how to make traditional pasta was great! Talking about food and tips/tricks in the kitchen was a great experience. She was very patient and helpful. Of course, the best part of this is eating the food that you made!

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Lemon Grove- Mozzarella Farm in Sorrento area
Lemon Grove- Mozzarella Farm in Sorrento area
Italy

I loved every part of this food tour. The hosts were so charming, so genuine, and fun to be around. Learning about the cheese farm was most enjoyable, and of course eating the best cheese I have ever had was an amazing experience.

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Local specialist: Fabio Fasone
Fabio
Fabio Fasone
Local specialist in Venice, Italy | Replied on Jun 15, 2022

Ciao Nisah,
On behalf of everyone, I wanted to thank you for this fantastic review and for having traveled with us. We are very happy our services met your expectations, especially the service of the Concierge who is a great plus and you liked our activities and tours especially the food tour in Sorrento which is a very nice culinary experience I am also happy you liked out hiking guide we strive to provide the best of the best for our travelers. We look forward to welcoming you again to our country to discover some new fascinating areas in the future.
All the best,
Fabio

Great Trip and wonderful service!
Bolivia | May 15 - May 17, 2022

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Amanda B.
Billings, MT | Reviewed on May 22, 2022
I did the 3 day tour of Uyuni. Milenka was a great travel agent and arranged everything so there was nothing I needed to do but enjoy my trip. Lucio was a great guide. My only suggestion, is to consider booking “luxury” accommodations over basic. The hotels were chilly and only one of the two hotels had hot water…so basic has a different meaning in Bolivia. That said, both were clean, and comfortable aside from being cold! The night bus was surprisingly nice and everyone I interacted with... Read more

I did the 3 day tour of Uyuni. Milenka was a great travel agent and arranged everything so there was nothing I needed to do but enjoy my trip. Lucio was a great guide. My only suggestion, is to consider booking “luxury” accommodations over basic. The hotels were chilly and only one of the two hotels had hot water…so basic has a different meaning in Bolivia. That said, both were clean, and comfortable aside from being cold! The night bus was surprisingly nice and everyone I interacted with from start to finish was friendly and helpful. It goes without saying that the scenery was spectacular and the wildlife and ecology of Bolivia were breathtaking.

Local specialist: Milenka Omireis
Milenka
Milenka Omireis
Local specialist in La Paz - Bolivia | Replied on May 30, 2022

Hola Amanda,

Thank you very much for your review. I am glad you enjoyed your time in Uyuni and Lipez. You are right about the accommodation. In that area, we have two sides "Superior lodges" or "Very basic lodges". I hope you enjoy the rest of your time in Boliva

Robi is an exceptional guide.
Croatia | May 7 - May 20, 2022

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Mike B.
Canada | Reviewed on May 22, 2022
Robi was exceptional. Robi is a local guide who has been professionally dedicated to guiding in Croatia for many years. It is usual to get someone this knowledgable in everything about a country who is the 'cycling' guide. His attitude was also one of being extremely flexible, and checking in with us on anything we wanted to modify, right up to 'in the moment' changes. He did an excellent job of ensuring the three sets of tandem bikes we had in our group were well secured in his bike... Read more

Robi was exceptional. Robi is a local guide who has been professionally dedicated to guiding in Croatia for many years. It is usual to get someone this knowledgable in everything about a country who is the 'cycling' guide. His attitude was also one of being extremely flexible, and checking in with us on anything we wanted to modify, right up to 'in the moment' changes. He did an excellent job of ensuring the three sets of tandem bikes we had in our group were well secured in his bike trailer. Thank-you Robi.
In terms of Croatia, as people who have cycled in 20++ countries over the last several decades, Croatia is a 'jewel' in terms of the scenery, the food, the 'old' towns themselves, and the people of Croatia. Far exceeded our expectations.
We also found the functionality of the Kimkim application easy to manoeuvre within, and when we had to reach out directly to Kimkim regarding COVID, the people were 'client first' oriented; which was a great relief (our trip was delayed twice as it was originally scheduled for the time when COVID -19 was declared a pandemic- early spring 2019).
In gratitude,
Mike & Jacquie

Hotel Reviews
Tri sestrice
Hvar

This is a v very 'interesting' place to stay. The owner manager is very dedicated to 'food', growing almost everything we ate at dinner, and having been a professional chef for 20+ years before rerunning to HVAR to open this hotel. And he is happy to share his knowledge and showcase his garden. It was hard to fathom that so much land was dedicated ti gardening in the old town, rather than letting it be redeveloped for tourism. Bravo to the owner. This will work well for people who want to engage with the owners, who are interested in food and organic vegetable gardening. Th balconies have a amazing few of the harbour and sea as well.

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Hotel Pasike
Trogir

The hotel rooms are 'tired' in terms of the quality of the beds, and the air-conditioning is 'musty'. The location is excellent, and the staff was all great we well. but the room quality did not meet our expectations in terms of beds and AC.

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Beds and AC need upgrading.
Hotel Marul
Split

The staff and location and ambience were all excellent. The only thing holding this hotel back from amazing is the quality of the bed mattresses. Any easy thing to remedy.

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mattress quality needs to be upgraded.
Hotel Marko Polo
Korčula

The General Manager was excellent, but the remainder of the experience was average. The AC in the building did not work for instance, and it was 'stuck' in beaurocratic decision making to get it going. It is a large hotel, and perhaps best suited for large bus groups rather than more discerning smaller groups. Or perhaps they will iron out the current operations to have a better overall experience (hotel just reopened from a 2 year renovation).

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Scalini palace
Dubrovnik

Location in the old town is excellent. The staff was excellent. No elevator so you need to be comfortable with stairs. Overall they have done an excellent job with this location.

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https://www.facebook.com/VillaRadicSton/
Ston

The rooms are all very new, with everything working well, as one would expect in a high end accommodation.

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Local specialist: Robert Pinčević
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Robert Pinčević
Local specialist in Croatia | Replied on May 22, 2022

Hi Mike,

thank you very much for your feedback.

I am glad to see you had a good experience after waiting for 2 years to come on the trips. It was a pleasure hosting you and your friends.

It is much easy to work when there is a fun group of people around! Friendships are priceless!

Thank you very much for visiting!

Many regards from Croatia!

Best

Robi

Morocco with Ahmad
Morocco | May 12 - May 21, 2022

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Bruce B.
Philadelphia, PA | Reviewed on May 22, 2022

Morocco was beautiful with so many interesting places to see with a multitude of things to do. Our driver Ahmad helped to make this trip special. He was terrific and was able to help explain anything we asked and get us everywhere we needed to go. From always having cold water ready to stopping for breaks along the way or providing cord and charger for our phones or blue tooth for music. This trip was excellent.

Local specialist: Megan Lower

Our wonderful 8 days in Italy
Italy | May 14 - May 21, 2022

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Pavithra R.
Newport News, VA | Reviewed on May 22, 2022
My husband and I had a wonderful 8 day tour of Italy. We had excellent communication with our local specialists Barbara during the entire length of the trip. Sonia was extremely helpful in providing various trip options and helping us customize the trip to our liking. Thank you for making each day a highlight and memorable part of our trip. We especially loved hiking up to Lagazuoi, Col de Bos and Tofana di Rozes in Cortina d’Ampezzo . Our local guide
Chiara was exceptional and we now...
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My husband and I had a wonderful 8 day tour of Italy. We had excellent communication with our local specialists Barbara during the entire length of the trip. Sonia was extremely helpful in providing various trip options and helping us customize the trip to our liking.

Thank you for making each day a highlight and memorable part of our trip. We especially loved hiking up to Lagazuoi, Col de Bos and Tofana di Rozes in Cortina d’Ampezzo . Our local guide
Chiara was exceptional and we now have a great understanding of the history behind the Dolomites that we hiked to.

We had high expectations for Chianti - the Tuscany trip, but the actual sights and experience exceeded them! Local expert Jessica was extremely helpful and friendly to have shown us the best of the countryside. We can’t wait to try what we learned in the cooking class!

The Kimkim specialists Sonia and Barbara helped us through some last minute changes in our plans and quickly changed our train reservations, pick up options and guided us on obtaining a covid test prior to leaving.

Overall, we would highly recommend both Italy and the Kimkim team. We are definitely planning to come back!

Hotel Review
HOTEL de LEN
Cortina d'Ampezzo BL

Fantastic service, picturesque location, and comfortable stay with the latest in Scandinavian design! We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at this hotel, especially the luxurious spa experience with Dolomites in the foreground! The staff was especially courteous and ensured our stay was taken care of in every way.

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Private guided hiking: the stunning Tre Cime di Lavaredo loop in the Dolomites
Private guided hiking: the stunning Tre Cime di Lavaredo loop in the Dolomites
Italy
Local specialist: Sonia Vanzin
Sonia
Sonia Vanzin
Local specialist in Venice | Replied on May 24, 2022

Ciao Pavithra and Sathish. It was a pleasure planning your trip and I am glad you had a great time in Italy. Wish you all the best.

I am so grateful to Kim kim . They truly took...
Costa Rica | Apr 9 - Apr 20, 2022

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Nicola G.
United Kingdom | Reviewed on May 22, 2022
I am so grateful to Kim kim . They truly took the stress out of my trip to Costa Rica . I knew it was a difficult country to traverse but wanted to see as much as possible. The team at KK helped plan 9 different locations over a 2 week period . They even picked us up from our 1st week planned by ourselves in Nosara so we didn’t have to worry about transport . Every driver / shuttle bus was courteous, on time and sometimes even offered humour and added facts about Costa Rica along the way .... Read more

I am so grateful to Kim kim . They truly took the stress out of my trip to Costa Rica . I knew it was a difficult country to traverse but wanted to see as much as possible. The team at KK helped plan 9 different locations over a 2 week period . They even picked us up from our 1st week planned by ourselves in Nosara so we didn’t have to worry about transport . Every driver / shuttle bus was courteous, on time and sometimes even offered humour and added facts about Costa Rica along the way . KK even organised a PCR test for us at our last hotel last minute when we discovered we needed it to fly home via USA . Always helpful and polite and took the stress out allowing us to fully immerse ourselves in enjoying the trip knowing everything that had been planned would flow smoothly and without delay or mishap . I can’t recommend them enough !!!

Local specialist: Yuliana Valverde
Yuliana
Yuliana Valverde
Local specialist in San José, Costa Rica | Replied on Jun 09, 2022

Hello Nicola,

Thank you for your time to leave us this beautiful review.

It is great to read you had a great time in Costa Rica, and that you return with less stress on you.

It was our pleasure to assist you in this visit to our country.

Best regards from Costa Rica,
Yuliana

Our trip to Colombia exceeded all of our expe...
Colombia | Apr 21 - Apr 27, 2022

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Rebecca C.
Milton, MA | Reviewed on May 21, 2022
Our trip to Colombia exceeded all of our expectations. My mom and I took a week long girl's trip to Cartagena to learn the history, see the beautiful city, and experience some of the local culture. Our specialist, Margoth, was so helpful and responsive when setting up the plans for trip. We somewhat expected that we would be on our own once we had paid for and landed in Cartagena, but Margoth and her team were beyond helpful and I couldn't have asked for a better experience. Any questions or... Read more

Our trip to Colombia exceeded all of our expectations. My mom and I took a week long girl's trip to Cartagena to learn the history, see the beautiful city, and experience some of the local culture. Our specialist, Margoth, was so helpful and responsive when setting up the plans for trip. We somewhat expected that we would be on our own once we had paid for and landed in Cartagena, but Margoth and her team were beyond helpful and I couldn't have asked for a better experience. Any questions or concerns were immediately addressed and we ended up loving all of the activities that Margoth had planned for us. Each restaurant reservation she made was perfect, we especially loved Mistura for the delicious food and great live band. We also absolutely loved our local tour guide, Manu. We spent a few days with him as he brought us to various sites (San Felipe de Barajas, the local mangroves, and the bird sanctuary) - he was extremely friendly, knowledgeable, and we were sad to say goodbye at the end of the trip. He truly made us feel welcome by introducing us to the locals and sharing his personal experiences growing up in Cartagena. I can't thank Margoth and her team more - I was beyond impressed with the service we received both before and during our trip, thank you so much for making this such a wonderful experience!

Hotel Review
Hotel Capellan de Getsemani
Cartagena de Indias

The hotel was clean, comfortable, and an excellent location. Ray, one of the hotel staff, was beyond accommodating and kind. Our only concerns were the bathroom and the pool area. Our bathroom had a leak in the ceiling and the pool didn't look especially clean, we decided not to use it during our stay. We loved the breakfast included with our stay.

Tips for future travelers

I'd check out the photos on Trip Advisor before staying here. I had looked at a lot of them so I knew what to expect, but my mom wasn't thrilled with the lack of privacy with our only windows looking out to a public courtyard. If you want bright sunlight and a view, this isn't the best option.

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Being across from the park, walkable to walled city, close to main square in Getsemani
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The staff were so friendly and accomodating - Ray made our stay extra special
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The AC, size of room, and breakfast included with our stay
Activity Review
Suggested Sunset Drinks at Café del Mar
Suggested Sunset Drinks at Café del Mar
Cartagena
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Local specialist: Margoth Rico
Margoth
Margoth Rico
Local specialist in Bogota | Replied on May 21, 2022

Hi Rebecca,
It was great to have you and your mom in Colombia and thank you so much for taking the time to write this review! I just passed on your comments to Manu and he sends you both his best regards and that he hopes to see you both again in Cartagena! We also hope you return to Colombia and it has been a pleasure meeting you! All my very best wishes to you and your mom and please stay in touch. Thank you for visiting Colombia!! :) Muchas Gracias, Margoth

Spain Road Trip
Spain | Apr 27 - May 15, 2022

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Rallis P.
Jacksonville Beach, FL | Reviewed on May 21, 2022
We had a great road trip through the north and northwest of Spain. Kim Kim provided us with local agents with local knowledge which really made a significant difference. Besides arranging tickets to well-known destinations such as the Sagrada Familia, Batllo House, Park Guell, etc. in Barcelona. They helped arrange unique walking and Pintxos tours in Barcelona and San Sebastian. If you like maritime history then you would also appreciate the Alboa Foundation and seeing the construction of a... Read more

We had a great road trip through the north and northwest of Spain. Kim Kim provided us with local agents with local knowledge which really made a significant difference. Besides arranging tickets to well-known destinations such as the Sagrada Familia, Batllo House, Park Guell, etc. in Barcelona. They helped arrange unique walking and Pintxos tours in Barcelona and San Sebastian. If you like maritime history then you would also appreciate the Alboa Foundation and seeing the construction of a traditional whaling ship using original techniques. We really enjoyed the Agroturismo Casas that were arranged for us, although a couple of locations were a bit further off the beaten path than what we had expected; but nevertheless, very enjoyable and provided for a unique experience. We enjoyed visiting villages along the Camino and seeing places such as the Monasterio de Pietro park and all of the beautiful waterfalls, Bertiz National Park, and the Playa de Catedrales. The folks at Kim Kim stayed in touch with us on our journey to check in with us and were always available if there was a question or a need.

The planning process was easy and responsive using the online communication tools that Kim Kim provides.

Local specialist: Susana Conde

10 days in Morrocco
Morocco | May 5 - May 14, 2022

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Bob L.
Nampa, ID | Reviewed on May 21, 2022
The trip was well designed with Hakim's assistance and our driver Mohammad was superb. We enjoyed the modern and clean city of Rabat, the blue city of Chefchaouen, the Roman ruins of Volubilis, the Imperial city of Meknes and the uniqueness of Marrakech. Read more

The trip was well designed with Hakim's assistance and our driver Mohammad was superb. We enjoyed the modern and clean city of Rabat, the blue city of Chefchaouen, the Roman ruins of Volubilis, the Imperial city of Meknes and the uniqueness of Marrakech.

Hotel Review
Riad El Yacout
Fès

We thoroughly enjoyed this Riad and the food was some of the best we had in Morocco.

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Great food.
Activity Review
Day Trip to Meknes & the Roman Ruins of Volubilis
Day Trip to Meknes & the Roman Ruins of Volubilis
Fes

We had 2 different guides for Volubilis and Meknes. We especially enjoyed our female guide in Meknes.

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Local specialist: Hakim ALIBOUCHE
Hakim
Hakim ALIBOUCHE
Local specialist in Agadir | Replied on May 23, 2022

Hello Bob,

Thank you so much for your precious feedback!

I am happy to hear that you are satisfied with the trip as well as the rest of the family. It is great to know that you enjoyed your time and that the services offered met your expectations.

I certainly agree that your itinerary was very diverse and that the historical part was a big asset.
It was a pleasure to plan your trip and I hope to see you in the future.

Best,
Hakim

Well planned and well executed!
Costa Rica | Apr 11 - Apr 24, 2022

Gail
Gail A.
Israel | Reviewed on May 21, 2022
First of all, our many many thanks to Olman for organizing our trip and looking after us along the way when we had any inquiries!!! We enjoyed Costa Rica thoroughly in spite of a lot of driving, we had time to rest and discover each area we went to.
I would highly recommend Tifakara Boutique Hotel as the room and staff were lovely and the chef outstanding! We wouldn't recommend the El Establo Mountain Hotel. Although the grounds are beautiful, the rooms had paper thin walls and...
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First of all, our many many thanks to Olman for organizing our trip and looking after us along the way when we had any inquiries!!!

We enjoyed Costa Rica thoroughly in spite of a lot of driving, we had time to rest and discover each area we went to.
I would highly recommend Tifakara Boutique Hotel as the room and staff were lovely and the chef outstanding! We wouldn't recommend the El Establo Mountain Hotel. Although the grounds are beautiful, the rooms had paper thin walls and every word, whisper, movement could be heard day and night.
In addition we especially enjoyed Monteverde - and the Hanging Bridges and Ziplining in Selvatura Park as well as the lovely Nammbu Bungalows. I would recommend a great Argentinian restaurant only a 200 meter walk from there. We enjoyed the cocktails by the pool, but were disappointed inthe dinner in their dining room.

We will definitely use Kim kim again!

Hotel Reviews
Tifakara Boutique Hotel
La Fortuna

Great room, with a feeling of being right in the middle of a forest, outstanding staff and chef. We also enjoyed a free night walk to view colorful frogs on the premises! Well located - away from crowds but easy driving access to all around.

Tips for future travelers

Enjoy!!!

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Very friendly and accommodating staff
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close to all by car but away from crowds, walking distance to waterfall
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Coffee machine, balcony, surroundings
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Couldn't ask for more
Pachira Lodge
Tortuguero

We spent only one night at the lodge and we were happy with the rooms and service. I would definitely recommend it.

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Nice views and built to
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Activity Review
Wildlife Boat Tour in Tortuguero
Wildlife Boat Tour in Tortuguero
Tortuguero

It's a longish drive, there from San Jose, so I would consider 2 nights rather than one - or not doing this tour the morning after a flight... But is was worthwhile. It was also amazing that KimKim arranged to have our car rental from a drop off spot so we didn't have to back track to San HOse just carry on travelling from there.

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Hotel was fine and everything went smoothly
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On time
Transport
All connections were quite well timed, just a wait for bus at port on way back
Local specialist: Olman Romero
Olman
Olman Romero
Local specialist in San Jose, Costa Rica | Replied on May 21, 2022

Hello Gail,

Thanks for your review.
We are so happy to know your experience in our country was terrific!

I hope you will visit us in the future to continue discovering unique destinations!

Pura Vida,
Olman

As mentioned in a text earlier, all the guide...
Portugal | May 5 - May 16, 2022

Maryann
Maryann S.
North Ridgeville, OH | Reviewed on May 21, 2022
As mentioned in a text earlier, all the guides, places, chefs, bus drivers were outstanding. They were kind and did their best to please us with recommendations. The hotels were excellent especially the Convent & the hotel at Algarve.
The wine tours, boat ride to Douro Valley was wonderful.
The cooking class outstanding, loved the place we learned and Hugo. Fatima was super, it was also nice to spend a day of leisure where we saw the beautiful coastline of Portugal, the caves etc. The...
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As mentioned in a text earlier, all the guides, places, chefs, bus drivers were outstanding. They were kind and did their best to please us with recommendations. The hotels were excellent especially the Convent & the hotel at Algarve.
The wine tours, boat ride to Douro Valley was wonderful.
The cooking class outstanding, loved the place we learned and Hugo. Fatima was super, it was also nice to spend a day of leisure where we saw the beautiful coastline of Portugal, the caves etc. The tiny Villiage on top of the mountain (Monsaraz)was just gorgeous and amazing along with the cork harvesting farm/ tour .
The boat trip was special as it was so thoughtful of Sam to think of one of our passengers birthday, went on the secluded beach as well. Lisbon just wonderful and amazing sights am to see, love all the castle tours as well. Loved being near the water. All hotels provided outstanding breakfasts and dinners were wonderful! Unexpectedly to me we’re 4 of my group with physical challenges, and everyone went out if their way to accommodate. So thank you for such a fantastic itinerary & people, the kindness of everyone was outstanding.

Local specialist: Sam Lister
Sam
Sam Lister
Local specialist in Sevilla, Spain | Replied on May 24, 2022

Hi Maryann,
Many thanks for your kind words!! Yours was a very special trip, as it took us over 2 years to actually run it due to Covid and I know the group were ecstatic to finally make it happen! It was such a pleasure to meet you all for dinner in Albufeira as well! Muito obrigado and big hugs!

Paris was everything we hoped it would be!
France | May 13 - May 20, 2022

Marla
Marla G.
Canada | Reviewed on May 21, 2022
Our itinerary in Paris was everything we hoped it would be! Sara took the time to create exactly what we were looking for - a mix of culture, history, and food - that made my husband, my 12-year old and myself all smile. Sara stayed in touch with us during our trip to make sure everything went smoothly. The guides selected for us were absolutely excellent and we had the same guide more than once, to build off of the relationship we already established. Our itinerary was easy to follow and... Read more

Our itinerary in Paris was everything we hoped it would be! Sara took the time to create exactly what we were looking for - a mix of culture, history, and food - that made my husband, my 12-year old and myself all smile. Sara stayed in touch with us during our trip to make sure everything went smoothly. The guides selected for us were absolutely excellent and we had the same guide more than once, to build off of the relationship we already established. Our itinerary was easy to follow and was the perfect mix of days filled with walking then offset by days with a bit of travel outside of Paris. And our hotel was a great match with thoughtful and friendly staff and centrally-located. Thank you, Sara...you made out dream trip a reality!

Hotel Review
Hôtel LOUISON
Paris

Charming boutique hotel with warm & friendly staff. Our room was quiet and relaxing. Breakfast was excellent...try the house-made yogurt! In the heart of the city, we were within walking distance of many great sites. Highly recommend!

Authenticity & Character
I love that there were only two rooms on our floor - when you open up the window, you get the most lovely birdsong!
Location
We walked EVERYWHERE from our hotel!
Staff
The staff are wonderful - friendly and genuine
Cleanliness & Comfort
We had a triple room and were very comfortable.
Activity Reviews
Lifestyle tour of the Marais
Lifestyle tour of the Marais
Paris

We loved strolling through the Marais district with our guide Roberto! He brought the history, culture and contemporary moments of the Marais to life for us....and shared some Parisienne off-the-beaten-path gems, too!

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Roberto tried to tailor the experience of his tours to each group he works with. So for us, he paid particular attention to our 12-year old daughter, to make sure she had a great time too. SO incredibly thoughtful!
Lifestyle tour of the Marais
Lifestyle tour of the Marais
Paris

We loved strolling through the Marais district with our guide Roberto! He brought the history, culture and contemporary moments of the Marais to life for us....and shared some Parisienne off-the-beaten-path gems, too!

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Roberto tried to tailor the experience of his tours to each group he works with. So for us, he paid particular attention to our 12-year old daughter, to make sure she had a great time too. SO incredibly thoughtful!
The Louvre museum
The Louvre museum
Paris

Our guide Anja made our first-ever trip to the Louvre a wonderful experience! The Louvre is so massive and overwhelming...the thoughtfulness by which Anja selected works for us to see and spend time with was amazing. And she built layers of connection and comparison between the works so that we could get a whole other layer of appreciation. No matter what aspect of the collection we asked about, Anja was a master of knowledge and so passionate about the works. I have a background in Art HIstory, and I was so impressed by her agility and depth of caring about the role the Louvre plays in the cultural history of not only France, but all of civilization.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
I can't say enough about the depth of Anja's art historical knowledge and - more importantly - passion and how that helped us connect with each piece we saw, in a VERY busy and chaotic environment.
Transport
Market Visit & Cooking Class in Chef's Apartment
Market Visit & Cooking Class in Chef's Apartment
Paris

This was an absolutely lovely experience in Paris - especially on our last full day. Chef Marthe is so warm and genuine. And her passion and wisdon related to ingredients and French cooking was wonderful to experience. The trip to the open market and the selection of foodstuffs led to all sorts of wonderful stories about food and farming in many regions of France. And our cooking session in Marthe's appartment was a wonderful way to learn more about food, family traditions, and Marthe's previous restaurant...all within the ambience of a true Parissienne apartment.

Quality of Experience
The authenticity of it all was so appreciated!
Food
The meal we all prepared together was fantastic! The chicken dish was a recipe from Chef Marthe's grandmother. And the zuchinni cerviche? Well....my daughter does not like zuchinni and she LOVED this dish! Everything was amazing. And had such special meaning for us. And Chef Marthe sent us the recipes so that we can make them again.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
I so enjoyed our time with Chef Marthe. I would have loved to share a bottle of wine with her and here more of her stories!
Transport
Walking the neighborhood and hearing about the various markets and stalls in Paris added another layer of appreciation of Paris as a living city.
Château de Versailles & Giverny
Château de Versailles & Giverny
Paris

Giverny has my heart - the gardens were exception and Monet's house so meaningful to visit! Our guide gave an exception session of storytelling and information on our trip to Giverny, which added a wonderful layer of meaning. Versaille - in all it's grandeur - blew our 12-year old daughter's socks off :) And once again, our guide gave a wonderful guided tour that helps you understand the purpose and impact of all the oppulence,

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Our guide had an exceptional level of knowledge....it brought both sites to live in a meaningful way.
Transport
Our bus driver was warm and friendly and the coach was very comfortable.
Perfume workshop in Paris
Perfume workshop in Paris
Paris

What a fun, informational and unqiue experience in Paris! We learned so much from the master perfume maker who led our session! Our 12-year old daught had a fantastic time with us, and we all have a fantastic souvenier from our trip. We also learned a lot!

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
The owner of Candor actually led our session - his passion and charm made the 2-hour experience absolutely delightful!
Transport
Pastry & Chocolate tour in Saint-Germain-des-Prés
Pastry & Chocolate tour in Saint-Germain-des-Prés
Paris

This was SUCH a great experience! There are so many shops to choose from and many are so exclusive, it's hard to explore them in a meaningful way. This tour added to our understanding of the culinary values and pride of French chocolate and pastry making....and we dearly LOVED all the amazing tastes of this tour!

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
We can 't say enough about Roberto - he clearly loves providing French culinary experiences (and has a collection of over 1500 cookbooks himself!). His depth of knoweldge and respect for the French traditions and innovations in chocolate and pastry made this an exceptionally fun experieince!
Transport
Day trip to le Mont Saint-Michel
Day trip to le Mont Saint-Michel
Paris

This is a long drive from Paris but absolutely worth it - there is not another experience like this!!! Le Mont Saint-Michel is unlike any other location in France!

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
We really liked Sarah - who is originally from the region and could add a layer of "living history" and remembrance to our experience!
Transport
We went with one other family - the van was a great size and very comfortable!
Notre-Dame Cathedral & Sainte-Chapelle
Notre-Dame Cathedral & Sainte-Chapelle
Paris

Saint-Chappelle is absolutely breath-taking! If you want to understand the power of stained glass as an architectural element of the cathedral experience, SC is one of a kind!

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Roberto was an absolutely excellent guide - so thoughtful and knowledgeable! He went out of his way to bring stories and extra books to help our 12-yr old daughter have a fantastic experience. I can't say enough about how much we enjoyed learning from and exploring with Roberto!
Transport
Evening Eiffel Tower Tour
Evening Eiffel Tower Tour
Paris

Having expedited access was SUCH a good thing, as lines get long at the tower! 5:30 was a perfect time for a guided tour - it wsd still very warm, but not too hot. And seeing the city from above was a perfect way to start our vacation and get a sense of where everything is...the Paris cityscape is everything you imagine it is :)

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
We met at a coffeeshop that was a 5 minute walk from the tower. Couldn't have been easier!
Local specialist: Sara Farhi

Fantastic organisation and amazing walks
Ireland | May 10 - May 20, 2022

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Nico M.
United Kingdom | Reviewed on May 21, 2022

Fantastic organisation and amazing walks all around the ring of Kerry, can't recommend enough!

Local specialist: Dean Garrison

Robi was very caring and client focused. He w...
Croatia | May 7 - May 20, 2022

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andy m.
Canada | Reviewed on May 21, 2022
Robi was very caring and client focused. He was more than responsive to our needs and demonstrated a strong desire to make us happy and ensure the experience was the best possible. The trip was amazing and our experience top tier because of Robi. Read more

Robi was very caring and client focused. He was more than responsive to our needs and demonstrated a strong desire to make us happy and ensure the experience was the best possible. The trip was amazing and our experience top tier because of Robi.

Hotel Review
Hotel Marul
Split

Clean and the staff were excellent.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Central and easy to get everywhere.
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Review
Cycling Brač.
Cycling Brač.
Croatia
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Local specialist: Robert Pinčević
Robert
Robert Pinčević
Local specialist in Croatia | Replied on May 31, 2022

Hi Andy,

thank you very much for your feedback and kind words. I am very happy to hear I was able to contribute to your experience in Croatia! I am glad to hear you recognize i care!
Your positive energy made my job much easier! :)
Thank you!
Best
Robi

Amazing family adventure in Morocco
Morocco | Apr 16 - Apr 22, 2022

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Jason S.
Nashua, NH | Reviewed on May 21, 2022
Our family of 5 took the A Taste of Morocco: Northern cities, desert experience, Atlas Mountains & Marrakech. What an unforgettable trip! Morocco was a perfect destination, reasonable flight time from the east coast, exotic yet approachable, and safe - we felt at ease with our kids (6, 9 and 12). Our driver Ilyas was a big part of the success of the trip - so friendly and personable, great with our kids, and always made sure we were set at the hotel/restaurant/tour. There were a couple... Read more

Our family of 5 took the A Taste of Morocco: Northern cities, desert experience, Atlas Mountains & Marrakech. What an unforgettable trip! Morocco was a perfect destination, reasonable flight time from the east coast, exotic yet approachable, and safe - we felt at ease with our kids (6, 9 and 12).

Our driver Ilyas was a big part of the success of the trip - so friendly and personable, great with our kids, and always made sure we were set at the hotel/restaurant/tour. There were a couple of long driving days to get to the Sahara and back, he was unflappable, even when the kids got raucous in the back.

Our kids were looking forward to our time in the Sahara, and it didn't disappoint. The camel ride at sunset, glamping in "tents", berber music after dark around the campfire, sandboarding on the dunes, and dune bashing in the landcruiser. When we had a hot afternoon, the camp host arranged for us to cool off at a hotel pool in Merzouga!

Two of my favorite highlights were food related. The "Food Tour in Marrakech" - Hanan our local tour guide took our taste buds on an adventure through the market, sampling olives, berber pizza, pastries, fresh fruit juice... and even snails.
We also had a wonderful time in Fes at the "Dinner with a Local Family in Fes". Said and his wife emerged with dish after dish of food. The chicken tagine was probably the best tagine we had in Morocco. I only wish I knew how much food we were in for, I would have tried to save some more space early on for the later courses. While it was set up as a dinner they truly invited us into their home. There were a few generations present, and the youngest had fun playing with our kids even though they didn't share a common language.

The pre-trip organization from Abdellah went so smoothly. We booked the trip only about a month in advance, he was always quick to reply to any followup questions and requests, and the hotels they put us in were top notch.

I can't recommend highly enough the entire team at Original Travels.

Hotel Review
Riad Salam Fes
Fes

This Riad had so much character. Rooms were luxurious and comfortable. Stained glass windows in our room lit up the ceiling with color in the morning. A rooftop patio to watch the sunset over the medina.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Review
Marrakesh Evening Food Tour
Marrakesh Evening Food Tour
Marrakesh
Local specialist: Abdellah El Asely
Abdellah
Abdellah El Asely
Local specialist in Marrakech | Replied on May 21, 2022
Hi Jason, Thank you so much for sharing your travel experience you had with our company. We really love to hear that the trip suited you perfectly and you enjoyed all the destinations and activities we designed for you with your beautiful family. The team at Original travels always endeavor to go above and beyond to ensure that our guests have memorable moments and experiences in our beautiful kingdom. Morocco is known for its hospitality and generosity and it always opens its doors to... Read more

Hi Jason,

Thank you so much for sharing your travel experience you had with our company.

We really love to hear that the trip suited you perfectly and you enjoyed all the destinations and activities we designed for you with your beautiful family. The team at Original travels always endeavor to go above and beyond to ensure that our guests have memorable moments and experiences in our beautiful kingdom. Morocco is known for its hospitality and generosity and it always opens its doors to guests like you to explore its scenic beauty and embrace its cultures. Your driver Ilyas and all the members of our company will be more than thankful to hear such valuable feedback.

Looking forward to having you again in our gorgeous country.

Croatia, Best of Split and its surroundings - 6 Day Tour Review
Croatia | May 8 - May 13, 2022

Thomas
Thomas H.
Baker City, OR | Reviewed on May 20, 2022
Our 6 day tour of Croatia from Split to Zagreb was a great experience. The tour planned by Anna-Marie Frid was perfect for our traveling style and interests. The winery lunch at Bibich winery in Plastovo was the highlight of our trip. Absolutely fantastic food was served along their excellent selection of wines. Our food/history tour in Split was a delight led by Lucy, a local guide. We enjoyed learning more about life and other interesting facts about Croatia from her. Unfortunately... Read more

Our 6 day tour of Croatia from Split to Zagreb was a great experience. The tour planned by Anna-Marie Frid was perfect for our traveling style and interests. The winery lunch at Bibich winery in Plastovo was the highlight of our trip. Absolutely fantastic food was served along their excellent selection of wines. Our food/history tour in Split was a delight led by Lucy, a local guide. We enjoyed learning more about life and other interesting facts about Croatia from her.

Unfortunately at the end of the trip I experienced a medical emergency that needed immediate attention. Anna-Marie's assistance was invaluable in getting medical help at a local hospital in Zagreb. I feel she went above and beyond helping me overcome the language barrier and finding the attention I needed. By the way, her command of English is excellent.

Local specialist: Anna-Maria Frid
Anna-Maria
Anna-Maria Frid
Local specialist in Zagreb | Replied on May 21, 2022

Dear Thomas,
thank you for your kind review and I am happy to hear that you were able to resolve your condition upon your arrival to the US and that it didn't affect your trip home. It was a real pleasure being able to show this part of Croatia to you and I hope to welcome you again!

Kind regards,
Anna-Maria

Austin put together an epic journey
Ireland | Apr 27 - May 5, 2022

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Deb S.
Chicago, IL | Reviewed on May 20, 2022
Austin put together a trip that we couldn't have come up with on our own, with recommendations to do things that we probably would have overlooked. We saw so much of Ireland. We loved all the accommodations, especially staying at Kinnity Castle. We had so much fun and such great adventures and made memories to last a lifetime. Austin gave us an insider's tour of the history of Dublin Centre, which was so interesting. He was so helpful when we had a minor snafu (of our doing) on our journey. Read more

Austin put together a trip that we couldn't have come up with on our own, with recommendations to do things that we probably would have overlooked. We saw so much of Ireland. We loved all the accommodations, especially staying at Kinnity Castle. We had so much fun and such great adventures and made memories to last a lifetime. Austin gave us an insider's tour of the history of Dublin Centre, which was so interesting. He was so helpful when we had a minor snafu (of our doing) on our journey.

Hotel Review
Kinnitty Castle Hotel
Offaly

Great staff and great food. Wonderful grounds include a stone circle and a fairy walk. General manager took us on a tour and gave us the skinny on the ghosts. We enjoyed hunting for Hugh, but he didn't make an appearance.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Review
Guided Walking Tour of Dublin
Guided Walking Tour of Dublin
Dublin

Austin gave us a insider view of the Dublin City Center, and the history of the area. Outstanding.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Local specialist: Austin Rock
Austin
Austin Rock
Local specialist in Dublin | Replied on May 22, 2022

Really Appreciate this review and delighted you had such a wonderful time especially Kinnity Castle a very under rated place.

Nepal - dreams can come true.
Nepal | Apr 4 - Apr 19, 2022

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rhona s.
United Kingdom | Reviewed on May 20, 2022
Every aspect of our trip was fantastically good - it was a trip I had been dreaming about for many, many years and it surpassed every expectation. Delayed by Covid, Raj and his team were endlessly patient in planning and re-planning our trip, and I felt at every point he really listened to and understood what I wanted - and delivered it. Every activity - trekking, rafting, sightseeing and more - were well-organised and truly memorable. Every transfer (there were many!)worked seamlessly. Big... Read more

Every aspect of our trip was fantastically good - it was a trip I had been dreaming about for many, many years and it surpassed every expectation. Delayed by Covid, Raj and his team were endlessly patient in planning and re-planning our trip, and I felt at every point he really listened to and understood what I wanted - and delivered it. Every activity - trekking, rafting, sightseeing and more - were well-organised and truly memorable. Every transfer (there were many!)worked seamlessly. Big shout-out to the legend that is Kumar, who guided us on our Mustang trek and who was generous in sharing his huge knowledge and expertise, meticulous in looking after us and with a great sense of humour too. If he is available, book him. Another big shout out to Bipin who took such great care of us in Nepal and made sure we always had what we needed and was again endlessly generous in sharing his knowledge with us. If you are thinking about traveling to Nepal, you would be in no better hands than this team - just go! We are already thinking about our next trip - as a destination, its highly addictive.

Hotel Review
Namobuddha Resort
Dhulikhel

Gorgeous location, peaceful and green. Food is delicious and accommodation is super comfortable.

Tips for future travelers

See above.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Local specialist: Raj Gyawali
Raj
Raj Gyawali
Local specialist in Kathmandu | Replied on May 26, 2022

Rhona, I am so happy it did finally happen. We had all waited so long for the trip to finally take place. Thanks for being so adjustable and so patient.

I will definitely transfer this wonderful review to my team and to Namaboudha Resort, and nothing would have happened without them and their excellent attention to detail and service.

I am so sorry I did not get to meet you personally. I would have loved that!

Until next time.

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