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Morocco Tour
Morocco | May 5 - May 18, 2022

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Kathryn A.
Canada | Reviewed on May 25, 2022
We had a fantastic time in Morocco and felt well looked after by Megan and our driver Ibrahim ( who is a very good driver, by the way). We really appreciated the care taken to match us up with guides who spoke English well and were knowledgeable about the history and culture of Morocco. We definitely recommend Wanderlust. Kathryn Read more

We had a fantastic time in Morocco and felt well looked after by Megan and our driver Ibrahim ( who is a very good driver, by the way). We really appreciated the care taken to match us up with guides who spoke English well and were knowledgeable about the history and culture of Morocco. We definitely recommend Wanderlust. Kathryn

Hotel Review
Hotel Odyssee Center
Casablanca

I only rate it low because of the noise level….the service was good and rooms very clean. However, there is a night club on the first floor and the booming bass carries up into the rooms. We were on the the second floor the first night and asked to be moved the second night. We were on the fifth floor the second night but you could still faintly hear it. The nightclub goes from midnight till 4am

Authenticity & Character
Location
Easy to walk to sights
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Local specialist: Megan Lower

A family trip full of treasured memories
Greece | Apr 27 - May 7, 2022

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Clay L.
Upper Saint Clair, PA | Reviewed on May 25, 2022
For many years, my husband enjoyed planning our vacations, but now, we are spoiled! Chris did a fabulous job planning our family vacation (and we enjoyed meeting him, too)! We spent ten days traveling to Athens and all through the Pelopennesian coast -- Epidaurus, Mycenae, Nafplio, Olympia, Delphi, and Rafina. The archaeological guides Chris engaged added so much to our experience, too. Our first guide, in Athens, laid the foundations for the trip. Our walk through the Acropolis and the... Read more

For many years, my husband enjoyed planning our vacations, but now, we are spoiled! Chris did a fabulous job planning our family vacation (and we enjoyed meeting him, too)! We spent ten days traveling to Athens and all through the Pelopennesian coast -- Epidaurus, Mycenae, Nafplio, Olympia, Delphi, and Rafina. The archaeological guides Chris engaged added so much to our experience, too. Our first guide, in Athens, laid the foundations for the trip. Our walk through the Acropolis and the museum were ten times better because of our knowledgeable and friendly guide. We were with Ilias Papadopoulos for a few days, too, and he really put history and mythology in context for us. We especially enjoyed Olympia - our guide there was a delight, the venue was practically deserted, and her interpretations of the statues and their meanings brought the entire park to life. Delphi was also a fascinating site: the guide again provided context for the visit. Learning how the stories, politics, theater, and everyday life evolved enriched the amazing experience. I apologize for not having everyone's names.

Having an itinerary (all conveyed through the app Wanderlog - complete with directions and suggestions) made the experience virtually stress-free. The hotels Chris chose for us fit our family of five very well -- The Noma in Athens was right at the heart of the action, yet it was quiet and commodious. The Anthemion in Nafplio was beautifully situated. Galixidi and the mountain towns lent a quaint and adventurous aspect to our trip (though we may have slightly regretted taking the beautiful but mountainous and rather harrowing route). Our car rental was also arranged by KimKim, and everything worked out very well.

Overall, I would highly recommend Chris and KimKim for travel planning and implementation. I can't imagine having to book each part ourselves, and I am grateful to them for making our family vacation and son's graduation trip an experience we will always treasure. Next time, THE ISLANDS!

Hotel Reviews
Avra Hotel
Rafina, Attica

Two of three rooms were facing the water, so that was nice. We weren't there for very long (it was our night-before-the-airport hotel), but it was very nice. The breakfast was wonderful - a lot of variety. I wonder if the Greek people eat so many desserts for breakfast or if they just think that Americans and other travelers do! Ha ha! Still, it was a breakfast full of a huge variety and we enjoyed it very much. The best part was the location and not having to stay at the airport!

Anthemion Suites & Villas
Nafplio

What a beautiful place. The rooms were luxurious and the patios were exquisite! The view was amazing. I wish the one day we had marked as a "leisure" day would have been nice enough for us to have enjoyed the pool and maybe taken a hike in the fields, if that was allowed. (It rained all day.) The breakfasts were delightful -- we loved having such a wide selection and the dishes were refilled often. The location was convenient (since we had a car), and we were happy to stay a bit outside of town. We had two rooms (one for two people and one for three). I would have liked to have had a microwave or coffee maker in our room (for two). The staff was excellent -- there had been a small mix-up with the reservation, but it was quickly corrected and everyone was very solicitous.

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Ganimede Hotel
Galaxidi

Charming rooms, nice breakfast, excellent location -- a good place to stay in a very nice town!

Noma Hotel Athens
Athens

We thought the Noma was ideally situated for our three days in Athens. The staff was friendly and responsive. We had three rooms reserved because of the size of our party, and each was different, but they all worked. We enjoyed the tiny balcony on the second floor. The elevator was nice, and there was a little lobby. Our bath towels were the size of hand towels, even after exchanging them (but another couple in our party had normal-sized towels). One of the rooms had a bathroom that was not exactly private from the rest of the room. We would have probably rather have gotten breakfast on our own -- what was offered was pretty plain and monotonous -- a croissant, eggs, and coffee -- no fruit, no pastries. The rooms were comfortable and stocked (for a fee). The best part about it was being able to step out right into the heart of Athens.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Very conveniently located to many great neighborhoods and attractions
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Europa Hotel Olympia
Olympia

Wow - what meals we had here! We were only here for a late dinner (they gave us a lot of extra dishes to try, and they were fabulous), and breakfast. The breakfast was amazing -- they had such a variety, even of teas and coffees and desserts. The lobbies were cool -- actual Olympic torches (the family has a connection), and the pool area was beautiful, though we didn't have time to enjoy it. The rooms were spacious, if a little dated, and the staff was very nice. We purchased some olive oil to take home, too!

Activity Reviews
Nafplio Coast and Palamidi Castle Foothills Hike
Nafplio Coast and Palamidi Castle Foothills Hike
Nafplio

While the information was interesting and we thought a lot of the guide, we concluded that we prefer more historic tours. I don't think we realized that this "hike" was actually more of a walk through the town. We had, on the rainy day, already walked through much of the town, and we had driven up to see the coast the day before. I can appreciate the intent of the hike, but it just wasn't for us.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
- Nemea Wine Tour & Lunch
- Nemea Wine Tour & Lunch
Greece

Because one member of our party works in the wine industry, we were really looking forward to a tour so that he could compare the sites. We really only got to see the cellars and the showroom. We asked some questions, but the guide didn't go too far off-script. The tasting was okay -- we were given two whites and two reds. None of them knocked my socks off, so to speak. The lunch was fabulous and gave us a great taste (ha ha) of some Greek food we hadn't tried yet. The venue was very pretty.

Quality of Experience
The guide could have shown us around more, found out what wines we liked, been around at the end...
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Car rental - Nafplio to Olympia
Car rental - Nafplio to Olympia
Greece

My recommendations are the following: ** Change the pin in the Wanderlog app for the Delphi location. It took us to the town rather than to the site by the museum where we needed to meet the guide. We were therefore about twenty minutes late, and the guide had to leave us earlier than we would have liked (I think he had another tour). Delphi ended up being our shortest tour as a result. ** Make sure the drivers know where to drop the car off at the airport -- with a pin maybe on the app. This part caused a lot of stress and driving around, being unsure where to go. The person who dropped the car off to us was not clear, and it wasn't precise in the app. ** Make sure the driver knows what kind of gas to get! There are a lot of choices and we weren't really sure. Luckily, the service station people knew what to use !

Acropolis & Acropolis Museum Guided Tour
Acropolis & Acropolis Museum Guided Tour
Athens

While it was crowded and it was a windy, but sunny day, the experience of the Acropolis can't be beat. Our guide was extremely helpful in leading us around and providing the context for the experience. The viewers were very cool, and we loved that our guide showed us all over the museum, showing us the connections between the Acropolis and the museum, and teaching us about the history and the meanings behind the statues.

Guides, Drivers and Staff
- Ancient Olympia Guided Tour (Self-Drive)
- Ancient Olympia Guided Tour (Self-Drive)
Greece

Our guide was different from the one originally scheduled, but she was fabulous and we are so happy she joined us for our late afternoon tour. She brought Olympia alive with knowledge and passion. She "crowned" our son after he beat my daughter running on the stadia. What an amazing experience! She shared her own archeological experiences with us as she filled in the years. She taught us about the meanings of the statues. I really couldn't compliment her enough -- this experience was our favorite of all of the days and tours.

Guides, Drivers and Staff
Our guide was phenomenal. Hands down the best.
Local specialist: Chris Gravas
Chris
Chris Gravas
Local specialist in Athens, Greece | Replied on May 25, 2022
Dear Cheryl, Clay, Curt, Claire and Sophia, I can't thank you enough for your kind words and most detailed evaluation of our services! It was an absolute pleasure to work with you and take care of every detail so that everything is exactly the way you wanted it. We constantly re-assess our services and partners, so that we improve in all aspects and provide our travelers with excellent services. Thus, your comprehensive overview of almost every element of your trip is most valuable and... Read more

Dear Cheryl, Clay, Curt, Claire and Sophia,

I can't thank you enough for your kind words and most detailed evaluation of our services! It was an absolute pleasure to work with you and take care of every detail so that everything is exactly the way you wanted it. We constantly re-assess our services and partners, so that we improve in all aspects and provide our travelers with excellent services. Thus, your comprehensive overview of almost every element of your trip is most valuable and welcome, and we will make sure to pass on the appropriate improvements to future travelers, as well as yourselves, should you hopefully re-visit our beautiful country and go to the islands!

It was an honor to get to know most of you in person at the hotel in Athens (Sophia, sorry I did not catch you) and I will gladly help you again in any future trip to Greece.

Wishing you all the best for the summer!

Warm regards,
Chris

Our entire experience from start to finish wi...
Costa Rica | May 9 - May 18, 2022

Emily
Emily M.
Jacksonville, FL | Reviewed on May 25, 2022

Our entire experience from start to finish with Charolette and kimkim was fantastic. She made herself available throughout our whole trip, replied quickly and checked in often. No complaints. Will definitely use this service again.

Local specialist: Charlotte Törnqvist
Charlotte
Charlotte Törnqvist
Local specialist in Turrialba, Costa Rica | Replied on May 25, 2022

Thank you Emily, it was a true pleasure to work with you and I am pleased you enjoyed your trip so much!
Charlotte

Amazing honeymoon in Croatia
Croatia | May 13 - May 22, 2022

Lauryn
Lauryn H.
North Port, FL | Reviewed on May 24, 2022
Nikola was our trip planner for our honeymoon in Croatia and he was super helpful, easy to communicate with, and there for us for every step of the trip planning process and the actual trip itself. Nikola took into considerations our requests for types of tours we wanted to have, hotel accommodations, and even made dinner reservations for us. He answered all of our questions and provided a very detailed itenirary with contact details for all of our guides. We loved how customized the whole... Read more

Nikola was our trip planner for our honeymoon in Croatia and he was super helpful, easy to communicate with, and there for us for every step of the trip planning process and the actual trip itself. Nikola took into considerations our requests for types of tours we wanted to have, hotel accommodations, and even made dinner reservations for us. He answered all of our questions and provided a very detailed itenirary with contact details for all of our guides. We loved how customized the whole trip felt, it was a perfect mix of sightseeing and relaxing time. We especially loved our tour guides Grgo for our "local way of life" tour in Hvar, Ivana for our walking tour of Dubrovnik, Nermina our guide at Plitvice national park, Petra for our horseback riding experience in Plitvice, and Olga for our food tour in Split. All of our guides were extremely knowledgeable and friendly and made our honeymoon trip so memorable.

Hotel Review
Esplanade Zagreb Hotel
Zagreb

Very nice 5 star hotel in the historic part of Zagreb with very friendly and accommodating staff.

Authenticity & Character
Very historic hotel with a lot of old world charm but modern ammenities
Location
In the heart of the historic capital
Staff
Very friendly
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Review
Private Walking Tour of Plitvice Lakes National Park
Private Walking Tour of Plitvice Lakes National Park
Croatia

Nermina was our guide and she was very knowledgeable and gave us a chance to see the park at our own pace while pointing out very interesting details that we otherwise would not have known. She was also very accommodating to take pictures for us.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Local specialist: Nikola Vojvodić
Nikola
Nikola Vojvodić
Local specialist in Zagreb | Replied on May 26, 2022

Hi Lauryn,
Thank you so much for this wonderful review! It was my pleasure creating your honeymoon trip. I hope to see you again in Croatia in the future!
Best,
Nikola

Two perfect weeks in Greece
Greece | May 5 - May 18, 2022

kathy
kathy s.
Kamas, UT | Reviewed on May 24, 2022
When I started planning our trip to Greece, I initially reached out to several travel planning organizations, filling out their interest questionnaire. Eleni was the only who responded with an initial itinerary that reflected my answers. From there, the planning process went very smoothly. We went through several versions, until we came up with the perfect trip for my husband and I. Throughout our two weeks in Greece, Eleni immediately responded to any questions, concerns or changes we... Read more

When I started planning our trip to Greece, I initially reached out to several travel planning organizations, filling out their interest questionnaire. Eleni was the only who responded with an initial itinerary that reflected my answers. From there, the planning process went very smoothly. We went through several versions, until we came up with the perfect trip for my husband and I. Throughout our two weeks in Greece, Eleni immediately responded to any questions, concerns or changes we needed help with. Her suggestions for activities and restaurants were spot on. We spent the majority of our time touring the archaeological sites in the Peloponnese and Athens. We toured Olympia, Delphi and Nafplio with guides that were archaeologists; they made the ruins come to life. We had two fabulous guided hikes with Fotis and Elani. And the entire trip was made stress free by our fabulous driver, Andreas. He was always where we needed him and provided comfort after a long day. Eleni had reserved very nice accommodations through out the stay and all of our transfers went off without a hitch. This trip was everything I had hoped for and more.

Hotel Review
Elafivolia Suites Arachova
Distomo-Arachova-Antikyra

This was a lovely hotel just outside of Arachova. We had a huge, modern room with an amazing view. The manager, Leonard, and his staff went out of their way to make us feel welcomed and comfortable.

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Activity Review
Lousios Gorge Hiking
Lousios Gorge Hiking
Greece

Amazing hike to see ancient monasteries and the Lousios Gorge. Fotis, our experienced guide, led us through the trail, while explaining the flora and history of the area. He also brought along a picnic lunch that included his own olives and oil. It was one of the highlights of the trip.

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Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Local specialist: Eleni Koropouli
Eleni
Eleni Koropouli
Local specialist in Athens | Replied on May 24, 2022

Dear Kathy,
Thank you for your beautiful words and for trusting me with your trip planning!
It was my honor and pleasure helping you organize your travel experience in Greece! I will be thrilled to craft a future trip for you and your loved ones to discover more of Greece's highlights and hidden gems!
All the best to you & Gordon!
Warm regards,
Eleni

Morocco, Great itinerary and best possible host for nine days of journeying around the country!
Morocco | May 13 - May 21, 2022

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Nancy J.
Manhattan, NY | Reviewed on May 24, 2022
Hakim was very helpful identifying and booking the perfect itinerary for a once in a lifetime vacation for my son and I.
Our itinerary was everything we hoped it would be! Hakim took the time to create exactly what we were looking for - a mix of culture, history, and food. Hakim stayed in touch with us during our trip to make sure everything went smoothly.. Our itinerary was easy to follow, the hotels were in great locations with thoughtful and friendly staff. Thank you, Hakim...you made...
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Hakim was very helpful identifying and booking the perfect itinerary for a once in a lifetime vacation for my son and I.
Our itinerary was everything we hoped it would be! Hakim took the time to create exactly what we were looking for - a mix of culture, history, and food. Hakim stayed in touch with us during our trip to make sure everything went smoothly.. Our itinerary was easy to follow, the hotels were in great locations with thoughtful and friendly staff. Thank you, Hakim...you made out dream trip a reality!

Now I must turn my attention to a review of our guide , Abdillah Aitbahman, (Abdul) our driver and guide, who ultimately made our trip seemingly the best it could have been. We traveled between seven main destinations for nine days, and throughout the whole time Abdul was the utmost patient, kind, helpful and personable, as well as of course being a proficient and professional driver, who speaks fluent English. All along the way pointing out and explaining countless sights and traditions that we saw as we drove, so many things we wouldn't have really seen or learned if Abdul wasn't so knowledgeable.
When in cities such as Fes and Chefchaouen where we needed a tour guide licensed for the medinas, he was ahead of connecting us with guides that were very informed, reliable and spoke English in addition to being highly personable and kind. Abdul wasn't just kind, highly knowledgeable on local history and traditions, he was particularly inviting and even shared music popular to locals, which is exactly what I would hope for in a more than ideal guide. We also got a whole reel of photos after the trip that he took of us along the way, which is just a bonus. We felt the need to make the point that we didn't just feel like we were being driven around by a driver, we felt like we were taking a road trip with a Moroccan friend.
He had the uncanny ability to anticipate our needs and plan accordingly.

Thank you for connecting us with such a friend, and specifically thanks to Abdul for making our journey through Morocco the most relaxed, informative, interesting and awesome it could have been!

All we might have done differently would be to stay for more than nine days in order to see a couple more cities such as Essaouira, possibly Tangier and tours into smaller villages. But the trip was made the best because of our driver, guide and friend Abdul. We wish to make sure that Kimkim, the local agency and potential Morocco visitors to know what a difference Abdul made being such a great driver, guide, friend and just a great guy.

Local specialist: Hakim ALIBOUCHE
Hakim
Hakim ALIBOUCHE
Local specialist in Agadir | Replied on May 30, 2022
Dear Nancy,
Thank you so much for your review and all your priceless words!
First of all, it has been an honor and a great pleasure for me to be your travel specialist. The exchange with you was just wonderful from the very beginning and I'm happy that your experience was just as expected. Your driver, Abdilah is definitely a great person to travel with. His knowledge, professionalism, and assistance really make the difference and give the trip more sense. It's a pleasure to hear the guides...
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Dear Nancy,
Thank you so much for your review and all your priceless words!
First of all, it has been an honor and a great pleasure for me to be your travel specialist. The exchange with you was just wonderful from the very beginning and I'm happy that your experience was just as expected. Your driver, Abdilah is definitely a great person to travel with. His knowledge, professionalism, and assistance really make the difference and give the trip more sense. It's a pleasure to hear the guides were also informative and provided a great experience.
I wish you had more than 9 days because there is still a lot to discover and enjoy. I'm definitely sure this wouldn't be your first and last visit. Traveling with us again would be remarkable, and the experience will be even better.
Wishing you all the very best, Nancy!
Best,
Hakim

Robi is very passionate about Croatia.
Croatia | May 7 - May 20, 2022

Brenda
Brenda S.
Canada | Reviewed on May 24, 2022
Robi is very passionate about Croatia and very knowledgable of the areas we visited. His sense of humour was appreciated daily. He was also very flexible in changing our itinerary any time to meet our requests. Read more

Robi is very passionate about Croatia and very knowledgable of the areas we visited. His sense of humour was appreciated daily. He was also very flexible in changing our itinerary any time to meet our requests.

Hotel Reviews
Hotel Pasike
Trogir

Amazing breakfast - best we had on our trip. A large variety of fresh fruit to go along with made to order eggs.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Beds were a little hard and small.
Tri sestrice
Hvar

Apartments were a great set up, each room had separate entrance. All had balconies with fabulous view. The owner has invested a lot of effort into his gardens and creating menus based on seasonal crops. However, we found the dinner to be a little disappointing, given our high expectations.

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Scalini palace
Dubrovnik
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
https://www.facebook.com/VillaRadicSton/
Ston

Lovely small boutique hotel with very personalized service. Beds were the best we had on our trip!

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Hotel Marko Polo
Korčula

The hotel had lots of amenities, but it is a large hotel and with that comes less personal service. Hotel had been closed for 2 years due to pandemic, and were slow on getting ready for customers again.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
A/C was not working
Hotel Marul
Split

Staff here were very friendly and accommodating - going the extra steps to help and make us welcome.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Beds were a bit hard.
Activity Reviews
Hvar to Trogir last day.
Hvar to Trogir last day.
Hvar

Long day of travel, but it's a necessity to see all we were able to.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Explore Hvar by cycling.
Explore Hvar by cycling.
Hvar

Challenging cycling with lots of elevation, but amazing views at the top.

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Guides, Drivers and Staff
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Hvar. With bikes.
Hvar. With bikes.
Hvar

Nice quiet roads for cycling. Beautiful town square and promenade. Lots of excellent restaurant choices.

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Cavtat and Sokol/Falcon tower.
Cavtat and Sokol/Falcon tower.
Dubrovnik
Quality of Experience
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Transport
Dubrovnik, explore the Old town.
Dubrovnik, explore the Old town.
Dubrovnik

Island hopped along the way as we arrived by boat. Great way to travel to Dubrovnik. The fortress is amazing and we were thankful to be there early in the tourist season.

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Cycling Pelješac penisula - Ston.
Cycling Pelješac penisula - Ston.
Croatia

Beautiful cycling along a quiet road following the ocean. A favorite ride for all our group.

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Explore Korčula.
Explore Korčula.
Korčula

Beautiful vistas and great cycling.

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Cycling Korčula.
Cycling Korčula.
Korčula

Took ferry to the island and cycled from there. Lots of climbing, but beautiful vistas.

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Cycling Brač.
Cycling Brač.
Croatia

Took the ferry from Split and cycled the island. Great stop at the olive oil mill, with lunch and a lesson on olive oil production.

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Explore Split.
Explore Split.
Split
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Split - Arrival & Sightseeing.
Split - Arrival & Sightseeing.
Split
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Local specialist: Robert Pinčević
Robert
Robert Pinčević
Local specialist in Croatia | Replied on May 27, 2022

Hi Brenda,

thank you very much for your feedback, much appreciated!
Glad to hear you had a good time and appreciated humor :)It was a pleasure sharing jokes! :)

Hope to stay in touch!

Many regards from Croatia!

Best

A memorable trip to Greece
Greece | Apr 29 - May 17, 2022

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Don S.
Boulder, CO | Reviewed on May 24, 2022
Well, our trip to Greece this 2022 spring was excellent. We visited Athens and the islands Naxos, Milos, Santorini and Crete. We worked extensively with Dimitris and Tatialena to schedule a trip that reflected our interests. They had many suggestions and responded positively to our numerous travel and sightseeing requests. The ferry scheduling and local flight arrangements went off without a hitch. Dimitris kept in touch both before and during our trip via emails, which was much... Read more

Well, our trip to Greece this 2022 spring was excellent. We visited Athens and the islands Naxos, Milos, Santorini and Crete. We worked extensively with Dimitris and Tatialena to schedule a trip that reflected our interests. They had many suggestions and responded positively to our numerous travel and sightseeing requests. The ferry scheduling and local flight arrangements went off without a hitch. Dimitris kept in touch both before and during our trip via emails, which was much appreciated.

We had a few bumps in the planning, not the least being the pandemic caused us to reschedule twice and incur a larger fee once we finally committed to a date. We started planning in Nov, 2019 and finally made the trip in May, 2022. We also happened to schedule day tours during the Greek May Day holiday of May 1 and May 2 when most sightseeing opportunities and museums were shut down. This caused us to do some last-minute rescheduling.

We would recommend planning your trip with Kimkim. I would encourage the client to become an active partner in the trip planning to get the most out of their trip. Read up on your area of interest so you don't miss out on important / interesting sites, festivals, holidays, etc. We would also suggest giving yourself sufficient lead time (six months) in order to tailor the trip to your expectations.

Hotel Reviews
Dioskouri Art Villas

Great location. Very pretty landscaping. Very helpful staff

Tips for future travelers

Bring sunscreen :-)

Authenticity & Character
Very pretty landscaping.
Location
Central to different locations on the island.
Staff
Very helpful.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Artemis Seaside Resort
Paleochori, Milos

This is a hard one. An upscale hotel with some pretentious aspirations. We had a very nice room, and the staff were very attentive, maybe overly so. I felt bad for the staff who were tasked with hovering about. Maybe this was more a result of being over-staffed during the early season? On the other hand, they were very helpful and courteous. They provided us a rental car. I would recommend them. Nice beach, but too early in the season for swimming - May 7 - May 9.

Tips for future travelers

Get a rental car as you're isolated from other interesting locations on the island

Authenticity & Character
Upscale by design. Not entirely desired by us as we didn't spend much time there during the day.
Location
Good location for swimming. Isolated for touring .
Staff
Very attentive
Cleanliness & Comfort
Glaronissi Beach Naxos
Naxos

Very nice and quiet location. Quiet beach right across the street. On the bus route to the Hora area (ferry port and main town).

Tips for future travelers

Water was too cool for much bathing in early May.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Access. Quiet.
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Plaka Hotel
Athens

Very helpful staff. Excellent location - walking distance to everything we wanted to see in Athens. Great experience.

Tips for future travelers

Initially confusing walking around, but don't be intimidated. Pick a few landmarks from the hotel and you'll inevitably cross them on your walking about. Also, a guided walking tour of the neighborhood could include all the more important sites and give you an introduction to the neighborhood.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Walking distance to everything we wanted to see.
Staff
Very helpful.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Local specialist: Dimitris Zografos

Camels, Cruising, Culture, Balloons and Pyramids...Egypt was a solid decision.
Egypt | May 12 - May 21, 2022

Kim
Kim M.
Newport News, VA | Reviewed on May 24, 2022
First let me just say that this trip was great. There's no other way to put it, and our guides Muhammad, Muhammad, Mamoud and Mustafa were all amazing. Muhammad 1 who took us through the temples in Aswan and Luxor was very animated and knew the history backwards and forwards. We really felt like we truly knew Egyptian history by the time he was done with us, and his passion for it made it more fun. Mamoud whipped us through the airports like a champ weaving us in and out and making... Read more

First let me just say that this trip was great. There's no other way to put it, and our guides Muhammad, Muhammad, Mamoud and Mustafa were all amazing.

Muhammad 1 who took us through the temples in Aswan and Luxor was very animated and knew the history backwards and forwards. We really felt like we truly knew Egyptian history by the time he was done with us, and his passion for it made it more fun.

Mamoud whipped us through the airports like a champ weaving us in and out and making sure we were all set on our flights. I don't know that we would have gotten where we need to go without him to be honest! And the fact that he was a local helped us get through security checkpoints faster. He was also a smiling face when we got off the first plane super late in the evening, so he really helped set the tone for the trip and did an awesome job.

Muhammad 2 spoke English about as good as Rob and I and really helped us to learn about the culture more. He was awesome, funny and down to earth, and we really feel like we made a friend in him. He also knew a lot of history and was our guide for one of my most favorite experiences ever on a trip to date, camping in the White Desert. Ask him about the UFO's we saw there... :D

Mustafa was also super! He drove through the Black and White Desert sand like the pro that he is, and while it was very exhilarating (I may or may not have screamed a couple times lol) I somehow felt very safe with him. He was calm, nice and could sing and play instruments well too, which he did for us while camping!! Loved it so much. He was also a really great cook! I prob gained 10 lbs from his food alone. Lol

Overall, the great great memories made on this trip will stick with us for a lifetime. Seeing all the ancient sites and temples, flying in a hot air balloon over Egypt (What!!??), riding camels around the pyramids, camping in the White Desert (absolute fave!!), cruising down the Nile and meeting some of the greatest people ever was worth every penny spent! 10/10 trip.

Activity Review
Hurghada
Hurghada
Hurghada

I loved that this was a little different than what we had been doing and was a change of scenery. Somehow sticking your toes in the Red Sea is just a cool experience everyone needs to have. Also, it helped that the resort we stayed at was absolutely amazing.

Quality of Experience
Everything, except the heat in a few of the cities during the afternoon. Lol But it wasn't unbearable.
Food
Loved the variety of food we had throughout the trip. Some of the more authentic Egyptian dishes were very tasty to me, and I'm a picky eater. If anything, I could say we were fed too much!! Haha
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Let's just say I made it out alive and that's saying something when it comes to Egypt driving!! Haha The guides and staff were all so pleasant and friendly as well.
Transport
We got where we needed to get on time and usually made it with time to spare! All of our drivers were very good and I only squealed a couple times!! Haha
Local specialist: Ibrahim Elaref

Bruno was great to work with.
Croatia | May 16 - May 23, 2022

David
David L.
Logan, UT | Reviewed on May 24, 2022
Bruno was great to work with. Starting with our rough ideas, he plotted out a wonderful 6-day tour of Istria. He was very patient with my many queries and modifications. I highly recommend him for any tour to Croatia. Read more

Bruno was great to work with. Starting with our rough ideas, he plotted out a wonderful 6-day tour of Istria. He was very patient with my many queries and modifications. I highly recommend him for any tour to Croatia.

Hotel Review
Hotel Spirito Santo Palazzo Storico.
Rovinj

The staff were incredibly friendly and helpful. Hats off to Tanya and Mauro!

Tips for future travelers

One drawback is the great variety of steps—often unexpected—of different height, width, material, type (spiral, regular). In short, if you have mobility issues, your might be unhappy.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Review
Visit National Park Brijuni
Visit National Park Brijuni
Croatia
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Local specialist: Bruno Martinović
Bruno
Bruno Martinović
Local specialist in Zagreb | Replied on Jun 02, 2022

Hi David,

thank you very much for your feedback, much appreciated!
Glad to hear you had a good time.I am always happy to hear travelers are happy!

Hope to stay in touch!

Many regards from Croatia!

Best
Bruno

Fantastic trip! Othman did a great job respon...
Iceland | Apr 24 - Apr 29, 2022

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Ben P.
| Reviewed on May 24, 2022
Fantastic trip! Othman did a great job responding quickly and working with us to create the perfect trip that allowed us to enjoy every moment. Read more

Fantastic trip! Othman did a great job responding quickly and working with us to create the perfect trip that allowed us to enjoy every moment.

Activity Reviews
Crystal Blue Ice Cave
Crystal Blue Ice Cave
Iceland

Gorgeous place! Photos don’t do it justice. Just don’t go if you get carsick. The monster truck ride is wild! The whole trip was a little over 3 hours

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
The car was a bit older than all the others at the lot but it did not detract from the experience
Crystal Blue Ice Cave
Crystal Blue Ice Cave
Iceland

Gorgeous place! Photos don’t do it justice. Just don’t go if you get carsick. The monster truck ride is wild! The whole trip was a little over 3 hours

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
The car was a bit older than all the others at the lot
Local specialist: Othman A

We had a great time and enjoyed all the plann...
Peru | May 15 - May 23, 2022

Amanda
Amanda S.
Highlands Ranch, CO | Reviewed on May 24, 2022
We had a great time and enjoyed all the planned activities! it was a bummer about the train strike and missing Inca trail but kimkim was able to pivot and help rework travel plans quickly. Would book with them again :) Read more

We had a great time and enjoyed all the planned activities! it was a bummer about the train strike and missing Inca trail but kimkim was able to pivot and help rework travel plans quickly. Would book with them again :)

Hotel Review
Tierra Viva Cusco San Blas
Cusco

Loud street noise, we had to change rooms for the second night. Second room had a leaky toilet and the room smelled slightly of sewage.

Tips for future travelers

Splurge for a nicer spot in Cusco. Tierra viva hotels are usually perfect- clean and basic. We stayed in them almost our entire trip. However, would not recommend this one

Authenticity & Character
Basic
Location
No transportation car would drop us off directly in front of the hotel. Had to hike up a huge hill of stairs with suitcases etc. Other than that, is a short walk to main square
Staff
Nice people
Cleanliness & Comfort
See above review
Activity Review
Sacred Valley Tour
Sacred Valley Tour
Peru

I was disappointed in the “llama sanctuary” I wanted to interact more with the llamas and alpacas. The experience at the “llama sanctuary” is basically just walking past corrals of llamas (you can feed them though, which is fun)

Quality of Experience
Food
Buffet style so lots of choices. However, I would prefer to order my meal instead of doing a buffet
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Edwin
Transport
Local specialist: Johanna Fabian
Johanna
Johanna Fabian
Local specialist in between Lima and the US | Replied on May 24, 2022

Hi Amanda,
Happy to hear you had an overall great time in Peru despite the strikes and that our team was able to handle it smoothly. We hope to help you again in the future and hopefully cross off the Inca trail!

Happy travels,
Johanna

Kimkim saved us because inly 5-6 days before ...
Norway | May 7 - May 13, 2022

Keeke
Keeke R.
Indonesia | Reviewed on May 23, 2022
Kimkim saved us because inly 5-6 days before our sudden departure to Norway they managed to make our 7 days beautiful and not too stressful like we asked. Tom Christer was very kind and helpful. He responded fast on our questions and requests. A note that our room in Oslo was so small, that we could hardly open our luggages. And we requested a comfort trip. Other than that the itinerary and accommodation were perfect for us. Thanks so much Tom and Kimkim!! Read more

Kimkim saved us because inly 5-6 days before our sudden departure to Norway they managed to make our 7 days beautiful and not too stressful like we asked. Tom Christer was very kind and helpful. He responded fast on our questions and requests.

A note that our room in Oslo was so small, that we could hardly open our luggages. And we requested a comfort trip.

Other than that the itinerary and accommodation were perfect for us. Thanks so much Tom and Kimkim!!

Hotel Reviews
Moxy
Bergen

Cool hotel with modern vibe. Very clean room with amazing view of Bergen.

Vangsgaarden Gjestgiveri
Aurland

Nice little hotel with nice breakfast and amazing view.

Thon Hotel Terminus
Oslo

Great Staff, great location, but the room was too small for 2 women with luggages.

Location
Activity Review
Fjordsafari
Fjordsafari
Norway

It was freezing but it was sooo fun!!!!

Local specialist: Tom Christer Larsen

Our Amazing Adventure in Greece
Greece | May 1 - May 14, 2022

RAYMOND
RAYMOND D.
Bellingham, WA | Reviewed on May 23, 2022
Chris, we are so very grateful to you for all your excellent support and expertise helping us plan our "Greek Odyssey" trip. We were amazed by your superb customer service, especially your recommendations to help us experience some lesser traveled areas of Greece such as Meteora and the Zagori villages, with lovely lodging, transportation arrangements and countless other measures you took on our behalf. We highly regard your work ethic, prompt responses to questions and attention to detail,... Read more

Chris, we are so very grateful to you for all your excellent support and expertise helping us plan our "Greek Odyssey" trip. We were amazed by your superb customer service, especially your recommendations to help us experience some lesser traveled areas of Greece such as Meteora and the Zagori villages, with lovely lodging, transportation arrangements and countless other measures you took on our behalf. We highly regard your work ethic, prompt responses to questions and attention to detail, and highly recommend your services to other adventurous travelers. We thank you profoundly, Chris. Carol & Ray

Hotel Review
Zagori Suites
Zagori

Great location. Spacious well-equipped suite with great views. Excellent breakfast.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Local specialist: Chris Gravas
Chris
Chris Gravas
Local specialist in Athens, Greece | Replied on May 24, 2022

Dear Carol & Ray,

I want to thank you for trusting me in helping you plan this very unique trip for you, it was an absolute honor to get to know you in person and a pleasure to work with such restless travelers like yourselves! Your kind words and recommendation are much appreciated, and I would love to help you again, should you decide to visit Greece again and see other places.
Until then, please stay in touch and I'll look forward to your news.

Wishing you all the best with my warmest regards!
Chris

A Whirlwind of Portugal 12 days
Portugal | May 5 - May 16, 2022

Maryann
Maryann S.
North Ridgeville, OH | Reviewed on May 23, 2022

The tours, guides, chefs and places were beyond amazing!

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

Muito obrigado!

Our driver, Said, was amazing. He was know...
Morocco | May 3 - May 16, 2022

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Cheryl J.
Corbin, KY | Reviewed on May 23, 2022
Our driver, Said, was amazing. He was knowledgeable and took the time to stop at interesting places as well as inform us about local custom and culture. He was funny, articulate and able to give us an wonderful perspective on his country. Our travels through the mountains, deserts, olive and palm groves was memorable. Riding dromedaries in the Sahara and staying in the luxury tent camp was another highlight. The staff at the riads and hotels were accommodating and helpful. We enjoyed... Read more

Our driver, Said, was amazing. He was knowledgeable and took the time to stop at interesting places as well as inform us about local custom and culture. He was funny, articulate and able to give us an wonderful perspective on his country. Our travels through the mountains, deserts, olive and palm groves was memorable. Riding dromedaries in the Sahara and staying in the luxury tent camp was another highlight. The staff at the riads and hotels were accommodating and helpful. We enjoyed this trip immensely.

Hotel Review
Kasbah Mohayut
Merzouga

Amazing Kasbah. The best accommodation we had on our journey. Staff were friendly, helpful and generally created a welcoming atmosphere for guests. The food was delicious and plentiful. Highly recommend this hotel

Authenticity & Character
Beautiful decor. Amazing, large room.
Location
Right on the edge of the Sahara.
Staff
Friendly, helpful.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Review
Transfer from Chefchaouen to Fes via Meknes
Transfer from Chefchaouen to Fes via Meknes
Morocco

We did not get to see Meknes. At the last moment, we received a message from our tour coordinator Meagan that Meknes was closed for restoration. I'm sure this could have been known days ahead of time. The Moroccan authorities didn't decide to close Meknes one day and begin restoration the next.

Guides, Drivers and Staff
Local specialist: Megan Lower

Fabulous Trip to Morocco!
Morocco | May 5 - May 14, 2022

Susan
Susan L.
Boise, ID | Reviewed on May 23, 2022
The services provided by Hakim were very professional in all interactions we had with him. We always felt that he was attentive to our requests and he designed our trip just as we requested. We were pleased with the selection of hotels and the guides provided for our trip. We enjoyed the guides in each city we visited (each guide was a 10!) but we were most pleased to have a female guide in Mekenes. As the parent of 3 daughters we always enjoy seeing how women in other countries live. ... Read more

The services provided by Hakim were very professional in all interactions we had with him. We always felt that he was attentive to our requests and he designed our trip just as we requested. We were pleased with the selection of hotels and the guides provided for our trip. We enjoyed the guides in each city we visited (each guide was a 10!) but we were most pleased to have a female guide in Mekenes. As the parent of 3 daughters we always enjoy seeing how women in other countries live.
Our driver, Mohammad was fabulous. He was attentive to our needs and was prompt and courteous. We especially appreciated that he spoke English--he was a great source of information and we enjoyed hearing about life in Morocco from a local.
I would highly recommend Kimkim, Hakim and his team to anyone wanting to visit Morocco. We were delighted by the country and hope to return sometime.

Hotel Review
Riad El Yacout
Fès

This was a lovely riad and the service there was very good. We enjoyed the location and the ease of coming and going from the riad. The meals we had at this riad were among the best we had on our entire trip. The staff was courteous and attentive to our needs.

Authenticity & Character
The decor and the historical feel of the place
Location
Easy access to our car when arriving and departing
Staff
Very good dining service
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Review
Day Trip to Meknes & the Roman Ruins of Volubilis
Day Trip to Meknes & the Roman Ruins of Volubilis
Fes

Our guide at Volubilis was so informative and gave us such a good historical perspective of the site and the settlements of Morocco

Quality of Experience
The ruins were very interesting and unique
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Our guide was very well informed and gave us good insight into the lives of those settled in the town.
Transport
Local specialist: Hakim ALIBOUCHE
Hakim
Hakim ALIBOUCHE
Local specialist in Agadir | Replied on May 24, 2022
Dear Susie,
Thank you so much for such wonderful and detailed feedback! It has been a great pleasure working with you and your beautiful family!
I am very happy to hear that the experience was just as expected and that you enjoyed your time in Morocco. Mohammed, your driver, will be very happy to read your feedback. He is actually one of our best drivers and his professionalism and kindness are just something else! The tour guides will be also pleased to read this wonderful review, especially...
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Dear Susie,
Thank you so much for such wonderful and detailed feedback! It has been a great pleasure working with you and your beautiful family!
I am very happy to hear that the experience was just as expected and that you enjoyed your time in Morocco. Mohammed, your driver, will be very happy to read your feedback. He is actually one of our best drivers and his professionalism and kindness are just something else! The tour guides will be also pleased to read this wonderful review, especially Bouchra, your female guide in Meknes.
For the selected accommodations, it's great that your stays were just something unique and I'm happy to hear you had a comfortable stay at each property trying the local food and experiencing the authenticity of the Moroccan Riads.
In the end, all I would say is that the country still has a lot to offer! This was your first trip to Morocco but, it shouldn't be the last one as they're a lot of beautiful cities and amazing towns/villages to enjoy! I will be very happy to work with you again in the future and offer such an unforgettable and unique experience!
Greeting to the beautiful family!
Hakim

Morocco
Morocco | May 5 - May 14, 2022

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Robert M.
Mexico | Reviewed on May 23, 2022

Our tour guide and chauffeur, Hicham, was fantastic. He was patient, organized, charming and quick to laugh. His love and knowledge of Morocco was evident. Highly recommend him. The other local guides were also quite good.

Local specialist: Sharon Louthian
Sharon
Sharon Louthian
Local specialist in US and Morocco | Replied on May 31, 2022

Hi Robert!

Thanks for your great review. We are so glad you had a great time with Hicham and enjoyed your time in Morocco.

Thanks for trusting us with your trip!
Sharon, Hicham, and the rest of the Morocco Immersion family

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.

Hotel Review
Bergen Børs Hotel
Bergen
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Local specialist: Tricia Cantlon
Tricia
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

Jeanice
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
Abdellah
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

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