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Mohare Danda Trek
Nepal | Dec 1 - Dec 12, 2018

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Terri H.
Statesville, NC | Reviewed on Dec 16, 2018

Our contact in Nepal, Anura was wonderful. She was extremely organized & efficient. Her expert planning covered every single detail of our trip.
Our guide, Jangbu was extremely knowledgeable & very attentive to our individual needs.

Local specialist: Raj Gyawali
Raj
Raj Gyawali
Local specialist in Kathmandu | Replied on Dec 17, 2018

Terri, thanks for taking the time to write up this review. I am sure to pass on the review to both Anura and Jangbu, who really made the fine details all happen, beyond the designing of the trip. I am so glad you appreciate it.

Hope we will see you in our neck of the woods again sometime!

Trip to Nepal
Nepal | Nov 24 - Dec 7, 2018

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Neil M.
United Kingdom | Reviewed on Dec 15, 2018
We had an AMAZING trip to Nepal!
Me, my wife and two daughters (aged 8 and 7) spent an incredible two weeks in Nepal on a trip arranged through Kimkim. We were met and looked after by the wonderful Tashi in Kathmandu at the beginning and the end of our trip. We completed a jaw-dropping 5 day trek in the Annapurna region with our first-class Sherpa guides Pemba and Cherring (these guys feel like family now - they were SO good with our kids!) followed by a few days in Pokhara and Chitwan...
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We had an AMAZING trip to Nepal!
Me, my wife and two daughters (aged 8 and 7) spent an incredible two weeks in Nepal on a trip arranged through Kimkim. We were met and looked after by the wonderful Tashi in Kathmandu at the beginning and the end of our trip. We completed a jaw-dropping 5 day trek in the Annapurna region with our first-class Sherpa guides Pemba and Cherring (these guys feel like family now - they were SO good with our kids!) followed by a few days in Pokhara and Chitwan national park. It was the trip of a lifetime and the service and care that we received from everyone in Nepal was the best I've ever experienced. Prajwol and Tashi had thought of everything and we were incredibly well looked after every step of the way.
Nepal is an amazing country due to the cultures, food, landscape, wildlife and most importantly the people. Prajwol had arranged everything for us before we left Scotland so all we had to do was enjoy ourselves and have our minds blown by a truly unforgettable two weeks.
I can thank or praise the guys enough. Thank you Kimkim!

Local specialist: Prajwol Shrestha
Prajwol
Prajwol Shrestha
Local specialist in Kathmandu | Replied on Dec 16, 2018

Hi Neil and family,

Namaste from Nepal !!

Hope you had a sound flight back to home and it's so good to know that you enjoyed every seconds while staying in Nepal. Thank you very much for appreciating our service arranged for your trip and we feel we have achieved our goal of adding one more happy client in our list. Hope you will think about us again for your next trip to Nepal.

Warm wishes,

Prajwol Shrestha

Trisuli Rafting & Kayaking - 1-2 Days
Nepal | Dec 12 - Dec 13, 2018

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Courtney S.
Australia | Reviewed on Dec 15, 2018

The white water rafting trip my partner and I did was amazing!!! Everything was planned extremely well thanks to Chrissy and our guides were highly trained and made us have a great experience! Thanks for a wicked time!

Local specialist: Chrissy Dawkins
Chrissy
Chrissy Dawkins
Local specialist in Kathmandu, Nepal | Replied on Dec 18, 2018

Hey Courtney. Thanks for taking the time to leave a review. I'm so pleased that you had such a great time on your recent rafting trip! We hope to see you again in the future. Thanks, Chrissy

Slovenia/Croatia
Croatia | Jul 9 - Jul 20, 2018

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Mike M.
Canada | Reviewed on Dec 14, 2018
Overall the trip and planning was very good. Exceeded our expectations.
The adventures and locales that were recommended generally worked out very well.
No real hiccups. I would comment that on our Slovenia biking trips, the expected amount of time needed to complete each circuit was underestimated by quite a bit. Maybe we're not quick cyclers...but allow oneself more time in order to properly see the sights and have time left over for other events. Miha did also supply maps and detailed... Read more

Overall the trip and planning was very good. Exceeded our expectations.
The adventures and locales that were recommended generally worked out very well.

No real hiccups. I would comment that on our Slovenia biking trips, the expected amount of time needed to complete each circuit was underestimated by quite a bit. Maybe we're not quick cyclers...but allow oneself more time in order to properly see the sights and have time left over for other events.

Miha did also supply maps and detailed itineraries, which worked out well. The included Iphone with maps was so-so...difficult to read in sunlight, impossible to use as a map while biking. But still able to be used to call him for any issues.

Local specialist: Miha Gantar
Miha
Miha Gantar
Local specialist in Ljubljana | Replied on Dec 17, 2018

Hi Mike!
Thank you so much for your feedback and the comment about the biking durations. We will keep this in mind and consult with other travelers as well. We are aware of the phone navigation issues and are looking for options to improve it.
Thanks again for highlighting this and wish you happy travels in 2019! :)

Mohare Danda Trek
Nepal | Dec 1 - Dec 12, 2018

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Liz U.
Indianapolis, IN | Reviewed on Dec 14, 2018

This trip was amazing!!
Raj and Anura were excellent help prior to trip. Anura very patient with all of my questions!
Jangbu, Anura, Robin, and the entire Social Tour’s team were terrific during the trip. Anura took us to two really delicious restaurants and made us feel very comfortable.
Well organized!
Very good value.
Jangbu Sherpa was excellent guide for trekking. Modified the trip as needed for me. Wise and professional, warm and caring. Exactly the kind of person I need to guide me! Our porter was just terrific as well.
Would definitely recommend Kimkim and Social Tours.

Local specialist: Raj Gyawali
Raj
Raj Gyawali
Local specialist in Kathmandu | Replied on Dec 17, 2018

Liz, it was an absolute joy to design your trip to Nepal with Terri. Also very glad you appreciate the preparation and details which Anura worked into the trip. Good that Jangbu was also a good match to the two of you.

Was a bit worried when the modifications of the trek was required, but glad it all worked out. Jangbu is excellent for that, and we were also very happy when he had time for lead your trek!

Vietnam Adventure
Vietnam | Nov 25 - Dec 6, 2018

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Sebastian R.
Israel | Reviewed on Dec 14, 2018

We had an amazing experience . Alex was very helpful and helped me set up everything from a-z .

If you want a tailored trip that will go beyond your expectations Kim Kim is the way to go

Local specialist: Alex Nguyen
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Alex Nguyen
Local specialist in Hanoi | Replied on Dec 15, 2018

Hi Sebastian,
Thank you for your nice words. It made my day a lot :)
Thanks for always updating me your experience during the trip and share with me your videos and photos :).
Keep in touch and do not hesitate to reach me if you have ideas of going to Laos or Myanmar as well :)
Wish to see you soon!
Alex

Chilean adventure
Chile | Nov 9 - Dec 12, 2018

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Randolph B.
Canada | Reviewed on Dec 13, 2018
I cannot recall any disappointment during the five weeks I was in Chile.
The only comment I would make is this. Twice my transfer rides were thirty minutes late which caused me worry and, in one instance, an email to Oxana to confirm there was someone on the way. It turned out that the transfer company had scheduled the pickup at a different time from EcoChile but I wasn't informed of the discrepancy. It worked out in the end, but it caused some anxiety. There was another mix up at the...
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I cannot recall any disappointment during the five weeks I was in Chile.
The only comment I would make is this. Twice my transfer rides were thirty minutes late which caused me worry and, in one instance, an email to Oxana to confirm there was someone on the way. It turned out that the transfer company had scheduled the pickup at a different time from EcoChile but I wasn't informed of the discrepancy. It worked out in the end, but it caused some anxiety. There was another mix up at the airport on my arrival but the owners of EcoChile, much to their credit, made amends and the remainder of my tour of Chile was sensational.
I would absolutely recommend EcoChile to any visitor looking for someone local to organize their vacation. I'm impressed. Considering the number of flights, hotels, venue changes I experienced, things went very well.

Local specialist: Oxana Protchenko
Oxana
Oxana Protchenko
Local specialist in Santiago de Chile | Replied on Dec 20, 2018

Hello Randolph,
Thank you for your great review and all the insight, I am glad you had such a great trip, no matter that small inconvenience with your transfer from the Airport.
I bet, there are many more great trips to come!

All the best wishes!

Sincerely,
Oxana and Ecochile Travel Team

Peru Highlights Adventure - 8 Days
Peru | Nov 17 - Nov 24, 2018

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Sonal T.
Miami, FL | Reviewed on Dec 12, 2018
We recently came back from Peru - we are a family of four (kids are 3 and 5). Kristy was absolutely spectacular. She was responsive and communicating with us throughout our trip. She quickly and efficiently resolved little hiccups along the way. In Lima, our tour guide David was amazing! He was incredibly knowledgeable and more than willing to accommodate variations in our itinerary. From Cuzco to the Sacred Valley to Machu Picchu, we had the same guide - Flor. I cannot put into words... Read more

We recently came back from Peru - we are a family of four (kids are 3 and 5). Kristy was absolutely spectacular. She was responsive and communicating with us throughout our trip. She quickly and efficiently resolved little hiccups along the way. In Lima, our tour guide David was amazing! He was incredibly knowledgeable and more than willing to accommodate variations in our itinerary. From Cuzco to the Sacred Valley to Machu Picchu, we had the same guide - Flor. I cannot put into words how wonderful she was. She has a 5 year old daughter, and was able to anticipate the needs of our children to a tee. Not only was she an amazing tour guide, but she was more than willing to act an extra set of hands for our children. Even now, they still ask for Tia Flor! We were nervous travelling with young kids, but thanks to Kristy and her team, everything was well organized and seamless. Thank you so much for an amazing vacation!

Local specialist: Kristy Tizon
Kristy
Kristy Tizon
Local specialist in New York | Replied on Dec 12, 2018

Hi Sonal- Thank you so much for your kind words! I am so happy you guys had a wonderful time in Peru and it was my pleasure helping you put this together. I will pass on the message to David and Flor, I am sure they will be delighted to hear that you had a great time. :) Please come back and visit again! Take care

Explore Iceland in 5 days - Seven Optimized Itineraries to help you make the most of your Short Trip to Iceland
Iceland | Nov 18 - Nov 24, 2018

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Mital P.
United Kingdom | Reviewed on Dec 11, 2018

We have had a great experience booking through with kimkim. The entire team has been extremely helpful and onboard since day 1. A special thank you to both Herbert and Preeti!

Snowmobiling was certainly the highlight of the trip and I would most definitely recommend that to anyone considering a trip to Iceland.

Local specialist: Preeti Bhide

5 days in india
India | Nov 29 - Dec 3, 2018

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Joel L.
the United Arab Emirates | Reviewed on Dec 11, 2018

Very professional, a great itinerary and we had an excellent time.

Local specialist: Priya Dikshit
Priya
Priya Dikshit
Local specialist in New Delhi | Replied on Dec 13, 2018

Dear Joel,
Many Thanks for your feedback and kind words, I am glad that you had a nice time in India and really wish to see you in India again:)

Thanks
Priya

Trip to Colombia
Colombia | Nov 30 - Dec 9, 2018

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Michael T.
Flint, MI | Reviewed on Dec 11, 2018
Sharon in Bogota was amazing, as was David in Perreira.
Lovato in Medellin did a great job.
Dency in Cartagena lived up to her name (meaning "Dignified , explorer, powerful, happy, beautiful.")
We learned so much from each of the guides and enjoyed the various day trips and tours. The wax palms hike and Penon of Guatape got us out into the countryside and were good physical challenges for me.
Loved the Cathedral of Salt, which was my "add" to the itinerary.
The coffee plantation visit was...
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Sharon in Bogota was amazing, as was David in Perreira.
Lovato in Medellin did a great job.
Dency in Cartagena lived up to her name (meaning "Dignified , explorer, powerful, happy, beautiful.")

We learned so much from each of the guides and enjoyed the various day trips and tours.

The wax palms hike and Penon of Guatape got us out into the countryside and were good physical challenges for me.
Loved the Cathedral of Salt, which was my "add" to the itinerary.
The coffee plantation visit was amazing.
Really, a great trip and filled with surprises for me, since my daughter did most of the itinerary planning with Nathalie.

Local specialist: Nathalie Clavel
Nathalie
Nathalie Clavel
Local specialist in Colombia | Replied on Dec 20, 2018

Hi Michael,
Thank you for your comments! I am glad you had a great time with all our guides, and that you could discover the great wonders of Colombia with them. You are welcome back at any time!
Best wishes,
Nathalie

Trip to Iceland
Iceland | Nov 28 - Dec 3, 2018

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Yin Chieh L.
Canada | Reviewed on Dec 10, 2018

I would recommend this trip to anyone.
We had a marvelous time. The travel agency is informative and very accommodating.
Our tour guide Jon is awesome. We are glad he managed to drive through the crazy wind gust and rearrange the schedule so we can get the most out of the trip despite the weather. The airport shuttle taxi driver is very kind and informative too. Thank you all!

Local specialist: Laufey Sigurðardóttir

Pikey Peak Trek Package
Nepal | Nov 25 - Dec 2, 2018

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Ailson S.
Windermere, FL | Reviewed on Dec 10, 2018

If its your first time going to Nepal and you don't use Himalayan Trails, you are making a mistake. period.

Local specialist: Amanda Delecca
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Amanda Delecca
Local specialist in Kathmandu and USA | Replied on Mar 29, 2019

Haha many thanks for the 5 star review, Nick! You've certainly let the pictures tell the story for you. Even though your travel partner had to cancel at the last minute, it looks like the friendly Nepali hospitality has made sure that you had plenty of people around to keep you occupied!

All the best,
Amanda

Pikey Peak Trek: A Short Trek with Great Views of Everest - 5-7 Days
Nepal | Nov 24 - Dec 9, 2018

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Kevin A.
United Kingdom | Reviewed on Dec 10, 2018
Just back from an amazing unforgetable 7 day trek to Pikey Peak. from the first contact with Erin through to our last day in Kathmandu Erin was amazing. We met Erin and our guide (Mingmar) the night before the trek to go through the finer details and also when the trek had finished we met again with Erin at our hotel to see how it went and if she could assist us any further, Erin arranged for my friend to take the Everest plane trip.
I ve back- packed all over the world and never taken up a...
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Just back from an amazing unforgetable 7 day trek to Pikey Peak. from the first contact with Erin through to our last day in Kathmandu Erin was amazing. We met Erin and our guide (Mingmar) the night before the trek to go through the finer details and also when the trek had finished we met again with Erin at our hotel to see how it went and if she could assist us any further, Erin arranged for my friend to take the Everest plane trip.
I ve back- packed all over the world and never taken up a service of this type before but when up a mountain alot can go wrong so felt this was the right choice as all the guides and sherpas are trained and excellent at their job.
Throughout the trip if we had any questions Erin was 10 mins down the road from our hotel and also contactable while on the trip.
Physically i found the trek ok but did get a bit of altitude sickness which Mingmar took care of with some tablets.
This tea house trek is quite new so the accomadation is very basic which is what we wanted also with it being new we had the mountains to our selfs and probably only saw 2 others treking. the most amazing views of everest and the landsape changing daily. many thanks Erin.

Local specialist: Erin Green
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Erin Green
Local specialist in Kathmandu and San Diego | Replied on Dec 13, 2018

Hi Kevin, thanks so much for the review! Your trip sounds like a lot of challenges and good fun, and well done to you for keeping at it! We're all really glad we could help you and Julian throughout the entire process, and I hope you can get back here and tackle another awesome trek in the future!

Sights
Rwanda | Nov 16 - Nov 20, 2018

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Sarah R.
Australia | Reviewed on Dec 10, 2018
We did a 6 day tour of Rwanda including Nyungwe National Park, Lake Kivu and the Volcanoes national park and we had an absolutely amazing trip! Everything was perfectly organised, Eric our guide was super friendly, with a great sense of humour and extremely knowledgeable about everything. He was always on time (read early :D ), had everything we needed, and drove the crazy winding roads with ease and comfort. Our tour was tailored to our wants and needs, without fuss. Booking was incredibly... Read more

We did a 6 day tour of Rwanda including Nyungwe National Park, Lake Kivu and the Volcanoes national park and we had an absolutely amazing trip! Everything was perfectly organised, Eric our guide was super friendly, with a great sense of humour and extremely knowledgeable about everything. He was always on time (read early :D ), had everything we needed, and drove the crazy winding roads with ease and comfort. Our tour was tailored to our wants and needs, without fuss. Booking was incredibly easy and safe and Agnes (who organised the tour) followed up and kept in contact to ensure everything ran smoothly and that we were comfortable. All the places were worth seeing, and we are so glad we did everything that we did. I would highly recommend these people and will definitely use them again if/ when I venture back to Africa.

Local specialist: Agnes Mirembe
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Agnes Mirembe
Local specialist in Uganda | Replied on Dec 10, 2018

Thank you very much Sarah

Colombia
Colombia | Nov 24 - Dec 1, 2018

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Tiffany J.
Sun Valley, CA | Reviewed on Dec 10, 2018

Thank you Nicolás for planning our trip on short notice and being so responsive to our questions! We had a great time and things went smoothly - from our transfers to our accomodations and our guides. We especially liked our accomodations in Cartagena and Tayrona. Our guides were also wonderful, particularly Jairo in Bogotá. He was very flexible and knew a great deal. I can't recommend him enough!

Local specialist: Nicolás Díaz
Nicolás
Nicolás Díaz
Local specialist in Colombia | Replied on Dec 12, 2018

Hi Tiffany,
I'm happy to hear you had a great experience here in Colombia. Was a pleasure for me helping you with this nice trip. Thank you so much for your comment and hope you'll be back soon discovering more treasures :)
Kind regards!

Arenal & Manuel Antonio in 6 days
Costa Rica | Dec 3 - Dec 8, 2018

Katy
Katy S.
Bellflower, CA | Reviewed on Dec 09, 2018

The easiest experience ever! First time using kim kim and would definitely use it again! Adriana was my specialist/travel agent. She was a pro and knew exactly what i wanted to do. The hotels books were very nice and the activities were everything we expected. My favorite part was the white water rafting! Over all happy and easy experience.

Local specialist: Adriana Prado
Adriana
Adriana Prado
Local specialist in San Jose, Costa Rica | Replied on Dec 12, 2018

Hello Katy,
I am so happy to know that you enjoyed your trip in our country and to know that I have made this trip a pleasant experience for you. I appreciate your nice comments, this motivates me to move forward and give the best of myself to our clients. :-) I hope you return soon to our beautiful country and of course I will be more than glad to help you organize a new great experience. Happy Holidays!!!

Regards,
Adriana

Trip to Morocco
Morocco | Nov 25 - Dec 5, 2018

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Rose A.
Long Beach, CA | Reviewed on Dec 09, 2018
I was so delighted with this amazing trip to Morocco with my parents. I normally do all of my own travel planning and have never used a service like this so initially I was hesistant. So glad I took a risk and went with KimKim. From the beginning Brahim was very attentive to every detail and took time to understand our needs so that he could plan the perfect customized itinerary. He made sure that all of the hotels would be good for my retired parents as well as for me. Getting picked up... Read more

I was so delighted with this amazing trip to Morocco with my parents. I normally do all of my own travel planning and have never used a service like this so initially I was hesistant. So glad I took a risk and went with KimKim. From the beginning Brahim was very attentive to every detail and took time to understand our needs so that he could plan the perfect customized itinerary. He made sure that all of the hotels would be good for my retired parents as well as for me. Getting picked up from the airport and to our first Riad was very easy. I’m glad we had a guide because navigating Moroccan Medina’s can be tricky. Overall the trip logistics went very smoothly and it was so nice not having to worry or stress over things. When we did have a few small mishaps, Brahim immediately contacted me to rectify the situation. Really amazing customer service.

I was SUPER impressed by our driver Mohammed as well. He was kind, patient, and flexible. He also was a very safe driver, who followed the speed limit, used caution on difficult roads, and kept us safe from some crazy cars on the road. My parents fell in love with him and have even invited him to come visit them in California.

I also really enjoyed our private Fes tour guide Hafid. Not only was he hilarious and entertaining but he had a deep k owl edge of the town’s history.

In terms of memorable cities, I think Chefchouen and the Fes Medina are a tie. Both so unique- like nothing I’ve experienced before. But really, every city we visited was beautiful. The mosaics, fountains, and ever changing landscapes were awesome. I was surprised too by how many small towns and villages we crossed along the way. Stopping for lunch or to explore them as we drove between major cities was one of my favorite things about the trip.

Local specialist: Brahim Bourrich
Brahim
Brahim Bourrich
Local specialist in Agadir | Replied on Dec 10, 2018
Salam Rose, Thank you very much for having the time to share your feedback with me. Having you, mum and dad traveling in my beautiful country had been a great honor to me; anything I shared with you came from my heart because I felt deeply how much love you have for Morocco, and it's always the value I make sure to share with my travelers. Also, the providers I select are my best choices which I trust to deliver the high quality I promise my clients to find and experience while traveling... Read more

Salam Rose,

Thank you very much for having the time to share your feedback with me. Having you, mum and dad traveling in my beautiful country had been a great honor to me; anything I shared with you came from my heart because I felt deeply how much love you have for Morocco, and it's always the value I make sure to share with my travelers.

Also, the providers I select are my best choices which I trust to deliver the high quality I promise my clients to find and experience while traveling within my country. I'll make sure every provider is aware of your feedback, and I am already sure how extremely happy they will be hearing about your love and your feelings! It's always a great pleasure sharing these feelings with them which also encourage everyone to keep up the great work.

I'll always be here for you because there are still lots of hidden sites to explore and discover together.

All the best,
Brahim

Best of Chile 24 days
Chile | Nov 8 - Dec 2, 2018

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Pam B.
Canada | Reviewed on Dec 09, 2018
We spent an amazing 4 weeks in Chile. Mariano helped us organize the trip from beginning to end and absolutely everything went according to plan. The local guides were knowledgeable and professional. Roberto went out of his way to help us with a minor health issue and still managed to show us the best of Vina del Mar and Valparaiso. Mario shared his love for Chile, and especially the Atacama and all its diversity, and Anna from Akorn was there 24/7 if we had any questions. Chiloe and... Read more

We spent an amazing 4 weeks in Chile. Mariano helped us organize the trip from beginning to end and absolutely everything went according to plan. The local guides were knowledgeable and professional. Roberto went out of his way to help us with a minor health issue and still managed to show us the best of Vina del Mar and Valparaiso. Mario shared his love for Chile, and especially the Atacama and all its diversity, and Anna from Akorn was there 24/7 if we had any questions. Chiloe and Pucon were also on our list, and biking in the Lake District surrounded by volcanoes was an absolute highlight.
Thank you!

Local specialist: Mariano Galindo
Mariano
Mariano Galindo
Local specialist in Buenos Aires | Replied on Dec 10, 2018

Hi Pam,
Thanks for your kind comments. I'm very happy to hear that you had such a nice trip! It was very nice working with you organizing your trip and I hope you could visit us in Argentina very soon :)
Thanks again
Best wishes
Mariano

Northern Sri Lanka Highlights
Sri Lanka | Nov 26 - Dec 1, 2018

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Steven B.
Canada | Reviewed on Dec 09, 2018

Our guide, Chaminda, was wonderful. He really went out of his way to make sure we had a great trip, taking us birding in the morning and stopping at shops when we asked. We really liked Sigiriya which was the highlight of our trip!

Local specialist: Ikshula Weerasinghe
Ikshula
Ikshula Weerasinghe
Local specialist in Sri Lanka | Replied on Dec 10, 2018

Hi Steven,

Thank you very much for your lovely comments given to us with regard to our services and arrangements done during your trip in Sri Lanka. Please do pass your wonderful experiences and memories to your family and friends and always feel free to contact me anytime with regard to a visit to Sri Lanka.

Hope you would visit again.

Have a wonderful week ahead!

Thanks,
Kind Regards,
Shalindra

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