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Quito,crater lake
Ecuador | Dec 15 - Dec 18, 2018

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Raj R.
Flint, MI | Reviewed on Dec 19, 2018

Advanced planning
Good pick up times
Easily available for any questions
Custom itenary based on personal preference.
I would recommend to anyone.

Local specialist:
Linda
Linda S.
Ecuador | Replied on Dec 20, 2018

Hi Raj, thank you very much for your review and for traveling with us! I hope that we will have the chance to welcome you again in Ecuador one day for another adventure.
All the best and safe travels in the future!

Jordan
Jordan | Dec 14 - Dec 17, 2018

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Reid W.
the United Arab Emirates | Reviewed on Dec 19, 2018

Overall it was a fantastic trip. We covered a lot of ground in a very short period of time, and it was flawless as a result of the efforts of the team, and in particular Akram. From the moment we landed until our drop off back at the airport, the team worked hard to ensure that our trip was as memorable as possible....and it was.

Local specialist: Lena Sluga
Lena
Lena Sluga
Local specialist in Amman | Replied on Dec 22, 2018

Hi Reid,

Thanks for your feedback, I'm very happy to hear that you enjoyed your time in Jordan! I'll also pass on your compliments to Akram :)

Greetings & Merry Christmas,
Lena

Best Day Hikes in the Sacred Valley near Cusco
Peru | Dec 3 - Dec 3, 2018

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Esta S.
Peru | Reviewed on Dec 18, 2018

James was readily available to arrange me a guide for a hike in the mountains just one day in advance. The guide Washington had very good knowledge about the area and nature. Although I paid to have private transfer, we only used public transport. Just something to be aware of when you make your bookings. Other than that; highly suggest KimKim.

Local specialist: James M
James
James M
Local specialist in Peru | Replied on Dec 20, 2018

Hi Esta, many thanks for your review. It was great to have you with us, and we're really pleased you enjoyed your trekking with Washington, he's a top guide :) Because it was such a last minute setup, there was some confusion about the logistics unfortunately but that has been rectified for the future & I think it's fair to note we did refund the difference for the transportation costs. Please keep in touch Esta, we'd love to see you back here at some point! best regards, James

December Hiking
Slovenia | Nov 30 - Dec 1, 2018

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Matthew M.
Bellaire, MI | Reviewed on Dec 18, 2018

Really great trip to Slovenia and hiking with my local guide Boštjan. The trip was easy to book and Boštjan really planned some terrific hikes that were both picturesque and perfect for the level of difficulty I was hoping for. I would book again in a heartbeat. Debela peč was my favorite!

Local specialist: Miha Gantar
Miha
Miha Gantar
Local specialist in Ljubljana | Replied on Dec 21, 2018

Dear Matthew!
Great to hear you enjoyed your time in Slovenian mountains and Bostjan's company! :)
Thank you so much for coming and taking our tours!
The whole Slotrips team wishes you happy holidays and lots of hugs and smiles in 2019!
Miha

Bhutan nature trip
Bhutan | Nov 12 - Nov 27, 2018

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David R.
United Kingdom | Reviewed on Dec 17, 2018

The trip was fantastic everything worked perfectly - we saw many amazing birds (over 135 species and we are not twitchers), himalayan bears, golden langurs, squirrels , butterflies and plants and incredible landscapes and temples. We stayed in some good and reasonable hotels and the camping was fine. We enjoyed great food (especially by the camp cook). We became great friends with Subash Rai our truly excellent guide and also our safe and careful driver. The car was fine for the roads and the luggage. We shared a lot of laughs and remain in touch. Thousands of photos now to process!

Local specialist: Sebastiaan Naus
Sebastiaan
Sebastiaan Naus
Local specialist in Bhutan/Netherlands | Replied on Dec 18, 2018

Dear David and Liz,
So glad to hear you enjoyed your trip! Delighted also to hear you became friends with Subash, and that you appreciated his services as well as the skills of the driver and the cook! Seems like you did see a lot of bird species indeed. And spotting a Himalayan black bear also requires some luck - or karma? ;-) Great to hear this. On behalf of the entire team, we thank you again for choosing Wind Horse for your trip. We really enjoyed hosting your trip. We wish you all the best and hope to see you again sometime!
Best regards,
Bas.

Machupicchu & Palomani Pass
Peru | Nov 28 - Dec 2, 2018

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Gareth B.
Australia | Reviewed on Dec 17, 2018
Slightly tricky to say who we are reviewing here; all the preliminary bookings, queries etc were expertly handled by Fiama, our KImKim representative in Cusco, but in reality both our trips were organised and run by Andean Lodges, a local company there, and their people were delightful. Especially helpful was that their rep, (Alphonso?) came to our accommodation before the trips to give us a briefing and answer questions, and he looked after the luggage we didn’t need whilst we were in the... Read more

Slightly tricky to say who we are reviewing here; all the preliminary bookings, queries etc were expertly handled by Fiama, our KImKim representative in Cusco, but in reality both our trips were organised and run by Andean Lodges, a local company there, and their people were delightful. Especially helpful was that their rep, (Alphonso?) came to our accommodation before the trips to give us a briefing and answer questions, and he looked after the luggage we didn’t need whilst we were in the mountains. Our first trip, to Machu Picchu by minibus/train/bus seemed daunting at first because it required us to juggle several sheets of paper tickets for the various stages of the trip, but everything worked out well and our guide on the day was very knowledgeable and enthusiastic. It was an intense 4 hrs there, though, and with a touch of stomachs-sickness I would have liked to be able to just sit and rest for an hour or so. The included meal afterwards was excellent - but one suggestion from me; it was not explained which part of the menu applied to us, we were lucky that people on the next table had already worked it out.
Next trip - 3 days hike - was great, but let it be noted that altitude sickness made it far tougher than the website hinted at. The Lodges themselves were fabulous, much grander and impressive than the website had suggested. The best aspect of this trip was what I least expected - that the native Indian “road crew” , despite the language barrier, were great fun and good company, whilst staying discreet and not intrusive. Our guides (on different stages), Jeremy and Jacqueline, were excellent and genuinely were enjoying it as much as we did.

Can thoroughly recommend Andean Lodges to anyone looking to do these kind of experiences. One recommendation to the organisers, though - whilst we were totally expecting to give tips to the gang, it was unclear how much, to how many, and when, which could have been a bit awkward (we bluffed our way through) - so a bit more up-front clarity around that would be welcome.

Thanks, everyone!

Local specialist: Fiama Alarcón
Fiama
Fiama Alarcón
Local specialist in Cusco | Replied on Dec 26, 2018

Thanks for your comments, we appreciate all your suggestions, you may rest assured that we consider all the details that you mentioned. We are happy that you were part of Ausangate experience, hope to see you again soon.

Birthday away
Myanmar | Dec 4 - Dec 12, 2018

Peter
Peter J.
Australia | Reviewed on Dec 17, 2018

Superb organisation, all my thoughts, hopes and desires were accommodated .. and improved on.
The style and direction of my birthday away was fitted in beautifully. As I suggested my preferences,
Ideas and thoughts were suggested to improve my enjoyment of the visit.

Each day required different transport, food, accommodation, in the manner I chose to travel, and I was not disappointed . Everything dovetailed together and gave me a special time away.

A pleasure to have a breakfast with Anne on my final day. Wonderful send off. Loved Burma.

Local specialist: Anne Cruickshanks
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Anne Cruickshanks
Local specialist in Mandalay, Myanmar | Replied on Dec 25, 2018

Mingalarbar Peter- we are glad you enjoyed your (re)visit to beautiful Myanmar! Your trip request was quite different from most, so I'm pleased that we were able to put together the perfect combination in the end. It was a delight sharing a beer on your birthday and a farewell bowl of mohinga- hope our paths cross again soon!

Lima, Cusco and Machu Picchu
Peru | Dec 11 - Dec 15, 2018

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Raj R.
Flint, MI | Reviewed on Dec 16, 2018

Stars More than 5
Prompt
Exactly as what is needed
Timely arrivals

I would recommend to anyone.

Local specialist: Kristy Tizon
Kristy
Kristy Tizon
Local specialist in New York | Replied on Dec 17, 2018

Hi Raj- Thank you so much for traveling to Peru with us. I am so glad you had a great time. Come back and visit again. Take care! :)

Mexico december 2018
Mexico | Dec 7 - Dec 15, 2018

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Simon L.
United Kingdom | Reviewed on Dec 16, 2018

Thank you Jorge for organising a wonderful trip over 3 cities in Mexico. Mexico City was vibrant and active. Puebla was more historic and the central area full of character, artists, pottery and candy! Great to wander around and enjoy. Similarly the days spent in Oaxaca further south were so enjoyable, wandering around the historic centre. Whilst the Sun and Moon temples at Teotihuacan were amazing, the pyramids at Monte Alban I think outshone them! The guides we had in each area were excellent - knowledgable, friendly and so helpful. We want to come back!

Local specialist: Jorge Reyna
Jorge
Jorge Reyna
Local specialist in Playa del Carmen | Replied on Dec 17, 2018

Thank you so much for your review! It makes us really happy to see that you had such a fantastic time in these wonderful cities that have so much to offer!!! It's really important to us to have happy travelers. That is why we work with excellent guides and always do our best for our clients to really enjoy their visit to Mexico. I hope you come back soon! We would be really happy to have you back.

Happy travels,

Jorge

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

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