Kimkim Trip Reviews for Jordan

I booked this trip in 2018 and was never given the option to be refunded so our family moved forward with Kim Kim and booked the trip for this summer as an addition to visiting family in Israel.
The tour was well organized but not clearly explained to me and the border crossing was confusing and exhausting to say the least. I think a step-by-step run down of how the crossing works and all the check points would be helpful. When I got we finally crossed from Israel into Jordan and meet the driver Ackhram we were informed that one person from our group had been left off the paperwork this delayed us an additional 2 hours at the border. This was not corrected when we returned 4 days later and had an additional delay of 2 hours. Once in the Van we got to meet the driver who I found RUDE and OFFENSIVE. Within our 1st hour together I was informed that the "United states faked the moon landing" mind you I had 2 Aerospace engineers in the van with me. I was told America created Isis and that Donald Trump was a great business man. I find both of those statements highly offensive. He was aggressive with his misguided facts and argued with me on my vacation about these items for well over an hour. He only stopped when I asked him to pull over so we could call the company and request a new driver. I opted just to let this go as we were so behind due to the border crossing delays. Ackhram was on time everyday and we did do our full schedule that I was happy about. I wasn't happy when Ackhram told us not to buy items in Petra that he would take us to a great shop with lots of options. This turned out to be a gas station with tacky items nothing that you couldn't get anywhere in Jordan. It was very clear that our driver had cut deals with stores all along the route but thats OK, just be honest with me there were some metal items in Petra I passed on buying expecting them to be available in this great shop. Whenever I told our driver something he didn't want to hear, such as I didn't love the Dead Sea Spa hotel (full of running screaming children) or his shop had tacky items I was dismissed and told I was wrong. Also Nada at the agency was delayed in responses we could never have a conversation every msg was delayed. I will say both drivers we had in Israel were much nicer with much more professional attitudes.

Samir was AMAZING to work with: super responsive, endlessly helpful, and made our trip seamless. My husband and I are picky travelers (we know exactly what we want!) so we went through several rounds of revisions with Samir - but he was *so* patient, and always delivered answers and changes really quickly. I can't emphasize on awesome he was at this!

Our trip went off without a hitch, in part because of the private driver, Mohammed, that Samir set up for us for our whole vacation. He made changes with us along the way as we changed our minds about small details, and we always enjoyed his company and felt taken care of and safe.

Regarding our itinerary, my husband and I spent a total of two weeks in Jordan and we really did *everything*. I'd recommend taking that much time making sure you make the most of this beautiful historic place!

Here's some of things we did
- Historic sites (Jerash, Petra, Umm Qais, often with private guides)
- Outdoor adventuring (Make sure you do Wadi Al-Mujib!)
- Desert (desert castles, Wadi Rum)
- cultural experiences (cooking class, museums)

Thanks again for the perfect trip to Jordan, Samir!

Activity Reviews

Trekking from Dana to Feynan lodge

Jordan

One of the favorite days of our trip! Even though it was a long hot day, it really helped that the trail was all downhill. And our guide, a local Bedouin, was excellent! He was patient, funny, and cooked us a perfect meal on a campfire along the trail

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Self Cooking Meal in Amman

Amman

We LOVED this and plan to add an experience like this to all our future trips! This was a great way to meet new friends, have a great meal, and learn more about the local culture.

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Petra By Candle Light

Jordan

This is a great thing to do *IF* it's your very first view of Petra and the Treasury. The candlelight effect is really nice, and we got lucky enough to see the moon over the canyon, too. However, I wouldn't add this if you've already been to Petra :) all it is is a walk to the Treasury by candlelight, sitting on carpets and drinking a little tea, some local musicians, then shining floodlights on the Treasury building

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We had never heard of KimKim prior to booking this trip. Once we read the reviews, we were sure this is the agency to go with...and we were NOT disappointed. Our local specialist, Nada, helped us plan our trip from A to Z. She had really good recommendations, travel advice and was extremely responsive. Our itinerary, driver's contact details, hotel information etc. was all provided well in advance with a lot of detail so we knew what to expect.
Our driver, Awni Naser, who was with us for 5 days carting us around the sights of Jordan was exceptional as well. Very knowledgeable and helped re-arrange our itinerary slightly based on our needs for an even better experience. He gave us excellent pointers during the entire trip.
Our Jordan trip included Amman, Kerak, Mt. Nebo, Jerash, Petra, Wadi Rum and Dead sea. Wadi Rum and Petra were the highlights for us. We stayed in a panoramic dome "tent" (in Aicha camp, highly recommend the accommodations and food here). Nada also organized a dinner for us with a local Petra family, which was nice to see how people in the area live. We highly recommend the Petra By Night tour, it is simple and quite magical.
Overall, we have nothing but good things to say about our trip - very well organized and executed. We will definitely book with KimKim again for our next adventure. 5 stars all around (would rate it higher than 5 stars if we could!). Thank you very much, Nada and Awni!

Kim Kim team and Samir :
It was an amazing trip to Jordan! Everything was well planned and because of that it all went smoothly by Samir.
The driver/guide ( Nader ) who accompanied us during the whole trip was a truly a lucky choice. He has deep knowledge of the Jordanian history and culture and he managed to make us feel very comfortable. He did way more than we expected and that we could’ve asked for! He really turned out to be one of the reasons we were able to enjoy the trip to the most. We highly recommend him to everyone who would like to visit Jordan.
James Chen

Hotel Reviews

THE CONROY BOUTIQUE HOTEL

Umm Uthaina Amman

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Petra Palace

Wadi Musa, Petra

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Sun City Camp

Wadi Rum

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Dead Sea Spa Hotel

Sweimeh

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Petra Basic Visit

Petra

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I wish we had more time to spend in Jordan - it is a wonderful country full of amazing people and sites to visit. Our guide Ali, and driver, were both wonderful and made it possible for us to visit Petra and Wadi Rum easily and enjoy every minute of the short time we had.

We undertook a trip to Jordan with family. The Kimkim platform made it very easy to get services from a local travel agency Amani Tours directly through the platform. The booking process with our travel specialist Ms Nada was smooth. She was responsive to various suggestions and modifications to the itinerary and provided very good services. The payment process was very trustworthy through the Kimkim platform and is one of the big advantages of using the service from overseas. We got full service on the ground in Jordan. As far as hotel bookings, any special requests around late check out, attached rooms etc were fully accommodated. The pricing of the package seemed very fair. The highlight was the excellent services provided by our Jordanian tour guide Mr Emad Fraihat, who was much more than our driver. He had tremendous local knowledge, spoke English fluently, and very high customer service orientation. When trip ended and we had some hiccups at the airport, Mr Emad did his best to help us. I recommend Kimkim, Amani tours, Ms Nada and Mr Fraihat to make your Jordan visit smooth.

Hotel Reviews

Movenpick Petra Resort

Wadi Musa

Right next to Petra. Amazing breakfast. Good late check out policy for tired Petra travelers.

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Orbit Camp

Al-Disah Tourist Camps

Given the location right in the desert, this camp was luxurious with running hot water, air conditioning, good meals.

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Mövenpick Resort & Residences Aqaba

Aqaba

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Holiday Inn Dead Sea Resort

Sweimah

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Activity Reviews

Dinner with a local family

Petra

We had a meal with our tour guide Mr Emad Fraihat at his house in Amman. Fantastic experience meeting his family and seeing an Arabic household up close.

Quality of Experience

Itinerary was very well planned and executed

Food

Rather expensive

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Mr Emad Fraihat is excellent at serving families

Transport

Van was very spacious and comfortable.

Stargazing in Wadi Rum

Wadi Rum

We had 2 knowledgeable guides who were very well equipped to show us the night sky with laser pointer and 4 ground mounted telescopes Standing in the desert and stargazing was a one of a kind experience

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Petra - Wadi Rum

Jordan

We had only 6 hours. Decided to hike up a trail and see Petra from the top. Loved it.

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3- hour jeep tour in Wadi Rum

Wadi Rum

This was the show stopper. A truly fantastic experience being driven on the red sands of wadi rum. We also did a camel ride which can be quite meditative.

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Transfer from Aqaba to The Dead Sea

Jordan

Our driver took us through Wadi Araba on the Jordan/Israel-Palestine border. Very scenic route and you drive all along the Dead Sea. Make sure to stop along the way to see salt deposits by the bank.

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Private boat trip + snorkeling

Aqaba

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We had a great guide in Jordan. He was a true historian. Our driver was also super nice- The car was a bit tight but did not dampen our enthusiasm. We also had excellent guides in Istanbul and Cappadocia.
In retrospect our itinary was quite packed and our children were a bit tired of moving almost everyday.
Thank you for an unforgettable trip.

Hotel Reviews

Sultania Hotel Istanbul

Sirkeci, Istanbul

Very attentive staff. We live breakfast- the best in our entire trip. We also love the boutique feel

Tips for future travelers

Can walk easily to pier to catch ferry

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Gamirasu Cave Hotel

Ayvalı/Ürgüp/Nevşehir

Unique setting- such wonderful surprise! We had the biggest room and wish we had more time to enjoy

Tips for future travelers

Have to eat dinner at hotel since it’s far away from town

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Sulaf Hotel Suites

Amman

Our room had intense smoking/cigarette smell despite it being a nonsmoking room. At 6am- someone walked into our room and quickly excused himself and left. We brought the issue to the front desk who did not take it seriously. Breakfast was terrible

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Petra Moon Hotel

Wadi Musa

Great location. Very attentive staff. Close to restaurants and Petra

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Mazayen Rum Camp

Al Dissi

Amazing experience. Dinner was fantastic

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Holiday Inn Dead Sea Resort

Sweimah

Hotel was very busy and service was so so. We had to go down to reception 3 times because we keep waiting for notification that it was ready to move in but the front desk never called. Then they forgot to install an additional bed despite acknowledging twice. Food was indifferent Appreciate the private beach

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Activity Reviews

CAPPADOCIA full day tour

Cappadocia

It was very fun and informative. We wish we knew some of the tour included a sale- heavy portion where the presentation was followed by a heavy , pressured sale pitch

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Guides, Drivers and Staff

Our guide bd a lot of energy and was very personable

Transport

Courteous. Ontime

ISTANBUL Full Day City Tour

İstanbul

Perfect full day tour

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Transport

Our guide for the week, Nader Tayyem was really the person that made the trip for us. I don’t have enough positive things to say about Nader. Between the good work done by Samir and Nader. I would definitely recommend them.

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Sulaf Hotel Suites

Amman

Very nice

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Activity Reviews

Meet & Assist - Queen Alia Airport

Jordan

Quick and painless

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Petra Basic Visit

Petra

Really interesting

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Wadi Rum (2-3 Hrs Jeep ride)

Jordan

Sunset truck tour was pretty and enjoyable

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Transport

Fantastic trip in Jordan. The highlights were Jerash, Petra and Wadi Rum. Guides were knowledgeable and provided useful insights on the places we visited. Everything was well organized - good job, Samir!

Hotel Reviews

Crowne Plaza Amman

Amman

Decent hotel, but room was a little tired and also we had issues with toilet flushing - it did not have enough power and water so it clogged at some point. Every time we had to flush we were concerned it might get clogged again (we would prefer to relax in vacation not getting stressed each time we had to go to toilet).

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Crowne Plaza Jordan Dead Sea Resort & Spa, an IHG Hotel

Sweimeh

Good hotel, but a little bit too crowded - especially at breakfast, In 2 days we were not able to get a capuchins at breakfast - we asked but they said they don’t have - for a 5 star hotel I don’t think this is acceptable. Another issue was the beach - it was not well prepared - especially the entrance in the water - based on the layout there is a lot of work which needs to be done to bring the beach at 5 star hotel level.

Tips for future travelers

I suggest to go to another hotel such as Movenpick.

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Petra Marriott Hotel

Wadi Musa

Fantastic location, excellent breakfast (including very good cappuccino which was not available at Crowne Plaza on Dead Sea) - the best hotel on Petra area even if it is not close to the Petra site - you can see a magical sunset from hotel’s backyard or terrace.

Tips for future travelers

Book this hotel if you need to stay overnight in Petra.

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Fantastic sunset,

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Memories Aicha Luxury Camp

Wadi Rum

Luxury in the middle of desert! Very clean even if remote location and high turnout of travellers (most travellers stay 1 night) makes keeping cleanliness difficult. The only suggestion I have is to find a way to provide Internet access (I know it is extremely difficult due to remote location, but maybe a solution can be found.

Tips for future travelers

Book this hotel if you need to syay overnight in Wadi Rum.

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Activity Reviews

Meet & Assist - Queen Alia Airport

Jordan

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Amman half day City tour

Jordan

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Amman-Umm Qais-Jarash-Ajloun-Amman

Jordan

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Madaba & Mount Nebo Visit

Jordan

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Bethany ( Baptism site)

Jordan

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Karak Citadel

Jordan

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Shoback Castle

Jordan

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Full Day Petra (With Site local Guide or private guide)

Petra

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Too many beggars - government should not allow them inside Petra site. You have to constantly fend off or hassle with beggars. The site is spectacular, but experience is marred by beggars and dirtiness of certain places - we tried to enter one of the caves carved in the mountain and there was an awful smell of urine.

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Little Petra ( Beidha)

Jordan

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There were less beggars than on main site, but we still met a few.

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Wadi Rum (2-3 Hrs Jeep ride)

Jordan

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Trip to Masada & Qumran

Jordan

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Oriana was great helping plan our trip. The trip was also amazing. We had a great time.

Hotel Reviews

The St. Regis Amman

Amman

Truly a 5-star hotel.

Movenpick Petra Resort

Wadi Musa

The hotel was ok. Not great, but apparently the best place to stay when going to Petra. The Petra entrance is right across the street, making it a great location. But, it is not a 5-star hotel.

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Kempinski Ishtar Dead Sea Resort

Dead Sea

Everything was great about this except the front desk staff, some of which were downright rude. We did have one dinner at the fine dining restaurant that wasn't great (lamb so overcooked it was inedible), but we went back the next night, and they were overly attentive and took super great care of us.

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Palmera Camp

Wadi Rum

This place exceeded our expectations, and the staff was overly attentive and super amazing.

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Petra/ Beida/ Wadi Rum (120 KM)

Jordan

I'd prob skip Little Petra. It is underwhelming after you've seen Petra.

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Petra visit

Petra

Petra is simply amazing. The guide was great. Not too much, but the right amount of information. Starting early in the day (7am) was key.

We had a great experience with our short but action-backed trip to Jordan planned with Samir and KimKim. The trip was tailored exactly to the itinerary that we had requested which allowed us to make the most of our time. I particularly appreciated the team’s flexibility to emphasize certain parts of the plan as well as flexibility to upgrade certain lodging options when that seemed appropriate. Our driver and guide for the week was a great resource at navigating the country and also learning lots of the local culture along the way.

Our only snag came with a booking in Wadi Rum that I believe resulted more from the eco lodge getting overbooked but made for a slight deviation of plan.

Overall incredible experience and look forward to using the team again in the future.

Where do I even begin? My travel advisor was very helpful and patient with all my questions and helped me organize my trip. Once we landed we were greeted by our guide and they made everything so easy and truly felt like a VIP. We arrived in Cairo and our driver and guide were amazing and fun. Khaled and our driver Ha were the best. We had a busy itinerary and all our transfers and guides were helpful. The only thing we would not advise is the sleeping train to Luxor from Cairo, not the company's fault, but it was something I thought would be fun but was very tiny. Everything else was a breeze. Our last driver in Jordan Mohammad was a star and very cool and made us feel so comfortale.

Memorable:
Cairo Pyramids - we stayed at Marriott. Loved it
Luxor Temples - amazing at night
Abu Simbel was remarkable - WOW! We had it all to ourselves and the drive there was an experience.
Jordan was cool and loved the music
Petra was a dream come true and is a full day and ALOT of walking.
Wadi Rum was my fav and fun. We stayed at UFO Luxotel and did 4x4 jeeps in Wadi Rum
Dead Sea was fun.

Activity Reviews

Dinner Cruise

Cairo

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Pyramids, Sphinx, Sakkara & Memphis

Cairo

Insanely magical and has so much history. Our guide and driver made it easy and we felt like VIPs

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Luxor - Abu Simbel - Aswan

Luxor

This felt like a dream. Very beautiful and my fav in Egypt. Well worth the trip

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AMMAN – MADABA- NEBO- WADI RUM

Amman

So fun! do the jeeps and star gazing. Stay in the bubble tents

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Wadi Rum - Petra

Wadi Rum

my bucket list and a top on my list. It was breathtaking.

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Petra -The Dead Sea - Amman airport

Petra

Cool experience.

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West & East Bank Luxor

Luxor

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Aswan - Cairo - Amman

Aswan

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This was my first time using KimKim or any travel booking service; we are generally very independent travelers and I usually book everything myself. But with very little time to plan this trip, I turned to KimKim for help with our trip to Jordan, and we could not be happier.
Nada was fantastic in walking me through the itinerary, providing options based on my preferences, and keeping in close communication.
The trip itself was seamless and we were very happy with all of our activities, guides, and accommodations. Our driver Akram was especially wonderful; he became a friend by the end of our five day trip.
I highly recommend KimKim for the busy independent traveler, and Nada for planning a fantastic trip to Jordan.

Hotel Reviews

Memories Aicha Luxury Camp

Wadi Rum

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Mövenpick Resort & Residences Aqaba

Aqaba

It's a typical large resort hotel located right on the beach. The facilities are nice but the rooms are a little dated and worn. Staff was very nice.

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W Amman Hotel

Amman

A lovely modern hotel in Amman, very typical whimsy style of W Hotels. The hotel is beautiful; our room was spacious and had an amazing view. We loved the bar/restaurant on the terrace!

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Activity Reviews

Backdoor hike

Jordan

We didn't get to do the Backdoor hike because it was closed on the date of our visit. But we still had a wonderful visit to Petra with a very knowledgable guide.

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3 hour jeep tour in Wadi Rum

Wadi Rum

The tour was great but was a little different from what we were expecting. It's not a jeep but a pickup with a covered back seating area. You make a few stops and do some light hiking, so come prepared to climb and hike through sand. Our guide was very friendly and took great photos!

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Snorkeling in Aqaba

Aqaba

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Loved working with Samir, he organized the trip in less than 2 days and was always responsive.
Our local private drive also delivered an outstanding service and made our vacation unforgettable. Strongly recommend!

Jordan is an amazing country. Our guide, Akram, was the perfect person to show us the country. He was pleasant, knowledgeable, accommodating and the nicest most gentle man. I would definitely recommend him and Kimkim. Our favorite sites were Petra, Bethany beyond Jordan, the Castles, Mt Nebo, and the Dead Sea. Jordan is a Holy place that makes the Bible come to life. Being able to see the countryside with Akram was an awesome experience. We already miss him.

I contacted KimKim late March 2023 regarding a dream trip we had hoped to take in 2020. We basically had to start planning from scratch. And, we just found we needed to go in May in order for this work with our son's internship. For a family who plans far in advance, we didn't if this was even possible. I heard of KimKim and thought I'd try.

They contacted me right away and put me in touch with Samir who also contacted me right away. There was never a time when I had to wait on Samir. Any time I had a question, there would be a response back from him the next day. Samir was also very knowledgeable of the area, culture (providing advice/recommendation upon request regarding clothing, tipping, etc.) , and political climate/safety issues. THANK YOU SAMIR!! I should also know that ALL the tours arranged and guides were PERFECT!!

Hotel Reviews

Sun City Camp

Wadi Rum

LOVED LOVED LOVED LOVED LOVED it. Highlight of our trip. So peaceful and unique.

Tips for future travelers

Stop thinking. BOOK! Do the 4-hour sunset tour.

YMCA Three Arches Hotel

Jerusalem

This place is one of (if not the) most architecturally beautiful buildings in East Jerusalem. It is also conveniently located close to the Old City, great dining locations, and tour group meeting spots. The rooms were simple, but more than adequate. The breakfast each morning was one of the better ones we had.

Tips for future travelers

We picked this place because the website implied they had self-service laundry. They don't - this service stopped because of COVID so we had to find a place, but that worked out fine.

La Locanda Boutique Hotel

Amman

Charming, clean, extremely friendly hostess/owner, great location, and a great restaurant on site.

Tips for future travelers

The restaurant on property is great. I tend to avoid restaurant hotels, but this is one of the better ones with one of the better settings.

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Marriott Dead Sea Resort

Sweimeh

Place was absolutely BEAUTIFUL in one of the most beautiful settings. However, if the sign didn't say "Dead Sea" I would not have known I was in the Middle East. American music was playing by the pool. Front desk also did a poor job checking us in.

Old Village Resort

Wadi Musa

Amazing hotel; location secluded - that is either a pro or negative depending on your style.

Tips for future travelers

Just know that you will not be in the main town of Petra where you can walk around, etc., but the property itself is beautiful. Great for one night, but if I were staying there 2 nights I would be bored unless I booked a spa package at night.

Scots Hotel

Tiberias

Amazing hotel. My only regret is that we were there only one night. This is a place where you want to spend more time and have a hotel day. Next time!

Tips for future travelers

Allow yourself some time at the hotel, but also allow yourself time to walk around the town- see you do need at least a weekend.

Activity Reviews

Petra Basic Visit

Petra

Petra By Candle Light

Jordan

We skipped this (Thanks for not having us pre-pay) as we were exhausted! (It would not let me move on without giving a rating so I have it a 3 to try and be neutral.

Wadi Rum (2-3 Hrs Jeep ride)

Jordan

Would just go ahead and make it a 4-hour jeep ride as the defalut.

Old City Jerusalem

Israel

This day was the highlight of my trip. Part of the reason I wanted a 'free day' was that I wanted to go into Ramallah to see where my family grew up. Our tour guide was instrumental in helping me find both my parent's home and we even met a family member living in one of the homes. Everyone we met in the area was great!

Day Trip to Tiberias, Haifa, Caesarea and Acre

Israel

Jaffa was great! I wish I had allowed more time for Haifa and Tel Aviv. I was focused on the older part of Israel and underestimated these two amazing cities. I guess I have a reason to return.

Meet & Assist - Queen Alia Airport

Jordan

Very simple and easy. Thank you!

Amman-Jarash-Ajloun-Amman city tour

Jordan

Jarash and Ajloun were great, especially Aljoun. Sulaiman made everything super simple and we knew we were in good hands after he picked the most amazing lunch spot!

Petra - Morning Free

Petra

Trip to Masada & Qumran

Israel

I should have noted on the review the day before that our guide arranged our COVID testing perfectly so that the physician met us at the hotel. We passed! And crossing the border into Israel was a breeze. Masada was great, but the hike down is tougher than you think. Maybe it was the heat, or maybe we are out of shape. My guess is both were part of the equation. So thankful we didn't hike up but paid for the ride. We skipped Qumran. We were too tired and just wanted to get to Jerusalem.

Travel from Jerusalem to Tiberias via Cana and Nazareth

Israel

Beautiful scenery. Hotel in Tiberias was beyond fabulous.

STAY PUT JERUSALEM / FREE DAY / OPTIONAL TOURS

Israel

A lot of things were closed because Sabbath started that evening. Watching what was going on that day was interesting, but we ended up finding First Station and had fun, but lively streets and markets were empty.

I loved the entire trip! We built a busy itinerary, but we ample time to experience everything with sufficient time. Im so glad and lucky to have had Ahmed as a driver! He really made the experience what it was and took it to the next level. He made me feel safe and had awesome recommendations and guidance to provide. Samir helped plan the trip efficiently, stayed in contact and was readily available when needed. I would recommend Samir and Ahmed to anyone planning to make a trip to Jordan! Must haves.

Samir was absolutely wonderful to work with in planning our trip to Jordan. He was extremely responsive and answered all of my questions and requests for changes quickly and kindly. While we were on the trip he responded to a few minor questions/concerns we had quickly to ensure our holiday was amazing. We had an amazing vacation thanks to Samir and those wonderful tourism professionals he aligned us with! Thank you!

Hotel Reviews

Petra Guest House

Wadi Musa

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Memories Aicha Luxury Camp

Wadi Rum

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Meet & Assist - Queen Alia Airport

Jordan

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I recently did a five-day trip to Jordan as part of a group of four people with Nader as our driver. The trip was a great success due in no small way to having Nader as our driver and guide.

We were met promptly at the airport in Amman and all paperwork was completed without complication. From our first meeting, and throughout the entire trip, Nader was well informed and forthcoming on the history, geography, the general political landscape of the Middle East and current societal norms in Jordan. We felt immediately welcome and safe with Nader.

Our vehicle was comfortable, drinks were always available and Nader went out of his way to make sure that we tasted the best snacks and food that Jordan has to offer.

Checking in to each night’s accommodation was seamless due to Nader’s attention to every detail. He was there each morning waiting for us, and did not leave at night until we were fully settled in, and plans for the next day were clarified.

Nader’s warmth, sense of fun and desire to please added an extra layer to the trip which we, as a family group, really appreciated. Our memories are so much more than the amazing places that we visited because of Nader’s contribution. I would highly recommend Nader as a driver/guide and I thank him for making our holiday the wonderful success that it was.

I also thank the Samir and the tour company. Samir proposed an excellent itinerary, which covered all the sites we wanted to see, and was flexible in accommodating any requests for changes.

My friend and I spent a week in Jordan and it was phenomenal.
Nada was great and accommodating given there were some unexpected issues that arose. All of our needs were met and the itinerary exceed expectations. We found that it was a smooth experience booking via Kimkim. Jordan is such a beautiful country with a beautiful culture and I highly recommend the trip.
I would also like to give a special thanks to our driver Emad Fraihat who was great throughout the whole trip. He ensured we were well-taken care of and we were safe and adjusted to our needs as the trip progressed.
In addition, he showed us the perfect places to eat, helped us to connect with the locals and local culture and taught us so much about Jordan. I would highly recommend Emad without a doubt.
Overall an excellent trip and a great experience.