Kimkim Trip Reviews

We loved our trip to Chile! Every place was amazing- experiences was the best in every place! Hotel in San Pedro Atacama desert - la casa de Don Thomas was the best!!! All guides and drivers were great and helpful! Communication was great! Thank you for a best time of our life!!!

Hotel Reviews

Hotel Glaciares

cesson sevigne

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Cleanliness & Comfort

Park Inn by Radisson Puerto Varas

Puerto Varas

Authenticity & Character

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Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Hotel Fundador

Santiago, Región Metropolitana

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Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Hotel La Casa de Don Tomás

San Pedro de Atacama

Authenticity & Character

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Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Activity Reviews

Cejar & Tebinquiche Lagoons - Atacama Salt Flat

San Pedro de Atacama

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Tatio Geysers

San Pedro de Atacama

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

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Rainbow Valley

San Pedro de Atacama

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Guides, Drivers and Staff

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Torres del Paine National Park

Puerto Natales

Quality of Experience

Food

Guides, Drivers and Staff

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Full day Hiking Base Las Torres - 20km approx

Puerto Natales

The best part of vocation!!!!

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Food

Guides, Drivers and Staff

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Navigation to Balmaceda & Serrano Glaciers

Puerto Natales

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Food

Guides, Drivers and Staff

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Half day Moon Valley and Mirador Ckari

San Pedro de Atacama

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Guides, Drivers and Staff

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Evening Astronomy Tour

San Pedro de Atacama

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Guides, Drivers and Staff

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Rafting Petrohué River

Puerto Varas

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Excursion to Chiloe Island: Ancud, Castro & Dalcahue

Puerto Varas

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Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

The trip was amazing! Everything was planned so well and there was a great variety of experiences with nothing overlapping. It is hard to experience a huge country like Chile in limited time but we had an wonderful variety of activities in every location we visited and we enjoyed every day there

We had the trip of a lifetime! It's really hard to narrow down our favorite parts of the trip, but one huge positive of using Erin and her team at Dittmar was that they were able to find experiences that were off-the-beaten-path, give us great advice on the better-known hikes and sites, and tailored the entire trip to our exact requests. My husband and I are both extremely busy people, so to be able to tell Erin the major things that we wanted to see, the type of vacationing that we wanted to do, and let her largely plan the trip from there, was awesome! I also loved that she and her colleagues had experienced all of the excursions, hikes, and many of the hotels themselves, so could give real-time feedback and advice as we were selecting our itinerary.

One of the best days of the entire trip was going to Estancia La Peninsula in Puerto Natales. This was a last-minute addition to the itinerary after our flight from the States to Chile was unexpectedly moved up a day. While nothing will beat the insanely beautiful views of the national parks in both countries, this day was uniquely special, intimate, and fun. We visited the ranch with 4 other tourists and really got to know the owner and staff as a result. We learned a ton about the culture of Chile and the Patagonia region, got to know their life stories, had a DELICIOUS meal, saw beautiful views on horseback, and just generally had such a special day. These are the types of experiences that Dittmar and Erin arrange: ones that truly unique to the region and to working with Dittmar. That said, Erin and team were also great with the more traditional "must-sees/dos." For example, Erin had a ton of great tips for us while on the 3-night, 4-day W Trek in Torres del Paine, and we felt more prepared and were able to really enjoy our time as a result.

We're so sad that our trip is over, but we're recommending it to anyone and everyone we know now that we are back in the US!

Hotel Reviews

Chalten Suites Hotel

El Chalten

Nicest staff! Great breakfast, beautiful views, perfect location!

Authenticity & Character

Location

Right on the main street--easy access to the hiking/adventures and all of the cute restaurants and bars in town.

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Cleanliness & Comfort

Hotel Kosten Aike

El Calafate

Great breakfasts, super nice staff, perfect location!

Authenticity & Character

Location

Just off the main drag, which makes all of the areas you'd want to see in Calafate accessible, but without too much noise.

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Hotel Lago Grey

Torres del Paine

The most amazing night after 3 nights of camping on the W! Such a serene lobby, loved the architecture, great food, and insanely gorgeous views.

Authenticity & Character

loved that the architecture was so minimalist and let the views speak for themselves. The lobby/bar area is like a living room--cozy and warm, perfect after a long day of hiking

Location

Such a gorgeous view of Lake Grey and the Cuernos / Paine Grande. What

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Camping Paine Grande

Puerto Natales, Chile

Authenticity & Character

Location

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Bathrooms were not great but everything else was perfectly fine!

Cabaña Los Cuernos

Puerto Natales

The prettiest place I've EVER been. The cabins were well worth the extra cost as a break from the tents, and nice to have a more private bathroom with just the other cabin-goers. I will never forget this awesome place!

Authenticity & Character

The little cabins were so quaint and cute, while blending in with the surroundings

Location

Truly the prettiest place, maybe on earth

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

The Singular Patagonia

Puerto Natales

One of the best hotels we've been to yet--gorgeous views, top-of-the-line service, delicious food, and such a unique, historical setting.

Authenticity & Character

One of the coolest places we've stayed--it's like a hotel within a museum. Like that they've added minimalistic architecture to the existing structure to really preserve the history of the place.

Location

Gorgeous views of the fjords, quick ride (or long walk) into town, so there was a lot of privacy and serenity.

Staff

Such nice and helpful people that we felt like we got to know!

Cleanliness & Comfort

Great spa area, super cozy bar / restaurant to hang out in after a busy day or to grab a bite

Activity Reviews

Admire the Famous Perito Moreno Glacier [Mayo Trek - Alternative Excursion]

El Calafate

Loved seeing the waterfall, forests, and other mountains and glaciers of the park in addition to Perito Moreno. It was also great to see so much of Lago Argentina--the lake itself is so incredible. It looks like the southwestern USA on one end (desert-like), and the other you have these huge snow-capped mountains and glaciers. And in between, rolling green mountains that could be in Hawaii! The water is such a neat color once you are on it, too. We had PERFECT weather, which definitely helped, but I think this experience would have been awesome either way.

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Kayak Lago & Rio Grey, Return to Puerto Natales

Chile

The guides were awesome--we loved learning about their lives! The kayaking was pretty easy between the current and the wind at your back (which I think it typical coming off the lake). Unbeatable views!

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Food

Guides, Drivers and Staff

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Grey Glacier Boat Tour

Chile

We have never been so happy to see this boat at the end of our ~50 mile W Trek!! It was so fun--we ended up being with a lot of other W Trek-ers. What a fun way to share stories, all while seeing these gorgeous glaciers with a free pisco sour!

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

These guys are pros!! I was amazed by their work

Transport

Day Trip to a Patagonian Estancia

Chile

We added this to our trip at the last-minute because we ended up having an extra day in Natales--and we are so so happy we did! Ian and his team were the best hosts. The boat ride, the horseback ride, the lunch, sheep sheering and watching the sheep dogs do their thing--I can't imagine a more perfect day. The views at the top of the horse trail were absolutely gorgeous.

Quality of Experience

Everything

Food

Best meal of our trip

Guides, Drivers and Staff

These were some of my favorite people from the entire trip!! The best!

Transport

You get there by boat--so cool!

Trip Briefing at Dittmar Adventures

Puerto Natales

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

We had a great trip to Argentina, which was only organised 6 weeks before.
Overall the experience was good, however there were a few small issues.

Matias was really friendly and helpful, however when planning the trip initially i felt the response time was quite slow and the initial trip planned did not coincide with the budget well which wasted a couple of weeks. This meant we had less time to plan it properly.

The majority of the activities booked were really good and enjoyable. Some were not so good.
Overall the help during the visit was good however there were times we did not get responses back quick enough to react to. And even once we had to chase to get our boarding passes sent to us as we were at the airport. Some things like this could have been planned and communicated a lot better.

I didnt really feel like there was enough planned or offered to us that we couldnt have quite easily researched ourselves and definitely could have done it much cheaper. There were a few places in Argentina and Uruguay that other people kept telling us about whilst we were over there but where not mentioned to us before to have a look at
For the prices we paid i would be hesitant to use the service again, unless like us in this situation you are short on planning time. In which case it was very helpful

That being said Matias made our lives easy whilst we were out there and arranged all the transfer to and from the hotel and the planned activities. And a big shout out to Lucas who was always available when we couldnt get hold of Matias.

Hotel Reviews

Rainforest Hotel Selva

Puerto Iguazu

1st room we checked into was dirty 2nd room we checked into had stains on the pillows The check in staff didnt even apologise Overall basic hotel. Breakfast had a decent selection. Ok location, close enough walk to the city centre

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Sent Hotel Calafate

El Calafate

An ok hotel for a couple of nights Limited facilities in the room, no fridge or kettle

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Awwa Suites & Spa

Buenos Aires

A decent hotel, but definately not a 4 star hotel as advertised. They had no restaurant and offered the same basic breakfast everyday. We stayed here on 3 separate occasions, one of which the room was not clean when we checked in The rooms are nice and big and have a small kitchen facility They have a nice pool and gym area and the staff are helpful.

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Activity Reviews

Brazil Falls

Argentina

Another must see

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Visiting the Argentine Waterfalls of Iguazu

Argentina

A must see Only downside was that we were not told about the boat tour to the waterfall and didnt get the response from the tour guide in time to go ahead with it.

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Estancia Cristina Discovery Trek

El Calafate

Great view and experience The boat trip there was not enjoyable though and the activity at the Estancia was a bit boring Overall was worth going

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Minitrek Perito Moreno Glacier

El Calafate

Really enjoyed this experience and would do it again

Quality of Experience

Food

i felt food should have been included in the price. it wasnt

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Transport

Tango Show & Dinner at La Ventana

Buenos Aires

This was an absolute mess Transport didnt arrive Organisation at the venue was piss poor The tango show was good Food wasnt Transport back was useless Terrible experience for what should have been a brilliant night

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Food

Guides, Drivers and Staff

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Bike tour in the heart of the city

Montevideo

Didnt enjoy this Tour guide arrived late Kimkim had the wrong location on the map which confused everything Tour guide wasnt very good Quality of the bikes available was limited

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Cooking Class: touring four regions of Argentina

Buenos Aires

The chef was very friendly and engaging The food was really good Great experience but we didnt really get to do much cooking. It was more watching the chef, which was nice but would have been good to join in a bit more

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Small Group City Tour

Buenos Aires

Good experience Tour guide was energetic and funny Worth it

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Where do I start! This vacation was the dream just from the itinerary we set up, only took about a week and half to customize this amazing trip to Costa Rica. Our guide Nuria helped us every step of the way making sure we had tons of excursions and amazing resorts to stay while there. We had just the right amount of days in the beautiful city learning the history, an amazing few days on a jungle island where we explored the wildlife and people there. They ended it perfectly with our last weekend in a giant party city where we surfed with locals, drank beers, and listened to music till the late night. I highly recommend booking with them, they make your vacation so much less stress as they accompany you ever step of the process.

Dear Sergio, Charlotte and Nancy,

We cannot thank you enough for the wonderful experience we enjoyed in Costa Rica with your tremendous assistance, including the splendid itinerary, your responsiveness before and during our trip, and your suggestions of what to see and experience. True, you had an excellent canvas to work with: Costa Rica! The country is beautiful with so much to see and enjoy, and the people we met along our journey were also a pleasure, and the food was so tasteful and exactly the kind of food we enjoy as vegetarians. That said, we know that the quality of our experience was enhanced due to your individual and collective expertise and professionalism.

As for the guides and tours you recommended, each were great in their own way. Chris, our guide at hanging bridges (assisted by Pablo) was informative and personable. The white water rafting was truly a blast and well run, and the zip lining was, despite my personal fear of heights, truly amazing. Likewise, we cannot say enough good things about Andres Socio, our guide at Manuel Antonio National State Park; he is truly brilliant, good natured, and has a good sense of humor. Frankly, without the guides you recommended we would have missed the vast majority of what we saw on the hikes we did. Also, the ocean kayaking and snorkeling tour, in which Maddy and I were the only two participants, was also a tremendous life experience and very well run. We even made a point, per your recommendation, of stopping at Crocodile Bridge and were glad that we did. And the resorts we stayed at were each spectacular in their own way. Tabacon it was the thermal hot springs. Peace Lodge: as animal rights activists and nature/outdoor lovers, Peace Lodge was heaven on earth to us and had great vibe. And Arenas del Mar, particularly given its beachfront access and trappings and staff, and the many creatures of nature (capuchins, sloths, iguanas etc) that were just roaming about, was a blend of perfection. And Grano de Oro, an oasis in that neighborhood, proved to be the perfect cap to our trip.

Again, thank you, thank you and thank you.

Andy and Maddy Zwerling

Natalia from KimKim was super responsive, intuited our needs for accomodation, personal transfers , and overall logistics. We are so grateful to have had Natalia with us on our journey as it made all aspects smooth and stress-free.
EcoCamp is a must and if you are lucky you’ll have Claudio and Nicole as guides, they are exceptional!

Our guide Ven was phenomenal and very attentive to all our needs. We also were very impressed with the vegetarian meals that the cook provided. We loved the tower, the wall and the river paddling trip. We were able to view over 130 different birds which exceeded my expectations. Thank you for your time.

Hotel Review

Napo Cultural Center

Quito

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Activity Reviews

Last activities - Transfer to Coca

Ecuador

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Food

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Community projects - Paddling excursion - Traditional dinner - Night walk (NCC)

Yasuni National Park

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Food

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Parrot clay lick - Intercultural interpretation center - Observation tower - Ancestral catamaran ride (NCC)

Yasuni National Park

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Arrival to Yasuní National Park - First hikes or kayaking (NCC)

Ecuador

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Hakim and Hanyn were fantastic. Professional and knowledgeable. It was a large group of about 27 people, but we all had a great time. The two of them put in extra time when one of the group got ill and they were flexible with meeting our wishes.///mark

Argentina was a breathtaking country! The biodiversity was unmatched. Every new city was like being in a different world. All the activities were terrific, private transport was great, and the guides were lovely! Our favorite guide was Camila in Iguazu Falls. She had the best energy, shared mate with us and was just lovely! Our favorite activities were trekking Perito Moreno Glacier and snorkeling with sea lions in Puerto Madryn. Can’t miss. There were a couple hiccups along the way, but Mattias was quick rectify them! The only suggestion I would have is get to know travelers better to suggest more appropriate yours. We are a very active couple and adventure seekers and there were a few things that weren’t suggested to us that we had to squeeze in on site when we learned about them from other travelers.

8 Days of Moroccan Highlights, Marrakech to Marrakech an 1800Kms road trip.
Marrakech, dades valley, Ait Ben Haddou, Ouarzazate, Tinghir, Gorge Toudgha, Merzogha, Fes, Rabat and Marrakech.

We were accompanied by our driver/guide throughout the trip. Rafiq. He was a very competent and considerate driver and he was very knowledgeable about all the areas and places we visited. He was also an extremely nice guy who went over and beyond to make our trip memorable especially on my wife's birthday. However, in each place we had a local guide who was a specialist for the city. Hassan for Marrakech and Said for Fes were excellent.
The accommodations selected by Sharon based on our specification were excellent and gave us a very good insight into Moroccan high life. The Ryad Paradise delivered the best dinner of the entire trip.
I would strongly recommend this company and this itinerary to anyone wanting their first taste of Moroccan culture but in some style.

Activity Review

Guided Tour of Fes

Fes

Said, the local tour guide was very interesting and extremely knowledgeable and made the tour a long but fun day.

Quality of Experience

The guide was brought up in the city so could speak about his own experiences in the city which made the history very real.

Guides, Drivers and Staff

As guests from the UK, all could speak very good English and all had a good sense of humour

Transport

Clean, on time and a good driver, never felt at risk and always courteous to other road users

Hien was such a detailed, thoughtful, and organized planner! We traveled to three different cities and she single-handedly coordinated seeing all of them, seamlessly.

She's also very patient as well as, I've made a lot of requests throughout the trip, and she delivered on all of them.

Vietnam was amazing, highly recommend, lots of history there and very beautiful place.

Activity Reviews

Hoi An Sightseeing & Food Tour - Joint in tour

Hoi An

Dark and Bright Cave - Ha Long Bay (La Pandora)

Vietnam

Ha Long Bay - Lan Ha Bay (La Pandora)

Vietnam

My Son Sanctuary Luxury Tour - Joint in tour

Hoi An

Was met in Dehli, on time, well spoken meet agent and friendly driver Lall.
Our Guide for Delhi was Samar, very pleasant and well spoken gentlemen, we saw all the sites we wanted to see and some hidden gems. Samar was very knowledgeable about the the Indian history and all the monuments. We really enjoyed our time with him. Samar also assisted us with what foods to eat and how to eat them👍🏽.

We then had a new guide for Agra. Ajay was also very accommodating and got us some real bargains at the market, our time was short in Agra so it did feel a bit rushed but no fault of the guide.

Overall we where very pleased with the Claridges hotel in Dehli. We had a poor night at the Crystal Savor as kids were running in the corridor until 1am and had the television on full blast the entire night. We did contact hotel management which did not solve the situation.

Thank you Ashley for assisting me organise the 'Grand tour of Vietnam' in January 2023.
You were very helpful in suggesting the most efficient route and listened to my requests and were quick to accommodate any changes I wanted to make.
I was grateful for your prompt responses when I was in Vietnam with the questions I had which was very reassuring.
All the transfers were on time and very efficient and friendly as were the guides.
Thank you very much for putting this trip together.
With kind regards
Jason

I had an excellent 6 day trip to Bangkok. I was able to chose my budget, choose from 1/2 day & day tours, have transportation to & from the hotel & the assurance that Emilie would be able to answer any questions.
I enjoyed my stay at the Grand Sathorn, nice big room with bathtub, lovely staff, lots of choices at breakfast and wonderful rooftop pool.
I liked that I had a free day to orientate myself on arrival. I then enjoyed 3 tours. My tour guides Ping & Nana were kind, knowledgeable & took my wishes into consideration- I like to take lots of photos & they were very accommodating.
I would recommend Kimkim to anyone wanting to do a semi independent tour.

Hotel Review

The Grand Sathorn

Bangkok

I liked this hotel- I had a big room with a fridge & bathtub-bottled water was supplied daily. The breakfast buffet was diverse & the staff were very accommodating. The neighbourhood is relatively safe with local shops, laundry, massage places & a 7-11. The rooftop pool & patio were great. My only complaint was the smoking- one day there were people at the 4 corners of the pool on chaise loungers all smoking. I think there should be no smoking at poolside & maybe a dedicated area i a far corner of the patio.

Authenticity & Character

Big rooms

Location

Safe neighbourhood & near the river & the metro

Staff

Very cheerful & accommodating

Cleanliness & Comfort

Housekeeping was efficient

Activity Reviews

Flavors of Chinatown by Night

Bangkok

Loved this tour- was not sure what to expect. As it was so close to Chinese New Year there was lots of celebrations in the street. Food tasting was good- lived the soup!

Quality of Experience

Variety of sights seen

Quality of Experience

Variety of sights seen

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Ping was excellent & knowledgeable

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Ping was excellent & knowledgeable

Transport

Tuk tuk to Chinatown

Transport

Til tuk to Chinatown

Canals of Bangkok & Temple Delight

Bangkok

Loved this tour on the river & into the canals. Liked the temple we visited & the artists colony. Lunch was good & the the tour went to the reclining Buddha & the Grand palace-both are amazing!

Quality of Experience

Loved it- learned a lot!

Food

Good lunch

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Nana was excellent- knowledgeable, kind & accommodating

Transport

Long tail boat was great!

Mahachai and Mae Klong Markets Trainspotting & Amphawa Floating Markt

Bangkok

Fabulous trip-8 modes of transportation!! My tour guide Ping was excellent & knowledgeable & a delight to be with- the Amphawa market with the lifting of the awnings to let the train go by was the highlight! Lunch at the floating market was really good!

Quality of Experience

Knowledgeable guide

Food

Pad Thai & papaya salad! Very good!

Guides, Drivers and Staff

As above

Transport

Diverse-8 different transportation vehicles!

Nicely spaced trip. Plenty of “ spare “ time. Suggestions were practical & although hard work - fitness wise, worked.

Most things ….. within the teams control, worked well.

Hotel Reviews

Holiday Inn Santiago - Airport Terminal

Santiago

Excellent location at airport ( if that is what you want ). Nice rooms. Good bedding. Interesting enough food. Could do with a Daily Change / Soecial.

Authenticity & Character

Airport hotel.

Location

If that is what you want - between Domestic & International.

Staff

Hit & miss. Service not #1 priority. Wait, wait, wait for actual attention. Slow service but seemingly “ a thing “ in Chile - in their own good time !

Cleanliness & Comfort

Great beds & linen.

Weskar Lodge

Puerto Natales

Nice view. A little distant from town in tough weather. Probably better offerings downtown and mire distractions. Restaurant meals hit & miss and no variety presented each day.

Authenticity & Character

Authentic use of wood. Cosy rooms & sit down area.

Location

Great views. Just that little dar from anything.

Staff

Tried. English & understanding requests etc, was difficult.

Cleanliness & Comfort

Lovely bedding. Comfortable smallish room. Lits of woid. Nice.

Hotel Carpa Manzano

Punta Arenas

Small-ish, but comfortable rooms. Bit dated & tended to be noisy. Probably better offering in town. Walk in & out is borderline.

Authenticity & Character

Nice enough rooms. Dated.

Location

A little distant from downtown.

Staff

Attentive.

Cleanliness & Comfort

Was adequate.

Hotel Lago Grey

Torres del Paine

View. Room. Bedding. Food. Bar & relax area.

Authenticity & Character

Fits well in the environment.

Location

View is stunning. Very windy most days I think.

Staff

Very attentive.

Cleanliness & Comfort

Very comfortable hotel.

Hotel Las Torres Patagonia

Torres del Paine

Excellent location wise. Views OK. Meals above average quality & presentation. Expensive but so much better than daily transitioning in & out of the park if not serious hiking.

Authenticity & Character

Estancia feeling. Loved the daily horses release and round up.

Location

Right on the track to the towers base, W & O.

Staff

Tried hard - many new, inexperienced staff - lots of mistakes made and service forgets.

Cleanliness & Comfort

Bedding divine. Big rooms. Views expansive but not stunning. Bath was great after a hike - but had to request a plug.

Hosteria Pehoe

Oldie but a goodie. Could be SO much better with good grounds people, a tidy up and some renovations. Menu basic but OK.

Authenticity & Character

Oldest in the NP. A bit tired but adequate.

Location

Views are incredible.

Staff

Lovely, young enthusiastic staff.

Cleanliness & Comfort

Very clean. Bedding to die for. Just older & “ tired” rooms & grounds.

Activity Reviews

Horseback Riding in Patagonia

Puerto Natales

Thoroughly enjoyed. Nice horses. Well groomed & cared for. Just wish I was riding fit ! Very sore body the next day. My wife who is a novice enjoyed too.

Quality of Experience

Vistas.

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Could have done with a rear guide / rider to manage “ slower “ horses / riders. Insufficient supervision in my opinion.

Transport

Great ….. arranged well there & back.

From Las Torres to Lago Grey

Torres del Paine

Same ….. José.

From Pehoé to Las Torres

Torres del Paine

José - nice nan - knowledgeable, good English. Recommended.

Tour to Torres del Paine National Park with Overnight

Chile

Great way of getting to the NP rather than a private transfer or large bus. Very early start as it was a one-way for us , on a return same day tour. Enjoyed Milodon Cave and information. Stops for vistas & photographs. Tour guide was very informative.

Quality of Experience

Milodon Cave visit & explanation boards. Vistas.

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Guide on departure said we would have “ quiet time “- so all could catch up on rest …… till after Puerto Natales. Then proceeded to TALK ALL THE WAY to the driver & back and forth. No rest for anyone. Driver spent more tome looking at the guide whilst in conversation - than concentrating on the road. Very un-nerving ! A good driver ….. BUT ! Guide had excellent knowledge and was firth coming if asked..

Transport

Nice new vehicle. Close quarters. We had a seat between us because we PAID for it with luggage cost.

Kayaking in the Magellan Strait

Chile

Not that “ exciting “ an activity really to be really honest. Lot of preparation & time taken ( pick up / drop off / gear up for kayaking / transfer to water edge / instruction / kayaking & then reverse ). Minimal wild life, birdlife etc …… limited English & no really “ spotting “ or information.

Quality of Experience

Not that interesting.

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Limited English or “ interpretation “ .

Transport

All good.

The most memorable places were Rotarua., Hobbiton, Queenstown and Wanaka. The hotels in Wellington, Queenstown and Christchurch were excellent. The Wellington hotel was outstanding. By contrast the hotels in Auckland and Rotarua were very poor indeed. Really not acceptable. The cultural evening in Rotarua however could not be bettered.

Hotel Reviews

Chateau on the Park -

Christchurch

A lovely hotel in a wonderful part of the city. Excellent breakfast.

Alpine Resort Wanaka

Wanaka

An excellent hotel which was very well managed. The layout and provisions in the apartment itself could not be faulted. We felt very much at home and enjoyed eating in and making the most of the space.

Copthorne Hotel & Apartments Queenstown Lakeview

Queenstown

This was a very comfortable and spacious hotel, in close proximity to the main town.

Doubletree by Hilton Wellington

Wellington

This hotel was excellent in every way. It was stylish, comfortable and homely. The staff at the front desk were very welcoming and could not have been more helpful. It is one of the best hotels I’ve ever stayed in.

Sudima Lake Rotorua

Rotorua

The rooms were pocky and tatty. The breakfast was poor. The hotel staff were unhelpful eg I asked for advice as to where we might go to see thermal activity. There was no one at the desk who had actually visited any of the sites, so they gave me two leaflets but at least one of the places in the leaflets was closed. I was told that it was unlikely anyone would be there that day who could help. The lady I spoke to thought nothing of this. In the end. We want to the information centre which was excellent. At the very least the hotel could have recommended this.

Nesuto St. Martins Apartment Hotel

Auckland

The hotel lacked charm and comfort. It felt more like a cheap hostel. The rooms were not clean and were sparsely and awkwardly furnished. They also lacked natural light.

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Cleanliness & Comfort

Activity Reviews

Full-Day Milford Sound Bus Tour

Queenstown (NZ)

Well organised. Good guide. The place is unforgettable and well worth the drive.

Skyline Gondola Ride

Queenstown (NZ)

Te Po Combo - 90 Minute Guided Tour & Evening Experience

Rotorua

A real highlight. Fantastic guide, great food and amazing show.

Welcome to Rotorua

Rotorua

Hobbiton Movie Set Tour

New Zealand

Great fun and well organised.

Total trip was perfect except for the last night in Soweto when the event was canceled without being aware. Guudes were great, activities interesting and unique and hotels beautiful.

Regarding the photo book the pictures duplicated themselves in the ski days, but I do not want them duplicated in the book, please.

From the moment we began planning the trip with Yassine and then Louis, we were off to a great start. They tailored our trip to match our interests and tastes. They answered our questions and messages in a timely manner and provided very good customer service.

Upon arrival in Casablanca, we were welcomed by the amazing Amine whose energy and enthusiasm about our pending adventure was infectious. Amine truly made the trip even more special with his warmth and hospitality. His ability to navigate the challenging roads gave us confidence.

In Fes we stayed at the Riad Mazar Fes which was not only beautiful and comfortable but Siham and Aziz took great care of us. The authentic breakfast was delicious and particularly memorable. Mohamed, our guide in the Medina, was extremely knowledgeable which also added to the experience.

The Sahara desert, from the sunset camel ride, to the glamorous luxury Camp Chebbi, to the sunrise sand boarding, to the very fun quad ride back to Merzouga was a one-of-a-kind experience.

Stephanie and Ibrahim at the Kasbah Isfoula were also great hosts and we enjoyed a great dinner at the hotel restaurant. The charismatic Aziz, our guide in Ait Ben Haddou , integrated his experiences being an extra in well known movies and TV series into the narrative to everyone's delight.

In Marrakesh, our guide Rachid was totally awesome. The cooking class at the Clock Cafe is a must do. Mohammed our chef was terrific and the food we all made was delicious.

Overall, KimKim planned the perfect trip!