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Trip to Ecuador and Galapagos
Ecuador | Sep 21 - Oct 8, 2018

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Natascia V.
France | Reviewed on Oct 16, 2018

We stayed 10 days in Ecuador and 8 days on Galapagos.
All was very good.
Linda planned us the exactly trip we asked her.
The guide who went with us, Marco, was very friendly, also for trip not planned.
We went to Quito, on Cotopaxi, Quilatoa Lagoon, BaƱos, Chimborazo, Guamote, Cuenca and Guayaquil. A great trip !
Than on Galapagos we stayed two days on San Cristobal, one day on Santa Cruz and the last 5 days on a very beautiful Cruise.
All the accomodation of our trip was fantastic.
We're enthusiastics of this beautiful experience.
Thanks Linda !

Natascia and Giampaolo (Italy)

Local specialist:
Linda
Linda S.
Ecuador | Replied on Oct 19, 2018

Ciao Natascia e Giampaolo,

thank you very much for your great review! I am happy to hear that you have enjoyed your time in mainland Ecuador as well as on the Galapagos Islands, and that you could return back home with a lot of unforgettable memories.
I hope to welcome you again one day in Ecuador!

All the best and safe travels in the future,
Linda

How Many Days Should You Spend in Myanmar?
Myanmar | Sep 29 - Oct 13, 2018

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Ros W.
Australia | Reviewed on Oct 15, 2018
Our three guides and three drivers in the areas of Mandalay, Pyin Oo Lwin, Bagan, Popa, Salay, Pindaya, Dalaw and Loikaw were all excellent. There was nothing we could fault them on. They gave us an insight into the lives and culture in each area we visited. They warmed to our Australian sense of humour and made our trip a lot of fun. All the various Hotels that we stayed in all staff couldn't do enough to please us. Our guides on the Pindaya Trek and Loikaw Village Trek interacted well... Read more

Our three guides and three drivers in the areas of Mandalay, Pyin Oo Lwin, Bagan, Popa, Salay, Pindaya, Dalaw and Loikaw were all excellent. There was nothing we could fault them on. They gave us an insight into the lives and culture in each area we visited. They warmed to our Australian sense of humour and made our trip a lot of fun. All the various Hotels that we stayed in all staff couldn't do enough to please us. Our guides on the Pindaya Trek and Loikaw Village Trek interacted well and we had a wonderful time. Anne Cruickshanks who tailored our trip to suite our interests was nothing but professional in her communication skills and there was nothing we would have changed. We felt we could relax and enjoy ourselves and re charge on our annual holiday and felt safe wherever we went.
We were pleasantly surprised by the friendliness of the Myanmar people.
Happy Travellers
Ros & Geoff Wilson
South Australians

Local specialist: Anne Cruickshanks
Anne
Anne Cruickshanks
Local specialist in Mandalay, Myanmar | Replied on Oct 17, 2018

Dear Ros & Geoff,

We loved hosting you in Myanmar - it was great fun planning the journey and sharing different local experiences with you two. All of our guides send you a big 'hello' and we genuinely thank you for visiting Myanmar!

Cheers,

Anne & the Myanmar Pure team

One Week in Peru: 5 Great Itineraries
Peru | Sep 15 - Sep 22, 2018

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Lindsey D.
Austin, TX | Reviewed on Oct 15, 2018
Kristy was absolutely incredible! From planning the trip, to the level of communication we received during the trip, I felt well taken care of throughout the whole thing. Kristy was able to create a custom experience for a trip to Peru for my friend and I. No matter what we threw her way (new locations, different sights to see), she was able to revise our itenerary quickly each time while giving us real-time feedback on what she would recommend. During the trip, my friend and I truly felt... Read more

Kristy was absolutely incredible! From planning the trip, to the level of communication we received during the trip, I felt well taken care of throughout the whole thing. Kristy was able to create a custom experience for a trip to Peru for my friend and I. No matter what we threw her way (new locations, different sights to see), she was able to revise our itenerary quickly each time while giving us real-time feedback on what she would recommend.

During the trip, my friend and I truly felt like we were VIP. When we arrived at each destination, there would be someone waiting for us to take us to our hotel. It was completely stress-free! The majority of the tours were private, meaning my friend and I could ask all the questions we wanted. We felt like we got the most out of each experience. The tour guides were so friendly and passionate about the history behind each sight or destination.

I would highly recommend traveling through KimKim (as long as all the agents are as incredible as Kristy). It takes the stress out of planning, booking and traveling throughout a foreign country.

5 stars all around :)

Local specialist: Kristy Tizon
Kristy
Kristy Tizon
Local specialist in Lima, Peru | Replied on Oct 17, 2018

Hi Lindsey- Thank you again for choosing to book your trip with us! So glad you had an awesome time in Peru. We hope to see you back here again! :)

Manaslu and Bhutan
Nepal | Sep 24 - Oct 12, 2018

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Scott C.
United Kingdom | Reviewed on Oct 15, 2018

Erin was great at organising the trip and was very quick with responding to questions and requests. The guide was very knowledgable, well mannered and paced the trek well. The porters were also excellent, very friendly and worked exceptionally hard without complaints. The trip itself was very good. The circuit was a quieter than some others and the scenery was excellent. Overall the kimkim experience was very good, the staff were amazing and the trek was outstanding.

Local specialist: Erin Green
Erin
Erin Green
Local specialist in Kathmandu and San Diego | Replied on Nov 16, 2018

Hi Scott! Thanks so much for this feedback. I'm so glad you guys had a great trek! Your small group seems to have gelled well. I've shared the praise with your guide and porters, too, so really appreciative of this feedback. Hope to see you again to tackle another one of Nepal's challenges. I think you'll be back, right? :)

Trip to India
India | Oct 7 - Oct 12, 2018

Terje
Terje R.
Norway | Reviewed on Oct 15, 2018
Very good experience. Bhupendra followed up all my wishes regarding the trip. I'm impressed of the scheduie we ended up with in such a limited travel period. Perfect! He also added the spice course in an indian home - that was one of the highlights of the tour. To experience real life is something I would have wanted for all "exotic" trips, but never would have asked for as part of a tour.. Only one thing that was really bad about this correspondance. I would have preferred to send normal... Read more

Very good experience. Bhupendra followed up all my wishes regarding the trip. I'm impressed of the scheduie we ended up with in such a limited travel period. Perfect! He also added the spice course in an indian home - that was one of the highlights of the tour. To experience real life is something I would have wanted for all "exotic" trips, but never would have asked for as part of a tour..

Only one thing that was really bad about this correspondance. I would have preferred to send normal emails. With on site web messages, I had to go to kimkim.com every time and log in. I even had to type my complete email address every time. It does not remember me, and don't allow me to paste a copied email address. Seems as cookies are deleted. At least, make sure that the site remember me.

Local specialist: Bhupendra Singh

Sri Lanka Trip
Sri Lanka | Sep 3 - Sep 11, 2018

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Megan M.
Madison, WI | Reviewed on Oct 15, 2018
A large part of our trip was really great. We very much enjoyed the ancient sites and safaris. The Ecolodge and hiking in the rainforest were both incredible experiences. We did have a couple things we were quite frustrated with: Our driver for the most part was good- he got us to where we needed to go safely. I left my wallet at a hotel in a previous city and he arranged to get it back for me which was incredibly helpful. However, he kept bringing us to these terrible tourist traps where he... Read more

A large part of our trip was really great. We very much enjoyed the ancient sites and safaris. The Ecolodge and hiking in the rainforest were both incredible experiences. We did have a couple things we were quite frustrated with:

Our driver for the most part was good- he got us to where we needed to go safely. I left my wallet at a hotel in a previous city and he arranged to get it back for me which was incredibly helpful. However, he kept bringing us to these terrible tourist traps where he would get a commission if we bought something. Everything at these places was very overpriced. We wanted to get a carved elephant to bring home with us and he kept refusing to bring us to other places telling us he knew of a better place in Kandy. When we got to the shop we realized it was a scam (with terrible reviews online) and that everything was outrageously priced. He also brought us to places for lunch that would feed him for free for bringing us in. It would have be okay except a few of the places were dirty with bad food and 2-3 times more expensive than normal local places.

We also had an absolutely terrible night at one of the hotels. The hotel was outdated and very dirty. There were stains on our pillows and curtains, hairs in the bed that weren't ours and a dead lizard. We asked hotel to fix this and when we returned to our hotel room the same stained pillows were put back on our bed and the lizard was placed on our table. We have never been treated this way and thought our requests were not at all unreasonable but the staff seemed to be offended at our request? So they left a dead animal on our table. I have been in contact with Sandun about this for the last month and he kept saying he would follow up with the hotel (I was under the impression that we might get a refund or something) but I haven't heard anything which is further frustrating.

Local specialist: Sandun Jayasundara
Sandun
Sandun Jayasundara
Local specialist in Colombo | Replied on Nov 16, 2018
Hi Megan, Thank you very much for your comments! We highly appreciate all your feedback and we are glad that most of the trip was really great and really sorry that 2 aspects of the trip haven't gone as expected. As an ethical tour operator company, we always advise our guides and drivers not to take travellers to tourist shops. Unfortunately, it is an act that occurs in Sri Lanka and we fighting hard to minimize this. Thanks to your and many other's feedback we can little by little make a... Read more

Hi Megan,

Thank you very much for your comments! We highly appreciate all your feedback and we are glad that most of the trip was really great and really sorry that 2 aspects of the trip haven't gone as expected.

As an ethical tour operator company, we always advise our guides and drivers not to take travellers to tourist shops. Unfortunately, it is an act that occurs in Sri Lanka and we fighting hard to minimize this. Thanks to your and many other's feedback we can little by little make a selection of better and more reliable drivers and guides. We have given this driver a serious warning and blacklisted him from our company.

Furthermore, we are sorry you had to face a bad experience in the hotel. We have been in contact with the hotel for some time.

Asking the hotel to clarify the situation, took us longer to answer you. Unfortunately, the hotel decided not to refund for the issues occurred and stressed the fact that they offered to change the room but you have declined the offer. Due to this reason, we decided not to recommend this hotel to any of our future travellers.

We like to thank you once and again for your comments and wish you best for future travel.

Best Regards,
Sandun.

Highlights of Vietnam - 9 Days
Vietnam | Sep 29 - Oct 7, 2018

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Kathryn R.
Mt. Pleasant, SC | Reviewed on Oct 15, 2018
Overall, the trip was great. I would appreciate more details prior to the trip. Mike was great but he wasnā€™t needed the entire time. I didnā€™t know we would have a full time tour guide. We didnā€™t really need that. We would have preferred 2 hotel rooms and might have paid extra at a few sites to have that. Again, we didnā€™t know in advance what we had. In Hanoi and Hoi An, the room was way too small for 3 people, especially Hoi An since it was 3 nights. I might have settled for a lower... Read more

Overall, the trip was great. I would appreciate more details prior to the trip. Mike was great but he wasnā€™t needed the entire time. I didnā€™t know we would have a full time tour guide. We didnā€™t really need that. We would have preferred 2 hotel rooms and might have paid extra at a few sites to have that. Again, we didnā€™t know in advance what we had. In Hanoi and Hoi An, the room was way too small for 3 people, especially Hoi An since it was 3 nights. I might have settled for a lower rated hotel and had 2 rooms. So my primary feedback is to provide more detail of what we were getting so we could have more choices. The cooking class had a half day and full day choice. I would have preferred half day.

Local specialist: Camellia Nguyen
Camellia
Camellia Nguyen
Local specialist in Hanoi | Replied on Oct 23, 2018

Hi Kathryn,

Thanks for your valuable feedback.
I am pleased to know that you had a great trip to Vietnam but there are some things need to be solved.
I noted all of your comment and will work with my team.

May the sun always shine your back to warm your soul for a great life.
Best regards from Vietnam,
Victor.

Trip to Greece
Greece | Oct 3 - Oct 11, 2018

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Kelly W.
Springfield, VA | Reviewed on Oct 15, 2018
We had a fabulous trip and were able to relax and enjoy every step of the way thanks to kimkim and Tasos. I was nervous at first using a travel service that I couldn't find many reviews for, but it couldn't have been better. The planning process was easy and fun, with an email exchange with Tasos to find the right mix of active/relaxing/cultural activities. He found great hotels for us and arranged all transfers. In the midst of planning, the ferry schedule changed and Tasos alerted us right... Read more

We had a fabulous trip and were able to relax and enjoy every step of the way thanks to kimkim and Tasos. I was nervous at first using a travel service that I couldn't find many reviews for, but it couldn't have been better. The planning process was easy and fun, with an email exchange with Tasos to find the right mix of active/relaxing/cultural activities. He found great hotels for us and arranged all transfers. In the midst of planning, the ferry schedule changed and Tasos alerted us right away so we could make necessary changes to our plans. Without Tasos, we wouldn't have known about that change. Lampros, our driver from the Athens airport to hotel, was very professional and knowledgeable. We were greeted with a vodaphone card and phone battery charger in a welcome packet. We only had one day in Athens, so Tasos arranged a combined Mythology and Food Tour. Katerina, our Mythology guide was knowledgeable and entertaining. The suite with private and hot tub at Aphrodite & Venus Hotel on Santorini was beautiful with wonderful breakfast. The Wooden Boat tour with dinner/saxophone/sunset was a fun tour with guide Christina. We also enjoyed our stay in Naxos. The Nastasia Village Hotel was quaint, also with delicious breakfast and made to order eggs each morning. The host family was welcoming and helpful. The Naxos Trekking hike we took was a highlight with a guided tour just for the two of us. The day prior, the original tour guide was called away unexpectedly, but it was seemless to us as Taos made arrangements for a new guide, Matina. He offered a refund for that tour if we weren't satisfied, but that tour was a highlight of the trip. Tasos arranged for the taxi to pick us up from the hotel and meet Matina in Chalki where headed off for our hike. The taxi picked us up at the end of the hike to go back to the hotel. We had Tasos arrange all of our transfers to/from hotel/ferries and it made things so easy. We felt like VIPs when we showed up and just looked for a sign with our name on it. The transfer to the airport at the end was a little tight, but we made it (barely). The itinerary we received from Tasos about a week before departure was thorough and well-organized. It was a great reference during our trip, but just enough that we didn't have to think too much on the trip and could enjoy the sights and the company! We had a couple questions during our stay and Tasos was always quick to respond via email. I would definitely use this service again.

Local specialist: Tasos Mylonas
Tasos
Tasos Mylonas
Local specialist in Syros, Cyclades islands, Greece | Replied on Oct 17, 2018

Thank you, Kelly!
It was a great pleasure working with you and I am very happy you enjoyed your trip to Greece!
Looking forward to helping you organize your next visit so you can discover more beauty and experience more unknown aspects of the Greek lifestyle.

best you can do in 5 Days
Nepal | Oct 8 - Oct 14, 2018

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russell H.
United Kingdom | Reviewed on Oct 15, 2018
Ningma and Lhakpa gave me an unforgettable week heli-trekking to EBC in just a week! The highlight was the stop at Kalu Pattar in brilliant sun - I was lucky with the weather which on a short trek can make a difference but NMMT did absolutely everything possible to make it the best experience with seamless booking and organisation at every stage and Lhakpa and I had a lot of fun being first into every teahouse! A prospective client should also look into the huge array of social work and... Read more

Ningma and Lhakpa gave me an unforgettable week heli-trekking to EBC in just a week! The highlight was the stop at Kalu Pattar in brilliant sun - I was lucky with the weather which on a short trek can make a difference but NMMT did absolutely everything possible to make it the best experience with seamless booking and organisation at every stage and Lhakpa and I had a lot of fun being first into every teahouse! A prospective client should also look into the huge array of social work and local support that these guys do. They operate a direct hands on approach and on top of ad-hoc/ regular donations, part of your trek. climbing money will find a very good home in improving the lives of the people of the lower Khumbu

Local specialist: Ngima Dorji Sherpa
Ngima
Ngima Dorji Sherpa
Local specialist in Kathmandu | Replied on Oct 17, 2018

Hi Russell,
Thank you so much for taking your precious time writing such a wonderful review and sharing your experience with us. I am very glad to hear that you had a wonderful time during your stay in Nepal and you are happy with the services provided by our staffs. we will look forward to welcoming you again in near future for another memorable trip.
Best wishes,
Ngima.

View Gorillas in Uganda
Uganda | Oct 1 - Oct 7, 2018

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William G.
Los Angeles, CA | Reviewed on Oct 15, 2018
The trip was fantastic driving from Rwanda through Uganda the experience seeing the people, small towns was wonderful. The Gorilla Trekking was much harder than we thought at 7,500 ft above sea level. We live at sea level. Our idea was doing the Habitational on the first day and a regular trek the following day...bad idea as we were very sore after a 10 hour up and down hills including 4 hours following the gorilla family. Following day we just bailed out of the trek as we needed the rest,... Read more

The trip was fantastic driving from Rwanda through Uganda the experience seeing the people, small towns was wonderful. The Gorilla Trekking was much harder than we thought at 7,500 ft above sea level. We live at sea level. Our idea was doing the Habitational on the first day and a regular trek the following day...bad idea as we were very sore after a 10 hour up and down hills including 4 hours following the gorilla family. Following day we just bailed out of the trek as we needed the rest, yet ā€œWhat an Experienceā€ I even got false charged by the large Silver Back...a real African adventure!
The food at Nkuringo Bwindi lodge was not up to par and Iā€™m not a picky eater so I suggest you make other arrangements at that location. The staff was very nice but even when we write everything we wanted to eat down on paper, it never was correct.... a communication problem. Even Moses our driver translated but it never worked.
The best lodge was Kyaninga. A beautifully log cabin lodge with great food and wonderful staff.
Now for Kim Kim...a great tour company which allows you to deal with the tour operator in the area your traveling in. My questions about our trip were answered within an hour which gave me a feeling of confidence about the upcoming African adventure. Our driver and guide ā€œMosesā€was with us at all times if we needed anything... he was great. Overall trip was a 9 out of 10.
Bill & Sue Gordon

Local specialist: Sander van Zanten
Sander
Sander van Zanten
Local specialist in Netherlands and Uganda | Replied on Oct 17, 2018

Dear Bill and Sue,
thank you so much for the review, it is wonderfull to see you enjoyed the pearl of africa. Thank you for the feedback about the lodge in bwindi. I will follow it up!

I hope you will come back one time to see the rest of the country!
Warm regards,
Sander

India side trip
India | Sep 26 - Oct 4, 2018

Stephen
Stephen S.
Houston, TX | Reviewed on Oct 14, 2018

Priya was very responsive to my questions and guidance. 2 days before we plan to book the trip the floods hit Kerala and we had to significantly change the whole schedule. Priya was very creative and responsive. My wife and I were very pleased with the tour. we were dependent on her recommendations to guide our experience

Local specialist: Priya Dikshit
Priya
Priya Dikshit
Local specialist in New Delhi | Replied on Oct 17, 2018

Thank you so much for your kind words, Stephen. We really appreciate you taking the time out to share your experience with us. We count ourselves lucky for customers like you. We look forward to working with you again in the future.

Jordan: Amman, Petra and Wadi Rum - 4 Days
Jordan | Sep 26 - Sep 30, 2018

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Michael J.
Dallas, TX | Reviewed on Oct 14, 2018
Petra was great and we all enjoyed that. I was disappointed with Wadi Rum and the organization/lack of information of what we were doing and its duration. For example, we were told we should leave Petra early to get to wadi rum, thinking there was a lot to do. After getting there around 11, we sat around for over an hour not knowing what was going on. We then went on our jeep/camel ride for a few hours and got back around 4 with nothing to do til dinner. Our driver told us he was picking us... Read more

Petra was great and we all enjoyed that. I was disappointed with Wadi Rum and the organization/lack of information of what we were doing and its duration. For example, we were told we should leave Petra early to get to wadi rum, thinking there was a lot to do. After getting there around 11, we sat around for over an hour not knowing what was going on. We then went on our jeep/camel ride for a few hours and got back around 4 with nothing to do til dinner. Our driver told us he was picking us up the next morning around 6 to do a 1 1/2 hour jeep ride then a 2 hour hike. We woke up at 6 and then told there was a booking issue to see if we could pack up and move our stuff to a different tent. On our ride, the jeep broke down and were stuck for 1 1/2 hours before the replacement jeep came. At that point we were not in the mood to drive another 1 1/2 and hike in the heat of the day which was the whole point we left early. So when we got back we had nothing to do for the whole day and thats why we called our agent to go to Amman earlier. I just felt that if we had known how long that hike/jeep ride was and that we would be doing it in the morning, we wouldn't have stayed an extra night at the camp and went to Amman early and saved the expense of the extra car ride/hotel cost.

Local specialist: RaĆ­sa Jorge
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RaĆ­sa Jorge
Local specialist in Amman | Replied on Nov 13, 2018

Hi Michael,

Thank you very much for traveling with us and your detailed feedback is highly appreciated.
We apologize for any inconvenience. That's certainly not the kind of experience we want our guests to have. We strive for excellency and your holiday should be worry and stress-free.
And we take your comments very seriously and have discussed with the team aiming to improve our future services.

Nevertheless, thanks again for experiencing Jordan with us. We will be more than happy to host you again in the future.

Happy travels!

Trip to Iceland
Iceland | Oct 5 - Oct 12, 2018

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Michele S.
New York, NY | Reviewed on Oct 14, 2018

Zeynep helped plan our wonderful adventure. The map she provided was highlighted with sights to visit and was our bible.

Local specialist: Zeynep Sidal SnƦvarr

Trip to Iceland
Iceland | Oct 5 - Oct 12, 2018

Kimiko
Kimiko K.
West Sacramento, CA | Reviewed on Oct 14, 2018

Zeynep created a fantastic trip for us. The accommodations were all very nice; the detailed map was very, very helpful; and the suggested sights were mostly spectacular and unique. Our experience of Iceland was just fantabulous. I enjoyed most the west and south coasts. Although the 'golden circle' was nice, it was not as interesting and the west coast and the glaciers to the south.

Local specialist: Zeynep Sidal SnƦvarr

Trip to Iceland
Iceland | Oct 5 - Oct 12, 2018

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Josephine M.
New York, NY | Reviewed on Oct 13, 2018
I had spent weeks trying to plan a trip to maximize time in Iceland for 5 people. I stumbled across the kimkim site and was assigned Zeynep as our specialist. She crafted our trip the way we wanted and from there the arrangements fell into place (meaning Zeynep did all the work!). With my busy schedule, I did not have the time to investigate each selection - I trusted Zeynep and she did not let us down. Everything about the trip from the moment we landed exceeded our expectations. We... Read more

I had spent weeks trying to plan a trip to maximize time in Iceland for 5 people. I stumbled across the kimkim site and was assigned Zeynep as our specialist. She crafted our trip the way we wanted and from there the arrangements fell into place (meaning Zeynep did all the work!). With my busy schedule, I did not have the time to investigate each selection - I trusted Zeynep and she did not let us down.

Everything about the trip from the moment we landed exceeded our expectations. We were pleasantly surprised that Zeynep had mapped out our route and hand wrote the particular sites that she thought we would want to see. Every day worked out perfectly. We even saw the Northern Lights which was the much hoped for point of the trip.

We especially appreciated the private transfers from the airport (Christian), the hotels (especially Skuggi - fantastic breakfast!), the car rental and the Blue Lagoon excursion. None of my group had any complaints and the only bad part of the trip was leaving Iceland. It is such a beautiful country and we were so happy with our experience there!

Jo Ann

Local specialist: Zeynep Sidal SnƦvarr

East Africa
Ethiopia | Sep 29 - Oct 9, 2018

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Tom W.
Ormond Beach, FL | Reviewed on Oct 13, 2018

Our guide Elayas was simply superb. We were greatly surprised and excited about the rich scenery, history and traditions in Ethiopia . Evenings of traditional dancing, and foods were an unexpected bonus. The ritual coffee ceremony almost every day was most appreciated, giving us a welcome boost. Local markets were festinating & robust , especially in Lalibela. The people everywhere were friendly and helpful.

Local specialist: Marco Degasper
Marco
Marco Degasper
Local specialist in Addis Ababa | Replied on Oct 17, 2018

Hi Tom,
I'm happy to hear that with Elyas we've chosen the correct guide for you and you enjoyed the tour in its full extent.
Hope to see you soon here in Ethiopia again,
Marco, Elyas and the rest of the team

Everest Panorama Trek
Nepal | Oct 6 - Oct 11, 2018

Jill
Jill S.
Brighton, MA | Reviewed on Oct 12, 2018
We spent 6 days hiking around Annapurna with Sabin and it was an absolutely incredible experience! I take home memories and friendships that I expect to last a lifetime.
This was my first trekking experience and I have never had to challenge myself so much. But it was worth every painful step. The area and sights and views are absolutely stunning! My experiences meeting people from all over the world along the way will stay with me forever.
Sabin was an amazing guide!!! I don't think the...
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We spent 6 days hiking around Annapurna with Sabin and it was an absolutely incredible experience! I take home memories and friendships that I expect to last a lifetime.
This was my first trekking experience and I have never had to challenge myself so much. But it was worth every painful step. The area and sights and views are absolutely stunning! My experiences meeting people from all over the world along the way will stay with me forever.
Sabin was an amazing guide!!! I don't think the experience would have been the same without him. His knowledge of the area and people seem unparalleled which made everything go smoothly and made me feel very comfortable visiting a place where I knew nothing of the language and customs. He went above and beyond in making our experience memorable, such as entertaining us with and teaching us card tricks, making lots of jokes, and serenading us with songs on the guitar. He was so much fun to be around and I look forward to our continued friendship! I cannot say enough good things about him and I hope to come back and it trek with him again!

Local specialist: Raj Gyawali
Raj
Raj Gyawali
Local specialist in Kathmandu | Replied on Oct 13, 2018

Jill, so happy that the experience was wonderful for you.. as custom tailoring experts, this is exactly what we expect to deliver and it's always a joy to know it was successful. Will make sure to tell Sabin how much you enjoyed trekking with him.

Hope to see you in Nepal again at some point in time

Oslo to Bergen Fjord Adventure
Norway | Oct 4 - Oct 10, 2018

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Mark B.
Australia | Reviewed on Oct 12, 2018

We are so pleased to have used this service when booking our trip. Ingrid and the team delivered an excellent program that perfectly suited our travel plans. It was a seamless process and took all of the guesswork out of the holiday. Very reasonable pricing as well. Thanks so much for all your help
And support.

Local specialist: Ingrid Thornes
Ingrid
Ingrid Thornes
Local specialist in Norway | Replied on Oct 13, 2018

Dear Mark,
Thank you so much for taking the time to write a review for us! I am so happy you had a good time in Norway!!

It was a pleasure having you hear and I wish you all the best!
Ingrid

3 weeks | The best of Norway
Norway | Sep 9 - Oct 3, 2018

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judith l.
Australia | Reviewed on Oct 12, 2018

Ingrid was very helpful fight throughout the trip with additional requests we had. The planning and ticketing went like clockwork and was thus very easy to complete the journey. No problems were encounted.

Local specialist: Ingrid Thornes
Ingrid
Ingrid Thornes
Local specialist in Norway | Replied on Oct 13, 2018

Dear Judith and Clive,
Thank you so much for the wonderful feedback! I am so happy to hear that you enjoyed yourself in Norway and that everything when smoothly!

Thank you so so much again and I which you all the best!
Ingrid

Rwanda
Rwanda | Sep 23 - Sep 29, 2018

Liz
Liz S.
Australia | Reviewed on Oct 12, 2018
Agnes was excellent at helping me plan my trip to Rwanda. She was helpful in answering my questions regarding which country to see the gorillas and provided several itinerary and pricing options. She even flew in from Uganda to meet me at the airport!
Jean Claude was my driver/guide. he was lovely and excellent company. All activities were well organised. Accomodation was all very nice... Villa Gorilla was awesome!!!! and the best food of the trip! Amazing staff and great...
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Agnes was excellent at helping me plan my trip to Rwanda. She was helpful in answering my questions regarding which country to see the gorillas and provided several itinerary and pricing options. She even flew in from Uganda to meet me at the airport!
Jean Claude was my driver/guide. he was lovely and excellent company. All activities were well organised. Accomodation was all very nice... Villa Gorilla was awesome!!!! and the best food of the trip! Amazing staff and great location.
The gorilla trek was amazing!!! I still can't believe that I did it! Very well organised and guides and traders were great. Get a Porter!!! I didn't think it was going to be neccessary as my backpack was not heavy but they were super helpful and you are providing work for someone who might instead be poaching.
The chimpanzee tracking was fun but physically challenging. Much harder than the gorillas. Really steep hills and we had to move quite quickly to keep up with them. Definitely get a porter for this one.
Really people in rwanda are so friendly and welcoming, I cannot wait to go back another time.
A wonderful trip, thank you so much for organising such a great experience !

Local specialist: Agnes Mirembe
Agnes
Agnes Mirembe
Local specialist in Uganda | Replied on Oct 13, 2018

Thank you very much Liz for choosing to travel with kimkim and me as your local specialist. Am happy I made your dream trip memorable.