Haval Qaraman has been a wonderful guide for me for past 2 days taking me to Mar Mattai, Lalish and Alqosh. The second day was to Slemania.  He's very knowledgeable about history and culture of this area and his English is great. An excellent driver too and a genuinely nice person. Can't recommend him highly enough to you. 

Haval is a master guide. Practiced and personal, his sense of client needs goes beyond. Having lived and worked in northern Iraq - traveling Erbil, Sulaymaniyah, Dohuk, and all parts between - with Haval as my guide, I can fully attest to Haval's professionalism, trustworthiness, staunch dependability, and kindness. Haval's knowledge of his homeland is a rich, storied tapestry, and his drive to teach and share Kurdistan deeper still. He is fun and gentle, assertive and full of forethought, open-minded and certain, with solid judgment and an unexpected empathy. He will be your driver, translator, keeper, and friend, and he will want to learn from you as you learn from him.

The Kurdish people are full of grace. And yet, Haval stands apart.

I had the most amazing time in Kurdistan. The people are incredibly hospitable and I never felt in any danger at any time. I spent a few days exploring the sites of Kurdistan. I hired local tour guide Haval Qaraman.  I used a local guide who speaks English. He came highly recommended on online his name Haval Qaraman. I recommend Haval Qaraman tour guide to everyone .