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Gustavo Camperos

I was originally born in Colombia but at a young age moved to Costa Rica with my family. As foreigners, we were inspired to get to know our new home as much as possible and through those travels, I fell in love with the place and its people. Costa Rica is richer than most countries in raw natural beauty, given its concentration in such a small land extension, but an even greater asset is its people. They are always ready to go out of their way to make you feel at home and the Pura Vida motto is highly contagious.

As my career progressed, I joined kimkim to bring my local knowledge of Costa Rica and expand my horizons by servicing Greece as well. Since then my main goal has been to dive into this destination as if it were my home, learning all about its history, its people, and all its most recent trends. My local knowledge of the destination has also expanded with development trips that have allowed me first hand to fall in love with Greece and motivated me to share with travelers what the birthplace of democracy has to offer.

How did you get involved in travel?

"Being born in Colombia and moving to Costa Rica at a young age allowed me to experience the benefits of cultural exchange. I was able to observe both cultures as a foreigner and a local, learning about their similarities and contrasts, and seeing how this exchange can enrich people's lives. This is one of the things that inspired me to create experiences that can help people grow, expand their horizons, make new friends and fall in love with customs and cultures that may even be completely opposite to what they believe. For me travel is a tool for a more tolerant and united world. "

Please share a unique travel experience you will never forget.

"I will never forget my stay at the Llao Llao Hotel in La Patagonia. It was right at the beginning of winter and I have the clear memory of swimming underneath the barrier that separated the indoor pool from the outdoor pool, feeling the piercing cold in the face as I emerged out of the water and seeing the sun set between the snowy peaks at a distance. It is a sight I do not think I can ever forget, and Patagonia is one of the places I always keep in my heart. "

Gustavo is part of the following groups: Costa Rica Travel Agents, Greece Travel Agents
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Favorite experiences

Río Pacuare Whitewater Rafting

Located along Costa Rica's Caribbean slope near Turrialba is a deep gorge considered one of the best river-rafting sites in the world. The Río Pacuare runs 67 miles (107 km) from the Talamanca Mountains to the Caribbean in the southwest of the country. Along the way, it passes through some of the...

Samaria Gorge Guided Hike

Experience a full-day guided hiking tour through Europe's longest (and Crete's most popular) river gorge, Samaria Gorge. As one of the island's natural wonders, you'll enjoy incredible views of the rushing river, rocky mountain peaks, and Crete's scenic countryside. Along the way, your local...

Sloth & Bird Hike

Join an expert guide for a family-friendly, 1.2-mile hike through Costa Rica's secondary rainforest a few minutes from La Fortuna in search of the country's most beloved creature—the sloth. With the help of your guide's keen eye, you'll spot camouflaged sloths as well as vibrant birdlife,...

Private Palace of Knossos & Archaeological Museum Visit

Enjoy a private tour of Knossos Palace, Crete's most extensive and important archaeological site. A licensed guide will tailor the tour to your interests and lead you through the most important monuments of the site, including the Palace of Knossos, the Little Palace, the Royal Villa, and the...

Sunrise or Sunset Horseback Ride

Saddle up for an adventure on horseback! Choose between a morning or sunset ride and explore the unspoiled tropical beach near Nosara. Trot over jungle trails, cross the river to the Gulf of Nosara, and gallop along Playa Pelada's white sands as blue waves crash nearby.

Private Culture Walk with Food Tastings & Tavern Meal

Bring your comfortable walking shoes (and your appetite) on this four-hour stroll around Naxos. Experience the city through the eyes of a local as you follow your private guide to the ruins of the Temple of Apollo and climb to the Venetian Castle. After admiring island artifacts at the...

Recent trip reviews for Gustavo

Amazing vacation to Greece!
Greece | Sep 26 - Oct 3, 2026

Nan
Nan O.
Chicago, IL | Reviewed on Oct 31, 2026
Gustavo helped my family plan an amazing trip to Greece. It was our first time there, and we only had a week, but we all felt like we got to understand a lot of Greek culture and see the beauty of Greece. We loved the island of Milos with it’s many beaches and various activities. All of the previous pictures we had seen of Santorini did not begin to do it justice- even my young adult sons were mesmerized by its beauty. Unfortunately while we were there we were surprised with some bad weather.... Read more

Gustavo helped my family plan an amazing trip to Greece. It was our first time there, and we only had a week, but we all felt like we got to understand a lot of Greek culture and see the beauty of Greece. We loved the island of Milos with it’s many beaches and various activities. All of the previous pictures we had seen of Santorini did not begin to do it justice- even my young adult sons were mesmerized by its beauty. Unfortunately while we were there we were surprised with some bad weather. But Kim Kim to the rescue. Before we even had time to worry about some of our activities being cancelled, they rearranged our schedule so we were still able to do everything, albeit at different times. Even with last minute changes, our transfers went off without a hitch. We never had to worry about anything. The communication between the team was effortless and almost immediate. Thank you Gustavo and Kim Kim for helping us plan such a wonderful vacation full of everlasting memories.

Hotel Review
Katikies Chromata Santorini - The Leading Hotels of the World
Santorini

This hotel was absolutely amazing. Beautiful doesn’t do it justice. The people were so helpful and went a step above to make sure every need was met and more. My whole family wished we had had more time to spend there.

Authenticity & Character
We felt like we were enmeshed in Greece itself, Though taken care of like no-one else existed!
Location
The view was incredibly amazing. But it was also an easy walk from the hotel to shopping, restaurants, gelato!
Staff
So personable and quick to respond.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Felt like we were the only people staying there, despite the hotel being sold out!
Activity Reviews
Private Food & Wine Discovery Drive
Private Food & Wine Discovery Drive
Milos

It was a beautiful drive and fun to try all the different restaurants. We were a little disappointed in the winery at the end. We felt like we were a little bit rushed, and the explanations of the wine was very brief. But it had also been a long day and we were tired. And we have been catered to so much on the rest of the trip, that maybe our expectations were a little too high for the winery.

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Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
E-Bike Sunset Adventure with Mezes
E-Bike Sunset Adventure with Mezes
Milos

My kids had an absolute blast on this tour. They felt like the E bikes were more like motorcycles, and they enjoyed the ride. Our Guide was wonderful about explaining that there had been a bad storm the day before, so the ride was going to be a little bit different. He had offered to change days for the E bike tour, but due to our schedule, we were unable to change. However, he adapted the dinner reservation, so we were all able to attend, even though we did not choose to ride the bike bikes secondary to the weather. He was also flexible when my husband chose to not complete the ride after dinner! He provided great communication with myself, when I chose not to ride at the last minute, so I was able to meet up with the rest of the family. It was a great experience for all of us.

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Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
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Private Acropolis Discovery Walk
Private Acropolis Discovery Walk
Athens

It was such an interesting tour, as we had always heard of the acropolis, but had really no idea of what it was or why it came to be. It was fun to learn the history. Though it was obviously a lot of walking and up a very steep hill, it was done in such a way that it was very tolerable. We were glad that we were not doing it in the heat of the summer!

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Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Private Santorini Cooking Class
Private Santorini Cooking Class
Santorini

Everyone who was involved with this experience or so wonderful. Our Driver, who took us there, gave us so much history on the way there. She was extremely personable and make sure we are on time there and for our next experience, and make sure we knew exactly where we were going. During our experience at the farm and making the lunch, the women were so delightful. You could tell they loved what they did and where they lived, and their enthusiasm was catching. Unfortunately, for us, we had just had a large breakfast and our experience within the morning, so we were not as hungry as we might have been when it was time for us to eat. But it was fun learning how to make some of the typical Greek food, and even more fun getting to taste it all.

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Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Hiking Adventure in Milos's Lunar-like Landscape
Hiking Adventure in Milos's Lunar-like Landscape
Milos

Despite the weather not being very good, we had a great time. Our guide was wonderful. He gave us options to keep going, or he could have arranged for transportation to take us where we would have ultimately hike to, but we all chose to continue to hike. We all had a wonderful experience.

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Milos Rib Boat Adventure
Milos Rib Boat Adventure
Milos

The beaches of Milos are beautiful! Though the weather wasn’t ideal, we had a great time and still got to see and do a lot. To get up so close to the caves was exciting for all of us.

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Guides, Drivers and Staff
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Street Art & Food Walk
Street Art & Food Walk
Athens

This was a great way to understand modern day Athens. It was fun, different and interesting. And the food was delicious. It was at our own pace which was great- plenty of time to ask questions and take pictures.

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Local specialist: Gustavo Camperos

Greece 2 week vacation
Greece | Oct 2 - Oct 13, 2026

Lynda
Lynda L.
Olathe, KS, USA | Reviewed on Oct 25, 2026
Gustavo was very helpful in guiding our trip planning and suggesting tours. We spent several days in Athens, a couple of days in Meteora, 2 days in Parga, and 4 days in Corfu. All the guides were friendly and informative, making the excursions very enjoyable. The highlight was the Meteora via ferrata scramble with Costas (Visit Meteora) up the Great Saint. Parga was also enjoyable, with its sea views and beach! All the hotel accommodations were very nice, with all but one being within... Read more

Gustavo was very helpful in guiding our trip planning and suggesting tours. We spent several days in Athens, a couple of days in Meteora, 2 days in Parga, and 4 days in Corfu. All the guides were friendly and informative, making the excursions very enjoyable. The highlight was the Meteora via ferrata scramble with Costas (Visit Meteora) up the Great Saint. Parga was also enjoyable, with its sea views and beach! All the hotel accommodations were very nice, with all but one being within walking distance of local sites and restaurants. Our favorite hotel was Somnus Suites in Parga! However, the staff and accommodations were great at The Dellas Boutique near Meteora. The Dellas, located between Kastraki and Kalambaka, give you a wide variety of options for dining and shopping all within walking distance. We stayed in Eleas outside of Corfu. the hotel is clean, staff were very helpful, and breakfast is delicious. However, you do need to take the bus or taxi everywhere.
The rain in Athens didn't slow us down or change our planned tours. There are plenty of historic sites, museums, and shops to visit on rainy days. We spent a wonderful day with Katarina, (Greek Travel Tellers) touring Petrolona. Athena, (Alternative Athens) also gave us a very detailed and informative tour of the Acropolis. Greece in October provided mild temperatures, rain showers, and cooler evenings. Plan to layer clothes! We had a planned transfer and hike of the Archeon River. The October weather was too cold for this activity. It is probably best in the summer. The river is very cold, so our delightful guide George, from Epirius Adventures, took us on a short hike near the river, taught us about Olive harvesting, and we went to visit the Nekromanteion of Archeron. The stormy weather significantly altered our plans in Corfu. Unfortunately, we had to cancel or scale back outdoor excursions, sailing, and kayaking because of the weather. George (Corfu Outdoor Activities) took us on a short hike when we could not go kayaking. He was very flexible, informative, gave us great restaurant recommendations and information for our next trip. Our final day in Corfu, the sun came out and we went on the Jeep Safari Tour with Yainis (Xadventure Club). Yainis is very entertaining and talented! He took us off-roading through the mountains, to tour or Enotis Olive Groves, and visiting other sites in Northern Corfu.

Hotel Reviews
ELEALS Boutique Hotel
Perama

Very nice staff, comfortable room, nice view. Breakfast was delicious and evening bar options were amazing. Dinner is also available onsite.

Authenticity & Character
Very appealing decor!
Location
On a busy street. You need a bus or taxi to go anywhere.
Staff
Helpful staff and informative. Great food and bar service!
Cleanliness & Comfort
Safe didn't work. But everything else in the room seemed very clean.
Somnus Suites
Parga

Wonderful views, very helpful staff, breakfast served in the room. The rooms are spacious and well appointed. Hotel balcony is great for lounging, views, soaking in the pool, and dining. Location convenient for walking to the beach and local restaurants/sites.

Authenticity & Character
Great asthetic and comfortable rooms.
Location
Close to everything but just on the edge of town so very quiet.
Staff
Very helpful with directions and special arrangements
Cleanliness & Comfort
Very comfortable and clean!
Dellas Boutique Hotel
Meteora, Kalambaka

Nice hotel, great balcony view, helpful staff, delicious breakfast, Location is perfect for walking to Kalambaka or Kastraki. The privacy lock on the door did not work, and showers are on the small side, soap the walls and spin!

Authenticity & Character
Beautiful views, bar, and room decor!
Location
Great for views and walking to local restaurants/hikes.
Staff
Front desk very helpful!
Cleanliness & Comfort
Showers were small and privacy lock did not work. There was also an incident with the door keys not working.
Activity Reviews
Self-Guided Exploration of the Venetian Castle & Short Walk
Self-Guided Exploration of the Venetian Castle & Short Walk
Parga

Easy experience to do on our own. The Venetian castle was a short walk from our hotel.

Quality of Experience
Sunset Monasteries & Hermit Caves Excursion
Sunset Monasteries & Hermit Caves Excursion
Meteora

Small van tour. It was very nice being picked up and dropped off at our hotels. Very busy tourist site. Informative information about the area and history. Amazing views and sunset!

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Transport
Acropolis Beat-the-Crowds Discovery Walk
Acropolis Beat-the-Crowds Discovery Walk
Athens

Great tour guide! Very informative! Wear good walking shoes and be prepared for uneven paths/stairs. It was a bit windy then day we toured Acropolis/Parthenon.

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Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Meteora Great Saint Rock Hiking & Scramble Experience
Meteora Great Saint Rock Hiking & Scramble Experience
Meteora

Wonderful day climbing with Costas! It was great to try something new with someone so experienced and safety conscious! We loved this activity!

Quality of Experience
Very memorable!
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Excellent and informative
Transport
Private Jeep Safari Adventure in Corfu
Private Jeep Safari Adventure in Corfu
Corfu

Great adventure, food, coffee, and wonderful sites. Love the Olive Oil Mill tour. Our driver Yainis, was entertaining, informative, and a talented singer. The lunch views are beautiful.

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Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
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Self-Guided Beach Day
Self-Guided Beach Day
Parga

Great day relaxing on the beach and walking the town.

Truffle Hunting & Mushroom Museum with Lunch
Truffle Hunting & Mushroom Museum with Lunch
Meteora

Our driver picked us up and we met our tour guide at the Mushroom Museum. Then we followed the guide to the truffle hunting area. We met the handler for Lara the Italian Water dog/truffle hunting dog, and the chef, Alexandria. Lara demonstrated her amazing skill at finding truffles. Alexandria had prepared three different types of mushrooms for appetizers. Alexandria cooked mushrooms and pasta over an open flame. We enjoyed a delicious lunch and wine on a beautiful sunny day. We also enjoyed some time at the Mushroom Museum and Natural History Museum.

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Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Authentic Athens Awaits: The Petralona Experience
Authentic Athens Awaits: The Petralona Experience
Athens

Very nice walking tour with Katrina. It felt like we were spending the day with a friend who lived in Greece. She shared stories about the area and the history. Took us to a quaint coffee house for Greek Coffee. We also went to lunch and explored a wide range of Greek Cuisine. This is perfect for anyone who wants to get away from the crowded tourists sites and enjoy the local culture!

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
It was a wonderful and relaxed day with Katrina.
Local specialist: Gustavo Camperos
Gustavo
Gustavo Camperos
Local specialist in Kimkim HQ | Replied on Oct 26, 2026
Hi Lynda!
Thank you so much for this detailed review! More than a review, I felt that I was reading an adventure story. Your route was SO exciting; it made me incredibly happy to plan it. Not all travelers dare to walk a lesser-traveled route, and I am delighted that you did. I think the advantage of routes like this one, where you step away from the classical Athens-Santorini-Mykonos route, is that it allows you to meet so many more wonderful people who are working hard to share their love...
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Hi Lynda!
Thank you so much for this detailed review! More than a review, I felt that I was reading an adventure story. Your route was SO exciting; it made me incredibly happy to plan it. Not all travelers dare to walk a lesser-traveled route, and I am delighted that you did. I think the advantage of routes like this one, where you step away from the classical Athens-Santorini-Mykonos route, is that it allows you to meet so many more wonderful people who are working hard to share their love for their hometown, their history, and the things that they love to do. George and Yiannis are perfect examples of this. They simply love where they live; they love being outside and sharing with others. That makes it feel like you have a friend in Greece, more than a guide, and that is our goal at kimkim. Connecting you with wonderful people 🩵

A memorable trip to Puerto Viejo
Costa Rica | Sep 3 - Sep 13, 2026

Carola
Carola U.
San José Province, Ciudad Colón, Costa Rica | Reviewed on Oct 15, 2026

A beautifully planned trip with amazing activities that showed us a different side of Costa Rica’s Caribbean coast. Puerto Viejo and its surroundings are such a stunning region with so much to explore. It was a wonderful and memorable experience!

Local specialist: Gustavo Camperos
Gustavo
Gustavo Camperos
Local specialist in Kimkim HQ | Replied on Oct 19, 2026

Hi Carola!

I am so glad you were able to enjoy a nice time in one of my favorite regions of Costa Rica.

I hope you can continue exploring this wonderful country 🇨🇷

This was a lifetime experience for me. I have...
Greece | Oct 1 - Oct 5, 2026

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Cindy S.
Chicago, IL | Reviewed on Oct 09, 2026

This was a lifetime experience for me. I have been to other countries and used several travel agencies and Kimkim was really the best. Well-organized transportation to and from airports and hotels, very nice accommodations, and excellent service provided by the Kimkim staff. I wanted a short trip to Athens and Santorini with my daughter in law and we had the best trip of our lives. Thank you to the entire Kimkim staff with special regards to Leah and Gustavo...Cindy

Local specialist: Gustavo Camperos
Gustavo
Gustavo Camperos
Local specialist in Kimkim HQ | Replied on Oct 19, 2026

It was a pleasure to create this trip for you and your daughter-in-law, Cindy!

Thank you so much for your trust, we hope to be able to plan many more adventures and create wonderful memories in the future 🩵

Fantastic tour for 8 active boomers
Greece | Sep 7 - Sep 17, 2026

Jamie
Jamie S.
Newark, NJ | Reviewed on Sep 21, 2026
We had a fantastic trip to Greece, and KimKim did such a great job arranging everything for us. It was-pleasure having all the transports, hotels and tours set up for us so all we had to do was show up at the indicated time and off we went. All the guides (and drivers)were extremely knowledgeable, and went above and beyond in answering all our questions and sharing their knowledge of Greek history and culture. We enjoyed every activity, with one of many highlights being the private sunset... Read more

We had a fantastic trip to Greece, and KimKim did such a great job arranging everything for us. It was-pleasure having all the transports, hotels and tours set up for us so all we had to do was show up at the indicated time and off we went. All the guides (and drivers)were extremely knowledgeable, and went above and beyond in answering all our questions and sharing their knowledge of Greek history and culture. We enjoyed every activity, with one of many highlights being the private sunset catamaran trip around Santorini, with the two Demetris as our hosts. It was great working with Gustavo in planning a trip that met all of our (many) requirements. Thank you
KimKim for making our Greece adventure one we will always remember!

Hotel Review
Atrina Canava 1894
Santorini

I can’t say enough about how wonderful Atrina Canava was. Unbelievable views, lovely rooms and attentive service, plus great location in beautiful Oia.

Authenticity & Character
Lovely furnishings, built inside of the hilltop, overlooking the sea.
Location
World-class view overlooking the Aegean, and on the main street with stores and restaurants, great for strolling and shopping.
Staff
Extremely pleasant and hrlpfil
Cleanliness & Comfort
Local specialist: Gustavo Camperos
Gustavo
Gustavo Camperos
Local specialist in Kimkim HQ | Replied on Sep 25, 2026

Hi Jamie!

I am incredibly happy that you really enjoyed our local partners and their expertise. One of my favorite parts of being in Greece is that people are so eager to share their knowledge.

As I mentioned to Betsy and Vivian, for my team and me, it has been an absolute pleasure to serve your group, and I hope to do it again in future opportunities.

Never stop exploring,

-Gus

Thank you Gustavo and Leah - our Greece trip ...
Greece | Sep 7 - Sep 17, 2026

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Betsy M.
Ashburn, VA | Reviewed on Sep 21, 2026
Thank you Gustavo and Leah - our Greece trip was wonderful. The guides were energetic, knowledgeable and very friendly. The hotels were great, all very accommodating of early check in, the drivers were on time. We learned a lot and thoroughly enjoyed the trip. We were very impressed by the friendliness and hospitality of the Greek people and the cleanliness of Athens and the islands. Also, the weather was perfect. Thanks. Just one question - all 4 couples continue to be copied on... Read more

Thank you Gustavo and Leah - our Greece trip was wonderful. The guides were energetic, knowledgeable and very friendly. The hotels were great, all very accommodating of early check in, the drivers were on time. We learned a lot and thoroughly enjoyed the trip.

We were very impressed by the friendliness and hospitality of the Greek people and the cleanliness of Athens and the islands. Also, the weather was perfect. Thanks.

Just one question - all 4 couples continue to be copied on an email saying a payment is due. We all believe that we are all paid up. Is it possible for you to get the Kimkim system to stop sending the "payment due" notice?

Thank you. We will definitely be in touch for future trips. Betsy Meyer

Hotel Reviews
Atrina Canava 1894
Santorini

Wow, what excellent hospitality, big very clean room with lots of perks and a view beyond compare. The service was so warm and friendly, the accommodations superb.

Authenticity & Character
Location
We loved the view and being right in the middle of Oia
Staff
truly amazingly kind and helpful
Cleanliness & Comfort
Athens Manor Houses
Athens

The room was large , clean and comfortable. The bathroom the same. Breakfast was a large selection of a variety of food, all delicious.

Authenticity & Character
Location
We felt very safe just walking out the front door and being in the center of Athens.
Staff
We arrived very early and they were very accommodating to get us into our rooms ahead of the official 3:00 check in time.
Cleanliness & Comfort
perfect
Local specialist: Gustavo Camperos
Gustavo
Gustavo Camperos
Local specialist in Kimkim HQ | Replied on Sep 22, 2026

Welcome home, Betsy!

Indeed, Greek hospitality is of the highest level, and the best part is that it is authentic, which is why the concept of Philoxenia exists. I hope this means you have been able to come home with lovely memories and new Greek friends to visit again.

All the best,

Gus

Overview of Experience
Greece | Sep 7 - Sep 17, 2026

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Vivian D.
Ashburn, VA | Reviewed on Sep 20, 2026
Communications and response times were excellent with the Kim-Kim staff. They really helped us mold this amazing vacation. All transports, ferry, and plane travels were easy. Tour guides were fantastic especially the Acropolis/Agora tour (Sept 8), the Crete tour with lunch (we learned so much history -Sept 11) and the Naxos tour (Sept 16). Loved the wine tasting (Sept 13) and boat excursion in Santorini (on Sept 14 - the captain and mate were exceptional) Accommodations were great... Read more

Communications and response times were excellent with the Kim-Kim staff. They really helped us mold this amazing vacation. All transports, ferry, and plane travels were easy.

Tour guides were fantastic especially the Acropolis/Agora tour (Sept 8), the Crete tour with lunch (we learned so much history -Sept 11) and the Naxos tour (Sept 16). Loved the wine tasting (Sept 13) and boat excursion in Santorini (on Sept 14 - the captain and mate were exceptional)

Accommodations were great in Athens, Crete and especially Santorini. The accommodations in Naxos were OK - could have been a level up.

Hotel Reviews
Melidron Hotel & Suites
Naxos
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Hotel rooms were a bit shabby compared to other hotels on our trip.
Atrina Canava 1894
Santorini
Cretan Dream Resort & Spa
Chania
Athens Manor Houses
Athens
Activity Reviews
Private Evening Neighborhood Walk
Private Evening Neighborhood Walk
Athens
Private Off-the-Beaten-Path Villages & Countryside Excursion
Private Off-the-Beaten-Path Villages & Countryside Excursion
Santorini
Private Cultural Treasures & Local Villages Experience
Private Cultural Treasures & Local Villages Experience
Naxos
Private Sunset Caldera Cruise
Private Sunset Caldera Cruise
Santorini
Private Sunset Wine Experience
Private Sunset Wine Experience
Santorini
Private Apokoronas Countryside Day Trip with Tastings & Lunch
Private Apokoronas Countryside Day Trip with Tastings & Lunch
Chania
Chania in a Nutshell – Crete’s Ancient & Modern History Private Tour
Chania in a Nutshell – Crete’s Ancient & Modern History Private Tour
Chania
Private Acropolis, Ancient Agora & Acropolis Museum Visit
Private Acropolis, Ancient Agora & Acropolis Museum Visit
Athens
Local specialist: Gustavo Camperos
Gustavo
Gustavo Camperos
Local specialist in Kimkim HQ | Replied on Sep 21, 2026

Hi Vivian!

I think that, beyond the planning process, being able to communicate with your travel planners and having strong on-the-ground partners who enhance your experience is key. I want to thank you for highlighting these two important aspects.

We will make sure to continue honing and improving our communication processes and our local relationships to give you even better experiences in future travels.

WOW
Costa Rica | Sep 1 - Sep 8, 2026

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Travis F.
Miami, FL | Reviewed on Sep 10, 2026

WOW the whole trip was amazing from airflts to ALL THE TOURS we did it was just a FANTASTIC TRIP. the KIN KIN TEAM did outstanding planning on all fazes of the transportation for us. the 2 hotels were the perfect trip for our college grandson from Rutgers university in new jersey
WILL USE KIN KIN AGAIN FOR SURE
THANK YOU
Travis N Grace

Local specialist: Gustavo Camperos
Gustavo
Gustavo Camperos
Local specialist in Kimkim HQ | Replied on Sep 11, 2026

Travis and Grace! Thank you so much for your comments and for sharing your excitement. Hearing that all aspects of your trip were great and that you were able to make some amazing memories with your grandson truly fills my heart.

We will wish him a great time at Rutgers and be ready to give you an amazing experience on your next adventures 🩵🗺️

Be well,

Gus

Incredible trip in Tortuguero and La Fortuna
Costa Rica | Aug 1 - Aug 8, 2026

Nicole
Nicole F.
Columbus, OH | Reviewed on Aug 20, 2026
We spent 3 days in Tortuguero at Tortuga Lodge & Gardens. Our time there was amazing. All the guides are fantastic but Johnny was our favorite. The first night we went on a night walk at the hotel. We saw many frogs, spiders and bats. The next day we did the Laguna 4 with Johnny as our guide. We saw sloths, red macaws, an otter, crocodile, cayman, birds, butterflies and lizards. Johnny thought we were very lucky because we saw alot of animals. Our luck with seeing animals continued... Read more

We spent 3 days in Tortuguero at Tortuga Lodge & Gardens. Our time there was amazing. All the guides are fantastic but Johnny was our favorite. The first night we went on a night walk at the hotel. We saw many frogs, spiders and bats. The next day we did the Laguna 4 with Johnny as our guide. We saw sloths, red macaws, an otter, crocodile, cayman, birds, butterflies and lizards. Johnny thought we were very lucky because we saw alot of animals. Our luck with seeing animals continued throughout our stay. You could watch green Macaws while enjoying the pool and howler monkeys playing right outside our room. We did two turtle nesting tours. The standard tour was great for seeing the turtles actively laying the eggs because the guide makes the chamber larger for visitor viewing. Our private playa 3 turtle nesting the next night was also incredible. We found 6 turtles on the beach in 2 hours. 2 of which we helped our guide study and tag them. We will absolutely return to tortugeuro with our kids in the future. I would highly recommend Tortuga Lodge & Gardens. For the next part of our trip we moved on to La Fortuna. We stayed at Montana de Fuego. The first morning we went on a bird watching hike and saw very few animals or birds. We did get to see the top of the volcano because the clouds cleared briefly, which can be rare to see. I would say overall the animal sighting at this hotel and La Fortuna is much less than Tortuguero. We went on a chocolate and coffee tour. It was a really good tour even in the pouring rain. La Fortuna/Arenal is full of adventure. We did zip lining and sky walk with Sky Adventures Arenal which was breath taking. We hiked around the volcano and visited the La Fortuna waterfall. Everything was beautiful! Montana de Fuego hotel was very nice. We enjoyed the hot springs and the large buffet style breakfast. The room here was much smaller than Tortuga lodge and the air conditioning constantly had to be adjusted. Overall, I would recommend Montana de Fuego.

Hotel Reviews
Montaña de Fuego Mountain Resort & Spa
La Fortuna

The hotel is very nice. We stayed in a standard Bungalow. The room is on the smaller side. The beds are comfortable. The air conditioning required frequent adjusting but kept the room cold once we finally figured out the right setting. We enjoyed the hot springs and large buffet breakfast every morning. All of our tour companies picked us up and dropped us off at the hotel . We had a really good stay and enjoyed all the adventure tours we had booked.

Authenticity & Character
Hot springs right on the property
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Hotel was very clean, bed was comfortable, room was small
Tortuga Lodge & Gardens
Tortuguero

Tortuge Lodge is in a great location, it is directly across the river from the airport. Our Miss Evelyn Balcony Suite was spacious. Because our room was the last building of rooms we frequently had monkeys right outside of our room. The monkeys never came close and left anything we left on the balcony to dry alone. The hotel had one restaurant. It served all 3 meals. The food was good. We did wish that they rotated options on the menu by the end of our stay. The tours they offer and their excellent guides really make this place amazing. Tortuguero is amazing for wildlife! On the dusk hike at the hotel we say so many turtles, spider and bats. The laguna 4 tour was full of animals too. With Johnny we saw red macaws, clothes, crocodile, cayman, otter, butterflied, birds and lizards. All the guides were fantastic but Johnny was our favorite. He believed one or both of us were lucky because every tour we did was packed with animal sightings. Our main reason for traveling here was to see the sea turtles nesting. The standard nesting is great for actually seeing them lays eggs because the guide will make the chamber larger for better viewing. On our private playa 3 tour, we saw 6 turtles in 2 hours. We were able to help our guide study and tag 2 turtles that were nesting. We are very happy that we did both tours as they are very different experiences. We are looking forward to returning here with our kids in a couple of years

Authenticity & Character
Location
Right across from the airport
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
The grounds were being continually maintained and the rooms were very clean
Activity Reviews
Arenal Volcano & La Fortuna Waterfall Hike with Lunch
Arenal Volcano & La Fortuna Waterfall Hike with Lunch
Arenal/La Fortuna

We had a great day but you don't need a guide for this if you have a car. The hike was pretty but the waterfall is a must see if in La Fortuna. The water was too strong to allow swimming in the pool around the waterfall but people were swimming down stream from it were the current was less intense.

Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Coffee, Chocolate & Sugar Cane Farm Experience
Coffee, Chocolate & Sugar Cane Farm Experience
Arenal/La Fortuna

Very informative and fun! it poured rain for most of our tour. They provided umbrellas which kept everything but our shoes dry. The tour guide was very knowledgeable. We had a great tour

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Pick up and drop off at our hotel
The Biologist's Watch: Exclusive Nighttime Turtle Journey (Tortuga Lodge)
The Biologist's Watch: Exclusive Nighttime Turtle Journey (Tortuga Lodge)
Tortuguero

I absolutely cannot recommend this enough!!! In the 2 hours on the beach we found 6 turtles. 2 were nesting and we were able to help study and tag them. We learned so much from our guide. On the hike out to the beach you can use a flash light to get to the beach. Once on the beach no light is used. the guides are amazing at locating the turtles in the dark. They taught us so much.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
the guides are exceptional. they have so much knowledge to share
Transport
Long boat ride but so worth it
Sky Tram, Ziplines & Sky Walk Adventure
Sky Tram, Ziplines & Sky Walk Adventure
Arenal/La Fortuna

ZIp lining above the rainforest canopy was incredible! absolutely breathtaking! On the sky walk we got to see Howler moneys and an eyelash pit viper. The food at the restaurant was very good. Highly recommend this well oiled adventure.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
 Moonlit Nesting: An Authentic Wildlife Wonder in Tortuguero (Tortuga Lodge)
Moonlit Nesting: An Authentic Wildlife Wonder in Tortuguero (Tortuga Lodge)
Tortuguero

You are taken to the beach and sat under a pavilion until your guide is notified of a turtle you are assigned to on the beach. once you get assigned a turtle, the guide goes back and forth until the turtle is actively laying eggs. Once they are actively laying you are moved to the turtle and groups of 10 rotate through. we had 4 total groups we shared a turtle with . the guide makes the laying chamber larger so that the laying is visible to the entire group once behind the turtle. Very cool to see and the reason we came to tortuguero

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Local specialist: Gustavo Camperos
Gustavo
Gustavo Camperos
Local specialist in Kimkim HQ | Replied on Aug 20, 2026
Thank you so much for your review, Nicole!! Knowing that you loved Tortuga Lodge really warms my heart. It's such a special property that makes going a remote place, such as Tortugero, totally worth it 💚🐢 It sounds like you really did bring all the wildlife luck with you. Getting to actually help tag the nesting sea turtles is such a unique experience, and I am so glad Johnny was there to make your tours so special! (Thank you also for the honest note about the restaurant menu, which is... Read more

Thank you so much for your review, Nicole!!

Knowing that you loved Tortuga Lodge really warms my heart. It's such a special property that makes going a remote place, such as Tortugero, totally worth it 💚🐢

It sounds like you really did bring all the wildlife luck with you. Getting to actually help tag the nesting sea turtles is such a unique experience, and I am so glad Johnny was there to make your tours so special! (Thank you also for the honest note about the restaurant menu, which is super helpful feedback for me to have in my back pocket.

I wish you even more wonderful adventures to come 🗺️

It was great. Enjoyed all excursions! Sloth w...
Costa Rica | Jun 28 - Jul 5, 2026

Gail
Gail J.
Dunedin, FL, USA | Reviewed on Jul 21, 2026

It was great. Enjoyed all excursions! Sloth walk, agriculture farm, boat ride near volcano… Epic family event

Local specialist: Gustavo Camperos
Gustavo
Gustavo Camperos
Local specialist in Kimkim HQ | Replied on Jul 21, 2026

So happy to hear that this was epic for your whole family, Gail!

Hoping to serve you again in more adventures to come 🗺️🧭