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OMG what an amazing trip we had! Bryan helped us to sort out our itinerary to stay within our budget while ticking all our vacation boxes!! We were celebrating a birthday and our 30th anniversary and boy did we get celebrated! No less than 4 cakes were had between our different spots! At the Villa Florencia the owner made the most super delicious chocolate banana cake just for us! Highlights were the whitewater rafting in Pacuare River with the BEST guide that kept me from tumbling out of the raft! The Laguna Lodge in Tortuguero was a fantastic hotel with a very warm and welcome pool and great food! Saw turtles nesting! And so many birds and caymans on the grounds and on our guided excursion through the canals with Miquel (the best!) tour guide. Our last stay was the Almonds and Corals Hotel in Manzanillo which was -- beyond. Like waking up in the jungle but super posh. Our local contact Adrain was beyond in helpful and there for us all along the way-- from packing tips to any questions. Every driver/guide/excursion was on time and knowledgable and friendly and funny and perfect! We love Costa Rica and grateful for Kimkim to help us have this experience!! Pura Vida!!

Hotel Reviews

Hotel Villa Florencia

Turrialba

Such a beautiful spot. We woke up with some birds and monkeys chatting about but it was deliciously appropriate! Our view out of our room was amazing-- will be painting that scene in the days to come. We were celebrating birthday and the owner made us the MOST delicious chocolate banana cake and I can't describe how good it was.

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Laguna Lodge

Tortuguero

We loved this hotel! The grounds are so so lovely with sooooo many birds and beautiful flowers and plants! And tree frogs! And the beach with the turtle nests! The pool was divine and was a welcome dip during the day and at night. We were there in October and the temperature couldn't have been more perfect. The food was super good (gallo pinto superb) with yummy pineapple and papaya. The pina coladas also tops!! Our river cruise through the Tortugeuero Canals was otherworldy with our funny and sassy guide Miguel. We were very entertained.

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Almonds and Corals Boutique Hotel

Manzanillo

Stay here! This hotel is an incredible experience. It is literally sleeping in the jungle but with beautiful sheets and a lovely shower and a deck to listen to the birds and monkeys. The beach with bar service is RIGHT there and the restaurant is good and friendly with a pool table to boot. I only with we had another day there!! On the trail surrounding the property we saw armadillos, agoutis, spider monkeys, and howler monkeys-- they are all nutty nutty! The staff is excellent-- we had an early flight and they prepared a breakfast box for us!

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Activity Reviews

Whitewater Rafting in Pacuare River (Class III - IV)

Costa Rica

Soooooo fun!!!!! The time (3 + hours) was perfect. Not too long, not too short.

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the very best golden pineapple!!

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sort of more terrifying on the road there than the rafting itself!!

Guided Boat Excursion Through the Tortuguero Canals

Tortuguero

Miguel was a superb guide. And our boat captain had the eagle eye! How he spotted the birds in the sea of green leaves was amazing! I really love and admire how knowledgable the people who took us on our excursions were about the animals and plants and history of Costa Rica.

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Kayak Adventure & Rainforest Hike in Punta Uva

Puerto Viejo de Talamanca

Pedro was a perfect guide! So funny and knowledgeable and happy to share everything and anything about the culture and history of Costa Rica!

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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!

We used Kimkim to plan our trip to Costa Rica to celebrate our 40th wedding anniversary. Adam was our expert in organizing our itinerary and WOW, did he do a great job. In ten days, we visited three very distinct areas of Costa Rica. We didn’t have a favorite destination because each offered such unique experiences.

In Puerto Viejo, we enjoyed great accommodations at Banana Azul and the beautiful black sand beach. The restaurant on the grounds was lovely and offered great food. Adam arranged a snorkeling and a nature walk around the coast. Pablo, our guide was fabulous and felt like a longtime friend! He even gave us a wonderful recommendation for a Jamaican restaurant, the Dutch Pot!

Adam arranged a day trip to the Jaguar Rescue Center, Bribri Chocolate Tour and Waterfall day trip. The visit to a cocoa plantation operated by an indigenous family was amazing. We learned so much about their lives and traditions. Enrique was our guide and also translator on the plantation. He was very friendly and fun to be with. We enjoyed roasted bananas filled with freshly ground cocoa, that we were invited to help in the preparation. This was a very delicious treat! There were wonderful crafts on site to purchase. This visit was followed by a hike and refreshing swim under a waterfall! This was a highlight for me!

Our next destination was La Fortuna. We stayed at Tabacon Thermal Resort and Spa! We highly recommend room 504! Thank you Adam, for getting us, perhaps the best suite on the property!! We had a clear and dramatic view of the Arenal Volcano from our patio, while utilizing our own hot springs soaking pool. We spent so much time on the patio observing the beautiful surroundings. Also, the staff at Tabacon treated us like family! We enjoyed some great meals. We were given special attention on our anniversary evening with a special dessert and a champagne toast! I highly recommend partaking in a massage and exploring the hot springs! Adam also arranged a coffee, chocolate and sugarcane farm experience at Northfields. Valerie was our guide through this tour and she was a pure delight!

Our final destination was Koora Hotel Monteverde! The accommodations were gorgeous! We were in the midst of the Cloud Forest! This hotel had the most comfortable bed that we had ever slept in. Adam arranged a tour of the Cloud Forest. Our guide was very knowledgeable and we left with so much information about the cloud forest.

The high point of our time in Monteverde and perhaps Costa Rica was dinner at San Lucas Treetop Dining. We were picked up at our hotel by our server, and new friend, Lucas! Yes, we laughed that his name is the same as the restaurant! Lucas guided us through a culinary journey with paired wine tasting, through Costa Rica! I was brought to tears when we first arrived because of the beauty and tranquility of the site. This was a mind blowing culinary experience!

In closing, Adam arranged our transportation throughout Costa Rica through RideCR. RideCR was always on time! Our favorite driver was Alfonso. Our favorite drive was from La Fortuna - Monteverde, where we took a van to a boat, to cross Lake Arenal, to another van! All three drivers on this journey were very professional. We especially loved our boat ride by Kevin. He pointed out highlights of the lake! It was a gorgeous day and a pure delight! Roy took us the rest of the way. The final drive on this journey had some bumpy roads, twists and turns, but we felt completely safe with Roy!

Adam!!! We send you endless gratitude and appreciation for this life changing experience!

Hotel Reviews

Hotel Banana Azul

Puerto Viejo de Talamanca

We loved beginning our trip in Costa Rica at Hotel Banana Azul. The staff was so friendly, everyone from the front desk to the restaurant staff. We'd love to return again someday.

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Koora Hotel

Monteverde

We enjoyed the entire staff! Everyone made us feel very welcome. Jason was especially helpful in helping us arrange a tour to Curi Cancha Reserve. This was one of the highlights of our trip and we especially enjoyed the guide that he secured for us. Koora had the most comfortable bed that we experienced on our trip to Costa Rica!

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The Koora Hotel is exceptional in design and beautifully fitting into the beauty of the cloud forest.

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Everyone was so helpful, especially Jason at the front desk.

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Holiday Inn Express San Jose Airport

San Jose

We stayed here our last night in Costa Rica before flying home. It served the purpose of being clean and comfortable.

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We liked being so close to the airport because we had to leave the hotel at 3:30 AM for a very early flight.

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I'd especially like to thank the gentleman that took us to the airport. He was very friendly and helpful even at the grueling hour of 3:30 AM.

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Private Cahuita National Park Snorkel & Rainforest Hike

Puerto Viejo de Talamanca

Pablo and our captain were so much fun! We had a blast on our snorkeling tour and the beautiful walk through Cahuita National Park. We had a perfect day and were thrilled with everything that Pablo shared with us! I have learned that a guided tour is always best because we would have not noticed and experienced as much without the trained eye of Pablo. We wish we could have spent more time with him. He really took such great care of us and also helped us walk away with such amazing photos.

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Coffee, Chocolate & Sugar Cane Farm Experience

Arenal/La Fortuna

Valerie was our guide and what a wonderful guide she was! She kept us so engaged with information on the wide world of coffee, chocolate and sugar cane. She completely altered our view of how to appreciate coffee and chocolate. We were also quite impressed with the beautiful grounds and the very simple and clear demonstrations. The gift shop was wonderful as well. We have returned home with coffee beans, chocolate and even one of their cleverly designed t-shirts.

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Private Treetop Dining Experience with Wine Pairing

Monteverde

When we were planning on trip with Kimkim, we found ourselves quite intrigued and excited about our time at St. Lucas Tree Top Dining. We love and take great joy in unique dining and this was, by far, our most amazing dining adventure as we "traveled" through on a "taste of the regions of Costa Rica." We were picked up at our hotel by Lucas, who was our driver, server and our proclaimed new friend. Arriving for our meal, I was brought to tears with how incredibly beautiful this place is. My husband and I found ourselves anticipating each course, accompanied by the perfect wine pairing with each dish. Each dish surprised and delighted us. The chef is extremely creative and talented. We were celebrating our 40th Wedding Anniversary and Lucas made our time extremely special. We'd love to return to this fulfilling experience in the future with family and friends.

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Every course was an absolute delight! Its amazing how this meal took us on such a delightful culinary journey!

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Everything on the trip was flawless. I got to do some amazing things and didn’t have to do all the work to figure it out. Adam was always very responsive to make the changes along the way as well. I look forward to planning with this team in the future. Adam’s expertise represented your company well and built confidence for me to use them in the future.

Hotel Reviews

Tifakara by the Waterfall

La Fortuna

Everyone working there makes you feel at home. This wasn’t just a hotel it was an experience. Made me feel like I was in the show “White Lotus” without the drama.

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Loved the frog sanctuary and trails

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Adrian, Kevin and Fernanda.

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Rooms were spotless and shared areas were too.

Cloud Forest Lodge

Monteverde

Jose at the restaurant was amazing and took good care of me. Rooms don’t have AC and can get warm.

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to far to walk to anything.

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Hilton San Jose La Sabana

San Jose

Excellent hotel with amazing views. Staff are all very friendly. Great gym and pool.

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Activity Reviews

Sloth Discovery Walk

Arenal/La Fortuna

Great nature walk with a very experienced guide with a.great eye.

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Trekking to Laguna de Hule

Arenal/La Fortuna

Great hike for experienced hikers. Amazing jungle experience. The food at the families house at the end was amazing. Best food I had on the entire trip.

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TreeTram, Hanging Bridges & Zipline Adventure

Monteverde

Great place to get a fantastic zip line experience with highly trained professionals. Best zip lines with amazing views. The bridges were lots of fun and a great way to see the jungle.

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Santa Elena Cloud Forest Reserve Guided Hike

Monteverde

Danny was great and extremely knowledgeable. Great place to see lots of birds and Danny knew them all very well, just buy sound. It was a beautiful walk.

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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