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First, everyone at Kimkim listened to me carefully and were able to design the exact trip I requested. Overall every scheduled tour was really good with only one guide was a bit disappointing. Considering the number that we had is outstanding. The guide for the Volcano hike was outstanding. The raft guide was also very good especially with sighting animals. We really enjoyed the Jaguar Rescue which was my favorite tour even though there were no Jaguars! The number of animals was so varied it allowed us to see examples of just about every animal native to Costa Rica. The rate of release of rescued animals was extraordinary .

The volcano hike had planned paths that were good for a strong hiker but not a walker. For me the number of small rocks, extreme variation in walking elevations was extremely difficult. I should not have done it but I got through it and made finishing longer for the younger hikers. I think the description of that hike needs to include a caution. There was plenty of other things to see and paths to walk including a nice food/drink pavilion including restrooms.pp

I will likely use Kimkim to help me plan other trips.

Oldman did a great job getting everything booked. Our Arenal guide, Monica, was amazing and knowledgeable. Our driver/guide for Poas was also great. We really enjoyed the entire trip, especially the stay in Samara. We don’t usually do beach vacations, but two slow days at the end of this trip, away from the tourists (like us), really fit our needs greatly that we didn’t even know we needed. I will definitely recommend Kimkim to friends

Hotel Review

Nammbú Beachfront Bungalows

Sámara

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Close access to the beach and nice views

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Activity Review

El Silencio Hike & Visit to Ecotermales Hot Springs

Arenal/La Fortuna

We loved the El Silencio hike and our guide Monica. Ecotermales was a fun hot spring, but we’ve been to several so this was not new for us.

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Costa Rica was our 4th trip with KimKim and it was wonderful. We explored the Arenal volcano and lake in La Fortuna, the cloud forest in Monteverde and the beautiful coast and Manuel Antonio State park in Quepos/Aguirre. The trip included hiking, horseback riding, viewing wildlife and enjoying beach activities. The Koora Hotel was exceptional.

Hotel Review

Koora Hotel

Monteverde

First-class boutique hotel with spectacular views and even better service. We enjoyed a two-floor suite which was beautifully appointed. The food was exceptional and the staff was kind, attentive and always accessible. Highly recommend and would absolutely stay again.

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Activity Reviews

Private Arenal Volcano & La Fortuna Waterfall Hike with Lunch

Arenal/La Fortuna

Must do. Jay was our tour guide and was the best guide we have ever had. He was extremely knowledgeable and passionate about the flora/fauna of the region. Beautiful hike, wonderful guide.

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El Tigre Waterfalls Excursion

Monteverde

spectacular falls. kids loved swimming in the pools and climbing over the rocks. must see.

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Private Organic Farm & Spice Garden Visit

Manuel Antonio

This was just ok. This experience is likely dependent on the guide. we were disappointed that we did not learn much about chocolate and coffee harvest and production and the quality of the tour and food was poor. would skip this.

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Private Manuel Antonio National Park Guided Hike

Manuel Antonio

This is a must do for the area. would have preferred a longer guided hike in the park with more time to enjoy the beach. the main trail is very crowded with tourists and guides. we did see numerous birds, sloths, monkeys, insects and diverse landscapes.

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Morning Catamaran Adventure with Barbecue

Manuel Antonio

Nice activity if you'd like to see the beautiful coast line by boat. The crew were very good and the catamaran is spacious and well maintained. we enjoyed snorkeling in the cove and were able to view dolphins jumping alongside the boat.

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Our family of 9 had an incredible trip to Costa Rica thanks to Elena and Adrian. They were both helpful and communicative both during planning and while on site. Arenal Springs Resort & Spa in La Fortuna was the perfect first stop and had everything we could have wanted - hot springs on site that we visited daily, excellent service, beautiful surroundings, and a secluded peaceful environment. The buffet breakfast was delicious each morning offering tons of options. All of our excursions for perfect for our group - volcano hike plus waterfall (doing both back to back same day was a little much for the adults though), water water rafting and ziplining at Sky Adventure (the most memorable)! We love this property. The only downfall was it was not walkable to most restaurants and since we didn't have a vehicle it required many taxi rides. The view at La Mariposa in Manuel Antonio could not be matched, though the staff was not nearly as helpful here. We loved that it was walkable to tons of shops and restaurants though. The animals and wildlife in M.A. are spectacular, as was our guide for our nature hike in the national park. The catamaran we took was fun, though had a LOT of other people which was a bit of a bummer since we have done smaller boats in other places that felt more quaint. The bbq lunch on board was delicious though. We had the same driver the entire trip and I can't recommend Alex enough. He was always helpful and knowledgeable and offered great food recommendations. I hope we will be able to return to this beautiful country one day to explore other areas.