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Leo Cuesta

(28 reviews)
the United States Travel Agent based in USA
Leo specializes in: adventure, nature, indigenous/ traditional culture, hiking and trekking, diving and snorkeling
Recent traveler reviews for Leo:
"We have taken seven trips with KimKim, and Leo was one of the best, if not the best, hosts we have had." - by Heather, Aug 20, 2024 · see review
"Leo did an amazing job with planning our trip." - by Kimberly, Jul 30, 2024 · see review
"Leo planned everything according to our budget ." - by marisa, May 5, 2024 · see review

Trip Reviews for the United States

The latest reviews by travelers who booked their trip on kimkim
4.5
Based on 11 ratings

Trip of a Lifetime
the United States | Feb 13 - Feb 18, 2023

Olivia
Olivia L.
| Reviewed on May 21, 2023
My best friend, my dog, and I took an unforgettable road trip through California, all thanks to our incredible travel specialist Leo! From the planning stages to the actual trip, Leo's attention to detail, expertise, and personalized touch truly made this trip one of the most fun and special trips I've ever been on :) We traveled from Santa Barbara to San Francisco up the Pacific Coast Highway, stopping at the most beautiful beaches along the way! One of the highlights of the trip was our... Read more

My best friend, my dog, and I took an unforgettable road trip through California, all thanks to our incredible travel specialist Leo! From the planning stages to the actual trip, Leo's attention to detail, expertise, and personalized touch truly made this trip one of the most fun and special trips I've ever been on :)

We traveled from Santa Barbara to San Francisco up the Pacific Coast Highway, stopping at the most beautiful beaches along the way! One of the highlights of the trip was our whale-watching tour in Monterey Bay. Leo made sure to book us on the best cruise company, where we were fortunate enough to see WHALES!! along with dolphins and seals :) It was INCREDIBLE! The crew was fantastic, providing insightful information and answering all our many many many questions :)

Leo's excellent recommendations for hikes and lookout points allowed us to fully appreciate the beauty of California (this was my very time there), and even helped us find some less crowded and dog-friendly spots to enjoy! He was also incredibly responsive and supportive during the entire trip, checking in regularly to make sure everything was running smoothly and providing timely solutions to any unexpected changes or issues. Our kayaking tour was canceled due to wind, but Leo jumped in immediately and provided us with tonnssss of options!

I can't thank Leo enough for putting together this unforgettable trip. The memories we made on this trip will last a lifetime (the tattoos we got in Santa Barbara also will LOL)! Thanks a million, Leo! You're the best <3

Activity Review
Monterey Bay whale watching
Monterey Bay whale watching
the United States

IT WAS INCREDIBLE! We saw whales and dolphins! The crew was so very friendly, kind and patient. We had tons of questions and bothered them for a tour of the captain's room and they gave us a little tour of the inside! They were so funny and we really enjoyed our time on the boat! They told us tons of facts about the whales we got to see! On our cruise, we saw an adult female whale, with two juvenile whales and a bigger, male whale! It was so cool!! I would highly recommend going whale watching :) It was the highlight of my entire trip!

Quality of Experience
Had a place to sit inside and outside and plenty of viewing area for whales
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Everyone (staff) was hilarious and so kind. We quickly made friends with them and enjoyed chatting them and hearing all the knowledge they have about the whales, boats, ocean, etc.
Transport
10/10 great boat ride. Great driver-Captain gave us a tour and showed us how he steers the boat and then showed us the route we took!
Local specialist: Leo Cuesta
Leo
Leo Cuesta
Local specialist in USA | Replied on Aug 05, 2023

Hi Olivia,

Thank you for your wonderful review and photos and I'm glad you guys had an awesome time in California! Thanks for working with me for your trip and I hope to arrange another adventure for you in the future!

PS: Nice tattoos!

Leo, was a pleasure to work with from start t...
the United States | Apr 23 - Apr 29, 2023

Robyn
Robyn M.
Farmington Hills, MI | Reviewed on May 05, 2023
Leo, was a pleasure to work with from start to finish. He provided excellent ideas, listened to our input and planned a great trip. He even sent specific directions with suggestions on what to wear and weather updates. We had a couple snags along the way (which is expected when you travel) but Leo was attentive and helped us determine the best possible outcome. If planning a trip is to stressful, let Leo do it for you. We highly recommend him and Kim Kim. Read more

Leo, was a pleasure to work with from start to finish. He provided excellent ideas, listened to our input and planned a great trip.

He even sent specific directions with suggestions on what to wear and weather updates.

We had a couple snags along the way (which is expected when you travel) but Leo was attentive and helped us determine the best possible outcome.

If planning a trip is to stressful, let Leo do it for you.

We highly recommend him and Kim Kim.

Activity Reviews
Napa and Sonoma Hot Air Balloon Tour
Napa and Sonoma Hot Air Balloon Tour
the United States

Fantastic experience but I’m rating this a 4 out of 5 because our reservation was messed up and one of us almost didn’t get to go. Luckily someone didn’t show and it all worked out. The pilot and crew were excellent and I highly recommend this experience.

Quality of Experience
Our reservation was messed up we paid for 3 people and the morning of they said they only had 2. Be sure to triple check.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Sonoma e-bike wine tour
Sonoma e-bike wine tour
the United States

Great experience. Enjoyed our guide Mike. We weren’t too keen on the second winery (Sebastian). I was very, very deliberate and out asking the fees for the tasting and what the purchase requirements were to get them waived. My whole family heard the same thing and when we went to check out it changed. Very frustrating. The reason this is important is because one family member may have opted out of this tasting because they really didn’t want anymore wine that day. Regardless, great time and experience.

Quality of Experience
Food
Very nice lunch. They also asked our preference and we got to select from a small menu prior. Helpful.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Monterey Bay whale watching
Monterey Bay whale watching
the United States

Crew was great especially Isaiah. Saw lots of whales and sea lions. Dress warm would be my recommendation to future travelers. We stayed at the Stargazer Hotel in Monterey, but it was a really bad experience. However, Leo quickly rectified the situation and as a Marriott Platinum member, we found another accommodation.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Napa wine tour with picnic lunch
Napa wine tour with picnic lunch
Napa

We went on a winery tour in Napa, which was great, but it would have been helpful to know the various pricing structures and deals offered by each winery beforehand. This would have allowed us to strategize better and potentially save money on tastings and wine purchases.

Quality of Experience
Food
Just an ok ham sandwich.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Local specialist: Leo Cuesta
Leo
Leo Cuesta
Local specialist in USA | Replied on May 13, 2023

Hi Robyn,

Thank you for your detailed review and great photos. I'm glad you had a wonderful trip. It was a pleasure working with you and I look forward to helping you with another vacation in the future!

Utah National Parks -Zion, Bryce, Capital Reef, Arches, Canyonlands + Lake Powell and Grand Canyon
the United States | Oct 30 - Nov 13, 2022

Michelle
Michelle H.
Seattle, WA | Reviewed on Nov 17, 2022
Leo was amazing in putting together a seamless and unforgettable national parks trip. He was super communicative and came up with a flexible plan that allowed us to get some remote work done during our time away as well, as he arranged unique weekend guided tours and self-guided hikes during the week. He understood our goals with hiking and came up with trail options that matched the technicality and difficulty level we were looking for. The guided tours were so much fun and we had really... Read more

Leo was amazing in putting together a seamless and unforgettable national parks trip. He was super communicative and came up with a flexible plan that allowed us to get some remote work done during our time away as well, as he arranged unique weekend guided tours and self-guided hikes during the week. He understood our goals with hiking and came up with trail options that matched the technicality and difficulty level we were looking for. The guided tours were so much fun and we had really interesting guides that we enjoyed hearing stories from about their personal lives and adventures- the mountain bike and kayak guides were super cool. The ATV tour was quite a thrill ride! Altogether, the trip was amazing, and we crossed off a major bucket list item of seeing the big 5 utah parks plus more (Grand Canyon + Lake powell)! And all of the hotels were perfect - many served breakfast, and they all had good wifi so the two of us were able to get work done remotely. We owe it Leo for the awesome memories we shared and beautiful sights we saw!

Local specialist: Leo Cuesta
Leo
Leo Cuesta
Local specialist in USA | Replied on Nov 17, 2022

Hi Michelle,

Thank you for your great review and I'm very happy you guys had an amazing trip! The parks in Utah and Arizona are some of my favorite places in the world and I'm glad that you guys had a great experience visiting them.

Thank you for working with me on this trip. It was a pleasure for me to help you put it together and I look forward to organizing another adventure for you in the future!

We had a great time on our trip! Our vacation...
the United States | May 20 - Jun 4, 2022

J
John S.
Fort Myers, FL | Reviewed on Jun 26, 2022

We had a great time on our trip! Our vacation guide was very well put together and was full of information. We really appreciated not having to worry about bookings.

Local specialist: Leo Cuesta
Leo
Leo Cuesta
Local specialist in USA | Replied on Jun 27, 2022

Hi John, I'm glad you guys had a great time! Thank you for working with me, it was a pleasure helping you put together your trip. Thank you for your review and for sharing the wonderful photos of your Southwest adventure!

Fantastic family trip to Grand Canyon and Sedona
the United States | Aug 5 - Aug 15, 2021

N
Nik K.
Lutherville, MD | Reviewed on Aug 25, 2021
Cami put together a great vacation for us to the Grand Canyon and Sedona. The format of the offering was different than what I had previously gotten from KimKim, namely she put together an itinerary but did not book the trips (I don’t know if this is the new format KimKim is adopting.) While I would have preferred a more full service offering, Cami put together an excellent itinerary and give us detailed information on how to book activities and other reservations easily on our own. She hit... Read more

Cami put together a great vacation for us to the Grand Canyon and Sedona. The format of the offering was different than what I had previously gotten from KimKim, namely she put together an itinerary but did not book the trips (I don’t know if this is the new format KimKim is adopting.) While I would have preferred a more full service offering, Cami put together an excellent itinerary and give us detailed information on how to book activities and other reservations easily on our own. She hit all the highlights at both sites, including some fun side excursions. The night sky tour at Lowell Observatory was a highlight! I also appreciated that she followed up with us even after the itinerary was built, to let us know about new tour and activity openings as Arizona opened up from the pandemic. Thanks Cami for putting together a great itinerary and helping us plan a family vacation that we all loved!

Local specialist: Cami Sarmiento
Cami
Cami Sarmiento
Local specialist in Las Vegas, NV | Replied on Aug 26, 2021

Thank you Nik for your review. I'm very happy to hear you had a great time.
Let me know if you plan a trip to Colombia or the Philippines. We organize guided tours there and I would love to help you plan another great trip.
All the best,
Cami