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Adam Gomez

Traveling to Costa Rica, Spain, or Portugal?! Let's make it happen! 🇨🇷 🇪🇸 🇵🇹

Having worked as a former flight attendant, I had the privilege of traveling to numerous countries. My twin brother, naturally, became my steadfast travel companion. From exploring castles, basking at the many beaches, and eating delicious food in the Iberian Peninsula countries of Spain and Portugal to venturing into Costa Rica, rich in biodiversity, I've had the opportunity to immerse myself in diverse cultures, savor new culinary delights, and connect with people from all walks of life.

What places and activities do you specialize in?

"🇪🇸 Spain 🌞 🍷
My Iberian roots have led me back to Portugal and Spain, countries I love. Among the most unforgettable moments were a road trip to scenic mountain villages and exploring castles in remote towns. I've been fortunate to experience Spain's stunning mountains, tranquil Mediterranean coastlines, and rich history. Spain genuinely encapsulates enchantment, charm, and boundless adventure. I'm excited to start planning your trip to Spain!

🇵🇹 Portugal 🏰 🌊
Lagos (the Algarve region) in southern Portugal has one of the most beautiful coastlines, with picturesque views of the rock formations of Ponta da Piedade and Benagil Cave! I have many memories of running the cliff trails with my brother and the Atlantic Ocean in the background! It is truly a stunning and beautiful region! I look forward to planning your perfect adventure in Portugal!

🇨🇷 Costa Rica 🌋 🌴 🦥
Costa Rica is full of memories of volcanoes, jungles, and beaches! It is truly the best place to do all things outdoors and have an adventure! My first mountain biking experience was near Arenal Volcano, which had stunning views of Arenal Lake! It was challenging but worth it! I will happily plan your perfect adventurous and outdoorsy experience, relaxing beach time, or a combo of both!"

How did you get involved in travel?

"Growing up my family loved to travel and go on road trips! One favorite memory from my time in Spain involves a family road trip. We loved the small villages perched on cliffs, explored countryside castles and villages, and savored the best paella in Valencia. Seville, one of my favorite cities, captivated me with its rich history and visually stunning architecture. The abundance of sites and buildings in Seville left me in awe, all contributing to the core memories of Spain!"

Please share a unique travel experience you will never forget.

"During an exciting adventure, I participated in a hike along the hanging bridges of Monteverde. Our guide pointed out a family of monkeys, navigating from tree to tree, and to my surprise, they eventually joined us on the bridges. Dozens of these playful monkeys walked and climbed alongside me, creating a truly memorable experience."

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Favorite experiences

Guided Walks Through Sintra & Cascais + Sailing Trip

Experience different eras of Portugal's history on this excursion that takes you to the favorite destinations of the Portuguese royal family. You'll be taken from Lisbon to Sintra, whose romanticist palaces and lush gardens have made it a UNESCO World Heritage Site. A guide will take you through...

Visit to Seville’s Cathedral & Alcázar

Join a private guide and visit Seville's most important monuments: Seville Cathedral and the Royal Alcázar. You'll skip the long lines and enjoy a personalized experience that digs deep into the city's history and cultural heritage. Start by meeting your guide at the cathedral (the world's...

Surf Lessons at Tamarindo Beach

Learn to catch a wave in Tamarindo, one of Costa Rica's prime surfing spots. Enjoy a private two-hour surf lesson at Playa Tamarindo and learn the basics of surfing outside of a large group setting. With the supervision of experienced guides, surfing at Tamarindo is safe and fun! At the end of...

100% Aventura Adventure Park Zip Line

Experience an exhilarating zip line adventure in the country where this thrilling activity was born! Your journey begins with an ascent, guiding you high above the jungle canopy via a network of trails and suspension bridges. Once securely fastened to a zip line cable, you'll zoom down several...

Guided Visit to Park Güell & La Sagrada Família

Experience two of Antoni Gaudí's modernist masterpieces, La Sagrada Família and Park Güell, with an experienced guide leading the way. Skip the lines and learn all about these two iconic landmarks. The Sagrada Família, a stunning Roman Catholic church and UNESCO World Heritage Site, requires...

Tapas & Flamenco Night

Dig deep into Spanish culture with a private guide and enjoy a quintessential evening with delicious tapas and wine, passionate flamenco, and a stroll through an authentic Sevillian neighborhood. Flamenco was born in Andalusia, so Seville's historic Jewish Quarter and Triana districts are...

Recent trip reviews for Adam

All of our guides were good. Most good some...
Spain | Aug 23 - Sep 1, 2024

R
Robert K.
Minneapolis, MN | Reviewed on Sep 08, 2024

All of our guides were good. Most good some
Great. Having microphones in ear buds was the best. I will use you again. Thank you!

Local specialist: Adam Gomez

We took a family trip to Barcelona and Costa ...
Spain | Aug 19 - Aug 27, 2024

Michael
Michael F.
Canada | Reviewed on Aug 31, 2024
We took a family trip to Barcelona and Costa Brava. The itinerary was great in terms of the variety and nature of the day trips. The planning process was fairly straightforward and interaction with the Kim Kim team was good. We did need to touch base with KimKim a couple of times during the trip. On one occasion, they were very quick to respond to a request for a transportation time change due to a modified check-in time. Unfortunately, on another occasion, the time zone... Read more

We took a family trip to Barcelona and Costa Brava. The itinerary was great in terms of the variety and nature of the day trips. The planning process was fairly straightforward and interaction with the Kim Kim team was good. We did need to touch base with KimKim a couple of times during the trip. On one occasion, they were very quick to respond to a request for a transportation time change due to a modified check-in time. Unfortunately, on another occasion, the time zone difference/response speed meant that we missed out on part of a selected activity due to a booking error on KimKim's part. For the most part, we greatly enjoyed the trip, but a few issues detracted from the experience.

Our first full day activity was a trip to Montserrat, which was described: "After a private transfer from Barcelona to a charming farm, meet your host and the horse you'll befriend for the day. Enjoy a guided ride through Montserrat Natural Park to the monastery, with the tour culminating in a traditional lunch on the ranch". The ride was perhaps 30 minutes along a trail and then 30 minutes back to the start again before taking a taxi to the monastery. The local tour company advised me the day before that lunch was not part of the tour, and I did contact KimKim about the discrepancy but did not hear back before our tour started. En route to the horseriding, we were offered an upgrade option of lunch for extra money. Discussions with one of the guides and the local tour company by phone indicated that KimKim had not booked this. Despite attempting to resolve this with KimKim, the guide and the local tour company, we were unable to clarify the situation and did not hear back before boarding the return bus. There was no further mention of the lunch option from our (underwhelming) guide, but when we brought it up again were told we would need to get off the bus, wait for another guide, pay the extra money and take a different bus home. We gave up and returned to Barcelona. This was the only real excursion disappointment, but as the first full day activity did not set us up well. It was also an indication of the problem of booking a trip with an intermediary in another timezone. The inaccurate description of the tour may be more due to the tour operator than KimKim, but we had presumed that KimKim had a solid understanding of the nature of the excursions that they are booking. A much more accurate description of the tour appears to be in place now when we search the local tour operator's tours online. KimKim did subsequently get back to us about the booking error and apologised and have since refunded us for the difference.

A minor nuisance on another day was a discrepancy in the meeting point location between the Itinerary document (Park Guell) and the detailed activity description (which described the tour as finishing at Park Guell and starting at Passeig de Gracia). We realised the discrepancy too late in the evening prior to clarify, which did make for a bit of a scramble the next morning to ensure we were in the right place in time. However, this tour was wonderful.

Our last criticism would be the lack of transparency over pricing. KimKim provided a service and deserve an appropriate payment for it, but I would have expected a breakdown of the pricing (per hotel, per excursion and per transport) that was available both before and after booking. Despite a detailed itinerary, the details of our choices (breakfast selected or not), were not apparent after booking, and neither was KimKim's charge. This has been flagged by other travellers and could be easily rectified.

Overall, the experience was good and the vacation was very fun. However, I suspect we would not book with KimKim again due to the added challenge of dealing with an intermediary in another timezone, when both hotels, excursions and local transportation can all be easily booked in Spain. I would also encourage travellers to perhaps leave more open time in their schedules. We booked activities on every day except our travel day. There is so much to do in Barcelona, that leaving an open day or more later in the week would allow the opportunity to fit in extra activities as desired (but skip-the-line tickets need to be booked in advance for the busy activities).

Hotel Reviews
Sonder Casa Luz
Barcelona

We stayed in a family room, which was generously sized and very comfortable. Beautiful bathroom. The room was kept very clean. The location is good and right next to a metro station. There is a very small reception area where the main desk is located, but no real lobby as such. Reception staff had perfect English, although we did try to use our limited Spanish! Staff were generally friendly although we didn't feel this at the breakfast. We tried breakfast once and found the food very nice, but there was nobody else there and staff were not at all forthcoming about the nature of the buffet or options for drinks. El Arbol nearby is highly recommended for breakfast, however.

Authenticity & Character
Between the absence of a proper lobby and view only to nearby buildings from the room it did feel a little soulless.
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Park Hotel San Jorge & Spa
Calonge

Very comfortable rooms, with beautiful sea view. Rooms and grounds were kept very clean. Staff were friendly. The food situation was a bit unclear, with multiple dining areas but which menu and hours of service were not readily apparent for the different options. We did not try the fine dining option or full breakfast. The cafe breakfast was good, but a tapas meal was very bland and was inferior to all other meals/tapas on our trip. After sampling the tapas, we gave up trying to eat their and walked into town (1.5 km) for breakfast and dinner the next day.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Private El Born Walk with Tapas & Flamenco
Private El Born Walk with Tapas & Flamenco
Barcelona

We went with Bosco - an informative and engaging tour guide. He was happy to deliver the tour in English and still have some Spanish interaction so we could try and work on our Spanish. We learned plenty on the tour and had a good introduction to the city. Good food choices with plenty of good food at the couple of places we stopped. Bosco was great about ensuring that there was some food for our vegetarian kids at his choice of food stops. The flamenco concert was fun to see, but I confess I have no idea what the show was about...

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Barcelona by e-Bike, Boat & Cable Car
Barcelona by e-Bike, Boat & Cable Car
Barcelona

This was a fantastic tour. We saw plenty of the city during the bike ride, and the ebikes made it easy to get around. We saw views and locations that were less busy than many of the typical tourist locations and were great to see. We had feared that the combination of activities would not give enough time to properly do any one activity, but it was perfect. The tour guide was great (Elizabeth I think). The boat trip was unexpectedly brilliant due to the arrival of the America's Cup racing boats, which were out practicing.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Private Gaudí Experience with La Sagrada Familia and Park Güell
Private Gaudí Experience with La Sagrada Familia and Park Güell
Barcelona

This was a great trip with Mari, who was a wonderful and informative guide. Happy to mix English and Spanish as we continued to try and improve. All of the locations were worth seeing, and the skip-the-line tickets were absolutely essential.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Montserrat Monastery Visit & Horseback Riding in Natural Park
Montserrat Monastery Visit & Horseback Riding in Natural Park
Barcelona

This tour promised much but totally failed to deliver. The KimKim description of the tour was inaccurate compared with the description currently provided by the actual tour operator. A KimKim booking error also meant that we did not get the lunch that was supposed to be included in the tour. The horse ride was fine, but was a 30 minute ride along a trail before returning the exact same way back the ranch and then taking a taxi ride to Montserrat. In fairness, the guide and staff for the horseriding were very good, and the horses were well-looked after. Our guide at Montserrat provided a pretty brief amount of guidance before giving us time to further explore the grounds. The farm lunch sounded good but we will never know what that part of the experience would have been like.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
The guided Montserrat tour part of this was pretty minimal. There was some good information on the bus ride up, but the Montserrat tour itself was rather limited. Horse-riding instruction was good.
Transport
Sailing with Winery Visit & Tasting
Sailing with Winery Visit & Tasting
Barcelona

Enjoyable and informative winery tour and tasting. Really enjoyable sail along the coast.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Private Costa Brava & Medieval Villages Day Trip
Private Costa Brava & Medieval Villages Day Trip
Spain

A really great day exploring several pretty villages along the coast. The guide was easygoing and the itinerary worked well. The only snag with this trip was that we would have rather eaten at almost any of the restaurants we walked past, but went to a restaurant that the guide hadn't previously tried and found virtually nothing on the menu we wanted to eat. The food was sufficiently expensive that it should have been excellent, but we were underwhelmed.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Driver was really smooth and safe.
Boating, Hiking & Kayaking in Tossa de Mar
Boating, Hiking & Kayaking in Tossa de Mar
Costa Brava

We went with guide Stepan. He was probably the most professional and competent guide we have encountered on any trip. He was knowledgeable, informative and engaging. We learnt about local flora and fauna as well as local history. Stepan was well-organised and took great care to ensure we were safe, confident and comfortable. He works with the capability of the group. It's obviously not the Caribbean, but we saw many fish as well as starfish, anemones and an eel. One of our party developed a particularly severe case of seasickness after snorkelling and Stepan handled this with grace, reassurance and compassion.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Stepan is the best. I would consider trying any tour that he was involved with.
Transport
Self-Guided Beach Day in Costa Brava
Self-Guided Beach Day in Costa Brava
Spain

We just chilled on the nearby beach. Pleasant enough, but we didn't have it in us to bother taxiing further away to explore other options.

Quality of Experience
Local specialist: Adam Gomez

Our 8-day vacation in Spain
Spain | Aug 9 - Aug 16, 2024

George
George K.
Newark, NJ | Reviewed on Aug 27, 2024
Our 8-day vacation in Spain, meticulously planned by KimKim, was nothing short of amazing! From the vibrant streets of Bilbao to the charming coastal vibes of San Sebastián, the bustling energy of Madrid, the artistic allure of Valencia, and the historical beauty of Toledo, every moment was unforgettable. The guided tours were all top-notch, with special highlights including the breathtaking Guggenheim Museum and the delicious Pintxos and Wine experiences. The Segway Adventure added a fun... Read more

Our 8-day vacation in Spain, meticulously planned by KimKim, was nothing short of amazing! From the vibrant streets of Bilbao to the charming coastal vibes of San Sebastián, the bustling energy of Madrid, the artistic allure of Valencia, and the historical beauty of Toledo, every moment was unforgettable.

The guided tours were all top-notch, with special highlights including the breathtaking Guggenheim Museum and the delicious Pintxos and Wine experiences. The Segway Adventure added a fun twist to our exploration of Valencia. A special shoutout goes to our tour guide for the Madrid Old Town Walk—his passion and knowledge truly brought the history and culture of the city to life!

All our transportation was seamless, making it easy to move from one city to the next without a hitch. And the accommodations? They were far beyond what we expected. We had asked for something affordable and safe since we don't typically spend much time in hotels during vacations, but KimKim exceeded our expectations with each place we stayed—comfortable, well-located, and perfect for our needs. And KimKim was always available by chat if we hadca question or doubt, but mostly I texted just to share how impressed we were.

We couldn’t be happier with the experience and will definitely be turning to KimKim again for future adventures. Thank you for making our trip to Spain a dream come true! We headed to Germany next for the Ironman Triathlon, and I successfully crossed the finish line!!

Local specialist: Adam Gomez
Adam
Adam Gomez
Local specialist in Boulder (Kimkim HQ) | Replied on Aug 27, 2024
George!!! You were so easy to chat with, making the planning process so smooth! I am glad you had a great experience with your fast-paced itinerary! Also, huge congrats on your Ironman in Germany!!! You crushed it! 💪 You saw many different cities and participated in various activities, and you visited some of your friends in Spain! It was a lot, and I'm glad we were able to make it happen! 🙌 Lea is a great part of the team, and it's nice to see you had a great overall experience! Thank... Read more

George!!! You were so easy to chat with, making the planning process so smooth! I am glad you had a great experience with your fast-paced itinerary! Also, huge congrats on your Ironman in Germany!!! You crushed it! 💪

You saw many different cities and participated in various activities, and you visited some of your friends in Spain! It was a lot, and I'm glad we were able to make it happen! 🙌

Lea is a great part of the team, and it's nice to see you had a great overall experience! Thank you for all the kind comments and photos! 🌞

I hope to see you on a future adventure! I also specialize in Portugal and Costa Rica and am happy to plan a future adventure to either of those countries! 😉

A magnificently memorable vacation in Barcelona..
Spain | Jun 29 - Jul 6, 2024

Kidianga
Kidianga T.
Biggs, CA | Reviewed on Aug 25, 2024
I had an exceptional time in Barcelona and will not hesitate for a second to hire KimKim if I ever visit the region again. Every single tour was well organized and fun. The tour guides were so incredibly knowledgeable and more importantly so personable and easy to talk to. I only have one complaint, is the fact that I had to leave and return to the United States. I want to thank everyone involved in planning my trip. I was able to create indelible memories that are going to stay with me... Read more

I had an exceptional time in Barcelona and will not hesitate for a second to hire KimKim if I ever visit the region again. Every single tour was well organized and fun. The tour guides were so incredibly knowledgeable and more importantly so personable and easy to talk to. I only have one complaint, is the fact that I had to leave and return to the United States. I want to thank everyone involved in planning my trip. I was able to create indelible memories that are going to stay with me forever. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.

Hotel Review
Hotel Regina
Barcelona

The staff was attentive and extremely friendly. The hotel was immaculate and clean.

Authenticity & Character
Location and the incredible staff.
Location
A walking distance from Las Ramblas and Plade de la Cataluna.
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
The entire establishment was spotless.
Local specialist: Adam Gomez
Adam
Adam Gomez
Local specialist in Boulder (Kimkim HQ) | Replied on Aug 27, 2024

Thank you for the review! This gives more insight for future kimkim travelers! 😃
It is nice to hear you had a great adventure, and thank you for returning to kimkim for your 6+ adventures!
Thank you for your loyalty to kimkim and sorry that you had to return back to the USA haha 🤣 I wish I could stay in Barcelona forever too!!!

We have some of the best local guides and glad you were able to have a fantastic experience with them!

I hope to see you on a future kimkim trip! 🙌

Overall, it was an excellent trip. We love Portugal!
Portugal | Aug 9 - Aug 16, 2024

Beth
Beth Z.
Lexington, MA | Reviewed on Aug 17, 2024
Overall, it was an excellent trip. We loved Portugal! The people are very welcoming. The country is beautiful and very historic. We enjoyed the hills and mountains, rivers and sea, sandy coastline and rocky shores, delicious food and excellent wines. The fresh fish was a real treat! I had never tasted fresh sardines before. Yum! Lodging:
- The Laranjais in Porto was lovely. Good location in a quiet part of town that was walkable to everything. The rooms were perfect. Comfortable, stylish,...
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Overall, it was an excellent trip. We loved Portugal! The people are very welcoming. The country is beautiful and very historic. We enjoyed the hills and mountains, rivers and sea, sandy coastline and rocky shores, delicious food and excellent wines. The fresh fish was a real treat! I had never tasted fresh sardines before. Yum!

Lodging:
- The Laranjais in Porto was lovely. Good location in a quiet part of town that was walkable to everything. The rooms were perfect. Comfortable, stylish, and spacious. The yoga mats were a nice touch! We liked the charming style. The service was good.
- The Legendary in Lisbon was comfortable but generic. It was in a nice part of town and walkable to the downtown.

Tours/Excursions:
- The tour guides were all excellent. However, most of the tours started very early and took up the whole day. We should have planned more downtime and time to sleep late since we needed to relax on our vacation!
- In Porto we would have preferred a city tour that showed us the sites, introduced us to the culture, and gave us a briefer introduction to the story of the tiles.
- The Douro Valley was beautiful. The ride on the river was lovely. The wine, vineyards, food were good. It was very hot there, so being in the wine caves was helpful! The first vineyard taught us about tasting. We liked the way they sat us down for a few different varieties with some snacks. The guide in the second vineyard was excellent, and the port was top quality. We loved the graciousness of that space. It was a grand old home.
- We enjoyed the day in Braga and Guimarães. The walk through the grounds of the Bom Jesus do Monte grounds was beautiful. Great views too! We had time to explore the town too. The very old castle in Guimarães was really interesting. Excellent traditional Portuguese lunch with the group!
- We are really glad we asked to see Nazaré! Even though there weren’t any waves at the beach, it was gorgeous! That was our first glimpse of the sea in Portugal. We just wish we had been told that the walk to the beach was 10 minutes from the top where our driver left us to wander around. We didn’t find the path until just before we had to be back at our meeting point. We would have walked on the beach, and I would have gone for a swim! By the way, we drove by Óbidos, but we didn’t stop since we needed to be back in Lisbon by 1 PM.
- The Highlights of Lisbon was a fun tour — mostly driving around with a bit of walking. We got a good sense of the history and the parts of town we wanted to return to (especially Alfama). My husband was excited to learn that the Volta à Espanha / Vuelta a España starts in Lisbon this year. Sadly for us, the first stage started the day after we left.
- The kayaking, snorkeling, caving, and cliff jumping day in Portinho da Arrábida was by far the best day! The tour guide was a great host. Very enthusiastic and energetic. We felt like we were seeing some things that were off the beaten path. It was fabulous to be on the water. He treated us to homemade lunch on the beach afterwards. And he offered us wine and port as well. The water was a perfect temperature and not too rough.
- The palace in Sintra is definitely worth seeing, and the town is beautiful and very old. It’s lovely to walk on the paths in the cool forest. We enjoyed visiting Cascais where we got to wander around to find our own lunch. Then we went for a swim. I am glad we went there, but it was VERY hot!
- We were very happy to have a full morning in Lisbon before leaving for the airport. We got to walk around a bit, although it was very hot (99 degrees F). We got to taste delicious gelato! The night before, we walked from the hotel to Alfama for dinner and back. It was a perfect night. Over 6 miles round trip!

Hotel Reviews
Laranjais Boutique Suites & Apartments Porto
Porto

Highly recommend the Laranjais. It’s a quiet boutique hotel with apartments in a quiet part of the old city of Porto. The rooms are spacious and very comfortable. It’s in 2 old buildings across the street from each other. They are tastefully renovated. Although the hotel does not have a fitness center, they provide yoga mats in each apartment, and there’s plenty of space for exercising. The views out the French windows are charming. Excellent restaurants are just steps away. Breakfast is vegan (which is not required for us, but we appreciate sustainability).

Authenticity & Character
Tastefully renovated.
Location
Quiet part of the old city. Up the hill from the river.
Staff
Gracious and accommodating
Cleanliness & Comfort
Just right!
Legendary Lisboa Suites Apartments
Lisbon

The hotel is comfortable but generic. It lacks charm. Also, the bathroom is not ergonomic. The door, sink, and toilet are too close to each other. It’s also a bit outside the old part of town. Next time, we’ll try to find a more interesting place to stay — perhaps in one of the old neighborhoods.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Kayaking & Snorkeling in Arrábida
Kayaking & Snorkeling in Arrábida
Lisbon

Highly recommend! The beach at Portinho da Arrábida is beautiful. The tour guide is energetic and fun. We loved kayaking, snorkling, cliff jumping (optional, not that high, not so scary), and caving. We also were treated to a simple homemade lunch on the beach afterwards. Plus, we had a chance to swim in the ocean. The sea was calm, and the water was cool and refreshing. The beach was huge and not crowded.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Guided Azulejos Walk
Guided Azulejos Walk
Porto

The Guided Azulejos Walk was too focused on tiles for my taste. While the guide was knowledgeable and took us to interesting places like a guitar shop, the tour was overwhelmingly about tiles. I would have preferred learning more about the city's history, landmarks, and cultural spots, rather than such a specific focus.

Douro Valley Day Trip with Wine Tastings & River Cruise
Douro Valley Day Trip with Wine Tastings & River Cruise
Porto

The Douro Valley Day Trip was lovely, especially the wine tastings at two different vineyards. It was very hot that day, making the river cruise feel like hot air was being blown in our faces, but the beautiful scenery and welcoming people at the vineyards made up for it. Overall, it was a very enjoyable day.

Sintra Day Trip with Visit to Pena Palace, Cascais & Cabo da Roca
Sintra Day Trip with Visit to Pena Palace, Cascais & Cabo da Roca
Lisbon

The Sintra Day Trip was interesting, although very crowded at the palace. We loved the little town and found beautiful paths through the woods, but didn't have enough time to explore them fully. I wish the guide had given us more information about what to do and see in Sintra, as we missed out on some great spots. Nonetheless, it was worth seeing and enjoyable.

Local specialist: Adam Gomez
Adam
Adam Gomez
Local specialist in Boulder (Kimkim HQ) | Replied on Aug 27, 2024

Hola Beth!! Fue un placer trabajar contigo en este viaje! Estoy muy feliz de escuchar que tuvieron una buena experiencia!

It is so nice to hear that the kayak experience was one of your favorite experiences! It is so beautiful, and it's great to read that you did the cliff jumping and that the water is nice and refreshing! 🌊
I agree; Cascais is a beautiful town and one of my favorites in Portugal! 🙌

I hope to see you on a future kimkim trip! :)

Short and last minute Barcelona trip - well done kimkim!
Spain | Jun 10 - Jun 12, 2024

Sharon
Sharon B.
Denver, CO | Reviewed on Jul 11, 2024
My recent experience with Kimkim for my trip to Spain was great, thanks to Adam's meticulous planning and attentive communication. When I expressed interest at -quite last minute- in attending the PhocusWright conference in Barcelona, Adam ensured that everything was going to be fine. I had quite a few boxes to tick when it came to choosing a hotel, but Adam made sure he booked the best possible option for me. Adam selected the Gran Hotel Havana for my stay, which seemed perfect! The... Read more

My recent experience with Kimkim for my trip to Spain was great, thanks to Adam's meticulous planning and attentive communication.

When I expressed interest at -quite last minute- in attending the PhocusWright conference in Barcelona, Adam ensured that everything was going to be fine.

I had quite a few boxes to tick when it came to choosing a hotel, but Adam made sure he booked the best possible option for me. Adam selected the Gran Hotel Havana for my stay, which seemed perfect! The hotel's close proximity to Room Mate Anna, being close to a metro station for traveling to the conference, the room, and facilities all looked great. I appreciated Adam's quick action in securing a room at Sonder Casa Luz when availability at Gran Hotel Havana changed. That hotel was overall quite nice, very central location, beautiful building, friendly staff, modern decorated (and nice and clean) rooms, nice breakfast, and beautiful rooftop.

I also liked Adam's flexibility in accommodating my request to use Uber instead of private transfers. His attention to detail and adaptability to changes ensured a seamless experience.

Adam's enthusiastic recommendations and Lea's seamless booking process gave me peace of mind, allowing me to focus on enjoying the conference and exploring Barcelona.

Thank you, Adam, and the Kimkim team! I look forward to planning my next adventure with you!

Hotel Review
Sonder Casa Luz
Barcelona
Authenticity & Character
- Characteristic building - Stylish decoration - The rooftop (where you can have breakfast) is really amazing - Only downside is that it's quite hard to find the reception when checking in - The building
Location
Close to public transport, shops and restaurants
Staff
- More smooth and welcoming check-in - the hotel couldn't find my booking - It would have been nice to be welcomed as kimkim guest
Cleanliness & Comfort
- Rooms were clean, same as the breakfast area - The public area's (hallways, lifts) were a bit old and not that clean
Local specialist: Adam Gomez
Adam
Adam Gomez
Local specialist in Boulder (Kimkim HQ) | Replied on Jul 24, 2024

Hi Sharon,

Working with you on your last-minute adventure in Barcelona for the PhocusWright Conference was so great! Thank you for your review. It gives other travelers insight when visiting Spain! 🙌

Yes, Lea and I work closely together, and I'm glad to see we make a great team and that everything was up to your expectations! :)

Your honest and thorough review of the hotel is insightful and gives us a different perspective!

Have the best day! ☀️

Adam

Spain (with 3 kids - 13, 12 and 8)
Spain | Jun 22 - Jul 1, 2024

J
Jennifer M.
Beverly, MA | Reviewed on Jul 05, 2024
Adam helped us out in the very beginning with the planning but I also worked with Jessica for putting together the final details of the trip. All of the vendors and guides were top-notch. Very communicative and easy to get ahold of using What's App. We planned a mix of activities - from guided walking tours to bus trips to self-guided beach days. We had a wonderful vacation! Read more

Adam helped us out in the very beginning with the planning but I also worked with Jessica for putting together the final details of the trip. All of the vendors and guides were top-notch. Very communicative and easy to get ahold of using What's App. We planned a mix of activities - from guided walking tours to bus trips to self-guided beach days. We had a wonderful vacation!

Activity Reviews
Camp Nou Experience Guided Visit + Skip the Line
Camp Nou Experience Guided Visit + Skip the Line
Barcelona

We loved visiting Camp Nou. The stadium is under construction so we did not get a chance to tour inside. We were limited to the museum, but it was still very interesting.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Valencia Art & Architecture Walk
Valencia Art & Architecture Walk
Valencia

Our guide was so informative and really made the experience interesting. Highly recommend this!

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Caves of San José Day Trip
Caves of San José Day Trip
Valencia

Such a unique and interesting activity! My kids loved it!

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Legends Museum & Bernabéu Stadium Visit
Legends Museum & Bernabéu Stadium Visit
Madrid

This is self-guided, it was not a guided tour. You walk through at your own pace with other tourists. It was an amazing experience and a must-see for all football fans!

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Toledo Family Experience & Sword-Making Workshop
Toledo Family Experience & Sword-Making Workshop
Madrid

Such a unique and interesting activity! It is off the beaten path a bit, so do not be surprised when your cab pulls up to an industrial area. You do not get to make your own sword, so that was a bit misleading. You can purchase a sword to take home or have shipped to you. All in all, this was very interesting and the guides were so knowledgeable!

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Local specialist: Adam Gomez
Adam
Adam Gomez
Local specialist in Boulder (Kimkim HQ) | Replied on Jul 10, 2024

Thank you for the kind review, Jennifer! 🙌
Yes, Jessica and I work closely together, and she is amazing! We truly have a great team! Glad to hear you enjoyed our providers and had great communication with them via WhatsApp! :)

Thank you for the feedback regarding specific activities and what to expect. We will update our sword-making workshop so future travelers know they don't get to make their own swords.

Overall, it sounds like you had a great adventure! I hope to see you on another kimkim adventure in the future! :)

Adam 🦁

Memorable family trip!
Costa Rica | Dec 15 - Dec 22, 2023

Sangeetha
Sangeetha P.
New York, NY | Reviewed on Jun 27, 2024
We (family of 4) traveled to Costa Rica in Dec 2023 for 8 days, and we thoroughly enjoyed our trip. Adam worked patiently with us and proposed an itinerary that fit our budget and our Wishlist. There were quite a few back and forth (only because I changed my mind very frequently), but Adam was very patient and adjusted the trip. In the end we were able to experience all that we wanted. My daughter (11) is very much into understanding the local tradition, and Adam signed up for "Visit to... Read more

We (family of 4) traveled to Costa Rica in Dec 2023 for 8 days, and we thoroughly enjoyed our trip. Adam worked patiently with us and proposed an itinerary that fit our budget and our Wishlist. There were quite a few back and forth (only because I changed my mind very frequently), but Adam was very patient and adjusted the trip. In the end we were able to experience all that we wanted. My daughter (11) is very much into understanding the local tradition, and Adam signed up for "Visit to Maleku Indigenous Reserve", and the whole family enjoyed the various activities they offered - that was one of our memorable times.
All the group and private tour organized went extremely well, and they were always on time and had no surprises. We had one misunderstanding with our hotel at Monteverde, but Adam was just one kimkim chat away, and resolved the issue in less than 20 minutes. I was very impressed.

Activity Review
Visit to Maleku Indigenous Reserve
Visit to Maleku Indigenous Reserve
Arenal/La Fortuna

My daughter (11) is into history and was very interested in learning about the local history and tradition. We were offered this private tour. It is nearly 4 hours tour - we learned about their cultural beliefs, then had a live demo session of making clothes from tree barks. We did some carvings, tried archery and finished the trip with a warm traditional home cooked meal.

Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Local specialist: Adam Gomez
Adam
Adam Gomez
Local specialist in Boulder (Kimkim HQ) | Replied on Jul 04, 2024

Sangeetha!!! 😃

Where do I start? From our first phone call, I remember you were so kind and easy to chat with! You gave me a clear vision of your perfect trip for your family, and I am so glad to hear all was amazing!!! 🙌

So glad your daughter enjoyed the Maleku indigenous reserve! Glad everything aligned with your vision! :)

You are so sweet and kind, and I would love to help you plan another kimkim trip! Thanks for the review; it gives travelers a different perspective! 🌞

Be well,
Adam

Great Trip and Easy to Work With!
Costa Rica | Jun 12 - Jun 18, 2024

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Brandon W.
Newark, NJ | Reviewed on Jun 24, 2024
The folks at KimKim were very easy to work with and were able to put together a wonderful family trip that met our budget. We loved the hiking, the food, the hot springs, the rain forest and, of course, the zip lining. We absolutely enjoyed almost every aspect of our time in Costa Rica but we would let future travelers know that June is definitely rainy season so book plans in the morning rather than the afternoon and inquire about the septic system in places you will be staying. Two of... Read more

The folks at KimKim were very easy to work with and were able to put together a wonderful family trip that met our budget. We loved the hiking, the food, the hot springs, the rain forest and, of course, the zip lining. We absolutely enjoyed almost every aspect of our time in Costa Rica but we would let future travelers know that June is definitely rainy season so book plans in the morning rather than the afternoon and inquire about the septic system in places you will be staying. Two of our hotels didn't let you flush the toilet paper, which some folks may find unacceptable.

Hotel Review
Hotel & Spa Poco a Poco
Monteverde Costa Rica

The location was wonderful, the amenities were very good, the staff was very friendly and helpful. In fact, the best meal we had was at a local restaurant across the street in the commercial center (2nd Floor) which someone recommended. We used the spa, which was well priced and a nice treat. The rooms were large and comfortable and ours had air conditioning. The negative which keeps them from 5 stars is that you cannot flush the toilet paper in the toilets. They should upgrade the system to handle that.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Easy location right near everything.
Staff
Very helpful
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Review
Arenal Volcano Hike & La Fortuna Waterfall
Arenal Volcano Hike & La Fortuna Waterfall
Arenal/La Fortuna

Our tour guide was fantastic.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Local specialist: Adam Gomez
Adam
Adam Gomez
Local specialist in Boulder (Kimkim HQ) | Replied on Jul 04, 2024

Hi Brandon,

It is so great to hear you and your family had a fantastic adventure! Your information gives travelers a perspective into each activity and hotel, so thanks for taking the time to leave a thorough review! 😃

I understand that some hotels' septic systems in Costa Rica are not as good as those in other countries, but I am glad to hear it did not diminish your overall experience! We hope to see you on another kimkim adventure! 🙌
Be well,
Adam

Adam helped me put together this trip at lat...
Spain | Jun 10 - Jun 14, 2024

Joost
Joost S.
Sunnyvale, CA | Reviewed on Jun 17, 2024
Adam helped me put together this trip at late notice. He did a stellar job! Barcelona was great and Tossa de Mar at the Costa Brava was even better, with the Kayaking & snorkeling experience as the highlight. Can't wait for the next trip. Read more

Adam helped me put together this trip at late notice. He did a stellar job! Barcelona was great and Tossa de Mar at the Costa Brava was even better, with the Kayaking & snorkeling experience as the highlight. Can't wait for the next trip.

Hotel Reviews
Room Mate Anna
Barcelona

Stylish hotel staffed by friendly people. Location is perfect, walking distance from many sights and next to the Passieg de Gracia metro stop. Nice vibes in the lobby and rooftop restaurant with somewhat loud music, which i liked but may or not be for everyone. Room was well appointed, and overall nice, but cleanliness could use some attention. Nothing too bad, but bathroom could use a deep clean.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Next to Passeig de Gracia metro stop and walking distance from many restaurants and sights
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Bathrooms not spotless, could use a deep clean.
Hotel Diana
Tossa de Mar

Hotel Diana is a true gem with character. The location is perfect, a couple of steps from the beach (just across the street which has mostly pedestrians) with a view of the Mediterranean. Staff is super friendly and happily shared recommedations for tapas bars, which were very in point (esp bar La Lluna!). My room was big with a partial ocean view. The building structure is European, ie not very sound proof and the furniture isn't the newest, but it didn't bother me since the character and style more than compensated for this. I would highly recommend this hotel to travelers who value comfort and authenticity.

Authenticity & Character
Hotel feels small and intimate
Location
Steps from the beach and 5 minute stroll the old town
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Review
Kayaking & Snorkeling in Costa Brava
Kayaking & Snorkeling in Costa Brava
Costa Brava

Really cool kayaking experience from Tossa de Mar. The coastline is rugged, with lots of rocks sticking out out of the Mediterranean, caves and bays. Mattias, the guide and instructor, was a true professional, guiding us through choppy waters on the way back as the wind has picked up. He was very communicative and pointed out different rock features and led us to nice snorkeling bay with a cool cliff jump (about 15 meters high, fun and slightly scary!).

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Local specialist: Adam Gomez
Adam
Adam Gomez
Local specialist in Boulder (Kimkim HQ) | Replied on Jul 04, 2024

Hi Joost,

I am so glad I could help you plan a quick last-minute trip to Barcelona and Costa Brava! ☀️ Thank you for leaving a thorough review for each activity and hotel—this truly gives other travelers more information!

Hotel Diana is in a great location, and I'm so glad you got to experience the local hikes, beach, and views from the hotel! 🙌

Best,
Adam