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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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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

Honeymoon in Greece
Greece | Jun 15 - Jun 21, 2026

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Kristen F.
Ashburn, VA | Reviewed on Jul 06, 2026
My husband and I went on my honeymoon which was planned by Gustavo and everything went perfectly! Our transportation was always right on time and always in communication with us. They were all super helpful and friendly. Check in at each hotel went seamlessly and even had champagne and snacks when we arrived. Each excursion/activity that was planned also was easy to get to and the guides were wonderful. Would definitely recommend Kimkim to anyone looking to go away and we will definitely use... Read more

My husband and I went on my honeymoon which was planned by Gustavo and everything went perfectly! Our transportation was always right on time and always in communication with us. They were all super helpful and friendly. Check in at each hotel went seamlessly and even had champagne and snacks when we arrived. Each excursion/activity that was planned also was easy to get to and the guides were wonderful. Would definitely recommend Kimkim to anyone looking to go away and we will definitely use again in the future!

Hotel Reviews
Blue Waves Suites
Paros

AMAZING place. This hotel was the best. When we arrived the staff was so helpful, showed us around and gave us info on the area. We had a decent sized kitchen with everything you would need. The bathroom had anything you could have possibly needed as well as a washing machine. The bedroom had more than enough space and the deck attached was looking right over the water. Breakfast served every morning was also so so good! The best part of the hotel is the staff. They went above and beyond with everything.

Authenticity & Character
Location
I liked the location because it was quiet and calm so if you are looking for more nightlife you would need to go elsewhere but the restaurant right next to it, Kima- we went to everyday- it was SO good. We were able to walk down to other beaches and the walk was easy and very pretty. We were able to take the bus easily across the island and also had a car but did not use it much!
Staff
The best staff we have ever experienced at a hotel. Helped us set up car rental, gave recommendations on every stop to make while we explored, from beaches, to restaurants, to shops- we did everything and every recommendation was worth it.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Super clean and bed very comfortable!
Kasimatis by La Perla
Santorini

This hotel was wonderful. Incredible views and loved the private hot tub. Breakfast was delivered to the patio each morning and was always delicious.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Hotel was in a great place to be able to walk one way to Oia and the other through so many shops and restaurants.
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Niche Hotel
Athens

Hotel was in a very walkable area. Very clean room. Great views and breakfast was GREAT!

Authenticity & Character
Location
Very walkable
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Private Evening Neighborhood Walk
Private Evening Neighborhood Walk
Athens

Our guide was super friendly, knowledgeable and fun. We had a blast and learned a lot!

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7 Course Cycladic Dining & Wine Pairing Experience
7 Course Cycladic Dining & Wine Pairing Experience
Paros

The staff and food were both incredible!!

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Perfectly executed unique family trip to Greece!
Greece | May 17 - May 29, 2026

Amy
Amy C.
Newark, NJ | Reviewed on Jun 13, 2026
Gustavo helped me plan a fantastic trip to Greece for our family. He patiently worked with me to craft a the itinerary for the unique trip I had in mind, spanning the North to the South, that I would have been hesitant to plan on my own. The Kimkim app and chat/comment functions made planning the trip so much easier than the typical email back and forth, as I could see the detail in all of the hotels and tours we were considering. When I needed to speak in person to Gustavo, that was easy... Read more

Gustavo helped me plan a fantastic trip to Greece for our family. He patiently worked with me to craft a the itinerary for the unique trip I had in mind, spanning the North to the South, that I would have been hesitant to plan on my own. The Kimkim app and chat/comment functions made planning the trip so much easier than the typical email back and forth, as I could see the detail in all of the hotels and tours we were considering. When I needed to speak in person to Gustavo, that was easy to schedule as well.

All of the guides on our trip were amazing and extremely knowledgeable. Two of our guides (in Mycenae and Monemvasia) were even trained archeologists! Our hiking guides in Meteora and Bali Canyon were experienced guides as was our river rafting guide in the North and our kayaking guide in Epidaurus. We loved our truffle hunting and pasta lunch in the forest as well as our Acropolis tasting tour (a great way to stay awake on our arrival day)! The positives are truly too numerous to mention.

The hotels we picked with assistance from Gustavo all met or exceeded expectations, and each of our car transfers were seamlessly executed, to our pleasant surprise. Communications while in country were easy and responsive when we inquired about making some adjustments for transfers during the course of the trip.

I would not hesitate to use Kimkim again for our next trip and recommend them without reservation!

Hotel Reviews
One&Only Aesthesis
Athens

The bungalows with private plunge pool and patio for each room were jaw-dropping. Every amenity was given thought. Excellent hotel service at check-in and at beach.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Perfect place to relax and unwind before flying back to U.S.
Staff
We had a great experience with the exception of our dinner at Ora restaurant where service was extremely slow and inattentive, especially given the pricetag. However the breakfast experience and staff was fine.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Bungalows were exceptional.
Kinsterna Hotel Monemvasia
Monemvasia Peloponnese

Beautiful hotel with spectacular grounds and authentic feel. We loved our villa with room for all. Breakfast was phenomenal and we enjoyed the pool, padel and spa amenities. Great start to the wind-down and relaxation part of our trip.

Authenticity & Character
Beautiful and comfortable!
Location
It was a short cab ride away from the town of Monemvasia but still worth the tradeoff.
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Authentic Greek resort feel.
Epoch House & The Orange Shop
Nafplio Greece

Hotel was very conveniently located in Nafplio which made up for its shortcomings (lack of restaurant and amenities).

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Hotel and rooms were clean but beds were lumpy and uncomfortable unfortunately.
Tsikeli Hotel Meteora
Meteora

Although a “3-star” hotel we very much enjoyed our stay and having some additional rooms to spread out in. The affiliated restaurant had great food and the hotel staff was very accommodating.

Authenticity & Character
Location
A short walk from the larger town of Kalabaka but still very convenient.
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Electra Metropolis
Athens

Conveniently located with excellent breakfast on rooftop restaurant overlooking the Acropolis. 5 star status commensurate with a city hotel.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Easily walkable to Acropolis and neighborhoods.
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Truffle Hunting & Mushroom Museum Tour
Truffle Hunting & Mushroom Museum Tour
Meteora

This experience was a nice interlude to our Meteora hiking adventures. It was cute spending some time with the truffle hunting dog, and the picnic lunch of freshly made truffle pasta in the wood was a memorable experience.

Quality of Experience
Food
Delicious -I wish we could have shipped it home to eat again!
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Transport
Rafting Adventure in Meteora
Rafting Adventure in Meteora
Meteora

Although not the Vikos Gorge, and although rapids were only Level 2-3, we still enjoyed our day on the water. Rafting guide was great and it was a unique and beautiful experience rafting amidst the Meteora rocks.

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Discover Pindus Mountain Villages & Trikala
Discover Pindus Mountain Villages & Trikala
Meteora

Guide was knowledgeable and van driver good but tour overall was not so interesting to warrant the 7 hours dedicated to it. History of archaelogical excavations was most interesting part.

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Private Sunset Hermit Caves Hike
Private Sunset Hermit Caves Hike
Meteora

This was our first intro to Meteora and we enjoyed having knowledgeable and experienced guide and hiker to help familiarize ourselves.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
See above. Transfer arrived timely and worked closely with our guide.
Transport
See above.
Guided Wine Tasting in Historic Athens
Guided Wine Tasting in Historic Athens
Athens

We lived our guide who was knowledgeable about Athens neighborhoods although not wine. The tour was a nice tour of neighborhoods but did not comport with tour description in many respects.

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Neighborhoods of Athens Discovery Walk
Neighborhoods of Athens Discovery Walk
Athens

Enjoyed seeing non-touristy neighborhoods and secret ruins along with major attractions such as government buildings.

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Private Acropolis & Highlights Walk with Food Tastings
Private Acropolis & Highlights Walk with Food Tastings
Athens

Guide was knowledgeable and kept us engaged despite jetlag.

Quality of Experience
Incorporation of tasting in tour broke things up and avoided us having to figure out dining plan during out first day.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Local specialist: Gustavo Camperos
Gustavo
Gustavo Camperos
Local specialist in Kimkim HQ | Replied on Jun 17, 2026

Hi Amy!

I just wanted to once again thank you so much for the detailed review you have given us. You explored Greece with a route that not many travelers do, and it is my favorite type of itinerary to plan. Going off the beaten path with you and helping you explore these latitudes was my absolute pleasure.

Please continue discovering the world like this, we will be here to support you!!

Our trip was amazing! And the Kim Kim team we...
Costa Rica | Jun 2 - Jun 10, 2026

James
James H.
Australia | Reviewed on Jun 13, 2026

Our trip was amazing! And the Kim Kim team were a pleasure to deal with! Always respsonive and ready to help! They made our trip easy and stress free and also tailored our trip to our liking! Would highly recommend.

Local specialist: Gustavo Camperos
Gustavo
Gustavo Camperos
Local specialist in Kimkim HQ | Replied on Jun 17, 2026

Hi James! I really loved planning your experience, and I am so glad that you had a great time.

You were great travelers, braving Costa Rican roads, and I really commend you for that. I hope you were able to take a good impression of everything Costa Rica has to offer. Now you're ticos, and you will always be welcome back.

We had a week's trip to Greece and I had a pl...
Greece | May 24 - May 31, 2026

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Madhu L.
Canada | Reviewed on Jun 02, 2026
We had a week's trip to Greece and I had a pleseant experience with Gustavo in planning my iterinery and taking all the requirments and wishlist into account. The overall trip was relaxing and well planned, except few hiccups on two days but that was more of a miscommunication than any delibrate fault. Kids loved the historic visits, cruise and the cats!! Read more

We had a week's trip to Greece and I had a pleseant experience with Gustavo in planning my iterinery and taking all the requirments and wishlist into account. The overall trip was relaxing and well planned, except few hiccups on two days but that was more of a miscommunication than any delibrate fault. Kids loved the historic visits, cruise and the cats!!

Hotel Reviews
Grand Ambassador Aegean Luxury
Santorini

Awesome property with all amenities like private pool, full fledged kitchen, laundry and room cleaning services. Locaton is beautiful. We were staying in a 2 bedroom suite, Rooms are build with good amaneties but cave like appearence. The only issue I had there were the slippery stairs as i fell down on one of those during my stay. Staff was notified and they are pretty open to the feedback, so hope they work on it as it is safety realted issue.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Stairs are little slippery even without water with the slippers on
Paros Comfy Suites
Naousa Paros

A comparitevely new hotel with minimum waste policy, so they provide thermos to the guests with drinking water dispensor at different places on the property. Beutiful loaction with private beach and pools with some rooms. The are still working towards their kitchen , so breakfast options are not enough, but everything is made on demand.

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Athens Manor Houses
Athens

In the heart of the city, everything is at walkable distance. Room and Breakfast was as expected. But USP would be its location.

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Activity Reviews
Private Yacht Caldera Cruise
Private Yacht Caldera Cruise
Santorini

The Private Yacht Caldera Cruise in Santorini was fantastic. It wasn't just the kids who enjoyed it; we all had a wonderful time. The food and hospitality were excellent, and it was a delightful way to enjoy the scenery and relax. A truly memorable experience for the whole family.

The Historic Byzantine Path Hiking Adventure
The Historic Byzantine Path Hiking Adventure
Paros

The Historic Byzantine Path Hiking Adventure in Paros was a standout activity during our trip. It wasn't just a hike; it was an experience where we got to immerse ourselves in nature and enjoy the rustic charm of Paros. After the hike, we stopped at a local cafe where we enjoyed a delicious orange dessert and coffee, surrounded by friendly cats. It felt more authentic and less touristy, and we absolutely loved it.

Private Percy Jackson-Inspired Hero’s Adventure in Athens
Private Percy Jackson-Inspired Hero’s Adventure in Athens
Athens

The Private Percy Jackson-Inspired Hero’s Adventure in Athens was good, especially for the kids. My son was quite interested in the stories and mythology, while my younger daughter seemed to absorb more than she let on at the time. It's a great educational activity for children with an interest in Greek myths.

Local specialist: Gustavo Camperos
Gustavo
Gustavo Camperos
Local specialist in Kimkim HQ | Replied on Jun 05, 2026

Hello Madhu!

I know this trip included such special dates for you, and we wanted to be sure it was perfect. I want to address the problem we had with the hotel directly and thank you for being such a gracious and understanding traveler. I do hope you're feeling much better now and that the kids were able to enjoy the pool and make amazing memories with you 🫶🏼

Costa Rica was our 4th trip with KimKim and i...
Costa Rica | May 23 - Jun 1, 2026

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Shephali w.
Chicago, IL | Reviewed on Jun 02, 2026
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. Read more

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
Morning Catamaran Adventure with Barbecue
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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Private Manuel Antonio National Park Guided Hike
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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Private Organic Farm & Spice Garden Visit
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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El Tigre Waterfalls Excursion
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 Arenal Volcano & La Fortuna Waterfall Hike with Lunch
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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Local specialist: Gustavo Camperos
Gustavo
Gustavo Camperos
Local specialist in Kimkim HQ | Replied on Jun 02, 2026

Shephali!

It is wonderful to hear that the whole family had fun! I specially love that you were able to enjoy highlights of the country, such as Arenal and Manuel Antonio, while also enjoying lesser known gems such as El Tigre.

It was a pleasure to plan and support a trip for you and we hope to continue taking you on adventures anywhere you go 🗺️

What an amazing trip! We couldn’t be happier...
Greece | Apr 1 - Apr 10, 2026

Alissa
Alissa G.
Seattle, WA | Reviewed on May 03, 2026
What an amazing trip! We couldn’t be happier with the experience. I would not have thought to choose Greece as a destination, but my brother and his wife did, and with Kimkim’s vision and planning we had the experience of a lifetime! Every guided excursion we took was private and the guides were all personable, knowledgeable, and hospitable in what we came to understand is at the heart of Greek culture. Outstanding! The pick up drivers were also wonderful and it was amazing to not have... Read more

What an amazing trip! We couldn’t be happier with the experience. I would not have thought to choose Greece as a destination, but my brother and his wife did, and with Kimkim’s vision and planning we had the experience of a lifetime! Every guided excursion we took was private and the guides were all personable, knowledgeable, and hospitable in what we came to understand is at the heart of Greek culture. Outstanding!

The pick up drivers were also wonderful and it was amazing to not have to try to navigate a foreign country on our own. We could tell your stories about our experiences in Paris doing it ourselves!

The hotels were all beautiful and hospitable in a way we have never experienced in America. We were made to feel welcomed and well cared for at each in their own special way. Attention to detail was out of this world and everything was so clean and beautiful.

I wish there was a way we could easily provide feedback per tour, but they were all wonderful in their own ways and I will do my best to remember them all.

Thessaloniki - we had two tours, and a rainy day. Our hotel provided umbrellas and our tour guide came prepared with her own.

Private Culture and Food Walk:
Even on a rainy day we had a great time zipping through local markets. During the whole tour the guide was knowledgeable, friendly, and happy to answer our many questions. We toured the open markets, sampled some traditional Greek products, had coffee and pastries at a wonderful bakery, and ended at a restaurant for lunch. Wonderful!

Private Tour of Archaeological Museum of Thessaloniki: The guide was so passionate about the displays we toured that we asked if he is indeed an archeologist (he is, among other things). This tour proved to serve as a foundation for the history and mythology we continued to learn along the rest of the trip. We saw some beautiful exhibits and learned a ton.

Private Half-Day Monasteries of Meteora Exploration:
Our guide was fantastic! He grew up in the small town we stayed in (Kalampaka) and was extremely knowledgeable about the caves, monasteries, rock formations, local flora, and he even knew some fun tricks with our cameras to take some fantastic photos. He went out of his way to personalize the tour to our interests. The monasteries and rock formations were beautiful, we got our daily dose of Greek cats, and we had a wonderful time.

Athens Mythology Storytelling Walk:
Guides (and Storyteller) were amazing. It was truly wonderful to hear the myths right in the places they were born to help us understand the history of Greece. The hosts were open to answer our many questions and we learned about the people of Greece as well as the history of the city in such a fun way! The combination of information and dramatization of the myths made for an unforgettable experience that truly helped to immerse us into the culture and history surrounding us.

Private Evening Neighborhood Walk in Athens - Friendly, open, and honest guide knowledgeably and expertly answered our many questions while taking us to parts of Athens we wouldn’t have seen on our own. We toured a garden, saw part of the changing of the guards ceremony, stopped for some delicious gelato, walked a pedestrian street we later went back to shop, toured a church, and ended at a restaurant for traditional Greek mezes (small plates). So fun!

Private Acropolis and Museum Experience- Again the guide was knowledgeable, hospitable, and super friendly in a relatable manner. We started in town and walked through Plaka and the pedestrian street up to the Acropolis, learning about the ancient theatres, temples, and other ruins. We saw cats even at the ruins! (One of our favorite aspects about Greece.) We learned and relearned, from previous tours, about the history and mythology of what we were seeing. It was great to hear different variations of the same myths and really drive home the significance of the myths and history that created Greece and the Greek culture. We ended at the museum where we could see up close what we saw from more of a distance at the top of the hill. Wonderful!

Wine Tasting in the Heart of Athens: I’m not a wine, cheese, or olive fan, but the products in Greece are so different than what we get in the states that I even liked the feta cheese (in slices! I’ve never even seen it like that!). It was a very small group from all over the world in a sort of classroom setting and we all had fun learning how to assess different wines and how their flavors change when paired with different cheeses. Fun!

Private Falassarna and Balos Beaches Day: Wow! I don’t normally enjoy loud and bumpy boat rides, but the water was so blue and in our small RHIB we felt as though we were right in the sea ourselves - it was amazing. I was laughing out loud I was having so much fun. At our first stop there was an opportunity to walk up to a castle (though my husband’s hip was bothering him - we found a private perch and drank some wine and enjoyed the view of the sea while the other guests hiked). It was too cold this time of year to swim, but we were offered the opportunity in a beautiful blue lagoon with white sand beaches. So much fun!

We truly had the experience of a lifetime. The people of Greece are so hospitable, friendly, and welcoming. We had so much fun learning a few Greek phrases and trying them out with the locals. We learned so much, laughed constantly, and can’t stop smiling when we talk about our trip. Thank you, Kimkim, for arranging such an amazing excursion. We will absolutely recommend your services and hope to have the opportunity to use them again.

Activity Reviews
Private Falassarna & Balos Beaches Day
Private Falassarna & Balos Beaches Day
Chania

Wow! I don’t normally enjoy loud and bumpy boat rides, but the water was so blue and in our small RHIB we felt as though we were right in the sea ourselves - it was amazing. I was laughing out loud I was having so much fun. At our first stop there was an opportunity to walk up to a castle (though my husband’s hip was bothering him - we found a private perch and drank some wine and enjoyed the view of the sea while the other guests hiked). It was too cold this time of year to swim, but we were offered the opportunity in a beautiful blue lagoon with white sand beaches. So much fun!

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Wine Tasting in the Heart of Athens
Wine Tasting in the Heart of Athens
Athens

I’m not a wine, cheese, or olive fan, but the products in Greece are so different than what we get in the states that I even liked the feta cheese (in slices! I’ve never even seen it like that!). It was a very small group from all over the world in a sort of classroom setting and we all had fun learning how to assess different wines and how their flavors change when paired with different cheeses. Fun!

Private Evening Neighborhood Walk
Private Evening Neighborhood Walk
Athens

Friendly, open, and honest guide knowledgeably and expertly answered our many questions while taking us to parts of Athens we wouldn’t have seen on our own. We toured a garden, saw part of the changing of the guards ceremony, stopped for some delicious gelato, walked a pedestrian street we later went back to shop, toured a church, and ended at a restaurant for traditional Greek mezes (small plates). So fun!

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Private Tour of Archaeological Museum of Thessaloniki
Private Tour of Archaeological Museum of Thessaloniki
Thessaloniki

The guide was so passionate about the displays we toured that we asked if he is indeed an archeologist (he is, among other things). This tour proved to serve as a foundation for the history and mythology we continued to learn along the rest of the trip. We saw some beautiful exhibits and learned a ton.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Private Culture & Food Walk
Private Culture & Food Walk
Thessaloniki

Even on a rainy day we had a great time zipping through local markets. During the whole tour the guide was knowledgeable, friendly, and happy to answer our many questions. We toured the open markets, sampled some traditional Greek products, had coffee and pastries at a wonderful bakery, and ended at a restaurant for lunch. Wonderful!

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Private Acropolis & Acropolis Museum Experience
Private Acropolis & Acropolis Museum Experience
Athens

The guide was knowledgeable, hospitable, and super friendly in a relatable manner. We started in town and walked through Plaka and the pedestrian street up to the Acropolis, learning about the ancient theatres, temples, and other ruins. We saw cats even at the ruins! (One of our favorite aspects about Greece.) We learned and relearned, from previous tours, about the history and mythology of what we were seeing. It was great to hear different variations of the same myths and really drive home the significance of the myths and history that created Greece and the Greek culture. We ended at the museum where we could see up close what we saw from more of a distance at the top of the hill. Wonderful!

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Athens Mythology Storytelling Walk
Athens Mythology Storytelling Walk
Athens

It was truly wonderful to hear the myths right in the places they were born to help us understand the history of Greece. The hosts were open to answer our many questions and we learned about the people of Greece as well as the history of the city in such a fun way! The combination of information and dramatization of the myths made for an unforgettable experience that truly helped to immerse us into the culture and history surrounding us.

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Guides, Drivers and Staff
Private Half-Day Monasteries of Meteora Exploration
Private Half-Day Monasteries of Meteora Exploration
Meteora

Our guide was fantastic! He grew up in the small town we stayed in (Kalampaka) and was extremely knowledgeable about the caves, monasteries, rock formations, local flora, and he even knew some fun tricks with our cameras to take some fantastic photos. He went out of his way to personalize the tour to our interests. The monasteries and rock formations were beautiful, we got our daily dose of Greek cats, and we had a wonderful time.

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Local specialist: Gustavo Camperos

Family trip to Greece
Greece | Apr 21 - Apr 27, 2026

Becky
Becky B.
Boston, MA | Reviewed on Apr 28, 2026
Our family trip to Greece had the perfect blend of activities, education, relaxation, and time on our own. The transportation provided helped to keep everything stress free and on time. In Athens, we had the perfect location at the Athens Manor Houses, which was located right in the city center. The hotel was in a small alleyway and allowed us to walk everywhere we wanted to go but was quiet and tucked away for when we needed our downtime. Our excursion to the Acropolis was the perfect... Read more

Our family trip to Greece had the perfect blend of activities, education, relaxation, and time on our own. The transportation provided helped to keep everything stress free and on time. In Athens, we had the perfect location at the Athens Manor Houses, which was located right in the city center. The hotel was in a small alleyway and allowed us to walk everywhere we wanted to go but was quiet and tucked away for when we needed our downtime. Our excursion to the Acropolis was the perfect amount of walking, education on both history and mythology, and sight seeing. Our guide was wonderful and she was very aware of the fact that we had 2 children (9 and 12) who might need rest, water etc. Our trip to the Temple of Poseidon was the perfect evening activity with additional history and mythology provided as part of the tour, incredible views. and a stop in a quaint beach town with time on our own for dinner.

KimKim organized our flights from Athens to Chania, Crete and all logistics were seamless. Our stay at Casa Delfino was my favorite part of the trip, with a gorgeous suite and the absolute perfect location in Old Town. Although our gorge trek had to be canceled due to weather, we were able to pivot and make the most of it with the KimKim team offering up alternate suggestions although ultimately, we adventured on our own. Our final excursion was a private tour of Balos lagoon and a 3 hour stop at Falassarna Beach where our guide Nasos took such amazing care of our family. We couldn't be happier with our trip overall!!

Hotel Reviews
Casa Delfino
Chania, Crete

This hotel is a must visit. Perfect location, beautiful building with extremely nice rooms. We had all sorts of treats waiting for us in our room and the experience felt so personal. Breakfast was delicious and there was a very cool roof deck for sunset views.

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Location
30 second walk to the port restaurants in old town but a quiet hotel stay
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Athens Manor Houses
Athens

perfect location, beautiful room, and great breakfast... Some of the reviews mentioned this hotel might be noisy due to the location but our family found it to be lovely and perfectly quiet.

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Activity Reviews
Balos Lagoon & Falassarna Beach 4WD Day Trip & Lunch
Balos Lagoon & Falassarna Beach 4WD Day Trip & Lunch
Chania

Our guide Nasos made this whole excursion - he was absolutely wonderful and took such great care of our family. He provided us with the perfect amount of historical and educational context as well as the locals perspective on our drive to Balos. He set us up for our beach time at Falassarna makgin sure we had everything we needed...I highly recommend!

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Sunset Cape Sounio & Temple of Poseidon Experience
Sunset Cape Sounio & Temple of Poseidon Experience
Athens

Even though it was a little cloudy, this experience was well worth it! Our guide was so knowledgeable and had some great stories to share. We stopped in a small beach town for a quick dinner and it was lovely. The temple itself is amazing and we loved spending the sunset there.

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Ancient Athens Acropolis & Mythology Walk
Ancient Athens Acropolis & Mythology Walk
Athens

Great education on both mythology and history. Our guide took her time climbing up to the Acropolis and the pace felt super manageable while keeping our 3 kids entertained and moving along.

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Local specialist: Gustavo Camperos

Highly recommend this intro to Greece!
Greece | Apr 1 - Apr 10, 2026

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Linda B.
the Netherlands | Reviewed on Apr 17, 2026
My son chose the itinerary and Kimkim. You did not disappoint! The Acropolis tour was very well done, before the major crowds arrived. Tour guide explained our way through the Acropolis Museum, which helped us put things in perspective. All of our hotels were centrally located and that made them a HUGE advantage to our touring; especially in Athens and on Chania. Our Meterora guide did an outstanding job with fun touring facts, photographic prowess, and he clued into my interest in local... Read more

My son chose the itinerary and Kimkim. You did not disappoint! The Acropolis tour was very well done, before the major crowds arrived. Tour guide explained our way through the Acropolis Museum, which helped us put things in perspective. All of our hotels were centrally located and that made them a HUGE advantage to our touring; especially in Athens and on Chania. Our Meterora guide did an outstanding job with fun touring facts, photographic prowess, and he clued into my interest in local flora by showing me several orchids! Drivers and guides often went above expectations with advice and answers to questions. Hotels were above standard in accoutrements.

Hotel Review
Electra Palace Athens
Athens

Such a great central location for tourists! The Acropolis was less than a mile away. Room was small but felt like a luxury; in room espresso, replenished daily, with water and turn down chocolates. The front desk immediately had an extension cord available for his c-pap plug ins. The hotel restaurant was excellent; breakfast extensive and quick, the bar on top had an exceptional view, and we enjoyed our best meal in their downstairs restaurant.

Authenticity & Character
Central location for desk staff to give recommends, great view of Acropolis
Location
Near to Acropolis, shopping and restaurants
Staff
Great restaurant recommend, helpful with extension cord for plug ins.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Whole room was exemplary; turn down service included Valhrona chocolate!
Activity Reviews
Private Falassarna & Balos Beaches Day
Private Falassarna & Balos Beaches Day
Chania

Lack of details given to us before "boat" ride made for a bad start. Driver was knowledgeable about area, but the driver of the boat had rudimentary English. Although I had a nice hike on the island if I had known about the jarring boat ride I would have passed on this whole day.

Quality of Experience
Explanation of boat ride; I would not have gone if I knew.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Boat driver had rudimentary English, but van driver had grown up on Chania and knew history
Transport
Not even talk about life jackets
Private Acropolis & Acropolis Museum Experience
Private Acropolis & Acropolis Museum Experience
Athens

Our knowledgeable guide took us past the LONG ticket line! At many stops along the way she explained what and why we were looking at this or that; so helpful as we passed by Greek ruins. She was ahead of our questions; why is the marble a different color, where did it come from, the Caryatids were Painted? Etc. She told us about care of neighborhood cats, the owl on the Euro. She carried a notebook of pictures to help us understand what it would have looked like. At the Acropolis Museum she explained our way through the displays, the chronology, the work of restoration, the amount of Greek artifacts in other countries. My son enjoyed her talks about the political aspects of the Parthenon.

Quality of Experience
I was nervous about late start but she made up for it!
Transport
Walking, had stops along the way for talking.
Local specialist: Gustavo Camperos

Everything went as planned. Drivers were cour...
Costa Rica | Mar 21 - Mar 29, 2026

Shane
Shane S.
Minneapolis, MN | Reviewed on Apr 08, 2026
Everything went as planned. Drivers were courteous and always waiting for us on time. Whitewater rafting was great, our guide, Alejandro was fun. The waterfall rappelling was something I don't think any of thought we would do. It was really cool. All the hikes around Arenal were great. Manuel Antonio is a bit confusing at first, we ended up getting a guide to get into the park. It was worth it though since they knew where the animals are. The night walk was fun too. Thanks for all the... Read more

Everything went as planned. Drivers were courteous and always waiting for us on time. Whitewater rafting was great, our guide, Alejandro was fun. The waterfall rappelling was something I don't think any of thought we would do. It was really cool. All the hikes around Arenal were great. Manuel Antonio is a bit confusing at first, we ended up getting a guide to get into the park. It was worth it though since they knew where the animals are. The night walk was fun too.

Thanks for all the work setting the trip up.
Shane

Hotel Reviews
Hotel La Mariposa
Manuel Antonio

Unbelievable view

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Casa Luna Hotel & Spa
La Fortuna
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Activity Reviews
Morning Catamaran Adventure with Barbecue
Morning Catamaran Adventure with Barbecue
Manuel Antonio
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Manuel Antonio Jungle Night Walk
Manuel Antonio Jungle Night Walk
Manuel Antonio
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Self-Guided Manuel Antonio Beaches
Self-Guided Manuel Antonio Beaches
Manuel Antonio

Manuel Antonio park is a bit confusing at first since we hadn't book out entrance fee before hand and had to get a guide to get in.

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Sky Tram, Ziplines & Sky Walk Adventure
Sky Tram, Ziplines & Sky Walk Adventure
Arenal/La Fortuna
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Arenal Volcano & La Fortuna Waterfall Hike with Lunch
Arenal Volcano & La Fortuna Waterfall Hike with Lunch
Arenal/La Fortuna
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Río Balsa Whitewater Rafting Adventure (Class II-III)
Río Balsa Whitewater Rafting Adventure (Class II-III)
Arenal/La Fortuna
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Lost Canyon Waterfalls & Rappelling Adventure
Lost Canyon Waterfalls & Rappelling Adventure
Arenal/La Fortuna
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Local specialist: Gustavo Camperos

Puerto Viejo, the BriBri tour is amazing
Costa Rica | Feb 16 - Feb 24, 2026

Susan
Susan O.
Los Angeles, CA | Reviewed on Feb 27, 2026
All of the guides were excellent. We especially liked the Sloth tour in La Fortuna because it turned out to be a private tour and the tour guide (I can’t remember her name) was able to take pictures with my phone through her telescope. In Puerto Viejo, we enjoyed meeting Andres for the BriBri tour, which was the best of the trip hands down. Amazing family and culture. Shout out to Nelson, our friendly driver! Read more

All of the guides were excellent. We especially liked the Sloth tour in La Fortuna because it turned out to be a private tour and the tour guide (I can’t remember her name) was able to take pictures with my phone through her telescope.

In Puerto Viejo, we enjoyed meeting Andres for the BriBri tour, which was the best of the trip hands down. Amazing family and culture. Shout out to Nelson, our friendly driver!

Hotel Reviews
Cariblue Beach & Jungle Resort
South Puerto Viejo

Our room was great, a bit removed from the lobby, but there were some less desirable rooms, two stories and near the street, which would be noisy. Our room was like a thatched roof hut, very private and quiet. It would’ve been nice to have a coffee machine, but there was a small refrigerator in the room.

Authenticity & Character
Total rainforest vibe. There were monkeys, birds, lots of agoutis and spiders too. Beautiful setting.
Location
I enjoyed being near the beach about a mile from town yet still having a few restaurants nearby.
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Clean and comfortable. Towels were clean but sort of threadbare.
Montaña de Fuego Mountain Resort & Spa
La Fortuna

Wonderful, clean rooms and nicely spaced out bungalows. The breakfast was excellent. The all inclusive dinners were good but not great.

Authenticity & Character
The hotel is comprised of bungalows so it felt very private. I heard from other travelers in different hotels that they had noisy upstairs neighbors. Our room also had a roofed outdoor area with chairs and a coffee machine!
Location
We had an impressive view of the Arenal Volcano.
Staff
Everyone was friendly
Cleanliness & Comfort
Rooms were spacious and the linens were nice. Very clean.
Local specialist: Gustavo Camperos