We had a fantastic trip! Yuliana came up with...
Costa Rica | Dec 29 - Jan 4, 2026

Blake
Blake T.
Los Angeles, CA | Reviewed on Jan 11, 2026

We had a fantastic trip! Yuliana came up with the initial itinerary and was very helpful and responsive with modifications. Even though our booking was relatively late, she got the four of us on all the adventures we asked for as well as hotels and transportation. All the transportation was on time and friendly. The adventures (rafting, jungle walk, zip line, etc...) were great and well planned. Overall, I would highly recommend the Kim Kim team (especially Yuliana) to plan a trip to Costa Rica.

Hotel Reviews
Crowne Plaza San Jose La Sabana by IHG
San José

It was fine, only stayed there overnight and left at 5:30 in the morning for the rafting adventure.

Hotel Faro Arenal
Fortuna

Nice grounds with a trail through the rainforest and a view of the Arenal volcano. The rooms were very basic, but clean.

El Establo Mountain Hotel
Monteverde

Beautiful setting. The buildings with the rooms are scattered over the huge property. You have to take a shuttle to get around. The shuttles were fairly prompt. Nice room with a view. They have trails through the rainforest ($20) and other amenities that we did not get a chance to use. We would have liked to stay here for a few more days!

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Whitewater Rafting on the Pacuare River
Whitewater Rafting on the Pacuare River
Costa Rica

Awesome! The guides were great. The rafting was amazing through the rapids! The thrill of the whole trip!!

Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
El Silencio Volcano Hike & Visit to La Fortuna Waterfall
El Silencio Volcano Hike & Visit to La Fortuna Waterfall
Arenal/La Fortuna

It was overcast and we weren't able to ee the volcano. The guide was very informative and it was educational to learn about the region and the volcano.

Night Excursion at the Wildlife Refuge in Monteverde
Night Excursion at the Wildlife Refuge in Monteverde
Monteverde

fun night walk through the rainforest. We saw some interesting bugs and a snake. Not much more wildlife. There were a lot of people in several groups during the walk. The guides were very informative.

Selvatura Park Self-Guided Hanging Bridges & Zip Lining
Selvatura Park Self-Guided Hanging Bridges & Zip Lining
Monteverde

Thrilling to go over the rainforest. A highlight for the teenagers.

Local specialist: Yuliana Valverde
Yuliana
Yuliana Valverde
Local specialist in San José, Costa Rica | Replied on Jan 12, 2026
Hello Blake, Thank you so much for your kind and thoughtful review. It truly means a lot to me and my team. I am so happy to hear that you had a fantastic trip and that everything came together smoothly, even with the late booking. It was a pleasure helping design your itinerary and making sure you were able to enjoy all the adventures you were excited about. Knowing that the transportation, activities, and overall planning met your expectations makes my day. Thank you as well for... Read more

Hello Blake,

Thank you so much for your kind and thoughtful review. It truly means a lot to me and my team.

I am so happy to hear that you had a fantastic trip and that everything came together smoothly, even with the late booking. It was a pleasure helping design your itinerary and making sure you were able to enjoy all the adventures you were excited about. Knowing that the transportation, activities, and overall planning met your expectations makes my day.

Thank you as well for recommending Kimkim and for the kind mention. It was a joy working with your family, and I hope Costa Rica left you with wonderful memories. You are always welcome back, and I would be happy to help again in the future. 🌿✨

Pura Vida,
Yuliana