This was my first experience with kimkim and Costa Rica 2025
Costa Rica | Jan 7 - Jan 13, 2025

R
Robert K.
Los Angeles, CA | Reviewed on Jan 15, 2025

This was my first experience with kimkim and overall everything was great!To start, the communication with Yuliana was smooth, complete and efficient.
Both properties were excellent: Naturalista Reserva was very comfortable, the food excellent, and the staff extremely accomodating and friendly.
Taylor at Naturalista, although quite young, was an excellent guide. I think in one day I was able to photograph over 40 bird species!
Sagreve, in San Gerardo de Dota, was truly high end, being luxurious without being pretentious.
My guide Melvin, quite experienced, was responsible for me seeing and photographing Quetzales for the first time!
In additon, his range of knowlege was over the top!
I can't forget the drivers: all 4 were quite friendly, courteous, and above all, on time.
All in all my experience in fantastic!

Hotel Reviews
Rancho Naturalista
Cartago

Rancho Naturalista was fantastic. The staff was very accommodating, and the facilities were great. I only wish I had more time to spend there, as it was a wonderful experience.

Hotel Savegre
San Gerardo de Dota

Hotel Savegre was quite luxurious and had great facilities. The only surprise was that there wasn't staff assistance for moving luggage, which could be an issue for older guests. Fortunately, many drove themselves and could park close. Overall, it was a comfortable stay with a convenient restaurant on-site.

Local specialist: Yuliana Valverde
Yuliana
Yuliana Valverde
Local specialist in San José, Costa Rica | Replied on Jan 15, 2025
Hello Robert, Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience! I am thrilled to hear that your first trip with Kimkim was such a success. I was more than glad to assist you in planning your trip. ’m also glad both Rancho Naturalista Reserve and Savegre in San Gerardo de Dota offered you such comfortable and memorable stays. Also, thanks for the feedback of our guides, this is very important to us. Seeing Quetzales for the first time and photographing so many bird species is... Read more

Hello Robert,

Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience! I am thrilled to hear that your first trip with Kimkim was such a success.

I was more than glad to assist you in planning your trip. ’m also glad both Rancho Naturalista Reserve and Savegre in San Gerardo de Dota offered you such comfortable and memorable stays. Also, thanks for the feedback of our guides, this is very important to us. Seeing Quetzales for the first time and photographing so many bird species is great!

I will be sure to pass your kind words along to the drivers as well. They work hard to make every guest feel welcome and taken care of, and I know they will appreciate hearing this.

We are so happy that your trip was fantastic from start to finish. If you ever decide to plan another adventure, we would love to help you create more amazing memories!

Best,
Yuliana