Our trip was absolutely amazing! 5 star across the board!
Spain | Jun 4 - Jun 10, 2024

Julie
Julie M.
Denver, CO | Reviewed on Jul 01, 2024

Our trip was absolutely amazing! Thank you so much for your thoughtful itinerary- the hotels, transport, food suggestions were fabulous and the addition of the sunset cruise with Captain Guillermo and guitarist Alvaro was perfect! Every excursion was fabulous! The Biking tour of Barcelona with Corentin hit all of the historical marks and taught us about culture, art and architecture while we pedaled and got the lay of the land! Touring and hiking in Montserrat with Ramon and being able to customize our experience to our family was amazing- He is an expert on the history, lore and the hiking area- we escaped the crowds and got some amazing views! Costa Brava is gorgeous and our adventure with Stepan, despite the cloudy and slightly rough day at sea- was great! Every detail of our kayak, snorkel, swim, walk-was planned out and executed perfectly. Without exception- lovely people, great communicators, professional and fun and ready to adapt to our wishes and needs. Can't say enough great things!

Hotel Review
Hotel Aigua Blava
Costa Brava · Girona

Absolutely gorgeous grounds, airy rooms, restaurant breakfast is excellent, staff very pleasant, attentive and helpful!

Authenticity & Character
paradise!
Location
Staff
reception was particularly helpful with reservations in local towns and modes of transport
Cleanliness & Comfort
everything was immaculate
Activity Reviews
Tapas Culinary Experience
Tapas Culinary Experience
Barcelona

Jeanne was so fun! She asked great questions, engaged the entire group. We had a great group, tried all types of tapas in different neighborhoods. my 16 and 13 year olds enjoyed it and felt very comfortable in the mix! Try the cava!

Quality of Experience
Food
We tried it all- snails, fried sardines, meatballs, desserts- vermouth of course and cava! be adventurous!
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Flamenco Night
Flamenco Night
Barcelona

We all enjoyed the flamenco- it seemed the crowd was quite reserved and didn't know if they should cheer or watch quietly or get up and participate. Since the large majority re: ALL of the patrons are tourists- maybe an introduction that talks about the history and the crowds expected response would enhance the experience. We had tapas at the expat next door and would highly recommend!

Quality of Experience
Guided Visit of Barcelona by Bike
Guided Visit of Barcelona by Bike
Barcelona

Great way to cover a lot of ground, see a lot of the cities highlights and get some history as well. Corentin was our guide and was excellent.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Family Visit Montserrat & Hiking
Family Visit Montserrat & Hiking
Barcelona

Ramon is a pro. We were able to customize our visit to focus most of our time on the hiking around Montserrat. We steered clear of the crowds and had some marvelous views while Ramon taught us the lore and history of the area ( as well as a geology lesson ) ! Highly recommend!

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Coastal Hike, Kayaking & Lagoon Dipping in Costa Brava
Coastal Hike, Kayaking & Lagoon Dipping in Costa Brava
Spain

Stepan was amazing! Every detail of our walk, kayak, swim/snorkel was well planned and executed. We had a wonderful day despite the imperfect weather and learned a lot about proper technique for kayaking as well as environmental conservation efforts in the area.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Local specialist: Raquel Aceituno
Raquel
Raquel Aceituno
Local specialist in Madrid | Replied on Jul 04, 2024

Hello Julie! Thank you for your wonderful review and kind words 😍
It's amazing to hear you had a wonderful time with your family, specially for your bitrthday! which is the greatest reward for us.
I will pass your words onto to our local guides as they will be so happy to hear that they have contributed to a wonderful adventure. I hope we will work together in the future to plan your next adventure. All the best , Raquel