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Alfonso Nuñez

Since long time ago I have been travelling around the world discovering the different ways humans have organized their lifes. I was able to finish my communication studies in St. Louis, Missouri, and therefore had the chance to learn a different way of thinking from the european one: The "Why not?" mentality instead of the "Are you sure you want to do that?"

What places and activities do you specialize in?

"All over Spain; Northern Territory around the Basque Country, Pyrenees, and The diferent Ways of Saint James. The unknow Extremadura and Castile heritages. The light of the mediterranean coast, and the green mountains ranges in Asturias.
We design active trips for travellers, not tourists. Taylor-made programs close to our mother land and local traditions."

How did you get involved in travel?

"Going to America, Africa, Asia, Europe, Oceania. Sometimes walking, sometimes cycling, sometimes with local transports, sometimes alone, sometimes with company. Always with my senses open. After being so connected with going abroad, I decided to show others in my homeland, the same things I was looking for when going outside; emotions. "

Please share a unique travel experience you will never forget.

"20 years ago discovering Cuba cycling from Santiago to Habana during one month using their local currency (not very legal at that time) and sharing experiences with locals. On new years eve we arrived to a very poor village by the north coast, and were invited to three different dinners on the same night. There was no way to say "no" to any of them, so we made our best eating and sharing like on a Groundhog Day."

Alfonso is part of the following groups: Spain Travel Agents, Basque Country Travel Agents
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Recent trip reviews for Alfonso

Alphonso was responsive and informed and easy...
Spain | May 19 - Jun 1, 2024

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Bill F.
Newark, NJ | Reviewed on Jun 03, 2024
Alphonso was responsive and informed and easy to work with. While in Spain, we had confidence that he or someone in the shop would respond in a timely way to our many questions. We had a great trip, which he helped us plan, including many different regions and experiences. We relied a great deal on his judgment and were amazed at how great the guides were. It took a lot of pressure off our backs. Read more

Alphonso was responsive and informed and easy to work with. While in Spain, we had confidence that he or someone in the shop would respond in a timely way to our many questions. We had a great trip, which he helped us plan, including many different regions and experiences. We relied a great deal on his judgment and were amazed at how great the guides were. It took a lot of pressure off our backs.

Activity Reviews
Private Wonders of Girona Walk
Private Wonders of Girona Walk
Girona

Sasha was very knowledgeable, and we learned a lot. We were especially interested in the Jewish history, and she did not disappoint.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Not relevant (can't get rid of the star!!!!)
Private San Sebastián City Walk
Private San Sebastián City Walk
Spain

Juan was terrific, one of the great guides in our history of guides. Smart and funny.

Quality of Experience
Cantabrian Sea Sunset Cruise
Cantabrian Sea Sunset Cruise
San Sebastián

The sunset cruise was fantastic. The captain and his wife made everyone feel welcome and cared for, and it was beautiful and even exciting, bouncing on the waves. Definitely would recommend it.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Guggenheim private visit
Guggenheim private visit
Bilbao

Susanna is an excellent guide. Totally open to questions, very generous with her time and expertise. She's wonderful, pure and simple!

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Local specialist: Alfonso Nuñez

Amazing trip in the south of Spain
Spain | Mar 29 - Apr 8, 2024

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t jay f.
San Leandro, CA | Reviewed on Apr 09, 2024
Alfonso was patient with us as we made multiple changes to our itinerary. We prefer solo guides, private your family and each guide was top notch, friendly, knowledgeable and fun! All of the hotels (with one exception — the last hotel) were great. Alfonso kept in contact daily - we felt very supported and informed. Great trip! Read more

Alfonso was patient with us as we made multiple changes to our itinerary. We prefer solo guides, private your family and each guide was top notch, friendly, knowledgeable and fun! All of the hotels (with one exception — the last hotel) were great. Alfonso kept in contact daily - we felt very supported and informed. Great trip!

Activity Review
Private Evening Tapas Stroll with Locals
Private Evening Tapas Stroll with Locals
Madrid

Gerardo - local! - was an amazing guide and was an expert in navigating the crowds and processions. Smart, funny, informative and a real pleasure to spend the evening with.

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Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Local specialist: Alfonso Nuñez
Alfonso
Alfonso Nuñez
Local specialist in San Sebastian - Spain | Replied on Apr 09, 2024

Dear family. Guides were also very happy with your positive attitude. Thanks for trusting in us!

A historical tour of Spain
Spain | Mar 16 - Mar 22, 2024

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Siang O.
New Braunfels, TX | Reviewed on Mar 26, 2024
This is our second time booking through KimKim. Both trips we were lucky to be assigned to agency who take pride and care about what they have to offer. This trip to Spain was an impromptu trip and I left it very vague for Alfonso and his team to show us what spain has to offer. We were very happy with all activities, local guides, accommodations and transportations that were arranged for us. All the guides were very good at explaining and sharing with us their country cultures and... Read more

This is our second time booking through KimKim. Both trips we were lucky to be assigned to agency who take pride and care about what they have to offer.

This trip to Spain was an impromptu trip and I left it very vague for Alfonso and his team to show us what spain has to offer. We were very happy with all activities, local guides, accommodations and transportations that were arranged for us.

All the guides were very good at explaining and sharing with us their country cultures and history. This is a country with so much to offer. We would love to return and explore the other part of Spain we didn’t get to see. We enjoyed everything that was arranged for us.

Activity Reviews
Day Trip to Toledo
Day Trip to Toledo
Madrid

Definitely worth a day trip to Toledo. Visited the cathedral and several art museums. It is like walking through time. We had a great lunch too. Our guide Juan was great.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Quick and easy 30mins train ride
Private Evening Tapas Stroll with Locals
Private Evening Tapas Stroll with Locals
Madrid

A nice introduction to Madrid.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
We walk
Tapas & Flamenco Experience in Seville
Tapas & Flamenco Experience in Seville
Seville

Nice tapas and a flamenco show is a must

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
We walk
Private Visit to Seville’s Cathedral & Alcázar
Private Visit to Seville’s Cathedral & Alcázar
Seville

Our hotel has a great view of the cathedral. A must if you are visiting Seville.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
We walk
Private Walk in Granada, The Alhambra & Generalife Gardens
Private Walk in Granada, The Alhambra & Generalife Gardens
Granada

I really enjoyed Granada. Staying in Albaicín in our hotel with a view of the Ahlamra was definitely a great choice. Wish we have more time in Granada

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Jenny was a great guide.
Transport
Local specialist: Alfonso Nuñez
Alfonso
Alfonso Nuñez
Local specialist in San Sebastian - Spain | Replied on Mar 27, 2024

We hope to see you again in the future visiting other parts of Spain. Yes, Granada and La Alhambra are like living a tale. Thanks for your words. This will help other travelers to better understand the type of trips we design.
The best!

Awesome Spain
Spain | Feb 24 - Mar 7, 2024

Lausanne
Lausanne O.
Sunrise Manor, NV | Reviewed on Mar 11, 2024
Our specialist for Spain was Alfonso. I was in contact with Alfonso for at least a year trying to figure out dates and doing the planning. He put a wonderful itinerary together and managed all the logistics. He got us to some places that we wanted to visit that aren’t touristy areas. He was even our driver/guide for multiple days in San Sebastian. We learned so much about Spain and the Basque areas and history. We had such a great time that we would love to have him as our specialist again... Read more

Our specialist for Spain was Alfonso. I was in contact with Alfonso for at least a year trying to figure out dates and doing the planning. He put a wonderful itinerary together and managed all the logistics. He got us to some places that we wanted to visit that aren’t touristy areas. He was even our driver/guide for multiple days in San Sebastian. We learned so much about Spain and the Basque areas and history. We had such a great time that we would love to have him as our specialist again and book our return trip next time with the kids.

Activity Reviews
Private Barcelona Picasso Tour with Picasso Museum
Private Barcelona Picasso Tour with Picasso Museum
Barcelona

Our private guide was amazing and we got so much out of the experience instead of having a look by ourselves.

Day trip to Guggenheim Museum Bilbao
Day trip to Guggenheim Museum Bilbao
San Sebastián

Our private guide was amazing and we got so much out of the experience instead of having a look by ourselves.

Quality of Experience
San Telmo Museum
San Telmo Museum
San Sebastián

Our private guide was amazing and we got so much out of the experience instead of having a look by ourselves.

Discover Zaragoza
Discover Zaragoza
Zaragoza

Our private guide was great and we got to learn a lot about the history and see a lot around town. She took us to all the major sites in Zaragoza on an easy walk and pointed out the major landmarks/streets so we could walk around on our own easily without her.

Quality of Experience
Pintxos & Wine Walk
Pintxos & Wine Walk
San Sebastián

Alfonso took us on a great walk around the Old town and it was a fun thing to do to experience local food and talk and learn about Basque culture and the history of San Sebastián.

Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Evening Tapas Walk in Barcelona
Evening Tapas Walk in Barcelona
Barcelona

We had a few guided walks with Jordi from Color bike company. He was wonderful and very knowledgeable. He brought us to some delicious restaurants and we felt like we saw almost everything in Barcelona over 3 days. He had great recommendations. You can tell he enjoys being a guide and loves to share his culture and the history of Barcelona.

Hike, Boat & Lunch on the Bay of Pasaia
Hike, Boat & Lunch on the Bay of Pasaia
San Sebastián

A really fun half day going around San Sebastian, walking, lunch in Pasaia at a nice restaurant, and a nice relaxing boat ride back to San Sebastián. Gorgeous scenery all around.

Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Great safe driving around the hills and a fun relaxing boat ride along the coast.
Flamenco Show & Tapas
Flamenco Show & Tapas
Barcelona

Smaller intimate venue with 3 generations of flamenco dancers! We also had a guided walk and a nice tapas dinner at a nice restaurant before the flamenco show located on Las Ramblas.

Quality of Experience
Food
Private Extended Visit to Sagrada Família
Private Extended Visit to Sagrada Família
Barcelona

This is not a private tour but a group tour with about 20 people. The headphones worked well and the guide gave a good lecture. La Sagrada is a must see!

Quality of Experience
Local specialist: Alfonso Nuñez
Alfonso
Alfonso Nuñez
Local specialist in San Sebastian - Spain | Replied on Mar 12, 2024

Dear Lausanne & Jimmy.
It was beautiful having you over here and discovering your last name´s background in one of our small villages of the Basque countryside.
It will be a pleasure seeing you again in this part of the world.
Take care!

Amazing trip to Spain
Spain | Dec 28 - Jan 5, 2024

Roman
Roman P.
Canada | Reviewed on Jan 08, 2024

The whole experience was just awesome. It started with Alfonso carefully planning the trip, making lol the reservations and providing us with detailed, day-by-day itinerary. We had great local guides in every city that we visited - Gerardo in Madrid, Helena in Cordoba, Gloria in Malaga, Ana and Lenka in Granada. All of them made sure that this was an unforgettable vacation. And Alfonso kept in touch throughout the trip to make sure we didn’t forget all our connections and trains. I will definitely use kimkim again!

Local specialist: Alfonso Nuñez
Alfonso
Alfonso Nuñez
Local specialist in San Sebastian - Spain | Replied on Jan 08, 2024

Hi.
It was a pleasure for me to help you with all the details.
All members of our team say; thanks.
Take care!

Great trip to Spain
Spain | Dec 28 - Jan 5, 2024

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Elena P.
Canada | Reviewed on Jan 06, 2024

I was very pleased with our trip in Spain, everything was very well organized and planned.
Thank you for taking care of us, we enjoyed Spain and will be back soon!

Local specialist: Alfonso Nuñez
Alfonso
Alfonso Nuñez
Local specialist in San Sebastian - Spain | Replied on Jan 06, 2024

Dear Elena.
This is great! It is very nice to know that your Christmas trip with us was so well designed, and you enjoyed it.
See you again!

Communication and Personalization made us feel well taken care of.
Spain | Nov 12 - Nov 23, 2023

Colleen
Colleen P.
San Jose, CA | Reviewed on Nov 26, 2023
We've been traveling for years and can say that the communication on this trip from Alfonso was like nothing we've ever experienced. Usually, once the trip starts you feel like you're on your own and you have a random customer service number to contact if you need any help while you're out of your own country. Alfonso was just as available and helpful during the planning as he was while we were on our trip. His constant text messages that reminded us of our schedule for the upcoming day,... Read more

We've been traveling for years and can say that the communication on this trip from Alfonso was like nothing we've ever experienced. Usually, once the trip starts you feel like you're on your own and you have a random customer service number to contact if you need any help while you're out of your own country. Alfonso was just as available and helpful during the planning as he was while we were on our trip. His constant text messages that reminded us of our schedule for the upcoming day, provided us detailed directions on where to meet our drivers, who were always right there and on time, and his ability to make us feel at home while traveling was unprecedented. We had wonderful local guides who were able to share wonderful information and show us amazing sites while not overwhelming us with dates and historical information that can often be way too much data. They were all just the right amount of info as we had requested. I feel like we were able to see everything we wanted to and at the same time did not feel like we were too overbooked and had enough time to explore on our own. Thank you Alfonso, and our guides Gloria (Malaga), Manu (Seville)Juan (Madrid) and George (Barcelona), we feel like you're all our friends now! Thank you for showing us Spain and sharing your time with us.

Activity Reviews
Private Málaga Walking Tour
Private Málaga Walking Tour
Málaga

Gloria was super fun and so informative without being boring. She took us through the Alcazaba with a passion for the info that kept us all interested. She then walked us through Malaga, leaving us to eat one of our favorite meals.

Quality of Experience
The only reason this isn't 5 stars was that the tour said it was 2 hours and it was closer to 4. Also, it would be awesome if there would have been details on where the tour was going to take us so we wouldn't have already visited the site. We almost visited the Alcazar the night before but were so lucky we hadn't since this was part of the tour.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Gloria was fun and so excited about the information she shared.
Tapas & Flamenco Experience in Seville
Tapas & Flamenco Experience in Seville
Seville

We visited a couple of Tapas places and walked around Seville and saw what felt like all of Seville in one walk which is awesome. We had thought this was more of a food tour by the title of it but it was more like a tour that ended with Tapas, which was still great, but was different than what we had expected.

Quality of Experience
We didn't realize it was a city tour with history, tapas and flamenco, which ended up being wonderful, but our expectations were a little off.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Manu was amazing, felt like a friend by the end of the night.
Ancient Bath Experience
Ancient Bath Experience
Spain

Super cool experience! The massages were really good and the facilities were wonderful. We could have booked a longer massage or had more time here to relax, 90 minutes didn't seem enough to enjoy.

Quality of Experience
Super cool place!
Guadalquivir Private River Cruise
Guadalquivir Private River Cruise
Seville

This was a nice relaxing ride on the river. It was really only about 75 minutes, not 2 hours and the scenery wasn't that awesome compared to all the other sites we had seen.

Quality of Experience
The boat was nice, it was shorter that stated and didn't go anywhere with any major sites to see
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Private Walk in Madrid
Private Walk in Madrid
Madrid

After traveling for 3 weeks we were tired and Alfonso and our guide Juan were able to accommodate us and make this walk through Madrid just perfect. We were able to see the sites and get super interesting info about them and also get valuable info on what to see, avoid, or do on our own. We went places that we likely wouldn't have walked on our own.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Juan was amazing, he was with us on this tour and the next day and had a cool perspective on everything as an architect.
Private Toledo Day Trip
Private Toledo Day Trip
Madrid

I'm so glad we went to Toledo. We thought it might be a long day and while it was, it was super cool to see.The history, the art, the old medieval town were all amazing. We visited great museums, cathedrals, we ate and we even shopped and enjoyed the short train ride to and from Toledo. Might have been one of our favorite days.

Quality of Experience
Really an amazing day that was so filled with a little of everything. History, art, shopping, cathedrals and temples.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Juan's unique perspective as an architect was super fun to have on this trip.
Transport
Train is so easy!
Evening Tapas Walk in Barcelona
Evening Tapas Walk in Barcelona
Barcelona

Had a wonderful night tromping around Barcelona and seeing some of the highlights of the Gothic Quarter. Stopped for Tapas and had so much food! :) The title of the tour made us think it was kind of a Tapas tour instead of being a Tour that Also had Tapas. So that's the only reason for 4 stars because we had different expectations. But was a great night!

Quality of Experience
Cool to walk around the gothic quarter.
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
George was so nice and informative without overwhelming us with information
Local specialist: Alfonso Nuñez
Alfonso
Alfonso Nuñez
Local specialist in San Sebastian - Spain | Replied on Nov 26, 2023

Dear Collen.
Thanks a lot for being so specific in your reviews. We appreciate your effort and your enthusiastic.
We hope to see you again in another trip around Spain; maybe the north...
Take care!

Quality service
Spain | Nov 12 - Nov 23, 2023

Matthew
Matthew F.
Australia | Reviewed on Nov 25, 2023

Alphonso’s regular checks and comms kept us all very happy. Hie transfer drivers and local guides were fantastic. In particular Gloria in Malaga, Juan in Madrid and Toledo and the others were terrific too.

Local specialist: Alfonso Nuñez
Alfonso
Alfonso Nuñez
Local specialist in San Sebastian - Spain | Replied on Nov 26, 2023

Hi Matthew.
We are delighted to hear that your trip experience was so good. This will help other travelers to understand the quality of our trips better. Thank you very much!

We thoroughly enjoyed our trip to Spain!
Spain | Jul 2 - Jul 8, 2023

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Amy D.
Matthews, NC | Reviewed on Jul 09, 2023
We thoroughly enjoyed our trip to Spain! Since it was our first visit, I preferred to rely on the expertise of a professional travel planner. Alfonso did an excellent job, listening to our interests and adjusting plans accordingly. The tours were all excellent and I appreciated the careful attention to transfers and ground transportation. A stop in Pamplona was an unexpected highlight and we all fell in love with San Sebastián. Thank you! Read more

We thoroughly enjoyed our trip to Spain! Since it was our first visit, I preferred to rely on the expertise of a professional travel planner. Alfonso did an excellent job, listening to our interests and adjusting plans accordingly. The tours were all excellent and I appreciated the careful attention to transfers and ground transportation. A stop in Pamplona was an unexpected highlight and we all fell in love with San Sebastián. Thank you!

Activity Reviews
Evening Tapas Walk in Barcelona
Evening Tapas Walk in Barcelona
Barcelona

Our guide was knowledgeable and very helpful. I might suggest that he drop guests off at a restaurant at the conclusion of the tour and not feel obligated to sit through the meal. It was just a little awkward that we all sat and ate dinner while he watched.

Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Short Visit to La Sagrada Família
Short Visit to La Sagrada Família
Barcelona

Beautiful! Worth the visit.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Sailing the coast
Sailing the coast
San Sebastián

Absolutely beautiful!

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Guggenheim private visit
Guggenheim private visit
Bilbao
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Local specialist: Alfonso Nuñez
Alfonso
Alfonso Nuñez
Local specialist in San Sebastian - Spain | Replied on Jul 09, 2023

Dear family.
We are so glad you fell in love with San Sebastian, my hometown.
We hope to see you again around here.
Thanks for your open mind mentality while traveling with us.

Warm regards!

Amazing experience
Spain | May 27 - Jun 4, 2023

Maria Theresa
Maria Theresa M.
the Philippines | Reviewed on Jun 08, 2023
We were looking for an off-beaten track for our trip and we were not disappointed. The whole trip was wonderful, thanks to the team -- Alfonso, Yolanda, Juan, Inez, and Javi -- who took us to places we otherwise would not have known about in Bilbao, San Sebastian, Pamplona, and La Guardia. The whole trip was seamless, from the private transfers to the visits to the wineries, museums, Michelin-starred restaurants, and the olive gardens! Communication was excellent. Alfonso continued to take... Read more

We were looking for an off-beaten track for our trip and we were not disappointed. The whole trip was wonderful, thanks to the team -- Alfonso, Yolanda, Juan, Inez, and Javi -- who took us to places we otherwise would not have known about in Bilbao, San Sebastian, Pamplona, and La Guardia. The whole trip was seamless, from the private transfers to the visits to the wineries, museums, Michelin-starred restaurants, and the olive gardens! Communication was excellent. Alfonso continued to take care of us after the itinerary was complete, helping us get a private transfer to Bilbao from Logrono.
This was an amazing experience and truly well-recommended!

Local specialist: Alfonso Nuñez
Alfonso
Alfonso Nuñez
Local specialist in San Sebastian - Spain | Replied on Jun 08, 2023

Dear Team.
It was a pleasure seeing all of you enjoying every single activity with a smile.
Thanks for such a nice attitude!
See you again.