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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Good suggestions on what to do and what to see in each area we visited. Hotels were good Two suggestions: the recommended Flamenco Show in Barcelona was short and a disappointment with regard to t... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Karen and Beatrize were great to work with and listened well to our ideas for travel to Barcelona and surrounding areas. The App they use to share your travel plans is easy, well organized, fun to us... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Marina was incredibly helpful in the planning of this trip to Portugal. She gave me great options that suited my family of five and the hotels she picked were beautiful. We were able to enjoy a 10 day... See more

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

We had a great trip with Espiritu. Both our guide and driver were amazing - warm, knowledgeable and flexible. The tour covered Havana - both the old town and newer artistic areas. A day trip to Las Te... See more

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Espíritu Travel is a boutique travel company with over 10 years of experience designing exceptional, custom-made journeys. We are a passionate team of travel experts with deep, firsthand knowledge of the destinations we offer, specializing in Spain, Portugal, Italy, and Morocco. We create tailor-made trips for independent travelers who seek meaningful, well-organized, and culturally rich experiences. Our approach is highly personal: we take the time to understand your interests, travel style, and priorities, then offer honest, insightful guidance and meticulously planned itineraries that allow you to travel with ease and confidence. Every journey we design is shaped entirely around you. Our role is to spark curiosity, inspire discovery, and reveal the soul of a destination—often through places, people, and stories that go beyond the expected. With Espíritu Travel, you experience each destination through a fresh, local lens and connect more deeply with its culture and character. We design custom travel experiences that may include culture, art, history, architecture, gastronomy, outdoor activities, and nature-based exploration. Our trips are ideal for independent travelers, couples, friends, and small private groups seeking authentic, off-the-beaten-track experiences without sacrificing comfort or quality. Sustainability is central to our vision. We are committed to responsible travel, creating trips that minimize environmental impact while maximizing positive contributions to local communities and local economies. Espíritu Travel operates from offices in the United States, Spain, and Italy, allowing us to provide seamless planning, personalized support, and insider expertise on both sides of the Atlantic and throughout Southern Europe.


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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Karin

Karin
Trip was great
Santy was excellent
Driver jyordi was great friendly punctual helpful
Only disappointment was new year eve I am used to lots of fun action
I wish one of the guide stayed with us
It was a small restaurant hour delay in asking us for drinks even though it was not busy
Ii wish we were in Buenavista club for new year eve party.
Santy was extremely helpful in regaining my lost bag, our trips were great
Thanks
Raj birudavol

14 January 2020
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent service

Excellent service. Terrific guide who was very reliable and smart. Also extremely helpful. Our driver was also very kind.

14 January 2020
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Cuba tour was an incredible experience

Cuba tour was an incredible experience. The guides, both Yilian for my group of 5 and Sandy for the other group we overlapped with were 5Star plus! The apartment worked very well for room and breakfast. Tours of Havana and Las Terrazes were highlights.

The New Years eve restaurant was disappointing, both food and service.

Transportation was well organized although for 5 people plus driver and guide the Toyoto Land Cruiser was no fun for the back row, mainly my son and me.

I highly recommend this trip for all Americans.

Kevin Cronin

7 January 2020
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Our trip to Cuba thru Espirit Travel…

Our trip to Cuba thru Espirit Travel was magical. I admit I was concerned that there had only been 3 reviews to consider, but we took a leap of faith after contacting one of the reviewers, and I'm so glad we did. Karin was organized, knowledgeable, timely and every detail was attended to in a manner that left us feeling comfortable and secure in our travels. And our private guide, Carlos, was knowledgeable, helpful, reliable, and trustworthy. Highly recommend!

25 December 2019
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Susan, I am so pleased to read that your trip to Cuba was magical. It certainly was a pleasure helping you plan your trip! I wanted to mention that while we only have 3 reviews on the responsible travel website which is where Kitty founds us, we have over 100 reviews on our own website with a five-star rating. Just as you have done here, past travelers leave their reviews on our website rather than that of the responsible travel since not as many people use that website for finding us.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

CUBA on my mind: plotting to return!

We are two female California travellers just returned from a terrific week in Cuba thanks to Karin, Espiritu Travel, and Karin’s team on the ground, including extremely accomplished local guides.
Our activity packed week with car and driver /guide Carlos Gonzalez, the best) went offwithout a hitch.. We were moved by the friendliness of the people and the unexpected sights of this lovely island. Also astonished at the ease of obtaining a visa (with our boarding pass at the airline counter at JFK) for US citizens. Go visit! And fast...

25 December 2019
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

hello Cuba

We took your guided tour of Havana and the countryside in December 2019. We had a wonderful time on the tour. Both Darien and David were extremely knowledgeable,hospitable and flexible. They went out of their way to make sure that our experience in Cuba was exceptional and provided us with memories for a lifetime. We would highly recommend Espiritu tours and both Darien and David. Thank you for making our time in Cuba memorable. Tom LaGrotta

Wow! Fabulous time in Cuba!! Many thanks to Darien, David and all the other wonderful people they introduced us to. We really came home feeling as though we got to know Cuba and its people.

Please share our email addresses with Darian and David as we would like to connect with them. Merry Christmas and a happy new year! Susan LaGrotta

23 December 2019
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Loving Espiritu

My travel companions and I have used Espiritu for several trips in the past couple of years. We have been overwhelmed by the level of service, and reliability of service they have provided. The cost is more than competitive for what we requested which is always a trip that encompasses our wishes with plenty of time for self-exploring but is also tailor-made. I would not hesitate to recommend Espiritu for a unique travel experience.

20 December 2019
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Second Trip with Espiritu Travel

This is the second time that I've had a trip coordinated through Espiritu Travel and couldn't be more pleased. The lodgings were superb as were the guides. I plan to take many more trips with Espiritu.

18 December 2019
Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Uncovering Cuba

Our 9 day/8 night trip to Cuba was a fascinating experience where we met lovely people, ate delicious food, saw the cities, beach and countryside, and learned about the art, culture and history with an excellent tour guide, Mario. The problem is the sanitation which resulted in all four us returning from Cuba with traveler's diarrhea including nausea and exhaustion.

9 November 2019
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Spain - Our Trip of a Lifetime

Great from start thru finish. Creative pre-trip planning and suggestions based on our likes/dislikes, strong attention to detail and everything worked as planned. Karin arranged all the hotels, rental car, and local guides throughout Spain. Can't say enough about the local guides that Karin at Espiritu arranged for us in Toledo, Seville, and Cacares. Each guide as born, raised and still resides in their hometown. Each brought an individuality to the tour, was patient with our questions and had great pride in their community.

22 September 2019
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Karin Eckhard was very responsive and…

Karin Eckhard was very responsive and patient throughout our process of deciding what services we needed from Espiritu Travel for our trip to Porto, Lisbon, Sevilla and Granada and points in between. She provided transfer and guide services for sections of a three week trip. We are a group of six who have done four European trips together, booking, driving and guiding ourselves which saves money, but we all were very pleased by how Espiritu's advice and services enhanced our travels.

6 August 2019
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great trip to Portugal

Espíritu Travel made our trip to Portugal a breeze. We were booked into lovely hotels in convenient locations and enjoyed walking tours in several cities with friendly and informative guides. The trip planner app they use was user-friendly and a helpful reference throughout our trip.

6 June 2019
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great Agency!!!

Karin was just great. She planned the best trip ever and help us get the most of Portugal in just 1 week. All the hotels, tours and transfers were perfect. She was always available and proactive while we were there.
We strongly recommend this agency!! You wont have any problems with them and you'll appreciate all of their suggestions

4 June 2019
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Cuba 4/27/19 with Espiritu

Our trip to Cuba in late April, 2019 was extremely well-planned and well thought out. Our tour guide, Santy, and driver, Ori, were always considerate and helpful, and always looking out for our interests. The four of us in the group became close to Santy and met his extended family. He was able to share with us his experiences living in the beautiful country of Cuba. His English is excellent and he's eager to learn English nuances and idioms. He is bright, personable and knowledgeable. He takes his responsibility as a guide very seriously and he and Ori were both extraordinary. Our trip was memorable and once-in-a-lifetime because of their professionalism and warmth. Our most sincere thanks to both of them!

18 May 2019
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Life altering trip! An absolute MUST...

Once you visit Cuba you will understand when I say, “One cannot describe Cuba, you have to experience it for yourself.” I will do my best to honor Cuba, it’s people and Espiritu Travel with my recommendation. I have nothing buy praise. Our guide Santy was the most knowledgeable, articulate, charismatic, enthusiastic tour guide one could ever hope for. I believe it was because of him that we got to experience as much as we did. He went above and beyond!

Our accommodations were perfect; safe, clean and the lady of the house was so hospitable. Our transportation (a minivan because we were 4 travelers plus our guide Santy and our driver Ore) was clean, reliable, had AC, and was punctual for everything. I was a solo traveler and met 3 outstanding travel mates who are now friends. We became a family on this trip and are already planning our return to Cuba for a more extensive 8 day tour.

The sites, sounds, tastes and people of Cuba are not to be missed. Cuba is a country rich in history, architecture, music, dance, agriculture and so much more. Visit with an open mind and open heart and you will receive an incredible life altering gift in return.

Buen Viaje!

14 May 2019

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