Tristina Oppliger, Travel Agent in Austin, TX

Tristina Oppliger

Austin, TX Travel Agent

Tristina Oppliger

Austin, TX · 7 Years of Experience

Love at First Adventure, an independent agent with Tropical Sails Corp, a Travel Leaders Network Affiliate Agency
5.0
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100% Recommended
We celebrated our 50th wedding anniversary on a wonderful solar eclipse trip to Spain in August 2026. Tristina did a great job and planned out... Read More >
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Areas of expertise

Destinations:

Spain, Barcelona, Santiago De Compostela, Toledo, Madrid

Interests:

Arts & Culture, Bespoke Travel, Groups, City Breaks, European Culture

Suppliers:

Europe Express, Minor Hotels, Viator, Accor, G Adventures

About Me

Spain Travel Advisor: Custom Trips, Tours & Groups

Hi, I'm Tristina, your Spain travel advisor. I specialize in Spain travel, from custom Spain itineraries for independent travelers to small-group trips, private Spain tours, and specialty travel. As a former Spanish teacher who has lived, studied, and traveled extensively in Spain, I bring firsthand knowledge of the country, Spanish language skills, and trusted local partners to your trip planning. Whether you're planning a first trip to Spain, looking for authentic local experiences, or want to explore beyond the usual tourist trail, I'll bring together the destinations, accommodations, transportation, tours, and experiences that fit the way you prefer to travel. Explore "My Travel Specialties" below to see how I can help with your Spain trip.
Additional Languages
Spanish

My Travel Specialties

Spain Travel Advisor: Custom Trips, Tours & Groups

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Spain Travel Advisor: Custom Trips, Tours & Groups
Hi, I'm Tristina! My connection with Spain started over 20 years ago when I studied abroad in Salamanca and later spent a gap year living in Valencia.Since my first visit, I've returned to Spain regularly, exploring everything from major cities to smaller towns and lesser-known corner...Read More ▶

Custom Spain Itineraries for Independent Travelers

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Custom Spain Itineraries for Independent Travelers
Want to experience Spain on your own terms but don't want to spend weeks figuring out how everything fits together? I create custom Spain itineraries for independent travelers who want the freedom of traveling on their own while having a professional handle the planning and travel arrangements....Read More ▶

Private Spain Tours

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Private Spain Tours
Want to experience Spain on your own private tour? I arrange private travel in Spain for couples, families, friends, and small groups who want a more personalized way to experience the country. A private trip is 100% custom and built around the way you want to travel. I can arrange a fully...Read More ▶

Hosted Spain Group Trips

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Hosted Spain Group Trips
Want to experience Spain with a small group of like-minded travelers? I host small-group trips through Love at First Adventure that combine the fun of traveling with others with the cultural and local experiences I look for when I travel myself — someone who has studied, lived, and worked in Spai...Read More ▶

Spain Group Travel

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Spain Group Travel
Planning a trip to Spain for a group? I arrange group travel in Spain for people who want to experience the country together without having to take on all of the planning themselves. Whether you're bringing together family, friends, or a community around a shared interest, I can work with you to ...Read More ▶

Spain Specialty Tours

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Spain Specialty Tours
Specialty travel can take many forms — from a Spanish gastronomy or wine tour to a history and architecture tour, a guided walking adventure, or attending a special event like the Running of the Bulls.If you're looking for a tour in Spain centered around a particular interest or exper...Read More ▶

REVIEWS

Rating: 5.0
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100% Recommended
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Anniversary & Eclipse trip to Spain
Reviewed By TomN - Huntingdon Valley, Pa. | Traveled to Spain | Europe
We celebrated our 50th wedding anniversary on a wonderful solar eclipse trip to Spain in August 2026. Tristina did a great job and planned out a wonderful tour for us. I am so glad we decided to go with her when we were making our choice for a tour company. Our tour was a great size with 24 fellow travelers. We visited many interesting towns & sights, had a great tour guide and well informed local guides. All the hotels we stayed in were very nice. The eclipse location was wonderful with music, food, drinks and an excellent western horizon which was needed for the near sunset eclipse. Everything ran very smoothly thanks to her planning. I cannot thank her enough.
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Tristina is a great hostess!
Reviewed By Pigtracks - Fort Collins, CO | Traveled to Spain | Europe
Tristina was very responsive before and during our tour. I would book another tour with her.
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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A memory making trip!
Reviewed By Sra. Acero - MD | Traveled to Spain | Europe
When I asked Tristina to help me with an itinerary for visiting several cities in Spain I had no idea how detailed it would be. A day by day itinerary planned with morning , afternoon and evening activities (with down time in between) Each day had links for activities, transportation and eating. It made it so easy for my son and I to plan our days in different cities!! We were able to make many memories together and I cannot recommend Tristina highly enough!! If you’re planning a trip to Spain she’s definitely the one to get to help you plan it.
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Spain Trip 2K25
Reviewed By Jordan - Atlanta, Georgia | Traveled to Spain | Europe
Had a wonderful time in Spain this spring thanks in large part to the recommendations and planning from Tristina! After informing her that our plans were to visit Barcelona, Valencia, and Madrid, she provided a list of places to visit/things to do in each city - she even provided links to websites so we could look further into each. One of the highlights of the trip - a day trip to the Salvador Dali museum, was something Tristina found for us that wasn't initially on our radar. After we determined what we were going to do in each city, she went out of her way to create a wonderful slide presentation that detailed each day and an itinerary - even having extra places/events listed in case we had leftover time! I am very grateful for the time and effort that Tristina put into organizing our trip and highly recommend her for anyone else looking for a travel agent.
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Amazing travels with Tristina!
Reviewed By Mae - Phoenix, Arizona | Traveled to Spain | Europe
Traveling with Tristina is an absolute joy! I’ve traveled with her to Spain on several occasions. Not only was it fun, but I gained an appreciation for the culture, history, and beauty of the places we visited. Tristina’s knowledge and appreciation for the culture helped me see and experience things I never would have on my own. She planned a variety of activities, took me to “hidden treasures,” and pointed out fascinating details others might miss! Tristina leaves no stone unturned to make sure every is detail taken care of, but the real value in working with her is her expertise and obvious love of Spain. I 100% recommend her. Thank you, Tristina!
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Certifications & Awards

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Certified Spain Specialist
Camino de Santiago 2X
Solar Eclipse Travel Specialist
Groups Specialist

My Places

When it comes to travel planning, real-world experience makes a huge difference. Check out the map below to see all the places I have personally visited or booked for my clients. I know these destinations well and can give you reliable guidance.

My Photo Albums and Videos

Gluten Free Spain
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    My Travel Stories

    Overlook in Cuenca

    A Day in Spain With a Private Guide

    What does a day in Spain with a private guide actually feel like? For me, it meant having someone who wasn't just showing me around. He was there to take care of the details, answer my questions, adjust the day around my interests, and make sure I could simply enjoy the experience. The day started with my guide meeting me at my hot...
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    Bringing a Group to Spain: From Idea to Itinerary

    Sometimes a group trip starts with a very simple idea. Maybe you have a community, audience, organization, or group of people who would love to experience Spain together. You know you'd like to make it happen, but turning that idea into an actual trip involves a lot more than choosing a few cities on a map. The first step is figuri...
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    Viewing the sunset eclipse from Lodoso

    Traveling Spain for a Special Event: Eclipse 2026

    I've organized international group travel around special events, including a total solar eclipse trip in Spain, and it's a completely different kind of travel experience. For our 2026 Spain eclipse trip, I brought 24 people and built the itinerary around the eclipse while also giving everyone a chance to experience northern Spain along th...
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    Stopping in Segovia

    What It's Like to Travel Spain in a Small Group

    Traveling through Spain as part of a small group gives you something you don't always get when you travel independently: built-in company without necessarily feeling like you're traveling with a crowd. One of the things I've enjoyed most about small-group travel is always having someone to share the experience with. There's someone to gra...
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    Vineyards in Spain

    Discovering Spain's Many Wine Routes

    When people think about Spanish wine, La Rioja is probably one of the first regions that comes to mind. But Spain has wine-producing routes and regions throughout the country, and some of them are much less familiar to international travelers. So there are plenty of opportunities to incorporate tastings, winery visits, and local food into...
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