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Christina_R, May 2026
Worth. Every. Penny...go at 7am
Absolutely recommend. It was worth every penny. Even as a biologist, I would have missed 90% of what we saw. You truly need a guide with a scope I see everything. We saw bats, insects, sloths, lizards (multiple kinds), iguanas, crabs, agouti, two types of tree frogs and a howler monkey.
Without our guide, we only would have seen the iguanas and crabs.
Mop was the name of our guide and he was REALLY good. A+ highly recommend.
Also as a side note we went in at 7am in May and the weather was perfect. By the time we left at 11:30 it was hot and the park got busy. From 7-8:30 it felt like we had the entire park to ourselves.
Kimberly_D, May 2026
Great experience
The chocolate tour was such an amazing and unique experience. It took place in a family backyard, which made everything feel very homemade, welcoming, and authentic. Everyone was incredibly friendly and made us feel right at home from the moment we arrived.
Our tour guide, Bryan, was spectacular. He was knowledgeable, engaging, and made the entire experience fun and memorable. We were able to sample many of the fruits grown there and got the full chocolate-making experience — from picking the cacao bean to enjoying a delicious hot cup of chocolate and fresh chocolate bites.
I highly recommend this experience to everyone. You won’t regret it!
Rebecca_M, May 2026
Adventure worth taking!!
Our experience was one of the best adventures we have been on. Our guide was super knowledgeable, able to explain the needed information and instructions for rafting to make it safe and fun. We were able to see sloth, monkeys, and an array of birds. Afterwards the meal was super tasty and a treat to meet the locals and learn about the culture. Orlando was able to make even my mother comfortable with her “scary” with being a first time rafter. His laughter and pizazz were unmatched. Five stars is not enough to give this team!!
Emelyn_L, May 2026
Sloth & Chocolate/Coffee Tour
The sloth tour and the chocolate/coffee/sugar cane tour were both amazing! Our guides were so nice and very informative. We saw quite a few sloths and other wildlife!! The chocolate was delicious and the coffee was really nice as well! Would definitely recommend:)
Andrea_H, May 2026
Costa Rica 2026
If I had to do again I would have done the private tour. Our guide Johnny was so knowledgeable and interactive. I really appreciated all his education. Going on a group delays and slows things down so toward the end i got to the point where u wanted to just go off on my own. Johnny was the highlight of our experience.
Michelle_H, Apr 2026
Unforgettable Experience
Such an unforgettable ATV experience! From start to finish, the guides were amazing and super helpful, attentive, and always making sure everyone felt safe and comfortable. That said, the ride itself was no joke 😅 some of those hills had me holding on for dear life, but it just made it that much more exciting!
We made three really special stops along the way. The first was a small local village where we got to hear directly from community member. The second stop was at a peaceful little lake where they surprised us with fresh pineapple (so good after the ride!). And the final stop was the highlight. We reached the closest accessible point to the volcano, parked, and took a short 5-minute hike to see the lava rocks up close. Such a surreal moment.
Highly recommend this tour if you’re looking for a mix of adventure, culture, and incredible views!
Youngji_H, Apr 2026
Great crew and views
I chose this boat because it wasn’t too big like a party boat and not too small. The crew was very nice and always asking if we needed anything. The weather was a bit cold and rainy but we still had fun snorkeling and watching others go down the very slippery slide. Enjoyed the beautiful views of MA! Also the dinner was super yummy and fresh!
Wesley_B, Apr 2026
La Leona hike was a blast!
We had a great time on the semi private tour! Our guide was local to the area and very knowledgeable about wildlife and vegetation we saw along the way.
He also took the time to be sure we were safe and comfortable on the hike to and from the waterfall.
Katarzyna_M, Apr 2026
Go 4 It!
We did this tour with 3 adults and 1 teen. What a blast! I have done zip -lines before but this one takes the cake. From the highly, to the speed, to the amount of zip-lines and bridges. The whole time, the crew made us feel safe, secure, and gave us the extra push to give us the experience of a lifetime. If you may be scared to book this, just go for it. You won’t regret it. The lunch was amazing and Thank You, to everyone that put these memories into our chest of memories. Pura Vita!
Johan_E, Mar 2026
Wild rafting experience
Wild experience! I have never tried white water rafting before, but had a great time. Our boat flipped over a few times, which for sure is a part of the fun, but be prepared to get a few (mild) bruises. The guide on our boat, Jorge, was very professional and set a positive vibe. The whole organising with transport back and forth from La Fortuna went smoothly.
Rebecca_Z, Feb 2026
We loved this experience...
We loved this experience and would highly recommend it! Our guide was excellent - informative and very funny and engaging. So fun to turn cacao into chocolate by adding our own personally selected ingredients. Coffee was also delicious. Beautiful property and overall a really fun way to spend a couple hours in La Fortuna!
Michael_M, Dec 2025
Crocs and butterflies
Our tour was delayed due to the breakdown of the first tour bus. But the company made up for it by adding a brief tour of Puntarenas itself followed by the regular tour once the new bus was available. The crocodiles and the butterflies were the highlights. Long tour but very good.
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