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F_d, Jul 2026
Gentle and photo worthy trip
Great way to start off a trip to Costa Rica. The descent and climb seems easier than reported. For anyone in average health and ability to walk the path is very doable. If you would like to take is some wildlife and photos, enjoy their gift shop and food, and some of the other exhibits, plan for a few more hours.
Vanessa_D, Jul 2026
Unforgettable experience!
This was one of our favorite excursions we did in Costa Rica. We have three kids, 14-17-18 and they all loved it. Great time for everyone! I would definitely recommend this for families with all age group of kids. The staff were super friendly and made you feel very comfortable. They took your safety very seriously but made it very fun at the same time. The views were incredible. We saw Toucans and a family of spider monkeys. Something we will never forget! 100% recommend doing this.
Madison_Z, Jun 2026
Awesome experience
We had an amazing time white water rafting! The scenery was beautiful, the rapids were exciting, and the whole experience was well organized from start to finish. Our guide, Kevin, was absolutely awesome. He was knowledgeable, funny, and made us feel safe and confident the entire trip. His instructions were clear, and he kept the group entertained while making sure everyone had a great time. Kevin truly made the experience unforgettable. We would definitely come back and highly recommend this rafting company.
Karen_R, Jun 2026
Great tour and guide
It was my family’s first time in Costa Rica. Visiting the national park was top of our list of things to do/see. Our tour guide Javier was so nice, knowledgeable, and had a sharp eye for spotting even the smallest animals. He was quick to set up his scope and share scientific information on each animal and their importance to the country. Thanks to him we were able to see both species of sloths, howler monkeys, capuchin monkeys, different butterflies, bats, different birds, tadpoles hanging from a leaf, hummingbirds, iguana, land crabs, aracari, stick bugs. We also spent some time on the Manuel Antonio beach and he even educated us about the poisonous Manchineal tree that is often found on Costa Rican beaches. The only negative about the excursion, that is no fault of Javier the tour guide, is there’s a lot of walking. Might not be ideal for young children unless you have a stroller. We had an 8 and 10 year old with us and it was hard for them because of the heat and humidity. We would still highly recommend this tour and Javier. Pura vida!
Travis_C, Jun 2026
This tour was awesome!!...
This tour was awesome!! Gigi was very informative and very open to any questions we had! We got to make our own chocolate from scratch and our own coffee from grinding the beans to tasting it afterwards! I would highly recommend this tour, even on a rainy day because the tour is 100% covered with canopy’s!
Kimberly_A, Jun 2026
Highly recommend! 🙌
Book through your hotel concierge if possible. We screwed ours up by choosing wrong hotel for pickup. Despite that the operators worked with us and got us on another tour but ours was paid for and pre scheduled. Just want to be clear we didn’t just show up expecting a tour on demand. Very rocky terrain so might be challenging if you’ve never ATV’d before but totally safe. You are absolutely not doing anything too crazy so even if you’re new to ATV, do it! You’ll be fine. You will get a little dirty and one or two water crossings but that is the best part!! We appreciated the pineapple mid ride and the couple breaks we had from riding. The hike up to base of volcano is short but uphill so it will require some degree of cardiovascular fitness! Beautiful view if you get up there! Very nice people running the activity and safety conscious and mindful to keep the group together. All throughout the ride beautiful scenery to enjoy!
Sandra_S, Jun 2026
High energy with gorgeous surroundings
High energy excursion in such a beautiful place! Our entire family had a blast - from my 73 year old mom to my 22 year old son. The staff was very accommodating and made sure we were all safe, while still having fun. We got to ride over bridges , splash through puddles, visit a gorgeous waterfall, and ended with a magnificent dinner! Highly recommend this adventure!
Deepali_S, Jun 2026
Our kids insisted on this...
Our kids insisted on this tour and I am glad we did it. It was totally worth the time spent and the price. They offered multiple fruits and snacks to taste - chocolate covered frozen banana, sugarcane, soursop, fresh banana, home made rum, papaya, mango, cacao fruits. We ground coffee and cocoa beans, they made hot cocoa and coffee out of it, served them to us. They also gave us handmade chocolates. Plus, lot of historical information shared on coffee and cacao.
Hannah_I, Jun 2026
Lots of fun!
A stand out activity for us!
My partner and I did this tour in April and loved it, very much a highlight of our trip.
Our guide (Braulio M) was great, very energetic and enthusiastic!
During the rafting we encountered a surprise rapid(?) that had not been there the day before, this did several cause boats including ours to completely capsize, however there was plenty of staff around helping everyone out the water and making sure everyone was safe!
The fruit provided was great, and the meal after the rafting was also good. There was also the option to purchase photos after the tour.
Would recommend!
Hannah_I, Jun 2026
Recommend!
A wonderful tour!
Our guide was excellent, very informative and enthusiastic. It was great to learn about the process of making chocolate and see the stages from the bean to the chocolate itself! It was also fun to be included in different processes such as the grinding of the beans.
We loved the tasting and creating of our own chocolate’s and this really made the tour stand out!
I would definitely recommend doing this tour!
Casey_W, May 2026
Unforgettable Memories
We had an awesome experience with Outback ATV! Riding through the Arenal rainforest alongside the volcano was absolutely incredible and something we’ll never forget. Blake was fantastic to work with — very responsive with communication and made everything easy from start to finish. It was also my daughter’s 21st birthday, and the team went the extra mile to make it feel special, which meant a lot to us. Great people, amazing scenery, and an unforgettable adventure. We definitely recommend this place!
Stacey_B, May 2026
Great Experience
This was a great experience. The boat had plenty of room. It was covered for people who didn't want to be in the sun all day. The food was excellent. The atmosphere was very friendly. We loved the music and people were dancing and having a good time. We got to see dolphins up close and the snorkeling was good. The snorkeling could have been better but it was cloudy and sometimes hard to see. There was a lot of swimming in order to keep up with our guide which was hard at times. We had a blast though and I would recommend it again!
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