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Katrin_F, Nov 2026
Definetly a must see if you are in the area
Do the early morning tours since this is your best chance of seeing wildlife before they retreat from the heat. It is also the most comfortable in terms of being outside and walking in the humidity.
Using a guide made a huge difference in the diversity of plant and animal species we were able to see. The beach was magnificent at the end. The water was so warm and lovely for swimming.
272glenv, Nov 2026
Excellence in service
It was incredible, the team of guides, the cooks and their delicious food, the professionalism, the very good photos, the laughter never missing; it is my second time going and I look forward to going again. Very grateful to the entire Santuario Canopy team
402isaaca, Nov 2026
Thank you very much, Kevin
It was an incredible experience; Kevin was an excellent guide and explained everything we saw to us. You can tell he really likes his job and enjoys it; he was genuinely interested in what we wanted to see and did everything possible to find the animals we wanted to see, and we did find them; plus, he takes great photos!
Thank you very much, Kevin! We look forward to seeing you in Mexico
Jaime_L, Oct 2026
Amazing Night Walk in La Fortuna
I had an amazing night walk in La Fortuna with Wildlife Tours Costa Rica! I spotted frogs in their natural habitat, snakes, tarantulas, “sleeping” hummingbirds, and even an invasive Australian frog—so many fascinating sights in one tour.
Our guide, Jorge, was knowledgeable, engaging, and always put our safety first. The company provided all the necessary gear and flashlights, which made the walk comfortable and easy to enjoy.
I highly recommend this tour to anyone who loves nature and wants to experience Costa Rica’s wildlife after dark!
Alex_S, Oct 2026
Incredible Day!!!!!!
We had the most incredible day!! The CostaCat crew are next level. Attentive and so so nice. There was an abundance of water and drinks. You dock on a stunning private beach on the island. The tour includes beach chairs, umbrellas and the toilets are clean and free :) In addition to relaxing on the beach and swimming in the gorgeous turquoise water we snorkeled, went on a banana boat ride and hiked the Island. The boat to and from the island was also so much fun. We loved every minute of our day.
L9096DQevelyns, Sep 2026
A very enriching experience
It was a very beautiful experience; I saw the sloths with Marco, and with the guide Josue I saw the whole process of coffee, chocolate, and sugarcane; he was very kind and provided a lot of interesting information, he prepared very delicious coffee, and I enjoyed trying the chocolate and sugarcane as well.
Summer_J, Sep 2026
Best Excursion in La Fortuna!
Best excursion in La Fortuna! The rapids were so fun and Class II/III was more than enough action for us. We had a great time with our guide Kevin A, who taught us a lot about the local vegetation as well and kept us safe on the river. Thanks for a great time!
anahW4139KL, Sep 2026
Just super 🌞
Great experience! The five different waterfalls were truly one highlight after another.
Safety was prioritized throughout, and we always felt very well taken care of.
However, the experience is not for the faint of heart, and good physical fitness should also be present.
But for all adventurers, this canyoning tour is really just the right thing!
SergioSanchez75, Aug 2026
Very nice and great guide
Great experience and great guide. We interacted with monkeys, saw crocodiles, caimans, a boa, and even a sloth. Our guide was Elliot, super friendly and with very good explanations of the fauna and vegetation.
The food offered afterwards was also very good
Kafi_W, Aug 2026
Amazing chocolate tour
Amazing tour filled with lots of eating and knowledge. Brian is amazing, so funny and informative. The tour takes you round the farm, showing every process with constant fruit being served! Also get coffee, hot chocolate and rum at the end! Highly recommend!
Helen_T, Aug 2026
An absolute osa must
Alexa was a wonderful guide, she made the experience so fun and lovely! We saw soooo many things and she did a fantastic job making sure everyone saw the animals and was super respectful towards the wildlife. We can’t wait to come back and take another snorkeling or dive trip with them!
David_M, Jun 2026
Beautiful and Unique Views!
I really enjoyed this experience, I would say if you are an experienced rider seeking thrills this may slightly let you down. It’s more geared towards all experience levels but the journey and views are incredible. You definitely get your money’s worth in the length of the journey and amount of sites.
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