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Jasmine_L, Aug 2026
Manuel Antonio guided tour
Really worth having the guide who knows so much about the animals in the park. Best part was that he could spot the animals and using his telescope could show us a close up look of them. Our guide's name was Kevin who was a young, well educated young man. His English was impeccable and his knowledge of the animals endless. He was very down to earth and approachable. His photography skills were amazing and he graciously shared his pictures with us after the tour.
Esther_K, Aug 2026
Unforgettable experience!
We had an amazing time with our guide Luis Pena! Our guide was extremely knowledgeable about the animals and the rainforest. We wouldn’t have seen any of the animals without Luis and his telescope! He went at a comfortable pace, answered all of our questions, and made sure we saw the animals we wanted to see—like the sloths and monkeys. It was an amazing experience to have with our two kids!
Jamie_N, Jul 2026
Morning Tour
This boat ride was comfortable and accommodating. Rode along the coast and even got to see a mother Humpback whale and her baby. Snorkeling was a bit packed but was able to see about 5 different types of fish. The slide and jumping off the deck was awesome. Food was great. We all loved it.
David_H, Jul 2026
Lots of sloths and some local flavor
We wanted to see sloths and we sure did! We saw at least 12, including a couple with babies. Our guide, Augustin, was great. He focused in on them in the trees with spitting scope and made sure everyone got a good lock and photos and video through the scope if they wanted. I had my our binoculars, which I highly recommend. Once your guide finds the sloth you can take your time looking at them. One sloth came down from the trees while we were there, and they gave us plenty of time to watch. It was great. The rest of the tour - the coffee, chocolate and sugar cane was interesting and relaxing. But the sloths were definitely the high point for us. If you want to see sloths and experience some of the “flavors” of Costa Rica, this is the way to go.
Susan_F, Jul 2026
Fun and exciting experience
What a ride !!!!! All terrain - pave roads, dirt roads, rock roads, mud, steams !!!! Soooo much fun. Beautiful area to travel in. You stop at a waterfall. You guys are awesome if you’re not a season rider they will have a person take you on a slower tour. If you like speed, you will stay on the fast route.!!! The day ended looked awesome rain storm while we were riding cooled you down and cleaned you off. Then they bring you back for a lunch and a beautiful facility up in the back of the property. Joseph and his crew were wonderful. I can’t say enough about it. It’s a 10 out of 10.!!!!!
Annahit_D, Jul 2026
Great family fun!
We had an absolutely wonderful time. I went with my family that consisted of elderly (3 people in 70s) and 2 kids ( 5 and 8 year old). The team took care of everyone and made sure everyone was safe. My 5 yo did not want to go initially but they made her feel safe and by the end she even went on 4 lines by herself. The food in the end was delicious also. Plus they took pics that you can purchase which were top quality. The lines were very long and fun! Overall amazing! Everyone was super nice!
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.
Mya_B, Jul 2026
Surge Fun on Steroids!
Travelers should expect courteous, friendly, and professional staff. They should also expect thrills and possibly spills along a beautiful scenic river/s. I should also remember the banks of the river are alive with nature. Expect to see slough, birds, and monkeys. Fresh pineapple and watermelon accented the break along the riverbank. Kudos to team Joseph, David, and William!
Christina_J, Jun 2026
The absolute best chocolate and fruit tour
Phenomenal tour with Daniel for our family of 5 (13, 11, 6). We did the 8 am tour, and there were only 7 of us total in the group. We ate so much fruit, chocolate and had delicious coffee. We were so full after! And we learned so much about the growing and harvesting processes at the farm. Our family agrees that we could do this tour every single day. It was perfect!
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!
Jennifer_C, May 2026
Great for all ages!
Great experience! Boat was very clean and well maintained. Crew was incredibly kind to everyone. Ages on board ranged from 8 to 84 and everyone enjoyed it! Food was delicious! My teenagers who are picky, went back for seconds. Snorkeling was good, swimming in the cove was nice and drinks were very good. We’d do this again!
Lara_D, Apr 2026
Great afternoon activity!
My (adult) sisters and I booked this excursion for the afternoon after leaving Liberia. Didn’t fully know what to expect as far as the actual activity but it was wonderful!!! For me (used to white water rafting) it was a very relaxing trip down the river through the jungle, for those not accustomed to white water it would be a bit more of a literal adventure. Either way I would recommend it. The scenery was incredible, and our guide Bryan was stellar (and speaks great English). He was the perfect mix of professional and super fun! The entire experience from booking to completion was easy and clear and we were not disappointed. I would 10/10 recommend this activity and this company!
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