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Srikanth_Y, Aug 2026
La Leona Waterfalls is a must visit
We took a private tour of La Leona Water falls on Aug 1st and it was an amazing experience. The staff were awesome especially our tour guide- Allem who was very cool and friendly. The hike route was clean and well maintained and the waterfalls were breathtaking
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.!!!!!
Abby_J, Jul 2026
Unforgettable morning in the jungle
What an incredible experience! Our family’s first time ziplining was with Santuario, and it ended up being one of the highlights of our trip to Costa Rica.
From the moment they picked us up, the staff was friendly, welcoming, and kept us entertained during the drive. Once we arrived, everything was extremely well organized. They gave a thorough safety briefing, got everyone fitted with harnesses, and kept the group moving, so there was very little waiting between platforms. As someone who is terrified of heights, I really appreciated that. The first zipline was the hardest for me, but after that I was able to relax and enjoy every minute.
The course was incredible. Walking through the rainforest from platform to platform felt like exploring a real-life treehouse, and the 10 ziplines offered breathtaking views.
The guides were outstanding, professional, encouraging, and always focused on safety while making the experience fun. They were wonderful with the children in our group, and we loved seeing even the youngest adventurers confidently complete the course with their help.
The fresh fruit, water breaks, and delicious traditional Costa Rican lunch, with great vegetarian options, were the perfect finishing touches.
This was an unforgettable experience, and we would absolutely do it again. If you’re visiting Costa Rica, Santuario is a must. We felt safe, challenged ourselves, made amazing memories, and can’t recommend this experience enough!
alicea_m, Jul 2026
NJ Family in Fortuna
Our family really enjoyed this tour with Andres. He was able to find several sloths up high in the trees. Unfortunately the sloths were not active due to the weather, so we only saw their backs as they were sleeping. We also saw toucans, a heron, snake, toads, frogs, and other animals. The coffee and chocolate tours were after the sloth tour and on the same property. They were quite informative. We got a tasting of coffee and several flavors of chocolate. Overall we had a great time. Thanks Andres!
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.
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.
Christopher_S, Jun 2026
Best Experience in Costa Rica
Pablo is a fantastic guide. He is extremely knowledgeable and provides an amazing and memorable tour. My kids can’t stop talking about the animals, trees, physical challenges, and places he showed us along the way to the waterfall. 10/10 experience and something we will always remember.
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!
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!
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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