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Roger_M, May 2026
Josue is a newer guide...
Josue is a newer guide but he's hungry and humble. You can tell that he has a passion for this job and wants to do it well.
He was able to show us and inform us about many plants and animals, most importantly 4 sloths (including 1 baby sloth).
He does a great job of making sure everyone has an opportunity to get a good look through the scope. He's patient and happy to take pictures and videos with your phone through the scope too.
This can be done in its own or as part of a package with other activities.
This particular tour is located very close to La Fortuna town, if that matters to you.
Sabrina_D, May 2026
Great Experience
We had an amazing experience. Our guide, Gio, was wonderful. He was knowledgeable, passionate, and personable. He went above and beyond with the entire group. We saw lots of wildlife and enjoyed the hanging bridges. We were lucky to see most of Arenal as well! Breakfast and lunch were great. The trip was long from our hotel but that was expected. The stops along the way for breakfast and other activities helped break up the time. We would recommend this excursion!
Kristina_K, May 2026
* Relaxing Yet Adventurous Wildlife Boat Tour
We absolutely loved this twilight wildlife boat tour. Even though it had been pouring rain beforehand, the weather turned out perfect and made the entire experience feel peaceful, soothing, and incredibly relaxing.
The wildlife sightings were amazing — we saw howler monkeys, a tayra, iguanas, and even a snakebird. The guides made us feel very safe throughout the tour, and the atmosphere on the water at twilight was unforgettable.
One thing to note: if you have significant back or lower extremity issues, this tour may be uncomfortable since you are seated in a raft for about 1.5 hours.
For us, though, it was the perfect mix of adventure, fun, and nature. Highly recommend for anyone wanting a unique and tranquil wildlife experience.
Michael_R, May 2026
A Must for any Costa Rica Trip
We had a great experience! Shoutout to Oxaney (tour guide) and Ignacio (driver) who were super friendly and gave us a day to remember!
We had a great time seeing animals, ziplining, hot springs. Good food. Drive through the mountains at night was calm despite all of the windy roads
Pro tip: Bring some colones to give to the native population as well as tips for the guides!
Michelle_A, May 2026
Exceeded our expectations
This is the only experience during our Costa Rican vacation that met our expectations. It is a very long drive from Los Suenos, but our driver, Jesus, made it a pleasure with his information about the area and culture. We were lucky enough to get Crazy Alex as our tour guide and he lives up to his nickname. He is extremely knowledgeable about the flora and fauna and he is funny and very entertaining. The monkey encounter exceeded our expectations. We got very upclose and person with these adorable creatures. It is a memory that we will cherish for a long time.
Robert_H, Apr 2026
Lots of crocs
This is a great experience to combine the crocodile river tour with the rainforest sky walk and hike. Our guides were super knowledgeable and took us to areas where they knew that some of the Scarlet Macaws would be. As well as seeing. 10+ crocodiles, we saw a Tucan, a sloth, various monkeys, frogs, lots of different birds and lots of fauna. This was an excellent excursion for wildlife and nature fans!
Katie_S, Apr 2026
Wonderful! Tons of wildlife!
I took my 3 year old on this boat ride by myself and it was absolutely wonderful. We saw over 10 small crocodiles and two large crocodiles, one of them completely out of the water. We also saw a ton of cool birds, including rosette spoonbills. The guide was so kind and they were respectful to the animals. Highly recommend.
Rachel_R, Mar 2026
Great experience!
Had a great time on this experience. Our guide Jordan brought us on the beach and through some different paths, and even let us gallop on the beach which was awesome! I'd suggest only doing that if you're a bit more experiences because there wasn't any direction there. But we loved it! It was a great value for the amount of time, and the horses seemed well cared for, although I thought they should have given them more water. Overall great experience and would highly suggest!
Dania_c, Feb 2026
Great experience !
What a fantastic experience! Byron was an amazing guide—extremely knowledgeable and clearly passionate about what he does. We learned so much about animals and plants, had an incredible time, and enjoyed every single moment. I would 100% recommend Byron as your guide!
Linda_S, Feb 2026
Juan in a Million
Our Gio Tours excursion from Puntarenas was fantastic, but honestly, our guide Juan was the absolute star and the reason it was so memorable. Without his incredible sense of humor and engaging energy, the day could have felt routine—he kept everyone laughing, relaxed, and fully involved from start to finish.
The port pickup/drop-off was seamless, the fruit market stop was delicious (those fresh mango samples were out of this world!), the Tarcoles River pontoon cruise delivered wild crocodile sightings and many birds, and the authentic Costa Rican lunch was plentiful and tasty.
Juan brought the wildlife, culture, and history to life with fun facts and great stories. Gio Tours delivered a perfect mix of adventure and local flavor, but Juan’s witty personality turned it into something special. Highly recommend—5 stars, especially for him! 🌴🐊 Thanks, Juan!
Lois_L, Dec 2025
Fun ride to beaches
This ride was fun, and safe! Some of us were first timers, some were more experienced. It was fun riding through the dirt roads to get to the beaches. Our tour guide was great and he kept the pace just right. The tour company was very accommodating when one participant couldn’t make it last minute due to illness.
DavidandJulie_Y, Aug 2025
An Amazing Journey
Fran, Anita and Jorge were wonderful guides. They were polite, knowledgeable and easily able to communicate in Spanish and English. They offered fascinating insights into natural history, biology and Costa Rican history. The lunch served was incredible and the pace of the day's events were very manageable. It was a wonderful experience which we'll highly recommend to friends and family. Muchas gracias y pora vida!
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