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Brad_D, Apr 2026
The guides were very...
The guides were very knowledgeable. They were able to spot wildlife that we could never have even noticed.
Rio Celeste tubing is super fun, but expect a few butt bruises from the boulders in the river.
This tour was a highlight of our visit to Costa Rica!
Dylan_H, Apr 2026
Fantastic, fun first time surfing experience!
Carlos and his team at La Muda surf were amazing. Our kids (11, 13 and 15) were standing up and having a blast almost right away. You could tell th people who skipped the lesson because they were falling constantly and not having fun. Carlos speak excellent English and covered all of the safety and surfing instructions perfectly. It was especially fun when the instructors cheered our kids on when they had a great run! I could not recommend Carlos and La Muda surf more highly! One of the best things we did in all of Costa Rica!
Kelly_G, Apr 2026
Moises, our guide, was...
Moises, our guide, was informative and interesting. He was able to show us numerous crocodiles, monkeys, and cute raccoons all in their natural habitat. It was a great experiences and I am happy that we were able to see this beautiful part of Costa Rica!.
Laura_B, Mar 2026
Great day trip
What a wonderful day trip. We started by having a delicious authentic Costa Rican breakfast at a local restaurant . The hike through the rainforest near Arenal Volcano was beautiful. Lunch was tasty. Nes was a great guide. The day ended with a couple of relaxing hours at the hot springs.
George_M, Mar 2026
Highly recommended
This tour is just right. Ricardo is excellent, professional and friendly. He gives you the information you need, and not excessive headache-causing detail which often happens on other tours. The tour itself is perfectly organised and is just right. Lunch, which is included, was very tasty too. You will be back by 6pm in-time for any dinner plans.
Kayla_D, Mar 2026
Black stallion ranch zip line
This was great! We decided to drive ourselves and were navigated to a different company of zip lining called black stallion ranch but it worked out for the best because they had nine super fun lines of zip line. Would highly recommend going to the black stallion ranch zip lining. All of the staff was very accommodating and nice and didn’t have a single bad moment.
Madhavi_R, Feb 2026
Costa Rica gold!
Magical day exploring quiet waterfalls, hot springs, getting a volcanic mud scrub, swimming in a lagoon under a waterfall, enjoying a delicious lunch and making a quick souvenir stop. Mario did a fantastic job of planning the day to be seamless and crowd-free while helping us enjoy each experience as fully as possible. Well worth the money and 5 stars for anyone looking to pack a lot of Costa Rica into 8 hours!
Anthony_P, Feb 2026
A great day, a great guy and a great boat driver
Juan was a wonderful tour guide!
The group size was fantastic, nine people.
Both Juan and the boat driver were superb at finding wildlife as we cruised the banks.
The lunch was delicious with very nicely prepared fish with local accompaniments. They were very accommodating for some strict dietary guidelines that one of our friends had. I myself have some physical limitations that they were careful and accommodating with concern about my welfare and my ability to enjoy the day.
We would certainly recommend this to anyone and would consider redoing this trip if we return.
Leah_R, Feb 2026
Great party atmosphere!!...
Great party atmosphere!! We had a wild time! This is a great tour to do if you just recently arrived in Tamarindo and are ready to party! The guide was fun and he always made sure that no one got left behind. The locations that you visit are all beautiful and different from one another. The bus ride home at the end was out of control - in a crazy good way! Bring a small cooler so you can drink on the bus. I wouldn’t recommend this tour for non-drinkers!
Bridget_L, Feb 2026
Unexpectedly delightful
This was an amazing hike with an amazing guide. He will go at whatever pace you want and for me, that's huge. It is so private even if you pass other groups. The waterfall is beautiful and so fun to get to. It is for people in moderately fit condition but nothing ridiculous. If you do the lunch, it was superb! An unexpected surprise! The tilapia and the breading on it was better than I've had anywhere in the world which shocked me. Did not expect it to be as wonderful as it was! Also, they're are tons of other tours to this but this is genuinely the closest starting point so you dont have to stay wait long! I felt bad for the other groups.
Cole_H, Feb 2026
Exactly the excursion we were looking for in Tamarindo
Our excursion with Carlos was absolutely incredible. The tubing and cliff jumping/rope swinging into the lagoon was so much fun. The second trip which included a jungle hike (we saw howler monkeys, snakes, and iguanas) and swimming through a raging river in a cave to one of the most beautiful waterfalls we’ve ever seen was like nothing we’ve ever done before. Our local lunch was peaceful and delicious before the final hike and massive waterfall. We enjoyed free coconut water and story after story from our guide Carlos, who made sure we had as authentically local of a trip as possible. He also provided water, tea, beer, snacks, and stopped for bathrooms/quick shops whenever we asked. Carlos could not have been a more fun or knowledgeable guide - if you are considering booking this excursion, do it. There is zero chance you will regret it. Pura Vida!
MORRIS_H, Sep 2025
One of the best !!!
The trip was EPIC! Easy to find with a great induction, quality snorkel gear, nice boat with shade, captain of the boat had great skills, epic guide-knowledgabe, felt safe, pointed out interesting things, held a nice pace as we snorkled, and we saw HEAPS of fish, eels, an eagle ray, some dolphins, turtles, and even a few whales!
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