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anika_w, Oct 2026
Amazing 4 in 1 tour!
Our tour was amazing. Our guide Janna went above and beyond. She was very knowledgeable about the area and was able to answer any questions we had. We were an English couple on this tour and she spoke Both English and Spanish.
The lunch provided is amazing and would recommend this tour to anyone.
While booking this tour they offered to pick us up and drop us off which made the day much easier as well!!
Jen_M, Oct 2026
Coffee and Chocolate and Sloths OH MY!
This is one of the best tour guides we’ve ever had. Nana was so knowledgeable, warm and bubbly, and wanted to ensure we saw everything we were wanting to see. The tour was great. We couldn’t swim at the water fall but it was still great and totally didn’t take away from anything we did that day. We never felt rushed, took our time everywhere, took lots of pictures, and had a calm drive there and back.
It was farther than we expected so of you are on the Pacific Coast, expect 2 hours in the car. That isn’t a complaint, it was exciting to see the country, That was just something we didn’t expect.
Tara_S, Oct 2026
Don’t miss it!
Absolutely fantastic! The tour guide, Ronald, was so friendly and knowledgeable! The hike is fine for fully mobile individuals but anyone with any type of mobility issues should not do this tour, it was hard for most of the elderly members of our group. We saw some amazing things along our hike and the crocodile tour was very cool, they get as close as possible for the best view. We had s quick stop to the overlook and the store attached had wonderful lunch available to purchase. We bought a few souvenirs and headed back to our cruise ship. The ride was roughly an hour in either direction and it was air conditioned. They handed out waters for the hike. Don’t forget to bring your own bug spray!
Megan_D, Sept 2026
Best bday ever
We had such an amazing excursion day with Carlos! I was expecting a bus, but it ended up being a private experience with just me and my three friends, which made it even better. Carlos was extremely accommodating and even stopped for breakfast to make sure we ate before all of the activities. Some of us were nervous, but he made us feel comfortable and safe the entire time. He was also very knowledgeable and shared stories about Costa Rican culture along the way. We got to experience so many activities in one day, and Carlos made the whole experience fun and memorable. Highly recommend!
Molly_B, Aug 2026
Fruits, Coffee, Empanadas and History!
Our guide, Oscar, was enthusiastic and knowledgeable! The tour gives you a great lesson on history and foods of Costa Rica. Visiting the local markets and tasting local fruits was fun and the capstone was going to Sloth Coffee Shop were we made our own empanadas and had amazing coffee with the owner, Eric, who also is very knowledgeable of Costa Rica. He brewed the coffee in an amazing pour over ceramic pot from a neighboring town. We liked it so much that we travelled there today to buy one to take home. We can’t wait to enjoy our Costa Rican coffee in our beautiful ceramic pot when we get back home.
Nicolas_W, Aug 2026
Amazing - even with suboptimal weather
Great experience, something to do for anyone that visits Costa Rica. The tour guide, in my case Rodolfo, will teach you a lot about the Costa Rican wildlife and its plants. You will get to see various monkeys in their natural habitat. Iguanas and other lizards are also plenty around. Sloths are a bit harder to find, but if you are lucky, you will also see some of them. Others are hummingbirds, bats, termites (especially their nests), spiders, and much more.
There is also one of the most beautiful beaches I have ever seen there, but I would recommend to do this on your own time (don't really need a guide to hang out the beach) and use the guide to show you more about the park.
Overall, a great experience. Maybe make sure to visit during dry season (December-April) to enjoy it to the fullest.
jisseld, Aug 2026
Angel was an amazing tour...
Angel was an amazing tour guide and teacher. From the moment he met the group he was very informative, funny, entertaining and helpful. I really enjoyed his conversations about food and traveling and was very patient when we asked questions about San Jose. The food was excellent as well. We started in the Central Market, ate delicious ice cream and walked around. Then we went to the café and started drinking and eating. We had about 4 cocktails - some we made with as much/little alcohol you prefer and some were premade. We ate about 3 tapas dishes. I won't say much so as to not ruin what was served but let me just say it was an enjoyable time.
Jennifer_o, Jul 2026
Beautiful Garden!
This was a great trip. It was great to be picked up at our hotel. The guide was very knowledgeable. He shared a lot along the way to the gardens. They stopped along the way to purchase food, gifts and coffee. The Garden was beautiful but it rained the whole time. I didn't feel confident in the rain to hike the waterfall. The included buffet was good!
Samantha_S, Jul 2026
Islad Tortuga
Great experience traveling to Isla Tortuga from the moment I was picked up to the moment I was dropped off. The guide was Very informative and the island was beautiful. Was able to enjoy a restful and relaxed afternoon and was also able to see some animals in sight.
Javier_O, Jun 2026
Pura vida!
Had a great time. Driver and tour guide were both bilingual and very personable. Driver made it a point to keep the van tidy - van itself was modern and in very good condition. Every stop had excellent service. I had forgotten my phone in the van after drop off and they returned it quickly. As the locals say, pura vida.
cn2qqgrvp5, May 2026
Great experience!
The experience was amazing! Ricardo was very attentive with our group and very informative about every activity we were doing. The coffee tour was amazing. We even got to pick our own coffee bean. The Poás Volcano was breathtaking as well as the lake! The restaurant we stopped at had amazing food. Get the Chi-frio!!!! The La Paz waterfall was breathtaking. I would highly recommend Ricardo to anyone interested in visiting Costa Rica, PURA VIDA!
Butch_C, Dec 2025
Perfecto!
The entire process was flawless. Hotel pickup was on time, the tour guide was knowledgeable, friendly and professional. Our tour included a Costa Rican style meal, which was very good. Everyone was there to ensure you have an excellent experience. Strongly recommend this company to any one considering this tour.
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