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Daniel_H, May 2026
Brilliant overnight tour
We had an incredible overnight stay, we saw so much wildlife and this was thanks to Marlon our guide. He was an expert at spotting and gave us really interesting extra information. We really valued that he cared so much about the wildlife we were viewing. It was a fantastic experience and definitely recommend.
Sean_B, Apr 2026
Excellent tour to Cano...
Excellent tour to Cano Island. Good boat ride, excellent guide and a legit operator. While we didn’t see use them for other tours they also had housing and tours to Corcovado which looked well attended, clean and also excellent. Thank you to the Pacheco family for an excellent time in the Osa Peninsula
Therese_C, Mar 2026
Amazing trip!
Ask for HARVEY! He is hands down the best guide out there. 27 years of experience. Ecologist and forester by training, safety conscious, generous with his time and knowledge. We saw SO much re: animals, plants, insects, birds, while at the same time hearing about Costa Rica’s conservation program. Wonderful experience.
Matt_G, Feb 2026
Maria is a 5* guide! She...
Maria is a 5* guide! She did a brilliant job with our group, showing us spider monkeys, a sloth, a caiman, an owl, a coati and ended the day with a tapir eating! Maria was really friendly and happily answered all of our questions about the animals we were looking at. I’d highly recommend getting a tour and asking for Maria! She also sent us great photos that she’d taken through her scope!
Michael_Y, Feb 2026
The boat ride is about 50...
The boat ride is about 50 minutes, wear comfortable shoes and drink tons of water the humidity is high and you will get sunburned. A great experience to see nature as its meant to be and, a big thank you to Maria our guide she was knowledgeable and informative. I Highly recommend this tour
Symone_G, Jan 2026
Great Tour!
Me and my partner had a great time on this tour! Our tour guide, Yen, was so friendly and knowledgeable about the local flora and fauna. On top of that, he made sure to check in with everyone in his group (8 of us, which is a larger group for them) regularly to make sure that we were doing alright. He also kept a steady pace throughout the hike, so while it was definitely difficult at times, as long as you’re reasonably fit you shouldn’t have too much trouble sticking with your group.
Most of the hike was in the shade so that helped in keeping the difficulty manageable. Along with that there were three longer breaks spaced out during the hike. First was visiting Alfredo’s house, a man that’s been living in the jungle for the last 40 years. Second was eating the prepared lunch (which was delicious and sat nicely in our stomachs during the rest of the physical activity of the hike). And last was stopping at the waterfall near the end of the hike for a swim.
Things to prepare for if you plan to take this tour:
- a good portion of the trail was muddy so don’t wear anything you care about getting dirty
- they recommend you bring 2-3 liters of water (two was the right amount for me as a relatively small woman). Single use plastic is allowed but it would probably be more convenient to bring a larger reusable bottle
- there are some water crossings so it’s a good idea to bring some sort of water shoe for those since they’re pretty rocky
- if you plan to swim in the waterfall near the end of the hike, there is no real private area to change into or out of your swimsuit. Though you can kind of step to the side if you’d like. If that’s an issue, you should wear a swimsuit that you’re comfortable walking a lot in
Also while they say that you shouldn’t expect to see animals on this tour due to how thick the primary jungle is, our group saw a couple groups of monkeys, some lizards, and some fun bugs!
Overall it was a great experience and I would do it again!
derik, Jul 2025
Amazing Trip
Amazing!!!! The natural beauty is unbelievable. Our guides Bryan and Allen were so incredible. Their knowledge of the forest and their wonderful personalities made the trip. They always kept my families safety in mind during the hike and during the rappelling. This trip is a must do for anyone seeking both knowledge of the forest as well as an adventure.
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