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Jeffrey_M, Oct 2026
William Bogarin is the best guide!
William Bogarin is the best guide in Costa Rica! Or if there is a better guide than William, I would love to meet them. William’s knowledge and passion for the animals of the Costa Rica jungle are unmatched. We were a family of 7 with a mix of adults, young adults, and teenagers. When 2 of our group were late because of another excursion running late, William even waited and then came back for our 2 stragglers so they wouldn’t miss anything. We saw sloths, monkeys, snakes, multiple species of frogs, porcupines, and other things. My wife and I had done an unguided nature walk during our last trip to Costa Rica several months earlier and saw almost nothing. That experience taught us the importance of having an experienced, expert guide on nature walks. William found animals that we would have never seen on our own. He just knew where to look and then had the necessary equipment to see them. This excursion was one of our most memorable activities that we experienced during our almost 2 weeks in Costa Rica - largely because of William’s expertise.
Clementine_S, Sept 2026
Roy was a fantastic and...
Roy was a fantastic and super knowledgable guide and our driver Javier was great at spotting the sloths and birds! We were super lucky to see two and three toed sloths and some amazing birds including toucans! Roy was happy to answer all my questions and was keen to make sure we were seeing the animals in an ethical way in their natural habitat. Highly recommend!
Basak_B, Aug 2026
The guide makes the difference
It was beyond my expectations. We were able to see a Quetzal thanks to our guide’s experience and knowledge. Eleir (i hope I spell his name correctly ) was very eager to help. He, as a local dweller of the environment, is both a guide and a expert who loves his job. I am glad we had this tour with him. We really enjoyed this two and half hour in the forest. I loved the pace of the tour. Everything was all right. Many Thanks
Lauren_M, Jul 2026
Highly recommended!
Amazing experience!! We booked the group tour and it was amazing. We got picked up from our hotel and they were on time & everything was very organized. They explain the process and what to expect and stop along the walk to look for animals, plants and insects. We loved this tour and wouldn’t have seen as many animals without our tour guide, Nicky! She was such an amazing guide!
Juelis_M, Jul 2026
I visited during the...
I visited during the rainy season, which made for a cool, refreshing hike—especially during the uphill sections. There were friendly attendants stationed at each of the hanging bridges who were incredibly helpful and even offered to take photos for me.
Although I didn’t see many animals (mostly the tiny red poison dart frogs), the stunning landscapes and peaceful atmosphere more than made up for it. Overall, it was a relaxing and rejuvenating experience that I’d definitely recommend for anyone looking to enjoy Costa Rica’s natural beauty.
Kristen_A, Jul 2026
Incredible time for the whole family!
This was amazing! All three of our children (ages 6,9,12) said this was their favorite thing we did! The boat ride was amazing, we saw dolphins, enjoyed snorkeling, and the slides and places to jump were so much fun! The food was also incredible. If you are in the area, do not skip this tour!
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.
Ben_A, Jul 2026
Tour was great! Roy was...
Tour was great! Roy was an outstanding guide. His knowledge of the forest and wildlife was very impressive. Thanks to Roy, we were able to see a wide variety of wildlife. What stood out was seeing an Emerald Toucanet! He was enthusiastic and always happy to answer questions. The could forest itself is stunning, but having Roy as our guide made it much better.
Patricia_R, May 2026
Bird watching deluxe!
We did the Cloud Forest Emerald route and had an amazing time! I highly recommend going with a guide or you won’t see most of the amazing creatures, especially the birds. Our guide, Dennis knew all the sounds and could track them down with an amazing sighting of a resplendent quetzal!
Rachel_M, May 2026
Great Tour! Definitely Recommend!
This was an awesome tour. I've been to a couple different other tours in La Fortuna over the years and this was my favorite. The staff is exceptional from start to finish. Augustin was an amazing tour guide, very knowledgeable and funny! Will definitely be booking here again when I am back in La Fortuna!
Heather_M, Mar 2026
Amazing!
We bought tickets for 4 hours of boating, drinks and snorkeling..this experience went above and beyond our expectations! The open bar made most amazing drinks and quick! With one bartender I wasn't sure but wow! The food- incredible. The snorking was awesome. We went to a clean crystal clear beach where we seen sooo many manterays. Something stung my arm and when I returned to the boat one of the staff got me something on a paper towel that made the marks on my arm disappear. The staff was awesome and even took us to the spots and pointed out all the wildlife - dolphins , sea turtles and more. They were friendly and informative! Can't rave more about this trip! Me and my 3 friends went on many different catermarans(mind my spelling) and we all agreed this one was by far the best! Thank you so much !
Andrew_G, Dec 2025
ATV/Zip experience
The atv portion was great. I think I was fortunate in only having 4 people in the group. I saw a group of over 10 and it looked like a miserable conga line. The halfway point being a waterfall was a nice surprise.
The zip lining experience was also amazing. Even with it being my first time, the safety instructors gave me the confidence as if it was my hundredth time. 10/10 bonus points for it being a rainstorm prior to speed the wires up!
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