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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.
Zoe_G, Aug 2026
Best tour ever!
This was our favorite tour of our entire trip! Our guide, Luis, was incredibly knowledgeable and offered us so much information. He got to know us and how we like to interact with nature so he could go at a pace he knew we would appreciate. We went through the forest slowly, which allowed us to see an incredible amount of wildlife. Luis spotted so much wildlife we absolutely would not have seen without his trained eye. It was a beautiful experience and we are so grateful for Luis and for everything the forest showed us that day. We will remember that tour and that day forever! Gracias Luis!
Sara_M, Aug 2026
BOOK IT! Even if you're not sure :)
Amazing amazing experience. We went with our 3 kids ages 11,8,&6 they had an absolute blast and loved that at first they went with a guide then some alone and some still with a guide if it was thought they'd get stuck. They had such a blast with the guides! Even if you think you might be scared do it. I was apprehensive but the degree of safety protocols and how well maintained all the equipment was is so reassuring. The guides are truly phenomenal and so very kind. One recalled that I injured my shoulder because I emailed her about maybe needing to go with a guide remembered and kept checking in with me. And the lunch was FANTASTIC!!! THANK YOU SO MUCH!
Jamie_N, Jul 2026
Morning Tour
This boat ride was comfortable and accommodating. Rode along the coast and even got to see a mother Humpback whale and her baby. Snorkeling was a bit packed but was able to see about 5 different types of fish. The slide and jumping off the deck was awesome. Food was great. We all loved it.
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If one country is known for its nature, it’s Costa Rica. With cloud forests, active volcanoes, sparkling beaches, sloth sanctuaries, national parks, and more, outdoor activities in Costa Rica know no bounds. Luckily, it's just 10 hours coast to coast, so you can hike mountain summits, soar down raging rivers, and soak in Costa Rica's famous hot springs in just a few days. These excursions make it easier to hit the highlights, often providing round-trip transportation and sometimes taking you to multiple attractions in a single day.