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Chelsea_B, May 2026
10/10 recommend!
This was hands down the best tour ever. Seeing sloths was one of the main things I wanted to do in Costa Rica and our guide helped us to see a total of 9 sloths! We saw 8 three-toed sloths including a mother with her baby, and one two-toed sloth which is apparently rare to find because they move around to frequently. The guides got us an AWESOME video on my phone of a sloth climbing up a tree! We also got up close and personal with a Toucan, several amazing birds, and a bat. Hands down the best tour we did in La Fortuna!!
MITCHUM_F, May 2026
Sloth Aplenty
We saw 9 sloths. Two were very active climbing through the trees. Our guide was very good. The tour was right around 2 hours. It was flat terrain and very easy to walk. Would definitely recommend. We saw 3 sloths as soon as we started on the trail. It was a very cool experience.
Alejandra_C, May 2026
Amazing tour
If you are debating getting a tour guide for manuel antonio park, think no more. Our tour guide, Mop, was so knowledgeable and with such a keen eye, if he wouldn't have been there we would have missed just about everything. Totally recommend booking with Mop!!
Michelle_H, Apr 2026
Unforgettable Experience
Such an unforgettable ATV experience! From start to finish, the guides were amazing and super helpful, attentive, and always making sure everyone felt safe and comfortable. That said, the ride itself was no joke 😅 some of those hills had me holding on for dear life, but it just made it that much more exciting!
We made three really special stops along the way. The first was a small local village where we got to hear directly from community member. The second stop was at a peaceful little lake where they surprised us with fresh pineapple (so good after the ride!). And the final stop was the highlight. We reached the closest accessible point to the volcano, parked, and took a short 5-minute hike to see the lava rocks up close. Such a surreal moment.
Highly recommend this tour if you’re looking for a mix of adventure, culture, and incredible views!
Scott_M, Apr 2026
An extremely fun 18 zipline adventure.
These ziplines were amazing and fun! Emerson and Wagner were our primary zip line guides with 3 other supporting members to complete our experience! This experience requires that you be able navigate rocky and hilly trails to access the zip line areas. The equipment appeared to be in good working order and safety was stressed along the way. The waterfalls were amazing and we can only envision what it would be like during the rainy season. The trip from the caldera port was well organized and we were picked up by a taxi in the shuttle pickup and drop off area of the port.
LaiGingPaulin_C, Apr 2026
Saw 5 sloths, one with baby, thanks to Jason
I joined a morning sloth tour on 13 April 2026. My tour was led by Jason. I was impressed by his love of nature, respect for nature and how he inspires us to respect nature by our actions sovthat nature will look after us too - never feed wild animals, stay on the trail, turn volume off, speak quietly, do not touch plants (can be poisonous). We are visiting their homes.
We sighted 5 sloths, both 2 toes and 3 toes - one sleeping, one moving slowly, one eating leaves, one mummy sleeping with her fluffy ball baby. We were treated with water melon at the end of the visit.
It is a private reserve, and the forest in it is as wild as it gets, with lots of sloths.
It is paradise for nature lovers.
Deborah_S, Apr 2026
Thank you Javier! Amazing tour!
Javier was an amazing guide! Incredible ability to find animals that we otherwise would not have seen. He was really knowledgeable and smart. We saw 3 sloths (1 baby), a snake, many Capuchin Monkeys throughout the park and several bats. Thank you Javier for an exceptional tour!
Lauren_V, Apr 2026
This was a great...
This was a great experience and skipping the line on Easter Sunday was well worth it! We got right in and were able to swim at the waterfall. This was great afternoon excursion for our family! We loved this tucked away area of La Fortuna where sloths and monkeys put on a show in the trees overhead!
Melissa_N, Mar 2026
Great for families, groups, couples, and solo!
Definitely worth the price. I booked this for two, then found out an hour before the departure time that my boyfriend cheated on me. I broke up with him and went on the boat tour as planned-- it was awesome all by myself! There were probably about 50 people on board, but it felt decently spacious. There are seating options on deck, but also inside if you want to stay out of the sun. We sailed pretty far out from Coco Beach to a smaller beach on a little island. This took about an hour and a half. Then we had the option of taking the dingy to shore or snorkeling. I snorkeled for a bit, but then hung out on the shore for the rest of the time. The open bar is fantastic, the staff were super personable and attentive always asking if they could get you a new beverage. We had a great meal as well!! I would definitely do this experience again as it was beautiful, relaxing, and stress-free; just what I needed.
Terry_T, Feb 2026
Monteverde Preserve tour
Our guide, Roy , was very knowledgeable. We got awesome pics of many different birds and lots of interesting information about the forest plant life and history. He was so patient with us giving plenty of time for photos. Would definitely recommend him for a good tour!
Marvin_S, Feb 2026
Stephen was...
Stephen was knowledgeable, engaging, and made the tour feel fun and interactive. He shared so many interesting facts about the crocodiles and the surrounding wildlife while keeping everything safe and professional. You can tell he genuinely enjoys what he does.
Seeing the crocodiles up close in their natural habitat was unforgettable. The scenery was beautiful, and the entire experience felt authentic and worth every minute.
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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