Serendipity Adventures

We had such a fantastic time from start to finish! We had never used a service before but when our travel dates changed and we had to start from scratch because there were no vacancies to be had for a party of nine, kimkim and Holden came in clutch. In only 24 hours he had an even better plan than our initial one!!! We laugh about how grateful we are that our first plans fell apart.

The biggest bonus to using kimkim and that Holden addressed thoughtfully and thoroughly was logistics. We had an idea of all the things we wanted to do but were overwhelmed with trying to figure out the best areas in which to stay, how long to plan to get where, how many daily activities to schedule and how to do it efficiently. In the end, the pace was perfect and we loved every single excursion provided through Serendipity Adventures-Mariano, Alex, Julio, Ricardo, Antonio, Jeffery and Jarrell were kind and capable guides. We even made a last minute change because we wanted to watch the USA vs. Costa Rica game with some locals. Kimkim (Wilman) was happily accommodating.

Turns out that both the places we stayed-which were not on our radar-were perfect for us. Arenal Monoa & Hot Springs Resort was a treat given the amount of rain we had while visiting. The staff was courteous and hard-working; we hardly wanted to leave to see the town just minutes away. The daily view of what we started to call "our" volcano was breathtaking in all its versions. At Margaritaville in Playa Flamingo, the all-inclusive feature and reasonable size of the facility made things relaxing with teenagers. They could roam independently and meet their own needs when they were tired of being forced into games of corn hole and pool volleyball. The beach was the visual highlight and provided plenty of
boogie boarding fun!

So much more that could be said but all my accolades probably have people thinking this is a fake review. It's not. To keep it real, the roads and navigating are atrocious. If you or anyone in your party has trouble with car sickness be forewarned. Worth it in the end though! Pura vida! We loved Costa Rica.

Thank you kimkim team and Holden for knowing what would make for wonderful memories:)

Hotel Reviews

Arenal Manoa & Hot Springs

Fortuna

The resort and grounds were lovely and the staff was hard-working and courteous. The view of the volcano and abundance of wildlife right on the property was amazing.

Authenticity & Character

The view while dining from the main restaurant is fabulous!

Location

The 3 hour drive from the airport is a bit of a grind but once you are there, it's lovely. I wish that excursions could be a more convenient distance away. The majority of ours were close to 2 hours away.

Staff

Everyone was kind, welcoming, and accommodating.

Cleanliness & Comfort

The grounds were well cared for and the rooms were serviced with attention.

Margaritaville Beach Resort Playa Flamingo

Guanacaste

We loved that Margaritaville wasn't a mega resort where you have to wait for elevators to arrive and we could physically check on our teenagers with ease. The staff, especially upon check-in and check-out, were efficient, helpful and welcoming. The placement on the beach makes for a beautiful setting.

Authenticity & Character

It certainly has a theme but it is not over the top.

Location

We loved that it was a relatively short distance from the airport and so scenic once you arrive.

Staff

The staff at the pool bar quickly became friendly faces we enjoyed seeing.

Cleanliness & Comfort

The rooms themselves were quite nice and housekeeping kept it spotless.

Activity Reviews

Private Río Celeste & Tenorio Volcano National Park Guided Hike

Arenal/La Fortuna

Mariano was a blast! We learned so may fun facts from him. His sense of humor eased the long ride there and back. The park was full of surprises including white-faced monkeys, an eyelash viper, and various other creatures. The falls were so pretty and the fact that a member of our party is named Celeste made it more special.

Quality of Experience

Food

We liked that it was a typical kind of Costa Rican lunch. We seemed to hit the buffet late so there were limited options.

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Mariano was a delight!

Transport

Dios mio! We had all kinds of issues with roads but our driver hung in there with a good attitude.

Whitewater Rafting Sarapiqui River (Class III-IV)

Costa Rica

We had a blast and felt secure the entire time being that we were a small tour of just two boats and a safety kayaker all for us! The guys were super fun and easy to be around. Do it!

Quality of Experience

Serendipity was fantastic. We loved the guys including the cook who made us a delicious meal! Our teens were so happy!!!

Food

That was a little feast after our time on the river. Who knew you could make that happen with a hot plate and a cooler?!?! Our kids devoured the chicken tacos, guacamole, and pineapple! Jeffery was hard-working and kind. We really appreciated him.

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Alex was our driver and his ability to spot wildlife on the drive was mindblowing! He is FULL of information while being humorous. We appreciated that he took a stop for us to use a nicer bathroom and get a snack on the way there.

Transport

Alex was prompt and detail-oriented. He was looking out for our best interest from start to finish.

Private Sunset Cruise

Costa Rica

WOW, just wow! We had the most amazing sunset cruise and snorkel. This experience exceeded our expectations. Jeffrey and Jarrell were top notch. Their love of sailing was evident and put us at ease to enjoy the experience. Jeffrey shared his sailing knowledge willingly and informatively while Jarrell was our snorkeling and sea life expert. They were a great duo. We were so impressed with their attentiveness and genuine interest in our having an enjoyable and relaxing time. My son started to get a little seasick and Jarrell somehow realized and brought him something helpful to drink. The meal we had was fresh and simply delicious. Their margarita was exceptional! I told them both that they made their mothers proud!

Quality of Experience

The experience was the epitome of PURA VIDA!

Food

Simple, fresh and authentic!

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Genuine and attentive young men that made the outing very memorable.

Transport

What could be better than a 50 foot sailboat all to ourselves?

Big Arenal Mundo Aventura Zipline

Arenal/La Fortuna

We had the most amazing trip to Costa Rica. It was the perfect mix of adventure and relaxation. Many of our excursions were booked through Serendipty Adventures and they were fantastic.
Full day hike with Mariano was so fun. Beautiful sights amd lots of animals along the way. Monkeys, Sloth, Snakes... and eating termites!
The white water rafting was my favorite. It was quite a ride. The trip was about 1.5 hours of rapids and some down time too. We got out twice and swam a little and jumped into the river. It was great.
The amenitites at Hotel Arenal were lovely and the rooms were nice too. I loved coming back to the hotel and relaxing in one of the many hot spring pools. The food and drink were great too.
The 2nd half of the trip was relaxing at Flamingo Beach. The Margaritaville Hotel was the perfect setting. We enjoyed the pool and beach equally. The ocean had great waves for boogie boards and the pool was perfect for lots of volleyball and relaxation. We had a great meal at all of the restaurants too.
We had a private sunset crusie through Serendipity Adventures and Gerald and Alex took great care of us on our 50 ft sailboat.
This really was an unforgettable trip and were so happy we went the Kim Kim route! Thanks again for the adventure!

Going to Costa Rica has always been a dream trip. Serendipity not only made that dream come true- they created the perfect trip for us. The entire trip was smooth as glass.

My husband and I are very independent travelers, so handing our travel reins over to Serendipity was a leap of faith. They came through in every way. Every hotel, meal, activity was carefully curated & fined-tuned to suit us perfectly. Thank you Bryan from kimkim! We had a busy schedule but it was paced intelligently, and every activity and hotel stay was easy and effortless. Wilman from Serendipity was accessible always- responsive, cheerful, professional, and thoughtful. I would not only recommend Serendipity to anyone considering Costa Rica, but we will definitely use them again. I am impressed by the friendliness and professionalism of this company.

I cannot say enough positive things about Serendipity. They made our trip perfect and effortless, and it the most fun, perfect week.

Learning about and experiencing all things Costa Rica is something every adventurer should consider. When you go, you'll love it even more by using Serendipity's team.

Barb in Austin

Hotel Reviews

Hotel Lomas del Volcán

Fortuna

A private bungalow, in Paradise. Right under a volcano. What's not to love! The best b'fast, quiet and beautiful.

Authenticity & Character

Very Costa Rican!

Location

Easy access to everything.

Staff

Over and above, every one!

Cleanliness & Comfort

Immaculate

El Mangroove, Autograph Collection

Playa Hermosa

Very comfortable but elite, in a good way. Perfect pool. Perfect food.

Authenticity & Character

Everything is gorgeous

Location

Right on the BEACH!

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Immaculate!

Celeste Mountain Lodge

Bijagua

The best views. Ever. No comparison- from anywhere we've stayed. Beautiful!

Authenticity & Character

Very Costa Rican!

Location

Perfect, close to everything

Staff

Professional, friendly, helpful

Cleanliness & Comfort

Activity Reviews

EcoTermales Hot Springs & Meal

Arenal/La Fortuna

Very fun, clean, relaxing. Unique!

Quality of Experience

Food

Very delicious and traditional CR food!

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Tapir Valley Nature Reserve Night Walk

Bijagua / Rio Celeste

We saw Tapirs! Very unique trip. So much to see!

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

The guide was amazing- very passionate about all things Costa Rica.

Rio Celeste & Tenorio Volcano Private Hike

Bijagua / Rio Celeste

This place is stunning. Stunning!

Quality of Experience

We saw fascinating things all along this hike!

Guides, Drivers and Staff

The guide was intelligent and so interesting!

Wetlands Boat Ride and Rum Tasting at Hacienda El Viejo

Costa Rica

Fascinating experience! It took our trip to CR up to the next level of interesting facts.

Quality of Experience

Food

Guides, Drivers and Staff

So informative! He spied things we never would have seen!

Morning Sailing and Snorkeling Adventure

Costa Rica

This sailing trip was superb! My husband went snorkeling and they took me ashore to the gorgeous beach. Sand soft, water perfection!

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

The planning process was super easy, and all of our plans were executed perfectly. The team was extremely responsive and great to work with.

Hotel Reviews

Arenal Manoa & Hot Springs

Fortuna

Beautiful secluded setting.

Authenticity & Character

Secluded feel

Location

Close to activities

Staff

Friendly and sttentive

Cleanliness & Comfort

Room felt basic, not luxurious

Tamarindo Diria Beach Resort

Tamarindo

Beautiful beach location

Authenticity & Character

The separation between the two sides of the resort is odd and feels very disconnected

Location

Right on the beach

Staff

Slow service but everyone is friendly

Cleanliness & Comfort

Housekeeping was great. Overall the resort needs some upgrades, cosmetic repairs

Activity Reviews

Big Arenal Mundo Aventura Zipline

Arenal/La Fortuna

Awesome adventure!

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Whitewater Rafting Sarapiqui River (Class III-IV)

Costa Rica

Highlight of our trip!

Quality of Experience

Food

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Private Full-Day Cruise

Costa Rica

Great day on the water. Plenty of time on the boat and in the water. The staff was attentive and the food was great!

Quality of Experience

Food

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

We had the trip of a lifetime in Costa Rica! I love to see new places but I think we will return to Costa Rica again because there was so much to do and see. Holden was amazing at planning the trip for us and listened to my wants and put together the perfect trip. Wilman with Serendipity Adventures was so helpful while we were there! Figuring out adjustments to the plans that I would throw at him. They were both so knowledgeable and helpful!

Serendipity Adventures in Costa Rica was awesome. My contacts, Bryan, Nancy and Wilman were there every step of our adventure and made sure our travels were the best they could be. I took a father-son trip with my 19 year old who is heading off to college this summer. The memories we made while whitewater rafting, kayaking, riding ATVs, ziplining and hiking in the Arenal/La Fortuna area of the country will last a lifetime. All of the excursions were planned without any hiccups and the hotel accommodations were fantastic. On the day the weather did not cooperate, Wilman made last minute changes to our itinerary to make sure we were able to enjoy our top priority excursions. I could not have done it without them! Thanks so much Seredipity Adventures! Robert Babb

Hotel Review

Paradise Hot Springs Thermal Water Resort

La Fortuna

The staff was very friendly and accommodating. They went the extra mile whenever we needed. Great location for the many excursions we did in the Arenal/La Fortuna area.

Authenticity & Character

The thermal springs were a great way to wind down after a busy day.

Location

Great views of the Arenal volcano and close to La Fortuna

Staff

Always willing to go the extra mile. The restaurant staff, front desk staff , pool staff and cleaning staff were exceptionally friendly and willing to assist.

Cleanliness & Comfort

All good!

Activity Reviews

Kayaking on Lake Arenal

Arenal/La Fortuna

Our guide, Freddy, a local business owner, was incredible. We were able to go at our own pace and enjoy the breathtaking scenery. He seemed to care that we had a good experiece!

Quality of Experience

Freddy was awesome!

Guides, Drivers and Staff

All good

Transport

All good

Whitewater Rafting Sarapiqui River (Class III-IV)

Costa Rica

One of the best whitewater rafting excursions I have been on. The guides were super helpful and the river eas a blast. It had rained the day before which made the water especially fun for rafting!

Quality of Experience

Overall experience was outstanding

Food

I have a picky son, but we were able to find great food wherever we went.

Guides, Drivers and Staff

All of our drivers were on time, friendly and fun to be around.

Transport

Our transporters were fantastic

Arenal ATV Adventure

Arenal/La Fortuna

This was a fantastic excursion in the backcountry of Costa Rica. The scenery and trails were perfect for this adventure.

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Sky Tram, Sky Trek & Sky Walk

Arenal/La Fortuna

The best ziplining experience I have ever had. Beautiful views and friendly staff.

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

The roads from Liberia International Airport to Arenal/La Fortuna reminded me of Guatemala & Haiti but the Tabacón thermal resort property was worth the drive! We all loved the hot relaxing water falls & food.
Andy our private guide was excellent on the
Arenal Volcano Park tour & hike. He was extremely knowledgeable & kept us entertained.

Enjoyed Coffee, Chocolate and Sugar Cane Farm Tour & we saw a eyelash palm pit viper in tree. Combination of sampling coffee & chocolate while learning from another intelligent guide was heaven!

Private Safari Float on the Peñas Blancas River with JoeDan

Boat driver Justin & driver Francisco
Private Lake Crossing from Arenal/La Fortuna to Monteverde & Cloud Forest Lodge
Andy Cloud Forest Reserve Guided Hike & Night Walk at Children's Eternal Forest was spooky
Treetopia: Tram, Zip Lines & Hanging Bridges

San Lucas Treetop Dining was an unforgettable experience! 5 stars!!!

The W Costa Rica Reserva Conchal is a gorgeous resort with ALL the amenities, excellent staff, relaxing beach

Tropical Sunset Sailing Adventure beautiful but needs safety instructions regarding location of life preserver.

Gulf of Papagayo is beautiful and relaxing. The staff very professional and welcoming.

Thankfully the roads back to LIR were much better! Thanks KIMKIM!

We had an amazing time in Costa Rica thanks to the team at Serendipity Adventures. This was our first time using a travel agency to help us plan a trip, and we loved it! We worked with Bryan to identify a great itinerary for our 10-day honeymoon in Costa Rica. Bryan and the team did not disappoint! Nancy and Bryan took care of everything before the trip and worked with Wilman once in Costa Rica. He even popped over to say hi and meet us after our coffee tour!

Everyone on the team was communicative and easy to work with. They answered all of our questions and were happy to help with everything. We didn't experience a single problem with our reservations or with the quality of hotels/activities the entire time we were there.

It was clear that they work with some of the best locals and local businesses in Costa Rica and I wouldn't hesitate to use them again for another trip to Costa Rica!