Serendipity Adventures

Holden was fantastic- communicative, professional and insightful.
The island was beautiful and the people universally friendly.
We had great drivers Pablo and Alex.
Birding and wildlife tours with Gabriel and Socio and Carlos were exceptional .
We did have one bad experience with a guide. The tour company was apologetic and refunded that tour.

Hotel Reviews

Hampton by Hilton San José Airport

Alajuela

The restaurant lacks character and comfort. Food was just OK. Close to the airport with a speedy shop shuttle. Desk staff were very nice.

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Hotel Costa Verde

Manuel Antonio

Beautiful views and a beautiful place to see monkeys. The staff were not quite as friendly as in other hotels the room was a bit antiquated. The facility is very close to a loud road and it is noisy with a lot of diesel fumes at times the restaurant seems to want to rush you in and out quickly.

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Staff

They could be friendlier and more interactive

Cleanliness & Comfort

The rooms are a bit antiquated. Bathroom fans loud and should be separated from the light switch as it was loud anytime we just wanted to turn on the light. Outlets hard to access ( behind bed).

Cloud Forest Lodge

Monteverde

The restaurant staff here were amazing, friendly and proficient. The chef was great. The setting wonderful with plenty of bird and monkey sightings.

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Arenal Manoa & Hot Springs

Fortuna

Nice hotel, friendly staff,nice setting, beautiful wildlife. The room was fine with one exception. The shower was exceptionally hard to use. It was a hanging unit above a hot tub, you really need three hands to use it.

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Activity Reviews

Private Manuel Antonio National Park Guided Hike

Costa Rica

Socio was an exceptional guide. He navigated us so that we saw numerous spectacular plants and wildlife. He was very skillful with photography and identification of species.

Quality of Experience

Tremendous guide

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

They forgot to pick us up but the tour company was apologetic and is investigating why.

Cloud Forest Reserve Privately Guided Hike

Monteverde

Just just the worst. Horrific Guide.

Quality of Experience

New guide

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Attitude issues

Transport

Dirty smelly vehicle

Treetopia Zip Lines

Monteverde

Nice guides. Safe and fun experience. Lots of adrenaline.

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Coffee & Chocolate Tour

Costa Rica

It was educational. We did feel it actually went on a little longer than it should have.

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Private Birdwatching in Arenal Observatory

Arenal/La Fortuna

Gabriel was an incredible guide, we saw a wide variety of birds which he helped to identify and locate. Spectacular setting, lots of fun.

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Pablo And Gabriel we’re awesome awesome

Transport

Right on time

Private Arenal Hanging Bridges & La Fortuna Waterfall Hike

Arenal/La Fortuna

Fun , cool bridges, some wildlife, and some bird sightings

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

We had a wonderful trip to Costa Rica, planned by Holden, Nancy and Adrian at Serendipity Adventures. We got to experience everything we asked for, even while raining in the rainforest, and then some. Our long distance drivers were friendly, shared their knowledge of the area and made our rides pleasant. All of our guides were enthusiastic, knowledgeable and fun to spend time with. Mariano guided us through Mystico Hanging Bridges Park, Ron Vargas led us on a birdwatch . and our kayaking guide at Arenal Water sports was very patient and supportive as we began our kayaking in the rain, before it stopped, (offering to switch to pontoon if needed). We enjoyed the chocolate /coffee tour at North Fields and the personlized introduction to Huber's farm Paraiso and cooking with Carmen and Marie offered another look into life in Costa Rica.

Our stay at Arenal Manoa was wonderful. It is a beautiful hotel spread out over lush gardens and the hot springs were a blessing to have on those rainy days, especially after the rigorous hikes at Mystico. The staff is especially accommodating, with transport offered to get around if needed, umbrellas provided, and several restaurant options. The rooms were spacious and well appointed with many amenities. We waited patiently for our view of the volcano, which finally came.

We had a nice experience at La Mariposa in Manuel Antonio. The staff was very helpful and the hotel offers shuttle service to the beach. There was a lovely pool and excellent restaurant that serves breakfast, lunch and dinner overlooking the ocean. Our room's furnishings were older, but clean, comfortable and had a beautiful ocean view with a terrace to watch the beautiful birds and sunsets from.

Our experience with Serendipity Adventures was top rated. Holden, Nancy and Adrian planned a great trip. Adrian was especially helpful on the ground in Costa Rica , ready to help with possible flight and hotel changes due to storms in US.
We highly recommend working with them.

Hotel Reviews

Hotel La Mariposa

Manuel Antonio

A pretty hotel at the top of the hill in Manuel Antonio. There were rooms spread out. Our room was one flight up stairs for top floor room with beautiful ocean view. A shuttle is offered several times a day to the public beach. The hotel has a beautiful pool and restaurant overlooking the Pacific ocean.

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Arenal Manoa & Hot Springs

Fortuna

A beautiful hotel spread out over lush gardens and the hot springs are a blessing to have on rainy (rainforest) days espedcially after rigorous hikes. The staff is especially accommodating, with transport offered to get around if needed, umbrellas provided in rooms and main buildings, and several excellent restaurant options for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Lots of beautiful birds to be seen, as well as a sloth or two.

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Always accomodating, friendly, helpful.

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Activity Reviews

Private Rainmaker Conservation Park

Manuel Antonio

The park, while beautiful has a trail that is not as well maintained with railings . It included steep climbs and hanging bridges ( unexpected) that were also not in good condition ( as Mystico). It was difficult to enjoy the beautiful scenery of waterfalls and forest as we made our way through the more difficult trail. our guide, Alex, was very good, and very supportive and patient. He was very knowledgable of the area and we learned alot. He stopped to show anything he thought might be of interest, - animals, insects, etc. Also, the activity was longer than expected as the travel to the park was over 30 minutes.

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Transport

Picked up on time. Our guide , Alex, was informative on the way to and from the park.

Coffee, Chocolate and Sugar Cane Farm Tour

Arenal/La Fortuna

A fun and very well orchestrated tour of a local chocolate and coffee farm. Very thorough, lots of sampling! The tour guides are very enthusiastic and great with public speaking.

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Private: Birdwatching in Arenal Mundo Aventura Park

Arenal/La Fortuna

We enjoyed the walk through the beautiful garden with Ron, who is very enthusiastic about birding. unfortunately, the birds were not as accommodating as he would have liked, though we/he did see many and shared the list with us afterwards. We had a wonderful time speaking with him over breakfast and learning more about nature in costa Rica. The activity was scheduled for 5:30-7:30. It was actually longer, as we had breakfast after the walk.

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Private Organic Cooking Class

Arenal/La Fortuna

Mariano picked us up along with another couple who shared our walking tour of the farm with Huber. He shared his family's history and experience operating the small farm . We learned about their local plants, produce, spanish names - it was very inclusive and immersive experience. We then joined a cook and other volunteers in the kitchen for some chopping, prepping and tortilla making, before sitting down with them to a delicious meal of orroz con pollo with fresh salad from the garden.

Quality of Experience

Food

everything!

Guides, Drivers and Staff

We appreciate Huber, Marie and Carmen sharing the farm and home with us.

Transport

Kayaking on Lake Arenal

Arenal/La Fortuna

We arrived to find the lake choppy due to raining. The guide was very patient, offered to use the pontoon if we felt uncomfortable. We tested the water, rain stopped and we had a very enjoyable kayak ride for 2 hours, close to shore

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Guides, Drivers and Staff

unfortunately do not have the name. Arenal water sports

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Private Arenal Hanging Bridges Walk

Arenal/La Fortuna

Mariano guided through this beautiful reserve. It was more rigorous and steep than we expected, but Mariano was patient. Very enthusiastic and informative, stopping to find insects, reptiles and other animals native to the forest. The reserve is very well maintained and we felt very safe on the bridges. We enjoyed our time with him

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Mariano- very enthusiastic and knowledgeable

Transport

Getting though Immigration/Customs was lengthy, and traffic made the trip from landing to our 1st lodging a 6 hour ordeal.
Volcano Lodge: Room was adequate, but the grounds were amazing - gardens and thermal pools.
Cloud Forest Lodge: Room was large and comfortable. Restaurant and staff were great
Hotel La Mariposa: Room was large and comfortable, great view of the ocean from the balcony. Dinner menu was lacking. Easy short walk to La Milagro for excellent dinners.
All 3 had great breakfasts
Both Kimkim and Serendipity kept us informed as we traveled. All transfers and pick-ups for activities were on-time.
Mariano led a nice hike through Arenal 1968, pointing out interesting features (although the clouds never let us see the volcano). We were never rushed, and enjoyed the waterfall. He was a trouper after his very long day getting us from the airport.
Moisses (Moi) was an enthusiastic and knowledgeable guide on the river float. He took the effort to separate us from the crowds of other rafts on the river - it was like we had the place to ourselves. Saw monkeys and a crocodile.
The Coffee and Chocolate (and sugar cane) Tour was interesting and tasty.
The Night Walk was a disappointment. Martin spoke very softly, especially for a group of 8-10 people. We never saw anything larger than a finger. Likewise, the Santa Elena hike never produced anything other than insects and plants. At least we could see the forest around us, unlike the Night Walk. I would suggest 1 or the other; not both - too similar.
Andres was an amazing guide at Manual Antonio. Seems like he knows every guide there and kept getting (and giving) tips on what to see and where. Very knowledgeable and enthusiastic. Birds, monkeys and sloths
The Catamaran Tour was fun, and we got to see dolphins and whales. Unfortunately, recent rains meant limited visibility and not good snorkeling conditions. Good meal and very friendly crew.
RideCR had the most comfortable vans. We were pleasantly amazed at how courteous the drivers are in CR, especially given the narrow roads.

Hotel Reviews

Hotel La Mariposa

Manuel Antonio

Nice large corner room with balcony and views on 2 sides. Nice views to the ocean. Easy to get to other restaurants and shops by a short walk or the local bus ($1 per passenger, every 15-20 minutes). Very good breakfast. Did not seem like dinner choices were authentic/local.

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Cloud Forest Lodge

Monteverde

Pleasant and welcoming staff. Large room. Emphasis on sustainability. Nice dining room. Good menu with varied, authentic options.

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Volcano Lodge, Hotel & Thermal Experience

San Carlos, Alajuela

Adequate, small room. Beautiful grounds. Thermal pools were very enjoyable. Great breakfasts and enough choices of local dinner options.

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Activity Reviews

Catamaran Tour with Meal

Costa Rica

Saw whales and dolphins. Surprisingly good meal.

Private Manuel Antonio National Park Guided Hike

Costa Rica

We had a great guide and saw lots of wildlife.

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Santa Elena Cloud Forest Reserve Guided Hike**

Monteverde

Night Walk at Children's Eternal Forest

Monteverde

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Coffee & Chocolate Tour

Costa Rica

Safari Float on the Peñas Blancas River

Arenal/La Fortuna

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Arenal Volcano Hike & La Fortuna Waterfall

Arenal/La Fortuna

Day 1: Picked up from the airport by Alex.  Very informative about the country during the 3.5hour drive to La Fortuna.  He was also very caring and patient when two of our travelers became motion sick.  He took his time and did everything possible to minimize the impact of bumps and curves - well done, Alex!!
Arenal Springs Resort accommodations were beautiful and the staff was helpful and kind.  Food at the restaurants was excellent; however, prices were much higher than anticipated and, as the resort is rather remote, alternative dining options were not practical.  We opted for private transfers during our vacation so did not have a rental car and an uber for 6-people proved challenging so we stayed on property for meals.  Our breakfast was included, the buffet was full of great options ... nothing lacking.  There are two rooms per building; if occupants of both rooms are showering at the same time, hot water can be sketchy.  The property is well kept, clean and beautiful.

Day 2: Coffee/Chocolate/Sugar Cane tour led by Valerie was informative and fun.  She shared stories about her family as well as the country's history and future with each of these three crops as well as how each is processed.  The sampling was wonderful with sugar juice and sugar alcohol (WOW);  various types and roasts of coffee and the chocolate - dark to milk was DELICIOUS.  I would highly recommend this tour and Valerie.

In the afternoon, we enjoyed a beautiful hike through the Arenal Hanging Bridges with Mariano.  A gorgeous walk with several hanging bridges to test our stability - LOL.  Mariano was an excellent guide: informative, fun and really patient.  A great afternoon that was relaxing, not strenuous.

Day 3: Big Arenal Mundo Aventura Zipline.  For those of us who could participate, this was wonderful.  After watching the video and seeing the warnings we discovered that half of our group (3 people) could not go.  We were super disappointed in finding this out after we had paid.  The zipline itself was not the problem, but rather the very difficult hike from the tractor drop-off point to the first zipline ... that hike was a beast, even for those who are fit.  IMO, this absolutely should have been included in the description as we would have made different selections or, at a minimum, reduced the number of participants for the activity.  I don't know how alternative zipline options are set up but this was a non-starter for ANYONE with health challenges and there is no practical way to stop once you have started.  For the 3 who partook in the adventure, the 12 lines were fun with varying lengths (from 660ft - 3800+ft) and various avg speeds (21mps-34mph)

In the afternoon, we relaxed and enjoyed an educational experience on a farm learning of various medicinal and edible plants wrapping up with a dinner made from those ingredients.  Mary was GREAT and has a true love of the environment and nature ready, willing and able to answer all of our questions.  While we participated by chopping ingredients, the whole group was disappointed in the fact that this was positioned as a "Cooking Class" but neither did we cook nor get the recipe for the dinner that was served ... both of which have been our experiences at other classes around the world.  This was a 4* experience that could have been 5* had those two items been included.
Day 4: The day was spent with a Private Transfer from Arenal to Monteverde.  Our driver, Andrea, was delightful.  The 3.5 hour drive was the worst drive any of our group had ever experienced ... a non-stop winding road that was paved, but rougher than many gravel roads with abundant potholes.  Again, this should have been mentioned as two of our passengers suffered from extreme motion sickness.  We discovered, later, when visiting with another traveler to Costa Rica that there is an alternative way to transfer between these two points - by a 1.5 hour ferry.  This is likely the option we would have selected had we known just how poor the roads were.  Honestly, the terrible road condition is unacceptable given the amount of time you have to be one it - a portion of the drive would have been tolerable, but not the entire 3.5 hours.  There is nothing that Andrea could have done to make this better.    
The Cloud Forest Lodge was spectacular.  Secluded and quiet with one of the largest room/bathroom/balcony combinations I have ever experienced while traveling!  Once again, the food was delicious.  Breakfast was included here, with a full menu.  Ingredients were fresh and service impeccable.  In the evenings, as the temperatures dropped, there is a lovely area with a fireplace where many guests gathered and visited.  It was cozy and comfortable - a real addition to the visit.  There are three  rugged trails on property that are all worth exploring.  As with Arenal Springs,  the resort is rather remote making alternative dining options impractical.  Food was not out of line expensive here.
Day 5: Cloud Forest Reserve Privately Guided Hike with Sergio was wonderful.  Sergio is passionate about the environment and his enthusiasm is contagious.  We were lucky enough to see a male Quetzal, the most beautiful bird in the world for good reason - GORGEOUS.  Sergio explained the various trees and plants along with the life cycle of the Cloud Forest.  This walk was conducted at our pace and Sergio was thoughtful and thorough when answering our questions.  He made this hike memorable for all of us.
Day 6: Our Private Transfer from Monteverde to Tamarindo was pleasant as we had been advised of the poor road conditions, once again, and took dramamine to prevent motion sickness during the 3.5 hour transfer.  We were so happy to see Alex again!
The Cala Luna Boutique Hotel and Villas was spectacular!  The rooms were the best of our trip and the property is stunning.  Every area of the property felt private.  On the other hand, the food here was the worst of our visit.  Some of the items were good, but for the most part the menus offered little to no options for people who are picky eaters and the prices are high. The good news is that this property is not as secluded as the first two so you could easily get into town where there is an abundance of restaurant options.  The included buffet breakfast was very disappointing with little selection and warm items were always cold.  The food is not at all on par with the property ... so disappointing.

Day 7: Was a Sunset Catamaran tour that was out of this world wonderful.  A beautiful catamaran, a fun group of guests and a crew that took excellent care of us with food and drink.  We anchored for about 90 minutes for snorkeling/kayaking/swimming/staying on the boat; it was perfect.  The sunrise didn't disappoint.  The drive to the harbor was longer than expected (45 minutes) and well worth it, a mention of the length would have been beneficial.  Our itin said that this activity would be from 12:45 to 4:45 however we did not return to the property until 7:00; the only challenge we had is that only two of the three couples went on the catamaran so the coordination of our evening activity did not work as planned due to an arrival 2+ hours later than anticipated.  I wouldn't change the activity, just the timing shared as part of the itin.
Day 8: Private transfer to airport was smooth and efficient.
Communication during the trip was prompt and efficient - thank you.  It made everything so stress-free.  The Kimkim App worked perfectly and communicating with WhatsApp worked great.  

Hotel Reviews

Cala Luna Boutique Hotel & Villas

Guanacaste

The Cala Luna Boutique Hotel and Villas was spectacular! The rooms were the best of our trip and the property is stunning. Every area of the property felt private. On the other hand, the food here was the worst of our visit. Some of the items were good, but for the most part the menus offered little to no options for people who are picky eaters and the prices are high. The good news is that this property is not as secluded as the first two so you could easily get into town where there is an abundance of restaurant options. The included buffet breakfast was very disappointing with little selection and warm items were always cold. The food is not at all on par with the property ... so disappointing.

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Cloud Forest Lodge

Monteverde

The Cloud Forest Lodge was spectacular.  Secluded and quiet with one of the largest room/bathroom/balcony combinations I have ever experienced while traveling!  Once again, the food was delicious.  Breakfast was included here, with a full menu.  Ingredients were fresh and service impeccable.  In the evenings, as the temperatures dropped, there is a lovely area with a fireplace where many guests gathered and visited.  It was cozy and comfortable - a real addition to the visit.  There are three  rugged trails on property that are all worth exploring.  As with Arenal Springs,  the resort is rather remote making alternative dining options impractical.  Food was not out of line expensive here.

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Arenal Springs Resort

La Fortuna

Arenal Springs Resort accommodations were beautiful and the staff was helpful and kind. Food at the restaurants was excellent; however, prices were much higher than anticipated and, as the resort is rather remote, alternative dining options were not practical. We opted for private transfers during our vacation so did not have a rental car and an uber for 6-people proved challenging so we stayed on property for meals. Our breakfast was included, the buffet was full of great options ... nothing lacking. There are two rooms per building; if occupants of both rooms are showering at the same time, hot water can be sketchy. The property is well kept, clean and beautiful.

Authenticity & Character

Location

view of volcano and grounds

Staff

Loved the daily "towel art"

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Activity Reviews

Sunset Catamaran Tour

Costa Rica

Sunset Catamaran tour that was out of this world wonderful. A beautiful catamaran, a fun group of guests and a crew that took excellent care of us with food and drink. We anchored for about 90 minutes for snorkeling/kayaking/swimming/staying on the boat; it was perfect. The sunrise didn't disappoint. The drive to the harbor was longer than expected (45 minutes) and well worth it, a mention of the length would have been beneficial. Our itin said that this activity would be from 12:45 to 4:45 however we did not return to the property until 7:00; the only challenge we had is that only two of the three couples went on the catamaran so the coordination of our evening activity did not work as planned due to an arrival 2+ hours later than anticipated. I wouldn't change the activity, just the timing shared as part of the itin.

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Cloud Forest Reserve Privately Guided Hike

Monteverde

loud Forest Reserve Privately Guided Hike with Sergio was wonderful. Sergio is passionate about the environment and his enthusiasm is contagious. We were lucky enough to see a male Quetzal, the most beautiful bird in the world for good reason - GORGEOUS. Sergio explained the various trees and plants along with the life cycle of the Cloud Forest. This walk was conducted at our pace and Sergio was thoughtful and thorough when answering our questions. He made this hike memorable for all of us.

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Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Private Organic Cooking Class

Arenal/La Fortuna

In the afternoon, we relaxed and enjoyed an educational experience on a farm learning of various medicinal and edible plants wrapping up with a dinner made from those ingredients. Mary was GREAT and has a true love of the environment and nature ready, willing and able to answer all of our questions. While we participated by chopping ingredients, the whole group was disappointed in the fact that this was positioned as a "Cooking Class" but neither did we cook nor get the recipe for the dinner that was served ... both of which have been our experiences at other classes around the world. This was a 4* experience that could have been 5* had those two items been included.

Quality of Experience

Food

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Big Arenal Mundo Aventura Zipline

Arenal/La Fortuna

Big Arenal Mundo Aventura Zipline. For those of us who could participate, this was wonderful. After watching the video and seeing the warnings we discovered that half of our group (3 people) could not go. We were super disappointed in finding this out after we had paid. The zipline itself was not the problem, but rather the very difficult hike from the tractor drop-off point to the first zipline ... that hike was a beast, even for those who are fit. IMO, this absolutely should have been included in the description as we would have made different selections or, at a minimum, reduced the number of participants for the activity. I don't know how alternative zipline options are set up but this was a non-starter for ANYONE with health challenges and there is no practical way to stop once you have started. For the 3 who partook in the adventure, the 12 lines were fun with varying lengths (from 660ft - 3800+ft) and various avg speeds (21mps-34mph)

Quality of Experience

more information about the activity BEFORE you zipline ... the hike is impossible for people with health challenges

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Transport

Arenal Hanging Bridges Guided Walk

Arenal/La Fortuna

In the afternoon, we enjoyed a beautiful hike through the Arenal Hanging Bridges with Mariano. A gorgeous walk with several hanging bridges to test our stability - LOL. Mariano was an excellent guide: informative, fun and really patient. A great afternoon that was relaxing, not strenuous.

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Coffee, Chocolate and Sugar Cane Farm Tour

Arenal/La Fortuna

Coffee/Chocolate/Sugar Cane tour led by Valerie was informative and fun. She shared stories about her family as well as the country's history and future with each of these three crops as well as how each is processed. The sampling was wonderful with sugar juice and sugar alcohol (WOW); various types and roasts of coffee and the chocolate - dark to milk was DELICIOUS. I would highly recommend this tour and Valerie.

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Transport

Great trip. Guides were terrific. Hanging bridges and volcano tour led by Mariano. Sloth tour(where we actually saw them)
led by Manuel and Ernesto. Monteverde led by Andres. All made the tours very special.
Worked with Holden from Serendipity Adventures to plan the trip. Again excellent. Last but not least was Adrian who answered all our questions as they came up. All in all an excellent adventure.
By the way we chose to rent a car and drive. We loved it but I wouldn’t recommend it unless you are comfortable with small roads and sometimes challenging driving conditions.

Hotel Reviews

The Coast Beachfront Hotel

Tamarindo, Guanacaste Province

This was our least favorite of the hotels. Good location for the beach. Average rooms. Small crowded pool. No restaurant or services. Would not choose it again. Would look for a more self contained resort outside of town.

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Cloud Forest Lodge

Monteverde

This was the most dramatic hotel on our trip. Amazing location. Not easy to get to if you are driving but worth the trip. Good food and nice rooms and terrific staff.

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Lomas del Volcán

Fortuna

This was our favorite hotel of the trip. Peaceful. Wonderful rooms in separate little cottages. Great pool, good food and excellent staff. Would be happy staying there for a week.

Authenticity & Character

Location

Close to town but very private and peaceful

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Hilton Garden Inn Guanacaste Airport

Liberia

Fine airport hotel

Authenticity & Character

Location

Next to airport

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Activity Reviews

Tamarindo Mangrove & Estuary Boat Tour

Costa Rica

Skipped this one as I was not feeling well. Plus Tamarindo is extremely hot.

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Private: Half-day Birdwatching Hike in Curi-Cancha Reserve

Monteverde

Again the guide makes the trip. Andres was terrific.

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Private Guided Hike in Arenal Volcano Park 1968

Arenal/La Fortuna

Wonderful excursion. Again the guide makes the trip. Andres was extremely knowledgeable and a pleasure to spend time with.

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Sloth Observation - Day or Night Walk

Arenal/La Fortuna

We actually got to see sloths. The guides have a familiar route they take. Good chance of seeing sloths since they know where they are and obviously the sloths are not moving very quickly. Easy trip.

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Private Arenal Hanging Bridges Walk

Arenal/La Fortuna

Great trip made special by our guide Mariano.

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Mariano

Our guides were wonderful and very responsive when we needed them

Activity Review

Birdwatching Tour at CATIE Botanical Garden

Turrialba

It was great but had a little hiccup with getting picked up.

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