A great trip to Costa Rica thanks to KimKim / Serendipity Adventures
Costa Rica | Jan 24 - Jan 29, 2026

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Karen A.
Miami, FL | Reviewed on Feb 02, 2026

What a fantastic experience it was dealing with Serendipity Adventures in Costa Rica, the company recommended by KimKim Travel. I led a team tasked with providing a birding adventure for our community. From the start, Elena helped craft a 6-day/5-night trip that would work for 50 seniors from Florida. Charlotte and her team worked to execute this plan. In the end, we had 66 who wanted to join along.
The personal attention from landing until take-off was above and beyond. We had 2 buses and 4 outstanding bird guides that stayed with us along the way. They provided additional bird walks around the hotel and resort in the morning and afternoons. Additionally, Serendipity had staff members who set up snack stations, went ahead to ensure we had easy access to our events, and helped out wherever needed. When some members inquired about ziplining, the activity was added to our itinerary, and many took advantage of the addition. The first night we stayed at the Marriott Hotel Hacienda Belen by the San Jose airport. Then we headed out to the El Lugar resort, with a stop at the Las Paz Waterfalls for a few hours of animal exhibits and a scenic trail to see the waterfalls. The next days included a riverboat tour, a guided naturalist hike at La Selva Biological Station, a Cacao tour, a visit to the hanging bridges near Arenal Volcano, and a relaxing evening at the hot springs. Everyone raved about the quality of the trip. Thanks for everything!!!

Local specialist: Elena Mora
Elena
Elena Mora
Local specialist in Cartago, Turrialba | Replied on Feb 02, 2026
Dear Karen, Thank you so very much for taking the time to share such a thoughtful, detailed, and wonderful five-star review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐. Reading your words truly touched our hearts. It was an absolute honor for all of us at Serendipity Adventures to work with you and to welcome such an incredible group to Costa Rica. From the very beginning, your vision of creating a meaningful birding experience for your community inspired us deeply. We were delighted to help bring that vision to life—first for... Read more

Dear Karen,

Thank you so very much for taking the time to share such a thoughtful, detailed, and wonderful five-star review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐. Reading your words truly touched our hearts.

It was an absolute honor for all of us at Serendipity Adventures to work with you and to welcome such an incredible group to Costa Rica. From the very beginning, your vision of creating a meaningful birding experience for your community inspired us deeply. We were delighted to help bring that vision to life—first for 50 travelers, and then proudly for a group of 66.

Costa Rica is not just where we work; it is our home. Sharing its extraordinary biodiversity, warm culture, and natural beauty—especially in a way that is comfortable, enriching, and personal for senior travelers—is something we are truly passionate about. Knowing that the care, attention, and teamwork from our guides, drivers, coordinators, and support staff made a positive difference from landing to take-off means more to us than words can express.

I will be sure to share your kind feedback with Charlotte, our birding guides, drivers, and the entire operations team. They will be incredibly proud to know that their extra bird walks, on-the-ground support, flexibility with added activities such as zip-lining, and attention to every detail helped create such a memorable journey.

Thank you again for your trust, your leadership, and for allowing us to be part of such a special experience. We hope Costa Rica will always hold a special place in your hearts, and we would be absolutely thrilled to welcome you and your community back anytime.

Please feel free to ask for me personally the next time you return to Costa Rica, or family or friends it would be a true honor to design another beautiful journey for you, exploring even more of our country’s amazing destinations.

With heartfelt thanks and pura vida always,
Thank you so much for this opportunity! Pura Vida !

Elena Mora
Serendipity Adventures Costa Rica 🦥