Rainforest & hiking!
Costa Rica | May 17 - May 23, 2025

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katie u.
Columbus, OH | Reviewed on Jun 01, 2025

Wilman & Alex with serendipity travel were prompt and very informative. The springs hotel was relaxing and beautiful. Kayaking lake arenal was amazing, but could have been a longer tour, same for rain maker (hiking to waterfalls) - each was only an hour plus travel time. The kids favorite was the zipline, but we could have gone on the accompanying hike without the guide. Hiking up the volcano was fantastic- we took the res trail & are so glad we did!! Guide was amazing, so much to see and the view at the cafe after is well worth it all.

Hotel Reviews
The Springs Resort & Spa at Arenal
La Fortuna

Great food, beautiful room, hot springs & pool & monkey slide!!

Authenticity & Character
Hot springs are amazing
Location
Not in walking distance to anything
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Los Altos Resort
Manuel Antonio
Authenticity & Character
Pool is beautiful Private beach is lacking
Location
Walking distance to several shops & restaurants
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Room is large with amazing views, but feels a bit empty & not cozy
Activity Reviews
Sky Tram, Sky Trek & Sky Walk
Sky Tram, Sky Trek & Sky Walk
Arenal/La Fortuna
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Staff & guides for zipping were amazing!! Guide for the hike was slow and spoke entirely too much - felt like she was trying to delay us.
Transport
Rainmaker Conservation Park Excursion
Rainmaker Conservation Park Excursion
Manuel Antonio

Really pretty and a lot to see, but need more tyan one hour

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Private Guided Hike in Arenal Volcano Park 1968
Private Guided Hike in Arenal Volcano Park 1968
Arenal/La Fortuna

Guide was amazing!!

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Sloth Observation Tour - Morning or Afternoon
Sloth Observation Tour - Morning or Afternoon
Arenal/La Fortuna

Cool to see sloths, not as awesome driving around to look for them

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Kayaking on Lake Arenal
Kayaking on Lake Arenal
Arenal/La Fortuna
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Local specialist: Holden Ketchum
Holden
Holden Ketchum
Local specialist in Cartago, Costa Rica | Replied on Jun 02, 2025

Hello Katie
I'm glad to see that you and your family had a great time in Costa Rica and that our team was prompt and informative 👍
I'll check into the duration of some activities for future tours, thank you for your comments.
Your pictures look absolutely beautiful!

Thank you
Holden Ketchum
Serendipity Adventures