Our family had an amazing trip to Costa Rica!...
Costa Rica | Aug 9 - Aug 16, 2025

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Katrina S.
Atlanta, GA | Reviewed on Aug 17, 2025

Our family had an amazing trip to Costa Rica! The trip planned by Kim Kim and the local tour group Serendipity Adventures was planned from beginning to end to perfection supporting our family’s interests and needs. Elena was wonderful in helping us plan the trip and Wilman supported us throughout our week on the ground. While we did our own self driving tour, it was nice to know that he and his team was just a text away to answer any questions we had. We visited Arenal with an exciting rafting trip and then a private hiking tour with Mariano that was so educational. Then it was on to Monte Verde for a night exploration of the Children’s Forest, fun ziplining and another educational coffee and chocolate tour. Finally, we ended in Manuel Antonio. We had the most amazing tour with Socio, who i think taught most of the other guides at the park. His knowledge and excitement about every single organism there was truly unmatched. We ended our journey to paradise with a boat tour where the kids got to unwind and swim in the ocean while we enjoyed some delicious seafood relaxing on our last day here. It was a full week that we will remember fondly

Hotel Reviews
Hotel La Mariposa
Manuel Antonio
Authenticity & Character
Location
overlooking the water and the park with beautiful views
Staff
everyone is incredibly friendly. Alan and reception and Fabian at breakfast were both lovely
Cleanliness & Comfort
Arenal Springs Resort
La Fortuna
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Cloud Forest Lodge
Monteverde
Authenticity & Character
Location
incredible views and very secluded in nature
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Whitewater Rafting Sarapiqui River (Class III-IV)
Whitewater Rafting Sarapiqui River (Class III-IV)
Costa Rica

Lots of fun for family with older kids

Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Arenal Volcano Hike & La Fortuna Waterfall
Arenal Volcano Hike & La Fortuna Waterfall
Arenal/La Fortuna

Mariano was so well informed and so much fun to learn from. We ended up in the middle of a deluge on our hike but it still was a lot of fun and we learned a lot about the history of the area and the environment

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Night Walk at Children's Eternal Forest
Night Walk at Children's Eternal Forest
Monteverde

Such an incredible night hike with Alan who found so many creatures and taught us about each of them as we spent this special time exploring the Children’s Eternal Forest. There was something truly magical about exploring the forest after dark and we all really enjoyed this experience so much. Of course, the highlight was the tarantula!

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Our driver was awesome. He spotted two night animals as well!
Transport
All Day Adventure at Selvatura, including Zipline, Hanging Bridges, and Fauna Exhibitions
All Day Adventure at Selvatura, including Zipline, Hanging Bridges, and Fauna Exhibitions
Costa Rica

We went for the ziplining and stayed the entire day checking out all of the other exhibits and activities. Our favorite was the 2 toed sloths , particularly Oprah who was very photogenic! The reptile and butterfly presentations were also really well done and the hanging bridges walk was a lot of fun. The ziplining is really well done and you get the adrenaline rush you are looking for, knowing that the equipment is all well maintained.

Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Local specialist: Elena Mora
Elena
Elena Mora
Local specialist in Cartago, Turrialba | Replied on Aug 17, 2025
Hola Katrina, Thank you so much for sharing your kind words ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
I’m truly happy to hear that you and your family had such a wonderful time in Costa Rica. It was a real pleasure helping you plan your trip, and I’m glad Wilman and our team could be there whenever you needed support along the way.
It makes me smile knowing you enjoyed your adventures in Arenal, Monteverde, and Manuel Antonio, and especially that you connected so well with our guides. They love what they do, and it means a... Read more

Hola Katrina,

Thank you so much for sharing your kind words ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
I’m truly happy to hear that you and your family had such a wonderful time in Costa Rica. It was a real pleasure helping you plan your trip, and I’m glad Wilman and our team could be there whenever you needed support along the way.

It makes me smile knowing you enjoyed your adventures in Arenal, Monteverde, and Manuel Antonio, and especially that you connected so well with our guides. They love what they do, and it means a lot when families like yours can feel that passion.

You and your family are the reason we love what we do. It was a joy to be part of your adventure, and we’ll be here with open arms whenever you decide to come back to have another unforgettable experience in Paradise!

¡Diay, pura vida! 🌴

Elena Mora
Serendipity Adventures, Costa Rica 🦥