All of our guides and drivers were on time an...
Costa Rica | Feb 19 - Feb 26, 2026

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Pat G.
Miami, FL | Reviewed on Mar 02, 2026

All of our guides and drivers were on time and did a great job of driving in a very mountainous country with narrow roads. Our guide to our visit to the cloud forest was very informative. We booked an optional night tour through our hotel. It was also excellent. You might consider adding that to your itineraries.
Our guide through the rain forest seemed to be in a hurry. This was a once in a lifetime visit for us. I would have liked to hear more about the flora surrounding us. All of our other guides had a lot to say about what we were seeing.

Hotel Review
Gran Hotel Costa Rica, Curio Collection by Hilton
San José

Excellent accommodations centrally located. Good food but expensive.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Private San Jose Walking Tour
Private San Jose Walking Tour
San José

The guide was very knowledgeable. We enjoyed the tour.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Private Arenal Hanging Bridges Walk
Private Arenal Hanging Bridges Walk
Arenal/La Fortuna

Guide was in a hurry and really did not have much to say. I loved the rain forest walk. What a magical place.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Cloud Forest Reserve Privately Guided Hike
Cloud Forest Reserve Privately Guided Hike
Monteverde
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Very informative.
Transport
Private Safari Float on the Peñas Blancas River
Private Safari Float on the Peñas Blancas River
Arenal/La Fortuna

We found this to be disappointing.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Driving and promptness was fine.
Transport
Rafts were uncomfortable for anyone with back issues.
Mocha Tour: Chocolate & Coffee
Mocha Tour: Chocolate & Coffee
Arenal/La Fortuna

Fun place. Caesar was a great presenter. He made it fun with his energy and command of the subject.

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Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Local specialist: Holden Ketchum
Holden
Holden Ketchum
Local specialist in Cartago, Costa Rica | Replied on Mar 02, 2026

Thank you for the thoughtful review. I'm glad to hear you enjoyed the Mocha Tour at the family-run chocolate and coffee farm as well as the cloud forest tour. These are some of our best options. ⭐
Thank you
Holden Ketchum
Serendipity Adventures