Wonderful Trip
Costa Rica | May 25 - Jun 1, 2023

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Sharron M.
Australia | Reviewed on Jun 05, 2023

Planning our trip with Randall was such a good experience. We had a fantastic time in Costa Rica everything ran so smoothly. All of the hotels were great and the room booked in Manuel Antonio was absolutely fantastic. There was a good balance between travel time, activities and down time. Highly recommend! Thanks Randall for all of your assistance.

Hotel Reviews
Montaña de Fuego Resort & Spa
La Fortuna

Great hotel with amazing views. The staff were great and the restaurant was very good. We enjoyed the hot pools and the swimming pool, this is a very relaxing place to stay.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Amazing view of the volcano
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Hotel Costa Verde
Manuel Antonio

We had a studio with a 180 degrees view of the ocean, absolutely gorgeous with a big balcony. It was so relaxing to sit and watch the birds and monkeys. The hotel restaurants are spread across the resort which is very hilly, but they have a car that will ferry you from your room to the pool or one of the restaurants. We ate at two of the restaurants and the food and service was great.

Authenticity & Character
We really enjoyed the wildlife and watching the monkeys over breakfast! Also breakfast menu was great!
Location
Staff
Really friendly and helpful staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Crowne Plaza San José La Sabana
San José

Functional airport hotel. Rooms were a good size and immaculately clean.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Good hotel close to the airport
Staff
Very helpful staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Hotel & Spa Poco a Poco
Monteverde Costa Rica

A lovely boutique hotel with fabulous service. We ate in the restaurant a couple of times and the food was delicious. The pool was lovely and relaxing and the cocktails were great. Great activities to do in the area, we really enjoyed our stay.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Tubing Adventure
Tubing Adventure
Arenal/La Fortuna

Fantastic activity we had so much fun. A great experience to float down the river in this amazing place. The rapids were lots of fun and nothing too scary!

Quality of Experience
The location is so peaceful
Guides, Drivers and Staff
The guides were great and made sure everyone had a safe experience.
Transport
Arenal Volcano Hike & Baldi Hot Springs & Dinner
Arenal Volcano Hike & Baldi Hot Springs & Dinner
Arenal/La Fortuna

Firstly this is not a gentle hike as we were led to believe, as a couple in their late fifties)early sixties we found it challenging there are lots of big rustic steps to climb which was exhausting in the heat. The guide however was fantastic and very passionate, the view was amazing.

Quality of Experience
Food
We were served delicious pineapple after the hike down, which was so fresh and delicious
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Passionate about nature
Transport
Comfortable bus with good driver
Coffee, Chocolate and Sugar Cane Experience
Coffee, Chocolate and Sugar Cane Experience
Monteverde

A great activity which was really interesting The guide was fantastic I can't remember his name but he delivered information in such a fun way he was excellent.

Quality of Experience
Great for the whole family
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Such a fun guide
Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve Hike
Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve Hike
Monteverde

This was such a lovely relaxing activity, a gentle hike through the forest. The guide was so knowledgeable and very passionate, and took us to some great spots to see the beautiful birds that live in the forest.

Quality of Experience
A special place to visit
Guides, Drivers and Staff
So knowledgeable and engaging
Transport
Very comfortable
Hanging Bridges at Selvatura Park
Hanging Bridges at Selvatura Park
Monteverde

Didn't see a lot of wildlife but plenty of vegetation.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Driver was so friendly
Catamaran and Snorkeling near Manuel Antonio
Catamaran and Snorkeling near Manuel Antonio
Manuel Antonio

Well organised and good fun. The staff were friendly.

Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Local specialist: Randall Jiménez
Randall
Randall Jiménez
Local specialist in San José, Costa Rica | Replied on Jun 06, 2023

You are welcome Sharron, it is very important to me to bring a great experience to all travelers who decide to come to Costa Rica and explore our beauties especially in your case coming all the way from Australia. I am so happy to hear that you enjoyed the trip and the selection of hotels that we chose for your vacation.

We hope to have the chance to welcome you again in the future.

All the best,
Randall