Costa Rican Adventure

Costa Rica | Nov 22 - Nov 29, 2025

My family (husband, oldest daughter, son-in-law and 2 grandsons) completed a trip to Costa Rica organized by Serendipity Adventures. I had extensive conversations with Holden, who then crafted an amazing itinerary for us which included a variety of activities. This was important to us as my husband is not able to do much walking. I found Serendipity to be easy to work with and extremely responsive to any questions we had. Prior to departure we got a detailed itinerary, instructions for our arrival and a helpful packing list.
Upon arrival we were met by Mariano who took us to our first destination. Mariano spoke great English, had tremendous passion for his country and was so informative. He was a joy to spend time with. He worked with us if we needed to tweak start times on our excursions.
This was a trip that left us with fantastic memories. From the amazing accommodations in the rainforest or by Manuel Antonio to our adventures (hanging bridges, zipline, cocoa & coffee class,, river float, ocean sail, hikes) everything was superb. Serendipty selected guides and companies (Endemic Bird and Brisa Elegante get a shout out) that were top notch. I can’t think of enough superlatives.
During our trip the Serendipity team stayed in touch. I was impressed with the promptness of their responses – even in the evening.
I would most definitely rely on Serendipity again!!

Hotel Reviews

Chachagua Rainforest Hotel & Hot Springs

Peñas Blancas

Beautiful setting in the rainforest

Authenticity & Character

Location

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

a few too many bugs but not the hotel's fault - you are in the rainforest

Hotel La Mariposa

Manuel Antonio

Beautiful rooms with great views of the ocean. Breathtaking sunsets from the pool and dining room terrace

Authenticity & Character

Location

Staff

All staff was friendly, courteous and eager to please. Diego at the pool bar is great!

Cleanliness & Comfort

Activity Reviews

Transfer for Passenger Arriving at a Different Time

Costa Rica

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Cacao & Coffee Class at Chachagua Rainforest Lodge

Arenal/La Fortuna

Very informative and fun experience. Our guide Roberto pointed out many things, especially on our hike to the finca. Got everybody involved in the process

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Private River Float on the Peñas Blancas River

Costa Rica

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Mariano!!

Private Arenal Hanging Bridges Walk

Arenal/La Fortuna

Saw so many things

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Big Arenal Mundo Aventura Zipline

Arenal/La Fortuna

This was an exhilarating adventure. The guides here are well prepared and clearly love what they do.

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Private Manuel Antonio National Park Guided Hike

Costa Rica

I'm amazed at how much Andres can spot. All the guides, although from different companies, help each other out when they find interesting things.

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Andres is the best!

Sunset Sailing Cruise on the Brisa Elegante

Costa Rica

A fun crew. We were lucky to encounter dolphins and a mama whale and her baby.

Quality of Experience

boat ride was great - beautiful coastline

Food

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport