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  • cindydc
    dc2 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Everything was great! Our guide did a good job and the views of the volcano and waterfalls were amazing! We are glad we tacked this on to the end of our trip.
    Written February 18, 2025
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  • Susan S
    1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    We took a day trip to Doka coffee farm, Poas volcano and La Paz waterfall. It was an excellent trip! Our guide, Mario, made the trip so interesting. It was a small group (4 in our group and another couple). Crazy San Jose traffic; we were glad Mario was at the wheel. Highly recommend. Mario was very informative and so kind to everyone.
    Written February 4, 2025
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  • Yvonne M
    19 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    This was a truly fun packed day with the main feature being La Paz Waterfall and the Wildlife Refuge. We stopped along the way to see a coffee plantation, a lovely little coffee shop with a great view, and another shop with souvenirs and local made liqueurs, chocolates and a variety of crafts, and also with cheese and wine samples. We enjoyed a delicious buffet lunch at the Sanctuary and spent several hours observing a wide variety of Costa Rican animals, with some of my favourites being the toucans, wildcats, snakes and plenty of the Morpho butterflies. There wasn't a moment without fascination and awe. A day well spent in the mountains outside of San Jose. Our driver Leo drove us safely, slowing down and stopping so we wouldn't miss the sites and Ricardo our tour guide was absolutely THE best. He was full of interesting information throughout the entire trip and answered all our questions. With a great sense of humour and friendly cheery spirit, he made the trip all that much better. I will definitely be back with family during my next visit.
    Written January 30, 2025
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  • Mario T
    1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Excellent experience. On time scheduling and good choice of restaurants. Safe driving as well. Antonio and Donald were very professional and cordial
    Written January 5, 2025
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  • Shanique E
    6 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    This tour did quite a bit in a short amount of time. Arturo was friendly and knowledgeable and took good care of our group. The stops were all quite short, but sufficiently long to feel like you got a good sense of each place and learned a bit.
    Written January 26, 2025
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  • Kadi W
    O'Fallon, MO20 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    We did the zip lining in the ATV rides. We had a blast. The zip lining staff seem to really know what they were doing felt really safe really informed. ATV was fun. Would recommend it for a family get away or just couples. Would do would go again. The ride to get there was in a van which seems kind of typical. We made it to our destination safely.
    Written February 6, 2025
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  • hptorres
    Chula Vista, CA49 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Good location to visit, Isla Tortuga is nice. The price we paid was fair since it included lunch.

    There was a traffic jam and we were late, but we felt rushed, not ideal for a full day tour.

    The breakup place was ok, coffee was great.
    Written October 23, 2024
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  • Thu H
    Venice, Italy6 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    I was very apprehensive when booking this tour, specifically with the pick up and drop off horror stories. Happy to report had no issues with ours. The Holiday Inn by the airport stop is probably the most ideal since it’s last pick up/first drop off on most full day excursions. Had no issues with transport other than them being very strict (no windows open, no food), but it was a very new van with chargers on the side and individual reading lights. A very comfortable ride.

    The tour description doesn’t really prep you well compared to other reviewers- so paying it forward by adding more info.

    Pack: in general: good walking shoes (I survived with water shoes the entire time but there’s a couple trails sneakers/hiking shoes can save you); sunblock; hat/sunglasses; bug repellant; portable charger ; refillable water bottle; cash if you want extra food/drinks/tip (most stores also take card); wipes are handy to wipe off grime.

    If you plan to hit the beaches: beach bag; change of clothes; towel; snorkel gear/goggles if you want to see coral (no umbrellas allowed) *note, there’s a public beach right outside the national park that is also very nice that you can explore if you allocate time.

    Manuel Antonio National Park does not allow candy, mints/gum, single use plastic bottles, or bags in efforts to conserve and protect the wild life. They do a bag check prior to entry and will do an id check (the tour group will give it with the info you provide upon booking)- highly recommend still having a copy or photo of your passport on you just in case something is off.

    Our day: pick up; 1 hr drive to breakfast buffet + rest stop (eggs, rice, vegetables, coffee/juice/tea, pay extra for meat/snacks); 2 hr drive to national park; enter park; 45 min guided walk to coffee shop inside park; apex 3-4 hours free time (hike, swim, look for animals); meet outside park at restaurant for lunch; 2 hr drive to rest stop; 1 hr drive to drop offs

    Marcela was our guide and she was nice. She did her best with our group to share as much info as possible but there was much to be desired due to a slight language barrier. Additionally other tour guides have telescope devices that allow their groups to see animals/put their phone up to the scope to snap pics. We had to do our best with our eyes and following the crowds huddling for sloths.

    It’s a pretty independent excursion otherwise- if you’re in good physical health you can definitely explore the entire park and beaches with the allotted time.

    We got chased by monkeys and saw two sloths, it was a good time.
    Written January 18, 2025
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  • vijay p
    Dubbo, Australia3 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    wonderful guide--Carlos went out of his way to show us the best views and sights
    very entertaining
    great views
    great lunch
    Written February 13, 2025
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  • Olivier T
    1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Brandon our guy was very good. I knew a lot of stuff and you can tell he loves the nature and what he do. The thermal river is a nice place
    Written February 15, 2025
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  • Jim F
    2 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Amazing day from pick-up to drop off!! The park is full of everything described and exceeded our expectations. Jerry our tour guide is a class act and truly loves Costa Rica and is extremely knowledgeable and just fun. Our boat captain did a great job locating the wild life. The food was great. Take the time to go on this tour, you will not regret it!!
    Written February 14, 2025
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  • Kim S
    3 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Very informative guide with enthusiasm for the park, wildlife and geography of the country. Park is exceptionally well set up and maintained. Lots of walking and steps but most people can handle it. Waterfalls were impressive
    Written February 10, 2025
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  • Lisa G
    Aurora, IN596 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    We took 4 day trips with summer travel and they were all amazing. Irazu is other worldly and almost indescribable. You can walk along the rim of the 3 craters and even walk into one of them. The stop in Cartago was very interesting and the Basilica is beautiful. Lunch at a typical Costa Rican restaurant was very good and came with a beautiful view. Our guide, Lenny was extremely knowledgeable and funny. All in all, it was a great trip. Summer Travel has great customer service and we highly recommend working with them.
    Written December 28, 2024
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  • Liz
    12 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Very good tour guide, interesting but unfortunately it was too cloudy to see the craters. Church was very pretty and interesting
    Written January 17, 2025
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  • Jade W
    5 contributions
    3.0 of 5 bubbles
    I was a little disappointed that after a 3 hour drive, we only stayed at Arenal for about 20 minutes. Then spent 5 hours at the hots springs which was too long. It would've also been helpful to know that there was a charge to use the lockers at the hotel.
    Written February 11, 2025
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