Picture perfect day - John was our driver/guide. Was fantastic! We stopped at a waterfall to swum then onto Blue River Waterfall. Was a hike but we'll worth it! Was breathtaking! Then onto lunch which great as well. Then onto a sloth park. Had Carlos as our guide, he took beautiful pics with our cameras. It was a long day but John picked us up at our rental and dropped back home! Super day!

Best guide ever Juan Carlos - Juan Carlos and Jose were excellent guides and ambassadors of Costa Rica and its rainforests. Juan Carlos was more excited to see the animals and plants then any other guide I have used in the past. Truly infectious attitude.

Best day ever - BEST day ever!! Juan Carlos was the absolute best tour guide! Unforgettable experience…highly recommend for all ages!

This was this excursion... - This was this excursion that our group of 11 friends had been anticipating and Manual and Juan Carlos did not disappoint. Manual’s driving was excellent and we felt very safe during the long drive. Juan Carlos (JC) was fabulous - providing lots of general information about Costa Rica from the get-go. The walks to the waterfalls were accurately described with respect to required physical effort and a couple of our group opted to stay with the bus for the Tenorio Volcano NP portion. JC was very solicitous- constantly checking that the slower walkers were ok and taking group photos. Lunch was delicious and accommodated vegetarians and vegans. The restaurant had a butterfly enclosure and JC demonstrated his butterfly-whisperer skills! We got some lovely photos. The sloth sanctuary was the highlight and the guides found a couple of sloths for us to admire and photograph. We also saw some beautiful frogs and the guides took some expert photos for us. I can highly recommend this tour especially if you’re lucky enough to have JC as your guide.

Incredible Tour! - We booked a private tour through Showtime and were lucky enough to have Sosa as our tour guide. He was a friendly and wonderful companion to our group of four adults and four children (ages 7,7,8, and 9). He made sure we were comfortable and stopped whenever necessary to accommodate the needs of our group. He also made suggestions along the way (like stopping at a bakery - yum!). We started our day with a short hike to a beautiful waterfall. Next, we proceeded to a rainforest tour where Sosa set us up with a very knowledgeable guide who helped us spot sloths, frogs, and birds. As the day progressed, it became rainy in the area we were in. Sosa advised us that our original plans probably weren't the best options with the current weather, and he advised us on alternative excursions. While we were touring the rainforest, Sosa went out of his way making phone calls and other arrangements for us so that when we were finished, we could seamlessly move on to the next activity. He was able to get us to another area where we were able to river tube (MY FAVORITE THING THAT WE DID IN COSTA RICA) and checkout hot springs. Despite spending many hours with us, he was still willing to take us to a souvenir shop on the way home. One of the perks of booking a private tour is that you have more flexibility for your group, but Sosa went out of his way to make sure that we had THE perfect day. Thank you Sosa for our favorite tour in Costa Rica!!!

Favorite Tour in Costa Rica! - We booked a private tour through Showtime and were lucky enough to have Sosa as our tour guide. He was a friendly and wonderful companion to our group of four adults and four children (ages 7,7,8, and 9). He made sure we were comfortable and stopped whenever necessary to accommodate the needs of our group. He also made suggestions along the way (like stopping at a bakery - yum!). We started our day with a short hike to a beautiful waterfall. Next, we proceeded to a rainforest tour where Sosa set us up with a very knowledgeable guide who helped us spot sloths, frogs, and birds. As the day progressed, it became rainy in the area we were in. Sosa advised us that our original plans probably weren't the best options with the current weather, and he advised us on alternative excursions. While we were touring the rainforest, Sosa went out of his way making phone calls and other arrangements for us so that when we were finished, we could seamlessly move on to the next activity. He was able to get us to another area where we were able to river tube (MY FAVORITE THING THAT WE DID IN COSTA RICA) and checkout hot springs. Despite spending many hours with us, he was still willing to take us to a souvenir shop on the way home. One of the perks of booking a private tour is that you have more flexibility for your group, but Sosa went out of his way to make sure that we had THE perfect day. Thank you Sosa for our favorite tour in Costa Rica!!!

Sloths and waterfalls. - Estebon was fantastic! Great guide and very personable. The waterfalls were spectacular! We were able to see 5 sloths, a vibrant frog, tucan and several other interesting creatures. The traditional Costa Rican that they provided for lunch was amazing! They even had a little butterfly garden to tour while we waited for our food. Would definitely recommend this excursion with this particular guide.

A MUST TOUR - This was such an amazing day I got to spend with my friends. Costa Rica is a beautiful country and we had the best tour guide Estevan! If there’s one thing you should do in Costa Rica its this tour! Loved we got picked up and dropped off at the hotel and had the entire van to ourselves. The lunch was fantastic. A couple of tips: bring towels, extra pair of shoes and clothes ( best time to change is at the last stop as you’ll be done swimming). Don’t forget BUG SPRAY! Prepare for a decent workout on the hike it’s about a 2.5 mile hike and LOTS of stairs when going back up. Worth it but it can be challenging for people. Lastly bring water! Our tour guide was so fantastic he stopped 2 times for us to stock up on water and snacks (you do spend a good chuck driving) but he also had an ice chest of water for us. Overall this tour is great and worth the price ! Thank You Estevan for such an amazing day!!!!

This tour made for the best day of our vacation!! - This tour is absolutely AMAZING!!! Our guide, Estabon, was so informative and accommodating for my family and I the whole trip. Best day of our vacation by far. 10/10 recommend!

Brazil Pantanel - $50,000 for riding in a boat and sitting in a truck. Buyer Beware! - Rated 1 out of 5 stars Updated 4 minutes ago Verified Extremely Disappointing/Misleading Guide spent all of the tour time chasing Jaguars and Giant Anteaters. Expedition was advertised as an opportunity to enjoy/see/experience the animal/bird/plant diversity of the World's Largest Wetlands. Guide did not take time for guests to see/photograph the many different birds, animals, plants. Instead, spent three days running up and down the river looking for Jaguars. Then spent the final three days driving up and down the same bumpy dirt roads looking for Giant Anteaters. When guide was asked if we could spend some time looking for other animals/birds/plants Guide snapped back and said "Look at your itinerary. We are looking for Giant Anteaters." (Looking at itinerary there is no mention of Giant Anteaters). Guide then said "You don't have to like me! You should have booked a private guide so YOU could see what YOU wanted to see WHEN YOU wanted to see it!!!" Needless to say - I was speechless! (I am glad to forward a copy of the "Itinerary" and you can see for yourself how Nat Habitat advertises expedition. Finally, when Guide was asked if she had ever seen Giant Anteaters eating at a termite nest, Guide said "No." When asked if she knew how termites constructed the many giant termite nests throughout the Pantanel Guide responded, "I don't know." End of Conversation!!! Postscript: Thank you Nat Hab for the BOILERPLATE Acknowledgement and Pseudo-Apology. Please note this is THE SAME APOLOGY WORD-FOR-WORD that you offered my wife after her review several weeks. Your lack of personal/individual attention to your guest/clients is obvious - from this BOILERPLATE apology to your guide's herd-mentality in conducting an underwhelming exploration of the Pantanel. Your promise of hikes were actually only short walks on the Eco Lodges. As Nat Hab's Guide said - "You should hire a Private Guide so YOU can see what YOU want when YOU want it." That would be money well-spent! Date of experience: June 21, 2024 Edit Reply from Natural Habitat Adventures A day ago As a nature travel company, we strive to offer our travelers the best experiences in nature possible. We're sorry to hear that this was not your experience on your recent trip to Brazil, and we appreciate you taking the time to send us your feedback. Please know that we have shared your comments with our internal teams as well as with your guide in order to address the concerns you noted in your review. Thank you again, and we hope that your time in the Pantanal left you with fond memories despite the issues you encountered.