Jan 31, 2025
Please do this!! You won’t regret it. It is amazing, and so worth it! - This was our first excursion, day one of Costa Rica… and let me tell you!! Wow, it was truly incredible. I would recommend this again and again. Lomar, our guide, was seriously so awesome. He was so knowledgeable about the plants, bugs, and animals in the area, and that wasn’t even the coolest part! Lomar led us through the rainforest to the most beautiful private waterfalls. Our small group of 8 were the only people on this trail. Lomar also took the best photos of us, he knew all the great spots for videos and pictures and could be a professional photographer lol. He was super encouraging when we got to the grand finale, the *optional* cliff jump. This was an excursion of a lifetime. Never seen so much beauty before.
Two things to note:
1. The trip started with a homemade lunch, which I didn’t need noted in Viator. I had only the plantains (which were amazing). They also had sweet tea and a mixed rice.
2. The road to the trailhead is super bumpy. We weren’t on the type of 4x4 I was imagining we would be, more of a truck bed (of a big truck) with two benches on the sides. The road again is super bumpy and Lomar was an excellent driver, just a little speedy over the bumps. Hang on tight! :-)
Amazing experience, excellent service. Recommend a thousand times over.
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Jan 23, 2025
Highly recommend this activity - We had such a fabulous time! Our guides, Josh and Lamar were informative, entertaining, and fun. Kids had a blast and so did the parents. Highly recommend if you like to have excitement.
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Jan 18, 2025
Amazing Experience - This was an amazing experience. Our guide, Josh, was awesome as well. From the time we started the tour to the end, Josh was friendly, polite and gave us lots of information about the animals and forest. He even spotted a tiny Poison Dart frog that was so interesting. Josh’s English is excellent and that certainly was a bonus for us due to our limited Spanish.
I would definitely recommend this tour as you get the opportunity to see a truly beautiful area of Costa Rica and the waterfalls are spectacular. It is an experience we will never forget. Thank you, Josh and Viator!
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Dec 27, 2024
Fun afternoon activity for family - Great family adventure starting with a typical lunch in a village followed by a ride up the mountains, hike through the Forest, swimming in waterfalls and jumping into deep pools from various heights. The crew was entertaining and my kids had a blast.
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Dec 27, 2024
Best day in Costa Rica - This was an extraordinary day of fun activity. Hiking, waterfalls, extreme jumping, delicious lunch at a soda. Hats off to our guide Josue who went so far out of his way to make this such a wonderful day!
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Dec 24, 2024
Amazing time! - Fantastic excursion!! Lomar and Wilson were amazing. Funny, thoughtful, knowledgable, complimentary, and kind, the entire time. Lomar used my phone to take pictures and videos the whole time so that we could all enjoy the tour, I couldn't believe it, such a nice touch.
Breakfast beforehand was unexpected and delicious. And, the family dogs were cute and friendly, and so much fun.
Absolutely recommend.
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Jul 6, 2024
Absolutely Wonderful! - The waterfalls tour was absolutely amazing. The waterfalls were relaxing and just what we needed for our vacation. Tour guides Joaquin and Lomar were unbelievable! They focused on safety but more so having a great time. The tour started with a local Costa Rican breakfast and Joaquin/ Lomar gave us a history lesson as we navigated the mountains. Must do for all tourists! The Waterfall is definitely a hidden gem! Highly recommended if you are in the Jaco area.
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Feb 8, 2025
Great trip - Guide was very informative. The hike was easy and the trails were good. Waterfalls were amazing including a rock slide.
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May 25, 2024
Fun Excursion On Truck Not ATV- starving dog and puppies next door - You will be picked up in town and then change to an open air vehicle truck; no ATVs. It’s fun! Moderate Short Hike to waterfall and back. Steep climb coming back and a bit slippery going down. Wear hiking shoes and then have water shoes with you. It’s in the shade otw down in the jungle so it’s much cooler. You will hike to one area where there is a swimming hole, two photo op spots and then at the top where you can jump 23 ft or 30 ft if you want into water. It’s not mandatory to jump or to leave.
Lunch was provided at base camp where we switched vehicles. There is a bathroom there. The reason I’m doing 4 stars is the neighbor next door has a starving mama dog with puppies. The tour company says they feed her scraps, but every time they do, the German shepherd mix attacks her. It was horrible to watch. I contacted several places to see if they would help her but I didn’t have any luck. I have guilt leaving her behind. I bet the neighbor would relinquish her for $100. We just didn’t have the time before flying out to see this through. I’m sad for her and the puppies bc I think the tour guides non neutered male is the father.
They need to do better to help that dog and puppies get care. It’s going to hurt their business if they don’t; as other animal lovers will see what we saw. It started the tour out very stressful bc of the aggressive dog attacking the other dog for food more than once and sad to see how skinny and hungry the beagle mix and puppies were. Maybe someone else can help. She is facing the shack to the right in the fence. 😢 Peta said they could help with photos and of course we didn’t get any.
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Jan 23, 2025
Tour was good but they need more clarity in what’s included - The tour itself was great however, I was not aware that lunch was included therefore I took $30 ($10 for the transfer and $20 for the tip) When we got there we got lunch (included) a beer and a water which wasn’t and I left a tip which then left me short when we got back to our hotel. I gave the guy all of the cash that I had left and he made it very clear that it was not enough so I had to go to my room and get more $ for him.
I work in the service industry so I get the tipping but I would NEVER do that to anyone.
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