As hard as it was to leave this beautiful mountain retreat, we were all excited to head to the coast. Before we arrived at the ocean, we stopped at Hacienda Baru for a visit to the Butterfly habitat and a slide on the zip line. Unlike other zip lines, we had a bit of a hike to get to the first platform. On our way, we were rewarded with several wildlife sightings. Little anoles scooted off quickly and we caught a glimpse of an agouti scampering away. We saw a sloth napping in the canopy and what would the Toucan Zip Line be without a toucan! A pair of Keel-billed toucans watched us hiking up to our first platform. Our guide Carlos had some fun with us getting us to try new ways to ''zip''. As exciting as it was, there is just something special ''flying'' along the tree tops in a beautiful rain forest!
After we said goodbye to Carlos we started off towards the coast. When we turned off the highway onto the dirt road, I smiled as I felt that feeling of excitement and anticipation going to a new destination. We passed a little cluster of shops and restaurants that were reminiscent of an old surf town. We continued along the Baru River until we reached our accommodations. The grounds were green and lush with a beautiful large pool. Our visit to the ocean will need to wait as the sunlight is fading, but cool pool, here we come!
Adventure Life took care of everything! All we had to do was show up when we were supposed to, which made our first trip to Costa Rica largely stress-free and incredibly fun. Our trip reps, Hannah and Mariethony, were helpful and responsive, getting back to us by email usually within a few hours. Our accommodations were all great, and we got incredibly blessed with some absolutely stellar guides and drivers.
Our Jungle & Beach trip was an excellent balance of adventure and rest. We got to try out a lot of different activities, including snorkeling, hiking, white water rafting and kayaking, while also partaking of some rest around the pool or by the ocean. We enjoyed seeing and exploring the beautiful Caribbean side of the country.
Joy Knowles
1 week ago
The company made our adventure trip hassle-free, and a lot of fun! I will definitely be using them again
Carolena F
1 month ago
For our first trip to Costa Rica, Adventure Life designed a tour that meets the interests, ecological and adventure, of our party; but also takes into account our physical limitations sine we are all septuagenarian. We are looking forward to the trip.
John Zent
1 month ago
COSTA RICA a trip of a life time travelling round this beautiful country. All went like clockwork even when the weather was against us and all transfers seemed to be part of the holiday not a chore. Would definitely use Adventure Life again having previously used them 20 years ago!!
Cynthia Calton
1 month ago
Our Costa Rica trip was amazing! Kassandra planned everything and the excursions, hotels, overall organization were outstanding. Everything worked out smoothly, the excursions guides were knowledgeable allowing us to see so much of the fauna and flora of the country. The hotels were great as well, all in fantastic locations and with beautiful views.