We woke around 6:30 AM today to get ready and have a delicious breakfast in the hotel before heading off to Arenal for the next couple days. We were on a transfer with another couple and two women who had all just arrived the night before as well. After a couple hours of driving, we arrived in La Fortuna, dropped the others off at their hotels, and then headed around the volcano to the Arenal Observatory Lodge. We were lucky enough to have clear skies, and even were able to see the top of the volcano that afternoon! We drove up the long bumpy road through the forest, and arrived to our lodge around noon. Our room wasn't ready yet, but they took our bags, and we had lunch with incredible views of the volcano. After lunch, we went for a walk around the lodge to check things out, and then went on a short 30-minute hike to a waterfall near the lodge. It was beautiful, and no one was around! After feeling the mist from the waterfall and taking some pictures, we headed back to the lodge. Our room was still not quite ready, so we took a quick rest near the pool, listening to the sounds of the surrounding forest. We got checked into our room - which had a spectacular view of the volcano - and pretty quickly crashed out. I am not normally a napper, but after two nights in a row of less than four hours of sleep, I just couldn't stay awake. I awoke a couple hours later to pelting rains, like I have never seen or heard before. I got up and listened to the rain for a bit, and then we decided we better have dinner. We ate at the lodge, listening to the rain, and went to bed pretty early, as we had another full day ahead of us tomorrow. Unfortunately, it was cloudy all night, so we didn't get a chance to see any lava coming out of the volcano. Perhaps the next night ...
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.