There are three or four hummingbirds in the garden outside my window.
Am I dreaming?
Is this paradise?
After a long drive from the river after rafting, we arrived in Arenal, near the volcano as the sun was going down. We were excited because Ricky had said "the volcano was clear yesterday, and you will probably see and hear it!"
The next morning I could not believe the sight outside our huge picture sliding glass window: there was Arenal volcano, clear as can be, surrounded by lush jungle and its wonderful wildlife sounds. I could see all just lying in my comfy bed at Arenal Manoa - a truly spectacular hotel property.
I want to know who the genius itinerary planner was at AL who rewarded our wild adventure with the most beautiful hotel towards the end of our trip.
We spent the morning hiking around the volcano, where we saw a lot of wildlife. We were very lucky that for most of the day you could clearly see the top of the mountain. Occasionally, we would hear a rumble like a jet roar - only to realize we were a hundred miles from an airport and the roar was the volcano itself. My daughters called it "volcano burps".
That afternoon we swam in the hotel pool and hot springs, where I enjoyed an awesome ceviche and my kids got the best "virgin" Pina Coladas ever from our bartender Miguel (the best!)
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
2 weeks 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.