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Was supposed to go last May, obviously with Covid everything got canceled. This time spirit cancelled the flight…again. Tried to get in contact with monkey tours and there is absolutely no communication. I am the type that prints everything out, has everything in order and I try to leave nothing to chance. Everything about this trip is up to chance…
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Date of experience: May 2021
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Review of: 8-Day Tour: Jewels of Costa Rica
The trip was amazing. Zip lining thru clouds and white water rafting were highlights. There was a fair amount of driving and the climates between the mountains and beaches were different, but I was very happy to see all that we did. Mario was a great driver and guide. I wished there was better pre trip communication, but it was also Covid times. We were allowed to move our March reservation to December. Overall, definitely recommend this trip.…
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Date of experience: December 2020
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Review of: ATV's Side by Side
In January 2020 we booked an ATV tour for 4 from Azura. When we went to go on the tour they said they had overbooked as they only had 2 working machines and another couple was also already on one of the ATVs. We decided to wait until the next day so that all of us could go together. When we started the tour the next day one of the ATVs kept sputtering and stalling. After about 1 mile we decided to turn back as we didn't want to be stuck in the forest. Remy the tour operator told us that it was not uncommon for the ATVs to break down and was told all 4 of us would be refunded. As of Septembr 2020 we have not yet received our refund. We are out $300 USD.…
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Date of experience: January 2020
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Review of: 8-Day Tour: Jewels of Costa Rica
Great trip! Our tour guide Marcello and driver Memo were fantastic! They made our vacation memorable! They were knowledgeable and fun! I would recommend this group for your tour of Costa Rica.
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Date of experience: February 2020
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Review of: 8-Day Tour: Jewels of Costa Rica
This was an amazing tour! Do not let the bad reviews turn you off. It was worth every penny and I would definitely recommend it. I did not have any problem with airport pick-up, and we got in at 5:15 a.m.! Holiday Inn Express-Forum was fine. Nothing special as far as hotels go, but it was clean and had a decent breakfast. The bus is comfortable and our tour guide, Katia, was knowledgeable, fun and a great tour guide!! Ali was a wonderful photographer and I would highly recommend getting the photo package. She gets photos that your phone camera will not be able to capture. I would recommend that you work with her. If you want pictures, then smile for the camera and pose. She is good at what she does. Jorge was an excellent driver and you will really appreciate his expertise when you see how the roads wind around. I understand that the Volcano Poas can be difficult to see because of clouds, but we had a clear view. The smell wasn't pleasant but it was awesome to see an active volcano. We chose white water rafting and that was easily one of the highlights of our trip. The guides are professional - ours was on the National Rafting Team and this is his day job. I have never done it before and I'm not a good swimmer, but I felt safe and had a blast!! The other hotels are GORGEOUS! We even had a tub to soak in outside our room at Mountain Paradise. Yes, you are on a tour bus for a few hours sometimes, but how did you expect to go up and down and around volcanos? They are enormous. They stop regularly, so it doesn't get long. Ziplining and the skytram and walk are AMAZING! When can you say that you ziplined across the Continental Divide 660 feet in the air? I can't comment on the ride back to the airport, because we chose to go our own way after the tour, but I must say this was an amazing tour that I would recommend to any one. Go for it ! You will love it. Lisa…
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Date of experience: February 2020
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