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Serendipity Adventures was founded in Michigan, USA, 30 years ago and since then we have been dedicated to designing and operating private vacations in Costa Rica. For the last two decades, trip planning, sales, administration, as well as operations, have been run from our main office in Turrialba, Costa Rica.

Serendipity´s core product is our Premium Vacations. These unique trips include adventures that are operated in private mode directly by Serendipity, such as white water rafting, canyoning, mountain biking, hiking, tree climbing, horseback riding, nature floats, and more. On a premium trip, your family or your small self-formed group will enjoy a dedicated professional guide and transportation in 4 WD vehicles that allow us to go off the beaten path.

We also design independent trips in a very personalized way, applying all our knowledge and expertise while carefully planning your itinerary around your specific goals, needs, and preferences. Then, when the time comes to enjoy your Costa Rica vacation, we'll stay on top of all reservations, and we're always just a phone call away if you need any assistance along the way.

Planning a Costa Rica vacation can be difficult and time-consuming if you try to do all the research by yourself. We at Serendipity are dedicated to making it an easy process, and to making sure any plan is tailored to your specific preferences.

Serendipity Adventures is part of the following groups: Costa Rica Travel Agents

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Recent Trip Reviews for Serendipity Adventures

Great and convenient service for an excellent vacation
Costa Rica | Feb 22 - Mar 3, 2025

Ceinwen
Ceinwen P.
Seattle, WA | Reviewed on Mar 10, 2025
Kimkim planned a wonderful vacation for us and worked through a local company Serendipity that was great. They were friendly and responsive throughout the planning process. During our vacation I felt they went above and beyond multiple times to make sure we had a great vacation. For example, we got the time for one of our tours wrong and missed our pickup. Serendipity contacted us to let us know and communicated with the tour company to make sure we could still make it to our sunset sailing... Read more

Kimkim planned a wonderful vacation for us and worked through a local company Serendipity that was great. They were friendly and responsive throughout the planning process. During our vacation I felt they went above and beyond multiple times to make sure we had a great vacation. For example, we got the time for one of our tours wrong and missed our pickup. Serendipity contacted us to let us know and communicated with the tour company to make sure we could still make it to our sunset sailing tour (which we did). They made traveling to a country we had never been to before feel easy with minimal effort on our part. The selection of tours and accommodations was really great. Overall we had a really good vacation that enabled us to relax and not worry about things going wrong or choosing less good experiences.

Hotel Reviews
Hampton by Hilton San José Airport
Alajuela

Excellent option to be nearby the airport. The 24/7 shuttle was super convenient as was the option to pick up and drop off the car rental.

Authenticity & Character
Pretty standard hotel
Location
Good for early/late airport transfers
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Useful to have snack/fast grocery in hotel and outlets near bed
Hotel Lomas del Volcán
Fortuna

Great breakfast. Fun having individual bungalows. Amazing heated pool!! Helpful staff. Great to have outlets near the bed on both sides.

Authenticity & Character
Location
A bit far away for walking into town but meant it was great view. And with a car not a big deal.
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Monteverde Country Lodge
Monteverde

Good breakfast and nice touch to have welcome beverages. Cleaning staff were a little pushy. Clean and comfortable. Missing outlets near the bed. Portable air conditioner required regular emptying (roughly every 8hr) to be used.

Authenticity & Character
Very beautiful landscaping
Location
Very close by to town and there is a sidewalk if wanted to walk though distance to main centre a bit far for that.
Staff
Cleaning staff attempted to come in to clean while we were about ti shower and were rather pushy about it. They didn't return later in day though that might have been a misunderstanding due to language barrier.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Cleanliness was great, but we were missing outlets near the bed, had to frequently empty the portable air conditioner, and also had a table right outside our shower where people could be listening/watching (there was a bit of a cover for the window but can see someone's outline of their head if it is dark out with lights on inside and they are tall.
Karahé Beach Hotel
Manuel Antonio

Hotel room smelled very musty the entire time, was missing basics like a coffee machine/tea and phone, and no outlets by the bed. The breakfast was good quality though minimal compared to some other stays. The overall best feature was location beach side, and the private beach seating with shade cover - this part was 5/5 in addition to very nice and accommodating staff.

Activity Reviews
Big Arenal Mundo Aventura Zipline + Tractor
Big Arenal Mundo Aventura Zipline + Tractor
Arenal/La Fortuna

Very fun! Felt very safe as well, which was a concern for one of our party :)

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Night Excursion in Rainforest and Wild Frog Sanctuary
Night Excursion in Rainforest and Wild Frog Sanctuary
Arenal/La Fortuna

This was so great, one of the highlights of our trip. Our guide was super knowledgeable of the local floral and fauna. He also asked if there was anything we wanted to see explicitly and he found them for us! Namely a sloth (saw two!). He also took pictures for us and shared them afterwards. The guides were very collaborative so found more things for us to see throughout the walk.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Manuel Antonio National Park Guided Nature Hike
Manuel Antonio National Park Guided Nature Hike
Manuel Antonio

Ended up with private tour! Our guide was truly excellent in terms of knowledge, having a great monocular, and taking super pictures on our phones through it. Also by far the experience with most wildlife seen which was very cool.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Arenal Volcano & 1968 Reserve Guided Hike
Arenal Volcano & 1968 Reserve Guided Hike
Arenal/La Fortuna

This was a nice walk where we got to see great views of the Volcano and learn a bit about its history inclduing past eruption. Took a lot less time than allotted and appreciated the bit of fresh fruit at the end.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
The guides English could have been better but overall learned the important points.
Transport
EcoTermales Hot Springs & Meal
EcoTermales Hot Springs & Meal
Arenal/La Fortuna

Overall very nice and relaxing pools with excellent food. Had a good experience on the whole. There was a different expectation issue where we were told we could enter at any time after 5pm by the tour company but when we arrived at 530 we were told we had to wait until 6, at which point we had to first eat dinner then could go to the pools.

Quality of Experience
Food
Coffee, Chocolate and Sugar Cane Farm Tour
Coffee, Chocolate and Sugar Cane Farm Tour
Arenal/La Fortuna

Our experience and guide was excellent! Cesar was funny and very knowledgeable. We had a great time learning about the coffee, sugar and chocolate production process and tasting along the way. Clever set up with stations throughout the property.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve Guided Hike
Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve Guided Hike
Monteverde

We ended up having a private guided tour which was awesome. Our guide Chris was super knowledgeable especially about birds and plants which was great! We got to see some neat wildlife and plants. It was an odd time because there were no clouds but that couldn't be helped!

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
When we arrived we needed to pay extra for parking and it took a while for the staff to find our reservation.
Sunset Sailing Cruise on the Brisa Elegante
Sunset Sailing Cruise on the Brisa Elegante
Manuel Antonio

Fun experience, cool ship, really awesome to get to swim in the amazing water, sunset views were amazing, food was excellent, crew was very nice. On the whole it was great! Only downside was not enough seating in shade.

Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Local specialist: Holden Ketchum
Holden
Holden Ketchum
Local specialist in Cartago, Costa Rica | Replied on Mar 11, 2025

Ceinwen, thank you for taking the time to write a thorough review and mention your guides by name. They will be happy to hear that they provided you with a great experience in Costa Rica.
Thank you also for sharing these great photos! They will inspire future travelers for sure! ⭐You both look very excited about your adventures!

Thank you
Holden Ketchum
Serendipity Adventures

Holden and Serendipity were great!
Costa Rica | Feb 25 - Mar 5, 2025

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Julie K.
San Jose, CA | Reviewed on Mar 09, 2025
Holden, from Serendipity, was extremely helpful in planning our trip to Costa Rica. He had many good suggestions where to go and arranging guides to take us on amazing hikes. Holden was very good about answering all our questions very promptly. His attention to detail was outstanding. Wilman, our local contact for Serendipity, was amazing. We contacted him several times during our trip, and he was very responsive, usually within minutes! We were impressed with his service. Read more

Holden, from Serendipity, was extremely helpful in planning our trip to Costa Rica. He had many good suggestions where to go and arranging guides to take us on amazing hikes. Holden was very good about answering all our questions very promptly. His attention to detail was outstanding.

Wilman, our local contact for Serendipity, was amazing. We contacted him several times during our trip, and he was very responsive, usually within minutes! We were impressed with his service.

Activity Reviews
Sirena Park Station Private Tour
Sirena Park Station Private Tour
Drake Bay

We had a great hike around the Sirena Park Station. Our guide, Maria, was outstanding. If she wasn't with us, we would not have seen any wildlife. It was amazing how she could spot all the animals high in the trees! Using her monocular allowed us to see the animals in detail. We saw a tapir, anteater, sloth, squirrel monkeys, and many birds.

Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Corcovado National Park Hike from San Pedrillo Ranger Station
Corcovado National Park Hike from San Pedrillo Ranger Station
Drake Bay

Our guide, Maria, was amazing. She made this a great hike. She is very knowledgeable. She could find animals high in the trees that we never would have seen on our own. We saw spider monkeys, a lot of colorful Macaws. a lot of other birds, and on our way back to our lodge, she found a puma!

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Rio Celeste & Tenorio Volcano Private Hike
Rio Celeste & Tenorio Volcano Private Hike
Bijagua / Rio Celeste

The Rio Celeste river, Blue Lagoon and Waterfall were gorgeous. The blue color of the water was amazing, unlike anything else we have ever seen. Our guide, Mariano, was great! He was very knowledgeable and made this a very enjoyable hike.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Mariano was an outstanding guide.
Transport
Tapir Valley Nature Reserve Night Walk
Tapir Valley Nature Reserve Night Walk
Bijagua / Rio Celeste

This night tour was a great way to see tapirs. It also allowed us to see other animals that we hadn't seen elsewhere on our trip to Costa Rica, such as the red-eyed green tree frog, and a night owl. It was nice to see the wildlife up close. This was a unique experience.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Jess was a great guide.
Transport
Alex is the best driver!
Local specialist: Holden Ketchum
Holden
Holden Ketchum
Local specialist in Cartago, Costa Rica | Replied on Mar 10, 2025

Hello Julie,
Thank you for taking the time to write a thorough review. Thank you for mentioning your guides by name, I will be sure to pass on the information. They love to hear that they have done a good job!

How absolutely amazing that you got to see a puma in Corcovado, that is a rare occurrence.

I'm glad to hear that you had an amazing experience here in Costa Rica, all of our planning paid off!

Thank you
Holden Ketchum
Serendipity Adventures

Holden did an amazing job putting together an...
Costa Rica | Feb 19 - Feb 26, 2025

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Lisa V.
Des Moines, IA | Reviewed on Mar 02, 2025
Holden did an amazing job putting together an initial plan, and making changes according to our feedback. Also giving honest input into lodging choices. Nancy provided comprehensive information about what to expect on our arrival and through our trip. Wilman was very responsive during our trip, answering questions and making last minute changes. What a great team! Read more

Holden did an amazing job putting together an initial plan, and making changes according to our feedback. Also giving honest input into lodging choices. Nancy provided comprehensive information about what to expect on our arrival and through our trip. Wilman was very responsive during our trip, answering questions and making last minute changes. What a great team!

Hotel Reviews
Volcano Lodge, Hotel & Thermal Experience
San Carlos, Alajuela

The thermal pools were fabulous. The grounds were gorgeous with beautiful foliage and great bird watching. We liked the location and appreciated the responsiveness of the staff. The rooms were adequate but a bit dated and often felt a little damp. Meals were fine but not standout.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
With all the rain, the room often felt damp.
La Mariposa Hotel
Manuel Antonio

Beautiful hotel! Room well appointed. Wonderful view. Comfortable beds. Pool and patio area was great. Saw many birds during our stay. Staff was attentive. We only had breakfast here, but the restaurant was busy for dinner, suggesting that it was a good place to dine. Breakfast was good. Good tea selection which we appreciated. Location of hotel was central to many shops, restaurants, etc.

Authenticity & Character
Location
beautiful view, central location, yet off the busy road.
Staff
very friendly
Cleanliness & Comfort
Beds very comfortable
Activity Reviews
Sunset Sailing Cruise on the Brisa Elegante
Sunset Sailing Cruise on the Brisa Elegante
Manuel Antonio

Crew worked hard, friendly and entertaining. Ship was very cool. Liked how they stopped to allow people to swim/float. Food prepared was okay. Could be better. Drinks great.

Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Arenal Hanging Bridges Guided Walk
Arenal Hanging Bridges Guided Walk
Arenal/La Fortuna

Very nice experience. Weather was not the best, rained often, but cannot control the weather. It mostly impacted the view from the bridges.

Guides, Drivers and Staff
Ecocentro Danaus Guided Rainforest Walk (without Transportation)
Ecocentro Danaus Guided Rainforest Walk (without Transportation)
Arenal/La Fortuna

Small area, yet amazed at the number of wildlife we saw.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Diago was great!
Kayaking on Lake Arenal
Kayaking on Lake Arenal
Arenal/La Fortuna

Cloudy and a bit rainy. However did not do more than sprinkle a couple times. This was supposed to be 3 hrs, but only needed up being 2 hours. Guide was knowledgeable, he was young. It was only the 2 of us on the tour, so maybe this impacted it only lasting 2 hrs.

Manuel Antonio National Park Guided Nature Hike
Manuel Antonio National Park Guided Nature Hike
Manuel Antonio

Bernie Sanchez was great! He was very patient and knowledgeable. Saw so many species. We wanted to spend time on the beach after. He lead us to a less busy beach, instructed us how to get back to the entrance, and set up our transportation back to our hotel. Went above and beyond.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Above and beyond.
Local specialist: Holden Ketchum
Holden
Holden Ketchum
Local specialist in Cartago, Costa Rica | Replied on Mar 04, 2025

Hello Lisa,
Thank you for taking the time to write a thoughtful review. Your feedback helps us to continually provide the best service to our travelers. I'm happy to hear that our team as Serendipity Adventures was able to provide excellent service and advice on-the-go 🌞

Thank you
Holden Ketchum
Serendipity Adventures

How soon can we come back!!??
Costa Rica | Feb 15 - Feb 22, 2025

Sheryl
Sheryl K.
Boston, MA | Reviewed on Mar 02, 2025
We really enjoyed our trip to Costa Rica - the folks at Serendipity were so helpful in both planning, and then altering a few things for us once we were in-country. Lost Iguana (Arenal) and Senda Resort (Monteverde) were both lovely. Standout activities were the Northfield Coffee Tour, Maquique rappelling adventure, La Fortuna waterfall, Aguti Reserve, and Treetopia Park. But we didn't have a bad day of vacation overall. Read more

We really enjoyed our trip to Costa Rica - the folks at Serendipity were so helpful in both planning, and then altering a few things for us once we were in-country.

Lost Iguana (Arenal) and Senda Resort (Monteverde) were both lovely. Standout activities were the Northfield Coffee Tour, Maquique rappelling adventure, La Fortuna waterfall, Aguti Reserve, and Treetopia Park. But we didn't have a bad day of vacation overall.

Activity Reviews
Canyoning in Arenal
Canyoning in Arenal
Arenal/La Fortuna

One of our best days of vacation - breathtaking - and wonderful staff.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Coffee, Chocolate and Sugar Cane Farm Tour
Coffee, Chocolate and Sugar Cane Farm Tour
Arenal/La Fortuna
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Treetopia: Tram,  Zip Lines & Hanging Bridges
Treetopia: Tram, Zip Lines & Hanging Bridges
Monteverde
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Local specialist: Holden Ketchum
Holden
Holden Ketchum
Local specialist in Cartago, Costa Rica | Replied on Mar 04, 2025

Thank you Sheryl for taking the time to send a review of your trip to Costa Rica. I'm happy to hear that the rappelling adventure was a big hit and that you enjoyed the coffee tour with our friends at North Fields!

Thank you
Holden Ketchum
Serendipity Adventures

Our trip to CR was amazing. Bryan at Kimkim a...
Costa Rica | Feb 1 - Feb 14, 2025

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James W.
Canada | Reviewed on Mar 01, 2025
Our trip to CR was amazing. Bryan at Kimkim and Nancy and Wilman at Serendipity Adventures did a great job planning and executing our trip.
The Zip line in La Fortuna was a real highlight. Our transfers were always on time, comfortable and we felt safe at all times. Our accommodations were wonderful and the food was excellent. The nature walk in Manuel Antonio park was amazing. Our guide had a telescope and knew all the right places to look for birds and animals.
Serendipity also arranged...
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Our trip to CR was amazing. Bryan at Kimkim and Nancy and Wilman at Serendipity Adventures did a great job planning and executing our trip.
The Zip line in La Fortuna was a real highlight. Our transfers were always on time, comfortable and we felt safe at all times. Our accommodations were wonderful and the food was excellent. The nature walk in Manuel Antonio park was amazing. Our guide had a telescope and knew all the right places to look for birds and animals.
Serendipity also arranged a side to Paos volcano at the end of our trip. It was amazing since the clouds lifted and we got to see the entire crater and lake!
We also thoroughly the rafting trip in La Fortuna and the cooking class in Manuel Antonio Park area.
We highly recommend a trip to Costa Rica and thank Kimkim and Serendipity for all their work to make our trip highly memorable.

Hotel Reviews
Hotel Presidente
San José

This a great hotel in the heart of San Jose. great for walking around the City Centre. our rooms were spacious and the breakfasts were wonderful.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Hotel Costa Verde
Manuel Antonio

the hotel is built into the side of a mountain that overlooks the Pacific Ocean. The views are amazing. Sunsets on the deck off the swimming pool are stunning. Enjoy a beverage and watch the sun go down over the Pacific ocean. The rooms are spacious and clean. staff friendly and accommodating to all our needs. Highly recommend. One other thing - there is a lot of steep walking on the property and down to the beach area. Use the local bus to manage the trip down and back from the beach.

Arenal Manoa & Hot Springs
Fortuna

The views from most everywhere on the property were stunning. The food especially the breakfasts were delicious and varied. We were there for 5 days. The staff were friendly and always accommodating. We highly recommend staying with them

Studio Hotel
San José

This hotel is out of town near the airport. It is an excellent choice when travelling the next day to the airport. Good restaurants nearby and the decor (sculptures and paintings) are amazing. You will need a taxi to get to the big shopping mall - Multi- Plaza. Staff friendly and very knowledgeable about the surrounding area with things to do. Highly recommend.

Activity Reviews
Arenal Hanging Bridges Guided Walk
Arenal Hanging Bridges Guided Walk
Arenal/La Fortuna

Great walk through the rainforest. Lots of birds and animals. The hanging bridges are a fun walk!

Ecological Park & Butterfly Garden Nature Walk
Ecological Park & Butterfly Garden Nature Walk
Arenal/La Fortuna
Río Peñas Blancas Safari Float
Río Peñas Blancas Safari Float
Arenal/La Fortuna

Lots of fun. Our guide was very knowledgeable and pointed out lots of birds, animals and a few alligators during our ride.

Coffee & Chocolate Tour
Coffee & Chocolate Tour
Costa Rica

Learned a lot about the best way to make a great cup of coffee. Yen our guide made the tour interesting and informative. We thoroughly enjoyed our visit to the coffee and chocolate planation!

Manuel Antonio National Park Nature Hike
Manuel Antonio National Park Nature Hike
Manuel Antonio

Our guide had a telescope and tripod and we were able to see more animals and birds than with the naked eye. The guides work together to point out different "sitings" of wild life. Excellent tour and we would highly recommend it. The walk is generally flat and easy to navigate.

Local Flavors Cooking Experience
Local Flavors Cooking Experience
Manuel Antonio

We had a great time and lots of laughs. The end result of chicken, vegetables and salsa was delicious. Knowledgeable instructors and a good group of people. Lots of fun.

Local specialist: Bryan Leon
Bryan
Bryan Leon
Local specialist in Cartago, Costa Rica | Replied on Mar 01, 2025

Dear James!

Thank you for sharing your amazing experience! I’m thrilled you enjoyed the zip line, nature walk, rafting, and cooking class, and that the clouds lifted for your Poás Volcano visit—what a special moment!

We’re so glad you felt safe and well taken care of. Thank you for trusting Kimkim and Serendipity Adventures. If you ever return, we’d love to help plan another unforgettable trip!

Pura Vida,
Bryan Leon,
Serendipity Adventures, Costa Rica🌋

Awesome family trip to Costa Rica
Costa Rica | Feb 15 - Feb 23, 2025

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Jeremy R.
Newark, NJ | Reviewed on Feb 26, 2025

Kim Kim put together a wonderful trip for our family along with their partner Serendipity Adventures. From the hotels to the activities to the drivers everything was top notch. Serendipity provided a contact for us that was super-responsive and helped make sure our trip went smoothly, whether it be arranging pick ups or recommending restaurants and other activities. Booking with Kim Kim took all the stress out of our vacation, allowing us to relax and enjoy. Highly recommend!

Local specialist: Holden Ketchum
Holden
Holden Ketchum
Local specialist in Cartago, Costa Rica | Replied on Feb 26, 2025

Thank you Jeremy, I am happy to hear that our team efforts provided a fantastic trip for you and your family and that you made lasting memories with your family!

Thank you
Holden Ketchum
Serendipity Adventures

Costa Rica with KimKim and Serendipity - do it!
Costa Rica | Feb 6 - Feb 15, 2025

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Tara M.
Kansas City, MO | Reviewed on Feb 24, 2025
Working with Serendipity Adventures to plan our trip to Costa Rica was a pleasure. Elena, Nancy, Wilman and the team took care of us from planning through the trip, including booking all hotels, drivers and excursions. Wilman kept tabs on us as we traveled through Costa Rica to make sure our drives were comfortable and the hotels were as expected; any bumps in the road were addressed in timely, professional manner. I highly recommend the KimKim process and specifically Serendipity for well... Read more

Working with Serendipity Adventures to plan our trip to Costa Rica was a pleasure. Elena, Nancy, Wilman and the team took care of us from planning through the trip, including booking all hotels, drivers and excursions. Wilman kept tabs on us as we traveled through Costa Rica to make sure our drives were comfortable and the hotels were as expected; any bumps in the road were addressed in timely, professional manner. I highly recommend the KimKim process and specifically Serendipity for well planned and executed vacation. We had a great time!

Based on my preferences of where I wanted to go, what kind of tours I prefer (small groups/private), and the type of hotel - Elena put together the perfect itinerary with a great mix of doing things and relaxing. As we were making plans she reached out by phone when decisions needed to be made in a timely manner. All questions/concerns were addressed. We stayed in 3 wonderful hotels in La Fortuna (room with a view of the Volcano), Monte Verde (view of the valley and Pacific in the distance) and Manuel Antonio (corner room with a sunset view of the Pacific) with spectacular views, very good food, and spot on service. While each was a little different, they each showed Serendipity's knowledge of their beautiful country. Our private tour at Arenal that included hanging bridges, a volcano hike and the waterfall with Mariano were a pleasure given his personable nature and knowledge of the flora and fauna. Our day at Sevultura Park in Monte Verde, while a touristy place, offered really great professionally run zip line and hanging bridges. Finally, a catamaran tour and a tour of the national park rounded out our activities in Manuel Antonio.

Local specialist: Elena Mora
Elena
Elena Mora
Local specialist in Cartago, Turrialba | Replied on Feb 25, 2025
Hola Tara, Thank you so much for your kind words and for taking the time to share your experience! 🌟 It was an absolute pleasure helping you plan your Costa Rica adventure. I’m so happy to hear that you enjoyed the perfect mix of activities and relaxation and that the itinerary matched your preferences. It means a lot to us that you noticed the care and attention we put into every detail! I’ll be sure to pass your compliments along to Nancy, Wilman, and Mariano—they’ll be thrilled to know... Read more

Hola Tara,

Thank you so much for your kind words and for taking the time to share your experience! 🌟

It was an absolute pleasure helping you plan your Costa Rica adventure. I’m so happy to hear that you enjoyed the perfect mix of activities and relaxation and that the itinerary matched your preferences. It means a lot to us that you noticed the care and attention we put into every detail!

I’ll be sure to pass your compliments along to Nancy, Wilman, and Mariano—they’ll be thrilled to know they helped make your trip so special. We’re also glad you enjoyed the stunning views from the hotels and the variety of tours, from the hanging bridges and volcano hike in Arenal to the zip-lining in Monteverde and the catamaran in Manuel Antonio.

Thank you again for choosing Costa Rica, Serendipity Adventures, and KimKim, and for giving me the opportunity to create an unforgettable trip in this little piece of heaven called Costa Rica. It was truly a pleasure to be part of your journey, and I’d love to help you plan another adventure whenever you're ready.

Let me know when you feel ready for another adventure in paradise! Next time, you could explore the North Pacific or discover our hidden gems like Tortuguero and Drake Bay. 🌴✨ You know I would love to design another amazing trip for you. Just ask for Serendipity—and for me! It would be such a pleasure.

Thank you so much! Pura Vida! 🌺
Elena Mora & The Serendipity Adventures Team

Our trip to Costa Rica turned out beautifully...
Costa Rica | Feb 11 - Feb 19, 2025

Lois
Lois F.
Newark, NJ | Reviewed on Feb 24, 2025
Our trip to Costa Rica turned out beautifully, in spite of the fact that after we had booked, my husband suffered major injuries that needed discussion and making alterations in our itinerary. We chatted in person with Holden, and he made several tweaks in the planned excursions to suit his limited mobility -at no extra cost to us. All the excursions were well planned and led by knowledgeable and flexible guides. We particularly enjoyed the sloth adventure, the coffee/chocolate tour, the... Read more

Our trip to Costa Rica turned out beautifully, in spite of the fact that after we had booked, my husband suffered major injuries that needed discussion and making alterations in our itinerary. We chatted in person with Holden, and he made several tweaks in the planned excursions to suit his limited mobility -at no extra cost to us. All the excursions were well planned and led by knowledgeable and flexible guides. We particularly enjoyed the sloth adventure, the coffee/chocolate tour, the Ecocentre Danaus guided rainforest walk, and Treetopia/tram. The hotels were lovely- all very good choices with restaurants on site and close to other good eateries.
Wilman was our contact once we came close to traveling, and he was very responsive to our questions and needs. He provide links to the GPS routes, along with travel stop suggestions ( all of which we took him up on!)
We chose to rent a car for the week. We would not do that again, as the driving is very stressful when you need to travel away from the main roads, and that is always necessary. Driving on your own in a rented vehicle is not for the faint of heart. The motorcycles and trucks , the potholes, the narrow roads and switchbacks takes away any desire to see the country.
Two caveats- but only because of the change in my husband’s mobility issues. 1) LaMariposa is a lovely resort, but not easily accessible because of the large incline walk to the main building which surrounded the pools, the front office, and the restaurant for breakfast. 2) While the swim holes in The Rainmaker are refreshingly lovely and fun, the trek up is pretty strenuous in the warm humidity. The guides will not allow one to continue if there is any question of abilities to to so.

Hotel Reviews
Volcano Lodge, Hotel & Thermal Experience
San Carlos, Alajuela
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Cloud Forest Lodge
Monteverde
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
La Mariposa Hotel
Manuel Antonio
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Ecocentro Danaus Guided Rainforest Walk (without Transportation)
Ecocentro Danaus Guided Rainforest Walk (without Transportation)
Arenal/La Fortuna
Big Arenal Mundo Aventura Zipline + Tractor
Big Arenal Mundo Aventura Zipline + Tractor
Arenal/La Fortuna
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Brennon was personable and very helpful
Treetopia Tram & Hanging Bridges Adventure
Treetopia Tram & Hanging Bridges Adventure
Monteverde
Sloth Observation - Day or Night Walk
Sloth Observation - Day or Night Walk
Arenal/La Fortuna
Coffee & Chocolate Tour
Coffee & Chocolate Tour
Costa Rica
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Rainmaker Conservation Park Excursion
Rainmaker Conservation Park Excursion
Manuel Antonio
Local specialist: Holden Ketchum
Holden
Holden Ketchum
Local specialist in Cartago, Costa Rica | Replied on Feb 24, 2025

Hi Lois, I'm happy to hear that you and Mark had a great time in Costa Rica despite the accident. I'm glad we were able to make some adaptations to the activities to make sure you both could do as much as possible.
Thank you for your input on driving, I will keep that in mind for future travelers ⭐

Holden Ketchum
Serendipity Adventures

I loved that they checked in with us most day...
Costa Rica | Jan 8 - Jan 17, 2025

Lizzy
Lizzy S.
Chicago, IL | Reviewed on Feb 23, 2025
I loved that they checked in with us most days and made sure we were ok at each destination. This was especially helpful as we were driving a rental car and had some delays due to road issues and KimKim was super helpful in notifying us ahead of time and providing tips along the way Read more

I loved that they checked in with us most days and made sure we were ok at each destination. This was especially helpful as we were driving a rental car and had some delays due to road issues and KimKim was super helpful in notifying us ahead of time and providing tips along the way

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Elena
Elena Mora
Local specialist in Cartago, Turrialba | Replied on Feb 23, 2025

Hola Lissy,

Thank you so much for your kind feedback! 🌟 We are really happy to hear that the check-ins made a difference and helped along the way, especially with the road delays. It’s always our goal to make sure everything runs smoothly so you can focus on enjoying your adventure. 🚗🌴✨

If there’s anything else I can help with or if you're thinking about your next trip, I’d love to assist again! 😊
Wishing you many more incredible travels ahead, and we hope to welcome you back someday.

Pura Vida!

Elena Mora
Serendipity Adventures, Costa Rica

Costa Rica Adventure with Kim Kim - 5 Stars!
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Joanne
Joanne B.
Greenfield, MA | Reviewed on Feb 20, 2025

We had an absolutely amazing trip to Costa Rica. Holden was great from the start and listened to all of our desires and built us a dream trip. This was my second trip with KimKim and I would highly recommend them. They are an outstanding travel partner and saved me so much time in researching, booking and confirming our adventures! I will use them again for future adventures. Thank You, Holden. I appreciate all your hard work and organization.

Local specialist: Holden Ketchum
Holden
Holden Ketchum
Local specialist in Cartago, Costa Rica | Replied on Feb 20, 2025

Thank you Joanne
I'm happy to hear that you had a great experience in Costa Rica 🇨🇷 and that we provided an easy and stress-free planning process for you ⭐️🦋🐦

Thank you
Holden Ketchum
Serendipity Adventures