Costa Rica, an adventure!
Costa Rica | Nov 5 - Nov 14, 2024

Lori
Lori R.
Fremont, CA | Reviewed on Nov 20, 2024

Our driver Alex, from Serendipity was fantastic. His knowledge of culture, the land, and food was vast. His personality was an ease and delight to be around.
Our hotel in Arenal/La Fortuna, Hotel Arenal Kioro was gorgeous. The view from your bed is a beautiful volcano.
The food and hospitality, exceptional.
Our excursions from Serendipity were so much fun with truly knowledgeable guides. Zip lining, national park tours, a nite walk, visiting waterfalls, kayaking through the Mangroves, a boat ride crossing a lake, who could ask for more.
The weather was rainy but the people who we encountered were all sunny and bright. I can't forget to mention the animals we were able to get up close and personal with. ( sloths, white faced monkeys, spider monkeys, Howler monkeys, tucans, other birds( we saw a rare sighting of the Resplendant Quetzal, thanks to our guide Andy ), snakes, and so many more.
We visited Arenal/La fortuna, Monteverde, and Manuel Antonio. I believe we encompassed all the fun and beautiful zones in Costa Rica, thanks to Kim Kim's recommendations.
Thank you Kim Kim and Serendipity for a lifetime of beautiful memories.

Hotel Review
Hotel Arenal Kioro Suites & Spa
Fortuna

Beautiful Hotel. From your bed you have a view of the volcano. Hospitality and food are exceptional. Outdoor natural hot spring, not as hot as I thought they would be but still beautiful and relaxing.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Each room has a view of the volcano
Staff
So nice and helpful
Cleanliness & Comfort
housekeeping did an amazing job
Activity Reviews
Lookout Tram, Ziplines, & Hanging Bridges Combination Adventure
Lookout Tram, Ziplines, & Hanging Bridges Combination Adventure
Arenal/La Fortuna

Guides made the experience fun and exciting.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Coffee & Chocolate Tour
Coffee & Chocolate Tour
Costa Rica

We had so much fun learning about coffee and chocolate. Your guide takes you from picking a cocoa bean, roasting, grinding, adding vanilla and cane sugar, to eating. Coffee tour very informative.

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

our guide Andy was so knowledgeable !!! From animals to plants, what an experience.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Local specialist: Bryan Leon
Bryan
Bryan Leon
Local specialist in Cartago, Costa Rica | Replied on Nov 20, 2024

Hola Lori!

Your experience sounds absolutely amazing! It’s wonderful to hear how much you enjoyed Alex's expertise and the hospitality at Hotel Arenal Kioro.

The variety of excursions and the incredible wildlife sightings, including the Resplendent Quetzal, must have been unforgettable. Despite the rain, it’s clear Costa Rica's beauty and the warmth of its people shone through.

Thank you for sharing your experience!

Pura Vida!
Bryan