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  Great vacation!!

  From start to finish Arturo was fantastic! He was very responsive and helped us make our anniversary trip better than we could have imagined! We did an 11 day Cost Rica trip from the Caribbean to the Pacific and everything from the airport pickup to the hotels and tours were wonderful. The highlight was the overnight rafting trip on the Pacurare followed by a few nights at the hot springs at Arenal which helped our recovery. We would absolutely recommend Arturo to anyone inquiring!

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  Irazu Volcano/Basilica Tour

  My wife and I booked the Irazu Volcano and Basilica Tour and it was a great time. Artuo was very helpful with helping arrange the different tour options and always responded if we had questions. The tour was a great way to start the trip and our tour guide was very knowledgeable and fun to spend the day with. The weather also cooperated and it was a beautiful view at the top of Irazu. Getting to see the Basilica of the Lady of our Angels was also a nice addition to the tour. We would definitely recommend rainforesttours and we will use them again for future trips to Costa Rica. Thanks for a fun and memorable experience!

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  Michael Isabella

  A friend of mine joined me in my third visit to CR. This was also the third time I used Arturo (Rainfotrest) to help plan our excursion. We visited both the Corcovado (Drakes Bay) and Tortegero regions for one week. Our accommodations,while being very different, were not the less top notch in location on the two resorts. We found the staff and local people to be both kind and helpful. From taxi drivers to wait staff the feeling was of acceptance and friendliness. No problem with food or water and stayed happy and returned healthy. The value of the trip was certainly met and we have nothing contrary to report. In a nutshell we would go back again and use Arturo to help plan our vacation. Pura Vida my friends

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  Perfect experience!

  Thank you Arturo for another wonderful trip. Everything went perfectly. The drivers were excellent and on time. The guides we great at accommodating the small children in our family. Thank you for arranging private guides for our group. All of the hotels were kid friendly and had beautiful natural surroundings. We all saw lots of animals and birds. It was an amazing vacation.

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  Great Trip!

  Hello Arturo,
  Our trip was everything we had hoped for. The accommodations were outstanding and the service at each of them was second to none.
  The children in particular very much enjoyed the guided nature hikes. The guides were knowledgeable, patient and really made it memorable.
  All agreed that the beach house was the highlight. The location was perfect and the level of service was amazing.
  As for the transportation, our driver was great!
  Once again, it was a great trip and we look forward to seeing you at the travel show in Chicago to see what destinations you have added. Also, please put us on your mailing list.
  Kind regards,
  Mary

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  Wonderful experience in Costa Rica.

  Arturo,
  I can't thank you enough for the most wonderful experience in Costa Rica.
  All of our accommodations were fantastic. Our drivers were prompt, friendly and safe. Our adventure tour guides were so knowledgeable and welcoming. Your planning made everything go perfectly smoothly. My group has nothing but great things to say about their experience. Thank you for helping me make a safe and memorable trip for my friends.
  Sincerely,
  Melissa

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  Fabulous trip. Wonderful experience

  Hubby and I cannot speak more highly of Arturo. At relatively short notice, he put together a wonderful trip, including a stay at the Corcovado Wilderness Lodge. This place was amazing; we went hiking, snorkeling and kayaking, catching sight of false killer whales, a puma, and a sunbathing tapir. Then on to Arenal and its hanging bridges, etc., finishing up in Monteverde at the incredible Koora Hotel. Each of the transfers could not have been smoother, and big callouts to our drivers, Leo and Jose. Arturo was in contact every day, ensuring we knew what to expect and making us feel safe and well cared for. Hopefully, this will be the first of many visits and we look forward to whatever Arturo has to offer us in the future.

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  Amazing Itinerary, thank you!

  Hi, Arturo. This note is very delayed but I’ve wanted to reach out to THANK YOU for putting together such an amazing itinerary for our Costa Rica vacation. Everything was wonderful and we had a BLAST. I know there was a lot of back and forth, and changing of dates, etc. but we so appreciate your flexibility to allow us such a fun, adventurous vacation on a time frame that worked for our busy family and busy kids. What a beautiful country and the people were so kind and warm and welcoming. Every ride was so punctual and exactly as planned. We loved all three stops and all of our excursions!
  
  Will you be at the travel expo again this year?? So glad we stumbled upon your booth last year at this time!
  
  Thanks again!

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  Our Spectacular Vacation

  Our experience was truly unforgettable! The family loved the places we went to in Costa Rica! We ate great food everyday! And the people at the hotels, resorts, and excursions were so kind and welcoming! The 2 hotels we stayed at were also very nice! The first a hotel near the volcano (a magical experience and view) and the second was a resort where we could find something fun to do everyday! We truly fell in love with Costa Rica! It was so nice and relaxing, all we had to do once we got there was just enjoy our time.

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  The Best Trip Ever

  Thank you thank you Arturo! You set up the perfect trip possible. We were focused on birdwatching since Costa Rica has more than twice the birds than North America has, and Arturo came through for us with flying colors. We saw 222 birds and 128 were new sighting for me! If you are a birder be sure to have Arturo set you up at the Tree Houses at Maquenque. the food was excellent, the employees superb and birding guides were amazing. I want to commend Arturo for all the planning he did for us, and contacting us every day to assure we were okay and travel plans came off properly. Everything went off without a hitch. The drivers were excellent especially Pablo, and kudos to Gerado who drove us and guided us as well on a bird watch trip in Carara and took us to a local restaurant with the best ceviche. We had a very good experience at Koora, with friendly and caring staff that called us by name when we came to meals. The food was the best in Costa Rica. If you go to Costa Rica call Arturo, you won't be sorry.
  
  Our trip took us from Tortuguero National Park, Manquenque Lodge, Volcano Lodge (La Fortuna), Monte Verde (Biological Preserve) Arenal Hanging Bridges, Carara National Park and Manuel Antonio National Park. All the transportation was arranged and arrived on time. The guides at Maquenque Lodge, Luis and Antonio were fantastic at spotting and identifying the birds. When we were at the Biological Preserve our guide Kevin was superb, we got to see a Quetzel which can be difficult.
  I could really go on. Arturo did a great job in putting this trip together for us. Thank You Arturo!

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  Best trip ever!

  This trip was amazing! We saw so much wildlife and beautiful sunsets with breathtaking views everywhere. Our favorite place we stayed was Corcovado Wilderness Lodge. The staff and tour guides were friendly and full of so much information. They catered to our every need and ensured we had an incredible experience. The treehouse suite was floor to ceiling windows where we saw the wildlife yet private and perfect.
  Visiting Cano Island for snorkeling was the best experience on the trip. The sea turtles actually came up and swam with us!
  The Koora Hotel in Monteverde cloud forest was also a great pic by Arturo. They were very accommodating and friendly. They even ordered a beautiful birthday cake for my birthday dinner (dinner was amazing) and sang to me. Visiting the animal sanctuary next door to them is the biggest hidden gem. Ask about seeing the sloths. I saw 6 sloths on my 60th birthday there!
  As perfect as these areas were I would pass on La Paz waterfall garden if you prefer to only see wildlife in their natural habitat. I got the feeling of it being like a zoo. Just not my thing. The gardens were beautiful though.
  Arturo put together the perfect trip for us. He went above and beyond to make sure everything went smooth for us. I highly recommend using his agency to ensure you get to experience exactly what you want.

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  Overall, A great time!

  Arturo,
  We had a very smooth trip, including all transfers, which made all the difference. There were 12 people involved, that alone is a task. I really liked the Volcano Paraiso Hotel, the food at the pool was great. The hot springs were great. I also liked the Volcano Inn, our rooms were cute and poolside. In Arenal, our favorite would be the rafting the Sarapiqui class 3-4. It was great and a great way to beat the heat. We ate at good restaurants in Arenal: Nene's and Pollo Fortunano..The only thing I didn't totally love was ziplining, It was a long hot day, we love the water and it didn't have any. The next day we went on our own to the waterfall swimming and rope swings. Fortuna is a great little town.
  
  The bus to MA was long, we were prepared for it. And told it was all part of the journey!
  
  Manuel Antonio was a great beach town. We loved the location of the hotel, the hotel itself was good. The hotel restaurant was just ok. The food in MA was so-so.
  The transfers were great and on time and friendly, we liked the Arenal Star driver..Roy.
  Overall, A great time!
  We thank you and are passing your name out!
  KAren FARnell

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  Bucket list family vacay

  We had such an amazing experience with Arturo from Rainforest Tours who organized our incredible trip to Costa Rica. From the remote stay near the Rincón de la Vieja active volcano, where we hiked to a mesmerizing waterfall and went white water tubing down the Blue River, to the stunning Las Mareas beach area with its pristine beaches perfect for snorkeling, and finally, the awe-inspiring Arenal region where we explored hanging bridges and relaxed in the gorgeous and rejuvenating Tabacon Natural Hot Springs. His knowledge of the area and where to stay along with his attention to detail in planning each activity was invaluable and made this journey truly unforgettable. He was extremely responsive making things worry free. He literally called me back within 5 minutes when I needed him! He truly thought of everything to make this family trip unbelievable. Our kids say it was their best vacation yet! Highly recommend!

  Reply from Rain Forest Tours

  Good morning Marta, I'm so happy that you enjoyed your time in our country so much. It gives me a great deal of satisfaction to hear this from our guests, because I love what we do. Look forward to your return! All the best, pura vida!
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  Top Notch the whole way

  The Tubing tour in Blue RIver was one of the coolest things I have ever done.  Watching sea turtles hatch in Las Marenas was pretty cool too.  Blue RIver was a really cool remote small.  The kids loved it.  Dreams have amazing, beautiful properties. Tabacon Thermal Spa was my favorite.   Expensive drinks but the resort is nicer than anything in Hawaii 
  All the activities that Arturo planned for us were super fun.  The Tubing tour in Blue River is a must along with the Hike to the cathedral waterfalls.  The White water rafting trip a lot of fun near arenal.  We did some offshore fishing in Las Marenas Blue River resort is so cool.   The staff was amazing. The resort is small so I got to know everyone.  I'm fine with the basic cabins; the location was A+.  The monkey was outside our door in Dreams at Las Mareas kids basically high fived them everyday.  

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  Thank you!

  Hi Arturo,
  I hope all is well with you and you are enjoying your time with your family.
  Thank you for all the arrangements and support you provided for our trip to Costa Rica. All the drivers were terrific and very helpful. Our boys, Asma and I, had a fantastic time.
  We are planning to be at the Travel show in Chicago in January. We hope to see you there.
  Happy New Year!

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  Amazing country, amazing trip!

  Good afternoon Arturo,
  Just wanted to say a very big THANK YOU for the amazing trip that you organized for us to Costa Rica. From the very start when I was inquiring about the potential of a trip, to how accommodating you were on splitting the payment invoices among the group, to the amazing daily reminders of the next day's itinerary during the trip, your attention and effort was very much appreciated. The tour companies that you selected for the trip were all exceptional. Pick up for each adventure was always on time, the transportations very clean and reliable, and the guides were all very knowledgeable and helpful. I will definitely be passing on your information to friends and family that are interested in visiting Costa Rica in the future.
  
  Pura Vida!
  -Julie Chen

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  Worked like clockwork

  Arturo,
  We had a great trip. It was a lot of fun, and we got to see a lot of Costa Rica. Every step of the way was well played and communication was great. It was nice having everything taken care of, so we never had to worry about making connections or logistics. We will definitely use Rain Forest Tour again.
  Best,
  Chris

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  Bucket list dream trip

  Arturo was able to put together our perfect vacation. He was very responsive and he worked hard to get us exactly what we wanted and we were able to focus all our time on enjoying the trip and not worrying about where to go or what to do. Our hotel was absolutely breathtaking and the food was unforgettable. The door-to-door service the whole time made us feel safe and taken care of. Five-star experience and one we will definitely be doing again!
  
  I cannot express enough how well planned our trip was. I put my faith in letting Arturo plan my trip completely. Fabulous. Worth every $

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