Costa Rica: San Jose, Tortuguero National Park, Arenal Volcano National Park & Monteverde - 8 days

Customer Reviews

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  Susan

  · January 26th, 2023
  It was ok the transfers between places were only communicated when asked so never knew pick up times in advance and shared transfers were not great I had to sit without any room to put my feet down with my old achy knees at my chest … my hips and knees hurt for days after. Don Taco hotel was terrible so small and run down room but very nice people.
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  Receptivo Aborigen Tours commented on this review

  Hi Susan! We are sorry to hear that. Hope you could have, after all, an incredible 8 days in this trip, as all our passengers have travelling with us. Thanks for your review it really helps us to improve everyday. We'll be in contact with you. Regards.
  Trip date: January 2023
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  Carol

  · October 22nd, 2022
  We had an outstanding guide for Tortuguera--knowledgable, patient, and fun. The drivers and boat captains were skilled and inspired confidence (except for the boat on the last leg of our journey, that boat dirver's management of the motor left much to be desired). Over all the adventure was fun and informative.
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  Receptivo Aborigen Tours commented on this review

  thnks Carol for this review, we always try hard!
  Trip date: October 2022
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  Sylvia

  · April 11th, 2022
  Tour guides were excellent. Tortuguero was a nice accommodation but another fan would have been helpful for sleep. Accommodation in Arenal was nice. Monteverde hotel Cispreses was disappointing. I wish more information given on national parks and things to see, so better decisions could have been made. A few communication problems but that was partially due to USA need for COVID tests to return - so not the fault of your company. I would still recommend but it would be nice if more overall information given ahead of time. Good for a budget trip.
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  Receptivo Aborigen Tours commented on this review

  Hi Sylvia thanks for your kind review!
  Trip date: April 2022
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  Leopoldo

  · March 28th, 2022
  Hotels were not as we expected, i.e. noisy, breakfast not good, however very clean. Timing of the program was not good, i.e. at Monteverde we did not got enough time to spent at the location. Transport between Toruguero and Arenal was not adequate enough: the bus was not spacy enough so we were with 10 people in one small bus. We will not advice others to choose for a tour like yours.
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  Receptivo Aborigen Tours commented on this review

  Hi Leopoldo, thks for your review, checking our mistakes and trying to improve for the next tours, regards.
  Trip date: March 2022
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  Luana

  · February 1st, 2022
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  A wonderful tour where you can really experience the most beautiful corners of Costa Rica. Our guide Manfred in Tortuguero was amazing! The best guide ever!
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  Receptivo Aborigen Tours commented on this review

  Hi Luana thanks for your great review!
  Trip date: January 2022
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  Quisqueya

  · December 14th, 2020
  First off, had a great time in Costa Rica, lovely people and amazing landscapes. I was only contacted by Aborigen while booking, once in Costa Rica the company was Destino and I didn't hear much of them or who to contact in case of issues. This is not an escorted tour, and you don´t have a guide throughout. Transfers and drivers were spot on, always on time and very kind, they actually seem to care more about you than Aborigen/Destino. First part of this trip from airport transfer to arrival in Arenal worked as described, all good. In Arenal I stayed in Montaña de Fuego, nice hotel not so helpful receptionists. They only offerered one activity at USD100, and no wifi in your room, which is annoying considering you have to organize activities yourself. They also offered a tour at 6am, I was booked and noone showed up, no explanations given. Monteverde hotel (Claro de Luna) was more humble than Montaña de Fuego, but Ericha made a big difference helping with the different activities and bookings. I did the Canopy with Extremo adventure and it was a great experience. The tour says that on the second day in Monteverde (departure day), you will have time for an activity, but this is outdated because of Covid and I was advised to pay extra for a later transfer. I did pay for that transfer, though I believe that payment should have been made by Aborigen/Destino, who failed to inform properly about this change. All in all and considering my experience with other companies like Gadventures or Traveltalk, Aborigen/Destino need to improve their standards as they do not seem to care for your experience at all. I´d also say the tour is pricey for what you get, but Costa Rica is not a cheap country anyways.
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  Receptivo Aborigen Tours commented on this review

  Hi Q thanks for your review!
  Trip date: December 2020