Dear Mr. Verbruggen,
Gladly we hereby send feedback on our beautiful trip through Costa Rica. We enjoyed the varied program that was reflected in both accommodations and activities. The professional and personal guidance of Franx Brenes on the spot made everything go smoothly and pleasantly. Anyway, service on site by all staff is top notch.
Our top 3 where the ranking after it often has to match the top 3
Accommodation as being lodging
- Corcovado Lodge (upgrade to Ocean view villa)
- Tortuguero Lodge
- Celeste Hide Away
Special mention for the infinity pool and views of the Boutique hotel in Ojochal
Kitchen
- Both kitchens of the Boena lodges (Tortuguero, Monteverde)
- Celeste Hide Away
- Finca Rosa Blanca
Activities (each activity in itself is recommended anyway)
- Exclusive Canoe tour & local visit to family with banana plantation in Tortuguero
- Night tour Tapir valley
- Snorkeling Corcovado
Additional Listing
- Room decoration for my birthday in Corcovado even though we were there after 2/1 with cake at dinner (also in Monteverde on my birthday cake with candle)
- Apero-Sunset with view from the restaurant in Corcovado
- Ideal ending at the Finca Rosa Blanca with visit to the plantation
- The domestic flights are highly recommended (also the boat transfers)
- The car was very safe and comfortable
Tip consider:
- The distances in km are not long but taking into account the low average speed, the drive from San Jose to Celeste Hide away is at least 4h. We had our car at 2:30pm so only just in time in the evening so just a little more margin provided.
- For the rest always feel safe, lots of interaction with locals when you go to eat locally, go to the supermarket for example.
- In Monteverde itself booked an additional activity: El Trapiche (coffee, chocolate, sugar cane), highly recommended. In Arenal waterfall Rio Celesté.
- All the guides are very knowledgeable, friendly and make it a very personal experience.
In short, a rightly unforgettable trip with many great memories; which was planned but still gave a great sense of freedom.
Thank you to the whole team(Karen, Mariëlla, Ingrid)
Sincerely,
Fabienne & Geert
