Testimonials

Trisha, July 2016

The trip was perfect! When we left, my youngest, Thomas, was in tears because he loved Costa Rica and would especially miss Jose Pablo. We couldn’t have asked for a better guide, he was knowledgeable, fun, and so great with the kids. Each place we visited was beautiful. We loved rafting [Green Rivers in Sarapiqui] and the Tirimbina chocolate tour in Sarapiqui. La Fortuna waterfall was beautiful as well as the hanging bridges. Silencio del Campo was our favorite hotel, the springs were perfect after a long day. We had fun hiking in Monteverde and really liked the night

Kelly, January 2016

“Our adventurous family holiday to Costa Rica was amazing! Thank you, Jenny, you’ve been excellent! Your extremely quick replies and thorough checklists made me feel very prepared to take our family of five on this trip. We had a great time the entire time we were in the country but definitely saw and experienced the most diverse parts whilst on our Global Family Adventures tour. Our guide, Gil Calvo, was a perfect fit for our family. He’s so professional, and made travelling with our 7yr old, 5 yr old and 15mo old comfortable and seamless. It was actually relaxing

Derek, March 2016

Fantastic trip, really special. Copa airlines was great, the kids did well with a boot on one ankle and our youngest with crutches for the first part – all did ziplining and we didn’t really miss out on anything and we all had a blast. Jose Pablo = fabuloso, tuanis! ESO! What a guy and what a guide – really made the trip even better and worthwhile with his knowledge of all things Tico and genuine excitement for the local natural treasures. Copa airlines is great, and yes they do include the exit fee in their fares which was

Jennifer, March 2016

We had a fabulous time in Costa Rica, and that’s saying something because I am a pretty anxious traveler. Not only was the planning and execution positively flawless and the accommodations distinct and unique and just perfect, Luis was a dream. Like literally, there was not one thing about him we would change. It takes a truly gifted person to be willing and able to sit in the car and hang out for days with a family and all its dynamics and just seamlessly fit in, like he’d always been there. He is so down-to-earth and knowledgeable about everything

Jody, March 2016

I had promised you some more feedback. Here are a few things I just wanted to point out. Hoping they are helpful to you.

Our guide, Jose, was fantastic! He was friendly, informative and especially great with the kids. He had a huge amount of energy and it really enhanced our entire experience. Our kids really missed him when he was gone.
We were really happy with each place we stayed at (Buena Vista, Playa Negra Guesthouse, Arenal Observatory). I would comment that La Quinta was not as good as the other places. And it wasn’t that it

Rachel, March 2016

Alajuela and San Jose

We were very happy with Hotel Aeropeuerto. The girls especially liked all the gardens and spent a lot of time hanging out by the pool and walking the grounds. The room was clean and just what we needed. We thought the restaurant was a little over-priced for what they offered and the typical menu was not as good as we ate elsewhere in Costa Rica, but it was convenient and the staff was very friendly. We spent a day there regrouping from our travels and took a taxi cab into central San Jose where we shopped

Jackie, March 2016

First and foremost, thank you so much for all your help coordinating this
trip. This was an extraordinary experience for our family and far exceeded
our expectations. We did indeed have an uneventful trip home and all your
details you provided were extremely relevant and helpful.

Highlights from our trip:
It can’t go without mention how wonderful Walter was. This trip was
extraordinary because of him. He made us feel extremely welcomed, allowed me
to work on my poor Spanish skills while not making me feel insecure; by the

Adrianne, March 2016

We had a wonderful trip, thank you. We love Diego [guide]!! He made the trip for us.

Top Three Highlights: Kalumbu Waterpark in Arenal (inexpensive, fun, 90F a good temp for kids, uncrowded at night), Curi-Cancha Reserve in Monteverde (uncrowded, not a terribly demanding walk, easy to see animals), Selvatura (one-stop-shop was nice on bad roads, very good exhibits and well- maintained trails.)

Liberia airport was easy to navigate going and coming. No scam-type shenanigans that I saw other than eager taxi drivers, and the airport employees were quick to move us away from them.

Hotels—loved the in-town locations and

Jan, March 2016

The trip was great! Leo was awesome.
In la Fortuna we ended up doing the hot springs at Los Lagos per Leo‘s suggestion which was really nice and way cheaper than Baldi or Tabacon. I think it was less crowded because there were not as many international groups I suspect. We got in for $15 per person and stayed a few hours. It rained some but no big deal. We ate at the bar/restaurant. The slides and variation in pools were nice.
We did the 1968 trail hike with Leo at Arenal, some pick

Jeneen, March 2016

We had a fantastic trip! You do an amazing job with planning and information. I plan complex projects for a living so I’m pretty meticulous about vacation planning, and this whole experience was awesome. I can see why your family loves Costa Rica so much!

Aro Isis in Monteverde – apparently this time of year is “scorpion party season” as the hotel manager told me when we checked out. We found 3 in our room. A huge one on the curtain and then a couple ant sized ones in the towels. We just made sure to check things before using