We came all the way to Costa Rica expecting a wonderful half-day wildlife safari, but this tour fell completely short of what was promised online.
Duration: Advertised as a 4-hour activity, but the actual time on the water was barely 1 hour. In total, including transport, everything was finished in 1 hour and 45 minutes.
Guiding & Quality: The river itself is peaceful, but the guides provided almost no explanation about the flora, fauna, or surroundings. Instead, they spent most of the time conversing between themselves. We actively tried to engage and even asked if we could help paddle, but were turned down.
The Experience: The stop along the way was just an old farm with a few chickens, which felt very basic and rushed.
To top it off, on the ride back we were handed a clipboard to fill out a positive review in front of the guides, which felt very uncomfortable and forced.
For $140 USD, this experience lacks value and substance. We write this honest review not out of spite, but to inform fellow travelers who travel far and spend hard-earned money expecting a proper 4-hour nature tour.
事業者からの返答
Hola Ed!
We’re sorry you feel the experience did not meet your expectations. As we explained directly, we listened to your concerns and offered compensation as a gesture of goodwill. We respect your right to share your opinion, but we believe we have made a genuine effort to address your concerns directly and professionally. We wish you safe and pleasant travels.
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Frank
September 6, 2026
Great tour, amazing guide!
Such a fun tour. Very knowledge guide and made everything so fun and enjoyable. Driver was great and helpful organizing everything. Highly recommend this tour for a great natural experience!
事業者からの返答
Thank you so much for sharing your experience with us.
We are very happy to know that you enjoyed the experience and left with new knowledge and great memories. Knowing that you noticed and appreciated all the little details, and that everything met your expectations, is also a great satisfaction for us.
Thank you for your recommendations and for trusting Green Vacations. We hope to have the opportunity to welcome you again and share more adventures together!
Pura vida!
Green Vacations
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Rocio_R
August 4, 2026
Great family experience!
We had a great time. Saw a big family of monkeys looking for their place to sleep. We also saw plenty of birds and a cayman. We did this tour with our 7 and 4 year old son who had a blast!
事業者からの返答
Thank you very much for your review!
We are happy to know that you enjoyed the tour and that you were able to see monkeys, birds, and even a caiman. We are especially glad to hear that your children also had a great time and enjoyed the adventure.
It was a pleasure having you with us, and we hope to see you again!
Pura vida!
Liz Guillen
Green Vacations
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Prashanti_L
July 29, 2026
Relaxing
We had a very relaxing experience, and our guide was incredibly knowledgeable and informative. He went above and beyond to help us spot wildlife, including monkeys, alligators, iguanas, turtles, and many different kinds of birds. We had our legs in the water the entire time, which made the experience even more enjoyable. Highly recommended!
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J9347CDjuliek
July 28, 2026
Highly recommend!
I highly recommend this excursion. Our guide Brian was excellent, very knowledgeable and great sense of humor. It was an easy and relaxing float down the river and we saw a lot of wildlife - howler monkeys, sloths, crocodile, caiman, iguanas, and birdlife.
事業者からの返答
Thank you so much for your wonderful review and recommendation!
We’re delighted to hear that you had such a relaxing and enjoyable float down the river. We’ll be sure to share your kind words with Brian, he’ll be happy to know that his knowledge and sense of humor made your experience even more special!
We hope to see you again on your next visit to Costa Rica!
Pura vida.
Green Vacations
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Beth_D
July 26, 2026
Great time on river safari!
Our family (including two teens) loved this tour. Hector was a knowledgeable, interesting and kind guide. The logistics were easy and we saw lots of wildlife, including howler monkeys, an emerald basilisk, iguanas, a croc, and many birds. A very special experience!
事業者からの返答
Thank you so much for your wonderful review!
We’re thrilled to hear that your whole family, enjoyed the tour and had such a special experience!
We’re especially happy to know that Hector made the experience even more enjoyable with his knowledge and kindness. We’ll be sure to share your kind words with him!
It’s fantastic that you got to see so much wildlife,.
We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome your family back to Costa Rica!
Warm regards,
Green Vacations
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Lacey_L
June 26, 2026
Peaceful, Beautiful, and Full of Wildlife!
This tour was such a peaceful and relaxing experience. We saw so many different animals—actually everything that was on our list! Our guide was incredibly knowledgeable, had a great personality, and made the whole experience even better by helping us spot wildlife we never would have seen on our own.
Our whole family really enjoyed this tour, and it ended up being one of our favorite experiences in Costa Rica. I would definitely recommend it to anyone looking to see wildlife in a beautiful setting.
事業者からの返答
Thank you so much for your amazing review!
We're truly delighted to hear that this became one of your family's favorite experiences in Costa Rica. Knowing that you were able to spot all the wildlife you were hoping to see makes us especially happy, as every tour offers a unique experience in nature.
We're also thrilled to hear that your guide's knowledge, enthusiasm, and personality made the tour even more enjoyable. We'll be sure to share your kind words with them—they'll be delighted to know they helped create such special memories for your family.
Thank you for your recommendation and for choosing Green Vacations. We hope to welcome you back someday for another peaceful adventure surrounded by Costa Rica's incredible wildlife.
Regards,
Green Vacations
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Susan_H
June 18, 2026
Beautiful, fun and full of wildlife!
We had a fabulous time on the La Fortuna: Peñas Blancas River Wildlife Safari Float Tour. Our guide, Will, was knowledgeable and funny and pointed out monkeys, a toucan, a sloth, a crocodile, and much more during our tour. They also provided a delicious homemade snack at a nearby farm. This was one of our favorite tours during our stay in Costa Rica.
事業者からの返答
Hola !!
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your review! It truly means a lot to us, and we sincerely appreciate your kind words.
We're delighted to know that you enjoyed an experience filled with learning, fun, and the incredible local flora and fauna. Knowing that we had the opportunity to be part of those special moments is the greatest reward for our team.
We hope to welcome you back again soon and share many more unforgettable adventures together
Regards,
Green Vacations
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2c4bwskcmk
June 7, 2026
A Beautiful Morning Floating Down The Rive
This was a wonderful experience my wife and I had with our 11 year old grandson. We met the guide at our planned spot at the Green Adventure Tours office which had ample parking. Our guide was there right on time and we left to go to a launch site in a very comfortable van. We went with our 11 year old grandson and he loved the whole trip. Our guide and all the staff were extremely helpful and pleasant and very engaged. Our guide pointed out various birds and animals including lizards, sloths and alligators as we cruised down the river. The inflatable raft provided a very comfortable ride. A float tour ended at a farm where we were provided with fresh fruit drinks, cheese and some desert cakes. All in all a tour that was well organized, most enjoyable and well worth the money. I highly recommend it.
事業者からの返答
Thank you very much for sharing your experience with us!
We are delighted to hear that you, your wife, and your grandson enjoyed the tour so much. It is truly rewarding to know that our team—from your guide to the rest of our staff—helped make your experience enjoyable and memorable.
We are especially happy to know that your grandson loved the adventure and that you had the opportunity to observe some of the incredible wildlife that inhabits the river. Connecting our guests with Costa Rica's amazing nature is exactly the kind of experience we strive to provide.
Thank you as well for highlighting the organization of the tour and the comfort of the experience. Feedback like yours inspires us to continue delivering the highest level of service.
We hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you back to La Fortuna in the future and creating many more unforgettable memories together. It will be our pleasure to be part of your next adventure!
Regards,
Green Vacations
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Lupe
June 7, 2026
Great experience in La Fortuna for animal watching!
This is a great experience for adults and kids! We went with our 7 year old son and had a blast looking for the different animals in their habitat. Our tour guide, Pablo, was extremely knowledgeable about the animals. We got to see sloths, toucans, monkeys, a variety of birds and a crocodile. The staff was extremely accommodating and patient throughout the process. The snack at the end was a pleasant surprise. I would highly recommend this tour if you are traveling with young children - it is entertaining and exciting for the adults as well.
事業者からの返答
Hola !
Thank you very much for sharing your feedback!
We are delighted to know that you enjoyed your experience. Our tours are designed so that the whole family can connect with nature, learn about the local history, discover the region's flora and fauna, and take home a little piece of it in their hearts.
We hope to welcome you back again soon and continue creating unforgettable memories and experiences together. It will be our pleasure to be part of your next adventure!
Regards,
Green Vacations
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