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Costa Rica Tours takes pride in this feedback because it demonstrates our success in truly satisfying our customers. Even more importantly, these comments inspire our team to work even harder to ensure that each and every one of our customers leaves Costa Rica as content as those who took the time to write to us. 2007 December 15 2007 December 08th 2007 December 04th 2007 December 04th 2007 November 18th 2007 November 13, 2007 November 13, 2007 November 06, 2007 October 17th 2007 October 17th 2007 October 17th 2007 October 17th 2007 October 16, 2007 September 11th Pacuare 3 days September 11th Pacuare 2 days September 11th Pacuare 3 days. September 11th Pacuare 2 days September 11th Pacuare 4days September 10th Pacuare 2 days September 10th Pacuare 2 days September 10th Pacuare 2 days September 09th Pacuare 3 days September 8th Pacuare 3 days September 07 Pacuare 2 days August 29th Pacuare 2 Days August 28th Pacuare One Day August 28th Pacuare 02 days August 21st Pacuare 03 days August 19th Pacuare 02 days August 18th, Pacuare 02 days August 18th, Pacuare 03 days. August 15nd Pacuare 02 days August 11th Pacuare 03 days August 09th Pacuare 03 days August 06th Pacuare 02 days August 02st Pacuare 02 days August 02nd Pacuare 02 days August 01st Pacuare 03 days August 01st 2007 Pacuare 02 days August 01st 2007 Pacuare 02 days Pacuare Honeymoon Getaway Package July 9, 2007 July 08th Pacuare 03 days July 07th Pacuare 03 days July 07th Pacuare 02 days July 07th Pacure 02 days July 06th Pacuare 04 days July 06th Pacuare 02 days July 06th Pacuare 03 days July 02nd Pacuare 02 days July 07th, Pacuare 02 days July 04th, Pacuare 03 days. July 02nd Pacuare 02 days July 02nd Pacuare 03 days July 01st Pacuare 03 days July 01st Pacuare 02 days June 30th Pacuare 02 days June 30th Pacuare 03 days June 28th 2007 Pacuare 02 days June 28th 2007 Pacuare 02 days June 28th Pacuare 02 days June 25th Pacuare 02 Days June 25th Pacuare 04 days June 25th Pacuare 02 days June 25th Pacuare 03 days June 25th Pacuare 02 days June 24th Pacuare 03 days June 14th June 06th Pacuare 2 days June 06th Pacuare 3 days June 05th Pacuare 3 days June 05th Pacuare Lodge 2 days June 05th Pacuare 3 days June 04th Pacuare 2 days June 04th Pacuare Lodge 3 days June 02, Pacuare 4 days. May 31st Pacuare Lodge 2 days March 24th Pacuare 3 days May 23rd Pacuare 3 days May 20 Pacuare 2 days May 14th Pacuare 2 days May 06th Pacuare 1 day May 06th Pacuare 1 day May 05th, Pacuare 3 days. May 03rd Pacuare April 08th Pacuare 2 days April 08th Pacuare 2 days April 03rd, Pacuare 3 days. March 30th Pacuare 2 day March 26th Pacuare 2 days March 24th Pacuare 3 days March 24th Pacuare 3 days March 17th Pacuare 2 days March 17th Pacuare 2 days March 15th Pacuare Lodge 2 days March 15th, Pacuare 3 days. March 12th Pacuare 3 days March 12th Pacuare 2 days March 10 Pacuare 2 days March 01st Pacuare 3 days February19,2007 February 18th Pacuare 2 days February 15th Pacuare 2 days February 12 Pacuare Lodge February 11th Pacuare 2 days February 11th Pacuare 2 days February 10th Pacuare 2 days February 8th Pacuare 2 days February 07th Pacuare 3 days February 07th Pacuare 3 days February 05th, Pacuare Lodge February 05th Pacuare Lodge 2 days February 03rd Pacuare 3 days February 02nd Pacuare 3 days February 11, Pacuare 2 days February 10, Pacuare 2 days February 9, Pacuare 3 days February 7, Pacuare 2 days February 6, Pacuare 2 days February 5, Pacuare 3 days January 26, Pacuare 2 days January 21, Pacuare 3 days January 18, Pacuare 3 days January 12, Pacuare 1 Day Rafting January 8, Pacuare 2 days January 4, Pacuare 2 days January 4, Pacuare 2 days January 3, Pacuare 2 days January 1, Pacuare 2 days January 1, Pacuare 2 days
2006
January 9,
Pacuare 3 days
No doubt
about the 3 day Pacuare package has been a pleasure in every aspect. The
rafting itself was an unforgettable adventure full of thrills and fun. The
Pacuare Lodge can honestly be called a retreat in paradise. We definitely liked
the lodge with its bathroom built with natural materials, and equipped with
very nice adornments, flower arrangements and all those details – lovely! Not
to forget the food provided and presented like a 5-star restaurant. The Pacuare
experience is a place not to be missed and we will return as soon as possible. The best beginning for us to explore the beauty of
Jurgan & Franz
Munich, Germany
January 11,
Pacuare 2 days
UNBELIEVABLE!! EXCEEDED OUR EXPECTATIONS IN EVERY WAY. AMAZING SCENERY, SERVICE, FOOD AND ACCOMMODATIONS.
James
Larson
January 11,
Pacuare 2 days
The trip
was a wonderful experience. First and foremost the guides, lodge manager,
etc…were very helpful. The food was great and the lodge was relaxing. The
rafting trip was awesome! A first experience I will never forget!
Tina
Richardson
January 12,
Pacuare 3 days
The trip
exceeded my expectations on all fronts. The
ChelseaHeveran
January 12,
Pacuare 3 days
This was
one of the most wonderful trips I have ever done. Thrilling, exciting, great
food, wonderful sounds at night, jungle – what more could a person ask for?
Earl Eyre
theeyres@charter.net
January 14,
Pacuare 2 days
Our river
guide, Manuel, was great. We felt very safe with him. He did a fantastic job in
the rapids! He was also very knowledgeable about birds & wildlife. The
honeymoon suite was awesome! We really enjoyed ourselves.
Byron &
Julie Rupp
February 1,
Pacuare 2 days
We had a
wonderful time. The lodge was enchanting with gourmet food provided by the
chef. Even the rain storm we encountered the first day didn’t spoil our fun.
Alexander was a great guide taking time to point out the trees & wildlife.
Thank you – we will definitely consider coming back & recommend you to
friends.
Gina
Zywicke & Paul Eaton
February 3,
Pacuare 2 days
This was
Cheers,
Ian &
Stephanie McAleer
February 3,
Pacuare 2 days
River
rafting was great – good water & good rapids. Guides were excellent. Lodge
was heavenly – very comfortable and romantic. Food was great – best we had in
Linda
Peterson
February 4,
Pacuare 2 days
Whole trip
was just wonderful – so great!!!
Oie
Lahmuste
February 5,
Pacuare 1 day rafting
We loved
how you all took care of us and our safety. And we adored the quality care that
came with the tremendous lunch. THANK YOU FOR A GREAT EXPERIENCE!!
Lambertus
Jaarsma
The
February 6,
Pacuare 2 days
This was an
incredible experience. I loved the lodge and the food. The river rafting was
exciting and the scenery was beautiful. The hike to the waterfalls was an
excellent addition to an already great experience.
Jane
Dempsey
February 6,
Pacuare 2 days
Totalement
dépaysant! Un vrai régal pour les yeux! L'hôtel Pacuare Lodge est
un endroit magnifique perdu en pleine nature oû l'on oublie tous nos soucis. Le
rafting était surprenant et intense. Que d'emotions.
Muchas gracias a todo el mundo y feliz continuación!
Sandrine
Chamballon
February 8,
Pacuare 2 days
To simply
put it. . .surreal – an excellent adventurous and
educational tour – Highly recommended. Thanks
Eddie and
Gina Falch
February
10, Pacuare 2 days
The staff
was great and the lodge was more special than we imagined. This trip is
Richard
Perrone
Osprey, FL
perroneconstruction@verizon.net
February
12, Pacuare 2 days
The rafting
was fantastic – it was like going through
Ola
Klingberg
February
12, Pacuare 2 days
I think
that everybody has been very nice, beginning from the pick-up at the hotel all
the way to the rafting tour itself. The food was great, the accommodations
excellent and all the staff and guides very nice. Thank you very much for
making our vacation such a successful story.
Bamdad
Bakhshi
February
12, Pacuare 2 days
This trip was
amazing!!! Never in a million years did we expect this excursion to be so
magnificent. The facilities, the food but most importantly the guides made this
the experience of a lifetime. Thanks!
Jacqueline
Tejada
February
12, Pacuare 1 day rafting
I was a
little afraid of taking on the Pacuare, as someone with little rafting
experience. I could not have been more wrong. The guides were excellent, the
safety training was perfect, and the extra day was nothing less than thrilling
from start to finish. Costa Rica Nature Adventures is well on its way to making
me a rafting addict.
Dave Judy
ChicagoIL
February
13, Pacuare 2 days
Our stay at
the Pacuare Lodge was the highlight of our
Kim Brown
February
28, Pacuare 1 day
I really
enjoyed this trip! Definitely one of the highlights of my two
month trip to
Mattis
Norum Lerbak
February
28, Pacuare 3 days
Pacuare
Lodge is very beautiful. The accommodations were great. We were very impressed
with the service & attention. The staff is very friendly & sociable. I
always felt very safe. Their concern with Safety is very comforting. Our guide
Fernando was terrific. If we had a question he couldn’t answer, he found the
out right away. Very happy with everything. One
suggestion, I was very interested in the Cabecar way of life and I would have
liked more information on them – like what plants they use for medicines, what
ceremonies they have, their beliefs, do they celebrate marriages, births,
deaths etc. Also how they live, to see a home, where they
sleep etc. I did not want to intrude on them so I did not ask too many
questions. But I would have liked to share something with them and spend some
time with the children & women & learn more about their customs. Thanks
for a wonderful trip!
Manuel
Gonzalez / Alina Cruz
March 1,
Pacuare 3 days
I Thought that the staff was excellent! They took the time to
make sure we were comfortable and our needs were met. I can’t say enough about
them. The facilities were outstanding! You truly have created a bit of
paradise, it was beautiful! I would recommend it to all my friends.
Raymond
Rees
March 1,
Pacuare 2 days
This was
one of the most fun experiences of my life. The ride to the put in (with Cholo)
was very informative & fun. The
John
Belatti
March 1,
Pacuare 2 days
We had such
an amazing trip with Pacuare Lodge. Every person was so helpful, informative, friendly – so accommodating. Our guide Cholo was the best.
And the group at the lodge just rocked. Honeymoon Suite was perfect. AMAZING
EXPERIENCE! WE LOVED EVERY SECOND!!
Tamara
McLeod Schwartz
March 15,
Pacuare 3 days
We truly
enjoyed our time at Pacuare Lodge. For being in such a remote location, it was
surprising to have such comforts. The food was absolutely spectacular – firm
delicious pancakes to red snapper baked in banana leaves! Our rooms were very
comfortable also! The best part was the staff: Andres made it very personal for
us and took excellent care of us all. Many thanks.
David
Harrington
March 22,
Pacuare 2 days
The lodge
was a great escape with beautiful rooms and bathrooms both convenient and
comfortable. Our meals were sizeable, diverse and especially delicious. While
at the lodge the scenery seemed like something out of a Tarzan movie, plus the
canopy tour was an absolute blast. Our guides were friendly, funny, and their
English was very good. I would love to return to the Pacuare Lodge in the
future – thank you very much!!
Ella Marie Sullivan
Cleveland, TN
March 23,
Pacuare 1 day rafting
Was
thinking I have never seen anything so beautiful in my travels:
Tom Riley
March 25,
Pacuare 2 days
From the
confirmation of our adventure to the moment we returned to the lunch spot,
there was a continuous focus on our comfort. The guides anticipated our desires
and were quick to please whether with a smile, a joke or a pause to allow us to
soak up the lush nature surrounding us. Particular favorites were Luis with his
patience on the canopy tour to ensure that not only was our safety important,
but that we had an enjoyable experience; for Henry & his exquisite meals
& spectacular presentation; and for Manuel with his never ending levity and
confidence in his craft.
Betsy Roach
April 5,
Pacuare 2 days
It was a
fantastic moment, a great start to our honeymoon. The river trip was good fun,
the stay at the Pacuare Lodge absolutely amazing. Food was scrumptious,
surroundings beautiful, and the guides good fun and very helpful. Thank you.
Ana Hilder
April 6,
Pacuare 2 days
We were all
thoroughly impressed with the nature adventure & program. From the
beautiful accommodations, the tranquil surroundings, delicious gourmet meals,
exciting river rafting excursions, and most importantly – the friendly,
knowledgeable, and entertaining guides and staff. Thank you for making our
family vacation to
The
Scharety Family
April 7, 5
day Itinerary
Buenos dias,
Ya de regreso en España, queríamos agradecerles sus
servicios y
atenciones para con nuestras familias. Ha sido un
placer recorrer con su empresa una parte de Costa Rica y felicitarles
expresamente por el tour en el Pacuare. Ese producto es
fascinante y lo recomendaremos a todos nuestros
amigos. El lugar es mágico.
Un saludo desde España,
A.Essery
April 8,
Pacuare 2 days
This Trip
Was Awesome. The two days rafting was so much fun & staying at the lodge
was wonderful. Hikes, waterfalls, canopy, rafting, great food – you name it,
they got it! Everyone was so fun, friendly and informative. Thanks for a great
start to our trip here in
Kiki Dickson
April 8,
Pacuare 3 days
Everything
was above and beyond spectacular. We really were unsure of what to expect but
the guides were all very knowledgeable & friendly, and above all made us feel
very safe. The Pacuare Lodge was one of my favorite places that I’ve stayed and
is full of charm and tranquility…not to mention the food was fantastic!
Juliana Allen
Somerville, MA
April 8,
Pacuare 2 days
1st stop in
Jay Stevens
San Diego, CA
April 9,
Pacuare 1 day rafting
”Not
knowing what to expect, with the family of first time rafters, the experience
was truly exceptional. We all enjoyed the magnificent scenery, wildlife and
birds. The highlight 2 tucans and a king vulture. The
guide and the team were part of the fun, their expertise was appreciated!” Do
Not Dam the Pacuare!!! Heaven on Earth!
Philip Wahl
& Family
April 10,
Pacuare 2 days
The Tour
was great – by far met our expectations. Pacuare Lodge is the most wonderful
eco-destination and the food is amazing – it’s hard to understand how such
excellent meals can be prepared with such limited facilities. The rafting was
super fun. I never worried about our safety as the guides were
excellent. I will recommend the trip to friends.
Helen Marsh
April 10,
Pacuare 2 days
One of the most authentic, best nature adventures. I have never had better food. The staff were absolutely fantastic. I had an entire trip
booked & Costa Rica Nature Adventures = Completely professional.
Glenn
MacDonald
April 10,
Pacuare 2 days
What an exhilarating
experience! Although I was actually quite scared of rafting the Pacuare, our
guide was so reassuring and instructive that I found myself thoroughly enjoying
the ride! The meals were delicious, the bungalow clean and charming, and the
setting – like paradise. All the staff was friendly and helpful. Thank you for
an unforgettable experience.
Sally &
John Moran
April 20, Pacuare 3 days April 21, Pacuare 3 days April 25, Pacuare 2 days April 25, Pacuare 2 days April 26, Pacuare 2 days April 28, Pacuare 3 days April 28, Pacuare 2 days April 28, Pacuare 2 days April 30, Pacuare 2 days May 3, Pacuare 2 days May 4, Pacuare 2 days May 5, Pacuare 1 day May 5, Pacuare 1 day May 7, Pacuare 2 days May 12, Pacuare 1 day May 13, Pacuare 2 days May 13, Pacuare 2 days May 14, Pacuare 3 days May 14, Pacuare 1 day May 14, Pacuare 2 days May 16, Pacuare 2 days May 19, Pacuare 1 day May 19, Pacuare 1 day May 22, Pacuare 2 days May 24, Pacuare 2 days May 24, Pacuare 2 days May 25, Pacuare 2 days May 25, Pacuare 2 days May 28, Pacuare 2 days May 28, Pacuare 2 days May 29, Pacuare 2 days May 30, Pacuare 2 days May 30, Pacuare 2 days May 31, Pacuare 2 days May 31, Pacuare 2 days June 1, Pacuare 2 days June 8, Pacuare 2 days June 12, 10 day itinerary
Ana, I didn’t want to miss the
opportunity to share HOW awesome our
We had an AMAZING time and loved EVERYTHING we did. The
drivers were fabulous, on time, sweet and willing to do anything for us. The
hotels/Lodges were PERFECT!!! They each were unique and we loved that we went
to new places every day and that was part of the adventure.
Thanks for ALL your help and for
putting together a vacation that will be VERY VERY VERY hard to top. I am so
thankful that we had you to arrange everything and I knew I could have full
confidence in you~ Take Care Ana and THANKS AGAIN!!! We will be recommending
you to many of our friends and co-workers!
Love,Kathy Myatt and Karen Goodman
Senior Recruiter - Kula Consulting
June 14, Pacuare 2 days June 16, Pacuare 3 days June 17, Pacuare 3 days June 18, Pacuare 3 days June 18, Pacuare 3 days June 19, Pacuare 1 day June 20, Pacuare 3 days June 24, Pacuare 3 days June 24, Pacuare 1 day June 24, Pacuare 1 day June 24, Pacuare 2 days June 25, Pacuare 2 days June 26, Pacuare 1 day July 3, Pacuare 2 days July 5, Pacuare 2 days July 16, Pacuare 2 days July 18, Pacuare 2 days July 21, Pacuare 2 days July 21, Pacuare 2 days July 22, Pacuare 3 days July 24, Pacuare 2 days July 25, Pacuare 1 day July 25, Pacuare 1 day July 27, Pacuare 2 days July 27, Pacuare 2 days July 28, Pacuare 2 days July 28, Pacuare 2 days August 7,
Pacuare 2 days
The lodge
is exotic – enchanting & romantic – too bad I didn’t come here with my
fiancé. Words & pictures can’t do it justice. You have to experience it
yourself. The chef was super accommodating to my fanatic kosher requests (I
brought my own utensils & supervised) & the food was delicious and
fresh. The guides were authentic, helpful & friendly. Gracias, Toda raba –
Thanks for everything. Shalom.
Yohanna
Pollak
nnanachman@aol.com
August 8,
Pacuare 4 days
Absolutely excellent, from Grettel’s competence to the trip, the food
(fantastic!!), to the staff – especially our guide Max. Everyone couldn’t have been nicer –
thank you so much. We will be back!!
Madeleine Burgoyne
Oakton, VA
Mad2dys@aol.com
August 10,
Pacuare 3 days
Pacuare
Lodge 3 day tour is one of, if not, the best river / guided jungle tour I have
ever done. All aspects of the surroundings and environment were explained in
full & detail. The lodge itself is fantastic and very well maintained for
such a remote location. All in all I would highly recommend this excursion /
tour to all!!! Hope to return again & keep up the good work!! (very satisfied customer)
Mike
Gallagher
m.f.gall@hotmail.com
August 13,
Pacuare 2 days
An epic experience through the Costa Rican rainforest. Our guide, Kurt, was amazing &
very knowledgeable. The facilities, lodge & equipment are only surpassed by
the grand nature of the
Adnan
Chaudhry & Kristen Frank
August 15,
Pacuare 3 days
A most memorable 3rd trip down the Pacuare with
Thank you
again!
Sean
Brickell
sean@brickellpr.com
August 16,
Pacuare 2 days
A wonderful combination of excitement and pristine environment. I had read about this trip online
and in guidebooks, and knew I had to give it a try. I would highly recommend
the 2 day trip to anyone. The meals are amongst the best in
Michele
Denison
August 17,
Pacuare 2 days
Everything
was amazing. The guides were fantastic, food was delicious, and atmosphere /
scenery breathtaking. Every request was honored and all the staff was so
welcoming and caring.
Carla &
Adrian Sak
2005
January 1,
Pacuare 2 days
This is a
fantastic trip!!! The river is incredible + the canopy tour was breath-taking!
The food was great + the lodge was beautiful! Despite the rain, the guides did
a wonderful job of making the trip unforgetable. I would strongly recommend
this tour to all of my friends.
H. Rohloff
February 2,
6-day Package
Mr.
Montalvo and I wanted to send you this note to thank you for all the
arrangements you made for our recent visit to
We have
recommended your services to our friends and family who are now very enthused
about visiting
Thank you
again for all your efforts in our behalf. We hope to return again to your
beautiful country.
Charles
Smith
February,
4-day Package
Thanks Ana
for your note.
I just
wanted to extend a very gracious thank you. When we had a difficult problem
while on vacation, you came to our rescue and assisted us with a situation that
was very difficult for us to solve. There were language barriers, a very
troubling situation and we were not sure what to expect in terms of resolution.
MJ tells me
what a pleasure you were to work with. We wanted to acknowledge your extra
effort, your charming personality, your dedication to your customers and your
professionalism.
With much
gratitude,
Brian Mell,
PMP
Global
Project Executive, Cisco GSD
IBM Global
Services
-
Ana, We are back home in
Brian &
I are very grateful to you for arranging our trip, transfers, and tours, but in
particular for taking control of the situation of our unfortunate stay at Si
Como No. The Hotel Parador was every bit as beautiful as Si Como No. We were
just so glad that we had arranged the whole trip through your company rather
than on our own, because in a situation like that, we probably would have been
out of luck. Your compassion and understanding were such a relief.
The Sansa
flight was invigorating‚ and makes for good travel stories. And please give the
highest report to Henry, our driver from the private transfer service who took
us out to Manuel Antonio on Tuesday night, and brought us back to the
Intercontinental Friday‚ we were happy to see him at the Sansa terminal!
It was a
pleasure doing business with you!
Kind
regards,
Mary Jane
& Brian Mell
January 9,
Pacuare 2 days
All of the
guides were excellent. Everyone was extremely friendly, especially Louis and
George. Great trip and the food was wonderful. Many thanks to Thomas (Tommy) for the warm welcome and great food. The photographer was also very kind and took a lot of great pictures. Thanks to
everyone for doing a wonderful job and giving us a wonderful trip. P.S. Is
there anything Louis can not do?
Kurt Ross
Ladner B.C.
January 12,
Pacuare 2 days
This was
one of the best days of my life. Mauricio was a fantastic guide. He was a great
fun loving personality and very knowledgeable and professional. I am
recommending this company and river to everyone at my company (America West
Airlines). Thank you very much and I wish you a prosperous business!
Celeste
Willford
February
10, Pacuare 1 day
Mauricio
was a fantastic guide. Our raft had tons of fun. He made sure we were safe and
enjoying the adventure. FANTASTIC!
February
12, Pacuare 2 days
It was an
incredible experience to stay at the Pacuare Lodge. It was more than I could
ever immagine. I had a wonderful time and will definitely be back!
Wendy Mc
Nally
-
AMAZING! We
are counting the days until our return!
!Hasta Luego!
Seam Mc Nally
Fredericksburg, VA
February 13, Pacuare 2 days
El cocinero del Campamento fue increible, su
disponibilidad hizo la experiencia inolvidable para mi y mi amiga. En general,
instalaciones y el resto del personal fueron muy profesionales y agradables.
Muchas gracias por una experiencia increible.
Jofra Rosero
Miami, FL
February 22, Arenal Volcano 2 days
Hi Grettel,
Just to
thank you for your help. My son phoned last night, and the
bike trip
was wonderful! He had such a great time. He loves
and the
kind and helpful people he is meeting there. Hope I get there
someday too!
Thanks
again!
February
23, Pacuare 3 days
The staff
on the entire trip was excellent. The lodge was beautiful – like paradise. I
would recommend it to everyone.
Angela
Strong
February
24, Pacuare 2 days
More
cerveza! For free!
Had a wonderful time. Such a great experience! The guides treated us like royalty
– very helpful, knowledgeable, polite, funny ... Would recommend this to
anyone. Thanks for the great time and memories that will last a lifetime!
Marylyn
Rogers
March 4,
Pacuare 2 days
Fantastic.
The crew
was amazing, helpful, fun and full of information. Very
knowledgeable about the river and area. I loved the facilities - so
natural. I hope it always stays that way: very rustic. I can't say enough about
the crew. Fantastic. I will definitely recommend the
tour to others and will be back again.
Michelle
Ulrich
March 8, Pacuare
3 days
I had an
unbelievable time. My special dietary needs were handled very well, and the
guides were exceptional with their knowledge & understanding of
Nate
Curulla
March 10,
Pacuare 3 days
Alex was a
terrific guide - personable and fun. Thomas did a great job preparing our
meals. Kurt was most helpful to find birds and tell us about them. Everyone
made a difference. We loved our cabin and will whole heartedly recommend AN to our friends. Thanks to Andres for a memorable
"water" hike ! I felt like a kid sliding
down the big rock and painting my face with stone paint - and I'm 57 !
Jerry &
Kathleen Sovell
March 10,
Pacuare 2 days
It exceeded
all my expectations and was the highlight of my trip in
Gracias
Kelsey
Wheeler
March 10,
Pacuare 2 days
This was a
perfect trip, the staff, the lodge and the river was everything and more than
what we could have expected.
Colette
D'Ambrosio
March 15,
Pacuare 2 days
It was
amazing. It was like being transported to a fantasy land. The staff &
facilities were excellent. We would love to come again.
Vicki
Freede
March 17,
18-day Itinerary
I just
wanted to let you know how appreciative we are at the way our trip was handled.
Except for one glitch (a late pick up on the river trip) our transfers were
perfect with no waiting. All of your people were very courteous and friendly;
they really made us feel welcome. All of the places we stayed were very nice -
quite a diversity. However, we probably would look for other places in
Tortuguero (Pachira was a little too touristy), Arenal (Montana del Fuego is
changing the character to their lodge by their room additions), and Monteverde
(again, beautiful rooms and views, but too touristy). Bahia Paraiso has changed
ownership and plans to expand to a high end resort ($400/night was discussed);
that would be a shame. Anyway, we loved your country (except for the road from
Monteverde), and plan to travel again there real soon. Thanks for your help!
John &
Sandra Ray
March 24,
5-day Itinerary
Hello
Grettel,
Just a
quick note to tell you how much we enjoyed the trip you organized for us to
Best
wishes,
Shawn
Wilcox
March 28,
Pacuare 2 days
We had an
absolutely great time. Very pleasantly surprised by the
excellent quality of meals at the lodge. The bungalows were great.
Overall a great experience we will never forget. Thanks to Grettel for such
prompt correspondence via e-mail.
Neal Kelly
March 31,
10-day Itinerary
Dear
Grettel
I just
wanted to let you know that we returned safely to
Very best
regards,
Fabian
Schonenberg
Warwil,
April 1,
10-day Itinerary
Hello
Grettel,
Gusta and I
and the Gerber party are safely back home after one of
the most wonderful trips of our lives. This is due to wonders of
As I
mentioned before – we’re travel agents ourselves – so watch out for many
clients we’ll try to send your way, Grettel.
We
appreciate again and again the work you’ve done.
Leonard
Pickman
April 2,
Pacuare 3 days
I really
loved this tour. Pacuare Lodge was beautiful - so wild + remote. yet clean + comfortable. The staff was very professional and
friendly and the meals were healthy and delicious. I enjoyed the challenges of
the canopy tour and rafting trip and appreciated their encouragement. It was
also nice getting to know the other travelers. Thank you very much and keep up
the great work !
P.S. I also
really like the fact that your company supports the Cabecar people and educates
visitors about them. Keep it up !
Arasmia
Hanna
April 2,
Pacuare 3 days
I loved
being so remote and so far removed from everything. The staff and guides were
excellent and very helpful. The setting was beautiful and relaxing. The food
was spectacular. I enjoyed every minute.
Alice Hanna
April 3,
Pacuare 2 days
I am so
glad we began our trip in
Jean Malay
New
April 6,
Pacuare 2 days
We enjoyed
our entire experience with you. We really weren't informed about what the trip
would entail - everything was a pleasant surprise even though we'd have liked
being a little more prepared. We loved the lodge + grounds - food was great -
We'd have loved to stay a few days ! Kurt is an
excellent guide for flora + fauna - He knows a lot and has a perfect
personality for sharing it - The hike was great + would have enjoyed birding if
we'd brought binoculars - Didn't realize we could use them on a river trip -
Gary
Jenkins
Woodlands,
TX
April 11,
Pacuare 2 days
Thank you
very much to all of the crew. You spoiled us ! We fell
in love with the Pacuare Lodge & river. Your services & crew are impossible
to top !
Colin
Waller & Dawn Sullivan
April 12,
Pacuare 2 days
WOW! A
paradise in the jungle ! The staff was friendly, the
food was fabulous and you can't beat the natural beauty all around you. I will
recommend this tour to anyone coming to
Stephanie
Bergsma
Abril 16,
8-day Itinerary
Hi Grettel
Just wanted
to let you know how much we enjoyed our trip to
Best
wishes.
George
Hardman
Sherborn,
April 21,
4-day Itinerary
Grettel,
I just
wanted to let you know what a great time we had on our trip to Quepos. You did
a great job. Thank you! We will recommend you to
anyone we
can.
Thanks
again,
Theresa
Davenport
April 26,
Pacuare 2 days
This has
been the best tour I have taken in
Timothy A.
Griese
April 26,
Pacuare 2 days
This
experience was incredible, the rafting, the lodge, the hikes and the guides and
staff. Laura was a great guide in the river. The honeymoon lodge was lovely.
Also, Ana María, at Aventuras Naturales was great handling the reservation for
us. The only thing that was disappointing was not to have any pictures with the
raft in the river. Thank you and the overall experience was excellent
!
Barbara
Echeverria
May 1,
Pacuare 2 days
We felt
very lucky to happen into this tour. Alex is very smart & capable. He took
care of us & supported the Pacuare Lodge well. We were very happy with
Pacuare Lodge, very clean & peaceful, and the cooking was world class chef. Outstanding !
Linda &
John Rich
May 1,
Pacuare 2 days
This was a
great adventure. The guides were very good explaining the trip. The lodge was
fun and everyone went out of their way to make sure we had a great time. The
hike to the waterfall at the lodge was really fun. We loved the swimming stop
on day 1 and the waterfall stop on day 2 ! Excellent !!!
Susan Young
May 5,
Pacuare 2 days
We
initially spent 2 days at lodge - what a great experience. Good food, wonderful
rooms. Don't ever change the lodge. We were rained out and had to
land-transport out. The changes were handled professionally and everyone worked
hard to ensure we were happy. The sales desk handled the refunds for tours and
rafting very quickly and professionally. A well run operation!!
Terry
Clayton
May 5.
Pacuare 2 days
The entire
tour far exceeded my expectations. The guides and the staff at Pacuare Lodge
are all very friendly. The first-class service felt great. Thank you for being
so professional and courteous. I love the guides; I love the Lodge; I love this
trip.
Andres
Moran
May 6,
Pacuare 1 day
First of
all, the Holiday Inn Travel agent should have communicated about all the food ! I woke up extra early to eat a big breakfast...then
we stop for breakfast ! That's OK...I ate again ! Trip was awesome !! Mauricio was great ! I enjoyed the whole experience.
They made it a lot of fun battling between rafts, etc. The only thing Mauricio
needs to remember is not everyone speaks Español - a couple times him &
some of my fellow riders would be talking & talking - but I couldn't understand ! Otherwise, it was perfect ! Great having Alex the photographer capturing it all too ! Thanks !
Bryan Mitchell
May 17,
Pacuare 3 days
Alex was an
amazing guide ! He was full of energy, responsible,
and great fun all at the same time. This is one of the best times I've had in
my life. I also loved Jorge's cooking. And Luis was wonderful - sweet and much
fun. Thank you so very much for this wonderful time.
Kia
May 21,
Pacuare 2 days
The entire
tour was great, I wouldn't change anything. I didn't know what to expect and
what I got was the best experience ever ! The scenery
and swimming was great as were the rapids and variety of levels. The guides
pointed out many things that we wouldn't have seen or know, they were very
helpful in that area too ! All together it was an
amazing impression of
Carolina Andrade
Halifax Nova Scotia, Canada
May 21,
Pacuare 2 days
The guides
were very helpful and knowledgeable. They were able to provide us with an
exciting experience while maintaining a safe environment and provide us with
interesting facts about the animals, jungle, etc. Overall this was an
incredible experience. This will certainly not be the last time I visit Pacuare Lodge !
Sebastian
Andrade
May 27,
Pacuare 3 days
It was
simply wonderful! The entire experience from booking with Grettel through the
river take out, we were treated professionally and with care. We will be back
and will recommend you to friends.
Katherine
& Ken Andrews
May 30,
Eternal Honeymoon Package
Hi Grettel!
We just wanted to thank you and all of the staff at Aventuras Naturales for
making our honeymoon such an amazing experience. It started when Marvin picked
us up at the airport, he went above and beyond from that point forward
suggesting fabulous places to eat and telling us all about
Mandi and
Kenneth Mockler
June 7,
Pacuare 2 days
This trip
was amazing. The staff was excellent, the food was amazing & the cabins
were perfect. I enjoyed each second of this trip. And I’ll be back when I learn
Spanish! And Alex was Awesome! Thank you.
Gillian
Salvador
Dartichick05@aol.com
June 11,
Pacuare 1 day
This river
trip exceeded my expectations in every way. Our guide was intelligent and
helpful, and funny. We’ve gone rafting in the
Deborah k.
Greenberg
M. Shores,
FL
June 17,
Pacuare 2 days
Please get
this to the wonderful people at the Pacuare Lodge. My family and I spent 9 days
in
THANKS
AGAIN,
Vivian
Hasbrook
Forwarded
by CentralAmerica.com Corp
June 19,
Pacuare 2 days
The
Jacqueline
Blais
June 19,
Adventure Package
Hello
Grettel, We just made it home. Just wanted to write to say
thank you for everything. We truly enjoyed your country and loved our
stay. We look forward to booking another trip to raft when the water is high.
We will contact you when we are ready to come back. Thank you again for taking
care of all the details for us.
Sincerely,
Nicole and
Keith
June 21, 6
day itinerary
Hi Grettel,
I told some
friends about the lovely trip you arranged for us and the excellent
arrangements.
Surrsh
Gobhardan and his family are interested to do a trip in December and will
contact you soon.
Please
extend them your kind courtesies.
Best
regards,
Vijay J.
Kirpalani
June 22,
Pacuare 3 days
This was
all fantastic. Everyone is so nice & kind. Alex is the greatest guide one
could have. I can’t say enough on how excellent & fun & kind Alex is. A great place to stay. The food is incredible, beyond all
expectations! Truly a trip of a lifetime. I recommend
it to anyone.
Fredricksons
Castle
Rock, CO
congabonga@msn.com
June 25,
Pacuare 3 days
The trip
was spectacular. The guides were very knowledgeable. The food was out of this
world. Your staff were kind and helpful. The only trouble
is I can’t do it again next week.
Trudy Torrence
La Habra, CA
June 26,
Pacuare 2 days
The Pacuare
lodge was the best experience I have had in
Jacquelyn
Muga
June 28,
Pacuare 3 days
Just
wonderful! All of the staff were very helpful and very
friendly. Fernando’s guidance on horseback was fabulous! Luis was amazing in
the canopy. Esteban is by far one of the best guides I have ever had! His
knowledge and experience is priceless – thank you so much Esteban! Five star
trip!!
David Brown
June 29,
Pacuare 2 days
This was
one of the best trips we have ever been on. You are truly the best and your
staff is superb!
Sue Gannett
July 1,
Pacuare 1 day
This was
such an amazing experience! Cholo made the trip outstanding. He was very
experienced which made me feel safe and enjoy the trip. Swimming near
waterfalls was a highlight. I could not have had a better time. Pura Vida,
Siempre!
Piper
July 2,
Pacuare 1 day
This was
the highlight of my trip. The service was excellent and the scenery was A-1
Grade. The guides were very friendly and professional. All around from
beginning to end was exhilarating. Best part of my trip to
Roy
Silverthorne
July 3,
Pacuare 3 days
Wonderful trip. Hospitality unmatched.
Priscilla
Roose Carver
July 3,
Pacuare 3 days
I was very
impressed with Aventuras Naturales high degree of concern for quality of the
environment, the local community and service to their guests. The trip
surpassed my expectations and I was very grateful for all the knowledge the
guides communicated about the country, the river and the rainforest. Thank you!
Gina
Sheesley
July 4,
Pacuare 1 day
ONE OF THE
GREATEST DAYS OF MY LIFE! Thanks!
Matt &
Tifani Burton
July 4, Pacuare 1 day
Realmente fue más de lo que yo esperaba. El guía no
solo era profesional y conocía mucho, pero también era lo más amigable. En
realidad mi familia hemos recorrido muchos ríos y este fue uno de los mejores
viajes que hemos hecho. Hasta ya estamos planeando la próxima excursión. Pura
Vida – Muchas Gracias
Ryan
Robinson
July 5,
Pacuare 2 days
Excellent!!!
I will recommend it to all my friends. Pacuare Lodge is
Greg
Walling
East
July 6,
Pacuare 3 days
Awesome!
Guide was fun (so much) yet safe. Always comfortable, lodge staff was great
& friendly. The trip was so good that we extended our 2-day trip to 3 days. Would have stayed longer if we could have. All my
friends will hear about it.
Leigh Anne
Boouquid
Flower
Mound, TX
July 7,
Pacuare 2 days
1) Very
friendly staff
2) A great
time to spend time in the rainforest in luxury!
3)
Honeymoon Suite – Great!
4) Canopy –
Very scary but exhilarating.
5) Food –
Fantastic
6)
Cocktails – Even better
7) A great
place to relax, chill out.
Wish we
could have stayed longer!
Karen
O’Malley
July 10,
Pacuare 2 days
I think
that the Pacuare lodge and its staff is wonderful. Very kindly, and expert each on in his job. Next time I’ll
come back to
Merce Contreras
Barcelona, Spain
July 11,
Pacuare 2 days
The lodge
is fabulous & the stay was worth it. I was here two years ago and was happy
to see that the grounds and integrity of the eco-lodge were not changed
significantly. Please – No electricity! Our jungle hike was incredibly
informative, and thanks to Curt, I feel I know much more about the organisms in
this rainforest. Our river guides were also knowledgeable & I felt safe in
their expert hands – Thanks!
Lauren
Creaves
July 12,
Pacuare 2 days
I’ve been
rafting before, but this was by far the best trip I’ve ever taken. The guide
was very friendly, answered all our questions, explained everything very
clearly, = we always knew what to expect on the river. Much thanks to Jose Luis
for helping me when I fell out! I always felt safe, never worried. All the
facilities were clean and the food = excellent. This trip was worth every
penny! It was also the best part of my trip.
Jessica
Loberg
July 16,
Pacuare 2 days
I greatly
appreciate the friendliness & professionalism of all your staff. This has
been one of the most enjoyable experiences of our visit to
Maite Oca
July 19,
Pacuare 2 days
Dear
Grettel: Although you communicated most frequently with my friend Melissa, I
truly
wanted to
thank you for the wonderful travel itinerary you provided for my
five-day stay in your country. Only two words can sum up my experience:
PURA VIDA!
I have highly recommended your company to many friends
and will
share my
pictures with my new classes of high school juniors. I hope the pictures could
capture the unique and beautiful landscapes protected in your country.
Many
thanks,
Gladys
Rodriguez
English
Teacher
July 22,
Pacuare 2 days
This was
the best rafting trip I’ve been on. It was full of action and very beautiful. I
always felt very safe & that we had knowledgeable guides. All the
facilities were so nice and CLEAN!! It was a wonderful trip & well worth
the money! Thank you! The Best part of my
Alia Hansen
July 28,
Pacuare 2 days
Wow, I had
a great time. The 2 day Nature adventure was awesome. The hike
to the water falls were gorgeous. We have to go again. Thanks for all
the fun.
Jaimy
Johnson
July 29,
Pacuare 3 days
It was
without a doubt the most fabulous way to end our stay in
Allec Allen
August 1,
Pacuare 2 days
Great…Fantastic…Different.
I
definitely want to come back again, make people discover it…maybe come back in
the honeymoon suite!! Special thanks for the great food, Kurt’s hike in the
garden and Esteban’s help in the boat.
Derenx
Charlotte
August 2,
Pacuare 2 days
It was so
awesome. I’ve never had so much fun before in my life. Muy Bien!
Michelle
Demko
Center, CO
August 2,
Pacuare 2 days
Just an awesome experience. Friendly guides, great interpersonal skills make this a
must see trip when in
Eric Pepper
August 3,
Pacuare 2 days
It was one
of the greatest places I’ve stayed. Our guide was awesome and he answered all
our questions. It was a great place to stay and the food was exquisite. The
whole staff is friendly and fun to be around! It was a great adventure.
Lauren Van
Berklee
August 8,
Pacuare 4 days
This place
will be a part of us forever! Every aspect of the experience added to the
memories we will have of our honeymoon. Thanks for the memories!
Gregory L.
Mcpartlin
August 9,
Pacuare 3 days
Alex was an
excellent guide. He was kind and friendly. On the river, he was a fun guide,
but I felt absolutely safe at all times. The facilities were beautiful and the
food was spectacular – worth every cent!
Ian Davis
August 9,
Pacuare 3 days
This was an
amazing experience! Every aspect of our trip exceeded expectations. The food
was gourmet and delicious. It was of the highest quality including wonderful
fruit and beef tenderloin. My compliments to the Chef! All of the staff was
very courteous and helpful. The accommodations were great and private. The beds
and pillows were very comfortable. Alex, our guide was friendly and
accommodating. He made our trip all the more enjoyable. I felt very safe on the
river with him as our guide. Our only complaint is that we were not told ahead
of time to bring small day bags so we brought all of our luggage. Other than that, our entire was wonderful & not to be forgotten!
We highly recommend this company without reservation. Gracias,
Katie Davis
August 10,
Pacuare 2 days
Thrilling, beautiful, and fun. Can’t imagine a better trip: The
highlight of our
Dan Farrow
Agust 10,
Pacuare 2 days
Tour was
extremely well thought out with great attention to detail. Comfort
and safety of the guests obviously very important.
Theresa
Burns
August 13,
Pacuare 2 days
Alex was
very fun. We had 12 and 14 year old kids and they liked his jokes and natural
up beat attitude. I felt safe on the canopy tour and on the river. I will
recommend this trip to my friends. The chef at the lodge was fabulous. Cookie rocks.
Teresa
Trowbridge
August 14,
Pacuare 3 days
The tour
was Great, food was excellent and all of the staff
were beyond friendly. But the part of the trip that most created a total
experience was our guide. He took us to places and showed us things in the area
that we would never have seen or understood without his help. And although it
was always fun and light-hearted, he was very professional when it came to our
safety & well being. One of the best experiences I’ve had on vacation.
Tom Gilbert
August 14,
Pacuare 3 days
This was
the most amazing adventure I have taken yet. I came to celebrate my 40th
birthday & had such a great time. I have to say I was a little intimidated
at the thought of traveling to
Monica
McVey
August 15,
Pacuare 3 days
Ingrid was
very friendly and accommodating; Laura was an excellent river guide. Alex was a
lot of fun; and Chea has a big heart. Your staff made our experience the best
it could be. Thanks!
Maureen
Calhoun
August 16,
Pacuare 3 days
Everything
from start to finish was fantastic! Esteban was very informative and felt more
like a friend than a guide. The Canopy Tour was worth the price of the trip in
itself. The food was great, the staff was friendly and
personable. I only hope you don’t expand the LODGE too much and lose that
personal feel because I felt like I was a celebrity.
I’LL BE
BACK, BUT NEXT TIME FOR A LONGER STAY!!
Jennifer Sullivan
Bala Cynwyd, PA
August 16,
Pacuare 2 days
Tour was
good fun. Used opportunity as bonding Adventure with my
children. Location was perfect setting for adventure.
John
Freudenthal
Lauren
Holiway
Alyssa
Holiway
john.freudenthal@earthlink.net
August 16,
Pacuare 2 days
I had a
great time! At first I was worried and nervous but when I knew that the guides
had a good control of everything, I was great. I had never done anything like
this before. I’m glad I got to do it here in
Alyssa
Holiway
August 17,
Pacuare 2 days
Amazing Trip. Exceeded expectation. Great
Adventure, great hospitality, fun & friendly atmosphere. Fantastic trip down the river with Esdras. Only regret is
that we didn’t plan to stay longer.
Davis &
Chenye Bell
August 18,
Pacuare 2 days
I had a
blast and always felt safe. It is definitely a trip I’ll never forget and
that’s all thanks to the wonderful guides & crew and everyone else on the
trip. I also loved the way everyone bonded on the trip. It was really a neat
experience & I’m glad I got to experience it!
Lauren
Holiway
August 18,
Pacuare 3 days
I have
never rafted before, but this was an amazing adventure that I will never
forget. The food and the lodging was impeccable. The
guides were amazing. I hope that I can come back and have another amazing time
in the near future.
Paul
Newling
August 18,
Pacuare 3 days
Our voyage
was beyond imaginable. Very well organized and the “training” was very
throughout. Esteban was warm and informative while maintaining a very
professional demeanor. The lodge was phenomenal. The waterfalls divine. The food superb. The personnel extremely
hospitable. 2 of our tour left early and Esteban accommodated my son and I by taking us solo. He taught us well, kept us
focused, and gave us the most incredible trip ever. I’d recommend this group to
all! I hate to have it end so soon. Big hugs to all!
Janet
Raventos
August 18,
Pacuare 3 days
Roberto and
Daniel were excellent & very courteous to help us book reservations for a
hotel & car. Thank you very much. All the guides were nice and helpful –
great attitude. The meals at the lodge were absolutely amazing – 5 star! Will be back in the future. Luis at the lodge was an
excellent guide for hikes & he was cute too!
Lee-Anne Thoms
August 19,
Pacuare 2 days
An overall excellent adventure, great from start to finish. Friendly professional guides,
comfortable lodge with very good food. This people really care, and made the
trip am experience to last a lifetime.
Andrew Tarn
August 20,
Pacuare 2 days
I have
rafted in
Carolyn
Sommers
September
5, Pacuare 2 days
Excellent!!!
Jose Faria
Chelicom27@hotmail.com
September
5, Pacuare 2 days
Every
aspect of the trip was excellent. From the punctuality of the
pickup, to the expertise and great treatment of our guides, to the gourmet
delicious incredible food from the lodge. Everyone involved made it a
perfect trip. Would recommend it to everybody.
September 5, Pacuare 2 days
Hola Ana Maria,
Quería darte las gracias por tu ayuda con la
reservación del tour de rafting y a la vez felicitar a todo el equipo de
Aventuras Naturales por su excelencia en el servicio que ofrecen y la atención
al cliente. Gracias a ti, nuestros guias Edras, Mario, Luis y Carlos, los
cocineros del lodge, Orlando y todos los que estuvieron envueltos en hacer que
nuestras vacaciones en Costa Rica y nuestro tour de rafting fueran
inolvidables.
Definitivamente regresaremos a Costa Rica porque es un
pais hermoso con gente muy cálida y definitivamente realizaremos más tours con
Aventuras Naturales...
Saludos,
Carolina Servigna y Jose Faria.
September
6, Pacuare 3 days
Everything
was First Class. The people were very friendly and helpful. The food was
amazing. We had a superb time and will have no problem either returning or
recommending it to our friends. Cheers to Kurt & Carlitos for the rafting,
Mario for the canopy trip and everyone else at the lodge. Thank you.
Jamie
Storrow
September
20,
Grettel,
It was our
extreme pleasure to work with you and Adventuras Naturales. If you ever need a
family as a recommendation, please feel free to use us!!
THANK YOU!!
Amy
September
21, Pacuare 2 days
Time of my
life!!! The staff was so Knowledgeable, friendly and
FUN. We loved the Pacuare Lodge – so pristine and beautiful (thank you for the
honeymoon suite!) – and the rafting was a thrill. The
food was a real highlight!! Amazing chefs – We will remember this forever.
Amy Leinbach
Veston, VA
September 27, Tortuguero
Ana,
I just
wanted to tell you that you did a wonderful job organizing our vacation. We had
a fantastic time. The only difficulty that we encountered had nothing to do
with you, but something to do with a hurricane called Rita. Instead of our
planned flight to
I was
really amazed at the coordination that you have in the tours such that we could
be dropped off by one guide and picked up by another in a matter of minutes. I
was also thoroughly amazed by the Pachira Lodge. Having a setup like that in
the jungle was fantastic. Althogh I told my travelling companions that the whole
tour was the work of Aventuras Naturales and yourself, they are still giving me
high marks for putting together such a tour. I think I may now be committed to
producing adventure tours on a regular basis.
Dan Leduc
writing from the shores of Rigolette Bayou in central
October 2,
Pacuare 2 days
I have been
recommending this lodge to my clients for some time now without ever having
been. The trip lived up to all of my expectations and more – fun organized, safe and a very unique experience!! With pleasure
I will be delighted to continue in promoting this lodge to my clients in the
future.
Debbie Warboys
C.A.S.T Escazu, Costa Rica
October 3,
Pacuare 2 days
Simply
Amazing!
Not only
was the rafting adventure incredible, the guys working could not have been
nicer, more helpful, caring and quick to correct the most minor problem. They
made the trip unforgettable with their knowledge, kindness and true desire to
make sure the group had an amazing time. All the guys were great but special
thanks to Esdras, Kurt & Alex. We will recommend this trip to our guests.
Chris Bybee
reservations@thecanyonhouse.com
October 3,
Pacuare 2 days
The entire
crew was so professional and fun! We felt taken care of and safe at all times!
The Pacuare Lodge is so beautiful and special, Kurt, our naturalist guide was
amazing and so were our raft guys, Esdrus and Alex. Thank you for the wonderful
days and for keeping up the quality and your dedication to being the best! We
recommend you on our web site (www.thecanyonhouse)!
Herolf
October 4,
Pacuare 1 day
From start
to finish, we had an amazing time: Pepe was friendly and warm, knowledgeable
and professional. Thanks for a really special experience. Next time we will do
an overnight trip, and there will definitely be a next time.
Jill Laufer
October 4,
Pacuare 1 day
This was my
5th Trip with your company & each time it gets better.
Bob Moore
October 4, Pacuare 2 days
Desde el transporte, el embarque, el pernocte hasta la
segunda etapa de hoy , todo el servicio ha sido increíble. Muy profesional,
excelente los servicios del lodge y al llegar a la base, excelente la comida
del lodge, de Jorge nos encantó 10 puntos para el ….,también para Laura y Mario
Felicitaciones por una labor super profesional atentos a todo momento con
nosotros y con indicaciones clarísimas para …e el Río, muy agradecido he
impactado por la belleza del lugar y la calidez de la gente. (www.thecanyonhouse)!
Pablo Sanchez
Catalunya, España
October 6,
Pacuare 2 days
I have
travelled all over this country this past month and the experience provided by
Costa Rica Nature Adventures was superior in every way. The thrill of the
rapids, the untouched nature, and the kindness and knowledge of the guides are
amazing.
Matt Solis
October 6,
Pacuare 3 days
I was truly
impressed with the professional organization of this tour. The scenery and
lodge facilities were enough to impress but the service in this wonderful
natural habitat was impeccable. The friendly staff; gourmet food; professional
guide; enchanting honeymoon suite was more than we expected. We left for a
simple white-water rafting trip and left totally mesmerized. Thank you for such
a wonderful end to our honeymoon.
Johanne
Picard Scott
October 7,
Pacuare 2 days
La verdad que fue una experiencia muy Hermosa. Desde
que subimos al carro por donde nos pasaron a buscar hasta ahora solo hemos
pasado momentos inolvidables. El lugar es un paraíso, los guías muy sociables y
profesionales al mismo tiempo. La calidad de las comidas y la presentación de
los platos por el chef eran un sueño. El primer día almorcé tanto que después
no me pude ni mover. Bueno, les agradezco muchísimo todo esto y espero poder
regresar algún día.
Berkunsky Maya
Tandil, Argentina
October 7,
Pacuare 2 days
The
facility is like you stepped into a
Gilbert
& Cynthia Mayfield
November 6,
Pacuare 2 days
The tour
was amazing. The guide Esteban exceeded everyone of
our expectations. We had a wonderful time with fun chatting and rafting. The
facilities were way above our expectations as well. The rooms were beautiful
and tranquil and I can’t say enough about the food, it was incredible. We had a
wonderful time and would definitely return.
Christina
R. Crain
November 6,
Pacuare 2 days
Both guides
Mario and Andres were very thorough with directions on how to river raft. I
felt entirely safe with both of them the entire time. My favourite guides were
Jorge & Luis (canopy tour). Luis was so sweet and patient with me as I am a
bit clumsy. Jorge was possibly the best guide of the entire trip, not only
extremely knowledgeable about
Erin Braley
November 7,
Pacuare 2 days
This is my
second time down the Pacuare. What an incredible experience! Not only did we
encounter some great rapids but our guide explained the biology and geography
of the river valley throughout the trip. The accommodations and food were
fantastic. I wholeheartedly recommend this trip to anyone who wants to
experience the wild side of
Finn Pedersen
Calgary, AB
November 7, Pacuare 1 day
Todo estuvo estupendo!! Un equipo formidable y una
organización perfecta. Nos gustó un montón! Era la primera vez que hicimos
rafting (Angelo y yo) y estamos ya pensando en volver!
Muchas gracias por todo.
Natalie Mateos
Francia
2004
January 2,
10-day Itinerary
Hi Grettel. Scott and I wanted to thank you and all the people at Aventuras Naturales for a
spectacular 10 Day Adventure Trip in your beautiful country. You and the staff
at Aventuras Naturales really planned all of the details to make the trip a
memorable experience. The tour guides Carlos and Kevin on the
Alisa Jaffe
and Scott Strochak
January 4,
Pacuare 2 days
Another
outstanding adventure! I was consistently impressed with the quality of this
trip! Amazing!
Piera
Damonte
January 6,
Pacuare 2 days
Everyone
was so great! So much fun with great energy, attitudes &
professionalism. We had an awesome time & would definitely recommend
this tour to friends. Thanks to everyone of the staff
who made our adventure stay so much fun & so delightful.
Marcelo
& Maria Masif
January 15,
Pacuare 1 day
I have been
on many river trips all over the world. This was quite likely the best. The
river is of course beautiful and exciting. However, the true excellence of this
trip, and your company, in my opinion, was Mario. Knowledgeable
about the land, animals, plants, history + commerce of
Vince Booth
January 21,
10-day itinerary
Hello Ana
Maria,
I know some
time has passed since my trip to
I never
imagined seeing and experiencing so many colorful butterflies, birds,
hummingbirds, frogs, flowers, and even a dragonfly. The wildlife and
rainforests were just amazing. The food was wonderful as well, as were the
amenities. Lastly, but equally important, the Costa Rican people were warm and
friendly.
Thank you
for taking the time to customize my trip with such short notice. I realize that
most vacationers plan an international trip, many months or even years in
advance and not weeks, like in my case. Unfortunately, I was scheduled to go
else where with a friend, until they canceled. With the priorities of work and
school, specifically final exams, I lost time, and decided to
Your
knowledge of your country has paid off, in the places that I visited and
experienced. Hotel Bosque
Lastly from
the limited correspondence we had, you managed to plan an amazing experience
that I will always remember. Hopefully, sometime in the future, I will be able
to return to Tortuguero and experience ocean turtles laying their eggs.
Regards,
Laura
Kriauciunas
January 22,
Pacuare 2 days
This was
the most spectacular highlight of my
Jennifer Mc
Gregor
February 5,
Pacuare 3 Days
Absolutely
everything was excellent + perfect. I have never enjoyed myself so much &
Kevin our guide was better than excellent. He was quite polite, thoughtful, and
informative. He was there for us in every way. If we could we’d do it over +
over again.
Linda S.
Burnan
Barneveld,
WI
February
17, Pacuare 2 days
It was the
highlight of our trip. The lodge, the food, the guides, just everything was way
beyond my expectations. Thank you very much. Manfred was great.
Hedi Inauen
February
23, Pacuare 2 days
This was a
genuinely pleasant experience from booking to completion. Everyone involved was
extremely helpful. I will definitely recommend this trip and Aventuras
Naturales to all who inquire about
John D.
Vaughan
March 3,
Pacuare 2 days
The most
incredible overall experience I have ever had. The honeymoon suite was
wonderful, the canopy tour great!! Everyone was very nice. Don’t ever get
electricity + stay very small. I will be back!!!
Jeanette
Croeneveld
March 9,
Pacuare 3 days
Once in a
lifetime trip – everyone was so kind & gentle. The Honeymoon Suite was
breathtaking. We feel God’s presence all around us! Our God is an awesome God!
Just check out
Mark Heat
Half
March 11,
Pacuare 2 days
Definitely the highlight of our trip here. The Pacuare Lodge is spectacular. A rare combination of nature & comfort without a hint of
commercialism. The food was fantastic, our guide knowledgeable &
outgoing. The whole staff was wonderful. We had a blast! I wouldn’t change
anything.
Pam Ortiz
March 14,
Pacuare 2 days
It was just
fantastic!!! Even better than what we could imagine. The Pacuare Lodge is a
real heaven! Thanks for the Honeymoon Suite, it was gorgeous. Food was
excellent and the staff so kind. Thanks for all!
Para su información: Vuestra organización esta
considerada como “un golpe de corazón” lo que significa “una referencia” en
Francia.
Laine Theo
& Marie Alix
March 16,
Pacuare 3 days
My husband
and I had an excellent time. Our guide was very fluent in English and knew so
much about the Costa Rican flora and fauna. He was very skillful on the river
and an excellent guide. The lodge was clean and attractive. Thomas the chef was
excellent – the quality, freshness and presentation of the food was even better than we anticipated. The people conducting
the Canopy Tour were reassuring and safety conscious. We’d highly recommend you
company.
Susan
Stuard
March 20,
Pacuare 2 days
The trip
and guide (Kevin) were excellent. The food and facilities were top notch. I will recommend this rafting trip to everyone. I was on two rafting
trips before i the
Dean
Belisle
Sommerset,
WS
March 26,
Pacuare 1 day
Our river
guide, Alexander, was very personable, and very skilled. My son, wife and I
enjoyed the river trip immensely. Best tour in
Rich
Rasmussen
April 8,
Pacuare 2 days
This trip
far exceeded my expectations in just about every way. The service was superb,
and our guide, Luis, was fantastic, personable, and a a lot of fun! We also did the canopy tour, which was great. The Pacuare Lodge
was amazing, as were the people who worked there. We could not believe hoe nice
everything was!!
Perry
Dickay
April 20,
Pacuare 2 days
Your guides
are fantastic, professional, informative, and very much fun. The day at the
lodge was much more fun than we had expected. The jungle hike was an adventure
itself. The guides are experts in the local flora and fauna and that makes the
lodge experience much richer. Keep the focus on environmental conservation,
sustainable tourism and everything that you are already doing. Don’t change a
thing!
Justin
Gravatt
April 24,
Pacuare 2 days
The tour
was great! The staff was very friendly & knowledgeable! The honeymoon
bungalow was awesome! We enjoyed the food $ the staff. The river & canopy
trip were a lot of fun!! Thanks a lot!! We had a really nice time! Thanks for
being so nice & helpful!!
Jerry + Joe
Lemanski
April 28,
Pacuare 2 days
It was one
of the best experiences I have ever had! The food was great! The lodge was
great! The guides were great! I will definitely return for another trip. I will
tell my friends to come here! The honeymoon suite is the room I request the
next time. I can’t wait to come back. Thank you!
Bob Dolven
May 6,
Pacuare 2 days
Hello,
I cannot
thank you enough for the vacation of a lifetime! I'm still speechless about the
two day
I want to
tell you Estephan (I may have misspelled) is a GREAT guide. I'm serious, of all
my guides during my ten day trip to
Tell him
that Wesley and his dad said "hello from the United States, and that we
had a great time white water rafting...oh and I'm moving to Costa Rica after
college"! If he doesn't remember my name off hand, tell him we were the
ones at the Lodge with GiGi. I appreciate it if he gets this message.
I
recommended this company to everyone! THANKS THANKS THANKS!!!!
Wesley
Breaux
May 16,
Pacuare 2 days
Esdras
rocks! Every memory in
Tracey
Copeland
May 16,
Pacuare 2 days
Esdras
delivered the third best experience of my life, behind my wedding &
engagement to my lovely wife, Tracey.
Brad Copeland
Los Angeles, CA
May 26, Pacuare 2 days
Dear Ana Maria,
I just
wanted to write to tell you just how much we enjoyed rafting on the Pacuare river during our trip to
I did not
have enough time to really write as much as I wanted to on the evaluation form,
and was hoping to convey a few more thoughts to you by email, and trust they
will be relayed to the proper people who would normally be reading the
feedback.
I cannot
say enough about our guide, Louis Achoy. We enjoyed his company immensely, and
he was not only an amazing raft guide, but was great on the canopy tour, trails
through the woods, etc. He was funny, personable, and very knowledgeable. Just
to give you one of several possible examples: he realized that the people in
the group he was guiding (there were 5 of us) had a high interest in nature and
wildlife (there were two naturalists in the group). He took every opportunity
to point out various wildlife forms we would encounter, and surprised us by
guiding our raft to shore, disappearing in the woods for a moment, only to
return with a red frog that he captured for us to see. He seemed to do things
like that because he truly enjoyed it, not because it was "just his
job". Likewise, he was an amazing waiter at the Pacuare Lodge and during
lunch on the river. If anything, my wife and I were a little taken back by the
high level of service we received. We felt like we were being treated like
royalty, and we are such simple people, it was almost a little uncomfortable
for us. We would actually have preferred to eat with Louis and the other people
working at the lodge, rather than us being treated in a special fashion. I
don't really mean those comments as criticism, just that we are not the kind of
people that are used to being waited on like that, and prefer that all people
be treated equally. Anyway, we just wanted to make sure that Louis got the
recognition we feel he deserved, he was exceptional in every aspect of his
interaction with us. We always felt safe (rafting and canopy tour), and
thoroughly enjoyed his company, humor, and companionship.
The Pacuare
Lodge was an amazing place to stay as well. All of the people we met were just
so wonderful, and seemed to be experts in everything they did (and they all
wore many hats, doing many different jobs). The honeymoon bungalow was
especially nice, and it was just an incredible place to stay while there.
Again, I
hope you don't mind these extra comments, and can pass them along to whomever should see them. I honestly can't think of a single
thing that I would like to have been different during those two days, and your
company should be commended for its excellent service.
Best
regards,
Perry
Dickau
May 30,
Pacuare 2 days
You made me
feel so comfortable + safe the entire trip. I thought your service, food, equipment
(river+van) were extremely good + much better than I thought it might be. I
would highly recommend this trip to everyone. Thank you for a wonderful time. I
am leaving with memories that will be with me a lifetime. Thank you, thank you, thank you!!
Diane Lewis
May 31,
Pacuare 1 day
Professional
staff, good lunch (especially the crackers), the instructions at the beginning
were very helpful. I enjoyed floating in the water under the foot bridge. The
guides were very knowledgeable about the plants and animals along the road and
river. Since this is our only tour in
Rochelle
Smith
June 13,
7-day itinerary
Dear
Grettel,
We have
been home over one week now and it is hard to believe what an incredible
country you have. I realize that we only saw a small part of it and an
incredibly exclusive part, but, it was such an amazing visit. I only regret
that it was so short a visit; at least we will have an excuse to return. the Osa peninsula was so breathtakingly beautiful and
unspoiled. Having the dolphins swim with our boat to
and hiking through parts of the rain forest in
We all had
a fantastic time and it was in no small part thanks to your assistance with the
arrangements. even when we went to the wrong airport
on the Osa peninsula, the lady was able to have the plane pick us up at the
other location. It would not happen in this country in a million years. Our
pilot for the flight from north to south was experienced and calm and got us
there safely. We were picked up on time and with courtesy throughout. It was a
very special trip and we thank you for helping us plan it.
Word of
mouth is the best reference. So, please know that as the opportunity arises, we
will refer people to you. Thank you again for making our trip so pleasant.
Gary Angel
& and family
June 14,
6-day itinerary
Grettel,
Andy and I just wanted to thank you for planning such a memorable vacation for
us! We thoroughly enjoyed everything from river rafting and the canopy tour, to
the bike ride and the
Best
regards,
Cheryl
Halpern
June 20,
Pacuare 2 days
Your
Company is supremely well-organized from booking the trip, the pick-up, to the
guides; everything seems to fall right into place but it must take a lot of
coordination behind the scenes to make it so seamlessly easy for your guests.
Our guide, Luis, was incredibly skilled, knowledgeable about the natural
wonders, and friendly. A FIRST class experience from start to
finish.
Kara Block
June 21,
Pacuare 2 days
This trip
was very intense, it was an amazing experience. If I ever come back to
Stephanie
Reames
June 22,
Pacuare 2 days
Phenomenal!
Danielle
Linden
July 3,
Pacuare 2 days
The trip
was an awesome adventure. It was an “adventure of a lifetime!” The guides were
wonderful, fun and confident. I felt very safe at all times. The lodge was
incredible, very natural. Food was great and huts were very clean. Everyone
went over + above to make sure our family enjoyed our stay. Well worth the
money.
Michelene
Wittmer
July 3,
Pacuare 2 days
The trip
was overall an awesome experience. It was the most beautiful place I’ve ever
been in the world.
Eric
Wittmer
July 4,
Pacuare 2 days
Hello
Grettel - we have returned from our trip to
our rafting experience was. This was a cornerstone for
our trip
and more than we could have imagined. Both
Andres and
Luis were incredible guides and hosts. The
Lodge was a
paradise unlike any we had ever seen.
We will
definitely be returning to
Paquare in the future. Thanks for all of your
assistance in making this vacation more than memorable.
Regards,
Don Frisbie
July 5,
Pacuare 2 days
Me ha parecido una experiencia inolvidable tanto por
la belleza del paisaje como por el trato recibido por parte de los guias.
Espero que nunca pierdan esa atención tan excelente que ustedes tienen hacia
los turistas.
Atentamente,
Ana Belén Bettrán
L’Alcora (Castellon), España
July 7, 18-day
itinerary
HI
everyone. We have been hawing quite an adventure here. Monkeys stealing bananas from the locals at
Love, Clara
and the boys
Clara
D’Agostino
July 7,
Pacuare 2 days
This was
one of the best trips we’ve ever had. We thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. From the
canopy tour to the hike up to the waterfall, everything was an awesome
adventure. Kevin, our guide, went over and above to make this trip an
incredible one. The lodge grounds were absolutely beautiful, and the food
incredible. Everyone was very friendly. I highly recommend the Pacuare Lodge
for your
Gina
Constantino-Wilson
July 16,
Pacuare 2 days
I thought
the entire trip from start to finish was amazing! Esteban was a wonderful guide
– guided us through beautiful hikes to the waterfalls & was excellent on
the river. All of the guides were very helpful and friendly. I had just a great
time – everything was perfect – from all of the meals, to the river to the
excellent guides. I will definitely recommend your company to friends &
family.
Liz Gorey
July 19, 6
day itinerary
Hi Grettel,
Just wanted to thank you and let you know we had a great time in Costa
Rica. You
have a beautiful country and provided us with reliable and very
professional service. We were able to see and do a lot in the short time
that we
were there. Thanks again and I look forward to my next visit.
Take Care,
Melissa Garcia
July 19,
7-day itinerary
Dear
Grettel: Although you communicated most frequently with my friend Melissa, I
truly wanted to thank you for the wonderful travel itinerary you provided for my
five-day stay in your country. Only two words can sum up my experience:
PURA VIDA!
I have highly recommended your company to many friends and
will share my pictures with my new classes of high school juniors. I hope the
pictures could
capture the unique and beautiful landscapes protected in your country.
Many
thanks,
Gladys
Rodriguez
July 26,
Pacuare 2 days
This tour
was as great as the description said it would be. The guides were knowledgeable
and friendly and the accommodations at the Pacuare Lodge were superb. We
enjoyed the cabins and especially our night stay in the honeymoon suite. The
food was the best we have eaten here in
Pweter
Gebhard
July 29,
Pacuare 2 days
The lodge
is incredible. It is nature at its maximum expression. I hope it stays like
that. Usually, hotels try to sell comfort and facilities rather than nature
itself. I think Pacuare Lodge has been able to mix nature and the ecology with
nice & comfortable facilities without harming the environment and it surroundings.
I will definitely recommend this to my friends. I’ll see you next time!
Pedro
Garcia
August 3,
Pacuare 2 days
This tour
was very well organized and the guides were so excellent! Everyone was friendly
and respectful. The location of the lodge was beautiful and the meals were
delicious. The canopy adventure was so amazing + exciting. The staff of the
tour really made this experience so memorable. Congratulations on having an
amazing program!
Anne Marie
Girard
La
August 3,
Pacuare 2 days
At first I
had no idea what to think. Then the beauty of the river and jungle had me at
awe! This place is so awesome! From start to the finish we were treated like
Kings and
Eric J.
Worden
August 6,
9-day itinerary
Dear Ana
Maria, I want to take this opportunity to thank you and Aventuras Naturales for
a spectacular Costa Rican vacation back in August. Everything you arranged for
us was top-quality -- the person who met us at the airport, the tour guides,
the drivers, the adventures, the hotels and the lodges. The level of safety
incorporated into the outdoor challenges was wonderful, and on-the-road your
van drivers were very responsible and friendly. We were especially impressed by
the group of people associated with the Pacuare Lodge accommodations and its
rafting, and zipline activities. Great personalities running
a great operation.
Raul &
Maureen Matamoros
Connecuticut,
U.S.A
August 10,
Pacuare 2 days
This has
been an awesome experience. The guides, the lodge staff, the scenery, the food
and the overall service have been entirely enjoyable. Laura & Chamo were
amazing on the river and made the trip exciting and fun. Jorge was always
extremely helpful, pleasant, and enjoyable to be around. Thanks for such a great
trip!! We hope to be back again. Many thanks!
Jenny Bacon
& Mike
August 10,
Pacuare 2 days
Hi Ana,
I thought
you might be interested in my clients comments after
their return from
The rafting
trip and honeymoon bungalow were perfect and the best highlight of the trip! We
were thoroughly challenged with the rafting and felt as one with nature when we
stayed in the secluded cabin in the jungle. We had our on bridge to the
treetops from our bungalow. A gourmet chef cooked for us during the stay at the
lodge, and he was one of the best chefs that has ever
prepared meals for us!
As you can
read, they were very pleased. Thank you for all your help.
Janet
JAN'S
TRAVEL
Janet
Robertson Travel Consultant
Associate With Incentive Connection Travel, Inc.
Phone 225
356-6816
Email jantravler@i-55.com
August 18,
Pacuare 2 days
The 2-day
Pacuare River Tour was amazing. The lodge is beautiful and relaxing. The staff
is so friendly and helpful. Jorge was a fabulous guide. It was wonderful
spending time in the lodge playing back gammon, or going on hikes in the forest
surrounding the lodge. It exceeded my expectations in every way. Thank you
Liz Donahue
Richmond, VA
Agosto 21, Pacuare 2 días
Kurt no pudo ser mejor guía. El es una enciclopedia
andante. No solamente goze las riquezas en rafting que ofrece este país pero
también aprendí mucho de la vegetación, la fauna y especies, gracias a Kurt. Me
encanto el viaje y espero volver muy pronto y repetir este viaje. Gracias!
Liliana
Gabriel
August 29,
Pacuare 2 days
I can’t
really think of any thing that you could possibly do to make it better. Thanks.
Michael
Connors
September
4, Pacuare 2 days
This tour
was fabulous! I would definitely return and use this agency again. The guides,
Jose-Luis & Andrés were knowledgeable and excellent guides. I saw another
lodge on the river, but the Pacuare Lodge is much better! I am really glad I
choose the 2-day trip. I am just sad it is over.
Erica Ortiz
September
7, Pacuare 3 days
Dear
Grettel, Mark and I just returned home and we had to let you know that
our rafting trip and stay at the lodge was the highlight of our trip. The
honeymoon suite, food and scenery were outstanding, but what we remember
most are
the staff and guides. Not only was Jorge's cooking extraordinary,
he took
the time and effort to communicate how he prepared the meals so that
I might try
them at home. Jose's rafting skills on the water were superb.
He
explained the technical aspects of coursing through the rapids all while
keeping us in stitches with his wit and humor. As for Jose Reese, stoic,
calm and
steady...we ask that you try to make sure he is home by
is an
engaged man now!! Finally, we remember Esdras as the most beneficial
employee with your company. We recommend you give him a raise...he is worth
it!! His
knowledge of the local flora and wildlife taught us a greater appreciation of
the wonders of the jungle. He served as translator with the local employees who
taught us much of how the lodge was run and maintained.
What a
wonderful learning experience, we can't wait to come back!!!
Marolyn
Matthys
Setiembre
15, Pacuare 2 días
Una aventura irrepetible, con una compañía entrañable
y en el lugar más impresionante de mi corta estancia en Costa Rica.
Beatriz Díez López
Burgos, España
September 22, Pacuare 1 day
Absolutely amazing – A fantastic trip. The views were beautiful, the ride
great and the guides were all wonderful. Thanks so much for a great last day in
Freya Geall
Callington,
PL
October 5,
Pacuare 2 days
Loved the tour. Thought the entire package at Pacuare was amazing. Lodge was fantastic,
the hike and scenery was beautiful and the rafting was spectacular. Overall, I
really enjoyed the experience. Will definitely recommend. Great group, great job!
Lisa Fox
Edmonton, Canada
Ocober 27, Pacuare 2 days
AN guides
are wonderful professionals, fun, and knowledgeable. They are great teachers –
patient + forceful + kind! The lodge stay was “out of this world” Wow!! The
food was beyond our expectations!! AN is a first class
rafting company. I would recommend it to friends. Jorge was very helpful and
knowledgeable on our hike. He is a very patient guide – we couldn’t have asked
for a better guide! Esdras vas very skillful on the river –
fun and excellent river guide. Mauricio was awesome too for our 1st day.
He was fun and upbeat and got us ready for our adventure trip!!
Karen
Hagberg
October 27,
Pacuare 1 day
I thought
that your guide, Esdras was exceptional! His friendly, approachable + easy
going manner was well suited for his field of work. He possessed obvious in
depth knowledge about the rainforest around the river and shared it with the
group in a wonderful not overbearing nor overwhelming
manner. Esdras has a wonderful sense of humor which played out well with the
raft dynamic. Overall, this was an excellent adventure, a fun way to spend a
full day in the wilds of
Kelly
Zibrik
October 28,
Pacuare 3 days
Saludos
desde
Kurt Studt
was a wonderful guide – his knowledge of the outdoors and his love of
interaction with people made the forest come alive. When I told him I hadn’t
seen any frogs or toads, he immediately found several along our hike to the
Cabecar families. He coached us on class 4 rapids, helping us to understand
what we would find on the final day of our experience. He gave us tremendous
insight into life in
Coqui and
Rosa were another highlight, and given their mastery in the kitchen, one would
never have known the regular chef was not in residence if someone hadn’t told
us. They were lovely people, and even with all our exercise I am sure we
managed to gain weight.
The canopy crew, at the lodge for the construction of the canopy tour, were a lot of fun to meet. Special thanks to Luis and Ronald for their patience with
us on the zip lines and platforms, especially since my husband is afraid of
heights.
Alex was
our rafting guide on day 3 – his energy, enthusiasm and sense of humor had us
laughing the whole way, while learning from his insight and knowledge of the
river and the forest around it. We really enjoyed his company.
I’m sure
there are many others to thank as well (Grettel, Laura, the drivers...) –
Aventuras Naturales runs a very efficient operation that we will certainly recommend
to all our honeymooners going forward. I can’t say enough good things about our
experiences over the 3 day trip; only that we are so thankful for your kind
invitation and for the memories we have as a result.
Thank you
again Daniel – I very much look forward to collaborating with you and your
staff in the future.
My best
regards,
Carrie
Wallace
President
Moonrings
Inc.
www.moonrings.com
November 3,
Pacuare 2 days
We had a
wonderful time, and are so happy that we came on this trip with your company!
Jorge was a very helpful, friendly, and knowledgeable guide. I can’t imagine a
better guide for this trip. Andres was also incredibly helpful and fun to have
around. Tommy was a gracious host and a GREAT cook (and he let us watch the
election returns on his TV – way above & beyond his call of duty!). We
loved our cabin and we were very impressed by how pretty the camp area was.
Abigail
Hankin
November 5,
Pacuare 2 days
Loved every
second of the trip! I will definitely recommend your company (and the Pacuare
Lodge) to my friends. I hope we can come back some day and do it all again.
Kurt + Luis were excellent! Tommy at the Pacuare Lodge is definitely a gourmet
chef!
Kathryn A
Ramire-Aguilar
November
18, Pacuare 3 days
Jeffrey and
I extended our stay 1 day to run the river. Wow! We had a blast. The entire
team/staff took great care of us on & off the river. The setting @ Pacuare
Lodge is beautiful, don’t change it!!
The canopy
tour was safe, fun & exciting. The best in the country. (Gerardo & Andres did a great job)!! Tommy prepared exquisite meals in a
beautiful setting. Carlos & Alex took care of our training and were very
thorough and made us feel very safe. Thank you for sharing with us this
wonderful place.
Karen
Weinstein
New
November
23, 12-day itinerary
Ana Maria
--I meant to write sooner and intend to write more, but we wanted you
to know
now, not later, that we had a GREAT trip during our two weeks in Costa
Rica
--thanks for the itinerary that you assembled for us --it was splendid.
There was
nothing that disappointed us. I guess if I were to name a highlight,
it would
be the stay at Casa Corcovado for there we were able to experience
snorkel and relax on the beach...it was a great four days. However, we enjoyed
it all,
the Pacuare River Adventure, our nights and days in
volcano --and we saw it plenty during our days there, horseback riding there,
and Monteverde, canopy walk and all! You put together a great trip for
us...THANKS
so very much.
Sometime we
might write again to tell you some details and make some
suggestions --but know that bottom line, we had a great time.
Thanks
again...and shalom
Thomas E.
McWhertor
November
28, 7-day itinerary
Hi Ana,
I just
wanted to tell you that we had an absolutely wonderful time on our trip. Our
accommodations were very nice and all of the tours were fantastic. The drivers
were always right on time and our guides, Randal,
Darren and Donald were outstanding. We thoroughly enjoyed every minute and look
forward to coming again.
Next time
we want to spend more time in Arenal - what a beautiful place. Thank you so
much for putting together such a wonderful itinerary for us.
Pura Vida!!
Beth Walker
December
24, Pacuare 3 days
I will most
definitely recommend your company to all my friends. Your staff, -river guides
- canopy guides - staff at the lodge- were so incredibly knowledgeable,
helpful, friendly and fun. They really made a huge difference in the fantastic
Christmas experience we had. Your Lodge + camp were so beautiful. We did not
want to leave. These accommodations were the best we had in
Marylyn
Ellingson
December
25, Pacuare 3 days
This was a
great adventure. The guides were outstanding – they took good care of us on the
river, on the hikes and at the lodge. Thomas is an amazing cook. Christmas at
the Pacuare Lodge will be one I always remember!
Thank you
Karem Wieda
December
26, Pacuare 3 days
This was an
awesome tour! Everybody (the guides) did so much to make it a wonderful stay.
The river rafting was perfect as well as the canopy tour + the food was
incredible! Thank you for the great time!
Mariel
Ellington
December
28, 10-day Adventure Package
Dear
Grettel:
We loved
Richard
Brown-Whale
2003
January 5,
Pacuare 2 days
Having just
returned from my 2-day rafting trip with Adventures Naturales on the Pacuare I
wanted to email to thank and congratulate your organization for such a
fantastic trip. Both my sister and I thoroughly enjoyed our experience, your
guides and staff were excellent in all areas both on
and off the river. Kurt, Mario, Arturo and everyone at the lodge were first
class. You have wonderful staff and a really special place in the river lodge.
Many thanks, keep up the good work.
With best
wishes,
Laura
Fulton
January 7,
10-day Package
Hi Ana,
Wendy and I wanted to thank you VERY much for helping us out with our
We were
very happy to have Snyder as our guide. Needless to say that our stay overnight
at the Pacuare Lodge was one of the highlights of our trip. Miguel did a
wonderful job preparing the delicious meals. I won't go into everything, but
please know that everything was great and we really appreciate your help, in
planning this unforgettable trip for us.
Muchas
gracias,
Best wishes
for 2003!
Erik and
Wendy
January 6,
Pacuare 3 days
The Pacuare
Lodge has given me a lifetime of wonderful memories. The staff was incredible –
Miguel was a wonderful cook. Andres is the best! I will highly recommend this
trip to friends and family! Thank you for a wonderful experience!!
Diane
Schmaus
January 11,
Pacuare 2 days
This tour
was out of this world. It was worth every bit of my time. The guides were
polite, friendly, and very helpful. Had I known it was going to be this good, I
would honeymooned here over
Leticia P.
Lopez
January 12,
Pacuare 2 days
A very memorable and worthwhile trip to be well recommended to one and
all.
Rory
Donnelly
January 14,
7-day Package
We are just
back in the
Floor
Balkestein & Tiennot van Dilst
January 22,
Pacuare 2 days
We had a
very lovely time – all the people working for your company are very good with
people + very personable. The meal was lovely, and the honeymoon suite spectacular ! Also the gardens everywhere are very nicely
done.
Max + Irma
Cripe
January 25,
Pacuare 2 days
A very memorable experience all-round. Staying at the lodge for 2 days
gave us time to get to know the wonderful staff, learn all about Costa Rica’s
rich bird, insect, animal + plant life. Kurt was a wealth of information,
Gerardo’s family took great care of us, Jose was a goofy, fun guide, and Max
was fun to throw Frisbee with and play “band”. EVERYTHING was fantastic.
Jeannie
Cameranesi
Newburg
Park, CA
February 1,
Pacuare 2 days
This trip
was one of the most exciting, action-packed adventures I have experienced. I
did not want the trip to end! Thank you so much for all your efforts to make
this weekend run so smoothly and all your encouragement as I tried something
new. I definitely want to return and raft again!
Thanks
again!
M. Lindsley
February
12, Pacuare 2 days
The river
guides made our rafting experience fun & challenging. The accommodations at
the Pacuare Lodge were absolutely beautiful + all the meals were delicious. The
candlelight dinner was a wonderful way to end an adventurous day. Thank you for
sharing your beautiful country with us! I will recommend you to everyone!
Michele
Bosse
February
17, Pacuare 2 days
Our
experience with A.N. exceeded our expectations. The guides were wonderful –
competent, congenial and very, very attentive. Compliments to
them all. Luis, our guide, was superb. They were happy to give us their
time to explain things about
Leslie
Reardon
February
17, Pacuare 2 days
The trip
was absolutely outstanding. Our guides were very, very special young men. They
were smart, had great personality, and were extremely helpful. The lodge was
awesome. We loved everything about the trip and will recommend it to friends
who are coming to
David
Reardon
February
19, Pacuare 2 days
Thanx for
an excellent trip – everything exceeded my expectations!
Trisna
Clauson
March 6,
Pacuare 2 days
Fantastic!
Guide was very knowledgeable – whole staff was very friendly – food was
incredible. Canopy tour was the best! I would highly recommend this to anyone!
Thank you!
Bunny
Wagner
March 13,
Pacuare 2 days
We were
extremely impressed about everything. We can’t wait to get home to show off
what we got to experience. We will also highly recommend to friends who will be
travelling to
Meagan
Webster
March 27,
Pacuare 2 days
From all my
adventures in
March 29,
Pacuare 2 days
This trip
was amazing. Jose was entertaining and knowledgeable. The staff
at the lodge were friendly and accommodating. The food was amazing. It
was paradise! Thank you!
Kerry
Hemstad
March 30,
Pacuare 2 days
This tour
was amazing. I was looking forward to river rafting on the Pacuare but I
enjoyed so much more than rafting – the service was great, the food @ Pacuare
Lodge was phenomenal. The lodge was beautiful + tranquil.. The conversations at the lodge with other guests + staff is something I will always remember. I would recommend this tour to anyone
visiting
March 30,
Pacuare 2 days
I can’t
imagine a better way to end an extraordinary 10 days in
Katheryl
Gayner
NYC, NY
April 5,
Pacuare 3 days
I thought
this tour was very, very good. It ranks in with the top tours I have had in
Alicia S.
Kerns
April 5,
Pacuare 3 days
This has
been the best vacation of my life. The guides were awesome & the facilities
and activities provided were excellent. I would definitely come back. Thanks so
much!
Gretchen
Ludeman
April 6,
Pacuare 2 days
We loved
the tour & service. We will recommend this tour to other friends,
especially to tell them about the scenery, gourmet dinner, & family
atmosphere, & well designed lodge
Susan &
Jason Lai
April 9,
Pacuare 3 days
The best
trip ever! I will tell all my friends. Can I get a job? Will work for food!
Kevin
Dunkak
Telluride,
CO
April 13,
Pacuare 2 days
The Pacuare
Lodge was wonderful. I took my son, Adam, to
James
Millard
April 15,
Pacuare 2 days
Every
single guide was excellent. The Pacuare Lodge was everything we hoped for and
more. The accommodations, food & family who ran the facility were first
class. Not a minute passed that we did not enjoy. Fernando was an excellent
overnight guide who really made an effort to make sure everything ran smoothly.
The family was terrific and Fernando & Luis did and outstanding job guiding
us through the canopy tour – felt very safe & looked after. I believe that
out of our 10 day stay, the past two with Aventuras Naturales were our most
memorable & best! Thank you! Oh, also – Kurt did an amazing job as both
river guide & naturalist.
Anne &
Geoff Teillon
April 22,
Pacuare 2 days
The guides
(Manfred & Andres) were terrific and the staff at the Pacuare Lodge could
not have been more helpful! A fantastic experience!!
Kathy
Sheldan
April 28,
Pacuare 2 days
Excellent
trip! Great stay, excellent delicious dinner, the best canopy ever, and most
important the treat and kindness of the guides and all the personal was what
made our trip incredible. Thank you very much and hope to return with you guys
again some other time.
Rodarte
& Wheatley
May 8,
Pacuare 3 days
It was an
amazing, beautiful, perfect trip. The lodge was truly idyllic. I only wish we
could have stayed for 10 days at the lodge! Our guides, Jorge & Fernando
were perfect. I have been on many river trips and they were the best guides and
hosts. The cooking was truly first class, 5 stars. All the staff were super friendly. I will recommend Aventuras Naturales to
everybody! What a great trip. Muchas gracias, we will see you next year.
Sally Quinn
May 9,
Pacuare 2 days
Between the
rollicking rapids of this country’s most beautiful river, on the long calm
stretches coursing through lush canyons, the scenery and serenity are almost
dreamlike.
Laughter
and screams that fill the air as the rafts tumble and twirl through the
turbulent zones give way to a collective hush, during which you are left in
awe, compelled simply to look and listen.
You tune to
the sound of water rushing from the mountains to the
This small
Central American nation, sandwiched between
A tiger
heron tries to blend into the bank, striking a statuesque pose as it waits to
pluck an unsuspecting fish from the river.
The
pendulous Montezuma oropendolas form colonies in the branches of tall trees.
The brightly colored birds are darting from tree to tree, nest to nest.
The Female
of this species chooses her mate based on the size and safety of his nest, your
guide, Andres Vargas Sanchez, says, pointing above the
trees to one of many enemies of the oropendolas, a large-beaked toucan,
jokingly referred to as “that Froot Loop guy” in flight over the river. Onward
you go, charging through rapids one minute, looking for monkeys the next,
immersed in a universe so vibrant and green that you can hardly believe your
eyes.
Your on the
Pete Thomas
Beauty
Flows From Pacuare, for now.
May 10,
11-day Package
Hi Anna,
We just got
back from our trip this morning and I wanted to let you know that everything
went very smoothly. All of our reservations were set just as you said. You have
a beautiful country! This was the best vacation my wife or I have ever taken!
We didn't want to come home.
The staff
on the overnight Pacuare River Rafting and canopy tour was the best. Kurt, Luis
Andres, Hedras, Luisita, Ricardo, and Jose were great! It was the highlight of
our trip. Your entire staff was very professional and we felt safe the whole
time. The accommodations were superior and very welcoming. The meals we were
given were delicious. We have absolutely no complaints what so ever.
Please feel
free to use this letter on our site. We are very comfortable recommending you
to anyone, and in fact already have.
Please give
our best to Kurt, Luis Andres, Hedras, Luisita, Ricardo, and Jose.
With sincerest gratitude....
John and
Shannon Tinder
May 19,
Pacuare 2 days
A HUGE
HELLO, From Andrew ,Bobbi ,Tim & Madalena.....
We had the
pleasure of staying at the lodge on the 20th May. We had a blast, what a great
bunch of people. The guides where wonderful to say the least, they new there
stuff and seemed to be having as much fun as we were. On the rapids they were
our saviors and in the Kitchen our hero's.
The food
was great, Carmen is going to be a star she may even out shine Tomas.
It was a
pleasure to dine with Roberto, how very interesting and motivating.
I work in
the largest busiest hotel in
And I still
believe I'm the bravest woman in the world to have concord your canopy tour
Thanks to
all of you, we had a fantastic time !!
Bobbi Roper
Southampton,
Bernuda
June 4,
Pacuare 2 days
I thought
that the service was excellent and everyone was very professional.
Accommodations were so beautiful. My wife and I had an excellent trip and would
recommend this trip to many. Thank you very much.
John
Dougherty
June 5,
Sarapiqui 1 day
I had lots
of fun! I had never been white water rafting before. Our guides were nice &
very funny! They gave great directions for us to follow. I hope to go white
water rafting again sometime.
Leslie
Spalding
June 11,
Pacuare 2 days
I thought
Kurt did an unbelievable job commandeering the raft as well as ordering us a
plethora of information. He made the trip both exciting + educational.
David
Studer
June 12,
Pacuare 2 days
Fantastic!
What really stood out was the Pacuare Lodge as well as
the people. Our guides were welcoming, knowledgeable, responsible and fun. Really benefited from Kevin being bilingual. Would definitely recommend this trip to anyone coming to
Nicky
June 24,
Pacuare 2 days
Your staff
went out of their way to ensure our safety + comfort while showing us a good
time. Jose brought coffee to us in the honeymoon suite on our 2nd day. It’s
that kind of service that will keep people coming back and telling others about
you!
Kristy Bend
June 25,
Pacuare 2 days
Quite
possibly the best 2 days of my trip – thanks!
Rebecca
Hornstein
June 28,
Pacuare 2 days
The entire
trip was amazing. We will recommend the Pacuare Lodge to everyone. Thank you
for the experience of a lifetime.
Kelly Reid
June 28,
Pacuare 2 days
We thought
the trip was wonderful. The lodging was above and beyond any expectations, as
was the food. It’s been a long time since we’ve been rafting, and we really
enjoyed the river trip also. This has been such a great trip for us.
Stuart
Gregg
June 30,
Pacuare 2 days
Aventuras
Naturales was absolutely amazing! Everything was wonderful. The guides are
great, the food is fantastic! The guest rooms are fantastic. Keep it up!
Clayton
English
July 4,
Pacuare 2 days
We had a
fantastic time on the trip and the guides went above
& beyond to make us feel welcome and ensure that our stay was a great one.
The lodging was gorgeous & the food was fantastic. I hope to be able to
return to
Laura
Martin
July 4,
Pacuare 2 days
Kurt, our
river guide and naturalist was exceptionally good at sharing information that
our whole group found fascinating. He took us on a nature hike that was labeled
by several in our group as “the best nature hike I’ve ever been on”, As our river guide he was the best possible combination of
kind encouragement, humorist, and, when called for, “comandante”, In short Kurt
made the trip!!!
(The others as well! All guides, cooks, support staff were wonderful). I’ll be
back!
Betsy Smith
July 9,
Pacuare 2 days
It was a
fantastic tour – well organized, well guided, fun, good food, nice people at
the lodge. Special mention to our guide, Jose who inspired
confidence + was lots of fun. The canopy tour was top class and the
guides very professional in this element as well.
The lodge
was most beautiful & well maintained, the dinner excellent. I have nothing
negative to say about the trip, which is high praise
given that I am a tour operator myself (see http://www.wildways.org) – we run
adventure tours in
Wendy
Yawching
Port-of-Spain,
July 12,
Pacuare 2 days
We had a
great trip! Your staff and guides are very nice and care about making sure that
we all have a very good time! It was a great lodge with great meals and
facilities!
Judy Hall
July 15,
14-day Package
Hi Grettel,
I wanted to
thank you for planning a lovely trip for Raphe and I. We thoroughly enjoyed our
week in your wonderful country and recommended it to all of our friends and
family. We will pass your name and organization along if any of them need help
in planning their vacations.
Thank you
for everything! The arrangements were perfect and we really enjoyed all of the
activities that were scheduled.
Take care,
Nancy and
Raphe Schwartz
July 16,
Pacuare 2 days
The trip
was phenomenal – a definite once in a lifetime experience. The guides and the
river were perfect, the lodge is gorgeous, and the food delicious. Thanks for a
great trip.
Erin
Barringer
July 16,
Pacuare 2 days
I thought
it was excellent! Everything was so well organized and planned out. The food
was abundant and excellent. The cabins were beautiful. I would recommend this
tour to anybody planning to come to this beautiful country. Thank you very much
for your time and service to us. It was wonderful.
Kelly
Griffin
July 24,
Pacuare 2 days
It was
wonderful! Wish it could have been longer! Thank you very much to
everyone...you made my time in
Ciara
Leonard
July 27,
8-day Package
Der
Anamaria,
Our family
would like to say a hearty thank you to you too for your great job in helping
us see and experience wonderful beautiful
We were
educated, thrilled and captivated by
Elizabeth
Maring
August 4,
Pacuare 2 days
Dear
Aventuras Naturales:
The
overnight Pacuare rafting trip was great! My partner and I really enjoyed the
new honeymoon suite. Waking up to the sounds of all those birds was a rare treat.
The entire
trip was a success. The river was clear and beautiful, the guides were helpful
(and humorous!) and dinner was unexpectedly exquisite. My only complaint is
that your website does not really reflect the absolutely fantastic experience
of the overnight Pacuare trip. The time passed far too quickly. If we had
known, we definitely would have booked the three-day excursion so we could have
enjoyed another day at the Pacuare Lodge before continuing on down the river.
Next time,
I guess. Until then, keep up the excellent work!
Auriana
Koutnik
Journalist
Koutnik@racsa.co.cr
August 10,
Pacuare 2 days
Our guide
Arturo was excellent and gave a great ride. We were able to make our time and
explore. That was nice. The lodge was amazing...once, hopefully twice in a
lifetime. The food and happy hour was superb. There was always something to do.
The guides and equipment were both safe and reliable. I would recommend this
service to any who asks.
Gabriel
Kopp
Red Bluff,
CA
August 12,
Pacuare 2 days
Mario and
all of the staff for this part of our vacation were wonderful. Our family has
had a spectacular two days on the Pacuare, learning about the country, nature,
and the people. Thank you so much. Gracias.
Robin
Brickman
Williamstown. MA
August 13,
Pacuare 2 days
This trip hase gone beyond my expectations. I’m so glad I went with you guys
instead of ... .......... The professionalism of the
guides was extraordinary and the food was exceptional. But the greatest of all
was Pacuare Lodge – what a treat. I will definitely recommend this outfitter
any time!!
Courtney
Kopp
Red Bluff,
CA
August 14,
Pacuare 2 days
What a
wonderful and exhilarating experience from beginning to the end! It was a
pleasure to get to know all the guides and especially our raft guide Jose. What
a delightful person with so much knowledge about his job. He was pleasant,
funny, fun and very informative and professional. We enjoyed the food, the
working people along with our groups! We had a blast and will look forward to
doing this trip again. It was definitely an awesome adventure. Thank you.
Candy
Zamboni
August 17,
Pacuare 2 days
I had the
most amazing time. I loved every aspect of the trip. The meals were
exceptional, the lodge was beautiful and the rafting was amazing. Than k you so
much for providing such a wonderful experience
Alicia
Blumenfeld
August 18,
Pacuare 2 days
Could not have been happier with everything. Fantastic job. Would recommend to others and do it again myself. Mario, Luis Andres and
Fernando were great. Thank you
Jeff
Chandler
August 24,
Pacuare 2 days
....if I’d woken up five minutes earlier, a snake may have fallen onto
my head before my first cup of coffee.
Buzz
McClain
Overnight
Success
In
The
August 24,
Pacuare 2 days
This was my
first white water rafting trip. The guides were exceptional, both with their
knowledge and attitude. The lodge exceeded all expectations. The food and
accommodations were excellent. This trip was unquestionably the highlight of my
vacation in
Steve &
Eva Moon
September
6, Pacuare 2 days
I was
thoroughly impressed of the facilities. They were above my expectations. The
highlight of the trip was definitely the service. I have traveled to many
places and have to say that it was top of the line. Most of all
our tour guide was the best! Everyone on staff was wonderful and made
this adventure memorable. Thank you Jose and Aventuras Naturales
for an experience of a lifetime.
Didi
Mantecon
September
7, Pacuare 2 days
Excellent in all respects. Andres & Esteban were not only extremely competent
& professional, but they shared their extensive knowledge and had a great
sense of humor. The lodge was much nicer than I expected and the meals were
terrific. You have a quality staff and a quality product. Thank you!
Mel George
September
9, Pacuare 1 day
I’ve been
on two other raft trips, including the
Steve Cook
September
25, Pacuare 2 days
Mario was
incredible + I trusted his judgement + experience. The facilities were
excellent. The rooms were clean + I really appreciated the flowers throughout.
Meals were beyond excellent + evening was fun. Thank you for a great adventure.
Lisa Horve
September
25, Pacuare 2 days
This trip
exceeded every expectation. Fantastic guides, great river, beautiful
facilities, exciting canopy tour and some of the most incredible food I’ve ever
had prepared by Thomas at the lodge. I would recommend this trip highly to
anyone.
Heather
Squims
October 7,
11-day Itinerary
Dear
Grettel,
Donna and I
wanted to take this opportunity to write and thank you for the great job you
did in arranging our first trip to
Please say
hi to Alejandro, Macho, Harry, Mario, Fernando, Tomas, and all the rest of the
gang. They’re all great guys. Our mailing address is listed below for the
flight refund. We wound up sharing a van with another couple to get back to
Please feel
free to use us as a referral to anyone considering a trip to
Thanks
again for everything!
Greg &
Donna Megas
grsr@aol.com
October 9,
Pacuare 3 days
Everything
we hoped for and more! Your website convinced us yours was the organization to
book our entire trip. Grettel was so friendly and helpful to custom design our
trip by e-mail. Adventure, comfort, and the food all exceeded our expectations.
(Tommy is a chef extraordinaire)! Rafting, hike, canopy, canopy tour were all
well beyond our expectations. But the most rewarding part of our trip is the
new friendships: Mario, Luis Andres, Tommy, Arturo, Fernando,
Kurt – all interesting, professional, and wonderful at what they do.
Thomas A.
Thyer
October 10,
Pacuare 2 days
The stay at
the lodge, the river trip and the Canopy Tour were beyond our expectations.
Everyone involved was very helpful and very professional. Everyone worked
together very well and everyone did everything they could to male our trip a
great one. We will be telling all of our friends what a tremendous experience
we had and encourage them to come to
Greg Megas
October 12,
Pacuare 2 days
Perhaps the
very best, most exciting excursion I have ever been on!
Danny Bears
November 5,
Pacuare 3 days
We have
traveled many places in the world and this tour was by far the most outstanding
romantic and peaceful of them all. Thank you to all of the staff and crew that
made it worth coming back. We will tell our friends that we recommend this for
all. # 1 tour of all time.
Naomi
Obrien
November
14, Pacuare 2 days
The whole
experience was absolutely fabulous. The staff was attentive and very concerned
about what we needed and accommodated all requests. They were very
knowledgeable and were great about being patient with us on the canopy part.
Kevin made our trip – his humor + concern for safety and wanting us to have a
great experience built our confidence + catered to our every need!
Nina
Gompels
November
15, Pacuare 2 days
Excellent
trip – our guide Louis was superb! The chef, Thomas was simply beyond compare,
our food was amazing, a four star gourmet feast in the
middle of paradise – I could go on and on – Would do again!
Greg Ronlov
November
13, 6-day Itinerary
Dear
Grettel, I hope this finds you well. I just wanted to thank you for helping me
put together a most wonderful trip! Everything went smoothly and your people
were so very nice and hospitable.
The
Alex, our
guide for the white water trip was wonderful! He and the driver, I think his name
was Miguel, and Lil were so much fun. Miguel helped me keep up with my stuff
without a problem.
The Hotel
Paradisus Playa Conchal was awesome. The food was excellent and the staff was
very helpful. Although we did not catch any Marlin or Sailfish, our day of
fishing was a lot of fun. We did catch a yellow tail, a red snapper and an
amber jack.
This trip
went beyond our expectations.
Your
country is truly beautiful. There are other things we would like to do so we
will have to do a return trip.
All of the
people (Ricas) we talked to and met were so friendly.
Thank you
again for helping me put together an unforgettable trip. I will be calling on
you again.
Patricia
Zimmerhanzel
December
10, Pacuare 2 days
It is
always enjoyable to live a moment in time through a persons passion and
enjoyment in what he does best. The last two days even though I had the flu I
experienced a slice of heaven.
Warren
Jonathan Stone
December
21, 15-day Itinerary
Ana Maria,
Just a quick note to say how much we loved
I look
forward to recommending your services to any friends wanting to travel to your
beautiful country. I have also adopted your country's saying "Pura
Vida" as it sums up our whole experience.
Thank you
again and I hope someday we can return!
Sincerely,
Gayle and
Greg Andrews,
Mario &
the other guides were great fun and informative. The lodge was stunning. We all
enjoyed ourselves very much & will look forward to returning.
Jason
Chapin
2002
January 2,
Pacuare 2 days
Guides were
helpful, considerate, knowledgeable and wonderful. I thank you for an
experience of my lifetime!
Linda
Shoesmith
January 4,
Pacuare 2 days
It was a
blast, the guides were great and the atmosphere was awesome. Great
job.
Robert
Baumgart
January 12,
Treasures of
This was
the most fantastic adventure I have ever had! Everything about the day was
amazing. The food was great…Silvia & Paolo were THE BEST! I can’t wait to
go on another trip with your company!
Kelly Dolan
January 12,
9-day Package
Just wanted
to let you know that we had an absolutely fantastic holiday
in
thank you
and your fine organization wholeheartedly. A special thanks to
your staff at the rafting trip, please let them know their cooking was
superb and the care they showed made the trip lots of fun.
We shall
most certainly come back! Thank you again for all your help.
Coral and
George
January 14,
Treasures of
Hello to
Snyder and Laura,
Thank you
for a very nice tour. We had a good time and enjoyed everything from the
waterfalls to the river rafting. You all did a great job.
Best
wishes,
Mark,
Marianne and Brian
Rodney and
Gail
(Insertar
foto)
January 16,
Pacuare 3 days
This tour
was just great. I have to say, our guide Paolo (a/k/A Boo Boo) really made the
difference. He was energetic, friendly, knowledgeable.
His English was great, he gave great instructions on
the river. His attitude was everything. We are honeymooners and we shared the
lodge with another honeymooning couple + he set up a very special dinner for us
on an outside table by candlelight + a special bottle.
This is a
great company – we had a blast – will be back. Thanks for being here.
Mary Angel
Blount
January 17,
3-day Package
Just a quick note to say thank you for organizing our stay at the lodge in Sarapaqui - it
was fantastic. However disappointed we were for not being able to stay the
extra night at Pacuare, the night at Sarapiqui certainly made up for it - the
staff were so friendly and helpful, the resort was amazing and the food was
wonderful - thank you so much once again. Also, to let you know that the 2 day
rafting trip was also fantastic – with a brilliant guide and excellent rapids -
our stay at the Pacuare lodge was really brilliant too with excellent guides
and wonderful food. Thanks for all you have done.
Jane and
Jeremy Murch
January 27,
Pacuare 2 days
Thomas,
what can I possibly say but thanks! We just had the trip of a lifetime. The
hotel was perfect, the rafting was awesome, the Lodge is unbelievable, the guides were so much fun (especially Jorge). My friends
and I will never forget this experience. All the best to you and your whole
team, we hope to see you again in
David
Kupiec
Publisher,
MensJournal
March 2,
Pacuare 1 day
The tour
was fun. The guides were very good. The boats are really nice and nature is
your god given best present. We enjoyed it. Thank you.
Amnon Rasin
March 2,
Pacuare 3 days
This will
be the best part of our Costa Rican vacation! We loved the food, service – the
company was outstanding. Our guides were fabulous, they all had great
personalities and made our time with them one that we wi8ll never forget. We
will be back soon. Thank you Andres, Edgar, Jorge and Carlos
for a great time.
Vincent
& Marsha Defaid
March 9,
Sarapiqui 1 day
What a
wonderful time I had with my family. This was definitely a weekend venture that
we will all remember. Thanks to Silvia my kids could both feel comfortable in a
raft in the water. We will highly recommend this venture to all our friends.
Thanks again.
Lisette
Bobrich
March 9,
Pacuare 1day
I want to
thank you so much for a ride of a life time. Our guide Max, you couldn’t ask
for a better guide. When I come back I want to request him. You are very lucky
to have him as a guide. Overall it was the best thing I have ever done. Thank
you very much!
Sean
Sixberry
Savage, MW
March 11,
Pacuare 2 days
This tour
was very well organized. Your staff / guides are excellent. The stay at the
Pacuare Lodge was perfect. We will recommend this tour to our friends. We will
come again. Don’t dam the river!
Tom Duttton
& Bunny Scott
March 14,
5-day Package
Hi All:
Just want to thank all of you from myself and our clients the Tony Franks
booking.
They called
to say what a great time they had, due to your efforts of making all clients
feel special and want to return again.
They
mentioned each of you with special mention about the great service, wonderful
and friendly staff and fantastic guides on tours & rafting. Pura Vida!
Stasha
Adventure
& Dive
http://www.aventuredive.com
March 15,
Pacuare 2 days
If I could
do it again I would not have asked for anything to be different from how it
was. Guides were excellent. Pablo answered every question asked of him &
was so incredibly knowledgeable about everything from flora & fauna to
Kerri Ahern
March 16,
Sarapiqui 1 day
This was
absolutely wonderful, very fun & excited plus good exercise for the arms.
Silvia was a very good guide, humorous and was able to let us know more about
Megan J.
Daum
March 16,
Pacuare 3 days
It was the
most fun we’ve ever had on vacation. Thanks
Rick
March 17,
Pacuare 2 days
What a
fantastic voyage through the Pacuare rainforest! We couldn’t have asked for a
better guide – we want to take Mario with us the rest of the trip – he is most
delightful! We all thank you for a fabulous time!
Jane Perrin
March 19,
Pacuare 2 days
The Pacuare
Lodge is absolutely beautiful. The grounds were stunning, and you thought of
everything to make our stay comfortable – from umbrellas to candles and
flashlights in the room to backgammon at the lodge. Kurt’s tour was fabulous +
we learned about walking trees, hallucinogenic tea (angel trumpet) and more!
The food was great as well. We felt very pampered when
we expected to be “roughing it”. Carlos also was such a great guide – we felt
safe yet adventurous at the same time! Nice back trip off the cliff, by the way
– very impressive! We loved the hikes to the waterfalls as well, thanks Luis!
All in all – excellent – we’ll recommend you to friends & hope to be back
soon!
Drew &
Andra Nelson
March 28,
Pacuare 2 days
Fantastic –
Dale
Fasenmyer
March 30,
Pacuare 2 days
I was very
impressed with the overall organization, professionalism + courteousness of the
guides. Everyone was very polite and friendly. The lodging was even nicer than
the photos! Very beautiful + natural. The food was
delicious. I would do this trip again with Aventuras Naturales + I will tell
friends about it. “Thank you” Kevin!
Jenna
Scarafone
April 12,
8-day Package
Thank you
very much for the wonderful job you did in planning our vacation. The itinerary
you set up made it a special time for my teenage daughter and me – nice
variety, incredible sights, good accommodations. The
2-day Pacuare rafting trip was the centerpiece. All hotels were interesting,
clean, and well-run. Every single transfer you arranged was there at the
specified time. Gretchen Kling did an excellent job for us. We are planning to
recommend you to our friends. Thanks again!
Sincerely,
Tim Erikson
April 6 and
April 14, Pacuare 1 Day and Treasures/Sarapiqui 1 Day
Both of
these trips were awesome, the rapids were never-ending on the Pacuare and the
jungle surroundings whisked us away to another world. Paulo manned our raft and
went out of his way to "surprise us" with waterfalls and great photo
ops with our waterproof, he really went the extra mile to ensure a great trip
on the Pacuare. We requested him again for the treasures tour and again we had
a splendid time. We requested duckies at his suggestion and were overjoyed with
the experience. Being beginner kayakers we weren't quite ready for our normal kayaks
but duckies make the Sarapiqui much more fun for us (boosting our moral maybe
too). Again Paulo was an excellent guide and we even got to see a poisonous
frog, toucans and monkeys! A great way to end our wonderful trip to
Thumbs up
and I’ll definitely suggest AN!
Thanks
Heidi Haas
April 23,
Pacuare 2 days
Excellent!!
Our dream come true!! Lifetime experience!!
Thank you!
Sandra
Martinez & Lee Moore
April 25,
Pacuare 3 days
This tour
was much more than expected. I was trilled with the facilities & amazed
with the preparation of the meals & how efficient & well informed your guides are, they made my stay exciting &
wanting to go back real soon. I hope you have V.I.P. offers. I will definitely
recommend it to my friends. Thank you.
Jennifer
Morales
April 25,
Pacuare 3 days
I believe
we had the best guide in your company. (Luis Achoy) He knew the river very well
and gave us the best fun we could have. Andres was also excellent. Food and
lodging were superb. Your company handled everything very professionally and
all 5 of us had a great time. Gerardo also is a very valuable employee for your company, his dedication is unmatched and was very
friendly. We will remember our trip forever and recommend it to all our
friends!
Pura vida!
Jerome Malinowski
Revere, MA
May 17,
Pacuare 2 days
This was
incredible! Moises, our guide, was magnificent! He handled the boat so well and
he was so much fun. The service was amazing from start to finish. The food was
phenomenal and the overnight lodge was beautiful and perfectly clean. I would
come back myself and recommend it to all my friends. Thank you!
Florencia
Halperin
May 18,
Pacuare 2 days
The tour
was the highlight of our vacation. Kevin was a fantastic guide. You definitely
need to keep him around as long as you can. We can’t wait to recommend your
company to everyone in
Jason &
Heidi Pfetcher
June 4,
Pacuare 2 days
I have been
thoroughly impressed with the entire trip. The lodging was beautiful +
immaculately clean, but the trip would not be the same if it was not for the
guides. They were fun, enthusiastic and great cooks. I could not believe the
food and the presentation of the food. I didn’t know men could cook so well.
The bathrooms were great. I felt completely safe with the staff. They were
great fun. Everything was wonderful and well done. I hope the government does
not dam the river. Keep up the great work!
Denis Lee
& Trudi Fahey
June 10,
Pacuare 2 days
It was a
spectacular trip with awesome views. The level of service at the lodge can only
be compared with a 5 star hotel. Danly and Fernando were excellent guides and
very knowledgeable. As a first time rafter, it gave me a lot of confidence that
guides with their experience were with us.
Rosario Montero
Malden, MA+
June 10, Pacuare 2 days
This trip
exceeded our expectations. The lodge was spectacular but our guides Danly and
Fernando really pampered us. Although I knew Pacuare Lodge would be nice, the
service was a pleasant surprise. I would have liked to stay a little longer but
will definitely return to do it again as well refer friends looking for a great
time, excellent service and lodging.
Tom Gomez
June 15,
Pacuare 2 days
This 2-day
excursion was fantastic! It went beyond my expectations and more – every person
associated with this company was extremely pleasant and very easy to talk with.
We felt like the people we met and the employees at the lodge were family. They
created a very easy going type atmosphere and the grounds were beautiful. The
lodging was very clean and decorated very creatively and neat. The food was
spectacular – excellent…delicious and vent beyond our expectations. I would
recommend this to everyone! Thank you for a wonderful time – it was fantastic!
Lisa
Doucette
June 21,
Pacuare 3 days
The river
rafting was excellent, and the stay overnight made it a special & wonderful
experience. I will recommend your services to all my friends. The guides were
friendly and went out of their way to make this a wonderful & tasty
experience
Mark Bishop
June 24,
Pacuare 2 days
The guides
are top-notch. They were knowledgeable, funny, patient, skilled.
I had been nervous and they made me feel confident and safe. I forgot my fears
and paddled hard! Andreas took care of us well – good food, great happy hour.
Kurt thought us a lot about the river, its plants, trees & its stories. I
would recommend this trip to everyone!
Grace
Paterall
June 26, Pacuare 3 days
Destacamos la atencion muy cariñosa y atenta del
personal del Pacuare Lodge, en especial de nuestro Guia Fernando. Por cierto,
la comida que tomamos dudo que ningun hotel de 5 estrellas lo supere… seguro
que engordamos!! Gracias por todo!
Teresa Molina
Gandia, España
June 28, Pacuare 2 days
Kevin + Kurt were absolutely fantastic. They were both very patient +
thoughtful. We were in a very small group and they added a lot to the trip and
made the experience exceptional! Meals were great, the lodge was wonderful.
Kevin took us of on an exhilarating hike near the Pacuare Lodge – he took the
time to get to know us, and cater to our interests. Two thumbs up!
Raj
Vazirani
July 5,
Pacuare 2 days
This was
easily the best rafting experience I’ve ever had. The beauty of the Pacuare
combined with the amazing River Lodge was just great. You guys have done a
great job. The Lodge is so peaceful and wonderful. Thank you for a trip that
I’ll never forget.
Shalin
& Rajni Agarwal
July 10,
Pacuare 2 days
An
unbelievably great trip! You guys run a first class business. The staff is very
friendly, fun, courteous, knowledgeable and safe. The river trip and the canopy
tour are going to be great memories! Thank you!
Brian Majoy
July 17,
Pacuare 2 days
Tour was
very good, the lodge facilities were above excellent, the food was very good along with the presentation. The lodge and rooms were very
clean and nice. I cannot really think of anything that could make this trip
better. Our guide Jose was very accommodating and patient, and excellent member
of your team. Thanks
Matthew
Davenport
July 21,
Pacuare 3 days
This is a
trip we will remember for the rest of our lives!
Dan Nicholson
July 29,
Pacuare 2 days
We’ve been
here 8 days and 7 nights and I must say staying at the Pacuare Lodge and the
river trip was the best part of this vacation! Fernando and the family at the
lodge treated us like special guests, which was extra meaningful since it was
just the two of us in the entire lodge! The bungalow, food, happy hour &
hosting was more than we could have asked for! Muchissimas gracias!
Kimm
Blackwell
August 1,
Pacuare 2 days
The trip,
canopy tour, accommodations & meals couldn’t have been better. Jose,
Fernando + Andres had patience & humor & skills beyond what could be
expected. The Pacuare Lodge was idyllic. It couldn’t have been a better
vacation. Thank you.
Diane
Curtis
August 4,
Pacuare 2 days
I would
like to express my sincere thanks for your invitation to the Pacuare Lodge
overnight trip.
I figured
we would have a good time, but I honestly didn’t expect the attention to detail
and professionalism of your 2-day overnight adventure. The trip down the
Pacuare is always spectacular: verdant hillsides away from the “civilization”
make a striking contrast for the tumbling freshwater cascades that fill the
river. That impressive backdrop coupled with heart-racing rapids makes for a
memorable experience. But Carlos and Andres really made the trip unforgettable.
Funny and good spirited, our knowledgeable guides took us down the river, told
us jokes, and made us feel at home in your beautiful facilities. And the food:
it’s amazing to have a five-star gourmet meal in the middle of the jungle.
Now back in
And I can
hardly wait to get back into the wild to really experience
Sincerely,
Peter
Majerle
Editor
Costa Rica Informer
http://www.costaricainformer.com
August 8,
Pacuare 2 days
I want to
say I was very impressed with the organization, the facilities, the food, and
the crew. We were treated like royalty and since this was my wife and myself’s honeymoon it will be an unforgettable experience.
Thank you very much.
Paul Dickey
August 20,
15-day Package
Good
morning Gretchen. Just a wee note to say we had a terrific time! The adventure
pkg. was just that including the 4x4ing over the 'goat path'roads to get to
some of the locations. The lodges, especially
those in
the jungle were spectacular - lush, romantic and exotic. Indeed, all the
arrangements made by you were first class. My wife and I both found
tharris@tcanetworks.com
August 25,
5-day Package
Hello
Gretchen, Carol and I wanted to tell you what a great time we had. Thank you
for all of your help!!! The country is beautiful and we had some wonderfully
fun experiences!! Also, Grace, all of the drivers and guides were helpful and
very accommodating to our needs. Thanks again!
Anita
Muratori
September
28, Pacuare 2 days
Dear Ana
and Roberto: Thank you so much for inviting me to rafting and staying at
Pacuare Lodge. I had a great time! It's really good that the other tour didn't
work out because I don't think just seeing the pictures would give me the full
idea of what a lovely place the lodge is. I think it would be just perfect for
a Sierra Club group. I found it so simple but beautiful and very comfortable. I
loved the natural feeling, the way the cabins are so spread out for a feeling
of privacy and minimal impact on the environment. The whole project was
obviously designed with much thought and care. I can't say enough in praise and
commendation about Kevin as our head guide. The river was higher than I'd seen
it before so I was happy to be with such a competent boatman. He is a top rate
professional in every aspect of that demanding job.
It was good
to meet you and I hope we will be able to schedule some groups to you as we
develop our schedule for 2004.
Thanks
again,
Mary
O'Connor
Sierra Club
October 1,
Pacuare 2 days
Hola! Had a great trip. Everything was perfect--from your hotel
recommendation to the good weather. No rain, but then a big storm blew in the
second that we hit the take-out point. How'd you do that? Talk about perfect
planning!
Manfred,
Mac, Gerardo, Jose--and the rest of the crew were all very competent and a lot
of fun. I am not real fond of heights, but Mac and Gerardo were so good at what
they do that I trusted them completely on the canopy tour and had a blast. The
hike to see the Cabecars with Manfred was tough but very worthwhile. I will
never forget it. The rapids were great fun and exciting. The lodge area was
wonderful and very well-tended. The food was great, the bungalows very nice. I
suppose that you hear this stuff all the time. I'll be back. Next time I'm
bringing a date, though. It was too good to do alone.
Thanks for
running a good business.
Len Kopec
October 24,
Pacuare 2 days
Great
organization, luxury lodge in wilderness but with awareness of the nature +
preservation of the wilderness! Enough time to relax! Guides doing it with
their whole hearth! I enjoyed it a lot!
Beatrice
Goeldi
October 28,
Pacuare 2 days
This was
the most wonderful and amazing day and adventure I ever had! Thank you for the
perfect organization. “Big Luis” was the best!
Katrin
Hartmann
November 2,
Pacuare 2-days
This will
be one of the highlights of our trip! Your personnel were all wonderful. Thoughtful, funny and thorough. I was in awe of the grounds
and the atmosphere of the lodge. I will long remember the romantic room with
the candles and the sweet smelling flowers. The food was outstanding! The river
trip itself was exhilarating! I loved all the rapids! This was a trip full of
wonderful memories + new friends that I will treasure forever.
Jeanne
Cannon
November
17, Pacuare 3 days
This was a
highlight of my life! I have participated in about 40 rafting trips including
the
Ann Wheat
December14,
Pacuare 2 days
Really impressive. Well organized. First class people. Well thought – out. Nice package! The guides were so efficient and caring for
the beginners like me. I appreciated it very much.
John +
Mandah Karlsen
December
30, Pacuare 2 days
It was
beautiful, fun, exciting, adventurous. The lodge is
incredible. I would encourage any friend to go with you!
Mary Harris
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