Today we slept in! After breakfast at 8, we teamed up with same family again. Carlos and Victor led us out to the Canopy tour. There's a 30 minutes hike across some fields and through the jungle to get to the first point. Again, James and I each paired up with one child (the kids didn't weigh enough to get all the way across on their own). Each was looked to the cable twice, and also to each other. We zipped out to a platform on a giant tree, then back to the trail, then walked to the start again and went back out to the platform. The zip lines went right through the leaves! You can't see the end from the start.
When everyone was out to the platform, we hooked to a different rope and lowered ourselves down the tree to the creek at the bottom. It was faster than the rappel yesterday and much less work (no rocks to stay away from, just lowering down at a good pace). We went first and got to take pictures and watch everyone else come down. The hike back included more walking through streams. We were soaking wet again! I think our clothes just stayed wet for the rest of the trip.
In the afternoon we went horseback riding to a swimming hole. The horses took guidance well, though they did love to grab a snack as we rode through the high grass. The scenery was amazing. Halfway through it started to rain but no one cared. We'd been wet for days (it's the RAIN forest!). My horse loved to go fast, and would break into a trot whenever some space opened up. Maria's horse had a mouthful of grass or leaves at all times. It's hard to keep them from eating when the food is at mouth level. My favorite part was fording a stream that came up to our ankles. Those horses are seriously strong.
That night we had some packing to do before our departure the next day. Exchanged email addresses with some folks to share pictures, etc. Even more rain that night.
Adventure Life took care of everything! All we had to do was show up when we were supposed to, which made our first trip to Costa Rica largely stress-free and incredibly fun. Our trip reps, Hannah and Mariethony, were helpful and responsive, getting back to us by email usually within a few hours. Our accommodations were all great, and we got incredibly blessed with some absolutely stellar guides and drivers.
Our Jungle & Beach trip was an excellent balance of adventure and rest. We got to try out a lot of different activities, including snorkeling, hiking, white water rafting and kayaking, while also partaking of some rest around the pool or by the ocean. We enjoyed seeing and exploring the beautiful Caribbean side of the country.
Joy Knowles
2 weeks ago
The company made our adventure trip hassle-free, and a lot of fun! I will definitely be using them again
Carolena F
1 month ago
For our first trip to Costa Rica, Adventure Life designed a tour that meets the interests, ecological and adventure, of our party; but also takes into account our physical limitations sine we are all septuagenarian. We are looking forward to the trip.
John Zent
1 month ago
COSTA RICA a trip of a life time travelling round this beautiful country. All went like clockwork even when the weather was against us and all transfers seemed to be part of the holiday not a chore. Would definitely use Adventure Life again having previously used them 20 years ago!!
Cynthia Calton
1 month ago
Our Costa Rica trip was amazing! Kassandra planned everything and the excursions, hotels, overall organization were outstanding. Everything worked out smoothly, the excursions guides were knowledgeable allowing us to see so much of the fauna and flora of the country. The hotels were great as well, all in fantastic locations and with beautiful views.