Costa Rica Luxury Trip Review: Arenal, Manuel Antonio, La Fortuna, Catamaran Ride, 1-Week Tour

We are so thankful that we worked with the travel agency on our trip to Arenal and Manuel Antonio. Having been in CR for a week, one thing that really struck us was how the tourism industry really dominates, at least in those regions. In this world of google searches and trip advisor reviews, many of the options look the same - essentially interchangeable boat tours, nature walks and hotels. We loved both hotels, and since most of the tours we booked included multiple stops for pickup, we saw the alternatives too and know we got the best, and at a good price. We loved our drivers, especially Mauricio, who made our transit days just as enjoyable as our other days. Really nice touches like a stop along the way to meet a pack of coati, a feast of fruit and candy at a roadside stand, and a beautiful lunch stop just after landing that set a great tone for the whole trip. Alex checked in by phone and WhatsApp on several occasions, which made us feel like the whole team was at our disposal.