08 Aug 2025
Oliver was an amazing guide!! I did change our departure from 6:30 to 7:30 in the morning because our resort didn’t serve breakfast until 6:30 and you just can’t go all day with kids without eating. Viator also didn’t really list important info like where we were actually going (Buena Vista Del Ricon) or the distance to travel there (2.5 hours each way). They did not provide water bottles like the ad stated. And we didn’t know our things would stay in the van all day (and we were near it frequently) so we could pack anything we needed vs packing light (which is what I thought we were supposed to do). Before we left, we ran back to the hotel room to get a change of clothes, chargers, snacks, and the kids tablets for the ride. Oliver was great at letting us know the things we should bring and was very patient. He was a fantastic guide, lead us flawlessly through our day, and we had an absolute blast! The activities were insanely awesome and it was absolutely the highlight of our Costa Rica trip! Honestly, Buena Vista Del Ricon is a MUST do if you visit. Bring cash to tip your guide, they deserve it!