Our group of 8 included family members between the ages of 25 and 87. Thanks to Mel and Damian we were able to enjoy activities together as a family. We... read more did everything from visit waterfalls, enjoy a hot spring complete with mud mask, white water rafting, hiking, exploring and even a little shopping and dining! They also helped make other arrangements for our family and took extra-special care of our 87-year-old family member. Costa Rica is a beautiful country with the most gracious, hospitable and friendly people. Mel and Damian can help make your travel dreams come true when you visit Costa Rica! We are already planning our next trip to Manuel Antonio and will be seeing Mel and Damian again! PURA VIDA!

We were picked up at our hotel by Mel & driven out to the Hot Springs. The whole way Mel told us about the history of the area and explained... read more everything that we passed along the way. We got to the springs, but first went to the river that runs behind them. There are many places where you can slide down the rocks or “ride” down the river for short segments. My teenagers loved it & I thought it was a lot of fun too!
We then went over to the springs. It was early in the day so there was only one small group of maybe four people there (no one was at the river when we were there) so we were able to enjoy sitting & relaxing in the springs which felt a lot warmer after being in the cold river! You can move from one “pool” to another around the springs - they all seemed to be a slightly different temperature to me, and we gave ourselves a mud-mask facial. Mel let us decide what we wanted to do at each place & how long we wanted to stay. He never seemed hurried or rushed us to leave somewhere. He also took many pictures for us everywhere we went!
Afterwards, Mel drove us to a local beach where we hung out and swam for a while (again, we decided how long we wanted to stay). Unfortunately, my daughter started to not feel well so we left the beach & headed out to lunch. We had a traditional Costa Rican lunch of chicken (you could choose chicken, beef, or fish), beans, rice, & salad. After lunch, Mel dropped us back off at our hotel. We had a great time & I would definitely do this tour again!

Whitewater on the Naranjo - Mel and Damian were fantastic. Two really great guys and a young lady that we enjoyed spending time with. They knew their craft and navigated the river to perfection. Could... read more not recommend this group more if I tried. I would give them seven stars if it was allowed.

So this review is ridiculously late but I think my still wanting to take the time over a year later must say something about what a WONDERFUL adventure this was... read more for our whole family!. My husband and two sons (18 and 19) went white water rafting on the Naranjo River through the Chorro section. It was the perfect mix of adreline and security. It can be difficut to "impress" my 19 year old at the time but he said afterwards that it was the coolest thing he had every done. We echo everyone else's comments that it was an unforgettable experience with wonderful guides who we had the utmost confidence in giving us an exciting adventure while keeping us safe. Damien and Mel (as well as their driver and photograher) are true professionals. They have serious white water rafting expertise. We would use these outfitters again and again. We really can't recommend their services any higher. They will exceed your expectations. Thank you guys for being one of the highlights of our Costa Rican family vacation. We won't ever forget the amazing experience! Eric, Shannon, Jack and Charlie Jan 2022