Do It!! - We were picked up by Mario from Ecoterra. He drove us to the caves in a very clean, A/C equipped van. He gave us a run down of what to expect for the day and for the tour itself. Along the drive, Mario was very personable and provided us with education about all the flora and fauna of CR. Upon arrival, Mario gave us a run down of the grounds and informed us we would be using the van as our locker and that he would be with the locked van the entire time we were away which was very nice. We then met our tour guide, Mau. Mau was also very personable and educational throughout the entire tour. We were fitted for helmets and were provided with rubber boots at no extra cost. We had flip flops and croc sandals on (no heel back) and were told those would not be allowed. It appears that close toed shoes are allowed. My husband had them on athletic shorts and tshirt, I had on athletic shorts and tank top. Both outfits were acceptable. Once the other members of the tour arrived and got ready, we took the steep 10 minute walk down to the caves. The tour itself was very unique but also customizable. There were 4 specific sites within the cave that we explored. At every applicable spot, Mau asked us if we were comfortable with crawling in the tight, small spaces or through the water or if we would rather skip it. IMO, do all the things!! It can be tight but it is so worth it. I would say this tour, if doing everything, is moderately challenging. We had to crouch, crawl, and climb on uneven terrain or through water. But it truly was a fantastic and unique experience.

This is definitely an off... - This is definitely an off the road excursion. It’s insanely cool but tougher than I was expecting. Be prepared to be wet and dirty. Definitely need to be fit to do any of the side quests like the “birth canal” but would definitely recommend if you want something different than regular nature in La Fortuna.

Must do - It was amazing. Our guide was friendly. one of the coolest things i’ve seen. Do bring a towel and clothes to change into because you will be practically crawling in water at times! so worth it!!!!

Best Tour of our Trip!! - It was beyond what we had imagined!! The cave was challenging, exciting and incredible to experience….Mau was an excellent guide and even though there were some parts that were a tad scary, we felt safe and well cared for in such a unique environment!! Been thinking about it for days, feeling empowered and grateful for this opportunity :)

Venada Cave tour - Diego was both knowledgeable and adventurous. We got to explore the Venada caves. Such an excellent adventure. He contributed to the adventure by giving us the option to do challenging routes. He catalogued the experience with photos of the people in the tour.

Just do it! - Once in a lifetime experience. Spend the extra 24 dollars on photos. They only take cash! However, this adventure is not for those who are out of shape. Make sure you pack a change of clothes. They provide water boots, and you will definitely need them.

Fantastic! - Was lucky enough to have a private tour! Mauricio was a great guide and the caves were awesome. Just for information, the tour itself was around 1 - 1.5 hours, and the caves were quite warm

For the adventurous! - So much fun! Sergio picked us up from our resort and pointed out Nicaragua Lake very far in the distance on the drive. We appreciated that. Mauricio was our guide today and he definitely made us feel special! We have done caves in the past but this was a lot more adventurous. They provide rain boots, do not recommend your tennis shoes, water shoes would be fine. Definitely wear clothes you don’t mind dirtying. I wouldn’t say you have to be in shape to do this, but definitely not for anyone who has a hard time crawling or squatting. Sergio, our driver, provided us with towels, fruit, and water. That was above and beyond. I highly recommend this tour if you like something a little more adventurous. It’s about 30 mins outside of La fortuna.

Driver 10/10, plus snacks??! - The driver, Rafael, was the best part! The achtual caves were a lottle sketchy, the guides just kinda had us wilding until theh realized we were nervous/lost.

Bad!!! - It's very bad. It is said that it takes more than four hours, but the actual experience is only about one hour and ten minutes, which is far less than the expected price of more than 90 dollars per person. The experience of only one hour is not cost-effective at all.