Tom Radeke and Party
Idaho, U.S.A.
April 2006

We just returned from Costa Rica 3 weeks ago and wanted to thank you for the fantastic vacation we enjoyed. From working via e-mail to set up exactly what we wanted to do, to the execution of the plan, you guys were both fun and professional.

Our hotels were wonderful, the activities were always first rate and our guide/driver was friendly, knowledgeable and fun. Without Roiner, it just wouldn't have been the same. Having him as our guide was the smartest thing we did and I would highly recommend it for anyone planning a visit.

Costa Rica was a vacation we will never forget and your company was a big part of that. When people ask us what we would change about the trip to make it better, we can't come up with a single thing. You can't have a better recommendation than that! We were certainly sad to leave such a wonderful country.
Pura Vida!

With best wishes and warmest regards,

Tom & Suzanne Radeke
Joe & Tricia Radeke

Nan Bogdan
Oregon, U.S.A
March 2006

Thank-you so much for the very wonderful tour of Costa Rica. We never dreamed that we would have so much personal attention ... and we loved it! I think the original planning was done with Jeri Corbin, but we are not clear who actually mapped out the itinerary. At any rate, it was special because of the very diverse places we visited. Our group was lucky to have seen so much flora and fauna ..... and to have had good weather. I was impressed with how friendly everyone was. Thanks to all.

Our Joanie was so well looked after ... we appreciated your special care of our dear friend. She has always been very athletic, energetic and full of fun. It meant a lot to her having the opportunity to do the whole trip including the Sky Trek.

We wish you all well and are planning to tell all of our friends about 'Green Tropical Tours'. You went the extra mile and it showed.

Thanks again for making our trip so very special.

Nan

Mary Haven
Nebraska, U.S.A.
March 2006

The pictures of the children are darling! We had such a wonderful time in beautiful Costa Rica. Thanks for all of your work, you, Juan Carlos, Juan, and Roiner, for the greatest of vacations. We enjoyed meeting all of you and do consider you our friends. I have been telling everyone about the exciting trip and recommending you!

Mary

Nancy Jones
Washington, U.S.A.
March 2006

Thanks again for a wonderful trip. I arrived home safely yesterday. I was wondering if you might know what kind of wood the bowls in the gift shops are made from. They are kinda dark with some light places on them. On the hot pad I bought the words Juntos Cocobolo was on the tag. The bowls did not have any info on it.

It has been fun reliving the trip. Thanks for all your help.

Nancy Jones

Katherine Land
California, U.S.A
March 2006

Thanks so much for your nice note...and many thanks again for all your good planning and your many kindnesses as we travelled through Costa Rica.

I appreciated seeing the photos of the school you are supporting. I am a trustee on a Board of Directors for a wonderful school in San Francisco, Children's Day School. I was wondering if our students and the students at your school might like to form a connection? Letters perhaps...and maybe our school could send needed supplies? An idea to explore perhaps. Let me know what you think.

Gracias!
Kit Land

July 2005
Harriet Mitchison and Mike Snow.
UK Europe

We are now sadly back in the UK after our excellent holiday in Costa Rica. We had a really wonderful time among fantastic scenery and lovely people. Our only disappointment was that the clouds did not lift off Monte Arenal when we were there but the success of everything else made up for that!!
We would like to thank you for the excellent service that Greentropical gave us and to say how much we liked our drivers, particularly Juan-Carlos with whom we spent 4 days. His driving was good, his conversation was lively, he taught us a lot about Costa Rica, helped us with our Spanish and was also a competent wild life guide even tracking down a female quetzal for us.
Your company and your country will have the highest recommendation from us to our friends.

With best wishes,

Harriet Mitchison and Mike Snow.

July 2005
Harriet and Alan Cabelly and Penina
Kosher Expeditions Trip

Wanted to tell you what a great trip we had to Costa Rica!!! The tour guide, Aaron was great- warm, easy going, efficient. The chef, Jeremy, was great- personable, accommodating and great food. Of course Joel is always great- we remembered him from Alaska. Even David Goldring- I'm not sure exactly his role, but he was fun and very helpful. All of the activities were terrific; the lodging was great. The 4 days in the rainforest was a fabulous one-of- a kind experince, just what I wanted. The place by the volcano with the hot springs was like Gan Eden. And then to move up to the creature comforts at the end of the trip in the city was nice.

Thank you for putting together a great vacation!!! We rate it a 10!!!

Harriet and Alan Cabelly and Penina

Emilie Brewster
Oregon, U.S.A.
April 2005

On behalf of myself & Jeff, Alex & Sean, and Meredith & John, we want to thank you Sandra, Ligia, Juan Carlos and anyone else involved in arranging aspects of our trip!!! You and your company was WONDERFUL in assisting us with timely information, suggestions, and reservations. We appreciated your checking in with us when we arrived and departed and thank you for your flexibility as we changed our plans sometimes last minute. We LOVED our lodging at Tulemar and we were so happy to have switched to Hotel Arenal Paraiso.

We have wonderful and exciting memories of the Canopy Tour, Horseback riding, and white water rafting that you suggested. Juan Carlos was an excellent driver-always on time, safe, and educated us so much along the way. He made our longer days of driving more enjoyable. We all fell in love with Costa Rica from the day we arrived.

Your country is beautiful and the people were so kind and helpful to us. We all hope to return in the near future!!! As we tell all of our family and friends about our wonderful trip we look forward to recommending you and your company!!!!!

Thank you again for your all of your time and effort! We miss Costa
Rica already!!!
Take care, Emilie

Ray and Janet Guggenheim
Portland, Oregon
U.S.A
March 2005

The tour you arranged for us was truly magnificent and we are very happy with our very well-balanced and extensive first Costa Rica experience.
Juan Carlos Vindas was an excellent driver as we criss-crossed the country on long drives, and we felt very secure with him. We share your concern for the disrepair of many of the roads, and in one way would like to have these highways in better condition, but realize that in so-doing, the tourism might overwhelm your culture and the pristine nature of the countryside.
We found the people at the rest stops to be friendly and welcoming, and found bathroom facilities along the way to be clean. The generous portions of food in the restaurants were fresh with good selections from which to choose. Juan Carlos was an enthusiastic guide, who entertained us with both with his music (he has a good singing voice), and enthusiasm for his country and his heritage. His English skills are excellent. We will be happy to recommend the services of Green Tropical to our friends, and look forward to a return visit to your beautiful country.

Sincerely,

Ray and Janet Guggenheim