5.0 · 16 reviews
Loan_P
March 2024
I didn't know what to expect initially and it turned out to be an amazing experience. I traveled solo for my birthday and wanted to try hiking for the first time. Eric was very patient with me and guided me through the hike. I felt very safe and comfortable during my hike. I was happy to find out it was a private hiking tour as I was able to go at my own pace without holding anyone back. This has definitely made me want to do more hikes on my own here back in Texas. I definitely recommend 1000% with Eric, he's definitely knowledgeable and notable hiker. He taught me how to place my feet and hike throughout the tour, which I am very grateful for it. I learned a lot. If you're worried about communication, his English is great, and we were able to have great conversations throughout the hike. Oh, he took some great picture as well. He knows all the angles to get the perfect pic!
Brian S
October 2023
This was a fantastic hike with great views along the way. Eric was a great guide that was very knowledgeable with the San Jose metropolitan area as well as the trail itself. He was always there to give us a heads up on where to step and educated us on the different type of plants we saw. He also brought some snacks and water for us as well, thank you. The lunch was at a very good local Costa Rican restaurant. The hike was about 4 hours in total with a few stops along the way. While the trail wasn’t difficult, there were some stretches that weren’t easy. Bring proper foot wear and you should be good. If you’re looking for something that many Ticas do and gives you a great view of San Jose, Costa Rica, this tour is for you.
kateyQ131AE
March 2023
Eric was a wonderful guide and courteous. His choice of a local lunch spot afterwards was spot on. Highly recommend this hike for wonderful views! No complaints.
Jeremy P
December 2022
If you’re looking to step off the beaten path… look no further than DoTicoTours! Our hike up to Pico Blanco was incredible, Eric knows all the best trails and spots and is very knowledgeable about the area. It was just the two of us, and it was a really great setting to explore some nature around the city. He also makes great conversation, and provides snacks! I would highly recommend a trip with DoTicoTours. Of all the things to do in San Jose — this is not one to miss.
Morgan_B
August 2022
Eric was an excellent guide for the half day hike! The hike was off the beaten track, medium difficulty, and exactly what my husband and I were looking for- beautiful lookouts, deep in the forest but there are no signs/directions. Eric plans the hikes in advance, and was very helpful in showing us proper technique/ making sure we didn't fall. Eric was very accommodating, ie: picked up my husband and I from our hostel, made sure we had enough water and snacks, set a good pace, let us have several breaks, ate lunch at a delicious spot. He was very knowledgeable about the surroundings, ie: the landscape, the vegetation, the different cities, pointing out hills/volcanoes, the history of the area. And he was very friendly, ie: never rushed us, asked us questions, easy to make conversation, friendly and kind. I would definitely consider hiking with Eric again!
Crisriv0825
September 2021
This was an amazing experience!! Eric, our tour guide was so helpful and the nicest person you could meet. Everything was great!! From picking us up at our hotel till the drop off. It is definitely worth it!! It is an experience you have to take if you come to Costa Rica. Thank you so much for everything! Pura vida!!
Olga V
August 2021
Where do I start, I was a little indecisive about this tour but I am super happy I booked it. Not only was it my first time hiking but our tour guide, Eric made it enjoyable. He was super attentive, energetic, friendly, and super encouraging. He gave my sister and I breaks whenever we needed them and then we continued all the way to the top. His photography skills were on point and we were happy with all the pictures he took of us on his phone (he knew all the angles). Also, the view was amazing! Eric made sure my sister and I safely reached to the top and back down. The tour included a snack bag that had water, apple juice, a light & healthy sandwich, an apple, and 2 pieces of chocolate which was great! I highly recommend this tour! Thank you so much, Eric! 😄
saylianap
August 2021
Doticotours is literally the best! We went on three hikes with them and I 100 percent recommend doing the hikes. This hike was probably my favorite because It was breath taking and Eric our guide was amazing and he did the best job! If your looking for an adventure this is the place to do it!
Spencer A
August 2021
This was an amazing hike! My guide was super accommodating in terms of adapting the hike to my skill level and it made for a great experience. The views from the top were beautiful and cooling off in the waterfall after was a perfect way to end the hike. My guide was also really easy to communicate with before and after the experience and it made it easy for me to know exactly what to bring and where to be to get picked up.
Wanderer17417761439
July 2021
This was an amazing hike. Not your usual “tour guide” hikes from the tour books. Our guide Eric is really fun and knowledgeable and very passionate about his hikes and showing everyone the real Costa Rica. If you’re an avid hiker this is the one for you. Make sure he knows what level hiker you are. I definitely recommend this company. Will be seeing Eric again in the future for sure!
gusfamily123
July 2021
What an amazing day! Was the hike hard? Yes!would I book this hike again? Yes! The hike was so beautiful and the guide (Eric) was patient as we took short breaks. He was also very knowledgeable about the area. The waterfall was well worth the hike and finished the day with spectacular photos.
A2283UXwilliame
June 2021
This half day trip was perfect! Eric was an amazing guide who really knew his stuff. He was encouraging, genuinely funny, a great conversationalist, and incredibly accommodating. Eric took us to parts of the mountain that most tourists do not get to see and it was a blast! He was open to going faster or slower, or even taking different parts of the trail according to how exhausted or energetic we were feeling. We had loads of fun and would certainly go ahead! Would 100% recommend this company, this trip, and especially Eric. We are going to actively look for other trips from DoTicoTours for the rest of our trip!
Edmaverick
May 2021
This tour was awesome. I could not believe I made it to the top and thank you ERIC for your patience and your ability to take good pictures lol. To all who want to do this, make sure you know your capability as this requires endurance and a "never-quit" mentality. But once you get to the top the views are spectacular. My legs were definitely on fire :)
cizungualine
April 2021
Event hough the hike is only about 4 miles, it wasn't easy because it's climbing. The view at the top was all worth it! Eric was very patient with me taking breaks every 5 min lol. Tthis was the best tour I had through the whole vacation. If you're looking for hiking in Costa Rica Dotico Tours is exceptional. Thanks for the experience!
rjcaster
March 2021
Y'all - I'm going to be completely upfront with you: if you want to really see parts of Costa Rica, and you enjoy hiking and the outdoors, then DoTicoTours is the place to get in touch with... our experience was so amazing, trying to put it into words just doesn't do it justice. I toyed around with the idea of trying to find hiking myself around San Jose, and I am glad I went ahead with DoTico's guided tour instead! Pre-Hike: I reached out to DoTico through both Instagram and through Email. They were extremely communicative and quick to answer any and all questions that I had. We coordinated everything from payment to pick up extremely efficiently. Day Of: We coordinated an 0700 pickup at the AirBNB we were staying in Barrio Escalante - Eric arrived in his truck on time and ready for us. We had a situation where we had to check out of our AirBNB because we were renting a car and driving somewhere else after the hike, Eric offered to take our extra backpacks (not for the hike) and store them somewhere safe so we wouldn't have to worry. We drove through parts of San Jose and just seeing different areas of the city we didn't have the ability to make it to was a real treat. The drive took us through mountainside towns and up steep hills - the drive alone was an adventure. Then we reached the trailhead and unloaded, warmed up, then Eric gave us our snack backs to take along in my Ruck and we were off... and immediately climbing! Our Guide: Eric was just hands-down an amazing guide. He knows that whole area so well, and kept an eye on us to make sure no one was getting too tired and that we were always safe. His knowledge of hiking, not only in San Jose or even Costa Rica but in many parts of the world, was truly in-depth and you can tell he absolutely loves doing this and taking people on adventures who also love the outdoors. He showed us lookout points, he showed us secret areas to climb to, helped take pictures of us and sent them to us when it was all said and done. I can't say enough about our guide - he truly made the experience unique. We hiked the peaks, took pictures, Eric showed us some wildlife including a nest that had baby birds in it, right on the trail, and then he took us down to a waterfall which was breathtaking, even in the dry season. After the hike, Eric took us to lunch at a local restaurant where we had a phenomenal Costa Rican lunch before he took us to get our bags, and then even took us to the rental car place so we could get our vehicle and drive out to the coast later that day. All in all - the entire event lasted over half of the day, and I cannot emphasize this enough, it was an amazing experience and money well spent! Not only would we do this very same hike again, but we're already looking to do one of the other hikes on the next trip out to Costa Rica - they have hikes to the beach, hikes to Arenal, hikes to other waterfalls.... we are looking forward to our next adventure with them already! 11 out of 10 - if you landed on this page and are looking for something to do while in Costa Rica, I Highly recommend DoTicoTours!
natygonzalez
November 2022
Sin duda visitar las montañas de Escazú es un buen plan para caminar y observar lindas vistas de San José. El sendero es muy verde y bonito, mis amigas y yo disfrutamos mucho en compañía de nuestro guía, quién tiene mucho conocimiento de la zona y nos hizo un recorrido muy bonito.
adrian_armor
February 2021
Desde la salida del punto de encuentro todo en orden e impecable. Siguiendo los cuidados para el contexto de la COVID. El transporte es muy seguro y limpio. Durante el recorrido la guía de Erick fue excelente, a pesar que nuestra experiencia en hiking es intermedia, nos dió consejos y explicaciones técnicas para lograr mejor el recorrido y más seguros. Se preocupó en todo momento que todo fuese bien. La merienda súper completa y de calidad. Muy recomendado incluso para iniciar en el mundo de hiking.
Yesuor
February 2021
Me gustó muchísimo la experiencia, era mi primera vez haciendo hiking y me sentí segura pues íbamos a un ritmo intermedio, sin presión de ir con un grupo grande. La merienda era de muy buena calidad nutricional y completa, inclusive bien segmentada según el tiempo de recorrido (review de Nutricionista). Erick fue muy buen guía desde el inicio del recorrido (en el transporte), ya que iba conversando sobre los kilómetros, dificultades y espacios que visitabamos. Durante la experiencia nos guío con consejos y cambió el ritmo de caminata según nuestras necesidad, muy recomendado.

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