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Costa Rica Tour & Trip Reviews
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Discover Costa Rica
I went on this holiday expecting great things and this did not disappoint. The variety of wildlife was second to none. The hotels were all different and to a very go...
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Discover Costa Rica
This is a fantastic holiday - in some strange way managed to be relaxing and exhilarating at the same time. It was the first time we had taken a group holiday and o...
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DISCOVER COSTA RICA
This was one of the "birding" departure dates, with the emphasis obviously on seeing many of the 800-odd resident and migrant species found in Costa Rica. There were...
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Discover Costa Rica
A great taster of the incredibly varied biodiversity and wildlife of Costa Rica The sounds and colours of the flora and fauna. Amazing! Johnny was the best ever Exo...
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DISCOVER COSTA RICA
Fabulous. First day on the road, our driver (the excellent Orlando) spotted five sloths in one tree - and that set the tone for the wildlife extravaganza to fo...
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Adventures in Costa Rica
An amazing, memorable holiday, full of variety, laughter, wonderful animals and birds, and great accommodation. Our group leader, Carla, and bus driver, Mario, are a...
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DISCOVER COSTA RICA
An amazing variety of wildlife and ecosystems - great for birdwatching. Watching turtles nesting. The whale breeching. Berni was fantastic - a genuine great ...
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Costa Rica
The country more than lived up to expectations. The emphasis on conservation provided some memorable moments. Hotels and lodges were above average and those with poo...
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Discover Costa Rica
This was a fabulous trip. Costa Rica is such a beautiful country & our route took in many of the main national parks. The bird watching was brilliant. Our le...
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DISCOVER COSTA RICA
Exceeded our expectations of seeing wildlife up close. A well planned itinerary, with a good variety of accommodation. Zip wiring over the jungle. Very professional...
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DISCOVER COSTA RICA
We saw a beautiful and very varied landscape and a wide range of wildlife on this well organised and balanced trip, alternating between hot and humid areas...
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DISCOVER COSTA RICA
This was a fantastic trip with an excellent in country representative who was both knowledgeable and enthusiastic about the areas visited. I thouroughly enjoyed ever...
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discovering Costa Rica
An absolutely tip top trip. Our guide, Pedro Bolanos, was amazing. The trip takes in so many aspects of this very interesting country. The travel can be quite long, ...
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DISCOVER COSTA RICA
Birds, animals, plants, landscapes, beaches and of course birds. You will see more than you can ever expect on the boat trips and walks from 0-10,000ft. Don't ...
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DISCOVER COSTA RICA
I was a little worried about the trip as I was travelling alone but this was totally unnecessary as it was a truly great group of people. This trip was e...
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Discover Costa Rica trip
This was a most amazing and varied trip, visiting rain forest, cloud forest, volcanoes, Pacific and Caribbean sides. 48 hours of rain, even though the dry season, no...
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DISCOVER COSTA RICA
A really great wildlife adventure. Rain Forests, beaches, volcanos, hikes, swims, adventures and plenty of birds! There was more than one moment. The gree...
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Wonderful tour of Costa Rica
First time with Exodus, we travelled with a group of friends, plus three other couples to make up the numbers. As a group we immediately realised that we were going...
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Discover Costa Rica
This was a wonderful holiday for getting in touch with nature. I became glued to my binoculars trying to spot birds, animals and insects. All of the lodge/hotel st...
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Pura Vida Costa Rica!
I loved waking up in stunning locations to enjoy the beauty of nature without a care in the world! It was my first trip to Central America so I didn't know what to ...
Editor’s Take
What to look for in Costa Rica Tour Reviews
Most trip reviews tend to focus on some or all of these 5 key areas, not all of which may be relevant to you: the tour guide, travel company, service level, country or countries traveled in, and the trip itinerary.
Remember, just because you see a 1 star review doesn’t necessarily mean that person disliked the country.
Nature tours are a huge part of traveling in Costa Rica and most reviewers reflect positively on these experiences. Reviews especially highlight the benefit of having a knowledgeable expert tour guide to help describe the many different species and point out particularly well camouflaged wildlife.
In addition, tours of Costa Rica usually have a strong focus on responsible and sustainable travel, often incorporating assisting with various wildlife initiatives into their itineraries.
That said, some negative Costa Rica tour reviews warn that it felt like the tour company had presented false information regarding responsible travel. Depending on your personal views, you may or may not agree, so be sure to read these reviews carefully.
Service level varies quite a bit when traveling in Costa Rica. Luxury eco lodges aside, for the most part you should expect to face some different levels of comfort than you may be used to at home. Travelers who may have been expecting a higher level of service, and no bugs, will have been in for a rude surprise, and this is another thing that could account for poor ratings.
Most travelers reviewing Costa Rica seem to have enjoyed their trip itinerary. Costa Rica is fairly small, so it’s easy to see a lot of the major sites, meet locals, and even have some free time to spend on the beach.
If you want a professional take on traveling in Costa Rica, see the Travelstride Costa Rica Guide »
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