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Costa Rica Tour & Trip Reviews
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DISCOVER COSTA RICA
Amazing trip that explored many different aspects of Costa Rica, and enabled us not only to see colourful birds and new animals but also to gain some understanding o...
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DISCOVER COSTA RICA
Brilliant holiday - lots of wildlife seen and holiday was definitely a trip to remember with a great group of people. Seeing the turtles egg laying at Tortuguero and...
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DISCOVER COSTA RICA
A varied trip staying in some wonderfully remote locations in a good standard of accomodation.The wildlife was nearly always right on your doorstep. The ...
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The holiday was an amazing experience from start to finish. The guide was excellent and the trip was exactly as described - perhaps even undersold. The g...
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Discover Costa Rica - Special Birdwatching trip
Absolutely amazing trip of a lifetime! Antonio (our guide) was so knowledgeable on all the birds and wildlife we saw. He spent extra opportunities with us, getting ...
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DISCOVER COSTA RICA
This trip is suited for anyone who is interested in wildlife, birds and nature. You will be taken to places off the beaten track, learn about Costa Ricas divers...
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Discover Costa rica
A wonderful trip. Stayed in some beautiful locations with excellent accommodation Seeing two pairs of the elusive resplendent quetzal on the last day Johnny was a s...
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DISCOVER COSTA RICA
A wonderful experience. The guide was very knowledgeable and passionate about his country, the wildlife and conservation. Staying in eco lodges brought you closer to...
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Shared Adventures in a stunning Country
Stunning country with multiple Climates, Landscapes and Wildlife that will take your breath way. The people truly want you to experience the best their country can o...
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DISCOVER COSTA RICA
Excellent tour by Exodus. Beautiful nature and the lodges give you a chance to enjoy a real rain and cloud forest experience. I was surprised how environ...
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Discover Costa Rica
A great itinerary with a wide variety of locations. A must for bird and wildlife enthusiasts. The colours are amazing. There were many. Spotting the quetzal and t...
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Discover Costa Rica
The necessary evil of the tour was all the coach travelling, of course Costa Rica cannot be seen without touring. Beautiful scenery, diversity of weather conditions ...
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DISCOVER COSTA RICA
A jam-packed fortnight filled from beginning to end with good company, new destinations and exciting wildlife. Not your typical holiday and certainly not many occasi...
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Ups and downs of Costa Rica
The trip provided a great overall view of Costa Rica with a friendly and fun group - from the glorious Manuel Antonio beaches to the heights of the rainforest canop...
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DISCOVER COSTA RICA
Costa Rica may be a small country but it is one with a big heart. With its volcanic landscape, dramatic coastlines on both its Carribean and Pacific shores, lush tro...
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DISCOVER COSTA RICA
An excellent trip which covers a lot of ground. Costa rica is a wonderful country and certainly not like most Central or South American countries. It is well develop...
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DISCOVER COSTA RICA
Gustavo was a fantastic guide- incredibly knowledgable about his country, people and wildlife seeing the sloth have a scratch! He was very professional and a excell...
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Karen Kaye
We are just back from two weeks in Costa Rica and have had a wonderful time travelling around the country. There were 16 of us with Gerardo as our guide and George a...
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DISCOVER COSTA RICA - fantastic!
The first time I have used Exodus (or any organised tour), This holiday lived up to all my expectations. Costa Rica is a beautiful country and DCR allows you t...
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Discover Costa Rica
An interesting trip with a wide variety of flora, fauna and climate. As always, a good group and a good group leader make a trip like this and we had both. The visi...
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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