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Dec 2024
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Highlights of Costa Rica
Walter was amazing! He had wonderful knowledge and easily handled any issues smoothly and without showing any stress. Not to mention, Walter having a day to day life...
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Jane
Dec 2024
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I loved the trip!!! We needed better weather!!!! Ha ha ha And I’ve already told several people about Explore!!! I gave the accommodations average, because some place...
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Dec 2024
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Tour was well organised, ran on time and the tour guide Walter, was excellent. The hotels were generally OK say 3 star. One was very good and one needed a complete...
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Trusted Customer
Dec 2024
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Highlights of Costa Rica
Itinerary listed more activities than were actually presented. ...
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Trusted Customer
Dec 2024
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Highlights of Costa Rica
My trip to Costa Rica was absolutely amazing. I was told a month in advance that I was the only person booked on the trip, and was given the option to change the res...
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Laura
Nov 2024
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Highlights of Costa Rica
Wonderful 'taste' of Costa Rica's wildlife and flora. Since it was 8 days, there was some travel time to get to each spot (as clearly written in the itinerary) and ...
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Rachel
Nov 2024
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Highlights of Costa Rica
Highlights of Costa Rica was an excellent trip, it packed in many sites and activities. I was a little apprehensive about the float trip but it was slow and gentle a...
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Trusted Customer
May 2024
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Highlights of Costa Rica
We had an amazing time on our Costa Rica trip and would highly recommend this. Our tour guide Francisco provided a wealth of knowledge and entertainment. The itinera...
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Robert
May 2024
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Highlights of Costa Rica
Lot of travelling, but as expected. Parks a little disapointing. Saw most wildlife, but only minimal exposure and usually at a distance. Except hummingbirds, lov...
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Kara T.
May 2024
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Highlights of Costa Rica
Camillio was an excellent tour leader. The itinerary was ok. The activity of painting an ox cart wheel can be left off the itinerary as it was boring. Bring flip flo...
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Jonathan
May 2024
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Highlights of Costa Rica
A relaxed trip, I liked Poas, the rafting, Manuel ...
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Trusted Customer
May 2024
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Highlights of Costa Rica
Diego was amazing. Very entertaining & showed ...
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Deborah
Apr 2024
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Highlights of Costa Rica
Our guide Juan Carlos and driver Ronald were excellent. We learned a ...
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Randall
Apr 2024
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Highlights of Costa Rica
A great trip! This was our first time traveling with Explore and all went well. The planning/booking staff were very helpful and promptly answered any questions we h...
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Karl
Apr 2024
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Highlights of Costa Rica
Absolutely super - our guide Juan Carlos was a wonderful and kind guide and had the answer for every question, went above and beyond at all times. Same for our amazi...
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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