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Feb 2024
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Time spent in Monte Verde rain forest
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Alan
Feb 2024
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No problem with the tour. Guide and driver were excellent. I found the tour sedentary - long time sitting in the bus and not enough physical activity. That was proba...
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Feb 2024
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Seeing the wildlife, but disappointed with lack of birds. Not Explore’s fault, as these are animals
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Felicity
Feb 2024
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A good trip, but would have benefited by being a couple of days longer ...
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Jack
Dec 2023
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Good trip around various areas of Costa Rica
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Dec 2023
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rafting down river.. Best chance to see wildlife
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Claire
Dec 2023
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Walking the trails in Manuel Antonio National park and then having a swim from the gorgeous beach
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Trusted Customer
Nov 2023
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A great trip from start to finish.
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Paul Standish
Oct 2023
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Really enjoyed the trip, highlight being Manuel Antonia Par...
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Trusted Customer
Sep 2023
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Wonderful forests and scenery. Great boat trip with animal spo...
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Trusted Customer
Aug 2023
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A fantastic variety of wildlife was seen - highlights were rafting down a river i...
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Trusted Customer
Aug 2023
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Excellent trip. Well organised to allow us to see as much as possible in 7 da...
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Aug 2023
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Our guide spent a good deal of time pointing out birds very high up on trees. It was very frustrating because I could barely see them if I saw them at all. Other g...
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Helen
Apr 2023
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So many amazing experiences, but if I had to pick one it would be floating on a raft along the Penas Blanca river listening to the sounds of the forest and spotting ...
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Andrew
Mar 2023
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A superb trip with many highlights. Viewing sloths, seeing the colourful Quetzel birds, looking into an active volcano just some of them. Armando was the best guide ...
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Robert
Mar 2023
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Two experiences stand out, the wildlife float trip on the Pena...
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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