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Costa Rica Tour & Trip Reviews
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Fabulous Costa Rica
A great trip with a group of 16 which gelled really well and an inspirational guide and excellent driver. The itinerary was well-planned and we saw some varied par...
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A wonderful trip
This 16 day trip in November 2017 covered much of the Costa Rican countryside and was focused on bird watching. It was very well organised, tour leader (see below)...
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Discover Costa Rica
Very varied trip with good range of experiences despite poor weather at the start. Great accommodation though the breakfast at Arenal Montechairi was poor. Seeing...
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Discovering Costa Rica (with a Bird watching guide)
As my personal interests are more history/culture/architecture I knew that by choosing a basically wildlife/scenery holiday I was slightly pushing myself out of my...
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Discovering Costa Rica
Exceeded Expectations Excellent Guide Extraordinary range of wildlife and flowers Seeing a quetzl flying Excellent Holiday of a lifetime - do it before you die...
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Brilliant trip around an Amazing country
A trip that transports you from different areas in beautiful Costa Rica. Six different ecosystems visited but the travel between destinations was only half a day ...
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A birding bonanza
This was the most wonderful adventure and our experience was just as all previous reviewers, simply amazing. Lots of great scenery, beaches, forests, countryside an...
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Discover Costa Rica
Fantastic insight into this beautiful and fascinating country. Brilliant guide. Seeing the baby turtles hurtling towards the incoming tide at Tortuguero Brilliant...
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Discover Costa Rica
A great trip to get an idea of the different environments in Costa Rica, we saw a huge amount of wildlife in such a short space of time. Hard to pick just one momen...
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Costa Rica is an amazing country
This was a great trip which we enjoyed thoroughly. Having wanted to visit CR for some time, I was hoping to see a lot of the wildlife and to experience its rich bi...
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Pura Vida
This was a 'special treat' holiday for me, I had been looking forward to it for 9 months and had very high expectations. These were more than met. Costa Rica is a ...
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Wonderful holiday in Costa Rica
I loved this trip. I had read many of the reviews before we went and so went with high expectations- we were certainly not disappointed. We saw so much more wildl...
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Fabulous holiday
How many times can I say the word amazing? We had high expectations of this holiday & we weren’t disappointed. It’s a busy holiday, moving on every 2 days, but ...
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A memorable trip!
The wildlife and scenery were stunning. We were not disappointed. Learning more about the country, its habitats and people was very interesting. Highlights were see...
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Contrasting regions of Costa Rica
This was a really good and varied introduction to the country, taking in both the Caribbean and Pacific coasts, and a number of types of forest in between. We sa...
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Discover Costa Rica
This was our first Exodus trip and it won't be our last! It was a well paced holiday, moving on after two days in one place, but we managed to see a range of diff...
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Tropical Delights
This was a fantastic trip and a great way to discover the delights of Costa Rica. From the lush tropical rainforests of the Caribbean coast to the misty cloud for...
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Discover Costa Rica Tour was Wondeful
We chose this tour because it visits areas of Costa Rica that a lot of tours don't reach. Having returned home and reflected on the experience we could not have ma...
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A truly fantastic experience in Costa Rica
Discover Costa Rica is a fantastic holiday that is suitable for all ages. The itinerary is expertly put together, meaning you really get a sense of the whole count...
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Absolutely Brilliant trip
The title of this holiday is Discover Costa Rica, and that is exactly what it delivers. During the break, you get to experience the beauty and the wide diversity ...
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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