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Louise became a dear friend
Louise became a dear friend. She did as much as she could to get everything. We thank you for all!
I enjoyed the journey very much especially since it took me through so many countries
I enjoyed the journey very much especially since it took me through so ma...
Great trip! The tour guides were enthusiastic
Great trip! The tour guides were enthusiastic, knowledgeable and friendly, and I felt well looked after as a single traveler. Costa Rica was a fantastic place to vis...
Overall, Costa Rica is a wonderful, natural
Overall, Costa Rica is a wonderful, natural, rainforest country. Great places were visited, but tight spending by Toucan on transport, accommodation, guides &...
The Tortoguera Costa is a great introduction
The Tortoguera Costa is a great introduction to the lovely country of Costa Rica. Highlights included watching a Green Sea Turtle laying her eggs at Tortoguera and v...
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I got to do all the things
I got to do all the things I wanted and more. Lesley was great. Cheerful fun helpful and thoughtful.
Our tour guide Leslie was fun but
Our tour guide Leslie was fun but very capable and informative too. She gave us all the information we needed on various options and made sure we all got to do what ...
I travelled with my 12 year old
I travelled with my 12 year old daughter to Costa Rica in July/August. We thoroughly enjoyed the tour. We covered a variety of terrains, had wonderful wildlife exper...
I enjoyed camping in national parks
I enjoyed camping in national parks through America & Canada. With highlights being, monument valley, antelope canyon, Yellowstone NP. Also enjoyed the short sta...
It was ALL fantastic.
It was ALL fantastic. Each step in the itinerary brough...
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Incredibly enjoyable trip
Incredibly enjoyable trip saw amazing sites and national parks and crew were absolutely brilliant.
Incredibly enjoyable trip saw amazing sites
Incredibly enjoyable trip saw amazing sites and national parks and crew were absolutely brilliant.
Enjoyed most the National Parks
Enjoyed most the National Parks of North America, amazing scenery.
Enjoyed most the National Parks of North America
Enjoyed most the National Parks of North America, amazing scenery.
The trip was nothing short of amazing!
I recently completed my first trip with Under30 in Costa Rica. The trip was nothing short of amazing! Lauren and Cristian were fantastic and did everything in their ...
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Costa Rica with Enrique and Louise was amazing.
Costa Rica with Enrique and Louise was amazing. The passion and positive vibes the...
I had a wonderful experience
I just got back from the Under30 Costa Rica trip. I had a wonderful experience and got to meet a lot of cool people. The activities on the trips (zip line & whit...
I absolutely loved it!!
I just came back from Costa Rica Rainforest and I absolutely loved it!! This was my first time traveling alone so I was very nervous but my tour guides, Gabi and Enr...
I can easily say it was one of my favorite travel experiences so far!
I just came back from the Under30Experiences Costa Rica Rainforest Trip, and I can easily say it was one of my favorite travel experiences so far! It was only a Sun-...
Love this group! 5 days in in Costa Rica was amazing.
Love this group! 5 days in in Costa Rica was amazing. If you're open to meeting new people and forming connections without having to worry about planning, this is fo...
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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