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As per previous tours, Tucan's awesome tour
As per previous tours, Tucan's awesome tour leader Becky Nicholls did...
Extremely disappointed. I have done lots of
Extremely disappointed. I have done lots of tours before with other companies and had excellent tour guides and a decent sized group. My tour consisted of two other ...
I was on a two week tour
I was on a two week tour through Costa Rica and Panama during July/August this year and it was fantastic! I can't recommend Bec Nicholls highly enough as a Tour Lead...
An awesome guide made the whole experience
An awesome guide made the whole experience even more awesome than ...
Description of the tour on internet was
Description of the tour on internet was very accurate: schedule, transportation, hotels, extra tours, and information fulfill my expectations. Easy way to travel wit...
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The tour guide we had for our
The tour guide we had for our trip to Costa Rica was a lady by the name of Nancy, she was fantastic, attentive, enjoyable, keen and very knowledgable making the whol...
It was a short tour, with a
It was a short tour, with a few people. But it was v...
I had a fantastic time on the
I had a fantastic time on the Nature Trail trip to Costa Rica, while our accomodations were simple, location was great, the rooms were clean and the staff very welco...
We loved the people and the vibe
We loved the people and the vibe of Costa Rica. Panama is quite different. We still feel that more days are needed in the stops in order to get a true feel for the p...
Overall I really enjoyed the tour with
Overall I really enjoyed the tour with Tucan. However, I found that the days travelling in between place to place was very long & I think that we should have bee...
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I did some tours with other companies
I did some tours with other companies but this tour was very well organized. Beautyful places to visit. I never saw so many wild animals and extraordinary plants.The...
Costa Rica is an amazing place and
Costa Rica is an amazing place and I wouldn't hesitate to visit again. The tour isn't probably aimed at me because I was looking for a local guide and to see nature ...
I recently took the terrific trip to Costa Rica.
I recently took the terrific trip to Costa Rica. It was wonderful from beginning to end...great schedule, perfect amount of down time; great guide and driver; lots o...
Discover Corps put together an experience which far exceeded my highest expectations.
My 16 year old daughter and I just returned from the Costa Rica – Family Volunteer Vacation. Discover Corps put together an experience which far exceeded my highest ...
Best adventure vacation.
Pura Vida in Costa Rica is a vacation is for those who like the water—we were white water rafting, kayaking, rappelling down a waterfall, and even soaking in hot spr...
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The Pura Vida trip was an outstanding family vacation
With teenage children, we wanted to do something that would satisfy all of us. There was enough fun activities to keep us active and enough down time for us to relax...
Excellent adventure!
I have taken several trips with MTS and each has delivered and excellen...
Costa Rica was a fantastic trip with multi-sport activities.
It surpassed my expectations. The trip leaders and assistant guides were excellent with great patience to make sure everyone is interested and comfortable in all act...
Variety of exciting activities.
Mountain Travel Sobek always delivers a wonderful traveling experience. This ...
This was a trip of a lifetime.
I loved every second of it.
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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