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Clive
Feb 2023
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Highlights of Costa Rica
Escorted tours are often enhanced or spoilt by a guide. Unfortunately our guide called Israel wasn't great. He missed so many opportunities to tell us about his coun...
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Erin
Nov 2022
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Highlights of Costa Rica
Everything about this trip was amazing. Our tour guide, Juan Carlos, was so kind and knowledgeable and treated us all like family. The itinerary was the perfect bala...
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Top notch experience I totally recommend!!
So wonderful! It was fabulous to have someone else plan the itinerary- saved me a bunch of research time and I saw a bunch of Costa Rica. It got me to try things I w...
Charlie the Traveler was everything I could want in taking an arranged tour to Costa Rica.
Charlie the Traveler was everything I could want in taking an arranged tour to Costa Rica. My tour was originally for 11 days, and without a problem I added 2 extra ...
CharlieTheTraveler set up an amazing experience in Costa Rica!
CharlieTheTraveler set up an amazing experience in Costa Rica! Great food, people, and adventures! I had a blast tasting the fresh fruits and exploring the jungles a...
The tour was very well planned.
The tour was very well planned. Despite solo travel, I met quite some interesting locals on the way. I like the choice of the activities as well as the accommodation...
Can't wait to come back and visit again!
I took and 11-day tour to Costa Rica with my daughter (daddy/daughter adventure tour) from 5/24 through 6/3. It was the best vacation we ever had. The country is bea...
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Thanks Charlie! No trip is ever perfect to the dot but my experience was pretty close.
Thanks Charlie! No trip is ever perfect to the dot but my experience was pretty close. Honestly, I had a blast because I met so many people during my tours and every...
We enjoyed the activities and excursions planned. The hotels were ok. Some better than others.
We enjoyed the activities and excursions planned. The hotels were ok. Some better than others.
Pura Vida!
CharlieTheTraveler set up an amazing experience in Costa Rica! Great food, people, and adventures! I had a blast tasting the fresh fruits and exploring the jungles a...
I enjoyed this trip
I enjoyed this trip to Costa Rica as there was never a dull moment. Our tour guide provided by CharlieTheTraveler brought us to amazing spots that allowed me to trul...
Every daytrip was interactive and exciting.
I wanted to go to Costa Rica after seeing pictures of the jungles and landscapes. I had never dreamed of having such a perfectly organized and planned vacation as th...
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It was an easy decision to book my trip
It was an easy decision to book my trip to Costa Rica through this company, as they had multiple raving reviews and an itinerary that was packed with interesting act...
The breakfast that was provided every day was always unique
The breakfast that was provided every day was always unique and not typical of what I would make at home. The accommodations chosen by CharlieTheTraveler were also p...
It was active and full of fun
CharlieTheTraveler organized every part of my trip to Costa Rica. It was active and full of fun, just as I wanted. All went according to schedule. Definitely would r...
Costa Rica trip.
I wanted an action-packed trip and CharlieTheTraveler delivered with this Costa Rica trip. I had so much fun on every day trip during these 10 days. There were tons ...
The perfect trip
The perfect trip was planned by this company to Costa Rica. The itinerary had a perfect balance of sightseeing and active trips. CharlieTheTraveler was a great choic...
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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