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Costa Rica: Nature & Wildlife

By Kensington Tours

preferred

Private Guided

Lodging level

Premium - 4 star

Physical level

Moderate

Trip pace

Full schedule

Highlights

Venture into the heart of Monteverde's world-famous cloud forest with a private guide.
Explore the birdwatcher's paradise of Curi-Cancha and the Macaw Recovery Network.
Enjoy an unforgettable elevated dining experience above the forest canopy.
Unwind at Punta Islita with expert spa pampering and a selection of nature-focused activities.
Stay at a curated collection of premier accommodations.

Themes

Nature & Wildlife, Safari

What travelers are saying

"Aileen was delightful to work with! She was attentive and available to make my clients' trip an absolute success. We even had some last minute additions/requests that she was able to make happen. 5 stars to Aileen and Kensington!"

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8 days From$3,784

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Luxury Costa Rica

By Audley Travel

none

Private Guided

Lodging level

Luxury - 5 star

Physical level

Easy

Trip pace

Full schedule

Themes

Nature & Wildlife, National Parks, High Adventure

What travelers are saying

"Another wonderful trip organised by the team at Audley Travel. This time we arranged a holiday to South Africa. Robyn Hutchons was our advisor and her personal experience and knowledge was invaluable in planning the holiday. The local ground agents in South Africa were extremely helpful in resolving some car hire problems. All in all, I have no hesitation in recommending Audley and we will certainly be using them again for our holidays."

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14 days From$7,175

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Starter Costa Rica

By Under30Experiences

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Small Group Tour

Lodging level

Premium - 4 star

Physical level

Moderate

Trip pace

Full schedule

Highlights

Sunset dinner at Playa Hermosa
El Cocal community cooking experience
Enjoy the beautiful beaches on the Pacific Coast
Get hooked on some of the best coffee in the world
Get a taste of the local culture in Manuel Antonio & Quepos

Themes

Cultural, 18 - 30's, Hiking & Walking, Eco, Sustainable & Green Travel

What travelers are saying

"I had an amazing time on the Costa Rica starter trip. This was my first time traveling solo and U30X was a great way for me to safely see another part of the world and meet new people. Our trip leaders were Adrian and Delphine; they were very knowledgeable and fun. It felt more like we were just hanging out with our friends who happened to know a lot about the country rather than following around tour guides."

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5 days From$645

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Costa Rica: Family Volunteer Adventure

By Discover Corps

preferred

Small Group Tour

Lodging level

Standard - 3 star

Physical level

Easy

Trip pace

Flexible schedule

Highlights

Spend a morning helping out at a wildlife rescue center
Hike through the treetops of a cloud forest on hanging bridges
Experience life in a rural town, planting trees and savoring local cuisine
Rejuvenate in a natural hot springs at the base of a volcano
Traverse a coastal rainforest to uncover pristine beaches teeming with wildlife

Themes

Nature & Wildlife, Family Friendly, Volunteering & Community Service

What travelers are saying

"Our trip started off with a lunch at Maya Gardens. We went to see the poultry in their pens while waiting for lunch, thinking it was a petting zoo. The poor birds did not have water or any indication that they ever had water. One of the turkeys was lying on it's side looking very sick. No one would give them water when I asked them to. The lunch was so awful I did not eat meat for the rest of the trip. I sent a video to Angela Bailey telling her this is not what we want to see when on a conservation trip and she acted like I was lying. Our guides were lazy and not caring about us. They took us to overpriced markets to get fleeced by the sellers there. At the anti-poaching farm tour, we had to walk over a bridge with wires on it, to keep wildlife in. One of our travelers, who was 65 years old, tripped over it and had to go to the hospital. No one warned her about the wires. Then, trying to get off the safari trucks, she was so very very sore and no guides helped her to get out of the truck. Completely appalling. The guides had very poor communication skills that worked for Discover Corps. I was forced to get vaccinated while in Kenya, because the laws changed while we were there. I asked if I could try to get out of the airport first and if I could not then get the vaccine. Discover Corps said "If you choose to do that, you are on your own". The conditions of medical in Kenya is not like the US and it was awful. The airport didn't even ask me for my vaccine card on the way out. DC could have worked with me on trying this first before forcing me to get this vaccine in a poor 3rd world country. Also, my vaccine card had the wrong date of birth and my name did not match what is on my passport. The doctor tried to get me to tip the nurse giving me the vaccine. The guides dropped us off curbside at the airport and left us there to navigate. I will NEVER use this company again. They did not have my back on anything that happened and Angela Bailey never contacted me to follow up about my experience after this trip was over."

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8 days From$2,995

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Costa Rica: Wildlife Safari

By Discover Corps

preferred

Small Group Tour

Lodging level

Standard - 3 star

Physical level

Moderate

Trip pace

Full schedule

Highlights

Canoe the winding waterways of Tortuguero National Park
Come face-to-face with injured toucans, sloths, and monkeys at a local conservation center
Tour the world-leading La Selva Biological Station in the rainforest
Spot howler and white-faced monkeys while rafting the Sarapiqui River
Experience a Costa Rican cooking class

Themes

Nature & Wildlife, Safari

What travelers are saying

"Our trip started off with a lunch at Maya Gardens. We went to see the poultry in their pens while waiting for lunch, thinking it was a petting zoo. The poor birds did not have water or any indication that they ever had water. One of the turkeys was lying on it's side looking very sick. No one would give them water when I asked them to. The lunch was so awful I did not eat meat for the rest of the trip. I sent a video to Angela Bailey telling her this is not what we want to see when on a conservation trip and she acted like I was lying. Our guides were lazy and not caring about us. They took us to overpriced markets to get fleeced by the sellers there. At the anti-poaching farm tour, we had to walk over a bridge with wires on it, to keep wildlife in. One of our travelers, who was 65 years old, tripped over it and had to go to the hospital. No one warned her about the wires. Then, trying to get off the safari trucks, she was so very very sore and no guides helped her to get out of the truck. Completely appalling. The guides had very poor communication skills that worked for Discover Corps. I was forced to get vaccinated while in Kenya, because the laws changed while we were there. I asked if I could try to get out of the airport first and if I could not then get the vaccine. Discover Corps said "If you choose to do that, you are on your own". The conditions of medical in Kenya is not like the US and it was awful. The airport didn't even ask me for my vaccine card on the way out. DC could have worked with me on trying this first before forcing me to get this vaccine in a poor 3rd world country. Also, my vaccine card had the wrong date of birth and my name did not match what is on my passport. The doctor tried to get me to tip the nurse giving me the vaccine. The guides dropped us off curbside at the airport and left us there to navigate. I will NEVER use this company again. They did not have my back on anything that happened and Angela Bailey never contacted me to follow up about my experience after this trip was over."

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8 days From$3,195

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Costa Rica Explorer

By Life Before Work

none

Group Tour

Lodging level

Standard - 3 star

Physical level

Moderate

Trip pace

Balanced schedule

Highlights

Explore Tamarindo is a unique beach town, Surrounded by National Parks and has breathtaking mountain views
Discover Santa Teresa
Enjoy the beautiful white sandy beaches, go on a boat trip
Visit Banana Beach Bar to watch the sunset
La Fortuna is most famous for the Arenal Volcano and being one of the biggest attractions in all of Costa Rica

Themes

Nature & Wildlife, National Parks, High Adventure

What travelers are saying

"I was very excited to support a Canadian company, but unfortunately, this trip was anything but blissful. The tour guide was unprofessional, incompetent, and inappropriate. He was reported in the middle of the trip because of how vulgar he was being with the girls on the tour. Guided tours are supposed to be a haven for young, solo travelers and, unfortunately, this tour was the nightmarish opposite. If you plan on booking a trip with this company, please dig into who your guide will be, how many trips they have done, and what kind of reviews they have had. Additionally, the accommodations, activities, and transportation included in this trip cost a sliver of what I paid. I completely understand the additional cost of paying the full-time guides, and the price of convenience that comes from a trip being planned for you, but unfortunately, I did not get my money’s worth with LBW. Following my friends and my dissatisfaction with the tour and the inappropriate guide, LBW’s customer support team was unfortunately slow to respond, disorganized, and inconsistent with their suggested solutions. Please, save your money, and book with another company."

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13 days From$1,696

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