Expert Leader - Glenda Araya

Introducing Glenda

Going the extra mile every day is Glenda’s number one rule. It’s this can-do, positive attitude that helped her to win Exodus Tour Leader of the Year 2020-2022 and saw her named among the finalists in Wanderlust’s 2023 World Guide Awards. She’s Costa Rica born, has a degree in tourism business administration and a specialty as a wildlife guide, and knows her country inside out. She’s also an advocate of environmentally responsible practices and lives by the three Rs on tour: reduce, recycle and re-use, while also regularly participating in beach clean ups.

Expert Knowledge in:

Wildlife and biodiversity
Costa Rican culture
Environmentally responsible travel

What You Say:

Glenda was amazing. She’s the best guide I’ve come across in many years of travelling. She was so well organised; all the hotels were phoned in advance which made check in really smooth. She is a bundle of energy and enthusiasm with a huge passion for her country and its wildlife. She was honest and really easy to talk to. She has a wonderful sense of humour too – very important when you are together for two weeks – Sara

Glenda our guide was extremely professional and had amazing knowledge of the wildlife and fauna she united our group and became a friend to all of us for life I would definitely like to go again if she was our guide – Martin

Our leader Glenda was exceptionally informative and friendly and made you feel very welcome in the country. Glenda’s enthusiasm and knowledge greatly enhanced the holiday experience as did her help with photographs – Alan

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