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Overview

­­Explore lesser-known habitats in search of astonishing animal encounters: sloths, sharks, monkeys and more

Discover Costa Rica’s greatest wildlife-watching secrets: the hidden animal hotspots of the Caribbean and Pacific coasts. Led by an expert tour leader, we seek extraordinary encounters, including cruising the Tortuguero waterways in search of monkeys, caiman and birds, hiking Corcovado National Park while looking for sloths, scarlet macaws and more, and snorkelling with turtles, manta rays and sharks off Caño Island.

Key Information

What's Included

  • All accommodation: 14 Comfort nights (3 hotel, 11 lodge)
  • All breakfasts, eight lunches and eight dinners
  • Immersive itinerary with all transport (minibus and boat) and listed activities
  • Expert tour leader to enhance your adventure
  • Arrival and departure transfers

Positive Impact

  • We donate to our Foundation and rewild 100 square metres for every Exodus traveller. Find out more about how our adventures support nature and people to thrive.

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  • Request a single room if required, purchase travel insurance and arrange any visas and vaccinations. Green turtle nesting season happens during July to October. Speak to your sales representative to add extra hotel nights before or after your holiday and extend your adventure.

Highlights

Itinerary

  • First Destination: San José
  • Next Destination: San José
  • Accommodation:Presidente Hotel or Delta Hotels by Marriott San Jose Aurola (or similar)
  • Meals included:None
  • Accommodation:Aninga Lodge/Evergreen Lodge (or similar)
  • Meals included:Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  • Accommodation:Aninga Lodge/Evergreen Lodge (or similar)
  • Meals included:Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  • Accommodation:Ciudad Perdida (or similar)
  • Meals included:Breakfast, Lunch
  • Accommodation:Ciudad Perdida (or similar)
  • Meals included:Breakfast
  • Accommodation:Ciudad Perdida (or similar)
  • Meals included:Breakfast
  • Accommodation:Villa Florencia (or similar)
  • Meals included:Breakfast
  • Accommodation:Savegre Hotel & Spa
  • Meals included:Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  • Accommodation:Savegre Hotel & Spa (or similar)
  • Meals included:Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  • Accommodation:Drake Bay Wilderness Resort (or similar)
  • Meals included:Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  • Accommodation:Drake Bay Wilderness Resort (or similar)
  • Meals included:Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  • Accommodation:Drake Bay Wilderness Resort (or similar)
  • Meals included:Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  • Accommodation:Presidente Hotel (or similar)
  • Meals included:Breakfast
  • Accommodation:Presidente Hotel (or similar)
  • Meals included:Breakfast, Dinner
  • Meals included:Breakfast
  • First Destination: San José
  • Next Destination: San José

Begin your adventure in San José, the culture-rich capital of Costa Rica. A complimentary transfer from the airport to the hotel is available. Check in and take it easy, there’s plenty of excitement on this trip, so today’s all about relaxing and easing ourselves into the adventure.

Around 7.30pm, say hola to your tour leader and fellow travellers when we gather as a group for a short briefing. Our main briefing takes place tomorrow afternoon in Tortuguero due to the late arrival of some flights today.

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  • Accommodation:Presidente Hotel or Delta Hotels by Marriott San Jose Aurola (or similar)

Our adventure begins early this morning, leaving San Jose behind as we travel to Tortuguero National Park in northeast Costa Rica. Accessible only by boat, Tortuguero has a vast network of waterways, canals and swamps that are remarkably tranquil, unspoilt and devoid of noise pollution. On reaching the pier, we board a small motorboat for the journey to our lodge (up to 1hr 30min) , which is a short distance from the main lagoon. Please note the transfer from San José to Tortuguero is not private for our groups.

This afternoon your tour leader will host the main welcome briefing when we gather as a group to get to know each other and learn more about the adventures ahead. We also visit Tortuguero village, where it’s possible to enter the Sea Turtle Museum (a donation is requested at the entrance).

Tortuguero is probably most famous as a nesting site for the endangered green turtle, which can be seen coming ashore to lay eggs from late July to October (as part of an optional excursion). Hawksbill, loggerhead, and giant leatherback turtles also nest in this region, and from late August through to November, baby turtles hatch and make their way to the ocean. Today’s travel time will be in the region of six hours including a stop for breakfast.

  • Accommodation:Aninga Lodge/Evergreen Lodge (or similar)
  • Meals included:Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

This morning we board a small boat, enabling us to discover the extraordinary flora and fauna of Tortuguero as we pass serenely along the waterways. In the morning wildlife is usually at its most active and with the help of our expert guide we are likely to encounter monkeys, caiman, iguanas, butterflies and many of the 300-plus bird species recorded here. We’ll take a second boat trip this afternoon or you can relax at the lodge and enjoy the facilities.

  • Accommodation:Aninga Lodge/Evergreen Lodge (or similar)
  • Meals included:Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Costa Rica’s Coastal Secrets

We leave Tortuguero the same way we arrived, by taking a small boat to Siquirres pier. Our bus will be at the pier waiting to drive us to the Cahuita region on the Caribbean coast, where we check into our hotel. Caribbean culture pervades this part of Costa Rica and is reflected in the music, food and laid-back lifestyle. The sandy beach here is fringed by tall palms, behind which is the dense, wet tropical forest of Cahuita National Park.

  • Accommodation:Ciudad Perdida (or similar)
  • Meals included:Breakfast, Lunch

Cahuita National Park has 2,711 acres (1,097ha) of land and 600 acres (243ha) of coral reef, the largest reef system in Costa Rica. Today we visit the national park, taking a walk that follows the coastline through rainforest and past impressive Caribbean beaches. Although fairly small in size, there is plenty of diversity in the park. The rest of the afternoon is yours to explore the beach, join an optional snorkelling excursion (subject to local conditions) or simply relax.

  • Accommodation:Ciudad Perdida (or similar)
  • Meals included:Breakfast
Costa Rica’s Coastal Secrets

Today is yours to relax into the Caribbean pace of life and enjoy free time around Cahuita. It is possible to join an optional excursion to the indigenous communities of Kekoldi & Bri Bri Reserve, where you’ll learn about the properties and uses of native plants, plus the process of making artisanal chocolate. Chocolate is very important in Bri Bri culture and used for purification rituals, food and medicine. During the excursion, there is also the opportunity for a refreshing swim at a waterfall.

  • Accommodation:Ciudad Perdida (or similar)
  • Meals included:Breakfast

Our next destination is Turrialba Valley, a rich agricultural region in the Central Highlands. The topography of this region is mountainous, with waterfalls, rivers and caves – the varied elevation supports a wide range of plants (including orchids, bromeliads, lichens and mosses) and animals (including anteaters, ocelots and tapirs).

In the afternoon, enjoy a guided tour around Aquiares, one of the most prominent coffee estates in Costa Rica. Of course, you’ll learn about the coffee-making process and taste the final product, but the tour also reveals how the Aquiares team is putting a strong emphasis on sustainability by reducing their carbon footprint and supporting the local community.

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  • Accommodation:Villa Florencia (or similar)
  • Meals included:Breakfast

After breakfast, we depart for CATIE (Centro Agronómico Tropical de Investigación y Enseñanza), an international institute for agricultural development and biological conservation. Our visit includes a guided walk in the Dr Jorge León Arguedas Botanical Garden, during which we will see and learn about the approximately 400 different species that are observed and interpreted here, as well as receive an explanation of myriad exotic fruits that are found at the facility.

After lunch, we continue to San Gerardo de Dota and Savegre Valley Cloud Forest. This is said to be one of the best places in Costa Rica to see the beautiful, colourful and notoriously shy resplendent quetzal and we have two nights here to discover the region. These endangered birds rely on the cloud forest for their habitat; the males are particularly striking with a green crest, red breast and tail feathers that can reach a metre in length. A good pair of binoculars will be helpful for quetzal spotting as these birds camouflage themselves well among the wet leaves. After lunch, we take a short walk into the cloud forest.

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  • Accommodation:Savegre Hotel & Spa
  • Meals included:Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Costa Rica’s Coastal Secrets

Today is free to relax and explore Savegre Valley. Bring your binoculars to spot some of the 170 bird species, trek through the tropical cloud forest or simply enjoy the incredible view from the lodge. Your leader will suggest walks for today so you can discover the tropical cloud forest and sub-Alpine vegetation of the area. Birds here include hummingbirds, woodpeckers tanagers and trogons, and if you are lucky tapirs and squirrel monkeys.

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  • Accommodation:Savegre Hotel & Spa (or similar)
  • Meals included:Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Costa Rica’s Coastal Secrets

Early in the morning, our journey continues towards the small town of Sierpe, where we board a small motorboat to Drake Bay on the Osa Peninsula. Passing the huge mangrove swamps that line the Sierpe River, our boat crosses the ocean before arriving at Drake Bay. This region is very remote and with extremely limited road access, which means most supplies, visitors and locals, must arrive by boat. Getting here is part of the adventure. The bay is spectacular, with just a handful of lodges on the horizon and the rest thick verdant forest and rocky coves as far as the eye can see. Our next three nights will be spent at the Drake Bay Wilderness Resort, a family-run property close to the ‘town’ of Drake Bay and with ocean views from every corner.

  • Accommodation:Drake Bay Wilderness Resort (or similar)
  • Meals included:Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

December to August (drier months)

This morning, we board a small boat towards Caño Island. During this 45-minute boat ride, there may be opportunities to spot migrating whales or playful dolphins (orca are occasionally spotted here between December to April and humpbacks might be seen in July and August). Marine life is the biggest highlight of this area, with hawksbill and olive ridley turtles, manta rays and white-tipped reef sharks just some of the likely encounters on today’s snorkelling excursion. This area has been rated as having some of the best snorkelling in Costa Rica, with a huge marine diversity living in the protected reef (visibility subject to weather conditions).

On returning to Drake Bay, we enjoy lunch then embark on a 1mi (1.5km) walk to Cocalito Beach. Wildlife including iguanas, macaws and toucans are often spotted along the route, and elusive tapirs are also seen less frequently. There is time to rest on the golden sands and take in the secluded beauty of Cocalito before returning to the hotel.

September to November (wetter months)

Today we visit a community rural tourism project that has developed to protect the area’s flora and fauna, and provide an economic benefit to the local people. We start the day with a short boat ride to the village of Drake Bay then take a 30-minute transfer to Finca Paz y Flora, home to many bird species who are attracted by the resplendent gardens.

We walk on the Trillo de la Danta, or Tapir’s Trail, within a primary tropical forest. Keep an eye out for collared peccaries, agouti, monkeys and shy tapirs. Towards the end of the walk, we reach a scenic waterfall where it’s possible to cool off with a dip in the clear waters. We enjoy a traditional lunch served in banana leaves before returning to our hotel.

  • Accommodation:Drake Bay Wilderness Resort (or similar)
  • Meals included:Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

When National Geographic describes an area as “the most biologically intense place on Earth,” it must be worthy of investigation. This morning, we board a small boat for a 30-minute journey to San Pedrillo Ranger Station, our entrance point to Corcovado National Park. This is undoubtedly the most secluded and tranquil region in Costa Rica. Protecting around one-third of the Osa Peninsula (some 164sqmi/425sqkm), Corcovado is the largest national park in Costa Rica and encompasses 13 major ecosystems across various elevations, with montane forest, cloud forest, fresh water and mangrove swamps among them.

Scientists have recorded half of all the species in Costa Rica on this peninsula alone. On today’s hike along the parks trails, we may see all four monkey species in Costa Rica (squirrel, howler, white-faced capuchin and spider), tamandua (anteaters), two- and three-toed sloths, peccary, tapirs (including the endangered Baird’s tapir) and many reptiles, insects and amphibians. Puma and jaguar also prowl this area, but are very difficult to see. With more than 500 tree species, the bird count stands at an impressive 365 and the park protects the largest population of scarlet macaws in the country, which can frequently be seen and heard flying overhead. In October, when the national park is closed, we typically visit El Camino de la Danta, a wildlife-rich trail home to white-faced monkeys, scarlet macaws, toucans and more.

  • Accommodation:Drake Bay Wilderness Resort (or similar)
  • Meals included:Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Costa Rica’s Coastal Secrets

After an early breakfast, we board another boat and return to Sierpe town. On the way, our boat will take a short tour of the huge mangrove forest that lines the Sierpe River. Delving into the network of tributary rivers and streams offers a chance to learn more about the role of mangroves in the ecosystem and the numerous creatures that depend on them, including fish, crabs, birds, molluscs and shellfish. In Sierpe town, we transfer to our private minibus and commence our journey to San José.

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  • Accommodation:Presidente Hotel (or similar)
  • Meals included:Breakfast

Begin with a trip to Irazu Volcano National Park in the Cartago province, located within the Central Mountain Range around a 90-minute journey from San José. Passing different vegetation, we drive towards the summit and then follow a path that leads to a wonderful view across the huge crater. Irazu is one of the most active volcanoes in Costa Rica, though it has recently entered a dormant phase – a relief to the farmers and property owners who make their living on the fertile slopes. On a clear day, you can see both the Caribbean and Pacific coastlines from the summit. Remember to bring a jacket as it can be windy and cold at the viewpoint of this elevation (Irazu summit is 11,260ft/3,432m high).

After, we continue to Cartago city, home to a spectacular domed basilica, where we have lunch. It’s then back to San José, where we visit Avenida Central and explore the main city highlights. We stop at the Central Market, a lively and traditional space where you can find a variety of local goods, including souvenirs, handicrafts, coffee, and typical Costa Rican snacks – a great spot to pick up gifts.

Tonight we have a farewell dinner at a local restaurant, a chance to toast the end of our adventure and look back on the highlights of the trip.

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  • Accommodation:Presidente Hotel (or similar)
  • Meals included:Breakfast, Dinner
Costa Rica’s Coastal Secrets

Our adventure comes to an end today after breakfast and it’s time to bid Costa Rica and the rest of the group goodbye.

If you aren’t quite ready to leave, speak to your sales representative about extending your adventure – relax on the beach, treat yourself to some spa time, or discover more nature. To ensure total relaxation, you can stay for as many nights as you wish in a range of hotels, and we’ll organise airport transfers in either direction for you.

  • Meals included:Breakfast

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Accommodation

Hotels and jungle-wrapped lodges

On this Costa Rican adventure, we spend 14 nights in hotels and lodges. Make sure to bring your swimwear, as most have swimming pools. The normal accommodations used on this trip are on the day-to-day itinerary; however, below are a couple of the notable places we stay.

Upgrade your room on Day 1, 7, 8, 9, 13 and 14  of the itinerary – speak to your sales representative for more details. 

Savegre: Savegre Hotel & Spa (nights 8-9)

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In the middle of a natural forest reserve, Savegre Hotel & Spa is the ideal place to immerse in nature. It has plant-filled gardens, multiple walking trails, and a lookout point with views over forested slopes. We sleep in wooden lodges, while Las Bromelias restaurant serves international and local cuisines (made with seasonal, indigenous produce) and Los Robles, a bar-lounge, serves cocktails and Savegre coffee.

Drake Bay: Drake Bay Wilderness Resort (nights 10-12)

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When Herbert and Marleny founded this resort in 1985, they were among the first in the area – electricity would take 20 years to fully arrive here. They chose an excellent location. Right by the ocean, there’s plenty of spots to admire the bay, while fellow residents include white-faced monkeys, anteaters and even dolphins. Other highlights include a restaurant serving Costa Rican-American dishes, a saltwater swimming pool, and a bar with bay views. 

Tailor your trip: Many of our customers choose to extend their adventure with extra hotel nights before or after their itinerary. Whether you’d like to settle in after your flight, explore further or simply relax before heading home, we can arrange additional hotel nights to suit your plans. Speak to your sales representative about the options available.

Worth knowing 

  • Some of the properties have ceiling fans rather than air conditioning. 
  • One or several of the named properties might be substituted for similar alternatives to secure hotel availability. Please discuss with your customer operations executive if you require more details regarding your specific departure date.

Post-trip Extensions

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Costa Rica Hotels

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Recharge with a few relaxing nights by the beach and make your adventure feel even more extraordinary. Costa Rica’s coastline is a paradise of golden sands and warm Pacific waters, perfect for unwinding after wildlife encounters and rainforest exploration. Here are a few of our favourites to inspire your stay:

Si Como No Resort, Spa & Wildlife Refuge: Nestled above Manuel Antonio’s coastline, boasting jungle-to-ocean views and access to a private wildlife refuge. Its comfortable rooms, relaxing spa and proximity to Manuel Antonio National Park make it ideal for nature lovers wanting both comfort and adventure.

Alma del Pacífico Beachfront Hotel: A colourful, boutique beachfront escape set along Playa Esterillos, offering spacious villa-style rooms just steps from the sand. With an oceanfront spa, tropical gardens and a peaceful atmosphere, it’s perfect for travellers seeking tranquillity by the Pacific.

Punta Leona Beach Club & Nature Resort: Set within a private nature reserve, this resort has two beautiful white-sand beaches, swimming pools and wildlife-spotting opportunities. Monkeys roaming the grounds, sloths lazing in the trees, a butterfly garden, and free guided walks to spot toucans or hummingbirds.

This is just a glimpse of what’s possible. Speak to your sales representative, who can guide you through the options and arrange everything for you.

Essential Information

Trip Expert

Costa Rica’s Coastal Secrets
Johnny Villalobos
Expert Leader: Costa Rica
Introducing Johnny Johnny is a master in uncovering the many wonders of Costa Rica – natural and cultural.

This trip is graded Activity Level 2 (Easy & Moderate) with a Wildlife Rating of Four. Visit our Wildlife Holidays page for more on our Wildlife Ratings. For more information on our trip gradings please visit the Activity Level Guidelines page. If you have any queries about the difficulty of the trip please do not hesitate to contact us.

Driving: Most of the roads we travel on are good quality. However, the road that leads to the river on the way to and from Tortuguero has a poor surface and this can result in slow driving times, particularly following heavy rain. There are also some longer drives on the itinerary; when rest stops and meal breaks are taken into account, a four-hour drive may take six to seven hours in total. Drake Bay and Corcovado National Park on the Osa Peninsula are two of the most remote areas we visit on this itinerary – there is very limited road access or facilities in these areas and we will use boats as the main form of transportation.

Walks: There are several included and optional walks on the itinerary that occasionally involve walking on rough paths. These are suitable for most fitness levels and usually last between two to four hours. Walks in the Savegre Valley are at an altitude above 7,000ft (2,100m) and involve some short but steep sections of ascent and descent. During times of heavy rain, trails can be muddy and slippery and extra care should be taken. Many of the areas visited on the trip are hot and humid (such as Cahuita National Park on days 4-6) and there is the chance of heavy rain year-round – this is why Costa Rica is so green.

Swimming: The sea waters in the Tortuguero and Cahuita regions have very strong rip currents and are not suitable for swimming from the beach.

Key information

Start hotels and phone numbers:

  • Presidente Hotel, Avenida Central, Catedral, San José, 11801 (+506 2010 0000)
  • Delta Hotels by Marriott San Jose Aurola, 5th Street, San José, El Carmen, 10101 (+506 2523 1000)

Recommended arrival time: You can arrive at any time on Day 1, but we recommend by 6pm to join the briefing at 7.30pm
Airport: Juan Santamaria Airport (SJO)

Getting to the start hotel

The start hotel is approximately 30 to 60 minutes’ drive from the airport. We provide free arrival transfers to the start (or pre-tour) hotel from the airport for all customers arriving on the date the tour starts.

Catching your return flight

We provide free departure transfers for all customers to Juan Santamaria Airport (SJO) from the end hotel.

Please note, unless specified otherwise, the transfers will be to the start (or pre-tour) hotel and from the end (or post-tour) hotel and will be on the date on which the tour starts/ends; transfers to other hotels in the same city and/or on different dates may attract an extra charge. Transfers should be booked with your sales representative at least two to three weeks before the tour starts. Transfers are available for any flight but can only be added to your booking once we have received your flight schedule.

Flying via the USA

The US is known to have lengthy immigration queues which must be navigated by all passengers, including those in transit. We only book flights that meet the minimum valid connection time and wherever possible we will ensure there is at least a two-hour window between connecting flights. If your flight to the US is delayed and the connection becomes particularly tight, we advise you to make your way as quickly as you can from the plane to immigration where you should make yourself known to an official in an attempt to move closer to the front of the queue.

Costa Rica

Travellers from the UK, US and EU normally do not need a visa to enter Costa Rica; however, proof of onward travel may be required – we suggest you take a physical copy of your flight details in case officials ask to see them.

Please note, visa requirements often change and it is your responsibility to obtain any required visas for this trip. Therefore, we recommend that you check with the nearest embassy or consulate of your chosen destination(s), including any countries you may be transiting or transferring through.

Some local governments provide guidance on what visas their citizens need. To help, we’ve gathered a selection of useful links below.

• Australia: www.smartraveller.gov.au/destinations/americas/costa-rica
• Canada: www.travel.gc.ca/destinations/costa-rica
• United Kingdom: www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/costa-rica/entry-requirements
• USA:  www.travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/Costa-Rica.html

Hotel breakfasts are normally buffets, and lunches and dinners at Tortuguero are also buffets. Vegetarian and vegan options are limited but food is plentiful and tasty – please inform us before departure of any special dietary requests.

Costa Rican specialities include gallo pinto, a black bean and rice dish, which is a staple part of the local diet. Soups and stews are also common, and fresh fruit is abundant and will no doubt be one of the highlights of your time in the tropics.

Costa Rica is 10 degrees north of the equator and has a tropical climate. The average annual temperature is around 26C (79F) in the lowlands and 10C (50F) in the highest mountain regions. However, it’s essential you prepare for the time of year in which your departure takes place.

Dry season (December to April): This is the driest period of the year and can get incredibly hot; on the Pacific side, temperatures may exceed 37C (98F). If passing through areas of dry tropical forest it can be hot, dusty and dry. Prepare for some rain even during this time of year.

Green season (May to November): Expect sunny mornings, lush landscapes and short afternoon downpours, usually between 3pm-5pm. Rainfall keeps the forests vibrant, waterfalls flowing and wildlife active, while showers often clear by 6pm, leaving plenty of time to explore. Fewer visitors can also make this a rewarding time to travel.

As a certified B Corp, we’re on a mission to improve our social and environmental impact across all our adventures.

We do this through our innovative Thriving Nature, Thriving People plan.

This ‘nature positive’ approach is designed to help nature and communities thrive in harmony through practical solutions, such as reducing carbon and waste on our trips, supporting conservation projects through the Exodus Adventure Travels Foundation, and rewilding 100 square metres for every Exodus traveller.

You’ll also find Thriving Nature, Thriving People moments across our trips. These experiences are often a highlight of your adventure, while also benefiting the natural world or local communities.

On this trip, we:

  • Team up with an expert for a behind-the-scenes tour of CATIE, a world-renowned institute for biological conservation, and gain a deep understanding of the natural world and the myriad plants studied there.

In addition, we support jaguar conservation in Costa Rica through our Foundation’s Jaguar Rewilding Project.

Spare Space:
The Spare Space initiative encourages travellers to use extra luggage space to donate practical items to local communities – see the ‘What to Take’ section of your trip notes for more information.

Rosemary Jones

Rating: 5

Costa Rica's Coastal Secrets

Have been on 4 Exodus holidays now and each one has been excellent in their own different ways

Most Inspirational Moment

Seeing the quetzal at the amazing Savegre lodge along with the beautiful humming bords, and also Drakes Bay Wilderness Lodge with the boat trips, snorkelling and Friendly staff

Thoughts on Group Leader

Alejandro was a perfect gentleman. He was knowledgeable about all areas of Costa Rica. Nothing was too much trouble for him and he looked after us amazingly well from the moment we met him at the airport till the time for us to leave.

Helen Barefoot

Rating: 5

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I think you are a superb manager company. Clear ethical values, brilliant local guides and excellent support when booking. I recommend you all the time

Most Inspirational Moment

Seeing sloths and all the birds. I loved being up in the cloud forest and Corcovado was super - the snorkelling was magical as we saw turtles and sharks

Thoughts on Group Leader

Guillermo was extremely knowledgeable both about the country and cultural and historical aspects as well as a wildlife spotted and expert. He was extremely organised and clear about what and when we were doing things. He used whats app really effectively.

Karen Barnett

Rating: 5

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Amazing country, wildlife, experience, guide, bus driver and enjoyable accommodation. It was a wonderful experience. The trip notes were really helpful and it really couldn’t have been any easier. A very special holiday.

Most Inspirational Moment

The wildlife. Off the scale!! The snorkelling trip. My happy place in the sea. Drakes Bay….magical and Tortuguero National Park. The weather. The diversity of the different coasts. The local people.

Maxine Ansell

Rating: 5

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The holiday was amazing and very well run by Johnny. Johnny has extensive knowledge of the animals, birds, geography and history. It showed Costa Rica at it best.

Most Inspirational Moment

Seeing the sloths and humming birds.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Johnny was extremely helpful, knowledgeable and very good in a crisis when one of our party was ill. His time keeping was excellent and he always made the outing interesting and full of sightings of wildlife. He added details about the history and geography of the different areas.

Linda Grierson

Rating: 5

Excellent!

From steamy Tortoguero, with the howler monkeys waking us up at 5.00am (no need for an alarm!) to cool, mountainous Savegre thronging with hummingbirds, this was a tour of contrasting habitats each with their own variety of wildlife, plants and flowers. In addition to the wildlife elements of the tour, visits to the Aquiares coffee factory and CAITE research centre were incredibly interesting. The optional visit to the Bri Bri community was well worth it; we learned all about how chocolate is made from scratch and had great fun trying each part of the process. While there were some longer travel days, they were well paced, never felt too onerous and we often saw interesting things en route. The boat trips were fantastic- just getting to Tortoguero and to Drake Bay were experiences in themselves, with opportunity to see lot of wildlife on the way. The snorkelling trip was amazing- we were able to swim above sea turtles, rays and amongst lots of colourful fish. Even if you don't snorkel, the boat trip was worth doing- we saw a pod of humpback whales quite close to the boat, and a variety of birds. The accommodation was comfortable and in all the hotel grounds we were able to spot a variety of wildlife- great for photographers who enjoy having a camera/phone in one hand and a 'sundowner' in the other!

Most Inspirational Moment

A memory I will cherish occurred in Corcovado national park. I was cricking my neck to photograph some noisy spider monkeys swinging around high in the trees above us, when I heard our guide whisper 'don't move'. I looked down and saw a coati by my feet, as oblivious to me as I was to her. She was part of a small group and we avidly watched them foraging around us for quite a while- it was a wonderful experience!

Thoughts on Group Leader

Adriana was excellent and I can't praise her highly enough. She was knowledgeable, friendly, helpful, patient with all our questions, and also had a great sense of humour! Her experience showed; she was always organised and on time and I know she must have worked very hard in the background to make sure everything ran as smoothly as possible. She was relaxed and her pace was good which allowed plenty of time for spotting wildlife. Adriana worked very well with our driver Andres who was also very kind and helpful.

Advice for Potential Travellers

It's worth going a day or so earlier if you can to give yourself time to acclimatise. There are some good museums in San Jose, or you can chill out at one of the hotels- we stayed at the Bougainvillea which has extensive botanical gardens with a variety of wildlife.

Elizabeth Treasure

Rating: 5

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The itinerary was very well organised with an excellent selection of locations to visit. The guide, Pablo and the driver, Oscar were both outstanding. My expectations were exceeded.

Most Inspirational Moment

The national parks around Drake's Bay were outstanding but each park brought something different and enjoyable to see. I saw all the wildlife I was hoping to see.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Pablo was superb. He worked tirelessly to ensure that the group has a fantastic experience. He was professional and appropriately friendly. I was particularly impressed with his attention to health and safety. He was very careful to alert us to all risks and to advise us of what precautions to take. He was very interesting to talk to and answered our questions about his country very fully. He was great at finding and identifying wildlife.

Paul Sanderson

Rating: 5

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We have just returned from our 10th trip and we have always found the admin staff to be very helpful when booking and making enquires,. The trip leaders themselves have been there from start of day 1 when arriving at the airport and seem to have excellent knowledge when asking questions and go out of there way to be extremely helpful.

Most Inspirational Moment

Seeing the wild animals in there natural habitat and visiting Drakes Bay

Thoughts on Group Leader

Very friendly, hard working and nothing was too much trouble for him

Martin Plumb

Rating: 5

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All the arrangements worked well, the tour was everything we expected and more, the Tour guide and driver were really lovely, helpful and knowledgeable. We were lucky enough to have a small group, all of whom were really friendly. The itinerary and things we saw/visited were varied and lived up to our expectations.

Most Inspirational Moment

All the wildlife that we saw. Boat rides. Drakes Bay.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Adrianna was very knowledgeable, helpful and an asset to our group. She was happy to be flexible with arrangements particularly if we saw animals etc and wanted to stay longer. She also booked restaurants for us as a group as requested and joined us on many occasions. She is a lovely person with a lovely personality and suited our tour very well. We also enjoyed the fact that when we saw ie whales and other unusual sightings, she was as excited and enthusiastic as we were.

Cathryn Bovingdon

Rating: 5

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The whole trip was excellant and i particularly enjoyed the variety of locations. Our guide went above and beyond to ensure we had the best possible experience

Most Inspirational Moment

The rain and cloud forest excursions and seeing such a wide array of wildlife

Thoughts on Group Leader

The quality of our guide made this trip for us

Rebecca Nunley

Rating: 5

Delightful Trip

Enjoyed seeing birds and animals, rain forest, snorkeling and learning about Costa Rican culture. Some accommodations and provided meals were less desirable than others but always adequate.

Most Inspirational Moment

Whale watching with mother and baby, snorkeling with turtles

Thoughts on Group Leader

Alejandro Rodriquez was an exceptional guide. Skilled with group management as well as, finding and identifying wildlife. His personality was thoughtful, entertaining, and encouraging. All of our needs were met in a timely fashion and any needed information was always at our finger tips via What's App.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Ask for Alejandro and take a poncho vs raincoat and rain pants.

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