Reviews

Most Inspirational Moment

We loved all of it but especially esquinas rainforest lodge, so fantastic to stay in rainforest with all the wildlife. The food is good and plentiful everywhere, most of the accommodation is great. Lots of wildlife to see.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Very knowledgeable about wildlife and ecosystems, clearly loved his country and was keen to share all aspects of costa rica

Advice for Potential Travellers

Some journeys are long , audiobook and headphones would be worth taking. Do take binoculars even if you are not a bitd watcher, those without missed out. Lots of wildlife to be seen just sitting still in hotel grounds.

Most Inspirational Moment

I really enjoyed the hot springs near Arenal (and the Pina Colada's!)

Thoughts on Group Leader

Excellent

Advice for Potential Travellers

Temperatures and humidity vary with elevation and location. If you are travelling in the Winter (peak) season you will need a sweater or fleece for early morning Quetzal hunting in Savegre

Most Inspirational Moment

There were so many - when I spotted my first wildlife - a toucan I was so excited I was almost hyper-ventilating! Seeing the first sloth, the first monkey, otter, ant-eater etc Boat journey into Tortaguera Seeing the volcano at Turrialba erupting

Thoughts on Group Leader

He was excellent - very knowledgeable about the country and wildlife - he was still excited at seeing the birds and animals which he had probably seen hundreds of times before but made it seem special as indeed it was to us. He helped my husband and other group members with their cameras and photography which he was very knowledgeable about. He was a character who was great with our group.

Advice for Potential Travellers

If you like wildlife, birds, flowers/trees, and seeing different types of scenery, this is the holiday for you. The people were friendly and the food was great too!

Most Inspirational Moment

Seeing how much effort is being put into protecting the environment, and restoring some of the logged rainforests- especially in the last 2 lodges.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Antonio was an excellent leader and frequently added extra walks and made special arrangements to ensure we all had a wonderful time. His had a wide knowledge of all aspects about Costa Rica and communicated really well with us as a group and individually. His sense of humour was appreciated adn added to the happy atmosphere.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Take a disposable poncho or buy one there. Have walking sandals.

Most Inspirational Moment

Each of the national parks were unique!!

Thoughts on Group Leader

Antonio was a fabulous leader - with vast knowledge of the wildlife and country.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Rainforest is what it says!! Take your poncho! A great variety of micro climates - from fleece to bathing costume in one day!! Camera is a must!

Most Inspirational Moment

Tortugueres is beautiful. Due to the nature of its location and style of accommodation, it felt largely undiscovered, unspoilt and remote. The windswept beaches in this area are also stunning.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Guillermo was exceptionally knowledgeable on the variety of Costa Rican botany and wildlife. He was also very professional, had a great breadth and depth of guide experience and had great organisation skills. BUT, Guillermo also kept a professional distance and took a supervisory position rather than make many efforts to be fun and share our holiday or be friendly with the group.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Pack a decent poncho to cover you and your rucksack - it'll rain/pour at regular points - a poncho will be cooler than a waterproof jacket. Drying clothes was tricky in many locations due to the humidity. Pack a large travel towel for use at the Fortuna waterfall and the Manuel Antonio beach. Due to the exchange rate in the Brexit era and proximity to the USA, expect optional trip prices, food and drink prices to be high. Add additional day or so in San Jose so you have time to acclimatise as well as visit the city museums.

Most Inspirational Moment

waking up at 5am to an amazing roar and then realised that i had a family of howler monkeys above my log cabin that i had to get up and go and see them. sighting of our first sloth seeing pairs of scarlet macaws by the roadside swoping over our heads the plethora of birdlife from scintillating humming birds to the resplendant quetzal. The continuous sounds of the rainforest coming to life at dusk so deafening but lulled you to sleep!

Thoughts on Group Leader

Excellent. Erick was full of information about his country and could spot wildlife that we would have passed. He showed a passion and commitment to his profession. And he had a great sense of humour to boot!!

Advice for Potential Travellers

It was end of November. /beginning of December the dry season was not upon us. It invariably rained everyday at some stage usually afternoon. A poncho and a brolly is a good idea. But the temperature was warm to hot so not like a cold wet UK day! Hardly any mosquitos infact i didnt see any but something did bite me on my arm and hand maybe ants?!

Most Inspirational Moment

SLOTHS JUST HANGING ABOUT AND THE QUETZAL IN THE EARLY MORNING

Thoughts on Group Leader

HE WAS QUITE CHARMING AND ANXIOUS TO DELIVER THE FULL PACKAGE

Advice for Potential Travellers

GO

Most Inspirational Moment

Waking to the sound of howler monkeys.

Thoughts on Group Leader

A really good guy.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Think carefully about when to go. We thought the rainy season would be on its way out. We were wrong.

Most Inspirational Moment

Seeing sea turtles being born and seeing their journey back to the sea.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Superb! Knowledgeable, patient, enthusiastic, with great command of the English language