2 independent reviews for Costa Rica wildlife small group tour
Reviews for Costa Rica wildlife small group tour
Amanda Felix review 10 Jan 2023
1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your vacation?
Memorable - sloths and amazing birds. Exciting - white water rafting.2. What tips would you give other travelers booking this vacation?
To have Alex Alvarez Rohas who we all agreed was the best possible guide - he spotted so much wildlife and took extremely good care of the whole group.3. Did you feel that your vacation benefited local people, reduced environmental impacts or supported conservation?
We stayed in locally owned hotels which is good and visited national parks. However, I was shocked to be served drinks with plastic straws in restaurants/bars as they have a terrible impact on wildlife.4. Finally, how would you rate your vacation overall?
A good combination of activities with excellent wildlife spotting. One or two hotels could have been maintained slightly better but in general were comfortable. Meals included in the trip would have been preferred as it would have helped with overall cash budgeting and we always ate together as a group.James Williamson review 11 May 2019
1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your vacation?
The diversity. So much was packed in - from archaeological site to coffee and banana plantations to volcano rim to tropical and temperate and cloud forests with magnificent flora and fauna. The pace was relaxed, we were never in a hurry. We have wonderful memories of Costa Rica.2. What tips would you give other travelers booking this vacation?
Ask for Juan Carlos Rodriguez Espinoza to be your guide and take a good camera. Many companies do the the same route in less days. Don't be tempted by the lower price you will just be rushed from destination to destination without a chance to savour any.3. Did you feel that your vacation benefited local people, reduced environmental impacts or supported conservation?
Difficult to answer this. Hopefully tourism is a benefit to local people. We did a lot of air and coach miles and so left a large carbon footprint. We try to be responsible tourist but the world has a dilemma; how do you share your wealth to the benefit of the local communities through tourism and not leave a large carbon footprint.4. Finally, how would you rate your vacation overall?
A fantastic vacation and we have recommended it to many people.Holiday Reviews
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