4.8/5 Excellent
Excellent
552
Great
88
Average
14
Disappointing
4
Terrible
4
Costa Rica Tour & Trip Ratings
Tour Reviews
I had an amazing time on the 9 day vacation in Costa Rica with U30X. As a young adult, I wanted to explore more of the world and experience other countries and cultu...
2 unbelievable and life-changing trips with U30X! My sister introduced me to under30 after hearing from a friend who had gone on the Costa Rica starter trip and love...
I just went on the Starter Costa Rica trip, I remember reading these reviews because of course I was scared and doubtful, especially going by myself. If you're readi...
Had a blast in Costa Rica on the starter trip! The trip was very interactive and enjoyable, not to mention meeting new people and making new friends. I look forward ...
I just got back from the 5 day Costa Rica starter trip and had an incredible time! Everything was well-organized from start to finish; it was so nice not to have to ...
Just finished up the starter Costa Rica trip. I can’t say enough good things about this trip! It was an incredible experience! The accommodations and excursions were...
This is one group that you'd never regret meeting! Their trips are well thought out and authentic! Such an incredible experience, with something for everyone. You'll...
I went on the 5 day Starter Costa Rica trip last week and it was absolutely amazing. I travel a lot, and I can truly say that this was one of the best trips I have e...
I just got back from the Starter Costa Rica trip, and I had the most incredible time with Under30! Jonno, Jonathan, and Adrian were awesome leaders, and our group ha...
I went on the Explore Costa Rica trip which included the Starter Costa Rica trip and CR Rainforest trip... all and all the trip was amazing and I had a great time. T...
I just got back from the starter Costa Rica trip 3/1/17-3/5/17. This was, hands down, one of the best experiences of my life. Jonathan, Eric, and Jonno were the best...
I went on the Starter Costa Rica trip and it was amazing!! I was entertained the entire trip from morning til night - thanks to Eric and Adrian and the group :) Thi...
Book this. Now. I went on the Costa Rica starter trip, as a first-time solo traveler, and it was an incredible experience. I was able to get a 'best of the best' sam...
Saying that my experience with Under30 was great is an understatement. The guides for the starter Costa Rica trip I went on, Delphine and Adrian, were fun, helpful, ...
I went on the Starter Costa Rica trip and it was an experience I will never forget. At first, I was slightly nervous about going on a trip with people I didn't know,...
I just got back from the Starter Costa Rica trip and it was absolutely AMAZING! Everything from the people to the food was better than anything I expected. Our trip ...
Just got back from Starter Costa Rica trip and it was incredible. I've traveled with several tour companies in the past but this was by far my favorite as they are m...
I just got back from the starter Costa Rica trip and had the best 5 days of my life! Everyone was so welcoming and I felt like I was best friends with everyone day o...
I just got back from Costa Rica and to sum it up, I wasn't even back in the US for 12 hours before I started looking for my next trip. I would never have guessed tha...
Just got back from the starter Costa Rica trip and I have nothing but the very best to say. The trip was meticulously organized so that there was never a dull moment...
Editor’s Take
Most trip reviews tend to focus on some or all of these 5 key areas, not all of which may be relevant to you: the tour guide, travel company, service level, country or countries traveled in, and the trip itinerary.
Remember, just because you see a 1 star review doesn’t necessarily mean that person disliked the country.
Nature tours are a huge part of traveling in Costa Rica and most reviewers reflect positively on these experiences. Reviews especially highlight the benefit of having a knowledgeable expert tour guide to help describe the many different species and point out particularly well camouflaged wildlife.
In addition, tours of Costa Rica usually have a strong focus on responsible and sustainable travel, often incorporating assisting with various wildlife initiatives into their itineraries.
That said, some negative Costa Rica tour reviews warn that it felt like the tour company had presented false information regarding responsible travel. Depending on your personal views, you may or may not agree, so be sure to read these reviews carefully.
Service level varies quite a bit when traveling in Costa Rica. Luxury eco lodges aside, for the most part you should expect to face some different levels of comfort than you may be used to at home. Travelers who may have been expecting a higher level of service, and no bugs, will have been in for a rude surprise, and this is another thing that could account for poor ratings.
Most travelers reviewing Costa Rica seem to have enjoyed their trip itinerary. Costa Rica is fairly small, so it’s easy to see a lot of the major sites, meet locals, and even have some free time to spend on the beach.
If you want a professional take on traveling in Costa Rica, see the Travelstride Costa Rica Guide »
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