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Now I know why there’s no bad review! This tour is just amaaazing! Sometimes I felt tires because there’s a lot of traveling around and a loot of activities, but you...
I was amazed
I was amazed at the low price for everything that was included in the CharlieTheTraveler tour to Costa Rica. Everything about the tour was amazing, including the aut...
Had a wonderful tour of beautiful Costa Rica!
Had a wonderful tour of beautiful Costa Rica! Everything was planned extremely well down to every last detail. Would highly recommend this touring company in the fut...
Everything was super well organized
I loved my experience in Costa Rica. Everything was super well organized i did so much in a short period of time! We had a concierge that i can reach went I had issu...
Had everything planned
I wanted to bring my brother on this trip, as he studied Costa Rica and always wanted to go. I was delighted to see CharlieTheTraveler had everything planned for me ...
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The tour was very well planned
The tour was very well planned. Despite solo travel, I met quite some interesting locals on the way. I like the choice of the activities as well as the accommodation...
Trip was perfect
The length of the trip was perfect to capture the beauty of Costa Rica. I feel we spent the perfect amount of time at each destination and the trip was so well-organ...
Every daytrip was interactive and exciting.
I wanted to go to Costa Rica after seeing pictures of the jungles and landscapes. I had never dreamed of having such a perfectly organized and planned vacation as th...
I was happy
CharlieTheTraveler planned a perfect tour to Costa Rica. There was a nice balance between sightseeing tours and active excursions. I was happy I chose this company f...
I wanted to go to Costa Rica to explore nature
I wanted to go to Costa Rica to explore nature, as I have seen pictures of the beauty of the country. CharlieTheTraveler had great reviews and the best plan for this...
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Excellent and very informative
Based on what all of the reviewers had to say about CharlieTheTraveler, I felt safe booking my trip to Costa Rica through them. I knew I was in good hands as soon as...
This tour is just amaaazing!
Now I know why there’s no bad review! This tour is just amaaazing! Sometimes I felt tires because there’s a lot of traveling around and a loot of activities, but you...
An excellent job
CharlieTheTraveler does such an excellent job balancing out trips, such as this Costa Rica trip. I enjoyed the balance between active daytrips and daytrips that allo...
The tour group was small and intimate,
The tour group was small and intimate, which was perfect for me. The tour guide provided by the company was not overbearing but he also did not leave me on my own fo...
I booked my trip
I chose to go to Costa Rica for my summer vacation. I saw no one had anything negative to say about CharlieTheTraveler tours, so I booked my trip. It was so easy and...
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This company made for a smooth and stress-free vacation.
Typically when I plan vacations, I don’t feel they are worth all of the stress that comes along with them. For my trip to Costa Rica, I booked through CharlieTheTrav...
My family to plan for vacations
I never liked to be the one in my family to plan for vacations because it was so stressful and time consuming. When I came across the list of CharlieTheTraveler’s to...
I enjoyed every minute of the 10-day tour.
Traveling is usually stressful and induces many headaches, so by the time I get on vacation, I can’t relax. I loved that CharlieTheTraveler did all of the hard part ...
Has a great experience
We booked a tour in the end of July and has a great experience. The activities included were exactly what we were looking for with a mix of adventure, action and a c...
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A great adventure in Costa Rica
This was our second Exodus trip and again, we were not disappointed. An itinerary which covered many different ecosystems, plenty of wildlife, pleasant travel comp...
Editor’s Take
What to look for in Costa Rica Tour Reviews
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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