2 independent reviews for Costa Rica family vacations
Reviews for Costa Rica family vacations
rebecca townson review 2 Sep 2023
1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your vacation?
White water rafting, and seeing a grey falcon2. What tips would you give other travelers booking this vacation?
Do not expect you will see as much wildlife as advertised or as described in books on Costa Rica. What you are paying for is the" opportunity" to see wildlife. If you want to see a lot of different sorts of birds, you need to get up before 6.30am for a better opportunity to see them. We did not see any birds in the rainforest/ jungle walks as these walks took place mid morning or afternoon.CR accept local currency and US dollars. Waterproof hiking shoes.3. Did you feel that your vacation benefited local people, reduced environmental impacts or supported conservation?
Yes4. Finally, how would you rate your vacation overall?
A lot of fun and well looked after by our tour guide and driver.Claire De Cort review 3 Jan 2022
1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your vacation?
The whole tour was amazing but the best was the tour guide Juan Carlos - he was exceptional (knowledgable, funny, infinitely patient, amazing with kids and flexible when needed.) Trip highlight was Tortuguero national park - the boat trips seeing wildlife were amazing and the fab turtle shaped pool at the hotel was a big hit with the kids!2. What tips would you give other travelers booking this vacation?
Encourage an interest in wildlife before the trip (eg David Attenborough programs) as some kids really got into it whilst others preferred to get back to their phones :-( Take light quick drying clothes as can rain at any time. Take antihistamine cream for insect bites as kids can react more than adults. Just book it - we LOVED this trip and my 9 year old would repeat it all tomorrow if she could!3. Did you feel that your vacation benefited local people, reduced environmental impacts or supported conservation?
Yes, we felt the operator had considered the environment where possible and chosen hotels/activities to support local people. The tour guide also took us to local (good) restaurants and educated us about conservation in Costa Rica.4. Finally, how would you rate your vacation overall?
The vacation was 11/10! Pre-kids we did a lot of group tours and this was one of the best! Our daughter had the experience of a lifetime on a well balanced tour of fun, education, adventure and travel. Would not hesitate to recommend it!Holiday Reviews
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