- Cycle through the ever-changing tropical scenery of Costa Rica, guided by our expert tour leader
- Glide downhill through the dense rainforest of the Orosi Valley
- Spot wildlife on a guided nature walk in Manuel Antonio National Park
- Take a boat ride on the animal-rich waterways of Tortuguero National Park
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Costa Rica Coast to Coast Ride
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Add your own reviewGreatly exceeded expectations, primarily because of excellent team.
This is my 11th bicycle holiday in the last 6 years. This trip was far and away the best I have ever been on. The primary reason was the excellent management/delivery of the trip by the 4 trip leaders.
Most Inspirational Moment
The positive energy driven by the team leadership....day in and day out.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Jackie Garcia
Advice for Potential Travellers
This trip is very busy and very rewarding. I was pleasantly surprised that even though there were not long bicycle days, each day was packed with visiting parks and beaches that were made interesting by the knowledge the team leadership shared at each stop.
Fantastic trip which lived up to all it advertised
I had a wonderful time. This was my first solo trip and has given me the confidence to go on another. I shall have long happy memories of this trip.
Most Inspirational Moment
I can’t choose. Every day brought new experiences which were wonderful.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Gerhard was fantastic. His knowledge on his country is second to none. He always had our safety first and foremost. Great sense of humour and extremely organised.
Advice for Potential Travellers
Take plenty sunscreen, bug spray and binoculars. Also stay hydrated.
Accurate
We had a wonderful trip, informative, well organised and good fun . The cycling enhanced the holiday for me as I am keen to spend my time out doors. great comradery as we had the common interest of cycling and wildlife .
Most Inspirational Moment
Watching a toucan emerge from its nest at close quarters .
Thoughts on Group Leader
Excellent. Gerhardt was well organised , very accommodating ,personable and extremely knowledgeable of the local environment , . He was a good communicator with excellent English and a great sense of humour.
Advice for Potential Travellers
Be prepared for the heat and take a pair of binoculars !
Shame about the tour leader
Full on trip,in massive heat and humidity. Unfortunately our tour leader was very abrupt and rude. Fellow travellers were scared to say anything to him…basically unapproachable
Most Inspirational Moment
Birds
Thoughts on Group Leader
Awful.grumpy
Advice for Potential Travellers
Check whose leading the tour
Thank you for taking the time to review your Exodus trip to Costa Rica, Siobhan, although we regret that the leadership did not live up to your expectations. We acknowledge that one of the major reasons our customers choose Exodus is because we provide expert tour guides who can deliver our planned itineraries to a high standard, and ideally elevate a group’s experience in their destination. We are well aware of the impact that our leaders have on our clients’ overall enjoyment of the trip, and it is therefore a matter of great disappointment that you found your leader to be rude and unapproachable. He is a valued member of our Costa Rican cohort and has proven in the time he has led for us that he is adept at leading tours that meet ours and our customers’ expectations; we are reassured to observe that he scored an average of 4.94* across the two previous tours he oversaw this season and that he performed similarly strongly on your departure. We hope this shows why we were confident in his ability to successfully lead your tour, although we are sorry that your experience was not as positive as you had expected.
Emma Cambers, Product Manager
A great trip - made brilliant by the other members of the group
A full-on trip which took us to most of the must-see places in Costa Rica
Most Inspirational Moment
Loved the wildlife hike in Manuel Antonio
Thoughts on Group Leader
Rob Herschmann
Advice for Potential Travellers
Prepare for the humidity - it’s hard to get clothes dry so bring plenty of cycling shorts
Great adventure
Great trip, we felt that we had seen a lot of the country, had some great bike rides and guided wildlife experiences.
Most Inspirational Moment
Many: the cycle rides through the amazing landscape of Costa Rica; the wildlife; kayaking through the mangroves; Pachira Lodge at Tortuguero
Thoughts on Group Leader
The group leader was very competent, well organised and kept us safe throughout the trip. However he was not local and therefore we missed out on information about the local history, traditions and cultural-social sensitivities of Costa Rica
Advice for Potential Travellers
The only cash you need is for tips, cards can be used for everything else.
Fabulous Cycling and Scenery / Wildlife
Very full two weeks expertly led by our local guide (Memo) covering cycling on both the Pacific and the Atlantic coasts as well as across the middle of Costa Rica. The scenery and wildlife are magnificent (particularly across the more mountainous middle section of the country) with the additional activities including boat trips, wildlife walks and kayaking all adding greatly to the overall experience.
Most Inspirational Moment
Cycling some of the more rolling sections and sweeping downhill sections (I prefer downhills as I can get my head up to enjoy the view) during the middle part of the trip was stunning. The colour of the orange bloom on the Poro tree was magnificent (my camera could never do it justice) as was the variation and colour of much of the other vegetation. The nature walks where we saw sloth, snakes, howler monkeys plus many other creatures were also special. Kayaking through the mangroves also memorable. The walk through the botanical gardens led by the wonderful local guide at the Las Cruces Biological Station also a really educational, fascinating and entertaining.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Memo was an excellent and very engaged and organised group leader. His “PowerPoints” covering many and varied subject matters were both amusing and informative. Memo’s knowledge and enthusiasm for the local wildlife and plant life was particularly impressive and ably demonstrated on the wildlife walks which form part of the trip.
Advice for Potential Travellers
Paying electronically in dollars available everywhere (though local colones also equally welcome). Bring some imodium tablets as a few of us on the trip had upset stomachs at some point.
LA PURA VIDA
We had a fantastic time and came back enthused by la pura vida, with a bundle of happy memories we shall enjoy recalling for years.
Most Inspirational Moment
We had too many to pick one out, from the bird and plantlife at the Wilson Botanical Garden, to the humming birds at the Quetzal Park, and the solitude of an early morning visit to Tourialba park, finishing of course with our visit to the hot springs in La Fortuna. The weather conspired to keep Arenal in the clouds and rain, so adding to its mystique.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Couldn't have asked for more, Andrea and the team (driver Luis and mechanic Djeison) were super, and managed the enforced changes to the itinerary without unduly spoiling our experience. Andrea was extremely well briefed and communicated clearly on all aspects of the wildlife, history and agriculture, and our visits to the plantations she led were very informative.
Advice for Potential Travellers
There were hardly any places that didn't take contactless payments, or took cash in US dollars, though you will be given change in colones. Beware changing currency at the airport, the fee/commission was extortionate. And do not put toilet paper down the loos.
Costa Rica Cycling
Fabulous trip led by an amazing guide Memo.
Most Inspirational Moment
The whole trip was fantastic, a great way to see and explore Costa Rica and all it has to offer.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Memo was very knowledgeable and passionate about Costa Rica and keen to share information is a positive and friendly way. He had a great sense of humour, and was supportive and patient.
Advice for Potential Travellers
Some tough uphill sections, make sure you’re fit for the trip, that said very rewarding when you complete the cycling for the day / trip. We went in December and had fantastic weather bower it was very hot and humid so drink plenty of water !!
Wildlife galore!
The wildlife on this trip surpassed any expectations I had beforehand. Really amazing. The cycling was enough – it was very hot and humid in November and I was happy that the distances were as they were. We were on and off the bus – very cool and extremely clean and well looked after by Luis (in spite of our best efforts to mess it up and make it smelly!) and the days seemed to be filled enough! I was pleased to get the opportunity to see both coasts of CR, not something other tours do.
Most Inspirational Moment
Spotting an ever increasing list of new wildlife - animals and plants alike, seeing hummingbirds, toucans or macaws at breakfast! The nature walks were just brilliant. But other moments include: cycling in bibical rain to Playa Platanare, staying in the Wilson Botanical gardens, staying at Pachira Lodge in Tortugeura.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Fab. Memo was extremely knowledgeable about Costa Rica, past and present, and all of it's fauna and flora. His talks were engaging and he had a great sense of humour. He was clear in his cycling instructions and kept us alll safe :) He was also very patient - he often had to explain things to us several times - mostly becasue our holiday brains just weren't working!! He was well assisted by Jason - mechanic - always smiling and helpful. And Luis, as previously mentioned, great driver, friendly, helpful and kept his bus as clean as humanly possible and had fruit and snacks ready for us on the stops.
Advice for Potential Travellers
If you have binoculars, take them. Assume you will be very hot! Take loads of pictures!
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