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If you want to see as much of the country as possible while enjoying the plethora of wildlife Costa Rica has to offer this is the perfect trip!!
It’s always been a dream of mine to see Toucans in the wild and towards the end of the trip I lost count of how many we spotted.
Our leader Monica was amazing her wildlife knowledge was second to none.
Make sure you have a good quality rain jacket and a good pair of binoculars!
If you want to see a wide range of animals in their natural habitat, this is the trip for you. We selected the coastal secrets trip due to the variety of national parks, climate, scenery and type of animal. This didn’t disappoint. We saw over 130 different types of birds, 3 types of monkey, a range of reptiles and swam with a basking shark and a turtle whilst on the Osa Peninsular. The trip has a lot of variety, travelling by boat to see the wildlife in Tortugerro, walking in the NP in Cahuita, emersed in beautiful gardens in Savegre and exploring the wild Osa Peninsula.
Jonanthan was a wonderful guide. His knowledge and understanding about the wildlife and his country was outstanding.
There were so many on this trip... Seeing our first sloth, swimming with turtles and sharks, watching monkeys swing through the forest at speed, seeing the Quetzal bird, being emersed in a garden full of hummingbirds, seeing reptiles in their natural habitat, spending the day with the Bri Bri community.
Amazing. His enthusiasm was infectious. His knowledge about every animal we saw was second to none. He was extremely professional and nothing was too much trouble. He had excellent communication skills and a good sense of humour.
If you love wildlife sign up now for this trip. The food and accommodation weren't 5* so go with appropriate expectations. The wildlife however is 5*. Travel with clothes for every eventuality. We had rain and we also had hot sunny days. Be prepared for early starts to see the best of the wildlife. It was worth it. We added an extension to Tamarindo. This was very relaxing at the end of a busy trip.
A fantastic trip with one highlight after another. Wonderful sights and sounds and a huge variety of scenery. Excellent hotel accommodation and food choices. Excellent guide Alejandro and driver Randall who went the extra mile throughout to ensure we had the best time. A lot of hours spent travelling and early mornings but so worth it. I cannot recommend this trip highly enough. I absolutely loved Costa Rica!
Tapir on the beach, quetzal on the tree near our hotel, turtles when snorkelling, sunset and swim on the pacific coast….. too many!!
Alejandro was really excellent. So helpful, thoughtful and professional throughout. He really went the extra mile! He gave me very good camera lessons too to improve my photography!
Bring and wear lots of mozzie spray. Mix of clothes for heat and cold. Bring a decent camera if possible.
Lovely group of 12, knowledgeable & hard-working guide, good safe driver, wonderful locations & wildlife
Seeing two male sloths fighting in the trees
Excellent
I was worried about mosquitoes but there were hardly any (Feb/March) - we stopped using bug spray. Bring old leggings or shorts to protect backs of legs from sun when snorkeling - one of our party got painfully burnt. Or at least bring reef-safe sunscreen.
A fantastic trip which was organised, managed and surpassed expectations
Seeing the male and format Quetzal
Alejandro Rodriquez was an excellent and very passionate leader. He was extremely knowledgeable about his country it’s history, it’s eco policy and education surrounding this, the fauna, wildlife and its people. He mixed well with the group and was highly regarded by all and was well respected. He chose lovely places to eat and was always available to help. He had a great sense of humour and is a true ambassador for his country and Exodus.
Take water proof shoes for wet landings and waterproof bags.
Busy,inspiring and possibly unique experiences
Two male sloths having a dispute over a female
Excellent,funny and patient!
Keep your eyes peeled,so much to see and so much to miss!
Amazing country packed with beautiful birds , wildlife, scenery and friendly people. Hot and humid in February a bit of rain but not cold unless at altitude.
Snorkelling at Drake Bay
Our group leader was Ana and she went out of her way to give us a great holiday experience. Not everybody in our group had the same opinion and were challenging at times.
Bring lots of bug spray, an umbrella for short showers when poncho would be too hot. Water shoes. Rash vest for snorkelling in for Drake Bay. Take a day bag - note you will want to use your day bag when your suitcase and hand luggage is in transit between hotels.
This holiday was hard work, busy busy, busy, but goodness me it was worth the 6 a.m. starts and hours in the bus to see so much of a country that could justly claim to be a little bit of paradise on earth.
When a hawksbill turtle surfaced an arm's length away from me.
Adriana
Take a universal sink plug if you plan to do your own laundry (although the Drake Bay Wilderness hotel offered free laundry service). Good hiking shoes are essential but you don't really need boots. A lightweight, breathable waterproof is essential.
Loved every minute of this trip. The animals, birds, insects and scenery are amazing.
Getting up early to see the quetzals.
Pablo was the best. His attention to detail was spot on. He was very caring and always happy to go the extra mile for us. Ronald, our driver deserves a mention too - very skilful.
Don’t forget your binoculars. It’s useful to have an umbrella. Take lots of bug spray and anti-itch cream.
This trip is quite simply outstanding. The wildlife, the food, the culture – basically the whole experience – is just amazing and I cannot talk highly enough about it. Travelling from the Caribbean to the Pacific and back inland again, the itinerary finds a very good balance between travel days and hotel stays, allowing regular opportunities to stay 2/3 nights in one place. The ability to spot wildlife is phenomenal – in fact if Exodus were to offer a free refund if you don’t see a sloth, they would have a sure bet!. Other wildlife experiences were also regular (quetzals, monkeys, tamanduas, birdlife, turtles hatching, snorkeling with turtles, sharks, tropical fish, the list is endless. Finally, the quality of the food caught us by surprise. An absolute delight for every meal and the fruit is SOOOOO fresh!
the moment we found the quetzal. an incredible (and rare) bird which also brought home to us just how dedicated the tour leader was to giving us the best experience possible. his patience, passion, and knowledge of habitat finally paying dividends. Swimming with a hawksbill turtle is also an experience I will treasure for a long time!
Jorge could not have been better. Passionate about his Country, the Culture, the wildlife, the sustainability, he went out of his way to ensure the group had the best experience possible.
Take your own travel towels. not needed in the hotel/lodge pools but useful for sea swimming. Patience is required to see the wildlife. It is all there and you need to trust the guide to find it, but it can sometimes take a while. That said, you WILL see lots of wildlife and the experience will be amazing.
