I loved waking up in stunning locations to enjoy the beauty of nature without a care in the world! It was my first trip to Central America so I didn't know what to expect but I was certainly not disappointed. For all the reasons below I cannot commend this trip highly enough. It is definitely one of my all time favourites.
We have just returned from the most amazing trip of our lives, Costa Rica is a stunning destination. From start to finish our party was enthralled not only with new discovery's at every turn but also by the knowledge & obvious love of nature shown throughout by our guide Johnny, he was amazing. Costa Rica has so much to offer with every destination offering new & exiting discovery's everyday. The lodges are all top class with good food comfortable rooms surrounded by nature. The rain forests visited are stunning with an incredible diversity in plant & tree life, add the wildlife & you are in heaven. I would recommend this trip to anyone of any age or ability as all paths are manageable for anyone with reasonable mobility. But it is the wildlife that makes this trip, be it birds, reptiles, mammals, they are all there in abundance. You will need a poncho, you can guarantee rain & these slip on easily to keep you dry & protect your Camera & binoculars, raincoats are to cumbersome & the humidity will drain you Costa Rica is a paradise waiting to be discovered for anyone that has a love of nature, enjoy
Natural highlights of Costa Rica. This was a fabulous trip, giving you a slice of Costa Rica. There is a lot of driving between locations, ( at times 4-5 hours) some of the roads were still unmade, so can be very bumpy. The weather was extremely hot in places, but in Monteverde quite windy and therefore something warm to wear is a necessity. We saw so many beautiful birds and reptiles,on our boat trips and our guide had a wealth of knowledge of fowl and fauna. Beautiful kingfishers,herons, lizards,turtles,crocodiles to name but a few. The boat trips made it for me,but the visit to the Hot Springs was fun and a great way of getting to know your group! The suspension bridges were a lot lower than I thought they would be and it was far too short. If you are not afraid of heights and speed, go for the Zip Wire. I would recommend taking a waterproof jacket, walking boots or shoes, and mosquito repellent!