Arenal Volcano Tours in April 2026

This was one of the coolest things I?ve ever done in my life, I?m so grateful for the chance to experience it. Irene was the best tour guide and our entire group felt that way, as well. This was unforgettable. It felt like something much deeper than just travel or experiencing these spots, it was a transformative and reflective experience for everyone involved.

This proved to be a memorable trip, for all the right reasons! The wildlife is extraordinary. Point a camera in any direction and you will capture something wonderful, including sloths, toucans, quetzals, crocodiles and frogs. The itinerary gives a true taste Costa Rica's varied terrain, weather and eco-systems. The accommodations are excellent, not because they are luxurious, but because they are clean, safe, comfortable and most importantly, in excellent locations. We were also very well looked after by our exceptional guide, Johnny and bus driver, Randall, both of whom had a smile on their face and a twinkle in their eye.

An excellent tour, a good mix of activities with the rafting as our personal highlight and the main reason we booked this tour. We had the opportunity to experience some exciting activities pushing our boundaries - Pura Vida!!

The trip was packed full of wonderful and exciting experiences. The itinerary was terrific and we saw so much that was incredible and beautiful, with masses of photograph opportunities.

Amazing wildlife. The boat driver at the beginning of the trip (Cecil) did a great job. Chico the bus driver, who was with us for most of the time, was a very good driver, was very efficient dealing with the luggage and he kept the bus immaculate. He was a character. Before travelling to Costa Rica I spent 2 weeks in Panama. It has rubbish piled up everywhere - they don't seem to manage it, don't have a recycling culture and use a lot of polystyrene for the ubiquitous takeaways which just end up in the street. Costa Rica was like a breath of fresh air; no rubbish and a very strong emphasis on conservation. I far prefer independent travel but having researched Costa Rica I realised that going to all the places I wanted to was a challenge too far. Exodus had been highly recommended to me by several friends and they were right. My reservations about an organised trip were dispelled very quickly. It was a small group, everyone bonded and got on very well. I enjoyed everyone's company and never felt the need to 'escape'. There was often a lot of laughter. The trip was planned round my 70th birthday and I had a great group of people to celebrate (? drown my sorrows ?) with!

I?m surprised by how much I fell in love with Costa Rica. G Adventures and our CEO, Ingrid, deserve most of the credit! We had an amazing time with our family, without having to worry about the logistics of navigating a new country (instead, we lived the pura vida!). The people, the culture, the food, the nature? they were all incredible. I would do it again in a heartbeat.