La Fortuna Tours in September 2026

Amazing experience! I'd absolutely recommend this style of travel to any friends/ family as it allowed you to experience a culture with locals and others who love to travel. You don't need language experience, knowledge of the area, or lots of pre-planning - you just show up and have a great time!

It was the absolute best decision to travel with G Adventures to Costa Rica,. was super lucky that our CEO was Daniel as he was enthusiastic, knowledgeable, and on top of everything! I can't wait to book another National Geographic Journey! :)

We wanted to experience the biodiversity that Costa Rica offers and this trip exceeded our expectations. Edgar "Mane" Badilla was an outstanding CEO and it was apparent that he loves his job and the culture and biodiversity of his country and he enjoys sharing that knowledge. Our group of 15 represented 4 different countries yet we bonded almost instantly and enjoyed our shared experiences.

If you have thought about visiting Costa Rica, then don’t put it off. We visited this delightful country in September, not apparently in the Wet Season, but in the Wetter Season! However, don’t be put off by that. When it rained (mainly in the afternoons) it did rain heavily and it came at a time for a welcome rest. But despite that we did achieve a tremendous amount, and it is worth noting that some things can only be seen at this time - eg turtles laying eggs in Tortuguero, and whales playing in the Pacific Ocean. Key to the success of our trip was Glenda, our outstanding guide (and a “good witch!”): she knew exactly where to go to see the sloth and baby feeding in the trees, where the ellusive quetzal could be found, how to hunt down the red-eyed tree frog at night; she was also an expert on the country‘s biodiversity guiding us through Rain Forest and Cloud Forest, identifying all the trees, ferns and plants; in addition, she was always on hand to save cameras dropped into lagoons, and advising how to order the best well-balanced meals in the Hotels, Lodges and Restaurants. Costa Rica was unforgettable in so many ways, and I for one was so glad to have chosen this Exodus Trip .

Exceeded our expectations, well-structured and narrated. Alberto was an enthusiastic guide and pointed out a lot of wildlife that our untrained eyes would have missed. The top-notch company never made us feel rushed and was very patient with questions. Would not hesitate to book with them again! We really enjoyed this week in Costa Rica with Greenway Tours.

I loved this trip. I had read many of the reviews before we went and so went with high expectations- we were certainly not disappointed. We saw so much more wildlife than I expected and saw such a variety of habitats/climates from rainforest to cloud forest, Caribbean coast to Pacific coast, plus a volcano to boot! It felt like we had been on holiday for way more than two weeks, we covered so much! I can’t pass a rustling bush now without trying to spot whatever is in there!