Manuel Antonio National Park 8-Day Tours and Trips

I loved the trip to Costa Rica! Irene was lovely as is the country. The family tour in our case had 3 generations, grandparents, parents and children - we all enjoyed each other and the kids made new friends - G Adventures does a great job of facilitating the group, making options available and delivering!

We had a wonderful and appreciated our CEO, Kim. She picked out good activities, helped us to think about when each type of activity would be best and how to weight the options. There were some tough personalities and she navigated those relationships with grace. We hit some major traffic and she remained calm. Kim set the tone for the week and her positive energy worked well with the kids to give them great experiences!

Overall, we had the time of our lives. GAdventires and our CEO took care of everything so all we had to do was show up and enjoy ourselves. The memories we made will last a lifetime. We are already planning our next trip with GAdventures. There were some minor issues: The website was frustrating, and the app was found wanting in many ways. It would have been nice to have a little more clarity on how this style of group travel worked. For example, we booked many of our own excursions cause it was never made clear that our CEO could arrange those from day to day on the trip. The excursions listed online were limited and unclear when those would be taking place (all in one day? Spread over several days?) It would have been nice to know more of the timeline for departures, arrivals etc, online or on the app for each day, even if it was a rough estimate. Last but most frustrating was that the hotels originally listed on the online itinerary were all nicer, 4-star hotels so when it changed right beforehand to 3-star hotel/motel-like places, it felt a little like a bait-and-switch scam. The accommodations were fine, and we still would have come if the 3-star places were listed. It was the switching it to lower quality for the same price right before travel that felt suspicious. All minor things, but hopefully helpful feedback. There were so many more positive things than negative!!

My nine-day adventure across Costa Rica was an absolute thrill from start to finish. We explored all the must-see destinations, immersing ourselves in the diverse activities and landscapes the country has to offer. From lush rainforests to stunning beaches, every moment was filled with excitement and discovery. Despite the packed itinerary, the perfect balance of time spent in each location left me feeling like I had been there much longer, allowing for a deeper connection with the culture and environment. It was an unforgettable journey that exceeded my expectations and left me longing for more.

We had a great time! It was the perfect introductory trip. Our agent, Yuliana was very responsive and flexible. All the guides were great and very knowledgeable. Drivers were always prompt and courteous. Costa Rica is a beautiful country and the people are extremely friendly and helpful. The wildlife was incredible, the rainforest and beaches were beautiful.

This tour was well organized and full of fun and enriching activities. I felt I had the opportunity to see and experience a lot of Costa Rica within the 9 short days we were there. Irene, our CEO, was definitely an unexpected highlight of the trip! I really appreciated her diligence, patience, and friendliness.