A leisurely start to this day with coffee on the veranda looking at the Pacific across the grounds of La Cusinga. Our weather was mostly warm and dry. After breakfast there was a nature walk through the forest. Mario helped me get a good photo of a waterfall. Then a nice lunch. This is good opportunity to praise our meals here. The open air dining area was always pleasant. The food was fresh and varied. The staff was very friendly and helpful.
This part of the trip offered various options. For this afternoon we decided to go snorkeling at Ballena National Park. We could see a sand spit from La Cusinga that became exposed at low tide and led to a rocky islet. It was a short drive there and then about a mile walk on the sand. We were actually splashing through the water at first as the water level was going down on both sides. The wave action was very unusual. The waves came straight at us from both the right and the left, meeting in the middle.
We snorkeled in warm, clear water for 45 minutes. Saw a nice variety of fish and one eel. On the walk back, the sand that had been underwater was now a dry expanse around 200 feet across.
Adventure Life took care of everything! All we had to do was show up when we were supposed to, which made our first trip to Costa Rica largely stress-free and incredibly fun. Our trip reps, Hannah and Mariethony, were helpful and responsive, getting back to us by email usually within a few hours. Our accommodations were all great, and we got incredibly blessed with some absolutely stellar guides and drivers.
Our Jungle & Beach trip was an excellent balance of adventure and rest. We got to try out a lot of different activities, including snorkeling, hiking, white water rafting and kayaking, while also partaking of some rest around the pool or by the ocean. We enjoyed seeing and exploring the beautiful Caribbean side of the country.
Joy Knowles
1 week ago
The company made our adventure trip hassle-free, and a lot of fun! I will definitely be using them again
Carolena F
1 month ago
For our first trip to Costa Rica, Adventure Life designed a tour that meets the interests, ecological and adventure, of our party; but also takes into account our physical limitations sine we are all septuagenarian. We are looking forward to the trip.
John Zent
1 month ago
COSTA RICA a trip of a life time travelling round this beautiful country. All went like clockwork even when the weather was against us and all transfers seemed to be part of the holiday not a chore. Would definitely use Adventure Life again having previously used them 20 years ago!!
Cynthia Calton
1 month ago
Our Costa Rica trip was amazing! Kassandra planned everything and the excursions, hotels, overall organization were outstanding. Everything worked out smoothly, the excursions guides were knowledgeable allowing us to see so much of the fauna and flora of the country. The hotels were great as well, all in fantastic locations and with beautiful views.