One of the biggest things people want to do is snorkel while they are in Costa Rica. Zipline, Whitewater raft and snorkel. You think tropical location and you think snorkeling, but I found that Costa Rica didn't quite have the brilliance of the Caribbean or the up close Encounters that I've heard of in the Galapagos. I wanted to be sure to snorkel on both the Caribbean and Pacific sides to see if one was better than another. In my honest opinion, as far as the snorkeling was concerned. Not a big difference. I do think the Pacific Side one out by a hair for one reason though, Cano Island.
To say my trip out to Cano was torturous might be overstating it a little, but it was very, very uncomfortable. Luckily my experience is not all that common. We went out in a downright storm, for one thing. And I was the only one going out so our boat did not have the wight it needed to ride the rough waters easily. Despite the rough trip the snorkeling was a success. Even in the rain I saw incredible fish and beautiful coral. Since the island is so far from the shore the waters are traditionally much calmer which makes for those idyllic calm waters that make floating an watching the fish swim by a much more enjoyable venture. To save on the long boat ride you are better off taking this tour from Drake Bay as opposed to Ballena, where I came from. On the positive side we did see Sea Turtles and spotted Dolphins on our boat trip so that kind of made up for it.
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.