This trip began as a taunt: ''Well Tom, you are always talking about organizing a trip to Costa Rica and you are always talking about the orchids there. Why don't you just do it?'' And Tom hooked up with Adventure Life, and sent an email to a few friends and acquaintances and within a very short time, with the help of Adventure Life, a trip was born: ''Orchids of Costa Rica.'' Months later, ''La Orquidea Locos'' would come to be and an adventure of a lifetime begun.
From here and there, we gathered in San Jose. Most of us only knew the person who sent the email - Tom. Yet all of us were called to the challenge. After all, us ''Crazy Orchid People'' share a passion in common: all things orchids whether it be growing, photographing, judging, learning, exploring, and learning. A group of strangers with a single passion, with a dash of a challenge in a promising location - what could be better? It turns out - not much! In a word, the trip was fantastic.
The first day, we all arrived from various points in the United States to Hotel LeBergerac, in San Jose, Costa Rica - a quaint and lovely spot with touches of Spanish influence in its courtyards. The staff was gracious (a trait that we would encounter throughout Costa Rica) and welcomed us warmly.
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.