Room at Selva BananitoAfter breakfast we are picked up by a private tourist bus and head to Selva Bananito. The ride takes us over lush mountains with steaming volcanoes to the Caribbean coast of Costa Rica. The scenery made us wish we were stopping to check out the many little villages we passed through. On the van, I sat by a young lady who worked with the tourist bureau for Costa Rica and we talked the whole 4 hour trip about her life growing up and her job. Good thing she spoke great English! After our time on the van, we were met by an old land cruiser that bounced us up 7 miles of rocky almost trail-like road to Selva Bananito lodge and reserve. Just as soon as we arrived, upon putting our baggage in our cabin, we sat down to a typical Costa Rican lunch with another couple from Germany whom we quickly became friends with. After an hour rest, we hit the trail on horseback to see the farm and gain a quick overview of what kind of sustainable projects were taking place. The flowers were amazing - I just couldn't stop taking pictures of each new one. After getting our horse fix and sore bums, we had some much needed quiet time before dinner. At dinner, which was by candlelight (no electricity here), we met and talked with the owner of the farm, Jurgen Stein, and he shared with us his involvement in the many sustainable and green projects that are taking the forefront in Costa Rica, the same environmental issues we have in the states.
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.
