All-inclusive package 7 nights 8 days in the best destinations in Costa Rica

All activities are good. The only uncomfortable experience was the tipping thing for rafting. The guide of rafting is good and professional. However, the way that he was after tips made me very uncomfortable. When we were done, he said that I would be there to have my tips. He made a joke saying don’t give my tips to him (he pointed to other guide). So I reminded myself to tip him the first thing. After I saw him at the meeting point, the first thing I did was to tip him. Based on my check on google before we went to Costa Rica, the tip to rafting guide is $3-$5 so I gave him a CRC 2000 which equals $4 and he said: “I don’t want your money, you take it home” in front of everyone. I felt like a fool and a beggar. I realized that he was unhappy for the too little money. Then I asked someone else who was on the same raft how much should the tip is and he mentioned maybe 10% but I didn’t know how much the event cost and he said maybe cost $80 or $100. So my husband took CRC 5000 which equals to $10 to find him and gave to him and he took it. Later when we were in the van, the guide came over to look for someone and he told a man: “If you want to tip your guy, he is still there.” The man then got out of the van and went to tip another guide. I have been tipping every one and tipped CRC 5000 at zip line place. I did not mind to tip him more than CRC 2000 if I got different info. He wanted more than CRC 2000, he could say it in different ways instead of rejecting it in front of over 20 people to make me feel so uncomfortable.

This package include all the amazing adventures that Costa Rica has to offer. Our guide, Lenny, was the absolute best at navigating and personalizing the each step of our journey and went out of her way each day to do something special. We especially appreciated her ability to transport us safely and efficiently throughout Costa Rica at all hours of the day and night, all while making it seem carefree and effortless. Her English was great, and she was able to translate several conversations to ensure we received the best of everything. As for the tours, we loved not having to worry about driving or paying tour admission fees. Everything was always taken care of ahead of time. We also appreciated breakfast and lunch arrangements each day. The tour office was also great about responding to personal messages before end during our trip. My husband and I chose to end our vacation at Manuel Antonio and the company graciously allowed us to be dropped off at our resort. We found it relaxing to have three days to unwind on the Costa Rican coast. All in all, we cannot say enough nice things about this package, company and guide. We would do it exactly the same all over again. Some words of advice would include having cash (US currency was accepted everywhere we went) to tip drivers and tour guides and knowing in advance, what the appropriate amount would be. We would also recommend always having an extra change of clothes in your backpack in case you need them. Traveling in the month of July we found that rain jackets and umbrella were a must. We struggled to keep things dry so the use of the hair dryer in the bathroom allowed us to dry out our shoes, rain jackets, and umbrellas for the next day’s adventures. We found that having multiple pairs of nylon pants, long sleeve shirts, and sweatshirts were appropriate when traveling in the mountains. In Manuel Antonio, we found typical summer clothing to be appropriate. The apps we used most were Google translate, a currency calculator, and Waze. Pura Vida…according to Google-It's a way to greet, say goodbye, express well-being, and show appreciation for the simple things. With that…pura vida!

Just east of route 34 - turn at the BCR and The Bakery CR is a modern two storey building just up the road. Delicious fresh bread, pastries, snacks and excellent coffee. Wonderful - highly recommended.