16 Apr 2025
This was our first trip to Costa Rica and rather than spending a week at a resort, we wanted to see as much of Costa Rica as possible - this package seemed to offer that and at a reasonable price. I contacted Summer Travel directly for more details and felt comfortable enough to go ahead and purchase the trip. PRO: We got to see and experience a wide and diverse sample of what the country has to offer, and in a safe and competent manner. We enjoyed every experience - there was not a single activity that was a disappointment. CON: you pay a price of very long rides in vans that did not always offer much in the way of comfort. We had read previous Trip Advisor and Viator reviews and were prepared for this, as it was the cost of seeing as much of possible of Costa Rica, but the often 2-3 hour rides both going to the activity and the same returning to our hotel in San Jose were at times grueling! SUMMARY: All in all, from both all the great activities and experiences the different tours allowed us, and the wonderful traveling partners we met from all over the globe on each tour, my wife and I both feel it was worth it and highly recommend it as long as you understand the travel time involved each day. With many of the roads very narrow and in less than perfect condition and often very crowded and crazy, we were so glad we were not driving ourselves! Big shoutouts to Lenny and Jean who were our guides on several of the tours - both very professional, a wealth of facts, and lots of fun!!! Thanks also to Thiago for all of his assistance.