5 Stars (21 reviews)
Autumn is one of eight grandchildren in our family. At their 10th birthday, each grandchild chose a weeks vacation with my wife and I. Autumn’s pick, she loves sloths, Costa Rica. Our previous experience with Austin Adventures was truly outstanding. Ella, now 12, picked the Yellowstone Trip with Austin and we loved it.
This Costa Rica trip was just as wonderful as the Yellowstone Trip two years ago. First and foremost, our guide, Alejandro Sanchez was beyond great! We were concerned since we wanted Autumn to share her experience with other young families on this trip but we ended up being the only ones. Three of us and Alejandro. He spent quality time explaining things and describing the various animals, birds and other wild life throughout the 7 day excursion. We loved this trip so much that we are considering scheduling something in the next few years with our entire family. Costa Rica is a beautiful country and the people are very welcoming. My granddaughter Autumn, my wife Landy and I only have one word to describe our experience on this trip. OUTSTANDING!
Costa Rica Family Vacation, June 2023
Yolande
5 Stars (21 reviews)
Our guide Marco "Tex" Fallas made Costa Rica come alive for my family and me. From the moment Tex picked us up his energy, enthusiasm, knowledge and love for Costa Rica inspired us all. We learned so much about the culture, history, flora and fauna while enjoying great food and adventures. Each of the four of us had different favorite activities: My husband particularly loved the ocean-side lunch at Miriam's house. One of my 15 year old twins can't stop talking about snorkeling at the Whale's Tale. Our other twin thought surfing lessons with Dennis at the perfect sandy bottom Pacific beach was the hi light. And I couldn't get enough of the amazing birding everywhere we went. Tex is an ornithologist and studied under and has worked with the man who literally wrote the book on Costa Rica birding. ("The Birds of Costa Rica A Field Guide" by Richard Garrigues and Robert Dean). Our patient, alert and unflappable driver, Worner completed the team. Worner had a great eye and spotted squirrel monkeys, sloths, toucans and even frogs while driving. He would alert Tex who would say, "Perfecto!" The van would be pulled over on the side of the road, Tex would grab his scope and lead us all in a mini impromptu lesson or adventure. We cannot wait to return to Costa Rica and plan to do it again with Tex and Worner and Austin Adventures.
Costa Rica Family Vacation, March 2023
Denise
5 Stars (21 reviews)
I can't be more thankful for our hospitable guide (Roy) and devoted driver (Jose). They worked incredibly well as a team and made my family feel welcomed and well cared for. Roy had a vast amount ok knowledge that he shared enthusiastically. He had a knowledgeable answer for any question we threw at him! He showed us a fantastic time! Costa Rica is a beautiful place, I'm grateful we got to experience it.
Costa Rica Family Vacation, July 2022
Raymond, United States
5 Stars (21 reviews)
Fantastic, adventure filled, perfect
Costa Rica Family Vacation, June 2022
Crystal, United States
5 Stars (21 reviews)
We had a wonderful trip. Our guide made everthing so easy and accommodated evwry request. We loved costa rica, the country, the people, the weather. We only wish we could have shared the experience with other people. Costa rica is very outside oriented and very safe during these strange times. Austin Adventures makes traveling during covid easy.
Costa Rica Family Vacation, December 2021
Virginia
5 Stars (21 reviews)
Extremely well organized with FANTASTIC Guide (Marco F.) and congenial driver (Jos
Costa Rica Family Vacation, June 2021
Carole
5 Stars (21 reviews)
Wow!!! What an incredible time we all had in Costa Rica! Our experience was so rich in every way.
Costa Rica is a breathtaking country, full of color, texture and beauty wherever you look. From hiking in the jungle, to walking along the sandy beaches, to cruising down the river to see wildlife; every view was spectacular. The monkeys, sloths, and birds did not disappoint! What a treasure to see them in their natural habitat!
The food we experienced was definitely some
of the best we
Costa Rica Family Vacation, June 2021
Kelly
4 Stars (21 reviews)
Well organized, varied program, good communications in preparation and during trip
Costa Rica Family Vacation, December 2019
David