Frequently Asked Questions
FAQs
We answer below the most common questions we often receive. For more information, contact us.
How much do the trips cost?
Eco-Adventures LLC trips vary in cost between $2,500 to $4,800 per person depending on locations visited and length. Airfare is not included.
What is included?
Some of the hotels we will stay in are quite luxurious. Others are simple lodges in remote areas. The trips include all food and activities as stipulated in the original itinerary, plus some extra activities we may add on the spot. Eco-Adventures LLC trips do not include adventure activities such as white-water rafting or scuba diving. Most of the itineraries include canopy walks and night hikes, in addition to other nature walks.
How fit do i have to be?
Each day we will do outdoor activities with lots of bird watching and observing wildlife. Participants should be in good enough shape to be able to walk 2 miles at a leisurely pace.
Are there mosquitoes?
We are not typically exposed to lots of biting insects or mosquitoes, but mosquito bites are not out of the question. We will observe at and talk about many of the fascinating insects we are likely to encounter in the tropical forest, such as army ants and leaf cutter ants.
How much money should I bring?
Since all your meals, transportation and accommodations are included on this trip, you won’t have many expenses in Costa Rica. U.S. credit cards are widely accepted, as are U.S. dollars. Souvenirs, tips, and alcoholic drinks are some expenses that are not included that you may want to consider.
What should I expect on an Eco-Adventures LLC trip?
What types of places in Costa Rica will we visit?
How large are the groups?
To maximize our opportunities to observe birds and other wildlife and experience social and physical interactions in the locations we visit, trips are limited to a maximum of 12 participants.
How long are the trips?
Most trips are 9-11 days. During a typical 11-day trip, we visit four destinations within Costa Rica. On most 9- day trips we visit three locations within Costa Rica. We typically spend two nights at each location visited, after beginning (and often ending) with one night in the capital city, San Jose. Some trips begin in Liberia, a city in the north of Costa Rica with its own international airport (airport code LIR).
General information
Visa Requirements
Travelers from the U.S. don’t need a visa to enter Costa Rica.
Immunizations
Costa Rica has no required immunizations for tourists. However, it is always wise to keep up your basic shots such as tetanus and diphtheria. Risk of contracting malaria is minimal, but for itineraries that include the Caribbean lowlands many guide books recommend to take malaria pills to visit Costa Rica, My wife, kids and I have never taken any malaria medications and neither have any of my tour guide friends who travel throughout the country constantly. I have only once met a person with malaria, and he got it in Nicaragua. Decisions about immunizations and anti-malarial medications should be made on an individual basis after consultation with your physician.
Prescription Drugs
If you take prescription medication, be sure to have enough for the entire trip or have your doctor give you a spare prescription with a note suggesting an alternative medication if your first choice isn’t available. Remember to keep your prescriptions in your carry -n luggage or with you during flights.
Electricity in Costa Rica
Cell phones in Costa Rica
Cell phone coverage in Costa Rica is quite good and widespread. Many travelers buy an international plan from their carrier previous to the trip. Others keep their phones in airplane mode while there, and use their phones only while connected to WIFI which is free and available at almost all locations we will visit during our trip. In order to call someone with WIFI, you must have a calling app in your phone, such as Facebook Messager, Whatsapp or Skype.