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Lea V. posted a review

Fri, 14 Jul 2017 00:00:00 GMT

It could not have been more perfect! I highly recommend using Pacific Trade Winds to make your planning easier and your trip go smoothly. We found out that Costa Rica can be difficult without this support. We had a 3 week trip in Costa Rica and used Pacific Trade Winds to plan the first 10 days and it was the best part of our whole trip! Enrique was super helpful and professional. Everything went smoothly and the cost was reasonable. He was very good with communication and customized the tri... Read More »

Shannon O. posted a review

Sun, 02 Sep 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Just returned from Costa Rica from our honeymoon and everything that Pacific Trade Winds planned was perfect. We selected the Guanacaste Adventure package (11 days). We stayed at 3 different places as apart of the package. We choose not to rent a car and instead transportation was provided for us. I was nervous that perhaps our transportation may not show up, but this was not a problem at all. All of the transfers from place to place were on-time... we did not have to worry about any of it. T... Read More »

Jen H. posted a review

Tue, 24 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Pacific Trade Winds planned a fantastic vacation for us in April 2012. Thanks to Veronica and Gretchen for creating a customized vacation package to meet our needs and for suggesting a fantastic resort in Manuel Antonio. All of the tours were perfect. All of our transfers were on time and everything went smoothly. We didn't have to worry about anything, it was all taken care of for us! Arenal was breathtaking and the waterfall rappelling tour they suggested was incredible. Buena Vista was a f... Read More »

T. D. posted a review

Wed, 20 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT

We booked a wonderful Costa Rica vacation with Pacific Tradewinds of Costa Rica. All the advice and excursions were perfect. Gretchen and staff were so friendly and easy to work with. All the transportation and guides were so much fun and right on time. We will most definitely plan a second trip and always rely on Pacific Trade Winds for travel assistance. Costa Rica is such a beautiful place with delicious food and friendly people. The Rio Celeste waterfall excursion was so much fun and our... Read More »

Dan Y. posted a review

Thu, 03 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT

We returned recently from a week-long Costa Rica trip designed for us by Gretchen and her team at PTW. We did a bit of everything, from incredible wildlife hikes, to ziplining, to river rafting. We stayed and spent time in Monteverde, Arenal, and Manuel Antonio. I was very skeptical of using an online agency to make all the selections and arrangements, as I'm used to planning vacations on my own, and booking activities directly online. But for Costa Rica this seemed more challenging. It was d... Read More »

David L. posted a review

Sat, 31 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT

In the month of March 2012, my wife and I traveled to CR using Pacific Trade Winds. The months leading to this trip PTW was very helpful with all the details needed to provide us with info for our trip, during our trip we needed to cancell one of our events, a call to PTW while I was there and they very politely rearanged our plans, everything else that they booked for us was top shelf and we could not have been any more satisfied with our trip, PTW is very honest company in my opinion and we... Read More »

Julie K. posted a review

Tue, 28 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

From start to finish our trip went off without a hitch. We had never been to Costa Rica and Gretchen with PTW recommended exploring the Cloud Forest/Arenal Volcano and the beaches at Samara. I must say it was an excellent recommendation. The service was fantastic - booking and changes to itinerary a breeze. The staff was very accommodating and booked us some excellent excursions. The excursions included a boat trip along the Cano Negro river where we saw 3 different kinds of monkeys, birds,... Read More »

Roisin M. posted a review

Sat, 18 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Hi We recently returned from your "Paradise discovered Inclusive Vacation" ( Feb 3- 10) and just had to let you know how wonderful it was. Right from the beginning ,being picked up at the airport, everyone was so friendly, punctual and helpful. The country is spectacular and both resorts Arenal Springs, and Hilton Papagayo were so relaxing. We got to do so much(Biking, hiking, tennis, jet skiing, white water rafting and ziplines ) ,yet also had lots of down time to relax we felt we had be... Read More »

Karen F. posted a review

Mon, 14 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Pacific Trade Winds arranged a trip for my husband and I to Costa Rica. Never having been to Costa Rica before we really didn't know where to start when trying to plan this trip. Pacific Trade Winds not only took care all of hotel arrangements, they also recommended and booked excursions and travel arrangement for us while we were in Costa Rica. Everything they recommended and arranged for us was perfect, from the excursions they booked to the hotels they recommended and booked for us. This c... Read More »

Elizabeth A. posted a review

Mon, 15 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT

We just returned from an 8 day trip that was very well organized and a great deal of fun! All the staff and tour guides were friendly and informed and always showed up on time. We had nice lodging and felt that the trip offered good value for the money. I would definitely travel with this tour operator again. Read More »

Sandra v. posted a review

Thu, 28 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT

As we were surfing the internet to plan our vacation to Costa Rica, we found the pacific trade wind organization with some standard vacation offers. We soon found out that they can arrange your vacation just as you like within the budget you indicate. We were pleasantly surprised by the very professional way they arranged our vacation from the first email until the end of our vacation. All transfers and tours and all the lodges were perfectly arranged from the very beginning until the end... Read More »

M. from Canada posted a review

Wed, 11 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT

We visited Costa Rica for three weeks this past winter. The assistance provided by Meghan and her team from Pacific Trade Winds was most helpful in the planning; the actual trip was as close as one can get to perfection while traveling! This was a well-scheduled and carefree trip from all points of view: sightseeings; activities; accommodations; transportation at a very competitive price. We greatly enjoyed the canopy zip line in spite of our initial hesitancy... and our age (early 6... Read More »

Kami H. posted a review

Fri, 25 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Our trip to Costa Rica was fantastic! We debated at first as to whether or not we should try to go it on our own or use a travel agency, but after deciding to use Pacific Trade Winds services, I could not imagine ever doing it any other way. They were attentive, kind, and prompt. The excursions were amazing and the drivers, always on time. My friends and I felt safe and welcome. Our agent did a great job of customizing our trip to meet our desires. We would definitely use Pacific Trade Winds... Read More »

David S. posted a review

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT

This is a very well managed company that does a great job at organizing custom designed trips to Costa Rica. They help you plan an extensive itinerary for all budgets and arrange all aspects of the trip in a very professional manner. It is a pleasure to work with them. Read More »

Olga V. posted a review

Thu, 24 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT

When I decided to go to Costa Rica I surfed the net and found several travel agencies. I wrote to them. The first answer I received in 20 minutes (!!!) from Pacific Trade Winds S.A. I was impressed! And all my communivacrion with Dan and Maria from that travel agency was very fast and informative. They created a custom-made plan for our trip. My husband and I spent 9 days in Costa Rica in February, 2011. We visited Arenal volcano (La Fortuna), Monteverde, Manuel Antonio. Our vacation was pla... Read More »

Mich W. posted a review

Mon, 21 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT

My husband and I and another couple booked an all inclusive vacation with Pacific Trade Winds from Feb 12 to Feb 19, 2011. We were there for 10 days visiting La Fortuna and Tamrindo. Our vacation was perfect! Our vacation required a lot of coordinating with transfers, hotels, meals, and excursions. I cannot think of any negative things to say about Pacific Trade Winds. They are very professional and timely. They overcharged us by one night, We did not caught the overcharge but THEY DID and pr... Read More »

Michael R. posted a review

Sun, 13 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT

My wife and I took a 10-day trip from Arizona to Costa Rica in early January 2011. We don't travel a lot and certainly not to far-off countries with a different national language than ours. It could have been intimidating had it not been for the great job Pacific Trade Winds, S.A. did in making our arrangements and using nothing but first-rate tour operators once we arrived. From the moment we stepped out of the airport, we were greeted by them and rushed past the confused mass of arriving... Read More »

Lou Ann S. posted a review

Sat, 12 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT

We recently returned from our second trip to Costa Rica arranged by Pacific Trade Winds and were again impressed with the fantastic job they did to line up fun and reasonably-priced activities for our group of 10 travelers. We had already arranged to go on a sailing ship cruise and relied on Pacific Trade Winds to fill a couple of days prior to the cruise and furnish our transportation to and from the port. It couldn't have worked out better. Everything went smoothly and the drivers were usua... Read More »

Myriah H. posted a review

Sun, 19 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMT

We recently spent five days is Costa Rica for a family wedding and all of our travel plans were successfully arranged by Pacific Trade Winds. Our time was filled with excellent adventures such as horseback riding and ziplining, all a first for my husband and I. At each experience we felt that we were being taught by people who not only wanted us to have fun, but they wanted to keep us safe as well. The hotel was beautiful and every single person we interacted with was helpful and friendly. We... Read More »

Nitin G. posted a review

Wed, 15 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMT

You delivered what you promised at a fair price, and above all provided us with a local contact, which was important. Your arrangements and service was impeccable, and we think that properties and activities you picked for us were well chosen. Good planning and professional work. We had a great time in CR Thanks ;) Nitin Read More »

Peter S. posted a review

Wed, 08 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMT

My wife and I had always talked about traveling to Costa Rica. Our dream vacation became a reality last August 2010. We had a absolute amazing time. Pacific Trade Winds is a first class, all inclusive travel agent. Mehgan and Gretchen were the nicest people to work with. They made wonderful suggestions based upon our interests. The vacation they put together for us was perfect in every way. It was very relaxing not having to worry being in a foreign country. The tour guides were extremely fri... Read More »

Karen L. posted a review

Wed, 08 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMT

My family and I just completed a one week vacation in Costa Rica. Our trip was planned by Gretchen at Pacific Trade Winds. While we have traveled fairly extensively internationally, this was the easiest, most relaxing vacation we have taken. We didn't rent a car, Gretchen arranged for all the transportation for us. This was a leap of faith for us as we have never traveled like that before. Everything went off with out a hitch. All the transports arrived on time, all the tours picked us up at... Read More »

Ethel B. posted a review

Wed, 08 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMT

My daughter Pamela and I just completed our trip to Costa Rica which we reserved through Pacific Trade Winds. They were a pleasure to work with and addressed our needs in a prompt and professional manner. We went to Corcovado Park first and it was simply amazing. The wildlife here is unlike anything we had ever seen. Our guides were knowledgeable and accommodating as I am not as agile as I once was. We stayed at a small resort named Aguila de Osa which was quite comfortable given the envi... Read More »

Ginni T. posted a review

Thu, 02 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMT

My husband and I just finished a trip which we organized through Pacific Tradewinds. It was a relief to be able to relax and actually feel like we were on vacation versus trying to figure everything out on our own. We worked with Meghan and she recommended the volcano area and Hermosa Beach where we stayed at Bosque del mar. Arenal was amazing! We ziplined though the forest and went to hot springs in the evening. Bosque del Mar was spectacular and just what the doctor ordered! The staff was f... Read More »

Melody M. posted a review

Sun, 28 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMT

A friend and I decided that we wanted to take a trip to celebrate our graduation from college. We came across Pacific Trade Winds advertisement for Costa Rica vacations and it was a deal that looked impossible to ignore. Having never traveled internationally without family, I took a lot of time to research the company along with Costa Rica prior to booking the trip. This was definitely, above and beyond, the most amazing vacation that we could have booked. I have nothing but praise for P... Read More »

Sherry M. posted a review

Fri, 26 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMT

I recently returned from a trip to Costa Rica and wanted to recommend this company. Over the last couple years I have made several trips to Costa Rica as it is a beautiful country with great diversity. I love beautiful beaches, but I also love hiking, whitewater rafting, rappelling, and other adventure activities. I have been so pleased with the trips Pacific Trade Winds SA have put together for me and my family. My trips have been filled with all the above activities and many more, but also... Read More »