Colorful Costa Rica was a tour that not only was a fine example of eco-tourism but it was tremendously enhanced by a fantastically knowledgeable tour guide who was also a qualified naturalist. The hotels not only were clean and well equipped with good quality and safe food but two of the four were gorgeous and exceeded all expectations. The trip covered much of the north of the country and we saw both coasts without an excessive time in the bus. The driver was superb and careful. This was a second wonderful experience with SmarTours and it has hit home runs for both!