VBT and Costa Rica Bike Tours - Unsurpassed Value

Only one thing beats a great vacation... a great vacation at an outstanding value. And quite simply, that is what separates VBT from other bicycling vacation companies. We are committed to giving you the most for your travel dollars. Our commitment to value extends beyond price - great quality and superb service are hallmarks of the VBT experience. We recommend that you compare VBT's Adventure Costa Rica value to that of other active vacation companies. Here's what we found when we did the research:

Active Vacation Comparison: Costa Rica in November
	VBT	Company A	Company B
Land Price	$1995	$3198	$3198
# of Tour Days	7	6	8
Cost Per Day	$285	$533	$399.75
Airfare Package	$2195	Not Available	Not Available
Trip Extensions	Yes	Not Available	Not Available

Note: This information was researched from websites and catalogs of various active vacation companies and relates to 2008 tours.

Great value is not just about making our trips affordable - it's also about delivering a high quality vacation experience. Here's what some recent VBT travelers had to say about their Adventure Costa Rica vacation:

"There were so many highlights: walks in the rainforest; the beautiful scenery; the lodging; coffee plantation; Pacific Ocean; beautiful birds; the boat ride; seeing the Panama Canal; the animals; the great group we were with; the leaders and drivers; biking in the country, and more. The trip was more than I could ever imagine!!!" (Judith F)

"I enjoyed the variety of activities besides biking, and the different parts of Costa Rica we experienced - rain forests, cloud forests, volcanoes! Our Trip Leaders made it an experience we will never forget. The location and quality of the hotels were excellent." (Faye R)

"My highlights included biking around Lake Arenal, seeing all the animals on the raft trip, being in the rain forest and the cloud forest, tasting the local cuisine, especially the fruits. I've been buying Costa Rican pineapples since we got home and although they don't taste nearly as good as those on the trip, they remind me of all the good times on the trip." (Carol S)

"Other than the biking... I absolutely loved the Zip line. It was one of the scariest things I had ever done — but memorable. I also loved the thermal springs and the rescue zoo. I liked having a smaller group — we had great fun! Loved all the flora... fauna... animals... and I learned alot about Central America!" (Anne S)

"I loved the wildlife. I liked seeing the primates (three species of monkey). And the friendliness and dedication of our Trip Leaders made the trip wonderful. The scenery was great. The zip ride was fantastic. The biologists that ran various tours were perhaps the most awesome part of the trip." (Leonard V)