Rim to Shore: Costa Rica Multi-Sport Adventure

The Rim to Shore program was absolutely terrific. I'd been wanting to visit Costa Rica for many years, and we knew that Road Scholar offered a variety of approaches. We were delighted with the "multi-sport" approach. My husband and I enjoyed every bit of it, including the activities, our leaders and other participants, and of course the natural beauty of the country. We have been raving to friends about how great it was.

This is a multi-sport adventure, requiring basic mobility skills, but not extreme fitness level.The itinerary is full, but not rushed. Staff and contract vendors are very professional, employing good safety practices throughout the program. It allows participants to go just a bit out of their comfort level with confidence and success I highly recommend this program for those interested in an active sport adventure.

Lenin Duarte is an amazingly talented tour guide and a gentleman with genuine concern for others. He demonstrated authentic pride and passion for his country, his people and the natural environment of Costa Rica. Lenin opened up this world of wonder to us with style and class! A truly life-changing experience for me.

I found the Road Scholar program I participated in ("Rim to Shore: Costa Rica Multi-Sport Adventure") to be everything that was advertised. I enjoyed all the activities and learned a lot about Costa Rica specifically and about the flora and fauna of Central America. Accommodations and food were consistently very good, and our guide/group leader/educator outstanding.

Challenging mentally and physically and well worth the trip to learn, try new things, meet new people and experience the wonder of our world

If you are looking for an adventure, this is the trip for you. You will be on the move everyday exercising, watching animals and learning about the eco systems of Costa Rica. I've never seen so many animals on a trip. I saw all the animals on my list. Look for the Toucans at Sarapiqui.

This program showed so much of the great awe inspiring diversity of Costa Rica while keeping us very active with the rafting, kayaking, hiking, zip lining, canoeing. Never a dull moment.

This program is outstanding and a terrific value. Our guide Erik and our driver Luis were both wonderful - warm, funny, knowledgeable and flexible. The majority of our group were solo travelers and we bonded into a supportive and laughter-filled troupe...it was hard to say goodbye!

My trip to Costa Rica through Road Scholar was fabulous! We had a great group of 16 and an amazing guide, Luis. He was so knowledgeable, kind, funny and very patient! It was a trip of a lifetime and I will definitely go on another Road Scholar adventure.

I learned that I can travel alone and not feel alone!

Wow - what an amazing trip. I felt that I had three trips in one!

My first Road Scholar trip was Rim to Shore in Costa Rica and the experience far exceeded my expectations. Highly recommended. I don't intend to use any other travel company for a destination that they provide a program to.

This trip was fantastic! I can't think of one bad thing to say about it! It was fun, interesting, beautiful, active and we had adequate downtime/free time. I highly recommend Costa Rica, Road Scholar and this trip!

Can't recommend highly enough. Rim to Shore was my first Road Scholar trip and I returned with more than a smile on my face; I'm still grinning and looking forward to the next adventure.

Five stars for sure! I was afraid I wouldn't be able to do all the activities, but I did them all, without problem. It was challenging but very fun. Road Scholar always takes such good care of the participants. Lodgings were nice, food was great, lots to see and do. Our guide Luis was fabulous; very knowledgeable, patient, and a great sense of humor. I can't wait to go on my next adventure.

The extreme burden of heat and humidity of Costa Rica in July should have been made more clear, I would even consider not offering this program during the hottest part of the rainy season.

The trip was a sheer delight. It would have been fun with any Road Scholar leader but Luis Vargas made it especially wonderful. Highly recommended!

This was a terrific trip to see Costa Rica! The group leader Luis Vargas was fantastic as was the forests and wildlife. The sloths, monkeys and birds were amazing. As were the hikes, rafting, kayaking, and ziplining. They had informative talks on the culture and history that added to the experience. Definitely recommend this trip!

We had a wonderful trip! Luis Vargas was knowledgeable not only about Costa Rican history and culture but also all kinds of birds, plants and animals. He was with us throughout the trip, answered all our questions, had a terrific sense of humor, and adapted to each of our personalities to make us feel welcome and heard. He created a WhatsApp group so we could communicate and share photos. Antonio, the driver, was super nice, got us safely to all destinations, and took extra care of us and of the bus. We quickly got to know each other in our group of 16: 6 women traveling solo, 4 women traveling with other women (friend/sister), and 3 heterosexual couples. We were encouraged to sit in different places in the bus so we would get to know others, which was appreciated. The activities were well thought out, with safety a priority. We had a great time kayaking, whitewater rafting, outrigger canoeing, hiking, etc. The dance class instructor was phenomenal and had everyone who attended on the floor dancing, and the demonstrations and speakers were all informative and interesting. There were many buffet meal options, so you could decide how much to eat, and the traveler with a unique food allergy commented on how nice and accommodating everyone was about it and how she had yummy food everywhere she went. To those who might think that it won't be that strenuous 'cause you'll be with a bunch of old people, reassess - We had a great time with the activities and managed them fine, being in our late 50s/early 60s and in great shape, but the activities were no joke, with the heat and humidity of the rainy season in early July. One of the hikes had me sweating through my whole t-shirt, and I was glad my knees were in good shape. If in doubt, bring those walking sticks. All hotels had laundry options, where they did the laundry for you, so no need to overpack. Overall I am delighted with our experience and look forward to our next Road Scholars trip.

This was a great program for the adventurer, outdoor water sport and hiking enthusiast, learner and joiner (if you love meeting and experiencing with others)!

If you like to be on the go and have incredible adventures everyday, this is the trip for you! Costa Rica is a beautiful, diverse country. During our early-mid May trip we spent a few days each in 3 regions: a lovely mountainous area (the flowers and birds at Guayabo Lodge are magical!), a steamy, lush rain forest, and the central Pacific coast. Activities included hiking through historical and botanical sites with expert guides, whitewater rafting, outrigger canoeing (complete with a picnic on the beach and swimming), a wildlife viewing boat ride to see crocodiles in the Tarcoles River, and zip lining through the treetops. Our wonderful leader Fabian taught us so much about Costa Rica’s culture, plants, animals, and land. He was kind, encouraging, organized, and loved sharing his country with us. Marcos, our bus driver, was excellent, too. Our group of 15 travelers had great fun together in fabulous Costa Rica! Pura Vida!

This was my first Road Scholar trip and it really exceeded my expectations! As a solo- traveler, I wasn’t sure what to expect, but I felt completely taken care of from start to finish. Ground rules, as well as our itinerary were set by our superb guide, Erick on our first evening together, and from there really all I had to do was show up on time, participate, relax and have fun. If you are an active and fairly fit, I cannot recommend this trip highly enough as it is a great combination of varied, active excursions, wildlife viewing, guided talks, and lectures within an outrageously beautiful and diverse country. Where else are you going to experience out-rigger canoeing on the ocean in the morning and boating in search of crocodiles in a river that afternoon? Now, tell me.

Perfect very active trip to Costa Rica. kept us moving with many hikes and activities. This was not a sit by the pool and relax trip but a get up and go. Which was perfect. Eric the guide was amazing and the small group made the trip special. If you like to hike, zip line, and kayak this is a perfect trip for Coast Rica.

Best time ever! First time with Road Scholar. This trip is a must-do introduction to Costa Rica. Fabian, our guide made our trip so amazing. Our group was fantastic and worked together as team. Program has diversity of activities from physical active - white water rafting, kayaking, outrigger, hiking, ziplining to educational tours/lectures at each of the major regions of the country. On the move and loved our optional early morning, late afternoon or night walks. And food was delicious and plentiful. What more can you say - Pura Vida!

Costa Rica is a welcoming, interesting, beautiful place with fantastic wildlife. Many of its political and social practices would be worth considering in the US. Do pay attention to the climate's heat and humidity and realize that all of the fun activities take place in conditions that may be more extreme than one is used to.

This was a jammed packed trip, that I thoroughly enjoyed. The activities were great, the lodges where we stayed were unique in the best way. Our guide and driver were awesome. I also enjoyed the company of my fellow Road Scholars. Costa Rica is a beautiful country very worth a trip,

The physical activity in this program is as expected; but I was nicely surprised of my ability to overcome my fear of height and rushing water etc as I participated in the activities and experienced the camaraderie and encouragement that came from being part of this all women's group .

Our trip was exciting, active, and educational! From kayaking to hiking to the very adventurous zipline, the trip was spectacular! We had the very best guide one could ask for and our group was friendly and delightful. I'm glad we selected a small group experience for our trip.

The Road Scholars trip Rim to Shore: Costa Rica Multi-sport Adventure was an absolutely wonderful experience. I would be happy to do it again but first have several other Road Scholar trips in other places. I highly recommend this trip though.

Reimer made our trip so enjoyable. So impressed with his knowledge and skills in spotting so many birds and yes, we saw a sloth too.

I feel like I went on an Adventure Program for Seniors. If willing, we did it all, and we received the cultural education along with it. Thanks for this opportunity. Jean

The experience in Costa Rica was awesome. Jose Calvo was an excellent guide who coalesced our disparate group into a company of friends. His personality, skill and knowledge may the trip easy and enjoyable. He was an amazing naturalist at spoting and describing flora and fauna.

Pura Vida! Costa Rican adventure was great. Excellent guide, great accommodations, a wide variety of adventures.

This trip was fantastic. The activities were so much fun and introduced us to the culture and beauty of the country. There was a good mix of educational opportunities and leisure time. We covered the diversity of the Costa Rica and were able to appreciate the biodiversity and the cultural diversity. Our tour guide was amazing and added so much to the trip. The group was very diverse and eager to participate and learn new things.

My recent Costa Rica rim to shore adventure was an absolutely wonderful 10 days. Each day was filled with exciting, interesting and fun adventures. The program was top notch and the logistics flawless. The variety of flora and fauna we saw was amazing. Especially the giant crocodiles! An excellent group of friendly fellow travelers. The trip was a real bargain for the price. Most of all our group leader was one of the most amazing people I have ever met. His knowledge, enthusiasm and leadership propelled an already great program to even greater heights.

WOW! All I can say is WOW! This was a once of a lifetime trip. Every detail from food, lodging, transportation, trip details, bathroom stops, impromptu hikes, everything was amazing! This probably all happened because of our guide Marcelo and our driver Roder. They were a dynamic duo that made our trip one that we will always remember! Thank you so much! We have and will continue to tell all our friends about road scholar! We are already looking for our next trip!

This is an A+ trip! The activity level is true, the excursions are great, and the additional activities were fantastic. This was my first RS trip, and I'll be signing up for more.

What an incredibly fun and informative program. The group leader and driver worked as a cohesive unit with our enjoyment in mind. The other participants were all fun and personable which made this one of the best vacations I've had. The mix between adventurous activities and educational instruction was just right. I learned a lot and had fun doing it.

A fantastic trip to experience the beauty and gentle spirit of Costa Rica and its people!

We loved this experience very much thanks in no small part to our guide Luis Vega. He was very knowledgeable and was always proactive so everything ran smoothly. We learned a lot about Costa Rica's flora and fauna, stayed in wonderful accommodations and really enjoyed the company of our fellow travelers.

I have been on four Road Scholar trips and The Rim to Shore: Costa Rica Multi-Sport Adventure has moved to first place as my favorite program thus far. From beginning to end it offered a diversity of adventures and activities. We hiked, learned to dance the salsa, did white water rafting, kayaking and zip-lining. Our guide, Edwin Duarte, was exceptional. He enthusiastically shared his knowledge and love of his country. He was always tuned in to the needs of the group and went above and beyond. This was a "small group" program, with only 8 participants which made a huge difference in the smooth flow of everything. And I loved the fact that we saw a good cross section of this beautiful country and got a taste of several of its diverse ecosystems. As always, the local guides were enjoyable and informative. I highly recommend this program. Pura Vida!

5 star trip! Luis was excellent guide. On the go and a new adventure every day!

An action vacation that returns you home refreshed and recharged.

It was my first trip to Costa Rica and it was absolutely breathtaking. For such a small country, there is so much to see and do. The people are warm and welcoming. Our guide was terrific and knew so much. Because of him, I have grown a new love for his country.

Costa Rica is an amazing place with a unique history. They disbanded their army in 1948 and allocated more money to education and healthcare. Their push into Eco-Tourism has been successful. This was a great use of our time and money for a great educational vacation.

Our Costa Rican adventure was one of our best road Scholar trips. We loved our learder and guides, activities and accommodations. Thanks again for planning a fabulous trip for us!

This is an excellent trip. We thoroughly enjoyed the natural beauty, the diversity of flora and fauna, and the variety of activities. We also loved our very small (12) group, our extraordinary guide and the lodgings and the food.

Highly recommend this program & in particular our leader & guide, Luis Vargas

We highly recommend the Costa Rica from Rim to Shore trip for you if you have a sense of adventure and like to stay active. Who knew such a small country offered cloud forests, rain forests, toucans and sloths! We loved the white-water rafting, kayaking, outrigger canoe experience, zip-lining and the beach. And if you are lucky you will get to meet our fantastic guide, Luis Vargas

Judging by my first trip with Road Scholars, I regret not discovering the organization sooner. It’s a treasure of experience and learning!

Outstanding and interesting program. Game us a chance to meet real local people. Lots of quality outdoor time and interact with natural and historical, and cultural places. wonderful birding.

What a fun, beautiful, unforgettable trip! Costa Rica has so much more nature than I could have imagined. The accommodations were great, the activities every day so much fun. Our guide Fabi was fantastic, kind, patient, always there for us. We admired his skill to spot all kinds of big or tiny animals in their lush, dense natural environments and loved getting close up views through his scope. Every single day gifted us something unexpected & beautiful whether it was something to see or do or taste or new friendships, thank you so very much!

A great program with a wonderful guide Fabian. He went above and beyond! Saw lots of birds animals and reptiles. Good overview of Costa Rica history. Lovely hotels and food.

The outfitters and guides for each of the excursions took very good care of everyone. There was nothing to fear on any of the excursions, which were thoroughly enlightening. And our leader Guillermo was exceptionally great.

A wonderfully stimulating trip amid the lush Costa Rican landscape.

You will return a richer person and that's not monetary.

My wife and I enjoyed the Costa Rica Multi-Sport adventure. Our guide, Jose, was knowledgeable and well organized. We had never been to Costa Rica and we hoped to gain an understanding of its geography, people, cuisine and observe the country’s diverse wildlife. Mission accomplished! The trip included opportunities to hike, kayak, zipline, white water raft, and paddle in an outrigger canoe. The guide companies that lead these activities were excellent. Additionally, we had presentations on coffee, sugar, Costa Rican history and modern dance. I would advise participants to take sturdy water shoes for the boat trips and well cleated hiking shoes and poles for the relatively short, but sometimes muddy, steep, and uneven trails. Other than being somewhat narrow the road surfaces were good although windy and steep which led to a few long trips on the van. Our driver was excellent, but the van was by far the most uncomfortable that I have encountered in 15 Road Scholar tours. It is for that reason I cannot give this trip a five star review.

This was my first Road Scholar trip and it was so much fun and a positive experience in large part due to our very knowledgeable guide! Fun activities and definitely pushed the comfort zone on a couple of the hikes. We will definitely do another Road Scholar trip in the future.

Super active and a challenging trip but so enjoyable. What a beautiful country.

One of the best RS trips I’ve been on; Andrey our guide was outstanding. So passionate about his country and so many subjects relevant to our tour!

Absolutely loved this trip! Wonderful food, great friendly locals, unbelievable scenery and the guides, Jimmy & Sergio, could not have been more accommodating, available, well informed, and patient. Our driver, I apologize as his name escapes me; was a terrific guy, a skilled driver, again very patient and helpful. The lodging accommodations were also great and varied from the cloud forest experience with so many beautiful blooming flowers and vistas to the coffee area with the raised platform lodging to the final stay in the southern Pacific area with the beautiful clear ocean waters to enjoy. All of the sport options were nice to have as an opportunity to get some physical exercise aside from the hiking/walking trips we frequently took. The zip lining was new for me but I loved it! The local dining opportunities whether in a restaurant or private home I very much enjoyed. The final evening we caught the sunset at a unique mountain top resort with a refreshing cocktail and a breathtaking view. It was a fantastic way to finish the trip. An opportunity to get closer to the volcano experience and enjoy the hot baths would be a good addition. An opportunity to extend the trip with options at the front or back end of the rim to shore experience would be appreciated. Once again, my 7th trip; Road Scholar runs a very well organized experience. I look forward to finding my 8th trip with Road Scholar.

This was a stellar experience. Our guides were tops. I hope to go back for another Costa Rica adventure.

Erick Guzmán was amazing! He was fun, attentive, knowledgeable, organized and had the ability to keep us together most of the time. Anytime there was a hitch, he was attending to it immediately , stayed with it through resolution and followed through afterwards to be sure the group was together and in a cohesive manner. I would hope for him as a guide in any future tours.

This multi-sport adventure exceeded my expectations! Such a variety of experiences (kayaking, whitewater rafting, zip lining, hiking) that would have been hard to arrange on my own. Just the right amount of non-active learning from experts. Small group size led to what I hope to be lifelong friendships. Accommodations and food were above average. Do not hesitate to travel during the rainy season. Yes, it rained nearly every day, but the rain did not interfere with activities. Just come prepared with rain poncho, hat, waterproof backpack, walking sticks and more shoes for hiking than you think you will need b/c they are going to get wet and muddy. Again, this program was awesome and I readily recommend. My only issue is before I left for the trip; it would have been helpful to know RS only deals with American Airlines for trips to central America, also I received inaccurate information that my flight had to arrive before 4:00 pm in order to get transportation to the hotel, which was included if you booked your flight with RS. After several calls to RS, pick up at airport was confirmed and arranged.

This was such a fun trip, so full of different activities, beautiful hikes in the rainforest, and making new friends. I cannot say enough good things about our guide, Erick Guzman. He knew so much about the Costa Rican culture and wildlife. I was amazed at all the different animals he was able to find on our hikes. We learned the true meaning of Pura Vida, simply said means enjoy life. All of the different speakers were so interesting, we all learned so much about Costa Rica. This was my first trip to Costa Rica and with RoadScholar. I am looking forward to visiting Costa Rica again, and I am looking forward to my next RoadScholar trip.

This was a wonderful trip. Each day was filled with a new adventure or learning experience. Costa Rica is beautiful and we saw a lot of it! If there weren't so many great trip options, I'd gladly do this one again.

This is a trip NOT to be missed! Its an active trip as advertised. All of the guides for white water rating, ocean kayaking, river kayaking, zip lining and the boat adventure kept safety as a priority! Loved all the foods from Costa Rica and all the fresh fruit---no processed foods were served! If the brochure tells you to bring rain gear, bring a poncho or rain jacket. Also, pants protect your legs during hikes in the rain forest, a must! Great trip!!

This program exceeded my expectations for what I learned and experienced! I can't imagine a better guide than Reimer, his experience as a naturalist and a Costa Rican native added so much. The balance of the physical activities on all the given days was well planned for each of the areas we visited. Choosing this trip was one of the best ideas I've ever had! All of the participants in our group agreed it was a fabulous program.

What an extraordinary learning adventure into a new country. It makes all the difference that you're led by a knowledgeable naturalist who not only takes you to the uniqueness of the country, but it's well equipped to explain what you are looking at and what you should know about it.

Great educational and enjoyable trek

I had an amazing trip with Road Scholar in Costa Rica! The country is beautiful, our guide, Fabi, was extraordinary. The activities were a lot of fun, including zip lining, white water rafting, and kayaking, plus hiking, of course. We were able to see sloths, howler monkeys, crocodiles, scarlet macaws, toucans, and many other animals in their natural habitat. I highly recommend the multi sport trip, although there are many others to choose from in Costa Rica.

I had such a fantastic time on this trip. Everything was wonderful! The country, the activities, the people, and our program leader. This trip met all my expectations.

This was our third Road Scholar trip and we have been extremely satisfied with all of them. Jane and Bruce

Laughter with new friends every day.

The best trip I I've ever been on. We had a great guide, wonderful group of people, and Costa Rica was amazing! All the activities were amazing and seeing all the animals was exciting!

Beautiful country. Wonderful experiences. Whitewater rafting was amazing!

I started out on walks in the rainforest thinking it was a nice hike, and I didn't notice much more. The group leader overtime made me aware that the rainforest is teaming with life and rare creatures of beauty. As we looked at birds, insects, and mammals through his portable scope, and watched him patiently find them by listening to the sounds they made, and heard him describe their characteristics, I was awed by the biodiversity and interdependence of life in the rainforest and on the planet. I go home appreciating the natural world of my local context, and expect it to take some effort and patience to know what supports its life and all life on our planet.

Great way to see the different geographical areas of Costa Rica. Activities, guide (Reimer) and lodges were excellent!

Dax This was my first R.S. program. I was very impressed with the guide (Fabi) He was very knowledgeable about the programs events and Costa Ricas culture and history. I have been to many places as a solo traveler and learned many things about the areas I visited. But the learning experience I got on this program was so much better. I had learned more about Costa Rica in 10 days with this program than I would of in 30 days by myself. Costa Rica is a great experience.I’m so glad I went there.It was a great trip with a friendly group of people.

Reimer Palma is a wonderful guide, super knowledgeable, kind, and funny. We enjoyed all the activities and will certainly travel with Road Scholar again in the future.

This program was fun, enjoyable, and active. I would recommend it.

This was an excellent program, and I recommend it highly. Our leader, Fabi, was superb and greatly added to the experience.

This is an excellent program. It is active and interesting.

This multi-sport program in Costa Rica provided a physical challenge for me, and really gave me insight to the country and people who live there.

This is one of my favorite tours I have taken with Road Scholar. The diversity of the programs activities were amazing. Al is such a wonderful tour guide, he shared the love of his country with his extensive knowledge of Costa Rica, he left no stone unturned. I would highly recommend this program not to be missed.

An engaging and active tour of three different locales in Costa Rica. We have done this tour twice 5i years apart with different guides. Both trips were fun, educational, and energetic.

This was a trip of a lifetime. Adventurous, interesting and loads of fun!! Saw and did things I never would have believed I could do!! Our guide, Erick was amazing !!! Don't forget our driver Antonio, he was delightful!!!

Experiencing outrigger canoeing, whitewater rafting and ziplining for the first time as a septuagenarian was amazing. This while learning about this beautiful country, its culture, history, geography, flora and fauna made for a fantatic trip. Lenin Duarte is well organized and very knowledgeable. His ability to spot and identify birds led to seeing close to 50 species. Bring your binoculars and your sense of adventure! PS I personally found walking sticks helpful.

This was a fantastic experience both in the range of outdoor activities and the knowledge of the tour leader. I would highly recommend to anyone who is interested in fully experiencing the history, culture, wildlife and natural environment of Costa Rica.

This trip provided a nice balance of the history and culture of Costa Rica combined with outdoor adventures that showcase the nature beauty and biological diversity of this amazing country.

The program, my first with Road Scholar, exceeded my already high expectations. An amazing amount of high quality experience was crammed into an all too short 10 days. The lodges, the food, the skill and congeniality of the group leader, above all the environment, all led to a truly marvelous trip.

Great trip! Learned so much about Costa Rica. A beautiful country. This was an active trip - hiking, kayaking, rafting, zip-lining - a lot of fun with a great group of people. Our guide, Raimer, was exceptional. Highly recommend.

This is an excellent program that introduces you to different areas of Costa Rica. The excursions were interesting and the activities varied, done safely, and enjoyable. The food at all of our locations was healthy, varied, and plentiful. Our guide, Lenin Duarte, was great! It is a well planned and well delivered trip.

This trip was a stupendous adventure, that included physical challenges, learning sessions, and fun, fun, fun! Our guide Lenin was superb!

This tour was exactly as described on the website. There was so much to learn about Costa Rica - the history, the culture and the plants, animals and people who cultivated and inhabit its lands - and every guide we met made it a point to welcome us and tell us about a part of it. In particular, I was impressed with how warm and friendly each guide was; there was so much each had to tell, often with humor to boot, so you didn't feel like you were in a classroom. When it came to safety, the guides were on top of it. All in all, it was the perfect trip.

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This was a wonderful trip packed with adventure around every corner. It just kept getting better and better. Our guide, Erick Miranda, was professional, friendly and very knowledgeable about the flora and fauna of Costa Rica. He led the program flawlessly. He even added a few little extras to enrich our experience such as a walk through the farmers market in Turrialba, morning bird watches and evening strolls. All of the guides who led us on walks, whitewater rafting, kayaking, zip lining, and outrigger canoeing trips were excellent. Everyone was so friendly and welcoming, and the meals were homemade and delicious. We highly recommend this trip to anyone who wants to see and experience Costa Rica in an active and adventurous way.

This is an excellent introduction to the amazing biodiversity of Costa Rica for active people. We stayed in a beautiful mountain area, a rain forest, and along the Pacific coast. Our activities included hiking and various water sports, all of which included an interesting educational component. We got a real sense of the kindness, work ethic, and culture of the Costa Rican people from our field experiences and guides. We were also very impressed by the respect for Covid protocols that we saw everywhere in Costa Rica. Road Scholar adhered to all safety protocols and kept us all Covid-free.

This was our first Road Scholar tour and all I can say is, WOW!!! Everything planned down to the minute detail, knowledgeable and personable tour guide, so many fun and exciting activities, and new friends to share all of it with!! We had so much fun and highly recommend Road Scholar!

Costa Rica Rim to Shore was a delightful mix of energetic but not difficult activities combined with learning about the people, birds, history and geology of Costa Rica. The people I met were so welcoming and appreciated my less than stellar Spanish. Having worked organizing adult education I can not begin to describe the top notch organization and preparation of Road Scholar. I have already recommending this program to friends and family.

This trip was fantastic very diversified, every day we expiriens new adventure, very well organize ,I enjoyed very much.

This was an exceptional trip, with the best guide I have ever encountered in all my travels. Highly recommended for those who want to get their heart beating and who want to enjoy the beauty of this beautiful planet!

I can't imagine a better planned trip or a better or more knowledgeable leader than Iván Castillo. The activity level was perfect for me - very active. I loved all of it - hiking, bird watching, kayaking, rafting in the rapids, the educational lectures, zip lining, etc.

What an exceptional trip we have just completed! What great staff we interacted with on all levels!

This awesome program was executed exactly as advertised. But the trip was even better than advertised because of the enthusiastic, organized, knowledgeable, caring leader! Even though this trip occurred under the cloud of covid and its changing testing requirements, we did not feel that any of this detracted from the program, again thanks to our awesome leader. In addtion to the variety of "adventure" activities, the program had a wide variety of different types of interesting field trips. The program leader, the driver, and the other participants were delightful travel companions whose company enhanced the experience.

I attended the December 2021 “Rim to Shore Costa Rica Adventure". Reimer, our group leader, did a great job. He is a wealth of knowledge. The lodging was very nice. The food was very good. The trip was very well organized. The itinerary was perfect. The activities - hiking, snorkeling, kayaking, zip lining, white water rafting, canoeing...were amazing!! Thank you Road Scholar for another great trip!!

The Costa Rica Rim to Shore adventure provides a great set of exciting outdoor activities, visits to a variety of natural sites with incredible diversity of plant and animal life, and some really nice places to stay. I highly recommend this program.

Fantastic trip!!

If you are interested in multiple activities in a beautiful and setting then I highly recommend this program. Not a day went by that wasn't fun and interesting.

Best of the five RS adventures I've been on. Great taste of Costa Rica, with exciting physical activities included. You will experience both beauty and fun adventures as you explore this country. Guide Reimer Palma is the best!

What a fabulous adventure! Such a wide range of activities from hiking, to boating, to lectures on Costa Rican life, and even dancing. So many memorable experiences - stopping at a roadside market and sampling fruit; monkeys stealing plantains off my plate; early morning at Guayabo Lodge viewing the valley and surrounding mountains; zip lining in the rain; early morning birding. Eriq, our guide, was knowledgeable and enthusiastic about all things Costa Rican, and greatly enhanced our experience. The various lecturers and guides showed a high degree of skill and professionalism as well. I highly recommend this trip.

This was an awesome program. I had fun and at the same time learned to respect and appreciate the history of Costa Rica. Erick the guide was amazing and greatly appreciated his optional bird watching opportunities. Felt like I was getting an additional benefit of his bird watching skills for free. His telling of his personal experiences of growing up in rural Costa Rica was very enlightening.

Loved the activities as an introduction to a beautiful country! Top notch Road Scholar tour leader and experts. An added bonus, for my first foray out of country since being vaccinated, I felt very safe, as Costa Rica’s Covid protocols far exceed those in the US county where I live.

Another wonderful trip with Road Scholar! It was great to spend all day every day outside with so many different activities, wonderful scenery and wildlife and knowledgeable guides. I learned a lot about Costa Rica. Erick did an excellent job of keeping things on track and especially finding birds.

The Costa Rica multi-sport program was simply outstanding. Great group leader (Erick Guzman), fantastic sports adventures, and great locations - mountains, rain forests, and the beach! This trip is one of the best travel values out there. If you like adventure, then GO on this TRIP!

This program provides a range of adventurous activities set in the beauty of the rainforests of Costa Rica. the lectures are interesting and informative. Our tour guide was the best. Most of all, I had fun, met new friends. Road Scholar you have once again provided a wonderful opportunity to learn while being active. Pura vida!!!

Excellent trip, well designed and executed. It was really nice to experience a hard thunderstorm in the rain forest. But, unless you don't mind hiking in the rain and mud, you might select a date that's not in the rainy season, e.g., March. Excellent guide. I don't think there was one question that he did not have answers to and he went out of his way to help people. I highly recommend this trip if you like to include action with your sightseeing and learning.

If you are looking for adventure and learning about the rich history of Costa Rica, this is the trip for you. I recommend you get in shape before you go so that you can truly enjoy the hikes through the cloud forest, the rain forest and the dry forest. The canopy zip lining is probably the best in the world. Hopefully you will have Ivan as your guide as he is a true asset for Road Scholar and an expert on most every aspect of Costa Rica. He included bird watching, finding the most hidden gems of the forest and truly a wonderful and warm person. He personifies Pura Vida!

Costa Rica is a beautiful country, and the people love visitors. I would recommend you pick one of the many trips that goes there. If you want to see a day by day account of our trip, including photos you can go to our blog: www.mytripjournal.com/Lois_and_John_CostaRica

We really enjoyed the trip, though it was cut short by two days when we got sent home due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Road Scholar handled the hotel, dinner and airline changes within hours. Our guide Katherine was excellent and we really liked the wide variety of activities. One lodge (Selva Verde) didn't have air conditioning, and it was hot! For lots of detail on our adventure, feel free to read our blog, which tells you day-by-day what we did and also has lots of photos. http://www.mytripjournal.com/Lois_and_John_CostaRica

This program was a wonderful sampling of Costa Rican culture, biological diversity and just plain fun adventure activities. From the mountains to the rain forests to the Pacific Coast, you will learn, you will challenge yourself, and you will come away with a deeper appreciation and underestanding of Costa Rica. Pura Vida!

Thoroughly recommend this program. It was fantastic!