This trip (Costa Rica, Beyond the Classic 2026 with Wild Birds Northern Colorado) exceeded our expectations. Reef to Rockies is highly efficient, professional and informative in every aspect of their business. *The communication from R2R was thorough and outstanding. The ZOOM meeting prior to departure was very helpful. *The quality of the accommodations & restaurants were 5 stars. *The areas we visited encompassed different ecosystems of Costa Rica. Adding to the diversity of the trip. The beauty of the country and diversity of the wildlife was outstanding. *Arlet, our Local Guide, was a treasure trove of information. Her passion for biology, from birds to wildlife to the history of her country was evident. She freely shared information that enhanced our knowledge and experience. *Kyle, our Guide from R2R, was a great addition to our group. He freely shared his comprehensive knowledge of birds. He provided an informal workshop regarding the “ins & outs” of eBird. This was really appreciated. *Every morning both Kyle & Arlet provided optional informal bird walks before breakfast! We had some amazing sightings & experiences on those walks. We certainly will miss Arlet & Kyle's smiles, energy, passion, and generosity of time and self. *Jimmy, our driver, was both driver and spotter of birds & wildlife…a Potoo & Opossum on our rainforest night hike! He always had a smile on his face. And a bottle of Hot Sauce in hand at every meal!!! We definitely recommend R2R for anyone looking for a top-notch Birding and Nature Adventure. We will consider R2R for future trips. Mary & Tony

This was a father/son trip, and Reef to Rockies really helped plan a special trip. They incorporated important items into the trip that I wanted to see and share with my son. All of the lodges we stayed at were first class and it was a high-tailored, experience for us. I would highly recommend working with Reef to Rockies in the future.

We toured two large private areas in SE CO to which we would not otherwise have had access. Our guide Carly Crow was AWESOME—spotting birds, reptiles, amphibians, mammals, plants, for us; telling us about the habitats, the human history of the land (farming, ranching etc), recounting fun and interesting stories. It is pretty incredible how much information is stored in that one, relatively young brain. She was also very responsive to our wants and needs. A fascinating area of Colorado and of the U.S.. another thing—it is R2R’s policy to eat and sleep local, so we frequented local, colorful, yummy places!

Amazing opportunity to view birds, wildlife and breathtaking scenery! Our guide Arlet and driver Jimmy were outstanding. Arlet's expertise and ability to share her passion and knowledge gave me a grasp of the land, its inhabitants, wildlife and history. Jimmy was by my side to help me when I needed a hand up. His expert driving skills got us over difficult terrain and winding roads. Our group interacted well. I was made to feel included despite my age, physical challenges and lack of birding expertise. Eric conducted our night tour at Hacienda Baru. He shared his expertise about the nocturnal inhabitants of the forest and was very congenial. Jesus demonstrated his his uncanny ability to recreate the call of the quetzal as he beckoned the exquisite bird to come near so he could be viewed in the cloud forest. It was a great treat to visit restaurants enroute to our destinations. Having the opportunity to enjoy meals at local restaurants further enhanced my enjoyment of each area. Our meals were delicious and well prepared. Accommodations were quite lovely although at Villas Rio Mar we were quite a distance from our meet up area and there were issues with water pressure and temperature. Also our having to return a towel card caused problems since a few of us did not bring them to check out and we were not treated with courtesy when we did not want to take the long walk back to our rooms when the coach was waiting to depart. In conclusion it was a remarkable trip. The extreme heat during August in the Pacific costal region made it difficult to enjoy all its beauty. I would like to have spent more time at the Hotel Bougainvillea. It served as a wonderful introduction to the country and the gardens and bird life were outstanding, There just wasn't enough time to take it all in. This experience was amazing and I enjoyed the opportunity to see such a beautiful area. Thank you Reefs to Rockies for putting together such a wonderful adventure.

I had such a great time in Costa Rica! The trip was full of amazing birds, hummingbirds, sloths, reptiles, and so much more. The places we visited were beautiful, the food was great, and our local guide, Arlet Quiros-Calvo, was fantastic. It was a fun adventure with lots of great people and plenty of memorable moments. I’d definitely travel with Reefs to Rockies again.