We are incredibly grateful to Reefs2Rockies for another absolutely amazing experience in Costa Rica! We have been working with R2R for more than 10 years, and somehow, every year, you continue to exceed our expectations. The experiences you create for our students are truly unforgettable, and this year was no exception. Watching our eighth graders become immersed in the Costa Rican environment was incredible. From working with sea turtles and helping gather important data to spotting sloths in the wild, seeing whales and monkeys, and experiencing so much of Costa Rica’s incredible biodiversity firsthand, our students were given opportunities that most eighth graders simply never get to experience. What makes R2R so special is the thought, care, expertise, and flexibility that goes into every detail. You consistently go above and beyond to make these experiences meaningful, educational, and, most importantly, unforgettable for our students. We cannot thank the entire Reefs2Rockies team enough for everything you did to make this trip so incredible. We are so appreciative of our partnership and already look forward to many more adventures together in the years to come!

Kodiak Brown Bears! Sheridan worked tirelessly to find them for us and we had a magical, hours-long observation of a female with her three second year cubs as the played, and fished. Our lodge was exceptional and was located in a remote area with beach and forest habitats. We saw a family of river otters right in front of the house! We had a great time.

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!