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!

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.

Positives: -our guide, Arlet, was the best -good itinerary for initial visit to Costa Rica -pace was good, allowed for both fun, structured activities and some downtime Negatives: -I wouldn't recommend Paraiso Quetzal Lodge. No heat in rooms and bungalows were a climb to get to -I would recommend that the second guide, coming from Wild Birds Unlimited (sponsoring the trip), be a clear assistant to the lead guide as well as to the other people in the group. Felt like just another member of the group