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Nancy

Apr 2019

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This Costa Rica trip was a great adventure, and a very successful birding trip

I have never travelled with a group before, so I was concerned about taking my first trip to Costa Rica with a group of strangers. With Paz as our very capable guide...

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Larry

Apr 2019

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This is a wonderful birding opportunity to experience a large number of species

This is a wonderful birding opportunity to experience a large number of species, including some stunning birds that will stay in your memory for ever. Lodging and st...

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Paula

Mar 2019

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This trip exceeded our expectations!

Our Costa Rican birding trip was wonderful! We were a congenial group and our guide, Gilbert couldn’t have been more knowledgeable! I learned a lot about Costa Rico ...

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Paul

Mar 2019

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Five distinct eco systems, each incredibly beautiful

This program was amazing, we loved every minute of it. The guide, Erick Castro, was astonishing. He brought 26 years of experience in the field to our program. He fo...

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Gary

Dec 2018

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This South Costa Rica Birding adventure was simply outstanding

This South Costa Rica Birding adventure was simply outstanding. Not only did we get to see over 235 unique birds thanks to our excellent and very experienced guide (...

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Carrie

Nov 2018

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Such a wonderful experience possible!

This was my first Road Scholar trip and I was not disappointed. The leader, driver, accommodations, food, lectures and field trips all exceeded my expectations. I am...

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Sharon

Nov 2018

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Don't miss this trip to this amazing and welcoming country!

Birding in Southern Costa Rica: Motmots to Quetzals. We saw them all! With extra sightings of Cotinga, Ornate Hawk Eagle, King Vulture, almost 20 different species o...

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Margaret

Sep 2018

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Most memorable and rewarding experience

From the first day to day 10 this birding tour of the southwest of Costa Rica was professionally led by our guide Leo Garrigues. Leo is an authority on the more than...

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Brian

Sep 2018

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To see a male Resplendent Quetzal flying across the valley was an amazing experience to see

First of all this was my first trip with RS and it was special. I just loved it! Second our guide and leader Leo Garrigues was fantastic. He was a tenacious birder a...

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Deborah

Sep 2018

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This was a fantastic opportunity to experience more of Costa Rica

This was a fantastic opportunity to experience more of Costa Rica. This trip has more of the tropical environment and the high mountain area, and many wonderful bird...

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Patricia

Jul 2018

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An outstanding trip for even a novice birder

An outstanding trip for even a novice birder, aided by Jorge Monge’s patience and incredible knowledge and ability to find birds. Our driver Henry Rodriguez negotiat...

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Debra

May 2018

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Seeing over 280 species of spectacular birds

Seeing over 280 species of spectacular birds (some saw over 300) with an outstanding bird guide, hearing and enjoying good lectures, staying at wonderful eco-lodges,...

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Juanita

Dec 2016

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We had an extraordinary time at Glover's Reef!!

We had an extraordinary time at Glover's Reef. We had a seamless transition on this second part of our trip from Lighthouse Reef to Glover's Reef because we left it ...

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Colleen

Dec 2016

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Our trip with Island Expeditions was fantastic!!

Our trip with Island Expeditions was fantastic. The arrangements were perfect, the guides friendly and knowledgeable with a great sense of humor. Snorkeling at Glove...

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Pamela

Dec 2016

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The Glover's Reef trip was amazing.!!

The Glover's Reef trip was amazing. The setting was beautiful and the kayaking was great. I so enjoyed seeing so many different types of fish and rays. We even saw a...

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Mark

Dec 2016

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We really enjoyed all the activities on the island including snorkeling!!

We are a family of 5 and we went to Glovers Reef over Christmas. We had an outstanding time during our trip. We really enjoyed all the activities on the island inclu...

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Rachel

Dec 2016

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I've never felt so prepared for a trip.!!

I've never felt so prepared for a trip. Absolutely loved the packing list and opportunity to ask questions during the phone call a week before my trip! Phenomenal ...

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Anonymous

Dec 2016

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The trip was excellent, very well organized!

The trip was excellent, very well organized and the guides were all very friendly and extremely helpful. Our 12 year old son really enjoyed the variety of activities...

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Steve

Dec 2016

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Guides are amazingly knowledgeable, funny, interested.

Guides are amazingly knowledgeable, funny, interested. Good food that is different every night. Activities are diverse and top of line interesting. Glover reef is b...

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Sylvia

Dec 2016

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The trip from start to end was most enjoyable.!!

The trip from start to end was most enjoyable. We started out adding an extra day to see ALTUN HA - a Mayan ruin. It was costly [$60/per person for a family of 4 for...

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