Rim to Shore: Costa Rica Multi-Sport Adventure

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!

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.

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.