Nancy – Class of 2014 | Atlanta, GA
We took this trip with our children and grandchildren to celebrate our wedding anniversary. We will have wonderful memories for a lifetime!
— Review left August 28, 2024
John – Class of 2023 | ALBUQUERQUE, NM
My wife and I brought our two granddaughters, ages 14 and 10, with us on this family trip. It was a wonderful learning and sharing experience for all four of us.
— Review left July 18, 2024
Helaine – Class of 2011 | Columbia, MD
The guides were amazing!!!
— Review left July 14, 2024
Jack – Class of 2024 | Overland Park, KS
An outstanding trip to the rainforest in Costa Rica. I gained respect for animals that I previously did not know or appreciate and saw many birds and animals, close up, that before, I only saw in books or films.
— Review left July 9, 2024
Wes – Class of 2023 | Brampton, Canada
This was a great experience. It’s really excellent for multi-generational family groups that include the kids, parents, and grand parents, which probably works best in the summer time, of course. All the activities are well suited to all ages, and the best part is, other than packing, you don’t have to worry about any of the details. You just show up and have a great time.
This was the best way to visit a country for the first time that I have participated in.
This was my first group tourism activity and we traveled with a family of 4 + grandma. Will consider other Road Scholar programs in the future.
— Review left July 9, 2024
Livia – Class of 2010 | Madison, WI
This trip was both educational and fun. This was my 3rd trip with my grandson. We both had a great time. The guides, Jorge and Daynor, really tried hard to be sure everyone had fun. They are very knowledgeable about the area and especially about the birds and animals and went out of their way to be sure we saw it all. There were so many activities and lectures--too numerous to name here--that were highlights. A few include zip lining, white water rafting, canoe to private beach, bat and cocoa lectures, etc.
The kids all seemed to have a blast. This trip is highly recommended. We lucked out with the weather, but if you can go outside the rainy season, that would be a better option.
— Review left July 4, 2024
Jorge and Deinor led a great program. If you like adventure with white water rafting, zip lining, outrigger canoeing, and hanging bridges, then this program might be for you. If you love learning about plants, animals, conservation, preservation of the rain forest, and Costa Rican communities, this program might be for you. If you like macaws, capuchin monkeys, howler monkeys, sloths, anteaters, toucans, red eyed tree frogs, poison dart frogs and many other animals, this program might be for you. If you want to learn about chocolate making and try your hand at it, make tortillas and authentic Costa Rican food, and try plants right out of a local farm, this program might be for you. With 3 generations, there was something for everyone. We all wished we could stay longer. A wonderful program. Thanks to Jorge and Deinor for making our vacation amazing.
— Review left July 2, 2024
Patti – Class of 2022 | Edwardsville, IL
The Costa Rica family you Monkeys and Macaws was great. Our grandsons, aged 10 and 12 were among the youngest in the group, but they could keep up and learned a lot. The program was well paced and had a good balance of learning and fun. The hot humid weather was a bit much some days, but everyone hung in there.
Our guides, Alex and Pedro, were excellent. They were fonts of knowledge and kept things fun and interesting for the kids. They also worked very hard to keep everything running smoothly and to adjust the schedule to avoid rain spilling some of the experiences.
— Review left June 29, 2024
This participant did not give a star rating.
Amy | Glen Head, NY
What an incredible experience! The guides were so knowledgeable, helpful, and interesting. We were learning interesting information all of the time, on the bus, touring, hiking, etc. while having so much fun. My entire family loved the whole trip.
— Review left February 27, 2024
It was a super wonderful five star trip , and all activities appealed to our 3 generations of family members, 10 of us in all.
Our grandchildren are 22, 18 and two 16 year olds. They enjoyed all the activities and especially the zip lining, river rafting, outrigger canoe trip, the intro to bats, the chocolate demo, cooking lesson, seeing Macaws, the hikes, and the waterfalls.
Meeting other families on the trip was an added bonus!!
Our guides Roger Melendez and Jimmy Trejos were excellent. They were personable, caring, humorous, and very conscious of our safety. Being native Costa Ricans they gave us lots of wonderful explanations of their beautiful country, plus the flora and fauna. All our family highly recommends the trip!!!
Julie and Carey
Capitola, CA
— Review left February 1, 2024
Elliott – Class of 2015 | New York, NY
This is a perfect 3-generation family trip. Pleasure and enjoyment for all the ages in any family (above 7).
— Review left January 11, 2024
Sharon – Class of 2014 | Topeka, KS
If you are looking for an intergenerational program filled with exposure to Costa Rica, its variety of biodiversity, and a huge variety of experiences, Monkeys to Macaws is the program for you. Our family loved each day's experiences!
— Review left January 7, 2024
Sandra – Class of 2005 | Columbia, MO
This was our 12th Road Scholar trip - third with grandchildren - it was fabulous!!!
— Review left January 6, 2024
Emily – Class of 2014 | Lafayette, OR
Want to get in touch with Luis Vargas who was great guide on Costa Rican trip. Email would be great or phone.
— Review left August 25, 2023
Gail – Class of 2011 | Orangevale, CA
Five stars for this program. Each day holds something for each generation.
— Review left August 16, 2023
Jeannette – Class of 2018 | Odessa, MO
From Monkeys to Macaws Family Trip was a fabulous experience for 3 generations of our family. It was one of the most educational and exciting adventures our family has ever gotten to do together. The itinerary provided activities and leaders that gave us an increased appreciation of the tropical ecosystems and also an amazing atmosphere full of fun and exciting activities. The environmental focus was greatly appreciated as well.
— Review left July 23, 2023
Marilyn – Class of 2007 | Monroe, WA
This program is ideal for families. We took three grandchildren on this trip, all at different times. It was fun to witness their reaction as they accomplished things far outside their comfort zones. The biodiversity of Costa Rica makes it the perfect place for adventure and learning. Ecotourism at its best. Highly recommended.
— Review left July 20, 2023
Sarah – Class of 2023 | Morrison, CO
A wonderful and educational family trip, you’ll see us again. Highly recommend!
— Review left January 13, 2023
This participant did not give a star rating.
Eva – Class of 2010 | San Francisco, CA
Was very disappointed that we missed the trip
— Review left October 3, 2022
Joan – Class of 2016 | Clinton, WA
Share anything I wrote in my evaluation as you might wish.
— Review left August 26, 2022
Linda – Class of 2015 | Naperville, IL
Wow, this was one of the best Road Scholar programs we have participated in. It was the perfect blend of activities and education and was equally engaging for adults and kids. Our guides Lenin Duarte and Erick Miranda were the best and really made this trip unforgettable. Their knowledge of plants and animals and birds and history and culture was amazing. We were engaged from early morning birding to impromptu night hikes. I also want to mention our bus driver Omar Brenes who did an amazing job keeping us safe navigating on roads that weren't always in the best condition. Our grandchildren can't stop talking about the fun they had.
One negative, most of us had to connect through Miami on the way home which is a nightmare. You need a minimum of 1 1/2 hours for passport control and customs. We had 1 3/4 hours and our 2nd flight was already boarding by the time we got to the gate which left us no time to grab food for dinner before boarding.
— Review left August 15, 2022
JOHN – Class of 2015 | Naperville, IL
This was a great trip, designed to provide an excellent blend of adventure activities, cultural exposure, and learning about the unique ecological environment of Costa Rica. Very well organized and executed.
— Review left August 14, 2022
This participant did not give a star rating.
Dennis – Class of 2006 | S Burlington, VT
a fantastic trip that opened a world of adventure and an introduction to the broader world in which we live to our two grandsons ages 13 and 15. We all had great adventures and new learning experiences together. One exprressed his feeling tha it opened him up to the adventurtes that wants to do in the future. The second grandson indicated that he wasn't sure he wanted to go and then at the end didn't want to leave.
— Review left August 4, 2022
Ariel – Class of 2022 | Great Neck, NY
All 3 of us - grandmother and 2 grandsons, ages 13 and 21, who live in Israel, highly recommend this trip. It was amazing.
— Review left August 4, 2022
Krishna – Class of 2022 | San Diego, CA
This trip was an educational adventure led by experienced, knowledgeable guides that made it even better! I will never forget walking in the rainforest and learning about plants and animals new to me. I've learned Costa Rica is rich in culture and natural resources, and hope to return someday!
— Review left July 29, 2022
Shannon – Class of 2022 | Long Beach, CA
The mixture of learning, fun, activity and the wonderful people of Costa Rica made this trip the best we've ever been on! A great experience we'll never forget!
— Review left July 22, 2022
Shelley | Saint Charles, MO
Trip of a lifetime for all three generations! We were blown away with the knowledge of our guides, the beauty of the country and the welcome given by the people. We learned so much about the conservation work and how it can benefit the residents. Road Scholar is the best at educational tourism!
— Review left July 22, 2022
This participant did not give a star rating.
Donna – Class of 2017 | Townville, SC
FANTASTIC experience with two of our grandchildren, ages 14 and 17. The guides, Erik and Ivan, did a great job keeping our group of 18, aged 10 to 76, together and engaged. It was a perfect blend of education, challenging activities (white water rafting, zip lining, suspension bridge walking) and quieter endeavors like tortilla making. July is in the rainy season, so it was wet and hot - bring quick drying, loose clothing, an umbrella and poncho (my rain jacket was quite hot but was needed for the zip line, a loose poncho would not have worked) and plenty of mosquito repellent, also Benadryl gel for when you do get a bug bite. My best Zeiss binoculars, while bulky, were a godsend - I got to see so much with them that others missed! The bird/reptile/mammal watching is par excellence. This trip was delayed 2 years due to COVID, but both grandchildren want to do it again. We all came away with a greater appreciation of the importance of protection of the environment. Cannot recommend highly enough! PS this was our third experience with the Miami airport and it is always a nightmare, avoid it if you can! Long lines and rude staff and the tiny gates in the basement where flights to smaller towns depart are dirty, noisy, and hot. Give yourself at LEAST 2 hours to get through customs on the way home if you go through Miami.
— Review left July 20, 2022
Jean – Class of 1991 | Wilmington, DE
I found this program enjoyable, doing it with family members just more so. Exposing young people to the world is just wonderful way for them to acquire knowledge to more than their hometown surroundings.
— Review left July 16, 2022
This participant did not give a star rating.
C-Leigh – Class of 2022 | Mendota Hts, MN
This was a great experience for our travel with 2 grandchildren. Lots of daily adventure which kept them interested and great guides and driver. I highly recommend this for families and grandchildren.
— Review left July 8, 2022
Helen – Class of 2019 | Clarkston, WA
This program provided an exciting, entertaining, and educational experience for all the various aged folks in our group - from 10 to 71. The pace was perfect and the learning was monumental. I would highly recommend this trip to any family interested in nature, the environment, and travel.
— Review left April 6, 2022
John – Class of 2019 | Clarkston, WA
This was a great opportunity for families, and the guides dida great job.
— Review left April 4, 2022
Rebekah – Class of 2021 | Mammoth Lakes, CA
We loved our trip to Costa Rica with Road Scholar. The guides were great and the programs and activites were educational and fun. I would definitely book with them again - and hope to return to Costa Rica soon!
— Review left August 10, 2021
Marilyn – Class of 2007 | Monroe, WA
This was our second time in Costa Rica with this Road Scholar program. Our trip leader, Edwin Ramirez, once again shared his beautiful country with us and what a treat he is. The itinerary is exciting with many wonderful learning opportunities and activities. Ziplining in Costa Rica? Pura Vida! To see the wonder in our daughter's and granddaughter's eyes? Priceless.
— Review left July 26, 2021
Erin – Class of 2021 | Bothell, WA
My daughter and I went on this trip with my parents. Truly a trip of a lifetime that we will never forget. We learned so much, had fun, made wonderful friends, and went on amazing adventures. Our guide, Edwin, made this trip outstanding in every way. We will be back Road Scholar!
— Review left July 24, 2021
Alexandra – Class of 2019 | Essex, CT
If you are interested in an active and incredible experience with your children and grandchildren, this is the one to take. I have never seen my family so happy.
— Review left January 11, 2020
Suzanne – Class of 2018 | Overland Park, KS
I have been on several Road Scholar trips before this one, but it was my favorite and I have highly recommended it to several people. I challenged myself to try many new activities and I am so glad I did. I will most likely sign up for even more trips to Costa Rica in the future.
— Review left January 2, 2020
Raymond – Class of 2009 | Pacific Grove, CA
Road scholar tends to attract interested participants who are fun to be with. This was certainly the case on this trip. In addition Pedro and Luis were excellent and helpful guides as they took us through a number of ecological zones from the Caribbean up to the mountains to the Pacific coast This was an excellent trip that both I and my grandson thoroughly enjoyed. Raymond Neutra MD
— Review left January 1, 2020
Pamela – Class of 2016 | Wausau, WI
Fabulous trip. Wonderful experiences for whole family. Variety of experiences and outings challenged my comfort level, ex zip lining but everyone supported and encouraged each other. We all had a great time.
The chosen field experiences had delightful field guides, ex white water rafting included a break guides who were expert did these activities daily. Helped everyone to have fun and do the activity
— Review left July 31, 2019
Michelle – Class of 2019 | Portland, OR
This trip was my family's best trip ever. It completely exceeded my expectations. Road Scholar took care of everything, and this was the first vacation where I was able to just relax and ENJOY! The itinerary was well thought out, and the variety of activities were exciting, meaningful and really gave us a taste of Costa Rica. I am recommending this trip to all my friends.
— Review left July 12, 2019
Beverly – Class of 2015 | Fort Worth, TX
What a great trip & a wonderful experience!! Kids & adults all had a terrific time and would be ready to do it again. We made lifelong friends and will always have a special place in our hearts for Wendy, Jorge Mario & Costa Rica - YAY!!
— Review left July 11, 2019
Benjamin – Class of 2019 | Chicago, IL
This trip was an amazing, once-in-a-lifetime (unless I go on it again next summer) opportunity to see a beautiful country from coast to coast.
The organization of the trip, with at least one amazing experience per day that exceeded expectations, made the program seem like a month's worth of living in just 10 days.
— Review left July 11, 2019
Scott – Class of 2019 | Seattle, WA
Our family had a great time! The guides Edwin and Luis could not have been any better. Every day was filled with memorable activities that we had never experienced before. The tropical rain forest of Costa Rica is incredible!
— Review left July 2, 2019
Albert – Class of 2016 | Miles City, MT
The family Costa Rica adventure was not our first Road Scholar adventure--but could easily have been the best. Out guides were fantastic, the group size perfect, and the variety of ecosystems and activities included something for us all. All 3 generations learned a lot--and it was presented in such an engaging way that we loved learning. What could be better for a 10 year old boy than having monkeys on the roof of your bungalow or holding a tiny tree frog! Great combination of scheduled activities and some free time. We were ready for bed each night in a pleasantly tired way and waking to Costa Rican coffee, screeching macaws and howler monkey chants can't be beat. Many thanks to Pedro, Remer, and amazing bus driver Jeffrey.
— Review left January 8, 2019
Steven – Class of 2011 | Ventnor City, NJ
Unique multigenerational program developed for families customized for OUR 16 member family group. Very well done.
— Review left January 6, 2019