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The tour guides, Cory and Bree, were the best! They took such good care of us, adjusted the rides appropriately when necessary, and made the whole experience richer and more memorable.

Just finished this trip and it was a stellar experience. beautiful state, nice people and the tour was amazing. Everything was taken care of.. we just had to ride thru beautiful scenery, eat really good food and stay at these darling inns. Perfect locations for daily rides, picnic along the coast and the guides were knowledgeable about their state, very patient and just fun nice people. highly recommend. !!!

We loved the carriage roads and all of the riding in Acadia National Park. Although every day’s rides were wonderful!

The guides’ flexibility and attention to detail. The food, group dynamics, and the area we toured. There was a snafu at the hotel for the add on pre and post trip nights. Staff , Wilma, was exceptionally helpful.

The guides’ flexibility and attention to detail. The food, group dynamics, and the area we toured. There was a snafu at the hotel for the add on pre and post trip nights. Freewheeling staff , Wilma, was exceptionally helpful.

Wonderful account of the adventure! This is a very doable get-out-of-your-comfort zone trip for a first time traveler to Central America! So much beauty and wildlife!

Looks like a lot of fun. Great scenery too.

The scenery was amazing. The hiking was challenging. The guide was passionate. She could have done a better job of briefing the group about each hike so we could better prepare ourselves. Since there was only one guide, if we thought the planned hike might be too difficult, the only choice was to go or not go on the hike that day. The lunches need to be more varied. Everyday we prepared our own lunch from food bought by the guide. We ate processed deli meat, cheese, wraps, and snacks from COSTCO and potato chips everyday. This became unappealing after several days. Extra water was provided in single use plastic bottles. This is not environmentally friendly. I would have preferred being given a large reusable water bottle with the company logo that could be refilled with water from a large container carried in the van. At the end of the trip the guide sent each couple an email requesting a tip equal to 20% the total cost of the trip. We were all surprised at the amount. If this was the expected amount this should have been shared prior to the trip in a FAQ. Many of us did not have that amount of cash on hand.

Thank you fór sharing your adventure. It sure looks like you enjoyed many ways of transport.

For me the highlight was zip lining above the canopy. It was so beautiful I forgot to be scared! I was worried about being “on our own” without a guide physically present but the tour operator answered any questions we had via What’s App promptly and thoroughly at any time of day and everything went so smoothly. Drivers were there right on time with a smile to get us from one activity to another. The hotels were uniquely Costa Rican with bright tropical decor and landscaping and located walking distance from shops and restaurants. And there was always lots of pineapple and plantains.

The best part of the Costa Rica trip for me was the visit to the Sloth Sanctuary and the zip line adventure.

Prompt and timely transfers. We were impressed that each of our pick-ups from our various events were on time and efficient.
Improvement suggestions: After viewing some of the other lodging options (as our shuttle dropped off other travelers), I would have preferred the option to upgrade one or two of our hotels in the planning stage (granted, it would have cost a bit more). No pool & no close restaurants on our third hotel was unfortunate (we had some down-time which a pool would have been appreciated). We didn't have time after the white-water rafting to view and purchase photos before we were hustled out for the long bus ride to Avernal. Although adequate, I would have preferred actually visiting one of the two Cloud Forest Reserves vs an abbreviated hike around the 100% Adventure property. It's a long way to go to not see the actual Cloud Forest Reserve.

Overall greatly trip, well organized… the guides for bike and kayak were fantastic, transportation well organized… highly recommend.

The perfect balance of active and relaxing. This trip was Pura Vida in travel form. The adventures weren't too excessive. And the hikes weren't too strenuous. I'm 50 and my wife is 45. We're not exceptional athletes or anything. And we found the activities to be just perfect. The only mildly negative I can think of is there is a fair amount of time in transport. I enjoyed the down time and the scenery, but I could see some people getting bored. So take a book. And the length of the trip was perfect for a quick winter get away.

Great chance for our 8-person group to celebrate time together and explore Monteverde, Arenal and the Guanacaste Coast!
Tripsite helped us update their usual itinerary to fit our goals. Once in Costa Rica, every driver was prompt and every guide was helpful.
Well-informed guides helped us see many unique native birds and animals and understand the regions we visited.
The hotels near Arenal and the beach offered particularly good restaurants and spaces to relax together.

Great tour through some beautiful spots and along nice pathways and roads with an amazing guide. We really enjoyed the food and the sailboat/kayaks as well. Chose this as our honeymoon and don't regret the decision one bit.

Staying in Charlottetown … a lovely old town to explore. The Harbour House hotel was great.
Visiting all the sites associated with Anne of Green Gables in Cavendish.
The seafood was great.. would recommend the Blue Mussel at North Rustico and 21 Breakwater in Souris.
The side trip to Greenwich National Park from St Peter’s was great. There is an amazing floating boardwalk out to the dunes.
Tip : Take insect repellent… black flies were a problem in damp areas next to the trail

I really cannot say enough good things about Tripsite and Green World Adventures. We wanted to get a sense of Costa Rica while being active and we really got that. Smart itinerary choices and great hotel choices too. I dont like paying top dollar for fancy hotels rooms we wont be spending much time in. All accomodations were very clean, with good beds, pools, ac, etc. some of them were quite amazing with hot springs, rooms in the jungle, etc. The transportation was always on time or early. Response time was excellent when we needed to reach GWA. The individual companies GWA contracted with were wonderful too, with knowledgeable and friendly guides. The activities were well chosen. We did so much and yet felt like there was more than enough down time too. I've been recommending this Tripsite trip to everyone I know.

I also really like how the company tries to accomodate individual interests, how they patch together shuttle transportation so you're not part of a big tour (which I don't like) but at most a small vanfull of people -- and not the same people. some of our activities were even private.

some recommendations: I would substitute the first mountain biking trip with white water rafting or a river boat trip. the hilly option was super hilly (and this is someone who bikes hill several times a week on a hybrid, not a mtn bike). The flat option did not seem that interesting. I would make sure to book a night time jungle tour at the Ara Ambigua Lodge. I would see about extending the trip a few days heading north up the coast, adding a Tour to Rincon de la Vieja, Volcan Tenorio and even a day trip to Granada, Nicaragua.

Three more things: be prepared for some windy chilly conditions. We couldn't believe we were 10 degrees north of the equator. Make sure to pack a windbreaker and be ready to layer up a bit for those higher terrain places, esp. at night. Also get your money from the ATM in the airport. It was not that easy finding ATMs elsewhere. All the ATMs we used offered dollars and colons. Most places accepted both. Also, plan to tip your drivers, guides, hotel cleaners, servers, etc. The internet says it's optional in CR, but these folks depend on gratuities to make a living.

Thanks again for such a great trip. We left eager to return.

The flawless itinerary was executed to perfection. All of the drivers and tour guides arrived right on time. We marveled at how fun and caring they all were.They added so much to the experience.

We loved interacting with the local guides, who were all so friendly, positive, accommodating, knowledgeable, and obviously loved their work and their country.

The beauty of the coast. The willingness of the local company to make an accidental mis- booking still work

Taking in the seaside coast and charming scenery each day, while breezing along rolling hills - in such good company and with friendly support from the guide and my group-mates - was definitely a highlight :)
I would recommend having the gps app on your phone for quick and helpful communication with your guide - our guide was super in making sure ours were all set up correctly, so no worries if you’re not too tech-savvy :)

Hikes were well planned and prepared.
All were perfect for our group.

Our hiking trip to the Canadian Rockies…Kananasis, Banff, Lake Louise..was outstanding. Our guide was personable, responsive, highly knowledgeable and fun. The choice of hikes was great and the views were breathtaking. An overall memorable experience!

My 1st trip to Canada.....I was so impressed with the mountains and beauty of the country.....It was a memorable trip with such beautiful mountains, viewing wildlife, and experiencing 3 regions with my hiking friends. The accommodations were excellent and the food was great. I hope to do another trip with this company soon.....

The guide was thoughtful,patient, knowledgeable absolutely great The accomodations were fabulous! Loved them! Would absolutely God back to Banff and use tripsite!!!

Lunch location day 2. Chester Lake? It was an amazing place.

We stayed at the Backcountry Lodge, Riverside Lodge, and Kenai Fjords Lodge. All were amazing, with friendly, helpful staff and well-trained guides. All transportation (vans, boats, rafts, kayaks, etc.) and activities were seamlessly coordinated, and the food was great. As perfect as the experience was, it was the natural beauty of all the sites that overshadowed everything else - we only wish we could have stayed longer.

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