5 Star North America Tour Reviews — 1 to 19 of 19

 


Linda N.
11 months ago

Verified Reviewer

· Celebrate Costa Rica

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.

Countries included in this tour?
Costa Rica

Ed E.
11 months ago

Verified Reviewer

· Costa Rica Bike Tour & Adventure

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

Countries included in this tour?
Costa Rica

Charles G.
11 months ago

Verified Reviewer

· Celebrate Costa Rica

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.

Countries included in this tour?
Costa Rica

William (Rob) R.
January 3, 2024

Verified Reviewer

· Costa Rica Bike Tour & Adventure

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.

Countries included in this tour?
Costa Rica

Alexander G.
September 26, 2023

Verified Reviewer

· Bold & Beautiful Maine Coast

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.

Countries included in this tour?
United States

Sarena N.
December 19, 2022

Verified Reviewer

· Costa Rica Bike Tour & Adventure

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.

Countries included in this tour?
Costa Rica

Marcia H.
October 18, 2022

Verified Reviewer

· Costa Rica Bike Tour & Adventure

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.

Countries included in this tour?
Costa Rica

Karl R.
October 18, 2022

Verified Reviewer

· Coastal Maine

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

Countries included in this tour?
United States

Jaclyn D.
September 18, 2022

Verified Reviewer

· Nova Scotia’s South Shore

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 :)

Countries included in this tour?
Canada

Janet H.
July 25, 2022

Verified Reviewer

· Classic Banff Hiking Tour

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

Countries included in this tour?
Canada

Maureen G.
July 24, 2022

Verified Reviewer

· Classic Banff Hiking Tour

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!

Countries included in this tour?
Canada

Debra D.
July 24, 2022

Verified Reviewer

· Classic Banff Hiking Tour

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.....

Countries included in this tour?
Canada

Karen M.
July 24, 2022

Verified Reviewer

· Classic Banff Hiking Tour

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

Countries included in this tour?
Canada

Peter C.
July 24, 2022

Verified Reviewer

· Classic Banff Hiking Tour

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

Countries included in this tour?
Canada

Deborah B.
June 24, 2021

Verified Reviewer

· The Kenai Peninsula

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.

Countries included in this tour?
United States

Roxanne S.
April 29, 2019

Verified Reviewer

· Costa Rica Bike Tour & Adventure

All details of the trip, including accommodations and transfers, were taken care of so that we didn’t have to worry about making those arrangements. The activities were so much fun and we enjoyed the variety. Learning to surf at our age was something I might not have tried had it not been one of the options provided. The people of Costa Rica were so welcoming and proud of their country, which added to the trip’s attractiveness. I would highly recommend this trip!

Countries included in this tour?
Costa Rica

Dee M.
August 17, 2018

Verified Reviewer

· Costa Rica Bike Tour & Adventure

This was a fantastic tour! We had a great time and found our tour company to be helpful all along the way. They kept us informed of any delays or changes. I especially liked all the activities We were able to book some extra excursions on our own while travelling. The only thing I had a problem with was-- I was not prepared for the mountain biking . It was more strenuous that I anticipated. (I'm not a mountanin biker but I am a road bike person. ) But this was not the fault of the tour company. It was my lack of training. We did a Greyline Tour of the city in San Jose as an added excursion when we arrived in Costa Rica but I would not recommend it unless you're fluent in Spanish.

Countries included in this tour?
Costa Rica

Cindy J.
January 22, 2018

Verified Reviewer

· Costa Rica Bike Tour & Adventure

Since we booked during rainy season it rained a lot, which definitely made it memorable. We definitely stepped out of our comfort zone and absolutely had a blast. Our trip turned out to be private since my friend and I were the only people booked the week we went. We were on our own more than we anticipated put always felt safe. The transfers were always on time or early.

Countries included in this tour?
Costa Rica

Jan VandenHengel
January 29, 2016

Verified Reviewer

· NYC and the 5 Boro Bike Tour

This coming year will be my 3rd Five Boro. Whenever possible, most of us at Tripsite do this tour every year. (I believe Hennie has done it at least 10 times.) It is a glorious way to see New York City. The first Sunday in May is the only time of year you can bike on roads, like the Bronx - Queens Expressway (BQE), that are normally slammed with traffic. Drop us a line if you have questions or concerns. Someone at our office will be glad to help you out!

Countries included in this tour?
United States