We haven't read great things about the diving in the Bocas but we've scheduled 2 dives anyway. We check in first thing in the morning and the process seems somewhat chaotic - should have been a sign! I have brought along a camera, housing and flash that I haven't used before and I'm worried that the flash isn't going to work. It doesn't. My rental regulator free-flows as I back roll off the boat and they decide to swap out my tank as I hang precariously on the side of the boat. The water is murky, the reef is awful and the flash isn't working - then I check my air - or lack thereof. I should have had over 1000psi - not so! It was the end of the dive anyway. It's raining and the diving was worse than poor so we cancel our second dive and go back to the hotel and cleanup and dry out but not for long.
The rain has let up so I convince the boys to rent bikes and see how far inland we can explore before we tire out (pun wasn't intended there). Off we go. About 6 miles into the ride with the skies looking very threatening again I get a flat tire. We have to turn around and walk the bikes back 6 miles in the once again ever-present rain. The vendor was at least willing to refund 50% of our rental. But hey, I know where we can get a cold beer and visit with the locals... we cleanup and dry off again and go quench a thirst. Dinner at the hotel later on.
The info on the website was laid out very well. I did some comparisons with other tours and found Adventure Life met a lot of what I wanted in an Antarctica trip at the cheapest price. Requested a quote on Claudia contacted me right away. She answered a lot of questions the I had via email even though she offered to discuss via phone call. I’m more of an email person so appreciated how she accommodated that and answered all my questions. And when I was ready to book, she quickly got the ball rolling with getting our spots reserved on the trip my friend and I wanted. Thanks again, Claudia!
Hazel Araza
10 hours ago
(1) great information on the website and throughout all the "materials." (2) Jane Packer is great: knowledgeable, responsive, takes a personal interest and tone, seems to care about the customer as a person not a sale.
Larry Bethune
18 hours ago
great people doing a wonderful job to make our voyages happen.
trudy
1 day ago
For our first trip to Costa Rica, Adventure Life designed a tour that meets the interests, ecological and adventure, of our party; but also takes into account our physical limitations sine we are all septuagenarian. We are looking forward to the trip.
John Zent
2 days ago
Adventure Life is my favorite travel company due to their genuine care for their customers. They make every effort to ensure a wonderful travel experience for you. Their personal touch really gives the customer a lot of confidence with their travel plans and the trip leaders are always outstanding. They are truly consistent and accountable with the great service they provide. I can't thank Adventure Life enough for the incredible trips I have enjoyed thanks to them and their attention to detail.