Rustic PathwaysReviews of rusticpathways.com

I’ve been trying to reach Rustic Pathways for the last few months to use a voucher given to us when my daughters trip was cancelled. No one calls me back, no one emails. I’m on the verge of hiring a lawyer; this company is engaging in fraud I would never advise dealing with them.

I would not recommend associating with this company in any way. I was contacted to work a trip (I am not an employee, but have an acquaintance who is) because one of the guides tested positive for covid days before a two-week trip across Alaska with 14-18 year old children. The company was completely disorganized, and recruiting random individuals at the last minute to supervise children in the backcountry. (As a parent, I would NEVER trust this company to look after my children!) The company was sketchy, the pay rate was awful (especially considering the price they charge per head for these trips), so I declined working the two-week trip. Instead, they offered me a "job" shuttling another worker from Anchorage to Glennallen (about 6 hours roundtrip) and I agreed. I made this drive on July 21st, using my own vehicle and my own gas money, and was promised pay within the week. It is now three weeks later and I have contacted the only company representative that I can reach (Patrick) who keeps assuring me that I'll receive pay within 2-3 days, and the pay never shows up. This company is completely disorganized, dishonest and unfair to their employees, and as a result are forced to hire unqualified and unverified people to supervise children in the wilderness. Do yourself a favor and avoid this company at all costs.

Good trip to Costa Rica. My son loved Manuel his leader. Thank you so much to Emily for helping us choose this for him

Swimming with the manta and snorkeling in Hawaii was amazing. Waterfalls lots of gorgeous experiences and great memories with the other students on my trip.

My daughters took the trip to Peru and they had the trip of a lifetime! From the very beginning, Rustic Pathways handled every single detail and the execution was flawless. My husband and I were both very impressed with how thoughtful every aspect of the trip was. From deadlines to packing lists and everything in-between, we always knew what we had to do, what to expect and our communication with RP was terrific. I cannot recommend RP enough. My girls are already trying to decide which trip they will take next summer!

The local staff are paid far below what the international staff are paid. This is a problem because they preach about the benefits Rustic has to the Fijian community, yet... discrepancies. I spent most of my time with the local staff having already lived in the country for years before I joined Rustic, so Rustic did not in any way bring me to Fiji, I was already here. One international staff member who had a problem with me on the Fiji experience, had me fired without warning. I showed up late only once to an excursion. Despite contractually that a staff member should receive two warnings before being fired, I was fired for being twenty minutes late once. The international staff member who had me fired was a person I had previously labelled as 'fake'. That shows the toxic environment the staff have to work in. After my departure, my fellow marine staff member quit after, citing for separate reasons how bad this company is.

The worst experience for my daughter ever. The counselors on her trip were rude and punitive, they did not manage the bullies and it was torture for the girls who aren't bullies. Infact they took the side of the mean girls without even getting other perspectives. The counselors have no training in dealing with this. I wish I had brought her home early. Plus, kids got continually ill and some had to return home early. I had to call to get them to monitor her. Never never again.

I had an amazing trip with Rustic Pathways in Puerto Rico!! Cody and Anna are awesome!!! The best program leaders I have ever had and I've been on multiple programs. Thank you for another unforgettable experience! :)