Costa Rica's Natural Heritage

February 29- March 10, 2024

Exclusive OSU Tour with Odysseys Unlimited
$4,981 per person including airfare from Portland, OR (other cities available)
$3,895 land only price per person, based on double occupancy
Solo travelers are $1,395 additional

Option pre-trip extension to Tortuguero National Park, Feb. 26-29, 2024 for $895 per person, double occupancy.

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San Jose, Arenal Region, Monteverde Cloud Forest, Guanacaste

In this small, nature-kissed Central American democracy, sample Costa Rica’s legendary biodiversity on a comprehensive 11-day tour from cloud forest to rainforest, and from the Central Valley to the Pacific Coast. Take an excursion to Irazú Volcano, the country’s tallest volcano, and learn about Costa Rica’s prized export at the Doka Coffee Estate. In Carrizal admire wondrous orchids. Enjoy unparalleled vistas of Arenal Volcano while staying in the region for three nights. After meeting students at an elementary school, learn about the flora and fauna of the Ecocentro Danaus Biological Reserve. Get a canopy level view of the rainforest on Arenal’s hanging bridges Sky Walk, and experience a unique cloud forest ecosystem at Monteverde, a “green cathedral.” Conclude with three nights at a beautiful beachfront resort in Guanacaste, and take a relaxing Tempisque River float safari. Discover more ecological wonders with a 4-day/3-night Tortuguero National Park pre-tour option.

Highlights

Poas Volcano excursion
Doka Coffee Estate
Carrizal’s Botanical Orchid Garden
Visit with schoolchildren
Ecocentro Danaus Biological Reserve
Arenal hanging bridges Sky Walk
Night viewing of Arenal Volcano
Monteverde Cloud Forest biological reserve
Tempisque River float safari
Three-night Guanacaste stay at resort along the pristine Costa Rican coastline

Itinerary

Day 1 | Depart for San Jose, Costa Rica

Day 2 | San Jose - Irazú National Park

Day 3 | San Jose/ Arenal Region: Dakota Coffee Estate, Botanical Orchid Garden

Day 4 | Arenal Region: Visit a local elementary school, Ecocentro Danaus biological reserve, butterfly farm

Day 5 | Arenal Region: Hanging bridges and Sky Walk in the tree canopy, relax in thermal waters

Day 6 | Arenal Region/ Monteverde Cloud Forest: Visit with local women artists

Day 7 | Monteverde: Monteverde biological reserve guided walk, Monteverde Bat Jungle

Day 8 | Monteverde/ Guanacaste: Butterfly garden and the blue morpho butterfly

Day 9 | Guanacaste: Float safari on the Tempisque River to see monkeys, iguanas, crocodiles and abundant bird life

Day 10 | Guanacaste: Day at leisure. Optional activates include kayaking, hiking, swim at the beach or visit the town of Tamarindo.

Day 11 | Depart for U.S.

Inclusions

Round trip air transportation from listed cities
23 meals: ten breakfasts, six lunches, seven dinners
Extensive sightseeing as described, including all entrance fees.
Services of an expert Costa Rica naturalist as your Odysseys Unlimited Tour Director
Private motor coach transportation throughout your trip
Luggage handling for one bag per person
Gratuities for dining room servers, airport and hotel porters and all drivers

Accommodations

10 nights’ accommodations in Superior First Class and First Class Hotels