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Costa Rica: Ecology and Conservation
Tour length: 9 days
Stunning ecological terrain creates a dynamic panorama of active volcanoes, forested mountains and palm-lined beaches. Amid your picturesque surroundings, you’ll explore some of the world’s most magnificent plant and animal habitats, experience vibrant cultural traditions, and discover the ways in which the people of Costa Rica continually strive to conserve and protect this environmental wonderland.
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You are viewing the 2010 itinerary, which is valid from 10/1/2009 to 9/30/2010
The starting price for this tour is: $1,520

Day 1 Fly to Costa Rica

Arrive in San José

Day 2 San José • Arenal Region

Experiential Learning: Visit INBioparque:
  • Ecosystem exhibits and trails*

  • Visit Poás Volcano
    Visit to hot springs
    Travel to Arenal region

    Day 3 Sarapiquí • Arenal Region

    Take a whitewater rafting excursion in Sarapiquí

    Day 4 Arenal region • Monteverde

    Take a morning hike to La Fortuna Waterfall
    Travel to Monteverde

    Day 5 Monteverde

    Take an excursion to the Santa Elena Cloud Forest:
  • Canopy tour

  • Experiential Learning: Plant trees*
    Lecture: Attend a lecture at the Santa Elena Institute*

    Day 6 Central Pacific Coast

    Travel to the Central Pacific Coast

    Day 7 Central Pacific Coast

    Take an excursion to Manuel Antonio National Park

    Day 8 Sarchí • San José

    Visit Sarchí
    Travel to San José

    Day 9 Depart for home

     

    * PLEASE NOTE: Business visits, experiential learning activities and lectures will be scheduled subject to availability and confirmed prior to departure date.