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Costa Rica: Ecology and Conservation
Tour length: 9 days
Costa Rica is known for its stunning ecological terrain formed by active volcanoes, forested mountains and palm-lined beaches. In the Arenal Region, the Poás Volcano and hot springs welcome you. Whitewater rafting in Sarapiquí, hikes through La Fortuna Waterfall in Monteverde and experiential learning activities all create one amazing trip.
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You are viewing the 2011 itinerary, which is valid from 10/1/2010 to 9/30/2011
The starting price for this tour is: $1,320

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

Travel to Sarapiqui
Experiential Learning: Visit La Selva Biological Station

Day 4 Arenal Region • Monteverde

Take a hike to La Fortuna Waterfall
Travel to Monteverde

Day 5 Monteverde

Take an excursion to the Santa Elena Cloud Forest
Participate in a Canopy Tour
Experiential Learning: Plant a tree
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

Travel via Sarchí to San José
Visit a coffee plantation

Day 9 Depart for home

 

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