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Costa Rica

The Best of Costa Rica: Exploring Natural Wonders

Program No. 11586RJ
With more than 5% of the world’s biodiversity, 121 volcanic formations, 801 miles of coastline and hundreds of endemic birds, Costa Rica is a true Mecca for nature lovers to explore.

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DATES & starting prices
PRICES
Jan 13 - Jan 24, 2024
Starting at
3,149
Jan 15 - Jan 26, 2024
Starting at
3,149
Jan 16 - Jan 27, 2024
Starting at
3,149
Jan 20 - Jan 31, 2024
Starting at
3,149
Filling Fast!
Jan 22 - Feb 2, 2024
Starting at
3,149
Jan 23 - Feb 3, 2024
Starting at
3,149
Jan 28 - Feb 8, 2024
Starting at
3,149
Jan 30 - Feb 10, 2024
Starting at
3,149
Itinerary Note

This departure can be combined with the Feb. 10 date of Program #20774- Costa Rica: Three Jewels in Paradise.

Jan 31 - Feb 11, 2024
Starting at
3,149
Feb 3 - Feb 14, 2024
Starting at
3,149
Feb 4 - Feb 15, 2024
Starting at
3,149
Feb 5 - Feb 16, 2024
Starting at
3,149
Feb 6 - Feb 17, 2024
Starting at
3,149
Feb 10 - Feb 21, 2024
Starting at
3,499
Feb 12 - Feb 23, 2024
Starting at
3,149
Feb 13 - Feb 24, 2024
Starting at
3,149
Feb 17 - Feb 28, 2024
Starting at
3,149
Feb 18 - Feb 27, 2024
Starting at
2,599
Itinerary Note

This departure date is 2 nights shorter and does not include Tortuguero. Itinerary runs in reverse order. After the first 2 nights in San Jose, the program includes 2 nights in Central Pacific, 2 nights in Arenal Volcano, 2 nights in Sarapiqui, and 1 more night in San Jose. Please refer to the detailed itinerary for specifics.

Feb 19 - Mar 1, 2024
Starting at
3,149
Itinerary Note

This departure can be combined with the Mar. 1 date of Program #20774- Costa Rica: Three Jewels in Paradise.

Feb 20 - Mar 2, 2024
Starting at
3,149
Feb 24 - Mar 6, 2024
Starting at
3,149
Feb 26 - Mar 8, 2024
Starting at
3,149
Mar 2 - Mar 13, 2024
Starting at
3,149
Filling Fast!
Mar 4 - Mar 15, 2024
Starting at
3,149
Filling Fast!
Mar 6 - Mar 17, 2024
Starting at
3,499
Filling Fast!
Mar 9 - Mar 20, 2024
Starting at
3,149
Mar 11 - Mar 22, 2024
Starting at
3,149
Mar 12 - Mar 23, 2024
Starting at
3,149
Mar 16 - Mar 27, 2024
Starting at
3,149
Mar 31 - Apr 11, 2024
Starting at
3,149
Filling Fast!
Apr 2 - Apr 13, 2024
Starting at
3,149
Special Offer

No added cost for single rooms! Free singles are limited. Please call for details.

Apr 7 - Apr 18, 2024
Starting at
3,499
Special Offer

No added cost for single rooms! Free singles are limited. Please call for details.

Apr 8 - Apr 19, 2024
Starting at
3,149
Special Offer

No added cost for single rooms! Free singles are limited. Please call for details.

Filling Fast!
Apr 12 - Apr 23, 2024
Starting at
3,149
Special Offer

No added cost for single rooms! Free singles are limited. Please call for details.

Apr 17 - Apr 28, 2024
Starting at
3,149
Special Offer

No added cost for single rooms! Free singles are limited. Please call for details.

Filling Fast!
Apr 20 - May 1, 2024
Starting at
3,149
Special Offer

No added cost for single rooms! Free singles are limited. Please call for details.

Apr 23 - May 4, 2024
Starting at
3,149
Special Offer

No added cost for single rooms! Free singles are limited. Please call for details.

Filling Fast!
May 4 - May 15, 2024
Starting at
2,899
May 12 - May 23, 2024
Starting at
3,249
Special Offer

No added cost for single rooms! Free singles are limited. Please call for details.

May 26 - Jun 6, 2024
Starting at
2,899
Special Offer

No added cost for single rooms! Free singles are limited. Please call for details.

Jun 1 - Jun 12, 2024
Starting at
3,249
Special Offer

No added cost for single rooms! Free singles are limited. Please call for details.

Jun 8 - Jun 19, 2024
Starting at
2,899
Special Offer

No added cost for single rooms! Free singles are limited. Please call for details.

Jul 7 - Jul 18, 2024
Starting at
2,899
Special Offer

No added cost for single rooms! Free singles are limited. Please call for details.

Itinerary Note

July-September is the nesting season for Green Sea Turtles at Tortuguero. During this special time of the year, the program will include a nighttime walk along the beach led by a local guide for an opportunity to observe sea turtles as they come ashore to lay eggs.

Jul 15 - Jul 26, 2024
Starting at
3,249
Special Offer

No added cost for single rooms! Free singles are limited. Please call for details.

Itinerary Note

July-September is the nesting season for Green Sea Turtles at Tortuguero. During this special time of the year, the program will include a nighttime walk along the beach led by a local guide for an opportunity to observe sea turtles as they come ashore to lay eggs.

Jul 22 - Aug 2, 2024
Starting at
2,899
Special Offer

No added cost for single rooms! Free singles are limited. Please call for details.

Itinerary Note

July-September is the nesting season for Green Sea Turtles at Tortuguero. During this special time of the year, the program will include a nighttime walk along the beach led by a local guide for an opportunity to observe sea turtles as they come ashore to lay eggs.

Jul 28 - Aug 8, 2024
Starting at
2,899
Special Offer

No added cost for single rooms! Free singles are limited. Please call for details.

Itinerary Note

July-September is the nesting season for Green Sea Turtles at Tortuguero. During this special time of the year, the program will include a nighttime walk along the beach led by a local guide for an opportunity to observe sea turtles as they come ashore to lay eggs. This departure can be combined with the Aug. 8 date of Program #20774- Costa Rica: Three Jewels in Paradise.

Aug 5 - Aug 16, 2024
Starting at
2,899
Special Offer

No added cost for single rooms! Free singles are limited. Please call for details.

Itinerary Note

July-September is the nesting season for Green Sea Turtles at Tortuguero. During this special time of the year, the program will include a nighttime walk along the beach led by a local guide for an opportunity to observe sea turtles as they come ashore to lay eggs.

Aug 12 - Aug 23, 2024
Starting at
2,899
Special Offer

No added cost for single rooms! Free singles are limited. Please call for details.

Itinerary Note

July-September is the nesting season for Green Sea Turtles at Tortuguero. During this special time of the year, the program will include a nighttime walk along the beach led by a local guide for an opportunity to observe sea turtles as they come ashore to lay eggs.

Filling Fast!
Aug 14 - Aug 25, 2024
Starting at
3,249
Special Offer

No added cost for single rooms! Free singles are limited. Please call for details.

Itinerary Note

July-September is the nesting season for Green Sea Turtles at Tortuguero. During this special time of the year, the program will include a nighttime walk along the beach led by a local guide for an opportunity to observe sea turtles as they come ashore to lay eggs.

Sep 2 - Sep 13, 2024
Starting at
2,899
Special Offer

No added cost for single rooms! Free singles are limited. Please call for details.

Itinerary Note

July-September is the nesting season for Green Sea Turtles at Tortuguero. During this special time of the year, the program will include a nighttime walk along the beach led by a local guide for an opportunity to observe sea turtles as they come ashore to lay eggs.

Sep 11 - Sep 22, 2024
Starting at
3,249
Special Offer

No added cost for single rooms! Free singles are limited. Please call for details.

Itinerary Note

July-September is the nesting season for Green Sea Turtles at Tortuguero. During this special time of the year, the program will include a nighttime walk along the beach led by a local guide for an opportunity to observe sea turtles as they come ashore to lay eggs.

Filling Fast!
Sep 21 - Oct 2, 2024
Starting at
2,899
Special Offer

No added cost for single rooms! Free singles are limited. Please call for details.

Itinerary Note

July-September is the nesting season for Green Sea Turtles at Tortuguero. During this special time of the year, the program will include a nighttime walk along the beach led by a local guide for an opportunity to observe sea turtles as they come ashore to lay eggs.

Filling Fast!
Sep 25 - Oct 6, 2024
Starting at
2,899
Special Offer

No added cost for single rooms! Free singles are limited. Please call for details.

Itinerary Note

July-September is the nesting season for Green Sea Turtles at Tortuguero. During this special time of the year, the program will include a nighttime walk along the beach led by a local guide for an opportunity to observe sea turtles as they come ashore to lay eggs.

Oct 7 - Oct 18, 2024
Starting at
2,899
Special Offer

No added cost for single rooms! Free singles are limited. Please call for details.

Oct 16 - Oct 27, 2024
Starting at
2,899
Special Offer

No added cost for single rooms! Free singles are limited. Please call for details.

Nov 3 - Nov 14, 2024
Starting at
3,149
Itinerary Note

This departure can be combined with the Nov. 14 date of Program #20774- Costa Rica: Three Jewels in Paradise.

Nov 9 - Nov 20, 2024
Starting at
3,149
Nov 25 - Dec 6, 2024
Starting at
3,499
Dec 2 - Dec 13, 2024
Starting at
3,149
Dec 4 - Dec 15, 2024
Starting at
3,149
Dec 10 - Dec 21, 2024
Starting at
3,499
Dec 20 - Dec 31, 2024
Starting at
3,299
Jan 4 - Jan 15, 2025
Starting at
3,699
Jan 6 - Jan 17, 2025
Starting at
3,299
Jan 8 - Jan 19, 2025
Starting at
3,299
Jan 10 - Jan 21, 2025
Starting at
3,299
Jan 12 - Jan 23, 2025
Starting at
3,299
Jan 14 - Jan 25, 2025
Starting at
3,299
Itinerary Note

This departure date has a slightly different itinerary. After spending 1 night in San Jose, the itinerary includes 2 nights in Tortuguero, 3 nights in Sarapiqui, 2 nights in Arenal Volcano, 2 nights in Central Pacific and 1 more night in San Jose. Please refer to the detailed itinerary for specifics.

Jan 17 - Jan 28, 2025
Starting at
3,299
Jan 19 - Jan 30, 2025
Starting at
3,299
Jan 21 - Feb 1, 2025
Starting at
3,299
Jan 23 - Feb 3, 2025
Starting at
3,299
Jan 25 - Feb 5, 2025
Starting at
3,299
Jan 27 - Feb 7, 2025
Starting at
3,299
Jan 31 - Feb 11, 2025
Starting at
3,299
Feb 2 - Feb 13, 2025
Starting at
3,299
Feb 4 - Feb 15, 2025
Starting at
3,699
Feb 7 - Feb 18, 2025
Starting at
3,299
Feb 9 - Feb 20, 2025
Starting at
3,299
Feb 12 - Feb 23, 2025
Starting at
3,299
Feb 13 - Feb 24, 2025
Starting at
3,299
Feb 16 - Feb 27, 2025
Starting at
3,299
Feb 18 - Mar 1, 2025
Starting at
3,299
Feb 20 - Mar 3, 2025
Starting at
3,299
Feb 22 - Mar 5, 2025
Starting at
3,299
Feb 24 - Mar 7, 2025
Starting at
3,299
Feb 26 - Mar 9, 2025
Starting at
3,299
Feb 28 - Mar 11, 2025
Starting at
3,299
Mar 4 - Mar 15, 2025
Starting at
3,699
Mar 7 - Mar 18, 2025
Starting at
3,299
Mar 9 - Mar 20, 2025
Starting at
3,299
Mar 11 - Mar 22, 2025
Starting at
3,299
Mar 16 - Mar 27, 2025
Starting at
3,299
Mar 17 - Mar 28, 2025
Starting at
3,299
Mar 23 - Apr 3, 2025
Starting at
3,299
Mar 25 - Apr 5, 2025
Starting at
3,299
Apr 1 - Apr 12, 2025
Starting at
3,299
Special Offer

No added cost for single rooms! Free singles are limited. Please call for details.

Apr 5 - Apr 16, 2025
Starting at
3,699
Special Offer

No added cost for single rooms! Free singles are limited. Please call for details.

Apr 22 - May 3, 2025
Starting at
3,299
Special Offer

No added cost for single rooms! Free singles are limited. Please call for details.

Apr 24 - May 5, 2025
Starting at
3,299
Special Offer

No added cost for single rooms! Free singles are limited. Please call for details.

Apr 27 - May 8, 2025
Starting at
3,299
Special Offer

No added cost for single rooms! Free singles are limited. Please call for details.

May 5 - May 16, 2025
Starting at
3,049
Special Offer

No added cost for single rooms! Free singles are limited. Please call for details.

May 10 - May 21, 2025
Starting at
3,449
Special Offer

No added cost for single rooms! Free singles are limited. Please call for details.

May 14 - May 25, 2025
Starting at
3,049
Special Offer

No added cost for single rooms! Free singles are limited. Please call for details.

May 19 - May 30, 2025
Starting at
3,049
Special Offer

No added cost for single rooms! Free singles are limited. Please call for details.

Jun 3 - Jun 14, 2025
Starting at
3,049
Special Offer

No added cost for single rooms! Free singles are limited. Please call for details.

Jun 12 - Jun 23, 2025
Starting at
3,049
Special Offer

No added cost for single rooms! Free singles are limited. Please call for details.

Jul 2 - Jul 13, 2025
Starting at
3,049
Special Offer

No added cost for single rooms! Free singles are limited. Please call for details.

Jul 9 - Jul 20, 2025
Starting at
3,049
Special Offer

No added cost for single rooms! Free singles are limited. Please call for details.

Jul 16 - Jul 27, 2025
Starting at
3,449
Special Offer

No added cost for single rooms! Free singles are limited. Please call for details.

Jul 18 - Jul 29, 2025
Starting at
3,049
Special Offer

No added cost for single rooms! Free singles are limited. Please call for details.

Aug 1 - Aug 12, 2025
Starting at
3,049
Special Offer

No added cost for single rooms! Free singles are limited. Please call for details.

Aug 7 - Aug 18, 2025
Starting at
3,449
Special Offer

No added cost for single rooms! Free singles are limited. Please call for details.

Aug 15 - Aug 26, 2025
Starting at
3,049
Special Offer

No added cost for single rooms! Free singles are limited. Please call for details.

Aug 30 - Sep 10, 2025
Starting at
3,049
Special Offer

No added cost for single rooms! Free singles are limited. Please call for details.

Sep 6 - Sep 17, 2025
Starting at
3,049
Special Offer

No added cost for single rooms! Free singles are limited. Please call for details.

Sep 16 - Sep 27, 2025
Starting at
3,449
Special Offer

No added cost for single rooms! Free singles are limited. Please call for details.

Sep 23 - Oct 4, 2025
Starting at
3,049
Special Offer

No added cost for single rooms! Free singles are limited. Please call for details.

Sep 27 - Oct 8, 2025
Starting at
3,049
Special Offer

No added cost for single rooms! Free singles are limited. Please call for details.

Oct 1 - Oct 12, 2025
Starting at
3,049
Special Offer

No added cost for single rooms! Free singles are limited. Please call for details.

Oct 14 - Oct 25, 2025
Starting at
3,449
Special Offer

No added cost for single rooms! Free singles are limited. Please call for details.

Oct 18 - Oct 29, 2025
Starting at
3,049
Special Offer

No added cost for single rooms! Free singles are limited. Please call for details.

Nov 1 - Nov 12, 2025
Starting at
3,299
Nov 7 - Nov 18, 2025
Starting at
3,299
Nov 9 - Nov 20, 2025
Starting at
3,299
Nov 22 - Dec 3, 2025
Starting at
3,699
Dec 2 - Dec 13, 2025
Starting at
3,299
Dec 4 - Dec 15, 2025
Starting at
3,299
Dec 6 - Dec 17, 2025
Starting at
3,699
Dec 8 - Dec 19, 2025
Starting at
3,299
Dec 10 - Dec 21, 2025
Starting at
3,299
Dec 18 - Dec 29, 2025
Starting at
3,449
DATES & starting prices
PRICES
Jan 13 - Jan 24, 2024
Starting at
3,689
Jan 15 - Jan 26, 2024
Starting at
3,689
Jan 16 - Jan 27, 2024
Starting at
3,689
Jan 20 - Jan 31, 2024
Starting at
3,689
Jan 22 - Feb 2, 2024
Starting at
3,689
Jan 23 - Feb 3, 2024
Starting at
3,689
Jan 28 - Feb 8, 2024
Starting at
3,689
Jan 30 - Feb 10, 2024
Starting at
3,689
Itinerary Note

This departure can be combined with the Feb. 10 date of Program #20774- Costa Rica: Three Jewels in Paradise.

Jan 31 - Feb 11, 2024
Starting at
3,689
Feb 3 - Feb 14, 2024
Starting at
3,689
Feb 4 - Feb 15, 2024
Starting at
3,689
Feb 5 - Feb 16, 2024
Starting at
3,689
Feb 6 - Feb 17, 2024
Starting at
3,689
Feb 10 - Feb 21, 2024
Starting at
4,039
Feb 12 - Feb 23, 2024
Starting at
3,689
Feb 13 - Feb 24, 2024
Starting at
3,689
Feb 17 - Feb 28, 2024
Starting at
3,689
Filling Fast!
Feb 18 - Feb 27, 2024
Starting at
3,079
Itinerary Note

This departure date is 2 nights shorter and does not include Tortuguero. Itinerary runs in reverse order. After the first 2 nights in San Jose, the program includes 2 nights in Central Pacific, 2 nights in Arenal Volcano, 2 nights in Sarapiqui, and 1 more night in San Jose. Please refer to the detailed itinerary for specifics.

Feb 19 - Mar 1, 2024
Starting at
3,689
Itinerary Note

This departure can be combined with the Mar. 1 date of Program #20774- Costa Rica: Three Jewels in Paradise.

Feb 20 - Mar 2, 2024
Starting at
3,689
Feb 24 - Mar 6, 2024
Starting at
3,689
Feb 26 - Mar 8, 2024
Starting at
3,689
Mar 2 - Mar 13, 2024
Starting at
3,689
Filling Fast!
Mar 4 - Mar 15, 2024
Starting at
3,689
Filling Fast!
Mar 6 - Mar 17, 2024
Starting at
4,039
Filling Fast!
Mar 9 - Mar 20, 2024
Starting at
3,689
Mar 11 - Mar 22, 2024
Starting at
3,689
Mar 12 - Mar 23, 2024
Starting at
3,689
Mar 16 - Mar 27, 2024
Starting at
3,689
Filling Fast!
Mar 31 - Apr 11, 2024
Starting at
3,689
Apr 2 - Apr 13, 2024
Starting at
3,149
Special Offer

No added cost for single rooms! Free singles are limited. Please call for details.

Apr 7 - Apr 18, 2024
Starting at
3,499
Special Offer

No added cost for single rooms! Free singles are limited. Please call for details.

Apr 8 - Apr 19, 2024
Starting at
3,149
Special Offer

No added cost for single rooms! Free singles are limited. Please call for details.

Apr 12 - Apr 23, 2024
Starting at
3,149
Special Offer

No added cost for single rooms! Free singles are limited. Please call for details.

Apr 17 - Apr 28, 2024
Starting at
3,149