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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Prices displayed below are based on per person,doubleoccupancy.
DATES & starting prices
PRICES
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.

Apr 29 - May 10, 2024
Starting at
2,899
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 5 - May 16, 2024
Starting at
2,899
Special Offer

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

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 20 - May 31, 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.

Filling Fast!
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.

Jun 24 - Jul 5, 2024
Starting at
3,249
Special Offer

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

Jul 1 - Jul 12, 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 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.

Filling Fast!
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.

Filling Fast!
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.

Filling Fast!
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.

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.

Aug 17 - Aug 28, 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 26 - Sep 6, 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.

Sep 19 - Sep 30, 2024
Starting at
2,899
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 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.

Sep 23 - Oct 4, 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 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.

Sep 27 - Oct 8, 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.

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.

Filling Fast!
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.

Filling Fast!
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
Filling Fast!
Nov 13 - Nov 24, 2024
Starting at
3,149
Nov 25 - Dec 6, 2024
Starting at
3,499
Filling Fast!
Dec 2 - Dec 13, 2024
Starting at
3,149
Dec 4 - Dec 15, 2024
Starting at
3,149
Dec 6 - Dec 17, 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
Itinerary Note

This departure can be combined with the Jan. 17 date of Program #20774- Costa Rica: Three Jewels in Paradise.

Jan 8 - Jan 19, 2025
Starting at
3,299
Itinerary Note

This departure can be combined with the Jan. 19 date of Program #20774- Costa Rica: Three Jewels in Paradise.

Jan 10 - Jan 21, 2025
Starting at
3,299
Itinerary Note

This departure can be combined with the Jan. 21 date of Program #20774- Costa Rica: Three Jewels in Paradise.

Jan 12 - Jan 23, 2025
Starting at
3,299
Jan 14 - Jan 25, 2025
Starting at
3,299
Jan 17 - Jan 28, 2025
Starting at
3,299
Jan 19 - Jan 30, 2025
Starting at
3,299
Itinerary Note

This departure can be combined with the Jan. 11 date and Jan. 30 of Program #20774- Costa Rica: Three Jewels in Paradise.

Jan 21 - Feb 1, 2025
Starting at
3,299
Jan 23 - Feb 3, 2025
Starting at
3,299
Itinerary Note

This departure can be combined with the Feb. 3 date of Program #20774- Costa Rica: Three Jewels in Paradise.

Jan 25 - Feb 5, 2025
Starting at
3,299
Itinerary Note

This departure can be combined with the Jan. 17 date of Program #20774- Costa Rica: Three Jewels in Paradise.

Jan 27 - Feb 7, 2025
Starting at
3,299
Itinerary Note

This departure can be combined with the Jan. 19 date of Program #20774- Costa Rica: Three Jewels in Paradise.

Jan 31 - Feb 11, 2025
Starting at
3,299
Filling Fast!
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
Itinerary Note

This departure can be combined with the Jan. 30 date of Program #20774- Costa Rica: Three Jewels in Paradise.

Feb 9 - Feb 20, 2025
Starting at
3,299
Feb 12 - Feb 23, 2025
Starting at
3,299
Itinerary Note

This departure can be combined with the Feb. 23 date of Program #20774- Costa Rica: Three Jewels in Paradise.

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
Itinerary Note

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

Feb 20 - Mar 3, 2025
Starting at
3,299
Itinerary Note

This departure can be combined with the Mar. 3 date of Program #20774- Costa Rica: Three Jewels in Paradise.

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
Itinerary Note

This departure can be combined with the Mar. 11 date of Program #20774- Costa Rica: Three Jewels in Paradise.

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
Itinerary Note

This departure can be combined with the Mar. 20 date of Program #20774- Costa Rica: Three Jewels in Paradise.

Mar 11 - Mar 22, 2025
Starting at
3,299
Itinerary Note

This departure can be combined with the Mar. 3 date of Program #20774- Costa Rica: Three Jewels in Paradise.

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.

Itinerary Note

This departure can be combined with the May 8 date of Program #20774- Costa Rica: Three Jewels in Paradise.

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.

Itinerary Note

This departure can be combined with the Jul. 13 date of Program #20774- Costa Rica: Three Jewels in Paradise. 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 9 - Jul 20, 2025
Starting at
3,049
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 16 - Jul 27, 2025
Starting at
3,449
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 18 - Jul 29, 2025
Starting at
3,049
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 1 - Aug 12, 2025
Starting at
3,049
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 7 - Aug 18, 2025
Starting at
3,449
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 15 - Aug 26, 2025
Starting at
3,049
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 30 - Sep 10, 2025
Starting at
3,049
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 6 - Sep 17, 2025
Starting at
3,049
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 16 - Sep 27, 2025
Starting at
3,449
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 23 - Oct 4, 2025
Starting at
3,049
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 27 - Oct 8, 2025
Starting at
3,049
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 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
Itinerary Note

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

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
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.

Apr 29 - May 10, 2024
Starting at
2,899
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 5 - May 16, 2024
Starting at
2,899
Special Offer

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

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.

Filling Fast!
May 20 - May 31, 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.

Filling Fast!
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.

Jun 24 - Jul 5, 2024
Starting at
3,249
Special Offer

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

Filling Fast!
Jul 1 - Jul 12, 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 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.

Filling Fast!
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.

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.

Aug 17 - Aug 28, 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 26 - Sep 6, 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.

Sep 19 - Sep 30, 2024
Starting at
2,899
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 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 23 - Oct 4, 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 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.

Filling Fast!
Sep 27 - Oct 8, 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.

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
3,689
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
3,689
Nov 13 - Nov 24, 2024
Starting at
3,689
Nov 25 - Dec 6, 2024
Starting at
4,039
Dec 2 - Dec 13, 2024
Starting at
3,689
Dec 4 - Dec 15, 2024
Starting at
3,689
Filling Fast!
Dec 6 - Dec 17, 2024
Starting at
3,689
Dec 10 - Dec 21, 2024
Starting at
4,039
Dec 20 - Dec 31, 2024
Starting at
3,839
Jan 4 - Jan 15, 2025
Starting at
4,239
Jan 6 - Jan 17, 2025
Starting at
3,839
Itinerary Note

This departure can be combined with the Jan. 17 date of Program #20774- Costa Rica: Three Jewels in Paradise.

Filling Fast!
Jan 8 - Jan 19, 2025
Starting at
3,839
Itinerary Note

This departure can be combined with the Jan. 19 date of Program #20774- Costa Rica: Three Jewels in Paradise.

Filling Fast!
Jan 10 - Jan 21, 2025
Starting at
3,839
Itinerary Note

This departure can be combined with the Jan. 21 date of Program #20774- Costa Rica: Three Jewels in Paradise.

Jan 12 - Jan 23, 2025
Starting at
3,839
Filling Fast!
Jan 14 - Jan 25, 2025
Starting at
3,839
Jan 17 - Jan 28, 2025
Starting at
3,839
Filling Fast!
Jan 19 - Jan 30, 2025
Starting at
3,839
Itinerary Note

This departure can be combined with the Jan. 11 date and Jan. 30 of Program #20774- Costa Rica: Three Jewels in Paradise.

Jan 21 - Feb 1, 2025
Starting at
3,839
Filling Fast!
Jan 23 - Feb 3, 2025
Starting at
3,839
Itinerary Note

This departure can be combined with the Feb. 3 date of Program #20774- Costa Rica: Three Jewels in Paradise.

Filling Fast!
Jan 25 - Feb 5, 2025
Starting at
3,839
Itinerary Note

This departure can be combined with the Jan. 17 date of Program #20774- Costa Rica: Three Jewels in Paradise.

Filling Fast!
Jan 27 - Feb 7, 2025
Starting at
3,839
Itinerary Note

This departure can be combined with the Jan. 19 date of Program #20774- Costa Rica: Three Jewels in Paradise.

Filling Fast!
Jan 31 - Feb 11, 2025
Starting at
3,839
Filling Fast!
Feb 2 - Feb 13, 2025
Starting at
3,839
Filling Fast!
Feb 4 - Feb 15, 2025
Starting at
4,239
Filling Fast!
Feb 7 - Feb 18, 2025
Starting at
3,839
Itinerary Note

This departure can be combined with the Jan. 30 date of Program #20774- Costa Rica: Three Jewels in Paradise.

Feb 9 - Feb 20, 2025
Starting at
3,839
Filling Fast!
Feb 12 - Feb 23, 2025
Starting at
3,839
Itinerary Note

This departure can be combined with the Feb. 23 date of Program #20774- Costa Rica: Three Jewels in Paradise.

Filling Fast!
Feb 13 - Feb 24, 2025
Starting at
3,839
Filling Fast!
Feb 16 - Feb 27, 2025
Starting at
3,839
Filling Fast!
Feb 18 - Mar 1, 2025
Starting at
3,839
Itinerary Note

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

Filling Fast!
Feb 20 - Mar 3, 2025
Starting at
3,839
Itinerary Note

This departure can be combined with the Mar. 3 date of Program #20774- Costa Rica: Three Jewels in Paradise.

Filling Fast!
Feb 22 - Mar 5, 2025
Starting at
3,839
Filling Fast!
Feb 24 - Mar 7, 2025
Starting at
3,839
Feb 26 - Mar 9, 2025
Starting at
3,839
Filling Fast!
Feb 28 - Mar 11, 2025
Starting at
3,839
Itinerary Note

This departure can be combined with the Mar. 11 date of Program #20774- Costa Rica: Three Jewels in Paradise.

Mar 4 - Mar 15, 2025
Starting at
4,239
Filling Fast!
Mar 7 - Mar 18, 2025
Starting at
3,839
Filling Fast!
Mar 9 - Mar 20, 2025
Starting at
3,839
Itinerary Note

This departure can be combined with the Mar. 20 date of Program #20774- Costa Rica: Three Jewels in Paradise.

Filling Fast!
Mar 11 - Mar 22, 2025
Starting at
3,839
Itinerary Note

This departure can be combined with the Mar. 3 date of Program #20774- Costa Rica: Three Jewels in Paradise.

Filling Fast!
Mar 16 - Mar 27, 2025
Starting at
3,839
Filling Fast!
Mar 17 - Mar 28, 2025
Starting at
3,839
Filling Fast!
Mar 23 - Apr 3, 2025
Starting at
3,839
Filling Fast!
Mar 25 - Apr 5, 2025
Starting at
3,839
Filling Fast!
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.

Filling Fast!
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.

Itinerary Note

This departure can be combined with the May 8 date of Program #20774- Costa Rica: Three Jewels in Paradise.

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.

Itinerary Note

This departure can be combined with the Jul. 13 date of Program #20774- Costa Rica: Three Jewels in Paradise. 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 9 - Jul 20, 2025
Starting at
3,049
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 16 - Jul 27, 2025
Starting at
3,449
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 18 - Jul 29, 2025
Starting at
3,049
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 1 - Aug 12, 2025
Starting at
3,049
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 7 - Aug 18, 2025
Starting at
3,449
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 15 - Aug 26, 2025
Starting at
3,049
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 30 - Sep 10, 2025
Starting at
3,049
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 6 - Sep 17, 2025
Starting at
3,049
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 16 - Sep 27, 2025
Starting at
3,449
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 23 - Oct 4, 2025
Starting at
3,049
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 27 - Oct 8, 2025
Starting at
3,049
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 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.

Filling Fast!
Nov 1 - Nov 12, 2025
Starting at
3,839
Filling Fast!
Nov 7 - Nov 18, 2025
Starting at
3,839
Filling Fast!
Nov 9 - Nov 20, 2025
Starting at
3,839
Filling Fast!
Nov 22 - Dec 3, 2025
Starting at
4,239
Itinerary Note

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

Filling Fast!
Dec 2 - Dec 13, 2025
Starting at
3,839
Filling Fast!
Dec 4 - Dec 15, 2025
Starting at
3,839
Filling Fast!
Dec 6 - Dec 17, 2025
Starting at
4,239
Filling Fast!
Dec 8 - Dec 19, 2025
Starting at
3,839
Filling Fast!
Dec 10 - Dec 21, 2025
Starting at
3,839
Filling Fast!
Dec 18 - Dec 29, 2025
Starting at
3,989

At a Glance

Unhurried. Active. Environmentally aware. Lush. Protected. Biodiverse. Pura Vida — the Pure Life. Costa Rica’s pervading cultural ideology unites with its natural delights to create a unique national character, in which 25 percent of the land is preserved by law and there is no standing military. This invigorating program explores the essential nature of this Central American nation, from its pristine beaches and verdant forests to its rural villages and historic capital.
Activity Level
Keep the Pace
Walking up to 1.5 hours a day over uneven trails in hot and humid conditions. Includes a number of bus transfers; no bathroom on bus but bus stops every 1.5-2 hours. Elevations up to 4,000 feet.
Small Group
Small Group
Love to learn and explore in a small-group setting? These adventures offer small, personal experiences with groups of 13 to 24 participants.

What You'll Learn

  • Learn from naturalists about the unique features of the rain forest, wetlands and transition zones.
  • Participate in cultural activities in rural communities.
  • Admire the misty beauty and unique characteristics of a cloud forest during a trail hike and expert presentation.

General Notes

This Road Scholar program offers participants the chance to explore a number of Costa Rica’s iconic ecosystems within a relatively short period of time. Although bus travel is a necessity, it is also an opportunity to see and experience the country up close. En-route program activities help to break up lengthier bus transfers and provide rewarding educational experiences. Local road conditions, weather, two-lane highways, winding roads, traffic and elevation are bigger factors in determining the length of travel than actual distance. This program offers Micro Group options--with 12 or fewer participants--on some departures. Please refer to program date notes.
Featured Expert
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Pedro Bosques
Pedro Bosques is a veteran Road Scholar instructor and group leader, with approximately 20 years of experience in hosting lifelong learners in Costa Rica. Although born in Puntarenas, on Costa Rica’s central Pacific coast, Pedro grew up in San José. His interest in conservation blossomed when he began working at the Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve as a field assistant. During this time he colaborated with researchers and biologists in projects including the study of the behavior and migration of the Three-wattled Bellbird and reforestation of the biological corridor in the Monteverde region. Pedro is a certified naturalist leader who enjoys sharing his knowledge with travelers from around the world. He looks forward to hosting you in this program and enhancing your journey in his beautiful country.

Please note: This expert may not be available for every date of this program.

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Pedro Bosques View biography
Pedro Bosques is a veteran Road Scholar instructor and group leader, with approximately 20 years of experience in hosting lifelong learners in Costa Rica. Although born in Puntarenas, on Costa Rica’s central Pacific coast, Pedro grew up in San José. His interest in conservation blossomed when he began working at the Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve as a field assistant. During this time he colaborated with researchers and biologists in projects including the study of the behavior and migration of the Three-wattled Bellbird and reforestation of the biological corridor in the Monteverde region. Pedro is a certified naturalist leader who enjoys sharing his knowledge with travelers from around the world. He looks forward to hosting you in this program and enhancing your journey in his beautiful country.
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Erick Guzman View biography
Costa Rica’s tropical rainforest with its glorious biodiversity was the childhood playground of Erick Guzman, who grew up in the country’s Caribbean lowlands. He enjoyed accompanying travelers on boat excursions during his post-high school years, assisting his father, and went on to work in the field of adventure travel, leading rafting, kayaking, horseback riding and hiking trips. Erick then worked at the La Selva field station of the Organization for Tropical Studies, interacting with scientists and deepening his knowledge of Costa Rica’s natural habitats.
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William Suarez View biography
While working for the logging industry in Honduras and seeing its negative impact on the environment, William Suarez became interested in conservation. He returned to his native Costa Rica and received training to serve as a leader for groups interested in learning about the country’s flora and fauna. Today, he specializes in the natural history and birds of Costa Rica. William is also a writer who has had three books published, as well as an outdoorsman who enjoys mountain biking, hiking and fishing.
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Lizeth Alfaro View biography
Lizeth Alfaro is a Costa Rican naturalist expedition leader, flower therapist, and bee keeper. She earned her qualifications in sustainable tourism and became a national guide by the time she turned 18. Growing up among the rich biodiversity of the northern Caribbean lowlands gave her an early appreciation for nature and awareness of local conservation efforts. In her free time, Lizeth enjoys bee keeping, painting, and herbology.
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José Miguel Calvo View biography
José Miguel Calvo is a licensed Costa Rican naturalist expedition leader, fluent in English and his native Spanish. He grew up just outside Turrialba, in an area known for its scenic hills, rivers, and farmlands. After giving farm work a try, he realized his passion for nature and conservation would be better suited to a career in ecological exploration. In addition to being certified as a naturalist and general expedition leader, José Miguel is also trained in canyoning, zip lining, and river rafting.
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Deynor Alfaro View biography
Deynor Alfaro is a licensed Costa Rican naturalist group leader. His love of nature and the outdoors took root while growing up on a cattle farm in Puntarenas province. When time came to consider college and career choices, he set his sights on becoming a naturalist. Deynor went on to earn a degree in ecotourism from the Universidad Técnica Nacional in Puntarenas city. Some of his favorite pastimes include hiking, birding, horseback riding, and playing soccer with friends.
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Andrew Newcomb View biography
Andrew “Yito” Newcomb grew up just outside San José, Costa Rica. The child of a U.S. Merchant Marine and a Costa Rican housewife, he looked forward to the months when his father came home on leave. Andrew joined the U.S. Air Force after high school, served during Operation Desert Storm, and earned his associate degree from Jamestown Community College in Jamestown, New York. Once back in Costa Rica, he returned to college and became a licensed expedition leader as well as a qualified chef.
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Esteban Rojas View biography
Esteban Rojas became a certified naturalist expedition leader in 2001, after completing his bachelor’s degree in ecological tourism. In addition to his role as a naturalist leader, he has spent a decade working on sea turtle conservation projects along the Pacific coast. Esteban’s growing interest in nature conservation led him to eventually pursue a master’s in natural resource management. Some of his favorite pastimes are bird watching, mountain biking, and traveling. Esteban and his wife welcomed a daughter, Eva, in 2020.
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Edwin Duarte View biography
Edwin Duarte’s childhood in dry forests of Guanacaste honed his observational skills. Birds and native plants were an early obsession. Edwin completed university degrees in agro/eco-tourism and education, and is a certified naturalist. His first foray into group leading was active adventure, including zip-lining, rappelling, kayaking, and white water rafting. Edwin now lives at the base of a volcano. He is a gifted, multifaceted individual who lives to grow and share, learning more about the world as he teaches others.
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