Activity Level:  Moderately Active

From cloud forest to rain forest; from Central Valley to Pacific Coast, the small Central American democracy of Costa Rica holds a variety of treasures to discover.

Trip highlights include:

• Tour a coffee plantation, learning about this important export
• Excited children greet you at a visit to a local elementary school
• Walk the trails of the Luna Nueva rain forest reserve
• Learn about medicinal plants at the Sacred Seed Sanctuary
• Take a float safari on the Tempisque River
• Visit a hummingbird gallery and bat jungle
• Relax on a pristine white-sand beach
• Snorkel, kayak, sail or diving outside of Guanacaste

Enjoy the bio-diversity of Costa Rica on a relaxed yet comprehensive exploration of this wonderful country. Two departures in 2010 sold out quickly so with a maximum group size of 18 travelers, you’ll want to reserve your spot soon!

Optional Extension: A three night optional extension to Tortuguero National Park is also available.

Price: $2,595 land only or $2,795 with group air package from Miami or $3,195 with group air package from Seattle
Single Supplement:  $895

Operator: Odysseys Unlimited

Friends & family are welcome—you don't have to be a UW graduate to travel with UW Alumni Tours!