Costa Rica: Natural Parks & Tropical Forests (2012)

San José • Arenal • Monteverde • Manuel Antonio • San Gerardo de Dota
  • 13 days
  • from only:
  • $1795
  • $139 per day
    Land Tour Only
  • 13 days
  • from only:
  • $2295
  • $177 per dayIncludes international airfare and government taxes

Now save $600 per couple on all
April-December departures
Applies to all 2012 reservations.

Extend Your Adventure:
  • Our small group will have plenty of opportunities to meet the friendly ticos—as Costa Ricans call themselves—as we visit local markets and rural farms.
  • This Red-eyed Tree Frog is just one of an immense number of colorful creatures we may spot in the wilderness of Costa Rica, which is home to more than five percent of the Earth's biodiversity.
  • Costa Rica's tropical forests—which we'll explore on nature walks with our expert Trip Leader and trained naturalist guides—are a highlight of this adventure.
  • We'll discover the pastoral landscapes that surround Arenal Volcano, one of seven active volcanoes in Costa Rica—and one of the most active in the world.
  • Enjoy a scenic rafting excursion along the Rio Frio, taking in views the mountains and rain forests along its shores.
  • Best Value for Solo Travelers
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Learn how to customize your adventure, or view standard air routing and travel times. The choice is yours with our True Choice program.

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With our True Choice Program, you can choose to stay longer before or after your trip on your own, or combine two adventures to maximize your value. Here are more ways to create the OAT adventure that’s right for you:

  • Choose our standard air routing, or work with us to select the airline and routing you prefer
  • Make your own international flight arrangements directly with the airline, applying frequent flyer miles if available
  • Stay overnight in a connecting city before or after your trip
  • Request to arrive a few days early to get a fresh start on your adventure
  • Choose to “break away” before or after your trip, spending additional days or weeks on your own
  • Extend your adventure with our optional pre- and post-trip extensions
  • Combine your choice of OAT adventures to maximize your value
  • Upgrade to business or premium economy class

The air options listed above will involve an additional fee of $100 per person for confirmed requests (as well as incremental airfare costs based on your specific choice). This service fee will be waived for Inner Circle/Sir Edmund Hillary Club members.

Or, when you make your reservation, you can choose our standard air routing, for which approximate travel times are shown below.

GATEWAY

TRAVEL TIME*

Atlanta

6hrs

Boston, Chicago, Dallas, Los Angeles

8hrs

Denver, New York (JFK), San Francisco

9hrs

Detroit, Philadelphia, Washington, DC (Dulles)

7hrs

Miami

3hrs

Minneapolis

11hrs

Portland, OR

17hrs

Phoenix, San Diego

14hrs

Seattle

12hrs

* Estimated total time, including connection and layover. Actual travel time may vary.

The information above reflects approximate flight times from the gateway cities listed to San Jose, Costa Rica. Routing is based on availability and subject to change. You will receive your final air itinerary approximately 14 days prior to departure.

You never knew when you might find a Coatimundi trying to cross the road, or an ox-cart heading to the market of a small town.

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Traveling Solo to Costa Rica

At OAT, we recognize the challenge solo travelers face from the additional cost of Single Supplements. That’s why we’re proud to offer FREE Single Supplements on this adventure and on all extensions.

Single Supplements:
Costa Rica: Natural Parks & Tropical Forests: FREE
Corcovado National Park: FREE
Tortuguero National Park: Ultimate Rain Forest Experience: FREE

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Solo Traveler Challenge:

Compare our value for solo travelers with the competition, and you’ll find that you save $500-$5000 per person with OAT. And if you can find a lower solo traveler price on any comparable international trip for Americans, we’ll match that price and deduct $500 from the cost of your adventure.

Solo Friendly Travel:

From more single space and new solo savings on our 2012 adventures, to our FREE Travel Companions online community and Roommate Matching Service, see why OAT is the leader in Solo Friendly Travel.

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Share your love of travel with others and, for each referral who embarks on an OAT trip, you will earn $100 in CASH or credit. With your 4th referral departing on a 2012 departure, your reward increases to $200 in CASH or credit per person. And once you refer 8 travelers departing in either 2012 or 2013, you'll earn a FREE trip valued up to $4,500 per household—which will bring the total value of your earned rewards up to $5,600.

And you are also passing along savings to your new traveler: We'll instantly deduct $100 off the cost of their reservation when they mention your name and Customer Number while reserving.

To learn more about the benefits of our Vacation Ambassador Referral Program, please call us toll-free at 1-800-955-1925 or click here.

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Small Groups: Never more than 10-16 travelers—guaranteed!

Visit Costa Rica, where it's easier to be at one with nature than anywhere else in the world. Imagine blinking at the fluttering brilliance of a Blue Morpho Butterfly … stumbling upon a Three-toed Sloth napping in the forest canopy … cocking your head to return the inquisitive look of a giant Green Iguana … spotting a Resplendent Quetzal gliding through the trees. As we travel from volcanic mountain ranges to misty cloud forests and bountiful jungles, our small group will explore this intense biodiversity up close. And we’ll also mingle with Costa Rica’s people, whether sharing a meal at the home of a local family, or visiting the children of a village school. It’s almost impossible to believe that there could be so many wonders in such a small place without witnessing them for yourself—so join OAT to uncover the cornucopia known as Costa Rica.

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Now save $600 per couple on all April-December departures.
Applies to all 2012 reservations. Prices on the website reflect savings.

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