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Nowhere in the world is it easier to be "at one with nature" than in Costa Rica. Imagine blinking at the fluttering brilliance of a fist-sized blue morpho butterfly ... stumbling upon a three-toed sloth napping in the forest canopy ... cocking your head to mimic the inquisitive look of a giant iguana. With twelve different life zones housing more than five percent of the earth's plant and animal species, Costa Rica is fully aware of its natural treasures—that's why almost a third of the country is protected land.

From volcanic mountain ranges to misty cloud forests and bountiful rain forests, our small group will explore this intense biodiversity. And our intimate encounters won't stop with nature. We'll also mingle with Costa Rica's people, including sharing a meal with a local family in their home in Monteverde. Join us and uncover the cornucopia known as Costa Rica.

Summary Itinerary

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1 Depart U.S./Arrive San José, Costa Rica : Grand Hotel Costa Rica
2 San José/Nuevo Arenal : Eco-Lodge
Meals: 1B, 1L, 1D
3-4 Nuevo Arenal : Eco-Lodge
Meals: 2B, 2L, 2D
5 Nuevo Arenal/Monteverde Cloud Forest : Montana Monteverde Hotel or similar
Meals: 1B, 1L, 1D
6 Monteverde Cloud Forest : Montana Monteverde Hotel or similar
Meals: 1B, 1L
7 Monteverde : Montana Monteverde Hotel or similar
Meals: 1B
8 Monteverde Cloud Forest/Manuel Antonio National Park : Villas Lirio or Rancho Casa Grande
Meals: 1B, 1L
9 Manuel Antonio National Park : Villas Lirio or Rancho Casa Grande
Meals: 1B, 1L, 1D
10 Manuel Antonio/San Gerardo de Dota : Trogón Lodge or Savegre Lodge
Meals: 1B, 1L, 1D
11 San Gerardo de Dota : Trogón Lodge or Savegre Lodge
Meals: 1B, 1L, 1D
12 San Gerardo de Dota/San José : Grand Hotel Costa Rica
Meals: 1B, 1D
13 Depart for U.S or begin your optional post-trip extension Tortuguero National Park: Ultimate Rainforest Experience
Meals: 1B