Discover exotic flora and fauna as you traverse treetop bridges, float along the Tempisque River, trek to a volcano, and take guided walks at Monteverde's biological reserve.

Starting at: $3,981 * Includes airfare, taxes & all fees Make a Reservation Ask Us A Question or Call 855-330-1542
Arenal Volcano The luscious cloud forest from the forest floor Hanging bridge in the canopy The elusive Resplendent Quetzel, Monteverde National Park Oak Tiger Butterfly. Credit: Phil Parsons White-faced Capuchin monkey A brilliantly colored morpho butterfly One of many butterfly species of Costa Rica Male Crowned Woodnymph Hummingbird Costa Rica hummingbird One of Costa Rica's delightful hummingbirds Dart frog in Costa Rica A sloth at home in the tree tops Red-eyed tree frog crawling between leaves in the jungle Colorful Heliconia One of Costa Rica's many species of orchids Costa Rica orchid Poás Volcano Costa Rica coffee field Beach along the coast of Guanacaste Sunset in Guanacaste

Costa Rica's Natural Treasures

11 days from $3,981 | includes airfare, taxes and all fees

Discover exotic flora and fauna as you traverse treetop bridges, float along the Tempisque River, trek to a volcano, and take guided walks at Monteverde's biological reserve.

or Call 855-330-1542

Tour Details

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WHAT OUR TRAVELERS SAY

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- Judith H.

This was an exceptional first time tour group experience. Smithsonian gets an A+ for combining learning and fun as a way to see new lands.

- Gretchen G.

The diverse perspectives and knowledge shared by and with the fellow travelers makes each trip unique, special, and memorable in ways words cannot express.

- Stephanie B.

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Dates & Prices

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SPECIAL VALUE

This tour is specially designed for a small group of 16 to 24 Smithsonian travelers and offers outstanding travel value. Prices include airfare, airline taxes, fuel surcharges, and departure fees.​


Tour cost including airfare: Miami
Price Pre-tour Ext. Post-tour Ext. Occupancy
$3,981 $795 - Double
$4,976 $940 - Single
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Tour cost including airfare: Atlanta, Houston, New York, Orlando, Tampa, Washington, DC
Price Pre-tour Ext. Post-tour Ext. Occupancy
$4,181 $795 - Double
$5,176 $940 - Single
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Tour cost including airfare: Baltimore, Boston, Charlotte, Dallas, Detroit, Los Angeles, Philadelphia, San Francisco
Price Pre-tour Ext. Post-tour Ext. Occupancy
$4,281 $795 - Double
$5,276 $940 - Single
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Tour cost including airfare: Chicago, Cincinnati, Cleveland, Denver, Minneapolis, Phoenix, Portland (OR), Seattle
Price Pre-tour Ext. Post-tour Ext. Occupancy
$4,381 $795 - Double
$5,376 $940 - Single
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Land only (tour cost not including airfare)
Price Pre-tour Ext. Post-tour Ext. Occupancy
$3,595 $795 - Double
$4,590 $940 - Single
Make a Reservation

SPECIAL VALUE

This tour is specially designed for a small group of 16 to 24 Smithsonian travelers and offers outstanding travel value. Prices include airfare, airline taxes, fuel surcharges, and departure fees.​


Tour cost including airfare: Miami
Price Pre-tour Ext. Post-tour Ext. Occupancy
$4,081 $795 - Double
$5,076 $940 - Single
Make a Reservation
Tour cost including airfare: Atlanta, Houston, New York, Orlando, Tampa, Washington, DC
Price Pre-tour Ext. Post-tour Ext. Occupancy
$4,281 $795 - Double
$5,276 $940 - Single
Make a Reservation
Tour cost including airfare: Baltimore, Boston, Charlotte, Dallas, Detroit, Los Angeles, Philadelphia, San Francisco
Price Pre-tour Ext. Post-tour Ext. Occupancy
$4,381 $795 - Double
$5,376 $940 - Single
Make a Reservation
Tour cost including airfare: Chicago, Cincinnati, Cleveland, Denver, Minneapolis, Phoenix, Portland (OR), Seattle
Price Pre-tour Ext. Post-tour Ext. Occupancy
$4,481 $795 - Double
$5,476 $940 - Single
Make a Reservation
Land only (tour cost not including airfare)
Price Pre-tour Ext. Post-tour Ext. Occupancy
$3,695 $795 - Double
$4,690 $940 - Single
Make a Reservation

SPECIAL VALUE

This tour is specially designed for a small group of 16 to 24 Smithsonian travelers and offers outstanding travel value. Prices include airfare, airline taxes, fuel surcharges, and departure fees.​


Tour cost including airfare: Miami
Price Pre-tour Ext. Post-tour Ext. Occupancy
$4,281 $795 - Double
$5,276 $940 - Single
Make a Reservation
Tour cost including airfare: Atlanta, Houston, New York, Orlando, Tampa, Washington, DC
Price Pre-tour Ext. Post-tour Ext. Occupancy
$4,481 $795 - Double
$5,476 $940 - Single
Make a Reservation
Tour cost including airfare: Baltimore, Boston, Charlotte, Dallas, Detroit, Los Angeles, Philadelphia, San Francisco
Price Pre-tour Ext. Post-tour Ext. Occupancy
$4,581 $795 - Double
$5,576 $940 - Single
Make a Reservation
Tour cost including airfare: Chicago, Cincinnati, Cleveland, Denver, Minneapolis, Phoenix, Portland (OR), Seattle
Price Pre-tour Ext. Post-tour Ext. Occupancy
$4,681 $795 - Double
$5,676 $940 - Single
Make a Reservation
Land only (tour cost not including airfare)
Price Pre-tour Ext. Post-tour Ext. Occupancy
$3,895 $795 - Double
$4,890 $940 - Single
Make a Reservation

SPECIAL VALUE

This tour is specially designed for a small group of 16 to 24 Smithsonian travelers and offers outstanding travel value. Prices include airfare, airline taxes, fuel surcharges, and departure fees.​


Tour cost including airfare: Miami
Price Pre-tour Ext. Post-tour Ext. Occupancy
$4,281 $795 - Double
$5,276 $940 - Single
Make a Reservation
Tour cost including airfare: Atlanta, Houston, New York, Orlando, Tampa, Washington, DC
Price Pre-tour Ext. Post-tour Ext. Occupancy
$4,481 $795 - Double
$5,476 $940 - Single
Make a Reservation
Tour cost including airfare: Baltimore, Boston, Charlotte, Dallas, Detroit, Los Angeles, Philadelphia, San Francisco
Price Pre-tour Ext. Post-tour Ext. Occupancy
$4,581 $795 - Double
$5,576 $940 - Single
Make a Reservation
Tour cost including airfare: Chicago, Cincinnati, Cleveland, Denver, Minneapolis, Phoenix, Portland (OR), Seattle
Price Pre-tour Ext. Post-tour Ext. Occupancy
$4,681 $795 - Double
$5,676 $940 - Single
Make a Reservation
Land only (tour cost not including airfare)
Price Pre-tour Ext. Post-tour Ext. Occupancy
$3,895 $795 - Double
$4,890 $940 - Single
Make a Reservation

SPECIAL VALUE

This tour is specially designed for a small group of 16 to 24 Smithsonian travelers and offers outstanding travel value. Prices include airfare, airline taxes, fuel surcharges, and departure fees.​


Tour cost including airfare: Miami
Price Pre-tour Ext. Post-tour Ext. Occupancy
$4,281 $795 - Double
$5,276 $940 - Single
Make a Reservation
Tour cost including airfare: Atlanta, Houston, New York, Orlando, Tampa, Washington, DC
Price Pre-tour Ext. Post-tour Ext. Occupancy
$4,481 $795 - Double
$5,476 $940 - Single
Make a Reservation
Tour cost including airfare: Baltimore, Boston, Charlotte, Dallas, Detroit, Los Angeles, Philadelphia, San Francisco
Price Pre-tour Ext. Post-tour Ext. Occupancy
$4,581 $795 - Double
$5,576 $940 - Single
Make a Reservation
Tour cost including airfare: Chicago, Cincinnati, Cleveland, Denver, Minneapolis, Phoenix, Portland (OR), Seattle
Price Pre-tour Ext. Post-tour Ext. Occupancy
$4,681 $795 - Double
$5,676 $940 - Single
Make a Reservation
Land only (tour cost not including airfare)
Price Pre-tour Ext. Post-tour Ext. Occupancy
$3,895 $795 - Double
$4,890 $940 - Single
Make a Reservation

SPECIAL VALUE

This tour is specially designed for a small group of 16 to 24 Smithsonian travelers and offers outstanding travel value. Prices include airfare, airline taxes, fuel surcharges, and departure fees.​


Tour cost including airfare: Miami
Price Pre-tour Ext. Post-tour Ext. Occupancy
$4,081 $795 - Double
$5,076 $940 - Single
Make a Reservation
Tour cost including airfare: Atlanta, Houston, New York, Orlando, Tampa, Washington, DC
Price Pre-tour Ext. Post-tour Ext. Occupancy
$4,281 $795 - Double
$5,276 $940 - Single
Make a Reservation
Tour cost including airfare: Baltimore, Boston, Charlotte, Dallas, Detroit, Los Angeles, Philadelphia, San Francisco
Price Pre-tour Ext. Post-tour Ext. Occupancy
$4,381 $795 - Double
$5,376 $940 - Single
Make a Reservation
Tour cost including airfare: Chicago, Cincinnati, Cleveland, Denver, Minneapolis, Phoenix, Portland (OR), Seattle
Price Pre-tour Ext. Post-tour Ext. Occupancy
$4,481 $795 - Double
$5,476 $940 - Single
Make a Reservation
Land only (tour cost not including airfare)
Price Pre-tour Ext. Post-tour Ext. Occupancy
$3,695 $795 - Double
$4,690 $940 - Single
Make a Reservation

Price Notes

Please call if your city is not listed. All tour prices above are guaranteed. Air inclusive prices include airline taxes, fuel surcharges, and departure fees of $186, which are subject to change until final payment is made.

This trip includes nature walks and some lengthy coach rides over bumpy dirt roads. You should be in good physical condition to enjoy it to the fullest.

Prices are based on rates of exchange, airfare & fuel (where applicable), tariffs, taxes and other costs as of the tour publication date. We reserve the right to correct errors and to increase program prices to cover increased costs, tariffs, and taxes received after prices are published and to reflect currency fluctuations.

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