Nestled between the Caribbean Sea & the Pacific Ocean, Costa Rica possesses a wealth of natural beauty and wildlife that belies its diminutive size. Join us to discover its pristine landscapes & learn about the unique environments of cloud & rain forests.

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Starting at: $4,081 * Includes airfare, taxes & all fees Make a Reservation Ask Us A Question or Call 855-330-1542

Costa Rica's Natural Treasures

11 days from $4,081 | includes airfare, taxes and all fees

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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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October 29, 2020 - November 8, 2020

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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
$4,081	-	$795	Double
$5,176	-	$940	Single
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Tour cost including airfare: Boston, New York, Tampa, Washington, DC
Price	Pre-tour Ext.	Post-tour Ext.	Occupancy
$4,281	-	$795	Double
$5,376	-	$940	Single
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Tour cost including airfare: Atlanta, Charlotte, Chicago, Cleveland, Dallas, Los Angeles, Orlando, San Francisco
Price	Pre-tour Ext.	Post-tour Ext.	Occupancy
$4,381	-	$795	Double
$5,476	-	$940	Single
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Tour cost including airfare: Baltimore, Cincinnati, Denver, Detroit, Minneapolis, Philadelphia, Phoenix, Portland (OR), Seattle
Price	Pre-tour Ext.	Post-tour Ext.	Occupancy
$4,481	-	$795	Double
$5,576	-	$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
$4,690	-	$940	Single
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November 30, 2020 - December 10, 2020

Available

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
$5,176	-	$940	Single
Make a Reservation

Tour cost including airfare: Boston, New York, Tampa, Washington, DC
Price	Pre-tour Ext.	Post-tour Ext.	Occupancy
$4,281	-	$795	Double
$5,376	-	$940	Single
Make a Reservation

Tour cost including airfare: Atlanta, Charlotte, Chicago, Cleveland, Dallas, Los Angeles, Orlando, San Francisco
Price	Pre-tour Ext.	Post-tour Ext.	Occupancy
$4,381	-	$795	Double
$5,476	-	$940	Single
Make a Reservation

Tour cost including airfare: Baltimore, Cincinnati, Denver, Detroit, Minneapolis, Philadelphia, Phoenix, Portland (OR), Seattle
Price	Pre-tour Ext.	Post-tour Ext.	Occupancy
$4,481	-	$795	Double
$5,576	-	$940	Single
Make a Reservation

Land only (tour cost not including airfare)
Price	Pre-tour Ext.	Post-tour Ext.	Occupancy
$3,595	-	$795	Double
$4,690	-	$940	Single
Make a Reservation

January 18, 2021 - January 28, 2021

Available

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
$5,376	-	$940	Single
Make a Reservation

Tour cost including airfare: Boston, New York, Tampa, Washington, DC
Price	Pre-tour Ext.	Post-tour Ext.	Occupancy
$4,481	-	$795	Double
$5,576	-	$940	Single
Make a Reservation

Tour cost including airfare: Atlanta, Charlotte, Chicago, Cleveland, Dallas, Los Angeles, Orlando, San Francisco
Price	Pre-tour Ext.	Post-tour Ext.	Occupancy
$4,581	-	$795	Double
$5,676	-	$940	Single
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Tour cost including airfare: Baltimore, Cincinnati, Denver, Detroit, Minneapolis, Philadelphia, Phoenix, Portland (OR), Seattle
Price	Pre-tour Ext.	Post-tour Ext.	Occupancy
$4,681	-	$795	Double
$5,776	-	$940	Single
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Land only (tour cost not including airfare)
Price	Pre-tour Ext.	Post-tour Ext.	Occupancy
$3,795	-	$795	Double
$4,890	-	$940	Single
Make a Reservation

February 13, 2021 - February 23, 2021

Available

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
$5,376	-	$940	Single
Make a Reservation

Tour cost including airfare: Boston, New York, Tampa, Washington, DC
Price	Pre-tour Ext.	Post-tour Ext.	Occupancy
$4,481	-	$795	Double
$5,576	-	$940	Single
Make a Reservation

Tour cost including airfare: Atlanta, Charlotte, Chicago, Cleveland, Dallas, Los Angeles, Orlando, San Francisco
Price	Pre-tour Ext.	Post-tour Ext.	Occupancy
$4,581	-	$795	Double
$5,676	-	$940	Single
Make a Reservation

Tour cost including airfare: Baltimore, Cincinnati, Denver, Detroit, Minneapolis, Philadelphia, Phoenix, Portland (OR), Seattle
Price	Pre-tour Ext.	Post-tour Ext.	Occupancy
$4,681	-	$795	Double
$5,776	-	$940	Single
Make a Reservation

Land only (tour cost not including airfare)
Price	Pre-tour Ext.	Post-tour Ext.	Occupancy
$3,795	-	$795	Double
$4,890	-	$940	Single
Make a Reservation

March 11, 2021 - March 21, 2021

Available

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
$5,176	-	$940	Single
Make a Reservation

Tour cost including airfare: Boston, New York, Tampa, Washington, DC
Price	Pre-tour Ext.	Post-tour Ext.	Occupancy
$4,281	-	$795	Double
$5,376	-	$940	Single
Make a Reservation

Tour cost including airfare: Atlanta, Charlotte, Chicago, Cleveland, Dallas, Los Angeles, Orlando, San Francisco
Price	Pre-tour Ext.	Post-tour Ext.	Occupancy
$4,381	-	$795	Double
$5,476	-	$940	Single
Make a Reservation

Tour cost including airfare: Baltimore, Cincinnati, Denver, Detroit, Minneapolis, Philadelphia, Phoenix, Portland (OR), Seattle
Price	Pre-tour Ext.	Post-tour Ext.	Occupancy
$4,481	-	$795	Double
$5,576	-	$940	Single
Make a Reservation

Land only (tour cost not including airfare)
Price	Pre-tour Ext.	Post-tour Ext.	Occupancy
$3,595	-	$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.