A perfect blend of learning and adventure ensures excitement and educational discovery around every bend.  Led by expert Costa Rican guides we stay in exotic small jungle lodges and explore from the heights of the misty Cloud Forests, to the warm tropical beaches and lush rainforests of the Caribbean Coast. "It was an amazing experience. The most fun was seeing green sea turtles lay their eggs, because that is a truly once-in-a-lifetime experience." Lizzie Tipton
			Trip at a Glance Dates June, July, Winter and Spring Break Length 8 Days Age Range Late Elementary through High School Begins San Jose, CR Ends San Jose, CR Tuition 8 Days $2450 (students) Teachers free Tuition 5/6 Days $1690 (students) Teachers free
	Jungles, Turtles and Cloud Forests
	Costa Rica is a feast for the senses; a stunning showcase of mother nature's finest work. Home to Planet Earth's greatest biodiversity, pristine reserves here protect species like the jaguar, Howler and Spider monkeys, three-toed sloths, toucans, parrots, caiman and more. With expert naturalists as our guides, we observe the Green Sea Turtle mother laying her eggs, explore lush jungle preserves by motorboat, raft through thick and undisturbed tropical rainforest, and discover the forest canopy by zip line and skywalk. In this magical place, words may fail you, but the sights never will.
	Raft the Rio Pejivalle River through deep rainforest, view howler monkeys and toucan along the riverbanks, and enjoy a picnic lunch in the heart of the tropical forest
	Take an Indiana Jones style flight over thick jungle and banana plantations, with great views of Costa Rica's active volcanos
	Board a motor launch for a naturalist guided tour through spectacular Tortuguero National Park. View three species of monkeys, as well as sloths, iguanas, toucans and parrots
	Stand a few feet from a 300 pound Green Sea Turtle while she lays her eggs in a protected nesting ground
	Play a friendly game of soccer with Costa Rican young people at Tortuguero, and explore the way Costa Rican young people live
	Ascend high into the jungle canopy, strap in, and thrill to a zip line tour of the rainforest that you'll never forget
	Hike deep into the mysterious Monteverde Cloud Forest, home to hundreds of rare species including jaguars, ocelot and the Resplendent Quetzal. Then enjoy a horseback ride tour of the area's plantations and spectacular vistas
	Climb to a forest Sky Walk deep in the Santa Elena Cloud Forest for a once-in-a-lifetime view high above the jungle treetops

 

 

 

 

 

Costa Rica: Where Life Abounds

Led by world-class guides, we observe nesting sea turtles and spot howler monkeys in Tortuguero National Park, take an Indiana Jones-style flight to observe volcanoes, raft a wild river and zipline through the rainforest canopy, and view toucans and biodiversity in the Monteverde Cloud Forest.

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