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Costa Rica

Departing From:

Amarillo

Departing:

June 3, 2026

Returning:

June 11, 2026

Hello! I'm Anabel McMillen, I've been a teacher for the past 17 years. This will be my 3rd educational trip to Costa Rica.

Day 1 Hola San José (groups flying from the west coast may be required to depart day 0)

Meet your tour director and check into hotel

Day 2 San José--Arenal

Travel to Arenal

Arenal Volcano National Park visit

Day 3 Arenal

Hanging Bridges excursion

Lake Arenal kayaking tour

Hot springs visit

Day 4 Arenal--Monteverde

Travel to Monteverde

Horseback ride

Day 5 Monteverde

Canopy zipline tour

Santa Elena Biological Reserve visit

Day 6 Monteverde--Coastal Puntarenas

Travel to Coastal Puntarenas

Free time at the beach

Plant your own tree

Optional Crocodile Safari $25

Day 7 Coastal Puntarenas

Manuel Antonio National Park visit

Day 8 Coastal Puntarenas--San José

Travel to San José via Sarchí

Sarchí craft village visit

Optional Folklore evening $40

Day 9 Flight home from San José

Round-trip airfare
8 overnight stays (9 with extension) in hotels with private bathrooms
Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily
Full-time services of a professional tour director
Guided sightseeing tours and city walks as per itinerary
Visits to select attractions as per itinerary
Tour Diary™
Local Guide and Local Bus Driver tips; see note regarding other important tips
Note: On arrival day only dinner is provided; on departure day, only breakfast is provided
Note: Tour cost does not include airline-imposed baggage fees, or fees for any required passport or visa. Optional excursions, optional pre-paid Tour Director and multi-day bus driver tipping, among other individual and group customizations will be listed as separate line items in the total trip cost, if included.