EXPLORE COSTA RICA: Volcanos, Rivers and Rainforests
COSTA RICA
Nolan Catholic High School
November 2 – 8, 2025
Immerse yourself in the lush rainforest of Tortuguero National Park, where conservation meets sustainability, with endless Caribbean vistas, protected beaches, and the pure simplicity of Pura Vida.
Register by May 16, 2025 to receive a FREE Costa Rica water bottle – water bottles will be sent to each student upon registration.
HIGHLIGHTS
- Birding at La Selva Biological Station – Walk the trails of this renowned research site, home to over 450 bird species and an intact tropical forest.
- Explore Tortuguero’s Waterways – Glide through the park’s scenic canals, spotting vibrant toucans, kingfishers, and playful monkeys in the flooded forests.
- Hike Cerro Tortuguero – Climb to a panoramic viewpoint atop an ancient volcanic hill, overlooking the Caribbean Sea and lush rainforest.
- Witness Sea Turtle Hatchlings – Observe newly hatched green sea turtles make their way to the ocean in one of nature’s most awe-inspiring events.
- Itinerary Summary
- Arrival in San Jose, Costa Rica
1 night in Sarapiqui, La Quinta de Sarapiqui
4 nights in Tortuguero National Park, Evergreen Lodge
1 night in San Jose, D Sabana Hotel
Departures - Trip Price
- LAND ONLY
$3297 per student if registered by July 15. (Early Booking Credit)
$3397 after July 15
Parents/ Chaperones
$3489 per person in a double room
$3,518 single rate
AIRFARE
Roundtrip Airfare from Dallas, selected at the time of registration:
$768 per person
PAYMENT SCHEDULE
$350 deposit
*** Register on or before May 16, 2025 and receive the 2025 Edition Owala Free Sip 24oz water bottle
Additional Payment due dates:
$700 July 2, 2025
$1400 August 2, 2025
Registrations after subsequent payment dates will be charged the full amount of all payments due.
Payments are charged automatically to the credit card on file on the due date, or may be made by check if received in the business office at least 10 days in advance of the due date. - Deposit
- $350
- Final Payment Due Date
- September 3, 2025
- Inclusions
- - Private transportation throughout; shared boat transfers in Tortuguero
- Bilingual naturalist guide Trip Leader
- Accommodations for six nights on a share basis
- Meals mentioned in the itinerary: 6B: Breakfast; 5L: Lunch; 6D: Dinner
Activities described in the itinerary: Visit La Selva Biological Station; Excursions in Tortuguero: Village tour, canal boat tour, trail hike, turtle hatching tour, Cerro Tortuguero hike, San Francisco village & school visit
- Tortuguero National Park entrance fee
- Potable water to refill your water bottle
- Soft drinks, water, juice, coffee, tea with included meals
- Gratuities for included meals, hotel staff, boat crew, driver and local guide
- 2025 Edition Owala Free Sip 24oz water bottle, if registered by May 16, 2025
- $100 per person Early Booking Credit, if registered by July 15, 2025 - Exclusions
- International Airfare (offered at a supplement); Baggage fees; Passport Fees; Airport or departure taxes assessed separately from airline ticket inclusions; Items of a personal nature, equipment rental, laundry, phone calls, internet access, beverages
not included with meals or on the bus, camera fees, required vaccinations, etc; Transfers for non-group arrivals and departures
- Travel insurance, recommended by Nolan High School
- Specific items described as Not Included on each tour - Travel Insurance
- Travel insurance is required by your school in order to participate in this trip. You may purchase travel insurance from any provider.
Conservancy Travel recommended insurance:
https://my.travelinsure.com/conservancytravel/?p=50047 - Cancellation Schedule
- All cancellations must be made in writing to Conservancy Travel.
Cancellation Fees are applied to the trip fee. Airline penalties, if applicable, are assessed separately.
On or Before August 29, 2025: $50
(August 30 – September 23) 64 – 40 days prior: 50% of payments
(September 22 – Nov 2) 39 – 0 days prior: 100% of payments - Terms and Conditions
- https://conservancytravel.org/terms-and-conditions/
FOR MORE INFORMATION
Rick Garnett at Nolan Catholic High School
or John Key, Conservancy Travel
Email: john.key@conservancytravel.org Phone 334 372 3132
For Registration Assistance
contact@conservancytravel.org
Tel: 334-770-1700
Monday – Friday 9-5 (CST)