Dates, Prices & Info
Payment & Refunds
Trip prices are per person based on double occupancy and are given in U.S. dollars. Please read our Payment & Refund Policy here.
Group Size
An important feature of our expeditions is the limited group size. Nature is always best explored in smaller groups, and our limited group size ensures each participant experiences quality time in the field, meaningful interactions with the scientific research team and an active role in daily research activities.
Included
Trip price includes: Accommodations, services of our professional local Field Guides and additional local guides and lodge staff, all meals from dinner on Day 1 through breakfast on final day, some alcoholic beverages, some gratuities, private transfers throughout the itinerary, airport transfers on Day 1 and final day, all activities and entrance fees, all taxes, permits and service fees.
Not Included
Travel to and from the start and end point of your trip, some alcoholic beverages, some gratuities, passport and visa fees (if any), optional activities, items of a personal nature (phone calls, laundry, etc.), airline baggage fees, airport and departure taxes (if any), required medical evacuation insurance, optional travel protection insurance.
Important Information About This Trip
Conditions & Environment
Be comfortable outdoors for extended periods in heat, sun, or rain. Research activities will take place rain or shine
Expect the potential presence of insects, snakes, and other wild animals during outdoor research and recreational activities.
Be prepared for limited access to restrooms while in the field (up to several hours at a time)
Additional Considerations
Basic comfort with remote travel conditions and a flexible mindset are important
Ability to follow safety instructions and communicate clearly with staff is essential
Guests should be comfortable engaging with different cultures and working closely in a small group setting
Mandatory Insurance
Since the areas we travel to on this trip are remote and wild (that's why we go there!), we require medical evacuation insurance for our guests' safety. If you decline the medical evacuation insurance coverage offered by Natural Habitat, we request that you send us documentation of the independent coverage you have selected. We will add the cost of a medical evacuation policy to your tour invoice until you provide our office with proof of coverage including your insurance company's name, contact number and your individual policy number. Thank you for understanding that our policy exists exclusively in the interest of our guests' safety.
Also, to ensure quality medical care in the event of a medical emergency, as well as peace of mind from the time you book your trip to the time you return home, we highly recommend purchasing comprehensive travel insurance. Plans may cover everything from medical treatment and trip cancellations and delays, to lost luggage. We offer both medical evacuation and comprehensive travel policies through Arch RoamRight. Please contact our office if you would like more information about either of these plans.
Getting There & Getting Home
This trip begins and ends in San Jose, Costa Rica. You must arrive in San Jose by 4:30pm on Day 1 in order to make it to the hotel in time for a 6pm welcome dinner. For guests who come in early, recommended hotels will be included in your pre-departure materials.
You may depart San Jose, Costa Rica any time after 12pm on the final day.
Our Earthwatch Expeditions Travel Desk can best assist with your travel reservations, as our staff is familiar with the specific requirements of this program and can help arrange the most efficient itinerary. Please call us at 800-548-7555. While we offer the best available rates to us on airfare and additional nights accommodations, you may occasionally find special web rates or lower fares online.