Costa Rica’s Natural Heritage

Oct. 26–Nov. 5, 2026

Tour Operator: Odysseys Unlimited

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Easy: Minimal walking is required. Typically, involves cruising by ship. Suitable for travelers with limited mobility. Optional excursions may require a higher activity level.

Moderate: Moderate amount of walking required. Typically, two to three miles a day, often uphill, on uneven terrain and/or with multiple stairs. Requires the ability to board a ship and motor coach without assistance.

Active: Extensive walking required. Typically, three or more miles a day, often uphill, on uneven terrain, and/or with multiple stairs. May include optional activities such as biking, kayaking, or hiking and included destinations with high altitudes. Excellent health is required to take full advantage of the tour's inclusions.

Highly Active: Extensive walking and intense daily physical activity required. Appropriate for people who lead very active lives. Trip activities will be at a higher intensity and a more vigorous pace and may include activities such as biking, hiking at high altitudes and for long distances, white water rafting, and kayaking. A pre-trip physical training program is highly recommended and strongly encouraged.

To fully enjoy your tour experience, it is important to be in good health regardless of the tour's activity level. Please use your best discretion when deciding which group tour is right for you as your ability will have an impact on other participants. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact the UW Alumni Tours office.

Activity Level: Moderate

Activity details below

To learn more and be added to an Advance Interest list, please call Odysseys Unlimited at 1-888-370-6765. Pricing will be included in the brochure once it’s available.

See towering Irazú Volcano and tour the Doka Coffee Estate. During a three-night Arenal region stay, enjoy magnificent vistas of Arenal Volcano. Meet local schoolchildren, visit the remarkable Ecocentro Danaus Biological Reserve and experience the rainforest from the canopy level on Arenal’s hanging bridges Sky Walk. You’ll explore the amazingly diverse Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve and spend three nights at a beautiful Guanacaste beachfront resort.

Highlights

• Irazú Volcano excursion
• Doka Coffee Estate
• Carrizal’s Botanical Orchid Garden
• Visit with schoolchildren
• Ecocentro Danaus Biological Reserve
• Arenal hanging bridges guided walk
• Night viewing of Arenal Volcano
• Monteverde Cloud Forest biological reserve
• Tempisque River float safari
• Three-night Guanacaste stay at a beachfront resort

Activity details

• Walk 1-3 miles per day, often on uneven terrain in natural settings
• Walking in rainforest and cloud forest settings with inclines and on suspended bridges
• Lengthy motorcoach ride from Arenal Region to Monteverde over bumpy roads
• High elevation on excursion to Irazu Volcano National Park (11,000 ft)

Cost Details

Please see tour brochure for details.

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