Join CTY in Costa Rica this spring for a wild and immersive cultural adventure. From exploring lava fields to snorkeling in crystal blue waters, there’s no shortage of novel experiences on this educational travel experience! You’ll also meet local farmers, experience daily life at a village school, and encounter diverse wildlife of Costa Rica’s rainforests, all through exclusive guided tours with Classic Journeys.

This educational travel program is a unique way for academically advanced CTY students in grades 4-12 and their families to connect with one another and form an engaging community. At least one adult per child is required to attend. Students must join CTY to be eligible to attend. Join CTY.

For more information, review the detailed daily itinerary.

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Package includes:

  • 5 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 3 dinners
  • 5 nights in boutique hotels surrounded by the world’s most biodiverse landscape
  • Full-time, expert local guides
  • Admission to scheduled events as noted in the detailed daily itinerary
  • Gratuities for hotels, meals, and baggage
  • All land transportation during the trip

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Immerse yourself in the world’s most biodiverse landscape
while learning with CTY and Classic Journeys

Day 1: San José/Arenal — Meet at Costa Rica Marriott Hacienda, coffee plantation tour, waterfall nature walk

Day 2: Arenal Volcano — Suspended bridge canopy walk, optional zipline, lava fields hike

Day 3: Arenal/Osa Peninsula — Local village school visit, travel to Osa Peninsula, rainforest nature walk

Day 4: Osa Peninsula/Golfo Dulce — Wildlife viewing boat ride with optional snorkeling, local farm tour with chocolate tasting

Day 5: Osa Peninsula/Río Nuevo Nature Reserve — Guided nature walk, sloth sanctuary tour

Day 6: Osa Peninsula/San José — Bird watching walk

Itinerary:

Connect with Nature

In Costa Rica

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To register, or ask questions, email bmcintyre@jhu.edu

For more information, review the detailed itinerary

April 13-18, 2025

$5,999 per adult, $5,799 for students*

$495 additional internal airfare per attendee

*under 16 at time of travel

Space is limited, so register today.

To register, email bmcintyre@jhu.edu

$500 deposit per person due at registration

Registration deadline: December 12.