Costa Rica Eco Explorer for Multi-Generational Travelers from $$0

La Fortuna - Arenal - Hermosa Beach, Guanacaste
6 days - 5 nights

Check Availability or call 800-638-7640

What's Included?

The land package includes:

Transportation and Lodging
  • 5 nights in superior tourist class hotels with private bath/shower, twin-share rooms; La Fortuna: 3 nights, Hermosa Beach: 2 nights
  • All ground transportation by private vehicles as per itinerary
  • Airport transfers included with purchased AESU group airfare
Meals
  • 5 breakfasts
  • 2 lunches
  • 4 dinner
Activities & Admissions
  • Local, English-speaking guide
  • Guided nature hike at the foot of Arenal Volcano
  • Park entrance fee
  • Ecotermales hot springs
  • Arenal Vida Campesina experience
  • Hermosa Beach
Sights
  • La Fortuna
  • Arenal Volcano
  • Tropical forests
  • La Fortuna Waterfall
  • Hot Springs
  • Wildlife, flora & fauna
Plus:
  • A private tour director for the entire duration of the land tour
  • All service charges and local taxes

Travel to this small but very diverse country on an adventure tour of wildly contrasting landscapes. From volcanoes to waterfalls and tropical forests, from exotic birds and playful monkeys to jungle-canopy walks and hot springs: Costa Rica offers an incredible assortment of outdoor adventures in many shapes and forms.

Tour Highlights

  • Guided nature hike at the foot of Arenal Volcano
  • Ecotermales hot springs
  • Arenal Vida Campesina experience
  • Arenal Volcano
  • Tropical forests
  • La Fortuna Waterfall
  • Hermosa Beach

Don't miss out on this amazing adventure!

Free Airport Transfers & Discount Airfare

When you book your airfare through AESU, you get these great benefits:

  • Free airport transfers overseas on tour start and return dates
  • Hassle free—we take care of all the details
  • Free quotes & competitive rates
  • Fly with fellow travelers
  • Flexible payment schedule
  • AESU can help with special flight requests too
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Optional Activities & Excursions Offered on Your Trip.

Have it your way and personalize your trip by adding fun, optional activities. These activities are not included in your land package price to allow free time for those who want to explore on their own. Rates have been specially negotiated with the suppliers and will include transportation to and from the event, if applicable. All options are based on a minimum number of travelers participating.

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Meals

Traveling on this trip will introduce you to some native cuisine, including local specialties.

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Hotels

Our hotels offer superior tourist class accommodations, with private bathrooms. Hotels
are centrally located and many feature great extra amenities such as pools, gyms or roof-top bars. All land package rates are based on two people sharing a room. If a single room is desired, a single supplement applies. If traveling solo and not wanting to pay the single supplement, AESU will attempt to arrange a share with a same-gender traveler. If a share cannot be arranged the single supplement will apply. This tour is suitable for children 5 years of age or older. A child package rate is available for children between the ages of 5 and 17 (age at the time of travel) if he/she shares a room with 1 or 2 adults. Max. 3 guests per room.

You'll be given a complete hotel address list with your final documents. Properties are subject to change and any substitutions would be the equivalent of those listed. *Single supplement only applies if single accommodations are requested. Independent hotel reservations, special tours and FIT tours always apply a single supplement. Please check your itinerary.

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If you purchase your own airfare, book your overnight flight from the USA the same day as the tour start date listed above.

* Price per person based on a twin share room. If you're traveling alone, and do not want to pay the single supplement, AESU will attempt to arrange a share with a same-gender traveler. If no travelers are available to share, a single supplement of $625 will apply.

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Child discount and booking procedure for more than 2 travelers:
This tour is suitable for children 5 years of age and older. The child land package rate for a child between the ages of 5 and 17 (age at time of travel) is $1,890 if s/he shares a room with 1 or 2 adult(s.) Please indicate the child's age when booking and our reservations agent will adjust the land package price. A maximum of 3 guests per room is permitted. If you are making a reservation for 1 or 2 travelers, please book online by clicking on the tour date above. If you are booking for 3 or more people, please make 2 separate reservations or call us at 800-638-7640 or email res@aesu.com.

AIRFARE

Gateway Cities

Fly into and out of Liberia, Costa Rica

Airfare is not included in land price. If you choose to book air with AESU, after receipt of your land booking, AESU will email you a quote with your tour confirmation invoice. You will have 72 hours to accept or decline airfare. (Or call AESU at 800-638-7640 for a quote prior to booking).

Book Airfare with AESU - FREE Airport Transfers

Purchase your airfare from AESU and receive free arrival/departure transfers between the airport to your hotels. We also try to book you on the same flights as others traveling on your tour. Land only participants BOOKING OWN FLIGHT OVERSEAS, DO NOT receive airport arrival/departure transfers. If you book land only with us, book your flights from the USA one day earlier than the tour start date. If you are not booking flights through AESU, we recommend not booking airfare until your tour is guaranteed (This will be noted on website with “guaranteed” next to tour start date).

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How to Book

Click on a date above to get a quote or make a reservation. You can make your $500 deposit ONLINE to confirm your space on the land tour. Full payment isn't due until 120 days before departure, and you or friends and family can make partial payments after you've booked (See NOTE below if within 120 days). Or you can scan/email or fax a booking form.

If you just want a quote and don’t want to secure a spot on the land program, select date above and click “Get a Quote” button on next page.

NOTE: Reservations to be paid in full 120 days prior to departure. Reservations received after this date are subject to availability and any airfare quote can only be held for 72 hours. Payment in full, for late reservations, will be due upon receipt of invoice from AESU. A late booking fee of $150 per person will apply.

All prices reflect a cash discount (For full payment by credit card, there is a 4% processing fee.)

To download a copy of the Terms and Conditions Click here.

PAYMENT PLAN: pay a little at a time and make your trip more affordable.

After paying a deposit of $500 online to reserve your spot, you can pay your balance in as many installments as you like, with a minimum of $100 for each transaction with no fee. Please indicate booking number on your check payment. If you prefer to pay installments by credit card, please call us at 800-638-7640 for details. (All prices reflect a cash discount. There is a 4% processing fee for any payments made by credit card after initial deposit.) The total tour cost (land, and air if applicable) must be paid in full at least 120 days before departure.

INSURANCE: Travel insurance is required. (Check if insurance is offered directly by your Alumni Assoc.) If not, you can get a quote and purchase online through Generali Travel Insurance. See insurance link on AESU's website under Travel Tools or copy this link into your browser: https://www.generalitravelinsurance.com/get-a-quote.html?partner=AESU3922

Is This Trip Right for You?


"Best vacation. I had a wonderful time and made lifelong friends which made it even better."
-Past traveler

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Contact Us

Emory Alumni Association

Emory University, Development and Alumni Relations
Frances Stanfield
Alumni Travel Manager/Administrative Manager
815 Houston Mill Road * Atlanta, GA 30329
Office: 404-727-7150, Fax: 404.727.2557
email: alumni@aesu.com


AESU Alumni World Travel

3922 Hickory Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21211
Phone: 410-366-5494
Toll-Free: 800-638-7640
Fax: 410-366-6999
Email: alumni@aesu.com