Tours arranged to benefit FROGS
Travel with FROGS to Costa Rica in 2024!
Adventure & Nature for Families in Costa Rica—July 22-July 31, 2024.
A perfect trip for all generations—Grandparents and/or Parents, and kids, to vacation together in beautiful Costa Rica!
- See the Itinerary —> Adventure & Nature for Families Itinerary
- Download the Sign-up Form —> Costa Rica Sign-Up Form
ITINERARY OUTLINE:
Includes multiple opportunities daily to see tropical wildlife and plants in their natural setting. See the Itinerary for complete details.
- Day 1: Arrival San José Airport (SJO), Welcome meeting and dinner (Hotel Bougainvillea)
- Day 2: Cooking class, Visit local school (Observatory Lodge)
- Day 3: Rain Forest walking tour near Fortuna (Observatory Lodge)
- Day 4: Zip Line (optional tour, weather dependent), Chocolate tour (Ara Ambigua Lodge)
- Day 5: White water rafting on Sarapiquil River (difficulty based on ages and ability of group), Pineapple tour (Ara Ambigua Lodge)
- Day 6: Boat tour of Tortuguero National Park, search for nesting turtles after dark (Mawamba Lodge)
- Day 7: Tortuguero Canal tour (Mawamba Lodge)
- Day 8: Tortuguero tour, continued, in the less-visited southern section of the Park (Matawamba Lodge)
- Day 9: Return to San Jose (6.5 hour drive) with a lunch stop (Hotel Bougainvillea)
- Day 10: Depart
TRIP DETAILS:
- Dates: July 22-July 31, 2024. The tour is being offered by Geo Natura Tours; Guide: Gustavo Orozco.
- The tour is limited to a total of 8 adults and children. Children must be at least 8 years old. To avoid overcrowding, Tortuguero National Park limits groups to 8 plus their guide.
- Trip Costs: The tour cost is $2,995 per person, double occupancy (includes a $150 donation per person to FROGS). A deposit of $500 per person is required, first come first served. Final payment will be due May 24. After May 24, all payments become non-refundable. Credit card payments are not accepted. Download the Costa Rica Sign-Up Form.
- The cost does not include airfare, travel insurance, tips for main nature guide and driver, optional tours, alcoholic drinks, items of a personal nature, any pre or post-tour activities, and accommodations. (Trip insurance is highly recommended)
- The cost does include accommodations (with private bathrooms), most activities and meals as listed in the itinerary, full-time guide and driver, taxes, entrance fees, turtle watching, chocolate tour, gratuities for local guides, and hotel maids.
If you are interested in this tour, contact Kathy Trichel, travel chair, at 703-750-2064 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . Don't delay, get onboard and sign-up today!
Travel with fellow FROGS!
Past tours have traveled to Costa Rica, the Netherlands (Holland in Bloom), France, Northern Italy, Iceland, and San Miguel de Allende in Mexico. All tours are arranged to benefit FROGS.
The travel program arranged to benefit FROGS began as a way to allow members and Green Spring staff an opportunity to expand their knowledge by exploring gardens and landscapes in other parts of the world. The trips have provided access to some of the finest guides and experts in their fields while providing a tax-deductible donation to FROGS. Tour groups are kept small, usually with a maximum of about 16-20 travelers.
If you are interested in joining future tours, please contact Kathy Trichel, travel chair, at 703-750-2064 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , or check back here for new tours and updated tour information.
