Parents, grandparents, and children will enjoy this holiday trip to Costa Rica, a country known for its lush, diverse ecosystems, pristine waterways, and volcanic sandy beaches. In the company of expert local guides, you will explore the Tilaran Mountain Range, canoe through the waters of the Pacific, and relax on the beaches at Punta Leona. Along the way, you will see an array of bird and animal species, and you will meet local Costa Ricans. Children will have an opportunity to correspond with Costa Rican pen pals before this trip, and there will be a special meeting in the village of Atenas to meet these newfound friends. On your final evening, you will enjoy a very special Christmas Eve barbecue on the beach, with the sun setting in the background.

For more information, call Smith Travel at (800) 225-2029, or contact us via e-mail at alumtrav@smith.edu. You can reserve space on this or any trip by downloading and filling out our pre-registration form (available here in PDF format). You may fax the completed form to (413) 585-2015 or mail it to the address below.

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Hiking in the Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve Canopy tour-gliding above the treetops on a zip line Gliding on an outrigger canoe in the waters of the Pacific A mentoring program to enhance the overall trip experience for children

Gregory White, professor of government, who serves on the Environmental Science and Policy Steering Committee

Duration: 8 days Activity level: Active Cost: $3,690 per adult, based on double occupancy; $3,290–$3,590 per child Single supplement: $1,500 per person Deposit: $700 per person, payable to Thomson Family Adventures