San José
Arrive in Costa Rica
Meet your Tour Director and begin with the geography and cultural context of the country.
Journeys of consequence, designed in Frisco and experienced everywhere.
Dione student tour
Costa Rica Field Notes
Wild ideas, wilder places
The journey
Turn the rainforest into a field station as your group studies biodiversity, conservation, and community through direct observation.
What stays with you
Signature moments
- 01Explore rainforest ecosystems with a naturalist
- 02Study volcanic landscapes around Arenal
- 03Walk the Monteverde cloud forest canopy
- 04Practice Spanish through local exchange
Day by day
A considered rhythm.
This is a sample itinerary. Final routing, visits, and pacing are confirmed in your group’s written proposal.
Arenal
From city to forest
Travel toward Arenal, observing how elevation and land use reshape the landscape.
Arenal
Living systems
Join a naturalist-led rainforest study and document species relationships in the field.
Arenal
Water, energy & change
Examine volcanic and watershed systems through a guided outdoor experience.
Central Highlands
Community connections
Share a community-led cultural or agricultural experience and practice conversational Spanish.
Monteverde
Into the clouds
Enter the cloud forest and compare its climate, species, and conservation challenges.
Monteverde
Canopy perspective
Explore the forest canopy, then synthesize field notes in a closing group session.
Departure
Return home
Travel home ready to connect local environmental choices to global systems.
The Dione standard
What your proposal can include
Every Dione journey is quoted for its group, dates, and priorities. Your proposal clearly identifies every included service and optional experience.
- 01Round-trip air and on-tour transportation
- 02Seven hotel nights and daily breakfast
- 03A dedicated Dione Tour Director
- 04Guided field experiences and admissions listed
- 05Group preparation resources and on-tour support
Costa Rica Field Notes