This trip provides you with opportunities to paint, draw and photograph the beautiful landscapes of Costa Rica as well as to meet Costa Rican artists and visit exhibits of Costa Rican Art.

On our 10 day trip, we will be visiting the Volcano mountainous area of Arenal, the Cloud and Rain Forest areas of the Sarapiqui River Basin, and the beach areas of the Caribbean Coast, as well as art studio tours, art galleries and art museums in San Jose. The group will be accompanied by local Ithaca artist Miri Amihai of the Ink Shop Printmaking Center / Olive Branch Press, State of the Art Gallery, and Greater Ithaca Art Trail. For some time, Miri has been traveling and meeting Costa Rican artists: printmakers, painters, sculptors and wildlife photographers.
Although Costa Rica makes up only .03% of all existing vegetation and animal species including over 1,200 orchid species, 1500 species of butterflies, 850 species of birds, including toucans and parakeets, the quetzal, and the scarlet macaws — some of the most beautiful birds in the world.

Unlike most of its neighbors, Costa Rica has a peaceful government — no army and over 95% literacy rate, one of the highest in the world. Costa Ricans (or Ticos as they are called) are extremely hospitable and love to share the beauty of their country.

Price: for the 10 day trip including in country transportation, lodging, breakfasts and dinners, museum and National Park entrances, art activities, and visits to local artists’ studios (longer stays can be arranged):
Group of 10—$1795
Group of 7—$1895
Group of 5 — $1995
Single Supplement is $450
Not included: Airfare to and from Costa Rica

For family members not participating in art activities (they can count to make up the group size)
Adult member — $1075
Children under 12 — $575
Children under 8 — $475
Children need to be sharing a room with two adults

Adventure activities (bird watching, canopy tour, bicycling, horseback riding, snorkeling, kayaking, rafting, etc.…) will be extra and will range from $45 - $85 per person per activity. In addition, your travel companions can study Spanish (additional fees) or just hang out at the beach, rain forest, national park or reserve.