Visit Tropical Costa Rica

Visit Tropical Costa Rica with AAA Travel and the National Aviary’s Dr. Pilar Fish

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October 1 – 13, 2026
Call 1-800-354-8761 to contact AAA Travel and find out about future trips!

Are you ready to experience the adventure of a lifetime? Pack your bags and join the National Aviary’s Dr. Pilar Fish on a one-of-a-kind journey to Costa Rica!

Capuchins in Costa Rica, taken by
Dr. Pilar Fish
Two-toed Sloth in Costa Rica, taken by
Dr. Pilar Fish

Witness the mesmerizing beauty of Tortuguero National Park as you embark on a soft-adventure jungle and birdwatching experience. From macaws and sloths to monkeys and falcons, you’ll be surrounded by vibrant wildlife at every turn. You’ll also get an exclusive tour given ONLY to National Aviary guests of the Rescate Wildlife Rescue Center, where you’ll see endangered wildlife up close. And no trip to Costa Rica is complete without tasting its rich coffee culture, so we’ll take you to a coffee plantation where you’ll learn the secrets of the perfect cup of Costa Rican coffee. Book your adventure now and get ready to explore the world with Dr. Pilar Fish!

For more information and to book your trip: please visit your local AAA Travel Agent or call (800) 354-8761!

A Basilisk Lizard basking on a log in the middle of a river.
Basilisk Lizard in Costa Rica, taken by
Dr. Pilar Fish
Black-mandibled Toucan in Costa Rica, taken by
Dr. Pilar Fish

Trip Highlights:

  • San Jose Overnight Stay
  • Coffee Plantation Tour
  • Arenal Volcano
  • Cano Negro Refuge
  • Lake Arenal Cruise
  • Hanging Bridge or Zip Line Tour
  • Monteverde Cloud Forest
  • Guanacaste
  • Rescate Wildlife Rescue Center
  • Tortuguero National Park
  • Birdwatching Opportunities
  • And more!

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