Our worldwide fleet of private river ships—many of which are award-winning—was custom-built especially to meet the needs of our travelers. Whether you’re in Europe or Russia, you’ll travel exclusively with other Americans—for the ultimate in camaraderie.
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No matter where in the world you venture with Grand Circle, you'll have one of our resident, expert Program Directors by your side, every step of the way. All are fluent in English and possess the skills, certification, and experience necessary to ensure an enriching vacation.
When you refer new travelers to Grand Circle through our Vacation Ambassador Referral Program, you’ll earn $100 per person in CASH or credit—and the more travelers you refer, the greater the rewards. New travelers you refer enjoy instant savings of $100 per person off their first vacation.
Guarantee your trip price—and save up to 10%—with Grand Circle’s exclusive Good Buy Plan.
Every time you travel with Grand Circle and OAT, you'll receive a Frequent Traveler Credit worth 5% of the advertised cost of your trip, applicable toward your next Grand Circle or OAT vacation you take within one year.
When you purchase Grand Circle's Travel Protection Plan, you can cancel your Grand Circle vacation at any time—up to the day of your departure, and for any reason—and retain the FULL value of your trip, including your deposit.
Our exclusive Last Minute Travel Deals offer terrific savings on last-minute departures, and are available exclusively online through My Account. Sign in now, and you could find yourself making unforgettable discoveries—at an unbeatable value—in just a few short weeks.
Travelers love the value we provide—and we’re proud to offer discovery-rich vacations and the lowest prices in the industry. Learn how you can save even more, whether you’re traveling with a companion or solo.
With Grand Circle Cruise Line's Best Price Guarantee, you can enjoy the best value in the industry.
Traveling with Grand Circle is about more than sightseeing. It’s about immersing yourself in other cultures, sharing the warm camaraderie of like-minded American travelers, and feeling comfortable, safe, and well-cared for every step of the way....
Grand Circle invites you to travel with the leader in worldwide learning and discovery and bring your travel dreams to life, thanks to the principles that ground every one of our vacations: value, choice, discovery, and careful pacing.
New for 2012, you can customize your trip, creating the Grand Circle vacation that's right for you.
Many Grand Circle travelers return to discover the world with us time and time again, and to show our appreciation, we've created the Inner Circle, a membership rewards program for travelers who've joined us on three or more vacations.
Simply by traveling with Grand Circle, you support the work of the nonprofit Grand Circle Foundation. Alan and Harriet Lewis created the Foundation with the mission of changing people’s lives through travel—which includes both the travelers who journey with Grand Circle, and the local people who welcome us so warmly into their homelands.
Exchange thoughts, experiences, and opinions openly with other travelers, whether you're looking for information on a future trip, or have valuable insights from your own travels you'd like to share.
Connect with like-minded Grand Circle travelers and meet new people who not only share your love for travel, but who might also become your new friends as you explore the world together.
Learn more about our Facebook online community, a place where you can stay connected with Grand Circle and your fellow travelers. Here, you’ll have the opportunity to ask questions, get advice, find travel companions, learn what’s new at Grand Circle, share your photos, videos, and stories, and more.
Our regional Traveler Celebration Events are opportunities for you to meet other world travelers who share your passion for learning and discovery, swap travel stories, and give us feedback on how we can to make your experience even better—plus, you’ll be one of the first to preview upcoming trips.
This year, we received thousands of Photo Contest entries, representing countries all around the world. Congratulations to all of our winners—and to everyone who entered our contest.
Grand Circle Gallery in Boston invites you to view our extensive collection of vintage travel posters and breathtaking black-and-white photography from Alan and Harriet Lewis’ private collection, as well as special exhibits on other travel-related themes.
The Central American Squirrel Monkey is among the many diverse animals that dwell in the tropical forests of Costa Rica.
Our travelers tell us that visits to local schools—like this one—are among their most rewarding experiences.
Throughout your trip, you’ll have numerous opportunities to spot some of Costa Rica’s colorful birdlife—like this Blue-crowned Motmot.
Colorful oxcarts like these are a symbol of traditional Costa Rican country life, and when you visit the village of Sarchi you’ll have the chance to witness them being made—and painted—by hand.
During your stay on the lush Caribbean coast, you’ll take to small boats to explore the verdant rainforests and protected canals of Tortuguero National Park.
If you'd like more information, ourTravel Counselors will be happy to answer your questions
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New for 2012, create the Grand Circle vacation that’s right for you. Now you’ll have the ability to customize your trip based on your individual travel preferences, including:
These options will involve an additional fee of $75-100 per person for confirmed requests (as well as incremental airfare costs based on your specific choice).
Or, when you make your reservation, you can choose our standard air routing, for which approximate travel times are shown below.
GATEWAY
TRAVEL TIME*
Atlanta
6hrs
Boston, Chicago, Dallas, Los Angeles
8hrs
Denver, New York (JFK), San Francisco
9hrs
Detroit, Philadelphia, Washington, DC (Dulles)
7hrs
Miami
3hrs
Minneapolis
11hrs
Portland, OR
17hrs
Phoenix, San Diego
14hrs
Seattle
12hrs
* Estimated total time, including connection and layover. Actual travel time may vary.
The information above reflects approximate flight times from the gateway cities listed to San Jose, Costa Rica. Routing is based on availability and subject to change. You will receive your final air itinerary approximately 14 days prior to departure.
Our program director, Eddie Rescio was outstanding. He could address any question or topic posed by our group and we felt like we were attending a "Costa Rica 101" college course. He provided us with several lovely "surprises" throughout the trip
FREE Single Supplements—save $395
Learn about how Grand Circle offers the best value for solo travelers, guaranteed, including FREE Single Supplements on this vacation.
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At Grand Circle, we recognize the challenge solo travelers face from the additional cost of Single Supplements. That’s why we’re proud to offer FREE Single Supplements on this adventure and on all extensions.
Single Supplements: Costa Rican Treasures: Coast to Coast: FREE Guatemala: Antigua & Lake Atitlán: FREE Manuel Antonio National Park: FREE
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Compare our value for solo travelers with the competition, and you’ll find that you save $500-$5000 per person with Grand Circle. And if you can find a lower solo traveler price on any comparable international trip for Americans, we’ll match that price and deduct $500 from the cost of your vacation.
From new solo savings on our River Cruises and more single space on Land Tours in 2012, to our FREE Travel Companions online community and Roommate Matching Service, see why Grand Circle is the leader in Solo Friendly Travel.
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From fiery volcanoes to black-sand beaches, from tropical dry forests to mangrove jungles, you'll encounter the natural wonders of Costa Rica, one of the most biologically diverse nations on Earth. You'll also experience the warmth of Costa Ricans, a welcoming people committed to preserving the natural beauty of their beloved country.
Just Announced: SAVE up to $600 per couple on March-December 2012 departures.Prices on the website reflect savings and apply to new reservations only.
Single Supplement is FREE on all 2012 departures
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