Your EF Tour
Group Leader: Laura Field
Requested Return Date: 3/17/2019
ABOUT EF
For over 55 years, we’ve dedicated ourselves to one global mission: Opening the World Through Education. Our programs help students expand their knowledge of the world around them, discover more about themselves, grow more confident and independent, and understand new people, places, and cultures.
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Day 1: Fly to Costa Rica
Meet your Tour Director at your destination -
Day 2: San José • Monteverde
Visit Café Britt Coffee plantation and roastery -
Day 3: Monteverde
Participate in a canopy adventure
Please note: Travelers must weigh below 200 lbs to participate in this activity.
Add this in-depth excursionLocal Farm Visit
Visit a local farm and learn all about the plants, fruits, and vegetables that grow there. As you learn about why they thrive in this particular climate, you’ll also be able to try some of the produce—including foods you may never have heard of! Before you leave, try your hand at a staple farm activity like milking a cow or grinding sugarcane.
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Day 4: Monteverde • Arenal region
Participate in a local exchange
Visit the Santa Elena Cloud Forest Reserve
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Day 5: Arenal region • Sarapiquí
Enjoy a hike in Arenal Volcano National Park
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Day 6: Sarapiquí
Visit Earth University where you will:
- Learn about production systems
- Visit a banana plantation
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Day 7: Sarapiquí • San José
Visit Braulio Carillo National Park
Add this in-depth excursionFolklore Evening
Opt to spend the evening learning about the rich cultural traditions of the region over a traditional Costa Rican dinner. Marimba music, entertainment by a local dance troupe, and spectacular city views from the restaurant will make this a night to remember.
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Day 8: Depart for home
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Day 1: Fly to Costa Rica
Meet your Tour Director at your destination -
Day 2: San José • Monteverde
Visit Café Britt Coffee plantation and roastery -
Day 3: Monteverde
Participate in a canopy adventure
Please note: Travelers must weigh below 200 lbs to participate in this activity.
Add this in-depth excursionLocal Farm Visit
Visit a local farm and learn all about the plants, fruits, and vegetables that grow there. As you learn about why they thrive in this particular climate, you’ll also be able to try some of the produce—including foods you may never have heard of! Before you leave, try your hand at a staple farm activity like milking a cow or grinding sugarcane.
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Day 4: Monteverde • Arenal region
Participate in a local exchange
Visit the Santa Elena Cloud Forest Reserve
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Day 5: Arenal region • Sarapiquí
Enjoy a hike in Arenal Volcano National Park
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Day 6: Sarapiquí
Visit Earth University where you will:
- Learn about production systems
- Visit a banana plantation
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Day 7: Sarapiquí • San José
Visit Braulio Carillo National Park
Add this in-depth excursionFolklore Evening
Opt to spend the evening learning about the rich cultural traditions of the region over a traditional Costa Rican dinner. Marimba music, entertainment by a local dance troupe, and spectacular city views from the restaurant will make this a night to remember.
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Day 8: Depart for home
Feel confident helping your child see the world
Parents, we know you have tons of questions—and we’re here to answer each and every one. (Seriously, call us anytime.) Visit our parents’ page for everything from payment plans and scholarship opportunities to safety protocols and the chance to hear from fellow moms and dads like you.
Are you the “print it, scribble notes on it, stick it to the fridge” type? You can download a printable version of our Parent Guide, too.
Hear a fellow parent's experience with student travel
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Have questions about this tour? Give us a call at 1-800-263-2806.
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