Travel for Credit: Environmental Science in Costa Rica

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9 days
San Jose, Sarchi, Monteverde, Rancho Margot Eco Lodge, Arenal Region, Sarapiqui | TCO
The EF Travel for Credit program offers students an innovative way to earn high school credit while exploring the world. By embedding a highly-curated travel experience within the Environmental Sciences course, classroom learning comes to life through hands-on, immersive experiences. Spend a night at an eco lodge and see Costa Rica from above on an aerial tram.

  • Day 1: Fly to San Jose

  • Day 2: San Jose | Sarchi | Monteverde

    Plant a tree in the EF reserve in Monteverde with your group

    Enjoy a night walk in Monteverde

  • Day 3: Monteverde | Rancho Margot Eco Lodge

  • Day 4: Rancho Margot Eco Lodge

  • Day 5: Rancho Margot Eco Lodge | Arenal Region

    Enjoy a kayaking trip on Lake Arenal

    Enjoy the hot springs

  • Day 6: Arenal | Sarapiqui

  • Day 7: Sarapiqui

  • Day 8: Sarapiqui | San Jose

  • Day 9: Depart for Home

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  • Day 1: Fly to San Jose

  • Day 2: San Jose | Sarchi | Monteverde

    Plant a tree in the EF reserve in Monteverde with your group

    Enjoy a night walk in Monteverde

  • Day 3: Monteverde | Rancho Margot Eco Lodge

  • Day 4: Rancho Margot Eco Lodge

  • Day 5: Rancho Margot Eco Lodge | Arenal Region

    Enjoy a kayaking trip on Lake Arenal

    Enjoy the hot springs

  • Day 6: Arenal | Sarapiqui

  • Day 7: Sarapiqui

  • Day 8: Sarapiqui | San Jose

  • Day 9: Depart for Home

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  • Transportation

    Round-trip transportation on major carriers; comfortable motorcoach through the tour.

  • Hotels

    Safe, comfortable hotels with private bathrooms will be waiting for you at your destination.

  • Meals

    Traditional breakfasts and dinners bring local flavours to life as part of your tour experience. Lunches are left for you to discover new favourite dishes of your own.

  • Full-time Tour Director

    Your dedicated Tour Director is with your group 24/7, providing deep local insight while handling all on-tour logistics.

  • Guided Tours and Activities

    Sightseeing tours led by expert and licensed local guides; tickets to all activities.

  • Customary gratuities

    To make things even easier we’ve included all tips to show appreciation to your Tour Director, local guides, and bus driver at the end of your tour.

  • Innovative educational programming

    The Travel for Credit tour experience is designed by our in-house education specialists to support the course learning outcomes and to build global competencies using our Global Learning Model.

  • Continuous Support

    Your dedicated EF team helps you every step of the way—from recruiting and enrolling travellers to planning and managing your tour.

  • 24-hour Emergency Service

    Travellers and their families can count on EF’s dedicated emergency service team.

  • Worldwide Presence

    EF has over 500 schools and offices in more than 50 countries worldwide so wherever you go, we’re there too.

  • Peace of Mind Program

    Feel secure knowing your group can change their destination or travel dates due to unforeseen circumstances.

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