Costa Rica: A Touch of the Tropics
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Day 1: Fly to Costa Rica
Meet your Tour Director at your destination -
Day 2: San José • Arenal region
Take a tour of a coffee farm
Travel to the Arenal region
Visit Arenal Volcano National Park
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Day 3: Arenal region
Enjoy a kayaking trip on Lake Arenal
Visit La Fortuna WaterfallParticipate in a cultural exchange with locals
Visit the Arenal Hot Springs
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Day 4: Arenal region • Monteverde
Travel to Monteverde
Add this in-depth excursion:
Local Food Workshop
Try your hand at creating some of Costa Rica’s culinary specialties during a visit to a local working mill. You’ll make—and sample—tortillas, artisanal coffee, and juice extracted from sugar cane. (Just save room for sobado, a candy made from the sugar cane plant.)
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Day 5: Monteverde
Experience the thrill of a ziplining adventure through the Costa Rican canopy
Please note: Travellers must weigh below 200 lbs to participate in this activity.
Visit the Santa Elena Cloud Forest Reserve
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Day 6: Monteverde • Central Pacific Coast
Travel to the Central Pacific Coast
Visit the Rainforest Adventure Park, where you will:
- Ride an aerial tram above the canopies
- Explore a nature trail
- Visit a butterfly sanctuary
Enjoy a crocodile safari boat cruise
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Day 7: Central Pacific Coast
Visit Manuel Antonio National Park
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Day 8: Central Pacific Coast • Sarchi • San José
Travel to San José via Sarchí
Add this in-depth excursion:
Folklore 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 9: Depart for home
Add 1 more day
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Day 9: San José
Enjoy a whitewater rafting excursion
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Day 10: Depart for home
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Day 1: Fly to Costa Rica
Meet your Tour Director at your destination -
Day 2: San José • Arenal region
Take a tour of a coffee farm
Travel to the Arenal region
Visit Arenal Volcano National Park
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Day 3: Arenal region
Enjoy a kayaking trip on Lake Arenal
Visit La Fortuna WaterfallParticipate in a cultural exchange with locals
Visit the Arenal Hot Springs
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Day 4: Arenal region • Monteverde
Travel to Monteverde
Add this in-depth excursion:
Local Food Workshop
Try your hand at creating some of Costa Rica’s culinary specialties during a visit to a local working mill. You’ll make—and sample—tortillas, artisanal coffee, and juice extracted from sugar cane. (Just save room for sobado, a candy made from the sugar cane plant.)
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Day 5: Monteverde
Experience the thrill of a ziplining adventure through the Costa Rican canopy
Please note: Travellers must weigh below 200 lbs to participate in this activity.
Visit the Santa Elena Cloud Forest Reserve
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Day 6: Monteverde • Central Pacific Coast
Travel to the Central Pacific Coast
Visit the Rainforest Adventure Park, where you will:
- Ride an aerial tram above the canopies
- Explore a nature trail
- Visit a butterfly sanctuary
Enjoy a crocodile safari boat cruise
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Day 7: Central Pacific Coast
Visit Manuel Antonio National Park
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Day 8: Central Pacific Coast • Sarchi • San José
Travel to San José via Sarchí
Add this in-depth excursion:
Folklore 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 9: Depart for home
Add 1 more day
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Day 9: San José
Enjoy a whitewater rafting excursion
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Day 10: Depart for home
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Everything you get
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Airfare & transportation
Your flights—covered. Buses, trains, cruise ships, ferries and subways—covered. We take care of getting you around so you can enjoy the ride.
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Hotels
Safe, comfortable hotels with private bathrooms will be waiting for you at your destination.
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Meals
3 meals daily (Days 2-8 and Day 9 on extension); Dinner on arrival day; Breakfast on departure day
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Entrances
Poás Volcano; Hot springs; Kayaking on Lake Arenal; La Fortuna waterfall; Santa Elena Reserve; Canopy Tour; Aerial Tram; Crocodile River Tour; Manuel Antonio National Park; With extension: Whitewater Rafting
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Full-time Tour Director
Your dedicated Tour Director is with your group 24/7, providing deep local insight while handling all on-tour logistics.
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Expert Local Guides
Your expert local guides add cultural insight and global perspective on your sightseeing tours.
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Continuous Support
Your dedicated EF team helps you every step of the way—from recruiting and enrolling travellers to planning and managing your tour.
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24-hour Emergency Service
Travellers and their families can count on EF’s dedicated emergency service team.
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Worldwide Presence
EF has over 500 schools and offices in more than 50 countries worldwide so wherever you go, we’re there too.
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Peace of Mind Program
Feel secure knowing your group can change their destination or travel dates due to unforeseen circumstances.
Pricing that makes travel possible
Payment options
We believe every student should have the opportunity to travel, which is why we let our travellers choose how they want to manage their payments. Enrol in our Automatic Payment Plan with just $199 to start, make fixed and low monthly payments through Uplift, receive invoices and make your payments in less frequent instalments, or pay up front in full.
Program price valid for today. Program price is based on EF’s free place ratio of 8:1 and includes all airline/travel provider surcharges, departure taxes and airport fees. Please call 1-800-387-1460 for more information.
