Adventure in Costa Rica
Group Leader: Erin Ashbee
Requested Return Date: 3/25/2025
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Our A+ Tour collection features exclusive educational programming and immersive experiences that you can only get through EF–they are rated exceptionally high by educators who travel with us.
Embark on an exhilarating escapade with ‘Adventure in Costa Rica’, where the thrill of discovery meets the pulse of the wild. Navigate the verdant pathways of Tortuguero National Park on a guided hike that promises encounters with Costa Rica’s diverse wildlife. Soar above the rainforest canopy, ziplining through emerald archways and cool mist under a boundless blue sky. Conquer the rapids with whitewater rafting, where the roaring of the river matches the beating of your heart. Glide across the serene waters of Lake Arenal by kayak, with the majestic Arenal Volcano towering over the horizon. Unwind in the soothing embrace of the Arenal Hot Springs, and plunge into a vibrant underwater world while snorkelling, each awe-struck breath marking a new discovery. This tour is not just a journey; it’s a symphony of nature’s beauty played upon your senses, aching to be experienced.
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Day 1: Fly to Costa Rica
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Day 2: San José • Tortuguero
Travel by boat to Tortuguero
Enjoy free time in Tortuguero Village -
Day 3: Tortuguero
Visit Tortuguero National Park
Enjoy a boat ride through the Tortuguero Canals
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Day 4: Tortuguero • Sarapiquí
Travel by Boat to Siquirres
Travel to Sarapiquí
Enjoy the rainforest from a unique perspective as you take a zipline through the canopy
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Day 5: Sarapiquí • Arenal region
Enjoy the thrill of whitewater rafting on the Sarapiqui river
Travel to Arenal
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Day 6: Arenal region
Enjoy a kayaking trip on Lake Arenal
Visit La Fortuna WaterfallVisit the Arenal Hot Springs
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Day 7: Arenal region • Guanacaste
Travel to GuanacasteVisit Rincón de la Vieja National Park -
Day 8: Guanacaste
Take a boat tour in Palo Verde National Park
Enjoy a snorkeling activity
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Day 9: Depart for home
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Day 1: Fly to Costa Rica
Meet your Tour Director at your destination -
Day 2: San José • Tortuguero
Travel by boat to Tortuguero
Enjoy free time in Tortuguero Village -
Day 3: Tortuguero
Visit Tortuguero National Park
Enjoy a boat ride through the Tortuguero Canals
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Day 4: Tortuguero • Sarapiquí
Travel by Boat to Siquirres
Travel to Sarapiquí
Enjoy the rainforest from a unique perspective as you take a zipline through the canopy
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Day 5: Sarapiquí • Arenal region
Enjoy the thrill of whitewater rafting on the Sarapiqui river
Travel to Arenal
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Day 6: Arenal region
Enjoy a kayaking trip on Lake Arenal
Visit La Fortuna WaterfallVisit the Arenal Hot Springs
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Day 7: Arenal region • Guanacaste
Travel to GuanacasteVisit Rincón de la Vieja National Park -
Day 8: Guanacaste
Take a boat tour in Palo Verde National Park
Enjoy a snorkeling activity
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Day 9: Depart for home
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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); Dinner on arrival day; Breakfast on departure day
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Entrances
Tortuguero Canals; Hot Springs; Kayaking; La Fortuna Waterfall; Rincon de la Vieja National Park; Snorkeling; Palo Verde Boat Tour
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