Tour Number: 2801665JU
Group Leader: Erin Ashbee
Requested Departure Date: 3/17/2025
Requested Return Date: 3/25/2025
Requested Departure Gateway: Nanaimo (BC)

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9 days
Tortuguero, Sarapiquí, Arenal Region, Guanacaste | CCC

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.
  • 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

  • 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 

  • Day 5: Sarapiquí • Arenal region

    Enjoy the thrill of whitewater rafting on the Sarapiqui river 

    Travel to Arenal

  • Day 6: Arenal region

    Enjoy a kayaking trip on Lake Arenal

    Visit La Fortuna Waterfall

    Visit the Arenal Hot Springs

  • Day 7: Arenal region • Guanacaste

    Travel to Guanacaste

    Visit Rincón de la Vieja National Park
  • Day 8: Guanacaste

    Take a boat tour in Palo Verde National Park

    Enjoy a snorkeling activity

  • Day 9: Depart for home

  • 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

  • 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 

  • Day 5: Sarapiquí • Arenal region

    Enjoy the thrill of whitewater rafting on the Sarapiqui river 

    Travel to Arenal

  • Day 6: Arenal region

    Enjoy a kayaking trip on Lake Arenal

    Visit La Fortuna Waterfall

    Visit the Arenal Hot Springs

  • Day 7: Arenal region • Guanacaste

    Travel to Guanacaste

    Visit Rincón de la Vieja National Park
  • Day 8: Guanacaste

    Take a boat tour in Palo Verde National Park

    Enjoy a snorkeling activity

  • Day 9: Depart for home


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Everything you get

This all-inclusive global experience gives students the chance to explore the world–all at an unbeatable value.
  • 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.

  • Hotels

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

  • Meals

    3 meals daily (Days 2-8); Dinner on arrival day; Breakfast on departure day

  • Entrances

    Tortuguero Canals; Hot Springs; Kayaking; La Fortuna Waterfall; Rincon de la Vieja National Park; Snorkeling; Palo Verde Boat Tour

  • Full-time Tour Director

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

  • Expert Local Guides

    Your expert local guides add cultural insight and global perspective on your sightseeing tours.

  • Personalized Learning Support

    Our personalized learning experience engages students before, during and after tour, with the option to create a final, reflective project.

  • 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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