Conservation in Costa Rica

9 days

San José, Central Pacific Coast, Arenal Region | CRS

Get ready to explore one of the most impressive and biologically diverse places on earth – the Arenal Volcano. After visiting the capital city of San José, students will be introduced to the volunteer work they will be doing and then experience life in the rural communities they will be helping. From the natural beauty to the wonderful people, this is an awe-inspiring place! Image displaying map describing the itinerary of the Conservation in Costa Rica tour

Image displaying map describing the itinerary of the Conservation in Costa Rica tour

Day 1: Fly to Costa Rica

Meet your Tour Director at your destination

Day 2: San José • Playa Palo Seco • Central Pacific Coast

Travel to Playa Palo Seco

Conservation project activities

Introduction to the project
Overview of methodologies and working plan

Day 3: Central Pacific Coast

Conservation Project Activities

Take a tour of mangroves and protected areas
Collect seeds
Clean and condition selected planting areas
Measure and demark working terrain

Day 4: Central Pacific Coast

Visit Manuel Antonio National Park

Day 5: Central Pacific Coast • Arenal region

Travel to the Arenal Region

Enjoy a crocodile safari boat cruise

Visit the Arenal Hot Springs

Day 6: Arenal region

Experience the thrill of a zip-lining adventure through the Costa Rican canopy (Participants must weigh less than 200 lbs)

Participate in a cultural exchange with locals

Day 7: Arenal region

Enjoy a kayaking trip on Lake Arenal

Visit La Fortuna Waterfall

Day 8: Arenal region • San José

Travel to San José

Take a tour of a coffee farm

Enjoy a Costa Rican folklore evening

Day 9: Depart for home

See what an EF tour is really like

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Full-time Tour Director

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