Conservation in Costa Rica
-
Day 1: Fly to Costa Rica
Meet your Tour Director at your destination -
Day 2: San José • Central Pacific Coast: Conservation activities
Enjoy a crocodile safari boat cruise
Begin your three-day conservation activities. While in the Central Pacific Coast you will:
- Tour mangrove and protected areas
- Collect seeds for planting
- Clean, measure, and demark the working terrain
- Visit a nursery and learn planting techniques and watering processes
- Prepare and plant seeds
-
Day 3: Central Pacific Coast
Conservation project activities
- Take a tour of mangrove and protected areas
- Collect seeds
- Clean and condition selected areas
- Measure and demark the working terrain
- Select vegetal material to be used
-
Day 4: Central Pacific Coast
Conservation project activities
- Visit a nursery
- Learn the planting technique and watering process
- Fill encasements with ground material
- Plant seeds
Visit Manuel Antonio National Park
-
Day 5: Central Pacific Coast • Arenal region
Travel to the Arenal region
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
Take a tour of a coffee plantation
Enjoy a Costa Rican folklore evening
-
Day 9: Depart for home
-
Day 1: Fly to Costa Rica
Meet your Tour Director at your destination -
Day 2: San José • Central Pacific Coast: Conservation activities
Enjoy a crocodile safari boat cruise
Begin your three-day conservation activities. While in the Central Pacific Coast you will:
- Tour mangrove and protected areas
- Collect seeds for planting
- Clean, measure, and demark the working terrain
- Visit a nursery and learn planting techniques and watering processes
- Prepare and plant seeds
-
Day 3: Central Pacific Coast
Conservation project activities
- Take a tour of mangrove and protected areas
- Collect seeds
- Clean and condition selected areas
- Measure and demark the working terrain
- Select vegetal material to be used
-
Day 4: Central Pacific Coast
Conservation project activities
- Visit a nursery
- Learn the planting technique and watering process
- Fill encasements with ground material
- Plant seeds
Visit Manuel Antonio National Park
-
Day 5: Central Pacific Coast • Arenal region
Travel to the Arenal region
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
Take a tour of a coffee plantation
Enjoy a Costa Rican folklore evening
-
Day 9: Depart for home
This was my favorite tour so far! There were so many chances to speak Spanish, see wildlife, and learn about Costa Rican culture. Our guide and bus driver were amazing! Also, our guide, and conservation ...Unforgettable Experience
Refer a friend or colleague to EF and we'll thank you with $1,000. Learn more
Everything you get
-
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
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.
-
Entrances
Crocodile farm; Manuel Antonio National Park; Hot Springs; Canopy tour; Kayaking; La Fortuna waterfall; Folklore Evening
-
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.
-
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.
Lowest price
Risk-free enrolment period: Benefit from added flexibility
If you are currently enrolled, or enrol by December 15, 2021, on a tour with a scheduled departure date between October 1, 2022, and September 30, 2023, you will have will have the option to cancel your tour for any reason by March 1, 2022, for a full refund of 100% of the money paid to EF, including the $199 non-refundable deposit and the cost of the Global Travel Protection Plan if your payments are up to date and your account is in good financial standing.
Program price valid for today. Program price includes all airline/travel provider surcharges, departure taxes and airport fees. Please call 1-800-387-1460 for more information.
