Language Immersion Through Costa Rica
Each day of your Language Immersion Tour is built around a different theme that ties together daily language lessons, cultural activities and interactions with locals. Language lessons provide students with the cultural context and relevant vocabulary they’ll need to navigate each experiential activity. Through it all, your certified local Language Instructor and Tour Director will be with you, supporting your students’ language learning and highlighting each breakthrough moment.
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Day 1: Fly to Costa Rica • Guanacaste
Meet your Tour Director at your destinationTravel to the Guanacaste Region
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Day 2: Guanacaste
Today's Theme: Community and Social Entrepreneurship
Practice vocabulary related to Costa Rica’s sustainability and craftsmanship during a language lesson
Take a sustainability tour of the farm
Explore a socially and environmentally sustainable project in Guanacaste
Learn to make local crafts
Visit the thermal springs
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Day 3: Guanacaste • Arenal
Daily Theme: Costa Rican Diversity
Learn terms used to describe the country’s natural surroundings and wildlife during an interactive language lesson
Travel via Liberia to the Arenal Region
Interact with local vendors during a market challenge
Experience the thrill of a zip-lining adventure through the Cost Rican canopy (Participants must weigh less than 200 lbs)
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Day 4: Arenal Region
Daily Theme: Environmental Sustainability and Ecotourism
Learn how Costa Rica used ecotourism to develop its economy while protecting its biodiversityVisit Rancho Margot Eco-LodgeEnjoy a kayaking trip on Lake Arenal
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Day 5: Arenal Region • Sarapiqui
Today's Theme: Daily Life in Costa Rica
Learn and practice vocabulary related to daily life in Costa RicaMeet local Costa Rican students and compare teenage life in each country
Compete in a city-wide scavenger hunt
Discover the beat of Costa Rica during a salsa lesson
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Day 6: Sarapiqui
Today's Theme: Culinary Traditions
Learn food-related terms and practice your conversational Spanish during an interactive language lessonLearn to prepare local specialties in a cooking class
Whitewater Rafting Excursion
Enjoy a homemade dinner with locals
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Day 7: Sarapiqui • San José
Today's Theme: Costa Rican History
Learn about Costa Rica’s early settlements and industryVisit a pineapple plantation
Travel to San JoséPeruse traditional handcrafts at a local market in San José
Free time in San José
Afro-Caribbean Night in San Jose
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Day 8: Depart for home
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Day 1: Fly to Costa Rica • Guanacaste
Meet your Tour Director at your destinationTravel to the Guanacaste Region
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Day 2: Guanacaste
Today's Theme: Community and Social Entrepreneurship
Practice vocabulary related to Costa Rica’s sustainability and craftsmanship during a language lesson
Take a sustainability tour of the farm
Explore a socially and environmentally sustainable project in Guanacaste
Learn to make local crafts
Visit the thermal springs
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Day 3: Guanacaste • Arenal
Daily Theme: Costa Rican Diversity
Learn terms used to describe the country’s natural surroundings and wildlife during an interactive language lesson
Travel via Liberia to the Arenal Region
Interact with local vendors during a market challenge
Experience the thrill of a zip-lining adventure through the Cost Rican canopy (Participants must weigh less than 200 lbs)
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Day 4: Arenal Region
Daily Theme: Environmental Sustainability and Ecotourism
Learn how Costa Rica used ecotourism to develop its economy while protecting its biodiversityVisit Rancho Margot Eco-LodgeEnjoy a kayaking trip on Lake Arenal
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Day 5: Arenal Region • Sarapiqui
Today's Theme: Daily Life in Costa Rica
Learn and practice vocabulary related to daily life in Costa RicaMeet local Costa Rican students and compare teenage life in each country
Compete in a city-wide scavenger hunt
Discover the beat of Costa Rica during a salsa lesson
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Day 6: Sarapiqui
Today's Theme: Culinary Traditions
Learn food-related terms and practice your conversational Spanish during an interactive language lessonLearn to prepare local specialties in a cooking class
Whitewater Rafting Excursion
Enjoy a homemade dinner with locals
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Day 7: Sarapiqui • San José
Today's Theme: Costa Rican History
Learn about Costa Rica’s early settlements and industryVisit a pineapple plantation
Travel to San JoséPeruse traditional handcrafts at a local market in San José
Free time in San José
Afro-Caribbean Night in San Jose
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Day 8: Depart for home
This trip was one of the best tours I have gone on with EF. I made many friends, shared tons of laughs, and I am going home with amazing memories I will cherish forever. I truly believe this was an unforgettable ...Unforgettable Experience
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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
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.
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Entrances
Rincón de la Vieja National Park; Salsa lesson; Crocodile Boat Tour; Canopy tour; Cooking Class; With extension: Hot springs; Kayaking; La Fortuna Waterfall; INBioparque
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Full-time Language Immersion 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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Language Lessons
Every day, students learn and practice vocabulary relevant to the daily theme during an accredited lesson led by a local Language Instructor.
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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.
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.