Exploring Costa Rica's Nature
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Day 1: Fly to Costa Rica
Meet your Tour Director at the airport
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Day 2: Tortuguero
Travel to Siquirres
Travel by boat to Tortuguero
Enjoy free time in Tortuguero Village
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Day 3: Tortuguero
Take a boat ride through the Tortuguero canals
Visit Tortuguero National Park
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Day 4: Sarapiquí Region
Travel to the Sarapiquì region
Volunteer Program at La Selva Biological Station
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Day 5: Sarapiquí
Visit La Selva Biological Station
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Day 6: Sarapiquí
Travel to Guacimo to participate in 2 programs at Earth University
- Production Systems
- Banana Plantation
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Day 7: Sarapiquí • Arenal Region
Add this in-depth excursion:
Whitewater rafting
Experience the thrill and excitement of whitewater rafting on this optional excursion! Use teamwork to navigate a path through the free-flowing waters of the Sarapiquí River rapids level 2-3, all while admiring the lush Costa Rican scenery as you pass by stretches of tropical forest.
Travel to the Arenal region
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Day 8: Arenal Region
Visit the Maleku Indigenous Reserve
Take a canopy tour
- Please note: Travelers must weigh below 220lbs to participate.
Hike to La Fortuna Waterfall
Enjoy the hot springs
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Participate in on-site environmental discovery
- Visit INBioparque, Poás volcano or a coffee plantation
Travel to San José
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Day 10: Depart for home
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Day 1: Fly to Costa Rica
Meet your Tour Director at the airport
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Day 2: Tortuguero
Travel to Siquirres
Travel by boat to Tortuguero
Enjoy free time in Tortuguero Village
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Day 3: Tortuguero
Take a boat ride through the Tortuguero canals
Visit Tortuguero National Park
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Day 4: Sarapiquí Region
Travel to the Sarapiquì region
Volunteer Program at La Selva Biological Station
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Day 5: Sarapiquí
Visit La Selva Biological Station
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Day 6: Sarapiquí
Travel to Guacimo to participate in 2 programs at Earth University
- Production Systems
- Banana Plantation
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Day 7: Sarapiquí • Arenal Region
Add this in-depth excursion:
Whitewater rafting
Experience the thrill and excitement of whitewater rafting on this optional excursion! Use teamwork to navigate a path through the free-flowing waters of the Sarapiquí River rapids level 2-3, all while admiring the lush Costa Rican scenery as you pass by stretches of tropical forest.
Travel to the Arenal region
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Day 8: Arenal Region
Visit the Maleku Indigenous Reserve
Take a canopy tour
- Please note: Travelers must weigh below 220lbs to participate.
Hike to La Fortuna Waterfall
Enjoy the hot springs
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Participate in on-site environmental discovery
- Visit INBioparque, Poás volcano or a coffee plantation
Travel to San José
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Day 10: Depart for home
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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
La Selva Biological Station; Earth University; Maleku Indigenous Reserve; Canopy Tour; La Fortuna Waterfall; Hot Springs
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Full-time 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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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.