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.
Pricing that makes travel possible
Payment options
We believe every student should have the opportunity to travel, which is why we let our travellers choose how they want to manage their payments. Enrol in our Automatic Payment Plan with just $199 to start, make fixed and low monthly payments through Uplift, receive invoices and make your payments in less frequent instalments, or pay up front in full.
Benefit from added flexibility of the risk-free enrolment period
If you're currently enrolled, or enrol by 150 days prior to tour departure date, on a tour with a scheduled departure date between October 1, 2022, and September 30, 2023, you'll have the option to cancel your tour for any reason by 150 days prior to your tour departure date 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.