Costa Rica and Panama
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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
Visit Rincón de la Vieja National ParkEnjoy a snorkeling activity
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Day 3: Guanacaste • Arenal region
Travel to the Arenal region
Enjoy the rainforest from the unique perspective of a zipline through the canopy
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Day 4: Arenal Region
Enjoy a kayaking trip on Lake Arenal
Visit La Fortuna WaterfallVisit the Arenal Hot Springs
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Day 5: Arenal region • Sarapiquí • San José
Travel to San Jose via Sarapiquí
Enjoy a whitewater rafting excursion
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Day 6: San José • Panama City
Fly to Panama City
Enjoy a walking tour of Cinta Costera
Visit the Biomuseo
Take a tour of Casco Viejo - Panama's Old Town
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Day 7: Panama City
Enjoy some beach time in the historic El Palmar region
Add this in-depth excursion:
Surfing Lesson
Learn to surf on the white sand beaches of one of Panama’s premier surfing locations. Here, an instructor will teach you how to stand on your board as well as how to paddle and pass waves. Once in the water, you'll have the chance to surf by yourself under the supervision of your instructor.
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Day 8: Panama City • Gatun Lake
Take a boat ride on Gatun Lake in the Panama Canal where you will learn about the different species on Monkey Island
Visit the Miraflores Locks Visitor Centre at the Panama Canal
Guided Tour of the Miraflores Locks
Add this in-depth excursion:
Folklore Evening
Opt to spend the evening learning about the rich cultural traditions of the region over a traditional Panamanian dinner. After dinner, an interactive dance show will make this a night to remember.
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Day 9: Depart for home
Add 3 more days
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Day 9: Panama City • Cartagena
Fly to Cartagena, Colombia
Take a walking tour of Cartagena
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Day 10: Cartagena
Take a guided tour of historic Cartagena
With your expert local guide you will visit:
- Convento de la Popa
- San Felipe de Barajas Castle
Add this in-depth excursion:
Cooking Class in Cartagena
Dive into the delicious flavors of classic Colombian dishes. An expert local chef will introduce you to local ingredients, take you through the preparation, and explain the varied styles that make up Colombian cuisine. Then, sit down to dine and enjoy your the fruits of your labor.
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Day 11: Cartagena • Barú Island
Take a day trip to the beach at Barú Island
Relax and reflect with your fellow travelers
Enjoy lunch on the beach
Enjoy a dinner experience that includes traditional music or dancing
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Day 12: 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
Visit Rincón de la Vieja National ParkEnjoy a snorkeling activity
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Day 3: Guanacaste • Arenal region
Travel to the Arenal region
Enjoy the rainforest from the unique perspective of a zipline through the canopy
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Day 4: Arenal Region
Enjoy a kayaking trip on Lake Arenal
Visit La Fortuna WaterfallVisit the Arenal Hot Springs
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Day 5: Arenal region • Sarapiquí • San José
Travel to San Jose via Sarapiquí
Enjoy a whitewater rafting excursion
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Day 6: San José • Panama City
Fly to Panama City
Enjoy a walking tour of Cinta Costera
Visit the Biomuseo
Take a tour of Casco Viejo - Panama's Old Town
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Day 7: Panama City
Enjoy some beach time in the historic El Palmar region
Add this in-depth excursion:
Surfing Lesson
Learn to surf on the white sand beaches of one of Panama’s premier surfing locations. Here, an instructor will teach you how to stand on your board as well as how to paddle and pass waves. Once in the water, you'll have the chance to surf by yourself under the supervision of your instructor.
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Day 8: Panama City • Gatun Lake
Take a boat ride on Gatun Lake in the Panama Canal where you will learn about the different species on Monkey Island
Visit the Miraflores Locks Visitor Centre at the Panama Canal
Guided Tour of the Miraflores Locks
Add this in-depth excursion:
Folklore Evening
Opt to spend the evening learning about the rich cultural traditions of the region over a traditional Panamanian dinner. After dinner, an interactive dance show will make this a night to remember.
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Day 9: Depart for home
Add 3 more days
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Day 9: Panama City • Cartagena
Fly to Cartagena, Colombia
Take a walking tour of Cartagena
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Day 10: Cartagena
Take a guided tour of historic Cartagena
With your expert local guide you will visit:
- Convento de la Popa
- San Felipe de Barajas Castle
Add this in-depth excursion:
Cooking Class in Cartagena
Dive into the delicious flavors of classic Colombian dishes. An expert local chef will introduce you to local ingredients, take you through the preparation, and explain the varied styles that make up Colombian cuisine. Then, sit down to dine and enjoy your the fruits of your labor.
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Day 11: Cartagena • Barú Island
Take a day trip to the beach at Barú Island
Relax and reflect with your fellow travelers
Enjoy lunch on the beach
Enjoy a dinner experience that includes traditional music or dancing
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Day 12: Depart for home
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Your experience includes
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Airfare & transportation
Round-trip flights on major carriers; Comfortable motorcoach
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Hotels
8 overnight stays in hotels with private bathrooms (11 with extension)
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Regional-style meals
Breakfast, lunch, and dinner daily
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Guided sightseeing
2 sightseeing tours led by your Tour Director
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Entrances
Rincón de la Vieja National Park; snorkeling; kayaking on Lake Arenal; La Fortuna Waterfall; Arenal hot springs; whitewater rafting; Biomuseo; Miraflores Locks Visitor Centre; Gatun Lake boat ride; with extension: local farm visit; local artisan visit; Emberá indigenous village.
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Full-time Tour Director
Your culturally connected 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 are natural historians, adding 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 travelers to planning and managing your tour.
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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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24-hour Emergency Service
Travelers and their families can count on EF's dedicated emergency service team.
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Peace of Mind Program
Feel secure knowing your group can change their destination or travel dates due to unforeseen circumstances. Learn more about your flexible options at eftours.com/peaceofmind.
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.
Program price valid for today. Program price is based on EF’s free place ratio of 8:1 and includes all airline/travel provider surcharges, departure taxes and airport fees. Please call 1-800-387-1460 for more information.