Discover Costa Rica
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Day 1: Fly to Costa Rica
Meet your Tour Director at the airport -
Day 2: San José • Sarapiquí
Travel to Sarapiquí
Take a tour of a coffee plantation
Add this in-depth excursion:
Sarapiquí canopy tour
Zip lines unveil one of the planet’s most fascinating ecological systems from a unique perspective—from the tops of the trees! With local expert guides at your side to instruct you on safety protocol, you can decide which view you prefer—from below the trees or from above. Note: This optional reaches heights of 90 feet and is not recommended for anyone with a fear of heights. Travelers must weigh below 200lbs to participate.
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Day 3: Sarapiquí
Enjoy a whitewater rafting excursion on the Sarapiquí RiverTake a tour at Tirimbina Biological Reserve where you will:
- Hike across suspension bridge to former cocoa-growing plot
- Learn about the cocoa tree and the history of chocolate
- Enjoy a chocolate tasting
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Day 4: Sarapiquí • Arenal region
Travel to the Arenal regionVisit Arenal Volcano National Park
Visit the Arenal Hot Springs
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Day 5: Arenal region
Enjoy a kayaking trip on Lake ArenalVisit La Fortuna Waterfall -
Day 6: Arenal region • Guanacaste
Travel to GuanacasteVisit Rincón de la Vieja National Park -
Day 7: Guanacaste
Take a boat tour in Palo Verde National Park
Enjoy a snorkeling activity
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Day 8: Depart for home
Add 3 more days
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Day 8: Guanacaste • Granada
Travel across the border to Granada
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Day 9: Granada
Take a guided walking tour of Granada
With your expert local guide you will see:
- Cathedral and Parque Colón
- La Plazuela de los Leones
- Calle la Calzada
- Merced Church
Visit the Convento de San FranciscoEnjoy a boat tour of Las Isletas
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Day 10: Granada
See Catarina Mirador
Take a guided tour of the Masaya Crater and Volcano Museum
See the Masaya craft market
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Day 11: Depart for home
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Day 1: Fly to Costa Rica
Meet your Tour Director at the airport -
Day 2: San José • Sarapiquí
Travel to Sarapiquí
Take a tour of a coffee plantation
Add this in-depth excursion:
Sarapiquí canopy tour
Zip lines unveil one of the planet’s most fascinating ecological systems from a unique perspective—from the tops of the trees! With local expert guides at your side to instruct you on safety protocol, you can decide which view you prefer—from below the trees or from above. Note: This optional reaches heights of 90 feet and is not recommended for anyone with a fear of heights. Travelers must weigh below 200lbs to participate.
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Day 3: Sarapiquí
Enjoy a whitewater rafting excursion on the Sarapiquí RiverTake a tour at Tirimbina Biological Reserve where you will:
- Hike across suspension bridge to former cocoa-growing plot
- Learn about the cocoa tree and the history of chocolate
- Enjoy a chocolate tasting
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Day 4: Sarapiquí • Arenal region
Travel to the Arenal regionVisit Arenal Volcano National Park
Visit the Arenal Hot Springs
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Day 5: Arenal region
Enjoy a kayaking trip on Lake ArenalVisit La Fortuna Waterfall -
Day 6: Arenal region • Guanacaste
Travel to GuanacasteVisit Rincón de la Vieja National Park -
Day 7: Guanacaste
Take a boat tour in Palo Verde National Park
Enjoy a snorkeling activity
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Day 8: Depart for home
Add 3 more days
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Day 8: Guanacaste • Granada
Travel across the border to Granada
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Day 9: Granada
Take a guided walking tour of Granada
With your expert local guide you will see:
- Cathedral and Parque Colón
- La Plazuela de los Leones
- Calle la Calzada
- Merced Church
Visit the Convento de San FranciscoEnjoy a boat tour of Las Isletas
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Day 10: Granada
See Catarina Mirador
Take a guided tour of the Masaya Crater and Volcano Museum
See the Masaya craft market
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Day 11: Depart for home
See what an EF tour is really like
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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
3 meals daily (Days 2-8 and Days 9-11 on extension); Dinner on arrival day; Breakfast on departure day 9
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Entrances
Poas Volcano; Chocolate tour; Whitewater rafting; Hot Springs; Kayaking; La Fortuna waterfall; Arenal Volcano National Park; Rincón de la Vieja National Park; Palo Verde boat tour; Snorkeling; With extension: Convento San Francisco; Las Isletas boat tour; Crater viewpoint and museum
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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.
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