Discover Costa Rica
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Day 1: Fly to Costa Rica
Meet your Tour Director at your destination -
Day 2: San José • 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. Travellers must weigh below 200 lbs to participate.
Dinner in Sarapiqui -
Day 3: Sarapiquí
Enjoy a whitewater rafting excursion
Take 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
Visit Arenal Volcano National Park
Dinner in Arenal RegionVisit the Arenal Hot Springs
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Day 5: Arenal region
Enjoy a kayaking trip on Lake Arenal
Visit La Fortuna Waterfall -
Day 6: Arenal region • Guanacaste
Lunch in Arenal Region
Visit 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: Granada
Travel to Granada, Nicaragua
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Day 9: Granada
Take a guided tour of Granada
Visit the Convento de San Francisco
Visit Las Isletas
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Day 10: Granada
Travel to Volcan Masaya
Visit crater viewpoint and museum
Make a photo stop at Catarina Mirador
Visit 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 your destination -
Day 2: San José • 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. Travellers must weigh below 200 lbs to participate.
Dinner in Sarapiqui -
Day 3: Sarapiquí
Enjoy a whitewater rafting excursion
Take 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
Visit Arenal Volcano National Park
Dinner in Arenal RegionVisit the Arenal Hot Springs
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Day 5: Arenal region
Enjoy a kayaking trip on Lake Arenal
Visit La Fortuna Waterfall -
Day 6: Arenal region • Guanacaste
Lunch in Arenal Region
Visit 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: Granada
Travel to Granada, Nicaragua
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Day 9: Granada
Take a guided tour of Granada
Visit the Convento de San Francisco
Visit Las Isletas
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Day 10: Granada
Travel to Volcan Masaya
Visit crater viewpoint and museum
Make a photo stop at Catarina Mirador
Visit Masaya craft market
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Day 11: Depart for home
See what an EF tour is really like
The tour was absolutely incredible. I learned so much new information about Costa Rica. As it was a learning experience, it didn’t feel like it. I looked forward to every activity. I loved getting to play ...Fantastic Opportunity!
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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.
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.
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.
