Discover Costa Rica
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Day 1: Fly to Costa Rica
Meet your Tour Director at the airport
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Day 2: San José • Sarapiquí
Take a tour of a coffee plantation
Visit Poás Volcano
Travel to the Sarapiquí region
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Day 3: Sarapiquí
Take a chocolate tour at the Tirimbina Biological Reserve
Enjoy a whitewater rafting excursion on the Sarapiquí River
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Day 4: Sarapiquí • Arenal Region
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 220lbs to participate.
Travel to Arenal region
Enjoy the hot springs
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Day 5: Arenal Region
Take a kayaking trip on Lake Arenal
Hike in Arenal Volcano National Park
Visit La Fortuna Waterfall
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Day 6: Guanacaste
Travel to Guanacaste
Visit Rincón de la Vieja National Park
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Day 7: Guanacaste
Travel to Palo Verde National Park
Take a boat tour of Palo Verde
Enjoy a snorkeling activity
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Day 8: Depart for home
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Day 8: Guanacaste
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Day 1: Fly to Costa Rica
Meet your Tour Director at the airport
-
Day 2: San José • Sarapiquí
Take a tour of a coffee plantation
Visit Poás Volcano
Travel to the Sarapiquí region
-
Day 3: Sarapiquí
Take a chocolate tour at the Tirimbina Biological Reserve
Enjoy a whitewater rafting excursion on the Sarapiquí River
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Day 4: Sarapiquí • Arenal Region
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 220lbs to participate.
Travel to Arenal region
Enjoy the hot springs
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Day 5: Arenal Region
Take a kayaking trip on Lake Arenal
Hike in Arenal Volcano National Park
Visit La Fortuna Waterfall
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Day 6: Guanacaste
Travel to Guanacaste
Visit Rincón de la Vieja National Park
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Day 7: Guanacaste
Travel to Palo Verde National Park
Take a boat tour of Palo Verde
Enjoy a snorkeling activity
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Day 8: Depart for home
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Day 8: Guanacaste
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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.
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.