Tour Number: 1892633MC
Group Leader: Margaret Batts
Requested Departure Date: 4/2/2018
Requested Return Date: 4/8/2018
Requested Departure Gateway: Raleigh (NC)

ABOUT EF

For over 55 years, we’ve dedicated ourselves to one global mission: Opening the World Through Education. Our programs help students expand their knowledge of the world around them, discover more about themselves, grow more confident and independent, and understand new people, places, and cultures.

7 days

The experience of a lifetime is waiting for you. Every detail from the cities you’ll stay in to the cultural discoveries you’ll make have been customized by your teacher for your group. Take a look at your personal itinerary for a sneak peek of what's in store.

  • Day 1: Fly to Costa Rica

    Meet your Tour Director at the airport

  • Day 2: Guanacaste

    Visit Buena Vista Lodge

    Participate in environmental sustainability workshops

    Take a sustainability tour of the farm

    Participate in an ecological workshop

    Take a cooking class

    Enjoy a canopy adventure

    Visit the thermal springs

  • Day 3: Guanacaste

    Enjoy a snorkeling activity

    Participate in a cultural exchange activity with the local community

  • Day 4: Guanacaste • Arenal region

    Travel to the Arenal region

    Visit Rincon de la Vieja National Park

  • Day 5: Arenal region • Los Chiles

    Travel to Los Chiles

    Enjoy a boat tour of Caño Negro Wildlife Refuge

  • Day 6: Arenal region • San José

    Visit La Fortuna Waterfall

    Travel to San José

    Take a tour of a coffee plantation

  • Day 7: Depart for home

  • Day 1: Fly to Costa Rica

    Meet your Tour Director at the airport

  • Day 2: Guanacaste

    Visit Buena Vista Lodge

    Participate in environmental sustainability workshops

    Take a sustainability tour of the farm

    Participate in an ecological workshop

    Take a cooking class

    Enjoy a canopy adventure

    Visit the thermal springs

  • Day 3: Guanacaste

    Enjoy a snorkeling activity

    Participate in a cultural exchange activity with the local community

  • Day 4: Guanacaste • Arenal region

    Travel to the Arenal region

    Visit Rincon de la Vieja National Park

  • Day 5: Arenal region • Los Chiles

    Travel to Los Chiles

    Enjoy a boat tour of Caño Negro Wildlife Refuge

  • Day 6: Arenal region • San José

    Visit La Fortuna Waterfall

    Travel to San José

    Take a tour of a coffee plantation

  • Day 7: Depart for home


Feel confident helping your child see the world

Visit our parents’ page for everything from payment plans, scholarship opportunities, safety protocols, and more.

Are you the “print it, scribble notes on it, stick it to the fridge” type? You can download a printable version of our Parent Guide, too.

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Have questions about this tour?  Give us a call at 800-665-5364

Total price

$2,620
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