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Tour Number: 1893827BB
Group Leader: Sharreen Hardy
Requested Departure Date: 7/18/2017
Requested Return Date: 7/27/2017
Requested Departure Gateway: Detroit (MI)

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.

10 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: San José • Arenal region

    Take a tour of a coffee plantation

    Travel via Poás to the Arenal region

    Visit Poás Volcano
  • Day 3: Arenal region

    Enjoy a kayaking trip on Lake Arenal

    Visit La Fortuna Waterfall

    Participate in a local exchange 

    Visit the Arenal hot springs

  • Day 4: Arenal region • Monteverde

    Travel to Monteverde

    Explore on your own or
    Add this in-depth excursion
    Horseback riding in Monteverde

    Horseback riding in Monteverde

    Discover the natural beauty of Monteverde by horseback. Your guide will instruct you on safety protocol before leading you into the uniquely lush cloud forest, where monkeys and tropical birds abound. Note: Pants and comfortable shoes are recommended. Travelers must be at least 12 years old and weigh less than 200 pounds to participate.

     

  • Day 5: Monteverde

    Participate in a canopy adventure

    Please note: Travelers must weigh below 200 lbs to participate in this activity. 

    Visit the Santa Elena Cloud Forest

    Plant a tree in the EF reserve

  • Day 6: Monteverde • Central Pacific Coast

    Travel to the Central Pacific Coast

    Visit the Rainforest Adventure Park, where you will:

    • Ride an aerial tram above the canopies
    • Explore a nature trail
    • Visit a butterfly sanctuary

    Enjoy a crocodile jungle safari boat cruise 

  • Day 7: Central Pacific Coast

    Visit Manuel Antonio National Park
  • Day 8: Central Pacific Coast • Sarchi • San José

    Travel via Sarchi to San José
    Explore on your own or
    Add this in-depth excursion
    Folklore evening

    Folklore evening

     Opt to spend the evening learning about the rich cultural traditions of the region over a traditional Costa Rican dinner. After dinner, marimba music and entertainment by a local dance troupe will make this a night to remember. .

  • Day 9: San José

    Enjoy a whitewater rafting excursion on the Sarapiquí River
  • Day 10: Depart for home

  • Day 1: Fly to Costa Rica

    Meet your Tour Director at the airport

  • Day 2: San José • Arenal region

    Take a tour of a coffee plantation

    Travel via Poás to the Arenal region

    Visit Poás Volcano
  • Day 3: Arenal region

    Enjoy a kayaking trip on Lake Arenal

    Visit La Fortuna Waterfall

    Participate in a local exchange 

    Visit the Arenal hot springs

  • Day 4: Arenal region • Monteverde

    Travel to Monteverde

    Explore on your own or
    Add this in-depth excursion
    Horseback riding in Monteverde

    Horseback riding in Monteverde

    Discover the natural beauty of Monteverde by horseback. Your guide will instruct you on safety protocol before leading you into the uniquely lush cloud forest, where monkeys and tropical birds abound. Note: Pants and comfortable shoes are recommended. Travelers must be at least 12 years old and weigh less than 200 pounds to participate.

     

  • Day 5: Monteverde

    Participate in a canopy adventure

    Please note: Travelers must weigh below 200 lbs to participate in this activity. 

    Visit the Santa Elena Cloud Forest

    Plant a tree in the EF reserve

  • Day 6: Monteverde • Central Pacific Coast

    Travel to the Central Pacific Coast

    Visit the Rainforest Adventure Park, where you will:

    • Ride an aerial tram above the canopies
    • Explore a nature trail
    • Visit a butterfly sanctuary

    Enjoy a crocodile jungle safari boat cruise 

  • Day 7: Central Pacific Coast

    Visit Manuel Antonio National Park
  • Day 8: Central Pacific Coast • Sarchi • San José

    Travel via Sarchi to San José
    Explore on your own or
    Add this in-depth excursion
    Folklore evening

    Folklore evening

     Opt to spend the evening learning about the rich cultural traditions of the region over a traditional Costa Rican dinner. After dinner, marimba music and entertainment by a local dance troupe will make this a night to remember. .

  • Day 9: San José

    Enjoy a whitewater rafting excursion on the Sarapiquí River
  • Day 10: Depart for home


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