Customized Tour
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Group Leader: Nevolin McCrea
Requested Return Date: 9/27/2018
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.
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.
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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 • Poás • Arenal region
Travel via Poás to the Arenal region
Take a tour of a coffee plantation
Visit Poás Volcano
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Day 3: Arenal region
Enjoy a kayaking trip on Lake ArenalVisit La Fortuna WaterfallParticipate in a cultural exchange activity with the local community
Visit the Arenal hot springs
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Day 4: Arenal region • Monteverde
Travel to Monteverde
Explore on your own orAdd this in-depth excursionLocal Farm Visit
Visit a local farm and learn all about the plants, fruits, and vegetables that grow there. As you learn about why they thrive in this particular climate, you’ll also be able to try some of the produce—including foods you may never have heard of! Before you leave, try your hand at a staple farm activity like milking a cow or grinding sugarcane.
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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
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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
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Day 7: Central Pacific Coast
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Day 8: Central Pacific Coast • Sarchi • San José
Travel via Sarchi to San JoséExplore on your own orAdd this in-depth excursionFolklore evening
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.
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Day 9: Depart for home
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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 • Poás • Arenal region
Travel via Poás to the Arenal region
Take a tour of a coffee plantation
Visit Poás Volcano
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Day 3: Arenal region
Enjoy a kayaking trip on Lake ArenalVisit La Fortuna WaterfallParticipate in a cultural exchange activity with the local community
Visit the Arenal hot springs
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Day 4: Arenal region • Monteverde
Travel to Monteverde
Explore on your own orAdd this in-depth excursionLocal Farm Visit
Visit a local farm and learn all about the plants, fruits, and vegetables that grow there. As you learn about why they thrive in this particular climate, you’ll also be able to try some of the produce—including foods you may never have heard of! Before you leave, try your hand at a staple farm activity like milking a cow or grinding sugarcane.
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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
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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
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Day 7: Central Pacific Coast
Visit Manuel Antonio National Park -
Day 8: Central Pacific Coast • Sarchi • San José
Travel via Sarchi to San JoséExplore on your own orAdd this in-depth excursionFolklore evening
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.
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Day 9: 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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