Tour Number: 2117213RE
Group Leader: James Auld
Requested Departure Date: 2/16/2019
Requested Return Date: 2/24/2019
Requested Departure Gateway: Atlanta (GA)

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.

9 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 Jose | Sarapiqui

    Travel to the Sarapiquí region

    Organic Paradise pineapple tour

  • Day 3: Sarapiqui | Arenal region

    Travel to the Arenal region

    Enjoy a hike in Arenal Volcano National Park

  • Day 4: Arenal region | Monteverde

    Travel to Monteverde

    Participate in a local exchange 

    Participate in a canopy adventure

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

  • Day 5: Monteverde | San Jose

    Visit the Santa Elena Cloud Forest

    Plant a tree in the EF reserve

    Travel to San Jose

    Folklore Evening

  • Day 6: San Jose | Panama City

    Fly to Panama City

    Take a tour of Panama City

    With your Tour Director you will see:

    • Casco Viejo
    • Indigenous arts & crafts market
  • Day 7: Panama City

    Visit the Miraflores Visitor Center at the Panama Canal

    Take a day trip to Soberanía National Park

    Take a boat ride on Gatun Lake

    See Monkey Island

  • Day 8: Panama City

    Take a day trip to Chagres National Park

    Take a canoe ride on the Rio Chagres

    Visit an Emberá indigenous village

  • Day 9: Depart for home

  • Day 1: Fly to Costa Rica

    Meet your Tour Director at the airport
  • Day 2: San Jose | Sarapiqui

    Travel to the Sarapiquí region

    Organic Paradise pineapple tour

  • Day 3: Sarapiqui | Arenal region

    Travel to the Arenal region

    Enjoy a hike in Arenal Volcano National Park

  • Day 4: Arenal region | Monteverde

    Travel to Monteverde

    Participate in a local exchange 

    Participate in a canopy adventure

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

  • Day 5: Monteverde | San Jose

    Visit the Santa Elena Cloud Forest

    Plant a tree in the EF reserve

    Travel to San Jose

    Folklore Evening

  • Day 6: San Jose | Panama City

    Fly to Panama City

    Take a tour of Panama City

    With your Tour Director you will see:

    • Casco Viejo
    • Indigenous arts & crafts market
  • Day 7: Panama City

    Visit the Miraflores Visitor Center at the Panama Canal

    Take a day trip to Soberanía National Park

    Take a boat ride on Gatun Lake

    See Monkey Island

  • Day 8: Panama City

    Take a day trip to Chagres National Park

    Take a canoe ride on the Rio Chagres

    Visit an Emberá indigenous village

  • Day 9: Depart for home


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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

$3,250
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