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Tour Number: 2665568UW
Group Leader: Dustan Burns
Requested Departure Date: 4/13/2024
Requested Return Date: 4/21/2024
Requested Departure Gateway: Boston (MA)

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
Costa Rica
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 region | Central Pacific Coast

    Travel to the Central Pacific Coast

    Stop in Alajuela

    Guided visit to Carara Reserve

  • Day 3: Central Pacific Coast

    Visit Manuel Antonio National Park 

  • Day 4: Central Pacific Coast | Monteverde

    Travel to Montverde 

    Enjoy a crocodile safari boat cruise

    Visit the Rainforest Adventure Park, where you will:

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

    Take an aerial tram ride

  • Day 5: Monteverde | Arenal region

    Visit the Santa Elena Cloud Forest

    Experience the thrill of a ziplining adventure through the Costa Rican canopy (Participants must weigh less than 200 lbs)

    Tree Climbing excursion (pending safety approval)

    Travel to the Arenal region

  • Day 6: Arenal region

    Whitewater rafting excursion

    Visit the Arenal hot springs

  • Day 7: Arenal region | Guanacaste

    Participate in a cultural exchange with locals

    Travel to Guanacaste

    Time for Shopping (time permitting)

    Folklore evening

  • Day 8: Guanacaste

    Enjoy a snorkeling activity

  • Day 9: Depart for home

  • Day 1: Fly to Costa Rica

    Meet your Tour Director at the airport
  • Day 2: San José region | Central Pacific Coast

    Travel to the Central Pacific Coast

    Stop in Alajuela

    Guided visit to Carara Reserve

  • Day 3: Central Pacific Coast

    Visit Manuel Antonio National Park 

  • Day 4: Central Pacific Coast | Monteverde

    Travel to Montverde 

    Enjoy a crocodile safari boat cruise

    Visit the Rainforest Adventure Park, where you will:

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

    Take an aerial tram ride

  • Day 5: Monteverde | Arenal region

    Visit the Santa Elena Cloud Forest

    Experience the thrill of a ziplining adventure through the Costa Rican canopy (Participants must weigh less than 200 lbs)

    Tree Climbing excursion (pending safety approval)

    Travel to the Arenal region

  • Day 6: Arenal region

    Whitewater rafting excursion

    Visit the Arenal hot springs

  • Day 7: Arenal region | Guanacaste

    Participate in a cultural exchange with locals

    Travel to Guanacaste

    Time for Shopping (time permitting)

    Folklore evening

  • Day 8: Guanacaste

    Enjoy a snorkeling activity

  • Day 9: Depart for home


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