Adventure in Costa Rica
Costa Rica’s incredibly diverse ecology makes it a truly unique destination.
Venture to Tortuguero, a rural town teeming with wildlife and discover its 11 different habitats. In Arenal, discover a beautiful lake, a powerful waterfall, hot springs, and a looming volcano. And in Guanacaste, find an amazing collection of plants and animals against a backdrop of beaches and forested bluffs.
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Day 1: Fly to Costa Rica
Meet your Tour Director at the airportTravel to Guanacaste
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Day 2: Guanacaste
Enjoy a snorkeling activity
Take a boat tour in Palo Verde National Park
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Day 3: Guanacaste • Arenal region
Visit Rincón de la Vieja National Park
Travel to the Arenal region
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Day 4: Arenal region
Enjoy a kayaking trip on Lake Arenal
Visit La Fortuna Waterfall
Visit the Arenal hot springs
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Day 5: Arenal region • Sarapiquí
Travel to SarapiquíEnjoy the thrill of whitewater rafting on the Sarapiqui river
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Day 6: Sarapiquí • Tortuguero
Enjoy the rainforest from a unique perspective as you take a zipline through the canopy
Travel by boat to Tortuguero
Explore Tortuguero Village on your own
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Day 7: Tortuguero
Visit Tortuguero National Park
Enjoy a boat ride through the Tortuguero Canals
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Day 8: Tortuguero • Alajuela
Travel to Alajuela
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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 airportTravel to Guanacaste
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Day 2: Guanacaste
Enjoy a snorkeling activity
Take a boat tour in Palo Verde National Park
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Day 3: Guanacaste • Arenal region
Visit Rincón de la Vieja National Park
Travel to the Arenal region
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Day 4: Arenal region
Enjoy a kayaking trip on Lake Arenal
Visit La Fortuna Waterfall
Visit the Arenal hot springs
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Day 5: Arenal region • Sarapiquí
Travel to SarapiquíEnjoy the thrill of whitewater rafting on the Sarapiqui river
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Day 6: Sarapiquí • Tortuguero
Enjoy the rainforest from a unique perspective as you take a zipline through the canopy
Travel by boat to Tortuguero
Explore Tortuguero Village on your own
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Day 7: Tortuguero
Visit Tortuguero National Park
Enjoy a boat ride through the Tortuguero Canals
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Day 8: Tortuguero • Alajuela
Travel to Alajuela
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Day 9: Depart for home
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Your experience includes
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Airfare & transportation
Round-trip flights on major carriers; comfortable motorcoach
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Hotels
8 overnight stays in hotels with private bathrooms
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Regional-style meals
3 meals daily (Days 2-8); dinner on arrival day; breakfast on departure day
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Guided sightseeing
Comprehensive sightseeing of natural attractions
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Entrances
Tortuguero Canals boat tour; ziplining; whitewater rafting; Lake Arenal kayaking; La Fortuna Waterfall; hot springs; Rincón de la Vieja National Park; snorkeling; Palo Verde boat tour
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Full-time Tour Director
Your culturally connected Tour Director is with your group 24/7, providing deep local insight while handling all on-tour logistics.
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Expert Local Guides
Your expert local guides are natural historians, adding cultural insight and global perspective on your sightseeing tours.
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Continuous Support
Your dedicated EF team helps you every step of the way—from recruiting and enrolling travelers to planning and managing your tour.
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Worldwide Presence
EF has over 500 schools and offices in more than 50 countries worldwide so wherever you go, we're there too.
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24-hour Emergency Service
Travelers and their families can count on EF's dedicated emergency service team.
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Peace of Mind Program
Feel secure knowing your group can change their destination or travel dates due to unforeseen circumstances. Learn more about your flexible options at eftours.com/peaceofmind.