Leadership Conference, Caribbean Coastal Region & Sarapiquí

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10 days

Costa Rica

Protected areas are fundamental to our role as guardians of the natural world, and on this tour, you can experience their impact firsthand. Kick things off in San José, where you’ll harness The Power of Environmental Stewardship at our inspiring leadership conference. From there, discover Costa Rica’s commitment to conservation as you make your way to the Caribbean coast. You’ll stop at biological reserves, national parks, and research centers, and explore how these awe-inspiring areas restore ecological balance and protect wildlife.

EF Summits are open to rising 9th graders through graduated seniors.

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Day 1: Fly to Costa Rica

Meet your Tour Director at the airport

Day 2: San José • Leadership Conference

Participate in an activity centered around The Power of Environmental Stewardship

Kick off your leadership conference experience

Day 3: San José • Leadership Conference

Day 4: San José • Leadership Conference

Day 5: San José • Irazú Volcano National Park • Caribbean coastal region

Travel via Irazú Volcano National Park to Puerto Limón

Visit Irazú Volcano National Park, an important protected area for ecosystem biodiversity

Day 6: Caribbean coastal region

Visit Cahuita National Park with an expert local guide

Go snorkeling amongst colorful fish while observing 600 acres of living coral reefs

Day 7: Caribbean coastal region • Sarapiquí

Travel to Sarapiquí

Visit the Veragua Rainforest Research & Adventure Park, where you will:

See how research and conservation can intersect with tourism and education
Participate in activities that inspire you to respect and protect our natural world

Day 8: Sarapiquí

Visit a pineapple farm

Take a tour at Tirimbina Biological Reserve where you will: