Arenal and Pacific Coast Mangrove Reforestation
From the Arenal region to the Central Pacific Coast, explore the breathtaking natural wonders of Costa Rica on tour from March 20-29. During your exploration, you’ll roll up your sleeves and help restore the Mangrove trees while learning from locals how they preserve this delicate ecosystem.
Summit Leadership Conference:
Join other teachers and students in San José for a two-day leadership conference, March 21-22. Hear from world-renowned conservationist Dr. Jane Goodall and environmentalist Severn Cullis-Suzuki, attend expert-led workshops, and gain valuable insight into the challenges and best practices surrounding environmental sustainability.
Using Design Thinking—a creative problem-solving technique used by companies like Apple and Google—international teams of students will create and present solutions to an environmental challenge.

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Day 1: Fly to Costa Rica
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Day 2: Student Leadership Conference in San José
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Day 3: Student Leadership Conference in San José
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Day 4: Arenal Region
Travel to the Arenal region
Visit INBioparque
- Ecosystem exhibits and trails
Visit hot springs
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Day 5: Arenal Region
Enjoy a canopy tour
Visit La Fortuna Waterfall
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Day 6: Arenal Region • Central Pacific Coast
Travel to the Central Pacific Coast
Visit the Rancho Margot
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Day 7: Central Pacific Coast
Visit Manuel Antonio National Park
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Day 8: Central Pacific Coast
Participate in the Mangrove Reforestation Project
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Day 9: Central Pacific Coast • San Jose
Experience a Crocodile Jungle Safari boat cruise
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Day 10: Depart for home
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Day 1: Fly to Costa Rica
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Day 2: Student Leadership Conference in San José
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Day 3: Student Leadership Conference in San José
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Day 4: Arenal Region
Travel to the Arenal region
Visit INBioparque
- Ecosystem exhibits and trails
Visit hot springs
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Day 5: Arenal Region
Enjoy a canopy tour
Visit La Fortuna Waterfall
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Day 6: Arenal Region • Central Pacific Coast
Travel to the Central Pacific Coast
Visit the Rancho Margot
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Day 7: Central Pacific Coast
Visit Manuel Antonio National Park
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Day 8: Central Pacific Coast
Participate in the Mangrove Reforestation Project
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Day 9: Central Pacific Coast • San Jose
Experience a Crocodile Jungle Safari boat cruise
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Day 10: Depart for home
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Your Experience Includes
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Airfare & transportation
Round-trip flights on major carriers and a comfortable motorcoach.
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Hotels
9 overnight stays in hotels with private bathrooms.
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Regional-style meals
Breakfast, lunch and dinner Days 2-9; Dinner on Day 1; Breakfast on Day 10.
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Full-time Tour Director
Your expert naturalist guide, certified by the Instituto Costarricense de Turismo, is by your side throughout the tour.
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Student Leadership Conference
Conference registration, keynote addresses, expert workshops, student workshops and the Innovation Village are included.
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Entrances
Hot springs; Canopy tour; La Fortuna Waterfall; Crocodile jungle safari boat cruise.
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Experiential learning
INBioparque; Rancho Margot; Mangrove reforestation project.
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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.