Tropical Ecology in Sarapiquí and Arenal
Make this tropical oasis your classroom from March 20-28. From guided nature walks at La Selva Biological Station to close encounters with bats at La Tirimbina Biological Reserve, you’ll experience local culture while also investigating the region’s agricultural best practices.
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: Sarapiqui
Travel to the Sarapiquí region
Enjoy a whitewater rafting excursion on the Sarapiquí River
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Day 5: Sarapiqui
Take an excursion to Earth University
Visit La Tirimbina Biological Reserve
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Day 6: Sarapiqui • Arenal Region
Check-in at La Selva Biological Station
- Tour La Selva Biological Station laboratories, herbarium and orchid house
Take a guided Natural History walk
Travel to the Arenal region
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Day 7: Arenal Region
Visit La Fortuna Waterfall
Enjoy a canopy tour
Visit hot springs
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Day 8: San José
Visit Café Britt Coffee plantation and roastery
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Day 9: 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: Sarapiqui
Travel to the Sarapiquí region
Enjoy a whitewater rafting excursion on the Sarapiquí River
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Day 5: Sarapiqui
Take an excursion to Earth University
Visit La Tirimbina Biological Reserve
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Day 6: Sarapiqui • Arenal Region
Check-in at La Selva Biological Station
- Tour La Selva Biological Station laboratories, herbarium and orchid house
Take a guided Natural History walk
Travel to the Arenal region
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Day 7: Arenal Region
Visit La Fortuna Waterfall
Enjoy a canopy tour
Visit hot springs
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Day 8: San José
Visit Café Britt Coffee plantation and roastery
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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 and a comfortable motorcoach.
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Hotels
8 overnight stays in hotels with private bathrooms.
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Regional-style meals
Breakfast, lunch and dinner Days 2-8; Dinner on Day 1; Breakfast on Day 9.
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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
Whitewater rafting; Hot springs; La Fortuna Waterfall; Canopy tour.
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Experiential learning
EARTH University; Tirimbina bat night walk; La Selva Biological Station; Coffee plantation.
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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.