Costa Rica and Nicaragua

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Day 1: Fly to Nicaragua
Meet your Tour Director at the airport
Continue to Granada
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Day 2: Granada
Take a guided walking tour of Granada
With your expert tour guide you will see:
- Cathedral and Parque Colón
- La Plazuela de los Leones
- Calle la Calzada
- Merced Church
Visit the Convento de San Francisco
Take a boat tour of Las Isletas
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Day 3: Granada
Travel to Masaya Volcano via Catarina Mirador
Visit the Masaya Crater and Museum
Visit Masaya craft market
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Day 4: Granada • Guanacaste
Travel to the Guanacaste region
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Day 5: Guanacaste
Visit Rincón de la Vieja National Park
Enjoy a snorkeling activity
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Day 6: Guanacaste • Arenal Region
Travel to the Arenal Region
Add this in-depth excursion:Canopy Tour
Zip lines unveil one of the planet’s most fascinating ecological systems from a unique perspective—from the tops of the trees! With local expert guides at your side to instruct you on safety protocol, you can decide which view you prefer—from below the trees or from above. Note: This optional reaches heights of 90 feet and is not recommended for anyone with a fear of heights. Travelers must weigh below 220lbs to participate.
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Day 7: Arenal Region
Enjoy a kayaking trip on Lake Arenal
Visit La Fortuna Waterfall
Visit hot springs
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Day 8: Arenal Region • San José
Travel to San José
Visit Poás Volcano
Add this in-depth excursion:Folklore Evening
Opt to spend the evening learning about the rich cultural traditions of the region over a traditional Costa Rican dinner. After dinner, marimba music and entertainment by a local dance troupe will make this a night to remember.
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Day 9: Depart for home
Add 3 more days
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Day 9: San José • Panama City
Fly to Panama City
Enjoy free time along the Amador Causeway
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Day 10: Panama City
Take a tour of Panama City
With your Tour Director you will see:
- Old Panama
- Indian arts & crafts market
- Casco Viejo
- Skyline from the Amador Causeway
Visit the Panamá Viejo ruins and museum
Visit the Miraflores Visitor Center at the Panama Canal
Visit the Biomuseo
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Day 11: Panama City
Travel to Lake Alajuela
Take a canoe ride on the Rio Chagres
Visit an Emberá indigenous Village
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Day 12: Depart for home
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Day 1: Fly to Nicaragua
Meet your Tour Director at the airport
Continue to Granada
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Day 2: Granada
Take a guided walking tour of Granada
With your expert tour guide you will see:
- Cathedral and Parque Colón
- La Plazuela de los Leones
- Calle la Calzada
- Merced Church
Visit the Convento de San Francisco
Take a boat tour of Las Isletas
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Day 3: Granada
Travel to Masaya Volcano via Catarina Mirador
Visit the Masaya Crater and Museum
Visit Masaya craft market
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Day 4: Granada • Guanacaste
Travel to the Guanacaste region
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Day 5: Guanacaste
Visit Rincón de la Vieja National Park
Enjoy a snorkeling activity
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Day 6: Guanacaste • Arenal Region
Travel to the Arenal Region
Add this in-depth excursion:Canopy Tour
Zip lines unveil one of the planet’s most fascinating ecological systems from a unique perspective—from the tops of the trees! With local expert guides at your side to instruct you on safety protocol, you can decide which view you prefer—from below the trees or from above. Note: This optional reaches heights of 90 feet and is not recommended for anyone with a fear of heights. Travelers must weigh below 220lbs to participate.
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Day 7: Arenal Region
Enjoy a kayaking trip on Lake Arenal
Visit La Fortuna Waterfall
Visit hot springs
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Day 8: Arenal Region • San José
Travel to San José
Visit Poás Volcano
Add this in-depth excursion:Folklore Evening
Opt to spend the evening learning about the rich cultural traditions of the region over a traditional Costa Rican dinner. After dinner, marimba music and entertainment by a local dance troupe will make this a night to remember.
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Day 9: Depart for home
Add 3 more days
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Day 9: San José • Panama City
Fly to Panama City
Enjoy free time along the Amador Causeway
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Day 10: Panama City
Take a tour of Panama City
With your Tour Director you will see:
- Old Panama
- Indian arts & crafts market
- Casco Viejo
- Skyline from the Amador Causeway
Visit the Panamá Viejo ruins and museum
Visit the Miraflores Visitor Center at the Panama Canal
Visit the Biomuseo
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Day 11: Panama City
Travel to Lake Alajuela
Take a canoe ride on the Rio Chagres
Visit an Emberá indigenous Village
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Day 12: 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 2-7); Dinner on arrival day; Breakfast on departure day
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Guided sightseeing
Comprehensive sightseeing of natural attractions
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Entrances
Poás Volcano; Hot springs; La Fortuna Waterfall; Kayaking; Rincon de la Vieja National Park; Snorkeling; Convento San Francisco; Las isletas boat tour; Crater viewpoint and museum; With extension: Panama Viejo Ruins and Museum; Biomuseo
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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.