Costa Rica and Panama
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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
Visit Rincón de la Vieja National Park
Enjoy a snorkeling activity
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Day 3: Guanacaste • Arenal region
Travel to the Arenal region
Enjoy the rainforest from the unique perspective of a zipline through the canopy
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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 • San José
Travel to Sarapiquí
Enjoy a whitewater rafting excursion
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Day 6: San José • Panama City
Fly to Panama City
Enjoy a walking tour of Cinta Costera
Visit the Biomuseo
Take a tour of Casco Viejo
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Day 7: Panama City
Enjoy some beach time in the historic El Palmar region
Explore on your own orAdd this in-depth excursion:
Surfing lesson
Learn to surf on the white sand beaches of one of Panama’s premier surfing locations. Here, an instructor will teach you how to stand on your board as well as how to paddle and pass waves. Once in the water, you'll have the chance to surf by yourself under the supervision of your instructor.
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Day 8: Panama City • Gatun Lake
Take a boat ride on Gatun Lake in the Panama Canal where you will learn about the different species on Monkey Island
Travel to the Panama Canal via Ancon Hill
Visit the Miraflores Visitor Center at the Panama Canal
Explore on your own orAdd this in-depth excursion:
Folklore evening
Opt to spend the evening learning about the rich cultural traditions of the region over a traditional Panamanian dinner. After dinner, an interactive dance show 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: Panama City • Cartagena
Fly to Cartagena, Colombia
Take a walking tour of Cartagena
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Day 10: Cartagena
Take a guided tour of historic Cartagena
With your expert local guide you will visit:
- Convento de la Popa
- San Felipe de Barajas Castle
Explore on your own orAdd this in-depth excursion:
Cooking Class in Cartagena
Dive into the delicious flavors of classic Colombian dishes. An expert local chef will introduce you to local ingredients, take you through the preparation, and explain the varied styles that make up Colombian cuisine. Then, sit down to dine and enjoy your the fruits of your labor.
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Day 11: Cartagena • Barú Island
Take a day trip to the beach at Barú Island
Enjoy lunch on the beach
Enjoy a dinner experience that includes traditional music or dancing
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Day 12: 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
Visit Rincón de la Vieja National Park
Enjoy a snorkeling activity
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Day 3: Guanacaste • Arenal region
Travel to the Arenal region
Enjoy the rainforest from the unique perspective of a zipline through the canopy
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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 • San José
Travel to Sarapiquí
Enjoy a whitewater rafting excursion
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Day 6: San José • Panama City
Fly to Panama City
Enjoy a walking tour of Cinta Costera
Visit the Biomuseo
Take a tour of Casco Viejo
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Day 7: Panama City
Enjoy some beach time in the historic El Palmar region
Explore on your own orAdd this in-depth excursion:
Surfing lesson
Learn to surf on the white sand beaches of one of Panama’s premier surfing locations. Here, an instructor will teach you how to stand on your board as well as how to paddle and pass waves. Once in the water, you'll have the chance to surf by yourself under the supervision of your instructor.
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Day 8: Panama City • Gatun Lake
Take a boat ride on Gatun Lake in the Panama Canal where you will learn about the different species on Monkey Island
Travel to the Panama Canal via Ancon Hill
Visit the Miraflores Visitor Center at the Panama Canal
Explore on your own orAdd this in-depth excursion:
Folklore evening
Opt to spend the evening learning about the rich cultural traditions of the region over a traditional Panamanian dinner. After dinner, an interactive dance show 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: Panama City • Cartagena
Fly to Cartagena, Colombia
Take a walking tour of Cartagena
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Day 10: Cartagena
Take a guided tour of historic Cartagena
With your expert local guide you will visit:
- Convento de la Popa
- San Felipe de Barajas Castle
Explore on your own orAdd this in-depth excursion:
Cooking Class in Cartagena
Dive into the delicious flavors of classic Colombian dishes. An expert local chef will introduce you to local ingredients, take you through the preparation, and explain the varied styles that make up Colombian cuisine. Then, sit down to dine and enjoy your the fruits of your labor.
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Day 11: Cartagena • Barú Island
Take a day trip to the beach at Barú Island
Enjoy lunch on the beach
Enjoy a dinner experience that includes traditional music or dancing
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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 (11 with extension)
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Regional-style meals
Dinner on arrival day; 3 meals daily on Days 2–8 (breakfast and dinner on Days 9–10 and 3 meals on Day 11 with extension); breakfast on departure day
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Guided sightseeing
2 sightseeing tours led by a licensed local guide (3 with extension); 1 sightseeing tour led by your Tour Director (2 with extension)
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Entrances
Rincón de la Vieja National Park; snorkeling; ziplining; kayaking on Lake Arenal; La Fortuna Waterfall; Arenal hot springs; whitewater rafting; Biomuseo; Miraflores Visitor Center; Gatun Lake boat ride (with extension: Convento de la Popa; San Felipe de Barajas Castle; Barú Island; dinner experience)
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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.
Lowest price
Price is valid for students under the age of 20 at the time of travel that room in triples and quads. Minimum participation is required. Change and cancellation fees of up to the total price will apply. Applicable airline baggage fees are not included and can be found at www.eftours.com/baggage. Program price is valid today only.
Price displayed includes a $100 Early Enrollment Discount; restrictions apply. To determine if you qualify, please contact your Tour Consultant. Discount is only valid for tours departing between 10/1/2023 and 9/30/2025.
