San José and Our Environmental Investment
From March 19-23, immerse yourself in the tropics and keep your eyes peeled for colorful frogs and iguanas as you explore La Selva Biological Station. At EARTH University, learn from students and professors how the environment impacts Costa Rica’s economy. You’ll gain insight into the challenges and opportunities surrounding environmental sustainability that you will apply at the leadership conference. .
Summit Leadership Conference:
Join other teachers and students in San José for a two-day leadership conference, March 21-22. Hear from primatologist 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
Meet your Tour Director at the airport in San José
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Day 2: San José
Participate in a program at EARTH University or take a nature walk at La Selva Biological Station
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Day 3: Student Leadership Conference in San José
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Day 4: Student Leadership Conference in San José
Student Leaders Conference
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Day 5: Depart for home
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Day 1: Fly to Costa Rica
Meet your Tour Director at the airport in San José
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Day 2: San José
Participate in a program at EARTH University or take a nature walk at La Selva Biological Station
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Day 3: Student Leadership Conference in San José
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Day 4: Student Leadership Conference in San José
Student Leaders Conference
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Day 5: 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
4 overnight stays in hotels with private bathrooms.
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Regional-style meals
Breakfast, lunch and dinner Days 2-4; Dinner on Day 1; Breakfast on Day 5.
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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
Step inside the world’s most cherished treasures, like the Sistine Chapel, the Louvre and the Acropolis, with your local guide—we’ll take care of lines and tickets.
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Experiential learning
EARTH University; La Selva Biological Station.
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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.
