OVERVIEW
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Fly through the rainforest canopy and take in the sounds of the jungle on a thrilling zipline adventure
Sarapiquí, Costa Rica
First-time travelers
Discover Costa Rica
8 days in Alajuela, the Arenal region, Sarapiquí, and Guanacaste
Feel immersed in nature as you travel from jungle to ocean
Embark on the ultimate learning-meets-adventure experience in Costa Rica, where thundering waterfalls, active volcanoes, and lush rainforests are your classroom. Through activities led by local experts, students will develop environmental awareness, explore ecotourism practices, and gain an appreciation for some of Earth’s most diverse ecosystems—all while finding fun around every corner.
What makes this tour special?
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Go on a whitewater rafting excursion down the scenic and fast-moving Sarapiquí River
Sarapiquí, Costa Rica
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Visit Tirimbina Biological Reserve to learn about the cocoa tree and enjoy a chocolate tasting
Sarapiquí, Costa Rica
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Embark on a hike through Arenal Volcano National Park and visit the hot springs
Arenal region, Costa Rica
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Kayak along Lake Arenal and learn how the volcano serves as a watershed for the lake
Arenal region, Costa Rica
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Take in La Fortuna Waterfall, cascading 230 feet from volcanic cliffs into the jungle
Arenal region, Costa Rica
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Go on a guided boat tour through the mangroves and marshes of Palo Verde National Park
Guanacaste, Costa Rica
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Spend the afternoon boating to a secluded beach and snorkeling offshore in crystal-blue water
Guanacaste, Costa Rica
What you’ll do
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Real talk from real travelers
what’s included
More than a trip abroad
When EF is your partner, educational travel is about way more than the days you’re away. You and your students embark on a learning journey that begins the moment you sign up, and it continues long after you return home. At the same time, we’re experts at tour planning and handling travel logistics, so you don’t have to sweat the small (or significant) stuff at any point during the process.
Before you go
There’s so much learning that happens while students get ready for the journey ahead, like exploring how to be a world traveler and preparing to be immersed in new cultures.
During your tour
Every EF tour is enhanced with a curriculum of immersive,
hands-on learning designed to help travelers develop
essential skills that will better prepare them for their futures.
After you return
Students reflect on their growth—and can even earn high school or college credit. Then travelers continue to apply what they’ve learned, creating lasting impact in their own lives and communities.
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