Leadership Conference, Arenal Region & Guanacaste

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11 days

Costa Rica

Experiencing the world around us is crucial to understanding why we need to protect it. On this tour, immerse yourself in Costa Rica’s natural wonders while learning how healthy ecosystems support life on our planet. Kick things off in San José, where you’ll harness The Power of Environmental Stewardship at our inspiring leadership conference. Then, journey from lush rainforests to kaleidoscopic reefs, visiting wildlife refuges, national parks, and regenerative communities along the way. You’ll return home with a deeper appreciation for the interconnectedness of all living things and a renewed commitment to safeguarding them.

EF Summits are open to rising 9th graders through graduated seniors.

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Day 1: Fly to Costa Rica

Meet your Tour Director at the airport

Day 2: San José

Take a tour of a coffee farm

Enjoy a Costa Rican folklore evening

Day 3: San José • Leadership Conference

Participate in an activity centered around The Power of Environmental Stewardship

Kick off your leadership conference experience

Day 4: San José • Leadership Conference

Day 5: San José • Leadership Conference

Day 6: San José • Arenal region

Travel to the Arenal region

Visit a local eco-farm and learn how they minimize environmental impact in their agricultural production

Day 7: Arenal region

Enjoy a kayaking trip on Lake Arenal, an important source of hydroelectric power for Costa Rica

Visit La Fortuna Waterfall and explore how the microclimate influences plant growth and erosion control

Visit the Arenal hot springs, renowned for its mineral-rich, geothermal waters

Day 8: Arenal region • Los Chiles

Take a day trip to Los Chiles

Enjoy a boat tour of Caño Negro Wildlife Refuge to observe the vibrant species that sustain the ecosystem

Day 9: Arenal region • Guanacaste

Travel to Guanacaste

Visit Rincón de la Vieja National Park and discover how volcanic activity influences biodiversity

Day 10: Guanacaste

Snorkel at Playa Panama, where you’ll learn about marine life and the impact of pollution and overfishing

Take a cooking class to explore ecofriendly food production and ways to reduce waste

Enjoy a ziplining adventure

Day 11: Depart for home

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Airfare & transportation

Hotels

Regional-style meals

Full-time Tour Director

Student Leadership Conference

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Personalized Learning Support

Continuous Support

Worldwide Presence

24-hour Emergency Service

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