11 days
Playa Taramindo, Arenal region, San Jose
A FRESH APPROACH TO LANGUAGE IMMERSION 
Each day of your Language Immersion Tour is built around a different theme that ties together daily language classes, cultural activities and interactions with locals. Accredited classes at our EF International Language Schools provide students with the cultural context and relevant vocabulary they’ll need to navigate each experiential activity. And through it all, your Language Immersion Tour Director will be with you, supporting your students’ language learning and highlighting each breakthrough moment.
Language Immersion Spanish Costa Rica
Day 1: Fly to Costa Rica
Meet your Language Immersion Tour Director at the airport
Transfer to Playa Tamarindo 

Day 2: Playa Tamarindo

Excursion to Rincon de la Vieja National Park

Day 3: Playa Tamarindo
Day’s theme: Culture
Morning Spanish lessons at International Language School
Afternoon Salsa Lesson

Day 4: Playa Tamarindo
Day’s theme: Biodiversity
Morning Crocodile Boat Tour
Afternoon Spanish lessons at International Language School

Day 5: Playa Tamarindo
Day’s theme: Natural Wonders
Morning Spanish lessons at International Language School
Afternoon canopy tour

Day 6: Playa Tamarindo
Day’s theme: Culinary Traditions
Morning cooking class
Afternoon Spanish lessons at International Language School

Day 7: Playa Tamarindo
Day’s theme: History
Morning Spanish lessons at International Language School
Afternoon activity with locals
Optional: Horseback riding

Day 8: Arenal Region
Morning transfer to Arenal
Visit to hot springs

Day 9: Arenal Region
Kayaking on Lake Arenal
La Fortuna Waterfall

Day 10: San Jose
INBioparque

Day 11: Flight home

Please note: Activities and entrances shown are based on the most popular themes for Costa Rica. Ask your teacher which themes, activities, and entrances are included on your tour.

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Day 1: Fly to Costa Rica
Meet your Language Immersion Tour Director at the airport
Transfer to Playa Tamarindo 

Day 2: Playa Tamarindo

Excursion to Rincon de la Vieja National Park

Day 3: Playa Tamarindo
Day’s theme: Culture
Morning Spanish lessons at International Language School
Afternoon Salsa Lesson

Day 4: Playa Tamarindo
Day’s theme: Biodiversity
Morning Crocodile Boat Tour
Afternoon Spanish lessons at International Language School

Day 5: Playa Tamarindo
Day’s theme: Natural Wonders
Morning Spanish lessons at International Language School
Afternoon canopy tour

Day 6: Playa Tamarindo
Day’s theme: Culinary Traditions
Morning cooking class
Afternoon Spanish lessons at International Language School

Day 7: Playa Tamarindo
Day’s theme: History
Morning Spanish lessons at International Language School
Afternoon activity with locals
Optional: Horseback riding

Day 8: Arenal Region
Morning transfer to Arenal
Visit to hot springs

Day 9: Arenal Region
Kayaking on Lake Arenal
La Fortuna Waterfall

Day 10: San Jose
INBioparque

Day 11: Flight home

Please note: Activities and entrances shown are based on the most popular themes for Costa Rica. Ask your teacher which themes, activities, and entrances are included on your tour.

Interested in learning more about this tour?

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Your experience includes

  • Airfare & transportation

    Your flights—covered. Buses, trains, cruise ships, ferries and subways—covered. We take care of getting you around so you can enjoy the ride.

  • Hotels

    Safe, comfortable hotels with private bathrooms will be waiting for you at your destination.

  • Regional-style meals

    Traditional breakfasts and dinners bring local flavors to life as part of your tour experience. Lunches are left up to you to discover favorite dishes of your own.

  • Full-time Tour Director

    Your bilingual, culturally connected Tour Director stays with you 24/7 to handle all on-tour logistics and provide knowledgeable insights everywhere you go.

  • Guided sightseeing

    Gain insider knowledge and cultural perspective from your licensed local guides while they lead you on sightseeing tours.

  • 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.

  • Experiential learning

    Immerse yourself in the culture through in-depth guided tours, shared insights from expert guides, daily interactions with locals, regional cuisine, live demonstrations and more.

  • Expert Local Guides

    Your expert local guides are natural historians, adding cultural insight and global perspective on your sightseeing tours.

  • Personalized Learning Support

    Our personalized learning experience engages students before, during and after tour, with the option to create a final, reflective project for academic credit.

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Includes airfare, hotels, meals, full-time Tour Director, and more.

For your personalized price quote, call us at 800-637-8222.

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