Language Immersion in Costa Rica
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.

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.
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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Your experience includes
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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.
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Hotels
Safe, comfortable hotels with private bathrooms will be waiting for you at your destination.
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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.
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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.
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Guided sightseeing
Gain insider knowledge and cultural perspective from your licensed local guides while they lead you on sightseeing tours.
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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
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.
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Expert Local Guides
Your expert local guides are natural historians, adding cultural insight and global perspective on your sightseeing tours.