Tropical Ecology in Sarapiquí and Arenal
Explore the impact of climate change on Costa Rica's rainforest from March 15-23. You'll work side-by-side with scientists at La Selva Biological Station and learn from students at Earth University who are studying sustainable agricultural development in the tropics.
Summit Leadership Conference:
Join other teachers and students in San José for a two-day leadership conference, March 21-22. Hear from world-renowned conservationist 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 • Sarapiquí
Travel to the Sarapiquí region
Enjoy a whitewater rafting excursion on the Sarapiquí River
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Day 3: Sarapiquí
Participate in service learning activities at La Selva Biological Station
Visit Earth University
Visit La Tirimbina Biological Reserve
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Day 4: Sarapiquí • Arenal region
Take a guided Natural History walk
Travel to the Arenal region
Visit hot springs
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Day 5: Arenal region
Visit La Fortuna Waterfall
Enjoy a canopy tour
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Day 6: Arenal region • San José
Visit INBioparque or a Coffee plantation
Travel via Sarchi to San José
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Day 7: Student Leadership Conference in San José
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Day 8: Student Leadership Conference in San José
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Day 9: 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 • Sarapiquí
Travel to the Sarapiquí region
Enjoy a whitewater rafting excursion on the Sarapiquí River
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Day 3: Sarapiquí
Participate in service learning activities at La Selva Biological Station
Visit Earth University
Visit La Tirimbina Biological Reserve
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Day 4: Sarapiquí • Arenal region
Take a guided Natural History walk
Travel to the Arenal region
Visit hot springs
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Day 5: Arenal region
Visit La Fortuna Waterfall
Enjoy a canopy tour
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Day 6: Arenal region • San José
Visit INBioparque or a Coffee plantation
Travel via Sarchi to San José
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Day 7: Student Leadership Conference in San José
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Day 8: Student Leadership Conference in San José
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Day 9: 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
8 overnight stays in hotels with private bathrooms.
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Regional-style meals
Breakfast, lunch and dinner Days 2-8; Dinner on Day 1; Breakfast on Day 9.
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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
Whitewater rafting; Hot springs; La Fortuna Waterfall; Canopy tour.
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Experiential learning
EARTH University; Tirimbina bat night walk; La Selva Biological Station; Coffee plantation.
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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.