Tour Number: 2038709YJ
Group Leader: Renee Vermaelen
Requested Departure Date: 5/31/2019
Requested Return Date: 6/8/2019
Requested Departure Gateway: Houston (TX)

ABOUT EF

For over 55 years, we’ve dedicated ourselves to one global mission: Opening the World Through Education. Our programs help students expand their knowledge of the world around them, discover more about themselves, grow more confident and independent, and understand new people, places, and cultures.

9 days

The experience of a lifetime is waiting for you. Every detail from the cities you’ll stay in to the cultural discoveries you’ll make have been customized by your teacher for your group. Take a look at your personal itinerary for a sneak peek of what's in store.

  • Day 1: Fly to Costa Rica

    Meet your Tour Director at the airport
  • Day 2: San José • Tortuguero

    Travel by boat to Tortuguero

    Explore Tortuguero Village on your own

  • Day 3: Tortuguero

    Enjoy a boat ride through the Tortuguero canals

    Take a guided hike of Tortuguero National Park

  • Day 4: Tortuguero • Sarapiquí

    Travel to Sarapiquí

    Explore on your own or
    Add this in-depth excursion
    Sarapiquí canopy tour

    Sarapiquí canopy tour

    Zip lines unveil one of the planet’s most fascinating ecological systems from a unique perspective—from the tops of the trees! With local expert guides at your side to instruct you on safety protocol, you can decide which view you prefer—from below the trees or from above. Note: This excursion reaches heights of 90 feet and is not recommended for anyone with a fear of heights. Travelers must weigh below 200lbs to participate. 

  • Day 5: Sarapiquí • Arenal region

    Explore on your own or
    Add this in-depth excursion
    Whitewater rafting

    Whitewater rafting

    Experience the thrill and excitement of whitewater rafting on this excursion! Use teamwork to navigate a path through the free-flowing waters of the Sarapiquí River rapids level 2-3, all while admiring the lush Costa Rican scenery as you pass by stretches of tropical forest.

    Travel to the Arenal region
  • Day 6: Arenal region

    Enjoy a kayaking trip on Lake Arenal

    Visit La Fortuna Waterfall

    Visit the Arenal hot springs

  • Day 7: Arenal region • Guanacaste

    Travel to Guanacaste

    Visit Rincon de la Vieja National Park

  • Day 8: Guanacaste

    Take a boat tour in Palo Verde National Park

    Enjoy a snorkeling activity

  • Day 9: Depart for home

  • Day 1: Fly to Costa Rica

    Meet your Tour Director at the airport
  • Day 2: San José • Tortuguero

    Travel by boat to Tortuguero

    Explore Tortuguero Village on your own

  • Day 3: Tortuguero

    Enjoy a boat ride through the Tortuguero canals

    Take a guided hike of Tortuguero National Park

  • Day 4: Tortuguero • Sarapiquí

    Travel to Sarapiquí

    Explore on your own or
    Add this in-depth excursion
    Sarapiquí canopy tour

    Sarapiquí canopy tour

    Zip lines unveil one of the planet’s most fascinating ecological systems from a unique perspective—from the tops of the trees! With local expert guides at your side to instruct you on safety protocol, you can decide which view you prefer—from below the trees or from above. Note: This excursion reaches heights of 90 feet and is not recommended for anyone with a fear of heights. Travelers must weigh below 200lbs to participate. 

  • Day 5: Sarapiquí • Arenal region

    Explore on your own or
    Add this in-depth excursion
    Whitewater rafting

    Whitewater rafting

    Experience the thrill and excitement of whitewater rafting on this excursion! Use teamwork to navigate a path through the free-flowing waters of the Sarapiquí River rapids level 2-3, all while admiring the lush Costa Rican scenery as you pass by stretches of tropical forest.

    Travel to the Arenal region
  • Day 6: Arenal region

    Enjoy a kayaking trip on Lake Arenal

    Visit La Fortuna Waterfall

    Visit the Arenal hot springs

  • Day 7: Arenal region • Guanacaste

    Travel to Guanacaste

    Visit Rincon de la Vieja National Park

  • Day 8: Guanacaste

    Take a boat tour in Palo Verde National Park

    Enjoy a snorkeling activity

  • Day 9: Depart for home


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Are you the “print it, scribble notes on it, stick it to the fridge” type? You can download a printable version of our Parent Guide, too.

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Total price

$2,895
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