Tour Number: 2574663WB
Group Leader: Christopher Pearl
Requested Departure Date: 7/8/2024
Requested Return Date: 7/16/2024
Requested Departure Gateway: Orlando (FL)

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

    Travel to Guanacaste

  • Day 2: Guanacaste

    Visit Rincón de la Vieja National Park

    Enjoy a snorkeling activity

  • Day 3: Guanacaste • Arenal region

    Travel to the Arenal region

    Enjoy the rainforest from the unique perspective of a zipline through the canopy

  • Day 4: Arenal region

    Enjoy a kayaking trip on Lake Arenal

    Visit La Fortuna Waterfall 

    Visit the Arenal hot springs

  • Day 5: Arenal region • Sarapiquí • San José

    Travel to Sarapiquí

    Enjoy a whitewater rafting excursion

  • Day 6: San José • Panama City

    Fly to Panama City

    Enjoy a walking tour of Cinta Costera

    Visit the Biomuseo

    Take a tour of Casco Viejo

  • Day 7: Panama City

    Enjoy some beach time in the historic El Palmar region

    Explore on your own or
    Add this in-depth excursion
    Surfing lesson

    Surfing lesson

    Learn to surf on the white sand beaches of one of the Panama’s premier surfing locations. Here, an instructor will teach you how to stand on your board as well as how to paddle and pass waves. Once in the water, you'll have the chance to surf by yourself under the supervision of your instructor.

  • Day 8: Panama City • Gatun Lake

    Take a boat ride on Gatun Lake in the Panama Canal

    Learn about the different species on Monkey Island

    Travel to the Panama Canal via Ancon Hill

    Visit the Miraflores Visitor Center at the Panama Canal

    Explore on your own or
    Add this in-depth excursion
    Folklore evening

    Folklore evening

    Opt to spend the evening learning about the rich cultural traditions of the region over a traditional Panamanian dinner. After dinner, an interactive dance show will make this a night to remember.

  • Day 9: Depart for home

  • Day 1: Fly to Costa Rica

    Meet your Tour Director at the airport

    Travel to Guanacaste

  • Day 2: Guanacaste

    Visit Rincón de la Vieja National Park

    Enjoy a snorkeling activity

  • Day 3: Guanacaste • Arenal region

    Travel to the Arenal region

    Enjoy the rainforest from the unique perspective of a zipline through the canopy

  • Day 4: Arenal region

    Enjoy a kayaking trip on Lake Arenal

    Visit La Fortuna Waterfall 

    Visit the Arenal hot springs

  • Day 5: Arenal region • Sarapiquí • San José

    Travel to Sarapiquí

    Enjoy a whitewater rafting excursion

  • Day 6: San José • Panama City

    Fly to Panama City

    Enjoy a walking tour of Cinta Costera

    Visit the Biomuseo

    Take a tour of Casco Viejo

  • Day 7: Panama City

    Enjoy some beach time in the historic El Palmar region

    Explore on your own or
    Add this in-depth excursion
    Surfing lesson

    Surfing lesson

    Learn to surf on the white sand beaches of one of the Panama’s premier surfing locations. Here, an instructor will teach you how to stand on your board as well as how to paddle and pass waves. Once in the water, you'll have the chance to surf by yourself under the supervision of your instructor.

  • Day 8: Panama City • Gatun Lake

    Take a boat ride on Gatun Lake in the Panama Canal

    Learn about the different species on Monkey Island

    Travel to the Panama Canal via Ancon Hill

    Visit the Miraflores Visitor Center at the Panama Canal

    Explore on your own or
    Add this in-depth excursion
    Folklore evening

    Folklore evening

    Opt to spend the evening learning about the rich cultural traditions of the region over a traditional Panamanian dinner. After dinner, an interactive dance show will make this a night to remember.

  • Day 9: Depart for home


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Total price

$4,334
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