Customized Tour
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Group Leader: Fernando Branch
Requested Return Date: 7/7/2024
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.
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.
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Day 1: Fly to Costa Rica
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Day 2: San José • Sarchí • Monteverde
Travel via Sarchí to Monteverde
Take a tour of a coffee farm
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Day 3: Monteverde
Explore on your own orAdd this in-depth excursionZiplining adventure
Ziplines 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 activity reaches heights of 90 feet and is not recommended for anyone with a fear of heights. Travelers must weigh less than 200 lbs to participate.)
Enjoy a local food workshop during a visit to a working mill
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Day 4: Monteverde • Arenal region
Participate in a cultural exchange with locals
Visit the Santa Elena Cloud Forest
Travel to the Arenal region
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Day 5: Arenal region • Sarapiquí
Enjoy a hike in Arenal Volcano National Park
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Day 6: Sarapiquí
Visit a pineapple farm
Take a tour at Tirimbina Biological Reserve where you will:
- Hike across a suspension bridge to a former cocoa-growing plot
- Learn about the cocoa tree and the history of chocolate
- Enjoy a chocolate tasting
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Day 7: Sarapiquí • San José
Travel via Braulio Carrillo National Park to San José
Ride the aerial tram at Braulio Carillo National Park
Explore on your own orAdd this in-depth excursionFolklore evening
Opt to spend the evening learning about the rich cultural traditions of the region over a traditional Costa Rican dinner. After dinner, marimba music and entertainment by a local dance troupe will make this a night to remember.
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Day 8: Depart for home
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Day 1: Fly to Costa Rica
Meet your Tour Director at the airport -
Day 2: San José • Sarchí • Monteverde
Travel via Sarchí to Monteverde
Take a tour of a coffee farm
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Day 3: Monteverde
Explore on your own orAdd this in-depth excursionZiplining adventure
Ziplines 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 activity reaches heights of 90 feet and is not recommended for anyone with a fear of heights. Travelers must weigh less than 200 lbs to participate.)
Enjoy a local food workshop during a visit to a working mill
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Day 4: Monteverde • Arenal region
Participate in a cultural exchange with locals
Visit the Santa Elena Cloud Forest
Travel to the Arenal region
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Day 5: Arenal region • Sarapiquí
Enjoy a hike in Arenal Volcano National Park
Travel to Sarapiquí -
Day 6: Sarapiquí
Visit a pineapple farm
Take a tour at Tirimbina Biological Reserve where you will:
- Hike across a suspension bridge to a former cocoa-growing plot
- Learn about the cocoa tree and the history of chocolate
- Enjoy a chocolate tasting
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Day 7: Sarapiquí • San José
Travel via Braulio Carrillo National Park to San José
Ride the aerial tram at Braulio Carillo National Park
Explore on your own orAdd this in-depth excursionFolklore evening
Opt to spend the evening learning about the rich cultural traditions of the region over a traditional Costa Rican dinner. After dinner, marimba music and entertainment by a local dance troupe will make this a night to remember.
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Day 8: Depart for home
Feel confident helping your child see the world
Visit our parents’ page for everything from payment plans, scholarship opportunities, safety protocols, and more.
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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