Conservation in Costa Rica
In order to protect their home, community members of Palo Seco must continue to reforest mangrove trees to keep their coastline stable.
This tour offers students a firsthand learning experience into stabilizing ecosystems through the efforts of community farming. They’ll also discover the biodiversity of this beautiful country from every angle with visits to hot springs, hiking to La Fortuna Waterfall, and more.
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Day 1: Fly to Costa Rica
Meet your Tour Director at the airport -
Day 2: San José • Playa Palo Seco • Central Pacific Coast
Travel to Playa Palo Seco
Conservation project activities
- Introduction to the project
- Overview of methodologies and working plan
- Take a tour of mangroves and protected areas
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Day 3: Central Pacific Coast
Conservation project activities
- Collect seeds
- Clean and condition selected planting areas
- Measure and demark working terrain
- Visit a nursery
- Learn planting technique and watering process
- Fill encasements with ground material
- Plant seeds
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Day 4: Central Pacific Coast
Visit Manuel Antonio National Park
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Day 5: Central Pacific Coast • Arenal region
Travel to the Arenal Region
Enjoy a crocodile safari boat cruise
Visit the Arenal hot springs
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Day 6: Arenal region
Experience the thrill of a ziplining adventure through the Costa Rican canopy (For safety reasons, weight and size restrictions may apply)
Participate in a cultural exchange with locals
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Day 7: Arenal region
Enjoy a kayaking trip on Lake Arenal
Visit La Fortuna Waterfall
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Day 8: Arenal region • San José
Travel to San José
Take a tour of a coffee farm
Enjoy a Costa Rican folklore evening
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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 -
Day 2: San José • Playa Palo Seco • Central Pacific Coast
Travel to Playa Palo Seco
Conservation project activities
- Introduction to the project
- Overview of methodologies and working plan
- Take a tour of mangroves and protected areas
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Day 3: Central Pacific Coast
Conservation project activities
- Collect seeds
- Clean and condition selected planting areas
- Measure and demark working terrain
- Visit a nursery
- Learn planting technique and watering process
- Fill encasements with ground material
- Plant seeds
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Day 4: Central Pacific Coast
Visit Manuel Antonio National Park
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Day 5: Central Pacific Coast • Arenal region
Travel to the Arenal Region
Enjoy a crocodile safari boat cruise
Visit the Arenal hot springs
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Day 6: Arenal region
Experience the thrill of a ziplining adventure through the Costa Rican canopy (For safety reasons, weight and size restrictions may apply)
Participate in a cultural exchange with locals
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Day 7: Arenal region
Enjoy a kayaking trip on Lake Arenal
Visit La Fortuna Waterfall
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Day 8: Arenal region • San José
Travel to San José
Take a tour of a coffee farm
Enjoy a Costa Rican folklore evening
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Day 9: Depart for home
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Your experience includes
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Airfare & transportation
Round-trip airfare on major carriers; comfortable motorcoach
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Hotels
8 overnight stays in hotels with private bathrooms
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Regional-style meals
3 meals daily (Days 2-8); dinner on arrival day; breakfast on departure day
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Guided sightseeing
Comprehensive sightseeing of natural attractions
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Entrances
Crocodile farm; conservation project at Playa Palo Seco; Manuel Antonio National Park; Arenal hot springs; ziplining; local exchange; kayaking; La Fortuna Waterfall; coffee farm; folklore evening
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Experiential learning
Conservation project at Playa Palo Seco in Central Pacific Coast
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Full-time Tour Director
Your culturally connected Tour Director is with your group 24/7, providing deep local insight while handling all on-tour logistics.
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Expert Local Guides
Your expert local guides are natural historians, adding cultural insight and global perspective on your sightseeing tours.
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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
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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
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Lowest price
Price is valid for students under the age of 20 at the time of travel that room in triples and quads. Minimum participation is required. Change and cancellation fees of up to the total price will apply. Applicable airline baggage fees are not included and can be found at www.eftours.com/baggage. Program price is valid today only.
Price displayed includes an Early Enrollment Discount; restrictions apply. To determine if you qualify, please contact your Tour Consultant. Tours departing between 10/1/2023 and 9/30/2024 may be eligible for a $100 discount. Tours departing 10/1/2024 and beyond may be eligible for a $200 discount; restrictions apply.
