Middle School: Experience Costa Rica
Middle-schoolers will marvel at Central America’s beauty and bounty, experiencing a blend of cultural immersion and tropical wonders on this eight-day Costa Rica adventure.
Spend time in the lush rainforests of the Alajuela region, explore the Arenal Volcano and its natural surroundings, and zipline across treetops in Sarapiquí. The breathtaking biodiversity and Pura Vida personality of this unique destination is sure to leave students awestruck.
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Day 1: Fly to Costa Rica
Meet your Tour Director at the airportTravel to the Alajuela region
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Day 2: Alajuela region
Visit the Toucan Rescue Ranch and learn about Costa Rican wildlife
Take a tour of a coffee farm and enjoy a local lunch
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Day 3: Alajuela region • Arenal region
Travel to the Arenal region
Visit the artisanal community of Sarchí where you will:
- Participate in an arts and crafts workshop
- Enjoy a locally prepared lunch
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Day 4: Arenal region
Visit La Fortuna Waterfall
Enjoy a kayaking trip on Lake Arenal
Visit the Arenal hot springs
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Day 5: Arenal region • Sarapiquí region
Travel to Sarapiquí
Enjoy the rainforest from a unique perspective as you take a zipline through the canopy (For safety reasons, weight and size restrictions may apply)
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
Discover the music of Costa Rica during a salsa lesson
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Day 6: Sarapiquí region
Enjoy the thrill of whitewater rafting on the Sarapiquí River
Visit a pineapple farm
Participate in an activity led by your Tour Director
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Day 7: Sarapiquí region • Alajuela region
Travel via Braulio Carrillo National Park to the Alajuela region
Ride the aerial tram at Braulio Carrillo National Park
Enjoy a Costa Rican folklore evening
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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 airportTravel to the Alajuela region
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Day 2: Alajuela region
Visit the Toucan Rescue Ranch and learn about Costa Rican wildlife
Take a tour of a coffee farm and enjoy a local lunch
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Day 3: Alajuela region • Arenal region
Travel to the Arenal region
Visit the artisanal community of Sarchí where you will:
- Participate in an arts and crafts workshop
- Enjoy a locally prepared lunch
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Day 4: Arenal region
Visit La Fortuna Waterfall
Enjoy a kayaking trip on Lake Arenal
Visit the Arenal hot springs
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Day 5: Arenal region • Sarapiquí region
Travel to Sarapiquí
Enjoy the rainforest from a unique perspective as you take a zipline through the canopy (For safety reasons, weight and size restrictions may apply)
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
Discover the music of Costa Rica during a salsa lesson
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Day 6: Sarapiquí region
Enjoy the thrill of whitewater rafting on the Sarapiquí River
Visit a pineapple farm
Participate in an activity led by your Tour Director
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Day 7: Sarapiquí region • Alajuela region
Travel via Braulio Carrillo National Park to the Alajuela region
Ride the aerial tram at Braulio Carrillo National Park
Enjoy a Costa Rican folklore evening
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Day 8: Depart for home
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Your experience includes
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Airfare & transportation
Round-trip flights on major carriers; comfortable motorcoach
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Hotels
7 overnight stays in hotels with private bathrooms
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Regional-style meals
7 breakfasts, 6 lunches, and 6 dinners featuring regional cuisine
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Guided sightseeing
1 expert-led sightseeing tour in an iconic destination
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Entrances
Toucan Rescue Center; Café Britt coffee tour; Sarchí workshop; La Fortuna Waterfall; Lake Arenal kayaking; Arenal hot springs; ziplining; Tirimbina Biological Reserve chocolate tour; salsa lesson; whitewater rafting; pineapple farm; Braulio Carrillo National Park; folklore evening
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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
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.
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.