Leadership Conference & Arenal Region

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9 days
Costa Rica

Travel isn’t just about discovering new destinations; it’s also about discovering new parts of yourself and unearthing your responsibility to the world around you.

After harnessing The Power of Environmental Stewardship at our inspirational leadership conference in San José, head to Costa Rica’s lush Arenal region. Here—amidst geothermal hot springs, majestic rainforests, and volcanic terrains—you’ll embrace a holistic approach to ecotourism. In doing so, you’ll deepen your connection with nature and thoughtfully engage with your surroundings, while also cultivating mindfulness and personal growth.

EF Summits are open to rising 9th graders through graduated seniors.
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  • Day 1: Fly to Costa Rica

    Meet your Tour Director at the airport

  • Day 2: San José • Sarapiquí

    Take a day trip to Sarapiquí  and enjoy a whitewater rafting excursion

  • Day 3: San José • Leadership Conference

    Participate in an activity centered around The Power of Environmental Stewardship  

    Kick off your leadership conference experience 

  • Day 4: San José • Leadership Conference

  • Day 5: San José • Leadership Conference

  • Day 6: San José • Arenal region

    Travel to the Arenal region

    Enjoy a kayaking trip on Lake Arenal, a pristine and peaceful conservation area  

    Visit the Arenal hot springs, where you’ll relax in mineral-rich, geothermal waters  

  • Day 7: Arenal region

    Visit Arenal Volcano National Park, where you’ll conquer a volcano hike  

    Zipline through the rainforest canopy and learn about the importance of forest conservation 

  • Day 8: Arenal region • San José

    Travel via La Fortuna Waterfall to San José 

    Visit La Fortuna Waterfall 

  • 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 • Sarapiquí

    Take a day trip to Sarapiquí  and enjoy a whitewater rafting excursion

  • Day 3: San José • Leadership Conference

    Participate in an activity centered around The Power of Environmental Stewardship  

    Kick off your leadership conference experience 

  • Day 4: San José • Leadership Conference

  • Day 5: San José • Leadership Conference

  • Day 6: San José • Arenal region

    Travel to the Arenal region

    Enjoy a kayaking trip on Lake Arenal, a pristine and peaceful conservation area  

    Visit the Arenal hot springs, where you’ll relax in mineral-rich, geothermal waters  

  • Day 7: Arenal region

    Visit Arenal Volcano National Park, where you’ll conquer a volcano hike  

    Zipline through the rainforest canopy and learn about the importance of forest conservation 

  • Day 8: Arenal region • San José

    Travel via La Fortuna Waterfall to San José 

    Visit La Fortuna Waterfall 

  • Day 9: Depart for home

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Your experience includes

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  • Airfare & transportation

    Round-trip flights on major carriers; comfortable motorcoach

  • Hotels

    8 overnight stays in hotels with private bathrooms

  • Regional-style meals

    Breakfast and dinner daily; 2 lunches during the conference

  • Full-time Tour Director

    Your bilingual, culturally connected Tour Director stays with you 24/7 to handle all on-tour logistics and provide knowledgeable insights everywhere you go.

  • Student Leadership Conference

    Conference registration, keynote addresses, expert-led workshops, and design thinking workshops are included.

  • Entrances

    Whitewater rafting; Summit-themed activity; kayak on Lake Arenal; Arenal hot springs; Arenal Volcano National Park; ziplining; La Fortuna Waterfall

  • Personalized Learning Support

    Our personalized learning experience engages students before, during and after tour, with the option to create a final, reflective project for academic credit.

  • Continuous Support

    Your dedicated EF team helps you every step of the way—from recruiting and enrolling travelers to planning and managing your tour.

  • Worldwide Presence

    EF has over 500 schools and offices in more than 50 countries worldwide so wherever you go, we're there too.

  • 24-hour Emergency Service

    Travelers and their families can count on EF's dedicated emergency service team.

  • 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.

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