Costa Rica: A Touch of the Tropics
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Day 1: Fly to Costa Rica
Meet your Tour Director at the airport -
Day 2: San José • Poás • Arenal region
Take a tour of a coffee plantation
Travel via Poás to the Arenal region
Visit Poás Volcano
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Day 3: Arenal region
Enjoy a kayaking trip on Lake ArenalParticipate in a local exchange
Visit La Fortuna WaterfallVisit the Arenal hot springs
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Day 4: Arenal • Monteverde
Travel to Monteverde
Add this in-depth excursion:
Local Farm Visit
Visit a local farm and learn all about the plants, fruits, and vegetables that grow there. As you learn about why they thrive in this particular climate, you’ll also be able to try some of the produce—including foods you may never have heard of! Before you leave, try your hand at a staple farm activity like milking a cow or grinding sugarcane.
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Day 5: Monteverde
Participate in a canopy adventure
Please note: Travelers must weigh below 200 lbs to participate in this activity.
Visit the Santa Elena Cloud Forest
Plant a tree in the EF reserve
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Day 6: Monteverde • Central Pacific Coast
Travel to the Central Pacific Coast
Visit the Rainforest Adventure Park, where you will:
- Ride an aerial tram above the canopies
- Explore a nature trail
- Visit a butterfly sanctuary
Enjoy a crocodile jungle safari boat cruise
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Day 7: Central Pacific Coast
Visit Manuel Antonio National Park -
Day 8: Central Pacific Coast • Sarchí • San José
Travel via Sarchí to San José
Ox cart painting
Add this in-depth excursion:
Folklore 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 9: Depart for home
Add 1 more day
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Day 9: San José
Enjoy a whitewater rafting excursion
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Day 10: Depart for home
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Day 1: Fly to Costa Rica
Meet your Tour Director at the airport -
Day 2: San José • Poás • Arenal region
Take a tour of a coffee plantation
Travel via Poás to the Arenal region
Visit Poás Volcano
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Day 3: Arenal region
Enjoy a kayaking trip on Lake ArenalParticipate in a local exchange
Visit La Fortuna WaterfallVisit the Arenal hot springs
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Day 4: Arenal • Monteverde
Travel to Monteverde
Add this in-depth excursion:
Local Farm Visit
Visit a local farm and learn all about the plants, fruits, and vegetables that grow there. As you learn about why they thrive in this particular climate, you’ll also be able to try some of the produce—including foods you may never have heard of! Before you leave, try your hand at a staple farm activity like milking a cow or grinding sugarcane.
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Day 5: Monteverde
Participate in a canopy adventure
Please note: Travelers must weigh below 200 lbs to participate in this activity.
Visit the Santa Elena Cloud Forest
Plant a tree in the EF reserve
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Day 6: Monteverde • Central Pacific Coast
Travel to the Central Pacific Coast
Visit the Rainforest Adventure Park, where you will:
- Ride an aerial tram above the canopies
- Explore a nature trail
- Visit a butterfly sanctuary
Enjoy a crocodile jungle safari boat cruise
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Day 7: Central Pacific Coast
Visit Manuel Antonio National Park -
Day 8: Central Pacific Coast • Sarchí • San José
Travel via Sarchí to San José
Ox cart painting
Add this in-depth excursion:
Folklore 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 9: Depart for home
Add 1 more day
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Day 9: San José
Enjoy a whitewater rafting excursion
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Day 10: Depart for home
Interested in leading this tour?
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 (9 with extension)
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Regional-style meals
3 meals daily: Except - dinner only on Day 1 and breakfast only on last day
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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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Entrances
Coffee plantation tour; Poas Volcano; Hot springs; Kayaking on Lake Arenal; La Fortuna waterfall; Santa Elena Reserve; Canopy tour; Manuel Antonio National Park; Aerial tram; Crocodile River tour; Ox cart painting
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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.
