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 • Arenal region
Take a tour of a coffee plantation
Travel to the Arenal region
Enjoy a hike in Arenal Volcano National Park
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Day 3: Arenal region
Enjoy a kayaking trip on Lake Arenal
Visit La Fortuna Waterfall
Participate in a cultural exchange with locals
Visit the Arenal hot springs
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Day 4: Arenal region • Monteverde
Travel to Monteverde
Add this in-depth excursion:Local food workshop
Try your hand at creating some of Costa Rica’s culinary specialties during a visit to a local working mill. You’ll make—and sample—tortillas, artisanal coffee, and juice extracted from sugar cane. (Just save room for sobado, a candy made from the sugar cane plant.)
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Day 5: Monteverde
Experience the thrill of a ziplining adventure through the Costa Rican canopy (Participants must weigh less than 200 lbs)
Visit the Santa Elena Cloud Forest
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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 safari boat cruise
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Day 7: Central Pacific Coast
Visit Manuel Antonio National Park
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Day 8: Central Pacific Coast • Sarchí • San José
Travel via Sarchí to San José
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 • Arenal region
Take a tour of a coffee plantation
Travel to the Arenal region
Enjoy a hike in Arenal Volcano National Park
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Day 3: Arenal region
Enjoy a kayaking trip on Lake Arenal
Visit La Fortuna Waterfall
Participate in a cultural exchange with locals
Visit the Arenal hot springs
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Day 4: Arenal region • Monteverde
Travel to Monteverde
Add this in-depth excursion:Local food workshop
Try your hand at creating some of Costa Rica’s culinary specialties during a visit to a local working mill. You’ll make—and sample—tortillas, artisanal coffee, and juice extracted from sugar cane. (Just save room for sobado, a candy made from the sugar cane plant.)
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Day 5: Monteverde
Experience the thrill of a ziplining adventure through the Costa Rican canopy (Participants must weigh less than 200 lbs)
Visit the Santa Elena Cloud Forest
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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 safari boat cruise
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Day 7: Central Pacific Coast
Visit Manuel Antonio National Park
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Day 8: Central Pacific Coast • Sarchí • San José
Travel via Sarchí to San José
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 flights 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 (Days 2-8 and Day 9 on extension); Dinner on arrival day; Breakfast on departure day
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Guided sightseeing
Comprehensive sightseeing of natural attractions
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Entrances
Coffee tour; Poás Volcano; Hot springs; Kayaking on Lake Arenal; La Fortuna Waterfall; Santa Elena Reserve; Canopy Tour; Aerial Tram; Crocodile River Tour; Manuel Antonio National Park; With extension: Whitewater Rafting
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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.