Costa Rica and Panama
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Day 1: Fly to Costa Rica
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Day 2: Guanacaste
Visit Rincón de la Vieja National Park
Enjoy a snorkeling activity
Take a walking tour of Cartagena
Take a guided tour of historic Cartagena
With your expert local guide you will visit:
- Convento de la Popa
- San Felipe de Barajas Castle
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Day 3: Guanacaste • Arenal region
Travel to the Arenal Region
Full day to explore on your own or
Relax and reflect with your fellow travelers
Enjoy lunch on the beachTake a day trip to the beach at Barú Island
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Day 4: Arenal region
Enjoy a kayaking trip on Lake Arenal
Visit La Fortuna Waterfall
Visit hot springs
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Day 5: Arenal region • Sarapiquí • San José
Travel to Sarapiquí
Enjoy a whitewater rafting excursion on the Sarapiquí River
Cartagena Base Tour Component
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Day 6: San José • Panama City
Fly to Panama City
Enjoy a walking tour of Cinta Costera
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Day 7: Panama City
Visit the Biomuseo
Visit the Miraflores Visitor Center at the Panama Canal
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Day 8: Panama City
Take a tour of Casco Viejo
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Day 9: Depart for home
Depart for home or extend your trip to Colombia
Add 3 more days
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Day 9: Panama City • Cartagena
Fly to Cartagena, Colombia
Take a walking tour of Cartagena
Add this in-depth excursion:
Cooking Class in Cartagena
Dive into the delicious flavors of classic Colombian dishes. An expert local chef will introduce you to local ingredients, take you through the preparation, and explain the varied styles that make up Colombian cuisine. Then, sit down to dine and enjoy your the fruits of your labor. -
Day 10: Cartagena
Take a guided tour of historic Cartagena
With your expert local guide you will visit:
- Convento de la Popa
- San Felipe de Barajas Castle
Spend the afternoon exploring the more modern Bocagrande neighborhood
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Day 11: Cartagena
Take a day trip to the beach at Barú Island
Relax and reflect with your fellow travelers
Enjoy lunch on the beachEnjoy a dinner experience that includes traditional music or dancing
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Day 12: Depart for home
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Day 1: Fly to Costa Rica
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Day 2: Guanacaste
Visit Rincón de la Vieja National Park
Enjoy a snorkeling activity
Take a walking tour of Cartagena
Take a guided tour of historic Cartagena
With your expert local guide you will visit:
- Convento de la Popa
- San Felipe de Barajas Castle
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Day 3: Guanacaste • Arenal region
Travel to the Arenal Region
Full day to explore on your own or
Relax and reflect with your fellow travelers
Enjoy lunch on the beachTake a day trip to the beach at Barú Island
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Day 4: Arenal region
Enjoy a kayaking trip on Lake Arenal
Visit La Fortuna Waterfall
Visit hot springs
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Day 5: Arenal region • Sarapiquí • San José
Travel to Sarapiquí
Enjoy a whitewater rafting excursion on the Sarapiquí River
Cartagena Base Tour Component
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Day 6: San José • Panama City
Fly to Panama City
Enjoy a walking tour of Cinta Costera
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Day 7: Panama City
Visit the Biomuseo
Visit the Miraflores Visitor Center at the Panama Canal
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Day 8: Panama City
Take a tour of Casco Viejo
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Day 9: Depart for home
Depart for home or extend your trip to Colombia
Add 3 more days
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Day 9: Panama City • Cartagena
Fly to Cartagena, Colombia
Take a walking tour of Cartagena
Add this in-depth excursion:
Cooking Class in Cartagena
Dive into the delicious flavors of classic Colombian dishes. An expert local chef will introduce you to local ingredients, take you through the preparation, and explain the varied styles that make up Colombian cuisine. Then, sit down to dine and enjoy your the fruits of your labor. -
Day 10: Cartagena
Take a guided tour of historic Cartagena
With your expert local guide you will visit:
- Convento de la Popa
- San Felipe de Barajas Castle
Spend the afternoon exploring the more modern Bocagrande neighborhood
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Day 11: Cartagena
Take a day trip to the beach at Barú Island
Relax and reflect with your fellow travelers
Enjoy lunch on the beachEnjoy a dinner experience that includes traditional music or dancing
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Day 12: 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
8 overnight stays in hotels with private bathrooms (11 with extension)
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Regional-style meals
Dinner on arrival day; 3 meals daily on Days 2–8 (breakfast and dinner on Days 9–10 and 3 meals on Day 11 with extension); breakfast on departure day
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Guided sightseeing
2 sightseeing tours led by a licensed local guide (3 with extension); 1 sightseeing tour led by your Tour Director (2 with extension)
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Entrances
Rincón de la Vieja National Park; snorkeling; ziplining; kayaking on Lake Arenal; La Fortuna Waterfall; Arenal hot springs; whitewater rafting; Biomuseo; Miraflores Visitor Center; Gatun Lake boat ride (with extension: Convento de la Popa; San Felipe de Barajas Castle; Barú Island; dinner experience)
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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.
