Conservation in Costa Rica
In order to protect their home, community members of Palo Seco must continue to reforest mangrove trees to keep their coastline stable.
This tour offers students a firsthand learning experience into stabilizing ecosystems through the efforts of community farming. They’ll also discover the biodiversity of this beautiful country from every angle with visits to hot springs, hiking to La Fortuna Waterfall, and more.
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Day 1: Fly to Costa Rica
Meet your Tour Director at the airport in San José
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Day 2: Playa Palo Seco • Central Pacific Coast
Travel to Playa Palo Seco
Visit a crocodile farm
Conservation project activities
- Introduction to project
- Overview of methodologies and working plan
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Day 3: Central Pacific Coast
Conservation project activities
- Take a tour of mangrove and protected areas
- Collect seeds
- Clean and condition selected areas
- Measure and demark the working terrain
- Select vegetal material to be used
Visit Manuel Antonio National Park
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Day 4: Central Pacific Coast
Conservation project activities
- Visit a nursery
- Learn planting technique and watering process
- Fill encasements with ground material
- Plant seeds
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Day 5: Central Pacific Coast • Arenal Region
Travel to the Arenal Region
Visit hot springs
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Day 6: Arenal region
Enjoy a canopy tour
Participate in a local exchange
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Day 7: Arenal region
Enjoy a kayaking trip on Lake Arenal
Visit La Fortuna Waterfall
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Day 8: Arenal region • San José
Return to San José
Take a tour of a coffee plantation
Enjoy a folklore evening
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Day 9: Depart for home
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Day 1: Fly to Costa Rica
Meet your Tour Director at the airport in San José
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Day 2: Playa Palo Seco • Central Pacific Coast
Travel to Playa Palo Seco
Visit a crocodile farm
Conservation project activities
- Introduction to project
- Overview of methodologies and working plan
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Day 3: Central Pacific Coast
Conservation project activities
- Take a tour of mangrove and protected areas
- Collect seeds
- Clean and condition selected areas
- Measure and demark the working terrain
- Select vegetal material to be used
Visit Manuel Antonio National Park
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Day 4: Central Pacific Coast
Conservation project activities
- Visit a nursery
- Learn planting technique and watering process
- Fill encasements with ground material
- Plant seeds
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Day 5: Central Pacific Coast • Arenal Region
Travel to the Arenal Region
Visit hot springs
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Day 6: Arenal region
Enjoy a canopy tour
Participate in a local exchange
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Day 7: Arenal region
Enjoy a kayaking trip on Lake Arenal
Visit La Fortuna Waterfall
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Day 8: Arenal region • San José
Return to San José
Take a tour of a coffee plantation
Enjoy a folklore evening
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Day 9: Depart for home
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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
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Regional-style meals
3 meals daily (Days 2-8); dinner on arrival day; breakfast on departure day
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Guided sightseeing
Comprehensive sightseeing of natural attractions
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Entrances
Crocodile farm; conservation project at Playa Palo Seco; Manuel Antonio National Park; Arenal hot springs; ziplining; local exchange; kayaking; La Fortuna Waterfall; coffee farm; folklore evening
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Experiential learning
Conservation project at Playa Palo Seco in Central Pacific Coast
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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
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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.
