Language Immersion Through Costa Rica
Each day of your Language Immersion Tour is built around a different theme that ties together daily language lessons, cultural activities and interactions with locals. Language lessons provide students with the cultural context and relevant vocabulary they’ll need to navigate each experiential activity. Through it all, your Language Immersion Program Director will be with you, supporting your students’ language learning and highlighting each breakthrough moment.
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Day 1: Fly to Costa Rica
Meet your Tour Director at the airportTravel to Guanacaste
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Day 2: Guanacaste
Today's Theme: Community and Social Entrepreneurship
Practice vocabulary related to Costa Rica’s sustainability and craftsmanship during a language lesson
Take a sustainability tour of the farm
Explore a socially and environmentally sustainable project in Guanacaste
Learn to make local crafts
Visit the thermal springs
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Day 3: Guanacaste • Arenal
Today's Theme: Costa Rican Diversity
Learn terms used to describe the country’s natural surroundings and wildlife during an interactive language lesson
Travel via Liberia to the Arenal Region
Interact with local vendors during a market challenge
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Day 4: Arenal Region
Today's Theme: Environmental Sustainability and Ecotourism
Learn how Costa Rica used ecotourism to develop its economy while protecting its biodiversityVisit Rancho Margot Eco-LodgeEnjoy a kayaking trip on Lake Arenal
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Day 5: Arenal Region • Sarapiqui
Today's Theme: Daily Life in Costa Rica
Learn and practice vocabulary related to daily life in Costa RicaMeet local Costa Rican students and compare teenage life in each country
Travel to SarapiquíExperience the thrill of a ziplining adventure through the Costa Rican canopy (Participants must weigh less than 200 lbs)
Compete in a city-wide scavenger hunt
Discover the beat of Costa Rica during a salsa lesson
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Day 6: Sarapiqui
Today's Theme: Culinary Traditions
Learn food-related terms and practice your conversational Spanish during an interactive language lessonLearn to prepare local specialties in a cooking class
Whitewater rafting excursion
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Day 7: Sarapiqui • San José
Today's Theme: Costa Rican History
Learn about Costa Rica’s early settlements and industryVisit a pineapple farm
Travel to San José
Peruse traditional handicrafts at a local market in San José
Exploration time in San José
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Day 8: Depart for home
Add 3 more days
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Day 8: San José • Tortuguero
Travel to Siquirres
Travel by boat to Tortuguero
Explore Tortuguero Village on your own
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Day 9: Tortuguero
Visit Tortuguero National Park
Enjoy a boat ride through the Tortuguero Canals
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Day 10: Tortuguero • San José
Travel to San José
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Day 11: Depart for home
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Day 1: Fly to Costa Rica
Meet your Tour Director at the airportTravel to Guanacaste
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Day 2: Guanacaste
Today's Theme: Community and Social Entrepreneurship
Practice vocabulary related to Costa Rica’s sustainability and craftsmanship during a language lesson
Take a sustainability tour of the farm
Explore a socially and environmentally sustainable project in Guanacaste
Learn to make local crafts
Visit the thermal springs
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Day 3: Guanacaste • Arenal
Today's Theme: Costa Rican Diversity
Learn terms used to describe the country’s natural surroundings and wildlife during an interactive language lesson
Travel via Liberia to the Arenal Region
Interact with local vendors during a market challenge
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Day 4: Arenal Region
Today's Theme: Environmental Sustainability and Ecotourism
Learn how Costa Rica used ecotourism to develop its economy while protecting its biodiversityVisit Rancho Margot Eco-LodgeEnjoy a kayaking trip on Lake Arenal
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Day 5: Arenal Region • Sarapiqui
Today's Theme: Daily Life in Costa Rica
Learn and practice vocabulary related to daily life in Costa RicaMeet local Costa Rican students and compare teenage life in each country
Travel to SarapiquíExperience the thrill of a ziplining adventure through the Costa Rican canopy (Participants must weigh less than 200 lbs)
Compete in a city-wide scavenger hunt
Discover the beat of Costa Rica during a salsa lesson
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Day 6: Sarapiqui
Today's Theme: Culinary Traditions
Learn food-related terms and practice your conversational Spanish during an interactive language lessonLearn to prepare local specialties in a cooking class
Whitewater rafting excursion
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Day 7: Sarapiqui • San José
Today's Theme: Costa Rican History
Learn about Costa Rica’s early settlements and industryVisit a pineapple farm
Travel to San José
Peruse traditional handicrafts at a local market in San José
Exploration time in San José
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Day 8: Depart for home
Add 3 more days
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Day 8: San José • Tortuguero
Travel to Siquirres
Travel by boat to Tortuguero
Explore Tortuguero Village on your own
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Day 9: Tortuguero
Visit Tortuguero National Park
Enjoy a boat ride through the Tortuguero Canals
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Day 10: Tortuguero • San José
Travel to San José
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Day 11: 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
7 overnight stays (10 with extension) in hotels with private bathrooms
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Regional-style meals
Breakfast and dinner daily; lunch included on days 2-7 (days 8-10 with extension)
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Full-time Language Immersion Program Director
Your bilingual Program Director is by your side 24/7, building your language confidence through lessons and providing cultural context throughout your trip—all while handling on-tour logistics everywhere you go.
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Language lessons
Each language lesson provides cultural context and relevant vocabulary for your immersive activities.
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Experiential learning
Immerse yourself in the culture through cultural activities and daily interactions with locals, such as volunteering at a local eco-lodge, a salsa dance lesson, a sustainability workshop, visiting an organic farm and more.
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Entrances
Zipline canopy tour; kayaking tour; whitewater rafting
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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.
Price displayed includes an Early Enrollment Discount; restrictions apply. To determine if you qualify, please contact your Tour Consultant. Tours departing between 10/1/2023 and 9/30/2024 may be eligible for a $100 discount. Tours departing 10/1/2024 and beyond may be eligible for a $200 discount; restrictions apply.
