Educational Travel in Costa Rica
9-day Guided

9-Day Guided Programs
available in Spring or Summer

from $2390

Note: The order of this itinerary is subject to modification based on actual air and/or family stay arrangements.

Day 1 San Jose: Upon arrival, transfer to your hotel.

Day 2 Arenal: Visit Café Britt, a coffee plantation and processing plant where you will learn everything about coffee from planting, to harvesting and beyond!. On your way to Arenal stop at a local mercado for some shopping and treats! (B,D)

Day 3 Arenal: Start the day with a lava flow hike. After lunch visit a beautiful waterfall near the picture perfect Arenal Volcano. Later you will have a blast splashing in the warm, thermal waters of the nearby hot springs. (B,D)

Day 4 Monteverde: Enjoy a morning walk around the lodge trails. Cross Laguna de Arenal by boat to Monteverde, famous for its cloud forest. Visit the town of Santa Elena if time allows. (B,D)

Day 5 Monteverde: Tour Monteverde Reserve. For an awesome and unforgettable adventure zip line through the clouds. (B,D)

Day 6 Manuel Antonio: Head toward the west coast and the amazingly beautiful beaches of Manuel Antonio National Park. Enjoy a school visit and connect with Tico students along the way! (B)

Day 7 Manuel Antonio: Tour Manuel Antonio National Park and enjoy free time for fun at the beach. (B)

Day 8 San Jose: Return to San Jose for your last night in Costa Rica’s capital city. ¡Pura vida! (B)

Day 9 Return: Depart for the U.S. with a lifetime of memories! (B)

Additional gateway cities are available: contact ISE for pricing.

Air travel on Friday, Saturday or Sunday carries a $25/Day weekend surcharge. Requests for specific travel dates or airline may incur additional charges.

Prices are based on a minimum group size of 24 students from combined schools and a minimum teacher/student ratio of 1:8. When minimum group size is not reached, a small-group supplement will apply.

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Included:

• Round-trip airfare from cities listed
• Current airline taxes & fees as of 7/01/10
• Land transportation (motorcoach or van as applicable)
• All overnight accommodations
• Meals as indicated on the itinerary: B: Breakfast, L: Lunch, D: Dinner
• ISE family stay (if applicable)
• Meals at home during the family stay
• Entrance fees for all listed activities
• Costa Rica airport departure tax
• Insurance (trip cancellation & medical) as specified here

Not Included:

• Any fuel surcharges or increase in air cost due levied by the airline
• Airline baggage fees
• Costa Rica airport departure tax
• Increase in air cost due to requests for specific travel dates or airline
• Weekend surcharge ($25 / Fri., Sat., Sun.)
• Small-group supplement
• Holy Week Supplement
• Passport or other document costs
• Transportation to/from U.S. departure city
• Any meals not indicated on itineraries
• Activities listed as optional
• Tips for guide and driver
• Spending money and gifts.

 (ISE recommends approximately $30 per day for meals and incidentals outside the family stay. The actual amount will vary by student.)