Destinations / Costa Rica / 9-day Guided
Educational Travel in Costa Rica
9-day Guided
¡Pura Vida!
A certified naturalist guide leads you on a program that combines spectacular scenery, outdoor adventure, and extraordinary language and cultural encounters.
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.
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.)
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Costa Rica
Guided Programs Spring or Summer |
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2011 Prices
valid for enrollment after June 15, 2010 |
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| Chicago | $2390 | $2390 |
| Denver | $2390 | $2390 |
| Minneapolis | $2440 | $2440 |
| St. Louis | $2390 | $2390 |
| Seattle | $2490 | $2490 |
For more information about
the Costa Rica program,
please contact Tracy:
tracy@isemn.org
