12-Day Program | Unforgettable Spanish Immersion in Costa Rica
Your unique Spanish language immersion journey begins upon arrival in San José. A Spanish-speaking, certified naturalist guide will lead you through a thrilling adventure showcasing Costa Rica’s stunning natural beauty. From ziplining through rainforests to caring for rescued animals, you’ll experience it all. Keep your eyes open for monkeys, sloths, and iguanas as you explore! Afterward, students will spend six days and nights with a warm and welcoming familia tica, where their classroom Spanish skills will come to life in this rich, immersive experience. Our Family Stay Experience® allows students to become temporary locals, embracing the pura vida lifestyle that makes Costa Rica so special.
Note: All travel dates are tentative, pending teacher approval and airline confirmation.
Program Overview
12 Days
Guided
Family Stay: Xperitas Family Stay
From $3,784.00 pp from
Features
Round-Trip Airfare Overnight Accommodations In-Country Transportation Insurance 24/7 Emergency Support While Abroad
Program Itinerary
Day 1Departure
Upon arrival in San José, transfer to your hotel.
Included meals:
None
Day 2Arenal
Start off your time in Costa Rica by visiting La Marina Rescue Center in San Carlos. While at La Marina, you will learn about the center's work in wildlife conservation and environmental education. Afterwards, you will participate in various volunteer activities, such as maintaining the center grounds, preparing animal meals, and assisting with veterinary clinic tasks. This hands-on experience provides a unique opportunity to contribute to conservation efforts while learning about the importance of protecting wildlife and their habitats
Included meals:
Breakfast, Dinner
Day 3Arenal
Begin your day visiting a local waterfall where you’ll hike down to the refreshing pool below. Next, make your way to an organic tropical farm where you will get to meet local farmers. Learn about tropical crops, squeeze sugar cane juice and more. Afterwards, participate in a reforestation project where you will have a chance to plant a tree in your school’s honor and then enjoy a freshly prepared lunch. Cap off the evening with a refreshing dip in the hot springs.
Included meals:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 4Manuel Antonio
Start the morning cruising through the canopies as you zipline through the trees! Then, head toward the Pacific coast and its gorgeous beaches. Keep your eyes peeled for sloths, crocodiles and colorful parrots along the way!
Included meals:
Breakfast, Dinner
Day 5Manuel Antonio
Explore Manuel Antonio National Park, where you'll experience a unique blend of stunning beaches, lush tropical forest, and diverse wildlife. Afterwards, enjoy a group surf lesson and free time to relax on the beach. Keep an eye out for white-faced capuchin and squirrel monkeys, sloths, and iguanas as you immerse yourself in the natural beauty of this incredible destination.
Included meals:
Breakfast
Day 6Family Stay
Now the real adventure begins! Make your way to the family stay community where students will spend the next six nights with a Costa Rican family! ¡Pura vida!
Included meals:
Breakfast, Dinner
Day 7 - 11Family Stay
Immerse yourself in the Costa Rican culture by experiencing everyday life with your host family! It’s your opportunity to use your language skills in real-life situations and make new friends!
Included meals:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 12Return
Bid adiós to your tico host family as you depart for the United States with a lifetime of memories!
Included meals:
Breakfast
The Family Stay Experience®
We believe that spending time with a family, speaking their language and participating in their customs is the best and most authentic way to experience another culture. It’s also what makes our programs different from any other travel experience. After 50 years of arranging family stays, we’re no longer surprised when our participants say that spending time with a family was the best part of their experience!
Non-Profit | Since 1972 | 100 Host Communities & Growing
Xperitas is a community of lifelong intercultural learners who believe in a world built on deeper understanding
between cultures. Our values are reflected by our commitment to increasing accessibility to language immersion
programs. We provide aid and merit-based scholarships to qualified participants. Xperitas also achieves this goal by
providing grants to schools, better helping to promote global communication through language learning.
