Aventuras Ticas is a 10-day educational travel experience designed for large student groups seeking hands-on cultural connection through nature, community, and shared experiences. This Costa Rica student travel program puts together outdoor adventure with meaningful time spent living alongside local host families.
The experience encourages students to actively use Spanish in real-world situations, from family meals and community activities to school visits and outdoor excursions. Language learning is reinforced through daily interaction rather than classroom-only instruction.
From rainforest reserves and volcanoes to coastal wildlife and national parks, this Costa Rica Spanish language immersion journey invites students to engage deeply with Costa Rican culture while building confidence, independence, and global awareness.
*Travelers do not need to arrange their own air. Air travel is included in the program, but the cost will be added once the group air contract is confirmed. Price is valid for 2027
10 days
Programs are led by experienced, local guides with deep cultural knowledge. The role of guides is as follows:
Day 1 | San José
Arrive in San José and transfer to your hotel.
Meals Included: None
Day 2 | Family Stay (Sarapiquí)
Visit Pierella Ecological Gardens, a family-led reserve featuring butterfly gardens and trails. Meet your tico host family and settle into the community.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 3 | Family Stay
Spend time with your host family and enjoy whitewater rafting on the Sarapiquí River.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 4 | Family Stay
Explore Tirimbina Reserve’s hanging bridges and rainforest trails. End the day with a friendly pickup soccer match (una mejenga) with the local community.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 5 | Arenal
Participate in a cacao tour, then travel to the Arenal region. Visit a secluded waterfall and unwind at nearby hot springs.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 6 | Arenal
Visit a local school, explore an organic tropical farm, and zipline through the rainforest canopy.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 7 | Manuel Antonio
Travel toward the Pacific coast, watching for wildlife along the way.
Meals Included: Breakfast
Day 8 | Manuel Antonio
Explore Manuel Antonio National Park, known for its beaches, rainforest, and diverse wildlife.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
Day 9 | San José
Enjoy time in the coastal town before returning to San José for a walking city tour.
Meals Included: Breakfast
Day 10 | Return
Depart for the United States.
Prices are based on a minimum group size of 24 students. If the minimum is not met and your group cannot be combined, a small-group supplement will apply. Final pricing is determined by confirmed dates, air arrangements, family stay communities, program components, group size, and number of leaders at final billing.
Prices are subject to change due to fluctuations in fuel prices, exchange rates, and airfare costs beyond the control of Xperitas.
The order of itinerary items may change due to unforeseen circumstances prior to or during the program.
The partners in Costa Rica are fabulous! Everything was well-organized, and kids were always engaged. Our guide, Jimmy, truly is an educator and ambassador of his country. All of the students and leaders really enjoyed his personality, love of his country and knowledge. The Family Stay Experience was also very wonderful!
The focus on language and personalized touch sets this program apart from the rest.
Immersing students in the language and culture are keys to a successful trip overseas with students, and I can always count on our in-country Xperitas guides to communicate exclusively in the target language with our students while showing them a new culture.
Know that your child will grow in so many ways from this experience. The program has just the right amount of structure and freedom for the kids to explore in a safe and enjoyable manner. The family stay, while intimidating at first glance, is a unique and amazing opportunity for the kids to really experience the culture that they are being immersed in.
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