Me Encanta Costa Rica is a 9-day educational travel experience designed for student groups seeking a deeper connection to Costa Rica’s landscapes, wildlife, and culture. This Costa Rica itinerary introduces students to the country’s remarkable biodiversity through guided exploration of rainforests, cloud forests, volcanic regions, and Pacific beaches.
Led by a certified naturalist guide, students engage in hands-on activities that highlight sustainability, conservation, and everyday life in Costa Rica. From ziplining through the forest canopy to participating in reforestation efforts, our educational programs encourage learning through experience while building curiosity, confidence, and global awareness.
Ideal for a wide range of student interests and academic programs, our Costa Rica 9 day itinerary is built for exciting adventures and thoughtful environmental learning.
*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
9 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 Costa Rica and transfer to your hotel.
Meals Included: None
Day 2 | Arenal
Explore a local market before traveling to Arenal. Stop in Sarchí for a traditional oxcart painting workshop, then relax in nearby hot springs.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 3 | Arenal
Visit La Fortuna Waterfall and hike to the pool below. Tour an organic tropical farm, participate in a reforestation project, and enjoy a freshly prepared lunch.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 4 | Monteverde
Enjoy a morning hike with Arenal Volcano as your backdrop. Cross Lake Arenal by boat en route to Monteverde’s cloud forest region.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 5 | Monteverde
Tour the Monteverde Reserve and zipline through the cloud forest canopy.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 6 | Manuel Antonio
Travel toward the Pacific coast, watching for sloths, crocodiles, and colorful birdlife along the way.
Meals Included: Breakfast
Day 7 | Manuel Antonio
Explore Manuel Antonio National Park and enjoy free time on the beach surrounded by rainforest and wildlife.
Meals Included: Breakfast
Day 8 | San José
Return to San José for a guided walking tour of the capital city.
Meals Included: Breakfast
Day 9 | Return
Depart for the United States.
Meals Included: Breakfast
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.
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.
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!
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.
The focus on language and personalized touch sets this program apart from the rest.
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