Take your students on an environmental journey exploring Costa Rica
Costa Rica is a destination renowned for its sustainability and commitment to its environment.Your students will visit Sarapiquí, which is home to over half of the country’s total species of birds. The species diversity is astounding, with more than 1,850 plants, 448 birds, 70 species of bat and five of Costa Rica’s six felines.
This school tour also spends time at Tirimbina Rainforest and their fascinating bat program and hike near Arenal Volcano.
Your students also have the opportunity to volunteer and help out the local community on the current project they are working on.
Trip inclusions
- An all-inclusive package including flights, accommodation, transport, meals and activities.
- Our full suite of tools, resources, checklists and support that will make your trip planning and advertising a breeze.
- Free travel for teachers.
- An GWT tour representative to take care of all logistics on hand 24/7.
Trip highlights
- City tour of San Jose
- Visit Costa Rica’s last remaining areas of primary rainforest, Sarapiqui
- Spend time at Pierrella Ecological Garden and their impressive butterfly garden
- There are 113 species of bats in Costa Rica and you’ll learn about them at Tirimbina Rainforest
- Take a guided hiking tour to see close up views of Arenal Volcano
- Enjoy hydrotherapy and geotherapy at Los Lagos Hot Springs
- Spanish Lessons
- A day of volunteering
- Hike to the summit at Rincon de la Vija National Park
- Relax and enjoy Tamarindo Beach
Environment and Geography Costa Rica trip itinerary
DAY 1: SAN JOSECosta Rica’s capital and the largest city in the country, San Jose is considered to be among the most cosmopolitan cities in Latin America. Downtown San Jose is the busiest part of town. A maze of streets and avenues, here you can find most of the city’s museums as well as several hotels and plazas.
DAY 2: SAN JOSE CITY TOUR
This morning you will visit the National Theater, also known as “The jewel of San José”, a masterpiece in art and architecture built by Costa Ricans and completed in 1897. You will then visit the Museum of Gold followed by the Central Market. This afternoon you will visit the Metropolitan Cathedral. As you travel around the city, your guide will point you out several historically important or main buildings in our city.
DAY 3: DEPART SAN JOSE TO SARAPIQUI
Sarapiqui is located in the Heredia province and it has gained popularity because of the rich biodiversity as well for the adventure activities that can be done here.
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