Aventuras Ticas

10-Day Guided Spanish Language and Cultural Immersion in Costa Rica

10-Day Program | Immerse yourself in tico life and natural history. Student group Spanish language immersion begins with a taste for the local way of life in Costa Rica! Our unforgettable Family Stay Experience® allows students to become temporary locals and appreciate the everyday Costa Rican lifestyle. Students will stay three days and nights with a volunteer familia tica (2-3 students per family) where their Spanish language skills learned in the classroom come to life in this unique language immersion experience in Latin America. On this student language immersion trip to Costa Rica, students participate in activities like touring a local farm, hiking the rainforest, visiting a volcano and exploring the natural wonders of this lush paradise. All travel dates are tentative, pending teacher approval and airline confirmation.

Includes Family Stay Experience®

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10 Day Immersion Program

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Day 1 | Departure

Arrive in San José, transfer to your hotel. Meals Included: None

Day 2 | Family Stay

Make your way to the region of Sarapiquí, where you will first visit Pierella Ecological Gardens, a local family-led ecological reserve with a butterfly garden, trails, and traditional food. Then, it’s time to meet your tico host family, where you will spend the next three days and nights. (Note: 2–3 students will be placed per family on this program.) Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 3 | Family Stay

Take in your tropical surroundings as you get to know your your tico host family. Experience the thrill of whitewater rafting on the Sarapiquí river. Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 4 | Family Stay

Explore the trails and hanging bridges of Tirimbina Reserve. Later, enjoy una mejenga, a pickup soccer game, with your host community! Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 5 | Arenal

Greet the day with a cacao tour to learn how chocolate is made. Then, bid farewell to your tico hosts and travel to Arenal volcano. Stop at a secluded waterfall, where you’ll hike down and take a dip in the refreshing pool below. Unwind from your fun-filled day with a relaxing dip in the area’s natural hot springs. Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 6 | Arenal

Visit a local school where you will meet and connect with students just like you! Head to an organic tropical farm, where you will get to work with local farmers. Learn about tropical crops, squeeze sugar cane juice and more. Later, zipline through the vast jungle canopy! Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 7 | Manuel Antonio

Head toward the Pacific coast and its gorgeous beaches. Keep your eyes peeled for sloths, crocodiles and colorful parrots along the way! Meals Included: Breakfast

Day 8 | Manuel Antonio

Visit the lovely Manuel Antonio National Park, one of the country's most popular national parks due to its unique mix of beaches, tropical forest and abundant wildlife. Here you will have up-close views of white-faced capuchin and squirrel monkeys, sluggish sloths and iguanas. Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch

Day 9 | San José

Explore the local town of Manuel Antonio and enjoy time at the ocean before returning to San José for a walking tour in Costa Rica's capital city. Meals Included: Breakfast

Day 10 | Return

Depart for the United States with a lifetime of memories! Meals Included: Breakfast

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Pricing

$3984.00 per student

plus cost of international flights*

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*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 departures.

Price Includes

Round-trip airfare from city listed (and any airline fuel surcharges at time of booking)

In-country transportation (air, motorcoach, van, as applicable)

All overnight accommodations

Insurance for accidents or illness and trip cancellation coverage due to medical reasons only

International phone allowance $10 per day for one leader while in country

Local Spanish speaking guide during tour portion of itinerary

Xperitas Family Stay with all meals included

Local Family Stay Coordinator on call during family stay

24/7 Xperitas emergency support while abroad

Meals as indicated on the itinerary

Tipping allowance of $70 per student

Activities Included: Pierella Ecological Gardens , Whitewater rafting , Tirimbina Reserve , Pickup soccer game , Chocolate tour , La Fortuna Waterfall , Hot springs , Organic farm visit , Zipline , School visit , Manuel Antonio National Park , Walking tour of San José

Price Excludes

Airline baggage fees
Variance in air cost due to changes in group contract after booking or if the group size prevents using the booked air contract.
Costs incurred due to late or missed flights
Passport, visa or other document costs
Transportation to/from departure city
Any meals not indicated on itineraries
Spending money and gifts
Any fees associated with advanced seating assignments
Small-group supplement when group has fewer than 24 participants

Enrollment Information

*Prices are based on a minimum group size of 24 students. When the minimum group size is not reached, a small-group supplement will apply. Final prices are determined by dates, air arrangements, family stay communities and other program components as confirmed by Xperitas, as well as the total size of the group and number of leaders at the time of 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 this itinerary and all itinerary items are subject to change based on unforeseen circumstances that may arise prior to or during the program.