Me Encanta Costa Rica w/o Family Stay

Nine Day Program in Costa Rica

9-Day Program | A unique Spanish language immersion experience begins for your student group upon your arrival in San José! A Spanish-speaking, certified naturalist guide leads you and your group through an unforgettable adventure surrounded by the abundant beauty of Costa Rica. From ziplining in the rainforest to lying on the beach, you’ll be amazed and delighted. Keep your eye out for monkeys, sloths and iguanas! Spanish language skills learned in the classroom come to life for students in this in-depth language immersion experience in Latin America. All travel dates are tentative, pending teacher approval and airline confirmation.

9 Day Immersion Program

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Day 1 | San José

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

Day 2 | Arenal

Start the day off by exploring the local mercado, where you can feast your eyes on all of the colorful fruits and vegetables while practicing your Spanish skills. On your way to Arenal, stop in Sarchí, a town which is home to the largest oxcart in the world! During a workshop, get inspired as you paint a small wheel of a carreta! Later you will have a blast splashing in the warm, thermal waters of the nearby hot springs. Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Day 3 | Arenal

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 with 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. Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 4 | Monteverde

Enjoy a morning hike with Arenal Volcano as your backdrop. Cross Laguna de Arenal by boat to Monteverde, famous for its cloud forest. Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Day 5 | Monteverde

Tour Monteverde Reserve. For an awesome and unforgettable adventure, zipline through the clouds. Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Day 6 | 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 7 | Manuel Antonio

Tour Manuel Antonio National Park and enjoy free time for fun at the beach. You’ll love its unique mix of beaches, tropical forest and abundant wildlife. Here you will have up-close views of white-faced capuchin and squirrel monkeys, sloths and iguanas. Meals Included: Breakfast

Day 8 | San José

Return to San José for a walking tour in Costa Rica’s capital city. ¡Pura vida! Meals Included: Breakfast

Day 9 | Return

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

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Pricing

$3634.00 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

24/7 Xperitas emergency support while abroad

Meals as indicated on the itinerary

Tipping allowance of $70 per student

Activities Included: Market visit , Sarchí painting workshop , Hot springs , La Fortuna Waterfall , Reforestation Project , Organic farm visit , Arenal Volcano hike , Ziplining , Monteverde Reserve hike , 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.