¡Qué Chiva Costa Rica!

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

9-Day Program | 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 language skills learned in the classroom come to life in this unique language immersion experience in Latin America. Activities on this student language immersion trip to Costa Rica include hiking around the region, learning how coffee is made and participating in a reforestation project. Visit an active volcano and the local natural hot springs. Have fun kayaking and snorkeling at the beach! All travel dates are tentative, pending teacher approval and airline confirmation.

Includes Family Stay Experience®

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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 | Family Stay

Begin your Costa Rican adventures by meeting your host families! Then take in your surroundings as you hike around Trinidad de Dota, a beautiful mountainous region. Note: 2-3 students will be placed per family on this program. Enjoy meals and time outside of scheduled activities with your host family. Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 3 | Family Stay

Depending on the season, help collect different kinds of fruit that are grown in this region. Next, join the local community for una mejenga, a pickup soccer game. Enjoy getting to know your tico host family. Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 4 | Family Stay

Visit a coffee plantation to learn about how coffee is made and produced locally in the town of Dota. Later, participate in a community project of planting trees at a reforestation property. Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 5 | Arenal

Visit a local school where you will meet and connect with students just like you! Then, bid farewell to your tico families and travel to Arenal Volcano. Upon arrival, relax in the hot springs and take a dip in the warm, thermal waters. Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 6 | Arenal

There’s nothing like starting your day ziplining through the forest canopy! Afterwards, learn about the fascinating history of the active volcano in Arenal National Park. From there, head to a beautiful organic farm where you’ll learn about the tropical plants and traditional techniques of the area. Then, feel the rhythm in a salsa class. Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 7 | Sámara

Transfer to the region of Guanacaste. Upon arrival, visit the beach town of Sámara and enjoy a walk along Carrillo beach. Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Day 8 | Sámara

Keep your eyes peeled for reefs and tropical fish as you kayak and snorkel at Chora Island. Later, enjoy some free time at the beach! Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Day 9 | Return

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

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Pricing

$4034.00 per student

plus cost of international flights*

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Contact Xperitas for an air estimate based on your preferred travel dates and departure city. Start planning your 2027 program today!

*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

Round-trip airfare from city listed (and any airline fuel surcharges)

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: Hike in Trinidad , Pickup soccer game , Fruit picking , Coffee plantation visit , Tree planting , Local school visit , Hot springs , Zipline , Arenal National Park , Organic farm visit , Salsa class , Snorkeling and kayaking at Chora Island

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 18 participants

Enrollment Information

*Prices are based on a minimum group size of 18 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.