This eight-day Costa Rica itinerary moves your group through four genuinely distinct ecosystems — the urban energy of San José, the volcanic terrain around Arenal, the misty canopy of Monteverde Cloud Forest, and the Pacific beach community of Playa Hermosa de Jacó — giving students a rare chance to see how one small country holds so much biological and cultural variety. The through-line isn't any single landmark; it's the relationship between Costa Rica's people, its land, and the national identity built around protecting both. That perspective stays with students long after the motorcoach returns them to the airport on Day 8.
Arrival San José
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Read every review on Trustpilot“I would not change a single thing about this tour or the people we worked with. I wish I could do it all over again. Students were saying it was the best trip they have ever had and did not want to leave. I could not thank everyone enough. THANK YOU!!!!!”
“All major aspects of the experience met or exceeded expectations with Passports. The flight schedule, itinerary, hotel locations and quality, bus transportation, and meals were all excellent, with strong cultural relevance throughout.”
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