Costa Rica Exchange Program
The Costa Rica Exchange Program is designed for the students who want a total immersion program along with embedded adventures! The students will stay with Costa Rican Families chosen by the school in the area. The Costa Ricans will then come to the US and stay with the families of the students they had hosted .
There are numerous activities and outings within the program designed to introduce the county, as well as culture, food, and family life to the exchange students.
Teachers Travel Free
One teacher travels free for every 6 passengers.
Customized Tours
In just one phone call we can organize the trip you and your students have been dreaming about, no matter what your group size!
Never share your group!
You will only travel with your own group and you never have to share buses or hotel rooms with strangers!
Tour Itinerary
Day 1 Depart
Flight to San José, Costa Rica
Meet your host families at the airport
Family Stay in Palmares
Day 2 Palmares
Spend the morning with your families
In the afternoon attend a Welcome Party for the group
Day 3 Palmares
Spend the day with your families
Day 4 Naranjo
Farming tour in Naranjo
The students will have the chance to eat typical food prepared by the farmers, milk cows, and learn about the process of sugar cane
Visit local artisans
Return to your families for overnight and dinner
Day 5 Tortugua Island Park
Private Coach Bus excursion from Palmares
Stop in Puntarenas
Take a Catamaran to Tortuga Island, a paradise Pacific Island
Tropical fruits, beverages, and Ceviche will be served on the Catamaran!
Activities: Swimming, snorkeling, banana boat, paddling and hiking
Lunch is included
Return to your families for overnight and dinner
Day 6 Palmares
Soccer Game for the American and Costa Rican Students
Day 7 Arenal Volcano -Hot Springs
Private Coach Bus Excursion to the Arenal Volcano area
Enjoy amazing views of the rain forest
Stop in Baldi Hot Springs
Soak in the 24 different pools at the hot springs
Lunch is included
Return to your families for overnight and dinner
Day 6 Palmares - Hiking Tour
Full day hiking tour in Palmares
Explore Natural reserves, plant trees and contribute to the environment
Watch a presentation of conservation of environment
Enjoy a Typical Lunch and coffee break
Return to your families for overnight and dinner
Day 7 Monteverde - Zip lining
Private Coach Bus excursion to Monteverde
Zip Lining through the Cloud Forest
Lunch
Return to your families for overnight and dinner
Day 8 Paso Volcano and La Paz Waterfall Garden
Private Coach Bus excursion to
Poas Volcano area
See the largest crater in the world
Visit the most beautiful La PazWaterfall Garden
Watch exotic species of birds and monkeys, reptiles, and exotic felines such as jaguars, ocelots and many more
Visit the Butterfly Garden, Insectarium
Lunch
Return to your families for overnight and dinner
Day 9 School in Palmares
Take Spanish Classes at the local High School
Day 10 Coffee Tour
Private Coach Bus excursion to Naranjo
Visit the Espiritu Santo Coffee planation
Learn about coffee planting process – Espiritu Santo
Have lunch at Sarchi and see the largest oxcart in the world
Return to your families for overnight and dinner
Day 11 San Jose
Private Coach Bus Excursion to San Jose
Visit the Gold Museum
Jade Museum
National Stadium
Last stop in Multiplaza Mall for lunch and shopping!
Return to your families for overnight and dinner
Day 12 Farewell Party
Farewell Party Organized by the Costa Rican Families to say good bye to the American friends
Gift exchange!
Day 13 Flight Home!
The price of your tour includes the following