An Exciting Experience
Experience an unforgettable adventure by joining us for a 12-day stay in Costa Rica. Students will live with typical Costa Rican families, allowing them to participate and be immersed in the language and culture. They’ll enjoy a variety of fun and exciting activities in 3 different parts of the county and attend Spanish classes, giving them a boost in their language skills.
What to expect on this amazing tour
Costa Rica
Costa Rica is one of the planet’s most naturally remarkable regions. It’s full of imposing volcanoes, misty cloud forests, exotic wildlife, deep river valleys and spectacular beaches. Because of its incredibly rich and varied biodiversity, it has become one of the world’s most popular destinations for eco-tourists. Both tropical plant and animal species abound in Costa Rica. It possesses the greatest concentration of flora and fauna in the world, containing as much as 6% of the planet’s plant and animal species, and about a quarter of its national territory is protected by a system of conservation areas and national parks.
A Beautiful Setting
Highlights of what you’ll experience on your 12-day trip to Costa Rica
Itinerary
Spring Break
Day 1: Arrival in Costa Rica
Fly to SJO International Airport and meet your CSLI tour director. Transfer to your hotel.
Day 2: Flamingo
Transportation to the Flamingo area. Upon arrival in Flamingo, you’ll have your placement test and first Spanish class at the school before meeting your host family.
Day 3: Beach day
Free morning at the beach with picnic lunch. Latin dance class and Spanish classes in the afternoon.
Day 4: Jungle river cruise
Jngle boat cruise at the Tempisque River—this river is a sanctuary for birds, crocodiles, monkeys and many other types of wildlife. Spanish classes in the afternoon.
Day 5: Conchal beach
Free day at the beach with a lunch picnic. Spanish classes in the afternoon.
Day 6: Sailing & snorkelling
Morning at Tamarindo beach with optional surfing lesson. Sailing cruise off the coast of Tamarindo with a stop at a coral reef to do some snorkeling. Lunch on board while sailing.
Day 7: Arenal
Transportation to the Arenal volcano area in the morning. Waterfal rappelling activity in the afternoon.
Day 8: Waterfall & hot Springs
Waterfall hike at La Fortuna waterfall in the morning. Visit to Baldi Hot Springs in the afternoon.
Day 9: Monteverde
Transportation to Monteverde in the morning. On the way, we’ll stop to visit a local elementary school.
Day 10: Jungle tour
Walking tour through the jungle to see all kinds of animals in their natural habitat. Latin cooking class in the afternoon. Movie and optional Jacuzzi time in the evening.
Day 11: Canopy tour/zip-line adventure
Visit to El Trapiche coffee and sugar cane plantation in the morning. Jungle canopy tour/zip-line adventure in the afternoon. Transportation to San Jose and check-in at hotel in the evening.
Day 12: Departure from Costa Rica
Transfer to the airport—End of trip.Canada’s Best Educational Tours
CSLI has provided educational tour programs in Canada since 1997. Our main goal has always been to improve students’ language skills and self-confidence abroad while obtaining a unique first-hand look at the culture and people of the places they are visiting. Our focus on value and affordability, along with making our trips the most complete and of highest quality compared to our competitors is what truly makes a CSLI tour the best. We make all of the necessary arrangements for our tours, alleviating headaches for teachers and trip organizers making the trip more enjoyable and giving you time to truly explore the wonders abroad.
Canadian-owned and run
CSLI Tours is a family-owned Canadian company based in BC, driven by values and a real passion for travel. We have an excellent track record for the best customer satisfaction and have never compromised on the quality of the services we provide. Every tour we offer was designed to inspire your students and enrich their learning experience, while increasing their self-confidence and understanding of other cultures.
Safety & security
For more than 22 years the safety of our groups has been our top priority. All of our tour directors are first aid certified and well-trained to manage challenging situations. We always have contingency and emergency plans in place and we are always available 24/7 through our direct contact line to provide assistance to teachers, students, parents and school administrators if anything comes up before or during the trip.
Complete reliability
As a group leader, your travel is absolutely free and includes all meals and accommodation at carefully selected hotels. Because one of our representatives will stay with you 100% of the time, the teachers get to relax during the evenings and explore the sights and sounds of the cities they visit. We’ll make all the room checks and ensure that each evening, the students are safe in their hotel suites or with their host families.
The CSLI Experience
Program price includes
Round-trip airfare from Vancouver on major carriers
All entrance fees to attractions as per itinerary
Three meals per day
All transportation by comfortable private motor coach
All the tips
All guided sightseeing tours and city walks as per itinerary
10 overnight stays with host families and at hotels
Language and history lessons
24/7 services from our professional tour director
Professional tour guides at all attractions as per itinerary
$5,500
A deposit of $300 per person at the time of registration is required. A cancellation, medical insurance is mandatory, and can be purchased at time of enrollment. Payments can be made by cheque, Visa, MasterCard or American Express – a surcharge will apply for credit card payments. Taxes not included.