Online published student fees are based on a February 14, 2025 enrollment date. Fees are subject to change; contact Interact to receive your group's confirmation checklist which includes your group's student fee.
Student fee is based on mid-week travel with a minimum, total combined group size of 20 for programs operating in COSTA RICA. A small group supplement may apply if fewer. Travel during Holy Week or other prime holidays may be excluded.
DAY ONE - Costa Rica
Welcome to nature's wonderland. Most flights arrive in the evening.
Interact's foreign representative will meet you in the airport lobby.
Transfer to your hotel or lodge near the airport.
DAY TWO - Bosque Tropical
Enjoy a scenic mountain drive into the rainforest, where you'll arrive at the
Sarapiqui River. Board your lancha as you cruise through the rainforest. You'll witness
tropical birds, monkeys, lizards, miniature bats, and caiman. Later, arrive at your rain
forest jungle lodge. Prior to dinner, enjoy a walk along the self-guided jungle trails.
DAY THREE - Chocolate  / Canopy option
Participate in a unique chocolate .
Experience the chocolate-making process first-hand and even have the opportunity to treat
your taste buds to
organic rainforest chocolate! Following lunch, consider a popular option to Hacienda Pozo Azul,
a 400 acre, protected forest where 12 cables and 14 platforms
have been installed. This canopy ride has double cable in each zip line.
The tour ends with a spectacular 330 ft. line that crosses the Sarapiqui River Canyon, landing
right by the reception building.
DAY FOUR - Pineapple Plantation / Arenal Hot Springs
Visit a pineapple plantation. Learn about the history and cultivation as you witness all phases of pineapple growth,
from sowing to harvest. Continue to Arenal, Costa Rica's most active volcano. Relax in a hot springs recreational area. Swim in
one of nature's therapeutic pools and stroll the botanical gardens.
Transfer to Rancho Lodge or meet your host family.
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HOMESTAY: Rancho de Espanol is located in the countryside community of La Guacima, Alajuela. Your host families are relatives, neighbors,
or lifelong friends of our homestay directors. In fact, many host families are related to one another. Regardless, all families are monitored and
continually evaluated. Everyone speaks Spanish in the home. Rancho serves as the meeting point and social center for all activities.
The park-like grounds feature a swimming pool, volleyball, and soccer.
DAY FIVE - Coffee & Crafts / Dance
Visit a popular coffee plantation, such as Britt or Doka. Immerse yourself in a colorful journey through their working plantation and roastery. Witness how experts taste or 'cup' coffee to identify and grade the characteristics. Then browse their souvenir shop where you can purchase coffee for family and friends. Later, visit a popular artisan and souvenir center where you can purchase all types of typical souvenirs and jewelry. Finally, gather at Rancho, where you'll learn to salsa!
DAY SIX - SOMOS humanitarian
Participate in our exclusive SOMOS humanitarian total experience. You'll receive a list of the most needed items and visit a local 'super', where you'll have an opportunity to
purchase those supplies (budget $15 each). Complete your SOMOS experience as you interact with the children while painting, gardening, etc.
Later, at Rancho, have fun with your cooking , featuring
picadillo and tortillas.
DAY SEVEN - Manuel Antonio National Park
Enjoy a panoramic drive along the Pacific Coast to Manuel Antonio National Park.
Explore the walking trails, with tons of wildlife, and then spend the afternoon at a
beautiful white-sand beach. Cool off and swim, or just lie on the beach and soak-in the
scenery. Replace Manuel Antonio with an optional Pacific Island Cruise: Drive to
Puntarenas, where you'll board your catamaran. Cruise past the Guayabo National Park
Sanctuary on your way to Isla Tortuga. Enjoy your day on an island where sun, sand,
and crystal clear water beckons you to swim, play beach volleyball, or relax under
swaying coconut palms.
DAY EIGHT - Costa Rica Departure
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MIDWEEK DEPARTURE
8 days/7 nights
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NIGHTS
Airport hotel or Rancho Lodge
Rainforest Lodge
Rancho Lodge or Homestay
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MEALS
All meals are included
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