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Costa Rica: Cultural Caribbean Tour

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The pristine Caribbean shoreline of Cahuita National Park in Costa Rica, where jungle meets turquoise sea
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Overview
  • Duration:7 days 6 nights
  • Tour Type:Educational Tours
📍 Cities: La Guacima, Tortuguero, Cahuita, Turrialba

Itinerary

Fly to Costa RicaDay 1

DAY 1: HOME - COSTA RICA

Board your flight and fly to Costa Rica. Bienvenidos a Costa Rica! Meet your Prometour Tour Director upon arrival at the airport. Transfer to your hotel for check-in. Enjoy leisure time at the Rancho. Dinner and overnight accommodation at El Rancho Lodge.

Travel to Tortuguero - Canal Village and Sea Turtle MuseumDay 2

DAY 2: LA GUACIMA - TORTUGUERO

  • Breakfast: Breakfast at the hotel with your group.
  • Transfer: Transfer by motor coach and boat to Tortuguero.
  • Village and Museum: Visit the Tortuguero Village and Sea Turtle Conservancy Museum. The village has no cars or streets and nature is literally bursting into town! Learn more about the different species of sea turtles that nest and lay their eggs on the beaches of Tortuguero.
  • Dinner: Dinner and overnight in Tortuguero.

Tortuguero Canal Boat Tour and CahuitaDay 3

DAY 3: TORTUGUERO - CAHUITA

  • Breakfast: Breakfast at the hotel with your group.
  • Canal Boat Tour: Embark on a 3-hour boat tour of the famous Canals of Tortuguero - keep your camera ready, there is plenty of wildlife to be spotted.
  • Travel: Board your bus and travel to Cahuita.
  • Dinner: Dinner and overnight accommodation in Cahuita.

Caribbean Snorkeling and Cahuita National ParkDay 4

DAY 4: CAHUITA

  • Breakfast: Breakfast at the hotel with your group.
  • Snorkeling: Get a chance to enjoy the clear blue waters and undersea wildlife of Costa Rica's Caribbean Sea. Enjoy snorkeling and swimming amid the colorful coral reef and tropical fish!
  • National Park: Visit Cahuita National Park, which protects beaches and lowlands of the southern Caribbean coastal region of Costa Rica.
  • Dinner: Dinner and overnight accommodation in Cahuita.

Beach Relaxation and Travel to TurrialbaDay 5

DAY 5: CAHUITA - TURRIALBA

  • Breakfast: Breakfast at the hotel with your group.
  • Beach: Enjoy some relaxing time on the beach!
  • Travel: Board your motor coach and travel to Turrialba.
  • Dinner: Dinner and overnight accommodation in Turrialba.

Coffee Plantation and Chocolate TourDay 6

DAY 6: TURRIALBA - CARTAGO - LA GUACIMA

  • Breakfast: Breakfast at the hotel with your group.
  • Coffee Plantation: Partake in a half-day tour of a Coffee Plantation and roastery. Learn how coffee plays an important role in Costa Rica's economy and culture!
  • Chocolate Tour: Enjoy a Chocolate tour and learn about cacao, its history, and production.
  • Return: Board your bus and return to La Guacima.
  • Dinner: Dinner and overnight accommodation at El Rancho Lodge.

Fly Back HomeDay 7

DAY 7: LA GUACIMA - HOME

Breakfast at the hotel with your group. Transfer by bus to the airport. Say Hasta Luego to your Prometour Tour Director. Board your flight from San Jose and fly back home.

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Overview
  • Duration:7 days 6 nights
  • Tour Type:Educational Tours
📍 Cities: La Guacima, Tortuguero, Cahuita, Turrialba

Itinerary

Fly to Costa RicaDay 1

DAY 1: HOME - COSTA RICA

Board your flight and fly to Costa Rica. Bienvenidos a Costa Rica! Meet your Prometour Tour Director upon arrival at the airport. Transfer to your hotel for check-in. Enjoy leisure time at the Rancho. Dinner and overnight accommodation at El Rancho Lodge.

Travel to Tortuguero - Canal Village and Sea Turtle MuseumDay 2

DAY 2: LA GUACIMA - TORTUGUERO

  • Breakfast: Breakfast at the hotel with your group.
  • Transfer: Transfer by motor coach and boat to Tortuguero.
  • Village and Museum: Visit the Tortuguero Village and Sea Turtle Conservancy Museum. The village has no cars or streets and nature is literally bursting into town! Learn more about the different species of sea turtles that nest and lay their eggs on the beaches of Tortuguero.
  • Dinner: Dinner and overnight in Tortuguero.

Tortuguero Canal Boat Tour and CahuitaDay 3

DAY 3: TORTUGUERO - CAHUITA

  • Breakfast: Breakfast at the hotel with your group.
  • Canal Boat Tour: Embark on a 3-hour boat tour of the famous Canals of Tortuguero - keep your camera ready, there is plenty of wildlife to be spotted.
  • Travel: Board your bus and travel to Cahuita.
  • Dinner: Dinner and overnight accommodation in Cahuita.

Caribbean Snorkeling and Cahuita National ParkDay 4

DAY 4: CAHUITA

  • Breakfast: Breakfast at the hotel with your group.
  • Snorkeling: Get a chance to enjoy the clear blue waters and undersea wildlife of Costa Rica's Caribbean Sea. Enjoy snorkeling and swimming amid the colorful coral reef and tropical fish!
  • National Park: Visit Cahuita National Park, which protects beaches and lowlands of the southern Caribbean coastal region of Costa Rica.
  • Dinner: Dinner and overnight accommodation in Cahuita.

Beach Relaxation and Travel to TurrialbaDay 5

DAY 5: CAHUITA - TURRIALBA

  • Breakfast: Breakfast at the hotel with your group.
  • Beach: Enjoy some relaxing time on the beach!
  • Travel: Board your motor coach and travel to Turrialba.
  • Dinner: Dinner and overnight accommodation in Turrialba.

Coffee Plantation and Chocolate TourDay 6

DAY 6: TURRIALBA - CARTAGO - LA GUACIMA

  • Breakfast: Breakfast at the hotel with your group.
  • Coffee Plantation: Partake in a half-day tour of a Coffee Plantation and roastery. Learn how coffee plays an important role in Costa Rica's economy and culture!
  • Chocolate Tour: Enjoy a Chocolate tour and learn about cacao, its history, and production.
  • Return: Board your bus and return to La Guacima.
  • Dinner: Dinner and overnight accommodation at El Rancho Lodge.

Fly Back HomeDay 7

DAY 7: LA GUACIMA - HOME

Breakfast at the hotel with your group. Transfer by bus to the airport. Say Hasta Luego to your Prometour Tour Director. Board your flight from San Jose and fly back home.

Learning Objectives

Analyze the importance of the Tortuguero canals as a wildlife corridor and the role of the Sea Turtle Conservancy in protecting multiple sea turtle species that nest on the Caribbean coast.

Investigate the marine biodiversity of Costa Rica’s Caribbean coral reef ecosystem through snorkeling in Cahuita National Park, examining the relationship between reef health and tropical fish populations.

Evaluate the cultural and economic roles of coffee and cacao production in Costa Rica, tracing the journey from plantation to product and understanding their significance in Costa Rican culture and economy.

Compare the Pacific and Caribbean coasts of Costa Rica, examining how geography, rainfall, and history produced distinct ecosystems, cultures, and communities on each side of the country.

Develop environmental awareness through a wildlife-focused boat tour of the Tortuguero canals and appreciation of biodiversity through beach and reef exploration on the Caribbean coast.

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Landmark Highlights

  • Tortuguero: Tortuguero Village and Sea Turtle Conservancy Museum - learning about sea turtle species that nest and lay eggs on the beaches of Tortuguero.
  • Tortuguero Canals: 3-hour boat tour with wildlife spotting opportunities.
  • Cahuita: Caribbean snorkeling and swimming amid colorful coral reef and tropical fish.
  • Cahuita National Park: Protecting beaches and lowlands of the southern Caribbean coastal region.
  • Coffee Plantation: Half-day tour of a coffee plantation and roastery - how coffee plays a role in Costa Rica's economy and culture.
  • Chocolate Tour: Learning about cacao, its history, and production in Costa Rica.
Why Choose Prométour?
100% Risk Free Registration (no costs)
30+ years of Experience
Customizable Itineraries
Guaranteed travel dates
No Hidden Fees, No Surprises
24 x 7 Dedicated support
Learn More

Frequently asked questions

Will my group be combined with another school group?

No. Every Prométour educational tour is personalized to ensure a meaningful experience. We guarantee private tours for all groups.

Your group will have its own dedicated Tour Director and itinerary, and will not be combined with any other school or student group.

How does Prométour support teachers with planning?

We take care of everything to make trip planning easy. From organizing travel logistics and accommodations to managing registrations, payments, and documentation, our team handles all the details so you can focus on the experience.

Support starts from day one. To help launch your trip, we host a parent meeting where your dedicated Tour Consultant introduces themselves, represents Prométour, and answers any parent questions directly.

Throughout the planning process, our expert Customer Service Team is available to assist families with registration, payments, and general inquiries, ensuring a smooth and stress-free experience for everyone involved.

When will our travel dates be confirmed?

Prométour trips are fully customizable, including your travel dates. You can choose the dates that best align with your school calendar, giving your group flexibility to coordinate extracurricular activities around the trip.

How does Prométour support our group during the trip?

With our own teams in locations such as Montréal, Paris, and Málaga, you get real people who are with your students and know the destination inside and out, not a call center just reading from a script.
If any issues arise while on tour, our 24/7 Emergency Line ensures that help is always just a phone call away. Your group will have access to real-time support whenever it's needed.

What are Prométour's cancellation fees?

When you register for a Prométour trip, you can do so with confidence. If you cancel before the tour is officially confirmed, you'll receive a full refund with no questions asked.

Once the tour is confirmed, standard cancellation fees apply based on your departure date. Travelers may still be eligible for insurance coverage depending on their policy.

In some regions, and for travelers with an upgraded plan, Cancel For Any Reason (CFAR) insurance may be available. We recommend contacting the insurance provider directly for full details on coverage options.
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