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Costa Rica: STEM – Biology & Ecology Tour

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A three-toed sloth clings to a rainforest tree in Costa Rica, one of the country's most beloved wildlife encounters
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Overview
  • Duration:7 days 6 nights
  • Tour Type:Educational Tours
📍 Cities: La Guacima, Sarapiqui, Arenal, Monteverde

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. Transfer to your hotel for check-in. Enjoy leisure time at the Rancho. Dinner and overnight accommodation at El Rancho Lodge.

Tirimbina Rainforest Center and Reforestation ProgramDay 2

DAY 2: LA GUACIMA - SARAPIQUI

  • Breakfast: Breakfast at the hotel.
  • Tirimbina: Board your bus and head out to Sarapiqui to visit the Tirimbina Rainforest Center. Partake in a guided walking tour through the Costa Rican rain forest to learn about the vegetation and the animals that inhabit it.
  • Reforestation: Partake in a Reforestation Program with your group - contributing to the global goal of planting at least one billion trees worldwide each year.
  • Dinner: Dinner and overnight accommodation in Sarapiqui.

La Selva Biological Station and Danaus EcocenterDay 3

DAY 3: SARAPIQUI - ARENAL

  • Breakfast: Breakfast at the hotel.
  • La Selva: Visit La Selva Biological Station - a leading research center for Costa Rican ecology. With a local expert, explore trails through some of Costa Rica's most immaculate primary tropical rain forest.
  • Danaus Ecocenter: At Danaus Ecocenter find a Botanical Garden with more than 600 species of plants, a butterfly garden with more than 40 species, and areas dedicated to medicinal plants.
  • Dinner: Dinner and overnight accommodation in Arenal.

Sloth Tour and Arenal Hanging BridgesDay 4

DAY 4: ARENAL

  • Breakfast: Breakfast at the hotel.
  • Sloth Tour: Take the road to Arenal for a Sloth Tour - it will bring you up close and personal with some of Costa Rica's most adorable species.
  • Hanging Bridges: Enjoy the Arenal Hanging Bridges Tour - 3 miles of trails designed for easy access, crossing 15 bridges with lengths ranging from 5 to 100 meters.
  • Dinner: Dinner and overnight accommodation in Arenal.

Travel to Monteverde - Frog Pond and Cloud ForestDay 5

DAY 5: ARENAL - MONTEVERDE

  • Breakfast: Breakfast at the hotel.
  • Travel: Board your bus to Monteverde.
  • Frog Pond: Visit the Ranario of Monteverde - committed to educating visitors on the beauty of frogs and the threats they face around the world.
  • Santa Elena Reserve: Take a walk through a cloud forest in Monteverde's Santa Elena Reserve - a lush garden of mosses.
  • Dinner: Dinner and overnight accommodation in Monteverde.

Monteverde Cloud Forest and ReturnDay 6

DAY 6: MONTEVERDE - LA GUACIMA

  • Breakfast: Breakfast at the hotel.
  • Cloud Forest: Monteverde Cloud Forest is a large reserve and one of the most outstanding wildlife sanctuaries in the Americas. It includes eight distinct ecological zones protecting more than 400 species of birds and over 100 species of mammals.
  • 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. 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, Sarapiqui, Arenal, Monteverde

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. Transfer to your hotel for check-in. Enjoy leisure time at the Rancho. Dinner and overnight accommodation at El Rancho Lodge.

Tirimbina Rainforest Center and Reforestation ProgramDay 2

DAY 2: LA GUACIMA - SARAPIQUI

  • Breakfast: Breakfast at the hotel.
  • Tirimbina: Board your bus and head out to Sarapiqui to visit the Tirimbina Rainforest Center. Partake in a guided walking tour through the Costa Rican rain forest to learn about the vegetation and the animals that inhabit it.
  • Reforestation: Partake in a Reforestation Program with your group - contributing to the global goal of planting at least one billion trees worldwide each year.
  • Dinner: Dinner and overnight accommodation in Sarapiqui.

La Selva Biological Station and Danaus EcocenterDay 3

DAY 3: SARAPIQUI - ARENAL

  • Breakfast: Breakfast at the hotel.
  • La Selva: Visit La Selva Biological Station - a leading research center for Costa Rican ecology. With a local expert, explore trails through some of Costa Rica's most immaculate primary tropical rain forest.
  • Danaus Ecocenter: At Danaus Ecocenter find a Botanical Garden with more than 600 species of plants, a butterfly garden with more than 40 species, and areas dedicated to medicinal plants.
  • Dinner: Dinner and overnight accommodation in Arenal.

Sloth Tour and Arenal Hanging BridgesDay 4

DAY 4: ARENAL

  • Breakfast: Breakfast at the hotel.
  • Sloth Tour: Take the road to Arenal for a Sloth Tour - it will bring you up close and personal with some of Costa Rica's most adorable species.
  • Hanging Bridges: Enjoy the Arenal Hanging Bridges Tour - 3 miles of trails designed for easy access, crossing 15 bridges with lengths ranging from 5 to 100 meters.
  • Dinner: Dinner and overnight accommodation in Arenal.

Travel to Monteverde - Frog Pond and Cloud ForestDay 5

DAY 5: ARENAL - MONTEVERDE

  • Breakfast: Breakfast at the hotel.
  • Travel: Board your bus to Monteverde.
  • Frog Pond: Visit the Ranario of Monteverde - committed to educating visitors on the beauty of frogs and the threats they face around the world.
  • Santa Elena Reserve: Take a walk through a cloud forest in Monteverde's Santa Elena Reserve - a lush garden of mosses.
  • Dinner: Dinner and overnight accommodation in Monteverde.

Monteverde Cloud Forest and ReturnDay 6

DAY 6: MONTEVERDE - LA GUACIMA

  • Breakfast: Breakfast at the hotel.
  • Cloud Forest: Monteverde Cloud Forest is a large reserve and one of the most outstanding wildlife sanctuaries in the Americas. It includes eight distinct ecological zones protecting more than 400 species of birds and over 100 species of mammals.
  • 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. 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 structure and function of tropical rainforest ecosystems through guided walks at the Tirimbina Rainforest Center and La Selva Biological Station – one of Costa Rica’s leading ecological research centers.

Investigate the biodiversity of Costa Rica’s cloud forest at Monteverde’s Santa Elena Reserve and the Ranario Frog Pond, examining the ecological roles of key species including amphibians, birds, and mammals.

Evaluate the importance of botanical diversity through the Danaus Ecocenter’s collection of over 600 plant species, 40+ butterfly species, and medicinal plant gardens, connecting plant science to traditional knowledge.

Compare the distinct ecosystems of lowland rainforest (Sarapiqui), volcanic highland forest (Arenal), and cloud forest (Monteverde), examining how altitude and rainfall create dramatically different biological communities.

Develop conservation values and environmental stewardship through active participation in a reforestation program in Sarapiqui, contributing to the global goal of planting one billion trees annually.

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Landmark Highlights

  • Sarapiqui: Tirimbina Rainforest Center guided walking tour, and Reforestation Program with your group.
  • La Selva Biological Station: Leading ecological research center - guided trails through primary tropical rainforest.
  • Danaus Ecocenter: Botanical Garden with 600+ plant species, 40+ butterfly species, and medicinal plant areas.
  • Arenal: Sloth Tour - up close with Costa Rica's most adorable species. Arenal Hanging Bridges - 3-mile trail crossing 15 bridges from 5 to 100 meters long.
  • Monteverde: Ranario Frog Pond educating visitors on frog species and conservation threats. Santa Elena Cloud Forest Reserve with lush mossy gardens. Monteverde Cloud Forest protecting 400+ bird species and 100+ mammal species.
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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