Depart Home for Liberia, Costa Rica
Transfer to Samara
Orientation Walking Tour -The group will meet their host family and become oriented with the neighborhood, the public transportation systems, nearby pharmacies, markets, ATMs, etc.
Welcome Dinner - The group will be taken for an authentic dinner with a variety of menu options to cater all diets.
Breakfast & Day Briefing
Activities to be Defined
Introduction to the Host Family
Dinner at Host Family
Breakfast & Day Briefing
Mirador de Samara Walk - Take in an extraordinary view of Samara, unlike areas to the north, thick tropical dry forest borders Samara.
Lunch Break (included)
La Roca Waterfall
Dinner at Host Family
Breakfast & Day Briefing
4 Hours Language Classes in the Morning - ‘Spanish & Intercultural Communication’
Lunch Break (included)
Zumba Dance Class
Dinner at Host Family
Breakfast & Day Briefing
4 Hours Language Classes in the Morning - ‘Spanish & Intercultural Communication’
Lunch Break (included)
Structured Free Time & Cultural Immersion
Dinner at Host Family
Breakfast & Day Briefing
4 Hours Language Classes in the Morning - ‘Spanish & Intercultural Communication’
Lunch Break (included)
Structured Free Time & Cultural Immersion
Dinner at Host Family
Breakfast & Day Briefing
4 Hours Language Classes in the Morning - ‘Spanish & Intercultural Communication’
Lunch Break (included)
Yoga and Meditation Class
Dinner at Host Family
Breakfast & Day Briefing
4 Hours Language Classes in the Morning - ‘Spanish & Intercultural Communication’
Lunch Break (included)
Structured Free Time & Cultural Immersion
Dinner at Host Family
Breakfast & Day Briefing
Transfer to Rincón de la Vieja (approx. 3.5 hours)
Lunch Break (not included)
Rincon de La Vieja National Park - With volcanic steam vents, bubbling mud pots and rainforest, Rincon de la Vieja National Park makes a great day trip in northern Guanacaste.
Optional Tubing Adventure - Return to Samara
Group Dinner at Restaurant
Breakfast & Day Briefing
Isla Chora Ocean Kayaking & Snorkeling - Isla Chora is a small island about a 30 minute paddle off the beach of Playa Samara. Discover the secluded beach with amazing views back to Samara and the mountains behind it. Walk into the shallow and warm waters where you will discover reefs teaming with tropical fish. Some local wildlife will likely be curious and visit you: the large iguanas and raccoons.Our local guide will take you snorkeling near the island where you can find several types of fish. The waters around Samara are safe.
Lunch Break (not included)
Structured Free Time & Cultural Immersion
Dinner at Host Family
Breakfast & Day Briefing
4 Hours Language Classes in the Morning - ‘Spanish & Intercultural Communication’
Lunch Break (included)
Structured Free Time & Cultural Immersion
Dinner at Host Family
Breakfast & Day Briefing
4 Hours Language Classes in the Morning - ‘Spanish & Intercultural Communication’
Lunch Break (included)
Structured Free Time & Cultural Immersion
Dinner at Host Family
Breakfast & Day Briefing
4 Hours Language Classes in the Morning - ‘Spanish & Intercultural Communication’
Lunch Break (not included)
Local Markets
Cooking Class and Dinner - The hands-on cultural cooking class is designed to help you dive deep into the fascinating side of Costa Rica’s food heritage. Based on foods in the season the menu will include some of the following dishes: typical breakfast with coffee choriada, casados, chicken or fish casserole, coconut chicken with lemon leaves, tortillas, empanadas or cheese sticks, seafood dishes, ceviche, and fajitas with the chef’s secret sauce and tamales.
Breakfast & Day Briefing
4 Hours Language Classes in the Morning - ‘Spanish & Intercultural Communication’
Lunch Break (included)
Free Time to Prepare for Departure the Next Day
Farewell Dinner & Program Closing
Breakfast & Day Briefing
Depart Samara, Costa Rica for Home