Costa Rica: STEM, Sustainability and Biology
Program includes
- 13 Nights of Accommodation
- Daily Breakfast & Dinner
- 2 Group Lunches
- Historical & Cultural Walking Tours
- Ground Transportation
- Travelers Insurance
- Full Time Guidance & Assistance
- National Park Tours
Program Highlights
- Geothermal Plant Visit
- Biomass Plant or Renewable Energy Company Visit
- Solar Farm / Visit Coopeguanacaste Headquarters
- Presa Sangregado Dam Hydro Energy Plant
- La Ecovilla Sustainable Community
- Ecolones Recycling Center
- Sustainable Service Project Tree Planting
- Bribri Educational Day
- Nocturnal Wildlife Hike
Itinerary
Day 1 – Departure
- Arrive in San Jose
- Meet the Group at the Hotel
- Program Orientation – The group will become oriented with their neighborhood, the public transportation systems, nearby pharmacies, markets, ATMs, etc. Additionally, an in-depth safety briefing will be provided for what to do incase of an emergency.
- Welcome Dinner – The group will be taken for an authentic dinner with a variety of menu options to cater all diets.
Day 2 – Guanacaste
- Breakfast & Day Briefing
- Transfer to Guanacaste (approx. 3 hours)
- 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 when visiting northern Guanacaste.
- Lunch Break
- Geothermal Plant Visit – Learn about Geothermal Energy production
- Group Dinner & Discussions
Day 3 – Prague
- Breakfast & Day Briefing
- Prague City Museum – The City of Prague Museum is a cultural institution enshrining a rich collection of the history of Prague which has been compiled during its existence.
- Lunch Break
- Prague Old Town Walking Tour – Old Town Hall Tower
- Astronomical Clock, Historical Halls, Prague Underground, Tyn Church, St. Nicholas Church, Jan Hus Monument
Day 4 – Olomouc
- Breakfast & Day Briefing
- Train Transfer to Olomouc (approx. 2 hours)
- Check-in, Relax & Refresh
Lunch Break - Olomouc Historical Walking Tour – Upper Square Town Hall, Astronomical Clock, Trinity Column, Bezruc Park, St Wenceslas Cathedral, St Maurice Church. St Michaels Church. Archdiocese Museum, Palacký University and more…
Day 5 – Brno
- Breakfast & Day Briefing
Train Transfer to Brno (approx. 3 hours) - Check-in & Lunch Break
- Brno Historical & Cultural Walking Tour – Old City Hall, Vegetable Market, Kapucínske Námestí, Cathedral of St. Peter & Paul, Denisovy Sady, Dominikánské Námestí,
- New City Hall, Námestí Svobody, & Church of St. James, Spilberk Castle Casemates, 10-Z Nuclear Fallout Shelter.
Day 6 – Brno
- Breakfast & Day Briefing
- Train Transfer to Trebic (approx. 1 hour)
- Trebic Jewish Quarter – The Jewish Quarter of Třebíč placed in Moravian town Třebíč in the Czech Republic is one of the best preserved Jewish ghettos in Europe. Therefore, it was listed in 2003 in the UNESCO World Heritage List and it is the only Jewish monument outside Israel specifically placed on the list.
- Structured Free Time & Cultural Immersion
- Return to Brno
Day 7 – Karlštejn
- Breakfast & Day Briefing
- Train Transfer to Karlštejn (approx. 3.5 hours)
- Karlštejn Castle – Karlštejn Castle holds an absolutely exceptional position among Czech castles. It was established by the Czech king and Roman emperor Charles IV as a place to store the royal treasures, collections of holy relics and the crown jewels.
Day 8 – Karlštejn
- Breakfast & Day Briefing
- Train Transfer to Plzen (approx. 3 hours)
- Plzen Historical & Cultural Walking Tour – Republic Square, St. Bartholomew’s Cathedral, Renaissance Town Hall, Imperial House, Plague Column, Diocese building, House by the Red Heart and more…
- Pilsner Urquell
- Return to Karlštejn
Day 9 – Tabor
- Breakfast & Day Briefing
- Train Transfer to Tábor (approx. 3 hours)
- Hussite Museum – Hussite Exposition, Gothic Chamber & Medieval Cellars
- Tábor Town Square
- Church of the Transfiguration on Mount Tábor
- Kotnov Castle
Day 10 – Tabor
- Breakfast & Day Briefing
- Train Transfer to Český Krumlov (approx. 1.5 hours)
- Old Town Český Krumlov
- Český Krumlov Castle
- Return to Tábor
Day 11 – Prague
- Breakfast & Day Briefing
- Local School Visit: Obchodní akademie a Vyšší odborná škola ekonomická
- Train Transfer to Prague (approx. 2 hours)
- Havelská Street Market
- Wenceslas Square
Day 12 – Prague
- Breakfast & Day Briefing
- Prague Castle – Prague Castle has been an important symbol of the Czech state for more than a thousand years. It was founded in the 9th century and became the seat of Czech rulers and later presidents. The castle, one of the largest complexes in the world, is made up of historical palaces, offices, church and fortification buildings, gardens and picturesque spots. It covers an area of 45 hectares. The panoramic view of Prague Castle is one of the most spectacular in the world.
- Prague Walking Tour– Saint Vitus Cathedral, Old Royal Palace, St. George’s Basilica, Golden Lane & Daliborka Tower
- St. Nicholas Church (Mala Strana)
- Charles Bridge & Prague Old Town Square
Day 13 – Prague
- Breakfast & Day Briefing
- Day trip to Terezin Concentration Camp & Ghetto– Our guide will show you the area of the concentration camp and you will hear authentic recollections of former inmates. Visits to this place serve as a stark warning to prevent the recurrence of similar horrors in future.
Day 14 – Prague
- Breakfast & Day Briefing
- Local School Visit: Gymnazium Boticska
- Vyšehrad Tour: St. Peter and Paul Cathedral & National Cemetery
- Bethlehem Chapel
- Museum of Communism – The museum offers a vivid view of the communist era, especially during the totalitarian regime from the February coup in 1948 until November 1989. The exhibition depicts communist education, army, police, militia, history, the Stalin monument in Letná, propaganda, censorship and everyday life of the time.
Day 15 – Prague
- Breakfast & Day Briefing
- Local School Visit: Jaroslav Najbert
- Structured Free Time & Cultural Immersion
- Farewell Dinner & Program Closing
Day 16 – Return
- Breakfast & Day Briefing
- Airport Transfer
- Depart Prague, Czech Republic for Home
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