Costa Rica: Language Immersion
Length
16 days
Price
TBD
Destinations
San Jose, Heredia, Manuel Antonio, La Fortuna
This 16 day program immerses students into the Costa Rican culture and language, with 36 hours of Spanish language classes and a homestay with a host family.
Through in-depth classes and language exchanges with locals and our host family, students will feel confident as they travel to 4 cities, where there will be a variety of classes and activities that students can participate in with local instructors, allowing them to test their language skills.
Cultural activities include browsing markets, a cooking class, a yoga or Latin dance class, and much more!
In addition, there are many recreational opportunities for students to fully experience the lush and vibrant Costa Rican landscapes and wildlife. These include a weekend excursion to Manuel Antonio with optional surfing lessons and a wildlife tour of the National Park, visits to Rio Fortuna Waterfall and Baldi Hot Springs, and a full day at Arenal National Park, where we will host a wildlife tour, and students can visit the hot springs and experience canopy ziplining.
Program includes
- 15 Nights of Accommodation
- Daily Continental Breakfast
- Farewell Dinner
- Airport Transfer
- All Ground Transportation
- Full-Time Guide & Assistance
- Travelers Insurance
- 36 Hours of Spanish Immersion
- Rio Fortuna Waterfall
- Baldi Hot Springs
- Arenal Volcano
- Ziplining
- Yoga & Latin Dance Classes
- Cooking Class
- Manuel Antonio National Park
- Jade Museum
Itinerary
DAY 01– San Jose
- Arrive in San Jose, Costa Rica
- Airport Transfer
- Transfer to Heredia
- Check In, Relax, & Refresh
- Heredia Town Orientation
- Welcome Dinner with Host Family
DAY 02– San Jose/Heredia
- Breakfast & Day Briefing
- San Jose Walking Tour
- Central Market
- Jade Museum
- Return to Heredia
- Dinner with Host Family
DAY 03– Heredia
- Breakfast & Day Briefing
- Spanish Class (4 Hours)
- Lunch with Host Family
- Cultural Activities
- Dinner with Host Family
- Group Meetup & Discussions
DAY 04– Heredia
- Breakfast & Day Briefing
- Spanish Classes (4 Hours)
- Lunch with Host Family
- Cultural Activities
- Dinner with Host Family
- Group Meetup & Discussions
DAY 05– Heredia
- Breakfast & Day Briefing
- Spanish Classes (4 Hours)
- Lunch with Host Family
- Cooking Class
- Dinner with Host Family
- Group Meetup & Discussions
DAY 06– Heredia
- Breakfast & Day Briefing
- Spanish Classes (4 Hours)
- Lunch with Host Family
- Yoga Class or Latin Dance Class (Optional)
- Dinner with Host Family
- Group Meetup & Discussions
DAY 07– Heredia
- Breakfast & Day Briefing
- Spanish Classes (4 Hours)
- Lunch with Host Family
- Cultural Activities
- Dinner with Host Family
- Group Meetup & Discussions
DAY 08– Manuel Antonio
- Breakfast & Day Briefing
- Weekend Excursion to Manuel Antonio on the Pacific Coast
- Town Orientation
- Free Beach Time & Optional Surf Lessons
- Group Dinner
DAY 09– Manuel Antonio
- Breakfast & Day Briefing
- Manuel Antonio National Park Wildlife Tour
- National Park Free Time (Beach Time, Hiking Trails, Wildlife Observation)
- Return to Heredia
- Dinner with Host Family
DAY 10– Heredia
- Breakfast & Day Briefing
- Spanish Class (4 Hours)
- Lunch with Host Family
- Cultural Activities
- Dinner with Host Family
- Group Meetup & Discussions
DAY 11– Heredia
- Breakfast & Day Briefing
- Spanish Class (4 Hours)
- Lunch with Host Family
- Cultural Activities
- Dinner with Host Family
- Group Meetup & Discussions
DAY 12– Heredia
- Breakfast & Day Briefing
- Spanish Class (4 Hours)
- Lunch with Host Family
- Cultural Activities
- Dinner with Host Family
- Group Meetup & Discussions
DAY 13– Heredia
- Breakfast & Day Briefing
- Spanish Class (4 Hours)
- Lunch with Host Family
- Cultural Activities
- Dinner with Host Family
- Group Meetup & Discussions
DAY 14– La Fortuna
- Breakfast & Day Briefing
- Transfer to La Fortuna
- Check In, Relax, & Refresh
- Town Orientation
- Rio Fortuna Waterfall
- Baldi Hot Springs
- Free Time & Cultural Immersion
DAY 15– Arenal National Park
- Breakfast & Day Briefing
- Arenal Volcano National Park Naturalist Tour (Local Flora & Fauna)
- Group Lunch
- Canopy Ziplining & Hot Springs
- Return to Heredia
- Farewell Dinner & Program Closing
DAY 16– Departure
- Breakfast & Day Briefing
- Airport Transfer
- Depart San Jose for Home
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