Costa Rica Rainforest & Melodies 6D/5N

For your Costa Rica Student Travel, Greenway Tours offer this exclusive Costa Rica Rainforest & Melodies package for experience the best of Costa Rica.

VISITING: San Jose, Punta Leona & Arenal Volcano. 

LETTER CODES: (B) Breakfast, (L) Lunch, (D) Dinner. 

Day 1. WELCOME TO COSTA RICA (D). Arrival to the International Airport Juan Santamaria. Upon arrival at the San Jose airport, you will be met by one of our representatives how will explain your itinerary, answer any questions and provide you with a package of vouchers and information about your trip. 

Transfer to Hotel Park Inn and free time at leisure.

Optional and depending on arrival time: City Tour: Visiting: San Jose, University of Costa Rica, San Pedro, Principal buildings as National Museum, National Teather, Congress, Yellow House, Plaza de la Cultura, Gold Museum, etc. Residential areas and principal Malls. 

Welcome Dinner in a typical restaurant in San Jose.

Day 2. MUSIC CLINIC AND CULTURAL INTERCHANGE (B, L, D). Breakfast at the hotel and departure to Costa Rican National Music Academy, where the student will have a cultural interchange with the local youth musicians.

For what tractors without violins, it is the famous phrase that the then President of the Republic José Figures Ferrer pronounced 30 years ago, at the opening concert, of the first Youth Symphony Orchestra of Costa Rica. The years have passed, and the fruit of this vision is made up of 80% of the members of the National Symphony Orchestra, graduated from the youth program.

They swell the ranks of prestigious world orchestras such as the Israel Philharmonic, New Zealand, Barcelona, ​​Minnesota Orchestra, the Salzburg Chamber Orchestra.

This Institute currently houses 760 students ranging in age from four to twenty-six, in different study programs that include the university level. In recent years, several agreements have been made with the Ministry of Public Education for the granting of certificates of completion of “Media Specialization in Music” and with the UNED to obtain the “Baccalaureate and Bachelor of Music” with emphasis on instrumental studies.

Once at this centre, the students will have the opportunity to learn about Costa Rican Music, native instruments, musical agendas of the orchestras and more. Lunch and dinner in San Jose local restaurants.

Day 3. CULTURAL INTERCHANGE WITH CONSERVATORIO CASTELLA. (B, L, D). After breakfast, transfer to Conservatorio Castella. 

The Castella Conservatory is an educational proposal founded on November 25, 1053 by Maestro Arnoldo Herrera Gonzales, where artistic and academic subjects are merged within the same model, providing training for children through art. This “Dreams Factory” has given enormous results and remains in force, reaping fruits, creating spaces and generating alternatives that promote the development of our national artistic culture. At Conservatorio Castella the students will learn about the history of this place and academic programs.

After this inter-cultural activity, lunch in San Jose.

Late afternoon, Public Performance in a public place. This place will be announced once the trip is confirmed and we know details about the group. It could be a Public School, a Church or Cathedral, Public Park or Theater. After the activity, dinner in town.

Day 4. BEACH BREAK AT PACIFIC OCEAN(B, L, D) This is a great tour that you can take from our capital City San Jose Costa Rica. Come with us and enjoy our exclusive and unique tour with a professional naturalist tour guide, who will explain you the most important aspects of the Central Pacific Coast and will show you the rich wildlife and beaches of this fascinating region. 

Your breath-taking, adventure begins with a pickup from your hotel and a relaxing private drive through the wonderful Costa Rican. After 90 minutes’ drive from San Jose, you will arrive to our first stop: Tarcoles River. Famous for its large American Crocodiles, the Tarcoles River forms the Northern border of Carara Biological Reserve on the Central Pacific coast of Costa Rica. The Tarcoles River is home to one of the world’s largest crocodile populations in the wild and they are very easy to admire from the Bridge. 

Continuing the tour, get to famous Punta Leona Hotel & Club. This is one of the most popular destinations for high-end residents in the Central Valley, looking on weekends, for sun and sea. Once in Punta Leona you will be able to enjoy Playa Blanca, one of the most beautiful beaches of Costa Rica with its white sand. At the beach, relax & swim in its gentle waters. During the morning. By Mid-day, you will change location and visit the main restaurant for a delicious buffet lunch. After it, continue another relaxing moment at Playa Mantas and the Club, with big swimming pools, great sun decks, Bar, Jacuzzis and entertainment. By 3:30 PM, get ready for the return to San Jose Hotel. Dinner at the hotel.

Day 5. FORTUNA WATERFALL, ARENAL VOLCANO & BALDI HOT SPRINGS (B, L, D) Located in the northern lowlands of Costa Rica, the impressive Arenal Volcano is a National Park that attracts thousands and thousands of tourists due to its beauty and recent past volcanic activity. Back in the 80´s the volcano was very active, but now has reduced its activity and we could say that it has entered a period of calm. However, the beauty of the Volcano and surroundings are just spectacular. Once in La Fortuna Town, a sightseeing tour will show you the highlights of the area and its rich diversity of tourist attractions, ecosystems, the lake, culture, customs & traditions of this emblematic town of Costa Rica.

The La Fortuna Waterfall is one of the best things to see when you come to the Arenal Area! You will love the hike down to this waterfall near the town of La Fortuna because you can see all the natural beauty of the rainforest as well as the birds and wildlife that live there. Once you arrive to the La Fortuna Waterfall, prepare to be blown away by the beauty of this impressive waterfall near the Arenal Volcano! You will also be able to swim and take amazing photos! This popular attraction on TripAdvisor’s “Top Things to do in La Fortuna” is great for the whole family. 

Later, you will relax in one of the best thermal water places in the area: Baldi Hot Springs. At Baldi Hot Springs you will find an endless dreamed stay, where the natural environment, colorful natural gardens, therapeutic waters, pure air and our care combine on a perfect state; the dream came true. The unique frame where your experience turns into the most unforgettable one. In here you will enjoy multiple thermal pools, a giant stem room, luxury pool bars, Giant waterslides, relaxing areas and much more.

Upon arrival to Baldi Hot Springs, enjoy a delicious Buffet Lunch before to jump into the Thermal Pools. Lockers and Towels are included in our tours. At this paradise you will stay till 4:00 PM, them, we will begin our return trip to the city of San Jose. Dinner at the hotel.

Day 6. TRANSFER OUT (B). Transfer to the International Airport according with your scheduled flight and good bye. 

RATES: Please contact us for a quotation indicating number of students, adults and possible travel dates. Rates based on Triple & Quad occupancy for the students and double rooms for the teachers. No single rooms available unless a single supplement is paid. 

CHAPERONES:  One free ticket for every 20 students.

MINIMUM: No minimum

INCLUDE: 5 nights lodging in high quality Hotels, all land transportation within Costa Rica, all airport/ hotel transfers on scheduled arrival/ departures dates only, specified meals, specified tours, private transportation and naturalist tour guide. 

NOT INCLUDED: International air fare, airport departure taxes, meals not specified in the itinerary, alcoholic beverages, personal equipment, extras in hotels (laundry, phone calls, room service), gratuities, or costs associated with changes in your itinerary for reasons beyond our control. 

WHATS TO BRING: Hiking Shoes, Bathing Suit, Binoculars, Camera, Beach Sandals, Suntan Lotion, Hat, Mosquito Repellent.

In case the group need to rent musical instruments, we will be able to provide them.

Greenway Nature Tours is a Certified Travel Agency and Tour Operator by the Costa Rican Tourist Board with special certification in Sustainable Travel (CST).

We are members of SYTA (Students Youth Travel Association). For more Costa Rica Student Travel Programs visit our main page: https://greenwaytours.com/tours/student-tours-to-costa-rica/