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• ​Educational Tours » ​STEM Tours » ​Costa Rica

  ​Costa Rica

  Discover biology in one of the most biodiverse countries on Earth. Explore. Investigate. Understand.

  Take your learning beyond the classroom with an unforgettable field experience in Costa Rica, exploring tropical ecosystems, volcanic landscapes, forests and coastal habitats. Designed for GCSE and A-level Biology students, this trip brings key biological concepts to life through real-world experiences.

  From the rainforest and wetlands around Arenal to the Pacific coastline at Tamarindo, students will encounter an incredible variety of plants, animals and habitats while developing a deeper understanding of how organisms interact with their environment.

  This school trip is an excellent immersive opportunity to experience the biology studied in the classroom first-hand. Students will see how environmental factors influence organisms, how ecosystems function and why protecting biodiversity matters.

  With carefully selected 3-star accommodation and group travel arrangements, the programme combines biology, adventure and cultural experiences to create a memorable educational journey.

  See the science. Experience the ecosystems. Take your biology beyond the classroom.

Curriculum Links

Our Costa Rica Rainforest Biology Camp is also suitable for GCSE and A-Level students carrying out their fieldwork.

• KS3

  Biology

  Geography

• GCSE

  Characteristics of ecosystems

  Biodiversity: flora and fauna adaptations

  Impact of climate on ecosystems

  Global threats to ecosystems

  Tropical rainforests

  Fieldwork

• A Level

  Characteristics of a distinct ecosystem

  Biodiversity: flora and fauna

  Impacts of climate change on biomes

  Economic and social threats to ecosystems

  Sustainable management of resources

  Fieldwork

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Suggested Itinerary

This unique itinerary includes hands-on research activities as well as guided tours of the rainforest.

• Day 1

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    Flight to San Jose
                        

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    Meet guide and transfer to Hotel
                        

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    Evening meal at hotel
                        

• Day 2

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    Breakfast at hotel. Transfer to Poas Volcano National Park
                        

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    Lunch at local restaurant. Transfer to Arenal Volcano
                        

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    Dinner at local restaurant
                        

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    Breakfast at Hotel. Cultural Farm Experience – Vida Campesina in La Fortuna
                        

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    Lunch at the Farm. Visit to Baldi Hot Springs
                        

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    Dinner at Baldi
                        

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    Breakfast at Hotel. Transfer to Arenal Hanging Bridges
                        

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    Lunch at local restaurant. Visit to Tamarindo on the Pacific Coast
                        

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    Dinner at local restaurant
                        

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    Breakfast at Hotel. Zip Line tour in Guanacaste
                        

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    Lunch at local restaurant. Explore local artisan workshops at Guaiil, centre for Chorotega pottery
                        

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    Dinner at local restaurant
                        

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    Breakfast at hotel. Surfing lesson
                        

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    Lunch at local restaurant. Volunteer at Sea Turtle project
                        

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    Dinner at local restaurant
                        

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    Breakfast at hotel. Ferry transportation to Puntarenas
                        

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    Lunch at local restaurant. San Jose Walking tour
                        

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    Dinner at local restaurant
                        

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    Transfer to airport for return flight to UK
                        

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    Return flight
                        

Other Educational Visits Options (if necessary)

Butterfly and Beetle Trap Set Up

Owl and Insect Night Hike

School Community work

Biological Research Station

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Sample Accommodation

• RANCHO LODGE

  A safe comfortable base for students the lodge offers a relaxed, welcoming environment with a mixture of rooms and private cabins, many surrounded by forest. Rooms have private bathrooms, while larger rooms accommodating up to four or five people provide practical options for students travelling as a group. Groups can enjoy meals with a range of dietary requirements including vegetarian, vegan, gluten free and lactose free diets. Rancho lodge is an ideal accommodation with biology on the doorstep.