32 Our trips are bound by our Booking Terms & Conditions - for details visit discover-the-world.co.uk/educationalvisitsCosta RicaThe world's foremost eco-tourism destinationStunning landscapes and abundant wildlife make Costa Rica an educational paradise for geographers and scientists alike. As one of the most bio-diverse areas of the world, it is home to a tremendous variety of habitats including volcanoes, mangroves and rainforests. There are fewer places on earth that can offer as many life changing, inspirational and educational experiences as Costa Rica. Why Costa Rica with Discover the World?FREE Teacher Inspection Trips - see our website for detailsDirect liaison with your dedicated travel specialist who has first hand experience of what the region can offer school groups Itineraries that cover the following Geography and Science topics: Ecosystems; Tectonic Processes; Volcanoes; Biology and River StudiesTours can be tailor-madeThese tours are the bees' knees when it comes to providing an educationally-rich learning experience, with pupils and teachers brought closer to the environment than ever imaginable. Whether rafting down a river; being high amongst the rainforest tree canopy; hiking up a volcano; riding horseback or simply relaxing on a stunning beach, engaging with the environment in so many special ways will remain in the minds of all participants." A life changing experience for our students - I would thoroughly recommend Discover the World."Jenny Ruddick, Droitwich Spa High School Prices from£1648Based on 40 students and 4 staff on a 8-day tripArenal - Tree top Canopy walk

talk to the experts 01737 214 214 33Outline ItinerariesOur Recommended Experiences Bat Tour BiologyBats represent 50% (110 species) of Costa Rican mammals. Expand your knowledge and dispel the myths about these wonderful creatures during this amazing 'hands on' excursion.The Action, Adventure & Discovery Tour Departures: year roundDay 1 Travel from the UK to San Jose. Day 2 Sarapiqui - Doka Coffee Estate guided tour / Waterfall Gardens / Pozo Azul amphibian and reptile workshop. Day 3 Rainforest and Biodiversity hiking expedition / Reforestation workshop - Sarapiqui. Day 4 Travel to Arenal then choose two activities from: tree top canopy trail; river rafting; horse riding; rappelling. Day 5 Arenal culture tour; volcano hike & hot springs visit. Day 6 Arenal to Manuel Antonio National Park - rest day with free time to enjoy the stunning beach. Day 7 Manuel Antonio National Park to see sloths, iguanas, forest crabs etc. Jungle river & crocodile adventure. Day 8 Return to UK.Ecology & Diversity ProgramSustainabilityForm an understanding of the sheer diversity of plants found in the rainforest - the relation to the forest age and structure as well as to the diversity-area equation and its applications. Arenal Volcano National ParkPlate TectonicsTake a gentle 2½ hour hike through a well-protected secondary forest on the active side of the volcano to an area of regeneration.Eco-Center Danaus Biology, SustainabilityHere we find more than 600 species of plants, a butterfly garden with more than 40 species an area protected for frog reproduction, wetlands and areas dedicated to the growing of medicinal plants. Jungle River & Crocodile Adventure River Studies Enjoy a high adrenaline adventure through the rainforest. Explore Tarcoles River on the pacific coast and see mammals, birds and reptiles.Manuel Antonio National Park An easy, 2½ hour walking tour is the only way to truly experience the park. Discover the squirrel monkeys, 3-toed sloths, engage in recreation with the funny white-faced monkeys, admire the birds and learn about the amazingly diverse wildlife. Science & Biology Explorer Departures: year roundDay 1 Travel from the UK to San Jose. Day 2 Travel to Sarapiqui - Inbioparque / Bio prospecting unit / Anthropods unit. Doka Coffee Plantation and evening Bat Tour. Day 3 Chocolate Tour / Rainforest Studies. Day 4 Sarapiqui to Arenal Pineapple Farm / Arenal volcano park. Day 5 Arenal eco centre danaus / culture tour. Day 6 Travel to Jaco. Jungle River & Crocodile Adventure. Day 7 Manuel Antonio National Park and Paradise Beach afternoon. Day 8 Return to UK.Tree Frog © Brandon AlmsSpider Monkey © Eduardo Mariano Rivero© Craig Dingle© Eduardo Mariano Rivero