Educational Journeys

Tour #1: Coffee Tour Café Britt and La Paz Waterfall Gardens with lunch: MAX 30 persons 

Note: This tour is split into two parts. First, you will have the morning to discover coffee production from the plant, bean, roasting, and packaging at Café Britt. In addition to this coffee tour, Café Britt offers a multi-lingual show in their theater to experience the ins and outs of coffee tasting, a butterfly garden, and a Costa Rican folklore exhibit. Next, head off to the La Paz Waterfall Gardens (located about 60 minutes from Café Britt) to view five different waterfalls, cloud and rainforest hiking trails, a sloth habitat, butterfly observatory, hummingbird garden, and a historic house museum, and much, much more! 

Point of departure: Marriott Hotel Hacienda Belen 

Point of return: Marriott Hotel Hacienda Belen 

Activity level: This tour is not too physically demanding. Trails to the Waterfalls require some physical conditioning as there are many steps built along and among the trees with some steep inclines. 

Recommended to Pack: Comfortable walking shoes, comfortable and casual dress. A light jacket or raincoat is recommended. Ponchos and umbrellas will be provided as needed. 

Lunch: Lunch will be provided. 

 

Tour #2 Full Day tour with Bay Island Cruises to Tortuga Island with lunch on the island: MAX 30 persons 

Take a leisurely ride on a catamaran cruising through the bay to Tortuga Island. You will spend the day on the island, where you will enjoy lunch and have the option for different beach day activities.  

Point of departure: Marriott Hotel Hacienda Belen 

Point of return: Marriott Hotel Hacienda Belen 

Activity level: This tour is not physically demanding, minor ability to board and deboard the ship. 

What to Pack: Insect repellent, sunscreen, swimwear, sneakers and/or sandals, sunhat. Sunglasses, extra clothes, towel 

Lunch: Lunch will be provided. 

 


We have pre/post Educational Journeys for purchase through our allied local ground operator is Swiss Travel Service.
For questions and booking inquiries, please contact Swiss Travel Service directly.

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For questions and booking inquiries
Betsabé Gómez 
Groups Coordinator at Swiss Travel Service 
PH: +506 2282-4898 – Ext: 1140 
Email: [email protected] 
Please specify the confirmation number provided to you by ASTA upon registration to the event.

 

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