Land at the Juan Santamaría International Airport and soak in the air of the Costa Rican capital city. Our shuttle bus will pick you up straight from the airport and take you to the Villa Tournon Hotel for check-in. Enjoy some city sightseeing and relaxation and make sure to join us for dinner.
DAY 2 & 3 Sarapiquí & Volunteer Projects - B, D
Volunteering on environmental projects
Volunteering at a local rural school
Canopy tour (zip-lining)
Enjoy a scenic drive through one of Costa Rica’s dense rainforests on the way to Sarapiquí. Admire the sandy river banks and discover the variety of agricultural crops coffee, corn, cocoa and bananas. Make sure to bring your camera. There are many species of monkeys and exotic birds around this popular destination. After exploring the surrounds, participate in volunteering for a variety of environmental projects. Afterwards, stay overnight at La Quinta Lodge.
The next day, spend half of the day volunteering at a local rural school in Sarapiquí. In the afternoon, enjoy a canopy tour via zip-line in the Sarapiquí rainforests. Fly across the rainforest and observe its natural diversity. Return and stay overnight at La Quinta Lodge.
DAY 4 Ecotermales Hot Springs & Arenal Volcano - L, D
Volunteer at a children’s shelter
Enjoy hot spring pools
On the fourth day, continue your streak of good deeds by volunteering at a children’s shelter. Spend time with the kids and have lunch with them. Afterwards, visit the Ecotermales Hot Springs, a secluded family-owned complex near the foot of the Arenal Volcano. Complete with nature and beauty, these hot spring pools are the perfect places to relax. Unwind and enjoy the natural surroundings and exotic flora. Stay overnight at the Arenal Springs Resort.
DAY 5 Penas Blancas River & Arenal Volcano - B, D
Safari floating tour
Arenal Volcano guided tour
In the morning, embark on a safari floating tour of the rainforest by paddling down the Penas Blancas River. Ride through the hot springs and waterfalls and observe a number of unique wildlife species in the lush rainforest. This is an undeniable scenic adventure. Return to the Arenal Volcano in the afternoon to enjoy a guided tour of this active geological attraction. Hike through the forest and observe the wildlife. Stay overnight at the Arenal Springs Resort.
DAY 6 & 7 Monteverde & San José - B, D
Boat tour
Visit the Monteverde Cloud Forest
Nature walk
Volunteer on conservation and environmental projects
Travel to Monteverde by boat across Arenal lake. This lake is the largest enclosed body of water in Costa Rica. Gasp at the views of Arenal Volcano and the surrounding landscape while afloat. Continue by bus to Monteverde. In the afternoon, visit the Monteverde Cloud Forest, a 26,000-acre reserve said to contain the most outstanding wildlife refuges. Take a nature walk through the area and stay overnight at the Monteverde Cloud Forest Lodge.
The next day, volunteer for a half-day in Monteverde for a number of conservation and environmental projects. Return back to San José in the early afternoon. Feast on a farewell dinner in San Jose and enjoy the night life. Retire at the Villa Tournon Hotel overnight.
DAY 8 San José - B
Touring San José
Shuttle bus to the airport
Spend the last day exploring the urban secrets of this beautiful country while you reflect on all your new memories. Ask the tour guide to show you the famous landmarks of this tropical city. Enjoy a final glass of sangria at a local café, just don't get carried away in the bliss and miss your flight. You will be dropped off at Santamaría International Airport and depart Costa Rica. See you back next year!
The heart and soul of Costa Rican culture lies with its people and to preserve that culture, the Costa Rican people must preserve two very important things: their children and their environment. Come spend 8 days with our Costa Rican community as you roll up your sleeves and open your minds to the educational and ecological programs present throughout the country.
Highlights
Price: $1,149*
Duration: 8 days/7 nights
Group Requirement: Minimum** 8 participants
Lodging: Included
Meals: Two meals/day, except only dinner on Day 1 and only breakfast on Day 8
Transportation: Bus, bus driver, and tour guide included
Featured Activities:
Volunteering on conservation and environmental projects
Volunteering at a local rural school and children's shelter
Canopy zip-lining
Ecotermales hot springs
Safari floating tour
Night life, shopping, and cultural immersion
*Price does not include the following: Airfare, Costa Rican departure tax, some meals and gratuity. **This trip can only take place with a minimum of 8 participants. If your group is smaller, feel free to reserve the trip and we will try and combine your group with other interested parties. Otherwise, please fill out a Custom Trip form, which has no minimum group size.
