Costa Rica – Family Volunteer Adventure (w/Post Trip)

Costa Rica

Angela Bailey
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Duration: 8 days
Group size: 1 - 25
Costa Rica – Family Volunteer Adventure (w/Post Trip)
Costa Rica

Angela Bailey
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Duration: 8 days
Group size: 1 - 25

About this trip

Experience the highlights of Costa Rica’s vast landscapes in the Family Volunteer Adventure. Start off in San Jose and drive to La Fortuna, home to Arenal Volcano in the lush, northern lowlands. Learn how to make tortillas and sugar cane juice, assist a reforestation project and soak in the nearby, hot springs. Head to higher elevation and visit Monteverde cloud forest, a unique eco-system offering a variety birds and picturesque views of high ridges and deep canyons- a spectacular location for the optional zip-lining amidst the tree canopies and hanging bridges.

Where you'll stay

Our portfolio of boutique, locally-owned lodges will ensure you travel in comfort. Start the journey in La Fortuna located at the base of the towering Arenal Volcano. Our bright, charming hotel boasts a pool and is the perfect place to unwind after the journey to Costa Rica. The next two nights are spent at a mountainside hotel in the Monteverde Cloud Reserve. Surround yourself in its cozy gardens and lush green landscapes with nature all around. End the trip with three nights at a locally-owned coastal hotel adjacent to the beach near Manuel Antonio National Park. Surrounded by rainforest and not far from the Pacific coast beaches, this will be the perfect way to end the journey!

Caribbean Post Trip - 10 Day Extension

Extend your stay and opt to visit the Caribbean Coast.   Costa Rica lives up to its name, “rich coast” with varied landscapes throughout the country. The Caribbean coast, known for its distinct multicultural atmosphere, offers a less discovered yet unforgettable experience filled with exotic wildlife set in the lush rainforest.

What’s included

  • 7 nights lodging
    in boutique, locally owned lodges
  • All meals
    throughout the duration of the trip
  • All activities
    including the hanging bridges hike through cloud forest, visit to an animal rescue center, and more
  • Transportation
    in private air-conditioned vehicles
  • Expert naturalist Guides
    and Bilingual Discover Corps Guide
  • Tips
    All tips except for guides and drivers
  • Insurance
    $50,000 emergency medical evacuation
  • 24-hour Service
    24-hour Discover Corps emergency hotline

What’s not included

  • International Airfare
  • Optional Activities
  • Guides and driver tips

Available Packages

Adult Double Occupancy 8 Days

Price is per person for person 16 and older

$2,995
Deposit: $395
Child Double Occupancy 8 Days

Children’s pricing applies to travelers 16 years old and younger sharing a room with an adult

$2,695
Deposit: $395
Adult Single Occupany 8 Days

Price is for adults who would like a room to themselves. Price is per person for person 16 and older

$3,390
Deposit: $395
Adult Double Occupancy 10 days

8 days plus a post trip option to  explore the Caribbean coast of Costa Rica.  Package includes:

* Additional 2 nights in Puerto Viejo at a boutique beach resort

* Wildlife scouting at La Selva Biological Station

* Caribbean dance and cooking lessons

* Relaxing on the Tortuguero beaches

Pricing is based on participants 16 and older and based on double occupancy

$3,995
Deposit: $395
Child Double Occupancy 10 days

8 days plus a post trip option to  explore the Caribbean coast of Costa Rica.  Package includes:

Children’s pricing applies to travelers 16 years old and younger sharing a room with an adult

$3,195
Deposit: $395
Adult Single Occupancy 10 days
$4,390
Deposit: $395

Available options



Itinerary

Day 1
Arrive for a Welcome Dinner

Touching down at the airport, you’ll be met by your Discover Corps guide for the 2.5 hour journey to our hotel in the charming town of La Fortuna, at the base of the impressive Arenal Volcano. Having settled in, we’ll enjoy a welcome dinner before the adventures ahead. 


Meals included:  DInner

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Angela Bailey
Joined in January 2022
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