updated 2/3/2012

SEA TURTLE VOLUNTEER TRIPS

Trip Cost:
 $1375/pp for 2-3; $1125/pp 4-5; $1050/pp 6-7; $999/pp 8-10
 (2 day extension to Cahuita $275-$175pp)
 Minimum Group Size is 2, Maximum is 10.
Ages 10-17 must be accompanied by an adult.

Available Trip Dates:

  • March 24-31: only 3 spaces available

  • April 21-28: available

  • May 5-12: available

  • May 19-26: available

  • June 2-9: only 2 spaces available

  • June 23-July 2 (including Cahuita extension): available

PAGE CONTENTS:

RegistrationPayment Due Dates
Trip InformationCancellation & Refund Policy
Travel InsurancePassports/Documentation
Places & ProjectsImmunizations
FormsFlights
Useful Websites  

Trip Registration

Just download the registration form, fill it out, sign it, and return it along with your nonrefundable $150 deposit.

Trip Information

Travel Insurance

EcoTeach purchases a travel insurance policy from Travel Insured for every traveler. This is included in the cost of the trip, and covers things such as travel delay, emergency medical, emergency evacuation, delayed or damaged baggage. Cancellation coverage and Trip Interruption coverage are NOT included but are available at an additional cost. Please contact Deb at 800-626-8992 x12 or deb@ecoteach.com if you have questions.

Description of Coverage. The policy included with the trip cost is a "$0 Trip Cost" policy and does NOT include trip cancellation and interruption coverage.

Projects & Places

Forms

  • Registration Form: use this to sign up for your trip.
  • Participant Information Form: fill out this form and return to EcoTeach or access your record online and enter or edit your personal information there.
  • Code of Conduct: travelers under 18 on the day of departure need to sign this form as well as have a parent/guardian sign it and return to EcoTeach.
  • Permission to Travel Affidavit: travelers under the age of 18 on the day of departure need to have one of these signed by parents/guardian and returned to the trip leader. If you are over 18, you do not need to fill this out. DO NOT RETURN TO ECOTEACH.
  • Cancellation Form: if you need to cancel, please fill this out and return it to EcoTeach. You will remain an active participant until this form is received.

Related Websites

Payment Due Dates

All payments can be paid directly to EcoTeach via check or credit card. Checks should be payable to "EcoTeach" and mailed to EcoTeach, PO Box 604, Poulsbo, WA 98370. Please put the traveler's name and group name in the memo section.

Upon Registration$150 deposit
7 months prior to Departure 1/3 payment due
5 months prior to Departure 1/3 payment due
2 months prior to Departure balance due

Cancellation and Refund Policy

180 days + prior to departure$150 cancellation fee
plus any nonrefundable payments made on behalf of the participant
179 to 120 days prior to departure$295 cancellation fee
plus any nonrefundable payments made on behalf of the participant.
119 to 60 days prior to departure$495 cancellation fee
plus any nonrefundable payments made on behalf of the participant.
Less than 60 days prior to departureNo refunds

Passports/Documentation

A passport is required to enter Costa Rica. For US citizens, no visa is need but the passport must be valid for 30 days after the day you arrive. Citizens of other countries should check with the Costa Rican Embassy to determine entry requirements. US Citizens can go to U.S. Department of State for passport and travel information.

Immunizations

No immunizations are required to enter Costa Rica, however the Center for Disease Control does have several recommendations. We strongly encourage you consult your doctor or a travel clinic with question on immunizations as EcoTeach does not provide medical advice.

Flights

Please contact us before purchasing your flights  - you can arrive any time on the first day of the trip and depart any time on last day of trip. Transfers to and from airport ARE included in trip price  - be sure to contact us with flight details.