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This trip is recommended for anyone age 8 and older. Participants under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult.

Participants should be in good physical condition. At the turtle project, patrols are generally done in 2-3 hour shifts between 8:00pm and midnight, and require walking up 2-3 miles in the dark on the beach.

Accommodations at the turtle project are basic and clean. There is electricity and rooms have private bathroom, though hot water may not be available.

At the overnight with the farm family, participants will share the bathroom with the family.

All other accommodations are in midrange hotels with private bath and hot water.

Trip Highlights:

  • Patrol beaches in search of nesting or hatching sea turtles.
  • Spot a vast array of wildlife and fauna as you explore canal waterways in the rainforest.
  • Tour a butterfly farm.
  • Experience the thrill of rafting down the Class II & III rapids of the Sarapiqui River.
  • Learn about rural Costa Rican life first hand as you spend the night with a farm family.
  • Explore an organic farm full of surprise
  • Watch red hot lava flow down the sides of an active volcano
  • Fly from tree to tree through the rainforest on ziplines

Dates Offered:

  • July 12-20 2008
  • August 2-10, 2008

If you have a group of 6 or more, we can set up  additional travel dates that work with your schedule any time in July, August or September.

Group Size: Minimum group size is 6, maximum is 18.

Trip Price: $1595/per person land, double occupancy. $1495/each for the third and fourth person in room. Please inquire about single occupancy availability and rates.

This includes:

  • Bilingual naturalist guide
  • Private transportation
  • Accommodations
  • Meals
  • Activities and entrance fees

This does not include:

  • Flight to Costa Rica
  • Tips to EcoTeach Guide & Driver
  • Exit Taxes
  • Travel medical insurance