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Experience Costa Rica – 9 days
St. Anne's School | Madison Gilliland
THANK YOU FOR THE OPPORTUNITY TO PLAN YOUR TRIP
Rainforest hikes and brisk high-altitude trails, world-class surfing: Costa Rica offers a dizzying suite of outdoor adventures in every shape and size – from the squeal-inducing rush of a canopy zipline to a sun-dazed afternoon at the beach. National parks allow visitors to glimpse life in both rainforest and cloud forest, simmering volcanoes offer otherworldly vistas, and reliable easy to learn on surf breaks are suited to beginners and experts alike. We look forward to exploring Costa Rica with you and your students
Activities & Attractions
Outdoor Adventure:
- Hike to see Mountain views, primary and secondary forests, river, waterfalls, swimming holes, wildlife, and two stream crossings
- Visit coffee plantations
- Take some time to relax at the Baldi Hot Springs Resort
- Participate in Surf lessons with professional instructors
- Take in breathtaking views of the Costa Rican wilderness, including a volcano
- Participate in a Zip Line Activity
- Guided boat tour of Manuel Antonio National Park
- See local wildlife, such as sloths and monkeys!
- Take a cruise on a catamaran and enjoy time to snorkel in Costa Rican waters
- Beach time
Community Service and Cultural Interaction:
- Tree planting in the Rainforest
- Play soccer with local kids
- Learn how to cook Costa Rican meals in a responsible way by using a methane bio-digester, rocket stove, cob oven and solar cookers
- Work with goats, hens, ducks and fish
- Work on a Soccer Field and Trail Maintenance Project
- Work on community service activities at a school
- Visit a traditional market in Costa Rica
- Learn how to Salsa dance
- Learn basic Spanish
Trip Details
Accommodations
Hotels:
- Triple accommodation for students
- Double occupancy for staff
Eco Lodge: Mix of dorm and Cabin style accommodation,
Accommodations as follows, Subject to change
- Night 1,2,3: Hermosa/Quepos
- Night 4,5,6: Mastatal
Night 7,8: Fortuna
Meals
- Breakfast and Dinner included Daily
- 3 Lunches are included
- Other meals not included but can be coordinated
Transportation
- Return Coach Airfare from Toronto to Liberia, Costa Rica
- Private Coach Transportation for duration of stay in Costa Rica
Additional Personnel
- 1 Evolve Tours Director + Additional Local Costa Rican staff
Exclusives
- Creative Trip programming and leadership activities
- Videography and Photography
- Forever Green by Evolve Tours- Carbon Offset this whole trip (ask for details)
Insurance
- Add $86 per person for Manulife Youth All Inclusive Insurance medical, baggage, cancellation and trip interruption coverage available.
Package Price is based on
- Prices subject to availability and change until contract signed
- Total Package price may vary if number of paying customers changes
- Does not include airline baggage fees if applicable
- Tips for drivers and guides are appreciated
- This quote expires Nov 30th, 2024
- Happy with what you see? Sign a 2-year contract with Evolve and pay the same rate for two years. Ask us for more information. *Based on same group size
Itinerary
Day 1:
TRAVEL TO COSTA RICA!
On Day 1, the journey to Costa Rica begins with a group meeting at the airport and a flight to Liberia. Upon arrival, you’ll meet your Evolve Tours guide, transfer to the hotel by private bus, and enjoy dinner along the way. After checking into the hotel, there will be a group meeting to discuss expectations and goals for the trip.
Day 2:
SURFING AND WHALE WATCHING TOUR, & SNORKELING
Day 2 offers a morning surfing lesson with certified instructors, followed by lunch and relaxation in town. The afternoon features a snorkeling boat tour where you may spot playful dolphins. After returning, the group will have dinner together before heading to the hotel for the night.
Day 3:
SURFING and COFFEE PLANTATIONS
On Day 3, enjoy a guided hike in Manuel Antonio National Park, where you may see monkeys, sloths, and other wildlife. In the afternoon, visit Villa Vanilla for a tour of a local coffee plantation, followed by dinner as a group and return to the hotel.
Day 4:
MASTATAL & INTRODUCTION TO ECO TOURISM
Day 4 takes you to Mastatal, a village known for its commitment to eco-tourism. Participate in a ranch tour and orientation, with lunch prepared from locally grown ingredients. In the afternoon, half the group will join a sustainable food preparation activity while the other half experiences a chocolate-making tour. Dinner and evening activities are held at the ranch.
Day 5:
NATURAL BUILDING WORKSHOP, SUSTAINABLE FOOD PREPARATION, & CHOCOLATE TOUR
Day 5 includes a natural building workshop focused on sustainable construction techniques. After lunch, the group will continue with sustainable food preparation and chocolate-making activities. The evening is spent together for dinner and relaxation.
Day 6:
BUILDING WORKSHOP, HIKING THROUGH THE RAINFOREST, & COMMUNITY REVITALIZATION
On Day 6, continue the natural building workshop in the morning, followed by lunch. The afternoon brings a hike through forests with mountain views, a refreshing swim, and a community service project at the local soccer field. End the day with dinner together.
Day 7:
ZIP-LINING & BALDI HOT SPRINGS
Day 7 starts with breakfast, followed by travel to La Fortuna. After lunch, enjoy a relaxing visit to Baldi Hot Springs. Dinner is served at the resort, and the group checks into a new hotel for the night.
Day 8:
ARENAL VOLCANO, HIKING, & WILDLIFE
Day 8 features a thrilling zip-line adventure through the rainforest with views of Arenal Volcano, followed by lunch and a hike through Arenal National Park, where you can observe lava fields and wildlife. In the evening, enjoy a group dinner en route to your accommodation.
Day 9:
Homeward bound
On Day 9, after breakfast, it’s time to transfer to Liberia Airport to board your flight back. The group arrives in Toronto in the evening and transfers to a hotel.
