Day 01
Arrive in Costa Rica
Arrive in San José where you’ll be greeted by our local team and taken to your accommodation in the city. This evening is all about settling in, meeting your fellow travelers and getting a first taste of what’s to come on your Costa Rican adventure.
Day 02
Head to your first camp
This morning you’ll transfer to your first camp - Caño Negro. After the 4-hour drive, you’ll be welcomed by the Camp Manager, who will introduce you to the community and outline the activities planned for the coming days. Caño Negro sits inside a wetland refugio, one of the most important migratory sites on earth, home to monkeys, sloths, parrots, and hundreds of bird species. The evening will be spent establishing the Reflection process and setting the group’s project goals.
Day 03
Service Learning Project & Culture
Life in camp balances service work, cultural activities, and community interaction. In the mornings you’ll contribute to conservation projects, and in the afternoons you may join cultural exchanges such as making tortillas with camp cooks, learning local dances or playing soccer with local children. Evenings end with dinner and reflection sessions to decompress after a rewarding day.
Day 04
Service Learning Project & River Cruise
Continue your project work alongside maestros (community supervisors), supporting environmental goals. In the afternoon, take a boat ride through Caño Negro’s rivers and lagoons, where you may spot caiman, monkeys, sloths, and extraordinary migratory birds. Back at camp, enjoy dinner followed by a quiz night and time to relax.
Day 05
Service Learning Project & Salsa Dancing
Each day you’ll make more progress toward supporting conservation and the local community. This morning, rangers from SINAC, Costa Rica’s national park authority, will explain their work and how Costa Rica is leading the world in forest regeneration. You’ll then continue your project work under the guidance of maestros. In the evening, take part in a lively salsa class before returning to camp for a well-earned dinner and downtime.
Day 06
Last Day in Camp
With projects now well advanced, today is about completing tasks and celebrating progress. Long-term goals are achieved through collaboration between the community, SINAC, and groups like yours. After lunch, spend time with friends from the community, perhaps with a spirited soccer match. After dinner, gather for a final reflection and celebrate achievements before enjoying marshmallows around the campfire. The evening includes a short briefing on your next destination: Monteverde.
Day 07
Transfer to Monteverde
After tying up final project tasks and enjoying an early lunch, travel to Monteverde, a town surrounded by cloud forest. On arrival, you’ll head to your accommodation and enjoy dinner before setting out on a night walk, where guides help you spot some of the incredible wildlife that thrives in this unique ecosystem.
Day 08
Cacao, Coffee and Ziplining
Start the day with a tour exploring how cacao and coffee are grown and transformed into two of Costa Rica’s most important exports. In the afternoon, experience the thrill of ziplining above the forest canopy, a true highlight of your adventure. End the day with a group dinner and reflection, celebrating the rich experiences of the week.
Day 09
Transfer to San José
This morning offers time to explore town and shop for souvenirs before traveling back to San José. In the evening, you’ll have time to prepare for your journey home and share final reflections on your experience.
Day 10
Departure
An early start sees you transferred to the airport with a Camps team member, who will wish you well on your journey home. Leave Costa Rica with new skills, lasting friendships, and memories to last a lifetime.
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