Program Details

Arrive at San Jose International Airport in the late afternoon or early evening
Group is met by Scholastic Expeditions upon arrival
Dinner @ Hotel
Costa Rica Trip Orientation

After Breakfast Departure to Osa Peninsula
Herradura ZipLine Canopy
Lunch on the Road
Arrival to Osa Field Station
Dinner @ Field Station

Morning: Dolphin research from a boat coordinated by the Centro de Investigación de Cetáceos - CIEC
Lunch @ CIEC
Afternoon: CIEC presentation on dolphin research findings
Dinner @ Field Station & Sea Turtle Talk by LAST - Latinamerican Sea Turtles

ALL DAY: Hands-on sea turtle research that supports ongoing conservation efforts in the Osa Peninsula
Finca Kobo Dinner & Frogs

Early Breakfast @ Field Station
Transfer by Bus / Truck to Corcovado NP Hike starting point
Visit / Hike virgin forest in Corcovado National Park
Return to Bus / Drop Zone after Lunch
Dinner @ Field Station

Early Breakfast @ Field Station
Snorkel @ Caño Island Biological Reserve
Lunch @ Drake Bay
Dinner @ Field Station

Early Breakfast @ Field Station
Community Service Project (Examples: Painting School Infrastructure, Children’s Playground & Soccer Field)
Lunch on the Road
Manuel Antonio Hotel Pool & Beach Time

Rafting trip on the Naranjo River
Rainmaker Plantation & trek through exotic forests full of wildlife and waterfalls
Dinner in Quepos

Enjoy a surf lesson in the warm Pacific Ocean waters of Costa Rica
Transfer back to San Jose
Lunch on the Road
Farewell Dinner - Celebrate final evening, recap field studies, say goodbye to Costa Rica

COVID-19 Test Pre-Departure if required. Arrive 3 hrs before Departure @ the Airport.
After Breakfast, Visit Alajuela Wood Souvenir Shop Close to the Airport
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