Service Adventures

Costa Rica Venture

"Moondance changed my life in a lot of ways. I could not be any more thankful that I did this trip and had the experience. I honestly don’t know what was my favorite part of the trip was because each day had so many beautiful aspects and challenges. I enjoyed myself thoroughly and wouldn’t change anything for the world. I had the time of my life.”
- Chauncey Leggett, Tarboro, NC

Length:	Cost:	Highlights:
20 days	$ 4595	- Homestay with a local family in the heart of the rainforest - Hike through Cordillera Mountains - Volunteer with turtle preservation - Whitewater raft the Pacuare River and the Reventazon River - Surf Tamarindo and Playa Hermosa - Service Project aimed at protecting Costa Rica's bio-diversity - Volunteer helping clean up and painting local school - Learn about the Costa Rican culture - Community Service hours 40-50
Current grade:	Begins/ends:
9th - 12th, ages 15 - 18	San Jose, Costa Rica
Dates:	Challenge level:
June 22 - July 11 July 15 - August 3	moderate

Our Costa Rica trip is a course for the adventurous traveler, offering a stimulating cross-cultural experience in a radiant tropical paradise. On this enlightening adventure, you’ll have an opportunity to explore the coast, warm rivers, volcanic mountain ranges, and rainforests. Costa Rica Venture presents an indispensable education that one can only receive through international travel and cultural exchange.

TRIP GEAR - EQUIPMENT AND CLOTHING
We have made it easy to help you find the right gear for your adventure. We have partnered with Half-Moon Outfitters on approved gear. Purchase gear at Half-Moon Outfitters for your trip .

BACKPACKING AND HOMESTAY - CORDILLERA MOUNTAINS
After your group arrives in San Jose, you’ll venture outside the city to the lush Costa Rican rainforests for a chance to see a part of the country like never before. During your canopy tour, you'll be suspended in the air on tree platforms and zip lines and experience the lush forests at close range. You’ll then travel to the Cordillera Mountains to be immersed in the culture during a home stay. You'll explore the beautiful mountains and each day will be filled with brilliant waterfalls, delicate orchids, limestone caves, and rare birds. Your home stay will be in the heart of the rainforest. During your time with the Fonseca family, you’ll be able to improve your Spanish while helping to prepare traditional meals, engage in local customs, and participate in community games.

SURFING - TAMARINDO & PLAYA HERMOSA
Your group will take the scenic drive to the western Pacific. Here you will be able to spend a few days enjoying the Costa Rican sun on the beautiful beaches of Tamarindo and Playa Hermosa. In these warm waters you’ll learn safe surfing techniques and how to read ocean conditions. After paddling into the surf and catching some big waves, you will soon understand why Costa Rica is an international surfing destination.

COMMUNITY SERVICE - EPI and El TIGRE
Now you'll have a chance to experience Costa Rica in a whole new light. During our time with the Ecology Project International, we'll learn that the leatherback sea turtle is a critically endangered species and we'll work to protect the turtles and their nesting areas. Participate in beach patrols along the Caribbean shorelines where we look for sea turtle nesting areas and in essence protect this species from further endangerment.
At El Tigre, we'll spend time with local children and help teach English. You'll be embraced by this small and intimate Costa Rican village and will never forget your experience with such wonderful people.

WHITEWATER RAFTING - PACUARE AND REVENTAZON RIVERS
In between the homestay and community service, we'll have a chance to ride class III and IV rapids in the warm waters of the Pacuare and Revantazon Rivers. Your adrenalin will be pumping while you navigate two of the most famous rivers in the nation with world class guides.

Service Adventures

Costa Rica Venture

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