This program combines the tranquil Monteverde Cloud Forest with the stunning coast of the Pacific. Each day will offer opportunities to work with local children, assist in school renovations, or work on environmental projects.
OUR WORK
Divided between the Monteverde Cloud Forest and the beautiful beaches of the Pacific coast, our work will focus on sustainable community and economic development. In the mountainous Monteverde region, we will explore and learn about the fragile balance of this diverse ecosystem. Working with local groups we will be helping with reforestation, trail maintenance, and a community- or child-focused project. As we travel to the coast, we will direct our focus to the orphanage in Santa Cruz and a local school in Liberia.
OUR PLAY
Costa Rica offers a wide array of adventures, activities, and ways to wind down. From surfing and snorkelling to hiking, salsa dancing, and sunbathing, there is something for everyone. While in the rainforest, we will take nature hikes and learn about the benefits that our work will provide. As we make our way from the Cloud Forest to the coast, we will stop to spend a night in Arenal, home to the beautiful Arenal Volcano, where we will reward ourselves with a soak in the hot springs. On the coast, zip lining, snorkelling, surfing and scuba diving are all available to those who wish to take part. Continual team building activities will have everyone enjoying this trip to its fullest!
ACCOMMODATIONS
While in Monteverde, students will stay in triple and quad with shared bathrooms. At The Villas Mapache in Playas del Coco, students will share air-conditioned twin rooms with private bathrooms and coin/card-operated laundry and telephone facilities. Breakfast, lunch and dinner will be provided in Monteverde. Breakfast and dinner will be provided at the Villas Mapache. Vegetarian meals will be available upon request.
ITINERARY
4 days in Playas del Coco, 2 days in Monteverde and 1 day at the Arenal Volcano in La Fortuna
DATES AND FEES
Departing from Toronto
TENTATIVE DATES
One Week: March 11th to 18th, 2012
Taxes and registration are additional.
YOUR PROGRAM INCLUDES
- Airfare and accommodation
- Breakfast and dinner daily
- Travel Journal
- Use of computer labs and Internet as available
- Program handbook
- Hiking
- Beach excursions
- San Luis Waterfall
- Santa Elena Cloud Forest Reserve
- Final banquet and awards night
FLIGHT INFORMATION
| Sunday March 11 |
US Airways flight 3215 |
Depart Toronto 6:20 am |
Arrive Charlotte 8:35 am |
| US Airways flight 1859 |
Depart Charlotte 11:35 am |
Arrive Liberia 1:50 pm |
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| Sunday March 18 |
US Airways flight 1858 |
Depart Liberia 2:56 pm |
Arrive Charlotte 9:00 pm |
| US Airways flight 3190 |
Depart Charlotte 10:15 pm |
Arrive Toronto 12:14 am, March 19 |