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Costa Rica Environmental Group Quest

This is a terrific opportunity for high school students to work on an important environmental project related to Eco-tourism while experiencing first-hand the culture and beauty of Costa Rica! This group will be led by one of United Planet's experienced Group Leaders.  

 

Dates: Sunday July 27th – Sunday August 10th, 2008 (2 weeks)

Work: Volunteers will work with the rural community of Cañitas de Monteverde. Cañitas is a small community of around 25 houses situated in a well-known part of Costa Rica called Monteverde, which is an area of outstanding natural beauty. In the community and surrounds of Cañitas, volunteers will work on environmental projects. There is also the possibility of contributing to the social well-being of the village in a practical way; past groups in Cañitas have helped build a sidewalk for the local school.

Activities: There are many exciting cultural activities planned including dance classes, soccer games, a visit to a coffee processing plant and a cultural show.

Excursions:

• Manuel Antonio National Park

• Visit to Santa Elena Reserve and Canopy Tour

• Irazú Volcano National Park

• Basilica de Cartago and San José
• The beach!

Accommodations: Homestay family

Please click here to see a tentative itinerary of the Costa Rica Group Quest '08.

Volunteer requirements:

• Must be a current high school student

• Ages 16-18

• Willingness to work, learn and share in cultural exchange

• Flexibility & openness

• NO Spanish language skills are required

Program fee: $1,995

The fee includes:

• Pre-departure support and orientation

• Accommodation with a host family (5 nights in a hotel) and all meals

• Coordination of all volunteer work and cultural activities

• Travel insurance

• Local transportation during Quest dates

• Airport transfers on the days designated for arrival and departure and Airport Departure Tax

• Entrance fees for planned activities and excursions

• Full-time bi-lingual guide

The fee does NOT include:

• International airfare to San Jose, Costa Rica

• Any vaccinations that may be needed

• Personal spending money

• Visa fee

United Planet reserves the right to cancel this Group Quest if a minimum number of participants do not register for it.  In the unlikely event of a cancellation, those signed up for this Group Quest will be able to participate in an individual Quest.