ISV offers a unique combination of volunteer projects and action-packed adventure travel in a fun, safe, educational and well-organized environment. ISV participants make a significant difference in the world by annually contributing over 250,000 hours of volunteer work abroad in the fields of conservation and community development.

The Central America Ethical Adventure Trail is a professionally guided group trek exploring the amazing sights of Mexico, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua and Costa Rica, while enjoying adventure sports and conservation. Highlights include the Mayan ruins of Palenque, Tikal and Copán, and adventure activities including horse trekking, kayaking and scuba diving.

USA, Canada, Europe, Costa Rica, Peru, China, Africa, and Ecuador/Galapagos - Choosing a meaningful summer experience starts with our 29 years of experience. 360° Student Travel provides teens the opportunity to partake in a wide variety of Community Service, Language, Pre-College Enrichment and Adventure programs around the world.

Outward Bound Costa Rica offers exciting opportunities in Costa Rica and Panama for students looking for adventure, cultural immersion and/or service learning. Come for an exciting semester abroad in the fall or spring, or join us in the summer and combine our 14 and 7-day courses to create your own adventure. Our students learn the importance of leadership and teamwork as they trek the rainfor...

BridgeEdu has 44 programs in 21 different locations. Programs are offered in Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, China and 16 other countries.

World Endeavors offers an exciting program that allows participants to experience Costa Rica in a meaningful way while contributing to its future. Volunteer through helping the environment and study Spanish with World Endeavors in Atenas, Costa Rica. Despite its small size Costa Rica is one of the most biologically diverse places on earth. Yet environmental degradation is a major threat to ...

VFP offers over 3000 affordable voluntary service projects in 100+ countries, including many in Costa Rica throughout the year. These international voluntary service projects are an opportunity to participate in meaningful community service while living and interacting in an intercultural environment. Volunteer projects vary greatly since they arise wherever there is a need in a given community...

Volunteer in Costa Rica with GVI and join fully supported volunteer programs in this amazing and diverse country. Our volunteer placements ensure your trip is meaningful, safe and full of unique experiences unavailable to the normal traveler.

Surf the thrilling beach break at Marino Ballena National Park near the charming coastal village of Uvita. Enjoy this pristine stretch of the Pacific, home to whales, dolphins, sea turtles and a variety of exotic marine life and lend a hand on a local community service project, make new friends, and immerse yourself in Costa Rican Culture.

Global Works offers several programs ranging in duration, dates, language learning, adventures and service opportunities. Travel adventures include hiking peaks, lush cloud forests, rafting the Pacuare, volcano tours, environmental projects, rain forest excursions and surfing at pristine beach locations. Valuable community service alongside villagers improves language skills and cultural exchan...

To Consider: Programs start every Monday year round. Average class size: 3 to 4 students maximum 6 Spanish Immersion Courses - Group lessons (20 - 30 hours per week, Monday through Friday) - Individual lessons (9 - 15 hours per week) - Combination: Group lessons + private lessons. - Custome made program (9 hours per week as a minimum) - Adventure Program: Lessons Monday through Frid...

Help save leatherback sea turtles from extinction at one of the most important remaining nesting beaches in the world, OR Explore the fascinating world of caterpillars to see how they protect themselves and respond to changes in their habitats. Volunteer in Costa Rica with Earthwatch.

This project is located in Drakes Bay which is a small bay on the north side of the Osa Peninsula on the coast of southwestern Costa Rica. The main feature of Drakes Bay is its proximity to Corcovado National Park. This wildlife preserve occupies about a third of the peninsula, and this is known for being one of the largest and most pristine parks in the country. This bay has been believed ...

EcoTeach works with conservation and community projects in Costa Rica that are inspired and managed by local Costa Ricans. We want to help you be an integral part of a learning experience to remember by participating in hands-on conservation work that might include working with endangered sea turtles, building "smokeless stoves" for migrant coffee workers, accompanying scientists on research b...

Rustic Pathways' adventure travel programs offer heart-pumping activities and rewarding challenges set amidst unspoiled wilderness in spectacular locations across the globe! We have trips that suit all levels of adventure seekers.

Rain Forest Village Experience: Costa Rica! Costa Rica is a cultural and natural paradise, but most travelers see only the large, tourist resorts. This Road Less Traveled program, however, offers a unique opportunity in the middle of a secluded natural rainforest to help an untouched community create a sustainable future. While helping the community to help themselves, volunteers will be tre...

Cultural Embrace by API offers unique adventure and educational packages that engage you and your group with a foreign destination. Most of our trips are theme-related, from hiking to a volcano by day and helping conservationists in Costa Rica preserve endangered sea turtles by night or white water rafting to preserving the rainforest with local kids of the area.

Morocco is a fascinating country located between worlds, sharing culture with Africa, Europe, and the Middle East. In the capital city of Rabat, traditional Moroccan culture coexists with modern pop culture. It is also a city of great socio-economic diversity, with residents ranging from King Mohammad VI, one of the world's richest men, to rural migrants living in slums. The Culture and Comm...

Hike, paddle, and zip-line through Costa Rica, an ecological wonderland containing five percent of the earth's biodiversity in a rich and magnificent natural environment. Orientation in San Jose Learn how the words "Pura Vida" capture the spirit and soul of Costa Rica; its ecology, economy, and people. Spend three days exploring San José and learning about Costa Rican culture. Begin usin...

If you're looking to experience the world, climb aboard. Since 1993, Broadreach has taken over 12,000 students on adventures abroad for middle school, high school and college students. Prepare for hands-on experience, trying new things, making lifelong friends and having amazing adventures while earning a pile of certifications as proof of your achievements. The world awaits!

The Costa Rica community service trip is a two-week program intended to introduce students to the local communities and diverse natural environment of Costa Rica. During the first week of the program, students will live with local host families in a small village in the province of Alajuela. During the second week of the program, students will stay as a group in hotels. Participants will trave...

Our second trip to Costa Rica is just as full of adventure activities, wildlife observation and community service as our first Costa Rica trip, and the two trips can be combined for over three weeks of adventure travel and community service! Well swim next to a 210 foot waterfall, horseback ride, see more tropical wildlife in its natural habitat than you can anywhere else in the world, zipline ...

Walking Tree Travel has 7 programs in 5 different locations. Programs are offered in China, Costa Rica, Guatemala, Peru and Senegal

A Broader View offers immersion programs in La Ceiba, Honduras; Cusco, Peru, Quito, Ecuador and in Costa Rica. The projects are 1 to 4 weeks, program includes: * Home stay with Honduran Family includes private bedroom and bathroom * 3 meals a day * Cultural weekend activities (cooking classes, dance lessons, nature hikes & more) * Airport arrival and departure transfers * Orientation an...