Description

The Costa Rican Nature and Adventure Travel Tour is a week-long program intended to introduce students to the natural wonders and culture of Costa Rica. Students have the opportunity to experience the biodiversity of Costa Rica; to give back to the community by donating time at a local orphanage or other service project; to hike through lush rainforests; to see the varied Costa Rican flora and fauna; and to observe an active volcano!

Highlights

Costa Rica is a country of natural beauty, political stability, friendly people, and a temperate climate. Since dismantling its army in 1948, it has been known around the world as one of the most stable countries in Latin America and has often been a mediator in other Central American conflicts. The international community acknowledged this contribution in 1987 by presenting President Oscar Arias with the Nobel Peace Prize. Costa Rica has devoted itself to environmental conservation and educational achievement. Today, Costa Rica's National Conservation Areas System (SINAC) covers more than 134 areas - national parks, reserves, and refuges - comprising roughly 27 percent of the national territory. This commitment provides an abundance of natural wonders and biodiversity - a paradise for naturalists and wildlife. The relatively small size of the country allows one to explore the beach, jungle and mountains all in one day. The population of Costa Rica is diverse and the people, colloquially called the 'Ticos,' are warm and welcoming.

Ages: 15-18 only.
Scholarships are available, please contact Aspire by API for details.

Travel Types

• Camping
• Climbing
• Eco Tours
• Hiking

Type of Programs

• Adventure Travel
• Community Service / Volunteerism
• Cultural Exploration

Languages

• English
• Spanish

Cost in US$:

Please contact Aspire by API for more information

Program Fees Include:

* Pre-Departure Services:
- Advising
- Pre-departure Orientation
- Group Flights
- Mobile Phone
- Social Networking
- Scholarship Opportunities

* On-Site Services:
- On-site Staff
- On-site Orientation
- Housing
- Meals & Laundry
- Tuition
- Tutoring
- Community Involvement and Volunteer Opportunities
Medical and Life Insurance
- Overnight Excursions and Day Trips
- Social, Recreational and Cultural Activities

* Post-Program Services:
- Post-Program Evaluation
- Alumni Network
- Transcript Services.

This Program is open to

American Participants.

Participants Travel

Independently

Typically Participants Work

in Groups

Application Process Involves

• Letters of Reference
• Transcript
• Written Application

Typically The Application Process Time is

1 week

Post Services Include

• Alumni Network
• Exit Debriefing Abroad

Aspire by API's Mission Statement

Aspire by API is the high school and gap year division of Academic Programs International (API), an educational organization that has been sending university students abroad to study since 1997. Aspire by API is dedicated to providing comprehensive summer study abroad programs for high school students as well as gap year abroad programs for recent high school graduates. Our language and cultural immersion programs provide students with educational opportunities to learn and develop relevant global skills in an exciting, enriching, safe, and secure setting. We aim to start each student on a path of lifelong global citizenship through participation in an ASPIRE program.