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Description

Central America remains one of the last undiscovered gems of world travel so expect to see travellers flock to its shores over the next few years. This is a great chance to beat the hordes and at the same time enjoy the company of two of the seas cutest residents; the leatherback turtle and the manatee. You'll start in pulsating San Jose, a town so vibrant even its name sounds like a song, before heading off to Gandoca to lend a hand on the world renowned turtle conservation project. When you've finished there you'll travel to Panama to visit the manatees and compare which country's Caribbean coast is the best, before dashing back to Costa Rica for a rousing end of trip celebration.

Please note that minimum numbers apply for this tour to run, please enquire for details.

*Day 1 - Arrival into San Jose (Costa Rica)
Fly into San Jose International Airport. You will be met at the airport and transferred to your accommodation. You will have free time to settle in for the rest of this day.

*Day 2 - Alajuela and San Jose (Costa Rica)
Orientation and sightseeing in San Jose.

*Day 3 to 9 - Gandoca (Costa Rica)
Volunteer at project working with leatherback turtles.

*Day 10 to 11 - Bocas del Toroa (Panama)
Travel to Panama and stay in Bocas del Toro at a hostel for two nights. Accommodation and breakfast included, additional tours and meals not included.

*Day 12 to 19 - San San Pond (Panama)
Volunteer at project working with leatherback turtles and manatees.

*Day 20 - Puerto Viejo (Costa Rica)
Travel back to Costa Rica and stay in Puerto Viejo at a hostel for one night. Visit a local bar for Reggae Night. Accommodation and breakfast included, additional tours and meals not included.

*Day 21 - Alajuela (Costa Rica)
Final Day. Arrive back in Alajuela. Accommodation and farewell dinner organized at the hostel.

*Day 22 - Return home (Costa Rica)
You can arrange your flight back home at any time on this day.

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Highlights

* Working with turtles on the stunning Caribbean coasts of Costa Rica and Panama
* Exploring San Jose, the lively capital of Costa Rica
* Soaking up the laid back vibe of Central America

Travel Types

• Eco Tours
• Ecology
• Environmental Studies
• Hiking
• Nature Tours
• Trekking
• Volunteering

Cost in US$:

USD 1,975.00 for 3 weeks

Cost Include Description:

* Accommodation: Shared accommodation in hostels, homestays and rooms
* Food: All meals while at projects, some meals on tour not included
* Airport Pickup: Included on arrival date. Ask us for details if you're arriving early!
* Training: In-country orientation
* Support: Pre-departure helpdesk, Local in-country team and 24hr emergency support

This Program is open to

Worldwide Participants.

Participants Travel

Independently

Typically Participants Work

Independently

i-to-i Meaningful Travel's Mission Statement

i-to-i is an award-winning organization providing unique opportunities for you to travel, work and live abroad. Thousands of travelers aged 18 to 80 have joined our volunteer vacations. With over 400 projects on 4 continents, you can join the worldwide i-to-i volunteer community on an extended adventure in areas such as teaching, community development, sports coaching, conservation, building or internships in tourism, marketing, journalism, or health.

Year Founded

1994