Adventure Tours in Nicoya Peninsula, Costa Rica

Explore an 18-day adventure in Costa Rica, a global leader in biodiversity. This program is for high school students who are passionate about wildlife conservation. It provides hands-on experience in one of the world's most ecologically rich countries. Assist scientists at the Monteverde Institute, protect endangered sea turtles, and volunteer at a wildlife rehabilitation center. Explore the rainforest on a nocturnal hike, contribute to reforestation for migratory birds, and zipline through the cloud forest canopy. With 20 hours of service learning, this adventure blends environmental stewardship with cultural immersion, equipping you with skills in conservation and global citizenship. Dive into Costa Rica's natural wonders and develop a deep, lasting connection to the environment.

The lively beach town of Santa Teresa is world famous for surf breaks across beaches pristine, uncrowded and seemingly endless. After surfing and sunbathing are over for the day – and Spanish lessons and surfing! – the town comes alive with funky surf shops, cafes, restaurants and nightspots for every taste and budget. Your experience will be based at ‘Jakera Jungle Surf Camp’ where we have created a jungle paradise complete with swimming pool overlooked by a rich tropical forest bursting with wildlife including red squirrels, howler monkeys and tiny magical hummingbirds. We are a 5 min walk from the cool cafes, bars and shops that line the 6km stretch of road and beach that make up Playa Santa Teresa/Playa El Carmen. This program starts on the first and third Sunday of each month, so clients can ‘settle in’ before the program proper starts on Monday morning. As well as Spanish lessons and professional surf instruction and guided/supervised surfing, other programmed activities include hiking so you can explore and enjoy the beautiful hinterland of Nicoya Peninsula. Cost of 1 week program: USD 880 Cost of 2 week program: USD 1750

Join the Montezuma Sea Turtle Volunteer Program in Costa Rica and contribute to the preservation of endangered hawksbill sea turtles. Based in the stunning region of Montezuma, you'll work alongside a team of international volunteers to protect nesting sites and assist hatchlings. Experience the joy of releasing baby turtles into the ocean and gain hands-on experience in sea turtle conservation on the Pacific coast of Costa Rica. In your free time, enjoy the beautiful Pacific beaches of Montezuma and the vibrant local town life. To volunteer in this program, you need: - To be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 - To be at least 18 years old - Basic knowledge of Spanish knowledge; beginners need to enroll in additional weeks of Spanish lessons for an extra fee - To be physically fit: the three to four-hour night patrols and daytime monitoring require hard physical work - To be flexible and open-minded in order to carry out a variety of tasks Inquire today or visit our website for complete info about this program in Costa Rica.

For those looking to combine training of the body and mind, NSI's Spanish & Yoga program combines the best of what Nosara has to offer. As a world-class yoga teacher training destination, Nosara has an abundance of expert yoga instructors and first-class yoga studios. In this program, students can participate in our 10 or 20-hour Spanish course and schedule their yoga classes before or after their Spanish classes. The Spanish classes will take place Monday-Friday at our campus, and the yoga classes at the beautiful, newly designed Bodhi Tree Resort, which is just a 10-minute walk along a nature trail from our campus. Yoga classes are offered at multiple times throughout the day, six days per week. This is truly a unique opportunity to take advantage of stretching both your body and mind.

Spend some time in the wild coastal areas of Costa Rica, working with a local charity to help protect adult and baby turtles facing extinction and are increasingly at risk. This programme offers you the opportunity to be part of a vital project that aims to ensure that as many turtles as possible make it out to sea. Surrounded by stunning, golden beaches and living in a Costa Rican cabin - right at the heart of a community, there is plenty to do and see. An ideal volunteer should be enthusiastic and passionate about animal welfare. Your dedication is critical to the success of the charity's work with turtles.