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Costa Rica College Summer Program | Pacific Discovery

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Surf, hike, and raft on multi-day expeditions through Costa Rica's ecological hotspot and protect its rich biodiversity with wildlife rehabilitation and sustainable practices! This program is jam-packed with multi-day adventures through a country rated one of the happiest on earth. We will see the jungle and wildlife first-hand by hiking through the rainforest of Los Santos, rafting down thrillin...

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Program Highlights

Surf on the pristine beaches of the Pacific coast with professional surf gurus.

Take a 3-day whitewater rafting trip through rapids and waterfalls on the Pacuare river.

Join a volunteer project rehabilitating sloths, monkeys, and other exotic animals at an animal rescue center.

Sea kayak through the Golfito on a multi-day adventure through secret islets.

Take a hike through the rainforest of La Zona de Los Santos.

Quick Details

Locations
  • San Jose, Costa Rica
Availability
Year(s) Offered2025, 2026Duration:
  • 2-4 Weeks
  • Summer
Cost Per Week$2000-$5000
Age Requirement:Varies
Types & Subjects:
  • Conservation
  • Eco-Tourism
  • Education
  • Environment
Guidelines:
  • All Nationalities
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Recognitions

Top Rated Provider 2023 - Gap YearPeople’s Choice Award 2023 FinalistInnovation in Sustainability 2023 FinalistInnovation in Sustainability 2023 WinnerTop Rated Gap Year Provider 2022Innovative New Program – Volunteer Abroad Finalist 2022Innovation in Marketing & Digital Media Finalist 2022Top Rate Organization 2021 - Gap Year

Program Reviews

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Overall Rating

8.93

Total Reviews

2

Incredible volunteering experience

by: Nyla Hekier - United StatesProgram: Costa Rica College Summer Program | Pacific Discovery
10

I had an incredible experience with Pacific Discovery! I became more confident in myself as a person and my abilities to make friends, meet new people from around the world, travel, cook, be active, and live life how I want to. After the trip, I came home fully ready to go to college. I knew that I could face any challenge that came my way. There will, as expected, be ups and downs throughout the whole trip, but that is how we grow - being outside our comfort zone. Traveling with Pacific Discove...

I was really able to get back to my best self. I lost some of that during the last year of online school and lots of other challenges, but I was able to see myself and what I want from a different perspective which allowed me to get back on my path of life. This trip was exactly what I needed to get out of my funk. Thank you, Amelia, Justin, and PD.

Program Details

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Locations

  • San Jose, Costa Rica

Types and Subjects

  • Adventure Types
  • Backpacking
  • Camping
  • Climbing

Availability

Years Offered: 2025, 2026

Gap Year Timing:
  • 2-4 Weeks
  • After College
  • During College

Age Requirement

Age Requirement Varies

Guidelines

  • All Nationalities

Cost per week

$2000-$5000

Program Cost Includes

  • Tuition & Fees
  • Accommodation / Housing for Program Duration
  • All Program Activity Costs
  • Weekday Meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

Accommodation Options

  • Group living
  • Guest House
  • Other

Qualifications & Experience

  • University Freshman (1st Year)
  • University Sophomore (2nd Year)
  • University Junior (3rd Year)
  • University Senior (4th Year)

Application Procedures

  • Online Application

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