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Travel For Teens: Costa Rica Adventure and Service

by: Travel For Teens

9.79 (14)Verified

Join us in Costa Rica for unforgettable memories and valuable service work! We will have the unique opportunity to perform 20 hours of valuable service work in two different communities. In La Fortuna we will work alongside the local association of Boy Scouts with various projects like planting trees to promote a better ecosystem, light construction, and clean-up projects. TFT feels strongly about...

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Program Highlights

Volunteer in two different communities for a total of 20 hours of service

Go on an overnight whitewater rafting trip in the lush jungle

See a plethora of wildlife in its natural habitat including sea turtles, white-faced monkeys, giant iguanas and, of course, sloths!

Take a surfing lesson at a beach famous for its waves perfect for both beginners and avid surfers

Prepare a classic Costa Rican meal at a cooking lesson

Quick Details

Locations:
  • San Jose, Costa Rica
  • Tortuguero, Costa Rica
  • Turrialba, Costa Rica
Availability
Year(s) OfferedYear RoundDuration:
  • 1-2 Weeks
Age Requirement:14-17
Types & Subjects
Adventure Types:
  • Student Tours
Focus Areas:
  • Community Service & Volunteering
  • Experiential Learning
  • Language Immersion
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Guidelines:
  • All Nationalities
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Awards

Notable Mention - GoAbroad Top Rated High School Abroad Providers 2024Top Rated Provider 2023 - High School AbroadTop Rated Notable Mentions 2022Top Rated Organization 2021 - High School Abroad

Program Reviews

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Overall Rating

9.79

Total Reviews

14

The best 10 days of my life

November 22, 2025by: Paige Post - United StatesProgram: Travel For Teens: Costa Rica Adventure and Service
10

This trip was the greatest experience of my life. Obviously getting on a plane and going to a far away place with a bunch of strangers is a bit intimidating, but I am so thankful and happy I took a leap out of my comfort zone to experience this. The connections I made with the people on the trip, and not to mention the amazing activities and service projects I got to participate in. I would recommend this to everyone thinking of taking a trip!

pura vida 💗

November 21, 2025by: edie clemens - United StatesProgram: Travel For Teens: Costa Rica Adventure and Service
10

i do not exaggerate saying this trip changed my life. truly. it transformed me as a person. the service was so fulfilling and the adventures were the best experiences of my life. i would recommend this to any teen, whether daring and courageous or shy like i was

Best Trip of my Life!

November 14, 2025by: Kate Hoffelt - United StatesProgram: Travel For Teens: Costa Rica Adventure and Service
10

I had an amazing time in Costa Rica! This was my first trip with TFT, and I went by myself. We were busy constantly, and had multiple interesting adventures every day. My favorite day was probably kayaking in the ocean to an island, where we went snorkeling with tons of tropical fish the food was amazing, and it was cool meeting new people would totally recommend! A

Program Details

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Locations

  • San Jose, Costa Rica
  • Tortuguero, Costa Rica
  • Turrialba, Costa Rica

Types and Subjects

  • Adventure Types
  • Student Tours
  • Focus Areas
  • Community Service & Volunteering
  • Experiential Learning

Availability

Years Offered: Year Round

Duration:
  • 1-2 Weeks

Age Requirement

14-17

Guidelines

All Nationalities

Program Cost Includes

  • Tuition & Fees

Qualifications & Experience

      Accepted Education Levels

    • Any/All Education Levels Accepted

    Application Procedures

    • Physical Exam/Health Records
    • Online Application
    Travel For Teens

    Travel For Teens

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    Join us in Costa Rica for unforgettable memories and valuable service work! We will have the unique opportunity to perform 20 hours of valuable service work in two different communities. In La Fortuna we will work alongside the local association of Boy Scouts with various projects like planting trees to promote a better ecosystem, light construction, and clean-up projects. TFT feels strongly about the impact of this organization and we contribute every year to help them continue their mission in the community. In Sámara we work with another local association that provides supplemental educational, recreational, and career opportunities for youth with limited resources in the rural beach communities of the surrounding area. We will be helping run one of their many programs focusing on acad...

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