Costa Rica Service & Adventure - 10 Days

West Coast Connection delivered an exceptional experience for my son on his Costa Rica trip this past June. The itinerary struck the perfect balance of adventure, cultural immersion and fun. He loved everything from helping at the wildlife sanctuary and constructing a new basketball court for a local school, to zip-lining, surfing and relaxing in the mud baths with new friends from around the world. As a parent, I appreciated how thorough and reliable the communication was from start to finish. The trip leaders were professional, enthusiastic, and clearly dedicated to creating a safe, positive environment. My son came home proud of the work he did, the connections he made and more curious about the world. This trip exceeded every expectation for both of us!

Chasing Pura Vida West Coast Connection delivered an exceptional experience for my son on his Costa Rica trip this past June. The itinerary struck the perfect balance of adventure, cultural immersion and fun. He loved everything from helping at the wild life sanctuary and constructing a new basketball court for a local school, to zip-lining, surfing and relaxing in the mud baths with new friends from around the world. As a parent, I appreciated how thorough and reliable the communication was from start to finish. The trip leaders were professional, enthusiastic, and clearly dedicated to creating a safe, positive environment. My son came home proud of the work he did, the connections he made and more curious about the world. This trip exceeded every expectation for both of us!

My daughter was a rising 10th grader and was on the Costa Rica service and adventure trip. She had such an incredible experience! She loved exploring the different areas of Costa Rica, the beautiful beaches, the stunning rainforests and waterfalls- and most importantly the life changing service experience. She wants to go back again and again!

Dylan found this experience incredibly meaningful as a way to give back to communities less fortunate. On top of that he had great fun and adventure with his friends. Thank you for an incredibly experience.

Our shy 17-year-old jumped into this trip solo—and came back glowing. He made friends, felt included, and had a blast every step of the way. From sign-up to send-off, everything was smooth: flights booked, checklist handled, no stress. The staff exceeded our expectations with how quickly and thoughtfully they responded to any questions we had—they were truly top-notch. We also loved the private Instagram updates—seeing his smile in every photo was the best part of our day. He came home proud of the service work, energized by the adventures, and full of stories we’re still laughing about. If your teen’s on the fence, this is the leap they didn’t know they needed.

My 15 year old son went to the Costa Rica experience. He had so much fun in the program, and felt like he was able to actually be a help at the locations where they worked. He enjoyed all of the participants and loved the staff members!