Project Costa Rica
San Jose * Monteverde * La Fortuna * San Jose
The Pacific Sea Turtle Project is a conservation intiative undertaken to protect endangered sea turtles and their their nests, and improve the chance for survival of hatchlings on Matapalo Beach. Using man-made shelters (called 'viveros') to protect turtle eggs and joining in vigilant beach patrols, volunteers provide vital resources for the program—otherwise there wouldn’t be enough people to monitor beaches
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- 14 nights accommodation: Hotels (8 nts), Multi-share lodge (6 nts).
- 6 Breakfasts, 5 Lunches, 6 Dinners 5 days of volunteering at sea turtle conservation project Guided sugar cane and coffee tour Guided visit to Santa Elena Cloud Forest Reserve Transport thoughout: Bus, Taxis, Walking Chief Experience Officer (CEO) throughout, local guides.
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Day 1 San Jose Arrive at any time.
Day 2-7 Sea Turtle Conservation Project (6B,5L,6D)Five days volunteering with a sea turtle conservation project. Following an early morning departure from San José we travel approximately 5 hours by bus to Playa Matapalo, a small village located on the central pacific coast. We spend the next 5 days working alongside local and international volunteers to help protect endangered sea turtles. The best time to visit this project is from June - November with the best chance of working with the turtles during these months. Volunteer activities include long night beach patrols to protect the nests, data collection, area clean-ups, general cleaning and maintenance, the construction of breeding grounds and other infrastructure, as well as the possibility of monitoring of the baby turtle hatchery, counting baby turtles and releasing them.
Day 8-10 MonteverdeGuided sugar cane and coffee tour at El Trapiche, guided tour of Santa Elena Cloud Forest Reserve. Option to fly across canopy on ziplines or visit a butterfly garden.
Day 11-13 La FortunaOption to hike around base of Arenal Volcano, soak in relaxing hot springs or try one of the many adventure activities such as whitewater rafting.
Day 14 San JoseTransfer back to the capital for one final evening with the group.
Day 15 San Jose Depart at any time
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Quote Ref: 1879088
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| 15 Jul 12 - 21 Oct 12 | £699 |
- Prices are per person and based on twin share.
- All tour itineraries and inclusions are subject to change at the discretion of the tour operator; you will of course be advised of changes as they become available.
- Please allow USD285-375 for meals not included.
