2025 Pollard Costa Rica Service Adventure

Dear Families, Friends, and Travelers – Welcome to the 2025 Pollard Costa Rica Service Adventure!  We have created two webpages dedicated to this once in a lifetime experience so that travelers are as informed as possible throughout the process. The Pre-Enrollment page is meant to share exciting details, highlights, and pertinent info, that participants will want to know before enrolling. Once enrolled, the Post-Enrollment page is intended to prepare travelers for participation on the adventure ahead. Please be sure to review the information thoroughly and get excited for Costa Rica! Pura vida!
Travel Dates: June 21, 2025 - June 29, 2025
Enrollment deadline is October 25, 2024
Group Organizer(s):
WTT Contact:
Program Tuition: $2,490 USD
Airfare not included in program tuition
Confirmed Airfare: $938

Tuition Calculator

There are two options for payment, including an interest-free monthly installment plan.  Follow whichever option works best for your family. If we are within 90 days of travel, only the pay in full option is possible.

Program Tuition: $2,490

Pay in Full

$2,490.00

due today

Payment Plan

Pay a $500 deposit at the time of enrollment and establish an interest-free monthly payment plan. If you enroll today, your estimated* monthly payments would be:

$199.00

per month

* This is an approximate price. Your exact total will be confirmed when your enrollment is processed.

All prices in United States Dollars.

Costa Rica Service Adventure

From white sand beaches to misty cloud forests, towering volcanoes to beautiful rivers that carve through tropical canyons, and  hospitable, friendly communities, Costa Rica has it all! Our service adventures give travelers the opportunity to delve deep into small, rural communities set in stunningly beautiful corners of the country.  In addition to white water rafting, relaxing on white sand beaches and swimming at the base of a towering waterfall, students will gain confidence in their Spanish, contribute to a meaningful service project and grow into more confident travelers. Adventure awaits!

Program Highlights


Check out some of the featured experiences of your program!

Have the adventure of a lifetime with your friends

Improve your Spanish by staying with a host family

Zip-line above the forest canopy

Trek to a beautiful waterfall deep in the jungle

Learn to surf with some of Costa Rica's best instructors

Collaborate on a service project in your homestay community

Discover the gorgeous beaches and world-class national parks on the Pacific coast

The Itinerary


We do everything possible to abide by  itineraries as originally planned, but decades of experience teaches that we must be flexible in our planning. Changes to a trip’s schedule are uncommon, but Walking Tree reserves the right to make adjustments to programming in the best interest of the group. 

DayLocationDescriptionLodging
June 21USA - AlajuelaToday, the group will travel from the USA to Costa Rica. Flights usually arrive in the evening. After our arrival, we will settle into our hotel for the evening and have an orientation meeting to discuss the upcoming trip in detail.Hotel Aeropuerto
June 22Alajuela - San Gerardo The adventure begins! We'll head to our host community. Upon arrival, we'll we will visit a farm where a family offers a cheese tour, then head home with our new host families for the evening. Unless otherwise specified, two students will be placed in each home. Breakfasts and dinners will be with the host families, while lunch will be served at the service site. In the afternoons and evenings, activities are flexible and will vary, but they may include spending time with host families, excursions to explore the surrounding area, or group reflection sessions.Host Families
June 23San Gerardo Today, we will begin working on our service project and spending time with our host families. In the afternoon, we will learn to dance salsa, bachata, and merengue.Host Families
June 24San Gerardo Today, we will continue working on our service project and spending time with our host families.Host Families
June 25San Gerardo Today, we will continue working on our service project and spending time with our host families. In the afternoon, we’ll come together for a heartfelt celebration, sharing our last day with the families at a Fiesta de Despedida. This will be a special time to express our gratitude, exchange memories, and enjoy the company of those who have hosted us throughout this journey.Host Families
June 26San Gerardo - Manuel AntonioAfter breakfast and saying goodbye to our host families. Get ready for surf lessons from professional instructors along a wide, expansive, and empty stretch of coastline that has a reputation for breaks that are great for beginners. In the afternoon, we'll check into our rooms, swim in the pool, and then we'll have a delicious dinner. Hotel Manuel Antonio Park
June 27Manuel AntonioToday, we'll start with a zipline canopy tour in the morning. After Zipline, the group will have time for souvenir shopping. In the evening, we’ll unwind and enjoy a refreshing swim in the pool. Hotel Manuel Antonio Park
June 28Manuel - AlajuelaAfter breakfast, we will head to one of the most stunning national parks in the country. We'll explore scenic trails, relax on a beautiful beach, and observe monkeys in their natural habitat. After lunch, we'll drive back to the city for a cozy farewell dinner before our international departure the following morning.Hotel Aeropuerto
June 29Alajuela - USAFly home, hasta luego!Your own bed!

Accommodations


In order to provide a safe and memorable experience, we follow strict guidelines when choosing group accommodations. Walking Tree partners with hotels and guest houses which are centrally located, locally operated, clean and safe.  We inspect each partner hotel to ensure they meet these standards.

Below are the accommodations we anticipate using on your program, subject to availability. 
Homestay

This will be the best part of your trip! Staying with a host family immerses you in the language and culture of the destination, and can lead to deep and lasting relationships with your hosts. Initially intimidating but ultimately unforgettable, there’s no better way to begin to truly understand the place you’re visiting.

Hotel Aeropuerto

Hotel Aeropuerto is located five minutes away from the Juan Santa María airport. Clean rooms and friendly staff will make you feel at home the moment you drop your bags. The swimming pool  is surrounded by fruit trees and flowers, which attract a number of butterflies and birds, and even some iguanas and squirrels. Students will be grouped by gender. Wifi is available throughout the property.

Hotel Manuel Antonio Park

Hotel Manuel Antonio Park is located a 3-minute walk from Manuel Antonio National Park and features an outdoor pool and a garden. We have a tour desk and a restaurant. We offer free WiFi .All our rooms are equipped with a wardrobe and air conditioning. We are just a 10-minute drive from the town of Quepos.

 

Safety and Support


EASY FUNDING & PAYMENT
EASY FUNDING & PAYMENT
24/7 GLOBAL EMERGENCY LINE
24/7 GLOBAL EMERGENCY LINE
HIGHLY VETTED PARTNERS
HIGHLY VETTED PARTNERS
EXPERT LEADERSHIP
EXPERT LEADERSHIP
PRIVATE GROUP GUARANTEE
PRIVATE GROUP GUARANTEE
COMPREHENSIVE CURRICULUM SUPPORT
COMPREHENSIVE CURRICULUM SUPPORT
DEDICATION TO CULTURAL ENGAGEMENT
DEDICATION TO CULTURAL ENGAGEMENT
ALL-INCLUSIVE PRICING
ALL-INCLUSIVE PRICING

My son had a wonderful experience in Costa Rica, helped to build a preschool classroom, and has created memories that will last a lifetime!

Jodi
Parent of a Costa Rica traveler

Your Adventure Includes

Estimated Airfare

In order to give our travelers the best possible price, we break out airfare from the Program Tuition. We will still handle all booking and ticketing via our flight partner who has access to special fares not available to the general public. Once confirmed, you will be invoiced for the flight roughly 75 days prior to travel. 

Program Tuition Excludes: Travel insurance, baggage fees, passport/visa fees, laundry, souvenirs, and activities not listed on itinerary.

 

Resource center

Resource Center

Why should high school students travel abroad? What happens if a participant gets sick? How quickly do we need to enroll? We’re sure you have plenty of questions and we’ve got you covered! Visit our Resource Center to discover the answers to your most pressing questions and contact us anytime with additional questions.

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