2025 Pollard Costa Rica Service Adventure
| Travel Dates: | June 21, 2025 - June 29, 2025 |
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| Program Tuition: |
$2,290 USD
Airfare not included in program tuition
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| Estimated Airfare: | $700 |
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: $2,290
Pay in Full
$2,290.00
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:
$223.75
per month
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!
Service Adventures
Service Adventures can combine rural homestays, adventure travel, and meaningful service projects which are guided by our community partners. Living in these small communities provides the opportunity to engage the language and culture from a uniquely advantageous position.
Program Highlights
Check out some of the featured experiences of your program!
Have the adventure of a lifetime with your friends
Improve your Spanish and immerse yourself in a homestay community
Zip-line though the rainforest
Trek to a beautiful waterfall deep in the jungle
Learn to surf with some of Costa Rica's best instructors
Raft down one of Costa Rica's best rivers
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 teachers that we must 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.
| Day | Location | Description | Lodging |
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| June 21 | USA - Alajuela | Today, 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 in Alajuela |
| June 22 | Alajuela - Host Community | The adventure begins! We'll head to our host community. Upon arrival, we'll tour the town, learn more about our service projects, and 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 23 | Host Community | Next, we will begin working on our service project and spending time with our host families. Afternoon and evening activities will vary, and details regarding service work will become available as the departure date nears. | Host Families |
| June 24 | Host Community | Today, we will continue working on our service project and spending time with our host families. Evening activities will vary. | Host Families |
| June 25 | Host Community | Today, we will continue working on our service project and spending time with our host families. Evening activities will vary. | Host Families |
| June 26 | Host Community- Manuel Antonio | After breakfast and saying goodbye to our host families, our journey begins when we head to one of the most stunning national parks in the country. We will have time to hike through the national park, enjoy a beautiful beach, and spend time surrounded by monkeys. After leaving the national park, the group will have time for souvenir shopping. In the afternoon, we'll check into our rooms, swim in the pool, and then we'll have a delicious dinner overlooking the Pacific Ocean. | Hotel in Manuel Antonio |
| June 27 | Manuel Antonio | 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 evening, we’ll have time to relax and swim in the pool. | Hotel in Manuel Antonio |
| June 28 | Manuel - Alajuela | We'll end the trip with a splash during a whitewater rafting trip along the Savegre River! Navigate class I, II, and III rapids as you descend from the mountains towards the ocean. After lunch, we'll make the drive back to the big city for a cozy farewell dinner ahead of our international departure the following morning. | Hotel in Alajuela |
| June 29 | Alajuela - USA | Fly 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.
Villas Aracari
Villas Aracari is a beautiful property ideally located just twenty minutes from the airport. Close to the city center yet perched high in the mountains, the views of the Central Valley are breathtaking and the new pool is a delightful respite after a hot day. Spotless rooms and friendly staff will make you feel at home the moment you drop your bags.
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 California
Casual, relaxed and airy, nestled in the jungle with sweeping ocean views on three wooded acres. It is not uncommon to see monkeys, sloths, dart frogs, birds, iguanas and all type of local wildlife trek through on a daily basis. It is a little off the beaten path on a short dirt road off the main road to Manuel Antonio, but 5 minutes away from the beach and the city of Quepos. Free Wi-Fi access throughout the building keeps everyone feeling connected. Students will be grouped in their rooms according to gender and availability.
Safety and Support
EASY FUNDRAISING & PAYMENT
24/7 GLOBAL EMERGENCY LINE
HIGHLY VETTED PARTNERS
EXPERT LEADERSHIP
PRIVATE GROUP GUARANTEE
COMPREHENSIVE CURRICULUM SUPPORT
DEDICATION TO CULTURAL ENGAGEMENT
ALL-INCLUSIVE PRICING
I thought all in all it was a great experience and wonderful program!! My daughter speaks about her experience daily. She had a ball!!
April
Parent of Jaylah, traveler on 2017 Program to Costa Rica
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.
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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.