2025 Pollard Costa Rica Service Adventure
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June 21, 2025 -
June 29, 2025
Enrollment deadline is October 25, 2024
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| Program Tuition: |
$2,490 USD
Airfare not included in program tuition
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| 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
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.
| 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 Aeropuerto |
| June 22 | Alajuela - 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 23 | San 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 24 | San Gerardo | Today, we will continue working on our service project and spending time with our host families. | Host Families |
| June 25 | San 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 26 | San Gerardo - Manuel Antonio | After 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 27 | Manuel Antonio | Today, 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 28 | Manuel - Alajuela | After 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 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.
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
24/7 GLOBAL EMERGENCY LINE
HIGHLY VETTED PARTNERS
EXPERT LEADERSHIP
PRIVATE GROUP GUARANTEE
COMPREHENSIVE CURRICULUM SUPPORT
DEDICATION TO CULTURAL ENGAGEMENT
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
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.