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Costa Rica Adventure with Gapforce

by: Gapforce

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Adventure and animal lovers rejoice! Alongside its stunning jungles, beaches, and volcanoes, Costa Rica is known for its astonishing biodiversity. The country accounts for as little as 0.03% of the earth’s surface yet contains nearly 6% of the world’s biodiversity. Although such a small country, Costa Rica has ample opportunities for adventure, offering everything from surfing to hiking and from s...

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Program Highlights

Spend 4 weeks exploring the stunning cloud forests, beaches, and waterways of this beautiful country.

Learn and master the art of sustainable living practices.

Develop your understanding and appreciation of wildlife species and environmental conservation initiatives.

Immerse yourself in the fascinating local Bri Bri culture.

Immerse yourself on a Sea Turtle Conservation project at a famous nesting site.

Quick Details

Locations
  • Costa Rica
Availability
Year(s) OfferedYear RoundDuration:
  • 2-4 Weeks
Cost Per Week$600-900
Age Requirement:Varies
Types & Subjects:
  • Conservation
  • Marine Conservation
  • Reforestation
  • Teaching
  • Wildlife
Guidelines:
  • All Nationalities
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Recognitions

Top Rated Provider 2023 - Gap YearYET 2023Go Overseas Community Choice Award - Top Rated in Safety 2022CanGapYear Out GroupDuke of Edinbrugh

Program Reviews

Hear what past participants have to say about the programs

Overall Rating

9.2

Total Reviews

5

Once in a lifetime!

by: Lucie Young - United KingdomProgram: Costa Rica Adventure with Gapforce
9

Travelling to Costa Rica with Gap Force was incredible. We had the opportunity to volunteer throughout our trip including reforestation and hatchery guarding. We saw lots of different things I would not have experienced had a travelled on my own such as seeing turtles laying eggs on remote beaches and staying with the BriBri tribe. I also loved the ziplining and the Tarzan swing. Through this trip I have met so many great people and formed amazing friendships. I would definitely recommend this o...

Galla Pinto

by: Talia Whitmey - EnglandProgram: Costa Rica Adventure with Gapforce
9

Really good introduction to travelling! I’ll be doing more travelling after this trip and now feel a lot more confident about it. A pro of this trip for me has been staying in hostels and interacting with locals, you get to understand the country a lot more.

One of the most unique experiences imagineable

by: Marcus Poad - United KingdomProgram: Costa Rica Adventure with Gapforce
9

Really has been an incredible month - it hasn’t slowed down for anyone, I don’t think I could imagine getting anymore out of a volunteering travelling experience! So incredible to see such a vastly different way of life, from indigenous peoples to coastal towns to mountains in the jungle, I don’t think I could’ve asked for anything more - thank you!

Swimming in the Bri Bri Rainforest

Program Details

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Locations

  • Costa Rica

Types and Subjects

  • Adventure Types
  • Backpacking
  • Snorkeling
  • Trekking

Availability

Years Offered: Year Round

Gap Year Timing:
  • 2-4 Weeks
  • During College
  • Post High School

Age Requirement

Age Requirement Varies

Guidelines

  • All Nationalities

Cost per week

$600-900

Program Cost Includes

  • Pre-Departure Orientation
  • Airport Transfer (Pick-Up)
  • On-Site / In-Country Staff Support
  • Accommodation / Housing for Program Duration

Accommodation Options

  • Group living

Qualifications & Experience

  • High school graduate, diploma or the equivalent (for example: GED)
  • Some college credit, no degree

Application Procedures

  • Physical Exam/Health Records
  • Online Application

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