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Custom Course in Costa Rica & Panama (Groups of 5+)

by: Outward Bound Costa Rica

9.96 (26)Verified

We believe that the best things in life are personalized; so we’ve launched our custom courses for 5 or more people. Tell us your dates, duration, and activities—we’ll do the rest! Step by step, we’ll create an unforgettable adventure to Costa Rica or Panama. Bring 7 others on your custom course and you will come for free! Our custom courses are for friends & family, sports teams, youth groups,...

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Program Highlights

Get off the beaten tourist path and explore places less frequented.

Experience the best of Costa Rica's nature with unique adventure activities.

Experience authentic Costa Rican culture and practice your Spanish language skills on course with local instructors and with local families on homestays.

Achieve your group's goals while you surf, zipline, whitewater raft, rappel 80 foot waterfalls, scuba, hike and earn outdoor certifications.

Push your limits like never and leave the course with a deeper understanding of yourself.

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Locations
  • San Jose, Costa Rica
  • Turrialba, Costa Rica
  • Quepos, Costa Rica
  • Cartago, Costa Rica
  • Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica
  • Guanacaste, Costa Rica
  • Talamanca, Costa Rica
  • Rural Areas, Costa Rica
  • Panama City, Panama
  • Rural Areas, Panama
Availability
Year(s) OfferedYear RoundDuration:
  • 1-2 Weeks
  • 2-4 Weeks
  • 5-8 Weeks
  • Alternative Spring Break
Age Requirement:Open to All Ages
Types & Subjects:
  • Animal Welfare
  • Conservation
  • Culture
  • Eco-Tourism
  • Environment
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Guidelines:
  • American
  • European
  • Canadian
  • Australian
  • Kiwi
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Recognitions

Innovative New Program – Intern Abroad Finalist 2022Top Rated Organization 2021 - Gap Year

Program Reviews

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Overall Rating

9.54

Total Reviews

26

Best experience I've had!

by: Samantha Rojas - United StatesProgram: Custom Course in Costa Rica & Panama (Groups of 5+)
10

My Outward Bound experience in Costa Rica was a little different. I was originally signed up to go on a course with other adults or college students for a week. Unfortunately, not too many people had signed up or other things had occurred. Fortunately, I was still able to attend the course and was able to travel with two groups. I traveled first with Girl Scouts and another group that was around the same age (most were between 13-16 years of age). I didn't spend too much time in Costa Rica, but ...

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Outward Bound Costa Rica responded to this reviewSeptember 19, 2022

Hi Samantha! We're so glad you enjoyed your trip so much that you're coming back for a gap year in the spring. We can't WAIT to see you again soon!

Most meaningful part of my course

by: Mary M.Program: Custom Course in Costa Rica & Panama (Groups of 5+)
10

The most meaningful part of my course was spending time with my troop, since this was our last trip before college. I’m also leaving with a new love of travel and Spanish, and I greatly desire to continue taking Spanish in college.

It was the greatest final trip

by: Ella F.Program: Custom Course in Costa Rica & Panama (Groups of 5+)
10

It was the greatest final trip before college my Girl Scout troop and I could have asked for. I got to do a lot of fun, new things with my troop. I learned that I really enjoy doing outdoor activities that push me out of my comfort zone, and that I’m more confident than I thought.

Program Details

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Locations

  • San Jose, Costa Rica
  • Panama City, Panama

Types and Subjects

  • Adventure Types
  • Backpacking
  • Ecology
  • Eco Tours

Availability

Years Offered: Year Round

Duration:
  • 1-2 Weeks
  • 2-4 Weeks
  • 5-8 Weeks

Age Requirement

Open to All Ages

Guidelines

  • American
  • European
  • Canadian
  • Australian

Accommodation Options

  • Dormitory
  • Group living
  • Home-stays

Qualifications & Experience

Any/All Education Levels Accepted

Application Procedures

  • Online Application

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