Teacher-Student Tours
Costa Rica is one of the most diverse places for wildlife on the planet. the home of species from both North and South America. Visitors can see 600-pound turtles nesting on its beaches and hike forests so thick and tropical that they create their own weather conditions. Costa Rican national parks are packed with wild plants and animals, offering an exciting opportunity for active education.
With an exciting blend of education and adventure, Ecodestination’s 9-10 day and 12 day trips are the Ultimate Field Trip! Please take a look at some of our popular tours below, and if you have any questions let us know!
Remember one teacher goes free with every 10 students and we offer university credits to teachers for these tours. All tours are customizable!
9-Day Classic Itinerary
Cost is $1525 per person.
Experience 3 Ecological zones packed with many activities only available though our tours. Visit the Bribri Indigenous Peoples Reserve where you will visit a school and participate in a community service project. Work with endangered Leatherback sea turtles at Serafin Turtle Project on the shores of the Caribbean and snorkel in the warm tropical seas. Enjoy traditional Costa Rican cuisine after white water rafting through a rainforest. Stay at the foot of Arenal Volcano and visit both waterfalls and hot springs all in one day. Tour an experimental sustainable farm and learn about the culture and fauna of this amazing land. Ride horses across the continental divide and visit a butterfly garden. Then zipline through the rainforest canopy, all the while learning from your local biologist guide. See in the world renown virgin cloud forest. For a complete itinerary please click here.
12-Day Ecological Expedition
Cost is $1765 per person.
Visit the Bribri Indigenous Peoples Reserve where you will visit a school and participate in a community service project. Work with endangered Leatherback sea turtles on the shores of the Caribbean and snorkel in the worm tropical seas. Enjoy traditional Costa Rican cuisine after white water rafting through a rainforest. Stay at the foot of Arenal Volcano and visit both waterfalls and hot springs all in one day. Tour an experimental sustainable farm and learn about the culture and fauna of this amazing land. Ride horses across the continental divide and visit a butterfly garden. Then zipline through the rainforest canopy and learn from your local biologist guide. Experience crocodiles and caiman up close and personal. Relax at a white sand beach on the Pacific coast. For a complete itinerary please click here.
10-Day Homestay and Pacific North
Cost is $1575 per person.
During this trip you will work with endangered Leatherback sea turtles on the shores of the Caribbean coast and explore the canals looking for iguanas, caiman, crocodiles, and sloths. You will meet local students and participate in a service project. In order to get a true feel for the country you will stay with a host family and help with the daily chores. Adventure will come as you white water raft through a rain forest. You will also have the experience of visiting waterfalls and hot springs all in one day. This tour also includes a visit to an experimental sustainable farm, horseback riding, hiking in Rincon De La Vieja National Park, and relaxing at Playa Hermosa beach. Click here for details.
10-Day Corcovado Expedition
Cost is $1575 per person.
During this trip you will work with endangered Leatherback sea turtles on the shores of the Caribbean coast and explore the canals looking for iguanas, caiman, crocodiles, and sloths. You will meet local students and participate in a service project. In order to get a true feel for the country you will stay with a host family and help with the daily chores. Adventure will come as you white water raft through a rain forest. You will also have the experience of visiting waterfalls and hot springs all in one day. This tour also includes a visit to an experimental sustainable farm, horseback riding, hiking in Rincon De La Vieja National Park, and relaxing at Playa Hermosa beach. Click here for details.
11-Day Eco-Adventure
On your eco-adventure you will work with endangered sea turtles on the shores of the Caribbean coast and explore the canals looking for iguanas, caiman, crocodiles, and sloths. You will collect and analyze data at the Tirimbina Rainforest Center and participate in bat studies. Adventures include white water rafting through a rain forest and rappelling the Lost Canyon. You will also visit waterfalls and hot springs all in one day, tour an experimental sustainable farm, ride horses across the continental divide, and zipline through the rainforest canopy. Finally, you will have the opportunity to visit a butterfly garden and relax at a white sand beach on the Pacific coast. Click here for details.
Ecuador: 10-Day Andes to Amazon
On this adventure your group will visit Otovalo Market, hike to Peguche waterfalls, meet a traditional shaman, explore the Cuicocha Crater in the Andes, travel to the Amazon and visit Hurorani indigenous community. You will zipline in the Mindo Cloud Forest and finish your visit with a stop at the middle of the world and tour the historical center of Quito, Ecuador’s thriving capital city. Click here for details.