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Science in Costa Rica – 8 Day

Overview

Did you know Costa Rica is one of the greenest countries in the world? This small country covers 0.03% of the surface of the earth but hosts 6% of the world’s biodiversity. Come recognize God’s design first hand as you hike through the rainforest, explore caves, learn about volcanic activity, snorkel in the Pacific Ocean and more! This Science in Costa Rica experience is sure to bring science to life in a real and tangible way.

 

**This trip qualifies for educator CEUs.

Day 1 - Travel Day

Day 2 - Whitewater Rafting / Fortuna

Day 3 - Caving / Fortuna Waterfall / Night Hike

Day 4 - Hanging Bridges / Nature Hike / Hot Springs

Day 5 - Canopy Zip-Line / Oxcart Factory

Day 6 - Ministry

Day 7 - Catamaran Cruise

Day 8 -Travel Day

Itinerary

  • Arrive and meet your JE Tour Director at the airport
  • Head up the mountain to Hacienda Alsacia coffee plantation and enjoy your first cup of Costa Rica coffee and a great view (if time allows – depending on flight)
  • Check into hotel in San Jose
  • Dinner at a local restaurant
  • Orientation & devotions
  • Breakfast at hotel
  • Load the bus and transfer north to the Puerto Viejo/Sarapiqui region
  • Whitewater rafting on the Sarapiqui River
  • Lunch
  • Transfer to Fortuna
  • Check into hotel
  • Dinner at local restaurant
  • Enjoy the hotel’s hot springs & game room
  • Debrief & devotions
  • Breakfast at hotel
  • Spend the morning caving*
  • Lunch
  • Hike down to the Fortuna Waterfall
  • Return to the hotel
  • Dinner at local restaurant
  • Night hike in the nocturnal rainforest with a bilingual naturalist guide
  • Debrief & devotions
  • Breakfast at hotel
  • Hanging bridges* with a bilingual naturalist guide
  • Lunch
  • Hike to the base of the volcano* with a bilingual naturalist guide
  • Dinner at local restaurant
  • Enjoy the hotel’s hot springs & game room
  • Debrief & devotions

*Optional activities: kayaking or paddleboarding (must be requested when quoting).

  • Breakfast at hotel
  • Check out of hotel
  • Morning canopy zip line experience
  • Lunch at local restaurant
  • Stop to shop in Sarchí at the local oxcart factory
  • Dinner at local restaurant
  • Check into hotel
  • Debrief & devotions
  • Breakfast at hotel
  • Transfer to local ministry site
  • Morning light construction work – bring work gloves!
  • Lunch
  • Afternoon VBS program for local children: plan/organize crafts, share Bible stories & verses, and create games for children ages 5-12
  • Transfer to the hotel
  • Dinner
  • Debrief & devotions
  • Breakfast at hotel
  • Transfer to Puntarenas
  • Board the catamaran & travel to Punta Eternia
  • Spend the day swimming, hiking, kayaking, playing volleyball, & relaxing
  • Lunch
  • Afternoon banana boat ride
  • Board the catamaran & transfer back to hotel
  • Dinner at the hotel
  • Debrief & devotions
  • Breakfast (if flight time permits)
  • Transfer to airport
  • Fly home

Why Travel with JE?

CEU Accreditation

Joshua Expeditions is an approved CEU provider for ACSI, offering CEU credits to teachers on select trips.

Safety

At JE, safety is paramount. Our Guides go through a variety of trainings to help prepare them for any issue that may arise.

You Help Us Give Back

Your JE trip helps us build homes for hurting families, provide food for hungry children, and impact low-income communities.

Online Process

Our goal is to take away the hassle of paperwork, trip logistics, insurance, and payments through our simple online process.

Affordability

We know the economy can affect travel plans. Our staff works to help you create a budget while still providing the best for every traveler.

JE Travel Experience

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Every JE tour offers high quality local meals and hotel accommodations to provide the best possible travel experience.

Curriculum-Focused Travel

Our experienced JE Staff will work with you to create a travel experience that integrates with your teaching curriculum.

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