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Missions in Costa Rica

Overview

On this Missions in Costa Rica journey, your group will have the opportunity to serve alongside one of our local ministry partners that work in the marginal communities on the outskirts of San Jose. This will be an amazing opportunity for your students to see how their service can impact the world for Christ!

 

**This trip qualifies for educator CEUs.

Day 1 - Travel Day

Day 2 & 3 - Ministry Day

Day 4 - Ministry Day

Day 5 - Catamaran Cruise*

Day 6 - 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
  • 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 at local restaurant
  • 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 Sarchí to see the world’s largest oxcart (Guinness World Record 2006) & souvenir shop
  • Transfer to the hotel
  • Dinner at local restaurant
  • 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

*Substitute the catamaran for the canopy zip-line or white water rafting (confirm before registering).

  • 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

High quality, Christ-centered travel engaging the local world through a Biblical worldview for personal transformation.

High Quality

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.

Interested in This Tour?

Contact one of our Travel Specialists to begin planning your JE tour.

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