Costa Rica – Eco Rainforest Adventure – Volunteer Vacations | Discover Corps
The southern Pacific coast of Costa Rica is home to 2.5% of the world’s biodiversity and 50% of Costa Rica’s wildlife, making this one of the most biologically intense places on earth. The rainforest is thriving with life, from healthy trees to colorful birds to the endangered tapir, making the conservation efforts of this region extremely important.
Over the course of 8 days, explore the waterfalls of the San Jose Valley, visit the towering Poas Volcano and scout for monkeys, colorful birds, sloths, and marine animals along the Pacific coast. We’ll venture to local coffee farms to see how beans make it from crop to cup, stay in a luxury tented camp in the middle of the jungle and take a relaxing boat ride through one of the largest mangrove systems in Central America.
This trip is a great way to experience the natural beauty of Costa Rica with those who know it well! Visit rainforests teeming with wildlife, explore pristine beaches, towering volcanoes and more! Go behind-the-scenes with a small organization who protects the local tapir population and participate in meaningful conservation projects, get to know the community, and relax in your luxury tents surrounded by the lush rainforest. Positioned where the mountains meet the ocean, the Costa Ballena region of Costa Rica is home to 2.5% of the world’s biodiversity, making this an experience of a lifetime. Explore the Terraba Sierpe mangroves and observe wildlife in their most pristine environments. See for yourself the true meaning of the expression, Pura Vida, and experience the laid-back life philosophy- an ode to the richness & beauty this country has to offer.
$4,695 Adult
$4,395 Child
- Double Occupancy Price. Children’s pricing applies to travelers 16 years old and younger sharing a room with an adult
- Single Room Supplement = $995. This will guarantee you your own, single occupancy room for the entirety of the trip. If you are a solo traveler and would like us to match you with a roommate of the same gender, please book as double occupancy. See full details here.
What’s Included:
- Double-occupancy lodging for 7 nights
- All meals except for one dinner and one lunch
- Transportation in private air-conditioned vehicles with experienced drivers
- All scheduled activities
- Expert naturalist guides
- $50,000 emergency medical evacuation insurance
- English-speaking guide there to support and inform you throughout the trip
- Trip literature and pre-departure support from Discover Corps
- 24-hour Discover Corps emergency hotline
What’s Not Included:
- Tips for the Discover Corps guide and driver
- International airfare
- One lunch and one dinner
- Zip lining = $100
Small Group Dates
February 13-20, 2026
March 13-20, 2026
June 26-July 3, 2026
July 31- August 7, 2026
September 4-11, 2026
November 27-December 4, 2026
January 15-22, 2027
February 12-19, 2027
March 12-19, 2027
June 25-July 2, 2027
July 30- August 6, 2027
September 3-10, 2027
November 26-December 3, 2027