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Costa Rica Sea Turtle Conservation
Want to give back to Mother Nature and hit some of Costa Rica’s highlights, too? Spend two weeks volunteering on a Sea Turtle Conservation Project, then travel to the Rara Avis cloud forest, and enjoy the spectacular views of the Arenal Volcano from La Fortuna.
21 days from £1009
21 days from £1009
Want to book or find out more? Call 08717 029 833 (calls cost 10p per minute plus network extras) or find a branch
About this project
The Playa Matapalo Sea Turtle Project is a conservation programme created to protect sea turtles, their nests and their hatchlings on Matapalo Beach. Using a man-made shelter called a “vivero” to protect the eggs.
Best bits
• 2 weeks of volunteering for a sea turtle conservation
• Night patrols on the beach
• La Fortuna
• Hiking in the forests of Rara Avis
Itinerary
| Day 1: San José | Arrive at any time. |
| Day 2-14: Sea Turtle Conservation Project |
Two weeks of volunteer activities including night patrols along the beach, data collection, beach clean-up and area maintenance, monitoring of the baby turtle hatchery, counting baby turtles and releasing them – depending on the season. There is also the option to visit Manuel Antonio National Park. |
| Days 15-17: La Fortuna / Arenal | You have the option to try rafting, waterfall rappelling, to hike around the base of Arenal. Volcano or soak in hot springs. |
| Days 18-19: Rara Avis | Enjoy a guided nature trail walk through primary rainforest, visits to a butterfly farm and two spectacular waterfalls. You will also have the option to climb up to a viewing platform in the canopy, some 30m (100 ft) above the jungle floor! |
| Days 20-21: San José | Return to San José and spend your last night in the city before departing. |
Fast facts and what's included
Accommodation: Hotels (5 nights), shared basic lodges (15 nights)
Duration: 21 days / 20 nights
Transport: Public bus, tractor, van, walking
Group Size: Maximum 15; Average 10
In-Country Support: Volunteer project co-ordinator, Chief Experience Officer (CEO)
Meals Included: 8 breakfasts, 7 lunches, 8 dinners
Budget: Allow US $100-150 per person for meals not included
