Trip Highlights
- Night turtle patrols & hatchery visits during peak season.
- Early-morning turtle walks—sunrise nesting or hatchlings.
- Guided birding & rainforest hike (toucans, monkeys, more).
- Sierpe River boat tour: crocodiles & wetland birdlife.
- Manuel Antonio National Park: iconic beaches + biodiversity.
- Three hosted dinners: welcome, farm-to-table, farewell.
8-Day / 7-Night Itinerary
- Day 1: Arrive SJO → private van to Uvita; welcome dinner.
- Day 2: Hatchery tour + conservation orientation (optional patrol).
- Day 3: Guided birding & wildlife hike (optional patrol).
- Day 4: Early-morning turtle walk; free afternoon (optional patrol).
- Day 5: Early morning Sierpe River boat tour; farm-to-table sunset dinner.
- Day 6: Transfer to Manuel Antonio; beach and national park exploration.
- Day 7: Relaxation day or optional marina excursions, farewell dinner.
- Day 8: Morning SANSA flight to San José for connections.
Trip Pricing
- $2,750 per person (double occupancy)
- $4,200 single occupancy
👉 Small-group size: 6–10 travelers.
What's Included
- 7 nights boutique lodging (5 in Playa Hermosa de Osa, 2 in Manuel Antonio).
- In-country transport (luxury van, local shuttle, SANSA flight)
- Guided tours & activities: turtle patrols, hatchery orientation, turtle walk, birding hike, Sierpe River boat tour, Manuel Antonio NP.
- 3 hosted dinners (welcome, farm-to-table, farewell)
- Daily breakfasts at your hotel
What's Not Included
- International airfare to Costa Rica
- Travel insurance
- Lunches & alcoholic beverages
- Optional tours (snorkeling, whale watching, parasailing, etc.)
Why Join This Trip
- Be part of sea turtle conservation during peak nesting season.
- Work alongside Costa Rican conservation leaders + share your own expertise.
- Travel with a small group of like-minded turtle advocates (6–10 travelers).
- Balance meaningful service with comfort and relaxation.
- Experience authentic Costa Rican hospitality with hosted dinners and boutique lodging.
- Discover wildlife, culture, and iconic national parks all in one journey.
Next Steps
- Express Interest Early → Small group size (6–10 travelers) means limited spots.
- Flexible Dates → August–September 2026, scheduled around peak turtle activity.
- Confirm Group → Once enough travelers commit, dates will be locked in.
- Optional Add-On → If demand is strong, additional departure dates may be offered.
- Organizer Benefit → Bring 5+ travelers and receive a special discount.