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Custom Journeys

Your Tailored Eco-Adventure in Costa Rica

   Create a journey that fits your group’s vision. Whether you’re a family wanting a balance of fun and learning, a student group looking for service learning, or friends seeking adventure with purpose, we’ll help you design the perfect experience. With flexible dates, activity choices, and lodging styles, your trip is customized while staying rooted in authentic Costa Rican conservation and culture. 

Why Custom ?

Moonlit night on Playa Linda beach, Costa Rica, with palm trees and gentle waves.

Flexible Dates

Tailored Activities

Tailored Activities

 Travel when it works best for you. Instead of fixed departures, we help you choose dates that match your group’s schedule and the experiences you want most, from turtle nesting season to holiday getaways. 

Group of travelers kayaking through the mangroves of the Damas Estuary near Quepos, Costa Rica.

Tailored Activities

Tailored Activities

Tailored Activities

 Build a journey that reflects your interests. Combine wildlife exploration, service projects, and cultural immersion—whether it’s patrolling for turtles, hiking rainforests, or tasting coffee and cacao.

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Comfort Your Way

Tailored Activities

Comfort Your Way

 Choose accommodations that fit your group’s style and comfort level. From eco-lodge simplicity to boutique charm or spacious villas, your lodging becomes part of the experience. 

A Framework for Your Journey

Sample Framework

  • Arrival & Welcome Dinner
     
  • National Park & Adventure Day
     
  • Service Project Immersion
     
  • Cultural Exchange & Local Meals
     
  • Free Time: Beach or Optional Excursions
     
  • Farewell Dinner & Reflection

Activities & Service Projects

Turtle Patrols

School and Community Projects

School and Community Projects

Volunteers walking along Playa Linda beach Costa Rica, at sunrise during a sea turtle patrol.

 Experience Costa Rica’s iconic sea turtle conservation work. Join guided night patrols, learn about hatchery protection, and support local projects that safeguard nesting beaches. 

School and Community Projects

School and Community Projects

School and Community Projects

Visitors and students painting a mural during a community project in Playa Hermosa, Costa Rica.

 Connect with local schools and eco-committees through hands-on service. Activities may include environmental workshops, trail maintenance, or community clean-up efforts. 

Wildlife and Nature Tours

Wildlife and Nature Tours

Wildlife and Nature Tours

 Discover Costa Rica’s biodiversity through guided hikes, river tours, or mangrove excursions. From scarlet macaws to crocodiles, every trip offers unforgettable encounters. 

Cultural Workshops

Wildlife and Nature Tours

Wildlife and Nature Tours

 Learn directly from Costa Rican hosts in immersive workshops. Try your hand at cooking traditional dishes, roasting coffee, or making artisanal crafts. 

Who We Design For

Students conducting field research  during a service-learning project in Costa Rica.

Students & Educators

 Custom journeys can align with curriculum goals and service-learning standards. From biology field studies to cultural exchanges, we collaborate with teachers to create experiences that extend learning beyond the classroom. Housing can be arranged in hostels or dormitory-style lodging, keeping groups together and costs manageable. We can provide established projects or connect with local partners to create space for your group’s own field research. 

Children watching closely during a sea turtle release on the beach at Playa Hermosa ,Costa Rica.

Families

 Travel together in a way that balances adventure, fun, and downtime. Families can join service projects, explore national parks, and enjoy time at the beach, with space to rest and connect along the way. Educational wildlife journeys often include citizen science projects, while cultural experiences—like cooking workshops or local festivals—bring Costa Rica’s traditions to life. And of course, there’s plenty of family fun and adventure for all ages, from spotting monkeys in the treetops to swimming in tropical waterfalls.

Group of adults sharing a relaxed outdoor dinner together, enjoying food, drinks, and conversation.

Adult Groups

 Friends, colleagues, or community groups can design a journey that blends conservation, cultural immersion, and flexible pacing. Whether it’s turtle patrols, guided birding, or a hands-on cooking workshop, adults enjoy meaningful travel experiences together. Many groups also build in reflection dinners or relaxed free days, ensuring time to connect while discovering Costa Rica’s beauty. Lodging options range from eco-lodges to boutique hotels or shared villas, giving adult travelers the flexibility to choose the right balance of comfort, cost, and community. 


PRICING GUIDANCE

Group Size

Lodging and Locations

Lodging and Locations

Group surf lesson on the beach in Costa Rica, with travelers learning together by the ocean.

 Costs are shared across the group, so larger groups usually lower the per-person price, while smaller private journeys are more premium. 

Lodging and Locations

Lodging and Locations

Lodging and Locations

Traveler standing on the balcony of a boutique lodge in Costa Rica, overlooking tropical forest view

 From simple dorms to boutique hotels or villas, accommodations shape your budget. Visiting multiple regions also adds transport and lodging changes to the total. 

Days and Activities

Lodging and Locations

Days and Activities

Volunteer walking along Playa Hermosa in Costa Rica during a turtle patrol, rainbow  in the sky.

 The number of days, along with your chosen activities—like turtle patrols, guided tours, or cultural workshops—will determine the final cost. 

Why Work With Us

Volunteers working at night on a sea turtle conservation project in Playa Hermosa, Costa Rica.

Authentic Partnerships

 We’ve built genuine relationships with conservation projects, schools, and eco-committees across Costa Rica. Your journey directly supports local partners who are already making a difference on the ground, ensuring your travel dollars strengthen communities and conservation efforts. 

Travelers looking at a map outdoors, planning a custom itinerary together.

Completely Customizable

 Every journey starts with your vision. We’ll help you plan a vacation, educational program, or service-learning trip that reflects your group’s goals. From dates and destinations to lodging and activities, everything is tailored to fit your needs. Whether you want a balance of adventure and rest, or an itinerary full of conservation and culture, we’ll make it happen. 

Community members and travelers gathered at a local market event in Playa Hermosa,  Costa Rica.

Conservation and Culture

 Every journey blends Costa Rica’s natural beauty with cultural immersion. From turtle patrols and mangrove tours to cooking classes and community dinners, we design experiences that connect you to both the land and the people who call it home. 

Next Steps

Share your vision

 Tell us about your group’s size, interests, and goals. Whether it’s family adventure, student learning, or conservation work, every journey starts with your ideas. 

Set your dates

 Choose travel dates that work best for your group. We’ll align your trip with Costa Rica’s seasons, wildlife events, and cultural calendars. 

Receive a proposal

 We’ll prepare a clear plan with itinerary options and transparent pricing. You’ll know exactly what’s included before you commit. 

Confirm your group

 Secure your journey with a deposit and start preparing together. We’ll provide packing tips, travel guidance, and next steps for your adventure. 

Frequently Asked Questions

Please reach us at vbooth@learningthroughservicecostarica.com if you cannot find an answer to your question.

  Absolutely. We design itineraries that balance fun, education, and downtime—so there’s something for every age. 


 Yes. We work with teachers and faculty to align programs with curriculum goals, service-learning standards, or field research needs. 


  You can choose between eco-lodges, boutique hotels, or private villas. All include comfortable accommodations, breakfast, and access to our hosted activities. 


 Costa Rica offers something year-round. Turtle nesting peaks July–October, the dry season runs December–April, and May–June or September–November can offer fewer crowds and lush green landscapes. 


 Yes, travel insurance is required. Policies should cover medical care, trip interruption, and emergency evacuation. 


  

Light, comfortable clothing, hiking shoes, swimwear, a reusable water bottle, and sunscreen are essentials. A small daypack and insect repellent are also recommended.


Your Journey, Your Way Costa Rica offers endless ways to explore, learn, and connect. Let’s design a

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