19-Day Student & Summer Teen Travel Camp Adventure

Experience the wonders of the Arenal Volcano with guided hikes and adventures as we view its spectacular volcanic eruptions. Here the natural beauty of the rain forest mergers with the magnificence of one of the most active volcanoes in the world. Arenal was Costa Rica’s most active volcano until 2010, and one of the ten most active volcanoes in the world. Although the activity nowadays is less damaging, you can still see ash columns and hear underground rumbling. Arenal today has entered into an indeterminate resting phase though it is still a sight to be seen, measuring at 1,633 meters (5,358 ft) with a conically shaped crater spanning 140 meters (460 ft). Beyond the volcano, the Arenal area is considered the adventure capitol of Costa Rica. There are mountains to be hiked, volcano lakes to swim, rivers to run and world-famous volcano hot spring spas to relax at. Our stop in Arenal will include an exciting rainforest canopy zip line adventure, Volcano National Park hikes, and swimming and playing at volcano hot spring spas, all with amazing views of the Arenal Volcano. A special day here has been set aside for our local community service project.

Lodge: Lomas del Volcan

A picture containing outdoor, riding, grass, young Description automatically generatedEcological diversity abounds at Rincón de la Vieja National Park, one of the parks in the Guanacaste Conservation Area. This park is a must-visit destination when you are in the Guanacaste Province. At over 34,000 acres, Rincón de la Vieja has room for two volcanoes, 32 rivers and streams, and an incredible variety of flora and fauna. The region hosts a wide variety of tropical forests, including dwarf cloud and montane ecosystems. Exotic and rare flora and fauna find refuge here including kinkajous, pumas, a variety of monkeys, sloths, tapirs, and jaguars. Rare emerald toucanets and blue-crowned motmots glow in the sunlight along with vibrant fuschia and purple Guaria Morada orchids. Laurel and Guanacaste trees form canopies for birds and mammals to live in. A number of activities can be enjoyed at the park such as hiking, horseback riding, enjoying hot springs, swimming. Rincón de la Vieja is approximately 15 miles northeast of the city of Liberia, which is the capital of the Guanacaste Province. Our adventure lodge; Buena Vista; is the essence of Costa Rica in one place! Sustainability, adventure, nature, culture, and wellness in one place. An adventure that will take you to discover Costa Rica, its natural and cultural richness through authentic experiences in the peaks of the Rincon de la Vieja and its primary natural forests.

Lodge: Buena Vista

The Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve is the most famous cloud forest reserve in the world and one of the most important protected areas in Costa Rica. It is visited by nature lovers from various countries desiring to enjoy, appreciate and study the abundant biodiversity of its ecosystems. Since 1973 Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve has been a living laboratory for hundreds of scientific researches, besides a destination for thousands of foreigner visitors who support the ecotourism in Monteverde zone. Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve spans the Tilaran Mountain Range, on the Continental Divide in Costa Rica. A “green mountain” is what the traveler encounters at the end of the 1-hour trip up the steep dusty road that veers to the Northeast off the Inter-American Highway. The Reserve is a life sanctuary of nearly 5,000 hectares. Our program includes hikes, field study and eco-workshops, with local naturalists plus much more!

Lodge: El Establo

A person riding a wave on a surfboard in the ocean Description automatically generatedOur National Wildlife Refuge & Lodge is situated on Costa Rica’s Southern Pacific Coast. This is a region of distinct natural beauty where forest covered mountains rise up from the dramatic Pacific coastline. The lodge is centered in a fantastic variety of habitats, from wetlands and secondary rainforests in the lowlands to primary rainforest on the highland coastal ridge. Seven kilometers of walking trails and three kilometers of pristine beach are here to be explored and played in! Daily adventures from our base include rainforest adventures, turtle conservation projects, surf school, plus much more!

Lodge: Villas Rio Mar