Costa Rica Eco & Adventure
Suspension bridges and forest trails can pair outdoor adventure with time in the rainforest.
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Central America
Student Trips to Costa Rica
Rainforests, volcanoes, wildlife, and conservation, built for hands-on learning.
About the Destination
Costa Rica is one of the strongest international destinations for hands-on student learning. Its rainforests, volcanoes, wildlife, coastlines, and conservation initiatives create natural opportunities for biology, environmental science, sustainability, service learning, cultural immersion, and adventure.
Programs can balance education with activities such as wildlife experiences, hiking, community visits, and outdoor exploration.
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Every program is customized for your school.
Rainforest Biology & Conservation
Waterfalls and protected forest can give biology classes a living field site.
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Sustainability & Service Learning
Coffee-growing hillsides can anchor a program about land use, community, and conservation.
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Costa Rica Cultural Immersion
Towns and local traditions, including the painted oxcarts of Sarchí, can introduce daily life in Costa Rica.
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Costa Rica Wildlife & Environmental Science
Wildlife such as scarlet macaws can connect environmental science to the forests and the coast.
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Standard International Package Inclusions
International packages can be customized to include:
- Roundtrip airfare
- Hotel accommodations
- Private ground transportation and airport transfers
- Daily breakfast and selected group meals
- Local guides and destination coordinators
- Attraction and museum admissions
- Educational and cultural experiences
- Customized daily itinerary
- Group reservation coordination
- Applicable taxes and gratuities
- Richmond Tours trip planning and support
- On-ground destination support
- Required liability insurance
- Complimentary chaperone accommodations when applicable
Every international program is customized based on group size, travel dates, academic interests, trip length, and budget.
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