Boomers Abroad

Highlights

Other ISV Volunteer Projects in Costa Rica:
Volunteer Projects:
sea turtle and dolphin conservation, community support, infrastructure building, eco-tourism development, organic farming, monkey and bird research.

Spanish language and dance lesson package available.

ISV Adventure Tour in Costa Rica
Participants will travel throughout Costa Rica including the Pacific and Caribbean coasts, discovering primary rainforests, plentiful varieties of wildlife, volcanic landscapes, cloud forests, reefs, national parks, private reserves while staying in some of the best eco-lodges in the country. You will have the opportunity to participate in activities such as:

* Snorkeling in the Pacific Ocean
* Whitewater rafting on the Pacuare River
* Treks through several ecological reserves
* Jungle kayaking in the canals of Tortuguero National Park
* Horseback riding through a typical Costa Rican farm and a private secondary forest with views of the Pacific Coast
* Zip-lining and rappelling in La Fortuna
* Observing two of Costa Rica's many volcanoes
* Tubing on the Negro River
* Getting personalized surfing instruction in Samara
* Exploring the local nightlife in Heredia

Travel Types

• Climbing
• Cycling (Mountain)
• Dancing
• Eco Tours
• Ecology
• Environmental Studies
• Heritage Tourism
• Hiking
• Homestay
• Horseback Riding
• Kayaking (River)
• Kayaking (Sea)
• Language Immersion
• Native Culture Studies
• Nature Tours
• Rafting
• RainForest Tours
• Sailing
• Scuba
• Snorkeling
• Student Tours
• Surfing
• Tours
• Trekking
• Vacation Packages
• Volunteering
• Windsurfing/Windsailing

Qualifications

No qualifications are necessary; ISV will give you all the training you need. To maximize your experience it is preferable you can speak English fluently. You do not need to speak the language of your host country, as you will have bi-lingual project and tour leaders to guide your experience. Minimum age is 18 years old by the time of departure. This program is open to everyone, not just students.

Languages

• English

Cost in US$:

Program prices vary. Please see website for details.

Cost Include Description:

Your program price includes quite a lot:
* All accommodation
* All meals in first two weeks (volunteer project) - delicious local cuisine!
* Approximately half of your meals in the second two weeks (adventure tour)
* All ground transportation in the host country (including all in-country airport transfers)
* ISV Adventure Tour activities (minimum five incredible activities per tour)
* An ISV Project Leader to accompany you on the volunteer project
* An ISV Tour Leader to guide you on the Adventure Tour and make sure you have an amazing time
* All in-country orientations upon arrival in the host country
* All administration and promotion costs
* All pre-departure training, manuals and preparation of participants
* In country offices set up to coordinate projects and programs for participants
* Training of all host organizations
* All materials for projects (for example, bricks, mortar, wood, tools)
* Twenty-four hour support for you during the program through our dedicated office and program staff

The program cost also goes towards the equipment or building materials needed for your projects, your in-country support, your adventure activities, your amazing trained project and tour leaders, AND towards the ongoing sustainability and training of each project. We give you and our projects the support and structure many other volunteer organizations cannot, as we have an office in each country to look after your entire experience and develop lasting relationships with the communities in which we operate.

Cost does not include: passport costs, insurance, international flights, in-country domestic flights (if required), vaccinations, spending money, extra activities on tour (available through Optional Activity Package).

Credit Available

no

Volunteer Types

Typical Volunteer

Age Range

This Program is open to

American, Asian, Australian, Canadian, European, Kiwi, South African, Worldwide Participant. This Program is also open to Families and Individuals.

Typical Living Arrangements

• Dormitory
• Group living
• Home-stays

Participants Travel to Costa Rica

Independently or in Groups

Application Process Involves

• Written Application

Typically The Application Process Time is

Post Services Include

• Alumni Network
• Exit Debriefing Abroad
• Job and Internship Network

International Student Volunteers's Mission Statement

To create an environment that combines conservation, community development, education and recreation into the ultimate adventure travel program for anyone who desires to make a difference by volunteering in local communities abroad.

Year Founded

1981