Sustainable Action Costa Rica

Itinerary

With few exceptions, all meals are included. Accommodation is included throughout.

January 5-13, 2024 - Puerto Viejo

Day 1 - Welcome to Costa Rica!

• Arrive in San José, meet the group and trip leaders
• Orientation including information about daily activities
• Welcome dinner and spend the night in Alajuela

Day 2 - Caribbean coast and conservation site visit

• Start the day with a five hour drive over the mountains to the Caribbean coast
• Visit a local initiative helping to reintroduce Great Green Macaws into their natural habitat
• Learn about the community initiatives that have helped sustain the project and enjoy the natural scenery

Day 3 - Coastal bike ride and Jaguar Project

• Hop on a bike to explore the coastline with the chance to spot local wildlife along the way
• Visit the Jaguar Rescue Center, a temporary or permanent home for ill, injured, or orphaned animals
• Group dinner

Day 4 - Boat ride and Bri Bri community introduction

• Head inland to the rural community of Bri Bri, an indigenous community of Costa Rica
• Take a magical boat ride up the river to the town of Yorkin
• Learn about the community’s effort to rebuild the local cacao industry, which had been plagued by a fungus

Day 5 - Community activities and school visit

• Learn more about the Bri Bri community and their sustainable chocolate making process
• Engage with community members for some casual activities such as football
• Enjoy a local dinner with the community and some dancing

Day 6 - Surfing

• Return to Puerto Viejo in the morning
• Enjoy a surf lesson in the afternoon!

Day 7 - Iguana farm and jungle hike

• Visit a local iguana farm and learn about their efforts
• Hike through the jungle to a waterfall and enjoy a swim

Day 8 - Sea turtles and farewell dinner

• Visit one of the bases of Latin American sea turtles* and learn about the endless efforts to protect them from poachers (season specific and may be substituted)
• Return to Alajuela for a farewell dinner
• Closing activities

Day 9 - Breakfast and departures

• Depart from San José airport