-Day 1 Begin tour
Meet your Tour Director
Details: Travel to Camp Caño Negro
The Caño Negro Reserve stretches across northern Costa Rica and is one of the most important migratory bird sites on earth. Alongside myriad bird species, it is also home to sloths, caiman, monkeys and tapir among many other animals.
Details: Lecture with SINAC (National System of Conservation Areas)
The camp is situated on the edge of the Caño Negro Refugio, run by SINAC the Costa Rica national parks authority. This is one of the most important wetland reserves for migratory birds in the world.
The group starts by thinking deeply about their goals for the week, in a framed, student led discussion forum. In Camp Caño Negro we are working under the direction of government rangers, who will visit the camp to explain their work. An important part of the process of identifying the group’s goals is a broader understanding of the problems faced in the area, the work of SINAC across the country and that organization's long-term aims. Through that understanding, leading to goal identification and student led planning, the group start to create and then work towards their own objectives.
Day 2 Camp Caño Negro
Dinner with local families
Details: Volunteering project
Costa Rica is one of the most biodiverse countries on earth and is a world
leader in conservation and ecotourism. Students will work in small teams to achieve various
elements of the current projects, mainly focused on conservation of the natural environment.
Groups will be put into ongoing projects plans, which have been developed with the local
community or government bodies and NGOs. Often, the project is aimed at helping the local
community live with the environment whilst minimising damage to it, or in developing
sustainable tourism goals. The hard work on the projects is often rounded off with a game
soccer with the "maestros".
Details: Group discussions and evening activities
In the evening, sitting by a campfire gives the group a chance to reflect on the day's
activities, think about the impact they are having and plan for how best to exploit their time
the following day. The noise of the cicadas accompanies you whole you get some well earned
sleep.
Day 3 Camp Caño Negro
Continue volunteering project
Spanish Class
Details: Afternoon soccer match with the community
An afternoon soccer match with the community or a session with a local women’s group understanding the work they are doing in conserving their culture and in preserving the natural environment.
Day 4 Camp Caño Negro
Continue volunteering project
Millenium goals talk
Cooking class
Details: Group discussions and evening activities
In the evening, sitting by a campfire gives the group a chance to reflect on the day's
activities, think about the impact they are having and plan for how best to exploit their time
the following day. The noise of the cicadas accompanies you whole you get some well earned
sleep.
Day 5 Camp Caño Negro
Continue volunteering project
Details: Caño Negro Reserve boat tour
Take a boat trip through the waterways of the national park. The Caño Negro Reserve stretches across the border with Nicaragua and is one of the most important migratory bird sites on earth. Alongside myriad bird species, it is also home to sloths, caiman, monkeys and tapir among many other animals.
Day 6 Camp Caño Negro
Continue volunteering project
History Lessons: CAFOD Bananas
Evening Fire with stories of local traditions and Folklore
Day 7 Camp Caño Negro--Monteverde
Souvenir Shopping
Coffee, Caña and Chocolate Tour with Don Juan
Reflection on project work achievements
Day 8 Monteverde
Free time
Details: Canopy tour
Soar through the treetops for the unmatched close-up of the New World’s best wildlife refuge. Harness yourself to cables that run between platforms high in the trees, then step into thin air and zip from tree to tree. Experience a true bird-eye view from your new aerial perspective.
Details: Night walk in Monteverde Cloud forest Reserve
Step into the Monteverde Cloud Forest and be transported to the lush world of the Costa Rican rainforest. The towering trees, abundant shrubs and vibrant flowers create a luscious oasis for a huge array of animals, including jaguars, toucans and monkeys.
Day 9 Monteverde--Liberia
Travel to Liberia
Souvenir Shopping
Day 10 End tour
Travel to Liberia
Travel home
Tour Includes:
- Round-trip airfare
- Accommodation in cabins with bunk beds, flushing toilets and shower while at Camp Caño Negro
- Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily
- Full-time services of a professional tour director
- Guided sightseeing and city walks as per itinerary
- Visits to select attractions as per itinerary
- Tour Diary™
- Local Guide and Local Bus Driver tips; see note regarding other important tips
- Note: On arrival day only dinner is provided; on departure day, only breakfast is provided
- Note: Tour cost does not include airline-imposed baggage fees, or fees for any required passport or visa. Optional excursions, optional pre-paid Tour Director and multi-day bus driver tipping, among other individual and group customizations will be listed as separate line items in the total trip cost, if included.
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