Sustainability and Community Development
Length
8 Days
On-Ground Program Price
*Airfare is not included in the price
$2,750 – Ratio 7 – 9:2
$2,450 – Ratio 10 – 14:2
$2,175 – Ratio 15 – 19:2
$1,995 – Ratio 20 – 25:2
or
$2,450 – Ratio 7 – 9:1
$2,240 – Ratio 10 – 14:1
$2,050 – Ratio 15 – 19:1
$1,875 – Ratio 20 – 25:1
*Single occupancy upgrade cost – $ 220
GROUP AIRFARE PRICE PER PERSON
$917 *
*The Student is responsible for providing complete flight ticketing information for the travel participants at least 80 days prior to departure October 21st. SAA will send the Client a spreadsheet of the needed information for ticketing with the specific airline, which must be submitted back to SAA.
*Any cancellation after the tickets have been issued will not be refunded.
*The student assumes complete and full responsibility for, and hereby releases the agent from, any duty of checking and verifying any and all passport, visa, vaccination, or other entry requirements of each destination and all safety or security conditions at such destinations during the length of the proposed travel. For information concerning possible dangers at international destinations, contact the Travel Advisory Section of the U.S. State Department. For medical information, call the Public Health Service. By embarking upon the contracted travel, Client voluntarily assumes all risks involved in such travel, whether expected or unexpected. Client is hereby warned of such risks and is advised to obtain appropriate insurance coverage against them.
Dates
January 9-16, 2024
Program includes
• 7 Nights of Accommodation
• All Ground Transportation
• All meals
• Full Time Local Guide
• 24/7 On-Ground Emergency Support
• Travelers Health Insurance & Liability Insurance
• Tips & Gratuities
Program highlights
• Multiple Community Projects – with schools and environment focus
• Cahuita National Park
• Bribri Indigenous Community Visit
• Introduction to Natural Products, Medicinal Plants
• Traditional Caribbean Cooking Lessons
• Introduction to Local Dance & Calypso Music
• Playa Negra
Itinerary
DAY 1 – DEPARTURE – Tuesday, January 9
Depart Home for San Jose, Costa Rica
Arrive in San Jose, Costa Rica
Airport Transfer
On-ground Briefing
Orientation Walking Tour – The group will become oriented with their neighborhood, the public transportation systems, nearby pharmacies, markets, ATMs, etc. Additionally, an in-depth safety briefing will be provided for what to do incase of an emergency.
Welcome Dinner – The group will be taken for an authentic dinner with a wide variety of menu options to cater all diets.
DAY 2 – SAN JOSE/CAHUITA – Wednesday, January 10
Breakfast & Day Briefing
Bus Transfer to Cahuita (Approx. 4 hrs)
Check In
Orientation Walking Tour
Discussions of Projects and Community – Introduction to the activities that will be taking place throughout the duration of the program
Cahuita Welcome Lunch
Playa Negra – This is Cahuita’s long, black-sand beach. Top spot for swimming due to the clean, calm water.
Traditional Caribbean Cooking Lessons –
Enjoy a great time sharing and learning about Costa Rica Caribbean cuisine and Afro-Caribbean culture.
Costa Rican Caribbean cuisine is characterized by the use of species, herbs and coconut derivatives.
Group Dinner & Discussions
DAY 3 – CAHUITA – Thursday, January 11
Breakfast & Day Briefing
Cahuita National Park Naturalist Walking Tour – In this amazing park students will see the best combination of jungle trek and beautiful Caribbean beaches just a few meters apart
Cahuita National Park Service Projects – Students will work with local naturalist guides on various projects inside the national park including – beach and park cleanup, installation of garbage and recycling containers, trail maintenance, and painting of ranger stations.
Group Lunch
Service Project – Elementary School – Each student will be assigned a local elementary student who they will work with for 30 minutes per day Monday – Friday with English conversation and cultural exchange. Additionally, we will have the opportunity of working with the students installing and enhancing the school’s gardens (food, pollinator, or medicinal gardens), improving waste, recycling, and composting infrastructure and collection efforts, and educational arts and crafts activities.
Service Project – Community Garden
Group Dinner & Discussions
Introduction to Local Dance & Calypso Music – Calypso music has a unique and interesting history behind its origin, popularity, and appreciation in the mainstream music scene. It is a type of folk song primarily from Trinidad though sung elsewhere in the southern and eastern Caribbean islands.
DAY 4 – CAHUITA – Friday, January 12
Breakfast & Day Briefing
Bribri Indigenous Community Visit – (Medicinal Plants, Traditions, Chocolate Making)
Traditional Group Lunch
Bribri Waterfall
Return to Cahuita
Service Project – Community Recycling Center
Service Project – Community Fruit Tree Planting
Group Dinner & Caribbean Farewell Party
DAY 5 – CAHUITA – Saturday, January 13
Breakfast & Day Briefing
Surfing Lessons
Group Lunch
Service Project – Elementary School
Service Project – Community Recycling Center
Free Time & Cultural Immersion
Group Dinner & Discussions
Nocturnal Wildlife Tour Hike – During the walk walk through the jungle you will have the opportunity to observe many animals and species that are very rarely seen during the day.
DAY 6 – CAHUITA – Sunday – January 14
Breakfast & Day Briefing
Cahuita National Park – Coral Reef Snorkeling
Group Lunch
Service Project – Community Painting & Murals
Farmers Market
Caribbean Cultural Center – Natural Products, Medicinal Plants & Artisanal Jewelry
Group Dinner & Discussions
DAY 7 – CAHUITA/SAN JOSE – Monday, January 15
Breakfast & Day Briefing
Bus Transfer to San Jose (approx. 4 hrs)
Group Lunch
Local Crafts Market
Farewell Dinner & Program Closing
DAY 8 – RETURN – Tuesday, January 16
Breakfast & Day Briefing
Airport Transfer
Depart San Jose, Costa Rica for Home
For any additional information or questions please email us at: Info@studyabroadassociation.com
Payments Schedule
110 days prior to departure $500 is due and payable by September 21, 2023.
90 days prior to departure, the second payment in the amount of 50% of the remaining amount is due and payable by October 11, 2023.
60 days prior to departure, the third and final payment in the amount of the remaining amount is due and payable by November 10, 2023.
For any additional information or questions please email us at: Info@studyabroadassociation.com
*Note: When you make a payment please leave a note with: School name, Name of the Program, Name and Surname
