Sea turtle research in Costa Rica
Playa Blanca,
Impact Trip 8 Days 7 Nights
Your impact host isNicki
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Highlights of this experience
Actively support the research & protection of sea turtles in the Golfo Dulce in Costa Rica
Accommodation
Local lodges or cabins with private rooms - directly with a local host family.
Activities
In-water monitoring, rescue station, mangrove planting, seagrass studies, beach clean-ups & communit
Food Highlights
Three traditional meals a day - adapted to your dietary requirements (vegan, gluten-free
Impact Highlights
You help directly with research, rescue and reforestation - for the protection of endangered turtles
This is how your experience would look like:
Immerse yourself in the world of sea turtles - right in the tropical fjord Golfo Dulce on the Osa Peninsula. As a volunteer, you will support the research team in recording, caring for and rescuing endangered turtle species. You will live in the middle of one of the most species-rich …
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Explore
Discover authentic places apart from mass tourism
Support
Your trip directly funds the local projects
Sustain
Strengthen communities & ecosystems
Get to know the project and the host
Nicki
1 Year our partner
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My life has changed since I volunteered in Costa Rica in 2004. I have been working in environmental projects since 2006 & am passionate about sea turtles.
In our efforts to create environments where people and sea turtles can live together in harmony, we have developed several projects. The first includes a series of conservation and research programs on the Caribbean and South Pacific coasts of Costa Rica. The Caribbean program is located on the beaches of Cahuita, Moin and Pacuare, where we focus on the nesting sites of leatherback, green and hawksbill sea turtles, while the South Pacific project is located on the Osa Peninsula, where we are working to restore mangrove forests and seagrass beds, as well as researching the rare hawksbill turtles of the Eastern Pacific.
We have also launched a tourism project to create alternative livelihoods by training local partners on how to host volunteers and tourists in homestays.
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How to get there
Transfer from San José not included - plan approx. 60 USD for bus & meals. We will be happy to help you with the planning.
We can also help you plan your flights to San José.
Cancellation Policy
- A cancellation of this tour is possible at any time.
- If you cancel at least 30 days before the date of travel, there is no cancellation fee.
- If you cancel between 29 and 15 days before the departure date, 20% of the tour price will be charged.
- If the cancellation is made between 14 and 8 days before the departure date, 50% of the tour price will be charged.
- If the cancellation is made between 7 and 1 day before the departure date, 80% of the tour price will be charged.
- You can also find the cancellation conditions in our terms and conditions
General Information:
- Limited mobility
- Not all parts of this trip are suitable for people with reduced mobility. If you have any questions, please contact us directly.
- Visa requirements
- Please enquire about the visa requirements for this country before you travel. Here is a link to the Federal Foreign Office. If you have any questions please contact us directly.
- We recommend that you take out travel cancellation insurance.
