Caribbean Sea Turtle Service Trip
Conservation work with sea turtles
Spend several nights at a remote sea turtle project patrolling the beach in search of nesting leatherbacks and hatchlings, explore local canals for wildlife, visit a butterfly farm and local school. At the end of the week, relax on a white sand beach before heading back towards the central valley and home.
The Highlights:
- Patrol the beaches for nesting Leatherback turtles, tag turtles, conduct population studies and transplant eggs to a protected area.
- During the day, release hatchlings into the sea and explore the local canals for wildlife. You’ll also participate in volunteer activities such as building a hatchery or cleaning the beach of debris.
- Relax on the white sand beach and swim in the warm Caribbean ocean of Cahuita National Park.
Trip Details
- Where:
Costa Rica - Trip Length:
7 day / 6 night - Available Trip Dates:
mid-March through mid‐July (during the turtle nesting and hatching seasons) - 2023 Program Fee:
From $1795 land - Program Fee Includes:
Bilingual Costa Rican Guide, accommodations, private in-country transportation, meals, activity & entrance fees. - Free Travel for Trip Leaders:
With 7 participants, a group leader travels FREE (land and air) - Notes:
Extra nights at the turtle project can be added at a cost of $100 per paying participant per night.
Rafting or ziplining can be added for $60 per paying participant.
