KASCOR27

SUMMER 2027

Costa Rica, one of the most bio-diverse and sustainable countries in the world, is world-famous for spectacular forests and pristine beaches. The trip has been designed to enhance cross-curricular learning in the Humanities and Sciences, while giving students an outstanding adventure.

Due to the high educational value of this trip, all students will earn the widely recognised ASDAN Universities Award, which will look excellent on UCAS University applications.

After exploring San José, we will enjoy a superb trek in the spectacular Monteverde Forest, described by National Geographic as “the jewel in the crown of cloud forest reserves”.  It is an internationally protected conservation area, and of vital importance. We can enjoy magnificent scenery, waterfalls and see the amazing variety of species. We will work with the Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve, learning about the importance of international conservation, and participate with the local community in reforestation activities.

We will then leave the cool cloud forests of Monteverde and head for the tropical lowlands of the Caribbean coast, trekking around the base of the great Arenal Volcano. From there we will travel to the indigenous Bribri people, right on the border with Panama! You will pass through remote communities scattered alongside the Yorkin River, witnessing breathtaking views of the rainforest. This is an important sustainable development project to protect the history and culture of the indigenous Bribri people. During your stay you will do a variety of activities firsthand, such as: roof weaving, bow and arrow shooting, making sugar cane juice, creating traditional handicrafts, taking a Bribri language lesson, identifying medicinal plants, and making chocolate. It will be an incredible experience.