LYCCORS26

COSTA RICA – CARIBBEAN COAST

SUMMER 2026

This is a unique trip, with unprecedented access to international charities working in Costa Rica, allowing your son or daughter to learn about global citizenship.

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. Few places on Earth offer as many life-changing educational experiences!

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 trekking through 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.

Leaving the cool cloud forests of Monteverde the team will head for the tropical lowlands of the Caribbean coast and head to Lake Arenal! This is Costa Rica’s largest landlocked body of water, where they will soak up the stunning views of forested hills surrounding the Arenal Volcano. Stopping off for some lunch they will hike around this stunning volcano!

The project phase for this trip is focussed on spending time with the remote Bribri indigenous people in the South of the country. It will be an incredible experience to witness and share their way of life for a few days, beginning to understand the history and culture of the indigenous people in this area.