Educational Student Trips to the Osa Peninsula, Costa Rica
All group trips include two, bilingual, professional guides that have experience in leading educational tours in Costa Rica , boat transport, lodging, three wholesome meals per day, and tours. The length, budget and activities within each of the programs can all be customized to fit the needs of your school or group. When planning a group trip to Costa Rica, one is faced with countless choices and decisions to make. Making these decisions can be overwhelming and we are here to inform, educate, and ensure that your experience is safe, educational and enlightening.
Our programs are ideal if your group wants to spend more time in the field than traveling from destination to destination. Students get settled in our jungle paradise for an entire week or more! There is so much to learn and do on the Osa, and no need to waste time and money on buses and constant transport.
Programs
Group leaders who organize a group of 8 or more full paying participants receive the program free of charge. This also applies to 2 group leaders with groups of 16 or more! Educators as well as university students who organize groups are considered group leaders.
Marine Biology
The marine biology program focuses on educating students about the incredible ocean biodiversity around Corcovado and Cano Island. This 7 day program includes:
*Private boat transport to and from *Sierpe
*3 square meals a day
*accommodation
*professional tour guides
Day 1- Transport from SJO airport to Sierpe
Flights must arrive by 9am
Lunch
Boat transport to the Biological Station
Orientation
Day 2 - Cano Island snorkel tour
Tidal Pool Night Adventure
Day 3- Corcovado National Park Guided Tour
Day 4 - Blue water/ spinner dolphin tour
Day 5 - Sea turtle conservation and Rio Claro waterfalls tour
Day 6 - Service project: beach cleanup
Plastic reduction Seminar
How to make Coconut milk
Day 7 – Boat transport from biological station to Sierpe
Lunch
Transport from Sierpe to San Jose
Environmental Art
The environmental art program focuses on expressing environmental richness through creative works of art. This program combines workshops and excursions to inspire students with the biodiversity of the Osa Peninsula.
This 6 day program includes:
-Private boat transport to and from Sierpe
-3 square meals a day
-accommodation
-professional tour guides
Day 1 - Transport from SJO airport to Sierpe (Flights must arrive by 9am)
-Lunch
-Boat transport to the Biological Station
-Orientation
Day 2: Intro to medicinal plants
Botanical drawing/painting
Day 3: Printmaking with nature
Fish printing ‘gyotaku’ workshop
Day 4: Choice of Cano Island Snorkeling, Corcovado National Park hike, or horseback riding
Day 5: Open studio
Venture our reserve, set up your easel, and let the ideas flow
Day 6 – Boat transport from biological station to Sierpe Lunch Transport from Sierpe to San Jose
Survival Expeditions
If you are looking for a remote tropical location to host your next survival expedition, our 130-acre nature reserve next to the biggest national park in Costa Rica is perfect. The property was featured on the third episode of season one of Surviorman on the Discovery Channel for its untouched landscape and safe distance from our biological station. Our coastal forest offers opportunities for fishing and learning how to survive on marine life. Streams in the forest allow one to collect safe drinking water and fresh water shrimp, and our many edible tropical plants offer food sources as well.
Survival group leaders can choose the intensity level of their course. Groups can stay in our dorm or cabin accommodations or they can opt to camp. All meals and tours can be provided upon request. Possible tours include: Corcovado National Park tour, Corcovado National Park overnight camping tour, Cano Island Snorkeling, Tree Climbing (top roping), horseback riding, guided night hikes, medicinal plant hike, fishing, and kayaking.
Short Osa Excursion
The basic Osa visit program is designed for groups who only have time for a short visit to the Osa and want to get as much as they can out of four days. The price of this program does not include transport to or from San Jose but can be arranged upon request. This 4 day program includes:
-Private boat transport to and from Sierpe
-3 square meals a day
-accommodation
-professional tour guides
Day 1 - Boat transport to the Biological Station -Orientation
-Guided night hike
Day 2 - Cano Island snorkel tour
-Tidal Pool Night Adventure
Day 3 - Jungla del Jaguar Reserve Guided Tour -Camera trap monitoring project management and implications
Day 4 – Boat transport from biological station to Sierpe
Extreme Outdoor Education
The outdoor education program focuses on educating students about wilderness survival and tropical nature. Students will learn how to identify edible plants and fish, how to catch bait and fish with a handline, the many uses for coconuts, animal tracking techniques, trail maintenance, and basic survival skills. This 8 day program includes:
*Private boat transport to and from Sierpe
*3 square meals a day
*accommodation
*professional tour guides
Day 1 - Transport from SJO airport to Sierpe (Flights must arrive by 9am)
-Lunch
-Boat transport to the Biological Station
-Orientation
Day 2 - Cano Island snorkel tour
-Fish identification class: How to tell if a fish is edible
-Fish filleting lesson
-Tidal Pool Night Adventure: how to catch bait
Day 3- Animal tracking with a former hunter -Handline fishing
Day 4 – Corcovado National Park overnight tour
Day 5 – Return from Corcovado overnight
-Medical plant use and identification
-Edible plant identification
Day 6 - Service project: trail maintenance
-How to make Coconut milk and coconut flour
-Guided night hike
Day 7 – Knot tying workshop: climbing and belaying knots
-Canopy climb
Day 8 – Boat transport from biological station to Sierpe Lunch Transport from Sierpe to San Jose
Environmental Studies & Biology
The environmental studies program focuses on educating students on the importance of wildlife conservation while learning about wildlife management techniques in Costa Rica and on the Osa Peninsula. This 7 day program includes:
*Private boat transport to and from Sierpe
*3 square meals a day
*accommodation
*professional tour guides
Day 1 - Transport from SJO airport to Sierpe (Flights must arrive by 9am)
-Lunch
-Boat transport to the Biological Station
-Orientation
Day 2 - Cano Island snorkel tour
-Tidal Pool Night Adventure
Day 3 - Corcovado National Park Guided Tour
Day 4 - Camera trap monitoring project management and implications
-Guided jungle excursion: turning hunters into rainforest guides
Day 5 - Sea turtle conservation and Rio Claro waterfalls tour
Day 6 - Service project: beach cleanup
Plastic reduction Seminar
How to make Coconut milk
Guided night hike
Day 7 – Boat transport from biological station to Sierpe
Lunch
Transport from Sierpe to San Jose
Sea Kayaking Expedition
Sea kayaking along the Osa Peninsula is a magical experience. Expeditioners can kayak along the coastline of the Corcovado National Park with a view of Cano Island on the horizon. Our kayaks support fishing poles for trolling so you can cast a line in our world class fishing waters. Continue past the San Pedrillo Station to explore the Llorona waterfall that falls straight onto the beach. There’s no better way to explore the coast of the Osa. You can ride a double or a single kayak, and families with small children can pop their tot in the child’s seat in the middle of our double kayaks.
Day 1: Boat transport to the Biological Station -Orientation
Day 2:Kayak to San Jocesito cove for snorkeling
Tow a surfboard to surf Rincon beach along the way
Day 3: Kayak fishing Roca Campenario
Troll around our inshore rock formations for the chance to catch roosterfish, barracuda, mackerel, needlefish, and bonito.
Day 4: Rest Day
Horseback riding in our primary rainforest reserve
Watch monkeys in the trees above on horseback and trot along the beach with our local guide
Night Kayaking Bioluminescent Adventure
Day 5: Llorona waterfall
Kayak to Llorona waterfall in the Corcovado National Park
Bring a fishing pole to troll around Llorona where the river meets the ocean
Day 6: Boat transport from biological station to Sierpe Lunch
Top 3 Highlights of these Student Itineraries
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Focused learning of Rainforest and marine environments
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Gain hands-on experience with understanding importance of these unique ecosystems and their flora and fauna
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Explore through education and adventure the forest floor up to the canopy
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Participate in Environmental Conservation Service Project
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Put sustainability practices to work
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Develop Global Leadership Skills
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Discuss environmental sustainability practices, their effects and importance
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Analyze, create and improve conservation projects home and abroad
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Learn practical survival skills
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See nature in a whole new light
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