Costa Rica is one of the biologically wealthiest nations in the world. From the forested slopes of its volcanoes to the coral reefs off both coasts. During the last few decades, more and more the country has come to realise what an important part of their national heritage biodiversity is. They have consequently created an exemplary National Conservation System to ensure the survival of endangered species and a National Biodiversity Institute to catalogue and study the country's flora and fauna. That is why we call our unique 9 day tour "Conservation in Action". We also have a "Turtles and Trees" conservation project. Contact us for more details.

Subject Focus:

• KS 3-5 Conservation and community projects
• KS 3-5 Caribbean soil and vegetation characteristics
• KS 3-5 Human uses of tropical rainforests
• KS 3-5 Sustainable management of rainforests
• KS 3-5 The indigenous people of the Caribbean Coast
• KS 3-5 Case study: The life-cycle of the turtle

Student Outcomes:

• Explore the Caribbean coastline and examine the contrasts and similarities from the European equivalent.
• Study the local geography especially the volcanoes.
• Venture into the forest canopy and gain a rare insight into the canopy eco-system.
• Learn about the flora and fauna of the rainforest by spending a night under canvas.
• Work alongside Costa Ricans on a Turtle Conservation project.