Conserving Sea Turtles in Costa Rica
Protect critically endangered Hawksbill and Green Turtles by monitoring with snorkels in-water, caring for injured turtles, reforesting mangroves, and collecting data on sea grass and turtles
About this project
Paricipate in this conservation project that studies, monitors, and advocates for the sea turtles. The primary activity at this location is to collect data about the turtle population in order to build the knowledge base about turtle behavior, health, and population changes. There is also a rehabilitation center for injured sea turtles.
Finally, you can conduct reforestation projects to improve the habitat for the sea turtles.
Main volunteering activities:
- Researching population demographics and ecology of the endangered eastern pacific green and the critically endangered eastern pacific hawksbill turtles
- Preparing boat equipment and checking nets
- Helping get turtles out of the water
- Keeping turtles calm whilst on board the boat
- Taking samples and collecting data
- Maintaining the equipment
- Planting new mangroves and studying sea grass
- Caring, feeding, and cleaning injured turtles
Key information:
- This inspiring volunteering project typically lasts 2-3 days
- It involves 7 hours of helping each day
- November to April is recommended, but you can help anytime
- This volunteering project blends well with exploring the Osa Peninsula, discovering wildlife both on land and at sea
Successes to date:
Hundreds of injured turtles have been rescued and rehabilitated back to life in the sea. Thousands of mangroves have been planted, providing vital habitats for species, stabilizing the seafloor, and filtering pollutants.
“To experience this amazing nature around us and to work with the fascinating sea turtles is a privilege.”
Manning family, USA
This project is for you if:
- You are looking for a project that enables you to work alongside the local people to conserve turtles
- You would like an experience that has a variety of activities
- You are happy rolling up your sleeves and getting dirty
- You can swim
Nearby activities:
- Wildlife spotting in the Osa Peninsula
- Whale watching
- Observing spinner dolphin pods
- Surfing
- Snorkeling
- Diving Kayaking
Suggested Itinerary for Costa Rica
in Costa Rica
Price: US$6,000 per adult, $3,800 per child under 12
This adventure enables you to bond as a family by conserving critically endangered sea turtles, plus you get to explore the biodiversity of Costa Rica’s remote Osa Peninsula.
Trip Highlights
- Rolling up your sleeves and conserving sea turtles
- Private guided wildlife spotting in Corcovado National Park
- Dolphin pod observation
- Sea kayaking
- Waterfalls
- Night walk
Price Includes
- Luxury accommodation throughout
- Private transfers
- Expert local guides
- Breakfasts and meals as specified
- Volunteering costs
Note: Price excludes international flights
Day by Day Sample Itinerary
- Day 1: Arrive San Jose. Fly to Lapa Rios, Osa Peninsula
- Day 2: Bird-watching, waterfall hike and night walk (B, L)
- Day 3: Dolphin spotting and sea kayaking (B, L)
- Day 4-5: Sea turtle conservation (B, L)
- Day 6: Private guided tour of Corcovado National Park (B, L)
- Day 7: Fly to San Jose and fly home (B)
Note: This is a sample itinerary only, and we delight in crafting unique itineraries to meet your family’s exact requirements
Note – this is a sample itinerary, designed to give you a flavor of Costa Rica, and we delight in crafting trips to your exact preferences.
You can customize this trip to suit your specific requirements, in fact any aspect of the itinerary can be altered, from excursions to accommodation.
Got a crazy request, or an off-the -radar place you have longed to visit? Just let us know – we delight in delighting you!
Here are some suggestions to customize this itinerary:
- Spend the day with marine biologists to take data samples of hammerhead sharks
- Go in search of jaguars in the Pacuare jungle
- Zip-lining and canopy walking in Arenal
- Rappeling in Bajos del Toro
- Helicopter flight over incredible volcanoes
- Spend the day with Costa Rican cowboys
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