The perfect opportunity for school teachers, parents, pastors or anyone else to lead a group of teenagers on an unforgettable, educational adventure in Costa Rica. We have various established itineraries you can choose from or we can custumize your journey according to your group’s needs. Our remarkable trip leaders will show you the wonders of some of the most unique and spectacular places of Costa Rica.

WHAT ARE STUDENT GROUP JOURNEYS?

What is a Student Group Journey? – A customized journey with personalized trip leaders and educational agendas.

Who are they for? –Teachers, parents, agents, pastors, or anyone and everyone looking to bring a group of students to Costa Rica.

When is a good time to schedule a journey? – Anytime you like!
Where do the journeys go? – To the most unique and spectacular locations of Costa Rica selected by you in conjunction with locals who know.
How do we travel around? – By foot, by train, by sea or by plane – you name your fancy and we’ll coordinate the rest.
Why should we do a Student Group Journey? – Let the world change you, so you can change the world!

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  • Recommended group size: 8 people minimum – 45 maximum
  • For every 12 students, 1 guide is provided to lead the trip and attend to everyone’s personal needs
  • TEACHERS TRAVEL FREE depending on the group size

The Locations, Activities, and Dates

  • Locations can be anywhere and everywhere in Costa Rica! Trips are customized to meet your needs.
  • Back country trip options: travel to remote areas inaccessible by vehicle and camp under the stars. Focus on multi-day back packing, sea kayaking, surfing, horse packing, and rafting…
  • Front country trip options: staying in hotels and participating in one day activities. Hotels are generally owned and operated by Costa Ricans that practice sustainability and eco tourism.
  • Activities can include: surfing, outrigger canoeing, white water rafting, sea kayaking, horseback riding, hiking, snorkeling, biking and canopy touring…OR get involved with some community service, cultural immersion and Spanish language classes.
  • Anytime is a GREAT time to come to Costa Rica!

The Experience

  • Immersion in a tropical, developing nation surrounded by greenery in the mountains and blues in the seas and a charming culture with arms wide open to embrace you
  • Excellent option for a HANDS ON learning experience
  • Customization of your journey can include a personalized group journal for your educational agenda and safekeeping
  • Activities require no previous experience
  • AUSun will plan, prepare, and coordinate everything; teachers just sit back and enjoy the ride!

The Safety Standards

  • Safety is our #1 priority!
  • Founder’s bicultural background and international experience is the reason AUSun follows safety standards and regulations established in US and Costa Rica
  • Guides with CPR, First Aid and Wilderness First Responder licenses
  • Established emergency procedures and contingency plans
  • Impeccable safety record

Many schools are placing more and more attention on the value of a group travel experience, thus Adventures Under the Sun also offers ” tailored tours ” for student groups. Costa Rica is the ideal location for student group travel. Our re-known political stability makes it a very safe destination. Our conservation efforts are impressive for such a small country. Costa Rica has so much bio diversity in such a small area that it is possible to take a group to various locations to learn about different things in little time. Traveling itself is a learning experience; however AUSun will focus the experience on environmental education and experiential learning.

Whether it’s a ” backcountry ” or a ” frontcountry ” experience, the environmental, social, economical and political aspects of this country are well worth learning about. We try to encourage more ” backcountry ” travel because students depart from their comfort zones and take on a whole new perspective on life; however, a ” frontcountry ” experience allows them to travel to a wider range of locations. We encourage parents and teachers to gather a group of students for such a trip. In such case, his/her travel costs are free. Upon request we can plan an itinerary for whatever amount of time to many different locations depending on the size of the group, the time of year and the specific goals and demands of the group.

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