Teen Summers

Adventure + Service Sampler (2–3 weeks)

Perfect for first-time travelers, this balanced itinerary stitches together rainforest zip-lining, beach days, and hands-on projects in village schools. Expect a few basecamps plus one or two homestay nights to test independence without diving all-in.

Deep Community Immersion (3–4 weeks)

For teens who want to live like locals, extended homestays in the highlands or coastal pueblos foster daily Spanish practice and authentic friendships. Days revolve around teaching English, leading recreation camps for kids, and swapping recipes with host moms—real-life cultural exchange, no filter needed.

Wildlife & Conservation Focus (2–4 weeks, coastal)

Sea-turtle hatcheries, sloth rehab centers, and reforestation plots become the “classrooms” here. Students rotate through conservation stations, collect data, and witness the direct impact of their labor when hatchlings scurry to the sea at sunset. Eco-adventure side quests—think mangrove kayaking or night hikes—add the thrill factor.

Sustainable Agriculture & Eco-Tourism (10–18 days, highlands)

If your teen digs environmental science, picture mornings harvesting cacao or turning compost, afternoons designing signage for community eco-trails, and evenings reflecting over locally grown meals. Farming families demonstrate how small-scale agriculture can power both economy and ecology.

Two-Country Odyssey: Costa Rica + Panama (3 weeks)

Why choose one when you can sample both? Start amid Costa Rica’s volcanoes, then cross into Panama for Caribbean island culture and the Canal finale. It’s the ultimate sampler for students who want the bragging rights of two passports stamped in one swoop.