Rein Teen Tours Blog

Destination: Costa Rica

Project Costa Rica

Our teenagers spend 14 days living, volunteering, and experiencing all the Arenal area has to offer. Weekdays are spent volunteering each morning, participating in fun electives and local activities in the afternoons, and enjoying great evenings together. Our weekend is spent traveling to one of the most beautiful beach areas in Costa Rica.

Project Costa Rica is an incredible opportunity to experience a different world amidst the beautiful natural setting of this magnificent country. You should come to the program with an open mind and positive attitude, excited about new experiences, ready to fully participate in volunteer work and our exciting adventures, and willing to challenge yourself to step out of your comfort zone. Each one of our teenagers is a partner in making our trip through Costa Rica a once-in-a-lifetime experience!

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Group Size
Project Costa Rica accommodates up to 40 participants, which fosters expanded social interactions and friendships within the group during volunteer projects and our fun activities.
Accommodation
Hotel Los Lagos is our home away from home in Costa Rica. All rooms are doubles and consist of private bathrooms, air-conditioning, cable television, refrigerators, and safety deposit boxes. The hotel provides amenities such as daily housekeeping, swimming pools, natural hot springs, full-service restaurant, hiking trails, gift shop, and laundry facilities. During the weekend excursion to Guanacaste, we stay at the beautiful Tamarindo Diria (for more information, see the Weekend Excursions page).
Meals
While staying at Hotel Los Lagos, our group eats most meals at the hotel. There is always a variety of choices at every meal, from American-style options to traditional Costa Rican cuisine. Occasionally we will dine in town, allowing our summer community service participants to enjoy local flavor. During our weekend excursion, 3 meals per day are provided at our hotel and in local restaurants. There is always something to eat for every type of diet.
Staff
Our summer community service staff members are teachers and graduate students who are committed to Project Cost Rica’s ideals of volunteering and giving back to the global community. Rein Community Service staff members are always present at each service site. All staff members attend our professional training workshops where the emphasis is placed on the safety and well being of our teenage volunteers. Program leaders are trained in Basic First Aid and CPR. Our bi-lingual volunteer coordinators additionally staff all service sites.
Transportation
Project Costa Rica Community Service uses professionally driven buses and vans to transfer our participants to their various projects and activities. For longer drives, we utilize professionally driven coach buses. There is no additional fee for transporting participants to and from Juan Santamaria International Airport in San Jose.
Communication
The Rein Communication Center is available 24 hours per day, 7 days per week throughout the program. Teenagers are permitted to bring cell phones and can use wifi when available.

Project Costa Rica

Project Costa Rica

Our teenagers spend the first 2 weeks of the program living, volunteering, and experiencing all the La Fortuna area has to offer. Weekdays are spent volunteering each morning, participating in fun local activities in the afternoons, and enjoying great evenings together. Our middle weekend while staying in La Fortuna is spent traveling to one of the most beautiful beach destinations in Costa Rica, Playa Herradura. During the 3rd week of the program our group will travel to 2 incredible destinations, Monteverde and Playa Carillo, to volunteer, explore, and go on amazing adventures together.

Project Costa Rica is an incredible opportunity to experience a different world amidst the beautiful natural setting of this magnificent country. You should come to the program with an open mind and positive attitude, excited about new experiences, ready to fully participate in volunteer work and our exciting adventures, and willing to challenge yourself to step out of your comfort zone. Each one of our teenagers is a partner in making our trip through Costa Rica a once-in-a-lifetime experience!

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Group Size
Project Costa Rica accommodates up to 40 participants, which fosters expanded social interactions and friendships within the group during volunteer projects and our fun activities.
Accommodation
While in La Fortuna, Hotel Los Lagos is our home away from home. All rooms are doubles and consist of private bathrooms, air-conditioning, cable television, refrigerators, and safety deposit boxes. The hotel provides amenities such as daily housekeeping, swimming pools, natural hot springs, and full-service restaurant. While in Monteverde we stay at Hotel Heliconia, a cozy mountain lodge. All rooms are doubles and consist of private bathrooms, fans, wardrobes, and garden views. During our visit to Playa Carillo we call Nammbu Beachfront Bungalows our home, where each room consists of two beds, air-conditioning, private bathrooms, and Wi-Fi.
Meals
While staying at Hotel Los Lagos, our group eats most meals at the hotel. There is always a variety of choices at every meal, from American-style options to traditional Costa Rican cuisine. Occasionally we will dine in town, allowing our summer community service participants to enjoy the local flavor. When our group travels to Playa Herradura, Monteverde, and Playa Carillo, 3 meals per day are provided at our hotels and in local restaurants. There is always something to eat for every type of diet.
Staff
Our summer community service staff members are teachers and graduate students who are committed to Project Cost Rica’s ideals of volunteering and giving back to the global community. Rein Community Service staff members are always present at each service site. All staff members attend our professional training workshops where the emphasis is placed on the safety and well being of our teenage volunteers. Program leaders are trained in Basic First Aid and CPR. Our bi-lingual volunteer coordinators additionally staff all service sites.
Transportation
Project Costa Rica Community Service uses professionally driven buses and vans to transfer our participants to their various projects and activities. For longer drives, we utilize professionally driven coach buses. There is no additional fee for transporting participants to and from Juan Santamaria International Airport in San Jose.
Communication
The Rein Communication Center is available 24 hours per day, 7 days per week throughout the program. Teenagers are permitted to bring cell phones and can use wifi when available.

Project Costa Rica

Discover Costa Rica

Our 21-day program in Costa Rica introduces our teenagers to the people and cultures of this incredible country through travel, community service, and cultural exploration. You should come to this program with an open mind and positive attitude, excited about new experiences, ready to fully participate in cultural activities and community service, and willing to challenge yourself to step outside of your comfort zone. Each one of our teenagers is a partner in making Discover Costa Rica a once-in-a-lifetime experience.

Our adventure begins as we travel to San Jose, the exciting capital of Costa Rica. After fun introductions and a good night’s rest, we head to Turrialba, a hidden gem surrounded by lush hills and majestic volcanoes. We’ll do meaningful community service with CATIE, a non-profit organization that empowers local women to become entrepreneurs, and we’ll visit a local community and help with the guyaba and sugarcane harvest. Take in the views as we hike to the top of the incredible Irazu Volcano and take an exhilarating bike ride through the beautiful Costa Rican countryside.

Our next stop is Sarapiqui, known for its tropical rainforest, exotic wildlife, and exciting outdoor activities. We’ll spend time with the Sarapiqui Conservation and Learning Center, getting to know the local community through volunteering and cultural activities. Get ready for an exhilarating white-water rafting trip on the Pacuare River, learn how to make chocolate during our rainforest hike, and get up close and personal with different species of bats at Tirimbina Rainforest Center.

Onward to the adventure capital of Costa Rica – Arenal! The fun continues as we go waterfall rappelling, hike the Volcano View Lava Trail, and view the amazing wildlife on our walk through Hanging Bridges Adventure Park. Next, we head to Monteverde, a dynamic destination located in the heart of the tropical cloud forest. Spend time volunteering with Bosque Eterno de Los Ninos, an incredible organization dedicated to the protection and preservation of the rainforest, soar high above the trees on our thrilling zip-line adventure tour, and view nocturnal wildlife on our guided night hike.

Next our journey takes us to Guanacaste province, and to magical Rincon de la Vieja National Park, where we’ll experience the giant jungle waterslide, take an exciting river tubing adventure, and soak in the relaxing hot springs. Our final stop is the hidden gem of Playa Carrillo, a picturesque piece of paradise surrounded by clear, aqua waters and quiet, gorgeous beaches. We’ll work with the Ostional National Wildlife Refuge to improve the local sea turtle habitats, hang ten during our surf lessons, and kayak to Isla Chora for an amazing sunset over this Pacific paradise.

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Itinerary Map for Discover Costa Rica Community Service and Cultural Immersion Teen Tour Program

The goal of the Discover Costa Rica program is for our participants to not only help the local communities but to also learn about themselves and to grow through their experiences. Upon completion of Discover Costa Rica, each participant will receive a certificate recognizing 40 HOURS of SUMMER COMMUNITY SERVICE. Our volunteer projects and cultural experiences are designed to create meaningful bonds between our participants and the people they are working with throughout the experience.

Group Size
The Discover Costa Rica program accommodates up to 30 participants, which fosters expanded social interactions and friendships within the group during all our activities.
Accommodations
During the Discover Costa Rica program, our participants stay in safe, secure, and centrally located hotels and lodges that reflect the local character of each part of the country that we visit. All our accommodations provide amenities and facilities that allow for a comfortable stay and a good night’s sleep.
Meals
The group typically eats in local restaurants and in our hotels. No matter where we are, there is always an option for every type of diet.
Staff
Our staff members are teachers and graduate school students who are committed to our ideals of volunteering, exploring, and learning from different cultures. Rein staff members are always present at each service site and all activities. All staff members attend our professional training workshops where the emphasis is placed on the safety and well-being of our teenage participants. Program leaders are trained in Basic First Aid and CPR. All service sites are additionally staffed by local bi-lingual volunteer coordinators.
Transportation
We use professionally driven buses to transport our participants to their various volunteer projects and activities.

Project Costa Rica

Our teenagers spend either 14 or 20 days living, volunteering, and experiencing all the Arenal area has to offer. Weekdays are spent volunteering each morning, participating in fun electives and local activities in the afternoons, and enjoying great evenings together. Weekends are spent traveling to incredible locations throughout Costa Rica.

Both Project Costa Rica programs are incredible opportunities to experience a different world amidst the beautiful natural setting of this magnificent country. You should come to the program with an open mind and positive attitude, excited about new experiences, ready to fully participate in volunteer work and our exciting adventures, and willing to challenge yourself to step out of your comfort zone. Each one of our teenagers is a partner in making our trip through Costa Rica a once-in-a-lifetime experience!

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20 Day Program

July 6 – July 25, 2025
$7599 $7299
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14 Day Program

July 19 – August 1, 2025
$5999  $6299
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Project Costa Rica

Costa Rica Adventure

Costa Rica Adventure introduces our teenagers to many of the highlights of this beautiful country. We will explore the magnificent mountainous interior and the palm-tree lined beaches of this slice of paradise. We begin our adventure in the vibrant city of San Jose and the beautiful lush Central Valley. We jump right into the action with a visit to one of the world’s most active craters, Poas Volcano, and make our way to the other-worldly La Paz Waterfall Gardens.

Next, we head north to the town of La Fortuna and one of Costa Rica’s must-see destinations, the Arenal Volcano. Hike to the lava rocks in Arenal National Park and spot monkeys and sloths on our excursion through the rainforest on the famous Hanging Bridges. Sit back and relax in soothing natural hot springs after our exhilarating waterfall rappelling adventure. Our journey continues to our next stop, magical Monteverde, home to mysterious cloud forests and jaw-dropping natural beauty. Get psyched for our exciting zip-line tour as you cruise from tree-top to tree-top!

Next up is Rincon de la Vieja, home to the awesome Jungle Water Slide, exciting canopy tours, and bubbling volcanic mud baths. After a stop in Palo Verde National Park, we continue to the beautiful blue Pacific Ocean and Playa Tamarindo, home to some of the world’s most beautiful beaches. It’s time to “hang ten” during our professional surf lessons and enjoy the gorgeous sunset during our catamaran cruise.

The adventure continues as we head to the Central Pacific Coast. We’ll drive to postcard-perfect Playa Herradura for an incredible snorkel cruise to pristine Isla Tortuga. Manuel Antonio National Park is next, famous for its magnificent beaches, teeming wildlife, and unspoiled rainforests. Grab your paddle and get ready for our thrilling white-water rafting trip on the Rio Savegre.

We’ll head back to San Jose for our farewell dinner as we reminisce with our new friends about our incredible summer memories and awesome experiences on Costa Rica Adventure.