Costa Rica in collaboration with Village Monde - Voyages étudiants | Omnitour
Village Monde is a Quebec philanthropic organization that promotes the development of a sustainable and inclusive tourism network. Each accommodation offered is visited and labeled according to criteria of safety, quality, authenticity and positive local impact. By your simple stay, you contribute to local development and a better quality of life!
A contribution in the form of a donation to Village Monde worth 12% of the cost of accommodation will be included in the price of your trip. It is used for the development of the Village Monde network and the support of sustainable tourism initiatives in remote areas.
Suggested Schedule
DAY 1
Flight Montreal - San Jose
DAY 2
San Jose - Irazu Volcano - Turrialba
Visit of Irazu Volcano National Park
Coffee tour and tasting
2 Nights at Turrialtico Lodge
The Turrialtico lodge has a sustainable development program that aims to protect natural and animal resources in addition to organizing activities for young people at the local school
DAY 3
Turrialba
Canyoning activity
Tyrolean tour at the heart of the canyon
DAY 4
Turrialba– Tarcoles - Quepos (El Silencio)
Boat trip on the Tarcoles River to observe crocodiles
Meeting with the members of the cooperative El Silencio
4 nights at Posada El Silencio hostel
The Posada El Silencio is located on a former banana plantation, the land belongs to the farmers of the region who set up this project of ecotourism and agrotourism
DAY 5
Quepos (El Silencio)
DAY 6
Quepos (El Silencio)
Participation in the local life of the cooperative:
Help at the village supermarket, assist school teachers during English classes
DAY 7
Quepos (El Silencio) - Manuel Antonio - Quepos (El Silencio)
Visit of Manuel Antonio National Park
Relaxation and swimming on the beaches of Manuel Antonio
DAY 8
Quepos (El Silencio) - Palmichal
Visit of an ecological farm producing cheese
Walk and meet with the families of the reserve
1 night at Nacientes Palmichal Inn
Water is the most important resource for Palmichal residents. The preservation of ancestral culture and gastronomic traditions is equally important to them.
DAY 9
Flight San Jose-Montreal
*All of our travel experiences are unique and customized. The itinerary suggested, as well as the services included (transport, accommodation, activities and meals) can be modified at any time in accordance with the needs and interests of each group.
Our international packages usually include:
- Flights round trip
- Transport in a private coach, train, RER or subway depending on the itinerary
- Accommodation in a 3-star hotel or hostel (except when other accommodation is mentioned)
- Service of a local tour leader for the duration of your stay
- Half board for the whole trip (2 meals/day)
- Admission to all activities mentioned
- Applicable taxes and services fees (GST, QST, HST and OPC 1,00$/1 000$)
- A toll-free emergency line 24 hours / 7 days
- Travel documentation
- Our advisory services to adapt the program according to your needs
