Spring Break Surf and Service

This program involves sports and service activities that require students to be physically active

Each location has its own resident chef and team of cooking staff. Participants will eat a combination of local Costa Rican dishes and western-style dishes. Breakfasts typically include cereal, breads, eggs, crackers, rice and beans, and fruit. Lunches and dinners can range from casado (rice, beans, vegetables, green salad and different types of meat) to pastas, stir fries, potatoes and tacos.

Dietary Requirements/Food Allergies – We can easily accommodate vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and other common dietary requirements on this program. Please make sure to include this in your medical form so that our staff can prepare and we recommend bringing along some of your own favorite snacks!

Water from the tap is safe to drink. Don’t forget to bring along your own reusable water bottle, so we can minimize our plastic usage.

Students should be prepared for hot, humid weather in the 80s and 90s (Fahrenheit) during the day with occasional rain showers. Since the base is located beachfront, the temperature will remain warm everyday. The weather does not vary much in March and April. Synthetic fiber clothing is recommended, because it dries quickly.

Students should arrive directly to Liberia International Airport (LIR).
Students joining our Spring Break programs are responsible for arranging their own travel to their destination. You will be provided with specific arrival and departure time windows. Arriving or departing outside these windows may incur special transportation arrangements and fees. The advertised dates for this program include travel time from the USA.

We want to encourage students to disconnect in order to fully immerse themselves in the experience and get the most out of their program. That being said, students will have access to wifi occasionally during this itinerary. Parents will have access to our 24/7 emergency number and will also receive updates from our staff once your student is in country.

All activities in this itinerary are included. Checked luggage fees, personal gifts, Laundry, phone calls, and snacks are not. Students will have the chance to visit markets during this itinerary, in addition to small snack shops and purchasing handicrafts from the local community. We recommend $250 per week to cover souvenirs and incidentals.

Students need to bring approximately $75 to pay for their COVID PCR test in Costa Rica that is required for their return to the US.

We encourage students to pack for the entirety of their trip. Laundry service will not be readily available because of the busy schedule of activities.

In general, Costa Ricans dress modestly and as polite visitors we will dress accordingly. While beach towns can be a little more relaxed, it is important that we show respect at all times. The requirements are fairly straightforward and the same for both boys and girls:
Shorts: Basketball-style only; no running or soccer-style shorts. Rule of thumb is that the bottom of the shorts should be approaching the kneecap.
Leggings or yoga pants: Only if paired with a long T-shirt.
Loose-fitting pants, capris, and long skirts: Acceptable and preferred
Tops: T-shirts and tank tops with no visible undergarments.

Ensuring the safety of your teen as they travel with Rustic Pathways is a top priority. Please review our Health and Safety measures.

Our Travel Protection Plan helps protect our participants, their belongings, and their travel investment in those unforeseen circumstances that may arise during travel. Learn more about the plan offered through our partner.