Heredia & Samara | Costa Rica

Nickname : Los Ticos
Population: 5 Million
Languages Spoken : 7

¡Hola!

I'm really excited to extend this personal invite for an epic adventure in Costa Rica. In fact, I've been telling anyone who will listen that it's one of the best countries I've ever visited.

We're not about the usual tourist stuff. We've set up something special – with us you have every opportunity to experience the real Costa Rica. We can organise homestays with local families to get you right into the heart of Costa Rican life. Plus, we'll connect your schools with local charities and schools giving your students the opportunity to engage with the local culture and hopefully make lifelong friends!

Our aim? To engage you with the real Costa Rica and discover what 'Pura Vida' is truly about—its culture, its people, its vibrant life. Trust me, experiencing this the Ikigai Camps way is something else. Can't wait to have you
with us.

¡Nos vemos en Costa Rica!

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Flo | Co-Founder

Waterfalls, Wellness and Wildlife

Live like a 'Ticos', as we experience coastal-vibes and city life in Costa Rica.

Samara Highlights:

Work with community partner, CREAR
Swimming and snorkelling with dolphins
Surf lessons
Kayak tour to coral reef project
Volunteering at turtle reserve
Intro to Spanish Lessons*

Arenal and Montverde:

Zip-lining in the jungle
Volcano hike
La Fortuna Waterfall visit

Heredia:

Visit and hike the Volcan Poas
White water rafting
Cultural immersion with the Quitirrisí Indigenous Community.
Work with local daycare.
Traditional dance lesson
Cooking class
Market trip

*Throughout the journey, we can offer engaging Spanish sessions, providing you with valuable language skills and local slang to enhance your interactions with newfound friends.

The Accomodation

Our accomodation options are:

Shared dormitory style rooms (4-6 PAX)
Shared private rooms (2 PAX)
Single rooms
Beachside accommodations in Samara
Student accommodation on campus
Eco-friendly lodges
Jungle retreats
Boutique hotels
Sustainable resorts
Homestay experiences
Wildlife lodges
Adventure lodges
Beachfront villas
Mountain cabins

The Charity Partners

We will be collaborating with hand-picked organisations that closely share our values and beliefs, fostering meaningful partnerships for both our campers and charity allies.

We have partners that work in the following fields:

Wildlife Conservation

Community Engagement

Nature Conservation