Costa Rica Gandoca Expedition

GVI School Trips

Why should you consider Costa Rica Gandoca Expedition with GVI for your next School Trip or Educational Visit?

GVI equips a new generation with highly relevant skills, through
fresh and innovative approaches. With us, bright young students become bold future leaders.

Holistic Personal Development:

We follow a holistic approach to ensure students get the skills they need to be successful in their studies and careers – all while making a positive impact in the world. Our goal is to equip them to lead bold lives that will positively influence critical global challenges.

Life changing ethical experiences:

GVI is focused on achieving long-term impact in collaboration with local partners to ensure the sustainability of all our community and conservation projects

These itineraries have been carefully developed to meet certain goals and learning outcomes.

Global leaders in health & safety:

Our proven emergency protocols allow rapid resolution and
communication. And our permanent in-country teams enable us to navigate emergencies more effectively than remote organizations.

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Teacher Checklist

green tick Risk Assessments
Inspection Visits
Free Places for Teachers
School Travel Forum Assured
Duke of Edinburgh Award

Example Itineraries

Day 1:
Arrive in Gandoca & Orientation
Spanish classes & language privelege

Day 2:
Wildlife refuge & community tour
Cultural awareness workshop

Day 3:
Mangrove and biodiversity

Day 4:
Spanish class continued
Cooking Tamales
Beach clean-up
Sea turtle conservation project

Day 5:
Organic cacao farm tour
Spanish lesson continued
Conservation project continued

Day 6:
Mangrove reforestation project
Recycling program

Day 7:
Community organic garden
Spanish class
Conservation project continued

Day 8-9:
The Sepecue community

Day 10:
Sustainable agriculture tour
Waterfall hike

Day 11:
Wildlife refuge hike
Beach time

Day 12:
Gandoca rainforest hike
spanish class
Say goodbye to the community

Day 13:
Hike in Cahuita National Park

Day 14:
Costa Rica's national museum
Depart from Gandoca

Which Curriculum Subjects do you cater for?

Historically, the community in Gandoca has been fully dependent on the sea turtle conservation project to attract tourism to the area, which remains less developed and accessible than other coastal communities. However, as turtle nesting and hatching season is only six months long and involves only a small part of the community, our impact goals also include working alongside indigenous leaders, schools, local farms and other businesses to promote sustainable agriculture, economic development and the ecological health of the entire region.

Work alongside our local partners to promote sea turtle conservation and assist with coastal clean ups, community recycle projects, sustainable farming practices, and cultural exchange initiatives.

Our impact expedition nurtures global citizenship and gives teenagers the opportunity to develop cultural sensitivity, communication, conservation and community development skills.

Our experiential learning model is designed to develop practical conservation and community skills and increase cultural awareness in teenagers. “Core foundations”, “Global perspectives” and “Ready for today’s world” are the pillars of all our itineraries.

What size groups do you cater for?

Do you offer access for visitors with disabilities?

Location dependant. Your dedicated enrollment manager will help you find the best solution for your needs.

Do you cater for visitors with Special Educational Needs (SEN)?

No.

Anything else?

What's included?

- Highly experienced and well-qualified field staff – one dedicated pre-trip coordinator and
one on-site group leader
- Pre-departure support (webinar, resource list, packing advice and visa support)
- Comprehensive pre-departure online hub which supports student in preparing for trip
-Airport and in-country transportation
- All accommodation, meals, and cultural immersion activities and excursions
- Entry fees and transportation for pre-arranged excursions
- Guest speakers and lectures
- Community service work and materials
- Comprehensive health and safety procedures
- Two free placement for a chaperone for every 12 paying students

What's not included?

- Visas and vaccinations
- Spending money (maximum of $200/equivalent allowed)
- Personal gear and kit
- Pre-departure withdrawal insurance
- Cancellation insurance
- Personal belongings insurance
- Travel insurance – unless otherwise stipulated
- Medical insurance – unless otherwise stipulated
- Flights

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Who are GVI?

GVI has over 20 years experience in over 40 countries and is one of the top rated organizations offering experiential education opportunities across the globe. We specialise in volunteering, internships, apprenticeships, fellowships and school service learning ewpeditions.

At GVI, all project work is community lead and guided by out team of impact directors.

All program goals are directly aligned to the United Nations Social Development Goals.