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With Discovery Student Adventures the World is your Classroom.
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With Discovery Student Adventures the World is your Classroom Experience a world you thought you could only see on television. Go beyond the classroom. Ignite a lifetime of learning. It’s this sense of spirit, vision and curiosity that enables us to call our trips DiscoveryStudent Adventures.
Students on a Discovery Student Adventure will experience: Hands-on Learning Experts in the field • Local experts and Travel Guides provide unique insights and educational opportunities for the students Behind-the-scenes access • Authentic experiences with locals, experts and specialists • Experiences tailored to your school’s educational curriculum
Students on a Discovery Student Adventure trip will experience: Service Service projects are incorporated into each program Service learning hours can be earned through participation in the program
Students on a Discovery Student Adventure trip will experience: Awe Inspiring Activities In-depth exploration of culture, ecology and environment. See the world as only Discovery can • Adventure • Off the beaten path • Opening the world to your curiosity
Why a Discovery Student Adventure? All trips are led by highly qualified educators who have gone through an extensive background check to meet our high standards of selection. We are committed to the safety and health of your child.Considered one of the world’s most recognized and respected educational travel providers, for over 40 years we have taken over 400,000 students, teachers and adults to 49 countries on all seven continents. Educators are backed by an in-country travel managerand devoted logistical team to assist them in any situation.
Why a Discovery Student Adventure? A Discovery Student Adventure provides you and your child with 24/7 travel support in the event your child needs to reach you, or you need to reach your child. A trained 24-hour response team available to respond to any emergency or situation that may arise during travel. A worldwide network of in-country travel experts allows us to anticipate almost any situation. Every group travels with international cell phones to ensure timely communication. Basic insurance is included, and optional insurance is also available
Manage Your Trip Online My Travel Center: Students and Parents will each have their own Discovery Student Adventures’ website Check for updates on your trip Explore your itinerary Monitor payments Get announcements Pick up fundraising tips Learn new packing tips Prepare for travel
Costa Rica Explore an active volcano Experience tropical hot springs Snorkel the reef
Costa Rica Itinerary Highlights San José • Meet your group and trip manager for the experience of a lifetime Aviarios del Caribe • Discover 300+ species of wild reptiles, birds and other native creatures • Join the conservation effort protecting endangered animals: tapirs, caymans, toucans and crocodiles • Dine with a local family • Witness hundreds of turtles laying eggs on a moonlit beach
Costa Rica Itinerary Highlights Yorkín • Journey through the jungle in a dugout canoe to a native village, untouched by western civilization • Discover the ancient technique for making organic chocolate-dipped bananas Gandoca Manzanillo • Snorkel and kayak around 3 square miles of protected coral reef • Go on a nocturnal nature hike through the rainforest
Costa Rica Itinerary Highlights Arenal Reserve • Witness one of the world’s most active volcanoes • Work with the community in a reforestation project • Challenge yourself to the max when you harness into 13,000 feet of zip lines, soaring at 40 mph over the canopy Juanilama Reserve & Ecotermales Hot Springs • Trek through paradise to a secluded waterfall pool • Experience Tico farm life with a local family • Relax in the mineral waters of the hot springs heated by Arenal Volcano
Costa Rica Itinerary Highlights Canyoneering • 4x4 to the trail head and hike to the most spectacular waterfalls in the country • Take this adventure to the next level as you repel down a waterfall
Costa Rica Itinerary: Program Summary • Caribbean coast • San Jose • Central Highlands 8 days Ecology Geology/Volcanology Biology Marine Biology Conservation Native Cultures and History Hotels Family Run Farm Style Accommodations Cabins at foot of Arenal Volcano Teacher, please fill in date Destinations Witness leatherback turtles laying their eggs by moonlight Rappel down stunning waterfalls Soar above the rainforest in a series of zip lines near the spectacularly active Arenal Volcano Program Length Learning Focus Accommodations Travel Timeframe
What’s included? Flights Interactive Activities Excursions Guides & Experts Private transportation Accommodations 3 meals per day Tipping Entry fees Educational Materials Group insurance Primary Liability Insurance A level of quality and professionalism one expects from Discovery
Payment Plans One time Payment • Make a one-time payment for your trip in full and receive a 5% discount (includes $95 application fee) Periodical Payment • Larger deposit (includes $95 application fee) with two payments, each 45 days apart, starting 45 days after application with final payment on May 1st. This option only available through December 1st. Monthly Payment • $95 application fee • 30 days after applying begin making equal monthly payments until 30 days before the date of departure • You can always pay more than your monthly payment. Any extra money comes off the back end of your payments. • That means you’ll be done paying early!
Fundraising Empowering students means lots of things, including giving them the resources to take their education into their own hands. Imagine how rewarding it would be for your child to know they helped make this experience of a lifetime a reality. Discovery Student Adventures is dedicated to providing rich resources to help you and your group raise the funds to travel. A library of great ideas, tips and success stories are at your fingertips on our website.
Apply Ready to go? Enroll online today at www.DiscoveryStudentAdventures.com!