If you’re looking for a Field Survey Trip that offers more than just snorkeling and diving, REEF’s Costa Rica Eco-Adventure Field Survey Trip is right up your alley. This unique eco-adventure combines diving and snorkeling with Costa Rica’s incredible marine life and exciting land-based adventures through its vibrant tropical rainforests. The weeklong itinerary includes four days of diving and snorkeling, with two dives per day to conduct REEF surveys, along with land tours in Monteverde that showcase the incredible biodiversity of this amazing destination. Explore hanging bridges, encounter sloths, and hike through a breathtaking cloud forest while experiencing the best of Costa Rica both above and below the water. Family-friendly and welcoming to divers and non-divers alike, this expedition offers something for everyone and is sure to be an unforgettable adventure. You can find our more information here.
Every REEF Field Survey Trip is more than a dive vacation. Participants receive expert fish identification training, gain hands-on survey experience, and contribute valuable data used by scientists and resource managers to better understand and protect reef ecosystems. Space is limited, and many trips fill quickly, so reserve your spot and join REEF for an unforgettable year of diving with purpose. Email trips@REEF.org with questions or to sign up!
Itinerary
Day 1 – Arrival in Liberia International Airport → Guanacaste
Airport meet-and-greet for a short private transfer to your beach hotel. Arrive, settle in, and relax on Costa Rica’s Gold Coast before your next morning dive adventure. Group briefing and dive center check-in meeting on-site, followed by an included welcome dinner.
Day 2, 3, 4, 5 – Scuba Diving: 2-Tank AM Boat Dive
Breakfast at the Hotel (included). Boats will pick up the group right from the beach in front of the hotel, including 2-tank dives/snorkels with a great variety and abundance of marine life. Return to the hotel for the afternoon by the pool or arrange an outside adventure. Early evening fish class, followed by dinner on your own.
Day 6 – Guanacaste → Monteverde | Forest Wildlife Immersion
Breakfast at the hotel (included). Departure and scenic transfer from Guanacaste to Poco a Poco in Monteverde. Lunch upon arrival. Hanging bridges, sloth habitat, and a butterfly garden tour in the afternoon, and a group dinner at a local Monteverde restaurant in the evening.
Day 7 – Cloud Forest Exploration
Breakfast at the hotel and a morning guided cloud forest walk in one of the Cloud Forest Reserves. Lunch is included after the hike. The afternoon is open for optional tours, including ziplining. Farewell dinner at Poco a Poco.
Day 8 – Monteverde → Liberia International Airport (B)
Breakfast at the hotel and group transfer back to Liberia International Airport for departure.
Optional additional tours are also available based on request: Coffee and Chocolate Tour, Zip Lining, and Wildlife Cruises.