Final Dates TBA
2027
Core: 6 days, 5 nights
Extended: 4 days, 4 nights
Group Size
12
Moderate
10 - 20k steps daily
Costa Rica is one of the most biodiverse places on Earth and this immersive SOSA Experience places you alongside the people working to protect it. Journey along the Caribbean coast as you track wild sloths with researchers, search for rare amphibians on night expeditions, and learn from Indigenous community leaders about the deep cultural connection between land, wildlife, and conservation.
Along the way, you’ll explore vibrant ecosystems and gain a firsthand look at the science, community partnerships, and fieldwork shaping the future of wildlife protection. For those wanting to go further, an extended expedition continues into a remote rainforest reserve to participate directly in wildlife research.
Because when you travel with SOSA, you travel with experts.
Expert Local Guide
SOSA Guide & Team Representative
Every SOSA expedition partners with organizations doing real, on-the-ground conservation work. Our 2027 Costa Rica partner(s) will be confirmed as we get closer to final dates, but you can expect the same standard behind every SOSA trip: organizations dedicated to research, habitat protection, and community-driven conservation, giving you direct access to the people and work actually protecting Costa Rica's wildlife.
Get hands-on with the world’s leading sloth researchers! Track wild sloths, learn field techniques, and see how local teams protect these iconic rainforest residents.
Explore the rainforest after dark and encounter elusive frogs and other amphibians, learning about their fascinating behaviors and the threats they face.
Connect with local Indigenous communities, plant native trees, and discover how traditional knowledge supports habitat restoration and wildlife conservation.
Step into the field to monitor primates and their predators, check camera traps, and assist with sea turtle releases, experiencing firsthand how science drives real-world impact.
Limón, Costa Rica
Dates TBA
Optional add-on experiences (e.g., rainforest canopy tour, boat excursion)
Day 1 - 2
Touch down in Limón and settle into your rainforest surroundings. After orientation and a welcome dinner, explore nearby beaches or local sights. As night falls, venture into the jungle on an amphibian night walk, discovering Costa Rica’s rare frogs and learning about the delicate rainforest ecosystem. Optional excursions like canopy tours or a boat ride offer even more ways to connect with nature.
Day 3 - 6
Head to Puerto Viejo and dive into hands-on conservation. Track sloths in forest and urban environments, learn field techniques, and see how researchers protect these iconic rainforest residents. Visit a local Indigenous community, plant native trees, enjoy a traditional lunch, and explore how Indigenous knowledge supports habitat restoration. End this section with a farewell dinner, celebrating your immersive conservation experience.
Day 7 - 10
Your extended adventure begins here! Participate in primate and predator monitoring, learn camera trap conservation techniques, and assist with sea turtle nest exhumation and hatchling releases. Hike lush forest trails, float through jungle canals by boat, engage in community programs, and experience the daily rhythm of field research, from sunrise birdwatching to evening wildlife walks. Every day offers hands-on experiences that contribute directly to conservation efforts.
Every SOSA expedition supports conservation work on the ground. On this journey, guests will help fund GPS tracking collars used to monitor wild sloths across fragmented rainforest landscapes. These collars allow researchers to track sloth movements over time, revealing how they navigate urbanization and helping guide solutions like canopy bridges and habitat restoration.
Your participation also supports broader wildlife conservation in Costa Rica. Through our extended programming, the expedition contributes to long-term research and protection efforts that help safeguard the country’s remarkable rainforest biodiversity.
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Please note daily schedules and activities are likely to change dates and times due to the nature of working with wildlife, weather and operations. While we strive to offer an unforgettable wildlife experience, sightings of specific animals or species are subject to their natural behaviors and cannot be guaranteed. Animal placement, veterinary medical emergencies, and program schedules can potentially cause delays or conflicts in schedule. SOSA will do its absolute best to make sure you are able to participate in this category.