Raleigh- Community, Environmental and Adventure Projects in Costa Rica and Nicaragua

Company Name:

Raleigh

Gap Program Name:

Country:

Costa Rica

Continent:

North America

Program Description (long):

Raleigh is a youth and education charity. Since 1984 we have inspired over 30,000 people from all walks of life, nationalities and ages to get out there and rise to the challenges of life on expedition. Our expeditions are a challenging, but extremely rewarding combination of sustainable community, environmental and adventure projects. You will experience a unique cultural exchange by living and working alongside local Nicaraguan communities on a project, help protect and preserve the Costa Rica’s beautiful wildlife and natural habitats, and challenge yourself on a tough test of teamwork and perseverance through trekking the width of Costa Rica from the Caribbean to the Pacific coast

Program Description (short):

4-10 week expedition combining sustainable community, environmental and adventure projects

Duration (weeks):

10 weeks

Min Cost:

$2378

Max Cost:

$4746

Program Type:

Community Service and Volunteering

Paid Work:

No

Room & Board:

Yes

Financial Aid:

Yes

Highlights of the programs:

Experiencing a unique cultural exchange, making friends for life, gaining new skills and confidence that will help you stand out when applying for jobs or higher education, and visiting remote destinations few tourists get access to

program-comments:

As well as Costa Rica & Nicaragua expeditions, we also run programmes in Malaysian Borneo and India. Programmes run for 4-10 weeks and min price listed is for 4 and maximum for 10 weeks. See website for more information.