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A Meaningful Way to Travel
Because you want more from your travel experiences. Our immersive, small-group experiences & purpose-driven itineraries allow you to explore a destination in ways few have access to. And our portfolio of boutique lodges are designed to create a truly unparalleled experience. Join us as we redefine what it means to travel.
Exceptional Journeys, Every Step of the Way
Our immersive small-group experiences and purpose-driven itineraries open doors to moments and places few travelers ever encounter. With a portfolio of hand-picked boutique lodges, comfort and authenticity go hand in hand. Every journey is designed to bring you closer to the heart of a destination.
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Why Discover Corps?
We’ve been pioneering a new way to travel since 2012, delivering meaningful journeys designed for curious travelers of all ages. Our trips are welcoming to families, couples, friends, and solo travelers alike, with a team of expert local guides who connect you to fascinating people and projects across some of the world’s most incredible locales.
This is travel that is designed to change your perspectives and inspire you and your loved ones to engage with the world. Our passionate team of travel experts will be by your side the entire time.
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Moments that Matter
Every trip has a heartbeat. It’s found in the village leader, the sea turtle conservationist, the teacher, the farmer, the child whose world grows a little bigger through connection. At Discover Corps, purpose isn’t a side activity — it’s the soul of the experience.
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Choose your Travel Style
Whether you’re looking for a shared journey with like-minded travelers or something tailored just for you, we offer two thoughtfully curated ways to travel — both rooted in purpose, connection, and comfort.
Small Group Departures
Travel Together. Experience More.
Join a small group of curious, like-minded travelers on a fixed itinerary designed to inspire, connect, and transform.
Private Departures
Your Trip. Your Way.
Customize your own departure — same meaningful travel experience, tailored for your group on your schedule.
What Will You Discover?
Our travelers tell the story —with hundreds of five-star reviews and heartfelt testimonials, it’s clear that Discover Corps turns meaningful travel into unforgettable memories. See why our travelers consistently rate us among the best in the world.
The Experience
Renowned for its world-class abundance of wildlife and for being the “happiest country on earth”, Costa Rica is unrivaled in its natural beauty. From the lush rainforests teeming with monkeys, sloths and toucans to its splendid palm-fringed beaches, there are many sides of Costa Rica to explore. Over half of all land in Costa Rica is forested, creating the ideal playground for families and wildlife lovers alike. This journey through Costa Rica is action-packed and allows you to experience a wide range of the country.
We’ll hike through some of the most spectacular national parks in the country, view active volcanoes, and soak in rejuvenating thermal hot springs. Meander along a series of hanging bridges to experience life in the treetops of the Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve. Then, travel to the pristine Pacific coast to explore its oceanfront rainforest teeming with wildlife.
The Gems of Costa Rica
We’ll take you to the most beautiful corners of Costa Rica on this vacation with purpose. Experience cloud forests, tropical beaches and incredible wildlife reserves alongside your expert Costa Rican guide.
Our Impact
While Costa Rica has an excellent reputation as a leader in sustainability, environmental pressures are rising due to a growing population and increased deforestation. Experience rural Costa Rican life by helping to plant trees at a locally-run reforestation project then learn how to cook a typical meal from a local señora. Enjoy a hands-on workshop at an organic chocolate farm that takes you from harvesting to processing and eventually savoring a delicious treat! Spend a day lending a hand at a wildlife rescue center and get up close to sloths, spider monkeys, marmosets, and many more species.
Where You’ll Stay
Our portfolio of boutique, locally-owned lodges will ensure you travel in comfort. Start the journey in La Fortuna located at the base of the towering Arenal Volcano. Our bright, charming hotel boasts a pool and is the perfect place to unwind after the journey to Costa Rica. The next two nights are spent at a mountainside hotel in the Monteverde Cloud Reserve. Surround yourself in its cozy gardens and lush green landscapes with nature all around. End the trip with three nights at a locally-owned coastal hotel adjacent to the beach near Manuel Antonio National Park. Surrounded by rainforest and not far from the Pacific coast beaches, this will be the perfect way to end the journey!
Itinerary Overview
Experience the highlights of Costa Rica’s vast landscapes during this epic journey. Start off in San Jose and drive to La Fortuna, home to Arenal Volcano in the lush, northern lowlands. Learn how to make tortillas and sugar cane juice, assist a reforestation project and soak in the nearby, hot springs. Head to higher elevation and visit Monteverde cloud forest, a unique eco-system offering a variety birds and picturesque views of high ridges and deep canyons- a spectacular location for the optional zip lining amidst the tree canopies and hanging bridges.
Learn the process of turning cacao into chocolate before finishing off the trip in the coastal town of Quepos and Manuel Antonio National Park. Spend the morning at a wildlife rescue center to understand the country’s stance in animal conservation and their role in protecting vulnerable and injured wildlife. If you like adrenaline, opt for the rafting experience on the Rio Savegre or hike through the National Park. This trip will surely awaken your sense for adventure, love for wildlife, and culture.
Your Expert Local Guide
Discover Corps’ expert family of guides around the world are by your side throughout the journey. Please note that the actual guide may vary from date-to-date.
Priscilla Alvarado Taylor
Priscilla is a trained Biologist with a focus in Ecology and Sustainable development. She has been working as a licensed Tour Director for 20 years now and is proud to have developed a deeper understanding of what is truly meaningful to people when they travel. To her, it’s all about experiencing the culture through the local people, food, community projects, music and history. She loves hosting Discover Corps travelers because she shares in the philosophy that traveling with purpose is the best way to experience a country.
We Help You Every Step of the Way
Planning travel can be overwhelming—we’re here to make it easy. From your first question to your return flight home, our expert team handles every detail so you can focus on what really matters: enjoying the journey.Ready to Start Planning?
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Prices & Inclusions
Our trips are inclusive of all activities, lodging, transport and most meals to make your experience hassle-free.
$4,695 Adult
$4,495 Child
- Double Occupancy Price. Children’s pricing applies to travelers 16 years old and younger sharing a room with an adult
- Single Room Supplement = $1195. This will guarantee you your own, single occupancy room for the entirety of the trip. If you are a solo traveler and would like us to match you with a roommate of the same gender, please book as double occupancy. See full details here.
- **High adventure supplement includes zipline and whitewater rafting excursions. $200 per person**
What’s Included:
- 7 nights lodging
- All meals throughout the duration of the trip
- All activities including the hanging bridges hike through cloud forest, visit to an animal rescue center, and more
- Transportation in private air-conditioned vehicles
- Expert naturalist guides
- Tips for all meals and local guides
- $50,000 emergency medical evacuation insurance
- Bilingual Discover Corps guide
- 24-hour Discover Corps emergency hotline
What’s Not Included:
- Tips for the Discover Corps guide and driver
- International airfare
- Optional Adventure Supplement
Dates
Share the journey with a small group of like-minded travelers, or indulge in a private departure reserved exclusively for your family and friends.
Small Group Departures
Travel with a small, like-minded group on our scheduled departures designed for deep connection and cultural immersion. Our groups average eight travelers and include an expert guide, boutique lodging, and purpose-driven experiences.
2026 Dates
March 28-April 4, 2026
June 27-July 4, 2026
July 4-11, 2026
July 18-25, 2026
August 1-8, 2026 — FULL
September 5-12, 2026
October 17-24, 2026
November 21- 28, 2026
December 19-26, 2026
December 26, 2026-January 2, 2027
2027 Dates
January 16-23, 2027
February 20-27, 2027
March 13-20, 2027
March 27-April 3, 2027
April 17-24, 2027
June 12-19, 2027
June 26-July 3, 2027
July 3-10, 2027
July 31-August 7, 2027
September 4-11, 2027
October 16-23, 2027
November 20- 27, 2027
December 18-25, 2027
December 26, 2027-January 2, 2028
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Private Departures
Enjoy the full Discover Corps experience—tailored to you. Our Private Departures are a premium offering that features the same expert guides, meaningful experiences, and boutique accommodations, exclusively for your group and on your preferred dates.
Families & Multigenerational travel
Celebrations & Milestone events
Friends traveling together
School, Alumni, or Corporate groups
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