midlife Programme

Leap to Costa Rica

turtle conservation + cloud forest exploration + beach bliss

Why choose this 12-day Midlife small group tour in Costa Rica? Because it’s a journey into this small but mighty country that has captured the world’s imagination. Costa Rica isn’t just beautiful; it’s a testament to the power of preserving our planet.

Holding over 5% of the world’s biodiversity and leading the charge in conservation, it embodies the why behind protecting our natural world.

This solo travel adventure, enjoyed as a small, safe team, is about more than swimming in volcanic hot springs or zip-lining through cloud forests - though those moments will ignite your sense of wonder, it’s about understanding why these ecosystems matter. As you hike to hidden waterfalls or unwind in Santa Teresa’s laid-back charm, you’ll see firsthand how Costa Rica’s landscapes are intrinsically linked to its people’s commitment to sustainability. The highlight? Experiencing turtle conservation efforts woven into your journey. These projects aren’t just activities - they’re a window into why protecting endangered species is vital for future generations.

This trip will reawaken your adventurous spirit while connecting you to something far greater: the why of conservation and the beauty of giving back.

Programme Summary

available months:
JAN + May
COST:
£3200
Locations:
Monteverde + Santa Teresa
Accommodation:
3* hotels + private lodge
Stay Length:
12 days
Environments:
Cloud forest + Beaches + Volcanoes
Team Size:
12 per departure
Social:
Buzzy vibes
FITNESS:
Average
PROJECT TYPES:
Turtle conservation

Programme Dates + Prices

Costa Rica Midlife Jan 26
January 26, 2026
12 days
£3200
Costa Rica Midlife May 26
May 10, 2026
12 days
£3200

What's included

  • Pre-departure briefing
  • Leap T-shirt
  • Airport pick-up and return transfers for team flight
  • Safety and induction briefing on arrival
  • 24-hour emergency back-up, management and support by UK and in-country team
  • All volunteering projects as described
  • Project-to-project transport
  • Accommodation as described 
  • Food as described
  • Entrance fees to all activities

What's not included

  • International and internal flights
  • Private transfers to and from the airport if you do not arrive on the main team flight
  • Travel insurance and medical expenses
  • Food and accommodation if away from the programme
  • Alcoholic drinks and some soft drinks
  • Some meals, as described in the itinerary
testimonials

Our reviews speak for themselves

“It was all I had hoped for and with much more. I felt I had a glimpse of a gap year which was exactly what I had wanted. I loved staying in the hostel at Monteverde, testing my nerve on the zip wires and finding I could do it.

A great mix of fun and learning.

nicola hussey
“It was a chance to leave the husband and kids behind, to experience a little bit of what kids do while travelling and to spend quality time with girlfriends, old and new.

I was initially attracted by the opportunity to help conserve the turtles and we were exceptionally lucky to be involved in locating and moving a nest of recently laid eggs and to watch newly hatched turtles being released into the ocean. A totally unforgettable experience. ”
liza curtis
“Throughout we were looked after with kindness and thought. Gently pushing us out of our comfort zones from where I feel we all flew away from our cosy safe nests!  

In all this I think the Midlife Leap is very clever. We were able to experience a country, get under the skin of it and see it properly, feel comfortable without it seeming we were on a ‘holiday’. Which we weren’t. Volunteering and meeting locals and having Chris guiding us through it all made the ordinary extraordinary. ”
alex middleton

Invest in you with a life-changing Midlife Leap

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