When can I go?

The upcoming arrival dates are listed below.

Most flights from the UK travel overnight so it’s likely you’ll need to start your trip the day before the listed Arrival Date.

Arrival Date Closing Date
There are no confirmed flights. Please call the BUNAC Volunteer team for more information on 020 7251 3472.

Flights

BUNAC can arrange a flight to suit your needs and we aim to put volunteers together on the same flight so you travel as a group.

Our tickets are flexible returns allowing you to change your return date whilst away (subject to airline availability and an administration fee).

Alternatively, if you’d like to arrange independent travel then you're more than welcome to as long as you arrive in Costa Rica for the start of the orientation. Our in-house travel agents GS World Travel can give you a quote on 020 7250 0222.

Can I travel after my volunteer project?

Definitely! We encourage volunteers to take time out either before or at the end of their placement to explore more of the country and Latin America.

During your placement you will generally have weekends free to travel. Whether you go waterfall hunting on one of Costa Rica’s many volcanoes, wildlife hunting in the tropical forest or wave hunting on the pacific coast, Costa Rica is a great country to combine a volunteering placement with backpacking.

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Country Facts

Capital: San José
Population: 4 Million
Currency: Costa Rican Colón
Language: Spanish

...I Wish I'd Brought

  • A bigger memory card
  • Sun block
  • More books

Read/Watch

To Read:

The Old Patagonian Express: By Train Through the Americas Theroux
Costa Rica: A Traveller’s Literary Companion ed. Ras
Costa Rica Spanish Phrasebook
Lonely Planet

...To do in Costa Rica

  • Trek up a volcano
  • Go white water rafting
  • Fly through the rainforest canopy on a zip wire
  • Testimonials

    "I finished my volunteering towards the end of April and I can't tell you how rewarding it was, daily smiles from the children and their welcoming and warm nature made every day a pleasure! No matter how hot and sticky
    it was!"
    Ros, Volunteer Costa Rica

    Next Arrival Date

    August 19th 2010
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