OVERVIEW
On this Missions in Costa Rica journey, your group will have the opportunity to serve alongside one of our local ministry partners that work in the marginal communities on the outskirts of San Jose. This will be an amazing opportunity for your students to see how their service can impact the world for Christ!
ITINERARY
DAY 1: TRAVEL DAY
- Arrive and meet your JE Tour Director at the airport
- Head up the mountain to Hacienda Alsacia coffee plantation and enjoy your first cup of Costa Rica coffee and a great view (if time allows – depending on flight)
- Check into hotel in San Jose
- Dinner at a local restaurant
- Orientation & devotions
DAY 2-3: MINISTRY DAY
- Breakfast at hotel
- Transfer to local ministry site
- Morning light construction work – bring work gloves!
- Lunch
- Afternoon VBS program for local children: plan/organize crafts, share Bible stories & verses, and create games for children ages 5-12
- Transfer to the hotel
- Dinner at local restaurant
- Debrief & devotions
DAY 4: MINISTRY DAY
- Breakfast at hotel
- Transfer to local ministry site
- Morning light construction work – bring work gloves!
- Lunch
- Afternoon VBS program for local children: plan/organize crafts, share Bible stories & verses, and create games for children ages 5-12
- Transfer to Sarchí to see the world’s largest oxcart (Guinness World Record 2006) & souvenir shop
- Transfer to the hotel
- Dinner at local restaurant
- Debrief & devotions
DAY 5: CATAMARAN CRUISE*
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- Breakfast at hotel
- Transfer to Puntarenas
- Board the catamaran & travel to Punta Eternia
- Spend the day swimming, hiking, kayaking, playing volleyball, & relaxing
- Lunch
- Afternoon banana boat ride
- Board the catamaran & transfer back to hotel
- Dinner at the hotel
- Debrief & devotions
*Substitute the catamaran for the canopy zip-line or white water rafting (confirm before registering).
DAY 6: TRAVEL DAY
- Breakfast (if flight time permits)
- Transfer to airport
- Fly home
MEDIA
WHY TRAVEL WITH JE?
Here at Joshua Expeditions, our ultimate goal is to provide opportunities for life change through travel. Every high-quality travel experience with JE is a chance for travelers to deepen their understanding of God, examine new cultures through a Biblical worldview, and help give back through the JE Ministry Fund. Explore the world with JE and see how you can make a difference.
INTERESTED IN THIS TOUR?
Contact one of our Travel Specialists to begin planning your JE tour.
