Photo Credit- ecology project international
Costa Rican
sea turtle research
THE POWER OF PARTNERS:
Join Stephanie Arne, in partnership with Ecology Project International, on a conservation mission to monitor the largest sea turtle in the ocean —the leatherback. Pacuare Reserve is a scientifically managed wildlife reserve on Costa Rica's Caribbean Coast. Home to the most important leatherback nesting beach in Costa Rica, the reserve hosts a range of scientists studying sea turtles and other rare wildlife, including the jaguar and agami heron.
Photo Credit- ecology project international
HIGHLIGHTS
Imagine a place hidden in a dense jungle forest along the Caribbean Sea, a quasi-island surrounded by the ocean and canals. You can only get there by boat. A place with no electricity and where howler monkeys, egrets, herons, and kingfishers herald your arrival. No crowds, no traffic, no luxury... All left behind for the unique chance to experience raw nature, to be a part of something great, to observe, to learn, and maybe teach some.
✔ 3 nights lodging at the Eco Lodge
✔ Boat transfers Dock-Reserve-Dock.
✔ Three breakfasts, three lunches, and three dinners
✔ Work with leatherback sea turtle hatchlings
✔ Boat tour through the canals
✔ Hike in the rainforest trails and study tropical ecology
✔ Night census to watch the sea turtles nesting
✔ Birdwatching of Agami Herons
Let's gO!
Location
Cost
Pacuare Reserve, Costa Rica
Dates
July 3rd - 6th, 2026
Inclusions
Ground transportation from the airport to the reserve, accomodations, meals,
$________ PP Based on Double Occupancy.
*There will be two rooms, one per cabin, that are available as a single if they want to pay for the single supplement. (First-come, first-served.) Total $1,125.
_______ due at time of booking. Full refund 6 months before departure, Full amount due 4 months ahead of time.
Group Size
Exclusions
International flights, personal travel insurance, personal purchases, instructor gratuities
8 participants to ensure personalized training and collaboration.
description
If you want more than the average tour, but less planning, Pacuare Reserve is the best option for you. Logistics are usually the most stressful parts of traveling, especially when making plans for groups. Your stay at Pacuare Reserve includes an all-inclusive trip package so you can skip the extensive planning. The 3-day package includes several of the most iconic activities in the authentic area of the Northern Caribbean, including exploring the tropical rainforest, admiring the beautiful Agami Heron, one of the most impressive and beautiful heron species in existence; touring the extensive network of natural canals that form part of the famous Tortuguero canals, and watching sea turtles, including the Leatherback, which finds one of its favorite nesting sites in Barra de Pacuare.
itinerary
Personal recommendations
- Layers, including a long sleeve quick dry top to keep you safe from the sun. - Brimmed hat - Waterproof hiking boots. - Thick socks - Sunglasses - Sunscreen - Personal water bottle - Costa Rican currency - Any medication you may need
Lodging & meals
For visitors who wish to live the Pacuare Reserve Experience but long for a bit more comfort, Casa Grande offers private and pleasant accommodations. Casa Grande is a timber structure with 4 guest rooms. The huge balcony offers views of the lagoon and the canals while the wildlife in the surrounding jungle presents a concert of nature sounds and chants. Facilities: ALL bedrooms Non Smoking • ALL Rooms Non-Smoking • Bath Ensuite • Bath/Shower • Linen & Towels Supplied • Private Bathroom • Sauna • Sea/Loch View • WC EnSuite
Stephanie arne
Stephanie Arne is an accomplished wildlife conservationist, explorer, and public speaker. She is the former host of Mutual of Omaha’s Wild Kingdom, where she filmed stories on everything from polar bears to penguins. Steph has appeared on the Harry Connick Jr. Show, Animal Planet, and The Drew Barrymore Show. Her community conservation work has taken her to 20+ countries to witness and find creative solutions for human/animal conflict, and now she is thrilled to bring fellow wildlife enthusiasts on conservation trips around the world to share ways to make tangible impacts.
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