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COSTA RICA

Marine Conservation Expedition

Dates:

July 26- August 02, 2025


COED


Sea turtle closeup. Endangered marine turtle underwater photo. Oceanic animal in wild nature

DIVE TRIP INFO

  • We fly to Liberia, Costa Rica (LIR)


  • Dates: Saturday July 26 - Saturday August 02, 2025


  • 7-night/ 8-day accommodation - based on double occupancy


  • 10 dives


  • 1 full day trip to Rio Celeste


  • From $2,500 based on double occupancy*


  • Challenge level: Medium. Conditions might require more planning with your buddy. Advanced certification recommended so you can ​join the deeper dives. Lower visibility, some currents possible. Possibility of longer boat rides, smaller boats, etc.



  • Adventure level: MHT Adventure. Adventure to a more remote location with us! Sure, we might have power outages, limited network ​connection, longer travel times, and other minor inconveniences. But we will have better stories, incredible encounters with nature, ​and experience a part of the world many people will never see!



*Prices subject to change

LIMITED SPACES AVAILABLE

PRICE INCLUDES

  • 7-night/ 8-day accommodation - based on double occupancy
  • Breakfast
  • Airport Transfers
  • 10 dives
  • Field work diving trips
  • 1 full day trip to Rio Celeste (lunch included)
  • Park fees
  • Refreshments on the boat
  • Visit turtle nesting Sanctuary
  • Conservation Seminar


DOES NOT INCLUDE

  • Airfare
  • Optional Half day trips
  • Lunch, Dinner or any extra meals
  • Gratuities for the crew
  • Alcohol
  • Rental gear
  • Non-listed items
  • Insurance


Aerial photo of the Pacific Ocean meeting the beaches & rainforest Costa Rica

ITINERARY

Day 1 Arrival to LIR airport, transfer, Check-in and administrative formalities

Day 2 2-tank field dives (local diving)

Day 3 2-tank field dives (local diving) + Visit of Turtle sanctuary and nesting beach

Day 4 2-tank field dives (local diving)

Day 5 Departure for Bats Island - 2-tanks

Day 6 2-tank field dives (local diving) 5 pm: Conservation seminar by Randall Arauz

Day 7 Departure for Rio Celeste Day trip

Day 8 Check-out and transfer to the airport

Rio Celeste, Tenorio volcano national park, Costa Rica

What do you need for this trip?

Advanced Open Water Diver

Personal dive insurance

Last dive in the 12 past months

Interest in Marine Conservation

Love for the ocean

Waterfall in Costa Rica

UPGRADES AND EXTRA ACTIVITIES

  • Extra nights: $195/night (base double room)
  • 3rd tank (min 2 divers): $40 extra
  • Full equipment rental: $30/day
  • Single occupancy: + $685


Afternoon activities:

  • Zipline $75/pers
  • ATV $75/pers
  • Horseback Riding $55/pers
  • Animal sanctuary $55/pers


Full Day tour (include transportation and lunch - min 2 pax):

  • Adventure Pass $128/pers
  • Rincon de la Vieja Day trip $198/pers
  • Palo Verde Day trip $198/pers
  • La Leona waterfall + river tubing: $185/pers
  • White water Rafting: $185/pers
White Water Rafting Adventure


IF YOU ARE READY TO BOOK:

Payments can be made by credit card or by cash through Zelle.


Send us your full name, email and phone number. This will allow us to send you an invoice to your email so we can hold your slot with a $500 non-refundable deposit:


marhostedtrips@gmail.com



Zelle transfer to our account in Wells Fargo:


marhostedtrips@gmail.com






Let us know if you have any questions!


We would love for you to join :)

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School of Grunts, Cano Island, Costa Rica

Reservation and cancellation policy

  • $500 non-refundable deposit per person will hold your ​space on the trip
  • We ask for an installment 6 months prior the trip
  • Balance is due 3 months prior the trip
  • If you are unable to arrive on time to the boat/hotel or are ​subject to an early departure, there will be a full charge
  • If you are unable to arrive at the designated time for the ​airport transfer, you will be responsible for your transfer
  • DAN insurance or equivalent is mandatory
  • Travel insurance is highly recommended since the trips are ​non-refundable
  • Prices are subject to change until paid in full

Contact information

Trip Host:


Maira Thomas

Owner/Operator MAR Hosted Trips

PADI Master Instructor

maira@marhostedtrips.com

www.marhostedtrips.com