The jungles and tropical waters of Costa Rica are perfect for exploration, adventure and the spread of its national motto: Pura Vida. The ‘simple life’ in Costa Rica has you hiking its lush rainforests, rafting its wild rivers, surfing its coastlines, and immersing yourself in service and culture. For those who crave adventure of the mind, heart, and soul, this trip delivers the opportunity to get wild and give back.

About Our Divisions

Discovery

Grades 6th-7th

First times stay with you forever, and our discovery trips will give you an unforgettable introduction to outdoor adventure. For those with an appetite for the wild, or those who have never slept beneath the stars, these multi-sport adventures will introduce you to a lifetime of exploration.

Classic

Grades 8th-9th

From the golden coast, to the purple mountains majesty, expand your homeland on one of our Classic Trips. These expeditions are designed to show you the vast beauty and adventure potential within the United States. Multi-sport trips take you climbing, rafting, backpacking, paddling and discovering the most stunning wildernesses in the land of the free.

Service

Grades 8th-12th

Some of the wildest and most wondrous destinations can open your eyes to the greatness of giving back. Our service trips are designed to take you off the beaten path with a purpose. Immerse yourself in a deeper version of adventure travel, by making a positive impact on the communities and environments you visit.

Leadership

Grades 8th-12th

Leadership trips are crafted to hone your expedition skills in the most rugged, challenging and beautiful terrain we offer. One part wilderness immersion, one part leadership curriculum, these adventures are designed for those looking to increase their skills in the wild and in the world. Bring out your most confident and competent self on one of our Leadership trips.

Alumni

Grades 11th-12th

Roll the dice, stir the pot, and take the risk. Sign up for our Mystery Trip and see what magic unfolds. You can’t go wrong; but you can surprise yourself with where you’ll go. This year we are offering a special trip designed for alumni students that features the greatness of a Moondance trip with the element of surprise.

About Availability

Available

There are still spaces available on this trip! Get in touch with us if you are interested in this trip, as availability can change quickly.

Limited

We have limited availability on this trip. If you’re interested in a spot on this date and session, please call the office as soon as possible to learn more.

Full

While this trip is currently full, we are accepting applications for a waitlist. Please complete our online application to ensure your spot on the waitlist. We’ll call you to discuss options once we receive it.

We place limiting factors on students from the same school or hometown. We also strive for equally balanced co-ed groups. These factors may be relevant.