Travel For Teens: Costa Rica

My Costa Rica trip was truly an unforgettable experience and one of the best things I've ever done. Since this was my first TFT trip, I did not know what to expect, but it ended up exceeding all my expectations. We experienced both parts of the country, including the beaches and the rainforest. There was always something exciting planned, whether it was going on boat rides, swimming, jumping off waterfalls, or tubing down a river. There was a fun variety of activities, and the program gave us the freedom to decide when we wanted to try something outside of our comfort zone or not. I did almost all of the activities, and I'm so glad I did because looking back those became some of my favorite memories. The accommodations were also really nice, and as a picky eater, I appreciated how easy it was to choose meals that I liked since we could look at the menu beforehand. This trip made me want to keep traveling with TFT, and I would absolutely recommend it for anyone looking for an amazing summer adventure!!

My Costa Rica Surf and Service trip with Travel for Teens was an unforgettable experience! Throughout the trip, we had the opportunity to give back to the local community by volunteering at a school, planting, and participating in a beach cleanup. We also got to experience so many amazing adventures, including ziplining, hiking, and surfing. One of my favorite parts was how much I improved at surfing throughout the trip. It was so rewarding to see my progress and gain confidence in the water! On top of everything, we tried so much delicious local food and got to experience Costa Rica's culture in such a fun and meaningful way.

This trip made me fall in love with traveling with Travel for Teens, and I am already signed up for a Greece and Italy Service trip that I am so excited for! I can't wait to explore new places, meet new people, give back to different communities, and make even more unforgettable memories. My Costa Rica trip was such an incredible experience, and I would recommend Travel for Teens to anyone looking for an adventure that combines service, culture, and fun!

My experience with Travel for Teens was truly amazing. I went on my first TFT trip this past summer to Costa Rica, and I had the best time. It pushed me out of my comfort zone, let me try new things, and helped me meet new people. We also had the opportunity to do service work, which let us give back to local families and make a positive impact. I experienced a new culture and made lifelong memories. I would highly recommend TFT to anyone looking for an experience that combines travel, service, meeting new people, and having lots of adventure.

This trip will change your life! I met the most wonderful people on this trip, got to try an abundance of new foods, the staff was amazing, and everyday was spent laughing till my stomach hurt. If I had to do this again I wouldn’t change a thing. The service projects we worked on like working with the locals, painting classrooms, and teaching kids how to surf, were so rewarding. I loved connecting with the locals. Then we spent our afternoons going on fun and adventure and exploring the nature and fun that Costa Rica has to offer. I was there for 10 days but I would have stayed as long as I could if given the chance.

Last summer I got to go on the trip of a lifetime with Travel For Teens! Traveling has always been a passion of mine, so when I found Travel For Teens I was so excited. The thought of traveling alone with a group of strangers scared me, but as soon as I stepped off the plane I was filled with excitement. There was never a dull moment in the 11 days we were there. Each day was filled with so many fun activities. We zip-lined, surfed, ate sooo much food, and even repelled down a waterfall. The counselors never failed to make my friends and I feel safe. Even as a shy person, I felt comfortable to go to the counselors if I needed anything. My favorite memory during the trip was swimming in the blue ocean with my new lifelong friends. No words can explain how happy I was in that moment and even those 11 days.

This past summer I had the opportunity to go on Costa Rica Adventure and Service through TFT! I had the best time, it’s truly hard to put into words. I had the pleasure to participate in a number of unique activities such as white water rafting, snorkeling, surfing and more. I was able to try new foods and learn about new cultures, while helping the community I was visiting. Throughout all of this, I was able to make 11 new best friends. I highly recommend this program and I cannot wait for my next trip with TFT this summer!

This was the trip that I will never forget. It sounds almost crazy, to be traveling alone at a young age to another country, but it teaches you so much. I learned to be present in the moment, how to be comfortable when being put out of my comfort zone, and so much more. I made countless memories, and became close with every teen and counselor within only 13 days. I still communicate with most of the teens that were on this trip, to this day. I was fortunate enough to do service at two schools in Costa Rica, and communicate with these students in Spanish, as well as teach them some english. We were able to see the lives of these students, and benefit their environment for school. One of our counselors always picked who would stay in the room together, so everyone was able to get to know one another. We went white water rafting, and stayed in these beautiful ecolodges along the river. We went ziplining, surfing, snorkeling, and we were able to go in the hot springs at one of the most active volcanoes in the world. Also, the food was incredible, everything was so fresh and delicious. This trip was just so wonderful, it almost felt like a dream. I will never forget the late night talks with everyone, the bus rides, inside jokes, and so much more! This truly was the trip of a lifetime, that I will never forget.

This trip was one of the best experiences and I would highly recommend it if you are interested. I was able to go on some amazing adventures like a two day river rafting trip, zip lining through the jungle, and learning how to surf. The day activities are so much fun and give you a chance to explore the beautiful nature around you. The trip also includes volunteer activities to give you a chance to help local communities. We went to visit a local school, where we got to meet an amazing group of young kids and help to improve their area. We were able to play soccer with them and had an amazing time. Overall, this trip was unforgettable and one of a kind.