COSTS
DEPARTURE DATES
Monthly (orientation is at 8am on the first Monday of the month so please try to arrive on the Sunday before)
The typical school year takes place from March to November so please check dates when applying.
School holidays are as follows:
Easter holidays: Thursday and Friday (April 13 & 14)
Christmas-New Year 2017-2018: Friday December 22nd through December 29th, 2017
First two weeks in July
Additional bank holiday dates are:
May 1st (Monday) - Labor Day
August 15th (Tuesday) – Mother´s Day
September 15th (Friday) - Independence Day
October 12th (Thursday) - Day of the Americas
These dates may vary from year to year and between different institutions but in general these dates can be used as a rough guide as to when to expect disruptions to the teaching programme.
DURATION
You can join this project for a minimum of 4 weeks
WHAT'S INCLUDED
Before you go
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Pre-departure support & documentation
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Travel & medical advice & documentation
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Advice on visas & equipment
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Discounted medical kit
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Free Frontier t-shirt (UK only)
In-country
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Accommodation
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Food
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Airport pick-up
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Ground transfers & in-transit accommodation
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Local orientation
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Project training
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In-country emergency support
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24-hour international HQ backup
AIRPORT INFORMATION
Nearest airport(s):
San Jose Juan Santamaria Apt (SJO)
WHAT'S NOT INCLUDED
Flights
Flights are not included in our trip costs. However, we have partnered with an experienced and professional team of travel experts to help our volunteers find the best flight deals for their trips with us. This travel specialist operates in the tailor-made, long haul multi-stop travel market, arranging complex airfares and transfers for independent travellers. They provide expertise, security and a vast product range along with a Travel Butler service which is a single point of contact and support whilst you are overseas.
We recommend that you obtain a quote using the following contact details rather than book online, as our partner will offer you the most competitive fares. To receive your quote or to seek any advice for your flights, please contact our dedicated team of travel experts on 0800 082 9994 (or +44 800 082 9994 outside the UK) or email frontier@flightcentre.co.uk
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Visas
For fast, efficient and up-to-date visa advice please contact our recommended visa consultancy partner:
Depending on your destination country and your country of origin, you might require a visa. Please see the appropriate country consular website for details or contact our affiliate visa consultancy service. Please note that your visa will usually start on the date that you enter the destination country regardless of when it was issued. Please check with the relevant embassy or high commission. If you are purchasing your visa or paying entry/exit fees in-country you will probably need to pay in US Dollars. If you have any questions please consult the relevant embassy or high commission. Please check the visa information regularly, as changes often happen without warning.
Insurance
You'll need to buy appropriate travel insurance covering your participation on the
project. You won't be able to go without the right travel insurance so double check
to avoid disappointment. Please make sure that you're covered for the whole duration
of your trip – from the day you leave the UK to the day you return. It's also best
to get your travel insurance at the same time as paying the deposit for your project.
Depending on your policy, this will cover you for any unexpected cancellations.
Your insurance should include the following:
- Medical cover, including medical emergencies and medical evacuations (up to USD$3,000,000 / GBP£2,000,000);
- Personal liability (up to USD$1,500,000 / GBP£1,000,000);
- Cancellation and curtailment of your trip (up to the value of your project contribution).
If you are going to be scuba diving you should get coverage for scuba diving up
to 30m, including hyperbaric therapy treatment (unlimited). You should consider
obtaining insurance to cover you for any additional activities which you plan to
do during, before, or after your Frontier project. We recommend that you obtain
cover for your baggage and personal effects.