Islands, Reefs & Community Education: A Field Learning Expedition in Panama | Somos Impact Travel
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PANAMA · 8-DAY FIELD LEARNING EXPEDITION · GRADES 9 TO 12

Islands, Reefs &
Community Education

Two afternoons in Give and Surf's classrooms, a Ngäbe-Buglé cacao cooperative, a reef being rebuilt, and one of the healthiest reefs in Bocas del Toro, for high school groups.

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Duration8 days, 7 nights
Group8 to 20 students, plus 2 to 4 adult leaders
LocationsPanama City, Bocas del Toro: Isla Bastimentos, San Cristobal, Zapatillas
DatesCustom dates, flexible scheduling
Program rate$3,950 per student, airfare included
The program

Six Days in the Bocas del Toro Archipelago

Bocas del Toro is one of the most biologically and culturally distinct archipelagos in the Western Hemisphere. Afro-Caribbean fishing communities, Ngäbe-Buglé indigenous villages, coral reef ecosystems, and a growing surf tourism economy sit in close and complicated proximity. Students spend two afternoons alongside Give and Surf's local teachers in after-school programs, and the rest of the week in direct ecological and cultural encounter with the islands.

Give and Surf's staff are paid professionals who run those programs every day, before and after any group arrives; students join as additional presence and support. The reef, the cacao cooperative in San Cristobal, and the recycling infrastructure on the islands are three answers to the question this trip asks: what does repair look like when the people doing it have been at it for years?

Comfort in the water required. All snorkeling and water activities are guided and supervised. Island weather, power, and boat logistics can shift a day's plan, and Give and Surf's local team adapts in real time.

A white sand beach lined with leaning coconut palms on a clear Caribbean day
The driving question

What does it mean to show up in a community with learning as the offering and presence as the contribution?

Students examine the driving question through four encounters across the week.

Lenses of inquiry
01

Classroom Presence

Give and Surf programs

Two afternoons in after-school programs led by local teachers.

02

The Forest as an Economy

San Cristobal

A cacao cooperative run by Ngäbe-Buglé women, built around protecting the forest.

03

Repair at the Scale of a Reef

Coral restoration site

A reef being actively rebuilt after decades of degradation and the scientists patient enough to do it.

04

What Protection Costs

Zapatillas

One of the healthiest reef systems in the archipelago and the fishing families who protect the water.

Program structure

Itinerary at a Glance

Day 1 · Panama City

Arrival and Orientation

Arrival, welcome dinner, and a program orientation on the driving question and the context of Bocas del Toro.

Day 2 · Isla Bastimentos

Onto the Islands

Domestic flight to Bocas, Give and Surf welcome, and an orientation hike to Wizards Beach.

Day 3 · San Cristobal

Cacao and the First Classroom

A Ngäbe-Buglé women's cacao cooperative, then the first Give and Surf education session.

Days 4 to 5 · The reefs

A Reef in Repair, a Reef Protected

Coral restoration and a free afternoon in Bocas Town, then a full day snorkeling at Zapatillas.

Day 6 · Bahia Honda

Waterfall and the Second Classroom

A rainforest waterfall hike, then a return to the same Give and Surf classrooms.

Days 7 to 8 · Bastimentos to home

Synthesis and Departure

A free morning, the closing synthesis, a farewell dinner, and the flight home through Panama City.

See the full itinerary
Safety and student support

Safety Makes Everything Else Possible

Every Somos program runs on protocols developed and refined across 10+ years of in-country operations. In Bocas del Toro that means combined protocols from Somos and Give and Surf's on-site team, with specific plans for boats, open water, and island weather.

24/7 In-Country Support

Round-the-clock emergency communication, with Give and Surf staff on-site throughout the Bocas del Toro stay.

CPR and First-Aid Certified Guides

Bilingual guides certified in CPR and first aid, with medical kits on every activity. All local guides are vetted and experienced with student groups.

Licensed and Insured Transport

Airport transfers, domestic flights, and island water taxis with vetted providers experienced with student groups.

Water and Boat Protocols

Water taxi and boat safety protocols, with every snorkel and swim guided and supervised, including open water at Zapatillas.

A smiling local guide in a light cap and field shirt, with bright tropical foliage behind him
10+
years of in-country operations
1,000+
travelers guided across the region
15+
indigenous community partnerships
About Somos Impact Travel

We Build the Bridge. Local Experts Do the Teaching.

Somos Impact Travel builds partnership-based learning expeditions across Central America, combining field-based rigor with authentic community access for schools that take educational outcomes seriously.

In Panama, Somos provides the program infrastructure and in-country academic facilitation alongside Give and Surf, whose relationships across the islands existed long before any group arrived and will continue long after it leaves. Our NGO partners and community leaders are the teachers and the protagonists of every program, never the supporting cast. That is a structural choice, not a marketing line.

Somos was started by educators and travel leaders with decades in the region. The communities we work with need advocates who listen, and partners who return.

Testimonials

From Somos Student Travelers in Belize

"One thing I learned here that I couldn't learn in the classroom back home was people's living situation, like how they live and their own personal stories."
Student · Shoulder to Shoulder · Belize · 2026
"If I can go away from a week without my phone and not talk to anyone back home, and just meet a whole new group of people, then I can do more things."
Student · Shoulder to Shoulder · Belize · 2026
"I would say to the student to try to be more open-minded about different things, because you're going through a new culture, a new place, and all of that."
Student · Shoulder to Shoulder · Belize · 2026
Detailed itinerary
Aerial view of a boat crossing a wide turquoise channel between two waterfront neighborhoods
DAY 1

Arrival in Panama City

Students arrive where a colonial city, a modern financial district, and an essential canal sit within a few miles of each other. The evening orientation introduces the driving question and the context of Bocas del Toro before the group reaches the islands.

Afternoon
  • Arrival at Tocumen International Airport, Panama City
  • Private transfer to hotel in Panama City
  • Check-in and city orientation
Evening
  • Welcome dinner in Panama City
  • Program orientation: the lenses of inquiry, the context of Bocas del Toro, and Give and Surf's education programs
  • Safety briefing and group guidelines
EVENING REFLECTIONWhat does it mean to arrive in a community as support?

Overnight: Hotel, Panama City
Logistics: Airport pickup, road transportation, urban orientation

Four young girls standing arm in arm and smiling under tropical treesAerial view of a small boat moving through a channel in dense mangrove forestAerial view of surfers paddling near a breaking wave in deep green water
DAY 2

Bocas del Toro and Island Orientation

The domestic flight from Panama City to Bocas del Toro takes less than an hour but crosses a considerable distance in ecological and economic terms. Students arrive on an archipelago where the Caribbean Sea, intact coastal rainforest, coral reefs, and island communities of indigenous and Afro-Caribbean heritage sit side by side.

Morning
  • Breakfast at hotel, checkout
  • Domestic flight from Panama City to Bocas del Toro (about 1 hour)
  • Give and Surf welcome and group orientation on arrival
  • Water taxi to Isla Bastimentos (about 10 minutes), check-in at Hotel Caribbean View
Afternoon
  • Give and Surf island orientation: the communities, the programs, and the week ahead
  • Hike to Wizards Beach: the island's terrain, coastal forest, and Caribbean shore
Evening
  • Welcome dinner at the hotel
EVENING REFLECTIONWhat did you notice on the hike that you did not expect? 

Overnight: Hotel Caribbean View, Isla Bastimentos
Logistics: Domestic flight, water taxi, island arrival orientation, Give and Surf staff on-site throughout

Students and local young people sitting together in a wide circle under shade trees, laughingTwo pairs of hands pressing dark soil around a young seedling
DAY 3

San Cristobal and the First Education Session

This day moves between two forms of community-led knowledge. The morning in the Ngäbe-Buglé village of San Cristobal centers an indigenous women's cacao cooperative that has built an economy around protecting the forest rather than clearing it. The afternoon is the first of two sessions in Give and Surf's education programs.

Morning: San Cristobal
  • Water taxi to San Cristobal, a Ngäbe-Buglé indigenous village
  • Cacao tour led by the women of the cooperative: from tree to product, and the ecological and economic model built around cacao grown in the surrounding forest
  • Discussion: the cooperative as a conservation model, where protecting the forest and building an economy are the same decision
Afternoon: Give and Surf education program
  • Students join Give and Surf's local teachers in after-school programs at community centers on the islands
  • Programs serve indigenous and Afro-Caribbean youth and may include tutoring, English practice, sports, or arts, depending on the day's needs
  • Debrief with Give and Surf staff: what happened, what worked, what the teachers noticed
Evening
  • Dinner at a local community restaurant: Panamanian comida típica
EVENING REFLECTIONWhat did it feel like to be in the classroom? What did you receive from the kids that you did not expect?

Overnight: Hotel Caribbean View, Isla Bastimentos
Logistics: Water taxi transport, indigenous community visit protocols, education session under Give and Surf teacher supervision

Aerial view of a reef crest where shallow turquoise water meets deep blue oceanAerial view of a small boat crossing clear shallow water over patch reefsAerial view of a narrow island town lined with wooden docks
DAY 4

Coral Restoration and a Free Afternoon

The morning is repair as applied ecology: scientists rebuilding a reef that human activity has degraded, using knowledge built over decades of fieldwork. The afternoon is open, giving students time to process the week at their own pace.

Morning
  • Guest speaker from a local coral restoration project: reef ecology, the threats facing the Bocas del Toro reef system, and the restoration methods in use
  • Snorkeling at an active restoration site: the difference between degraded and recovering reef, seen firsthand
  • Discussion: who funds restoration, who does the work, and what the reef means economically to the communities that depend on it
Afternoon
  • Free time in Bocas Town: shopping, exploring, journaling, or rest
  • Optional: visit to the Bocas Recycling Center to see what the waste stream of a remote island tourism economy looks like, and who manages it
Evening
  • Dinner at a local community restaurant
EVENING REFLECTIONWhat does it take to repair something at the scale of a reef?

Overnight: Hotel Caribbean View, Isla Bastimentos
Logistics: Boat transport, snorkeling safety and supervision, coral restoration site protocols

A remote white sand beach and palm forest above clear turquoise waterCoral heads visible through clear green water in front of a palm-lined island
DAY 5

Zapatillas Islands

This day takes students to one of the most ecologically intact parts of the archipelago: a protected marine area with one of the healthiest reef systems in Bocas del Toro, and a direct counterpoint to the degraded reef seen on Day 4.

Full day: Zapatillas boat trip
  • Boat trip to the Zapatillas Islands, a protected marine area in the outer archipelago
  • Snorkeling at Coral Key, one of the most intact reef systems in Bocas del Toro
  • Beach time on Zapatillas, one of the most remote beaches in the archipelago
  • Guided discussion on the boat: what makes a marine protected area function, who enforces it, and what the difference in reef health reveals about conservation economics
Evening
  • Dinner at the hotel
EVENING REFLECTIONThe reef at Zapatillas is healthy because it is protected. What did that protection cost the fishing families who used to work these waters, and who decided that was the right trade?

Overnight: Hotel Caribbean View, Isla Bastimentos
Logistics: Boat transport to the outer archipelago, open water snorkeling supervision, sun and heat exposure, marine protected area protocols

A wide waterfall pouring over dark rock into a pool in dense rainforestStudents and young girls smiling together on a wooden porch after rain
DAY 6

Bahia Honda Waterfall and the Second Education Session

The morning moves into the interior of the archipelago, where the coastal rainforest of Bahia Honda gives way to a waterfall that shows the connection between inland forest and marine ecosystem running through the whole week. The afternoon returns to Give and Surf's classrooms for a second and final session.

Morning
  • Boat to Bahia Honda
  • Guided waterfall hike through coastal rainforest, with flora and fauna interpretation along the trail
  • Swimming at the waterfall
  • Discussion: how intact coastal forest connects to the reef ecosystem offshore
Afternoon
  • Second and final session alongside Give and Surf's local teachers
  • Students build on the relationships and classroom rhythms from earlier in the week
  • Debrief with Give and Surf staff: what developed, what was challenging, and what the teachers observed
Evening
  • Dinner at a local community restaurant
EVENING REFLECTIONTwo afternoons in the same classroom. What has changed about how you see those kids, and how they see you?

Overnight: Hotel Caribbean View, Isla Bastimentos
Logistics: Boat transport to Bahia Honda, waterfall hike terrain, swimming supervision, second education session under teacher supervision

A large group of students and local children gathered together in a shaded schoolyardAerial view of surfers paddling through white water over a green sea
DAY 7

Free Morning and Closing Synthesis

The morning is unhurried, with time on the island and no program agenda. The afternoon synthesis is the closing academic moment of the week.

Morning
  • Late breakfast at hotel
  • Free morning: journaling, a beach walk, or quiet time on Isla Bastimentos
Afternoon
  • Program synthesis: the driving question revisited across all eight days
  • Structured group reflection connecting the classrooms, the reef, San Cristobal, and the waterfall forest
  • Give and Surf closing reflection: what students contributed to the programs and what the programs offered them, in the words of both
  • Each student shares one moment from the week that changed how they understand the driving question
Evening
  • Farewell dinner at the hotel or a local restaurant
EVENING REFLECTIONWhat is one thing you are carrying home and one thing you commit to doing with it?

Overnight: Hotel Caribbean View, Isla Bastimentos
Logistics: Synthesis session facilitated by field educators, luggage prepared for early departure

Aerial view of mangrove islands ringing a dark lagoon beside a wide bay
DAY 8

Departure

Students leave Bocas del Toro having spent two afternoons in classrooms with children the education system has underserved and a week in ecosystems that are thriving and under pressure at the same time.

Morning
  • Breakfast at hotel, checkout, and luggage coordination
  • Water taxi from Isla Bastimentos to Bocas del Toro airport
  • Morning flight from Bocas del Toro to Panama City (about 1 hour)
  • Transfer to Tocumen International Airport for international departure

Logistics: Water taxi, domestic flight, road transfer to the international airport, departure coordination
Impact partners

The Teachers, Growers, and Scientists behind this Program

When a group enters Give and Surf's programs, it enters relationships that existed long before its arrival and will continue long after. Give and Surf is compensated for its time and expertise, and all community access fees are built into the program cost.

Students and young girls smiling together on a wooden porch after rain
Main partner · Days 2 to 8

Give and Surf

501(c)3 nonprofit, Bocas del Toro, since 2011

Give and Surf runs preschool programs, after-school programs, summer camps, English classes, and sports clinics across the islands. It serves more than 1,000 local youth every month, most of them indigenous or Afro-Caribbean and from some of the most economically disadvantaged communities in Panama.

Its staff are paid professionals who run these programs every day. Students join two afternoon sessions as additional presence and support, and Give and Surf works with local businesses for accommodations, meals, and tours wherever possible.

  • Two afternoons in the same after-school programs, with a debrief after each
  • Island orientation and the Wizards Beach hike on arrival
  • On-site staff support throughout the Bocas del Toro stay
  • A closing reflection in the words of both students and staff

Student outcome: Students see what community-led education infrastructure looks like, and build a relationship across two visits to the same classroom.

Lens of inquiry question: What does it mean to arrive as support rather than as the program?

A student and a local partner kneeling in dark soil to plant a seedling together
Community partner · Day 3

San Cristobal Women's Cacao Cooperative

Ngäbe-Buglé indigenous village, Bocas del Toro

The women of the cooperative lead the visit, from the cacao tree to the finished product. Their cacao grows in the surrounding forest, so keeping the forest standing is how the cooperative earns its income.

Students hear how that model was built, and what it asks of the families who chose it.

  • Cacao tour led by the women of the cooperative
  • The ecological and economic model behind forest-grown cacao
  • Discussion of the cooperative as a conservation model

Student outcome: Students see how protecting a forest and building an economy can be the same decision.

Lens of inquiry question: What does repair look like when the people doing it have been at it for years?

Reef science · Day 4

Local Coral Restoration Project

A guest speaker explains the threats facing the Bocas del Toro reef system and the restoration methods in use, then students snorkel the active site.

Student outcome: Students understand how restoration science works in practice and what it costs to reverse reef degradation.

Lens of inquiry question: Who has been repairing the reef for decades?

Marine protected area · Day 5

Zapatillas Islands and Coral Key

One of the healthiest reef systems in the archipelago, in a protected area of the outer islands.

Student outcome: Students compare a degraded, actively restored reef with a protected one and weigh the economics of conservation.

Lens of inquiry question: Who paid for this protection and who decided it was the right trade?

Coastal rainforest · Day 6

Bahia Honda

A guided waterfall hike through coastal rainforest, with flora and fauna interpretation from local guides along the trail.

Student outcome: Students trace how intact coastal forest connects to the reef ecosystem offshore.

Lens of inquiry question: Where does the forest end and the reef begin?

Learning outcomes

Academic and Experiential Outcomes

Community Partnership and Education Engagement

  • Two afternoon sessions alongside Give and Surf's local teachers in after-school programs serving indigenous and Afro-Caribbean youth, as support and presence
  • An understanding of community-led education infrastructure, led by the local teachers who run these programs every day
  • Direct encounter with indigenous community life in San Cristobal: a cacao cooperative run by Ngäbe-Buglé women, built around protecting the forest

Ecological Understanding

  • Coral reef ecology and active restoration in Bocas del Toro: how restoration science works and what it costs
  • Direct comparison between a degraded, actively restored reef and a protected reef at Zapatillas
  • Tropical biodiversity at Bahia Honda and how coastal forest connects to the reef offshore
  • Island waste and recycling: what a remote tourism economy's waste stream reveals, and who manages it

Cultural Competency and Community Understanding

  • A relationship built across two visits to the same classroom
  • Navigating island rhythms, weather changes, and the unpredictability of remote community life
  • Comfort with the discomfort of showing up as a learner in someone else's classroom and community

Personal Growth and Global Citizenship

  • Adaptability as a field skill, built through island logistics and shifting daily plans
  • Group cohesion across a demanding island itinerary
  • Frameworks for carrying the experience into academic, personal, and civic life after travel
Before you go

Trip Preparation

Passports

Every traveler needs a passport valid at least 6 months beyond the departure date.

Flights

International airfare is included, arriving into and departing from Panama City (PTY). Domestic flights to and from Bocas del Toro are included.

Travel Insurance

Comprehensive coverage, including medical evacuation, is required for all students and adults and is not included in the program cost.

Vaccinations

Consult a travel health clinic. Standard Panama recommendations apply.

Water Comfort

Students should be comfortable in and around water. Three days include snorkeling or swimming, all guided and supervised.

Island Flexibility

Weather, power, and boat logistics can shift a day's plan. Give and Surf's local team adapts in real time, and students should expect it.

Communication

Somos uses WhatsApp for in-country group communication. Every adult leader should have it installed before departure.

Money and Banking

Notify your bank of international travel before departure so cards work in-country.

Packing list

Boat, Reef, and Classroom

Bocas del Toro is hot and humid, with rain possible any day of the year. Pack light, quick-drying layers. Somos sends a specific gear list on confirmation.

Daily Wear and Travel Days

  • Lightweight, quick-drying clothing
  • Rain jacket
  • Sandals and comfortable walking shoes

Water and Trail Days

  • Swimwear and a rash guard
  • Closed-toe shoes for the Wizards Beach and Bahia Honda hikes
  • Water shoes
  • Reef-safe sunscreen, sun hat, and sunglasses
  • DEET insect repellent
  • Daypack, dry bag, refillable water bottle, field journal and pen

Community Visits and Classrooms

  • Modest clothing for San Cristobal and the Give and Surf programs
  • One nicer outfit for the welcome and farewell dinners

Optional

  • Your own snorkel mask
  • Camera or GoPro
  • Headlamp
  • Binoculars
  • Small padlock

Documents and Essentials

  • Passport valid 6+ months
  • Printed travel insurance details
  • Emergency contact card
  • Personal medications in original packaging
  • Vaccination records
FAQ

Answers to Your Questions

For Teachers and Administrators

How does this align with our curriculum?

The program runs on one driving question and four lenses of inquiry, with outcomes in community partnership, marine and forest ecology, cultural competency, and personal growth. Somos adapts the framework to your school's academic goals and provides pre-trip and post-trip materials.

What is the student-to-adult ratio?

Groups of 8 to 20 students travel with 2 to 4 adult leaders from your school, about 1 adult to 8 students. A professional field educator is with the group throughout, and Give and Surf staff are on-site for the whole Bocas del Toro stay.

How are medical emergencies handled?

Guides are CPR and first-aid certified and carry medical kits on every activity. Somos provides 24/7 in-country support, with emergency protocols for boat transport, open water, and remote island locations. Travel insurance with medical evacuation coverage is required.

What is the commitment and cancellation timeline?

A $500 deposit per traveler holds a place. 50% of the program cost is due 90 days before departure and the balance 60 days before. Cancellations more than 90 days out are refunded in full, excluding the deposit. See the Pricing tab for the full policy.

Can we customize the itinerary?

Yes. This itinerary is a starting point. Somos aligns every element with your group's academic goals and travel objectives, including optional additions like surf lessons.

For Parents and Students

Is this right for a first-time international traveler?

Yes. Pre-trip preparation covers each site, island life, and what to expect in the classrooms, and staff are with the group from arrival to departure.

How physically demanding is it?

Moderate. There are two hikes, to Wizards Beach and the Bahia Honda waterfall, plus several boat days in heat and sun. Day 4 afternoon and Day 7 morning are deliberately open.

Does my student need to be a strong swimmer?

Students should be comfortable in and around water. Snorkeling at the restoration site and at Zapatillas, and swimming at the waterfall, are all guided and supervised. Tell Somos in advance about any concerns and the team will plan around them.

How will students stay in touch with home?

Adult leaders and Somos staff communicate over WhatsApp throughout the trip. Power and connectivity on the islands can be unreliable, so families receive a daily communication framework before departure explaining when and how updates arrive.

Can dietary needs be accommodated?

Yes. Vegetarian and other dietary needs are accommodated with advance notice. Share needs and allergies on the traveler forms and Somos briefs the hotel and restaurants.

What if my student gets homesick?

It happens, usually around day two or three. Daily reflection sessions, a steady group routine, and staff who check in one-on-one give students somewhere to put it.

How much spending money should students bring?

Three meals a day are included in Bocas del Toro. Students need money for snacks and drinks outside meal times, the free afternoon in Bocas Town, souvenirs, and any optional add-ons such as surf lessons or SCUBA. Tips for guides and drivers are optional and separate; Somos shares a recommended range before departure.
Program rate

Pricing and Logistics

This program is offered at $3,950 per student, all-inclusive, covering international and domestic airfare, lodging, meals, island transportation, guiding, and activities as detailed below. Adult leaders typically travel at a reduced rate or complimentary, depending on group composition. Custom pricing is developed from final group size, specific inclusions, and airfare options, with a detailed cost breakdown on confirmation.

Budget target
$3,950per student, airfare included
Duration
8 days, 7 nights
Group size
8 to 20 students, plus 2 to 4 adult leaders
Adult leaders
About 1:8; reduced rate or complimentary
Request a custom quote
Seven nights, two bases

Where Students Stay

Aerial view of a boat crossing a turquoise channel between waterfront neighborhoods
Night 1

Hotel, Panama City

An arrival night close to the airport routes, with the welcome dinner and program orientation before the morning flight to Bocas.

Aerial view of a narrow island town lined with wooden docks
Nights 2 to 7

Hotel Caribbean View, Isla Bastimentos

Six nights on Isla Bastimentos, ten minutes by water taxi from Bocas Town, with three meals a day and every boat day starting from the dock.

Included in the Program

Accommodations

  • 1 night hotel, Panama City (arrival)
  • 6 nights Hotel Caribbean View, Isla Bastimentos, Bocas del Toro

Meals

  • Three meals per day throughout the Bocas del Toro stay
  • Welcome dinner in Panama City and farewell dinner in Bocas
  • Vegetarian and other dietary needs accommodated with advance notice

Transportation

  • International airfare to and from Panama City
  • Airport transfers in Panama City (arrival and departure)
  • Domestic flights: Panama City to Bocas del Toro and return
  • Bocas del Toro airport pickup and drop-off by Give and Surf
  • All local transportation, including water taxis and ground taxis

Activities and Guides

  • Professional field educator throughout the program
  • Give and Surf on-site staff support throughout the Bocas del Toro stay
  • Local guides for all tours and excursions
  • Give and Surf orientation and Wizards Beach hike
  • San Cristobal cacao tour with the women of the cooperative
  • Coral restoration guest speaker and reef snorkeling
  • Zapatillas boat trip and snorkeling at Coral Key
  • Bahia Honda waterfall hike and flora and fauna tour
  • Two afternoon sessions in Give and Surf education programs
  • All community access fees; Give and Surf compensated for time and expertise

Educational Support

  • Pre-trip materials for group leaders and students
  • Lenses of inquiry facilitation throughout the program
  • Daily structured reflection sessions and journaling
  • Closing synthesis workshop connecting classroom, reef, and community encounters
  • Post-trip educational resources

Safety and Logistics

  • 24/7 in-country supervision from Somos and Give and Surf on-site staff
  • Comprehensive risk management protocols
  • Emergency communication systems

Not Included

  • Travel insurance (required)
  • Snacks and beverages outside arranged meal times
  • Personal expenses and souvenirs
  • Optional tips for guides and drivers
  • Optional excursions beyond those listed (surf lessons, SCUBA, additional beach visits)

Payment and Cancellation

Deposit$500 per traveler, non-refundable, honored for life toward any future program
90 days out50% of the program cost due
60 days outBalance due
More than 90 days outFull refund, excluding deposit
90 days or fewerNo refund

If Somos cancels due to low enrollment, travelers receive a full refund including the deposit. Force majeure events may be rescheduled or refunded in part or full at Somos's discretion, excluding the deposit. Cancellation notice must be sent in writing to team@somos.travel. Full terms: Terms and Conditions.
Next steps

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