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Conservation-Focused Expeditions
Our expeditions place you alongside researchers, conservationists, and local communities working to protect it.
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About mondo

Where Exploration Meets Conservation

Most travel experiences show you the world.

Mondo lets you engage with it.

We offer immersive eco-expeditions designed around conservation, education, and community — giving you the opportunity to step into real-world environmental work while exploring some of the most biodiverse places on the planet.

Instead of observing from the sidelines, you’ll contribute to meaningful projects like wildlife monitoring, habitat restoration, and ecological research.

Because the most powerful way to care about the planet…
is to experience it firsthand.

Our Values

What Drives Everything We Do

The values that shape every expedition, partnership, and experience at Mondo.

Conservation
Comes First

We design every expedition to directly support environmental protection — so your experience contributes to real impact on the ground.

Learn
By Doing

Gain hands-on experience and practical skills through real research and fieldwork.

Community
& Connection

The people behind Mondo’s mission to connect travel with real-world impact.

Meet The Team

The people behind Mondo’s mission to connect travel with real-world impact.

Dan - Mondo Founder

Dan Hammerschlag

Co-Founder and Director

Dan leads immersive eco-expeditions that connect people with conservation, research, and meaningful environmental experiences across Costa Rica.

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Monica - MOndo Founder

Monica Radovski

Co-Founder and Director

Monica combines her passion for conservation, science, and education to create immersive experiences that inspire deeper connections with the natural world.

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Orlando - Mondo Team

Orlando Vargas

Lead Guide

Orlando is Mondo’s lead guide, bringing deep knowledge of Costa Rica’s wildlife, ecosystems, and conservation efforts to every expedition experience.

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Molly and Rex

Molly and Rex

Mascots

Molly and Rex are Mondo’s adventurous four-legged mascots, bringing energy, curiosity, and a love for the outdoors to every expedition experience and community gathering.

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Impact

Every Expedition Leaves An Impact

Through partnerships with researchers, conservation organizations, and local communities, Mondo helps create experiences that leave a meaningful impact long after the expedition ends.

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Partners

Real Impact Takes Collaboration

Meaningful conservation work doesn’t happen in isolation. That’s why Mondo partners with researchers, conservation organizations, educators, and local communities working directly within Costa Rica’s ecosystems.

These partnerships help ensure every expedition contributes to initiatives that support wildlife protection, environmental research, education, and long-term sustainability.

Testimonials

More Than Just A Trip

See why travelers describe their experience with Mondo as eye-opening, meaningful, and unforgettable.

“Thank you for making 2025 the best year of my life and providing me with the most incredible summer experience! I’m so very grateful!”
Rated 5 out of 5

Bentley Huffington

Mondo Intern and Expedition Participant

“It was a beautiful day. It’s nice when nature is combined with true human connection, everything felt seamless.”
Rated 5 out of 5

Eli

Mondo Day Tour Participant

“Such an amazing day and authentic experience! It was good for the soul and I needed it!”
Rated 5 out of 5

Casey

Mondo Day Tour Participant

“The trip was a perfect mix of field research and eco-tourism, leaving me with a great understanding of wildlife monitoring and Costa Rican history.”
Rated 5 out of 5

Cayla Gray

Cloud Forest Research Expedition Participant

“Sharing my knowledge of Costa Rica’s incredible biodiversity and many other stunning areas has been an unforgettable experience. I’m truly grateful to Mondo Eco-Expeditions.”
Rated 5 out of 5

Orlando Vargas

Mondo Naturalist Guide

“From hiking through lush forests to helping with real conservation projects, every day was meaningful and exciting.”
Rated 5 out of 5

Josh M

Cloud Forest Research Expedition Participant

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Dan Hammerschlag

Co-Founder and Director

Dan Hammerschlag is the Co-Founder and Director of Mondo Eco-Expeditions. Born in South Africa and raised just outside Toronto, Canada, Dan has been passionate about wildlife conservation from a young age. He holds a Bachelor’s in Biology and a Master’s in Environmental Studies from York University. He has worked for the City of Toronto in natural area protection, and has led biological research expeditions in tropical regions including Indonesia, Borneo, Peru, and Ecuador.  

He combines his background in conservation, research, and education to create immersive expeditions that connect participants with meaningful environmental work across Costa Rica.

Fun fact: Dan is a lifelong hockey and soccer fan and proudly supports the Montreal Canadiens and Liverpool FC.

Monica Radovski

Co-Founder and Director

Monica Radovski is the Co-Founder and Director of Mondo Eco-Expeditions. Born and raised in Toronto, Canada, Monica has always felt most at home outdoors and surrounded by nature. She holds a Bachelor’s in Environmental Science from York University and a Master’s in Biology from McGill University. She has  worked for the City of Toronto in natural environment stewardship, as well as in ecological research labs and field stations across Canada, Germany, Australia, and Belize.

Through Mondo, she combines her passion for conservation, science, and education to create impactful experiences that inspire deeper connections with the natural world.

Fun fact: Monica is a self-proclaimed adrenaline junkie and has been bungee jumping six times!

Orlando Vargas

Lead Guide

Mondo’s Lead Guide, Orlando Vargas, is a passionate Costa Rican naturalist guide with extensive experience leading wildlife and conservation-focused expeditions across the country. Known for his deep knowledge of Costa Rica’s ecosystems, biodiversity – especially birds, and culture, Orlando brings an engaging and educational perspective to every Mondo expedition, helping participants connect more meaningfully with the environments and communities they explore. 

Fun fact: Orlando has directly been involved in the planting of over 10,000+ native trees and plants within the Alexander Skutch Biological Corridor!

Dan Hammerschlag

Mascots

Molly and Rex are Mondo’s four-legged mascots and official expedition morale team. Always ready for an adventure, they can usually be found exploring trails, relaxing after long days outdoors, or enthusiastically welcoming everyone they meet.

Their love for nature and endless energy perfectly reflect the spirit of Mondo — curiosity, adventure, and a deep appreciation for the outdoors.