Costa Rica Rainforest Outward Bound School


9:30 pm, Tuesday, May 13th

24 Day Multi-Element
Setup (1 day): • Arrive at the San Jose International Airport the day before course begins and our staff will be there to greet you and transfer you to our base. • Duffle shuffle at our base, where your instructors will select appropriate gear for the trip. • Depart early next morning to go hiking through the rainforest
Rainforest Element (4-5 days): • Trek 5-10 miles per day through tropical cloud and rainforests with amazing views • Learn about rainforest biology, natural history, conservation, backcountry skills, etc • Group formations: setting up camp, meals, and nightly meetings • Possible activities include tree climbing and waterfall rappeling • Continual presence of Costa Rican instructor and bi-lingual lead instructor • Interactive teaching style (language supplements, verbal and cultural immersion)
Mestizo Village Element (4-5 days): • Homestay in Piedras Blancas – a remote Mestizo village nestled deep in primary rainforest. • Possible Activities: solo (12-24 hours), cultural exchange, practice Spanish, community service, planting or harvesting traditional foods (bananas, rice, beans, sugar cane, cocoa, avocados, oranges, corn), preparation of traditional foods (milking cows and goats, grinding corn, hand-making tortillas on an open fire), playing soccer with kids, tree canopy climb, jungle waterfall rappel, medicinal plant hike with local shaman, and more!
Raft Element (2-3 days): • Raft on the spectacular rainforest shrouded Savegre River • Learn basic rafting techniques and safety in adrenalin-pumping class III rapids • Empty out into the Pacific Ocean at our Base 2 camp at Manuel Antonio National Park • Extra days getting wet on the General River with Class III and IV rapids
Surf Element (1-2 days): •Surf introduction in Manuel Antonio • Rest and relaxation sunbathing or fun in the sun surfing and boogie boarding, at a tropical beach paradise
Manuel Antonio National Park (2-3 days): • Hike through beautiful national park • Flora and Fauna identification, including monkeys, iguanas, etc. • Canopy Tour – Ziplining through the rainforest treetops
Volcano Exploration Element (2-3 days): • Explore the caldera of a giant volcano • Hiking through the jungles that have been created through the rich volcanic soil

Note: We reserve the right to alter our itineraries due to unusual water conditions, weather, other acts of God, or other cause. In all cases we will make every effort to substitute an activity or location with something comparable.