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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 (5-6 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 rappelling
• Continual presence of Costa Rican instructor and bi-lingual lead
instructor
• Interactive teaching style (language supplements, verbal and cultural
immersion)
Mestizo Village Element (7-9 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 (4-6 days):
• Raft on the spectacular rainforest shrouded Savegre, General,
Pacuare Rivers
• Learn basic rafting techniques and safety in adrenalin-pumping
class III rapids
Surf Element (5-8 days):
• Surf introduction in Manuel Antonio
• Visit to beautiful MA national park
• Rest and relaxation sunbathing or fun in the sun surfing and boogie
boarding, at a tropical beach paradise
Volcano Element (2-3 days):
• Hike through the volcanic region of Costa Rica
• Learn about volcanic activity and how it has affected Central
America
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