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Atlanta Friends of Outward Bound will head even further south to step
into the ‘Pura Vida ’ of Costa Rica! Costa
Rica Rainforest Outward Bound School (CRROBS) has partnered with
Atlanta Friends of Outward Bound to offer an exclusive,
excitement-filled journey in the rainforest. You'll be able to hike, raft,
climb and rappel through the exciting rivers and luscious rainforests,
or enjoy breathtaking beaches and glowing sunsets while learning how to
surf.
Get ready for the wild and natural beauty of your surroundings to push
your body and spirit to achieve a level of accomplishment and personal
development you never thought possible!
This trek will take you through some of Costa Rica's most
enchanting jungles, exciting rivers, and gorgeous beaches!
In only 8 days, you will trek through the rainforest, do a tree climb,
raft Class III-IV rapids, try your skills and luck on a surfboard. You
will also have the unique opportunity to spend time with Costa Rican families
in their homes, and participate in their daily activities and traditions–
including anything from milking cows, harvesting crops, to making tortillas
by hand! You will never experience Costa Rica like this again!
Atlanta Friends of Outward Bound (AFOB) was created to provide a
mechanism for alumni and interested friends to stay involved and connected
with Outward Bound. This group will organize social activities such as
group hikes, happy hours, group trips and publish local service opportunities.
For more information, please email info@atlantaobc.org
Itinerary
Days: 8
Dates: November 19th - November 27th
November 19, 2005/
ARRIVAL |
 Fly
in, arriving in the early evening. Pick-up at Juan Santa Maria International
Airport in San Jose, Costa Rica and transfer to our base camp nestled
in the lush hills of Tres Rios, overlooking San Jose.
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| November 20-21, 2005/
RAINFOREST HIKING |
 Routes
run through areas of tropical alpine tundra at an approximate elevation
of 8,000 feet and descends in elevation through varied environments
and terrain. Two instructors accompany each group for the entire
rainforest portion of any CRROBS course. The Costa Rican instructors
are very knowledgeable and share unique knowledge of the species
found in the rainforest. They also converse in Spanish with the
students.
Transfer and backpack into the lush, tropical rainforest. Learn
about the plants and animals of the rainforest area you are trekking
through. Camp overnight near a magnificant waterfall. The route
enters tropical rainforest. This area is home to many species including
parrots, parakeets, toucans, birds of prey, ocelots, three species
of monkeys, sloths and even tapirs. While mammals are much less
frequently sighted, groups can see many bird species as well as
evidence of mammals in the form of tracks, scat, and vocalizations.
The group may even hear the mantled howler monkey’s call,
which can carry over a distance of one kilometer. This area is quite
rugged and mountainous, so our pace is unhurried as we take in the
abundant natural beauty of the area.
Areas CRROBS travels to are home to many species including
parrots, parakeets, toucans, birds of prey, ocelots, three species
of monkeys, sloths and even tapirs. Most groups are even able to
hear the mantled howler monkey’s call, which can carry over
a distance of one kilometer.
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| November 22-23,
2005/ HOMESTAYS |
Host families throughout the Piedras Blancas region will share
many of their traditions and daily chores with you. Activities could
include planting or harvesting traditional foods such as bananas,
rice, beans, sugar cane, chocolate beans, avocados, oranges, squash,
or corn. Food preparation could include hand milking cows or goats,
thrashing rice, grinding corn, hand making tortillas and cooking
over an open fire.
The Outward Bound solo is an experience you may take only once
in your life. Experience pure solitude in the wilderness (within
earshot of our instructors.)
Participate in a conservation and/or community service conservation
to become actively involved in preserving the rainforest and the
culture that depends on it.
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| November 24,
2005/ WHITEWATER RAFTING |
 Begin
a rafting adventure on exciting Class II-IV rivers (all with our safe
and experienced river guides) which will challenge you and your teammates.
Take a side hike to layered waterfalls and discover which one makes
the best shower! Camp overnight at a riverside beach and watch the
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| November 25-26, 2005/
SURF |
 Spend
relaxing yet energizing time at the spectacular Pacific Ocean beach
area of Manuel Antonio / Quepos. You can even try your hand at surfing,
boogie boarding or body surfing in the warm Pacific waters.
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 Transfer
back to San Jose and to the airport for departure flights. |
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