Leave the daily grind behind, and step into the ‘Pura Vida ’ of Costa Rica! Costa Rica Rainforest Outward Bound School (CRROBS) has partnered with University of Flordia 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! During your anthropological journey, 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!

Itinerary
Days: 7
Dates: March 10th-17th, 2007

 

March 10th, 2006 Participants arrive in San Jose, Costa Rica. Pick-up at Juan Santa María International Airport in San José, Costa Rica and transfer to the Outward Bound Base camp nestled in the hills of Tres Rios. Welcome and orientation meeting, “Duffle Shuffle” (packing for the trail). Overnight at the Tres Rios Base Camp.
March 11 - 13th, 2006 In the morning, transfer to the beach of Manuel Antonio. These next few days, you will be able to enjoy surfing, snorkeling, boogie boarding, and downtime on the beach.  Also enjoy a visit to Manuel Antonio National Park where you may see various types of monkeys, sloths, and iguanas.  Your nights will be spent at the CRROBS bungalow in Manuel Antonio.In the evening of your last day here, you will transfer to the area of Turrialba, so you can jump on the river the next morning.
March 14 - 15th, 2006 Today you will get to experience the exciting Pacuare River! The class III-IV river rapids flow through a combination of rainforest and scenic rural farmland. Combine this with warm green waves and surfing holes for an experience you'll never forget! Riverine ecology as well as principles of hydrology will be experienced up close. In the evening, transfer back to our base in San Ramon de Tres Rios, where you will spend your next 2 nights.
March 16th, 2006 Enjoy a cultural city day in San Jose! Visit a local Shaman near San Jose and then you will have the opportunity to shop at the artisan market for souvenirs.
March 17th, 2006 Time to transfer to the international airport and fly home.
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.

E-mail Lauren Kolansky at laurenm3@ufl.edu to request more information about this course.

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