costa rica SUMMER 2019

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1 SAN JOSE, COSTA RICA N, W costa rica

2 trip overview The wild jungles and tropical waters of Costa Rica are perfect for exploration, adventure and the spreading of its national motto: Pura Vida. The simple life in Costa Rica has you hiking its lush jungles, rafting its wild rivers, surfing its coastlines, and immersing yourself in service and culture. For those who crave adventure of the mind heart and soul, this trip delivers the opportunity to get wild and give back. SERVICE ADVENTURES MEET DEPART TRIP DATES JUNE 11 JUNE 24, 2019 JUNE 27 JULY 10, 2019 JULY 13 JULY 26, 2019 SJO SAN JOSE, COSTA RICA

3 highlights Trek through the lush ecosystems of a cloud forest Surf and experience the wave-riding righteousness of the Caribbean Sea in Puerto Viejo Volunteer with local community, earning service hours and cultural experience Take an overnight expedition rafting the Pacuare River I loved the service aspect of the trip that let us connect with so many people and families. The activities were such a rush and some of my favorite memories ever. I really pushed myself emotionally by being in a new culture and physically when hiking, surfing, and rafting. Marcelle Ellis, 15, Mobile, AL DOLOMITES SUMMER 2018 SERVICE ADVENTURES

4 SERVICE ADVENTURES DEPART DAY 1 DAY 2-5 DAY 6-8 day by day Your adventure in the tropics begins as you land in lively San Jose, Costa Rica. Meet your leaders at the airport and head into the colonial capital for your first tropical night together as a group. *Itineraries and order of activities are subject to vairiation Orient yourself to life in the lush land of volcanoes and vegetation as you spend the next few days working on your service project in a beautiful town outside of Turrialba. Working with a local community, you ll devote your time to projects most pressing. You may be gardening, painting structures, playing soccer with kids, or learning to cook traditional cuisine. All the while you ll become valuable assets to the community, and learn new perspectives in life and culture. Embark on a multi-day trek through Costa Rica s famous cloud forests. Get a unique perspective of the diverse wildlife and plant life on foot, exploring the world beneath the forest canopy. Along the way, you will have a chance to travel through small Costa Rican communities that will welcome you with open arms.

5 SERVICE ADVENTURES DAY 9-10 DAY 11 DAY day by day Travel to the Pacuare River where you ll begin an overnight rafting expedition. This river is known all over the world for its unique rapids, and thrilling drops through dense and beautiful jungle. Navigate the class III and class IV rapids of this tropical waterway as it takes you deep into the canyons and fern gullys only accessible by river. Camp on the banks of the Pacuare, and relish in the sights and sounds nature brings. Travel from the volcanic jungle on a scenic ride to the coast. Arriving where the ocean meets the jungle, you ll take a nature tour at Cahuita National Park, looking out for iguanas, toucans and butterflies that populate this diverse ecosystem. Spend the evening preparing yourself for the next few days of surfing. Get oriented to the aquatic side of Pura Vida and learn to surf. Head to the beach where you ll spend the next two mornings in the tropical waters, learning to read waves, and catch them. The afternoons will be spent exploring the nearby National Park and Marine Reserves. Travel back to San Jose where you will celebrate a life changing experience in Costa Rica. Enjoy your last night with your group remembering and reliving the memories you ve made at your final banquet in San Jose. Then travel back to the US of A!

6 SERVICE ADVENTURES WHAT S INCLUDED WHAT S NOT INCLUDED trip details COST LENGTH CURRENT GRADES CHALLENGE LEVEL BEGINS/ENDS Group Flight Meets In Atlanta (ATL) GROUP SIZE AVERAGE AIRFARE FROM EAST COAST EXPECTED WEATHER CONDITIONS AVERAGE HIGHS AVERAGE LOWS $ Days 8th - 9th Challenging San Jose, Costa Rica (SJO) Students $ Three dynamic trip leaders Professionally outfitted activities Whitewater Rafting Sea Kayaking Surfing Communnity Service Extended trekking Lodging Hotels/Hostels Tents Transportation Private ground transportation throughout the trip All Meals Photos taken during your trip Airfare to and from San Jose, Costa Rica (SJO) Baggage fees/unaccompanied Minor Fees Personal clothing + equipment (full clothing + equipment list provided upon acceptance) 1) Duffel Bag 2) School sized day backpack 3) Sleeping bag 4) Rain jacket with hood 5) Passport Personal spending money (we recommend $150) Trip insurance (highly recommended)

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