Costa Rica Teen Adventure Program

Day 1: July 23rd -------- Arrive and Stay in Central Valley (CRR Base Camp)

The Cavern Kitchen

Today all campers will be met outside of the airport by our camp staff. We will have a very nice welcome at the CRR base camp and a large group dinner to break the ice for everyone and get everyone geared up for the next six days of adventure. (Meals: Dinner)

Day 2: July 24th --------  Enter Cave Hiking (Sleep behind Waterfall)

Today we will be getting an early start. We plan on leaving the base-camp at around 6am to drive down the Coastal Highway and then in to one of the central mountain ranges. When we get to where the bus can go no more it will be time to get our hiking gear out and hike into one of the most scenic areas in all of Costa Rica. Surrounded by nature and beautiful waterfalls all around, the kids will get a true feel for back-packing through the jungle. When we arrive we will have a lunch planned for the kids. (Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, & Dinner)

Day 3: July 25th -------- Rappel Waterfall & Hike to Pools (Sleep behind Waterfall)

Waterfall Rappel

Get ready for some adventure as we plan to rappel a 150ft waterfall. This is a beautiful fall and the rappel will surely get the adrenaline pumping. After the rappel we will make our way to the tallest waterfall in all of Costa Rica which is called Diamante Falls a 600ft fall. We will arrive to a panoramic viewing area at the top of the falls. After lunch the kids will hike up to the pools at the top of the cavern and visit more waterfalls and also enjoy some swim-time in the pools. The evening will be filled with camp games, music, and bonfires. (Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, & Dinner)

Day 4: July 26th - Hike out of Cave and Drive to Costa Rican Homestay (Homestay Sitio de Mata)

The Homestay Mom's

Eco-Project Planting

Today we hike out of the cave and drive over Costa Rica's tallest mountain range which measures 12,000ft above sea-level in a country that is only 60 miles wide it make for some spectacular views of both coasts. The best part of today is to come when we arrive at the village of Sitio de Mata. Here the kids will see the best part about Costa Rica -- its people. We will be staying in two homes the guys in one home and the girls in another. The local village is going to put on quite the presentation for us as they show us the local dance, music, food, and even teach us how to do some of the dance moves. (Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, & Dinner)

Day 5: July 27th -------- Eco-Project & Enter Pacuare River (Camp at River)

Rafting Pacuare

Camping Pacuare

Before we get on this amazing adventure we will make a visit to a nearby farm where we are trying to get as many trees planted as possible. We will educate the kids on the importance of this and also allow them to plant a tree which will be tagged with their names. After we plant the trees we will visit the river National Geographic has listed as one of the top 5 rivers on the planet, the Pacuare River. This is an amazing day and we will be spending two days in the river. The first day we will spend around 2 hours rafting. We will leave the village after breakfast and say our good-byes to some of the friends we have made and then put in the river and make our way down to the camp site. We will stop for some hikes and lunch along the way and then get to the camp-site around 3pm. The kids can just relax for a bit and then we'll take the teachable moment before dinner and talk to the kids about the importance of protecting our environment and how it benefits all of us. The evening will be filled with camp games and music. (Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, & Dinner)

Day 6: July 28th -------- More Rafting and Drive to Central Valley (CRR Base Camp)

Camp Co-Director, Jim Ranieri

Camp Director, Tom Ranieri

 We will raft the Pacuare Canyon which has some nice little rapids. The scenery is absolutely beautiful and we will make a stop along the way to hike to another beautiful waterfall and then it is through the rapids. After we finish the river we will get some lunch and make our way back to the CRR Base Camp in the Central Valley where we will have a special dinner planned for the kids. (Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, & Dinner)

Day 7: July 29th -------- Fly Home!

Today depending on the flight time we will be making a number of different trips to the airport.

Cost: $1150/camper
Includes: All tours and adventures, all lodging, all transportation (international airfare not included) all food, 24 hour supervision on a 1 adult to every 4 camper ratio

Honeymoon Adventure Costa Rica

Waterfall Rappel

Day 1 -------- Arrive and Drive to Pacific Coast (Cuna del Angel)

Today we will meet you at the airport. We will then drive to the Pacific coast and stay at a beautiful hotel for just one night which will put us in position for the amazing adventure of day 2. (Meals: None)

Day 2 -------- Enter Cave (Sleep in the Cave)

Today we drive into the mountains for one hour and then take it off road for a bit as we make our way to the base camp to where we begin the hike into the Diamante ridge. This is a hike that will take us to a waterfall that we rappel and then we end up sleeping behind the waterfall for the night. This is an amazing experience and all your meals and everything are done for you. There is a bathroom and shower and it is not roughing it by any means. We will also make our way to visit the Diamante falls which will put us at the top of a 600ft edge which will give you a few butterflies in the tummy.  (Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, & Dinner)

River Hammocks and Camp Site

LEARN ABOUT THE CAVE WE VISIT

LAST WEEKS GROUP IN THE CAVE

Day 3 -------- Leave Cave & Drive to Turrialba (Casa Turire)

Today we will leave the cave and drive to Turrialba which is a beautiful drive over Costa Rica's tallest mountain range. We will first spend the morning hiking around the cavern some more where we will visit some pools and jump off a 30ft waterfall. This is a great way to end our stay here and then we get lunch and hike out. You will be staying at the Casa Turire Hotel which is the perfect honeymoons spot. (Meals: Breakfast & Lunch)

Day 4 -------- Enter River (Camp at River)

View from River Camp

Today we will take the bumpy road to the put in that is bit farther up stream than the normal put in and that is because we plan on doing a 2 day rafting trip. We will be rafting for around 2 hours on day 1 and will be camping at a beautiful camp-site where all you need is the hammock that is strung there with great veiws of the river downstream. Again this is not roughing although you will be in a tent you have great bathrooms, we cook the meals, and it is truly a special spot waking up in the virgin rainforest. (Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, & Dinner)

Day 5 -------- Leave River Drive to Arenal (Nayara)

Today we hit some of the largest rapids on the river. We will plan to get an early start and make our way down the Pacuare canyon. This is a beautiful run and there should be a nice water level coming in November. After we take out we will make the drive to the Nayara Resort where you will absolutely love. (Meals: Breakfast & Lunch)

Day 6 -------- Zipline & Nature Reserve (Nayara)

Arenal Volcano

If the adventures before were not enough than you hanging from a cable that is 700ft high with views of the rainforest below might do the trick. This is a great day of zipping on 8 different cables with unbeatable views. After the zipline we will take you to a small private nature reserve to test our luck finding some wildlife in the area. (Meals: Breakfast)

Day 7 -------- Canyoneering  (Nayara)

This is growing to be one of the more popular adventures. The canyoneering in Costa Rica is a fun sport that actually takes you rappeling but the best part is when you use your hands and feet to make your way down the canyon jumping over rocks, jumping into pools, and just making a day out of being in the jungle. After this adventure we can head back to the hotel to relax or find something else to keep the excitement going. (Meals: Breakfast & Lunch)

Canyoneering Adventure

Day 8 -------- Fly Home!

Pacuare River

Honeymoon Package Alyssa II

Day 1 ---------- Arrive and drive to Turrialba (Casa Turire)

Raft Pacuare River

Today we make the drive to the Casa Turire hotel. This is a great honeymoon spot and a very small hotel in a valley with an amazing view of the smoking Turrialba Volcano. This is a great place to spend the first night and rest up after a long day of traveling. (Meals: None)

Day 2 ---------- Raft Pacuare River (Casa Turire)

Today you will raft what National Geographic as listed as one of the top 5 rivers on the planet. This is a beautiful run and you will see waterfalls and canyons from start to finish. You will stay in the Casa Turire a second night to make this an easy day after rafting and a chance to just enjoy the evening after rafting. (Meals: Breakfast & Lunch)

Day 3 ---------- Drive to Arenal Volcano (Nayara Resort)

Today we will drive to the Arenal Volcano. We will get going after breakfast and arrive to the Arenal Volcano just after lunch. This is a beautiful drive and a chance to see some of the country-side. We will make some stops along the way. The best part about this day is arriving to Nayara which happens to be an amazing hotel with great views of the volcano. (Meals: Breakfast)

Day 4 ---------- Zipline, hike to volcano, & visit hotsprings (Nayara Resort)

Arenal Volcano

Today you will zipline on one of Costa Rica's best ziplines in the country. These cables go over 700ft high. You will have great views of the active volcano of Arenal. After the zipline you will have the chance to hike to the volcano and visit the old lava flow from the Arenal volcano.  In the evening you will be able to relax in the hotsprings and enjoy an amazing meal with views of the volcano. (Meals: Breakfast & Lunch)

Day 5 ---------- Drive to Manuel Antonio(Arenas del Mar)

In the morning this will be a good option to visit some shops. You will have the chance to also visit some shops at the beach. This will mostly be a travel day as we will make the 5 hour drive to the Manuel Antonio on the Pacific Coast.  (Meals: Breakfast & Dinner)



Day 6 ----------- Relax at the beach (Arenas del Mar)

Manuel Antonio National Park

Today is your day to relax at the beach. You will have the option if you are up for it to visit the National Park of Manuel Antonio. This is a beautiful park and a chance to see some monkeys. The afternoon you can relax at your hotel or the beach. (Meals: Breakfast)


Day 7 ---------------- Beach Day (Arenas del Mar)


Today is another day to relax at the beach. This is your last day and you can either finish the book you are reading, start planning your 5 year anniversary with us, or even test your skills with some surf classes. (Meals: Breakfast)


Day 8 ----------------- Fly Home!


Today we will make the 2 1/2 hour drive back to the San Jose airport. (Meals: Breakfast)

Honeymoon Package Alyssa

Day 1 ---------- Arrive and drive to Turrialba (Casa Turire)

Raft Pacuare River

Today we make the drive to the Casa Turire hotel. This is a great honeymoon spot and a very small hotel in a valley with an amazing view of the smoking Turrialba Volcano. This is a great place to spend the first night and rest up after a long day of traveling. (Meals: None)

Day 2 ---------- Raft Pacuare River (Casa Turire)

Today you will raft what National Geographic as listed as one of the top 5 rivers on the planet. This is a beautiful run and you will see waterfalls and canyons from start to finish. You will stay in the Casa Turire a second night to make this an easy day after rafting and a chance to just enjoy the evening after rafting. (Meals: Breakfast & Lunch)

Day 3 ---------- Drive to Arenal Volcano (Nayara Resort)

Today we will drive to the Arenal Volcano. We will get going after breakfast and arrive to the Arenal Volcano just after lunch. This is a beautiful drive and a chance to see some of the country-side. We will make some stops along the way. The best part about this day is arriving to Nayara which happens to be an amazing hotel with great views of the volcano. (Meals: Breakfast)

Day 4 ---------- Zipline & Canyoneering Adventure (Nayara Resort)

Arenal Volcano

Today you will zipline on one of Costa Rica's best ziplines in the country. These cables go over 700ft high. You will have great views of the active volcano of Arenal. After the zipline you will have the chance to take part in another amazing adventure which is the Costa Rica canyoneering. You will have to rappel 5 different waterfalls on your way down the canyon. (Meals: Breakfast & Lunch)

Day 5 ---------- Hike to Volcano & HotSprings (Nayara Resort)

Today you will hike to the volcano and have a chance to walk on the old lava flow. After some hiking and some relaxing at the hotel or this would be a good time to visit some shops in the town of La Fortuna we will make our way to the HotSprings. You will spend the evening relaxing in the hotsprings and enjoy a very nice meal. (Meals: Breakfast & Dinner)

Canyoneering Adventure

Day 6 ---------- Drive to Cloud-Forest (Villa Blanca)

Today we will make the 2 hour drive to the San Lorenzo cloud-forest where you will be staying in an great hotel located in the cloud-forest with amazing views and just a great place to spend a honeymoon. You will have a night hike scheduled for today and a chance to see the different creatures that come out during the night hike. (Meals: Breakfast)

Day 7 ---------- Relax in Cloud-Forest (Villa Blanca)

Today is your day to relax. This is a chance to just enjoy the fresh air of the cloud-forest or just finish your book. (Meals: Breakfast)

Day 8 ---------- Fly Home

You will be just 1 1/2 hours from the San Jose airport.

Costa Rica Teen Summer Camp

Costa Rican Resource is offering an Eco-Adventure Teen Summer Camp for young adults that want to get out and appreciate nature and have some fun safe adventures, all while learning safety and ecology from some of the  top teaching professionals in this field. This Costa Rica Summer Camp will be offered with CRR staff members on hand 24 - 7. It is a 11 day course. The campers will receive instruction on living green, intro to whitewater rafting, and Vertical Rescue which will be certified under the Rescue 3 Certificates, an internationally qualified adventure course teaching program. All campers will have a written and a practical test if they interested in receiving the certificate.

Note: The rafting course will be given but will not be certified by Rescue 3. It is just to give the campers some experience on the different events of rafting and also make it fun.

The Vertical Rescue Course (Rappelling Course) will be excellent on a college application.

Our goal with this camp is not just to give the kids a vacation, but also a chance to accomplish through hard work, and knowledge, a love for nature, and how to keep it beautiful. We get the kids out into nature and surround them with it, teach them about it, and then teach them the importance of living simply with a conscience of how to live their day to day life with thoughts of preserving the beauties of nature. We also offer them some personal challenges with the hiking, rafting and rappelling. The sense of accomplishment the individual can feel when completing this program can last a lifetime. 

There will be different Eco-educational activities and three evening lectures teaching the campers about the environment and ways they can help conserve it. 

Requirements for Campers:

* Must abide by CRR Camper Code of Conduct

* Must be able to swim

* Must have the ablility to hike 1 mile of incline

* Minimum age--14 

Day 1: July 1st -------- Arrive Costa Rica San Jose Airport (CRR Base Camp Central Valley)

Today the campers will be met by CRR guides at the airport and take you to the CRR Base Camp in the Central Valley. We will use this time to do some ice-breakers so the entire group can get to know each other. We will also go over the rules and regulations of the camp and the purpose of having Eco-Adventure Summer Camps! (Meals: Lunch & Dinner)

Day 2: July 2nd ----------------  Drive to Turrialba & Visit Village (Turrialba River Lodge)

During Vertical Rescue Course Sleep in the Cavern 

Today we will travel to Turrialba. We will not get an early start as we want the kids to get a good night sleep. When we drive to the river lodge we will be stopping by a local village where we'll lunch and watch the local villagers put on a show for us. In this village we are going to show how the folks use recycled goods in their everyday lives and the amazing mix of simplicity with happiness.  This is a real treat and a chance to enjoy the culture. We will spend the night in a lodge near the river and get ready for our rafting adventure. (Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner)

Day 3: July 3rd --------------- Enter River Pacuare & Intro to Rafting Day Course (Pacuare Camp)

Today we enter what National Geographic has listed as one of the top five rivers in the world. While in the Pacuare area we'll be learning about the rainforest and the bio-diversity of Costa Rica. We will be spending most of the day today going over the basics of river rafting. We'll start with teaching the kids how to handle the raft, how to throw their safety line, and also some experience in the water.  (Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

Pacuare River

Day 4: July 4th ---------------- Rafting Course & Eco Education (Pacuare Camp)

Today we will continue learning about the rainforest and the many different species. We feel that once they learn what there is out there to conserve they will listen to our ways to help live using greener ways of consuming. We will also spend the afternoon going over more rafting techniques, including different types of rescues.  The kids will be sleeping in tents and we will take some nature hikes. (Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, & Dinner)

Day 5: July 5th ------------- Morning Hikes and Afternoon Education on Rainforest  (Pacuare Camp)

In the morning it is back to the river. We plan on doing some more advanced river rescue. In the afternoon we'll be learning more about the rainforest and the purpose it serves in the world. This will also involve a lecture on the importance of trying to live more green in our everyday lives and ways to make it easy. (Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, & Dinner)

Pacuare Camp

Day 6: July 6th ------------- Raft Pacuare to take-out (Lodge in Mountains)

Today we will raft out of the Pacuare and take on some of its best class IV rapids. The kids will get a chance to guide some class II rapids and test out their skills.  This is about two hours of rafting today and when we get to the take-out we will dry off, get on the bus and drive over Costa Rica's Talamanca Mountain range. Here we'll stay in a lodge that is at an elevation of around 11,000ft. This is a great experience and the kids can enjoy the fire at the lodge in the evening. (Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, & Dinner)

Pacuare Camp

Day 7: July 7th ------------- Enter Cave and start Vertical Rescue Course Certified by Rescue 3 (The Cavern)

Today we will enter the cavern and begin our Vertical Rescue Course. The course will begin in the afternoon as we will be spending the morning hiking into the cavern. This is an amazing hike and well worth the effort. When we arrive we will have an nice big meal waiting for us right in the cave and then it is time to learn the ropes and become a rappel expert. (Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, & Dinner)

Day 8: July 8th ------------- Vertical Rescue Course (The Cavern)

Today is a full day of Vertical Rescue Course. We plan on doing rappels off the many different waterfalls in the area and the kids will have to learn a number of different knots for the course. This is a certified Rescue 3 course and the campers will have a certification that is recognized internationally.  (Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, & Dinner)

Philip Perez (Rescue 3 Certifier)

Day 9: July 9th ------------- Vertical Rescue Course (The Cavern)

Today the kids will continue their course on Vertical Rescue and also enjoy some hikes to the natural pools in the area.  The course today will get intense also as each camper has to be able to set up their rappel, check equipment, put on harnass, connect themselves, and make the rappel. We will go over a number of different ways for the rappel during this day. (Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, & Dinner)

Day 10: July 10th ------ Finish Course and Travel to CRR Base Camp near airport

Tom Ranieri (Camp Director)  

We will hike out of the cave today and return to the Central Valley via the Pacific coastline. The kids will have an hour or so to put their feet in the Pacific. This will put us close to the airport for tomorrow's depatures. All the campers will leave with their certification and be listed in the Rescue  3 directory as being certified Vertical Rescue technicians. (Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, & Dinner)

Day 11: July 11th ----- Fly Home!


After a celebration of being in nature for two weeks we will say our good byes and wish everyone the best of luck with all their new skills.

Costa Rica Teen Summer Camp

Costa Rican Resource is offering a Eco-Adventure Teen Summer Camp for young adults that want to get out and be surrounded by nature and around some of the top teaching professionals in their field. This camp will be offered with CRR staff members on hand 24 - 7. It is a 16 day course. The campers will receive instruction in Wilderness First Aid and Vertical Rescue and will be certified under the Rescue 3 Certificates which is an internationally qualified adventure course teaching program. All campers will have a written and a practical tests if they interested in receiving the certificate.

These certificates of WFA (Wilderness First Aid) and Vertical Rescue Course (Rappeling Course) will be excellent on a college application. Note: The rafting course will be given but will not be certified by Rescue 3 this is just to give the kids some experience on the different events of rafting and also make it fun and more time to concentrate on the eco-side of this camp with our time at the river campsite.

Our goal of this camp is to not just give the kids a vacation but a chance to accomplish through hard work knowledge, certificates, and a love for nature by getting the kids out into nature and surround them with it, teach them about it, and then teach them the importance of living simply and conscience of how to live your day to day life with regards to thinking of the beauties of nature even though back home they might not be surrounded by nature to have that reminder. 

There will be different Eco-educational activities and 6 evening lectures educating the kids on the environment and ways they can help. 

Requirements for Campers:

* Must abide by CRR Camper Code of Conduct

* Must be able to swim

* Must have the ablility to hike 1 mile of incline

* Age limit must be in high school 

La Fortuna Falls

Day 1: June 25th ------------- Arrival Day and Teens Arrive to CRR Base Camp (CRR Base Camp)

Today members of the camp will be met at the airport by one of their full time adventure guides who will transport them to the CRR Base Camp where staff members will welcome them. Arrival needs to be to the San Jose airport for this camp. Our Base Camp is located at the beautiful Arenal Volcano. We have beautiful cabins with amazing views of the volcano. (Meals: Dinner)

Day 2: June 26th ------------- Arrivals and Orientation at CRR Base Camp (CRR Base Camp)

Today is a second day of arrival and if you use this day for arrival we ask that you try and come on an early flight. We will begin orientation after lunch today using the afternoon for the kids to get to know each other and get an idea of how the camp will run. We'll go over rules and regulations, student code of conduct, and the goals we hope to reach during this eco-adventure camp for teens. Those that arrived on day 1 can visit the La Fortuna Falls for a morning activity with a CRR guide.  (Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, & Dinner)

Arenal Volcano

Day 3: June 27th ------------- Begin Wilderness First Aid Courses (CRR Base Camp)

Today we will wake up early and begin the WFA class. This is an internationally certified WFA class. WFA stands for Wilderness First Aid and it is the basic instructions of how to treat injuries in the wilderness. This is a great course for anyone to have and also goes great on a college resume. (Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, & Dinner)

Day 4: June 28th ------------- Wilderness First Aid Course (CRR Base Camp)

Today the course continues with the more instruction on the subject of WFA. During the course the days will be broken up with snacks, nice meals, and evening of fun and games to take the mind off the studying. (Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, & Dinner)

Day 5: June 29th ------------- Wilderness First Aid Course (CRR Base Camp)

Learn to bottom belay in Vertical Rescue Course

Today the kids will continue to study the Wilderness First Aid and they should begin to become experts on the subjects. 

Day 6: June 30th ------------- Finish Wilderness First Aid Course (CRR Base Camp)

Today we will finish the Wilderness First Aid course. This will be the day of the exam and certificates certified by Rescue 3 will be awarded to students. We plan on celebrating in the evening with a little party as we will have come to the completion of their first course. (Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, & Dinner)

Day 7: July 1st ----------------  Drive to Turrialba & Visit Village (Turrialba River Lodge)

During Vertical Rescue Course Sleep in the Cavern 

Today we will travel to Turrialba. We will not get an early start as we want the kids to get a good night sleep. When we drive to the river lodge we will be stopping by a local village where we plan on having lunch and watching the local village put on a show for us. In this village we are going to show how the locals have used recycled goods in many of their everyday lives and the amazing mix of simplicity with happiness.  This is a real treat and a chance to enjoy the culture. We will spend the night in a lodge near the river and get ready for our rafting adventure. (Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner)

Day 8: July 2nd --------------- Enter River Pacuare (Pacuare Camp)

Today we enter what National Geographic has listed as one of the top five rivers in the world. While in the Pacuare area we'll be learning about the rainforest and the bio-diversity of Costa Rica. We will enjoy a river lunch with the kids and go over the basics of rafting. We will raft to the first camp and arrive after lunch in the afternoon and have time to show up and enjoy dinner and games. (Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

Pacuare River

Day 9: July 3rd ---------------- Rafting Intro-Course (Pacuare Camp)

Today we will put our lifevest and helmets back on and then head out to the river which they had the chance to listen to all night. The kids will learn today everything they need to know to be safe in the river. What to do and what not to do. They will also be put to the test in some small rapids. (Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, & Dinner)

Day 10: July 4th ------------- Morning Rafting and Afternoon Education on Rainforest (Pacuare Camp)

In the morning it is back to the river. We plan on doing some more advanced river rescue. In the afternoon we'll be learning more about the rainforest and the purpose it serves in the world. This will also involve a lecture on the importance of trying to live more green in our everyday lives and ways to make it easy. (Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, & Dinner)

Day 11: July 5th --------- Raft to Second Camp Site & Hike to Waterfalls (Pacuare Second Camp)

Pacuare Camp

Today we will raft through a beautiful canyon to our second campsite. Before we get to the second camp we will stop the rafts and take a hike up through the rainforest to visit some of the most pristine waterfalls in all of Costa Rica. This is a great area for the kids to enjoy the jungle and  just relax. We want the kids to be completely immersed in nature today as they will be the entire week but also with not much else on their minds. Today is a no study day, no lecture day, just nature! (Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, & Dinner)

Day 12: July 6th ------------- Raft Pacuare to take-out (Lodge in Mountains)

Today we will raft out of the Pacuare and take on some of it's best class IV rapids. This is about two hours of rafting today and when we get to the take out we will take a drive over Costa Rica's Talamanca Mountain range. Here we'll stay in a lodge that is at an elevation of around 11,000ft. This is a great experience and the kids can enjoy the fire for the evening. (Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, & Dinner)

Pacuare Camp

Day 13: July 7th ------------- Enter Cave and start Vertical Rescue Course (The Cavern)

Today we will enter the cavern and begin our Vertical Rescue Course. This will just be an intro to the course as we will be spending most of our day hiking into the cavern. This is an amazing hike and well worth the effort. When we arrive we will have an nice big meal waiting for us right in the cave. (Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, & Dinner)

Day 14: July 8th ------------- Vertical Rescue Course (The Cavern)

Today is a full day of Vertical Rescue Course. We plan on doing rappels off the many different waterfalls in the area and the kids will have to learn a number of different knots for the course. This again is a certified Rescue 3 course and the kids will have certifications that are recognized internationally. Also looks great on a college resume. (Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, & Dinner)

Philip Perez (Rescue 3 Certifier)

Day 15: July 9th ------------- Vertical Rescue Course (The Cavern)

Today the kids will continue their course on vertical rescue and also enjoy some hikes to the pools in the area. When they visit the pools in the area. The course today will get intense also as the kid have to be able to set up their rappel, check equipment, put on harnass, connect themselves, and make the rappel. We will go over a number of different ways for the rappel during this day. (Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, & Dinner)

Day 16: July 10th ------ Finish Course and Travel to CRR Base Camp near airport (Airport Hotel)

Tom Ranieri (Camp Director)  

We will hike out of the cave today and return to the Central Valley via the Pacific coastline. The kids will have an hour or so to put their feet in the Pacific. put us close to the airport for San Jose depatures. All the campers will leave with their certifications and be listed in the Rescue  3 directory as being certified technicians. (Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, & Dinner)

Day 17: July 11th ----- Fly Home!


After a celebration of being in nature for two weeks we will say our good byes and wish everyone the best of luck with all their new skills.

Adventure Itin Mark Hardy

Day 1 -------------- Arrive and drive to Beach House (Casa Belmar)


VIDEO OF CASA BELMAR

Surf Classes

Today we will meet you at the airport with your private guide and driver. We will make the trip to the area where the Valentes stayed but you will actually have a nicer house for the first three days of your trip. We will be staying in a very nice house looking out over the Pacific Ocean which will be where you take on the waves. The drive is about 3 1/2 hours from the San Jose airport so if you come in on an early flight that would be great. (Meals: None)

Day 2 ---------------- Zipline, Tarzan Swing, & Surf Classes (Casa Belmar)

Today we will take you to a great zipline it is actually the same one they did when they were here. Although you will one up them again as this place has added an incredible tarzan swing that is just absolutely amazing. You feel like you free fall for about 30 ft and then you swing up over the 1000ft high ridge with amazing views of the Pacific Ocean. There are two tarzan swings a small one and a huge one you can do both or just try out the small one first. After the zipline we will be on our way to the surf classes on the Pacific. This will be day one of surfing and day two is for becoming an expert. (Meals: None)

Day 3 ------------------ Surf! Surf! and Surf! (Casa Belmar)

Today is your day to surf. We will get the boards and get an early start as we make our way to the area where we surf. We can explore a few different beaches and spend the entire day surfing. In the evening you can relax in the pool and watch the sunset. (Meals: None)

Sleeping behind a Waterfall

Day 4 ------------------- Enter the Cavern and Rappel waterfall (Sleep behind a Waterfall)


CLICK HERE TO SEE CAVERN

If you think you will like the camping on the river this is like nothing you have ever done. We will hike into the jungle for around 1 1/2 hours and you will be amazed when we come upon a beautiful waterfall. We will rappel the waterfall and then sleep behind it. This is not roughing it by any means. We have everything set for you with bedding, food, bathrooms, showers, and even a campfire if you want one. Take a look at the videos I wish they did justice. (Meals: Lunch & Dinner)

Day 5 ------------------- Visit Diamante Falls and Jumping Rock (Casa Turire Hotel)


CLICK HERE TO SEE THE WATERFALL RAPPEL IN THE CAVERN

Rappel a 120ft waterfall

Today we will visit the Diamante falls which is the highest waterfall in all of Costa Rica at 600ft. We will be just minutes from the fall. After visiting diamante we will then make another hike to the pools at the top of where we were sleeping where if the kids are up for it they can jump 25ft into the falls. We then get some lunch and hike out of the cavern and make our way to the next stop which is the Casa Turire Hotel. This is a great hotel and a good chance to take a nice warm shower and relax by the pool. (Meals: Breakfast & Lunch)

Day 6 --------------------- Enter Pacuare River (River Camping)


RAFTING PACUARE RIVER CLICK HERE

Rafting Pacuare

Today we will camp on the famous Pacuare River. This river is rated by national geographic as one of the top 5 scenic rivers on the planet. It is like being in Jurassic Park. We will raft for around 2 hours today and and enjoy a river lunch and a chance to get in the water. We will then get to the campsite which is another majestic place surrounded by virgin rainforest. We will have all meals prepared for you and you will sleep with the sounds of the river and the jungle. (Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, & Dinner)



Day 7 -------------------- Rafting Pacuare (Central Valley Hotel)

View from River Campsite

Today is an amazing day of rafting. There are some great rapids that the kids will love. The river is beautiful and we will make our way rafting for around 2 1/2 hours today to the take out where we will make the drive back to the Central Valley. Here you will stay the last night where you can be close to the airport. (Meals: Breakfast & Lunch)

Day 2 of Rafting

The Rappel

Day 8 --------------------- Fly Home!


Today we will take you to the airport.