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This trip is action-packed and covers a lot of ground in just two weeks. Thrill seekers are in their element as we take on spectacular whitewater amidst breathtaking scenery, soar through a jungle canopy on a zip line and rappel into a stunning river canyon. Learn to surf perfect waves off palm-fringed beaches on the Caribbean coast. Camp under star-filled skies. Explore indigenous communities and learn about their traditions and customs. Heart pounding adventure combined with the amazing people and landscapes of Costa Rica make this an unforgettable expedition… Pura Vida!

Our first task is a discussion on local customs and survival Spanish. Ready for action, enjoy the thrill of soaring through the jungle on a zip line canopy tour. Glide above the trees, one by one, platform to platform, through a world normally reserved for monkeys and birds. Then float beneath the rainforest canopy on a whitewater adventure down the Sarapiquí River. Class II and III rapids “Ahh Caramba,” “The Roller Coaster” and “Superman” are fun introductions to paddling and navigating whitewater.

Have fun getting muddy while riding horses through jungle trails and green pastures on a 2,000 acre working ranch. Then put on a harness and rappel 90 feet into a river canyon for a magnificent view of the Sarapiquí River. This Costa Rica adventure is faced paced and high energy, so hold to your paddles, reins, and ropes…

We saddle up our horses and travel down valley through forests, creeks and fields to Heliconias Lodge, an eco-lodge and research station where we participate in ongoing conservation initiatives. Local conservationists are working to create alternative, environmentally sustainable economic activities focused on eco-tourism to preserve this rare ecosystem. We take two days to work on a community service project that gives us a firsthand appreciation for Costa Rica’s fragile environments and rich culture.

Experience Costa Rica’s most exhilarating whitewater on an overnight rafting trip down the world renowned Rio Pacuare. The thrilling Class IV rapids take us on a roller coaster ride through tropical rainforests and rocky gorges populated by monkeys, ocelots and an astounding variety of birds. Camp under a blanket of stars to the sounds of the river, then hike out of the river gorge and through the La Amistad National Park, the largest single protected area in Costa Rica that is home to more than two thirds of the country’s species. Visit an indigenous community and learn about the traditional customs and history of the Cabecar tribe.

We head to the Caribbean coast for more fun and find ourselves in a tropical paradise…white sand beaches, sunshine, palm trees and wooden bungalows.  Spend a day on perfect beach break waves learning how to surf. Our local surfing instructor has you riding the waves in no time! When you are not in the water, play games on the beach and relax in the sun. At a celebration on the final night, share stories about all the amazing adventures you have shared in such a short time. 

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