COSTA RICA - Moondance Adventures

C O S TA R I C A

WELCOME TO THE LAND OF
      PURA VIDA!

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.

E XPERIENCE HIGHLIGHTS
                   • Trek through lush ecosystems of a cloud forest
• Surf and experience the wave-riding righteousness of the Caribbean Sea in Puerto Viejo
 • Volunteer with in a local community, earning service hours and a cultural experience
               • Take an overnight expedition rafting the Pacuare River

DAY 1
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.

DAY 2-5
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.

DAY 6-8
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 the quaint village of Mollejones.
Working with this 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.

*Itinerary and order of activities subject to variation.

DAY 9-10
          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.

                                             DAY 11
      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.

                                      DAY 12-14
  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!

“Even though I have only done
two Moondace trips, Costa Rica
was definitely my favorite. All the
activities we did were amazing
and exciting, and thrilling. This
trip was super fun and I would do
it again if I could..”

» JACK PENDER, MEMPHIS, TN

TRIP DE TAILS
                              DATES
              JUNE 9-22 • JUNE 25-JULY 8 • JULY 11-24

COST                                                        $5,395

LENGTH                                                      14 Days

CURRENT GRADE FOR 2020-2021 YEAR                            8th-9th

CHALLENGE LEVEL                                         Challenging

BEGINS/ENDS                             San Jose, Costa Rica (SJO)
Suggested flight window provided upon acceptance

GROUP SIZE                                              13 Students

AVERAGE AIRFARE FROM EAST COAST                               $700

                   WHAT ’S INCLUDED
        • Three dynamic trip leaders
        • Professionally outfitted activities
           • White water rafting
           • Surfing
           • Community service
           • Trekking
        • Lodging
           • Tents
           • Hotels/ Hostels
        • Private ground transportation
        • All meals
        • Photos taken during your trip

              WHAT ’S NOT INCLUDED
        • Airfare to and from San Jose, Costa Rica (SJO)
        • Baggage fees
        • Unaccompanied minor fees
        • Personal clothing + equipment
           • Full clothing + equipment list provided upon
              acceptance
        • Personal spending money ($150 recommended)
        • Trip Insurance (Highly recommended)

                       CONTACT
                    Harrison Newman
                       ADMISSIONS
            harrison@moondanceadventures.com

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Moondance Adventures | 800.832.5229 | admissions@moondanceadventures.com | PO Box 23350, Nashville, TN 37202