Sample Itin NVU Winter Break

Rafting Pacuare River

Day 1 ----- Arrive & Drive to Turrialba (Casa Turire Hotel)

Today we will meet you outside the airport and we will travel to the area of Turrialba. Here you will get a good night rest at the Casa Turire hotel with excellent views of the smoking Turrialba Volcano. (Meals: Dinner)

Day 2 ----- Raft Pacuare River & Travel to Arenal (Casa Luna Hotel)

After breakfast we will make our way to one of the top 5 most scenic rivers on the planet rated by National Geographic. We will spend the day whitewater rafting and enjoy a river lunch and some waterfall hikes. The river will be running low in Feb but still a great run and very scenic as we will be passing primary rainforest from start to finish. After the rafting we will make the drive to the Arenal volcano where our final destination will be the Casa Luna Lodge where dinner will be waiting for us. (Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, & Dinner)

Day 3 ----- Zipline & Canyoneering (Casa Luna Hotel)


Today we will enjoy a full day of adventure as we take you on the most amazing zipline in all of Costa Rica. With over 70 different ziplines in the country this one is still our favorite for it's scenery, length and height of cables, and it happens to be the safest operated which is always important. After the ziplining we will make our way to the Canyoneering adventure which is a great way to be immersed in nature. The idea will be to make our way down a tropical canyon getting completely wet and when we arrive to waterfalls we hook up and rappel down. In the evening we will head back to the hotel to enjoy a farewell dinner. (Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, & Dinner)

Day 4 ----- Travel to San Jose Airport & Fly Home!


Today we will transfer you back to the San Jose airport which is around a 2 1/2 hour drive so a flight around noon or after usually works best for this itinerary. (Meals: Breakfast)

WC Costa Rica 2012

Day 1 -------- Arrive & Drive to Turrialba (Casa Turire)

Today you will be met outside the airport by your private guide and driver, then drive through the capital city of San Jose.  You'll be heading southeast towards the rural mountains of Turrialba. Your final destination is the beautiful Casa Turire Hotel which is the perfect place for spectacular views of the smoking Turrialba Volcano.  Here you'll have some time to relax after a long day of traveling. Depending on the time you arrive there is plenty of open area on the grounds to kick the ball around and stretch the legs after traveling. (Meals: Dinner)

Day 2 -------- Soccer Camp & Game (Casa Turire)

Today you will make your way to a nearby village, just a 15 minute drive, where you will be spending the day doing a clinic for the local kids. The local kids from the village are big fans of soccer and will be thrilled at the opportunity to learn some new skills and spend a day with new friends. In the afternoon we will have a game scheduled for after the camp where all the campers will get the chance to cheer on their friends from WC. All three meals will be at the village where you will enjoy some of the best food of the week. (Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, & Dinner)

Day 3 -------- Soccer Practice (Casa Turire)

Today will be a full day of soccer practice and we can schedule another game. We will be using the field in the village and you will be allowed to do your standard practice and again meals will be at the village. We can also use part of this day to relax and enjoy the grounds at the Casa Turire and lounge in the pool area. (Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, & Dinner)

Day 4 -------- Raft Pacuare (Almonds & Corals)

Get ready for the adventure of a lifetime. National Geographic has this listed as one of the top five scenic rivers on the planet. The Pacuare River is a day of adventure, giving you a chance to see the most picturesque parts of Costa Rica while enjoying the adventurous rapids. We will be on the river for around four hours. After we make our way down the Pacuare River we drive 2 1/2 hour to the Caribbean side where you will be  staying in the beautiful Almonds & Corals. This lodge was voted Costa Rica's top ecolodge in 2010. During your stay at Almonds & Corals all breakfast and dinners will be in the hotel. (Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, & Dinner)

Day 5 -------- Surf Lessons (Almonds & Corals)


After a good hearty breakfast you will be ready to catch some waves. Everyone will be learning the basics of surfing from the sand and then you will make your way into the water to try and stand up on your board. This is a great day spent on the beach and a chance to enjoy the surf, get some sun, and relax on the beach. This would also be the day that those who want to fish can take out on a fishing excursion. (Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, & Dinner)


Day 6 -------- Zipline (Almonds & Corals)
It's ziplining today and although not the highest and fastest in Costa Rica it is still a beautiful, exhilarating adventure and a chance to get out into nature.

Day 7 ---- Fly Home!


Today we'll make the four hour drive back to the San Jose Airport. Early Morning!!! (Meals: Breakfast)