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)