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Costa Rica: Class IV Week of Rivers

Costa Rica Class III-IV Paddling
Dates: November 8-15, 2008 & November 15-22, 2008
Cost: $1649

Spend an entire week paddling the classic runs that have made Costa Rica one of the most popular kayaking destinations in the world. Costa Rica has several Class IV rivers like the Upper Toro and Pacuare, which offer long wave trains and big challenging rapids crashing through colorful tropical jungles in a real-life whitewater fairytale.

This trip is scheduled at the peak of the rainy season to capitalize on big, exciting water levels. Paddlers on this trip need to be comfortable running Class III and IV rapids and have a bombproof roll. Boat scouting is the norm on this trip, as many rapids are long and continuous. Paddlers should also be comfortable reading whitewater on the fly.

*There are a variety of river choices in Costa Rica. Each day's river is chosen based on water levels, group goals and skill level.

What our guests are saying:
"I felt very well prepared and supervised. I never felt like I was endangered, over-extended or unable to meet the group's expectations, yet I did feel challenged and was thrilled with the experience. I can't wait to do it again! Keep up the good work!" - Natalie Fayman

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Costa Rica: Class IV Week of Rivers
What You Need:
Prerequisites:	Class III/IV experience - Kayakers must be comfortable on Class III and IV rapids on and have a bombproof whitewater roll. We will request that all kayakers complete a paddling resume prior to the trip. Paddling Skill Assessment (PDF)
Fitness Level:	Good
Aggressiveness Level:	Normal
Logistics:
Check-In Date/Time:	Upon arrival in San Jose/Alaiuela
Check-In Location:	Juan Santa Maria International Airport, San Jose
Type of Lodging:	Hotel
First Night Group Meeting:	5 pm Sunday
Nights Lodging:	7
Meals:	21
Days Paddling:	6
Total Trip Days:	8
Average Daily Travel:	1 hous
Average Daily Paddling:	4-6 hours
Course Concludes:	Upon delivery to airport Saturday afternoon
Other:
Safety Risk:	If your skills are not adequate for a river, the trip leader reserves the right to change the day's itinerary without notice.
Trip Availability:	Although we schedule multiple departures for this itinerary, we do not open a second trip until one trip is nearly filled.
Wait List:	We maintain a wait list for all programs.
Equipment Provided:	Kayaks
What to Bring:	Personal clothes, personal paddling gear, paddle. See complete list supplied by NOC.
Recommended Vaccinations:	Check with your doctor, or The Center for Disease Control
Air Temperature:	75-85 degrees F
Water Temperature:	70 degress F
Alcohol:	Each person must pay for his/her own alcohol.