Costa Rica Surfing and Beach Vacation in Playa Grande, Costa Rica

November 10-17 OR November 17-24, 2012

The Outdoor Adventure Club is going surfing in Costa Rica!

Do you want to surf in the warm waters of Costa Rica at one of the country's best surf breaks, practice yoga in the ocean breeze and explore pristine beaches with fine, pale sand backed by dramatic beach wilderness, not hotels? Would you like to experience a once in a lifetime opportunity to see the endangered giant leatherback turtle lay her eggs along the protected beach? If so, join the Outdoor Adventure Club's Surfing and Beach Vacation located in Playa Grande, Costa Rica this November.

If you've been surfing in California all summer, this is the payoff. 80° water, lots of sunshine, and great waves for all skill levels and a great place to spend a week on vacation.

On this trip, you'll be well taken care of. We have surf lessons every day and can accommodate all skill levels from first timers to more experienced surfers. We also offer daily yoga practice, a one hour massage, and theoption to explore national parks, the local nightlife, or just chill and watch the sunset. We'll also eat at the areas restaurants and enjoy delicious cuisine of local fruits, vegetables and meats.

Learning to surf:

Daily surf lessons are a big part of the trip. With a small group, and great instructors, you'll have a great experience. Everyone can advance their skills on this trip. Beginners will learn the basics to get in the surf with confidence. You'll learn about ocean safety, waves, equipment, paddling, standing up, etiquette, and more. Intermediate and advanced surfers will work on things like duck diving, turning, accelerating and other maneuvers.

When you're not surfing:
There is so much to do in the area, even a non-surfer could keep busy.

Playa Grande, where we stay, is one of 3 nesting sites for thegiant Leatherback turtles. We'll be there during the nesting season for these amazing and endangered animals. As an option, you can join a guide to watch these giants as they come up onto the beach at night to lay their eggs. It's an amazing thing to witness first hand.

Diving, snorkeling, horseback riding, sunset sailing trips and sport fishing can all be arranged as well. And it wouldn't be Costa Rica without a zipline canopy tour, too. (Additional costs apply.) We can also explore other local beaches in the area.

Accommodations:
The OAC is taking over a small, 8 unit hotel that was built recently and is very comfortable. The hotel has a swimming pool, each unit has air conditioning and is located right across from the beach. This location will give us a feeling that we are at home in Playa Grande. The local owners alsooffer great insight to the area.

Why are we not staying right on the beach?

As surfers, we love the beach, but so do the Leatherback Turtles, which have been nesting here since the age of the dinosaurs. Although staying on the beach in Playa Grande sounds like the way to go, the OAC constantly strives to limit our impact on the fragile eco-systems that we visit.

As we said above, the nearly extinct Leatherback turtles nest here at Playa Grande. Beach front development is threatening one of the few places that the endangered Leatherbacks can nest and breed. So it is our choice to move just a few minutes walk off the beach to help the species continue to live on.

Your Costa Rica vacation includes:

• Daily surf lessons
• Surfboard rental
• 7 nights accommodations
• 3 great meals a day
• Daily yoga
• One 1 hour massage
• Pickup and transfers to and from the Liberia Airport*

Travel information:
You have two options, you can fly into Liberia, Costa Rica (LIR) directly from the U.S., or you can fly into San Jose, Costa Rica (SJO) and take a domestic flight to Tamarindo. We strongly recommend flying into Liberia. It avoids the time and expense of a connecting flight, it's faster, and there are no surfboard size restrictions on the international flights. On the domestic flight, you can only bring boards under 7'.

* Transfers are included for group pickup on the start and finish dates of the trip only.

Please do not book airline tickets for this trip until you have been confirmed on the trip!

Choose either week (or both):

• November 10 - 17
• November 17 - 24 (Thanksgiving week)

Please do not book airline tickets for this trip until you have been confirmed on the trip.

2011 Pricing (2012 pricing subject to change):
OAC Member: $1,899 (Your trip must be paid in full 30 days in advance to obtain the OAC member rate)
Non-member: $1,975

A single room supplement is available (limited) for an incremental $350.
A $400 non-refundable deposit is due with your reservation. The balance must be paid by October 15, 2012

Let us know if you have any questions about this trip. Please send inquiries to Richard@OutdoorAdventureClub.com or call 415-377-1195.

Ready to sign up for the Costa Rica Thanksgiving Surf trip? Download our registration form and either scan and email it to us at info@OutdoorAdventureClub.com, or fax it to 415 771 1891 ATTN: Richard

To pay your $400 deposit, please use the Paypal button below:

Select Trip Date:

November 12-19, 2011 November 19-26, 2011 Both: Nov 12-26, 2011