A Social Club For Snow Skiers and Sports Enthusiasts

June 27(Friday) to July 5, 2003 ­ Costa Rica (TSC Summer Expedition)

Trip Chair: Cindy Berry  e-mail: costaricatrip@austinskiers.org

Austin Skiers first-time exclusive! Our first formal trip to Central America features the best of the tropical rain forest, beaches, hot springs, and eclectic and quaint shopping. Costa Rica's reputation as a tourist and residential destination has exploded in the past few years ­ come see what makes it so great! The first night we will be in San Jose at the Barcelo San Jose Hotel Casino.  Then we'll be based for the next four nights in the fabulous Hotel Mariposa in Quepos/Manuel Antonio on the mid-Pacific Coast. The hotel is integrated in the rainforest hillside overlooking the Pacific and Manuel Antonio National Park, with a short walk to the village of Quepos' many restaurants and shops. Later that week, we'll move to the Lake Arenal /La Fortuna Region in the Northern Zone, where our stay in the Tabacon Resort features a view of Volcan Arenal and Lake Arenal. The thermal hot springs and mineral pools are within the resort making it a destination in itself; in addition, the Iskandria Spa offers a variety of relaxing treatments. Optional excursions include rafting, kayaking, outrigger canoeing, rainforest tours, clout forest (above the canopy) tours, sport fishing, and hiking, to name a few). The final price will be firmed up in September and includes; air, lodging and ground transportation. So are you ready for a grand time, Latin American style? Vamanos a Costa Rica!!  Price includes a TSC dinner and continental breakfest.

Among the proposed activities are: jungle/rain forest hiking, swimming, visiting the beach, and historical touring.

Approximate price: $1367.00*

* Prices and dates are subject to change