Costa Rica Eco Adventure 2009
8 days with Brendan
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Tour Itinerary
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DAY 1: DEPART USA / ARRIVE SAN JOSE, COSTA RICA
Upon arrival you will be met and transferred to your hotel. The balance of the day is free to begin exploring on your own.
DAY 2: SAN JOSE / TORTUGUERO NATIONAL PARK
This morning, head east through mountains and rainforests, toward the Caribbean Sea. Your boat is waiting to start your expedition along the river to Tortuguero National Park. (B,L,D)
DAY 3: TORTUGUERO NATIONAL PARK
Today, explore this beautiful Park from the water on a boat cruise through the small canals. Watch for sloths, monkeys, iguanas, lizards, crocodiles, toucans, egrets and hundreds of other species of colorful birds. (B,L,D)
DAY 4: TORTUGUERO / SARAPIQUI
Head out via waterways and land to tiny Sarapiqui. This beautiful community is situated in a valley and surrounded by rainforests. The area is relatively unknown, and home to some of Costa Rica's most diverse and dense vegetation and wildlife. Your afternoon is at leisure with plenty of time to explore the surrounding environs. (B,L,D)
DAY 5: SARAPIQUI / ARENAL
This morning, the Alma Ata Archaeological Park reveals the country’s pre-Columbian heritage. After your visit here, head to Arenal. Thrill to spectacular views of one of the world’s most active volcanoes. Arenal has emitted regular eruptions of ash and rocks since 1968. It is truly an awesome sight to behold. Relax in the thermal mineral pools, waterfalls and hot springs of varying temperatures at Tabacon Hot Springs. Tonight, watch the mini eruptions of Arenal while leisurely dining and relaxing at the Hot Springs. (B,L,D)
DAY 6: ARENAL / MONTEVERDE CLOUD FOREST
Take your last photos of Arenal this morning, as you head out toward Monteverde Cloud Forest. Upon arrival in this peaceful region, the balance of your day is at leisure to relax or begin exploring on your own. Your mountain lodge overlooks much of the Cloud Forest and the setting is spectacular. (B,D)
DAY 7: MONTEVERDE CLOUD FOREST
Take a guided walk with a park naturalist through the Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve this morning. Hundreds of species of animals, birds, insects and plants make their homes here. Watch for quetzals, hummingbirds, monkeys and more, and enjoy the unique flora of the forest. Also included at your leisure is the SkyWalk, a chain of six suspension bridges above the Cloud Forest. The forest canopy is home to many unique flora and fauna species, which you would not see from ground level. (B,D)
DAY 8: MONTEVERDE / DEPART LIBERIA / ARRIVE USA
Transfer to the Liberia Airport for your onward flight. (B)
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All This Included
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- Roundtrip transfers between the airport and hotels, including porterage at the airport
- Accommodations in hotels listed in twin-bedded rooms with private bath or shower
- 7 breakfasts (B), 4 lunches (L) and 6 dinners (D); breakfast daily on beach extension
- Services of an English-speaking Tour Director throughout; local guide on beach extension
- Sightseeing as detailed in the itinerary including admission charges, where applicable
- Boat transfer to Tortuguero
- Hotel taxes, service charges and porterage
- Portfolio of travel documents
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Accommodations on this Tour
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SAN JOSE - Doubletree Cariari by Hilton (SF)
TORTUGUERO NATIONAL PARK - Pachira Lodge (SF)
SARAPIQUI - Sueno Azul (F), La Quinta Sarapiqui (F) or Centro Neotropico Sarapiqui Ecolodge (ST)
ARENAL - Arenal Paraiso Resort and Spa (F)
MONTEVERDE - El Establo Mountain Hotel (SF)
Hotels in Tortuguero and Sarapiqui have ceiling fans, not air conditioning.
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Pre and Post Add-ons
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- Extra nights per person:San Jose: $122 twin, $209 single, $108 triple; Guanacaste: $154 twin, $304 single, $120 triple.
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Notes
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- You will need to carry a small overnight bag (max. 25 lbs) to the Tortuguero National Park. Your main luggage will be transferred to Sarapiqui.
- Triple rooms normally come with a rollaway bed.
- Please do not schedule homebound flights before 1:30 p.m.
- Please ask your Vacations To Go travel counselor for more details.
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Terms and Conditions
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The prices shown are U.S. dollars per person, based on double occupancy, and subject to availability.
Prices quoted for land arrangements are subject to increase without notice. Once we have received your
deposit, land prices are guaranteed. Whenever air-inclusive tour prices are displayed, these prices do
not include government taxes and fees, which are additional. Air prices are subject to increase and are
guaranteed only from the time that full payment is received. Air-inclusive prices include air from a major
U.S. gateway; air from other U.S. airports is available at an additional cost. Sorry, we are unable to
offer air from countries other than the U.S. However, for those international customers who are able to
arrange their own transportation to the tour origination city, we are able to offer the land portion of
the package or tour, at the price quoted.
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