Costa Rica Eco Adventure

Costa Rica Eco Adventure
8 Days from $1,420 Tour Code: CRA

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Costa Rica Eco Adventure

Walking – Moderate Physical Activity Required

Not all areas included on this tour are accessible by motor vehicle. Visiting ancient ruins and a handful of other listed sites may require some walking, sometimes on cobblestone streets. Be sure to pack comfortable and safe walking shoes and get ready to enjoy these fascinating attractions up close and personal.

This tour requires moderate physical activity. You should be in good health, able to climb stairs and walk slightly longer distances, possibly over uneven grounds and cobblestone streets.

Day 1 Arrive San Jose

VIP Door-to-Door Transfer to your local airport for your flight to San Jose. Your journey begins with a warm greeting at the airport from a local representative and a complimentary transfer to your tour hotel. At 6 p.m., gather at the hotel with your Tour Director and travel companions for a Welcome Reception.
Welcome Reception Included

Day 2 San Jose - Tortuguero National Park

Head east over scenic mountains and through lush rainforests toward the Caribbean Sea. Visit a banana plantation to learn about banana production and snack on a just-ripe banana before arriving in Tortuguero National Park, a beacon of biodiversity. Embark upon a river journey through the protected wetlands. Then, stroll the streets of Tortuguero Village and explore the fascinating Green Turtle Research Station.
Full Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Included

Day 3 Tortuguero National Park

Cruise the canals and streams of the park today as howler monkeys watch from the treetops, toucans and egrets fly through the air and crocodiles ply the cool waters. If you’re here between July and September, take an optional tour to see the sea turtles laying eggs on the beach.
Full Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Included

Day 4 Tortuguero - Sarapiqui

Bid adios to the park as you travel along the river before boarding your motorcoach for a visit to the small village of Horquetas. Here you’ll visit a local Tico family palm plantation to learn all about and taste the delicate heart of palm. Travel on to tiny Sarapiqui and step off the beaten path in this little-visited area surrounded by dense rainforests and full of wildlife. This afternoon, immerse yourself in the natural beauty of the area around your lodge — perhaps you’ll spot the endangered great green macaw.
Full Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Included

Day 5 Sarapiqui - Arenal

Journey into the past to discover the pre-Columbian ruins at Alma Ata Archaeological Park. Later, you’ll experience warm Tico hospitality as you’re welcomed into a local family’s home for a Highlight Lunch and a dance performance by local students. Then it’s on to Arenal, a 5,000-foot-tall peak that’s one of the world’s most active volcanoes. Soak away the dust from the road in the thermal pools and waterfalls at idyllic Tabacon Hot Springs. Enjoy a Highlight Dinner beside the hot springs in the shadow of the volcano; then, a magical experience awaits you with an outing to watch Arenal spume fiery lava (from a safe distance) after dark.
Full Breakfast, Highlight Lunch and Highlight Dinner Included

Day 6 Arenal - Monteverde Cloud Forest

Straddling Costa Rica’s Continental Divide, the Monteverde Cloud Forest is home to luxuriant vegetation, abundant wildlife, coffee plantations and spectacular views. You’ll spend two nights in this most famous of Costa Rican parks. Begin exploring from the grounds of your mountain lodge before enjoying a Highlight Dinner at a local restaurant.
Full Breakfast and Highlight Dinner Included

Day 7 Monteverde Cloud Forest

A park naturalist guides you through the Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve, home to innumerable species of animals, birds, insects and plants. Ascend to the treetops for a bird’seye view of the forest on the unforgettable Sky Walk, a chain of six suspension bridges at canopy level. Also today, learn about Monteverde’s Quaker community and their role in dairy production when you visit a local cheese factory and sample some of the country’s finest Gouda, Swiss and Parmesan cheese. Share your experiences with your fellow travelers at a festive highlight Farewell Dinner at a local restaurant.
Full Breakfast and Highlight Dinner Included

Day 8 Monteverde - Depart Liberia

Transfer to the Liberia Airport for your flight home.
Full Breakfast Included.

Please do not schedule flights before 12:30 p.m.

Please Note: In some locations, you will be required to walk on uneven terrain and climb stairs without handrails. You should be in good health and be able to walk without assistance.

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Terms and Conditions

How to Make Your Reservation:

After selecting your tour and departure date, simply call 1-800-552-5545 and a Travel Specialist will take your reservation over the phone. You can pay your $350.00 deposit by credit card, or alternately you can mail a check made payable to Grand European Tours to the following address: GRAND EUROPEAN TOURS 6000 Meadows Road, Suite 520 Lake Oswego, OR 97035 USA. Please make your reservations as early as possible since many of our tours are completely filled 4 to 6 months before departure.

Final Payment:

Upon receiving the $350.00 deposit per person, you will be sent a confirmation. VISA, MASTERCARD, American Express and DISCOVER CARD may be used for this deposit amount, however, final payment is preferred by check or money order and is due in our Oregon office 60 days prior to the departure date. If reservations are made less than 60 days prior to departure, payment in full is required at the time of booking. If final payments are not received on time, Grand European Tours (2003) Inc. may cancel the reservation and invoke the cancellation fee. For Highlights of South Africa tour and all River Cruises final payment is due 90 days prior to departure.

Pricing:

Land prices printed in this catalog are per person based on double occupancy. The Operator reserves the right to adjust prices due to fluctuations in foreign exchange rates, imposed fuel surcharges, taxes, charges and levies imposed by any third party including government and its agencies. Should these change the price of your tour by more than 10% you may cancel without penalty within 7 days after we notify you of the increase.

Cancellations, Changes & Refunds:

If a cancellation in writing is received by Grand European Tours (2003) Inc. 30 days or less after your reservation has been made, your $350.00 deposit will be FULLY REFUNDED. *See Air Reservations section for specific change fee information for air reservations. For cancellations or changes thereafter but more than 61 days prior to departure there will be a $350.00 per person fee assessed. If you must withdraw or make a change 60 days or less prior to departure (90 days or less for River Cruises and Highlights of South Africa), the following fees will apply:

Less than 30 Days

Number of Days Prior to Departure	Cancellation/Change Land Tours – Per Person
31 - 60 Days	25% of tour cost
15 - 30 Days	50% of tour cost
Less than 15 Days	100% of tour cost
Number of Days Prior to Departure	Cancellation/Change River Cruises – Per Person
89 – 60 Days	35% of the cost
59 – 30 Days	50% of the cost
	100% of the cost

In addition, no refunds are made for unused portions of a tour or cruise including but not limited to missed meals or sightseeing, motorcoach travel and the non-use of hotel rooms.

Air Reservations:

Air Add-On prices listed in this catalog were effective on August 19, 2011 and their availability is limited. At the time you purchase your tour, air prices may be higher. Air Add-On prices shown include September 11th Security fee, government fees, taxes and airline fuel surcharges based on destination and routing. The total price at time of purchase may vary slightly due to fluctuations in currency exchange. For the most competitive and up to date pricing from your departure city call our toll free number at 1-800-552-5545. Quoted air reservation prices are inclusive of all taxes and fees and are subject to change before payment is made in full. Air transportation is in economy class by scheduled airlines. Business class is available upon request. Some tours are not available from all of the airports. Requests for specific airlines, non-stop or direct flights and/or seat assignments are accepted as preferences only and cannot be guaranteed. Frequent flyer programs are under the control of the respective airlines. Your airline tickets will be electronically issued in lieu of paper tickets. Please note that your airline tickets and other tour documentation must bear your FULL name as it appears on your passport. Please note that airline reservations can only be made for dates less than 331 days out.

Airline Tickets Issued by Grand EuropeanTours:

The following charges apply for cancellations or changes to airline arrangements made by Grand European Tours: • Prior to Airline Ticketing: service fee of $50 per person • After Airline Ticketing: service fee of $75 per person plus any airline imposed penalties which may be up to 100% of the airline ticket value.

DOT Advisory:

The Department of Transportation requires us to inform you of the following conditions. The package price is subject to change as a result of increases in fuel surcharges and/or government taxes until it has been paid in full. You must consent to the possibility that, until you pay for your package in full, your price could go up. Once you have paid in full we would only pass along increases in government taxes if applicable at that time. You have 7 days from receipt of the first invoice to revoke your consent and request a refund, at which time we would cancel your booking.

Passports and Visas:

A valid U.S passport is required for traveling outside of the U.S.; including to Canada & Mexico. Passport application forms may be obtained from your local post office. All passports must contain at least 3 blank visa pages and must be valid for 6 months after the completion of your tour. Entry visa application forms will be sent prior to your departure for U.S. passport holders. Russia ($218*), China ($193*), Brazil ($220*) and Vietnam & Cambodia ($283*). An entry fee is required upon arrival at the airport in Egypt ($15*), Turkey ($20*) and Zimbabwe ($30*), these countries prefer payment in U.S. dollars rather than local currency. A per person Departure Tax is required at Costa Rica ($26*) and Peru ($31*) paid at the airport. A onetime Reciprocity Tax is required upon entry at the airport in Buenos Aires, Argentina ($140*) and Santiago, Chile ($131*); the fee can be paid in local currency, US Dollars, credit card or traveler check; the tax is valid for multiple entries for 10 years or until your passport expires. Australia requires an electronic visa ($0*) which is obtained at the time of airline ticket purchase. *All visa costs and entry/exit requirements can change at any time. Please visit travel.state.gov for current information. Individuals who do not hold a U.S. passport should contact CIBT/ZVS at 1-866-788-1100 to see if visas are required.

Travel Documents:

Approximately 15 days prior to the departure date you will receive a travel information package that will include your airline itinerary, travel tips, hotel list, baggage tag, travel wallet, etc. Visas, when required, will be distributed as soon as they are issued by the countries involved. Please note that your airline tickets and other tour documentation must bear your FULL name as it appears on your passport.

Tour Membership:

These tours require a blend of adventuresome spirit, physical fitness, walking ability, mental alertness, and a capacity for accepting situations as they exist and not, necessarily, as we would find them in America. If you have health concerns, we suggest that you contact your physician to help determine the suitability of one of these tours for you. We regret that we are unable to accept requests for special diets or itinerary variations. Disabled travelers requiring special attention or treatment on any tour must be reported when reservations are made. A companion who is able to provide the required assistance must accompany any person who is unable to travel independently or who needs any type of assistance.

Baggage:

Due to limited motorcoach storage capacity, each tour member is permitted one large suitcase not to exceed 50 pounds in weight nor 30”x22”x10” in dimension on European tours. Handling of this bag by hotel porters is included in the tour price. In addition, each person is allowed one small piece of carry-on size luggage that does not exceed the dimensions of 12”x11”x6” and is the complete responsibility of the tour member and must be taken on the motorcoach with you. Carry-ons with telescopic handles and wheels will not fit in the overhead compartments and therefore cannot be accepted as carry-on luggage for safety reasons. Please note, North America, Mexico and Egypt tours have smaller baggage dimensions which are noted in your pre-tour documentation. Grand European Tours (2003) Inc. does not assume any responsibility for loss or damage to baggage or passengers’ belongings. Please note: It is your responsibility to verify the baggage weight restrictions for the individual airlines that you will be traveling on as in some instances baggage is restricted. Airline baggage charges collected at check-in are not included and are at passengers own expense.

VIP Door-to-Door Transfer Service:

The VIP Door-to-Door Transfer service is available for all customers departing from the 41 airports highlighted on page 12 and living within a 25 mile radius from point of departure to your chosen airport. It is an outbound service only. Maximum passengers in one car can not exceed four. For bookings with more than four people, further vehicles may be necessary and further supplementary charges will apply. For any journeys greater than 25 miles a supplementary cost for additional mileage will apply and will be advised within 48 hours of booking if necessary. Mileage is based on journey information from www.mapquest. com. Should you not use the VIP Door-to-Door Transfer we will deduct $50 per person from your tour price (this must be advised at time of booking). Cancellation of service or changes must be made 72 hours before scheduled pick-up.

Early Departure or Extended Stay:

If you wish to depart early or extend your stay in Europe, flight and hotel arrangements can be made by contacting our Oregon office. Airport transfers are not included but may be purchased through GET. On most tours you can reserve up to 3 additional nights at the hotel where your tour starts and ends, however space may be limited and is subject to availability. Please call for our low cost rates and availability. Luggage handling and breakfast is not included on North American tour extensions.

Land Tour Only:

If you wish to make independent flight arrangements, you may still reserve the land portion of a tour. Hotel-airport transfers are subject to availability and flight details must be provided in writing at least 45 days prior to departure. See tour page for specific transfer times.

Airport Transfers:

Complimentary airport arrival and departure transfers are included in the tour price when you purchase our land/air package and operate at fixed times on the first and last day of your tour. See the individual tour pages for details. For those making their own flight arrangements or extending at GET hotels, transfers can be purchased; please call for details. London Heathrow Airport Arrivals: For tours commencing in London, we have included a free group shuttle to/from LHR for clients that have booked our combined land/air packages. For clients that have made their own flight arrangements GET has negotiated special rates for shuttle transfers from LHR to your London hotel (which must be booked through GET) at a price of $40 per person per single trip to/from LHR. London Gatwick Airport Arrivals: Clients arriving at LGW who have booked our combined land/air packages are provided with a Gatwick Express train voucher to Victoria Station, and will need to make their own way from Victoria Station to the tour hotel. For clients that have made their own flight arrangements we suggest you visit www.gatwickexpress. com for transfer information.

Smoking:

Please note that we do not permit smoking on our motorcoaches, however, frequent stops are made while touring.

Surface Travel & Sightseeing:

Ground arrangements are provided by Grand European Operations Ltd., a separate company, and include inter-city travel by private motorcoach with air-conditioning and an emergency restroom*, ferry, train, and ship as per the itinerary. Activities on days indicated in the itinerary as being “at leisure or optional” are left to your discretion. *Some exceptions apply.

Holidays:

During local or national holidays some museums, restaurants or sightseeing may be limited or not available. Alternatives will be offered wherever possible. At times, some itineraries may be operated in reverse; you will be advised at the time of booking. Nile River Cruises: due to the unreliability of domestic air scheduling, religious festivals and other unforeseen circumstances, the order of some itineraries may need to change at short notice; on occasion an alternative cruise boat of equal standing may be used.

Hotels:

The hotels reserved for our tours are rated as European Standard First Class. All hotel rooms provide a private bath (and/or shower) and toilet. These hotels are clean, comfortable and located so as to best facilitate guided sightseeing of the area. Hotels reserved for each tour are indicated in the Day-By-Day Itinerary. If, for any reason, it becomes necessary to use other hotels, they will be of a similar standard, where possible. We only contract non-smoking rooms. All accommodations, meals and services have been designated as first class in Russia, Eastern Europe and provincial areas though some tourism facilities are less developed than what might normally be expected in this category. Tours in North and South America use Standard First Class hotels

Single Rooms:

A limited number of single rooms are available at the supplement shown for each tour. While single rooms provide privacy, they are often smaller than twin-bedded rooms. We do offer the option to join our non-smoking Room Share Program (see page 13 for details). The Room Share Program is not available on tours/cruises to Greece, Egypt, Mexico, Hawaii, Costa Rica, Peru, South America, South Africa, China, Select London & Paris, Select London, Paris & Rome, all European River Cruises and all pre or post tour extensions.

Triple Rooms:

Triple room accommodations are available on a limited basis at a reduced price. Triple rooms usually consist of a twin-bedded room with an additional folding bed or cot for the third person. They may not be comfortable for three adults. Triple rooms are not available on cruises.

Meals:

WR=Welcome Reception. Breakfasts are served as: B=Breakfast, BB=Buffet Breakfast, CB=Continental Breakfast, SB=Scandinavian Buffet Breakfast, FB=Full Breakfast. Lunches (L) and three-course table d’hote (set menu) dinners (D), (FD) farewell dinners and (BD) buffet dinners are shown in the itinerary for each tour and are generally catered by the hotel in which you are residing. (HD)Highlight Dinner and (HL) Highlight Lunch will be catered at a local restaurant or special venue. (DA) Dine-Around dinners are catered at a selection of restaurants preselected by Grand European Tours. Please note in cases of early morning departures, FB may not be available. Please note that we are unable to accept requests for special menus to meet dietary or religious requirements.

Tour Price Does Not Include:

Beverages and meals not detailed in the itinerary. Personal expenses including passport and visa fees, alcoholic beverages, optional sightseeing tours, laundry, phone calls, traditional end of the tour gratuity to your Tour Director and Motorcoach Driver, tips to local city guides, crew tips and all other items of a personal nature, airport tax, service & security charges and port taxes. (Subject to change.) Travel Insurance is also not included but is highly recommended.

Consumer Disclosure Notice:

Please read the Terms and Conditions carefully, as your deposit and payment for a trip constitutes consent to all conditions and general information contained in this brochure.

Responsibility:

These trips are arranged by Grand European Operations Ltd. (“Operator”) in conjunction with Grand European Tours (2003) Inc. It has made the travel arrangements as agent for the transportation carriers and other suppliers of services connected with the tour (“suppliers”) all of which are independent contractors. The Operator in no way owns or operates the vehicles or facilities to be used during the trip, and does not guarantee or assume responsibility for the acts and/or omissions of suppliers, their employees, agents, etc. Transportation companies, airlines etc. are not to be held responsible for any act, omission or event during the time passengers are not on board planes, transportation or conveyances. We rely on international convention which may apply to the services provided by us, our suppliers or agents with respect to any claim of any nature brought by you against us as a result of the provision of those services. International conventions which apply may include: Warsaw Convention 1929, (as amended by Hague Protocol and Montreal Protocol) in relation to air travel, or Montreal Convention; the Berne Convention for rail travel; Athens Convention 1974 for carriage by sea; the Geneva Convention for carriage by road and the Paris Convention 1962 for Hotels. We are to be regarded as having all benefit of these conventions on limiting our liability in relation to any claim for death, injury, loss, damage and delay to passengers and luggage. Enrollment in and payment for a tour shall constitute agreement and acceptance by the passenger of the terms and conditions set forth in this brochure which cannot be varied except in writing by an officer of the Company.

All bookings are accepted subject to the conditions imposed by suppliers and Operator, including airline, cruise line, rail, coach, hotel, restaurants, insurance and other companies, firms or persons concerned with the trip, and the Operator will make no refund in the event of their delay, cancellation, overbooking, strike, force majeure or for elements of the package not used by customer. If there is a difference between the Operator’s Conditions and those published by a supplier, the conditions of supplier shall apply. The Operator reserves the right to cancel a trip or change the itinerary whenever in its sole judgment conditions warrant, or if the Operator deems it necessary for your comfort, convenience or safety. Trips outside the USA require a valid passport. You are responsible for, and release the Operator from, passport, visa, vaccination requirements, and safety conditions in travel destinations. The Operator strongly recommends you purchase appropriate cancellation/medical/baggage insurance for the trip, which is available from the Operator. For medical information, call the Center for Disease Control at 800- 232-4636 or visit www.cdc.gov/travel, and for U.S. State Department travel advisories, call 202-647- 5225. The Operator reserves the right to decline to accept any person as a member of the tour, or to require any participant to withdraw from the trip at any time who presents a significant risk to the health or safety of himself or others which can not be eliminated or reduced to an acceptable level by the Operator’s reasonable accommodation. The Operator reserves the right to correct an error in the advertised price prior to your departure. Prices in this brochure are accurate at the time of printing and are subject to change without notice due to changes in market factors including but not limited to foreign currency and supplier cost fluctuations. Prices set forth in future brochures shall supersede the prices in this brochure. Airfare quotes, and Air Add-ons in this brochure are subject to airline capacity limitations and higher airfares may apply depending on seat availability at the time of reservation. A contract is made when your reservation and payment are accepted by the Operator at its office, and any dispute shall be governed by Oregon law and subject to the jurisdiction of Portland, Oregon. In calculating the cost of your trip, Operator has relied on your consent to these terms and in the absence of this release, the trip cost would have been higher. Operator reserves the right to substitute hotels of similar quality at any time or to make changes in itinerary of similar quality. Operator will not be responsible to any person for expense, loss of time, money or other circumstance resulting from a change in itinerary or change of tour arrangements. Operator also reserves the right to cancel a tour prior to departure, and in such cases all payments made to date will be refunded and shall constitute full settlement. If you purchase an airline ticket separately, ensure that your travel agent explains the conditions under which the ticket is issued, as the Operator assumes no responsibility for such airline ticket cancellation fees. Please understand that not all museums and attractions are open every day of the year. Operator reserves the right to vary the sequence of sightseeing and/ or to re-route the order of cities if that will enable you to visit all listed excursions. In either case, the itinerary content will be maintained to the extent possible and there are no refunds for any unused or unavailable excursions. Promotional offers subject to change. This brochure supersedes any other current brochure on the market.

Privacy Policy:

Occasionally we make portions of our mailing lists available to carefully selected companies. If you would prefer not to have your name and mailing address made available, please call us at 1-800-552-5545. To review our full privacy policy, visit our website at www.getours.com/privacypolicy.

VIP Door-to-Door Transfer Transfers you from your door step to select airports. Start your vacation in style with our outbound VIP Door-to-Door Town Car airport transfer service available on every tour from over 40 cities throughout the USA. Our service will collect your from you home and transfer you to your departure airport. We will arrange a pick-up time from your home that suits you, and your driver will meet you at your front door and assist with your bags before transporting you to the airport with ample time for check-in. VIP Door-to-Door Transfer	Loud & Clear This tour utilizes our personal audio system allowing you to roam and explore sites (within 60 feet) without missing any insight from your Tour Director or local guide. Loud & Clear
Transportation Airport transfers on itinerary arrival & departure days. Motorcoach with reclining seats and A/C. Transportation	Travel Documents Travel wallet, travel planner & map. $100 Frequent Traveler Discount upon return for a future tour. Travel Documents
Professional Tour Director Your tour will be conducted by some of the most experienced Tour Directors in the world. These dedicated professionals will manage the intricate details of your tour and delight you with their anecdotes and stories. Their vast knowledge of the region will enhance your entire travel experience, allowing you to have a vacation that is education, entertaining and fun! Professional Tour Director	First Class Hotels Hotels are an expensive element of any tour and certainly one of the most important. For our tours we reserve First Class Hotels (or best available) and all hotel rooms feature a private bathroom. You’ll enjoy our selection of hotels such as Radisson, Hilton and Sheraton. First Class Hotels
Local Expert Guide: Monteverde cloud Forest Local Expert Guide in Monteverde Cloud Forest. Our Local Expert Guides are the cream of the crop. As native citizens of the cities they represent, they offer a fascinating insight into local history, customs and tradition while entertaining you with stories that only a local would know! Local Expert Guide: Monteverde cloud Forest	17 Meals Welcome Reception, 7 Full Breakfasts, 3 Lunches, 1 Highlight Lunch with wine, 3 Buffet Dinners, 2 Highlight Dinners and 1 Farewell Dinner with wine. For your dining convenience, we have included breakfast every day as well as many 3-course dinners. You’ll enjoy the chance to meet and dine with other tour members yet still have some mealtimes free to dine when and where you like. 17 Meals

Sarapiqui - Hacienda Pozo Azul Horseback Riding Hacienda Pozo Azul’s will share their many internal trails and solitary back roads in the area so you can have a real adventure on a horse. The tour has an ideal route and length of ride for you, trained guides with radio communication will provide a safer ride on this beautiful and wild scenery to create an unforgettable experience. Duration: Either 2 hours or 4 hours Adult $42 / Child $42 (age 6-12) Sarapiqui - Hacienda Pozo Azul Horseback Riding	Guanacaste Extension - Floating on the Corobici River If you join the Guanacaste Beach Extension at the end of the tour you have the option to choose to do this optional excursion: The Corobici River flows from Lake Arenal westward into the Pacific Ocean. A float down the Corobici is a unique opportunity for nature enthusiasts, especially bird watchers. The region is home to many different species of birds, iguanas and noisy howler monkeys who can be seen in the trees along the banks of the river. Some paddling is necessary. This tour is a great experience for the entire family. Duration: 7 hours Adult $88 / Child $46 (age 4-10)* Guanacaste Extension - Floating on the Corobici River
Sarapiqui - White Water Rafting Class II & III An exciting raft trip covering about 8 miles (13 km). The river is very safe, and you will travel with an experienced guide. This is a great experience for all participants. Duration: 2.5 hours Adult $55 / Child $55 (age 9-12) Sarapiqui - White Water Rafting Class II & III	Guanacaste Extension - Mega Combo If you join the Guanacaste Beach Extension at the end of the tour you have the option to choose to do this optional excursion: Rincon de la Vieja Volcano is the perfect place to enjoy different activities: a canopy tour, water slide, hot springs, mud baths and horseback riding. The canopy tour is a system of 10 cables connected from platforms that are built over ancient trees in the tropical forest. A 400-meter waterslide is located inside the forest and is great fun for adults and children. In the afternoon, either by horse or by a horse-drawn carriage, visit the thermal hot springs located in the heart of the forest, and take a volcanic mud treatment or relax in the hot springs surrounded by a natural tropical forest. There is time to enjoy a typical Costa Rican lunch. Duration: 10 hours Adult $135 / Child $89 (age 5-11)* Guanacaste Extension - Mega Combo
Monteverde - Horseback Riding Tour Do you like horses? Combine them with adventure! We offer horseback rides on exclusive trails. Enjoy the sunsets and the view of the Nicoya’s Gulf from this natural window. Duration: 2.5 hours Adult $59 / Child $46 (age 6-12) Monteverde - Horseback Riding Tour	Guanacaste Extension - Palo Verde National Park If you join the Guanacaste Beach Extension at the end of the tour you have the option to choose to do this optional excursion: One of the easiest and most rewarding ways to explore Palo Verde is by covered pontoon boat on the Tempisque River, which borders the National Park. The park encompasses one of the most important wetlands of Central America. The tour passes through a wide variety of habitats, including pastureland and mangroves, and wildlife is plentiful, from tiny hummingbirds to the large and flamboyant pink roseate spoonbills. Duration: 8 hours Adult $88 / Child $44 (age 4-10)* Guanacaste Extension - Palo Verde National Park
Monteverde - Don Juan Coffee Tour Coffee arrived in Costa Rica in 1748 and has been an important part of their culture and economy ever since. You will experience the age-old coffee tradition on a unique tour of a coffee farm. Your tour guide will explain the most important aspects of the coffee bean, its harvest and processing. Duration: 34 hours Adult $25 / Child $15 (age 6-12) Monteverde - Don Juan Coffee Tour	Guanacaste Extension - Ricon de la Vieja National Park If you join the Guanacaste Beach Extension at the end of the tour you have the option to choose to do this optional excursion: Rincon de la Vieja is an active volcano located 16 miles north of Liberia and which last erupted in February 1998. The hike is rigorous but spectacular. More than 250 species of birds and insects have been recorded. The park protects the largest population of wild purple orchids, the national flower of Costa Rica. Duration: 8 hours Adult $79 / Child $45 (age 4-10)* Guanacaste Extension - Ricon de la Vieja National Park
Monteverde - El Trapiche El Trapiche is a family-operated sugar plantation. On your two-hour walk around the land, your guide will explain the processes involved in growing sugar cane, the region’s natural history, and give you an opportunity to sample the sugar cane and its various derivatives. Duration: 3 hours Adult $28 / Child $13 (age 6-12) Monteverde - El Trapiche	Guanacaste Extension - White Water Rafting Level III & IV If you join the Guanacaste Beach Extension at the end of the tour you have the option to choose to do this optional excursion: This three-hour river raft trip has it all – wildlife, rapids and dense vegetation. After a 2-hour (approximately) drive along country roads, the action begins. You will be required to paddle while rafting. Duration: 8 hours Adult $139 (from age 12 and up)* Guanacaste Extension - White Water Rafting Level III & IV
Monteverde - Sky Trek Take a sky tram ride to one of the highest points in the Cloud Forest. Then descend on a network of 11 cross sectional zip lines while you fly over the treetops. Stop at two high platforms for the great view of the northern valleys, the Pacific coastline and, on a clear day, the islands of the Nicoya Gulf. Duration: 3 hours Adult $68 / Child $46 (age 7-12) Monteverde - Sky Trek

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Costa Rica Eco Adventure

Costa Rica Eco Adventure 8 Days from $1,420 Tour Code: CRA

Costa Rica Eco Adventure

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Local Expert Guide: Monteverde cloud Forest

17 Meals

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Tortuguero National Park boat tour

Guided walk through Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve

Visit Alma Ata Archaeological National Park & Tabacon Hot Springs

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Add an extension package to your tour. Or ask about available pre- or post-hotel nights to extend on your own.

Add a 2-Night Post-Tour Guanacaste Beach Stay Extension from $200 per person!

Optional Excursions

Optional excursions can be purchased upon arrival. The list below is a sampling of excursions that may be offered by your tour director.

Sarapiqui - Hacienda Pozo Azul Horseback Riding

Guanacaste Extension - Floating on the Corobici River

Sarapiqui - White Water Rafting Class II & III

Guanacaste Extension - Mega Combo

Monteverde - Horseback Riding Tour

Guanacaste Extension - Palo Verde National Park

Monteverde - Don Juan Coffee Tour

Guanacaste Extension - Ricon de la Vieja National Park

Monteverde - El Trapiche

Guanacaste Extension - White Water Rafting Level III & IV

Monteverde - Sky Trek

Walking – Moderate Physical Activity Required

Day 1 Arrive San Jose

Day 2 San Jose - Tortuguero National Park

Day 3 Tortuguero National Park

Day 4 Tortuguero - Sarapiqui

Day 5 Sarapiqui - Arenal

Day 6 Arenal - Monteverde Cloud Forest

Day 7 Monteverde Cloud Forest

Day 8 Monteverde - Depart Liberia

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Costa Rica Eco Adventure
8 Days from $1,420 Tour Code: CRA

Optional excursions can be purchased upon arrival.
The list below is a sampling of excursions that may be offered by your tour director.