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10
days 9 nights escorted tour Costa Rica
Costa Rica Natural
Paradise
Your tour includes all meals, all activities, all hotels, a
great itinerary, all airport transfers, all transportation and excursions. A
professional tour director accompanies you for the entire tour.
2008 Departure Dates.
| Sep | 5*, 12*, 19*, 26* |
| Oct | 3*, 10*, 17*, 24*, 31* |
| Nov | 2*, 7*, 9*, 14*, 16*, 21*, 23*, 28*, 30* |
| Dec | 3*, 5*, 7*, 10*, 12*, 14*, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 30, 31 |
*indicates Super Value date. Price Per Person - $U.S.
Occupancy: |
Super Value |
Great Value |
| Double | $ 995 | $ 1,095 |
| Triple | 955 | 1,055 |
| Single | 1,195 | 1,295 |
Plus Taxes and Fees:
Twin $159; Triple $149; Single $189
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International flight to
Costa Rica not included in the above prices
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ITINERARY Day 1 – San José, Costa RicaWelcome to the “rich coast,” friendly land of democracy and rare natural beauty. With naturalist guides, see exotic birds and wildlife, hike in jungle rainforests, view volcanoes, soak in hot springs and cruise through biological reserves. Relax on both the Atlantic and Pacific coasts. Caravan provides transfers from the San José airport to your hotel for a two night stay. Rooms are available for check in after 3:00 p.m. Dine at your hotel, then join Caravan for an 8:00 p.m. welcome briefing. D Day 2 – Poás Volcano, San José City TourAfter breakfast, see the statue of the drummer boy, Costa Rica’s hero. Next, weather permitting, visit Poás Volcano, dormant since 1991. You can safely view this dramatic mile-wide crater from an overlook. Enjoy lunch. Next, see San José’s Plaza de la Cultura, Central Park and the National Theatre. Visit the National Museum (on Mondays, visit the Gold Museum instead). Enjoy dinner. BLD Day 3 – Rainforest Aerial TramScenic morning drive through Braulio Carrillo Park. Look for cascading waterfalls. Then, a thrilling adventure into the heart of the rainforest. Glide through the jungle canopy on the world famous rainforest aerial tram, rated one of Costa Rica’s top tourist attractions. Next, with a naturalist guide, enjoy a short rainforest hike on level terrain. Enjoy lunch. Visit a butterfly garden. Then, cruise through rivers and canals to the 47,000 acre Tortuguero National Park. Tortuguero is home to more than 300 species of birds. Look for toucans, parrots, kingfishers and the rare green macaw. Enjoy a two night stay at your lodge. After dinner in Tortuguero, a naturalist talks about the rainforest. BLD Day 4 – Tortuguero Park, Canal CruiseCruise this morning with naturalist guides along canals lined by raffia palm, habitat of howler and white-faced monkeys, green iguanas and tropical birds. Look for white and snowy egrets and the amazing nests of the montezuma oropendola. Then, enter the mysterious reflecting waters of Caño Palma wildlife reserve. Next, visit the Green Turtle Research Station. Learn about efforts to protect the turtle’s nesting habitat, eggs and young hatchlings. Walk along the Atlantic turtle nesting beaches with a naturalist guide. Next, to Tortuguero village. Meet Costa Rican school children on your visit to a local school (when in session). Return to your lodge for lunch. Free time to enjoy your lodge’s swimming pool and tropical flower gardens. Enjoy an afternoon boat excursion into Tortuguero Park. Look for otters, turtles and manatees. Dinner. BLD Day 5 – San Carlos Valley, FortunaMorning cruise on Tortuguero River. See a banana plantation. Lunch, then a brief stop at Selva Verde Rainforest Reserve. Here you can walk the nearly 300 foot long suspension bridge over a jungle river. Next, through scenic countryside to the San Carlos Valley for a two night stay in Fortuna. Dinner. BLD Day 6 – Caño Negro, Hot Springs, ArenalHead north this morning, passing through sugar cane, teak and orange plantations. Then, cruise on the Rio Frio which runs through the world famous Caño Negro wildlife refuge, home to many migratory birds found nowhere else in Costa Rica. Look for whistling ducks, roseate spoonbills, cormorants, anhingas, blue heron, and northern jacanas. Watch for caimans, crocodiles, spider monkeys and web-footed, water-walking lizards. Lunch. Return to Fortuna. Free time to explore this charming village. Then, enjoy a relaxing soak in the volcanic hot springs. Weather permitting, see nearby Arenal Volcano’s softly glowing lava flow. Enjoy dinner. BLD Day 7 – Cloud Forest Hike, Central Pacific CoastThis morning, drive by the Children’s Eternal Rainforest, part of the Monteverde cloud forest region. The Children’s Rainforest was purchased with donations from school children around the world to be preserved forever. Next, enter a cloud forest reserve, home to epiphytes, orchids, ferns and tropical birds, for a guided walk. Cloud forests are like rainforests, but with less rain and more humidity. Look for many species of hummingbirds in the feeding gallery. Lunch at a cloud forest restaurant. Then, to Costa Rica’s Central Pacific Coast for a two night stay. Dinner is at your resort. BLD Day 8 – Pacific Coast, Manuel AntonioThis morning drive by the Carara Biological Reserve. This tropical bird and wildlife sanctuary is one of the world’s few nesting places for the scarlet macaw. Then, visit Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica’s most beautiful park. Time to beachcomb or swim at the three pristine beaches, rated among the top ten in the world. Easy hiking trails wind along the shore, home to one of the last natural habitats of the playful rare squirrel monkey. Lunch. Return to your resort to enjoy leisure time. Dinner. BLD Day 9 – Sarchi, Coffee PlantationMorning visit to Sarchi. See the painted ox carts and colorful handicrafts. Enjoy lunch. Next, see the metallic church of Grecia. Then, visit a coffee plantation. Pick a few beans when in season. Sample fresh Costa Rican coffee and learn about the history of the coffee bean. Return to San José. Farewell dinner. BLD Day 10 – San JoséYour tour ends after breakfast this morning at your hotel. Caravan provides transfers throughout the day to the San José airport. Thanks for vacationing with Caravan. ¡Hasta la vista! B |
INCLUDES
Accommodations
Not included
* We can arrange your international flight at very affordable prices 2008 Departure Dates
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| Sep | 5*, 12*, 19*, 26* |
| Oct | 3*, 10*, 17*, 24*, 31* |
| Nov | 2*, 7*, 9*, 14*, 16*, 21*, 23*, 28*, 30* |
| Dec | 3*, 5*, 7*, 10*, 12*, 14*, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 30, 31 |
*indicates Super Value date. |
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Hotels
Accommodations in the hotels and lodges are rooms with two beds and private bath or shower. A limited number of single rooms are available. Triple rooms are usually two beds, sometimes with a cot or rollaway.
In Costa Rica, Caravan often uses more than one hotel or lodge in a given area. Although each property is wonderfully different and may have many unique features, Caravan‘s goal is to offer a comparable overall selection so that you can experience the same enjoyment regardless of which property combination you find on your actual tour departure. Scheduled Caravan sightseeing will be the same from all the hotels.
San José is located in the central highlands of Costa Rica, midway
between the Atlantic and Pacific coasts. With an elevation of around 4000
feet, San José has a temperate year-round climate. San José is Costa
Rica’s largest city and is the country’s seat of government.
Barcelo Palacio
The Barcelo Palacio hotel is located amidst beautifully landscaped grounds
in a quiet residential area, 2km from the center of downtown San José.
This full service hotel features two restaurants and a coffee shop, two
bars, a casino, a large swimming pool, spa with Jacuzzi, steam bath and
sauna, tennis and squash courts, massage therapists, hairdresser, jewelry
and leather shops. The hotel is fully air-conditioned. Internet access is
available in the lobby internet cafe for $5 per half hour.
Aurola Hotel
The Aurola Hotel is located in the heart of downtown San José and is only
a stroll across the park from museums, nightlife, shopping and Costa
Rica’s financial and government centers. This San José landmark has just
completed a multi-million dollar renovation and is updated with all the
modern amenities. The Aurola’s spacious, tastefully decorated rooms offer
views of the city and mountains beyond. The hotel has two restaurants, a
casino, lounge, a swimming pool and a small gymnasium. The hotel is fully
air-conditioned. Internet access is available 24 hours daily in the hotel
lobby for $5 per half hour.
Tortuguero National Park is located on the remote and beautiful
northeastern Caribbean coast of Costa Rica. Tortuguero is a top Costa Rica
highlight and is considered to be one of the world’s great natural
treasures. Both of the Tortuguero lodges used by Caravan are surrounded by
lush tropical rainforests and offer easy access to the Park’s network or
lakes, rivers, canals and navigable channels for optimum wildlife viewing.
Laguna Lodge
Laguna Lodge is located on Tortuguero Beach on the Atlantic Ocean.
Tortuguero Beach is home to the foremost nesting site for the green turtle
in the western half of the Caribbean. Laguna offers beautiful grounds, a
dock on the canals, a restaurant, two bars, a swimming pool with outdoor
Jacuzzi, and an open butterfly garden. All of the guest rooms have fans.
Internet access is available for $5 per hour at the Internet cafe in the
nearby village of Tortuguero.
Pachira Lodge
Pachira Lodge is located on Tortuguero’s main canal. The lodge features a
restaurant, bar and swimming pool and other resort style amenities. All of
the guest rooms have ceiling fans and are tastefully decorated. Internet
access is available for $5 per hour at the Internet cafe in the nearby
village of Tortuguero.
Fortuna is a small town located at the base of picturesque Arenal
Volcano in northcentral Costa Rica. The hotels and lodges used by Caravan
are located in and around Fortuna. All of the properties are within easy
viewing range of Arenal Volcano.
Magic Mountain
Magic Mountain Hotel and Spa is located on the northern end of Fortuna.
All rooms have either a balcony or a terrace with a view of Aernal
Volcano. Magic Mountain has a restaurant, sports bar, swimming pool with
pool bar and two jacuzzis. The deluxe spa specializes in a variety of
treatments including volcanic mud wraps, massages, facials, pedicures and
manicures. Internet access is available in the Internet cafes for $2 per
hour in the nearby village of Fortuna.
Lomas del Volcan
Lomas del Volcan Lodge is located in the countryside on the outskirts of
Fortuna. The lodge sits in the foothills at the base of majestic Arenal
Volcano, with excellent nature trails on its 300 acre reserve. Don’t be
surprised if you are serenaded during your stay by the sounds of birds and
monkeys in the adjacent tropical forest. The hotel offers comfortable and
spacious air-conditioned “chalets” each with a terrace and a refrigerator.
The hotel has a restaurant, beautiful jacuzzi, and swimming pool, all with
volcano views. Internet access is available in the Internet cafes for $2
per hour in the nearby village of Fortuna.
Arenal Springs
Arenal Springs is a new hotel located in the countryside on the outskirts
of Fortuna. This well-designed, modern hotel features colonial style
“chalets", each with a view of Arenal Volcano. Every room is
air-conditioned and has its own terrace, ceiling fan, refrigerator,
telephone, security box and other modern amenities. Each room’s bathroom
shower shares space with a skylight covered indoor mini-garden. The hotel
has extensive grounds with lush gardens and a swimming pool. Internet
access is available in the Internet cafes for $2 per hour in the nearby
village of Fortuna.
Arenal Manoa
The new Arenal Manoa Hotel is located in the countryside on the outskirts
of Fortuna. All rooms are air conditioned with satellite television,
telephone, refrigerator, and a terrace with a panoramic view of Arenal
Volcano. Guests can enjoy the restaurant, wet bar, swimming pool and
jacuzzi. The Arenal Manoa has spacious gardens, walking trails and the
opportunity to experience the daily operations of a Costa Rican family
dairy farm. Internet access is available at internet cafes in the nearby
village of Fortuna for $2 per hour.
The Doubletree Resort is located on Dona Ana Beach in Puntarenas on Costa Rica’s Central Pacific Coast, approximately 45 minutes north of Jaco. This is the first Doubletree Resort (operated by Hilton) in Costa Rica. The beach and hotel pier are perfect for strolling and viewing sunsets. The resort features a casino, nightly entertainment, fitness center, pools, tennis courts and air-conditioned rooms. Internet access is available for a fee.
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