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Access over
270 hotels on
our dynamic
website
www.costarica
hotdeals.com
Plus BELIZE, PANAMA, NICARAGUA
& EL SALVADOR
2008•2009
W H E R E
M E E T S
R E S P O N S I B L E
T O U R I S M
E X O T I C
A D V E N T U R E
What Costa Rica
Means to Us
Costa Rica is the world’s best example in
sustainable tourism and environmental
awareness. Sunny Land Tours is a long time
supporter of responsible eco-tourism. We
promote tour products that are environmentally sustainable and beneficial to the
local culture. We feel we play an important
role in preparing you, the traveler, to share
the natural treasure of Costa Rica while
caring for it at the same time. We believe
that an important part of our mission is to
sustainably manage tourism by helping
communities earn fair incomes, promote
cultures and protect the environment. Part
of our objective is to promote a larger sense
of responsibility among our guests themselves, increasing their awareness of biodiversity and their understanding of the
impact their visit may bring to the natural
environment, while encouraging respect
for, and an interest in, local cultures.
Nature’s
Greatest
Museum
Very much a pioneer in travel to Costa
Rica, our 44 year old company has been
perfecting travel here since 1984. So
much so that we’ve built our own hotel in
Costa Rica, the Chachagua Rainforest
Hotel, and are the only company ever to
have received an award of recognition twice
from the Costa Rican tourism industry.
You see, we are simply in love with Costa
Rica and are waiting to share a piece of this
ecological paradise with you. We have our
own office in Costa Rica to ensure outstanding customer service and support during your trip. This enables us to offer you
the best prices, value added extras, and special service that you deserve. Sunny Land
Tours Costa Rica located in Sabana Sur,
San Jose is available to assist during your
stay. Be it restaurant suggestions and reservations, optional tours, and recommended
professional services such as law offices and
licensed realtors to explore the myriad of
real estate opportunities, Sunny Land
Tours Costa Rica is ready to assist in every
way possible.
P E A C E
F O R
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The Green
Earth Garden
®
We are taking action towards the
effort to slow global warming. As
we approach this challenge Sunny
Land is helping to develop and
fund a botanical garden in Costa
Rica to create carbon offsets that
help slow the drastic change in the
earth’s climate and to preserve the
natural treasures of Costa Rica.
N A T U R E
Adopt-A-School Program
Lori with students in exhibit halls at Inbioparque.
economic, intellectual and spiritual
development of Costa Rican society.
Your automatic contribution to this
program, referred to as “Adopt a
school”, provides transportation and
entrance to INBioparque, guided tour,
take-home learning materials and lunch
to less fortunate rural and urban school
children and institutions such as the
Hellen Keller School for the Blind and
visually impaired, who otherwise would
not have the means or opportunity to
participate in this educational program.
Sunny Land Tours has enabled thousands of children to take part in this
program. We are also working with the
National Institute of Biodiversity to
develop and fund an interactive exhibit
for the blind and visually impaired, in
an effort to share a glimpse of nature’s
beauty with those that have challenged
sight or none at all. We even bring
people together under this program by
orchestrating visiting school groups
from the U.S. to meet their Costa Rican
counterparts during their tour at
Inbioparque. Here nature provides the
perfect backdrop for a cultural exchange
and a greater awareness of the importance their visit to Costa Rica brings. By
understanding and appreciating biodiversity these kids are becoming strong
supporters of the nature conservation
which in turn will determine the future
of the natural wonders that are the core
of the ecotourism industry in Costa
Rica. Supporting responsible tourism is
the key to Sunny Land’s success.
Make this vacation experience not only
memorable but meaningful too!
Sunny Land Tours is your key to Costa
Rica and, when you book with us,
you're supporting ecotourism in the
most concrete way possible, by
providing an opportunity for local
children to experience it, too. Children
who can ensure its future. Sunny Land
supports an environmentally-conscious
Adopt a School program; every vacation
sold sends one child to the National
Institute of Biodiversity (INBIO) in
Costa Rica to participate in a biodiversity
educational program. INBio is a nongovernmental, non-profit association
that promotes better understanding of
the value of biodiversity in order to
improve the quality of life. The program
increases awareness about biodiversity
among children and the understanding
of the possibilities to incorporate this
important natural resource in the social,
Happy Travels!
Lori Sidawi Cabada
Kindergarten students from Jardin de Ninos,
Rio Hojancha, Barranca Puntarenas
on field trip to Inbioparque
LEARN
ABOUT
President Sunny Land Tours, S.A.
OUR
CARBON
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Just another reason to
choose Sunny Land Tours!
Wake up to a strong flavorful cup of Costa
Rican coffee with our compliments. This
delicious bag of gourmet coffee will be sent
to you prior to your
trip. It’s our way of
saying thank you and
at the same time supporting the rural coffee workers in the
region of Los Santos,
Costa Rica,an area
prized for its delicious
coffee. Each bag
brews4 cups of Sunny Land’s special Eco
Magic blend. We hope you enjoy it!
The Certification in Sustainable
Tourism Program - CST - is a product
of the Costa Rican Tourism Institute
(ICT). CST was designed to differentiate tourism sector businesses based on
the degree to which they comply with a sustainable
model of natural, cultural and social resource management. Throughout these pages you will find
the symbol, which is an excellent tool to assist
travelers in making wise choices supportive of
the overall goal of this mission.”
TABLE
OF
CONTENTS
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3
Simply San Jose . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Signature Sightseeing Tours . . . . . . . . . 5
The Luxury Collection . . . . . . . . . . . 6-7
Holidays in Costa Rica . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Enchanting Hotels &
New Kid’s Corner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Eco-Magic in Eco-Lodges . . . . . . . . . . 10
Getting Around Costa Rica . . . . . . . . 11
Build Your Own Adventure . . . . . . 12-13
Chachagua Rainforest Hotel . . . . . . . . 14
Romantic Retreats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Caribbean Eco-Adventure Tour . . . . . 16
Natural Treasures Tour . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Deluxe Eco-Adventure Tour . . . . . . . . 18
Nature’s Temptation Tour . . . . . . . . . 19
Romantic Eco-Discovery Tour . . . . . . 20
Ecological Paradise Tour . . . . . . . . . . 21
Essence of Nature Tour . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Romancing the Rainforest Tour . . . . . 23
Grand Tour of Costa Rica . . . . . . . . . 24
Rainforest Relaxation Tour . . . . . . . . . 25
Choose Where You Snooze . . . . . . . . .26
Panama, Nicaragua &
El Salvador . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27-28
Holidays in Belize . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
Countless Treasures Tour . . . . . . . . . .30
Terms and Conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
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SIMPLY
SAN JOSE
4 DAYS VALUE PRICED • ARRIVE ANY DAY
San Jose, the capital city of Costa Rica, is
located in the Central Valley at 3,800 feet
above sea level with a population of 1 million. The city bustles with all the activity of
any major metropolitan area but at a much
slower pace. In addition to San Jose, the
urban area of the Central Valley comprises
the cities of Alajuela, Cartago and Heredia.
San Jose is the "capital" or headquarters of
half day and full day tour departures to some
of the most exciting places in Costa Rica.
There are so many things to do and see from
San Jose. See facing page for tour listings
that depart daily and include pick-up and
drop-off from your hotel in San Jose. Many
people don’t realize that San Jose is not only
a city but also a province. Less than 15 minutes away from downtown San Jose city lies
the attractive and lively district of Escazu
and the rich growing area of Santa Ana.
Escazu is perhaps the most desirable place
for dining and shopping in the country. Its
quaint cafes, gourmet restaurants, boutiques
and modern shopping malls make Escazu
popular among tourists and nationals alike.
Picturesque architecture and postcard views
over the Central Valley are also trademarks
of the area. Escazu is our favorite spot to
visit while in the San Jose area.
TOUR ARRANGEMENTS INCLUDE:
• Private transfers between airport and
hotel including baggage handling
• 3 nights accommodation at the hotel
of your choice
• $25 credit towards any half or full
day tour purchase
• Government Hotel taxes
• Services of SLT local representatives
• SLT guaranteed tour performance
warranty
• SLT $1 Million Insurance
Protection Plan
* Triple room discount 5%
** Single Room Supplement per night
+ Breakfast included.
Between 12/20-1/ 02 breakfat is not incldued at Hotel Costa Rica
Marirott and a supp. of $60 per p.p. per night in twin applies.
Here is a list of a few of our favorite
restaurants that you might enjoy on your
vacation.
• Chandelier • Churrascaria Fogo Brasil
• Baccus (Santa Ana) • El Novillo Alegre
• La Luz (Alta Hotel) • Panne y Vino
• Cerutti • Le Monastere • Chancay
• Inka Grill • Il Panino • Tapas de Manuel
• San Telmo • Tutti Li • Machu Pichu
• Tin Ho • Wall Street Cafe
• La Divina Comida • Chez Cristof
Corteza Amarilla
For more information on these restaurants
visit: www.sunnylandtours.com
Real Inter-Continental Country
Inn & Suites
Barcelo Premium San Jose Palacio Hotel
Grand Hotel Costa Rica
Costa Rica Marriott Hotel
TOUR RATES* PER PERSON
IN A TWIN
Hotel Alta
• 4 DAYS
HOTELS (ROH)
COSTA RICA TENNIS CLUB+ /
HOTEL VESUVIO+
GRAND COSTA RICA HOTEL+ / BALMORAL+
BEST WESTERN IRAZU+ / BRITANNIA /
BOUGANVILLEA+ / PRESIDENTE+
AUROLA HOLIDAY INN /
HERRADURA / GRANO DE ORO /
GARDEN COURT AIRPORT+ / BARCELO SAN JOSE PALACIO+ /
HAMPTON INN & SUITES+
ALTA+ / CORTEZA AMARILLA+ / BARCELO SAN JOSE PALACIO+ / HAMPTON INN+
REAL INTER-CONTINENTAL+ / MELIA CARIARI+
COSTA RICA MARRIOTT+ (Breakfast excluded Dec 20-Jan 2)
Package
Price
Extra Nt.
(in twin)
Single
Suppl.**
$179
$249
$275
$32
$53
$55
$22
$53
$45
$310
$359
$499
$569
$75
$85
$140
$155
$75
$85
$140
$155
FINCA ROSA BLANCA+
(Las Aves, La Carreta, La Piedra, El Valle, La Guaria, El Roble, El Pino, La Higueron, La Ventana, El Guaruno, El Cafetal Junior Suites
For Villas add $130 p.p.)
XANDARI+ - Prima Villa
(For Prima Plus add $15 p.p. per nt, Ultra Villa add $55 p.p. per nt, Ultra Plus add $65 p.p. per nt.)
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$755
$165
$140
SUNNY LAND’S
Sunny Land Tours Sustainable Tourism Advisor
Jose Luis Cabada “hanging around”
Signature Sightseeing
& Spa Treatments
From San Jose
Cost
Arenal Volcano & Hot Springs (L,D) . . . $119
(add $40 per person for tour drop off at any Arenal/Fortuna area hotel)
Beauty Club:
Sunny Land’s Stress Buster . . . . . . . . . . $
1 hr. massage including transportation
Hot Volcanic Stone Massage (1 hr.) . . . $
European Facial
including transportation . . . . . . . . . . . . $
Manicure and Pedicure
including transportation . . . . . . . . . . . . $
THE BEST OF COSTA RICA (B,L) . . $
65
85
69
50
99
(Poas Volcano, Waterfall Gardens, Sarapiqui River, Braulio Carrillo)
THE BEST OF THE PACIFIC (L) . . . $110
(Jungle Boat Tour, Punta Leona, Jungle Walk)
Butterfly Farm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 35
Butterfly Farm & Coffee Tour (L) . . . . $ 75
Cafe Britt Coffee Tour® . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 40
Cafe Britt Cappuccino Tour (L) . . . . . . $ 55
Cafe Britt Coffee Lover’s Tour (L) . . . .$ 60
Canopy Tours:
Canopy Tour San Lorenzo . . . . . . . . $ 85
NEW The Urban Canopy Tour! . . . $ 49
**Carara Biological Reserve
& Villas Lapas w/Sky Walk (L) . . . . . $159
City Tour of San Jose
Combo City Tour/Urban Canopy &
Art Museum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 69
Fossil Land “Adventure Rock Mountain”:
Geological Hike (L) . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 65
Horseback Riding (L) . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 65
Explorer (Rappelling, hiking, cavern) (L) . . $ 99
Rock Climbing (L) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$ 80
River Adventure (L) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 65
Mountain Bike Guided Adventure (L) . . $ 85
Hot Air Balloon Tour (min. 2 pax)* . . . . . $450
(*Requires overnight in Turrialba, not included. See page 9 for hotel rates)
InBioparque (add $14 for lunch) . . . . . . . . $ 32
Irazu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 36
Irazu, Orosi & Lancaster Gardens (L) . . $ 75
Monteverde One day (min. 4 pax) (B,L) . . $140
Pacuare River Rafting, Class III-IV (B,L) . $ 99
Poas, Grecia & Sarchi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 55
Poas Volcano . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 39
Poas Volcano & La Paz Waterfall (L) . . $ 75
**Rain Forest Aerial Tram (B or L) . . . $ 95
Pueblo Antiguo Show (D-Fri, Sat & Sun) . . $ 49
Ram Luna Dinner Show (Wed.) . . . . . . $ 60
Reventazon Rafting Class III (B,L) . . . . $ 85
Tortuguero Canals (B,L) . . . . . . . . . . $ 100
**Tortuga Island Cruise (BL) . . . . . . . . $ 99
Requires an additional $40 charge if pick up & drop off
from Hotel Real Intercontinental or Hotel Alta
**These tours are also available from the Jaco/Los Suenos area
From Arenal Area
Cost
Arenal Volcano on Horseback . . . . . . . . $ 40
Arenal Volcano Hike (S) . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 50
Arenal Volcano & Eco Termales (D) . . . $ 89
Arenal Volcano & Tabacon Hot Mineral
Spring (D) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 89
Canopy Tour . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 65
Cano Negro . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 65
Cultour . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 77
Hanging Bridges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 70
Horseback ride to Rio Fortuna
waterfall (Guided) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 55
Hot Air Ballooning (Min 4 pax) . . . . $385
Maleku Reserve . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 85
Mountain Biking (S) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 65
Sport Fishing Lake Arenal
1/2 day per boat (Max 2 pax) . . . . . . $199
Full day per boat (Max 2 pax) . . . . . . $365
Penas Blancas River Float (S) . . . . . . . . $ 65
NEW *Rainforest Refresher . . . . . . . . . $185
Coffee Sugar Body Scrub, Banana Mint Facial
& deep tissue Massage (2 hrs)
NEW *Volcanic Mud Miracle . . . . . . . $170
Volcanic Body Wrap, Swedish Massage & Volcanic
Mud Mask (1 hr. 50 min.)
Rio Celeste . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $125
Sarapiqui River Rafting . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 75
Toro River Rafting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 75
Venado Caves (S) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 65
Sky Tram, Trek & Walk . . . . . . . . . . . . $119
Note all tours include transportation from your selected La
Fortuna/Arenal area hotel. However, an additional $15 per person must be added for all tours departing from Arenal Lodge,
Arenal Observatory Lodge and Chachagua Rainforest Hotel.
From Guanacaste Area
Cost
Arenal Volcano, Hike
& Hotsprings (L,D) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $159
Buena Vista Canopy Tour (L) . . . . . . . . $129
(Canopy, Waterslide, Horseback & Spa) . . . . $ 85
Rincon de la Vieja Tour (L)
Canopy 1/2 day . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 65
Corobici River Float (L) . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 99
Liberia Shopping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 59
Monteverde Cloud Forest (L) . . . . . . . . . . $150
Palo Verde National Park (L) &
Guaitil & Pottery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 87
Turtle Tour (Dec-May) . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 65
Horseback Raiding (S) . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 59
Surf School Class Tamarindo . . . . . . . . $ 49
“Early Bird” Bird Watching (S) . . . . . . .$ 59
Rio Celeste Guided Rainforest Hike (L) .$129
All Prices shown are per person, minimum 2 passengers (unless
otherwise specified)
FOR A COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF THESE TOURS, VISIT OUR WEBSITE:
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Tour at Ease program:
8 hour private Chauffeur $200*
In every destination we have cars and drivers waiting
for you. Choose and plan your day as you will.
Entrance fees to parks and attractions not incldued.
For private naturalist guide add $60
*Price per day up to 3 pax, for 4+ add $45 each
addional pax
From Monteverde Area
Cost
Butterfly Garden . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 25
Monteverde Reserve Tour . . . . . . . . . . . $ 59
Ecological Farm Night Tour . . . . . . . . . $ 29
Horseback Ride Tour (2 1/2 hrs. with guide) . . $ 40
Original Canopy Tour . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 50
Santa Elena Reserve . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 65
Selvatur Canopy & Walkways . . . . . . . . $ 60
Serpentarium . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 20
Skytrek . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 59
Skywalk Tour with guide . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 40
From Manuel Antonio (Quepos) Area Cost
**Savegre River Rafting, Class II-III
(F/D, L) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $100
**Naranjo River Rafting, Class III-IV
(H/D, S) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 75
Isla Damas Estuary Kayak (L) . . . . . . . . $ 75
Isla Damas Estuary Kayak at Night . . . . $ 75
Manuel Antonio Coastal Paddle
(H/D, L) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 75
Canopy Tour (H/D, S) . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 71
Carara National Park Walk Tour
(F/D, L) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 95
Dolphin Watch Tour (S) . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 77
Isla Damas Boat Tour (H/D, L) . . . . . $ 65
La Botanica Farm Tour (H/D, S) . . . . . $ 50
Manuel Antonio National Park
Tour (H/D, S) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 50
Naranjo River Floating Tour (H/D, S) . . $ 77
Nauyaca Waterfall Horseback Riding
Adventure (H/D, L) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $105
RainMaker Tour (F/D, L) . . . . . . . . . . $ 85
Rainforest Horseback Riding Tour
(H/D, S) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 65
Rancho Casa Grande Walking Tour
(H/D, S) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 50
Snorkeling Cruise (H/D, L) . . . . . . . . . $ 87
Sunset Sailing Cruise (H/D, D) . . . . . . $ 87
Tocori Waterfall Horseback Riding
Adventure (H/D, L) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 65
**These tours are also available departing from the Jaco/
Los Suenos area for an additional charge of $45 per person
(B )= breakfast (L) = lunch (D) = dinner
(S) = snacks (H/D) = half day (F/D) = full day
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Marriott Los Suenos
Luxury
4 DAYS • ARRIVE ANY DAY
From the Pacific to the Caribbean and all that lies in between, luxury is found in the most interesting places
Paradise at Paradisus Playa Conchal
Royal Service Jr. Suite
Family Concierge Jr. Suite
Royal Service 1 Bedroom Suite
• 3 nights at the selected beach resort
of your choice
• Government hotel taxes
• $25 credit towards any half or full
day tour purchase
• Services of SLT representatives
warranty
Protection Plan
4 Days/3 Nights
pp in dbl room
Luxury Group 1
$1699
Luxury Group 2
$1099
Luxury Group 3
$765
Luxury Group 4
$539
Luxiry Group 5
$399
Extra Nt.
in dbl
$575
$370
$249
$179
$149
Reserva Conchal
Hotel Tabacon Resort
Single
Supp**
$575
$100
$249
$179
$149
+Extra night rates are per person in double occupancy. **Single room Supplement Per Night.
FREE private round trip transfers from Liberia International Airport to group 1 & 2
hotels! (Florblanca excluded)
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Arenas Del Mar
COLLECTION
Apply these hotels and room types (appearing by group) for the 4 Days Basic Package Rates (see page 6)
Room upgrade rates where shown are per person per night and added as a supplement over standard room night rates (see page 6).
HOTEL NAME
LOCATION
GROUP 1
Four Seasons Resort
(Garden Room) . . . . . . . . . . . . . Papagayo
For Deluxe Room add $90, Premium room add $110,
For Canopy 1 Bedroom suite add $700, Casnopy 1
Bedroom Suite with plunge pool add $1200
GROUP 2
FlorBlanca- 1 Bedroom Garden View
1 Bedroom Oceanview $20 . . . . . . . . . . . . .Nicoya
Paradisus Playa Conchal All-Inclusive.
Deluxe Garden Jr Suite . . . . . . . . Guanacaste
For Regal Junior Suite add $78, Family Concierge or Royal
Service Regal Junior Suite add $109, Royal Service Imperial
Rommance Bali Suite add $260, Royal Service 1 Bedroom
Jacuzzi Suite add $400, Royal Service Presidential Suite
add $1100
GROUP 3
Gaia Hotel . . . . . . . . . . . . Manuel Antonio
Hilton Papagayo Resort
Deluxe All-Inclusive . . . . . . . . . Papagayo
Lapa Rios
Includes 3 meals daily . . .Osa Peninsula
Marriott Los Suenos+ (For ocean view room, add an
additional $45) Breakfast not included in rates for stays
between Dec 20-Jan 2. . . Playa Herradura, Puntarenas
HOTEL NAME
LOCATION
GROUP 5
Cala Luna Hotel - Standard deluxe room
(or 2 Bedroom Villa, 4 person occupancy or 3 bedroom Villa,
6 person occupancy) . . . . . . Tamarindo, Guanacaste
El Parador+ - Standard
(For Deluxe room add $18, Premium room add $46,
Premium Plus add $60,
Junior Suite add $76) . . . . . . . . Manuel Antonio
La Mansion Inn Arenal+ . . . . . . . . . . Arenal
La Mariposa - Standard room
(For Deluxe Ocean view add $15, Villa or Junior Suite
add $38, Premier Suites add $55,
Master Suite add $85) . . . . . . . . Manuel Antonio
Si Como No+ - Standard room
(For Superior room add $ 18, Deluxe room add $30,
Honeymoon suite add $65) . . . . . Manuel Antonio
Hotel Si Como No
Tabacon Grand
Hot Springs Resort & Spa
For Superior add $20, Deluxe add $65, Junior Suite add
$75, Honeymoon Suite add $95 . . . . . . . . . . . Arenal
+ = Breakfast included
All Inclusive = all meals, drinks and entertainment
Occidental Grand Papagayo
All-Inclusive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Papagayo
Punta Islita Hotel Deluxe ocean view room, add $25 to group 4 rates
(Minimum 3 nights required)” “for suite w/ outdoor
Jacuzzi add $95, for 1 bedroom Casita w/ private plunge
pool, add $150
The Magical bed and bath at Peace
Lodge, La Paz Waterfall Garden
(Deluxe room)
GROUP 4
Arenas Del Mar - Rainforest view suite or
oceanview superior room . . . Manuel Antonio
For oceanview suite add $80
Arenal Kior Hotel - Suite . . . . . . . . . . Arenal
Borinquen . . . . . . . . . . Rincon de la Vieja
Buena Visra Villas
and Casas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Manuel Antonio
Issimo Suites . . . . . . . . . . . .Manuel Antonio
La Mansion Inn+
Standard room . . . . . . . . . . Manuel Antonio
Lost Iguana Resort+
Luxury Suite . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Arenal
Peace Lodge at La Paz Waterfall Garden+ For Deluxe add $43, for Villa add $110 . . . . Sarapiqui
Reserva Conchal Rentals “Malinche” 1 Bedroom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Playa Conchal
Gaia Hotel
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• 5 nights at the selected beach resort
of your choice
• Services of SLT representatives
warranty
Protection Plan
Charm at Tamarindo Beach, Hotel Capitan Suite
Create your own heavenly
holiday in Costa Rica
Costa Rica is full of beautiful and unspoiled
beaches. Within a reasonable car distance or
short flight from San Jose or Liberia
International Airport in Guanacaste you can
enjoy the beach resorts of the fabulous
Pacific or colorful Caribbean coasts of Costa
Rica. Here, on this and the following pages,
you will find all the components to create
your own perfect holiday. Your preferred
mode of transportation to and from these
areas is listed separately along with airport
transfer prices. See page 11 for domestic air
prices, car rentals and land transfer rates to
combine with the basic package to create
your own heavenly holiday in Costa Rica.
Flamingo Beach Hotel
Apply these hotels and room types (appearing by group) for the 6 Days Basic Package
Room upgrade rates where shown are per person per night and added as a supplement over standard room night rates .
HOTEL NAME
LOCATION
GROUP 1
Capitan Suizo+ - Bungalow
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tamarindo, Guanacaste
Double Tree Resort by Hilton
All-Inclusive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Puntarenas
Tango Mar+ - Ocean View Room
or Tropical Suite (For beachfront Tiki Suites, add $60)
. . . . . . . . .Bahia Ballena, Nicoya Peninsula
Villas Caletas - Standard deluxe
Tamarindo Diria Hotel
Eclectic Style at Villas Caletas Hotel
(For Villa, add $25, Junior Suite add $25, Suite with private
pool add $90, Suite Superior (private pool) add $ 123,
Master Suite (private pool) $143) . . . . . . . . . . . Jaco
GROUP 2
Backyard Hotel+ . . . . . . . . . . . . Puntarenas
Casa Conde del Mar+ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Club Del Mar - 2 bedroom condo
(based on 4 pax) or deluxe hotel room
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jaco Beach
El Ocotal Beach Resort+ The Ocotal Beach Hotel, a classic in Costa Rican Style
(For Bungalow Junior Suite add $50, for Suite add $85)
. . . . . . . . . . . . Playa del Coco, Guanacaste
6 Days/
5 Nights Extra Nt.
pp in twin in dbl
Group 1
$630
$129
Group 2
$559
$115
Group 3
$465
$96
Group 4
$365
$75
Single
Supp
$129
$115
$96
$75
+ = Breakfast included
All Inclusive = all meals, drinks and entertainment
See page 11 for transfers, car rentals and domestic
flights.
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HOTEL NAME
LOCATION
GROUP 3
Bahia del Sol+- Standard room
(For deluxe add $ 15, 1 bedroom suite add $38,
or 4 pax in deluxe 2 bedrooms) . . . . . Playa Portero
Best Western Jaco Beach
All Inclusive System . . . . . . Jaco, Puntarenas
Casitas Eclipse+ - Standard room
or Casita based on 5 pax. Occupancy
(For Suite add $25) . . . . . . . . . Manuel Antonio
Costa Verde . . . . . . . . . . . Manuel Antonio
Flamingo Beach Resort . . . Flamingo Beach
Hotel California . . . . . . . . Manuel Antonio
Hotel Tamarindo Diria + - Classic
(For Tropical Pool / Garden Room add $15, & Sunset
Ocean View add $29) . . Tamarindo, Guanacaste
Tropico Latino . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tambor
GROUP 4
Flamingo Marina Resort . Flamingo Beach
Tamarindo Vista Villas+ - Ocean view room
(For Junior Suite, add $15, Tropical Suite add $28, Corona
Suite add $40, Dlx Corona Suite add $50) Tamarindo
Fuego del Sol Hotel . . . . . . . . . Jaco Beach
Canciones del Mar+ . . . . . . . . . Puntarenas
Best Western Jaco Beach Hotel+ . . . . . Jaco
Karahe Hotel+ . . . . . . . . . Manuel Antonio
Terraza del Pacifico+ . . . . Jaco, Puntarenas
ENCHANTING
PLACES
The Enchanting Hotels are found from coast to coast.
L’Aquaviva Hotel
Manatus Hotel Tortuguero National Park
Whales and Dolphins Eco Lodge, Playa Dominical
L’Aquaviva Hotel
Bali Style L´acqua Viva Resort & Spa is nestled in Playa Guiones ¨and is surrounded by
impressive tropical forest that belongs to the
Nosara Civic Association, 15 minutes away
lies Ostional National Wildlife Refuge which
is one of the few privileged areas in Costa
Rica where the Olive Ridley Sea Turtles,
Leatherback and Pacific Green turtles lay
their eggs. Turtles nest at Ostional all year
round, but the arriving periods are more
common from July through December
where you can have one of the most beautiful opportunities to be in touch with Mother
Nature.
Manatus Hotel Tortuguero National Park
Finally, comfort and luxury in Tortuguero
National Park!.
At Manatus Hotel enjoy a full service spa
facility, gourmet dinning, and the only guest
rooms in Tortuguero with a/c, cable T.V,
mini bar and private solarium.
Package includes transportation from San
Jose, lodging, all meals and tours of
Tortuguero National Park
Whales and Dolphins Eco Lodge
Package includes 2 nights, breakfast daily and
hotel taxes.
4 DAY PER PERSON PACKAGE
including daily organic breakfast and taxes
EXTRA SINGLE
TWIN
NIGHT
SUPPL.
DELUXE ROOM
$539
$179
$179
SUITE
$640
$210
$210
Playa Nicuesa Rainforest Lodge,
Osa Peninsula
This new lodge is by far the best option on
the Golfo Dulce. A biosensitive resor,t Playa
Nicuesa Rainforest Lodge in 100,000-acre
Corcovado National Park, across the Golfo
Dulce from Golfito. Everything here is recycled: the four cabins and a four-bedroom
house are made from farmed trees; covering
the roofs are tiles made from bags that once
3 DAYS/2 NIGHTS
SINGLE DOUBLE TRIPLE
$475
$399
$375
QUAD
$355
CHILD
$229
used to protect banana stalks; and solar energy provides the electricity. Accessible only by
boat, the hotel keeps guests busy with kayaking, fishing, snorkeling, windsurfing, and, of
course, naturalist-guided hikes.
4 Day Package Includes:
3 nights accommodation, boat pick up and
drop off from town of arrival and departure
(Golfito/Puerto Jimenez), three fabulous
meals daily, unlimited self guided hikes on
preserve, use of kayaks, windsurfers, snorkeling and fishing equipment. (for domestic
airfare from San Jose see page 11)
4 DAY PACKAGE
TWIN
SINGLE
$699
$799
9
CHILD
$299
3 DAYS/2 NIGHTS
TWIN
STANDARD
$199
SUITE
$239
SINGLE
$319
$399
Kid’s Corner
The following hotels received high
marks from Sunny Land’s special
team of undercover kid inspectors!
See what they say and why.
Paradisus Playa Conchal – Best room
service menu, Best Kid’s Club in
Costa Rica!
Los Suenos Marriott Hotel – neat golf
carts to navigate this great resort.
Four Season’s Resort – because Mom
said so plus the best PB&J sandwiches around.
The Mountain Paradise Hotel – The
coolest remote control rooms (Smart
technology)
Savegre Mountain Lodge – fun to
catch fish in the trout ponds
Bahia del Sol Hotel – takes less than
100 steps from the room door to the
beach!
ECO-MAGIC AT
ECO-LODGES
GROUP 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $58
• La Quinta Inn
• Claro de Luna Hotel+
• Trapp Family Lodge
• Cloud Forest Lodge
• Poco a Poco Hotel+
• Arenal Paraiso+
• Arenal Observatory+ (Casona room)
For std room add $15, Smithsonian add $38, Jr
Suite add $50
• Arenal Vista Lodge+
• Mountain Paradise Hotel+
(Premium room) For Jr. Suite add $72,
Master Suites at Almonds & Corals Tent Camp
Master Suite add $130
•
•
•
•
GROUP 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $125
• Almonds and Corals Tent Camp+
For suite add $30, for master suite add 480
•
•
•
•
•
Casa Turire (add $20 to Grp. 1)
Selva Verde (incl. 3 meals daily)
El Establo Hotel+
Tree House Ldoge
Rafiki Safari Lodge+
(add $75 to Grp. 1 incl. 3 meals daily)
Fonda Vela Hotel, Monteverde Cloud Forest
GROUP 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $75
• Celeste Mountain Lodge+
• Centro Neotropico Sarapiquis
• Dantica Lodge & Gallery+
• El Tucano Hotel and Spa+
• Heliconia Hotel+
• Fonda Vela
• Arenal Volcano Inn+
• Arenal Springs Resort+
• Montana de Fuego Hotel+
• Magic Mountain+
(add $10 to Grp. 2)
• Orquideas Inn+
• Poas Volcano Lodge+
+ = Breakfast included. Supplement and
Upgrade prices where shown are per person
per night over nightly rates.
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Arenal Country Inn+
Chachagua Rainforest Hotel+
Toucanet Lodge+
Savegre Mountain Lodge+
GETTING AROUND
COSTA RICA
We offer convenient cellular
phone rentals in Costa Rica.
Let us know that you want one and we will
deliver it to you at your hotel. Cell phones
must be reserved in advance, but paid for
locally to the cellular phone provider.
Phone Rental:
Rate per Day . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 6.00
Rate per Week . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 35.00
Call Charges:
Rate per Minute (National) . . . . . . . . . $ 0.69
Rate per Minute (International) . . . . . $ 3.00
CAR RENTAL
CATEGORIES
All four door vehicles with A/C
AMOUNTS PER DAY*
B = Toyota Yaris (Std. Shift/auto) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 60
D = Toyota Rav 4 (4x4 – Std. Shift/auto) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 89
E = Mitsubishi 300L (12 PAX – Std. Shift) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 95
F = Dahiatsu Terios (4 PAX, 4WD – Std. Shift). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 90
G = Toyota Land Cruiser (7 PAX, 4X4 – Auto) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $125
H = Mitsubishi Outlander (5 pax, 4x4 – Std. Shift/auto) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 95
J = Mitsubishi Montero or Nissan Pathfinder (7 PAX), 4x4 – Std. Shift) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $125
* Including unlimited mileage and insurance / * Minimum 3 Day Rental / Our car rentals include free delivery to your hotel in San Jose and at any
Sansa airstrip or in Guapiles for passengers coming from Tortuguero, complimentary surf racks, baby seats, 24 hour mechanic assistance and routing
assistance from more than 20 affiliated gas stations in the country.
Sunny Land’s Signature Private,
Shuttle and Flight Transportation
All ground transfers include bilingual driver and air conditioned transportation.
Private Basis
Per Person
Min. 2
$ 89
$110
$105
$ 85
$110
$110
$135
$ 80
$130
n/a
n/a
Private Basis
Per Person
Min. 3 & up
$ 65
$ 79
$ 70
$ 65
$ 75
$ 75
$ 90
$ 57
$ 90
n/a
n/a
Daily Shuttle
Service
$35
$35
$45
$35
$40
$40
$35
$35
$55
n/a
n/a
Domestic Flights
$129
$97
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
$149
n/a
$97
$115
$149
From
San Jose
San Jose
San Jose
San Jose
San Jose
San Jose
San Jose
San Jose
San Jose
San Jose
San Jose
Approx.
To
Driving Time
Arenal
2 1/2 hrs
Manuel Antonio
3 1/2 hrs
Monteverde
3 1/2 hrs
Port Caldera/Puntarenas Port/Jaco
2 1/2 hrs
Port Moin
2 hrs
Puerto Viejo
4 1/2 hrs
Tamarindo
5 1/2 hrs
Turrialba
2 hrs
Tambor
5 1/2 hrs
Tortuguero
n/a
Drake Bay
n/a
Arenal
Arenal
Arenal
Arenal
Arenal
Monteverde
Turrialba
Tambor
Tortuguero Docks
Punta Islita
4 hrs
6 hrs
6 1/2 hrs
3 hrs
n/a
$109
$150
$185
$125
n/a
$ 79
$ 90
$120
$ 85
$150
$49
$35
$55
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
$159
n/a
$189
Jaco/Puntarenas
Jaco/Puntarenas
Jaco/Puntarenas
Jaco/Puntarenas
Arenal
Manuel Antonio
Monteverde
Tamarindo
3 1/2 hrs
2 hrs
4 hrs
4 hrs
$112
$ 75
$ 99
$105
$
$
$
$
75
55
75
75
$35
$35
$49
$35
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
Arenal
Monteverde
Tambor
5 hrs
4 hrs
5 1/2 hrs
$140
$125
$150
$ 99
$ 89
$ 99
$35
$49
n/a
$149
n/a
$139
Guanacaste
Guanacaste
Arenal
Monteverde
Puntarenas
4 hrs
4 hrs
3 1/2 hrs
$125
$125
$105
$ 85
$ 85
$ 75
$35
$49
$35
$165
n/a
n/a
Liberia Airport
Area Hotels
$35
$ 30
$25
n/a
Manuel Antonio
(Quepos)
Manual Antonio
Manual Antonio
Guanacaste
(Conchal/North Pacific)
Domestic air fares are per person and include private transfer from your hotel. 25 lb. baggage allowance per person.
Shuttle service operates with fixed departure times, seat in bus basis and usually departs San Jose before 9 AM.
For complete schedule visit our website www.sunnylandtours.com. New Deluxe Limousine Service now available, please inquire.
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BUILD YOUR
DEPARTURES FROM SAN JOSE TO DECEMBER 2009
PIEDRAS BLANCAS
NATIONAL PARK
THE BEST VALUE
IN THE
OSA
Esquinas Rainforest Lodge and
La Gamba Biological Station
Visit one of Costa Rica's most remote and
least known National Parks
4 DAYS • $699*
1ST DAY • SAN JOSE/GOLFITO
Morning transfer to the airport for the flight
to Golfito. Upon arrival, a 30 minute transfer will bring us to the Esquinas Rainforest
Lodge bordered by both the new Piedras
Blancas National Park and the Golfito
Nature Reserve. After check-in and lunch,
resident Biologists are on hand to provide
information and on request provide slide
lectures about the flora and fauna of the
Esquinas rainforest. Dinner and overnight.
Meals LD
2ND DAY • PIEDRAS BLANCAS PARK
After an early breakfast, depart on a guided
rainforest hike. A network of over 10 miles
of well-marked nature trails allows experienced guides to lead you through the rainforest. Afternoon free for further exploration
or optional excursions. Meals BLD
3RD DAY • ESQUINAS COAST AND
CASA ORQUIDEAS
After a short drive through the Golfito
Nature Reserve, we board a motor-boat at
the old banana dock in Golfito. Our excursion takes us along the pristine, sparely
inhabited coast, where the rainforest reaches
all the way down to the beach. Pelicans and
frigate birds sit in the trees overlooking
Golfo Dulce, and there is a good chance of
seeing dolphins. After a leisurely hour's ride,
we reach Casa Orquideas, a private botanical
garden with hundreds of species of tropical
plants, trees, flowers, shrubs and fruits.
A shady, well groomed trail leads through
the garden and you will be given a guided
tour by one of the friendly owners. There is
ample time for swimming and snorkeling.
If the water is clear, you can see many species
of colorful tropical reef fish. Return in time
for a late lunch. Meals BLD
4TH DAY • GOLFITO/SAN JOSE
After breakfast transfer back to Golfito in
time for your return flight to San Jose.
Meals B
TOUR ARRANGEMENTS FOR ALL
PROGRAMS INCLUDE
Accommodation at selected lodge, meals
and tours as indicated, and round trip
transfers from your hotel in San Jose.
CASA CORCOVADO
JUNGLE LODGE
& DRAKE BAY
4 DAYS • $1099*
1ST DAY • SAN JOSE/DRAKE BAY
Early in the morning transfer to the airport
for your 45-minute flight to Palmar Sur, our
gateway to the magnificent Osa Peninsula.
Upon arrival, taxi transfer to Sierpe for the
25 mile boat ride along Rio Sierpe. Observe
the vast mangroves providing shelter for
birds before reaching the ocean's mouth for
our last leg along the Pacific coastline to
Drake Bay. Check-in at the Casa Corcovado
Jungle Lodge, this boutique Jungle resort
will surprise you with its charming décor and
fantastic cuisine. After lunch enjoy the
balance of the day at leisure. Explore the
immense bio-diversity right on your
doorstep. Trails cross orchid draped streams
and wind through virgin jungle. Howler
monkeys and white-faced monkeys bounce
through the canopy and the Scarlet Macaw,
Toucan and Tanager are among the 300
species of birds indigenous to the region.
Meals LD
2ND DAY • CORCOVADO NATIONAL PARK
After breakfast, tour to Corcovado National
Park. Explore beach and forest trails. Look
for signs of the bigger mammals-Jaguar or
Tapir tracks and for the extremely lucky
perhaps even a sighting of these shy forest
animals. Meals BLD
3RD DAY • CANO ISLAND
This island reserve is one of the most valuable in Costa Rica and is a sanctuary for
marine life and migratory birds. In addition
to a multitude of fish, there are countless
brittle starfish and sea urchins. Two endangered species in the vicinity of the island are
the lobster and the giant conch. Meals BLD
4TH DAY • DRAKE BAY/SAN JOSE
After breakfast depart for our boat ride back
to Sierpe. Transfer to Palmar Sur in time for
your return flight to San Jose. Meals B
* Tour rates are per person in twin and
include Government Hotel Taxes.
For travel Dec. 15-Jan 5, add$100 per person
Single supplement add $200
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THE QUETZAL QUEST
ALBERGUE DE MONTANA,
COPEY DE DOTA
Truth is you don't have to quest very far to spot the
resplendent Quetzal here! Visit the Costa Rica of 30
years ago, the "Monteverde" of yester-year in Copey
de Dota. Here lies the last unexplored frontier of
Costa Rica and your best and most accessible chance
at seeing the Resplendent Quetzal. This itinerary
operates to and from San Jose but can be modified
with a taxi Jeep transfer to Quepos, connecting
2 magnificent worlds within just a 2-hour drive.
3 DAYS • $329* • DEPARTS DAILY
1ST DAY • SAN JOSE /COPEY DE DOTA
In the morning, you will depart to the
Toucanet Lodge nestled within the Los
Santos Forest Reserve. This majestic cloud
forest is located only 2 hours from San
Jose via excellent roads and is a paradise
for nature lovers and birdwatchers. At an
altitude of 8000 feet, El Toucanet Lodge
is a rustic but cozy 6-room mountain
retreat well known for its home cooked
fresh caught Trout, its hospitable proprietors and excellent birding trails. Tonight
relax in front of the fireplace at Toucanet's
restaurant in preparation for an active day
ahead. Meals LD
2ND DAY • SAN MARCOS VALLEY
This morning guided hike to spot the elusive Resplendent Quetzal. Frequent sightings are most common December to July.
For serious birders over 160 bird species
have been recorded within a short hike
from the lodge. After breakfast, a guided
2-hour horseback ride tour along quiet
country roads passing by unspoiled creeks
and streams up to the untouched cloud
forest awaits. Ageless gigantic oak trees
provide shelter to a variety of colorful
bromeliads, moss and wild orchids. This
afternoon a short drive down the valley
brings us to coffee country to a real coffee
mill, which processes the world famous
Tarrazu coffee. From Dec. to March the mill
is in full operation receiving and processing
coffee. Overnight El Toucanet. Meals BLD
3RD DAY • SAN JOSE
After breakfast, private transfer back to
San Jose. Meals B
* Tour rates are per person in twin and
include Government Hotel Taxes
OWN ADVENTURE
PACUARE RIVER WILD
2 DAYS • $289* - 3 DAYS • $339*
• R/T transportation from San Jose
• 2 days of Class III-IV Rafting
• 1 or 2 nights accommodation
at Rios Tropicales Lodge
• All meals and beverages
• All equipment (except river-shoes)
• Specialist river guide
1ST DAY • SAN JOSE/PACUARE
Early morning pick up from your hotel.
We will stop in Cartago, the old colonial
capital of the country, for a hearty breakfast of gallo pinto (rice & beans), scrambled eggs and strong Costa Rican coffee.
Then after a 2-hour drive due East we
arrive at our put in point. Here our guides
will help load your gear into dry bags, prepare the equipment and undergo a precise
safety and paddle talk. This first day provides an amazing welcome to the Pacuare
gorge, its rapids and beauty. We will weave
through sections with names like "Rock n'
Roll" and "Watch Out". A swim during a
stretch of flat water is followed by lunch on
the banks of the river where a tributary
joins the Pacuare. Our run this afternoon
ends in a hard rapid that will give you a
taste of the Class IV water waiting for
tomorrow. We will arrive at our lodge and
pull out point located right on the banks of
the Pacuare. The lodge "Cabecar Indian
Style" bungalows with shared baths have
crisp cotton sheets, running water and
electric lights. Happy hour and dinner
leaves most ready to turn in early.
Meals BLD
2ND DAY • GARCIAS' INDIAN VILLAGE
The day is designed to remain at the lodge
and enjoy its beautiful rugged surroundings. If a good long rainforest hike is what
you want, our expert trail guides will plan
a 5-hour hike to an Indian village. You will
experience a side of the Pacuare that few
people will ever know. Overnight at the
lodge. Meals BLD
3RD DAY • PACUARE RIVER/SAN JOSE
After loading our gear boats, prepare to paddle through the spectacular gorge of Rio
Pacuare with amazing rapids, waterfalls and
bird life. Today's run is more technical and
challenging. Lunch is served on the river. You
will never forget rapids like: Upper and
Lower Huacas, Cimarron and Dos
Montanas. Bathrooms, changing rooms, cold
drinks and snacks are waiting for us at take
out. Transfer back to San Jose. Meals BL
(* Note: for the two day trip description just
omit 2nd day only 1 night at the lodge)
MONTEVERDE
RESERVE
1ST DAY • SAN JOSE / MONTEVERDE
Morning departure for your scheduled
shuttle transfer to the town of Monteverde. Check-in & lunch at the lovely
Heliconia. This afternoon free for independent exploration (See page 5 for
Monteverde Optional tours & prices).
Dinner and overnight Heliconia.
Meals LD
2ND DAY • MONTEVERDE CLOUD FOREST
After breakfast, visit the Monteverde
Reserve, a cloud forest rich in tropical flora
and fauna. It stretches from the lush ferns
and mosses that cover the ground to the
dark canopy formed by the tallest trees. It
is composed of six different, highly diversified ecological communities of plants and
animals. Visit the Reserve's Colibri Gallery
for a superb slide show. Balance of the day
at leisure. Meals BLD
3RD DAY • SAN JOSE
After breakfast, depart via scheduled shuttle
transfer back to San Jose. Meals B
TORTUGUERO
NATIONAL PARK
1ST DAY • SAN JOSE / TORTUGUERO
MAWAMBA LODGE
Early in the morning your trip to
Tortuguero National Park will depart to
Limon crossing Costa Rica from west to
east, descending into the lowlands tropics of
the Caribbean coast. We will stop for breakfast before we continue through a variety of
life zones to reach Port Matina. Here, we
board our riverboat for an exciting twohour trip where you will be able to observe
various animals and vegetation. Mid-day
arrival at Mawamba Lodge in time for a
hearty lunch. Afternoon tour to Tortuguero
town, starting at the entrance to the beach
in front of the hotel. Visit the Caribbean
Conservation Corporation Museum and the
village. Return by boat to Mawamba to
enjoy the swimming pool, Jacuzzi, hammocks, nature trails and gardens. Tonight
gather in the conference room for a slide
show presentation on the Tortuguero area,
and the biodiversity it protects. Dinner and
overnight. Meals BLD
2ND DAY • TORTUGUERO NATIONAL PARK
Early-riser coffee service and pre-breakfast
boat tour. Back at the lodge for a hearty
breakfast and you're off to explore the
Tortuguero National Park. It is the green
turtle nesting site you have probably seen
on T.V. Crossing the park from southeast to
northwest, a navigable network of lakes and
canals allows you to see many land and sea
birds, monkeys, and even the rare manatee.
Departure by boat to Tortuguero Hill or
National Park, where you will enjoy a hiking
trip in the trails Lunch at lodge followed by
an afternoon canal boat tour. Dinner and
overnight. Optional night tour during the
turtle nesting season (July to September).
Meals BLD
3RD DAY • TORTUGUERO / SAN JOSE
After breakfast, depart by boat back to Port
Matina and board the bus back to San Jose
stopping in Guapiles for lunch at Rio Danta.
Late afternoon arrival in San Jose. Meals BL
* Packages to Tortuguero include
entrance fee to National Park
Single room supplement, add $125
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CHACHAGUA
RAINFOREST
HOTEL
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Bienvenidos a MI CASA!
Chachagua Rainforest Hotel
W
elcome to our home, the
Chachagua Rainforest Hotel.
More than a home away from
home, Chachagua Rainforest Hotel
offers guests access to all the bustling
activities of the Arenal/Fortuna region
while providing a safe serene haven for
rest, relaxation and nature exploration.
Over 10 years ago, Sunny Land Tours and
several Costa Rican partners, interested
in eco-tourism built the Chachagua
Rainforest Hotel. Today, Chachagua
provides economic support to the surrounding community by using only local materials, providing employment to area residents and by protecting Chachagua's private
rainforest reserve teeming with wildlife. The Technological Institute of San Carlos,
a local university specializing in agriculture, asked for Chachagua's help to
create an agri-tourism curriculum for
their university. Since Chachagua
Rainforest offers an abundance of
cattle, horses, fruit trees and vegetables,
students from the local university work
hands on at Chachagua to develop and
harvest these locally produced goods in
order to self sustain Chachagua's hotel
and its guests. Beef, poultry, eggs, milk
and cheeses are produced at Chachagua
and visitors are welcome to participate
in the daily harvest or fish in our tilapia pond. What is important is that our guests
have gained a unique and authentic perspective of Costa Rican life. A responsible
rainforest real estate project has also been developed for those guests who wish to return
and for those who may never want to
leave. Here in our home, we can offer
our clients the most special rainforest
experience with an outstanding level
of service and fresh delicious home
cooked meals. Real life "cowboys" will
help you explore the Pizotes Trail,
the Waterfall Trail and our butterfly
garden, and later you can rejuvenate
yourself in our new spring-fed swimming pool. Welcome to our home!
* Tour rates are per person in twin
and include Government Hotel Taxes.
Single traveler supplement, add $225
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CHACHAGUA PRIVATE
RAINFOREST RESERVE
3 DAYS • $399*
(CHILD
DISCOUNT 50% - 12 YRS.
SHARING ROOM WITH PARENTS)
&
UNDER
DAILY DEPARTURES
FROM SAN JOSE
WITH RETURN TRANSFER CHOICE: SAN
JOSE, MONTEVERDE OR GUANACASTE
1ST DAY • CHACHAGUA
Today you will be picked up from your
Hotel for the private 3-hour transfer
towards the Arenal heartland. Sit back and
relax as we head for Chachagua. Driving
west through the scenic slopes of San
Ramon (famous for its delicious cheeses)
and San Carlos we approach the picturesque
town of La Fortuna where you will get
your first full view of this majestic volcano
and, as the clouds lift, its awe-inspiring
perfect cone. A stunning welcome of exuberant flora paves the way for check in at
Chachagua. Settle in to your lovely private
cabin, dinner and overnight. Meals D
2ND DAY • TABACON HOT MINERAL
SPRINGS & ARENAL VOLCANO
Enjoy an early morning self-guided walk
through Chachagua's private rain forest,
rich in tropical flora, fauna and wildlife.
(Optoinal half day morning on the Penas
Blancas River for a safari float adventure
$65, reserved in advance). Later this
afternoon, enjoy the thermal hot springs
against the backdrop of active Arenal during
our Volcano and Tabacon Hot Mineral
Springs Tour. Thermal hot mineral springs
feed Tabacon’s amazing weave of pools,
gardens and waterfalls. Keep both ears
open for the loud unpredictable rumbling
giant while you enjoy dinner. Return to
Chachagua for overnight. Meals BLD
3RD DAY • CHACHAGUA/SAN JOSE
This morning after breakfast departure to
San Jose (private transfer), Monteverde
(semi-private)or Guanacaste (semi-private).
Meals B
CARIBBEAN Eco-Adventure TOUR
8 D AY S • A R R I V E A N Y D AY
1ST DAY • U.S./SAN JOSE
Arrival in San Jose International Airport
where you will be met by our representatives.
Transfer to the deluxe Real Inter-Continental,
Corteza Amarilla Hotel or Alta Hotel or to
the superior tourist Irazu or Balmoral Hotel
in San Jose. Or select an automatic free upgrade
to the Deluxe Barcelo San Jose Palacio.
alongside primary rainforest, the Sarapiqui is
one of the most pristine and cleanest rivers in
Costa Rica. An excellent choice for beginners
to experts, this river offers 3 different sections
and today's trip will focus on the intermediate
class III white water rafting run. You will be
thoroughly instructed in safety procedures
and paddling techniques by an expert U.S.
trained professional river guide. The equipment you will be using is the best obtained
anywhere and is approved for
this purpose by the U.S. Coast
Guard. Overnight Sueño Azul
or La Quinta. Meals B
2ND DAY • ALMONDS TENT CAMP
Early morning departure for
Gandoca Manzanillo National
Wildlife Refuge located on
Costa Rica's
Caribbean
slopes. Afternoon arrival at
Almonds & Corals and time at
6TH DAY • AERIAL
leisure. Highly recommended
TRAM/SAN JOSE
is the Uva Beach. This wild
After breakfast, we depart for
stretch of white sand fringed
a visit to the famous rainforest
by tall palm trees is alive with
Aerial Tram installation.
gloriously colored tropical
Upon arrival at this private
fish, including parrot fish,
reserve, proceed to the visiangel fish as well as sea
tor's center for a briefing on
urchins, sea cucumbers, lobthe project, canopy explosters and sponges. Meals BLD Almonds and Corals Lodge Tent Camp ration and construction of the
tram. A short nature walk will bring us to the
3RD DAY • GANDOCA MANZANILLO
tram. The well-surfaced trails provide a preNATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE
view of the canopy you experience on the
Rise early! After breakfast, we depart for our
tram. The lower, outbound leg of the tram
walking tour of Manzanillo Wildlife Refuge,
journey skims over hilltops and introduces the
located between the Atlantic Ocean and the
sub-canopy, a dark world of overburdened
region's largest stand of virgin rain forest, the
limbs dripping with mosses, ferns, and
Talamanca Mountain Range. Crocodiles and
orchids. Lianas and vines drape branches and
tapirs live here in the swamps, lagoons and
traverse forest spaces, and act as highways for
mangrove forests around the mouth of the
birds and insects. The return leg of the ride
Gandoca River. Green, Leatherback and
reveals the most dramatic portion of the trip
Hawksbill turtles visit these beaches to lay
as the cars glide on the breath-taking journey
their eggs (June to July). Lunch back at the
through and above the airy canopy. Transfer
Tent Camp. Afternoon to do some exploring
back to your hotel in San Jose for check in and
on your own. Meals BLD
overnight. Meals BL
4TH DAY • ALMONDS TENT CAMP/
SARAPIQUI
After breakfast, time to explore the area
before we depart on our 4 hour drive to the
rich tropical lowlands of Sarapiqui, stopping
for a hearty lunch en route. Here mountains,
plains, rushing rivers and waterfalls form the
backdrop of our nature exploration. Check in
to the deluxe Sueño Azul Hotel located on
the banks of the strikingly pure Sarapiqui
River, or the superior tourist La Quinta Inn
surrounded by the exuberant forest.
Afternoon at leisure. Meals BL
5TH DAY • SARAPIQUI RIVER RAFTING
After breakfast optional 8AM-11:30 AM tour
of La Selva Biological Station ($49). La Selva
Biological Station is owned and operated by
the Organization for Tropical Studies. It is situated at the confluence of the Sarapiqui and
Puerto Viejo rivers, where science, education
and tropical rain forest meet. This afternoon
head off with your white water rafting guide
to the put in point where our rafting adventure begins. Flowing freely from two Costa
Rican volcanic national parks and running
7TH DAY • ARENAL VOLCANO
Late morning depart San Jose for a visit to the
most spectacular active volcano in Costa Rica.
Lunch in a quaint restaurant set amidst a tropical rainforest breaks up the 3 hour drive to
the picturesque town of La Fortuna where
you will get your first full view of this majestic
volcano and, as the clouds lift, its awe-inspiring perfect cone. Arrival at Tabacon Hot
Springs and Spa, an exclusive resort nestled at
the base of mighty Arenal with a view of the
Volcano towering in the background. Here,
thermo-mineral springs flowing from Arenal
run at a soothing 102 F through a maze of
pools, waterfalls and exotic tropical gardens.
On a clear day you may be rewarded with a
magnificent display of fireworks as Arenal
launches plumes of smoke and fire high into
the darkening sky. After dinner we depart
back to San Jose for overnight.
Meals BLD
8TH DAY • SAN JOSE/U.S.
Morning transfer to the airport for your
return flight to the U.S. Meals B
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Rafting on the Sarapiqui River
• Deluxe or superior tourist hotels in San Jose
and Sarapiqui with breakfast* daily
• Tent accommodations at Almonds and
Corals Lodge Tent Camp with all meals
• Rainforest Aerial Tram Tour with lunch
• Sarapiqui White Water Rafting tour (Class III)
• Arenal Volcano and Tabacon Hot Mineral
Springs Tour with lunch & dinner
• All transfers with baggage handling throughout
• All guided tours and excursions as outlined in
itinerary including admission fees to parks
and all places of interest
• All transportation within Costa Rica
• Government Hotel Taxes
• Services of SLT local representatives throughout
• SLT guaranteed tour performance warranty
• SLT $1 Million Insurance Protection Plan
* Continental breakfast at Hotel Balmoral and Irazu
TOUR
TWIN
TRIPLE
SINGLE
CHILD
RATES* PER PERSON
DELUXE
SUPERIOR TOURISTS
$1399
$1299
$1999
$999
$1299
$1199
$1799
$899
* Tour rates are subject to a supplement of $100 during Christmas.
ROMANTIC
Retreats
1ST DAY • U.S./SAN JOSE
Transfer to the charming Alta Hotel overlooking the Central Valley, high in hills of Alto
de las Palomas.
You will enjoy a special spa treatment at your hotel in Arenal!
• Elegant accommodation at the deluxe Alta
Hotel in San Jose with Continental breakfast
• Deluxe volcano view room at the Arenal Springs
Resort & Spa, Arenal Volcano with daily breakfast
• Choice of Spa treatment at the Arenal Springs
Resort & Spa: 50 Minute Volcanic Mud Wrap
treatment or traditional Swedish massage
• La Fortuna Waterfall Horseback tour
• Deluxe ocean view room at The La Mansion Inn,
Manuel Antonio with daily breakfast, fresh fruits
in the room upon check-in and a romantic
in-suite dinner for two with wine
• Damas Island Mangrove Boat Tour
• All private transfers with baggage handling
• All transportation within Costa Rica including
domestic flight Arenal/Quepos & Quepos/
SanJose**
TOUR
RATES* PER PERSON TWIN
$1699
* Tour rates subject to a supplement of $200 during Christmas.
**Private land transfer Arenal/Quepos (5 hour drive) can be
substituted at no additional cost for the flight Arenal/Quepos.
Private land transfer Quepos/San Jose can be selected in lieu
of flight for an additional $50 per person
La Mansion Inn at
Manuel Antonio
ect, most water at the Inn is heated by solar
energy. Although La Mansion is grandiose in
it's physical appearance, it houses only 6
breathtaking suites and 12 deluxe rooms.
Your room offers a spectacular view of the
Pacific Ocean and Manuel Antonio. By limiting the number of rooms, an exceptional level
of personalized service is delivered to each and
every guest. Meals B
2ND DAY • ARENAL VOLCANO
Morning departure from San
Jose towards the Arenal
5TH DAY • MANGROVE /
heartland. Sit back and relax
DAMAS ISLAND BOAT TOUR
on this amazingly scenic
Let our world-class, highly
2 1/2 hour private transfer to
trained, bilingual guides and
the Arenal Paraiso Resort &
naturalists steer you peacefully
Spa or The Montana del
and comfortably in our highFuego Hotel boasting a direct
tech, ultra-quiet estuary boats
view of the mighty Arenal
as the wildlife comes to you –
Volcano. The resort offers
sometimes right into the boat!
14 thermal mineral pools
Experience curious families of
amongst tropical gardens and
monkeys as they migrate across
a full array of spa treatments
the mangrove ecosystem.
in their on site spa center. The
thermo-mineral pools fed by La Mansion Inn, Manual Antonio beach Wind through acres of a protected, pristine Costa Rican
the springs flowing from
estuary as your experienced guides point out
Arenal run at a soothing 102º F. On a clear
the stars of today’s show: Caimans, sloths,
night you may be rewarded with a magnificent
crocodiles, boas, white face monkeys and
display of fireworks as Arenal launches plumes
egrets just to name a few. You will wind
of smoke and fire high into the darkening sky.
through the mangrove channels along the
Make sure to reconfirm your spa appointment.
gentle currents of the coastal tides. And
Your package includes a choice of a Volcanic
finally, end your adventure with a relaxing yet
Mud Body Wrap treatment or a Swedish masrewarding meal in typical Costa Rican flavor at
sage. Both are 50 minute treatments and
a local “hot spot” restaurant before you
should be reserved in advance. Overnight at
return to your hotel. This tour depends on
the Arenal Springs Resort and Spa or The
ocean tides and has a duration of 5 1/2 hours.
Montana del Fuego Hotel. Meals B
Meals BL (or BD depending on tour time
in accordance with ocean tides)
3RD DAY • LA FORTUNA WATERFALL
HORSEBACK TOUR
6TH & 7TH DAY • MANUEL ANTONIO
An unforgettable half-day adventure awaits
NATIONAL PARK
you. You will begin with an hour of horseback
Two full days completely at leisure to explore
riding through beautiful trails. From there
one of the world's most beautiful beaches,
you will hike down to a swimming hole fed by
Manuel Antonio. Nature lovers will enjoy
the pristine water of The Fortuna Waterfall,
these protected lands. The evergreen forest of
where you will have a chance to take a dip.
this national park (closed Mondays) reaches
Return to the hotel for an afternoon of leisure
down to a fine white sand beach, bordered by
or for your scheduled spa appointment.
a crystal clear warm tropical ocean. Manuel
Overnight at Arenal Springs Resort and Spa.
Antonio houses a variety of animal life. Take
Meals B
advantage of exciting optional excursions (see
optional tours from Manuel Antonio on
4TH DAY • ARENAL/MANUEL ANTONIO
page 5). Horse back ride, raft the challenging
Morning at leisure. At noon your will be
Class III-IV Rio Naranjo, go dolphin watchtaken to meet your local flight from El
ing, take a sunset dinner cruise or experience
Tanque (just 15 min. away) to your final desthe natural treasures found at the Rainmaker
tination Quepos and the jewels of Manuel
Conservation Project. On you last night enjoy
Antonio National Park. Upon arrival you will
an in room dinning experience as the staff of
be met and transferred to your beautiful hotel
La Mansion Inn prepares your farewell dinner
La Mansion Inn, Manuel Antonio. Situated
at sunset serving it to you on your terrace as
on a mountainside overlooking the Pacific
an opportunity to reflect on your wonderful
Ocean and Manuel Antonio National Park,
Costa Rican experience. Cheers! Meals B
the Inn is just minutes away from pristine
daily and Dinner on last night
beaches, sport fishing at Quepos harbor, and
the local airport. Located in Manuel Antonio,
8TH DAY • QUEPOS/SAN JOSE/U.S.
near Costa Rica's famous National Park, La
Morning transfer by La Mansion’s private
Mansion is nestled in one of the last remainsedan to the local airport for your return flight
ing "natural zoos" of the world. The Inn is of
to San Jose where you will be met and assistelegant Mediterranean design featuring interied in time to connect with your international
or displays of original paintings by some of
flight back to the U.S. Meals B
Costa Rica's top artists. An eco-friendly proj-
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DELUXE
Eco-Adventure
1ST DAY • USA/SAN JOSE
where you will be met by our representatives. Transfer to the elegant Hotel Alta
overlooking the Central Valley high in Alto
de las Palomas.
ly easy rapids such as "Introduction to
Rafting 1A" and "Introduction 1B". As
your skills increase, so will the power of the
river. In the middle of the 9-mile run you
stop along the banks for a gourmet picnic
lunch. Just before you arrive at the takeout you'll be ready to paddle the most
challenging rapids, "El Gordo (The Fat
One)" and "Hueco Santo (Holy Hole)".
Transfer to San Jose and your Hotel Alta
for check-in and overnight. Meals BL
2ND DAY • IRAZU VOLCANO AND
OROSI VALLEY/TURRIALBA
After breakfast, we depart for a visit to the
Irazu Volcano. Walk along the crater rim,
where on a clear day one can
view both the Atlantic and
5TH DAY - 7TH DAY •
Pacific coasts. This 11,257
SAN JOSE/PUNTA ISLITA
foot giant last erupted in
Transfer to Pavas airport for
1963. Descend to the fertile
your short flight to Carrillo.
and scenic Orosi Valley.
Upon arrival, you will be
Lunch at a local restaurant.
met and transferred to your
Transfer to Hotel Casa
luxurious hideaway, Hotel
Turire, located in Turrialba
Punta Islita. Check-in to
Valley and surrounded by
your lovely Santa Fe Style
the wild Reventazon River.
Suite. Your accommodation
Landscaped gardens, toucombines absolute comfort
cans flying through the
with breathtaking ocean
trees, fruit orchards permeviews. Your Suite offers a/c,
On the way to Irazu Volcano
ating the air offer a most
ceiling fan, cable TV, wet
unique setting. Enjoy the rest of the afterbar and mini refrigerator, hand crafted
noon in the spring fed swimming pool or
King size bed, sitting area which opens to
relax on your private balcony. Meals BL
your own terrace complete with a private
jacuzzi, hammock and patio furniture.
3RD DAY • HOT AIR BALLOON RIDE
Inside, you'll find a unique bathroom
You will need to wake up at the crack of
designed with hand painted Mexican tiles
dawn for our hot air balloon launch over
overlooking a private tropical garden.
the picturesque Turrialba Valley. Costa
During the next few days enjoy the sun, sea
Rica provides unquestionably some of the
and splendid isolation of this small boumost fascinating ballooning in the world tique hotel. Linger in a candlelit bubble
low and slow. Our sunrise flight will offer
bath overlooking your private garden or
us the best conditions and visibility possicount bubbles under the stars in your
ble. As you ascend over Turrialba Valley,
jacuzzi. Horseback riding, fishing, and
the white water capital of Costa Rica, specbeach buggies are available for rental.
tacular bird life is abundant just atop the
Much of the decorative furniture throughforest canopy while the trees remain just
out the hotel was purchased from the set of
within touching distance from our basket.
Christopher Columbus, which was filmed
Your pilot (FAA licensed
in Costa Rica. Of particular
commercial
pilot/flight
interest is the candle chaninstructor) will ever so delidelier which hangs in the
cately lower our balloon in
open air restaurant. Savor
an effort to kiss the white
an exotic cocktail while
water below us before our
admiring the fantastic illufantastic flight is over.
sion of the pool melting into
Return to Casa Turire for
the ocean. Exquisite dining
breakfast. This afternoon
is available in the panoramic
our adventure continues.
thatch palm roofed restauSaddle up for a 3 hour guidrant which recalls the graceed horse ride through Casa
ful charm of a bygone era.
Turire's mountain trails.
Meals B (Daily)
Winding paths will lead us
Horseback
riding
towards spectacular views of
8TH DAY • SAN JOSE
the plantation in the forefront of the picMorning flight back to San Jose. Upon
turesque Turrialba Valley. Meals B
arrival transfer to your lovely hotel for
check-in and overnight. Meals B
4TH DAY • REVENTAZON RIVER/SAN JOSE
This morning you will be picked up from
9TH DAY • SAN JOSE/U.S.
the hotel by your white water rafting
Transfer to the airport for your return
guide. The Reventazon starts with relativeflight to the U.S. Meals B
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Ballooning
• Deluxe Alta Hotel in San Jose and Casa
Turire Hotel in Turrialba
• Deluxe Suite with Outdoor Jacuzzi with
Plunge Pool at Punta Islita
• Hot air balloon ride over Turrialba
• Full day Irazu Volcano and Orosi Valley
• Guided Horseback riding at Casa Turire
• Round trip flight from San Jose to
Punta Islita
• All guided tours, excursions and meals as
outlined in itinerary including admission
fees to parks and all places of interest
• All transfers with baggage handling and
all transportation within Costa Rica
throughout
TOUR
RATES* PER PERSON IN TWIN
$2399
Minimum 2 passengers required.
w
The Ne
NATURAL
Treasures Tour
1ST DAY • US / SAN JOSE
Transfer to the deluxe Corteza Amarilla
Hotel.
Arenal Volcano
• Deluxe hotels in San Jose with buffet
breakfast daily and at beach
• Comfortable class hotel and all meals in
Arenal and Monteverde
• All guided tours and excursions outlined
in the itinerary
• Admission fees to parks and all places
of interest
• All transfers with baggage handling
throughout
throughout
warranty
TOUR RATES*
TWIN
TRIPLE
SINGLE
CHILD**
PER PERSON
$1499
$1399
$1999
$799
** Applies for child 12 years and under sharing room with parents with
existing bedding. Maximum 1 child per adult travelling together.
town of Monteverde. Check-in and lunch at
the lovely Heliconia or El Establo Hotel. This
afternoon, we’ll visit the Butterfly Garden.
The gardens of this study center are full of
stunning butterflies including the Blue
Morpho. Dinner and overnight at the
Heliconia Hotel. Meals BLD
2ND DAY • POAS VOLCANO - LA PAZ
WATERFALLS GARDENS / ARENAL
5TH DAY • MONTEVERDE BIOLOGICAL
We depart San Jose early this morning for our
RESERVE
tour of Poas Volcano. Anyone peering into
After breakfast you will visit
Poás enormous crater with its
the Monteverde Biological
boiling, sulfurous lake, is
Reserve, a cloud forest rich in
reminded of the great power
tropical flora and fauna. It
of nature. The volcano's
stretches from the lush ferns
active crater is one of the
and mosses which blanket the
largest in the world. Poás
ground to the dark canopy
Volcano National Park proformed from the tallest trees.
tects a spectacular cloud forest
It is composed of six different,
that offers tempting trails that
highly diversified ecological
lead you through the exotic
communities of plants and aniflora of this unique environmals. Then a visit to the
ment. After this exciting expeHummingbird Gallery to view
rience, we will head our way
nature photography at its best.
to La Paz Waterfall Gardens. Bahia del Sol Hotel, Playa Potrero
Lunch at the Heliconia Hotel
Guests will be amazed by the
or a box-lunch for those who
variety of climates and experiwish to stay longer. Afternoon at leisure. (see
ences that Waterfall Gardens presents includoptional tours on page 5). Overnight at the
ing both Cloud and Rain Forests. Five magHeliconia Hotel. Meals BLD
nificent waterfalls with nine viewing platforms
allow visitors an up close and personal view of
6TH - 7TH DAY • GUANACASTE
the falls and the spectacular La Paz River. This
After breakfast depart from Arenal for your 4
tour also includes a visit to the largest butterhour prviate transfer to Guanacaste and the
fly observatory in the world, where each guest
beautiful beach hotel, Bahia del Sol located in
will have the opportunity to release a newly
Playa Potrero. for a 2 nigth stay (or select any
emerged butterfly. In the Hummingbird
hotel from holidays in Costa Rica Group 3
Garden. Enjoy a delicious buffet lunch at the
hotels, see page 8). Meals B Daily
terrace dining room before we continue to
our final destination, the Arenal volcano. In
8TH DAY • LIBERIA (GUANACASTE)/U.S.
Laortuna you will get first glimpse of this
Morning transfer to the Liberia Internaiotnal
mighty giant. Dinner and overnight at the
Airport for your departure flight. Meals B
new Arenal Volcano Inn Hotel. Meals BLD
3RD DAY • TABACON HOT MINERAL
After breakfast, morning at leisure or rent
horses to further explore the area from the
vantage point of the saddle. After lunch and
later this afternoon, we'll visit the most spectacular active volcano in Costa Rica and the
famous Tabacon Hot Springs Spa nestled at
the base of mighty Arenal with a view of the
Volcano towering in the background. Here,
thermo-mineral springs flowing from Arenal
run at a soothing 102 F through a maze of
pools, waterfalls and exotic tropical gardens.
On a clear day you may be rewarded with a
magnificent display of fireworks as Arenal
launches plumes of smoke and fire high into
the darkening sky. Back to Arenal Volcano for
4TH DAY • MONTEVERDE
Early in the morning departure for an adventurous drive up the mountain to reach the
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Magia Blanca Waterfall
ROMANTIC Eco-Discovery
1ST DAY • U.S. / SAN JOSE
where you will be met by our representatives. Transfer to the charming Alta Hotel
overlooking the Central Valley, high in
Alto de las Palomas.
riding tour will take you through the
farm’s gardens and pastures to an organic
banana plantation for a scenic overview of
the area and fresh coconut water break.
Transfer back to San Jose and the charming Hotel Alta. Meals BL
2ND DAY • REVENTAZON RIVER
5TH DAY • TANGO MAR
This morning you will be picked up
After breakfast, transfer to the airport for
from your hotel by your
your short flight tothe
white water rafting guide to
Pacific coastline. Upon
head off on a two-hour scearrival in Tambor, you will
nic drive to the Reventazon
be met and transported to
River. The Reventazon
the secluded oasis at Hotel
starts with relatively easy
Tango Mar. Check-in to
rapids, but as your skills
your luxurious Tropical
increase, so will the power of
suite where a welcome cockthe river. Just before you
tail, resort tee-shirts, fruit
arrive at the take-out you’ll
basket and fresh flowers
be ready to paddle the
await your arrival. Enjoy a
most challenging rapids.
delicious
dinner
in
Afterwards, transfer to Selva
Tango
Mar’s
Restaurant,
a
Bananito located at the foot Tango Mar's Beach Front
dining experience worth
of Cerro Muchilla in the
remembering… Meals BD
province of Limon. Built on the Stein family farm, Selva Bananito Lodge and
Reserve generates income from tourism for
The entire day will be spent at your leisure to
the protection of its private rain forest and
enjoy the sun, sea and splendid isolation of
for the funding of various conservation
this hideaway resort. Another culinary expeprograms in the region - namely
rience awaits… weather permitting, you can
Fundacion Cuencas de Limon. Established
have a romantic dinner with a bottle of wine
in 1997, this non-profit foundation has
served on the beach. If it is not possible, you
become a leader in water-shed protection
can choose to have this dinner any of the
and educational programs. Your lovely prithree nights you are at the hotel. Meals BD
vate cabin is flanked by the Bananito River
and valley to one side and the Muchilla
Mountain and Amistad Bioshpere to the
Today will be the last day to linger beneath
other. Dinner and overnight
the graceful shade of the
at Selva Bananito Lodge.
palm trees or lounge by the
Meals BLD
pool. Savor yet another
spectacular dinner at Tango
3RD DAY • SELVA BANANITO
Mar’s restaurant. Meals BD
After breakfast, invigorate
yourself on our Rainforest
8TH DAY • TANGO MAR /
Hike. After a gourmet
SAN JOSE
lunch, depart for your introEnjoy a leisurely breakfast
ductory Tree Climbing tour.
before your flight back to
You’ll learn how easy it is to
San Jose. You will be transuse the specialized equipferred to the Alta Hotel
ment to venture up into the
where you will have a free
Rainforest canopy. Enjoy a The lovely Alta Hotel
afternoon to do some soubird’s perspective of the
venir shopping or simply
tropical forest as you ascend 20 to 50
hang out at the pool. Be sure to try La
meters using this secure system of ropes,
Luz Restaurant at the Alta, it has been
harnesses and ascenders. Return to the
rated one of the best restaurants in the
lodge for dinner and overnight. Meals
country. Meals B
BLD
9TH DAY • SAN JOSE / U.S.
Morning transfer to the San Jose
After breakfast, enjoy the scenery from the
International Airport for your return flight
vantage point of the saddle. Our horseback
back to the U.S. Meals B
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• Deluxe accommodation at the elegant
Alta Hotel in San Jose with breakfast
• Private cabin accommodation at Selva
Bananito Lodge with all meals
• Introductory Tree Climbing tour
• Horseback Riding tour and Rainforest Hike
• Full Day White Water River Rafting (Class III)
• Tropical Suite at Hotel Tango Mar with daily
breakfast and dinner, including a Romantic
three course candlelit dinner with a bottle
of wine, served on the beach
• 2 Tee-shirts, welcome Cocktail, Fruit and
flowers in room at Hotel Tango Mar
• Round trip flight transportation from
San Jose to Tambor
• All tours as outlined in itinerary, including
admission fees to parks and all places of interest
• All transfers and transportation with baggage
handling throughout
• Services of SLT local Representatives throughout
TOUR
$1899
Minimum 2 passengers required.
N AT U R E ’ S
Temptations
OUR BEST OFF-THE-BEATEN-PATH BIRDING TOUR!
5TH DAY • CASA ORQUIDEAS
After a short drive through the Golfito Nature
Reserve, we board a motorboat at the old
banana dock in Golfito. Our excursion takes
us along the pristine, sparely inhabited coast,
where the rainforest reaches all the way down
2ND DAY • SAN GERARDO DE DOTA
to the beach. Pelicans and frigate birds sit in
After breakfast we depart southeast towards
the trees overlooking Golfo Dulce, and there
Costa Rica’s highlands along the Pan
is a good chance of seeing dolphins. After a
American highway. After a two-hour drive
leisurely hour’s ride, we reach Casa
and near Cerro de la Muerte we arrive in San
Orquideas, a private botanical garden with
Gerardo de Dota for check-in
hundreds of species of tropical
at the lovely Trogon Lodge.
plants, trees, flowers, shrubs
After lunch enjoy a guided
and fruits. A shady, well
walk through Trogon’s trails.
groomed trail leads through
This is a cloud forest and is
the garden and you will be
frequently draped in mist and
given a guided tour by one of
clouds. Algae, mosses and
the friendly owners. There is
lichens get a foothold on the
ample time for swimming and
constantly moist surfaces,
snorkeling. If the water is clear,
providing a place for orchids,
you can see many species of
bromeliads ferns and numercolorful tropical reef fish and
ous other plants to cling to.
occasionally also barracudas,
So prolific is the "epiphytic"
rays, lobsters and moray eels.
growth in the cloud forest
Return in time for a late lunch.
Mixed palms and crystalline waters
that bare branches are virtualMeals BLD
ly non-existent. At 7000 feet
above sea level, Trogon is amidst a natural
6TH DAY • QUEPOS
habitat for an immense diversity of birds,
After breakfast transfer to Palmar Sur for the
among which is the largest population of
short flight to Quepos our gateway to Manuel
Quetzals in the Americas! Trogons and brilAntonio National Park. Upon arrival, transfer
liantly colored hummingbirds are also endemto the Casitas Eclipse Hotel for check-in. This
ic to this area. Dinner and overnight Trogon
afternoon free for exploration. Meals B
Lodge. Meals BLD
7TH DAY • MANUEL ANTONIO
3RD DAY • TROGON LODGE
A full day at leisure to explore one of the
For early risers a 6:00am hike in search for
world’s most beautiful beaches, Manuel
Quetzals, is the perfect time of day to observe
Antonio. (Closed Mondays) Meals B
this elusive and resplendent species. After
breakfast a guided trip to Trogon’s nearby
8TH DAY • RAINMAKER PROJECT/ SAN JOSE
waterfall is in store for you. Lunch at lodge.
After breakfast check out and departure for
Afternoon at leisure or join your guide for furthe famous Rainmaker Conservation Project
ther exploration in the majestic cloud forest.
en route back to San Jose. Once at
Overnight Trogon Lodge. Meals BLD
Rainmaker, a canopy bridge system winding
along Rio Seco affords unob4TH DAY • GOLFITO
structed views from a bird’s
After breakfast, early depareye level in the treetops.
ture for the 5-hour drive to
Connected by a series of platGolfito and the Esquinas
forms, the walkway system is
Rainforest Lodge bordered
comprised of 5 spans of varyby both the new Piedras
ing length, including the highBlancas National Park and the
est and longest of its kind. The
Golfito Nature Reserve.
river-walk culminates with a
Upon arrival, check-in to
dip in a pristine pool fed by the
your rustic but cozy room
pure waters of Rainmaker
complete with private bath,
Mountain. Box lunch is prohot water shower and ceiling
vided. After the tour we confan. After lunch, resident
tinue back to San Jose for
Trogon Lodge, Monteverde of yesteryear
Biologists are on hand to procheck in at your hotel and
vide information and on request provide slide
overnight. Meals BL
lectures about the flora and fauna of the
Esquinas rainforest. Dinner and overnight.
Meals BLD
Morning transfer to the San Jose International Airport for your return flight to
the U.S. Meals B
Transfer to the superior tourist Irazu or
Balmoral in San Jose.
Rain Forest
• Superior tourist class hotels in San Jose
and Manuel Antonio including breakfast
• Comfortable lodges and all meals in
Golfito and San Gerardo de Dota
• Guided hike and waterfall tour at
Trogon Lodge
• Esquinas Coast and Casa Orquideas Tour
• Rainmaker Conservation Project Tour
• All guided tours, excursions and meals as
outlined in itinerary including admission
fees to parks and all places of interest
• Domestic flight Palmar Sur / Quepos
• All transfers with baggage handling and
all transportation within Costa Rica
warranty
TOUR RATES*
TWIN
TRIPLE
SINGLE
CHILD**
PER PERSON
$1599
$1499
$2199
$799
* Whale Season July thru November & January thru March
** Applies for child 12 years and under sharing room with parents with
existing bedding. Maximum 1 child per adult travelling together.
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ESSENCE OF
Nature
where you will be met by our representatives. Transfer to the deluxe Real InterContinental, Hotel Corteza Amarilla or
Alta Hotel Hotel in San Jose.
2ND DAY • SAN JOSE / DRAKE BAY
Early morning departure to San Jose
Domestic Airport for a 45 minute flight
to Palmar Sur. Upon
arrival, a taxi will be waiting for the 30 minute drive
to Sierpe Town, where you
board a boat for a 25 mile
boat ride along Rio Sierpe,
viewing the largest mangrove forest in Central
America. This mangrove
contains the 7 different
types of mangroves in the
world, and an additional 5
miles on the beautiful
Pacific to Casa Corcovado. Drake Bay
Lunch will be served at the
lodge. Afternoon at leisure to enjoy hotel
installations or explore the surrounding
nature. Dinner and overnight at Casa
Corcovado Lodge. Meals BLD
3RD DAY • CORCOVADO NATIONAL
PARK
After breakfast depart to Corcovado
National Park. Corcovado National Park,
known as the Amazon of Costa Rica,
spans over 40,000 hectares of virgin and
secondary rainforest. Many trails wind
through the rainforest as well as along
pristine beaches. Other trails follow
riverbeds up to deep swimming holes and
rushing waterfalls. Overnight at Casa
Corcovado Lodge.
Meals BLD
5TH DAY • DRAKE BAY / ARENAL
Early morning departure by boat to Sierpe
Town where a taxi will be waiting for your
transfer to Palmar Sur Airstrip for your 45
min. flight back to San Jose. Upon arrival,
your car will be waiting for you to begin
your drive through the lovely scenic slopes
whence Costa Rica earned the name "The
Switzerland of Central America". Your drive
through this gorgeous landscape will take
approx. 3 1/2 hours until
you arrive at your hotel
Arenal Observatory Lodge
or similar for check-in and
overnight. Evening at leisure
to enjoy the active Arenal
volcano at night or visit the
Hot Springs. Overnight at
Arenal Observatory Lodge.
Meals B
6TH DAY • ARENAL /
MONTEVERDE
Departure to Monteverde
Cloud Forest. This approximate 4 1/2 hour drive will give you the
opportunity to pass through typical small
towns and beautiful vistas of the countryside. Navigate the famous road up to
Monteverde for check-in at the Heliconia
Hotel. Meals B
7TH DAY • MONTEVERDE CLOUD FOREST
Morning departure for the exciting Sky
Walk tour. The Sky Walk is a complex of
suspended bridges, platforms and paths,
built within the Cloud Forest of
Monteverde. They allow the observation of
flora and fauna from ground levels all the
way to the top of the trees. 3280 feet of
paths have been designed and built, five suspended bridges, with a total
of more then 1640 feet in
length and with heights over
130 feet. This system offers
the best opportunity, in a
comfortable and safe manner,
to get to know and learn
about the complexity and
beauty of the tropical forest.
Afternoon at leisure or take
one of the many optional
tours. (see page 5) Overnight
at Heliconia Hotel. Meals B
4TH DAY • CANO ISLAND
Breakfast at the Lodge.
Morning departure to
Cano Island Biological
Reserve. This island is
located just 10 miles from
Drake Bay, but is a world
apart from the mainland.
Indians once used the
island as a burial ground,
however, little is known
about the pre-Columbian Rush Hour at Caño Island
8TH DAY •
artifacts found on the island.
MONTEVERDE / SAN JOSE
A morning hike will take us through the
Departure for your 4 1/2 hour drive back
forest and the rest of the day will be spent
to San Jose. Check-in and overnight.
on the beach. Take advantage of the
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Reserve's clear blue water and snorkel the
coralline reefs. (Snorkeling gear is pro9TH DAY • SAN JOSE / U.S.
vided). Overnight at Casa Corcovado
Lodge. Meals BLD
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Revelations in the rainforest
• Deluxe hotels in San Jose with daily breakfast
• Comfortable first class hotel in Arenal and
Monteverde Cloud Forest
• Superior accommodation at Casa Corcovado,
Drake’s Bay - Osa Peninsula
• Full day Corcovado National Park Tour
• Full day Cano Island Biological Reserve
• Sky Walk tour in Monteverde Cloud Forest
• 4 day four wheel drive car rental including
unlimited mileage and insurance (cat D)
• Round trip flight from San Jose to Palmar
Sur and taxi/boat transportation to Casa
Corcovado Lodge
• All guided tours and excursions as outlined
in the itinerary including admission fees to
parks and places of interest
• All transfers and transportation with baggage
handling throughout
throughout
TOUR RATES*
TWIN
TRIPLE
SINGLE
CHILD**
PER PERSON
$1799
$1699
$2399
$1199
** Applies for child 12 years and under sharing room with parents
with existing bedding. Maximum 1 child per adult travelling together.
ECOLOGICAL Paradise TOUR
Transfer to the deluxe Real Inter-Continental,
Hotel Corteza Amarilla or Alta Hotel or to
the superior tourist Irazu Hotel, or downtown Hotel Balmoral in San Jose.
Arenal Volcano
• Deluxe or superior tourist hotels in
San Jose with buffet breakfast* daily
• First class lodge in Chachagua Rain Forest
and Tortuguero National Park
• All meals are included in Chachagua
and Laguna Lodge
• Half day rainforest Aerial Tram Tour
in itinerary including admission fees to parks
* Continental breakfast at Hotel Balmoral, Irazu and Alta
TOUR RATES* PER PERSON IN TWIN
TWIN TRIPLE SINGLE CHILD
DELUXE
$1299 $1199
SUPERIOR $1199 $1099
TOURIST
$1799
$749
$1599
$749
with existing bedding. Maximum 1 child per adult.
2ND DAY • TORTUGUERO NATIONAL PARK
This the morning your trip to Tortuguero
National Park on the Atlantic Coast will
begin. You will depart to
Limon crossing Costa Rica
from west to east, descending
into the lowlands of the
Caribbean coast. You will be
stopping for breakfast along
the way, before continuing
through several large banana
plantations to arrive at Caño
Blanco. Here, you will board
a covered boat that will take
you to Laguna Lodge.
During the two hour trip, you
will be able to observe small Aerial Tram
mammals, birds and wide
vegetation. Afternoon arrival
at the Lodge in time for a hearty lunch.
Check-in, afternoon tour to the town of
Tortuguero, dinner and overnight. Meals
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forest. Dinner and overnight. Meals BLD
5TH DAY • TABACON HOT MINERAL
Enjoy an early morning self-guided walk
through Chachagua's private rain forest,
rich in tropical flora, fauna and wildlife.
(Optional half day morning on the Peñas
Blancas River for a safari float adventure
$69, reserved in advance). Later this afternoon, enjoy the thermal hot springs
against the backdrop of the active Arenal
during our Volcano and
Tabacon
Hot
Mineral
Springs Tour. Keep both ears
open for the loud unpredictable rumbling giant
while you enjoy dinner as
nightfall approaches. Return
to Chachagua for overnight.
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This morning after breakfast
departure transfer back to
San Jose for check-in and
overnight. Meals B
7TH DAY • AERIAL TRAM
After breakfast our half-day tour begins crossing the Continental Divide to enter Braulio
Carrillo National Park. After a half hour trip
through the park, we will reach the private
3RD DAY • TORTUGUERO NATIONAL PARK
reserve and proceed to the visitor's center for
Optional tours available at 6:15 a.m. to
a briefing on the project, canopy exploration
admire the awakening of the wildlife of
and construction of the tram. A short nature
Tortuguero. Return for breakfast, then anothwalk will bring us to the tram. The well-surer tour to explore the Tortuguero National
faced trails provide an introduction to the rain
Park. Return to the hotel for
forest and a preview of the
lunch and leisure time. There
canopy you experience on the
is an optional afternoon tour
tram. The lower, outbound leg
to the canals. During the turof the tram journey skims over
tle nesting season (July to
hilltops and introduces the
September) you can take a
sub-canopy, a dark world of
night tour on the beach
overburdened limbs dripping
where you may see turtles
with mosses, ferns, and
nesting. Meals BLD
orchids. Lianas and vines drape
branches and traverse forest
4TH DAY • CHACHAGUA
spaces, and act as highways for
AND ARENAL VOLCANO
birds and insects. The return
After an early breakfast, we
board our boats back on the Laguna Lodge, Tortuguero National Park leg of the ride reveals the most
dramatic portion of the trip as
waterways to reach Caño
the cars glide on the breathBlanco. After lunch our pritaking journey through and above the airy
vate 2 hour transfer will bring you on the new
canopy. Transfer back to your hotel in San
road directly to Arenal and the picturesque
Jose. Meals BL
town of La Fortuna where you will get your
first full view of this majestic volcano and, as
the clouds lift, its awe-inspiring perfect cone.
Check-in at Chachagua Rainforest Hotel to a
lovely private cabin set amidst rich tropical
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GRAND TOUR OF Costa Rica
Transfer to the deluxe Real InterContinental, Hotel Corteza Amarilla or Alta
Hotel or to the superior tourist Irazu Hotel,
or downtown Hotel Balmoral in San Jose.
Departure by boat to Tortuguero Hill or
National Park, where you will enjoy a hiking
trip in the trails Lunch at lodge followed by
an afternoon canal boat tour. Dinner and
overnight. Optional night tour during the
turtle nesting season (July to September).
Meals BLD
2ND DAY • SAN JOSE
After breakfast, depart by
Today we visit San Jose, the
boat back to Port Matina and
capital city of Costa Rica, and
board Mawamba's bus back
the largest city in the country.
to San Jose stopping in
Our tour will take you
Guapiles for lunch at Rio
through historical monuDanta. Late afternoon arrival
ments, museums and parks.
in San Jose for check-in and
Along the way, our half-day
overnight.
sightseeing will include
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the commercial district,
San Jose's Central Park and
6TH DAY • TORTUGA
the Metropolitan Cathedral,
ISLAND CRUISE
the National Theater,
Morning transfer to the harthe National Museum and
bor to board the yacht, Manta
the Legislative Assembly.
Raya, for a fabulous catamaSight-seeing will continue
ran cruise into the Gulf of
through the University of Tabacon Spa at the foothills of volcano
Nicoya. Enjoy casual elegance
Costa Rica's main campus,
on Tortuga Island for a few
and then to Moravia, home of
hours to relax on the white sand beach, swim
leather craftsmen, where you will have plenty
or snorkel. Have an exquisite four course
of time to shop at the stores. Meals B
lunch accompanied by chilled white wine
before we return on board. Relax in one of
3RD DAY • TORTUGUERO NATIONAL PARK,
Manta Raya's 2 jacuzzis or in the air condiMAWAMBA LODGE
tioned main salon. Fresh water showers and
Early in the morning your trip to Tortuguero
an underwater viewing window are also availNational Park will depart to Limon crossing
able for your enjoyment. Late afternoon
Costa Rica from west to east, descending into
return to San Jose and your hotel for
the lowland tropics of the Caribbean coast.
overnight. Meals BL
We will stop for breakfast before we continue
through a variety of life zones to reach Port
7TH DAY • ARENAL VOLCANO & TABACON
Matina. Here, we board our riverboat for an
HOT SPRINGS
exciting two-hour trip where you will be able
Late morning depart San Jose for a visit to
to observe various animals and vegetation.
the most spectacular active volcano in Costa
Mid-day arrival at Mawamba Lodge in time
Rica. Lunch in a quaint restaurant set amidst
for a hearty lunch. Afternoon tour to
a tropical rainforest breaks up the 3 hour
Tortuguero town, starting at
drive to the picturesque town
the entrance to the beach in
of La Fortuna where you will
front of the hotel. Visit the
get your first full view of this
Caribbean
Conservation
majestic volcano and, as the
Corporation Museum and the
clouds lift, its awe-inspiring
village. Return by boat to
perfect cone. Arrival at
Mawamba to enjoy the swimTabacon Hot Springs and
ming pool, Jacuzzi, hamSpa, an exclusive resort nesmocks, nature trails and gartled at the base of mighty
dens. Tonight gather in the
Arenal with a view of the
conference room for a slide
Volcano towering in the backshow presentation on the
ground. Here, thermo-minTortuguero area, and the bioeral springs flowing from
diversity it protects. Dinner
Arenal run at a soothing
and overnight. Meals BLD
102 F through a maze of
Mawamba Lodge at Tortuguero
pools, waterfalls and exotic
4TH DAY • TORTUGUERO
tropical gardens. On a clear
NATIONAL PARK
day you may be rewarded with a magnificent
Early-riser coffee service and pre-breakfast
display of fireworks as Arenal launches
boat tour. Back at the lodge for a hearty
plumes of smoke and fire high into the darkbreakfast and you're off to explore the
ening sky. After dinner we depart back to San
national park of Tortuguero. It is the green
Jose for overnight. Meals BLD
turtle nesting site you have probably seen on
T.V. Crossing the park from southeast to
northwest, a navigable network of lakes and
canals allows you to see many land and sea
birds, monkeys, and even the rare manatee.
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One of the many varieties of monkeys found in Costa Rica
• Deluxe or superior tourist hotels in
San Jose with buffet breakfast* daily
• First class lodge and all meals in Tortuguero
National Park
• Deluxe full day Pacific Island Cruise with lunch
• Tour to Arenal Volcano/Natural Hot Mineral
Springs with dinner
• Comprehensive city tour of San Jose
TOUR
RATES* PER PERSON
TWIN
TRIPLE
SINGLE
CHILD**
DELUXE
SUPERIOR TOURISTS
$1279
$1179
$1870
$599
$1049
$949
$1459
$599
with existing bedding. Maximum 1 child per adult.
Romancing THE RAINFOREST
where you will be met by our representatives. Transfer to the deluxe Real InterContinental, Hotel Corteza Amarillar Alta
Hotel or to the superior tourist Irazu
Hotel, or downtown Hotel Balmoral in
San Jose.
The Rainmaker tour, Manuel Antonio
and Quepos with buffet breakfast* daily
• First class lodge accommodation in
Tortuguero National Park with all meals
• Flight transportation Tortuguero/San Jose/
Quepos
TOUR RATES* PER PERSON IN TWIN
TWIN TRIPLE SINGLE CHILD
DELUXE
$1399 $1299
SUPERIOR $1199 $1099
TOURIST
$2099
$949
$1699
$839
flight back to San Jose. On flight, enjoy
incredible aerial views of Costa Rica's vast
biodiverse landscape. If clear enough, you
may have the unique simultaneous view of
both the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans.
Upon arrival in San Jose connection in
time for your flight to Quepos. Upon
arrival, transfer to the deluxe Hotel La
Mariposa or superior tourist hotel Casitas
Eclipse for check-in. Balance
of day at leisure. Meals B
2ND DAY • TORTUGUERO
NATIONAL PARK
In the morning, your trip to
Tortuguero National Park
5TH & 6TH DAY •
on the Atlantic Coast will
MANUEL ANTONIO
begin. You will depart to
Two full days at leisure to
Limon crossing Costa Rica
explore one of the world's
from west to east, descendmost beautiful beaches,
ing into the lowlands of the
Manuel Antonio, is in store
Caribbean coast. We will
for you. For nature lovers, it
stop for breakfast and conis surrounded by wildlifetinue through a great variprotected lands. The everety of life zones, like a cloud
green forest of this national
forest, dense jungles, rivers,
park (closed Mondays)
lakes and waterfalls that La Mariposa Hotel, Manuel Antonio
reaches down to a fine white
plummet from high cliffs
sand beach, bordered by a
into a lush green sea of tropical growth. In
crystal clear warm tropical ocean. Manuel
Hamburgo de Siquirres, an area surroundAntonio houses a variety of animal life.
ed by banana plantations, you will board a
Amongst the park’s beaches, forests and
river boat where our exciting tour will
mangrove swamps lives many bird species,
begin. During the two hour trip, you will
sloths, and monkeys. Take advantage of
be able to observe various animals and vegexciting optional excursions (see page 5).
etation. Late afternoon you will arrive at
Horse back ride, raft the challenging
the Pachira Lodge in Tortuguero for
Class III-IV Rio Naranjo, go dolphin
check-in
dinner
and
overnight.
watching or take a sunset dinner cruise.
Meals BLD
Meals B daily
3RD DAY • TORTUGUERO NATIONAL PARK
7TH DAY • RAINMAKER PROJECT / SAN
After breakfast you will explore the
JOSE
National Park of Tortuguero. It is the
After breakfast check out and departure for
green turtle nesting site you have probably
the famous Rainmaker Conservation
seen on T.V. It has nature trails as well as
Project en route back to San Jose. Once at
river channels where you
Rainmaker, a canopy bridge
can see many land and sea
system winding along Rio
birds, monkeys and even
Seco affords unobstructed
the rare manatee. The tour
views from a bird's eye level
ends on the beaches of the
in the treetops. Connected
park where you can see turby a series of platforms, the
tle tracks and occasionally
walkway system is comprised
nearly hatched babies.
of 5 spans of varying length,
Lunch at the lodge. The
including the highest and
afternoon is at leisure or
longest of its kind. The riveryou can rent locally a canoe
walk culminates with a dip in
to further explore the area.
a pristine pool fed by the
After dinner visit the village
pure waters of Rainmaker
and tavern. During the A mother sloth and her child
Mountain. Box lunch is proturtle season (July to
vided. After the tour we conSeptember) you can take a
tinue back to San Jose for check in at your
walk on the beach where you may see turhotel and overnight. Meals BL
tles nesting. Meals BLD
4TH DAY • SAN JOSE / QUEPOS
After an early breakfast, we board our small
commercial aircraft for the short 40 min.
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Morning transfer to the San Jose
International Airport for your return flight
to the U.S. Meals B
RAINFOREST
Relaxation
where you will be met by our representatives. Transfer to the five star Costa Rica
Marriott Hotel, set amidst a flourishing
30-acre coffee plantation. This majestic
hotel and its 16th century colonial architecture instantly conveys gracious accommodations and the outstanding level of
service offered within.
Overnight Costa Rica
Marriott Hotel.
overnight. Meals B
4TH – 6TH DAY •
LOS SUEÑOS MARRIOTT
Three full days at your leisure or take one
of the optional tours available to nearby
ecological attractions (see page 5). The
Marriott Los Sueños boasts a magnificent
18-hole golf course designed by Ted
Robinson, a 25,000 square
foot outdoor ocean view
pool, health club, tennis
courts and jogging trail. On
site Marina, casino, salon,
pro shop and over 5 restaurants and 2 bars complete
the setting. Meals B
2ND DAY • ARENAL
VOLCANO
A morning departure from
San Jose will take you on a
visit to the most spectacular
active volcano in Costa
Rica. Lunch in a quaint
After breakfast, transfer back
restaurant set amidst a tropto your hotel in San Jose.
ical rainforest breaks up the
Optional deluxe Tortuga
drive to the picturesque Marriott San Jose
Island Catamaran Cruise
town of La Fortuna where
aboard the Manta Ray
you will get your first full view of this
($99). Overnight Costa Rica Marriott
majestic volcano and, as the clouds lift, its
Hotel. Meals B
awe-inspiring perfect cone.
Arrival at Tabacon Hot
8TH DAY • RAINFOREST
Springs and Spa, an excluAERIAL TRAM
sive resort nestled at the
After breakfast, our half-day
base of mighty Arenal with
tour begins crossing the
a view of the Volcano towContinental Divide to enter
ering in the background.
Braulio Carrillo National
Here,
thermo-mineral
Park. A short nature walk
springs flowing from Arenal
will bring us to the tram.
run at a soothing 102 F
The lower, outbound leg of
through a maze of pools,
the tram journey skims over
waterfalls and exotic tropihilltops and introduces the
cal gardens. On a clear day
sub canopy, a dark world of
you may be rewarded with a The Rainforest Aerial Tram
overburdened limbs dripmagnificent display of fireping with mosses, ferns, and
works as Arenal launches plumes of smoke
orchids. Lianas and vines drape branches
and fire high into the darkening sky. After
and traverse forest spaces, and act a highdinner we depart back to
way for birds and insects.
San Jose for overnight.
The return leg of the ride
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reveals the most dramatic
portion of the trip as the cars
3RD DAY • PLAYA
glide
on
HERRADURA
the breath-taking journey
Morning departure from
through an above the air
San Jose heading southwest
canopy. Transfer back to
towards Costa Rica's alluryour hotel in San Jose.
ing Pacific coast. Few
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resorts in Costa Rica can
match the Los Sueños
fusion of exceptional servMorning transfer to the airice, impressive facilities and Marriott Los Sueños
port for your return flight to
breathtaking architecture
the U.S. Meals B
that make it a truly grand hotel. Check-in
to yourelegantly appointed guest room for
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Tabacon Hot Springs
and Quepos with buffet breakfast* daily
• First class lodge accommodation in
Tortuguero National Park with all meals
• Flight transportation Tortuguero/San Jose/
Quepos
TOUR
TWIN
TRIPLE
SINGLE
CHILD
11/01-5/30
6/01-10/31
$2199
$2099
$3599
$699
$1899
$1799
$2938
$599
* Buffet breakfast is not included between Dec 25-Jan1 in tour rates.
* Tour Rates subject to $400 per person supplement during
Christmas week (Dec 23-Jan 01)
CHOOSE WHERE YOU Snooze
YOUR SELECTED HOTEL
Mix and match nights at your choice of Barcelo Resorts! Package price covers any combination of Barcelo Hotels for a total of 7 nights.
1ST DAY • U.S. / SAN JOSE / BEACH
where you will be met by our representatives. Transfer to your selected all inclusive
beach resort. Meals D
Choose from Barcelo’s Playa Langosta or
Tambor
Located adjacent to lively
Tamarindo Beach, Barcelo Playa Langosta
is our favorite. This facility offers stylish
rooms and delicious
buffet style meals. Playa Langosta
The lively poolside
bar and grill affords a smashing view to
beautiful Playa Langosta, popular with
nature lovers and experienced surfers. The
hotel was awarded the Blue Flag, which
certifies that the nearby beaches are safe
and clean. Ideal for surfing, scuba diving
and nature lovers, this resort is also an
excellent choice for families and couples on
holiday.
Barcelo Playa Tambor is a 1 1/2-hour
drive and 2-hour ferry boat ride away from
San Jose. Beach lovers revel in Tambor's
isolated location. The resort's 402 rooms
feature A/C, mini bar, TV, hairdryer
and security box. Meals All Inclusive
BLD Daily.
2ND DAY - 7TH DAY
“Pura VIda” Costa Rica! So the saying
goes, the “Pure Life” as the locals call it.
Enjoy these glorious days at the beach.
Meals All Inclusive
Morning transfer to the International
Airport for your return flight to the U.S.
Meals B
Playa Tambor
with existing bedding. Maximum 1 child per adult traveling together.
• First Class at your choice of beach hotels
• All meals, snacks, beverages
(alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks)
• Daily entertainment and activity program
• Use of non-motorized water sports
• Round trip land transfers* to the beach
(ferry included for transfer to Tambor)
with baggage handling throughout
* To substitute flight for land transportation:
Add $115 for flights to Tambor and $199 to Tamarindo
TOUR RATES*
TWIN
TRIPLE
QUAD
SINGLE
CHILD**
PER PERSON
$1299
$1199
$1699
$2199
$799
EL SALVADOR Sensations!
4 DAYS / 3 NIGHTS • ARRIVE ANY DAY
Discover the most beautiful secret of the Americas
Concepcion de Ataco; a unique town with
its beautiful church and colorful houses, and
finally we’ll experience the art of carving
wood saints and hammocks woven with traditional looms. Overnight at Santa Leticia
Mountain Hotel. Meals BL
El Salvador is widely known for its great
Coffee Tradition. Huge efforts are being
made to help this traditional industry survive. Be sure to visit the beautiful coffee plantations and mills, and try the first-class gourmet coffee that is produced in this magical
place. You will experience great hikes up the
volcanoes and mountains of El Salvador
while enjoying breathtaking views and visit
the archeological site of the Pyramids of San
Andres.
Highland Highlights Tour
1ST DAY • SAN SALVADOR
Arrival at San Salvador International Airport
and transfer to your selected hotel.
San Andrés
• 2 nights at the selected hotel in San Salvador
with breakfast daily
• 1 night accommodation at Santa Leticia
Mountain Hotel in Apaneca;
• Guided visits of Coffee Tour & Concepcion de
Ataco; Cerro Verde Volcano National Park &
Pyramids of San Andres.
• Transportation within Salvador
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2ND DAY • COFFEE TOUR/CONCEPCION DE ATACO
In the morning we will follow a journey of
a coffee bean at a plantation, to the coffee
mill and finally to taste a cup of gourmet
coffee. We will visit El Carmen Estate
Coffee Farm, located in the heart of the
Mesoamerican biological corridor system, in
the town of Ataco. This tour
is given by the 4th generation members of the Alfaro
family, with more than 100
years of coffee culture tradition. It is really an experience
worth living. On their classic
estate farm, your day starts
on the family’s 19th century
home followed by a stroll
through the coffee fields and
traditional coffee processing
mill ending with a taste of
the best gourmet coffee Coffee culture
you’ve ever had. So you
don´t forget the tasting, take a pound of this
great coffee with you, courtesy of Sunny
Land Tours. We will also visit the town of
4TH DAY • EL SALVADOR/ U.S.
Transfer to the international airport for your
departure flight. Meals B
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3RD DAY • CERRO VERDE NATIONAL PARK AND PYRAMIDS OF SAN
ANDRES
Drive to Cerro Verde Volcano National Park
a dormant volcano now covered by a thick
misty forest of an impressive beauty. We will
have the opportunity to stroll down a path
that surrounds the park; this path is called a
Window to Nature where you will be able
to discover the wonders of this impressive
place. During the stroll you will have the
opportunity to access different view points
so you can enjoy the beautiful landscapes of
the Izalco volcano, the Volcano Ilamatepec,
and the dormant volcano caldera type
named Coatepeque Lake. Lunch will serve
at restaurant with the most magnificent view
of Lake Coatepeque. After lunch, we will
continue our journey to the archeological
site of the Pyramids San Andres, which was
one of the most important worshiping and
trading centers during the pre-Columbian
period, placed in the central valley of El
Salvador. Return to your selected hotel in
San Salvador. Meals BL
• Eentrances to archaeological sites, national parks
• SLT guaranteed Tour Performance Warranty
Lowest Fares
Guaranteed!
TOUR
RATES* PER PERSON
TWIN TRIPLE SINGLE CHILD**
COMFORT INN SAN SALVADOR OR SIMILAR
HOLIDAY INN OR SIMILAR
INTERCONTINENTAL OR SIMILAR
$399
$475
$589
$375
$439
$539
* Single person traveling alone, add $100.
**Applies for child 12 years and under sharing room with parents. Maximum 1 child per adult.
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$499
$599
$759
$199
$239
$299
PANAMA & NICARAGUA
3 & 4 D AY S
THE PANAMA CANAL
• Deluxe hotel in Panama Gamboa
Rainforest Resort – Historic 1 bedroom
Villa with continental breakfast
• Partial** Panama Canal Transit
with lunch
• All transfers with baggage handling
throughout
throughout
warranty
• SLT $1 Million Insurance Protection
Plan
TOUR RATES* PER PERSON
Twin $699 Triple $679 Single $899
+Breakfast included. Extra Night add $110.
**In the event of a Full Transit, please add $125
per person.
1ST DAY (FRI) • PANAMA
Arrival in Panama, transfer to the Gamboa
Rainforest Resort. The resort lies in the
middle of Panama’s 55,000acre Soberania
National Park, part of the Panama Canal
Basin. Here the focus is on preserving the
environment and creating a sustainable coexistence between nature and visitor. 110 luxury rooms along with 1 and 2 bedroom historic villa apartments compliment the onsite
aerial tram, observation tour, orchid, butterfly and frog exhibits. There is also a fresh
water aquarium, marina and model Embera
India Village. Overnight Gamboa Rainforest
Resort.
2ND DAY (SAT) • PANAMA CANAL
Early morning pick-up at the hotel for the
drive to Balboa, Pier 17, on the Pacific side of
the Canal, where we board our boat which
will take us on the world famous journey
through the Panama Canal. Cruise through
Miraflores Locks, which will elevate our boat
to 85 feet above sea level before arriving at
the Gaillard Cut, the narrowest part of the
Panama Canal. At Gatun Lake, one of the
largest man made lakes in the world, we will
be able to see the Barro Colorado Island
Nature Monument. Following lunch served
on board the boat, we arrive at the Gatun
Locks on the Atlantic side of the Canal.
Descend, in a three-step process, to arrive at
Cristobal where a comfortable coach bus is
waiting to transfer us back to Pier 17 in
Balboa. Transfer back to the Gamboa
Rainforest Resort. Meals BL
Please note: actual timing of each transit is
scheduled by the Panama Canal Commission
24 hours in advance. Occasionally, the Canal
transfer is run in reverse, from the Atlantic to
the Pacific. Canal Transits are offered only
on Saturdays. Full Transits are available one
Saturday each month. "Partial" Canal
Transits are offered on Saturdays when there
isn't a Full Transit. See schedule below.
3RD DAY (SUN) • PANAMA CITY / U.S.
Transfer to the international airport in time
for your return flight to the U.S. or extend
your stay in Panama to explore the
untouched wonderous natural beauty of the
rainforest, cloud forest and native Indian
heritage unique to Panama. Meals B
PANAMA CANAL FULL TRANSIT DATES
2008: Jan 26, Feb 16, Mar 15, Apr 19, Jun 21,
Jul 19, Aug 16, Sept 20, Oct 18, Nov 15, Dec 20
Extra night add $110.
NICARAGUA
GRAND GRANADA
4 DAYS • 3 NIGHTS
Arrive any day into Managua
• 3 nights at the historic and charming
Hotel La Gran Francia
• All meals and tours are included as
indicated in the itinerary
• Hotel taxes and entrance fees to
national parks and other attractions
• All transfers and transportation
including guide
TOUR
Twin
$699
2ND DAY • GRANADA
Enjoy old Granada starting with a visit to the
main plaza flanked by the Cathedral and
Episcopal Palace, the central park and public
colonial buildings. At the Plaza of
Independence, you’ll discover the
remarkably restored Casa de los Tres Mundos.
A short stroll will bring us to the historic
Church of San Francisco-site of the pulpit
from where the friar and historian Bartolomé
de Las Casas preached. In the afternoon,
meet our favorite local, Chico who has been
providing visitors with nostalgic horse drawn
carriage rides for over 25 years, a tradition dating back to 1524. Ride through the narrow
streets of Granada’s natural colonial antiquity
to the port and islets of Granada. Here a small
motorboat ride on Lake Nicaragua will have
you mazing through hundreds of small islands
in the shadow of majestic Mombacho volcano,
looming in the distance. Return to your hotel.
MealsBLD
3RD DAY • MASAYA VOLCANO NATIONAL
PARK & MASAYA MARKET
Marvel at the expansion of the active Santiago
Crater on our full day tour of Masaya Volcano
National Park. Learn about Indian and colonial history and discover the animal life and
vegetation that grow on the lava fields. Later
lots of fun await you at the National Arts and
Crafts Market of Masaya where beautiful fine
hand stitched and embroidered linens are a
must to buy. In the afternoon, visit Catarinathe majestic artist's colony along the crater
above Laguna Apoyo. Enjoy the breathtaking
view across and down into the lagoon and visit
the artisans in Catarina and San Juan del
Oriente where you can see and buy carefully
designed and beautifully crafted bamboo and
ceramic works of art. Return to your hotel.
Meals BLD
4TH DAY • GRANADA / MANAGUA / U.S.
Whole morning free to enjoy the graceful
charm of historic Granada just in front of your
hotel. After lunch, transfer to the airport for
your departure flight. Meals BL
RATES* PER PERSON
Single
$899
Child
$399
(Single traveler supplement add $300 over single occupancy rate)
1ST DAY • NICARAGUA
Arrival Managua, Nicaragua. Welcome transfer
to the La Gran Francia Hotel located in the
heart of Granada’s historic Parque Central.
Welcome dinner. Meals D
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Enjoy a horse drawn carriage on Granada’s historic streets
Holidays IN BELIZE
8 DAYS • DAILY DEPARTURES TO DECEMBER 2009
Apply these hotels and room
types (appearing by group) for
the 8 Days Basic Package
Rates described
HOTEL NAME
LOCATION
GROUP A
Belize Yacht Club
(for Oceanfront room add $11 p.p. per night)
(for superior oceanfront unit
add $20 p.p. per night) . . . . . . . . Ambergris
Caye
Chaa Creek . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . San Iqnacio
Jaguar Paw Jungle
Resort . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cave Branch River
Jaguar Reef Lodge . . . Hopkins (Dangriga)
Rum Point Inn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Placencia
Journey’s End Resort
(poolside garden cabana, EP) (for oceanfront beach cabana
add $18 p.p. per night) . . . . . . . . Ambergris Caye
GROUP B
Belize Yacht Club, Garden view room
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ambergris Caye
Inn at Roberts Grove . . . . . . . . . . Placencia
Ramons Village
(Beach front room or 2 bedroom suite for PAX occ)
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ambergris Caye
Victoria House
(Htl room a/c) . . . . . . . . . . . . Ambergris Caye
Blancaneaux . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cayo Resort
Maruba Resort &
Jungle Spa . . . . . . . . . . . . . Maskall Village
GROUP C
Ramons Village
(Garden view room) (for Seaside room
add $8 p.p. per night) . . . . . . . . Ambergris
Caye
GROUP D
Radisson Ft. George
(Exec. rm std. for colonial rm
add $12 p.p. per night) . . . .
. . . . . . . . Belize City
Sunbreeze Hotel
. . . . . . . . . . . . . Ambergris Caye
Tropical Beach Resort
(Oceanfront room) . . . . . . . . . . Ambergris Caye
GROUP E
Exotic Caye Beach Resort, 1 bedroom std
(Deluxe room)
(for 1 bedroom dlx add $20 p.p. night) (for honeymoon
suite add $25 p.p. night) . . . . . . . . . . . Ambergris Caye
Nautical Inn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Placencia
Five Sisters Lodge
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mountain Pine Ridge
Singing Sands Inn . . . . . . . . . . . . Placencia
Sunbreeze Hotel
(Standard room) . . . . . . . . . . . . Ambergris Caye
Tropical Beach Resort
(Oceanview room) . . . . . . . . . . . Ambergris Caye
Journey’s End Resort
(Lagoon view rm EP) . . . . . . . . . Ambergris Caye
Crystal Paradise . . . . . . . . . . . Cayo District
Room upgrade rates where shown are per person per night and
added as a supplement over standard room night rates.
MANY MORE HOTELS & PRICE SPECIALS AVAILABLE ON
OUR DYNAMIC WEB SITE WWW.BELIZEHOTDEALS.COM
HOW IT WORKS...
Belize is a natural treasure. Within a
reasonable distance from Belize City, you
can enjoy secluded idyllic beaches, dense
jungle habitats or Maya ruins. Here, you
will find all the components to create your
own custom design Holiday. The basic
package includes airfare from the United
States and 7 nights at the selected beach,
mountain, or jungle hotel of your choice.
Your preferred mode of transportation to
and from these hotels is listed separately.
See flight map for domestic air prices or
car rental box for daily rental rates to
combine with the basic package to create
your own personalized vacation. You can
combine hotels within their respective
groups to create a more diverse itinerary
and a perfect vacation in Belize.
Driving and Flying in Belize...
Belize hosts a modest but exceptionally well
maintained network of highways. Names
like the Hummingbird Highway, Northern
Highway, Western Highway, Southern
Highway, and Manatee Road disect most of
Belize in a convenient manner affording the
driver excellent road conditions. Of course,
secondary rural roads often times unpaved
are more the norm in the peripheral, outlining areas of most lodges. That's why Sunny
Land has selected only the finest fleet of
four wheel drive vehicles for you, our valued
client. Loss Damage Waiver (LDW) and
local sales tax are not included in daily
rental rates and are payable in Belize.
Domestic flights in Belize are a common,
convenient and speedy way to move
around. Service is provided via small commercial aircraft. In almost all cases, flight
times are less than 20 minutes. There is no
more perfect way to appreciate the
grandeur of Belize than from the window of
a seemingly private airplane. Domestic airfares, shown in the map are per person
round trip departing from Belize City
International Airport and offer connections
with U.S. arrival and departure flights.
• Round trip economy air fare from the US
• 7 nights at the selected beach or nature
lodge of your choice
TOUR
From†
Group
A
New York
$1859
Miami
$1859
Los Angeles $1959
Extra Night $149
Sgl. Suppl.
$149
Group
B
$1709
$1709
$1809
$129
$129
Group Group Group
C
D
E
$1629 $1539 $1439
$1629 $1539 $1439
$1729 $1639 $1539
$115
$99
$89
$115
$99
$89
*
*
*
*
*
Weekend flights add $30 each way
For travel between Jun. 15-Aug. 15 & Dec. 10-31, please add $150 p.p.
Tour rates are subject to a supplement of $375 during Christmas.
Triple room discount deduct 5%.
Tour rates are subject to airport taxes and security fees in the range of
$95 to $120 per person.
† Departures from other U.S. gateways available.
CAR RENTAL WITH UNLIMITED MILEAGE
AMOUNT PER DAY
A = Suzuki Jimmy
$89
2 Passenger vehicle with luggage, or 4 passengers with very limited luggage.
(Small bags) 4WD/ac/stereo/manual transmission
B = Suzuki Gran Vitara
$115
4 to 5 passenger vehicle with luggage. 4 WD/ac/stereo/manual transmission
C = Mitsubishi Double Cab Pick-Up Truck
$109
4 to 5 passengers with open luggage area in pick-up bed. Hard top/4WD/
ac/stereo/manual trans.
D = Mitsubishi Montero
$125
Up to 5 passengers with lots of luggage or up to 7 passengers with limited luggage.
Hard Top/4WD/ac/ stereo/manual transmission
E = Mitsubishi 12 Pax Van
$135
Up to 12 passengers with limited luggage or up to 8 passengers with lots of luggage.
Hard Top/diesel/dual ac/stereo/manual transmission
Sales tax of 8% and loss damage waiver not included ($15 a day van, $16 a day Montero and $14 a day all other vehicles) and
must be paid in Belize. Minimum age for rental is 25 and a credit card is required upon pick-up.
While we will make every effort to honor the rates listed in this brochure, due to many factors including fluctuation in exchange rates and fuel costs, as well
as load and occupancy factors influencing hotels' and airlines' yield management practices; rates can and do change time to time. Hence, rates shown in these
pages must be perceived as a guideline. All rates are subject to change, and MUST BE RECONFIRMED WITH OUR OFFICE prior to a booking. In doing
that please always ask for DISCOUNTED DEPARTURES as time to time we may be running promotions at rates lower than what's shown in this brochure.
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Countless TREASURES TOUR
8 D AY S • D A I L Y D E PA R T U R E S T O D E C E M B E R 2 0 0 9
1ST DAY • USA/BELIZE CITY
Depart from the U.S. To Belize City where
you will be met by our representative and
transferred to the Radisson Fort George
Hotel.
Tikal
• Round trip economy air fare from the U.S.
• Deluxe hotel in Belize City including
Continental breakfast
• Charming thatched roof cabana accommodation
at Crystal Paradise Resort, Macal River
• All meals at Crystal Paradise
• Full day Mountain Pine Ridge Tour w/lunch
• Full day Tikal Maya Ruin tour w/lunch
• Full day Belize Zoo and Xunantunich Maya
Ruin tour w/lunch
• Domestic air fare to Dangriga
• Seaview room accommodation at the Jaguar
Reef Resort
• All meals at the Jaguar Reef Resort
• Full day Reef and River Boat Tour
• All guided tours and excursions including
admission fees to parks and places of interest
• All transportation within Belize
TOUR
From†
8 Day Tour
New York
$2499
Miami Los Angeles
$2499
$2599
*Triple Discount deduct $160 p.p.
Twin
Option A (Day 1-5) 5 Days/4 Nights
Land Only
$899
Option B (Day 5-8) 4 Days/3 Nights
Land Only (domestic flight included) $979
*
*
*
*
Triple
$799
$919
Weekend flights add $30 each way
For travel between Jun. 15-Aug. 15 & Dec. 10-31, please add $75 p.p.
Tour rates are subject to a supplement of $100 during Christmas.
Tour rates are subject to airport taxes and security fees in the range of
$95 to $120 per person.
† Departures from other U.S. gateways available.
2ND DAY • BELIZE CITY/XUNANTUNICH/
SAN IGNACIO
This morning we depart Belize City via the
Western Highway to the Belize Zoo. The
zoo was begun in 1983
when a small group of
Belizean animals, once used
as movie stars for natural
history films, were left without financial support for
their maintenance. As a
result of this situation, their
caretaker then changed her
title to zoo director, and
started a small zoo. Today,
the zoo is home to more
than a hundred species of
native Belizean animals
including many endangered Diving in Belize
species. Continue to San Ignacio, hugging
the banks of the Macal River. Quaint
shops, restaurants, inns and houses dot the
surrounding hillside in this frontier-like
town. After lunch tour to Xunantunich
Mayan Ruin. This major ceremonial center
is located on a natural limestone ridge,
providing a panoramic view of the Cayo
District. The largest pyramid, “El
Castillo”, has been partially excavated and
explored, and bears a remarkable stucco
frieze on the east side of the A-6 structure.
Three carved stelae found at the site are on
display in the plaza. Transfer to the charming Crystal Paradise Resort for check-in,
dinner and overnight. Meals BLD
3RD DAY • MOUNTAIN PINE RIDGE/
RIO ON POOLS/RIO FRIO CAVES
The Cayo District’s principal town of San
Ignacio is the gateway to some of Belize’s
most precious ecological gems. After
breakfast at the hotel, we will experience
the wonders of Mountain Pine Ridge.
Bring along your walking shoes, swimwear
and adventurous mind for a full day of
activity. The reserve is teaming with hills
and valleys, rivers and falls, swimming
holes and caves, all surrounded by the
majestic beauty of Pine Forests. Our main
stops will be at the Rio Frio Caves, Rio on
Pools, and weather and road conditions
permitting, you’ll get a chance to see the
1000 ft. Hidden Valley Waterfalls. Bring
along your binoculars, as there is much to
see in the line of exotic flora and fauna,
endemic only to this extremely rugged, but
beautiful part of the county. Lunch is
included before returning back to Crystal
Paradise Resort for dinner and overnight.
Meals BLD
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4TH DAY • TIKAL
After breakfast at the hotel, we depart on a
full day tour to Tikal, approximately a two
hour drive. Tikal, Maya for the Place of the
Voices, is nestled in the dense jungles of
the Peten Region of Guatemala. This site
has been extensively excavated and
restored and is probably the most recognized of all Maya Ruins. In the great Plaza,
two mighty temples face each other while
roof combs of three more
rise through the surrounding
forest. In the 50 square mile
area are ruins some 3,000
other structures. Return to
Crystal Paradise Resort for
dinner and overnight. Meals
BLD
5TH DAY • SAN IGNACIO/
BELIZE CITY/ DANGRIGA
This morning, transfer back
to Belize City for the short
flight to Dangriga and the
Jaguar Reef Resort, located
at Sittee Point. Enjoy the Robinson
Crusoe feel of the beachfront getaway.
Check-in to your Deluxe thatched roof
cabana. Meals BLD
6TH DAY • COCKSCOMB BASIN
WILDLIFE SANCTUARY/JAGUAR REEF
RESORT
Today’s visit includes the jaguar, which
densely populates the Cockscomb Basin
area finds protected shelter here in the
world’s first jaguar preserve. The puma,
ocelot and gafuarundi also find shelter
here. The lush jungle of the Cockscomb
Basin is also a birder’s paradise with over
290 species recorded, including the Scarlet
Macaw, great Curassow, keel billed Toucan
and King Vulture. Return to the hotel
mid-afternoon. Meals BLD
7TH DAY • JAGUAR REEF RESORT
Morning departure to the Bank of the
Sittee River for our exciting River and Reef
tour. We’ll motor several miles up the river,
a calm narrow waterway framed by the
webbed roofs of mangroves and towering
palms and by cecropia and other hardwoods. Tour includes Anderson Lagoon,
Man O’War Caye Frigate Bird nest site.
Moving out to the reef, an underwater
world of excitement awaits. Twelve miles
offshore and spanning 180 miles along the
coast, is the longest reef in the western
hemisphere. Return to hotel for dinner and
8TH DAY • DANGRIGA/BELIZE CITY/USA
Transfer to Dangriga airstrip after breakfast
for your return flight to Belize City in time
for your flight to the U.S. Meals B
TOUR FEATURES & Conditions
EMERGENCY CONTACT PHONES : IN THE U.S. 1-800-783-7839
OUTSIDE OF THE U.S. 386-449-0059 • IN COSTA RICA 506-296-9948/9949
Reservations and Payments: A non-refundable
$200 per person deposit is required at time of
booking and additional non-refundable deposit
of $400 may be required on air-inclusive packages to comply with airline ticket deadlines. Final
payment is due 45 days prior to departure. All
prices exclude surcharges during the period of
Dec. 15, to Jan. 06, levied by airlines and hotels
and affect features, payments and cancellation
conditions. Air tickets are non-refundable once
issued.
Air Transportation: Sunny Land Tours contracted Special Discounted Air Fares in conjuntion with these programs from Delta; Taca;
Lacsa; Martin Air and other scheduled airlines.
Inquire about these special air fares aplicable to
your tour departure date at time of reservation.
These reduced air fares require immediate ticketing and non-refundable payment to the
airlines.Round trip flights by Delta Airlines or
U.S. Airways, Lacsa Airlines or any IATA airline,
which cannot be held responsible for any act,
omission, or event during the time passengers are
not on board their aircraft.
Documentation: A valid passport is required of
U.S. citizens for travel. A tourist card will be provided on the plane prior to arrival.
Cancellation: Cancellation within 30 days of
departure date will be subject to a minimum of
25% of tour cost plus any penalties levied by
Airlines or Hotels. Cancellation within 21 days
departure date will be subject to 50% penalty and
no refunds can be given for cancellation within
14 days of departure date. Unused tour features
are neither refundable nor exchangeable once the
tour is in progress. Trip insurance is available,
highly recommended and payabl;e with tour
deposit. In the event of urgent cancellation contact SLT 800-783-7839. In FL 386-449-0059.
In CR 506-296-9948/9949.
Transfers and Sightseeing: A complete program
is offered throughout each tour as shown within
the itineraries. Entrance fees to places of interest
as well as lunches on full day outings where specified are included in the tour cost.
Tour guides: The services of competent local
guides and hosts are provided on all tours.
Tipping: All gratuities and handling charges to
hotel staff, porters, chambermaids and waiters are
included. Tipping on board cruise ships is not
included and personal tipping to guides is left at
passenger’s discretion.
Not included: Tour prices do not include items
not specified above: passports, meals not included in tour, airport and Port taxes, tips, laundry,
mineral water, excess baggage, and items of purely personal nature. Tour packages shown on
pages 4 up to and including page 28 do not
include international air fare.
Refunds: Since all tours are on the basis of inclusive arrangements, no refund can be considered
or given for any absence from the tour or any
unused services or meals, once the tour has commenced and is en route unless special arrangements have been made at time of booking. Any
and all claims for refund are to be made only to
the booking office, as no agents, representatives,
guides, or any other persons, are authorized to
make or promise to make any change or alteration of the official conditions and regulations.
No claim can be considered if not made within
60 days from completion of tour. No claim can
be considered if it is not accompanied by a completed service adjustment coupon or written
authorization from our overseas representatives,
and/or hotels. Refunds to be made in writing:
[email protected] or by fax (386) 4490060.
Alteration: Sunny Land Tours reserves the right
to cancel or alter the content of a tour should
conditions make this necessary. In this event, the
best possible alternative will be offered and a proportional refund made as appropriate.
Tour Performance Warranty: If for any reason
within our control, Sunny Land Tours fails to
provide any service, hotel, cruise, meal, or transportation as outlined in the final itinerary, an
appropriate refund will be issued to the client
upon presentation of a completed service adjustment coupon or written authorization from our
overseas representatives.
Responsibility and Liability: Sunny Land
Tours, Inc, in operating these land arrangements
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is responsible to the tour participants for supplying the services and accommodations offered to
the participants as stated in the brochure. Sunny
Land Tours, Inc., as tour operator, disclaims all
liability for loss, damage or injury sustained in
connection with services and accommodations
provided by railroads, bus operators, local sightseeing companies, tour operators, steamship
companies, airlines, hotels and lodging facilities,
all operating under the laws of the country in
which these services are provided. The right to
alter any land tour arrangement is reserved. The
carriers concerned are not in any event responsible for any act, omission or event, occurring during the time passengers are not aboard their
plane, vessels or other conveyances.
Please note: All of the information in this
brochure is correct as of the date of printing
(which is October, 2007) to our best
knowledge. Sunny Land Tours cannot be liable
for any errors and/or omissions that may be
found in the pages of this brochure.
All rates subject to change.
Copyright © October 1, 2007
by Sunny Land® Tours.
Written by Lori Sidawi-Cabada.
All rights reserved.
United States Tour Operators Association
$1 Million Travelers Assistance Program
Sunny Land Tours, Inc., as
an Active Member of
USTOA, is required to post
$1 Million with USTOA to be used to
reimburse, in accordance with the terms and
conditions of the USTOA Travelers Assistance
Program, the advance payments of Sunny
Land Tours' customers in the unlikely event of
bankruptcy, insolvency or cessation of
business. Further, you should understand that
the $1 Million posted by Sunny Land Tours
may be sufficient to provide only a partial
recovery of the advance payments received
by Sunny Land Tours. Complete details of
the USTOA Travelers Assistance Program
may be obtained by writing to USTOA at
275 Madison Avenue, Suite 2014, New York,
New York 10016, or by email to: [email protected] or by visiting their website at
www.USTOA.com.
Call for a free brochure to these other travel destinations.
SUNNY LAND® TOURS
Toll-free: 1-800-783-7839 • www.sunnylandtours.com
All credit cards accepted. All reservations must be made in care of your local travel agent.
California Registration # 2000202-20
For Information Contact:
Sunny Land features other destinations, including Greece
& Turkey, Croatia, Belize and more; which can be viewed
online at www.SunnyLandTours.com
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