From Cloud Forests to Volcanoes: Costa Rica With Your Grandchild
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- I like to spend much of the day exploring
- Whether walking through historic neighborhoods at a moderate pace or out and about on a coach, I prefer to keep my days full
- Stairs don’t bother me, and I love to keep up with the group
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Participants must book flights that arrive into San José, Costa Rica no later than 4:30 p.m. on this day if they plan on attending the program orientation. Hotel check in begins at 3:00 p.m. See your program’s "Getting There" information regarding transfers.
Ori...
Getting on/off a bus; driving about about 94 miles, approximately 3.5 hours riding time. Travel is broken up by en route stops for program activities and lunch.
We will learn about Costa Rica's biodiversity during an informative presentation given at the hotel b...
For those who prefer not to zip line, you can sit out the activity and later rejoin the group for the rest of the scheduled activities. Remember to wear sunscreen, insect repellent and tennis shoes. Do not wear open-toed shoes for today's activities. Coffee shop stop ...
Early morning (pre-breakfast) birding at lodge; if interested, please advise the Group Leader the night before. Getting on/off a bus; driving about 84 miles, approximately 2.5 - 3 hours riding time. Getting in/out rubber rafts, approximately 2 hours riding time; wear ...
Early morning (pre-breakfast) birding at lodge; if interested, please advise the Group Leader the night before. Our morning walk will cover a distance of approximately 2 miles and includes a segment with a small slope. Sunscreen, insect repellent, tennis shoes and bin...
Getting on/off a bus; driving about 47 miles, approximately 2 hours or less riding time. Walking on undulating forest trails; wear closed-toe/closed-heel shoes, comfortable clothes, sunscreen and insect repellent. Bring your sports water bottle.
Once we check ou...
Getting on/off a bus; driving about 19 miles, approximately 1 hour riding time. Getting on/off boat; bring a small pair of binoculars for nature viewing during mangrove boat ride.
After breakfast, we'll drive to the Tamarindo area in preparation for a leisurely ...
Getting on/off a bus; driving about 6 miles, approximately 20 minutes riding time. Getting on/off a catamaran, approximately 4 hours including swimming/snorkeling opportunities. Snorkeling equipment will be provided. Wear sunscreen, hat, sunglasses and a bathing suit....
Getting on/off a bus; driving about 24 miles, approximately 1.5 hours riding time to the international airport in Liberia. Hotel check out at 12:00 p.m. See your program’s “Getting There” information regarding transfers.
After checking out of our rooms and loadi...
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The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.
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- Number of Lunch: 7
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