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.
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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...
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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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