Costa Rica Discovery

• Roundtrip economy class airfare from Miami to San Jose, Costa Rica
• 7 nights hotel accommodation in Costa Rica (San Jose 1, Arenal 2, Monteverde 2, Manuel Antonio 2) with breakfast daily
• All transfers as per itinerary with assistance and baggage handling
• All transportation within Costa Rica via air-conditioned vehicles and the services of English speaking professional tour guides
• Half day tour to Arenal Volcano
• Half day Penas Blancas river tour
• Half day tour of Monteverde Cloud Forest
• Half day tour Manuel Antonio National Park
• Entrance fees on included sightseeing
• Meals as per itinerary: B =Breakfast (8), D=Dinner (1)
• FreeGate travel bag and document portfolio

Day 1: USA - SAN JOSE
Depart USA to San Jose, Costa Rica. Meeting and assistance upon arrival at Juan Santamaria International Airport, and transfer to your hotel in San Jose. Balance of day at leisure.

Day 2: SAN JOSE-ARENAL (B,D)
Following breakfast you will be transferred to your hotel in the Arenal area. In the afternoon you will partake in a guided tour to the Arenal Volcano and Tabacon Hot Springs**. In the evening enjoy dinner at the Tabacon Resort.
** NOTE: Passengers staying at the Tabacon Resort (Tour price "OPTION C") will not participate in this tour

Day 3: ARENAL - PENAS BLANCAS RIVER (B)
This morning you depart for a rafting tour of the Peñas Blancas river. Enjoy the sights and the sounds of the rainforest and experience its peacefulness as you quietly paddle along the river. Monkeys, sloths, iguanas, crocodiles and numerous tropical birds await you! Your professional bilingual guide will share with you educational and interesting explanations of the plants and animals you encounter as you float on the river. Return to the Arenal area - afternoon at leisure. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 4 : ARENAL-MONTEVERDE (B)
After breakfast, transfer to Monteverde and your hotel. Afternoon at leisure to explore the area on your own.

Day 5: MONTEVERDE - CLOUD FOREST RESERVE (B)
Today you will take a tour to the Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve. At 200 meters above sea level, this world famous cloud forest reserve will be the backdrop for a great hike where, with the help of your naturalist guide, you will search for the Resplendent Quetzal. Admire the prehistoric ferns and the trees full of epiphytes and moss. Afternoon at leisure to partake in optional tours such as: Horseback ride, Canopy tour, Sky Walk, or Butterfly Farm. Overnight.

Day 6: MONTEVERDE-QUEPOS (MANUEL ANTONIO) (B)
After breakfast, you will enjoy the scenic drive from Monteverde to Manuel Antonio. Overnight at your hotel.

Day 7: MANUEL ANTONIO (B)
Today you will visit the famous Manuel Antonio National Park, the most beautiful national park in Costa Rica. Immerse yourself in the tropical rain forest while you participate in an informative walk that will last one and a half hours. After your walk, enjoy a swim at one of the beautiful beaches surrounded by forests and rocky headlands. Afternoon at leisure to enjoy the beach and facilities of the hotel. Overnight.

Day 8: MANUEL ANTONIO-SAN JOSE-USA (B)
Following an early breakfast, you will be transferred from Quepos to International Airport in San Jose to connect with your flight back to the USA.

Accommodations		Option A	Option B	Option C	Option D
SAN JOSE		Grano de Oro (Standard room)	Real Intercontinental (Deluxe room)	C. Rica Marriott (Deluxe room)	C. Rica Marriott (Deluxe room)
ARENAL		Arenal Lodge (Junior suite)	Tilajari (Jr. Deluxe suite)	Tabacon Resort (Garden room)	Arenal Kioro (Suite)
MONTEVERDE		Heliconia (Standard room)	Sapo Dorado Classic Mtn. Suite)	Fonda Vela (Standard room)	Fonda Vela (Standard room)
MANUEL ANTONIO		Casitas Eclipse (Standard room)	El Parador (Garden room)	El Parador (Jungle room)	El Parador (Jungle room)

Departure Dates & Prices

NOTES: Rates are person in US Dollars, based on double occupancy and on departures from Miami (other US gateways available - see below). The rates are valid through December 15 2007 except for departures Dec. 20-Jan. 2 and Mar. 30-Apr. 8 (hotel supplements apply - please inquire). Not included in the rates are US and foreign airport departure taxes, as well as airline fuel surcharges.

SUPPLEMENTS/ ADDITIONAL COSTS:
LAND: Holiday Season (Dec. 22-Jan 2 and Mar 30-Apr 8): On request
AIRFARE: Holiday Season (Dec. 10 - Jan 2): $290

BRING-YOUR-OWN-AIR: If you buy your own airline tickets please deduct $290 from the above prices

DEPARTURES FROM OTHER US CITIES: Please add the add-on fares listed below to the tour price:

BUSINESS CLASS UPGRADE (International airfare): Available on request