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Volcanos, Mountains & Beaches
Visiting San Jose, Arenal, Monteverde & Playa Tambor
INCLUDING:
11 nights hotel accommodations with room taxes and service charges. - Meals as marked in itinerary (B= continental breakfast; L=lunch; D=dinner). - Transfers on arrival and departure (airport/hotel/airport). - English speaking naturalist tour guides and entrance fees when necessary. - Ground transportation from San Jose to the Arenal and Monteverde. Also from San Jose to Playa Tambor. - Airfare from Miami with American or Taca Airlines. (see add-ons from other cities in USA or call us for an update information).

NOT INCLUDED:
- USA departure tax/fuel surcharges/security of $178 NOT INCLUDED: - USA departure tax/fuel surcharges/security of $178
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Tour OperatorTara Tours
OfferOffer valid through 12/31/2008
Duration
11 Days
Escorted
Escorted - No
Itinerary
DayDestinationDescription
Day 1Depart USAMIAMI-SAN JOSE : Departs U.S.A for San Jose, Costa Rica. Arrive and transfer to Hotel Barcelo San Jose Palacio. (5 stars). Orientation and briefing on next days activities.
Day 2ArenalSAN JOSE-ARENAL : Scenic drive with your tour guide to Arenal Volcano, stop en route at La Paz Waterfall Gardens for an up close view at a system of 5 different waterfalls and also for lunch. After lunch continue to Arenal. Dinner and overnight at the Arenal Observatory Lodge or similar. From the Observatory, which is situated only 1.6 miles south of the volcano, visitors have an impressive view of this "giant which rumbles" and erupts with spectacular displays of vapor and lava. The Observatory is the only one situated within the Arenal Volcano N.Park, which encompasses thousands of acres of pristine rainforest and teems with tropical birds and wildlife. (B,L,D)
Day 3ArenalARENAL-CANO NEGRO-ARENAL : Full day trip from the Observatory Lodge to the Cano Negro Wildlife Refuge which involves a 2 hour drive through farms and citrus groves to thetown of Los Chiles where you board a riverboat for an exciting trip down the Rio Frio to the refuge of Cano Negro. Lunch picnic style on the River Banks then return to dock for drive back to the Lodge. (B,L,D)
Day 4MonteverdeARENAL-MONTEVERDE : Next morning enjoy a hike to a nearby waterfall and a close-up exploration of a lava flow. Mid-morning departure, driving around Lake Arenal continue on to visit the Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve, one of the most diverse and richest tropical cloud forests in the New World. It is best known as home to the Resplendent Quetzal but has hundreds of other birds, mammals and plant species. Overnight in Monteverde at Hotel Fonda Vela or similar.(B,D)
Day 5MonteverdeMONTEVERDE : Morning hike thru the Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve viewing the misty forest with its dense vegetation and majestic trees. In the afternoon, you may go back to the Reserve with your guide or if you prefer you can wander out on your own to enjoy one of the many optional activities available in the area. Overnight Fonda Vela or similar. (B,D)
Day 6San JoseMONTEVERDE-SAN JOSE : On the final day visit the Ecological Farm a lower elevation belt of regenerating forest where you will have the chance to see a different variety of plants and animals like the 2 toed Sloth, Coati and monkeys. Depart for San Jose, late afternoon arrival back in San Jose. Hotel Barcelo San Jose Palacio. (B)
Day 7Playa TamborSAN JOSE-PLAYA TAMBOR : Transfer by bus to the exclusive beach resort Barcelo Playa Tambor an all-inclusive resort with sumptuous buffet and a la carte dining, Unlimited domestic & selected International drinks, wines, evening entertainment, windsurfing, kayaking, sailing, tennis courts and more...(L,D)
Day 8 -9Playa TamborPLAYA TAMBOR : Day to enjoy Barcelo Playa Tambor Resort & Casino is situated on Bahia Ballena, in the Puntarenas province on the Pacific coast of Costa Rica.The resort, custom-built by the company, is the ideal place for both family holidays and romantic getaways. Golfers will love it too, as there is a 9-hole, Par 35 golf course at the adjacent
Day 10San JosePLAYA TAMBOR-SAN JOSE : Transfer to the airport for flight to USA.
Dates/Pricing
Tours

DatePrice / DescriptionQuote
 $2,275.00* (USD) / RATES PER PERSON INCLUDING AIRFARE from Miami : Seasons 2008 : Double - *Jan.02 to Dec.09Quote
 $2,950.00* (USD) / RATES PER PERSON INCLUDING AIRFARE from Miami : Seasons 2008 : Double - Dec.10-Jan.02Quote
Disclaimer
*From Jan.1 to Apr.15 and from Jul.01 to Aug.15 add $100 pp.
Deduction for Triple $52.00

ADD-ONS VIA AMERICAN AIRLINES:
Add $120 from EWR, NYC, WAS, BOS & Zone 1 & 2; Add $180 from CHI, ATL, LAX, SFO; Add $200 from Zone 3 & 4 and $290 from Zone 5 & 6.

DEPOSITS/FINAL PAYMENTS: Deposit of US$150.00 per person at the time of placing reservations. Final payment is due 45 days before departure.
CANCELLATIONS: Please refer to General Conditions and Information at back page.
INSURANCE:
Insure America has designed a policy for Tara Tours clients. Cost for this program is $200-250 pp. See more information about INSURANCE HERE.