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We will design the trip that fits everyone (your friends and family can join). They will stay together, but they can do separate activities during the day in the same area that we are hiking (if they don't like to hike).

Please RSVP to the waiting list and I'll contact you for payments

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Estimate cost land portion: $990 per person for double occupancy. Contact for cost of single occupancy and triple occupancy.

The land will include: English speaking guides, transportation, lodging and some hikes with guides and some meals, not included airfare, optional activities and most meals.

The following EXCLUDING expenses:

  1. Airfare (International Flights) ~$300 - $700 (not final until booking)
  2. Meals, some park entrance fees and services tips.
  3. Optional activities that are not included
  4. Airport departure tax ($29.00)
  5. Border taxes or fees

Allow $250 to $500+ (your budget) for meals, optional activities and Personal expenses/gifts

Tentative Itinerary will be: 11 days and 10 nights - Sat Dec 5 to Tues Dec 15.

  1. Day 1 - 4 (https://www.meetup.com/HikingOC/events/218648031/)(Sat Dec 5 to Tues Dec 8): arrive San Jose and transfer to Monteverde

***Day 2 morning in San Jose (https://www.meetup.com/HikingOC/events/226738655/): sightseeing La Paz Waterfall-Gardens (https://www.meetup.com/HikingOC/events/218648031/) and farmer markets (http://costarica.angloinfo.com/information/lifestyle/shopping/)

***Day 2 afternoon: private transfer to Monteverde ~150 km/90 miles in 3 hours

***Days 2 - 4 in Monteverde (Clouds Forest) (https://www.meetup.com/HikingOC/events/226739358/) - Monteverde Reserve (http://www.monteverdeinfo.com/monteverde.htm), wildlife, colorful birds, clouds forest (these are places we may visit: Santuario Ecológico (http://www.lonelyplanet.com/costa-rica/northwestern-costa-rica/monteverde-and-santa-elena/activities/hiking-trekking/santuario-ecologico), Bosque Eterno de los Niños (http://www.lonelyplanet.com/costa-rica/northwestern-costa-rica/monteverde-and-santa-elena/activities/hiking-trekking/bosque-eterno-de-los-ninos), Santa Elena Cloud Forest Reserve (http://www.monteverdeinfo.com/reserve.htm) and other activities (http://www.monteverdeinfo.com/other_activities.htm), etc.)

2. Days 5 - 6 (https://www.meetup.com/HikingOC/events/226742324/) (Wed Dec 9 to Thurs Dec 10 (https://www.meetup.com/HikingOC/events/226608692/?)): explore and hike Rincón de la Vieja National Park (https://www.anywherecostarica.com/attractions/national-park/rincon-de-la-vieja), then transfer to Blue River Resort and Hot Springs (http://www.blueriverresort.com/resort/guanacaste-hotel-resorts.htm) (Grand Waterfall Tour Included)

***Day 5:

***Morning: private transfer to Mercado Municipal de Liberia (http://costarica.angloinfo.com/information/lifestyle/shopping/) ~120 km/80 miles in 2.5 hours after lunch transfer to Rincon De La Vieja (~40 km/25 miles in half to an hour).Optional: Snorkeling at Playa Cuajiniquil (http://cuajiniquil.com/What_to_do.html)

***Afternoon after hike, transfer to Blue River Resort (~70 km/45 miles in 1.5 hours)

3. Days 7 - 8 (https://www.meetup.com/HikingOC/events/226744066/) (Fri Dec 11 to Sat Dec 12 (https://www.meetup.com/HikingOC/events/226828236/)): Arenal area (Arenal Volcano (https://www.anywherecostarica.com/attractions/national-park/arenal-volcano) and Northern Low Lands) for Rio Celesto hike (http://www.riocelestehideaway.com/rio-celeste-hiking.php) (included), Cerro Chato Hike (http://www.arenal.net/tour/cerro-chato-hike/), La Fortuna waterfall (http://mytanfeet.com/activities/la-fortuna-waterfall-in-arenal/), other activities (http://www.arenal.net/arenal-volcano-tour.htm) and Tabacon Hot Springs (http://www.tabacon.com/costa-rica-resort-thermal-springs-1.html)

***Day 7:

***Morning: private transfer to Rio Celesto ~140 km/90 miles in 2.5 hours

***Afternoon after hike, transfer to Nuevo Arenal/La Fortuna (~45 to 90 km/55 miles in 1 to 2 hours)

4. Days 9 & 10 (https://www.meetup.com/HikingOC/events/226744448/) (Sun Dec 13 to Mon Dec 14): Tortuguero – Caribbean Coast of Costa Rica (http://www.anywherecostarica.com/regions/caribbean), we are late for Green Turtle (http://www.anywherecostarica.com/maps/turtle-nesting) nesting season, but we still can see Turtle at the beach. Visit TORTUGUERO NATIONAL PARK (http://www.jungletomsafaris.com/overnight_tour.htm)before heading back to LAX (park entrance fee and canoeing tour included)

***Day 9: private transfer to Tortuguero (~240 km / 150 miles in 4-5 hours and 1 to 1.5 hours by boat)

***Day 10: private transfer back to San Jose (1 to 1.5 hours by boat and ~120 km / 80 miles in 2.5 hours)

5. Day 11 (https://www.meetup.com/HikingOC/events/226828476/) (Tues Dec 15) Sightseeing Houston (http://www.houstonpress.com/arts/the-rest-of-the-best-houstons-top-10-tourist-attractions-6393376) waiting to transfer.

CANCELLATION OF SERVICES:

The following policies apply when making a cancellation:

• 45 days prior to arrival date: your deposit will be refunded minus a $150 USD service fee.

• 44 to 30 days prior to arrival: 50% of the amount is subject to forfeiture.

• 29 days prior to arrival, 100% of the total amount is subject to forfeiture.

***Tentative Activities:

  1. Hiking and Sightseeing. We will walk almost every day from 1 to 10 miles depends on the groups, hiking levels and location.
  2. Boating, Rafting, Kayaking, Kite Surfing, Canoeing, etc. (If weather permits)
  3. Horseback riding, hanging bridge and other activities are also available depending on our groups and time permits.

ABOUT COSTA RICA: From Lonely Planet "Costa Rica is sometimes referred to as the Switzerland of Central America because of its comfortable lifestyle, peaceful democracy and overwhelming natural beauty. The country’s Disney like cast of creatures – ranging from howler monkeys to toucans – are populous and relatively easy to spot..."

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