9 Days ~ 21 Meals Professional Tour Director October 19—27, 2014

Arranged by Talbot Tours for
CARD
9 Days ~ 21 Meals
Professional Tour Director
October 19—27, 2014
The Northern Plains showcases some of Costa
Rica’s
most scenic countryside and small
towns. Only a two-hour drive from San Jose, small agriculture communities
and cattle ranches cover rolling hills and deep valleys. Known as the heart
of Costa Rica, you’ll find a strong cultural identity here. The plains, rivers and most importantly
the people make the north central a must-see in
any Costa Rica program. The main attraction is
the Arenal Volcano which is the youngest and
most active in Costa Rica.
TOUR INCLUSIONS
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Roundtrip Airfare from Sacramento
to San Jose, Costa Rica
Professional Tour Director throughout
8 Nights First-Class Accommodations:
1 night San Jose ~ Casa Conde Hotel
2 nights Tortuguero ~ Pachira Lodge
2 nights Arenal ~ Arenal Spring Hotel
2 nights Monte Verde ~ Fonda Vela Hotel
1 night San Jose ~ Casa Conde Hotel
21 meals—8 breakfasts, 5 lunches,
8 dinners
Purified water at meals & free bottled water
Luggage handling for One Suitcase
Per Person {Excluding Airline Fees}
Driver and Guide Gratuities Included
All Applicable Taxes
CONTACT:
CARD
Laura Beck
530 895-4015 or
Talbot Tours
(800) 662-9933
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
Travel through the
Braulio Carrillo National Park
 Visit a Banana processing plant
 Enjoy a cruise along the Tortuguero Canals
 Visit the museum in the
town of Tortuguero
 Cruise through Tortuguero National Park
 View the Arenal Volcano
 Cano Negro Wildlife Tour
 Floating Safari through Tropical Rainforest
 Rio Frio Migratory Bird Refuge
 Enjoy a delightful cruise on
beautiful Arenal Lake
 The exciting Canopy Tour is one of the
longest zip lines in Costa Rica
 Visit the Butterfly Gardens &
Hummingbird Garden
 Enjoy a traditional Costa Rican Dance Show
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Day 1 <> Chico to Costa Rica <> Transfer to Sacramento
Airport for your flight to San Jose, Costa Rica. Upon arrival
at the Juan Santamaría International Airport, meet your tour
director, who will bring you to the Casa Conde hotel for a
one night stay. Dinner included at the hotel. (D)
Day 2 <> Tortuguero <> Early morning departure from the
hotel. Travel through the Braulio Carrillo National Park, a
primary forest in 95% of its extension. Have a taste of our
delicious Costa Rican breakfast en route. On the way, stop
to visit a banana processing plant and learn more about one
of Costa Rica's prime products. In Caño Blanco enjoy a
comfortable boat ride and let this extraordinarily exotic
paradise enchant you, as you travel along the Tortuguero
Canals. Have a once-in-a-lifetime experience in this unique
place surrounded by a great variety of flora and fauna of
breathtaking beauty. Enjoy a refreshing cocktail and a delicious Lunch as we welcome you to Pachira Lodge where
you will spend two
nights. (B, L, D)
Day 3 <> Tortuguero
<> This day discover
the nature and wildlife
of Tortuguero in a different way. Tortuguero
National Park has to
be visited on the water. Enjoy nature at its best as you undertake a journey by boat through the canals at dawn,
and take your best shot of a real Caribbean sunrise.
Breakfast and lunch is included at Pachira Lodge, then time
at leisure to enjoy the hotel facilities, enjoy the many private
trails, or just relax in your beautiful surroundings.
Optional night tour: If conditions are favorable, a night walk
on the beach with a naturalist to see the Green Turtles nesting. (B, L, D)
Day 4 <> Tortuguero to Arenal <> Early breakfast at Pachira, check out and transfer by boat to Caño Blanco, where your private transportation will be waiting for
you. En route to Arenal,
stop at Nueva Virginia
town, where you will taste typical Costa Rican
bread, discover the flavor
of a “Costilla (RIB), Oreja
(ear), enchilada” in a
small bakery, owned by three women who are the head of
their home. Continue the trip to Arenal, with lunch included
on the way. Two nights accommodations at Arenal Springs
Hotel. (B, L, D)
Day 5 <> Arenal <> This day a
great experience is waiting for us,
after breakfast we will visit the
Caño Negro Wildlife Refuge and
the Rio Frío, both biological humid
areas, considered being one of the
richest in biological diversity in Costa Rica. Here you can find
a great variety of resident and migratory birds plus three
different species of monkeys, also iguanas, sloth’s, turtles and
caymans. “Nature Lovers” will have a 4-hour floating safari
through tropical rain forest and pastures. Lunch included on
Tour. In late afternoon, free time to enjoy the hotel facilities.
Dinner tonight is included at a local restaurant. (B, L, D)
Day 6 <> Arenal to Monteverde <> After breakfast check out
and transfer to Monteverde. This transfer is a special one, because it includes a boat trip at Arenal Lake. This service is
scenic, fast and the newest way to go from La Fortuna Arenal
Volcano Area, to the Monteverde area. After our boat transfer
we’ll continue to the Fonda Vela hotel in Monteverde for a two
night stay. Lunch on own. Dinner tonight at the hotel. (B, D)
Day 7 <> Monteverde Cloud Forest <> Following breakfast
at the hotel, a cloud forest adventure awaits as you fly or walk
over the canopy trees. You will be thrilled at our exciting
Canopy Tour, which is one of the longest zip lines in Costa
Rica. For those who prefer to keep their feet on something
solid, walk through the virgin cloud forest and enjoy its beauties on elevated walkways.
Next experience the peace
that the butterfly garden has
to offer, with more than 50
species of butterflies living in
their natural habitat. Then visit
the Hummingbird Garden
with 14 species of hummingbirds - the ideal nature photography spot. Lunch is included.
Return to the hotel with the rest of day at leisure to enjoy the
area. Dinner included in a local Restaurant. (B, L, D)
Day 8<> Monteverde to San Jose <> Breakfast at the hotel.
Morning at leisure in Monteverde with lunch on own before
transferring back to San Jose. In the evening, enjoy a spectacular view of Central Valley and a traditional Costa Rican farewell dinner/dance show while drinking a “Sangre de bruja”.
Overnight accommodations at Casa Conde Hotel. (B, D)
Day 9 <> San Jose, CR to Chico<> After breakfast, transfer
from San José to the Juan Santamaria International Airport for
your return flight to Sacramento and transfer to Chico. (B)
WELCOME HOME!
TOUR CONDITIONS <> This tour is based upon current tariffs and is therefore subject to change prior to departure. Items
not included on this tour are those of a personal nature. Price is subject to a certain minimum number of participants. Should
minimum not be met price is subject to increase. Space is limited and will be assigned on a first come, first served basis.
There will be no refunds for any unused portions of tour. Talbot Tours, Inc., reserves the right to make any necessary
changes or modifications to comply with current conditions at time of departure. Any deviations to departure or return
flights/itinerary must be requested at time of sign up.
OPTIONAL CANCELLATION PROTECTION <> This Optional Insurance provided by Trip Mate includes: Trip
Cancellation and Trip Interruption for Medical Reasons, Emergency Medical Transportation and Travel Delay. The
Insurance also includes Travel Accident, Sickness and Baggage Insurance. All premiums are in addition to the tour cost
and are non-refundable. Please note: Payment for insurance must be made within 14 days of deposit to qualify for the Pre
-existing Condition Waiver Option. This insurance is available with your deposit and is highly recommended.
CANCELLATION POLICY <> All Cancellations made between 75 t o 46 days prior to departure will be assessed the full
deposit amount. Cancellations between 45 and 8 days prior to departure will be assessed 50% penalty. Cancellations 7 days
or less and nonappearance will receive no refund. Additional cancellation fees may apply subject to final booking. All
cancellations must be received in writing.
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accommodations and other services and does not assume any liability for injury, damage, loss or accident, or delay due to act
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CARD <> Costa Rica <> October 19—27, 2014 <> #410007-B