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State College, PA  16801
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Centre For Travel Inc.
presents...
Costa Rica Family Adventure
8 days bullet 15 Meals: 7 Breakfasts, 2 Lunches, 6 Dinners
June 23-30, 2012
Costa Rica Family Adventure
Collette Family Vacations
Highlights... spacer Tortuguero National Park spacer Green Turtle Research Station spacer Sarapiquí
Pineapple Plantation spacer Rafting spacer Cacao Plantation spacer Arenal Volcano spacer Hot Springs
Hanging Bridges or Zip Line
Per Person Rates: Double $1,699; Single $2,099; Triple $1,669; Child $1,199

Included in price:
      Hotel Transfers
Not included in price:
      Round trip air fare, cancellation waiver and insurance of $190 per person

bullet Available Prepaid Options Form: Personalize your tour by adding an optional activity. Our recommended options have been carefully chosen to help enhance your individual experience. Complete the provided Prepaid Options Form to reserve your options today. Availability is limited and reservations are on a first come, first served basis. Payment must be received no later than 15 days prior to departure. Prices are subject to change. Children under the age of 18 MUST be accompanied by an adult.
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UNFORGETTABLE COLLETTE EXPERIENCES
bullet Experience a birds-eye view of the jungle during a zip-line canopy tour or a hanging bridges canopy tour.
bullet Explore Tortuguero National Park's winding canals, teeming with wildlife and exotic flora, by boat.
bullet Learn to cook Costa Rican specialties such as guacamole, plantains and empanadas.
bullet Swim in the volcanic hot springs of Arenal Volcano.

Day 1: Saturday, June 23, 2012
Arrive San Jose, Costa Rica
Welcome to Costa Rica for a family adventure in paradise. Upon arrival, your day is free to take a dip in the hotel's pool or set off to explore San Jose on your own. Visit a butterfly farm, an art museum, or simply enjoy a meal together at a local restaurant.

Day 2: Sunday, June 24, 2012
San Jose - Tortuguero National Park
Meet your fellow travelers this morning at awelcome breakfast as your Tour Manager briefs you about all the exciting things ahead. Then, set off for the Caribbean Coast and the remote Tortuguero National Park, a special reserve
accessible only by airplane or boat. Tortuguero is one of Costa Rica's most popular parks, protecting eleven different habitats. Transfer by boat to your lodge, making your way through winding canals - and play a great game of "I Spy" as you try to spot some of the 57 species of reptiles that call Tortuguero home! Arrive at your eco-lodge, the perfect backdrop for your jungle adventure, complete with a pool, games and space to explore. This afternoon, learn about the nesting habits of the local Green Sea Turtles during a visit to the Green Turtle Research Station. Walk with your guide out to the beach* to see where Green Sea Turtles nest. Tonight, gather with your fellow travelers to enjoy a delicious meal. Today, breakfast, lunch and dinner will be included.

Day 3: Monday, June 25, 2012
Tortuguero National Park
Venture out this morning to explore the surrounding jungle during a guided nature walk - make sure you bring your camera and binoculars since you are sure to spot some of the local monkeys, sloths and birds of the region! Enjoy a leisurely lunch before embarking on a spectacular boat cruise through the various canals and be sure to keep an eye out for the wildlife as well as
exotic flora. Return to the lodge for some leisure time before dinner. Today, breakfast, lunch and dinner will be included.

Day 4: Tuesday, June 26, 2012
Tortuguero National Park - Sarapiquí
Travel through jungle canals to the lush rainforest village of Sarapiquí. Arrive at a beautiful eco-lodge - your home for the next two nights. This evening visit the La Tirimbina Biological Reserve for an interactive discussion and discover the important role that bats - who make up almost 50% of the mammal population in Costa Rica - play in the ecosystem of the rainforest. Today, breakfast and dinner will be included.

Day 5: Wednesday, June 27, 2012
Sarapiquí
Today's first stop: a pineapple plantation! See where this delicious fruit is grown. Taste some luscious pineapple... you've never tasted such a fresh sample! This afternoon, take a white water raft ride through the stunning Costa Rican countryside. From gentle floats to the thrilling bursts in between, enjoy the feeling of being on the open water surrounded by amazing scenery. Tonight, you and your family are the chefs! But don't worry; an expert will walk you through
tucan, fresh pineapple, and waterfalls in costa rica
every step as you learn how to make local favorites such as guacamole, empanadas, tortillas and plantains. Today breakfast and dinner will be included.

Day 6: Thursday, June 28, 2012
Sarapiquí
This morning, journey through the rainforest to a cacao plantation and see firsthand how the cacao bean becomes chocolate! En route to Arenal, make some new friends during a visit to a local school** that is supported by the Collette Foundation. Arrive at the amazing Arenal Volcano... this geologically young volcano is estimated to be less than 7,000 years old. Asleep for hundreds of years until an eruption in 1968, Arenal is one of the most popular stops in Costa
Rica. Almost every day you can see red burning rocks tumble down its slopes. This evening gather with the group for a visit to the famous volcanic hot springs! This wonderful experience offers endless possibilities for fun and relaxation with hot springs, pools and water slides! Today breakfast and dinner will be included.

Day 7: Friday, June 29, 2012
Arenal
Your choice today**: a hanging bridges tour or an amazing zip line adventure! Both adventures feature spectacular views as you journey among trees that grow to heights of 100 feet or more. Wander through the treetops on the "hanging bridges" tour as you are surrounded by the beauty of the rainforest. Or, fly through the skies
viewing the lush green tropical jungle from high above the canopy as you zip line together for a once-in-a-lifetime family adventure! The afternoon is a leisure to enjoy the hotel amenities, do some last minute shopping or go horseback riding. Tonight, savor a scrumptious farewell dinner and say goodbye to your new friends. Today breakfast and dinner will be included.

Day 8: Saturday, June 30, 2012
Arenal - San Jose - Tour Ends
Your family adventure ends today in San Jose. Leave Costa Rica with visions of soaring above the rainforest, swimming in volcanic waters, and seeing countless wildlife roaming free in their natural habitats. Family memories to last a lifetime! Today breakfast will be included.
YOUR ITINERARY AT A GLANCE
Day 1   Doubletree Cariari, San Jose
Day 2,3 Evergreen Lodge, Tortuguero
Day 4,5 La Quinta Country Inn, Sarapiquí
Day 6,7 Arenal Springs Resort, Arenal
On Some Dates alternate hotels may be used.
 The "Collette Foundation" is an employee-run, global initiative connecting Collette employees, its vendors, and travelers like you with partner communities worldwide in our mission to improve the quality of life for children worldwide - one project at a time.
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Please Note:
Air rate and schedule are applicable for groups of 10 or more traveling on the same flights and dates.

Taxes/fees to be paid in local currency or USD upon exiting the country are approximately $32 USD per person.

Due to luggage size and weight restrictions on the boats, please bring an overnight bag for the two night stay in Tortuguero National Park. Your main luggage stays in San Jose and joins you upon your return to the mainland.

Parties of three will be accommodated in all hotels in two queen beds. Parties of four will be accommodated in all hotels in two queen beds. Rollaway beds are available at all hotels upon request only and cannot be guaranteed.

Children under 18 must be booked in a rom with at least one adult.

If you are traveling with a child on this Collette Family Vacation it is your sole responsibility to ensure that the child follows all safety rules of the tour.

Hotel check-in on your day of arrival is 3:00 PM. Rooms may not be available prior to that time.

*Green Turtles only nest from very late June to mid-September; if you are traveling outside these dates you will not be able to see the nesting beach habitat. Due to very strict government guidelines, visiting the turtle's nesting grounds is not recommended for children under 4.

**The school is normally closed from mid-December to mid-February for the summer school vacation and on national holidays.		 ***Children under 18 must be accompanies by an adult during the choice of activity on Day 7.

Depending upon weather conditions (rain), the early morning bird watching excursion may be substituted with an alternate activity.

To complete your vacation, we include roundtrip airport-to-hotel transfers when purchasing Collette airfare with your tour. If you have arranged for your own air, we are pleased to provide you the option of purchasing these transfers. Please note that all transfers will leave at pre-scheduled times.

There will be one morning transfer from Arenal to the airport in San Jose on the last day of the tour.

Flights home must be booked after 2 PM.

Museum visits and shopping may be affected with observance of religious or local holidays.

The days and order of sightseeing may change to best utilize your time on tour.

This tour includes moderate physical activity. Walking tours, as well as walking slightly longer distances, up stairs or on uneven walking surfaces should be expected. Some of the most unique sightseeing can mean accessing locations that restrict motor coaches, especially in historic areas. For your comfort, we recommend brining walking shoes. If you require a walker or wheelchair, or have difficulty walking, you may not be able to access some of these areas and may want to consider an alternate Collette vacation. Our travel counselors can provide additional information assistance to help you determine the perfect trip for you.

Child rates are valid for ages 4-14.