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BE Avrs and be sure to bring your binoculars on our nature lover’s adventure to Costa Rica. Considered one of the most bio-diverse regions in the world, this country will not disappoint. Experience the diversity of the land and the variety of habitats from lush tropical rainforests and cloud forests to active volcanoes and sandy beaches. Take a dip in the ocean or for the adventure seekers take a thrilling zip line over the forest between giant trees. Hike along mountainous paths and witness the thriving diverse wildlife, bird species and abundant lush flora. Visit rural villages and meet local farmers to learn about theirtheir traditions that have been passed down through generations. Reconnect with nature’s harmony as we explore the wonders of this unforgettable country - Costa Rica!

We welcome you to join us on this Costa Rican adventure in January 2018. Don’t miss out – book today!

• Private group arrival/departure transfers in Costa Rica (transfers based on group air arrival/departure times)• Private mini-bus transportation as per the itinerary• Local English speaking guide for the duration of the tour• 7 nights accommodation in 4 and 3+ star hotels and lodges with private bath -1 night San Jose -2 nights Arenal -2 nights Monteverde -2 nights Manuel Antonio• Breakfast daily, 4 lunches, 1 snack, 4 dinners• Admission costs/guided tours as follows: Walking Tour of San Jose, Poas Volcano National Park, Horseback Riding to la Fortuna Waterfall, Maleku Indigenous Lecture, Monteverde Footprints Walking Tour, Dona Hermidia Farm, choice between Canopy Zip Line or Hanging Bridges Adventure, Manuel Antonio National Park, Sailboat & Snorkelling Tour• Services of a Broad Escapes Tour Manager for the duration of the tour• Applicable taxes and service charges•• 24-hour Ellison Travel & Tours Emergency Contact Number while on tour

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• International airfare (ask us about group air from Toronto or air from other gateways)• Hotel luggage handling• Beverages & meals other than mentioned above• Gratuities to driver and local guide• Additional taxes, fuel surcharges or service charges• Passport photos, government processing fees & visa if required•• Costa Rica departure tax

• A designated group flight will be available from Toronto • Manulife All Inclusive Package Insurance, includes emergency medical coverage, cancellation and interruption, limited baggage insurance – see policy for terms and conditions(Ask our agents for details)• arrival and departure transfers – for those not arriving & departing on group flights departing on group flights• Extend your stay in Costa Rica (see website for details)

• Deposit $700.00 pp plus insurance due at time of booking• Balance due: October 22, 2017

in Costa RicaJanuary 28 - February 4, 2018

Cost: $2990.00CAD Based on twin occupancy and a minimum of 10 passengers, maximum of 18 passengers Single supplement: $585.00CAD

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Costa Rica January 28 - February 4, 201

Note: It is the responsibility of all participants to be in possession of the correct documentation to travel out of the country. Failure to do so will result in participants being denied entry/boarding and returned home at the expense of the individual. Canadian Citizens require a valid passport (authorities at your destination require that passports are valid for 3 months beyond your return date). Ellison Travel & Tours recommends passports are valid for 6 months beyond your return date. Non-Canadians must check entry and transit requirements. Day 1 – Sunday, January 28 – arrive San Jose D

Welcome to San Jose, Costa Rica. Upon group arrival at Juan Santamaría International Airport meet our English speaking local guide who will remain with the group for the duration of the tour. Continue on our private mini-bus transfer* from the airport to our hotel and check in for a 1 night stay.

*Group transfer will be scheduled to connect with the designated group flight. Arrangements can be made, at an additional cost, for private transfers to meet other flight times. We would be pleased to book flights on the designated flight from Toronto or any other departure gateway. Ask our agents for details.

Stretch your legs after the flight with a guided walking tour of San Jose. From public libraries that were torn down and became quirky parking lots, to hidden pieces of the Berlin Wall as well as kitsch canteens nestled in the local markets, together with our guide, we will see the local aesthetics of this constantly changing cosmopolitan Latin city.

Tonight enjoy traditional Costa Rican dinner at a local restaurant. Overnight at Hotel Park Inn (or similar)

Day 2 – Monday, January 29 – Poas Volcano & Artisian Town to Arenal B/L/D This morning we travel by private mini-bus to the Arenal area. First, stop to enjoy a morning

walking tour and visit to the iconic open crater at Poas Volcano. Poás Volcano is a powerful symbol of the geothermal forces that formed Costa Rica. When the

mist and clouds part you’ll see the sulfuric, bubbling, green rain fed lake at the bottom, surrounded by smoke and steam rising from fumaroles. Water from the lake is constantly seeping through cracks in the hot rock, evaporating and building pockets of steam. At almost a mile (1.6 km) across it’s also the largest active crater in the world.

Continuing along the way we will stop at two artisan towns. Here we’ll meet the local people, see the stunning views and learn about their local traditions. Enjoy this day of local culture before continuing to the Arenal area and check into our hotel for a 2 night stay.

Dinner and overnight in the Arenal area at the Arenal Oasis Lodge (or similar)

Day 3 – Tuesday, January 30 – Arenal B/S Take a leisurely ride on horseback to the pristine La Fortuna waterfall. Listen to the birds and

wildlife as we travel through the lush rainforest home to toucans, monkeys, peccaries, coatis and other wildlife. La Fortuna waterfall emerges from dense jungle greenery before plummeting some 65m (200 feet) into an emerald pool below. Bring a suit and take a plunge in the chilly water below.

In the afternoon, meet a member of the Maleku indigenous community. Learn first-hand about one of Costa Rica’s most interesting native communities, their customs, food, folklore and natural lifestyle.

Return to the hotel and enjoy an evening at leisure. Choose to dine at one of the many

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restaurants in the nearby town of La Fortuna, relax at the lodge or an optional visit to Ecotermales Hot Springs.

Overnight in the Arenal area at the Arenal Oasis Lodge (or similar)

Day 4 – Wednesday, January 31 – to Monteverde B/D Depart by mini-bus to Monteverde. Upon arrival enjoy a walking tour and learn about the

history and culture, the role of women in the local development, handmade organic products, ecological treasures and the innovations in sustainability. Later meet one of the members of the founding families of Monteverde. More than 60 years ago the Quakers came from the US, escaping the military draft and settled here, in the beautiful forest in the a country that had just abolished the army. Historians believe the conservation movement that later swept the country started here. Learn first-hand about this interesting story from an elder member of the family. Continue to our eco-lodge and check in for a 2 night stay.

Dinner and overnight in Monteverde at Cloud Forest Lodge (or similar)

Day 5 – Thursday, February 1 – Monteverde B/L In the morning visit “Dona Hermidia” at her authentic family farm. See the traditional way

farmers cultivate their fruit, legumes and vegetables. At the end of the tour enjoy her coffee and “gallos” (Costa Rican tacos of vegetable stew) for lunch on the farm. In the afternoon continue to a natural theme park to visit a butterfly and hummingbird garden. Later choose between the amazing hanging bridges or the fast canopy zip lines. After a full day of adventure return to the lodge for an evening at leisure.

Overnight in Monteverde at Cloud Forest Lodge (or similar)

Day 6 – Friday, February 2 – to Manuel Antonio National Park B/L Depart by mini-bus to the coastal area of the Central Pacific. Enjoy lunch upon arrival and then

prepare for an immersion of natural surroundings with an afternoon visit to Manuel Antonio National Park. This park is one of the jewels of the country offering beautiful white sand beaches and lush tropical forests. Here we’ll likely be greeted by white faced capuchin monkeys, Morpho butterflies, birds and maybe a few other curious mammals as we explore this small yet super bio-diverse national treasure with our guide. Continue to our hotel and check in for a 2 night stay.

Overnight at Manuel Antonio Hotel Plaza Yara (or similar)

Day 7 – Saturday, February 3 – Manuel Antonio B/L/D Today we’ll explore Manuel Antonio on a sailboat. Sail past the offshore islets, which serve as

rookeries to the abundant species of birds like the brown boobies, frigates and pelicans. As we glide through the water we may even encounter dolphins and giant sea turtles. Anchor for lunch at beautiful Jungle Bay and those who like to snorkel will be delighted with the fascinating and colourful fish at the nearby reef. Bring your underwater camera! Return to the hotel with time to freshen up before our farewell dinner to reminisce with travelling companions about the memories and adventures we have shared on our journey through Costa Rica.

Overnight at Manuel Antonio Hotel Plaza Yara (or similar)

Day 8 – Sunday, February 4 – to San Jose B This morning there will be a group transfer to San Jose airport to connect with the designated

group flight. Say farewell to Costa Rica and your fellow travellers. *Group transfer will be scheduled to connect with the designated group flight (departure after 1:00pm).

Arrangements can be made, at an additional cost, for private transfers to meet other flight times. We would be pleased to book flights on the designated flight to Toronto or any other destination. Ask our agents for details.

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Option to extend your stay in San Jose for 1 night or Manuel Antonio for 3 nights, includes breakfast and shuttle transfer to San Jose airport. Ask our agents for details.

B - Breakfast / L – Lunch / D - Dinner / S – Snack

Please note that an average/moderate level of fitness is required to enjoy the various activities of this tour. Trip activities include walking, sometimes on uneven ground, climbing stairs, horseback riding, and getting on and off buses, boats etc. Participants should acknowledge that the conditions in Costa Rica may be different than those in North America. As a courtesy to fellow travellers all Broad Escape tours are considered non-smoking in that smoking will not be permitted during group activities or on board the bus. **While it is our intention to adhere to the itinerary described above, there is a certain amount of flexibility built into the tour. Due to traffic or other circumstances beyond our control, it may be necessary or desirable to make alterations. Broad Escapes reserves the right to change the itinerary when deemed necessary.**

TERMS & CONDITIONS Reservations: To reserve space on this tour, contact your Ellison Travel & Tours Travel Consultant Deposits & Payments: A deposit is due at the time of booking. The amount of the deposit varies according to the tour booked. Final payment depending on the tour is due 60 to 120 days prior to departure. Both deposits and final payments are non-refundable at time of payment unless covered by insurance. Forms of Payment: Ellison Travel & Tours will accept payment in the form of cheque, Visa or Mastercard. Cheques must be made payable to Ellison Travel & Tours. If the credit card sale is declined, the customer will be informed immediately, and payment will be considered not received. Verbal authorization of the use of your credit card commits you to your reservation whether or not you have signed a credit card draft. Refunds will be processed in the form they were received. Goods & Services Tax: The Canadian Government's G.S.T. and/or H.S.T. may apply to the cost of your tour. Your vacation consultant will advise of the additional G.S.T./H.S.T. charges, if any, that apply to the cost of your tour. Ellison Travel & Tours reserves the right to pass any Government changes to the tax structure on to the consumer. Price Guarantee: Once the deposit is paid, the tour cost is guaranteed. Prices are however subject to change to cover any unexpected costs over which Ellison Travel & Tours has no control, such as fuel surcharges, government taxes and country visas. In the event of a surcharge tour members and/or vacation consultants will be advised of any surcharge on their tour. If a rate increase of more than 7% is necessary, clients may cancel with no penalties. No surcharges will be added within 30 days prior to departure. Insurance: Ellison Travel & Tours strongly recommends the purchase of Trip Cancellation and Interruption Insurance, and Comprehensive Assistance, Health Coverage, Individual Accident Coverage, and Baggage and Personal Effects Insurance. Details are available from your travel agent. Proof of Citizenship: Canadian Citizens are asked to carry a passport for tours to the United States. For international travel a valid passport is required. Citizens of other countries or landed immigrants should check with their travel agent for requirements for travel outside Canada. Passengers must have valid passports for travel abroad and visas for some countries. Ellison Travel & Tours does not accept responsibility for passengers who do not meet correct visa and passport requirements. Currency: All prices are shown in Canadian Dollars. Baggage: Maximum baggage allowance on motoroach tours is one large suitcase per person. All hand luggage must be carried personally aboard the motorcoach or aircraft. Although the Tour Manager and Coach Driver supervise the transfer of luggage to and from the motorcoach and every effort is made to handle luggage as carefully as possible, Ellison Travel & Tours cannot assume liability for loss, theft or damage due to breakage, fire, water, etc. Accommodation: All hotels listed in itineraries have been confirmed at the time of printing, but are subject to change. On most tours, TWIN refers to two persons sharing one room with two beds; however, in some areas, only one double bed may be available, so please specify at time of booking if you wish two separate beds. TRIPLE or QUAD usually refers to three or four persons sharing one room with two double beds, all with private bath. Please keep in mind that in some areas local customs may mean that there is a change in the type of accommodation provided. Items not included: Items of personal nature such as laundry, telephone charges and drinks with meals other than noted in the tour Inclusions. 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