CETA Tours PresentsCETA Tours Presents

June 6-14, 2016

About CETA ToursAbout CETA ToursCETA was founded by two foreign language

teachers.

They have been arranging tours abroad for students since 1974.

They are based out of Menomonie, WI.

Tour InclusionsTour InclusionsRound-trip air transportation from

Minneapolis on scheduled carrier, including departure and security taxes

Land transportation on air-conditioned coaster bus or motor coach, depending on the size of the group

Multi-bedded accommodations in hotels

Flight schedules and hotel lists will be available in April 2016.

Meal InclusionsMeal InclusionsAll meals in Costa Rica are included

The meals are eaten as a group either at the hotel or in a nearby restaurant.

Other InclusionsOther InclusionsEntrance fees are included in the tour price

for all sights listed in the itinerary.

Supervision on TourSupervision on TourThere is a 1 to 8 teacher to student ratio.

In addition, a bilingual naturalist guide will meet the group upon arrival in San José and accompany the group for the entire tour.

Items not Included in the Tour PriceItems not Included in the Tour PriceBeverages – juice is offered at most meals, but if

students wish to have a soft drink, that will, in most cases, be at their own expense.

Luggage Handling

Passport Fees

End of the tour tips to tour guide and bus driver. We recommend $3-$4 per person, per day for each of them.

Travel insurance

Spending MoneySpending MoneyWe recommend $50-$75 to cover beverages and some

snacks. This does not include souvenirs.

Most students take $100-$150 on a trip this length.

There will be information about how to get currency while in Costa Rica at future meetings.

Payment SchedulePayment Schedule$500 is due with the application on May 22, 2015.

Second payment of $800 is due October 15, 2016.

Third payment of $800 is due January 15, 2016.

Balance is due March 15, 2016

A financial statement will be mailed or e-mailed directly to students and their parents upon receipt of application.

Invoices will be mailed or e-mailed directly to students and their parents several weeks before each payment is due.

Cancellation PolicyCancellation Policy

Cancellations made through December 15, 2015 incur a $125 penalty.

Cancellations made between December 16, 2015 and March 15, 2016 incur a $500 penalty.

Cancellations made from March 15, 2016 and up to 31 days prior to departure incur a $500 penalty plus any lost deposits for bus, airfare and accommodations.

Cancellations made 30 days or less prior to departure will not receive a refund.

Tour PriceTour PricePrice is based on projected air fare and current departure taxes and is subject to modification.

Price is based on the value of the dollar as of February 19, 2015 and is subject to modification.

The trip price is based on a minimum number of paying participants:$2,849 with 20-29 paying travelers$2,799with 30 or more paying travelers

Extensions and DeviationsExtensions and DeviationsExtensions and deviations may be available on a limited

basis.

Please fill out the deviation form on the back of your application and CETA will contact you about the price of your deviation before booking it for you.

All deviations must be requested at the time of application.

InsuranceInsuranceTrip cancellation/interruption insurance is not

included in the tour price.

Information about purchasing insurance will be sent to participants with the first financial statement.

Travelers who do not have medical insurance need to purchase it for the duration of the tour.

CETA Tours highly recommends that travelers purchase trip cancellation/interruption insurance.

CETA Tours can answer questions you may have about insurance and purchase it for you over the phone.

ScholarshipsScholarships

CETA Tours offers five need-based scholarships in the amount of $500 each to students participating on a CETA Tour.

Application packets are available upon request or on-line once a student is signed up for the tour.

Application deadline is January 15, 2016.

Winners will be notified in writing within 45 days of application deadline.

Winners can expect the $500 credit to appear on their final invoice.

Future MeetingsFuture MeetingsOnce your group is formed, your teacher will hold

more meetings to help you prepare for your tour.

CETA Tours will send most of the tour preparation information to your teacher so attending these meetings will be very important.

CETA’s Website

Information about your tour can also be found on our website a www.cetatours.com

Log in by going to “View my Tour” Your group’s Username: 16PVVCentennial Your group’s Password: Schneider

Information will be added to your group’s tour on-line as it becomes available to teachers: Tour brochure is available now Tour Preparation materials and forms will be on-line shortly after

applications are received. Flight Schedule and hotel list will be on-line April of 2016

Questions?Questions?Please talk to your teacher or CETA Tours if you have any

questions about the tour.

CETA Tours can be reached by phone at 1-800-501-0397 by e-mail at info@cetatours.com.