Friendly, tropical Costa Rica, a world leader in protecting natural resoures, is the perfect spot for family travel and exploring the beauty and marvelous intricacy of the natural world.

Throughout this special adventure, we discover a variety of wildlife, lush low-land rain forests and pristine beaches. And along the way we’ll meet plenty of ordinary Costa Ricans, admirable people who honor, respect and work to maintain a harmonious relationship with nature.

Highlights:• View wildlife in Tortuguero• Zip line through the rain forest• Search for monkeys, sloths and butterflies.

COSTA RICA A Family Adventure to Costa RicaJune 24 - June 30, 2017

RECOMMENDED AGE: 6+DIFFICULTY

ITINERARY

Day 1: Arrive San JoseLand in San Jose and get ready for an action-packed Costa Rican family adventure! Your guide will meet and assist you as you’re transferred to your hotel to check in and rest up for the exciting days ahead. Accommodations: Hotel Bougainvillea

Day 2: San Jose to TortugueroThis morning’s welcome breakfast is a great time to get to know your guide and fellow travelers. Depart San José for Tortu-guero National Park, a region rich with wildlife and flora, and a birder’s paradise. This remote area is only accessible by boat! Located in tropical low- land forest with a system of rivers and man made channels running through primary forest, Tortuguero National Park is named for the Atlantic green sea turtles who nest here from July to September. The park is well populated with caiman, sloths, monkeys and a variety of tropical birds.

After you settle into your jungle lodge, meet for a kayaking trip through Tortuguero’s maze of canals, where nature lovers can observe the thick mangroves inhabited by a myriad of fascinat-ing wildlife, like monkeys, crocodiles, and iguanas.Accommodations: Aninga LodgeMeals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 3: TortugueroVenture into Tortuguero National Park today for a jungle boat expedition through the network of rivers and canals. As you make your way through the lowland tropical rain forest, you’ll spot a tremendous collection of fascinating animals: howler, spider, and white-faced monkeys, tree-toed sloths, river otters, caiman, iguanas, river turtles, basilisk lizards, poison dart frogs, three species of toucans, eight species of parrots, and many other neotropical species.

After your jungle boat expedition comes what is likely to be your children’s favorite part of the trip: pen pals! As part of our Friends Across Borders program, your kids will meet the similarly-aged local Costa Rican children they began writing to before the adventure began. It’s amazing to see the kids con-nect and form friendships and enjoy a scheduled activity like soccer or hacky sacking.Accommodations: Aninga LodgeMeals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 4: Tortuguero to Manuel AntonioTravel from Tortuguero National Park on the Caribbean Coast to Manuel Antonio National Park on the Pacific Coast. Kick the adventure level up a notch as you fly over treetops on an ex-hilarating canopy tour 120 feet above ground. You’ll zoom from platform to platform for an extreme adrenaline-pumping thrill ride! For those who’d rather not zip line, there’ll be an option to visit Kids Saving the Rainforest. It’s a volunteer organiza-tion dedicated to protecting the important natural habitat of the area.Accommodations: Hotel Parador ResortMeals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 5: Manuel AntonioYou’ll get to really explore the wonders of Manuel Antonio National Park today, viewing abundant wildlife along the numerous trails and swimming in the coastal waters. Manuel Antonio is one of the best parks in Costa Rica for wildlife viewing, providing a natural sanctuary for sloths, coatimundis, agoutis, white-faced monkeys, squirrel monkeys, scarlet macaws, and so many more species.There will be some time to kick back and relax at the hotel, enjoying the idyllic surroundings. If you’d like, hit the beach for a surfing lesson, or stay at the hotel and swim in the pool with Pacific views.Accommodations: Hotel Parador Resort & SpaMeals Included: Breakfast, Lunch

Day 6: Manuel Antonio to San JoseThis morning, it’s time to make your way back to San Jose. On the way, you’ll stop off for an outrigger canoe trip. The outrigger canoe trip is a unique way to experience the ocean in Costa Rica. The Hawaiian style canoes are more efficient than kayaks and paddling is easier to groups of all abilities can explore together.

Gather together tonight with your guide and fellow travelers and enjoy a farewell dinner. Go over all the great moments from your unforgettable adventure, and say your goodbyes.Accommodations: Hotel BougainvilleaMeals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 7: Depart San JoseAll great adventures must one day come to an end. This morn-ing, enjoy your last breakfast in Costa Rica and say “hasta lu-ego” to your new friends before being transferred to the airport.Meals Included: Breakfast

ACCOMMODATIONSHotel BougainvilleaThe Hotel Bougainvillea is located only 20 minutes from San José Airport in Heredia, which is a province of San José . Set on a gor-geous landscape of 10 acres of lush gardens, the hotel features 80comfortable rooms, each with a balcony and an amazing view.

Aninga LodgeThis eco-lodge consists of comfortable rooms with private bath-room, hot water and ceiling fans. Enjoy buffet-style meals at the restaurant, take a dip in the outdoor pool and of course take in the wildlife that surrounds the lodge as you and the kids walk the maze of wooden pathways.

Hotel Parador Resort & SpaHotel Parador Resort & Spa is located on Punta Quepos in the most pristine and tranquil area of Manuel Antonio – just minutes from Manuel Antonio National Park. The Parador has two infinity swimming pools, activities desk, tennis court, fitness center, minia-ture golf, nature trails and computer stations. All the rooms have bal-conies or terraces with views of either the rain forest or the ocean.

TRIP DETAILSIncluded• Accommodations based on double and triple occupancy at comfortable and distinctive tourist level hotels• Airport transfers for families arriving on the scheduled arrival date and departing on the scheduled departure date• Land transportation and internal air• All entrance fees for sites indicated in the itinerary• All excursions as listed in the itinerary• Services of a bilingual guide who will accompany you throughout your trip • Meals as per itinerary• One drink (beer, soda, or wine) with lunch and dinner• Welcome and Farewell Receptions with one drink (beer, soda, or wine) included• All tips• Bottled water for the land portion of your trip• Snacks in vehicle• Groups of 8 or more will be accompanied by one of our rafikis• Trip journal for ages 6 to 17 including bird lists, mammal lists, sketchpads and address lists• Ages 6 to 17 will be matched with pen pals with whom your children will correspond and meet in country

Not Included• Fees for passports, visas and immunizations• Connecting rooms / cabins unless noted on the itinerary• Meals and expenses en route to your destination• Laundry, phone/fax/email, and other items of a personal nature• Additional activities not listed on this itinerary• Travel insurance

BOOKING YOUR TRIP IS EASYPayment & Cancellation PolicyDeposit: A $700 per person non-refundable deposit, payable by check or credit card, is due at the time of booking.

Final Payments: The balance is due no less than 90 days prior to departure and is payable by personal check, money order, or wire transfer.

Cancellation & Refunds: Notification of cancellation must be made in writing to Thomson Family Adventures. Once notice is received, the following per person cancellation fees will apply.

Number of days Cancellation Fee Before Departure 121+: $700120-91: $700 90 – 61: 50% of the package price 60 days or less: 100% of the package price

PRICINGAdults & Teens: $3,590Child 2 to 11 sharing w 1 Adult/Teen: $3,390Child 2 to 11 sharing w 2 Adults: $3,190Single Supplement: $1,000

RESERVATION FORMUniversity of Illinois - A Family Adventure to Costa RicaJune 24, 2017 - June 30, 2017To reserve space, please fill out all the information below and submit form to Thomson Family Adventures.

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