Costa Rica Eco-Magic

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1ST DAY • US / SAN JOSEArrival in San Jose International Airport whereyou will be met by our representatives. Transferto the Barcelo San Jose Palacio Hotel

2ND DAY • POAS VOLCANO - LA PAZWATERFALL GARDENS / ARENALWe depart San Jose earlythis morning for our tourof Poas Volcano. Anyonepeering into Poás enor-mous crater with its boil-ing, sulfurous lake, isreminded of the greatpower of nature. The vol-cano's active crater is oneof the largest in the world.Poás Volcano NationalPark protects a spectacularcloud forest that offerstempting trails that leadyou through the exoticflora of this unique environment. After thisexciting experience, we will head our way to LaPaz Waterfall Gardens. Guests will be amazedby the variety of climates and experiences thatWaterfall Gardens presents including bothCloud and Rain Forests. Five magnificentwaterfalls with nine viewing platforms allow vis-itors an up close and personal view of the fallsand the spectacular La Paz River. This tour alsoincludes a visit to the largest butterfly observa-tory in the world, where each guest will havethe opportunity to release a newly emergedbutterfly in the Hummingbird Garden. Enjoya delicious buffet lunch at the terrace diningroom before we continue to our final destina-tion, the Arenal volcano. In La Fortuna youwill get your first glimpse of this mighty giant.Dinner and overnight at the Arenal VolcanoInn Hotel. Meals BLD

3RD DAY • TABACON HOTMINERALSPRINGS & ARENAL VOLCANOAfter breakfast, morning at leisure or rent hors-es to further explore the area from the vantagepoint of the saddle. After lunch and later thisafternoon, we'll visit the most spectacular activevolcano in Costa Rica and the famous TabaconHot Springs Spa nestled at the base of mightyArenal with a view of the Volcano towering inthe background. Here, thermo-mineral springsflowing from Arenal run at a soothing 102 Fthrough a maze of pools, waterfalls and exotictropical gardens. On a clear day you may berewarded with a magnificent display of fire-works as Arenal launches plumes of smoke andfire high into the darkening sky. Enjoy a fabu-lous buffet dinner at Tabacon's Ave ParaisoRestaurant before we return back to TheArenal Volcano Inn for overnight. Meals BLD

4TH DAY • MONTEVERDEEarly in the morning travel between Arenal and

Monteverde via a crossing on the country’slargest man made lake, Lake Arenal. Once onthe other side, we continue with an adventur-ous drive up the mountain to reach the town ofMonteverde. Check-in and lunch at the lovelyHeliconia Hotel (for El Establo Hotel add $55p.p. to package). Dinner and overnight at the

Heliconia Hotel. (seeoptional tours on page 8)Meals BLD

5TH DAY • MONTEVERDEBIOLOGICAL RESERVEAfter breakfast you will visitthe Monteverde BiologicalReserve, a cloud forest richin tropical flora and fauna. Itstretches from the lush fernsand mosses which blanketthe ground to the darkcanopy formed from thetallest trees. It is composedof six different, highly diver-

sified ecological communities of plants and ani-mals. Then a visit to the Hummingbird Galleryto view nature photography at its best. Lunchat the Heliconia Hotel or a box-lunch for thosewho wish to stay longer. Afternoon at leisure.(see optional tours on page 8). Overnight atthe Heliconia Hotel. Meals BLD

6TH - 7TH DAY • GUANACASTEAfter breakfast depart from Arenal for your 4hour private transfer to Guanacaste and thebeautiful beach hotel, Bahia del Sol located inPlaya Potrero. for a 2 night stay (or selectTamarindo Diria, Tamarindo Beach orFlamingo Beach Hotel, Flamingo Beach).Meals B Daily

8TH DAY • LIBERIA (GUANACASTE)/U.S.Morning transfer to the Liberia InternationalAirport for your departure flight. Meals B

TOUR RATES* PER PERSONTWIN $1499TRIPLE $1399SINGLE $1999CHILD** $799

* Tour rates are subject to a supplement of $100 during Christmas.** Applies for child 12 years and under sharing room with parents withexisting bedding. Maximum 1 child per adult traveling together.

Bahia del Sol Hotel, Playa Potrero

Magia Blanca Waterfall

• First class hotels & lodges in San Jose, Arenal, Monteverde and Guancaste

• Tour of Poas Volcano and La Paz Waterfall Gardens

• Tour of Arenal Volcano with hike on El Silencio Trail

• Entrance and buffet dinner at the famous Tabacon Hot Springs Resort

• Monteverde Biological Reserve tour• 15 meals: 7 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 4 dinners• All guided tours and excursions outlinedin the itinerary

• Admission fees to parks and all placesof interest

• All transfers with baggage handlingthroughout

• All transportation within Costa Rica • Government Hotel Taxes• Services of SLT local representativesthroughout

• SLT guaranteed tour performancewarranty

• SLT $1 Million Insurance Protection Plan

TOUR ARRANGEMENTS INCLUDE:

Tabacon Thermal Hot Springs

NATURAL Treasures NATURAL Treasures 8 D AY S • A R R I V E A N Y D AY

Our original natural history tour.This newly enhanced itinerarycaptures Rain forest, cloud forestand finally the pacific shores ofGuanacaste, home to CostaRica's most spectacular sunsets. 2 Rain forests, 2 Volcano's 1 cloud forest and 1 great beachin 8 memorable days = 1 fantas-tic Costa Rica experience.

1ST DAY • USA / SAN JOSEArrival in San Jose International Airportwhere you will be met by our representa-tives. Transfer to the Barcelo San JosePalacio Hotel for check in and overnight.

2ND DAY • SAN JOSE / TORTUGUEROThis morning your trip to TortugueroNational Park on the Atlantic Coast willbegin. Depart toLimon crossing CostaRica from west to east,descending into thelowlands of theCaribbean coast. Youwill be stopping alongthe way for breakfast,before continuingthrough several largebanana plantations toarrive at Cano Blanco.Here, you will board acovered boat that willtake you to the Lodge.During the two hourtrip, you will be able toobserve small mammals, birds, and widevegetation. Afternoon arrival at the Lodgein time for a hearty lunch. Check-in, after-noon tour to the town of Tortuguero, din-ner and overnight. Meals BLD

3RD DAY • TORTUGUERO NATIONAL PARKOptional tours available at 6:15am toadmire the awakening of the wildlife ofTortuguero. Return for breakfast, thenanother tour to explore the TortugueroNational Park. Return for lunch and leisuretime. There is an optional afternoon tour tothe canals. During the turtle nesting season(July to September) you can take a nighttour on the beach where you may see turtlesnesting. Meals BLD

4TH DAY • TORTUGUERO / ARENALVOLCANOAfter an early breakfast, you will board yourboats back on the waterways to reach CañoBlanco. Lunch at Rio Danta Restaurant thenprivate 2 hour transfer to Arenal and the pic-turesque town of La Fortuna where you willget your first full view of this majestic vol-cano and, as the clouds lift, its awe-inspiringperfect cone. Check-in at Montana DelFuego, for overnight. Meals BL

5TH DAY • ARENAL VOLCANO TOUR(OPTIONAL TABACON HOT SPRINGS

WITH BUFFET DINNER $139)After breakfast, an early morning self-guidedwalk through the 30 hectares (75 acres) ofprimary and secondary forest, with manypaths and trails that will bring you to a myr-iad of the most amazing and colorful birdspecies of Costa Rica. Later this afternoonembark on your Arenal Volcano Tour with ahike on el Silencio Trail. Tour begins on the

active northwest side of the volcano anddepending upon which side of the volcanothe lava is flowing, we’ll hike the "LosTucanes", Mirador or El Silencio Trail.Observe a great variety of plants, wildlife,magnificent lava rock formations and theArenal Lake just in time for sunset! Duringthe tour your experienced guides will pro-vide interesting and educational information

regarding the history of thismajestic mountain and theArenal Volcano NationalPark. Return to hotelMontana del Fuego forovernight. Meals B

Make the most of this expe-rience an add on the area’s#1 attraction, the famousTabacon Hot MineralSprings Resort with buffetDinner, just $139 per per-son)

OPTIONAL Tabacon HotSprings with Buffet Dinner

($139 p.p.) Head off for some soothingrelaxation after your volcano hike at thefamous Tabacon Hot Mineral SpringsResort. Tabacon’s indescribable hot springsand exotic tropical gardens will soothe yourbody and soul with an impressive maze ofnatural pools, cascades and waterfalls pulsat-ing with the hot sulfuric water pumpingfrom the Arenal Volcano. A fabulous buffetdinner completes an epic evening at the baseof Costa Rica’s most famous volcano. Atthe end of this memorable evening you willbe transferred back to your hotel.

6TH DAY • ARENAL VOLCANO / TAMARINDO BEACHAfter breakfast depart on your 4 hour trans-fer to the sunny Tamarindo Beach! Uponarrival at the Tamarindo Diria you will checkin and enjoy the rest of the day at leisure.Meals B

7TH DAY • TAMARINDO BEACHEnjoy this day at leisure and relax!Tamarindo Beach is part of a bay formed bya cape, Cabo Velas (velas is Spanish for sails,or sailfish). Playa Grande lies to the north ofTamarindo Beach inside the bay. The twobeaches are separated by a natural salt waterestuary, Estero Tamarindo. South ofTamarindo Bay there is another beautifulestuary and beach, Playa Langosta. Meals B

8TH DAY • TAMARINDO / LIBERIA / USAMorning transfer to the Liberia InternationalAirport for your return flight to the U.S.Meals B

• First Class Hotel in San Jose, Tortuguero National Park, Arenal Volcano, Tamarindo Beach, Guanacaste with breakfast daily

• 12 meals: 7 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 2 dinners• All meals in Tortuguero National Park• Tortuguero National Park hike, town tour and canal exploration boat tour

• Arenal volcano hike • Optional Tour: Tabacon Hot Mineral Springs including buffet dinner $139 p.p

• All park entrance fees• All transportation within Costa Rica• Government Hotel Taxes• Services of SLT local representatives throughout• SLT guaranteed tour performance warranty• SLT $1 Million Insurance Protection Plan


* Tour rates are subject to a supplement of $100 during Christmas.** Applies for child 12 years and under sharing room with parents withexisting bedding. Maximum 1 child per adult traveling together.

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Arenal VolcanoTortuguero National Park

TOUR RATES* PER PERSONTWIN TRIPLE SINGLE CHILD**$1195 $1095 $1895 $399

NATURAL Discovery NATURAL Discovery 2 O C E AN S , 2 R A I N F O R E S T S & 1 V O L C ANO I N 8 D AY S !8 D AY S • A R R I V E A N Y D AY

Compare this to group tour offers with bigbuses and big crowds, not our idea of experi-encing nature up close. For $1195 we provideall the elements of the best itinerary for thefirst time visitor. Experience this natural para-dise up close with our expert guides just theway we like to run our semi-private eco-tours.

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1ST DAY • U.S. / SAN JOSEArrival in San Jose International Airport whereyou will be met by our representatives. Transferto Barcelo San Jose Palacio.

2ND DAY • TORTUGUERO NATIONAL PARKThis morning your trip to Tortuguero NationalPark on the Atlantic Coast willbegin. You will depart to Limoncrossing Costa Rica from westto east, descending into the low-lands of the Caribbean coast.You will be stopping for break-fast along the way, before con-tinuing through several largebanana plantations to arrive atCaño Blanco. Here, you willboard a covered boat that willtake you to Mawamba. Duringthe two hour trip, you will beable to observe small mammals,birds and wide vegetation.Afternoon arrival at the Lodgein time for a hearty lunch.Check-in, afternoon tour to thetown of Tortuguero, dinner andovernight. Meals Meals BLD

3RD DAY • TORTUGUERO NATIONAL PARKOptional tours available at 6:15 a.m. to admirethe awakening of the wildlife of Tortuguero.Return for breakfast, then another tour toexplore the TortugueroNational Park. Returnto the hotel for lunchand leisure time. Thereis an optional afternoontour to the canals.During the turtle nest-ing season (July toSeptember) you can takea night tour on thebeach where you maysee turtles nesting.Meals BLD

4TH DAY •CHACHAGUA ANDARENAL VOLCANOAfter an early breakfast, we board our boats backon the waterways to reach Caño Blanco. Afterlunch our private 2 hour transfer will bring youdirectly to Arenal and the picturesque town ofLa Fortuna where you will get your first full viewof this majestic volcano and, as the clouds lift, itsawe-inspiring perfect cone. Check-in atChachagua Rainforest Hotel to a lovely privatecabin set amidst rich tropical forest. Dinner andovernight. Meals BLD

5TH DAY • TABACONHOTMINERAL SPRINGS& ARENAL VOLCANOEnjoy a guided walk through Chachagua's pri-vate rain forest, rich in tropical flora, fauna andwildlife. You'll see for yourself why PatriciaSchultz includes Chachagua in her New York

Times best seller, The1,000 Places To see BeforeYou Die!

Later this afternoon, visitthe thermal hot springsagainst the backdrop of theactive Arenal during ourVolcano and Tabacon HotMineral Springs Tour. Keepboth ears open for the loudunpredictable rumblinggiant while you enjoyTabacon’s indescribablehot springs with an impres-sive maze of natural pools,cascades andwaterfalls pulsating with thehot sulfuric water naturepumps from the ArenalVolcano. A fabulous buffet

dinner completes an epic evening at the base ofCosta Rica’s most famous volcano. Return toChachagua for overnight. Meals BLD

6TH DAY • LA FORTUNA – SAN RAMONThis morning afterbreakfast departuretransfer towards SanRamon to enjoy themist, mountains and themagic of nature thatsurround one of CostaRica’s most uniquecloud forest hotels, VillaBlanca Cloud ForestHotel & NatureReserve Check in to acharming casita com-plete with fireplace andfantastic views of thecloud forest. Meals B

7TH DAY • LOS ANGELES CLOUD FORESTAfter breakfast enjoy a 2 hour guided walkthrough the Los Angeles Cloud Forest and visitthe biological research station of the NationalInstitute of Biodiversity. Discover this uniqueforest habitat, Villa Blanca’s cloud forest is partof only 2.5% of the planet´s remaining cloudforests. Afternoon free. Meals B

8TH DAY • SAN RAMON / SAN JOSE / U.S.Morning transfer to the San Jose InternationalAirport (1 hour and half drive) for your depar-ture flight to the U.S. Meals B

TOUR RATES* PER PERSONTWIN TRIPLE SINGLE CHILD**

$1349 $1249 $1999 $595

* Tour rates are subject to a supplement of $100 during Christmas.** Applies for child 12 years and under sharing room with parents with existing bedding. Maximum 1 child per adult.

Arenal Volcano

Cloud Forest

Cloud forest charm at Villa Blanca

• Deluxe hotel in San Jose with buffet breakfast • First class lodge in Chachagua Rain Forestand Tortuguero National Park andLos Angeles Cloud Forest

• All meals are included in Chachagua and Tortuguero National Park

• 15 meals: 7 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 4 dinners• Tortuguero National Park hike, town tourand canal exploration boat tour

• Arenal Volcano hike on El Silencio Trail and Tabacon Hot Springs tour with buffet dinner

• Guided Los Angeles Cloud Forest nature hike tour

• All transfers with baggage handling throughout• All guided tours and excursions as outlined in itinerary including admission fees to parks and all places of interest

• All transportation within Costa Rica• Services of SLT local representatives throughout• SLT guaranteed tour performance warranty• SLT $1 Million Insurance Protection Plan


ECOLOGICAL Paradise ECOLOGICAL Paradise 8 D AY S • A R R I V E A N Y D AY

A rainforest, volcano andcloud forest combinationtour. Visit TortugueroNational Park, the Arenalheartland and the mysticmagic of the cloud forest onthis 8 day eco vacation.

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1ST DAY • U.S. / SAN JOSEArrival in San Jose International Airportwhere you will be met by our representa-tives. Transfer to the deluxe Hotel BarceloSan Jose Palacio Hotel in San Jose.

2ND DAY • SAN JOSE / DRAKE BAYEarly morning departure to San JoseDomestic Airport for a 45 minuteflight to Palmar Sur. Upon arrival, ataxi will be waiting for the 30 minutedrive to Sierpe Town, where you boarda boat for a 25 mile boat ride along RioSierpe, viewing the largest mangroveforest in Central America. This man-grove contains the 7 different types ofmangroves in the world, and an addi-tional 5 miles on the beautiful Pacificto Casa Corcovado. Lunch will beserved at the lodge. Afternoon atleisure to enjoy hotel installations orexplore the surrounding nature.Dinner and overnight at CasaCorcovado Lodge. Meals BLD

3RD DAY • CORCOVADO NATIONAL PARKAfter breakfast depart to CorcovadoNational Park. Corcovado National Park,known as the Amazon of Costa Rica, spansover 40,000 hectares of virgin and second-ary rainforest. Many trails wind throughthe rainforest as well as along pristinebeaches. Other trails follow riverbeds up todeep swimming holes and rushing water-falls. Overnight at Casa Corcovado Lodge.Meals BLD

4TH DAY • CANO ISLANDBreakfast at theLodge. Morningdeparture to CanoIsland BiologicalReserve. This islandis located just 10miles from DrakeBay, but is a worldapart from themainland. Indiansonce used the islandas a burial ground,however, little isknown about thep r e - C o l um b i a nartifacts found on theisland. A morning hike will take usthrough the forest and the rest of the daywill be spent on the beach. Take advantageof the Reserve's clear blue water andsnorkel the coralline reefs. (Snorkelinggear is provided). Overnight at CasaCorcovado Lodge. Meals BLD

5TH DAY • DRAKE BAY / ARENALEarly morning departure by boat to SierpeTown where a taxi will be waiting for yourtransfer to Palmar Sur Airstrip for your 45min. flight back to San Jose. Upon arrival,your car will be waiting for you to begin yourdrive through the lovely scenic slopes whence

Costa Rica earnedthe name "TheSwitzerland ofCentral America".Your drive throughthis gorgeous land-scape will takeapprox. 2 1/2hours until youarrive at charminghotel The ArenalSprings Resort.Evening at leisureto enjoy the activeArenal volcano atnight or visit the

Hot Springs. Overnight at Arenal Springs.Meals B

6TH DAY • ARENAL / MONTEVERDEDeparture to Monteverde Cloud Forest. Thisapproximate 4 1/2 hour drive will give youthe opportunity to pass through typical smalltowns and beautiful vistas of the countryside.Navigate the famous road up to Monteverdefor check-in at the Heliconia Hotel. Meals B

7TH DAY • MONTEVERDE CLOUD FORESTMorning departure for the exciting Sky Walktour. The Sky Walk is a complex of suspend-ed bridges, platforms and paths, built within

the Cloud Forest of Monteverde. Theyallow the observation of flora and faunafrom ground levels all the way to the topof the trees. 3280 feet of paths havebeen designed and built, five suspendedbridges, with a total of more then 1640feet in length and with heights over 130feet. This system offers the best oppor-tunity, in a comfortable and safe manner,to get to know and learn about the com-plexity and beauty of the tropical forest.Afternoon at leisure or take one of themany optional tours. (See page 8)Overnight at Heliconia Hotel. Meals B

8TH DAY • MONTEVERDE / SAN JOSEDeparture for your 3 hour drive back to SanJose. Check-in and overnight***.Meals B

9TH DAY • SAN JOSE / U.S.Morning transfer to the airport for yourreturn flight to the U.S. Meals B

• Deluxe hotels in San Jose with daily breakfast• First class hotels/lodges in Arenal, Monteverde and Corcovado

• 14 Meals: 8 breakfast, 3 lunches and 3 dinners• Full day Corcovado National Park Tour• Full day Cano Island Biological Reserve • Sky Walk tour in Monteverde Cloud Forest• 4 day four wheel drive car rental including unlimited mileage and insurance (cat D)

• Round trip flight from San Jose to PalmarSur and taxi/boat transportation to CasaCorcovado Lodge

• All guided tours and excursions as outlined in the itinerary including admission fees to parks and places of interest

• All transfers and transportation with baggagehandling throughout

• Services of SLT local representativesthroughout

• Government Hotel Taxes • SLT guaranteed tour performance warranty• SLT $1 Million Insurance Protection Plan


* Tour rates are subject to a supplement of $200 during Christmas.** Applies for child 12 years and under sharing room with parents with existing bedding. Maximum 1 child per adult traveling together.

***Depending on your international departure flight time, we can enhance youritinerary by adding an extra night in Arenal, extend your rental car 1 day and omitthe last night in San Jose giving you more time to enjoy the Arenal region.(no additional cost required)

Revelations in the rainforest

Heliconia Hotel in Monteverde

Drake Bay

TOUR RATES* PER PERSONTWIN TRIPLE SINGLE CHILD**$1899 $1799 $2399 $1199

ESSENCE of NatureESSENCE of Nature 9 D AY S • A R R I V E A N Y D AY

For those who know what they want out of a Costa Rican eco-adventure. Visit the southern most part of Costa Rica’s pacific, thewonders of the Osa peninsula! Snorkel off Cano Island and hikethe virgin rainforest trails of Corcovado National Park. Headnorth with a flight back to San Jose where a 4-wheel drive vehicleawaits for a scenic mountain ride to the Arenal Volcano region.

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1ST DAY • U.S. / SAN JOSEArrival in San Jose International Airportwhere you will be met by our representa-tives. Transfer to the deluxe Barcelo San JosePalacio Hotel.

2ND DAY • TORTUGUERONATIONAL PARKIn the morning, your trip to TortugueroNational Park on the Atlantic Coast willbegin. You will depart to Limon crossingCosta Rica from west to east, descendinginto the lowlands of the Caribbean coast. Wewill stop for breakfast andcontinue through a greatvariety of life zones, like acloud forest, dense jungles,rivers, lakes and waterfallsthat plummet from high cliffinto a lush green sea of tropi-cal growth. In Hamburgo deSiquirres, an area surroundedby banana plantations, youwill board a river boat whereour exciting tour will begin.During the two hour trip,you will be able to observevarious animals and vegeta-tion. Late afternoon you willarrive at the MawambaLodge in Tortuguero forcheck-in dinner and overnight Meals BLD

3RD DAY • TORTUGUERO NATIONAL PARKAfter breakfast you will explore the NationalPark of Tortuguero . It is the green turtlenesting site you have probably seen on T.V.It has nature trails as well as river channelswhere you can see many land and sea birds,monkeys and even the rare manatee. Thetour ends on the beaches of the park whereyou can see turtle tracks and occasionallynearly hatched babies. Lunch at the lodge.The afternoon is at leisure or you can rentlocally a canoe to further explore the area.After dinner visit the village and tavern.During the turtle season (July to September)you can take a walk on the beach where youmay see turtles nesting. Meals BLD

4TH DAY • CHACHAGUA AND ARENALVOLCANOAfter an early breakfast, we board our boatsback on the waterways to reach CañoBlanco. After lunch our private 2 hour trans-fer will bring you on the road directly toArenal and the picturesque town of LaFortuna where you will get your first fullview of this majestic volcano and, as theclouds lift, its awe-inspiring perfect cone.

Check-in at Chachagua Rainforest Hotel toa lovely Rainforest Room set amidst richtropical forest. Dinner and overnight. MealsBLD

5TH CHACHAGUA RAINFOREST, ARENALVOLCANO & TABACON HOT SPRINGSEnjoy an early morning self-guided walkthrough Chachagua's private rain forest, richin tropical flora, fauna and wildlife. See foryourself why Pat Schultz includesChachagua Rainforest Hotel in her New

York Times best seller, The1,000 Places to See BeforeYou Die! Later this afternoon,tour Arenal Volcano with aguided hike on El SilencioTrail in Arenal National Park.Next, enjoy Tabacon's ther-mal hot springs against thebackdrop of active Arenal.Soak in the maze of pools,waterfalls and cascades pulsat-ing with thermal waterflanked by thriving tropicalgardens. A fabulous buffetdinner is included in thisGarden of Eden like experi-ence. Return to Chachaguafor overnight. Meals BLD

6TH DAY • CHACHAGUA RAINFOREST,MANUEL ANTONIO After breakfast, departwith your private transfer to the gorgeousCentral Pacific Coast and to the treasure ofwhite sand beaches housed in ManuelAntonio National Park (park closedMondays).

Check in to the deluxe hotel, Si Como Nowith its particular sense of style and recog-nized commitment to sustainable practicesor to the Superior Tourist hotel CasitasEclipse or El Karahe. Meals B

7TH & 8TH DAY • MANUEL ANTONIOTwo days to enjoy this great destination.Manuel Antonio has so much to offer.

Explore the park (optional park tour $ 56,see page 8 for more tours) its trails and beautiful beaches, considered the mostbeautiful in the country. Meals B Daily

9TH DAYMANUEL ANTONIO/ SAN JOSE / U.S.Morning transfer to the San JoseInternational Airport for your return flightto the U.S. Meals B

• Deluxe hotel in San Jose with buffet breakfast• Choice of superior tourist or deluxe hotel in Manuel Antonio with breakfast

•First class lodge accommodation in Tortuguero National Park & Chachagua Rainforest with all meals

•16 Meals: 8 breakfasts, 4 lunches and 4 dinners• All guided tours and excursions as outlined in itinerary including admission fees to parks and all places of interest including entrance andbuffet dinner at Tabacon Hot Mineral Springs

• All transfers with baggage handling throughout• All transportation within Costa Rica• Services of SLT local representatives throughout• Government Hotel Taxes• SLT guaranteed tour performance warranty• SLT $1 Million Insurance Protection Plan

* Tour rates are subject to a supplement of $200 during Christmas.Single Traveler Supplement: Add $300 to single occupancy tour price.** Applies for child 12 years and under sharing room with parents withexisting bedding. Maximum 1 child per adult.

*Deluxe Tour price incudes: Hotel Si ComoNo (std room), Manuel Antonio** Superior Tourist: Casitas Eclipse Hotel (std room) or Hotel Karahe(beachfront room), Manuel Antonio.


Rain Forest

A mother sloth and her child

TOUR RATES* PER PERSONTWIN TRIPLE SINGLE CHILD

DELUXE $1599 $1349 $2299 $595SUPERIORTOURIST $1449 $1249 $1999 $595

Experience a rain forest 3 ways! Jungle safari style in Tortuguero National Park, "CostaRican Campesino" style in mineral spring fed mountain rain forest of Chachagua with itscascading rivers, immense flora and fauna and great proximity to the active ArenalVolcano, and finally sea and sand style in the evergreen mixed forest of Manuel AntonioNational Park bordered by Costa Rica's most beautiful beaches!

Romancing THE RAINFORESTRomancing THE RAINFOREST9 D AY S • A R R I V E A N Y D AY

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1ST DAY • U.S. / SAN JOSE / ARENALUpon arrival at the San Jose International Airportwhere, after immigrations and customs, you’ll needto proceed to the airport exit for your private trans-fer to Arenal. Arrive at Mountain Paradise hotel forcheck in.

2ND DAY • ARENAL VOLCANO NATIONAL PARKHIKE AT EL SILENCIO TRAILAfter breakfast, morning free to enjoy MountainParadise Hotel and the amazing surroundings.This is the adventure capitalof Costa Rica so take advan-tage to explore the possibili-ties: Zip line tour, whitewater rafting, Sky Tram orthe exciting CanyoningTour!

Later this afternoon be readyfor your guided hike tour onEl Silencio Trail in theNational Park of ArenalVolcano. After the tour you’llbe dropped off back at yourhotel. Evening free. Meals B

Optional Tabacon Hot Springs Tour: Costa Rica’s# 1 attraction -

For guests purchasing this optional tour you’ll betaken directly after the volcano hike to the sooth-ing Garden of Eden like setting of Tabacon HotSprings. Enjoy the maze of thermal waters flowingthrough cascades, pools, waterfalls followed by asumptuous buffet dinner all at the footsteps of thisactive volcano, then return transfer to your hotel.$139 per person and includes deluxe buffet dinner.

3RD DAY • ARENAL / SAN RAMON CLOUDFORESTToday departure to the magical cloud forestlodge, Hotel Villa Blanca located just an 1 ½hour away with your private transfer in beautifulSan Ramon. Check in to another world at VillaBlanca. Welcome cocktail and orientation, thensettle in to your lovely casita. You’ll be charmedby the thoughtful amenities especially the woodburning fireplace right in your room. Eveningfree to enjoy Villa Blanca’s El Sendero Restaurant,bar, lounge and cinema. (your stay includes VIPmovie passes at the private theatre.) Meals B

4TH DAY • HORSEBACK RIDING TOUR &GUIDED CLOUD FOREST NATUREWALKAfter breakfast guides will lead you through amagical garden trail to a thriving green house, ascientific research station operated by INBIO(The National Institute of Biodiversity) and acharming little Chapel with historical value since itwas built by a former Costa Rican President intribute to his beloved wife. After the tour rainfor-est chefs will be serving you a culinary classic inCosta Rica – a true Campesino lunch. High inflavor and low fat proteins and packed withgrains, beans and organic vegetables some ofwhich are cultivated in the hotel’s greenhouse.This afternoon saddle up for a 2 hour scenicHorse Back Riding tour. The grounds surround-

ing Villa Blanca are perfect for exploring naturefrom the vantage point of the saddle. No experi-ence necessary! Evening free. Meals BL

5TH DAY • SAN RAMON / MANUEL ANTONIOAfter breakfast private transfer to Costa Rica's richcentral pacific coast and to the unique charm andspirit found at the deluxe Hotel Si como No.Balance of the day free to explore. Meals B

6TH DAY • MANUEL ANTONIO: SANTA JUANARURAL TOURAfter breakfast we are off toexperience the magic ofnature and enjoy a uniquepart of Costa Rican rural her-itage. The Santa JuanaMountain Adventure! Takesyou along the lush, jungle-shrouded slopes of the FilaChonta Mountains where theRodeo, Coto and Paquitarivers are born. See the rush-ing mountain streams thatfeed these rivers on their jour-ney to the Pacific Ocean andenjoy a refreshing swim

beneath mesmerizing waterfalls. You’ll also seefascinating regional wildlife, including a myriad ofbirds. You will visit an authentic sugar mill planta-tion and enjoy a real Costa Rican lunch. Wereturn back to Si como No for a good night rest.Evening free. Meals BL

7TH DAY • MANUEL ANTONIO NATIONALPARKEarly this morning after breakfast get ready forour visit to Manuel Antonio National Park (Parkclose Mondays)

Manuel Antonio National Park, it’s absolutelyunforgettable. Take a leisurely hike with a highlytrained, well-educated Costa Rican naturalist guidethrough exotic, bio-diverse tropical rain forest pre-served in this 34 year old national treasure, ManuelAntonio National Park.

Watch sloths and numerous species of monkeystravel through the tree canopy, track nocturnal silkyanteaters and several types of monkeys or iguanasresting in the tropical rain forest, and listen to thesongs of the various birds as they chirp above yourgroup, curiously. And if we are lucky, we mightspot one of the only 1,000 remaining endangeredMono Titi or squirrel monkey, which live in onlyone location in the world, here in Manuel AntonioNational Park biological corridor.

So much can be seen here in a span of just 2 ½hours! Hike through the trails and enjoy unspoiled,un-crowded, pristine beaches after your guidedtrip. Then there is time free for independent activ-ities. You can explore on your own, go to a seasiderestaurant for (lunch not included) or return toyour hotel for relaxation. Meals B

8TH DAY • MANUEL ANTONIO / SAN JOSE /U.S.After breakfast private transfer to the San JoseInternational Airport for check in to yourInternational flight back to the U.S. Meals B

• 2 nights Deluxe Hotel in Arenal, The Mountain Paradise.

• 2 night Deluxe Cloud Forest Lodge, Villa Blanca Cloud Forest Hotel & Nature Reserve

• 3 nights at Deluxe Hotel Manuel Antonio, Si Como No Resort

• Meals: 7 breakfasts and 2 lunches • Arenal Volcano National Park Hikeat El Silencio Trail

• Horse Back Riding Tour for Two (2 hours).• Cloud Forest Guided Nature Walk.• Santa Juana Rural & Mountain Adventure Tour• Manuel Antonio National Park tour• All transfers with baggage handling throughout• All transportation within Costa Rica • Services of SLT local representatives throughout• SLT guaranteed tour performance warranty• SLT $1 Million Insurance Protection Plan


Si Como No


DELUXE $1599 $1499 $2599 $699

* Tour rates are subject to a supplement of $200 during Christmas.** Applies for child 12 years and under sharing room with parents with existing bedding. Maximum 1 child per adult.

Single Traveler Supplement: Add $300 to single occupancy tour price.

The endangered Mono Titi - just 1,000 remaining.These squirrel monkies live in only one location in theworld, here in Manuel Antonio National Park!

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ECO MAGIC TourECO MAGIC TourAn intimate visit to 3 of Costa Rica’s“Must See” gems, the beaches ofManuel Antonio, Villa Blanca CloudForest and the active Arenal volcano. A great combination!

Extraordinary hotel selection!

From Manuel Antonio (Quepos) Area Cost**Savegre River Rafting, Class II-III (L) $ 110**Naranjo River Rafting, Class III-IV . . $ 76Isla Damas Mangrove by Kayak (L) . . . . $ 76Canopy Tour . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 76Carara National Park Walk Tour(L) (Min 4 pax) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $108Isla Damas Boat Tour (L) . . . . . . . . . . . $ 76Manuel Antonio National Park . . . . . . . $ 56Kayaking and Snorkeling at the Ocean (L)$ 76Trimaran Sunset Sail (4 hours) (L or D) $ 85Tocori Waterfall Horseback RidingAdventure (L) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 76Palo Seco Beach Horseback Riding . . . . $ 76Villa Vanilla Rainforest Spices . . . . . . . . $ 55**These tours are also available departing from the Jaco/Los Suenos area for an additional charge of $45 per person

From Guanacaste Area CostATV Mountain Trip 2 hours . . . . . . . . . $ 87ATV Mountain Trip 3 1/2 hours . . . . . $115Buena Vista Combo Tour (L)(Canopy, Waterslide, Horseback & Spa) . . . . $167Catamaran Sailing Snorkeling Sunset . . . $125Corobici River Float (L) . . . . . . . . . . . . $127Sport Fishing Silhovete 33FT / 4 pax / Half Day (price per boat) . . . . . . . . . . .$1225Sport Fishing Silhovete 33FT / 4 pax /Full Day (price per boat) . . . . . . . . . . . .$1647 Palo Verde National Park (L) . . . . . . . . $105Santa Rosa National Park Guided Hike &Liberia City Tour (L) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 96Tamarindo Estuary Kayak Tour . . . . . . . $ 99Tamarindo Surf Class . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $102Pacific Green Turtle Nesting Tour at Night . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$115Arenal Volcano One Day Tour & Tabacon (L or D) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$225Beach Tour & Snorkeling (L) . . . . . . .$ 96Beach Tour & Surf Lessons (L) . . . . . .$152Coastal Kayak & Snorkeling on Tamarindo orConchal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$ 99Early Bird Watching Tour . . . . . . . . . .$ 68Heliconias Hanging bridges &Rain Forest Hike (L) . . . . . . . . . . . . .$112Horseback Riding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$ 88Liberia City & Shopping Tour . . . . . . .$ 64Monteverde Cloud Forest (L,D) . . . . .$220Miravalles Volcano Combo Tour . . . . .$155Nicaragua One Day Tour . . . . . . . . . . .$188Rincon de la Vieja National Park Hike &Liberia CT (L) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$ 99Celeste River & Tenorio Volcano guidedRainforest Hike (L) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$108ATV + Canopy or Horseback Riding . .$128Canopy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$ 72

From Monteverde Area CostButterfly Garden . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 18Monteverde Reserve Tour . . . . . . . . . . . $ 77Ecological Farm Night Tours:Valle Escondido . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 31Ecological Sanctuary . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 39

Horseback Ride Tours:Forest & Farm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 38San Luis Waterfall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$ 86Riding in the Clouds . . . . . . . . . . . . .$ 59Mountain & Farm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$ 40All Day Cowboy ride (L) . . . . . . . . . .$ 93

Original Canopy Tour . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 99Serpentarium . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 18Skytram & Skytrek . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$ 86Skywalk Tour with guide . . . . . . . . . . . .$ 48Sky Tram / Sky Walk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$ 73Sky Trek / Sky Tram / Sky Walk . . . . . $106Canopy Selvatura . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$ 52Hanging Bridges Selvatura . . . . . . . . . . .$ 35Guided Hanging Bridges Selvatura . . . .$ 58Insect museum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$ 18Colibri’s Garden . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$ 6Natural History Hike . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$ 47Canopy Selvatura/ Hanging Bridges Selvatura . . . . . . . .$ 82Canopy Selvatura / Hanging BridgesSelvatura / Butterfly Garden . . . . . . . . .$ 98Canopy / Tarzan Swing / Rappel (L) . .$ 56Zip line, Canopy Tour & Tree Top Walkways atSelvatura Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$ 70

From Arenal Area CostArenal Volcano Hike . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 53Arenal Volcano & EcoTermales (D) . . . $139Arenal Volcano & Tabacon Hot Mineral Springs (D) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $139Arenal Volcano & Baldi (D) . . . . . . . . . $104Arenal Volcano & The Springs (D) . . . $132Balsa River white water rafting . . . . . . . . $ 81Cano Negro . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 78Hanging Bridges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 68Horseback ride to La Fortuna (Guided) $ 62Hot Air Ballooning (Min 2 pax) . . . . $489Sport Fishing Lake Arenal1/2 day per boat (Max 2 pax) . . . . . . $164Full day per boat (Max 2 pax) . . . . . . $330Penas Blancas River Float (canoe, raft or kayak) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 56Rio Celeste (L) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $126Toro River Rafting (Class III-IV) (L) . . $112Venado Caves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 74Sunset & Lava View on Boat at Arenal Lake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 81Kayakin at Arenal Lake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $50Monteverde One Day Tour (L) . . . . . . .$234 La Fortuna Waterfall guided hike . . . . . . .$56Poas Volcano & La Paz Waterfalls (L) . .$181Canyoning Tour "Lost Canyon" (L) . . . $112ATV Tour 3 Hours . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$ 99PureTrek Cannyoning Tour (L) . . . . . .$121Combo: Hanging Bridges + Waterfall +Volcano + (L) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$158Combo: Hanging Bridges + Waterfall +Volcano + (L) + Baldi . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$182Combo: Hanging Bridges + Waterfall +Volcano + (L) + Baldi + (D) . . . . . . . . .$194Combo: Hanging Bridges + Waterfall +Volcano + (L) + Ecotermales . . . . . . . . .$194Combo: Hanging Bridges + Waterfall +Volcano + (L) + Ecotermales + (D) . . . .$223Combo: Hanging Bridges + Waterfall +Volcano + Tabacon + (D) . . . . . . . . . . .$234Combo: Hanging Bridges + Waterfall +Volcano + The Springs Resort . . . . . . . .$228Combo: Hanging Bridges + Waterfall +Volcano + The Springs Resort + (D) . . .$245Stand up paddling on Arenal Lake . . . . . $71Sky Trek / Sky Tram . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$102Sky Tram / Sky Walk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$88Guided Sky Walk & Waterfall . . . . . . . . .$55Sky Trek / Sky Tram / Sky Walk . . . . .$120

Note all tours include transportation from your selected LaFortuna/Arenal area hotel. However, an additional $35 per per-son must be added for all tours departing from Arenal Lodge,Arenal Observatory Lodge, Chachagua Rainforest Hotel,The Springs Resort, Tilajari, Lost Iguana, La Mansion.

(B )= breakfast (L) = lunch (D) = dinner

From San Jose CostArenal Volcano by Night & Hot Springs (L,D) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $139THE BEST OF THE PACIFIC (L) . . . $134(Jungle Boat Tour, Punta Leona, Jungle Walk)Cafe Britt Coffee Tour® (L) . . . . . . . . . .$ 65 Canopy Tours:Canopy Tour San Lorenzo (L) . . . . . . $ 85Canopy Tour & White Water River Rafting Sarapiqui Combo (L) . . . . . . $125 Canopy + Canyoning (L) . . . . . . . . . . $ 93Canopy + Horseback Riding . . . . . . . $ 85Canopy + guided trails (L) . . . . . . . . . $ 74Canopy + Canyo. + Horse Riding (L) $116Canopy + Rafting II-III (L) . . . . . . . $113Canopy + Rafting IV (L) . . . . . . . . . $140Canyoning + Rafting II-III (L) . . . . . $132Canyoning + Rafting IV (L) . . . . . . . $158Canopy + Superman (L) . . . . . . . . . . $ 70

Canyoning (L) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 70City Tour . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 45Doka Estates Coffee Plantation Tour"Organic" (L) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$ 46Hot Air Balloon Tour (min. 2 pax) . . . . . . $489Horseback Riding (min. 3 pax) (L) . . . . . . $ 47Irazu Volcano . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 51Irazu, Orosi & Lancaster Gardens (L) . . $ 88Orchid Garden . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 60Pacuare River Rafting, Class III-IV (B,L) . $107Pacuare River Rafting, + Canopy (B,L) . . $125Poás Volcano . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 51Poás Volcano National Park / Doka Coffee/La Paz Waterfall Garden (B,L) . . . . . . . .$112La Paz Waterfalls (L) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$ 86Rain Forest Aerial Tram (B or L) . . . . . $112Ram Luna Dinner Show (Wed.) . . . . . . . $ 85Reventazon Rafting Class III (B,L) . . . . $ 82Reventazon Rafting Class IV (B,L) . . . . $ 92Tortuguero Canals (B,L) . . . . . . . . . . . . $105Tortuga Island Cruise:Bay Island (B,L) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $125Calypso Cruises (B,L) . . . . . . . . . . . . $155

All Prices shown are per person, minimum 2 passengers (unless otherwise specified)

From San Jose Cost

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1ST DAY • USA/BELIZE CITYArrival in Belize City where you will bemet by our representative and transferredto the Radisson Fort George Hotel or thePrincess Hotel.

2ND DAY • BELIZE CITY/XUNANTUNICH/SAN IGNACIOThis morning we depart Belize City via theWestern Highway to the Belize Zoo. Thezoo was begun in 1983 when a smallgroup of Belizean animals, once used asmovie stars for natural history films, wereleft without financial support for theirmaintenance. As a result of this situation,their caretaker then changed her title tozoo director, and started a small zoo.Today, the zoo is home to more than ahundred species of native Belizean animalsincluding many endangered species.Continue to San Ignacio, hugging thebanks of the Macal River. Quaint shops,restaurants, inns and houses dot the sur-rounding hillside in this frontier-like town.After lunch tour to Xunantunich MayanRuin. This major ceremonial center islocated on a natural limestone ridge, pro-viding a panoramic view of the CayoDistrict. The largest pyramid, “ElCastillo”, has been partially excavated andexplored, and bears a remarkable stuccofrieze on the east side of the A-6 structure.Three carved stelae found at the site are ondisplay in the plaza. Transfer to the charm-ing Crystal Paradise Resort for check-in,dinner and overnight. Meals BLD

3RD DAY • MOUNTAIN PINE RIDGE/RIO ON POOLS/RIO FRIO CAVESThe Cayo District’s principal town of SanIgnacio is the gateway to some of Belize’smost precious ecological gems. Afterbreakfast at the hotel, we will experiencethe wonders of Mountain Pine Ridge.Bring along your walking shoes, swimwearand adventurous mind for a full day ofactivity. The reserve is teaming with hillsand valleys, rivers and falls, swimmingholes and caves, all surrounded by themajestic beauty of Pine Forests. Our mainstops will be at the Rio Frio Caves, Rio onPools, and weather and road conditionspermitting, you’ll get a chance to see the1000 ft. Hidden Valley Waterfalls. Bringalong your binoculars, as there is much tosee in the line of exotic flora and fauna,endemic only to this extremely rugged, butbeautiful part of the county. Lunch isincluded before returning back to CrystalParadise Resort for dinner and overnight.Meals BLD

4TH DAY • TIKALAfter breakfast at the hotel, we depart on afull day tour to Tikal, approximately a twohour drive. Tikal, Maya for the Place of theVoices, is nestled in the dense jungles ofthe Peten Region of Guatemala. This sitehas been extensively excavated andrestored and is probably the most recog-nized of all Maya Ruins. In the great Plaza,two mighty temples face each other whileroof combs of three more rise through thesurrounding forest. In the 50 square milearea are ruins and some 3,000 other struc-tures. Return to Crystal Paradise Resort fordinner and overnight. Meals BLD

5TH DAY • SAN IGNACIO/ DANGRIGATransfer to Dangriga to your selectedHotel, the Jaguar Reef Resort or ThePelican Beach Resort. Meals BLD

6TH DAY • COCKSCOMB BASINWILDLIFE SANCTUARY/JAGUAR REEFRESORTToday’s visit includes the jaguar, whichdensely populates the Cockscomb Basinarea and finds protected shelter here in theworld’s first jaguar preserve. The puma,ocelot and gafuarundi also find shelterhere. The lush jungle of the CockscombBasin is also a birder’s paradise with over290 species recorded, including the ScarletMacaw, great Curassow, keel billed Toucanand King Vulture. Return to the hotelmid-afternoon. Meals BLD

7TH DAY • FULL DAY SNORKELINGSee a multitude of coral formations andswim amongst a wide variety of brilliantlycolored tropical fish on this full day ofsnorkeling and swimming adventure.Meals BLD

8TH DAY • DANGRIGA/BELIZE CITY/USATransfer to Dangriga airstrip after breakfastfor your return flight to Belize City in timefor your flight to the U.S. Meals B

• Deluxe hotel in Belize City including Continental breakfast

• Charming thatched roof cabana accommodationat Crystal Paradise Resort, Macal River

• Ocean view Cabana in Jaguar Reef or Ocean View A/C Room in Pelican Beach Resort

• All meals at Crystal Paradise and at selected Hotel in Dangriga

• 19 Meals: 7 breakfasts, 6 lunches & 6 dinners• Full day Mountain Pine Ridge Tour w/lunch• Full day Tikal Maya Ruin tour w/lunch• Full day Belize Zoo and Xunantunich MayaRuin tour w/lunch

• Full day Snorkeling tour • All guided tours and excursions includingadmission fees to parks and places of interest

• All transfers with baggage handling throughout• All transportation within Belize• Domestic air fare from Dangriga to Belize City• Government Hotel Taxes• SLT guaranteed tour performance warranty• SLT $1 Million Insurance Protection Plan

BELIZE Countless Treasures BELIZE Countless Treasures 8 D AY T O U R • A R R I V E A N Y D AY

* Tour rates are subject to a supplement of $200 during Christmas.


Tikal

Diving in Belize

TOUR RATES* PER PERSONTwin Triple

Option A (Day 1-5) 5 Days/4 NightsLand Only $1199 $1099Option B (Day 5-8) 4 Days/3 NightsLand Only (domestic flight included)Jaguar Reef $999 $899Pelican Beach $899 $799

Explore the Rivers, Ruins and Reefs of beautiful Belize. Visit the fascinating ruins of Xunantunich and just over the border toGuatemala to see impressive Tikal. Hike the lush Mountain Pine Ridgeto Rio Frio Caves and snorkel the crystal clear waters in a kaleidescope ofcolors in Dangriga!

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• Deluxe hotel in Panama GamboaRainforest Resort

• Partial** Panama Canal Transitwith lunch

• All transfers with baggage handlingthroughout

• Services of SLT local representativesthroughout

• Government Hotel Taxes


1ST DAY (FRI) • PANAMAArrival in Panama, transfer to the GamboaRainforest Resort. The resort lies in the middle of Panama’s 55,000 acre SoberaniaNational Park, part of the Panama CanalBasin. Here the focus is on preserving theenvironment and creating a sustainable coex-istence between nature and visitor. 110 luxu-ry rooms along with 1 and 2 bedroom his-toric villa apartments compliment the onsiteaerial tram, observation tour, orchid, butter-fly and frog exhibits. There is also a freshwater aquarium, marina and model EmberaIndia Village. Overnight Gamboa RainforestResort.

2ND DAY (SAT) •PANAMA CANAL PARTIAL TRANSITThe Panama Canal, nearing its 100th yearanniversary, is Panama’s most popular touristattraction. The best way to experience thecanal is on a cruise. During your transit, youwill have the unique opportunity to see theCanal up close in operation. You will transit

with the big ships and see the tug boats inoperation and of course, the locks them-selves. You can feel the sensation of going upor down to get from one ocean to the other.From Gamboa you will board a boat andenter the canal at Gaillard Cut, where theChagres River flows into the canal. Whiletraveling the Cut's 8.5 miles you will viewthe new Centennial Bridge. Next, enterPedro Miguel Locks and then MirafloresLake. Once in the Pacific Ocean, sail to theFlamenco Marina and disembark. On theway, pass under the Bridge of the Americas.Admire the Bay of Panama and PanamaCity's splendorous skyline. Includes round-trip transportation, bilingual guide, PanamaCanal transit with all fees, lunch on board,soft drinks and water. Transits take place onThu, Fri and Sat from Jan-Mar and Sat fromApr-Dec. this is a 6 hours experience that isnot to be missed! Return transfer to yourhotel Gamboa Rainforest Resort.Meals BL

3RD DAY (SUN) • PANAMA CITY / U.S.Transfer to the Tocumen InternationalAirport in time for your flight back to theU.S. Meals B

PANAMA CANAL FULL TRANSIT DATES2013: Oct 19, Nov 16, Dec 212014: Jan 11, 18 Feb 8, 15 Mar 8, 15 Apr 19May 17 June 21 July 19 Aug 16 Sep 20 Oct 18Nov 15 Dec 20

TOUR RATES* PER PERSONTwin $499 Triple $469 Single $799+Breakfast included. Extra Night add $110.**In the event of a Full Transit, add $100per person.

Panama Gamboa Rainforest Resort

PANAMA WEEKEND WITH TRANSIT*DAYS • 3 DAYS

• 3 nights at the historic and charmingHotel La Gran Francia

• Meals and tours asindicated in the itinerary

• Hotel taxes and entrance fees tonational parks and other attractions

• All transfers and transportationincluding guide


2ND DAY • GRANADAEnjoy old Granada starting with a visit to themain plaza flanked by the Cathedral andEpiscopal Palace, the central park and publiccolonial buildings. At the Plaza ofIndependence, you’ll discover theremarkably restored Casa de los Tres Mundos.A short stroll will bring us to the historicChurch of San Francisco-site of the pulpitfrom where the friar and historian Bartoloméde Las Casas preached. In the afternoon,meet our favorite local, Chico who has beenproviding visitors with nostalgic horse drawncarriage rides for over 25 years, a tradition dat-ing back to 1524. Ride through the narrowstreets of Granada’s natural colonial antiquityto the port and islets of Granada. Here a smallmotorboat ride on Lake Nicaragua will haveyou mazing through hundreds of small islandsin the shadow of majestic Mombacho volcano,looming in the distance. Return to your hotel.MealsBL

3RD DAY • MASAYA VOLCANO NATIONALPARK & MASAYA MARKETMarvel at the expansion of the active SantiagoCrater on our full day tour of Masaya VolcanoNational Park. Learn about Indian and colo-nial history and discover the animal life andvegetation that grow on the lava fields. Laterlots of fun awaits you at the National Arts andCrafts Market of Masaya where beautiful finehand stitched and embroidered linens are amust to buy. In the afternoon, visit Catarina-the majestic artist's colony along the craterabove Laguna Apoyo. Enjoy the breathtakingview across and down into the lagoon and visitthe artisans in Catarina and San Juan delOriente where you can see and buy carefullydesigned and beautifully crafted bamboo andceramic works of art. Return to your hotel.Meals BL

4TH DAY • GRANADA / MANAGUA / U.S.Whole morning free to enjoy the gracefulcharm of historic Granada just in front of yourhotel. Afternoon transfer to the airport foryour departure flight. Meals B

1ST DAY • NICARAGUAArrival Managua, Nicaragua. Welcome transferto the La Gran Francia Hotel located in theheart of Granada’s historic Parque Central.

TOUR RATES* PER PERSONTwin Single Child$699 $899 $399(Single traveler supplement add $300 over single occupancy rate)

Enjoy a horse drawn carriage on Granada’s historic streets

NICARAGUAGRAND GRANADA4 DAYS • 3 NIGHTS

Arrive any day into Managua

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1ST DAY • PANAMA CITYTransfer from Tocumen International Airportto selected Hotel in Panama City. Rest of dayat leisure. Overnight at selected Hotel.

2ND DAY • PANAMA CITYAfter breakfast, you will enjoy the half daycity tour, one of our most requested toursand wonderful tours. Visit the “Causeway”,a group of three islands linked to main landby the break waters of the Panama Canal.The US Army used this area for the defenseof the Panama Canal,due of strategic location.Today the Cause wayhas restaurants offeringinternational fine cui-sine, great bars, shop-ping and the newFlamenco CruiseTerminal.

During this tour you willhave the opportunity tovisit the most interestingplaces in the city, like:Panama La Vieja, orOld Panama City; CascoViejo; MirafloresLocks/ Panama Canal

Lunch at Local RestaurantOvernight at selected Hotel Meals BL

3RD DAY • EMBERA INDIGENOUS VILLAGE ATGAMBOA RAINFOREST RESORTAfter breakfast, you will be transfered toGamboa Rainforest Resort.Have you ever wondered about how some ofthe native people from Panama live?

This is a unique opportunity to interact andmeet the Embera, one of the 7 indigenousgroups from Panama. This Rainforest-dwelling people are culturally related toAmazonian Tribes. After a short boat trip in atraditional Embera canoe or "piragua", mem-bers of this community will welcome to theirvillage. The leader will talk about their cus-toms lifestyle and interesting anecdotes. Theywill make a demonstration of some of theirtraditional dances; yes, sure you can alsodance with them! Walk through one of theirtrails, while learning about some of the plantsused in traditional Embera medicine. At theend of the tour, we would enjoy a delicioustypical lunch a the village.

Monkey Island TourThe feeling of passing by the Panama Canal isan experience that you will never forget. So ifyou are interested in this adventure, do notforget to add to your plans the MonkeyIsland boat tour. Before reaching the island,you will pass by the Panama Canal rightbeside the huge tankers and container ships.The White-Face Capuchin and Howler

Monkeys are the main attractions of this tour.Usually the Captain of your boat brings themsome fruit so you can watch them comingdown from their trees to get it. If you areattentive you will spot a sloth, always so lazysleeping in their trees. You will see turtles,timid but brave at the same time, along withthe proud caiman and crocodiles that live inthe lake. Overnight at Gamboa RainforestResort Meals BL

4TH DAY • PANAMA CANAL PARTIAL TRANSITAfter breakfast transfer tothe point of embarkation forthe Partial Canal Transit,(only available onSaturdays): We enter thecanal at the north end of theGailard cut, where theChagres River flows in tothe canal. The Gaillard Cut(also known as Culebra Cutbecause its curves resemble asnake) is one of the mainpoints of interest for visitorsbecause it was carvedthrough the ContinentalDivide and this section ofthe Canal is full of historyand geological value. Viewthe new Centennial Bridge

which crosses over the Canal. Next, we willenter Pedro Miguel Locks, which is one ofthe two sets of locks on the Pacific side, andhere the vessel is lowered 9 meters in onestep. You will then enter Miraflores Lake,which is a small artificial body of fresh waterthat separates Pedro Miguel from MirafloresLocks, the latter being the final set of locksbefore reaching the Pacific Ocean. Once inthe Pacific Ocean the vessel will sail to thebeautiful Flamenco Marina where passengersdisembark. On the way to Flamenco, you willpass under the Bridge of the Americas, andlater, you will be able to admire the Bay ofPanama and Panama City's splendorous sky-line. The whole experience could take from 6to 8 hours depending on the traffic and theitinerary for that day. This tour includes abuffet lunch on board. Nocturnal SafariChiva at Gamboa Rainforest Resort.Overnight at Gamboa Rainforest ResortMeals BL

5TH DAY • GAMBOA RAINFOREST RESORT /PANAMA CITYAfter breakfast, you will be transfered to theInterContinental Playa Bonita or WestinPlaya Bonita . Day at leisure. Meals B

6TH DAY • PANAMA CITYDay at leisure. Optional tours available (bookonline) Overnight at selected Hotel Meals B

7TH DAY • PANAMA CITY / U.S.Transfer to Tocumen International Airport intime for your flight back to the U.S.Meals B

• Deluxe hotel in Panama GamboaRainforest Resort

• Select category hotel in Panama City

• All guided tours and excursions as outlined in itinerary including admission fees to parks and all places of interest

• All transportation within Panama • 8 Meals: 6 breakfasts and 2 lunches • All transfers with baggage handling throughout

• Services of SLT local representatives throughout• Government Hotel Taxes• SLT guaranteed tour performance warranty• SLT $1 Million Insurance Protection Plan


Inter Continental Playa Bonita

Gamboa Rainforest Resort


OPTION 1 $1,280 $1,140 $2,240 $320

OPTION 2 $1,240 $1,100 2,140 $320

OPTION 3 $1,100 $1,000 $1,860 $320

Christmas and New Year supplements apply $500 in Twin $300 in Triple and $1,000 in Single

Option 1: Le Meridien / Westin Playa Bonita Option 2: InteContinental Miramar /

Inter Continental Playa BonitaOption 3: Holiday Inn /

Inter Continental Playa Bonita

Taste of PANAMA Taste of PANAMA 7 D AY S • A R R I V E A N Y D AY

Come feel the pulse of PanamaCity's rapidly changing skyline,vibrant culture, pristine beaches,tropical forests and of course, thePanama Canal

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Reservations and Payments: A non-refund-able $200 per person deposit is required attime of booking and additional non-refund-able deposit may be required on air-inclusivepackages to comply with airline ticket dead-lines. Final payment is due 45 days prior todeparture. All prices exclude surcharges dur-ing the period of Dec. 15, to Jan. 2014,levied by airlines and hotels and affect fea-tures, payments and cancellation conditions.Air tickets are non-refundable once issued.Optional Trip/Cancellation Insurance:Sunny Land recommends each client pur-chase an Optional Trip/Cancellation insur-ance. Available for a premium. Details oninsurance plans can be found atSunnyLandTours.com Luggage is at owner'srisk unless insured.Documentation: A valid passport is requiredof U.S. citizens for travel. A tourist card willbe provided on the plane prior to arrival.Passport must be valid for at least 6 monthsfrom date of entry.Cancellation: Cancellation within 30 days ofdeparture date will be subject to a minimumof 25% of tour cost plus any penalties leviedby Airlines or Hotels. Cancellation within 21days departure date will be subject to 50%penalty and no refunds can be given for can-cellation within 14 days of departure date.Unused tour features are neither refundablenor exchangeable once the tour is inprogress. Trip Interruption insurance is avail-able, highly recommended and payable withtour deposit. In the event of urgent cancella-tion contact:

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Tour guides: The services of competentlocal guides and hosts are provided on alltours.Tipping: All gratuities and handling chargesto hotel staff, porters, chambermaids andwaiters are included. Tipping on board cruiseships is not included and personal tipping toguides is left at passenger’s discretion.Not included: Tour prices do not include

international airfare, passports, airport andPort taxes, tips, laundry, mineral water,excess baggage, items of personal nature oritems not specified in the itinerary and tourarrangements.Refunds: Since all tours are on the basis ofinclusive arrangements, no refund can beconsidered or given for any absence from thetour or any unused services or meals, oncethe tour has commenced and is en routeunless special arrangements have been madeat time of booking. Any and all claims forrefund are to be made only to the bookingoffice, as no agents, representatives, guides,or any other persons, are authorized to makeor promise to make any change or alterationof the official conditions and regulations. Noclaim can be considered if not made within60 days from completion of tour. No claimcan be considered if it is not accompanied by

a completed service adjustment coupon orwritten authorization from our overseas rep-resentatives, and/or hotels. Refunds to bemade in writing:[email protected] or by fax(386) 449-0060.Complaints: In the unlikely event of anycomplaints about travel arrangements noticemust be submitted to Sunny Land Tours inwriting maximum 21 days after the comple-tion of the trip. Past this deadline complaintsor any requests will not be accepted. Shouldany claim or controversy arise out of thisagreement, the courts of Flagler County,Florida shall have exclusive jurisdiction tohear same. In addition, the laws of the Stateof Florida shall control such dispute.Alteration: Sunny Land Tours reserves theright to cancel or alter the content of a tourshould conditions make this necessary. In thisevent, the best possible alternative will beoffered and a proportional refund made asappropriate.Tour Performance Warranty: If for any rea-son within our control, Sunny Land Toursfails to provide any service, hotel, cruise,meal, or transportation as outlined in the

final itinerary, an appropriate refund will beissued to the client upon presentation of acompleted service adjustment coupon orwritten authorization from our overseas rep-resentatives.Responsibility and Liability: Sunny LandTours, Inc, in operating these land arrange-ments is responsible to the tour participantsfor supplying the services and accommoda-tions offered to the participants as stated inthe brochure. Sunny Land Tours, Inc., astour operator, disclaims all liability for loss,damage or injury sustained in connectionwith services and accommodations providedby railroads, bus operators, local sight-seeingcompanies, tour operators, steamship compa-nies, airlines, hotels and lodging facilities, alloperating under the laws of the country inwhich these services are provided. The rightto alter any land tour arrangement is

reserved. The carriers concernedare not in any event responsible forany act, omission or event, occur-ring during the time passengers arenot aboard their plane, vessels orother conveyances.Please note: All of the informa-tion in this brochure is correct asof the date of printing (which isOctober, 2013) to our bestknowledge. Sunny Land Tourscannot be liable for any errorsand/or omissions that may befound in the pages of thisbrochure.All rates subject to change.

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