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Costa Rica
TRAVEL OVERVIEW
HERITAGE HAVEN HOLDINGS www.heritagehavenholdings.com
TRAVEL DATES: FLIGHT INFORMATION
Tuesday April 34, 2018
April 30, 2018
Welcome to the Costa Rica! Costa Rica has a wholesome environment and is an excellent place for families, with plenty of exciting activities everyone will enjoy including walks, guided visits, group games, interacting with the locals, enjoying the local cuisine, beach sports and much more. The capital of the country, San José is the epitome of culture and entertainment. The National Theater offers inspiring performances, while the Gold Museum features Pre Columbian and Costa Rican art. If you’d like to know more about the local culture, the National Museum will take you through Costa Rica’s history while the Children’s Museum will take you and your family on an interactive learning adventure. This country’s coasts have the advantage of warm waters throughout the year, which offers the opportunity of visiting anytime. Fun‐filled family moments include surfing, Jet Skiing, riding banana boats, or simply playing with the waves and sand. Traveling with toddlers means looking at the world as if it were for the first time. You are sure to see them enjoy each new thing like it is the most amazing they have ever laid their eyes on, therefore you don’t need anything too big or glorious to keep them interested and entertained. You will experience every beautiful tropical flower on a trail, colorful meal at a small restaurant, animal hanging from a tree at the beach, or nice breeze from a breathtaking viewpoint.
PARADOR RESORT & SPA FRIENDLY BY NATURE. RESPONSIBLE BY CHOICE ‐ One of Costa Rica’s most prestigious eco‐hotels, Parador is the epitome of “responsible luxury.” The resort is located on the Punta Quepos promontory in Costa Rica, surrounded by 12 acres of wildlife‐rich tropical rainforest with panoramic views of the Pacific Ocean and Manuel Antonio.
PREMIUM ROOM
Built on a rock high atop the resort’s sprawling grounds, our 12 Premium rooms offer incredible 180‐degree ocean and jungle vistas. Premium rooms are accessible via interior and exterior stairs or a dramatic panoramic incline elevator. They include shower with bathtub and two sinks. Two queen size beds.
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Los Suenos Marriott Ocean & Golf Resort Discover paradise waiting at our luxury Costa Rica resort. Experience a personal oasis of style and sophistication at Los Suenos Marriott Ocean & Golf Resort. With a beautiful rainforest backdrop, our resort offers you easy access to various adventures including horseback riding along Jaco Beach and hiking through Carara National Park. A private beach and golf club are within walking distance and make it easy to enjoy the best of Costa Rica. Perfect for families, our hotel offers a kids club, so you can enjoy a massage at our spa while your little ones play. In‐between relaxation and adventure, find time to rest in our hotel rooms with high‐speed Wi‐Fi, plush beds and balconies. Select accommodations include a view of the ocean, our garden terrace or the rainforest. When it's time to refuel, treat your taste buds at one of our five restaurants. Take advantage of the complimentary workout classes offered at Sibö Fitness Center, or take a dip in our outdoor pool overlooking the ocean. Enter paradise at Los Suenos Marriott Ocean & Golf Resort.
Ocean Front View, Guest room, 1 King or 2 Double, Ocean view, High floor, Balcony
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OPTIONAL EXCURSIONS
LA PAZ WATERFALL GARDENS Amongst the lush rainforest, flowers, and colorful birds lay three kilometers of paved trails that wrap around these remarkable waterfalls. The platforms along the trail afford you the luxury of viewing the waterfalls from above, below, and center while being misted by its spray. Trails follow along the La Paz River and begin at the welcome center where you proceed to the hummingbird garden. The hummingbird garden is home to twenty four species of these vibrantly colored little creatures. Feeders are dispersed throughout the garden, making it easy to observe their interactions and feeding habits. Next take a stroll through the exotic Orchid garden and into the Frog Pond. Here you'll find frogs like the poison dart frog and green leaf frogs. The Serpentarium hosts thirty different species of snakes found all over Costa Rica. At La Paz Waterfall gardens you will not only experience the raw power of nature but also its softer side. This is home to the largest butterfly observatory in the world.
WALKING TOUR OF MANUEL ANTONIO NATIONAL PARK
One of the nation’s ecological gems and the second most‐visited nature reserve in Costa Rica, the famed Manuel Antonio National Park is a “don’t miss” excursion while visiting our beautiful area. This is an extremely educational and enjoyable tour for the entire family. Accompanied by professional certified naturalists, this is an easy and relaxing trek over well marked trails that will introduce you to the varied flora and fauna of our rich rainforests. Although many of the animals will be clearly visible (including titi, squirrel, capuchin and howler monkeys, sloths, toucans and more), the guide will have a high‐powered telescopic lens that will allow you to view the resident wildlife obscured by the lush jungle. He or she will also share extensive information about everything you see. From the Park’s entrance, you will journey on the main Forest Trail for an hour to 1½ hours, which will lead you to the Park’s spectacular white sand beaches where you can take a short break (you will have one hour to stop and swim). Duration: 4 ½ hours Schedule: 8am ‐ noon every day except Mondays (park is closed) Includes: For Paradora Guests ‐ Roundtrip transportation, park entrance fee, professional guide, fresh fruit and drinks What To Bring: Comfortable walking shoes, sunscreen, sunglasses and hat, water, bathing suit, towel, camera
CATAMARAN SAIL BOAT ADVENTURE Enjoy a relaxing five‐hour voyage on a beautiful 85‐foot catamaran sailboat through our region’s sparkling Pacific waters. The tour gives you a wonderful vantage point from which to view the thick rainforest along coastline and the tiny offshore islands. Dolphins and whales can also be sighted in these waters at varying times throughout the year. You can also snorkel off the side of the boat for an added underwater adventure. Duration: 5 hours. Schedule: Daily 8am – 1pm; 1 pm – 6 pm Includes: Round trip transportation, fruit punch, water, and lunch (fresh fish kabobs and pasta salad) are served onboard (beer is an additional $2.00), experienced crew, snorkel gear What To Bring: Bathing suit, towel; change of clothes (if desired), sunscreen, hat, sunglasses, camera
CROCODILE ADVENTURE AND SCARLET MACAW OBSERVATION This is one of the most unforgettable experiences with crocodiles you will ever have! You’ll spend two hours on a fully equipped boat sailing down the Tarcoles River, one of Costa Rica’s longest and most beautiful rivers. During the tour you’ll have the opportunity to see over 100 different species of birds; it’s the best place to see the brilliant scarlet Macaw, known in Costa Rica as lapa. After the boat tour you’ll be guided on a leisurely walk through the Carara National Park, one of the most famous bird‐ watching parks in the world. Duration: 7 hours Schedule: Every day 6 am to 2 pm or 12:30 pm to 6:30 pm Includes: Certified professional guide with telescope; water and lunch What to Bring: Tennis shoes or comfortable hiking boots, sunscreen, sunglasses, hat, comfortable clothes, camera, insect repellent
Escazu is the perfect location for any sightseeing, day trips and international travel. Hit highway 27 and in just over an hour you’re at the beach, 20 minutes to the International Airport and only 10 to San Jose. Planning to do any daytrips? Volcanoes Poas and Irazu, Orosi Valley, Valle de los Santos, Puriscal, it’s all within an hour drive from Escazu.
Multiplaza Escazu and Avenida Escazu the finest shopping malls in Costa Rica, offer hundreds of stores. Department stores and boutiques, GAP, Zara, Carolina Herrera, Salvatore Ferregamo, Adolfo Dominquez and even stores like Lego and Barbie. I know, it’s not necesary to go shopping every day, but living in Escazu gives you that exceptional lifestyle and the option to shop without having to drive much.
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Pricing Breakdown: Accommodations Parador Resort & Spa: $2,175.45 Los Suenos Marriott Ocean & Golf Resort: $1,866.76 SAN JOSE ‐ Courtyard San Jose Escazu: $128.82 Excursions: optional / variable OPTIONS A) BUSINESS & LOS SUENOS with Escazu and Private Transport
Airfare: ECONOMY CLASS BUSINESS CLASS Private Tranport to/From San Jose: Agent Fee: 5% of Total Trip
$2,148.56 $4,650.56 $330.00
$7,325
B) BUSINESS & PARADOR with Escazu and Private Transport
$7,649
C) ECONOMY & LOS SUENOS with Escazu and Private Transport
$4,698
D) ECONOMY & PARADOR with Escazu and Private Transport
$5,022
PLUS OPTIONAL EXCURSIONS, MEALS, ENTERTAINMENT, GRATUITIES, ETC *Airfare subject to change – not guaranteed until purchase
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