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What Costa RicaMeans to Us

What Costa RicaMeans to Us

Costa Rica is the world’s best example insustainable tourism and environmentalawareness. Sunny Land Tours is a long timesupporter of responsible eco-tourism. Wepromote tour products that are environ-mentally sustainable and beneficial to thelocal culture. We feel we play an importantrole in preparing you, the traveler, to sharethe natural treasure of Costa Rica whilecaring for it at the same time. We believethat an important part of our mission is tosustainably manage tourism by helpingcommunities earn fair incomes, promotecultures and protect the environment. Partof our objective is to promote a larger senseof responsibility among our guests them-selves, increasing their awareness of biodi-versity and their understanding of theimpact their visit may bring to the naturalenvironment, while encouraging respectfor, and an interest in, local cultures.

Very much a pioneer in travel to CostaRica, our 44 year old company has beenperfecting travel here since 1984. Somuch so that we’ve built our own hotel inCosta Rica, the Chachagua RainforestHotel, and are the only company ever tohave received an award of recognition twicefrom the Costa Rican tourism industry.You see, we are simply in love with CostaRica and are waiting to share a piece of thisecological paradise with you. We have ourown office in Costa Rica to ensure out-standing customer service and support dur-ing your trip. This enables us to offer youthe best prices, value added extras, and spe-cial service that you deserve. Sunny LandTours Costa Rica located in Sabana Sur,San Jose is available to assist during yourstay. Be it restaurant suggestions and reser-vations, optional tours, and recommendedprofessional services such as law offices andlicensed realtors to explore the myriad ofreal estate opportunities, Sunny LandTours Costa Rica is ready to assist in everyway possible.

Nature’sGreatestMuseum

Nature’s GreatestMuseum We are taking action towards the

effort to slow global warming. Aswe approach this challenge SunnyLand is helping to develop andfund a botanical garden in CostaRica to create carbon offsets thathelp slow the drastic change in theearth’s climate and to preserve thenatural treasures of Costa Rica.

The GreenEarth Garden®The GreenEarth Garden®

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Adopt-A-School ProgramAdopt-A-School Program

L E A R N A B O U T O U R C A R B O N O F F S E T P R O G R A M !

Sunny Land Tours is your key to CostaRica and, when you book with us,you're supporting ecotourism in themost concrete way possible, byproviding an opportunity for localchildren to experience it, too. Childrenwho can ensure its future. Sunny Landsupports an environmentally-consciousAdopt a School program; every vacationsold sends one child to the NationalInstitute of Biodiversity (INBIO) inCosta Rica to participate in a biodiversityeducational program. INBio is a non-governmental, non-profit associationthat promotes better understanding ofthe value of biodiversity in order toimprove the quality of life. The programincreases awareness about biodiversityamong children and the understandingof the possibilities to incorporate thisimportant natural resource in the social,

economic, intellectual and spiritualdevelopment of Costa Rican society.Your automatic contribution to thisprogram, referred to as “Adopt aschool”, provides transportation andentrance to INBioparque, guided tour,take-home learning materials and lunchto less fortunate rural and urban schoolchildren and institutions such as theHellen Keller School for the Blind andvisually impaired, who otherwise wouldnot have the means or opportunity toparticipate in this educational program.Sunny Land Tours has enabled thou-sands of children to take part in thisprogram. We are also working with theNational Institute of Biodiversity todevelop and fund an interactive exhibitfor the blind and visually impaired, inan effort to share a glimpse of nature’sbeauty with those that have challengedsight or none at all. We even bringpeople together under this program byorchestrating visiting school groupsfrom the U.S. to meet their Costa Ricancounterparts during their tour atInbioparque. Here nature provides theperfect backdrop for a cultural exchangeand a greater awareness of the impor-tance their visit to Costa Rica brings. Byunderstanding and appreciating biodi-versity these kids are becoming strong supporters of the nature conservationwhich in turn will determine the futureof the natural wonders that are the coreof the ecotourism industry in CostaRica. Supporting responsible tourism isthe key to Sunny Land’s success. Make this vacation experience not onlymemorable but meaningful too!

Happy Travels!

Lori Sidawi CabadaPresident Sunny Land Tours, S.A.Kindergarten students from Jardin de Ninos,

Rio Hojancha, Barranca Puntarenason field trip to Inbioparque

Lori with students in exhibit halls at Inbioparque.

Just another reason tochoose Sunny Land Tours!Wake up to a strong flavorful cup of CostaRican coffee with our compliments. Thisdelicious bag of gour-met coffee will be sentto you prior to yourtrip. It’s our way ofsaying thank you andat the same time sup-porting the rural cof-fee workers in theregion of Los Santos,Costa Rica,an areaprized for its deliciouscoffee. Each bagbrews4 cups of Sunny Land’s special EcoMagic blend. We hope you enjoy it!

TABLE OF CONTENTSIntroduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3Simply San Jose . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4Signature Sightseeing Tours . . . . . . . . . 5The Luxury Collection . . . . . . . . . . . 6-7Holidays in Costa Rica . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8Enchanting Hotels &New Kid’s Corner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9Eco-Magic in Eco-Lodges . . . . . . . . . . 10Getting Around Costa Rica . . . . . . . . 11Build Your Own Adventure . . . . . . 12-13Chachagua Rainforest Hotel . . . . . . . . 14Romantic Retreats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15Caribbean Eco-Adventure Tour . . . . . 16Natural Treasures Tour . . . . . . . . . . . 17Deluxe Eco-Adventure Tour . . . . . . . . 18Nature’s Temptation Tour . . . . . . . . . 19Romantic Eco-Discovery Tour . . . . . . 20Ecological Paradise Tour . . . . . . . . . . 21Essence of Nature Tour . . . . . . . . . . . 22Romancing the Rainforest Tour . . . . . 23Grand Tour of Costa Rica . . . . . . . . . 24Rainforest Relaxation Tour . . . . . . . . . 25Choose Where You Snooze . . . . . . . . .26Panama, Nicaragua &El Salvador . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27-28Holidays in Belize . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29Countless Treasures Tour . . . . . . . . . .30Terms and Conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

The Certification in SustainableTourism Program - CST - is a productof the Costa Rican Tourism Institute

(ICT). CST was designed to differenti-ate tourism sector businesses based on

the degree to which they comply with a sustainablemodel of natural, cultural and social resource manage-ment. Throughout these pages you will findthe symbol, which is an excellent tool to assisttravelers in making wise choices supportive ofthe overall goal of this mission.”

San Jose, the capital city of Costa Rica, islocated in the Central Valley at 3,800 feetabove sea level with a population of 1 mil-lion. The city bustles with all the activity ofany major metropolitan area but at a muchslower pace. In addition to San Jose, theurban area of the Central Valley comprisesthe cities of Alajuela, Cartago and Heredia.San Jose is the "capital" or headquarters ofhalf day and full day tour departures to someof the most exciting places in Costa Rica.There are so many things to do and see fromSan Jose. See facing page for tour listingsthat depart daily and include pick-up anddrop-off from your hotel in San Jose. Manypeople don’t realize that San Jose is not onlya city but also a province. Less than 15 min-utes away from downtown San Jose city liesthe attractive and lively district of Escazuand the rich growing area of Santa Ana.Escazu is perhaps the most desirable placefor dining and shopping in the country. Itsquaint cafes, gourmet restaurants, boutiquesand modern shopping malls make Escazupopular among tourists and nationals alike.Picturesque architecture and postcard viewsover the Central Valley are also trademarksof the area. Escazu is our favorite spot tovisit while in the San Jose area.

Here is a list of a few of our favoriterestaurants that you might enjoy on yourvacation.

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* Triple room discount 5% ** Single Room Supplement per night+ Breakfast included.Between 12/20-1/ 02 breakfat is not incldued at Hotel Costa RicaMarirott and a supp. of $60 per p.p. per night in twin applies.

SIMPLYSAN JOSESIMPLYSAN JOSE

TOUR RATES* PER PERSON IN A TWIN • 4 DAYS

Real Inter-Continental CountryInn & Suites

Barcelo Premium San Jose Palacio Hotel

Grand Hotel Costa Rica Costa Rica Marriott Hotel Hotel Alta

TOUR ARRANGEMENTS INCLUDE:

• Private transfers between airport and hotel including baggage handling

• 3 nights accommodation at the hotelof your choice

• $25 credit towards any half or full day tour purchase

• Government Hotel taxes• Services of SLT local representatives • SLT guaranteed tour performance

warranty • SLT $1 Million Insurance

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Package Extra Nt. SingleHOTELS (ROH) Price (in twin) Suppl.**

COSTA RICA TENNIS CLUB+ / HOTEL VESUVIO+ $179 $32 $22GRAND COSTA RICA HOTEL+ / BALMORAL+ $249 $53 $53

BEST WESTERN IRAZU+ / BRITANNIA / BOUGANVILLEA+ / PRESIDENTE+ $275 $55 $45AUROLA HOLIDAY INN / HERRADURA / GRANO DE ORO / GARDEN COURT AIRPORT+ / BARCELO SAN JOSE PALACIO+ / HAMPTON INN & SUITES+ $310 $75 $75ALTA+ / CORTEZA AMARILLA+ / BARCELO SAN JOSE PALACIO+ / HAMPTON INN+ $359 $85 $85REAL INTER-CONTINENTAL+ / MELIA CARIARI+ $499 $140 $140COSTA RICA MARRIOTT+ (Breakfast excluded Dec 20-Jan 2) $569 $155 $155

FINCA ROSA BLANCA+(Las Aves, La Carreta, La Piedra, El Valle, La Guaria, El Roble, El Pino, La Higueron, La Ventana, El Guaruno, El Cafetal Junior SuitesFor Villas add $130 p.p.)

XANDARI+ - Prima Villa(For Prima Plus add $15 p.p. per nt, Ultra Villa add $55 p.p. per nt, Ultra Plus add $65 p.p. per nt.) $755 $165 $140

• Chandelier • Churrascaria Fogo Brasil• Baccus (Santa Ana) • El Novillo Alegre• La Luz (Alta Hotel) • Panne y Vino• Cerutti • Le Monastere • Chancay• Inka Grill • Il Panino • Tapas de Manuel• San Telmo • Tutti Li • Machu Pichu• Tin Ho • Wall Street Cafe• La Divina Comida • Chez Cristof

For more information on these restaurantsvisit: www.sunnylandtours.com

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Tour at Ease program: 8 hour private Chauffeur $200*In every destination we have cars and drivers waitingfor you. Choose and plan your day as you will.Entrance fees to parks and attractions not incldued.For private naturalist guide add $60*Price per day up to 3 pax, for 4+ add $45 eachaddional pax

FOR A COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF THESE TOURS, VISIT OUR WEBSITE: WWW.SUNNYLANDTOURS.COM

Sunny Land Tours Sustainable Tourism AdvisorJose Luis Cabada “hanging around”

From Manuel Antonio (Quepos) Area Cost**Savegre River Rafting, Class II-III(F/D, L) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $100**Naranjo River Rafting, Class III-IV(H/D, S) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 75Isla Damas Estuary Kayak (L) . . . . . . . . $ 75Isla Damas Estuary Kayak at Night . . . . $ 75Manuel Antonio Coastal Paddle(H/D, L) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 75Canopy Tour (H/D, S) . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 71Carara National Park Walk Tour(F/D, L) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 95Dolphin Watch Tour (S) . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 77Isla Damas Boat Tour (H/D, L) . . . . . $ 65La Botanica Farm Tour (H/D, S) . . . . . $ 50Manuel Antonio National ParkTour (H/D, S) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 50Naranjo River Floating Tour (H/D, S) . . $ 77Nauyaca Waterfall Horseback RidingAdventure (H/D, L) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $105RainMaker Tour (F/D, L) . . . . . . . . . . $ 85Rainforest Horseback Riding Tour(H/D, S) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 65Rancho Casa Grande Walking Tour(H/D, S) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 50Snorkeling Cruise (H/D, L) . . . . . . . . . $ 87Sunset Sailing Cruise (H/D, D) . . . . . . $ 87Tocori Waterfall Horseback RidingAdventure (H/D, L) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 65**These tours are also available departing from the Jaco/Los Suenos area for an additional charge of $45 per person

From Guanacaste Area CostArenal Volcano, Hike& Hotsprings (L,D) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $159Buena Vista Canopy Tour (L) . . . . . . . . $129(Canopy, Waterslide, Horseback & Spa) . . . . $ 85Rincon de la Vieja Tour (L)Canopy 1/2 day . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 65Corobici River Float (L) . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 99Liberia Shopping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 59Monteverde Cloud Forest (L) . . . . . . . . . . $150Palo Verde National Park (L) &Guaitil & Pottery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 87Turtle Tour (Dec-May) . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 65Horseback Raiding (S) . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 59Surf School Class Tamarindo . . . . . . . . $ 49“Early Bird” Bird Watching (S) . . . . . . .$ 59Rio Celeste Guided Rainforest Hike (L) .$129

From Monteverde Area CostButterfly Garden . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 25Monteverde Reserve Tour . . . . . . . . . . . $ 59Ecological Farm Night Tour . . . . . . . . . $ 29Horseback Ride Tour (2 1/2 hrs. with guide) . . $ 40Original Canopy Tour . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 50Santa Elena Reserve . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 65Selvatur Canopy & Walkways . . . . . . . . $ 60Serpentarium . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 20Skytrek . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 59Skywalk Tour with guide . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 40

From Arenal Area CostArenal Volcano on Horseback . . . . . . . . $ 40Arenal Volcano Hike (S) . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 50Arenal Volcano & Eco Termales (D) . . . $ 89Arenal Volcano & Tabacon Hot MineralSpring (D) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 89Canopy Tour . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 65Cano Negro . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 65Cultour . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 77Hanging Bridges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 70Horseback ride to Rio Fortunawaterfall (Guided) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 55Hot Air Ballooning (Min 4 pax) . . . . $385Maleku Reserve . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 85Mountain Biking (S) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 65Sport Fishing Lake Arenal1/2 day per boat (Max 2 pax) . . . . . . $199Full day per boat (Max 2 pax) . . . . . . $365Penas Blancas River Float (S) . . . . . . . . $ 65NEW *Rainforest Refresher . . . . . . . . . $185Coffee Sugar Body Scrub, Banana Mint Facial& deep tissue Massage (2 hrs)NEW *Volcanic Mud Miracle . . . . . . . $170Volcanic Body Wrap, Swedish Massage & VolcanicMud Mask (1 hr. 50 min.)Rio Celeste . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $125Sarapiqui River Rafting . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 75Toro River Rafting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 75Venado Caves (S) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 65Sky Tram, Trek & Walk . . . . . . . . . . . . $119Note all tours include transportation from your selected LaFortuna/Arenal area hotel. However, an additional $15 per per-son must be added for all tours departing from Arenal Lodge,Arenal Observatory Lodge and Chachagua Rainforest Hotel.

(B )= breakfast (L) = lunch (D) = dinner (S) = snacks (H/D) = half day (F/D) = full day

From San Jose CostArenal Volcano & Hot Springs (L,D) . . . $119(add $40 per person for tour drop off at any Arenal/Fortuna area hotel)Beauty Club:Sunny Land’s Stress Buster . . . . . . . . . . $ 65

1 hr. massage including transportationHot Volcanic Stone Massage (1 hr.) . . . $ 85European Facialincluding transportation . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 69Manicure and Pedicureincluding transportation . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 50THE BEST OF COSTA RICA (B,L) . . $ 99(Poas Volcano, Waterfall Gardens, Sarapiqui River, Braulio Carrillo)THE BEST OF THE PACIFIC (L) . . . $110(Jungle Boat Tour, Punta Leona, Jungle Walk)Butterfly Farm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 35Butterfly Farm & Coffee Tour (L) . . . . $ 75Cafe Britt Coffee Tour® . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 40Cafe Britt Cappuccino Tour (L) . . . . . . $ 55Cafe Britt Coffee Lover’s Tour (L) . . . .$ 60Canopy Tours:

Canopy Tour San Lorenzo . . . . . . . . $ 85NEW The Urban Canopy Tour! . . . $ 49

**Carara Biological Reserve& Villas Lapas w/Sky Walk (L) . . . . . $159

City Tour of San JoseCombo City Tour/Urban Canopy &Art Museum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 69

Fossil Land “Adventure Rock Mountain”:Geological Hike (L) . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 65Horseback Riding (L) . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 65Explorer (Rappelling, hiking, cavern) (L) . . $ 99Rock Climbing (L) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$ 80

River Adventure (L) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 65Mountain Bike Guided Adventure (L) . . $ 85Hot Air Balloon Tour (min. 2 pax)* . . . . . $450(*Requires overnight in Turrialba, not included. See page 9 for hotel rates)InBioparque (add $14 for lunch) . . . . . . . . $ 32Irazu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 36Irazu, Orosi & Lancaster Gardens (L) . . $ 75Monteverde One day (min. 4 pax) (B,L) . . $140Pacuare River Rafting, Class III-IV (B,L) . $ 99Poas, Grecia & Sarchi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 55Poas Volcano . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 39Poas Volcano & La Paz Waterfall (L) . . $ 75**Rain Forest Aerial Tram (B or L) . . . $ 95Pueblo Antiguo Show (D-Fri, Sat & Sun) . . $ 49Ram Luna Dinner Show (Wed.) . . . . . . $ 60Reventazon Rafting Class III (B,L) . . . . $ 85Tortuguero Canals (B,L) . . . . . . . . . . $ 100**Tortuga Island Cruise (BL) . . . . . . . . $ 99

Requires an additional $40 charge if pick up & drop offfrom Hotel Real Intercontinental or Hotel Alta

**These tours are also available from the Jaco/Los Suenos area

SUNNY LAND’SSignature Sightseeing& Spa Treatments

SUNNY LAND’SSignature Sightseeing& Spa Treatments

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

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LuxuryLuxury

Reserva Conchal

Family Concierge Jr. Suite

Royal Service 1 Bedroom Suite

Royal Service Jr. Suite

Hotel Tabacon Resort

Marriott Los Suenos


• 3 nights at the selected beach resortof your choice

• Government hotel taxes• $25 credit towards any half or full

day tour purchase• Services of SLT representatives• SLT guaranteed tour performance

warranty• SLT $1 Million Insurance

Protection Plan

+Extra night rates are per person in double occupancy. **Single room Supplement Per Night.FREE private round trip transfers from Liberia International Airport to group 1 & 2hotels! (Florblanca excluded)

4 Days/3 Nights Extra Nt. Singlepp in dbl room in dbl Supp**

Luxury Group 1 $1699 $575 $575Luxury Group 2 $1099 $370 $100Luxury Group 3 $765 $249 $249Luxury Group 4 $539 $179 $179Luxiry Group 5 $399 $149 $149

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4 DAYS • ARRIVE ANY DAYFrom the Pacific to the Caribbean and all that lies in between, luxury is found in the most interesting places

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COLLECTION

The Magical bed and bath at PeaceLodge, La Paz Waterfall Garden(Deluxe room)

Hotel Si Como No

Arenas Del Mar

HOTEL NAME LOCATIONGROUP 1

Four Seasons Resort(Garden Room) . . . . . . . . . . . . . Papagayo

For Deluxe Room add $90, Premium room add $110,For Canopy 1 Bedroom suite add $700, Casnopy 1Bedroom Suite with plunge pool add $1200

GROUP 2FlorBlanca- 1 Bedroom Garden View1 Bedroom Oceanview $20 . . . . . . . . . . . . .NicoyaParadisus Playa Conchal All-Inclusive.Deluxe Garden Jr Suite . . . . . . . . GuanacasteFor Regal Junior Suite add $78, Family Concierge or RoyalService Regal Junior Suite add $109, Royal Service ImperialRommance Bali Suite add $260, Royal Service 1 BedroomJacuzzi Suite add $400, Royal Service Presidential Suite add $1100

GROUP 3Gaia Hotel . . . . . . . . . . . . Manuel Antonio

Hilton Papagayo ResortDeluxe All-Inclusive . . . . . . . . . PapagayoLapa RiosIncludes 3 meals daily . . .Osa Peninsula

Marriott Los Suenos+ (For ocean view room, add anadditional $45) Breakfast not included in rates for staysbetween Dec 20-Jan 2. . . Playa Herradura, PuntarenasOccidental Grand Papagayo All-Inclusive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Papagayo

Punta Islita Hotel - Deluxe ocean view room, add $25 to group 4 rates(Minimum 3 nights required)” “for suite w/ outdoorJacuzzi add $95, for 1 bedroom Casita w/ private plungepool, add $150

GROUP 4Arenas Del Mar - Rainforest view suite oroceanview superior room . . . Manuel AntonioFor oceanview suite add $80

Arenal Kior Hotel - Suite . . . . . . . . . . ArenalBorinquen . . . . . . . . . . Rincon de la Vieja

Buena Visra Villas and Casas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Manuel AntonioIssimo Suites . . . . . . . . . . . .Manuel AntonioLa Mansion Inn+Standard room . . . . . . . . . . Manuel AntonioLost Iguana Resort+Luxury Suite . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ArenalPeace Lodge at La Paz Waterfall Garden+ - For Deluxe add $43, for Villa add $110 . . . . SarapiquiReserva Conchal Rentals “Malinche” - 1 Bedroom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Playa Conchal

Apply these hotels and room types (appearing by group) for the 4 Days Basic Package Rates (see page 6)Room upgrade rates where shown are per person per night and added as a supplement over standard room night rates (see page 6).

+ = Breakfast includedAll Inclusive = all meals, drinks and entertainment

HOTEL NAME LOCATIONGROUP 5Cala Luna Hotel - Standard deluxe room(or 2 Bedroom Villa, 4 person occupancy or 3 bedroom Villa,6 person occupancy) . . . . . . Tamarindo, GuanacasteEl Parador+ - Standard(For Deluxe room add $18, Premium room add $46,Premium Plus add $60,Junior Suite add $76) . . . . . . . . Manuel AntonioLa Mansion Inn Arenal+ . . . . . . . . . . ArenalLa Mariposa - Standard room(For Deluxe Ocean view add $15, Villa or Junior Suiteadd $38, Premier Suites add $55,

Master Suite add $85) . . . . . . . . Manuel AntonioSi Como No+ - Standard room(For Superior room add $ 18, Deluxe room add $30,Honeymoon suite add $65) . . . . . Manuel AntonioTabacon GrandHot Springs Resort & SpaFor Superior add $20, Deluxe add $65, Junior Suite add$75, Honeymoon Suite add $95 . . . . . . . . . . . Arenal

Gaia Hotel

+ = Breakfast includedAll Inclusive = all meals, drinks and entertainmentSee page 11 for transfers, car rentals and domesticflights.


Capitan Suizo+ - Bungalow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tamarindo, Guanacaste

Double Tree Resort by HiltonAll-Inclusive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PuntarenasTango Mar+ - Ocean View Roomor Tropical Suite (For beachfront Tiki Suites, add $60) . . . . . . . . .Bahia Ballena, Nicoya PeninsulaVillas Caletas - Standard deluxe(For Villa, add $25, Junior Suite add $25, Suite with privatepool add $90, Suite Superior (private pool) add $ 123,Master Suite (private pool) $143) . . . . . . . . . . . JacoGROUP 2

Backyard Hotel+ . . . . . . . . . . . . PuntarenasCasa Conde del Mar+ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Club Del Mar - 2 bedroom condo(based on 4 pax) or deluxe hotel room . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jaco BeachEl Ocotal Beach Resort+ -(For Bungalow Junior Suite add $50, for Suite add $85) . . . . . . . . . . . . Playa del Coco, Guanacaste

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• 5 nights at the selected beach resortof your choice

• Government hotel taxes• Services of SLT representatives• SLT guaranteed tour performance

warranty• SLT $1 Million Insurance

Protection Plan

Costa Rica is full of beautiful and unspoiledbeaches. Within a reasonable car distance orshort flight from San Jose or LiberiaInternational Airport in Guanacaste you canenjoy the beach resorts of the fabulousPacific or colorful Caribbean coasts of CostaRica. Here, on this and the following pages,you will find all the components to createyour own perfect holiday. Your preferredmode of transportation to and from theseareas is listed separately along with airporttransfer prices. See page 11 for domestic airprices, car rentals and land transfer rates to

combine with the basic package to createyour own heavenly holiday in Costa Rica.

Create your own heavenlyholiday in Costa Rica

Charm at Tamarindo Beach, Hotel Capitan Suite

6 Days/5 Nights Extra Nt. Single

pp in twin in dbl SuppGroup 1 $630 $129 $129Group 2 $559 $115 $115Group 3 $465 $96 $96Group 4 $365 $75 $75

6 DAYS • ARRIVE ANY DAY

Apply these hotels and room types (appearing by group) for the 6 Days Basic PackageRoom upgrade rates where shown are per person per night and added as a supplement over standard room night rates .


Bahia del Sol+- Standard room(For deluxe add $ 15, 1 bedroom suite add $38, or 4 pax in deluxe 2 bedrooms) . . . . . Playa PorteroBest Western Jaco BeachAll Inclusive System . . . . . . Jaco, PuntarenasCasitas Eclipse+ - Standard roomor Casita based on 5 pax. Occupancy(For Suite add $25) . . . . . . . . . Manuel AntonioCosta Verde . . . . . . . . . . . Manuel AntonioFlamingo Beach Resort . . . Flamingo BeachHotel California . . . . . . . . Manuel AntonioHotel Tamarindo Diria + - Classic(For Tropical Pool / Garden Room add $15, & SunsetOcean View add $29) . . Tamarindo, GuanacasteTropico Latino . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TamborGROUP 4Flamingo Marina Resort . Flamingo BeachTamarindo Vista Villas+ - Ocean view room(For Junior Suite, add $15, Tropical Suite add $28, CoronaSuite add $40, Dlx Corona Suite add $50) TamarindoFuego del Sol Hotel . . . . . . . . . Jaco BeachCanciones del Mar+ . . . . . . . . . PuntarenasBest Western Jaco Beach Hotel+ . . . . . JacoKarahe Hotel+ . . . . . . . . . Manuel AntonioTerraza del Pacifico+ . . . . Jaco, Puntarenas

Eclectic Style at Villas Caletas Hotel

Tamarindo Diria Hotel

The Ocotal Beach Hotel, a classic in Costa Rican Style

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Flamingo Beach Hotel

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ENCHANTINGPLACESThe Enchanting Hotels are found from coast to coast.

Whales and Dolphins Eco Lodge, Playa DominicalL’Aquaviva Hotel Manatus Hotel Tortuguero National Park

L’Aquaviva HotelBali Style L´acqua Viva Resort & Spa is nes-tled in Playa Guiones ¨and is surrounded byimpressive tropical forest that belongs to theNosara Civic Association, 15 minutes awaylies Ostional National Wildlife Refuge whichis one of the few privileged areas in CostaRica where the Olive Ridley Sea Turtles,Leatherback and Pacific Green turtles laytheir eggs. Turtles nest at Ostional all yearround, but the arriving periods are morecommon from July through Decemberwhere you can have one of the most beauti-ful opportunities to be in touch with MotherNature.

4 DAY PER PERSON PACKAGE

including daily organic breakfast and taxesEXTRA SINGLE

TWIN NIGHT SUPPL.DELUXE ROOM $539 $179 $179SUITE $640 $210 $210

Whales and Dolphins Eco LodgePackage includes 2 nights, breakfast daily andhotel taxes.

3 DAYS/2 NIGHTS

TWIN SINGLE

STANDARD $199 $319SUITE $239 $399

Playa Nicuesa Rainforest Lodge, Osa PeninsulaThis new lodge is by far the best option onthe Golfo Dulce. A biosensitive resor,t PlayaNicuesa Rainforest Lodge in 100,000-acreCorcovado National Park, across the GolfoDulce from Golfito. Everything here is recy-cled: the four cabins and a four-bedroomhouse are made from farmed trees; coveringthe roofs are tiles made from bags that once

used to protect banana stalks; and solar ener-gy provides the electricity. Accessible only byboat, the hotel keeps guests busy with kayak-ing, fishing, snorkeling, windsurfing, and, ofcourse, naturalist-guided hikes.4 Day Package Includes:3 nights accommodation, boat pick up anddrop off from town of arrival and departure(Golfito/Puerto Jimenez), three fabulousmeals daily, unlimited self guided hikes onpreserve, use of kayaks, windsurfers, snorkel-ing and fishing equipment. (for domesticairfare from San Jose see page 11)

Manatus Hotel Tortuguero National ParkFinally, comfort and luxury in TortugueroNational Park!.At Manatus Hotel enjoy a full service spafacility, gourmet dinning, and the only guestrooms in Tortuguero with a/c, cable T.V,mini bar and private solarium.Package includes transportation from SanJose, lodging, all meals and tours ofTortuguero National Park

3 DAYS/2 NIGHTS

SINGLE DOUBLE TRIPLE QUAD CHILD

$475 $399 $375 $355 $229

4 DAY PACKAGE

TWIN SINGLE CHILD

$699 $799 $299

The following hotels received highmarks from Sunny Land’s specialteam of undercover kid inspectors!See what they say and why.Paradisus Playa Conchal – Best roomservice menu, Best Kid’s Club inCosta Rica!Los Suenos Marriott Hotel – neat golfcarts to navigate this great resort.Four Season’s Resort – because Momsaid so plus the best PB&J sand-wiches around.The Mountain Paradise Hotel – Thecoolest remote control rooms (Smarttechnology)Savegre Mountain Lodge – fun tocatch fish in the trout pondsBahia del Sol Hotel – takes less than100 steps from the room door to thebeach!

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ECO-MAGIC ATECO-LODGES

Fonda Vela Hotel, Monteverde Cloud Forest

Master Suites at Almonds & Corals Tent Camp

GROUP 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $125• Almonds and Corals Tent Camp+

For suite add $30, for master suite add 480• Casa Turire (add $20 to Grp. 1)• Selva Verde (incl. 3 meals daily)• El Establo Hotel+• Tree House Ldoge• Rafiki Safari Lodge+

(add $75 to Grp. 1 incl. 3 meals daily)

GROUP 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $75• Celeste Mountain Lodge+• Centro Neotropico Sarapiquis• Dantica Lodge & Gallery+• El Tucano Hotel and Spa+• Heliconia Hotel+• Fonda Vela• Arenal Volcano Inn+• Arenal Springs Resort+• Montana de Fuego Hotel+• Magic Mountain+

(add $10 to Grp. 2)• Orquideas Inn+• Poas Volcano Lodge+

GROUP 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $58• La Quinta Inn• Claro de Luna Hotel+• Trapp Family Lodge• Cloud Forest Lodge• Poco a Poco Hotel+• Arenal Paraiso+• Arenal Observatory+ (Casona room)

For std room add $15, Smithsonian add $38, Jr Suite add $50

• Arenal Vista Lodge+• Mountain Paradise Hotel+

(Premium room) For Jr. Suite add $72, Master Suite add $130

• Arenal Country Inn+• Chachagua Rainforest Hotel+• Toucanet Lodge+• Savegre Mountain Lodge+

+ = Breakfast included. Supplement andUpgrade prices where shown are per personper night over nightly rates.

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Domestic air fares are per person and include private transfer from your hotel. 25 lb. baggage allowance per person.Shuttle service operates with fixed departure times, seat in bus basis and usually departs San Jose before 9 AM.For complete schedule visit our website www.sunnylandtours.com. New Deluxe Limousine Service now available, please inquire.

Sunny Land’s Signature Private,Shuttle and Flight Transportation

CAR RENTALCATEGORIES All four door vehicles with A/C AMOUNTS PER DAY*B = Toyota Yaris (Std. Shift/auto) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 60D = Toyota Rav 4 (4x4 – Std. Shift/auto) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 89E = Mitsubishi 300L (12 PAX – Std. Shift) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 95F = Dahiatsu Terios (4 PAX, 4WD – Std. Shift). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 90G = Toyota Land Cruiser (7 PAX, 4X4 – Auto) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $125H = Mitsubishi Outlander (5 pax, 4x4 – Std. Shift/auto) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 95J = Mitsubishi Montero or Nissan Pathfinder (7 PAX), 4x4 – Std. Shift) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $125* Including unlimited mileage and insurance / * Minimum 3 Day Rental / Our car rentals include free delivery to your hotel in San Jose and at anySansa airstrip or in Guapiles for passengers coming from Tortuguero, complimentary surf racks, baby seats, 24 hour mechanic assistance and routingassistance from more than 20 affiliated gas stations in the country.

Private Basis Private BasisApprox. Per Person Per Person Daily Shuttle

From To Driving Time Min. 2 Min. 3 & up Service Domestic FlightsSan Jose Arenal 2 1/2 hrs $ 89 $ 65 $35 $129San Jose Manuel Antonio 3 1/2 hrs $110 $ 79 $35 $97San Jose Monteverde 3 1/2 hrs $105 $ 70 $45 n/aSan Jose Port Caldera/Puntarenas Port/Jaco 2 1/2 hrs $ 85 $ 65 $35 n/aSan Jose Port Moin 2 hrs $110 $ 75 $40 n/aSan Jose Puerto Viejo 4 1/2 hrs $110 $ 75 $40 n/aSan Jose Tamarindo 5 1/2 hrs $135 $ 90 $35 $149San Jose Turrialba 2 hrs $ 80 $ 57 $35 n/aSan Jose Tambor 5 1/2 hrs $130 $ 90 $55 $97San Jose Tortuguero n/a n/a n/a n/a $115San Jose Drake Bay n/a n/a n/a n/a $149

Arenal Monteverde 4 hrs $109 $ 79 $49 n/aArenal Turrialba 6 hrs $150 $ 90 $35 n/aArenal Tambor 6 1/2 hrs $185 $120 $55 $159Arenal Tortuguero Docks 3 hrs $125 $ 85 n/a n/aArenal Punta Islita n/a n/a $150 n/a $189

Jaco/Puntarenas Arenal 3 1/2 hrs $112 $ 75 $35 n/aJaco/Puntarenas Manuel Antonio 2 hrs $ 75 $ 55 $35 n/aJaco/Puntarenas Monteverde 4 hrs $ 99 $ 75 $49 n/aJaco/Puntarenas Tamarindo 4 hrs $105 $ 75 $35 n/a

Manuel Antonio(Quepos) Arenal 5 hrs $140 $ 99 $35 $149Manual Antonio Monteverde 4 hrs $125 $ 89 $49 n/aManual Antonio Tambor 5 1/2 hrs $150 $ 99 n/a $139

Guanacaste(Conchal/North Pacific) Arenal 4 hrs $125 $ 85 $35 $165Guanacaste Monteverde 4 hrs $125 $ 85 $49 n/aGuanacaste Puntarenas 3 1/2 hrs $105 $ 75 $35 n/a

Liberia Airport Area Hotels $35 $ 30 $25 n/a

All ground transfers include bilingual driver and air conditioned transportation.

We offer convenient cellularphone rentals in Costa Rica.Let us know that you want one and we willdeliver it to you at your hotel. Cell phonesmust be reserved in advance, but paid forlocally to the cellular phone provider.

Phone Rental:Rate per Day . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 6.00Rate per Week . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 35.00Call Charges:Rate per Minute (National) . . . . . . . . . $ 0.69Rate per Minute (International) . . . . . $ 3.00

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THE QUETZAL QUESTALBERGUE DE MONTANA,COPEY DE DOTATruth is you don't have to quest very far to spot theresplendent Quetzal here! Visit the Costa Rica of 30years ago, the "Monteverde" of yester-year in Copeyde Dota. Here lies the last unexplored frontier ofCosta Rica and your best and most accessible chanceat seeing the Resplendent Quetzal. This itineraryoperates to and from San Jose but can be modifiedwith a taxi Jeep transfer to Quepos, connecting2 magnificent worlds within just a 2-hour drive.

3 DAYS • $329* • DEPARTS DAILY

1ST DAY • SAN JOSE /COPEY DE DOTAIn the morning, you will depart to theToucanet Lodge nestled within the LosSantos Forest Reserve. This majestic cloudforest is located only 2 hours from SanJose via excellent roads and is a paradisefor nature lovers and birdwatchers. At analtitude of 8000 feet, El Toucanet Lodgeis a rustic but cozy 6-room mountainretreat well known for its home cookedfresh caught Trout, its hospitable proprie-tors and excellent birding trails. Tonightrelax in front of the fireplace at Toucanet'srestaurant in preparation for an active dayahead. Meals LD2ND DAY • SAN MARCOS VALLEYThis morning guided hike to spot the elu-sive Resplendent Quetzal. Frequent sight-ings are most common December to July.For serious birders over 160 bird specieshave been recorded within a short hikefrom the lodge. After breakfast, a guided2-hour horseback ride tour along quietcountry roads passing by unspoiled creeksand streams up to the untouched cloudforest awaits. Ageless gigantic oak treesprovide shelter to a variety of colorfulbromeliads, moss and wild orchids. Thisafternoon a short drive down the valleybrings us to coffee country to a real coffeemill, which processes the world famousTarrazu coffee. From Dec. to March the millis in full operation receiving and processingcoffee. Overnight El Toucanet. Meals BLD3RD DAY • SAN JOSEAfter breakfast, private transfer back to San Jose. Meals B

* Tour rates are per person in twin andinclude Government Hotel Taxes

* Tour rates are per person in twin andinclude Government Hotel Taxes.For travel Dec. 15-Jan 5, add$100 per personSingle supplement add $200

DEPARTURES FROM SAN JOSE TO DECEMBER 2009TOUR ARRANGEMENTS FOR ALL PROGRAMS INCLUDE

Accommodation at selected lodge, mealsand tours as indicated, and round triptransfers from your hotel in San Jose.

CASA CORCOVADOJUNGLE LODGE& DRAKE BAY4 DAYS • $1099*

1ST DAY • SAN JOSE/DRAKE BAYEarly in the morning transfer to the airportfor your 45-minute flight to Palmar Sur, ourgateway to the magnificent Osa Peninsula.Upon arrival, taxi transfer to Sierpe for the25 mile boat ride along Rio Sierpe. Observethe vast mangroves providing shelter forbirds before reaching the ocean's mouth forour last leg along the Pacific coastline toDrake Bay. Check-in at the Casa CorcovadoJungle Lodge, this boutique Jungle resortwill surprise you with its charming décor andfantastic cuisine. After lunch enjoy the balance of the day at leisure. Explore theimmense bio-diversity right on yourdoorstep. Trails cross orchid draped streamsand wind through virgin jungle. Howlermonkeys and white-faced monkeys bouncethrough the canopy and the Scarlet Macaw,Toucan and Tanager are among the 300species of birds indigenous to the region. Meals LD2ND DAY • CORCOVADO NATIONAL PARKAfter breakfast, tour to Corcovado NationalPark. Explore beach and forest trails. Lookfor signs of the bigger mammals-Jaguar orTapir tracks and for the extremely lucky perhaps even a sighting of these shy forestanimals. Meals BLD3RD DAY • CANO ISLANDThis island reserve is one of the most valu-able in Costa Rica and is a sanctuary formarine life and migratory birds. In additionto a multitude of fish, there are countlessbrittle starfish and sea urchins. Two endan-gered species in the vicinity of the island arethe lobster and the giant conch. Meals BLD4TH DAY • DRAKE BAY/SAN JOSEAfter breakfast depart for our boat ride backto Sierpe. Transfer to Palmar Sur in time foryour return flight to San Jose. Meals B

1ST DAY • SAN JOSE/GOLFITOMorning transfer to the airport for the flightto Golfito. Upon arrival, a 30 minute trans-fer will bring us to the Esquinas RainforestLodge bordered by both the new PiedrasBlancas National Park and the GolfitoNature Reserve. After check-in and lunch,resident Biologists are on hand to provideinformation and on request provide slidelectures about the flora and fauna of theEsquinas rainforest. Dinner and overnight.Meals LD2ND DAY • PIEDRAS BLANCAS PARKAfter an early breakfast, depart on a guidedrainforest hike. A network of over 10 milesof well-marked nature trails allows expe-rienced guides to lead you through the rain-forest. Afternoon free for further explorationor optional excursions. Meals BLD3RD DAY • ESQUINAS COAST ANDCASA ORQUIDEASAfter a short drive through the GolfitoNature Reserve, we board a motor-boat atthe old banana dock in Golfito. Our excur-sion takes us along the pristine, sparelyinhabited coast, where the rainforest reachesall the way down to the beach. Pelicans andfrigate birds sit in the trees overlookingGolfo Dulce, and there is a good chance ofseeing dolphins. After a leisurely hour's ride,we reach Casa Orquideas, a private botanicalgarden with hundreds of species of tropicalplants, trees, flowers, shrubs and fruits. A shady, well groomed trail leads throughthe garden and you will be given a guidedtour by one of the friendly owners. There isample time for swimming and snorkeling. If the water is clear, you can see many speciesof colorful tropical reef fish. Return in timefor a late lunch. Meals BLD4TH DAY • GOLFITO/SAN JOSEAfter breakfast transfer back to Golfito intime for your return flight to San Jose.Meals B

PIEDRAS BLANCASNATIONAL PARKTHE BEST VALUE IN THE OSAEsquinas Rainforest Lodge and La Gamba Biological StationVisit one of Costa Rica's most remote and least known National Parks

4 DAYS • $699*

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MONTEVERDERESERVE


1ST DAY • SAN JOSE / MONTEVERDEMorning departure for your scheduledshuttle transfer to the town of Monte-verde. Check-in & lunch at the lovelyHeliconia. This afternoon free for inde-pendent exploration (See page 5 forMonteverde Optional tours & prices).Dinner and overnight Heliconia. Meals LD2ND DAY • MONTEVERDE CLOUD FORESTAfter breakfast, visit the MonteverdeReserve, a cloud forest rich in tropical floraand fauna. It stretches from the lush fernsand mosses that cover the ground to thedark canopy formed by the tallest trees. Itis composed of six different, highly diversi-fied ecological communities of plants andanimals. Visit the Reserve's Colibri Galleryfor a superb slide show. Balance of the dayat leisure. Meals BLD3RD DAY • SAN JOSEAfter breakfast, depart via scheduled shuttletransfer back to San Jose. Meals B

TORTUGUERO NATIONAL PARK


1ST DAY • SAN JOSE / TORTUGUEROMAWAMBA LODGEEarly in the morning your trip toTortuguero National Park will depart toLimon crossing Costa Rica from west toeast, descending into the lowlands tropics ofthe Caribbean coast. We will stop for break-fast before we continue through a variety oflife zones to reach Port Matina. Here, weboard our riverboat for an exciting two-hour trip where you will be able to observevarious animals and vegetation. Mid-dayarrival at Mawamba Lodge in time for ahearty lunch. Afternoon tour to Tortuguerotown, starting at the entrance to the beachin front of the hotel. Visit the CaribbeanConservation Corporation Museum and thevillage. Return by boat to Mawamba toenjoy the swimming pool, Jacuzzi, ham-mocks, nature trails and gardens. Tonightgather in the conference room for a slideshow presentation on the Tortuguero area,and the biodiversity it protects. Dinner andovernight. Meals BLD2ND DAY • TORTUGUERO NATIONAL PARKEarly-riser coffee service and pre-breakfastboat tour. Back at the lodge for a heartybreakfast and you're off to explore theTortuguero National Park. It is the greenturtle nesting site you have probably seenon T.V. Crossing the park from southeast tonorthwest, a navigable network of lakes andcanals allows you to see many land and seabirds, monkeys, and even the rare manatee.Departure by boat to Tortuguero Hill orNational Park, where you will enjoy a hikingtrip in the trails Lunch at lodge followed byan afternoon canal boat tour. Dinner andovernight. Optional night tour during theturtle nesting season (July to September).Meals BLD3RD DAY • TORTUGUERO / SAN JOSEAfter breakfast, depart by boat back to PortMatina and board the bus back to San Josestopping in Guapiles for lunch at Rio Danta.Late afternoon arrival in San Jose. Meals BL

* Packages to Tortuguero includeentrance fee to National ParkSingle room supplement, add $125

• R/T transportation from San Jose• 2 days of Class III-IV Rafting• 1 or 2 nights accommodation

at Rios Tropicales Lodge• All meals and beverages• All equipment (except river-shoes)• Specialist river guide


1ST DAY • SAN JOSE/PACUAREEarly morning pick up from your hotel.We will stop in Cartago, the old colonialcapital of the country, for a hearty break-fast of gallo pinto (rice & beans), scram-bled eggs and strong Costa Rican coffee.Then after a 2-hour drive due East wearrive at our put in point. Here our guideswill help load your gear into dry bags, pre-pare the equipment and undergo a precisesafety and paddle talk. This first day pro-vides an amazing welcome to the Pacuaregorge, its rapids and beauty. We will weavethrough sections with names like "Rock n'Roll" and "Watch Out". A swim during astretch of flat water is followed by lunch onthe banks of the river where a tributaryjoins the Pacuare. Our run this afternoonends in a hard rapid that will give you ataste of the Class IV water waiting fortomorrow. We will arrive at our lodge andpull out point located right on the banks ofthe Pacuare. The lodge "Cabecar IndianStyle" bungalows with shared baths havecrisp cotton sheets, running water andelectric lights. Happy hour and dinnerleaves most ready to turn in early.Meals BLD2ND DAY • GARCIAS' INDIAN VILLAGEThe day is designed to remain at the lodgeand enjoy its beautiful rugged surround-ings. If a good long rainforest hike is whatyou want, our expert trail guides will plana 5-hour hike to an Indian village. You willexperience a side of the Pacuare that fewpeople will ever know. Overnight at thelodge. Meals BLD

3RD DAY • PACUARE RIVER/SAN JOSEAfter loading our gear boats, prepare to pad-dle through the spectacular gorge of RioPacuare with amazing rapids, waterfalls andbird life. Today's run is more technical andchallenging. Lunch is served on the river. Youwill never forget rapids like: Upper andLower Huacas, Cimarron and DosMontanas. Bathrooms, changing rooms, colddrinks and snacks are waiting for us at takeout. Transfer back to San Jose. Meals BL(* Note: for the two day trip description just

omit 2nd day only 1 night at the lodge)

PACUARE RIVER WILD2 DAYS • $289* - 3 DAYS • $339*

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CHACHAGUA PRIVATERAINFOREST RESERVE3 DAYS • $399*

(CHILD DISCOUNT 50% - 12 YRS. & UNDERSHARING ROOM WITH PARENTS)

DAILY DEPARTURES FROM SAN JOSEWITH RETURN TRANSFER CHOICE: SANJOSE, MONTEVERDE OR GUANACASTE

1ST DAY • CHACHAGUAToday you will be picked up from yourHotel for the private 3-hour transfertowards the Arenal heartland. Sit back andrelax as we head for Chachagua. Drivingwest through the scenic slopes of SanRamon (famous for its delicious cheeses)and San Carlos we approach the picturesquetown of La Fortuna where you will getyour first full view of this majestic volcanoand, as the clouds lift, its awe-inspiringperfect cone. A stunning welcome of exu-berant flora paves the way for check in atChachagua. Settle in to your lovely privatecabin, dinner and overnight. Meals D2ND DAY • TABACON HOT MINERALSPRINGS & ARENAL VOLCANOEnjoy an early morning self-guided walkthrough Chachagua's private rain forest,rich in tropical flora, fauna and wildlife.(Optoinal half day morning on the PenasBlancas River for a safari float adventure$65, reserved in advance). Later this afternoon, enjoy the thermal hot springsagainst the backdrop of active Arenal duringour Volcano and Tabacon Hot MineralSprings Tour. Thermal hot mineral springsfeed Tabacon’s amazing weave of pools,gardens and waterfalls. Keep both earsopen for the loud unpredictable rumblinggiant while you enjoy dinner. Return toChachagua for overnight. Meals BLD3RD DAY • CHACHAGUA/SAN JOSEThis morning after breakfast departure toSan Jose (private transfer), Monteverde(semi-private)or Guanacaste (semi-private).Meals B

Bienvenidos a MI CASA!Chachagua Rainforest Hotel

W elcome to our home, theChachagua Rainforest Hotel.More than a home away from

home, Chachagua Rainforest Hoteloffers guests access to all the bustlingactivities of the Arenal/Fortuna regionwhile providing a safe serene haven forrest, relaxation and nature exploration.Over 10 years ago, Sunny Land Tours andseveral Costa Rican partners, interestedin eco-tourism built the ChachaguaRainforest Hotel. Today, Chachaguaprovides economic support to the surrounding community by using only local materi-als, providing employment to area residents and by protecting Chachagua's privaterainforest reserve teeming with wildlife. The Technological Institute of San Carlos,

a local university specializing in agri-culture, asked for Chachagua's help tocreate an agri-tourism curriculum fortheir university. Since ChachaguaRainforest offers an abundance of cattle, horses, fruit trees and vegetables,students from the local university workhands on at Chachagua to develop andharvest these locally produced goods inorder to self sustain Chachagua's hoteland its guests. Beef, poultry, eggs, milkand cheeses are produced at Chachaguaand visitors are welcome to participate

in the daily harvest or fish in our tilapia pond. What is important is that our guestshave gained a unique and authentic perspective of Costa Rican life. A responsiblerainforest real estate project has also been developed for those guests who wish to returnand for those who may never want toleave. Here in our home, we can offerour clients the most special rainforestexperience with an outstanding level of service and fresh delicious homecooked meals. Real life "cowboys" willhelp you explore the Pizotes Trail, the Waterfall Trail and our butterflygarden, and later you can rejuvenateyourself in our new spring-fed swim-ming pool. Welcome to our home!* Tour rates are per person in twinand include Government Hotel Taxes.Single traveler supplement, add $225

what image goes here?CHACHAGUARAINFORESTHOTEL

1ST DAY • U.S./SAN JOSEArrival in San Jose International Airportwhere you will be met by our representatives.Transfer to the deluxe Real Inter-Continental,Corteza Amarilla Hotel or Alta Hotel or tothe superior tourist Irazu or Balmoral Hotelin San Jose. Or select an automatic free upgradeto the Deluxe Barcelo San Jose Palacio.

2ND DAY • ALMONDS TENT CAMPEarly morning departure forGandoca Manzanillo NationalWildlife Refuge located onCosta Rica's Caribbeanslopes. Afternoon arrival atAlmonds & Corals and time atleisure. Highly recommendedis the Uva Beach. This wildstretch of white sand fringedby tall palm trees is alive withgloriously colored tropicalfish, including parrot fish,angel fish as well as seaurchins, sea cucumbers, lob-sters and sponges. Meals BLD

3RD DAY • GANDOCA MANZANILLONATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGERise early! After breakfast, we depart for ourwalking tour of Manzanillo Wildlife Refuge,located between the Atlantic Ocean and theregion's largest stand of virgin rain forest, theTalamanca Mountain Range. Crocodiles andtapirs live here in the swamps, lagoons andmangrove forests around the mouth of theGandoca River. Green, Leatherback andHawksbill turtles visit these beaches to laytheir eggs (June to July). Lunch back at theTent Camp. Afternoon to do some exploringon your own. Meals BLD

4TH DAY • ALMONDS TENT CAMP/SARAPIQUIAfter breakfast, time to explore the areabefore we depart on our 4 hour drive to therich tropical lowlands of Sarapiqui, stoppingfor a hearty lunch en route. Here mountains,plains, rushing rivers and waterfalls form thebackdrop of our nature exploration. Check into the deluxe Sueño Azul Hotel located onthe banks of the strikingly pure SarapiquiRiver, or the superior tourist La Quinta Innsurrounded by the exuberant forest.Afternoon at leisure. Meals BL

5TH DAY • SARAPIQUI RIVER RAFTINGAfter breakfast optional 8AM-11:30 AM tourof La Selva Biological Station ($49). La SelvaBiological Station is owned and operated bythe Organization for Tropical Studies. It is sit-uated at the confluence of the Sarapiqui andPuerto Viejo rivers, where science, educationand tropical rain forest meet. This afternoonhead off with your white water rafting guideto the put in point where our rafting adven-ture begins. Flowing freely from two CostaRican volcanic national parks and running

alongside primary rainforest, the Sarapiqui isone of the most pristine and cleanest rivers inCosta Rica. An excellent choice for beginnersto experts, this river offers 3 different sectionsand today's trip will focus on the intermediateclass III white water rafting run. You will bethoroughly instructed in safety proceduresand paddling techniques by an expert U.S.trained professional river guide. The equip-ment you will be using is the best obtained

anywhere and is approved forthis purpose by the U.S. CoastGuard. Overnight Sueño Azulor La Quinta. Meals B

6TH DAY • AERIALTRAM/SAN JOSEAfter breakfast, we depart fora visit to the famous rainforestAerial Tram installation.Upon arrival at this privatereserve, proceed to the visi-tor's center for a briefing onthe project, canopy explo-ration and construction of the

tram. A short nature walk will bring us to thetram. The well-surfaced trails provide a pre-view of the canopy you experience on thetram. The lower, outbound leg of the tramjourney skims over hilltops and introduces thesub-canopy, a dark world of overburdenedlimbs dripping with mosses, ferns, andorchids. Lianas and vines drape branches andtraverse forest spaces, and act as highways forbirds and insects. The return leg of the ridereveals the most dramatic portion of the tripas the cars glide on the breath-taking journeythrough and above the airy canopy. Transferback to your hotel in San Jose for check in andovernight. Meals BL

7TH DAY • ARENAL VOLCANOLate morning depart San Jose for a visit to themost spectacular active volcano in Costa Rica.Lunch in a quaint restaurant set amidst a trop-ical rainforest breaks up the 3 hour drive tothe picturesque town of La Fortuna whereyou will get your first full view of this majesticvolcano and, as the clouds lift, its awe-inspir-ing perfect cone. Arrival at Tabacon HotSprings and Spa, an exclusive resort nestled atthe base of mighty Arenal with a view of theVolcano towering in the background. Here,thermo-mineral springs flowing from Arenalrun at a soothing 102 F through a maze ofpools, waterfalls and exotic tropical gardens.On a clear day you may be rewarded with amagnificent display of fireworks as Arenallaunches plumes of smoke and fire high intothe darkening sky. After dinner we departback to San Jose for overnight.Meals BLD

8TH DAY • SAN JOSE/U.S.Morning transfer to the airport for yourreturn flight to the U.S. Meals B

• Deluxe or superior tourist hotels in San Joseand Sarapiqui with breakfast* daily

• Tent accommodations at Almonds andCorals Lodge Tent Camp with all meals

• Rainforest Aerial Tram Tour with lunch• Sarapiqui White Water Rafting tour (Class III)• Arenal Volcano and Tabacon Hot Mineral

Springs Tour with lunch & dinner• All transfers with baggage handling throughout• All guided tours and excursions as outlined in

itinerary including admission fees to parksand all places of interest

• 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* PER PERSON

DELUXE SUPERIOR TOURISTS

TWIN $1399 $1299TRIPLE $1299 $1199SINGLE $1999 $1799CHILD $999 $899

* Tour rates are subject to a supplement of $100 during Christmas.

* Continental breakfast at Hotel Balmoral and Irazu

Rafting on the Sarapiqui River

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CARIBBEAN Eco-Adventure TOURCARIBBEAN Eco-Adventure TOUR8 D A Y S • A R R I V E A N Y D A Y

Almonds and Corals Lodge Tent Camp

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1ST DAY • U.S./SAN JOSEArrival in San Jose International Airportwhere you will be met by our representatives.Transfer to the charming Alta Hotel over-looking the Central Valley, high in hills of Altode las Palomas.

2ND DAY • ARENAL VOLCANOMorning departure from SanJose towards the Arenalheartland. Sit back and relaxon this amazingly scenic 2 1/2 hour private transfer tothe Arenal Paraiso Resort &Spa or The Montana delFuego Hotel boasting a directview of the mighty ArenalVolcano. The resort offers 14 thermal mineral poolsamongst tropical gardens anda full array of spa treatmentsin their on site spa center. Thethermo-mineral pools fed bythe springs flowing fromArenal run at a soothing 102º F. On a clearnight you may be rewarded with a magnificentdisplay of fireworks as Arenal launches plumesof smoke and fire high into the darkening sky.Make sure to reconfirm your spa appointment.Your package includes a choice of a VolcanicMud Body Wrap treatment or a Swedish mas-sage. Both are 50 minute treatments andshould be reserved in advance. Overnight atthe Arenal Springs Resort and Spa or TheMontana del Fuego Hotel. Meals B

3RD DAY • LA FORTUNA WATERFALLHORSEBACK TOURAn unforgettable half-day adventure awaitsyou. You will begin with an hour of horsebackriding through beautiful trails. From thereyou will hike down to a swimming hole fed bythe pristine water of The Fortuna Waterfall,where you will have a chance to take a dip.Return to the hotel for an afternoon of leisureor for your scheduled spa appointment.Overnight at Arenal Springs Resort and Spa.Meals B

4TH DAY • ARENAL/MANUEL ANTONIOMorning at leisure. At noon your will betaken to meet your local flight from ElTanque (just 15 min. away) to your final des-tination Quepos and the jewels of ManuelAntonio National Park. Upon arrival you willbe met and transferred to your beautiful hotelLa Mansion Inn, Manuel Antonio. Situatedon a mountainside overlooking the PacificOcean and Manuel Antonio National Park,the Inn is just minutes away from pristinebeaches, sport fishing at Quepos harbor, andthe local airport. Located in Manuel Antonio,near Costa Rica's famous National Park, LaMansion is nestled in one of the last remain-ing "natural zoos" of the world. The Inn is ofelegant Mediterranean design featuring interi-or displays of original paintings by some ofCosta Rica's top artists. An eco-friendly proj-

ect, most water at the Inn is heated by solarenergy. Although La Mansion is grandiose init's physical appearance, it houses only 6breathtaking suites and 12 deluxe rooms.Your room offers a spectacular view of thePacific Ocean and Manuel Antonio. By limit-ing the number of rooms, an exceptional levelof personalized service is delivered to each and

every guest. Meals B

5TH DAY • MANGROVE /DAMAS ISLAND BOAT TOURLet our world-class, highlytrained, bilingual guides andnaturalists steer you peacefullyand comfortably in our high-tech, ultra-quiet estuary boatsas the wildlife comes to you –sometimes right into the boat!Experience curious families ofmonkeys as they migrate acrossthe mangrove ecosystem.Wind through acres of a pro-tected, pristine Costa Rican

estuary as your experienced guides point outthe stars of today’s show: Caimans, sloths,crocodiles, boas, white face monkeys andegrets just to name a few. You will windthrough the mangrove channels along thegentle currents of the coastal tides. Andfinally, end your adventure with a relaxing yetrewarding meal in typical Costa Rican flavor ata local “hot spot” restaurant before youreturn to your hotel. This tour depends onocean tides and has a duration of 5 1/2 hours.Meals BL (or BD depending on tour timein accordance with ocean tides)

6TH & 7TH DAY • MANUEL ANTONIONATIONAL PARKTwo full days completely at leisure to exploreone of the world's most beautiful beaches,Manuel Antonio. Nature lovers will enjoythese protected lands. The evergreen forest ofthis national park (closed Mondays) reachesdown to a fine white sand beach, bordered bya crystal clear warm tropical ocean. ManuelAntonio houses a variety of animal life. Takeadvantage of exciting optional excursions (seeoptional tours from Manuel Antonio on page 5). Horse back ride, raft the challengingClass III-IV Rio Naranjo, go dolphin watch-ing, take a sunset dinner cruise or experiencethe natural treasures found at the RainmakerConservation Project. On you last night enjoyan in room dinning experience as the staff ofLa Mansion Inn prepares your farewell dinnerat sunset serving it to you on your terrace asan opportunity to reflect on your wonderfulCosta Rican experience. Cheers! Meals Bdaily and Dinner on last night

8TH DAY • QUEPOS/SAN JOSE/U.S.Morning transfer by La Mansion’s privatesedan to the local airport for your return flightto San Jose where you will be met and assist-ed in time to connect with your internationalflight back to the U.S. Meals B

• Elegant accommodation at the deluxe AltaHotel in San Jose with Continental breakfast

• Deluxe volcano view room at the Arenal SpringsResort & Spa, Arenal Volcano with daily breakfast

• Choice of Spa treatment at the Arenal SpringsResort & Spa: 50 Minute Volcanic Mud Wraptreatment or traditional Swedish massage

• La Fortuna Waterfall Horseback tour• Deluxe ocean view room at The La Mansion Inn,

Manuel Antonio with daily breakfast, fresh fruitsin the room upon check-in and a romanticin-suite dinner for two with wine

• Damas Island Mangrove Boat Tour• All private transfers with baggage handling• All transportation within Costa Rica including

domestic flight Arenal/Quepos & Quepos/SanJose**

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

ROMANTIC RetreatsROMANTIC Retreats8 D A Y S • A R R I V E A N Y D A Y

TOUR RATES* PER PERSON TWIN $1699* Tour rates subject to a supplement of $200 during Christmas.**Private land transfer Arenal/Quepos (5 hour drive) can be

substituted at no additional cost for the flight Arenal/Quepos.Private land transfer Quepos/San Jose can be selected in lieuof flight for an additional $50 per person


You will enjoy a special spa treatment at your hotel in Arenal!

La Mansion Inn, Manual Antonio beach

La Mansion Inn atManuel Antonio

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DELUXE Eco-AdventureDELUXE Eco-Adventure9 D A Y S • A R R I V E A N Y D A Y

1ST DAY • USA/SAN JOSEArrival in San Jose International Airportwhere you will be met by our representa-tives. Transfer to the elegant Hotel Altaoverlooking the Central Valley high in Altode las Palomas.

2ND DAY • IRAZU VOLCANO ANDOROSI VALLEY/TURRIALBAAfter breakfast, we depart for a visit to theIrazu Volcano. Walk along the crater rim,where on a clear day one canview both the Atlantic andPacific coasts. This 11,257foot giant last erupted in1963. Descend to the fertileand scenic Orosi Valley.Lunch at a local restaurant.Transfer to Hotel CasaTurire, located in TurrialbaValley and surrounded bythe wild Reventazon River.Landscaped gardens, tou-cans flying through thetrees, fruit orchards perme-ating the air offer a mostunique setting. Enjoy the rest of the after-noon in the spring fed swimming pool orrelax on your private balcony. Meals BL

3RD DAY • HOT AIR BALLOON RIDEYou will need to wake up at the crack ofdawn for our hot air balloon launch overthe picturesque Turrialba Valley. CostaRica provides unquestionably some of themost fascinating ballooning in the world -low and slow. Our sunrise flight will offerus the best conditions and visibility possi-ble. As you ascend over Turrialba Valley,the white water capital of Costa Rica, spec-tacular bird life is abundant just atop theforest canopy while the trees remain justwithin touching distance from our basket.Your pilot (FAA licensedcommercial pilot/flightinstructor) will ever so deli-cately lower our balloon inan effort to kiss the whitewater below us before ourfantastic flight is over.Return to Casa Turire forbreakfast. This afternoonour adventure continues.Saddle up for a 3 hour guid-ed horse ride through CasaTurire's mountain trails.Winding paths will lead ustowards spectacular views ofthe plantation in the forefront of the pic-turesque Turrialba Valley. Meals B

4TH DAY • REVENTAZON RIVER/SAN JOSEThis morning you will be picked up fromthe hotel by your white water raftingguide. The Reventazon starts with relative-

ly easy rapids such as "Introduction toRafting 1A" and "Introduction 1B". Asyour skills increase, so will the power of theriver. In the middle of the 9-mile run youstop along the banks for a gourmet picniclunch. Just before you arrive at the take-out you'll be ready to paddle the mostchallenging rapids, "El Gordo (The FatOne)" and "Hueco Santo (Holy Hole)".Transfer to San Jose and your Hotel Altafor check-in and overnight. Meals BL

5TH DAY - 7TH DAY •SAN JOSE/PUNTA ISLITATransfer to Pavas airport foryour short flight to Carrillo.Upon arrival, you will bemet and transferred to yourluxurious hideaway, HotelPunta Islita. Check-in toyour lovely Santa Fe StyleSuite. Your accommodationcombines absolute comfortwith breathtaking oceanviews. Your Suite offers a/c,ceiling fan, cable TV, wet

bar and mini refrigerator, hand craftedKing size bed, sitting area which opens toyour own terrace complete with a privatejacuzzi, hammock and patio furniture.Inside, you'll find a unique bathroomdesigned with hand painted Mexican tilesoverlooking a private tropical garden.During the next few days enjoy the sun, seaand splendid isolation of this small bou-tique hotel. Linger in a candlelit bubblebath overlooking your private garden orcount bubbles under the stars in yourjacuzzi. Horseback riding, fishing, andbeach buggies are available for rental.Much of the decorative furniture through-out the hotel was purchased from the set ofChristopher Columbus, which was filmed

in Costa Rica. Of particularinterest is the candle chan-delier which hangs in theopen air restaurant. Savoran exotic cocktail whileadmiring the fantastic illu-sion of the pool melting intothe ocean. Exquisite diningis available in the panoramicthatch palm roofed restau-rant which recalls the grace-ful charm of a bygone era.Meals B (Daily)

8TH DAY • SAN JOSEMorning flight back to San Jose. Uponarrival transfer to your lovely hotel forcheck-in and overnight. Meals B

9TH DAY • SAN JOSE/U.S.Transfer to the airport for your returnflight to the U.S. Meals B

• Deluxe Alta Hotel in San Jose and CasaTurire Hotel in Turrialba

• Deluxe Suite with Outdoor Jacuzzi with Plunge Pool at Punta Islita

• Hot air balloon ride over Turrialba• Full day Irazu Volcano and Orosi Valley• Guided Horseback riding at Casa Turire• Round trip flight from San Jose to

Punta Islita• All guided tours, excursions and meals as

outlined in itinerary including admissionfees to parks and all places of interest

• All transfers with baggage handling andall 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 $300 during Christmas.Minimum 2 passengers required.

TOUR RATES* PER PERSON IN TWIN $2399

On the way to Irazu Volcano

Ballooning

Horseback riding

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1ST DAY • US / SAN JOSEArrival in San Jose International Airportwhere you will be met by our representatives.Transfer to the deluxe Corteza AmarillaHotel.

2ND DAY • POAS VOLCANO - LA PAZWATERFALLS GARDENS / ARENALWe depart San Jose early this morning for ourtour of Poas Volcano. Anyone peering intoPoás enormous crater with itsboiling, sulfurous lake, isreminded of the great powerof nature. The volcano'sactive crater is one of thelargest in the world. PoásVolcano National Park pro-tects a spectacular cloud forestthat offers tempting trails thatlead you through the exoticflora of this unique environ-ment. After this exciting expe-rience, we will head our wayto La Paz Waterfall Gardens.Guests will be amazed by thevariety of climates and experi-ences that Waterfall Gardens presents includ-ing both Cloud and Rain Forests. Five mag-nificent waterfalls with nine viewing platformsallow visitors an up close and personal view ofthe falls and the spectacular La Paz River. Thistour also includes a visit to the largest butter-fly observatory in the world, where each guestwill have the opportunity to release a newlyemerged butterfly. In the HummingbirdGarden. Enjoy a delicious buffet lunch at theterrace dining room before we continue toour final destination, the Arenal volcano. InLaortuna you will get first glimpse of thismighty giant. Dinner and overnight at thenew Arenal Volcano Inn Hotel. Meals BLD

3RD DAY • TABACON HOT MINERALSPRINGS & ARENAL VOLCANOAfter breakfast, morning at leisure or renthorses to further explore the area from thevantage point of the saddle. After lunch andlater this afternoon, we'll visit the most spec-tacular active volcano in Costa Rica and thefamous Tabacon Hot Springs Spa nestled atthe base of mighty Arenal with a view of theVolcano towering in the background. Here,thermo-mineral springs flowing from Arenalrun at a soothing 102 F through a maze ofpools, waterfalls and exotic tropical gardens.On a clear day you may be rewarded with amagnificent display of fireworks as Arenallaunches plumes of smoke and fire high intothe darkening sky. Back to Arenal Volcano forovernight. Meals BLD

4TH DAY • MONTEVERDEEarly in the morning departure for an adven-turous drive up the mountain to reach the

town of Monteverde. Check-in and lunch atthe lovely Heliconia or El Establo Hotel. Thisafternoon, we’ll visit the Butterfly Garden.The gardens of this study center are full ofstunning butterflies including the BlueMorpho. Dinner and overnight at theHeliconia Hotel. Meals BLD

5TH DAY • MONTEVERDE BIOLOGICALRESERVE

After breakfast you will visitthe Monteverde BiologicalReserve, a cloud forest rich intropical flora and fauna. Itstretches from the lush fernsand mosses which blanket theground to the dark canopyformed from the tallest trees.It is composed of six different,highly diversified ecologicalcommunities of plants and ani-mals. Then a visit to theHummingbird Gallery to viewnature photography at its best.Lunch at the Heliconia Hotelor a box-lunch for those who

wish to stay longer. Afternoon at leisure. (seeoptional tours on page 5). Overnight at theHeliconia Hotel. Meals BLD

6TH - 7TH DAY • GUANACASTEAfter breakfast depart from Arenal for your 4hour prviate transfer to Guanacaste and thebeautiful beach hotel, Bahia del Sol located inPlaya Potrero. for a 2 nigth stay (or select anyhotel from holidays in Costa Rica Group 3hotels, see page 8). Meals B Daily

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

• Deluxe hotels in San Jose with buffetbreakfast daily and at beach

• Comfortable class hotel and all meals inArenal and Monteverde

• 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 representatives

throughout • SLT guaranteed tour performance

warranty• SLT $1 Million Insurance Protection Plan

NATURAL Treasures TourNATURAL Treasures Tour8 D A Y S • A R R I V E A N Y D A Y


TWIN $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 with

existing bedding. Maximum 1 child per adult travelling together.


Bahia del Sol Hotel, Playa PotreroArenal Volcano

The New

Magia Blanca Waterfall

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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 charming Alta Hoteloverlooking the Central Valley, high inAlto de las Palomas.

2ND DAY • REVENTAZON RIVERThis morning you will be picked upfrom your hotel by yourwhite water rafting guide tohead off on a two-hour sce-nic drive to the ReventazonRiver. The Reventazonstarts with relatively easyrapids, but as your skillsincrease, so will the power ofthe river. Just before youarrive at the take-out you’llbe ready to paddle themost challenging rapids.Afterwards, transfer to SelvaBananito located at the footof Cerro Muchilla in theprovince of Limon. Built on the Stein fam-ily farm, Selva Bananito Lodge andReserve generates income from tourism forthe protection of its private rain forest andfor the funding of various conservationprograms in the region - namelyFundacion Cuencas de Limon. Establishedin 1997, this non-profit foundation hasbecome a leader in water-shed protectionand educational programs. Your lovely pri-vate cabin is flanked by the Bananito Riverand valley to one side and the MuchillaMountain and Amistad Bioshpere to theother. Dinner and overnightat Selva Bananito Lodge.Meals BLD

3RD DAY • SELVA BANANITOAfter breakfast, invigorateyourself on our RainforestHike. After a gourmetlunch, depart for your intro-ductory Tree Climbing tour.You’ll learn how easy it is touse the specialized equip-ment to venture up into theRainforest canopy. Enjoy abird’s perspective of thetropical forest as you ascend 20 to 50meters using this secure system of ropes,harnesses and ascenders. Return to thelodge for dinner and overnight. MealsBLD

4TH DAY • SAN JOSEAfter breakfast, enjoy the scenery from thevantage point of the saddle. Our horseback

riding tour will take you through thefarm’s gardens and pastures to an organicbanana plantation for a scenic overview ofthe area and fresh coconut water break.Transfer back to San Jose and the charm-ing Hotel Alta. Meals BL

5TH DAY • TANGO MARAfter breakfast, transfer to the airport for

your short flight tothePacific coastline. Uponarrival in Tambor, you willbe met and transported tothe secluded oasis at HotelTango Mar. Check-in toyour luxurious Tropicalsuite where a welcome cock-tail, resort tee-shirts, fruitbasket and fresh flowersawait your arrival. Enjoy adelicious dinner inTango Mar’s Restaurant, adining experience worthremembering… Meals BD

6TH DAY • TANGO MARThe entire day will be spent at your leisure toenjoy the sun, sea and splendid isolation ofthis hideaway resort. Another culinary expe-rience awaits… weather permitting, you canhave a romantic dinner with a bottle of wineserved on the beach. If it is not possible, youcan choose to have this dinner any of thethree nights you are at the hotel. Meals BD

7TH DAY • TANGO MARToday will be the last day to linger beneath

the graceful shade of thepalm trees or lounge by thepool. Savor yet anotherspectacular dinner at TangoMar’s restaurant. Meals BD

8TH DAY • TANGO MAR /SAN JOSEEnjoy a leisurely breakfastbefore your flight back toSan Jose. You will be trans-ferred to the Alta Hotelwhere you will have a freeafternoon to do some sou-venir shopping or simply

hang out at the pool. Be sure to try LaLuz Restaurant at the Alta, it has beenrated one of the best restaurants in thecountry. Meals B

9TH DAY • SAN JOSE / U.S.Morning transfer to the San JoseInternational Airport for your return flightback to the U.S. Meals B

TOUR ARRANGEMENTS INCLUDE:Tango Mar's Beach Front

The lovely Alta Hotel

ROMANTIC Eco-DiscoveryROMANTIC Eco-Discovery9 D A Y S • A R R I V E A N Y D A Y

• Deluxe accommodation at the elegantAlta Hotel in San Jose with breakfast

• Private cabin accommodation at SelvaBananito Lodge with all meals

• Introductory Tree Climbing tour• Horseback Riding tour and Rainforest Hike• Full Day White Water River Rafting (Class III)• Tropical Suite at Hotel Tango Mar with daily

breakfast and dinner, including a Romanticthree course candlelit dinner with a bottleof wine, served on the beach

• 2 Tee-shirts, welcome Cocktail, Fruit and flowers in room at Hotel Tango Mar

• Round trip flight transportation fromSan Jose to Tambor

• All tours as outlined in itinerary, includingadmission fees to parks and all places of interest

• All transfers and transportation with baggagehandling throughout

• 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 $300 during Christmas.Minimum 2 passengers required.

TOUR RATES* PER PERSON IN TWIN $1899

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1ST DAY • U.S. / SAN JOSEArrival in San Jose International Airportwhere you will be met by our representatives.Transfer to the superior tourist Irazu orBalmoral in San Jose.

2ND DAY • SAN GERARDO DE DOTAAfter breakfast we depart southeast towardsCosta Rica’s highlands along the PanAmerican highway. After a two-hour driveand near Cerro de la Muerte we arrive in SanGerardo de Dota for check-inat the lovely Trogon Lodge.After lunch enjoy a guidedwalk through Trogon’s trails.This is a cloud forest and isfrequently draped in mist andclouds. Algae, mosses andlichens get a foothold on theconstantly moist surfaces,providing a place for orchids,bromeliads ferns and numer-ous other plants to cling to.So prolific is the "epiphytic"growth in the cloud forestthat bare branches are virtual-ly non-existent. At 7000 feetabove sea level, Trogon is amidst a naturalhabitat for an immense diversity of birds,among which is the largest population ofQuetzals in the Americas! Trogons and bril-liantly colored hummingbirds are also endem-ic to this area. Dinner and overnight TrogonLodge. Meals BLD

3RD DAY • TROGON LODGEFor early risers a 6:00am hike in search forQuetzals, is the perfect time of day to observethis elusive and resplendent species. Afterbreakfast a guided trip to Trogon’s nearbywaterfall is in store for you. Lunch at lodge.Afternoon at leisure or join your guide for fur-ther exploration in the majestic cloud forest.Overnight Trogon Lodge. Meals BLD

4TH DAY • GOLFITOAfter breakfast, early depar-ture for the 5-hour drive toGolfito and the EsquinasRainforest Lodge borderedby both the new PiedrasBlancas National Park and theGolfito Nature Reserve.Upon arrival, check-in toyour rustic but cozy roomcomplete with private bath,hot water shower and ceilingfan. After lunch, residentBiologists are on hand to pro-vide information and on request provide slidelectures about the flora and fauna of theEsquinas rainforest. Dinner and overnight.Meals BLD

5TH DAY • CASA ORQUIDEASAfter a short drive through the Golfito NatureReserve, we board a motorboat at the oldbanana dock in Golfito. Our excursion takesus along the pristine, sparely inhabited coast,where the rainforest reaches all the way downto the beach. Pelicans and frigate birds sit inthe trees overlooking Golfo Dulce, and thereis a good chance of seeing dolphins. After aleisurely hour’s ride, we reach CasaOrquideas, a private botanical garden with

hundreds of species of tropicalplants, trees, flowers, shrubsand fruits. A shady, wellgroomed trail leads throughthe garden and you will begiven a guided tour by one ofthe friendly owners. There isample time for swimming andsnorkeling. If the water is clear,you can see many species ofcolorful tropical reef fish andoccasionally also barracudas,rays, lobsters and moray eels.Return in time for a late lunch.Meals BLD

6TH DAY • QUEPOSAfter breakfast transfer to Palmar Sur for theshort flight to Quepos our gateway to ManuelAntonio National Park. Upon arrival, transferto the Casitas Eclipse Hotel for check-in. Thisafternoon free for exploration. Meals B

7TH DAY • MANUEL ANTONIOA full day at leisure to explore one of theworld’s most beautiful beaches, ManuelAntonio. (Closed Mondays) Meals B

8TH DAY • RAINMAKER PROJECT/ SAN JOSEAfter breakfast check out and departure forthe famous Rainmaker Conservation Projecten route back to San Jose. Once atRainmaker, a canopy bridge system winding

along Rio Seco affords unob-structed views from a bird’seye level in the treetops.Connected by a series of plat-forms, the walkway system iscomprised of 5 spans of vary-ing length, including the high-est and longest of its kind. Theriver-walk culminates with adip in a pristine pool fed by thepure waters of RainmakerMountain. Box lunch is pro-vided. After the tour we con-tinue back to San Jose forcheck in at your hotel and

overnight. Meals BL

9TH DAY • SAN JOSE / U.S.Morning transfer to the San Jose Inter-national Airport for your return flight tothe U.S. Meals B

N AT U R E ’ S TemptationsN AT U R E ’ S Temptations9 D A Y S • A R R I V E A N Y D A Y

* Tour rates are subject to a supplement of $100 during Christmas.* Whale Season July thru November & January thru March** Applies for child 12 years and under sharing room with parents withexisting bedding. Maximum 1 child per adult travelling together.


Rain ForestMixed palms and crystalline waters

Trogon Lodge, Monteverde of yesteryear

• Superior tourist class hotels in San Joseand Manuel Antonio including breakfast

• Comfortable lodges and all meals inGolfito and San Gerardo de Dota

• Guided hike and waterfall tour atTrogon Lodge

• Esquinas Coast and Casa Orquideas Tour• Rainmaker Conservation Project Tour• All guided tours, excursions and meals as

outlined in itinerary including admissionfees to parks and all places of interest

• Domestic flight Palmar Sur / Quepos• All transfers with baggage handling and

all transportation within Costa Rica• Government Hotel Taxes• Services of SLT local representatives• SLT guaranteed tour performance

warranty• SLT $1 Million Insurance Protection Plan

OUR BEST OFF-THE-BEATEN-PATH BIRDING TOUR!



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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 Real Inter-Continental, Hotel Corteza Amarilla orAlta Hotel Hotel in San Jose.

2ND DAY • SAN JOSE / DRAKE BAYEarly morning departure to San JoseDomestic Airport for a 45 minute flightto Palmar Sur. Uponarrival, a taxi will be wait-ing for the 30 minute driveto Sierpe Town, where youboard a boat for a 25 mileboat ride along Rio Sierpe,viewing the largest man-grove forest in CentralAmerica. This mangrovecontains the 7 differenttypes of mangroves in theworld, and an additional 5miles on the beautifulPacific to Casa Corcovado.Lunch will be served at thelodge. Afternoon at leisure to enjoy hotelinstallations or explore the surroundingnature. Dinner and overnight at CasaCorcovado Lodge. Meals BLD

3RD DAY • CORCOVADO NATIONALPARKAfter breakfast depart to CorcovadoNational Park. Corcovado National Park,known as the Amazon of Costa Rica,spans over 40,000 hectares of virgin andsecondary rainforest. Many trails windthrough the rainforest as well as alongpristine beaches. Other trails followriverbeds up to deep swimming holes andrushing waterfalls. Overnight at CasaCorcovado Lodge.Meals BLD

4TH DAY • CANO ISLANDBreakfast at the Lodge.Morning departure toCano Island BiologicalReserve. This island islocated just 10 miles fromDrake Bay, but is a worldapart from the mainland.Indians once used theisland as a burial ground,however, little is knownabout the pre-Columbianartifacts found on the island.A morning hike will take us through theforest and the rest of the day will be spenton the beach. Take advantage of theReserve's clear blue water and snorkel thecoralline reefs. (Snorkeling gear is pro-vided). Overnight at Casa CorcovadoLodge. 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 beginyour drive through the lovely scenic slopeswhence Costa Rica earned the name "TheSwitzerland of Central America". Your drivethrough this gorgeous landscape will take

approx. 3 1/2 hours untilyou arrive at your hotelArenal Observatory Lodgeor similar for check-in andovernight. Evening at leisureto enjoy the active Arenalvolcano at night or visit theHot Springs. Overnight atArenal Observatory Lodge.Meals B

6TH DAY • ARENAL /MONTEVERDEDeparture to MonteverdeCloud Forest. This approxi-

mate 4 1/2 hour drive will give you theopportunity to pass through typical smalltowns and beautiful vistas of the country-side. Navigate the famous road up toMonteverde for check-in at the HeliconiaHotel. Meals B

7TH DAY • MONTEVERDE CLOUD FORESTMorning departure for the exciting SkyWalk tour. The Sky Walk is a complex ofsuspended bridges, platforms and paths,built within the Cloud Forest ofMonteverde. They allow the observation offlora and fauna from ground levels all theway to the top of the trees. 3280 feet ofpaths have been designed and built, five sus-

pended bridges, with a totalof more then 1640 feet inlength and with heights over130 feet. This system offersthe best opportunity, in acomfortable and safe manner,to get to know and learnabout the complexity andbeauty of the tropical forest.Afternoon at leisure or takeone of the many optionaltours. (see page 5) Overnightat Heliconia Hotel. Meals B

8TH DAY • MONTEVERDE / SAN JOSEDeparture for your 4 1/2 hour drive backto San Jose. 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• Comfortable first class hotel in Arenal and

Monteverde Cloud Forest• Superior accommodation at Casa Corcovado,

Drake’s Bay - Osa Peninsula• 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 Palmar

Sur 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

E S S E N C E O F NatureE S S E N C E O F Nature9 D A Y S • A R R I V E A N Y D A Y


* 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 travelling together.

Revelations in the rainforest

Rush Hour at Caño Island

Drake Bay



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1ST DAY • U.S. / SAN JOSEArrival in San Jose International Airportwhere you will be met by our representatives.Transfer to the deluxe Real Inter-Continental,Hotel Corteza Amarilla or Alta Hotel or tothe superior tourist Irazu Hotel, or down-town Hotel Balmoral in San Jose.

2ND DAY • TORTUGUERO NATIONAL PARKThis the morning your trip to TortugueroNational Park on the Atlantic Coast willbegin. You will depart toLimon crossing Costa Ricafrom west to east, descendinginto the lowlands of theCaribbean coast. You will bestopping for breakfast alongthe way, before continuingthrough several large bananaplantations to arrive at CañoBlanco. Here, you will boarda covered boat that will takeyou to Laguna Lodge.During the two hour trip, youwill be able to observe smallmammals, birds and widevegetation. Afternoon arrivalat the Lodge in time for a hearty lunch.Check-in, afternoon tour to the town ofTortuguero, dinner and overnight. MealsBLD

3RD DAY • TORTUGUERO NATIONAL PARKOptional tours available at 6:15 a.m. toadmire the awakening of the wildlife ofTortuguero. Return for breakfast, then anoth-er tour to explore the Tortuguero NationalPark. Return to the hotel forlunch and leisure time. Thereis an optional afternoon tourto the canals. During the tur-tle nesting season (July toSeptember) you can take anight tour on the beachwhere you may see turtlesnesting. Meals BLD

4TH DAY • CHACHAGUAAND ARENAL VOLCANOAfter an early breakfast, weboard our boats back on thewaterways to reach CañoBlanco. After lunch our pri-vate 2 hour transfer will bring you on the newroad directly to Arenal and the picturesquetown of La Fortuna where you will get yourfirst full view of this majestic volcano and, asthe clouds lift, its awe-inspiring perfect cone.Check-in at Chachagua Rainforest Hotel to alovely private cabin set amidst rich tropical

forest. Dinner and overnight. Meals BLD5TH DAY • TABACON HOT MINERALSPRINGS & ARENAL VOLCANOEnjoy an early morning self-guided walkthrough Chachagua's private rain forest,rich in tropical flora, fauna and wildlife.(Optional half day morning on the PeñasBlancas River for a safari float adventure$69, reserved in advance). Later this after-noon, enjoy the thermal hot springsagainst the backdrop of the active Arenal

during our Volcano andTabacon Hot MineralSprings Tour. Keep both earsopen for the loud unpre-dictable rumbling giantwhile you enjoy dinner asnightfall approaches. Returnto Chachagua for overnight.Meals BLD

6TH DAY • SAN JOSEThis morning after breakfastdeparture transfer back to San Jose for check-in andovernight. Meals B

7TH DAY • AERIAL TRAMAfter breakfast our half-day tour begins cross-ing the Continental Divide to enter BraulioCarrillo National Park. After a half hour tripthrough the park, we will reach the privatereserve and proceed to the visitor's center fora briefing on the project, canopy explorationand construction of the tram. A short naturewalk will bring us to the tram. The well-sur-faced trails provide an introduction to the rain

forest and a preview of thecanopy you experience on thetram. The lower, outbound legof the tram journey skims overhilltops and introduces thesub-canopy, a dark world ofoverburdened limbs drippingwith mosses, ferns, andorchids. Lianas and vines drapebranches and traverse forestspaces, and act as highways forbirds and insects. The returnleg of the ride reveals the mostdramatic portion of the trip asthe cars glide on the breath-

taking journey through and above the airycanopy. Transfer back to your hotel in SanJose. Meals BL


• Deluxe or superior tourist hotels in San Jose with buffet breakfast* daily

• First class lodge in Chachagua Rain Forestand Tortuguero National Park

• All meals are included in Chachagua and Laguna Lodge

• Government Hotel Taxes• Half day rainforest Aerial Tram 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• Government Hotel Taxes• SLT guaranteed tour performance warranty• SLT $1 Million Insurance Protection Plan

ECOLOGICAL Paradise TOURECOLOGICAL Paradise TOUR8 D A Y S • A R R I V E A N Y D A Y

TOUR RATES* PER PERSON IN TWIN

TWIN TRIPLE SINGLE CHILD

DELUXE $1299 $1199 $1799 $749SUPERIORTOURIST $1199 $1099 $1599 $749


with existing bedding. Maximum 1 child per adult.


* Continental breakfast at Hotel Balmoral, Irazu and Alta

Arenal VolcanoAerial Tram

Laguna Lodge, Tortuguero National Park

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1ST DAY • U.S. / SAN JOSEArrival in San Jose International Airportwhere you will be met by our representatives.Transfer to the deluxe Real Inter-Continental, Hotel Corteza Amarilla or AltaHotel or to the superior tourist Irazu Hotel,or downtown Hotel Balmoral in San Jose.

2ND DAY • SAN JOSEToday we visit San Jose, thecapital city of Costa Rica, andthe largest city in the country.Our tour will take youthrough historical monu-ments, museums and parks.Along the way, our half-daysightseeing will includethe commercial district,San Jose's Central Park andthe Metropolitan Cathedral,the National Theater,the National Museum andthe Legislative Assembly.Sight-seeing will continuethrough the University ofCosta Rica's main campus,and then to Moravia, home ofleather craftsmen, where you will have plentyof time to shop at the stores. Meals B

3RD DAY • TORTUGUERO NATIONAL PARK,MAWAMBA LODGEEarly in the morning your trip to TortugueroNational Park will depart to Limon crossingCosta Rica from west to east, descending intothe lowland tropics of the Caribbean coast.We will stop for breakfast before we continuethrough a variety of life zones to reach PortMatina. Here, we board our riverboat for anexciting two-hour trip where you will be ableto observe various animals and vegetation.Mid-day arrival at Mawamba Lodge in timefor a hearty lunch. Afternoon tour toTortuguero town, starting atthe entrance to the beach infront of the hotel. Visit theCaribbean ConservationCorporation Museum and thevillage. Return by boat toMawamba to enjoy the swim-ming pool, Jacuzzi, ham-mocks, nature trails and gar-dens. Tonight gather in theconference room for a slideshow presentation on theTortuguero area, and the bio-diversity it protects. Dinnerand overnight. Meals BLD

4TH DAY • TORTUGUERONATIONAL PARKEarly-riser coffee service and pre-breakfastboat tour. Back at the lodge for a heartybreakfast and you're off to explore thenational park of Tortuguero. It is the greenturtle nesting site you have probably seen onT.V. Crossing the park from southeast tonorthwest, a navigable network of lakes andcanals allows you to see many land and seabirds, monkeys, and even the rare manatee.

Departure by boat to Tortuguero Hill orNational Park, where you will enjoy a hikingtrip in the trails Lunch at lodge followed byan afternoon canal boat tour. Dinner andovernight. Optional night tour during theturtle nesting season (July to September).Meals BLD

5TH DAY • SAN JOSEAfter breakfast, depart byboat back to Port Matina andboard Mawamba's bus backto San Jose stopping inGuapiles for lunch at RioDanta. Late afternoon arrivalin San Jose for check-in andovernight. Meals BL

6TH DAY • TORTUGAISLAND CRUISEMorning transfer to the har-bor to board the yacht, MantaRaya, for a fabulous catama-ran cruise into the Gulf ofNicoya. Enjoy casual eleganceon Tortuga Island for a few

hours to relax on the white sand beach, swimor snorkel. Have an exquisite four courselunch accompanied by chilled white winebefore we return on board. Relax in one ofManta Raya's 2 jacuzzis or in the air condi-tioned main salon. Fresh water showers andan underwater viewing window are also avail-able for your enjoyment. Late afternoonreturn to San Jose and your hotel forovernight. Meals BL

7TH DAY • ARENAL VOLCANO & TABACONHOT SPRINGSLate morning depart San Jose for a visit tothe most spectacular active volcano in CostaRica. Lunch in a quaint restaurant set amidsta tropical rainforest breaks up the 3 hour

drive to the picturesque townof La Fortuna where you willget your first full view of thismajestic volcano and, as theclouds lift, its awe-inspiringperfect cone. Arrival atTabacon Hot Springs andSpa, an exclusive resort nes-tled at the base of mightyArenal with a view of theVolcano towering in the back-ground. Here, thermo-min-eral springs flowing fromArenal run at a soothing102 F through a maze ofpools, waterfalls and exotictropical gardens. On a clear

day you may be rewarded with a magnificentdisplay of fireworks as Arenal launchesplumes of smoke and fire high into the dark-ening sky. After dinner we depart back to SanJose for overnight. Meals BLD


• Deluxe or superior tourist hotels in San Jose with buffet breakfast* daily

• First class lodge and all meals in TortugueroNational Park

• Deluxe full day Pacific Island Cruise with lunch• Tour to Arenal Volcano/Natural Hot Mineral

Springs with dinner• Comprehensive city tour of San Jose• All transfers with baggage handling throughout• All guided tours and excursions as outlined


• 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

GRAND TOUR OF Costa RicaGRAND TOUR OF Costa Rica8 D A Y S • A R R I V E A N Y D A Y



with existing bedding. Maximum 1 child per adult.


One of the many varieties of monkeys found in Costa Rica

Mawamba Lodge at Tortuguero

Tabacon Spa at the foothills of volcano


DELUXE SUPERIOR TOURISTS

TWIN $1279 $1049TRIPLE $1179 $949SINGLE $1870 $1459CHILD** $599 $599

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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 Real Inter-Continental, Hotel Corteza Amarillar AltaHotel or to the superior tourist IrazuHotel, or downtown Hotel Balmoral inSan Jose.

2ND DAY • TORTUGUERONATIONAL PARKIn the morning, your trip toTortuguero National Parkon the Atlantic Coast willbegin. You will depart toLimon crossing Costa Ricafrom west to east, descend-ing into the lowlands of theCaribbean coast. We willstop for breakfast and con-tinue through a great vari-ety of life zones, like a cloudforest, dense jungles, rivers,lakes and waterfalls thatplummet from high cliffsinto a lush green sea of tropical growth. InHamburgo de Siquirres, an area surround-ed by banana plantations, you will board ariver boat where our exciting tour willbegin. During the two hour trip, you willbe able to observe various animals and veg-etation. Late afternoon you will arrive atthe Pachira Lodge in Tortuguero forcheck-in dinner and overnight. Meals BLD

3RD DAY • TORTUGUERO NATIONAL PARKAfter breakfast you will explore theNational Park of Tortuguero. It is thegreen turtle nesting site you have probablyseen on T.V. It has nature trails as well asriver channels where youcan see many land and seabirds, monkeys and eventhe rare manatee. The tourends on the beaches of thepark where you can see tur-tle tracks and occasionallynearly hatched babies.Lunch at the lodge. Theafternoon is at leisure oryou can rent locally a canoeto further explore the area.After dinner visit the villageand tavern. During the turtle season (July toSeptember) you can take awalk on the beach where you may see tur-tles nesting. Meals BLD

4TH DAY • SAN JOSE / QUEPOSAfter an early breakfast, we board our smallcommercial aircraft for the short 40 min.

flight back to San Jose. On flight, enjoyincredible aerial views of Costa Rica's vastbiodiverse landscape. If clear enough, youmay have the unique simultaneous view ofboth the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans.Upon arrival in San Jose connection intime for your flight to Quepos. Uponarrival, transfer to the deluxe Hotel LaMariposa or superior tourist hotel Casitas

Eclipse for check-in. Balanceof day at leisure. Meals B

5TH & 6TH DAY • MANUEL ANTONIOTwo full days at leisure toexplore one of the world'smost beautiful beaches,Manuel Antonio, is in storefor you. For nature lovers, itis surrounded by wildlife-protected lands. The ever-green forest of this nationalpark (closed Mondays)reaches down to a fine whitesand beach, bordered by a

crystal clear warm tropical ocean. ManuelAntonio houses a variety of animal life.Amongst the park’s beaches, forests andmangrove swamps lives many bird species,sloths, and monkeys. Take advantage ofexciting optional excursions (see page 5).Horse back ride, raft the challenging Class III-IV Rio Naranjo, go dolphinwatching or take a sunset dinner cruise. Meals B daily

7TH DAY • RAINMAKER PROJECT / SANJOSEAfter breakfast check out and departure forthe famous Rainmaker ConservationProject en route back to San Jose. Once at

Rainmaker, a canopy bridgesystem winding along RioSeco affords unobstructedviews from a bird's eye levelin the treetops. Connectedby a series of platforms, thewalkway system is comprisedof 5 spans of varying length,including the highest andlongest of its kind. The river-walk culminates with a dip ina pristine pool fed by thepure waters of RainmakerMountain. Box lunch is pro-vided. After the tour we con-

tinue back to San Jose for check in at yourhotel and overnight. Meals BL

8TH DAY • SAN JOSE / U.S.Morning transfer to the San JoseInternational Airport for your return flightto the U.S. Meals B

• Deluxe or superior tourist hotels in San Joseand Quepos with buffet breakfast* daily

• First class lodge accommodation inTortuguero National Park with all meals

• Flight transportation Tortuguero/San Jose/Quepos

• Rainmaker Conservation Project Tour• All guided tours and excursions as outlined


• 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

Romancing THE RAINFORESTRomancing THE RAINFOREST8 D A Y S • A R R I V E A N Y D A Y

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



The Rainmaker tour, Manuel Antonio

La Mariposa Hotel, Manuel Antonio

A mother sloth and her child


TWIN TRIPLE SINGLE CHILD

DELUXE $1399 $1299 $2099 $949SUPERIORTOURIST $1199 $1099 $1699 $839

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* Buffet breakfast is not included between Dec 25-Jan1 in tour rates.* Tour Rates subject to $400 per person supplement during

Christmas week (Dec 23-Jan 01)

Tabacon Hot Springs


11/01-5/30 6/01-10/31TWIN $2199 $1899TRIPLE $2099 $1799SINGLE $3599 $2938CHILD $699 $599

1ST DAY • U.S. / SAN JOSEArrival in San Jose International Airportwhere you will be met by our representa-tives. Transfer to the five star Costa RicaMarriott Hotel, set amidst a flourishing30-acre coffee plantation. This majestichotel and its 16th century colonial archi-tecture instantly conveys gracious accom-modations and the outstanding level ofservice offered within.Overnight Costa RicaMarriott Hotel.

2ND DAY • ARENALVOLCANOA morning departure fromSan Jose will take you on avisit to the most spectacularactive volcano in CostaRica. Lunch in a quaintrestaurant set amidst a trop-ical rainforest breaks up thedrive to the picturesquetown of La Fortuna whereyou will get your first full view of thismajestic volcano and, as the clouds lift, itsawe-inspiring perfect cone.Arrival at Tabacon HotSprings and Spa, an exclu-sive resort nestled at thebase of mighty Arenal witha view of the Volcano tow-ering in the background.Here, thermo-mineralsprings flowing from Arenalrun at a soothing 102 Fthrough a maze of pools,waterfalls and exotic tropi-cal gardens. On a clear dayyou may be rewarded with amagnificent display of fire-works as Arenal launches plumes of smokeand fire high into the darkening sky. Afterdinner we depart back toSan Jose for overnight.Meals BLD

3RD DAY • PLAYAHERRADURAMorning departure fromSan Jose heading southwesttowards Costa Rica's allur-ing Pacific coast. Fewresorts in Costa Rica canmatch the Los Sueñosfusion of exceptional serv-ice, impressive facilities andbreathtaking architecturethat make it a truly grand hotel. Check-into yourelegantly appointed guest room for

overnight. Meals B4TH – 6TH DAY •LOS SUEÑOS MARRIOTTThree full days at your leisure or take oneof the optional tours available to nearbyecological attractions (see page 5). TheMarriott Los Sueños boasts a magnificent18-hole golf course designed by Ted

Robinson, a 25,000 squarefoot outdoor ocean viewpool, health club, tenniscourts and jogging trail. Onsite Marina, casino, salon,pro shop and over 5 restau-rants and 2 bars completethe setting. Meals B

7TH DAY • SAN JOSEAfter breakfast, transfer backto your hotel in San Jose.Optional deluxe TortugaIsland Catamaran Cruiseaboard the Manta Ray

($99). Overnight Costa Rica MarriottHotel. Meals B

8TH DAY • RAINFORESTAERIAL TRAMAfter breakfast, our half-daytour begins crossing theContinental Divide to enterBraulio Carrillo NationalPark. A short nature walkwill bring us to the tram.The lower, outbound leg ofthe tram journey skims overhilltops and introduces thesub canopy, a dark world ofoverburdened limbs drip-ping with mosses, ferns, and

orchids. Lianas and vines drape branchesand traverse forest spaces, and act a high-

way for birds and insects.The return leg of the ridereveals the most dramaticportion of the trip as the carsglide onthe breath-taking journeythrough an above the aircanopy. Transfer back toyour hotel in San Jose.Meals BL

9TH DAY • SAN JOSE / U.S.Morning transfer to the air-port for your return flight tothe U.S. Meals B

Marriott San Jose

The Rainforest Aerial Tram

Marriott Los Sueños

• Deluxe or superior tourist hotels in San Joseand Quepos with buffet breakfast* daily

• First class lodge accommodation inTortuguero National Park with all meals

• Flight transportation Tortuguero/San Jose/Quepos

• Rainmaker Conservation Project Tour• All guided tours and excursions as outlined


• 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

RAINFOREST RelaxationRAINFOREST Relaxation9 D A Y S • A R R I V E A N Y D A Y

CHOOSE WHERE YOU SnoozeCHOOSE WHERE YOU SnoozeY O U R S E L E C T E D H O T E L

1ST DAY • U.S. / SAN JOSE / BEACHArrival in San Jose International Airportwhere you will be met by our representa-tives. Transfer to your selected all inclusivebeach resort. Meals D

Choose from Barcelo’s Playa Langosta orTambor Located adjacent to livelyTamarindo Beach, Barcelo Playa Langostais our favorite. This facility offers stylishrooms and deliciousbuffet style meals.The lively poolside

bar and grill affords a smashing view tobeautiful Playa Langosta, popular withnature lovers and experienced surfers. Thehotel was awarded the Blue Flag, whichcertifies that the nearby beaches are safeand clean. Ideal for surfing, scuba divingand nature lovers, this resort is also anexcellent choice for families and couples onholiday.

Barcelo Playa Tambor is a 1 1/2-hourdrive and 2-hour ferry boat ride away fromSan Jose. Beach lovers revel in Tambor'sisolated location. The resort's 402 roomsfeature A/C, mini bar, TV, hairdryerand security box. Meals All InclusiveBLD Daily.

2ND DAY - 7TH DAY“Pura VIda” Costa Rica! So the sayinggoes, the “Pure Life” as the locals call it.Enjoy these glorious days at the beach.Meals All Inclusive

8TH DAY • SAN JOSE / U.S.Morning transfer to the InternationalAirport for your return flight to the U.S.Meals B

Mix and match nights at your choice of Barcelo Resorts! Package price covers any combination of Barcelo Hotels for a total of 7 nights.


* To substitute flight for land transportation: Add $115 for flights to Tambor and $199 to Tamarindo

• First Class at your choice of beach hotels• All meals, snacks, beverages

(alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks)• Daily entertainment and activity program • Use of non-motorized water sports• Round trip land transfers* to the beach

(ferry included for transfer to Tambor) with baggage handling throughout

• Government Hotel Taxes

• SLT $1 Million Insurance Protection Plan

Playa Tambor

Playa Langosta


with existing bedding. Maximum 1 child per adult traveling together.


TWIN $1299TRIPLE $1199QUAD $1699SINGLE $2199CHILD** $799

EL SALVADOR Sensations!EL SALVADOR Sensations!

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* Single person traveling alone, add $100.**Applies for child 12 years and under sharing room with parents. Maximum 1 child per adult.

San Andrés


TWIN TRIPLE SINGLE CHILD**COMFORT INN SAN SALVADOR OR SIMILAR $399 $375 $499 $199HOLIDAY INN OR SIMILAR $475 $439 $599 $239INTERCONTINENTAL OR SIMILAR $589 $539 $759 $299

El Salvador is widely known for its greatCoffee Tradition. Huge efforts are beingmade to help this traditional industry sur-vive. Be sure to visit the beautiful coffee plan-tations and mills, and try the first-class gour-met coffee that is produced in this magicalplace. You will experience great hikes up thevolcanoes and mountains of El Salvadorwhile enjoying breathtaking views and visitthe archeological site of the Pyramids of SanAndres.

Highland Highlights Tour

1ST DAY • SAN SALVADORArrival at San Salvador International Airportand transfer to your selected hotel.

2ND DAY • COFFEE TOUR/CONCEP-CION DE ATACO In the morning we will follow a journey ofa coffee bean at a plantation, to the coffeemill and finally to taste a cup of gourmetcoffee. We will visit El Carmen EstateCoffee Farm, located in the heart of theMesoamerican biological corridor system, inthe town of Ataco. This touris given by the 4th genera-tion members of the Alfarofamily, with more than 100years of coffee culture tradi-tion. It is really an experienceworth living. On their classicestate farm, your day startson the family’s 19th centuryhome followed by a strollthrough the coffee fields andtraditional coffee processingmill ending with a taste ofthe best gourmet coffeeyou’ve ever had. So youdon´t forget the tasting, take a pound of thisgreat coffee with you, courtesy of SunnyLand Tours. We will also visit the town of

Concepcion de Ataco; a unique town withits beautiful church and colorful houses, andfinally we’ll experience the art of carvingwood saints and hammocks woven with tra-ditional looms. Overnight at Santa LeticiaMountain Hotel. Meals BL

3RD DAY • CERRO VERDE NATION-AL PARK AND PYRAMIDS OF SANANDRESDrive to Cerro Verde Volcano National Parka dormant volcano now covered by a thickmisty forest of an impressive beauty. We willhave the opportunity to stroll down a paththat surrounds the park; this path is called aWindow to Nature where you will be ableto discover the wonders of this impressiveplace. During the stroll you will have theopportunity to access different view pointsso you can enjoy the beautiful landscapes ofthe Izalco volcano, the Volcano Ilamatepec,and the dormant volcano caldera typenamed Coatepeque Lake. Lunch will serveat restaurant with the most magnificent viewof Lake Coatepeque. After lunch, we willcontinue our journey to the archeologicalsite of the Pyramids San Andres, which wasone of the most important worshiping andtrading centers during the pre-Columbianperiod, placed in the central valley of ElSalvador. Return to your selected hotel inSan Salvador. Meals BL

4TH DAY • EL SALVADOR/ U.S. Transfer to the international airport for yourdeparture flight. Meals B

• 2 nights at the selected hotel in San Salvador with breakfast daily

• 1 night accommodation at Santa Leticia Mountain Hotel in Apaneca;

• Guided visits of Coffee Tour & Concepcion de Ataco; Cerro Verde Volcano National Park & Pyramids of San Andres.

• Transportation within Salvador

• All transfers with baggage handling throughout

• Eentrances to archaeological sites, national parks

• Government hotel taxes

• Services of SLT local representatives

• SLT guaranteed Tour Performance Warranty

• SLT $1 Million Insurance Protection Plan

Discover the most beautiful secret of the Americas

4 DAYS / 3 NIGHTS • ARRIVE ANY DAY

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PANAMA & NICARAGUAPANAMA & NICARAGUA3 & 4 D A Y S

• 3 nights at the historic and charmingHotel La Gran Francia

• All meals and tours are included 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.MealsBLD

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 await 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 BLD

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

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

THE PANAMA CANAL

• Deluxe hotel in Panama GamboaRainforest Resort – Historic 1 bedroomVilla with continental breakfast

• Partial** Panama Canal Transitwith lunch

• All transfers with baggage handlingthroughout

• Services of SLT local representativesthroughout

• Government Hotel Taxes• SLT guaranteed tour performance

warranty• SLT $1 Million Insurance Protection

Plan


1ST DAY (FRI) • PANAMAArrival in Panama, transfer to the GamboaRainforest Resort. The resort lies in the middle of Panama’s 55,000acre 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 CANALEarly morning pick-up at the hotel for thedrive to Balboa, Pier 17, on the Pacific side ofthe Canal, where we board our boat whichwill take us on the world famous journeythrough the Panama Canal. Cruise throughMiraflores Locks, which will elevate our boatto 85 feet above sea level before arriving atthe Gaillard Cut, the narrowest part of thePanama Canal. At Gatun Lake, one of the

largest man made lakes in the world, we willbe able to see the Barro Colorado IslandNature Monument. Following lunch servedon board the boat, we arrive at the GatunLocks on the Atlantic side of the Canal.Descend, in a three-step process, to arrive atCristobal where a comfortable coach bus iswaiting to transfer us back to Pier 17 inBalboa. Transfer back to the GamboaRainforest Resort. Meals BLPlease note: actual timing of each transit isscheduled by the Panama Canal Commission24 hours in advance. Occasionally, the Canaltransfer is run in reverse, from the Atlantic tothe Pacific. Canal Transits are offered onlyon Saturdays. Full Transits are available oneSaturday each month. "Partial" CanalTransits are offered on Saturdays when thereisn't a Full Transit. See schedule below.

3RD DAY (SUN) • PANAMA CITY / U.S.Transfer to the international airport in timefor your return flight to the U.S. or extendyour stay in Panama to explore theuntouched wonderous natural beauty of therainforest, cloud forest and native Indianheritage unique to Panama. Meals B

PANAMA CANAL FULL TRANSIT DATES2008: Jan 26, Feb 16, Mar 15, Apr 19, Jun 21, Jul 19, Aug 16, Sept 20, Oct 18, Nov 15, Dec 20Extra night add $110.

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


Twin $699 Triple $679 Single $899+Breakfast included. Extra Night add $110.**In the event of a Full Transit, please add $125

per person.

Enjoy a horse drawn carriage on Granada’s historic streets

NICARAGUAGRAND GRANADA

4 DAYS • 3 NIGHTS

Arrive any day into Managua

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Holidays IN BELIZEHolidays IN BELIZE8 DAYS • DAILY DEPARTURES TO DECEMBER 2009

TOUR ARRANGEMENTS INCLUDE:• Round trip economy air fare from the US• 7 nights at the selected beach or nature

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

TOUR RATES* PER PERSON IN TWINFrom† Group Group Group Group Group

A B C D ENew York $1859 $1709 $1629 $1539 $1439Miami $1859 $1709 $1629 $1539 $1439Los Angeles $1959 $1809 $1729 $1639 $1539Extra Night $149 $129 $115 $99 $89Sgl. Suppl. $149 $129 $115 $99 $89* Weekend flights add $30 each way* For travel between Jun. 15-Aug. 15 & Dec. 10-31, please add $150 p.p.* Tour rates are subject to a supplement of $375 during Christmas. * Triple room discount deduct 5%.* Tour rates are subject to airport taxes and security fees in the range of

$95 to $120 per person.† Departures from other U.S. gateways available.

CAR RENTAL WITH UNLIMITED MILEAGE AMOUNT PER DAYA = Suzuki Jimmy $89

2 Passenger vehicle with luggage, or 4 passengers with very limited luggage. (Small bags) 4WD/ac/stereo/manual transmission

B = Suzuki Gran Vitara $1154 to 5 passenger vehicle with luggage. 4 WD/ac/stereo/manual transmission

C = Mitsubishi Double Cab Pick-Up Truck $1094 to 5 passengers with open luggage area in pick-up bed. Hard top/4WD/ac/stereo/manual trans.

D = Mitsubishi Montero $125Up to 5 passengers with lots of luggage or up to 7 passengers with limited luggage. Hard Top/4WD/ac/ stereo/manual transmission

E = Mitsubishi 12 Pax Van $135Up to 12 passengers with limited luggage or up to 8 passengers with lots of luggage. Hard Top/diesel/dual ac/stereo/manual transmission

Sales tax of 8% and loss damage waiver not included ($15 a day van, $16 a day Montero and $14 a day all other vehicles) andmust be paid in Belize. Minimum age for rental is 25 and a credit card is required upon pick-up.

While we will make every effort to honor the rates listed in this brochure, due to many factors including fluctuation in exchange rates and fuel costs, as wellas load and occupancy factors influencing hotels' and airlines' yield management practices; rates can and do change time to time. Hence, rates shown in thesepages must be perceived as a guideline. All rates are subject to change, and MUST BE RECONFIRMED WITH OUR OFFICE prior to a booking. In doingthat please always ask for DISCOUNTED DEPARTURES as time to time we may be running promotions at rates lower than what's shown in this brochure.

HOW IT WORKS...Belize is a natural treasure. Within areasonable distance from Belize City, youcan enjoy secluded idyllic beaches, densejungle habitats or Maya ruins. Here, youwill find all the components to create yourown custom design Holiday. The basicpackage includes airfare from the UnitedStates and 7 nights at the selected beach,mountain, or jungle hotel of your choice.Your preferred mode of transportation toand from these hotels is listed separately.See flight map for domestic air prices orcar rental box for daily rental rates tocombine with the basic package to createyour own personalized vacation. You cancombine hotels within their respectivegroups to create a more diverse itineraryand a perfect vacation in Belize.Driving and Flying in Belize...Belize hosts a modest but exceptionally wellmaintained network of highways. Nameslike the Hummingbird Highway, NorthernHighway, Western Highway, SouthernHighway, and Manatee Road disect most ofBelize in a convenient manner affording thedriver excellent road conditions. Of course,secondary rural roads often times unpavedare more the norm in the peripheral, outlin-ing areas of most lodges. That's why SunnyLand has selected only the finest fleet offour wheel drive vehicles for you, our valuedclient. Loss Damage Waiver (LDW) andlocal sales tax are not included in dailyrental rates and are payable in Belize. Domestic flights in Belize are a common,convenient and speedy way to movearound. Service is provided via small com-mercial aircraft. In almost all cases, flighttimes are less than 20 minutes. There is nomore perfect way to appreciate thegrandeur of Belize than from the window ofa seemingly private airplane. Domestic air-fares, shown in the map are per personround trip departing from Belize CityInternational Airport and offer connectionswith U.S. arrival and departure flights.

GROUP ABelize Yacht Club(for Oceanfront room add $11 p.p. per night)(for superior oceanfront unitadd $20 p.p. per night) . . . . . . . . Ambergris CayeChaa Creek . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . San IqnacioJaguar Paw JungleResort . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cave Branch RiverJaguar Reef Lodge . . . Hopkins (Dangriga)Rum Point Inn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PlacenciaJourney’s End Resort(poolside garden cabana, EP) (for oceanfront beach cabanaadd $18 p.p. per night) . . . . . . . . Ambergris CayeGROUP B

Belize Yacht Club, Garden view room . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ambergris CayeInn at Roberts Grove . . . . . . . . . . PlacenciaRamons Village(Beach front room or 2 bedroom suite for PAX occ) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ambergris CayeVictoria House(Htl room a/c) . . . . . . . . . . . . Ambergris CayeBlancaneaux . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cayo ResortMaruba Resort &Jungle Spa . . . . . . . . . . . . . Maskall VillageGROUP C

Ramons Village(Garden view room) (for Seaside roomadd $8 p.p. per night) . . . . . . . . Ambergris Caye

GROUP EExotic Caye Beach Resort, 1 bedroom std(for 1 bedroom dlx add $20 p.p. night) (for honeymoonsuite add $25 p.p. night) . . . . . . . . . . . AmbergrisCayeNautical Inn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PlacenciaFive Sisters Lodge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mountain Pine RidgeSinging Sands Inn . . . . . . . . . . . . PlacenciaSunbreeze Hotel(Standard room) . . . . . . . . . . . . Ambergris CayeTropical Beach Resort(Oceanview room) . . . . . . . . . . . Ambergris CayeJourney’s End Resort(Lagoon view rm EP) . . . . . . . . . Ambergris CayeCrystal Paradise . . . . . . . . . . . Cayo DistrictRoom upgrade rates where shown are per person per night andadded as a supplement over standard room night rates.MANY MORE HOTELS & PRICE SPECIALS AVAILABLE ONOUR DYNAMIC WEB SITE WWW.BELIZEHOTDEALS.COM

Apply these hotels and roomtypes (appearing by group) forthe 8 Days Basic PackageRates describedHOTEL NAME LOCATION

GROUP DRadisson Ft. George(Exec. rm std. for colonial rmadd $12 p.p. per night) . . . . . . . . . . . . Belize CitySunbreeze Hotel(Deluxe room) . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ambergris CayeTropical Beach Resort(Oceanfront room) . . . . . . . . . . Ambergris Caye

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1ST DAY • USA/BELIZE CITYDepart from the U.S. To Belize City whereyou will be met by our representative andtransferred to the Radisson Fort GeorgeHotel.

2ND DAY • BELIZE CITY/XUNANTUNICH/SAN IGNACIOThis morning we depart Belize City via theWestern Highway to the Belize Zoo. Thezoo was begun in 1983when a small group ofBelizean animals, once usedas movie stars for naturalhistory films, were left with-out financial support fortheir maintenance. As aresult of this situation, theircaretaker then changed hertitle to zoo director, andstarted a small zoo. Today,the zoo is home to morethan a hundred species ofnative Belizean animalsincluding many endangeredspecies. Continue to San Ignacio, huggingthe banks of the Macal River. Quaintshops, restaurants, inns and houses dot thesurrounding hillside in this frontier-liketown. After lunch tour to XunantunichMayan Ruin. This major ceremonial centeris located on a natural limestone ridge,providing 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 while

roof combs of three morerise through the surroundingforest. In the 50 square milearea are ruins some 3,000other structures. Return toCrystal Paradise Resort fordinner and overnight. MealsBLD

5TH DAY • SAN IGNACIO/BELIZE CITY/ DANGRIGAThis morning, transfer backto Belize City for the shortflight to Dangriga and theJaguar Reef Resort, located

at Sittee Point. Enjoy the RobinsonCrusoe feel of the beachfront getaway.Check-in to your Deluxe thatched roofcabana. Meals BLD

6TH DAY • COCKSCOMB BASINWILDLIFE SANCTUARY/JAGUAR REEFRESORTToday’s visit includes the jaguar, whichdensely populates the Cockscomb Basinarea 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 • JAGUAR REEF RESORTMorning departure to the Bank of theSittee River for our exciting River and Reeftour. We’ll motor several miles up the river,a calm narrow waterway framed by thewebbed roofs of mangroves and toweringpalms and by cecropia and other hard-woods. Tour includes Anderson Lagoon,Man O’War Caye Frigate Bird nest site.Moving out to the reef, an underwaterworld of excitement awaits. Twelve milesoffshore and spanning 180 miles along thecoast, is the longest reef in the westernhemisphere. Return to hotel for dinner andovernight. 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

• Round trip economy air fare from the U.S.• Deluxe hotel in Belize City including

Continental breakfast• Charming thatched roof cabana accommodation

at Crystal Paradise Resort, Macal River • All meals at Crystal Paradise• Full day Mountain Pine Ridge Tour w/lunch• Full day Tikal Maya Ruin tour w/lunch• Full day Belize Zoo and Xunantunich Maya

Ruin tour w/lunch• Domestic air fare to Dangriga• Seaview room accommodation at the Jaguar

Reef Resort• All meals at the Jaguar Reef Resort• Full day Reef and River Boat Tour• All guided tours and excursions including

admission fees to parks and places of interest• All transfers with baggage handling throughout• All transportation within Belize• Government Hotel Taxes• SLT guaranteed tour performance warranty• SLT $1 Million Insurance Protection Plan

Countless TREASURES TOURCountless TREASURES TOUR8 D A Y S • D A I L Y D E P A R T U R E S T O D E C E M B E R 2 0 0 9

* Weekend flights add $30 each way* For travel between Jun. 15-Aug. 15 & Dec. 10-31, please add $75 p.p.* Tour rates are subject to a supplement of $100 during Christmas.* Tour rates are subject to airport taxes and security fees in the range of

$95 to $120 per person.† Departures from other U.S. gateways available.


Tikal

Diving in Belize


From† New York Miami Los Angeles

8 Day Tour $2499 $2499 $2599

*Triple Discount deduct $160 p.p.

Twin TripleOption A (Day 1-5) 5 Days/4 NightsLand Only $899 $799Option B (Day 5-8) 4 Days/3 NightsLand Only (domestic flight included) $979 $919

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TOUR FEATURES & ConditionsTOUR FEATURES & Conditions

Reservations and Payments: A non-refundable$200 per person deposit is required at time ofbooking and additional non-refundable depositof $400 may be required on air-inclusive pack-ages to comply with airline ticket deadlines. Finalpayment is due 45 days prior to departure. Allprices exclude surcharges during the period ofDec. 15, to Jan. 06, levied by airlines and hotelsand affect features, payments and cancellationconditions. Air tickets are non-refundable onceissued.Air Transportation: Sunny Land Tours con-tracted Special Discounted Air Fares in conjun-tion with these programs from Delta; Taca;Lacsa; Martin Air and other scheduled airlines.Inquire about these special air fares aplicable toyour tour departure date at time of reservation.These reduced air fares require immediate ticket-ing and non-refundable payment to theairlines.Round trip flights by Delta Airlines orU.S. Airways, Lacsa Airlines or any IATA airline,which cannot be held responsible for any act,omission, or event during the time passengers arenot on board their aircraft.Documentation: A valid passport is required ofU.S. citizens for travel. A tourist card will be pro-vided on the plane prior to arrival.

Cancellation: Cancellation within 30 days ofdeparture date will be subject to a minimum of25% of tour cost plus any penalties levied byAirlines or Hotels. Cancellation within 21 daysdeparture date will be subject to 50% penalty andno refunds can be given for cancellation within14 days of departure date. Unused tour featuresare neither refundable nor exchangeable once thetour is in progress. Trip insurance is available,highly recommended and payabl;e with tourdeposit. In the event of urgent cancellation con-tact SLT 800-783-7839. In FL 386-449-0059.In CR 506-296-9948/9949.

Transfers and Sightseeing: A complete programis offered throughout each tour as shown withinthe itineraries. Entrance fees to places of interestas well as lunches on full day outings where spec-ified are included in the tour cost.Tour guides: The services of competent localguides and hosts are provided on all tours.Tipping: All gratuities and handling charges tohotel staff, porters, chambermaids and waiters areincluded. Tipping on board cruise ships is notincluded and personal tipping to guides is left atpassenger’s discretion.Not included: Tour prices do not include itemsnot specified above: passports, meals not includ-ed in tour, airport and Port taxes, tips, laundry,mineral water, excess baggage, and items of pure-ly personal nature. Tour packages shown onpages 4 up to and including page 28 do notinclude international air fare.Refunds: Since all tours are on the basis of inclu-sive arrangements, no refund can be consideredor given for any absence from the tour or anyunused services or meals, once the tour has com-menced and is en route unless special arrange-ments have been made at time of booking. Anyand all claims for refund are to be made only tothe booking office, as no agents, representatives,guides, or any other persons, are authorized tomake or promise to make any change or alter-ation of the official conditions and regulations.No claim can be considered if not made within60 days from completion of tour. No claim canbe considered if it is not accompanied by a com-pleted service adjustment coupon or writtenauthorization from our overseas representatives,and/or hotels. Refunds to be made in writing: [email protected] or by fax (386) 449-0060.Alteration: Sunny Land Tours reserves the rightto cancel or alter the content of a tour shouldconditions make this necessary. In this event, thebest possible alternative will be offered and a pro-portional refund made as appropriate.Tour Performance Warranty: If for any reasonwithin our control, Sunny Land Tours fails toprovide any service, hotel, cruise, meal, or trans-portation as outlined in the final itinerary, anappropriate refund will be issued to the clientupon presentation of a completed service adjust-ment coupon or written authorization from ouroverseas representatives.Responsibility and Liability: Sunny LandTours, Inc, in operating these land arrangements

is responsible to the tour participants for supply-ing the services and accommodations offered tothe participants as stated in the brochure. SunnyLand Tours, Inc., as tour operator, disclaims allliability for loss, damage or injury sustained inconnection with services and accommodationsprovided by railroads, bus operators, local sight-seeing companies, tour operators, steamshipcompanies, airlines, hotels and lodging facilities,all operating under the laws of the country inwhich these services are provided. The right toalter any land tour arrangement is reserved. Thecarriers concerned are not in any event responsi-ble for any act, omission or event, occurring dur-ing the time passengers are not aboard theirplane, vessels or other conveyances.Please note: All of the information in thisbrochure is correct as of the date of printing(which is October, 2007) to our bestknowledge. Sunny Land Tours cannot be liablefor any errors and/or omissions that may be

found in the pages of this brochure.

All rates subject to change.Copyright © October 1, 2007by Sunny Land® Tours. Written by Lori Sidawi-Cabada. All rights reserved.

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Sunny Land Tours, Inc., asan Active Member ofUSTOA, is required to post

$1 Million with USTOA to be used to reimburse, in accordance with the terms andconditions of the USTOA Travelers AssistanceProgram, the advance payments of SunnyLand Tours' customers in the unlikely event ofbankruptcy, insolvency or cessation of business. Further, you should understand thatthe $1 Million posted by Sunny Land Toursmay be sufficient to provide only a partialrecovery of the advance payments received by Sunny Land Tours. Complete details of the USTOA Travelers Assistance Program may be obtained by writing to USTOA at 275 Madison Avenue, Suite 2014, New York,New York 10016, or by email to: [email protected] or by visiting their website atwww.USTOA.com.

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