TRIP HAS BEEN
CANCELLED
Costa
Rica
possesses one of the richest biological heritages on earth
concentrated within its small territory. This is due to its
tropical location, position as a land bridge between North and South
America, and its varied geography dominated by a series of mountains
that divide the nation from northwest to southeast.
Costa Rica is bordered by two oceans, the Pacific to the west and
Caribbean to the east. The internal landscape is a mixture of wet
eastern lowland plains, seasonally arid hot pacific lowlands, lush
rainforests, cool mountain forests, and windy seasonally frost-bitten
mountain peaks. The central valley near the geographic center of the
nation enjoys a mild, spring-like climate all year-round. This is
the cultural and economic heart of the country and where the nation’s
four largest cities (including the capital of San José) and the
main international airport are located.
Wildlife abounds in Costa Rica. Visit the right locations and you can
easily encounter monkeys, iguanas, colorful birds, and
butterflies. With more determination, and perhaps with the help of
a guide and some luck, you can see a greater variety of wildlife,
including scarlet macaws, resplendent quetzals, toucans, parrots,
poison dart frogs, sloths and many others. The marine coastal habitats
enjoyed by naturalists, sports enthusiasts and beach goers also have a
rich aquatic fauna and ocean waters at the beaches are a warm and
pleasant 78-82 ˚F throughout the year. The sunsets in the summer
afternoons are often beautiful too.
For 10 days (the first and last days are travel days) we will explore
with a local knowledgeable guide, a variety of eco-systems and each
night going back our comfortable lodgings. Starting out in San Jose, we
will travel by a small plane fly to Tiskita, the farthest southwest
corner of country. There we will experience tropical rainforest,
wilderness beaches as well as Guyami –Ngabe Indian reservation. From
there, we will travel by van to other locations. At each location we
will be looking at a wide range of native flora and fauna. We will have
access to the Pacific beaches and hike the base of a volcano that has
active fumaroles releasing hot sulfurous steam. The trip will end in
Liberia, which has an international airport, eliminating a long drive
back to San Jose.
Tentative Itinerary
Outing Cost:
$2523.00
Payment Policy:
A deposit of $800.00 is due at
the time of registration. The remaining balance of $1723.00 is due no
later than December 1, 2011.
Cancellation Policy:
If you need to cancel the trip at any time, an $85.00 ADK registration
fee is non-refundable. The balance of the deposit is fully refundable
up to October 1, 2011. After October 1, 2011, no refunds are possible
unless your space can be filled from a waiting list and then all but
$335 will be refunded. . However, if ADK cancels the trip or if in the
opinion of the leader, this trip is not for you, the full amount will
be refunded.
Included in this cost:
11 nights
lodging (“standard” rooms)
Breakfast
each
day
8
lunches
8
dinners
Entrance
fees
All
land
and
air transportation within Costa Rica
Airport/hotel
transfers
Private
guide
Gratuities
for
transports
and guide
Not included in this cost:
Airfare to
Costa Rica,
Airport
departure
tax
(30 USD),
Alcoholic
beverages,
Personal
items
Other
extras
or
special tours that may be offered by the hotels
For more information, an application and to sign up, contact the
leader, Micheline Kagan, 171-08 Gladwin Avenue, Fresh Meadows, NY
11365; 718 746 4753; fkagan@gmail.com
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