09/01/2019
Travel Latin America......Europe...... Africa …. Travel Latin America..... Europe.........Africa
With Westmaas Touring
Travelling to and writing about Latin America, Europe and Africa since the mid-seventies
Email: [email protected] Tel: 741-0998 (Jan) 221-4836, 737-3918 (Nadia)
TOUR OF COSTA RICA (6 nights) AND PANAMA (2 nights)
Often referred to as the Switzerland of Central America probably because of its scenic mountains, its orderliness, its political stability (no army) and its love for the environment, Costa Rica never fails to delight travelers of all ages. With a dependable coach company (Interviajes) and an experienced driver(Luis), this tour covers much ground exploring not only the capital San Jose and the Central Valley (Cartago, the Irazu volcano , Orosi) but also the region of Guanacaste and its capital Liberia as well as idyllic small towns and villages on the Pacific Coast. As a bonus travelers will have the opportunity to spend the last 2 nights in Panama City. Here options for shopping and sightseeing (visit to the Canal Zone among other possibilities) will be available.
Date: JULY 10-18, 2018.
Group Size: 20
Tour Leader: Nadia Goodman (Spanish Speaker).
Itinerary:
Wed July 10: Depart COPA (CM0315) at 6.14 a.m. for Panama. Connection at 11.24 a.m. (CM 795) for San Jose, Costa Rica. Arrive at 11.46 a.m. Costa Rican time. Note the time difference. Transfer to Hotel Villas Colibri. At 4.00 p.m. we leave for guided evening tour of Alajuela and San Jose. Return to hotel at 8.30 p.m. for accommodation.
Thu July 11: Breakfast in hotel at 7.30 a.m. Outing to the Irazu Volcano and to Orosi. The volcano is located in the Cordillera Central near the town of Cartago. It is 3,432 metres above sea level and is the highest active volcano in Costa Rica. Last eruptions were in 1963 and 1965. On a clear day you will see the Caribbean Sea and the Pacific Ocean at the same time. Nearby is the town of Orosi where Costa Rica’s oldest church, (1743) that is still in use, is located. Return to Hotel Villas Colibri by nightfall for accommodation. Optional tour (Arenal Hanging Bridges Walking Tour) for the more adventurous.
Fri July 12 : Breakfast in hotel. 8.00 a.m. depart by bus for Liberia, capital of the province of Guanacaste. Arrive before midday. Accommodation in Hotel Boyeros. Name of hotel pays tribute to the boyeros, the ox cart drivers who were the pioneers in the agricultural development of the region. Unesco has declared the oxcart decorating and oxherding traditions of the boyeros as “intangible cultural expressions for the benefit of mankind”. Guided tour of Liberia in the afternoon. Can include Latin American dance class for those interested. Return to Hotel Boyeros for the night.
Sat July 13: Breakfast in hotel. Outing to the Llanos de Cortez Waterfall in Bagaces. Google for more info. On return from the waterfall we visit the Puma Conservation Park (Rescate de las Pumas) near the town of Canas . Return to hotel before nightfall. Night in Hotel Boyeros.
Sun July 14: Early breakfast in hotel. Mass in Cathedral for those interested. Leave by coach at 11.a.m. for the Central Pacifc Harbour Town of Quepos. En route we stop on Crocodile Bridge spanning the Tarcoles River to view crocs . Arrive before nightfall at Serenity Hotel.
Mon July 15: Breakfast in hotel. Full day in Quepos visiting beaches, villages, parks etc. Manuel Antonio National Park is closed today but other activities available. Will advise in due course. Night in Serenity Hotel.
Tue July 16: Breakfast in hotel. Depart at 9.00 a.m. for airport for flight to Panama City. Flight # CM 504 at 5.40 p.m. Arrive at 8.01 p.m. Transfer to Hotel Marbella.
Wed July 17: Breakfast in hotel. Free day in Panama. Options include shopping, visit to the Canal Zone and/or a visit to an indigenous village. Night in Hotel Marbella.
Thu July 18: Depart at 12.26 p.m.. for POS (CM366). Arrive at 4.38 p.m..
Cost of package per person; USD$1751.00 or TTD$11,889.00 calculated at TTD$6.79 to the USD.
Includes: Return airfare, hotel accommodation, daily breakfast and all ground transport for duration of tour except on optional tours and service of guides (except on optional tours). Does not include cost of entry to parks or museums.
PAYMENT PLAN
Immediate payment: TTD$2000.00 (to guarantee place)
Second payment: TTD$4000.00 by end of March, 2019
Third Payment: TTD$4,531.00 by end of May, 2019.
Final payment: USD$200.00 by end of June, 2019
Total TTD $11,889.00 per person
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