Experience and exposure are essential to education. Costa Rican Rainforest Adventure for American School Foundation of Guadalajara March , 2011
About Costa Rica First coming to the attention of international travelers in the mid-1990s, Costa Rica is currently -- and consistently -- one of the hottest vacation and adventure-travel destinations in Latin America, with close to two million visitors each year. Despite the boom in vacationers, Costa Rica remains a place rich in natural wonders and biodiversity, where you can still find yourself far from the maddening crowds. The country boasts a wealth of unsullied beaches that stretch for miles, small lodgings that haven't attracted hordes of tourists, jungle rivers for rafting and kayaking, and spectacular cloud- and rainforests with ample opportunities for bird-watching and hiking. -Frommer’s
Transportation and Hotel Accommodations: Hotels - CE has the highest quality standard in the student travel industry for selecting hotels for groups. CE guarantees name brand, 3-4 star hotel properties on nearly every trip. Airlines- CE arranges flights for groups on the industry’s leading carriers such as American, Southwest, Northwest, and Delta Airlines. Motor Coaches- CE charters only high quality, new model, amenity-loaded buses for travel. Our motor coach partners are experienced, safe, reliable, and student-friendly.
What sets CE apart from the rest? All-inclusive, hassle free planning- You have to do very little on your end to make the trip a reality. The highest quality hotels in the industry- Your group will have overnight accommodations that are safe, clean, comfortable, and convenient… without a hefty price tag. The most flexible terms in the industry- Simply put, CE will work with you: with payments, changes, deadlines. We are here to help, not to hassle. Fair, no nonsense pricing- There is no hidden or unnecessary “membership” or “registration” fee to pay. Lowest value to quality price guarantee- If one of our recognized quality competitors quote you a lower price for the offer, apples to apples, CE will match it. Scavenger Hunts- Stepping outside the traditional campus tour and information session, Collegiate Explorations also provides campus Scavenger Hunts which give students the unique opportunity to explore the school in a way that many other tours do not provide. The CE Difference:
Sample Daily Itinerary: *Subject to Availability Saturday March 12, 2011 Arrival Depart Guadalajara, MX Arrive in San Jose, CR Dinner Hotel check-in Monday March 14, 2011 La Fortuna, Arenal Breakfast at hotel Transfer to La Fortuna de Arenal Hike to Arenal Volcano National Park Lunch Visit Titoku Hot Springs -Swimming Dinner Arrive hotel Tuesday March 15, 2011 La Fortuna, Arenal Breakfast at the hotel Hike to La Fortuna Waterfall -Swimming Lunch Free play Soccer game Dinner Return to hotel Sunday March 13, 2011 SARAPIQUI RAIN FOREST Breakfast at hotel Transfer to Sarapiqui Visit La Tirimbina Chocolate Tour Lunch Free time exploring the rainforest Bat Program Dinner Arrive hotel
Thursday March 17, 2011 Selvatura Park Breakfast Visit Selvatura Park -Hanging Bridges skywalk -Reptile and Amphibian Exhibition Lunch -World of insects -Butterfly Garden Dinner Return to hotel Wednesday March 16, 2011 Visit local towns and people Breakfast at hotel Take a Agro – Cultural tour Visit Sonafluca’s Primary School Lunch Transfer to Monteverde Dinner Arrive hotel Sunday March 20, 2011 San Jose / Departure Breakfast and hotel check-out Transfer to airport Return to Guadalajara End of Tour Saturday March 19, 2011 Kayaking Breakfast at the hotel Kayaking tour in the Pacific Lunch Transfer to San Jose Dinner Check in hotel Friday March 18, 2011 Manuel Antonio Beach Breakfast Transfer to Manuel Antonio Beach time Lunch Wilderness Hike Dinner Hotel check-in Sample Daily Itinerary:
What’s Included Roundtrip Airfare from GDL Daily motor coach transportation Admission to all attractions and activities indicated in the itinerary 3 star hotel accommodations (triple occupancy for students, double-occupancy for chaperones) Full time professional CE Tour Director Photo DVD created from pictures taken on the trip! Professional local tour guide Full meal plan as indicated by the itinerary (breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner) What you will never pay Registration fees Lifetime membership fees High season supplement cost Additional taxes or fuel surcharges Surcharges or processing fees *Individual checked baggage fees are not represented in the price quote included herein. These fees vary by airline and may be applicable to each passenger at check-in. Any and all checked baggage fees are the sole responsibility of the individual traveler and not of CE Tours or its affiliates.