Page 1 of 5 ITINERARY: 0323-BERLIN Day 1: Wed. Mar. 23, Adventure in Costa Rica - Serendipity Style! March 23, - March 31, DATE ACTIVITY HOTEL Welcome to Costa Rica, we still don t have your arrival time but we will send a driver to meet your flight (PtP) and bring you to your hotel, The Preserve at Los Altos Manuel Antonio is about 2 hours west of the airport, depending on your arrival time you might make it there to experience the sunset! Day 2: Thu. Mar. 24, Day 3: Fri. Mar. 25, Point to Point Transport Service (PtP*): Modern 6, 8 or 12 passenger vehicle with A/C, duly insured to commercially transport paying passengers. Drivers are not necessarily bilingual. Travel route and schedule is pre-established. Any modifications to schedule or drive route must be requested in advance. The Quepos/Manuel Antonio area is populated enough for good infrastructure, small enough to be intimate. Small and medium size hotels dominate the landscape here and large-scale resorts never flourished- so there s lots of local flavor yet excellent quality services. You get to enjoy the beach in all its glory great food, amazing sunsets, monkeys galore and the deep blue ocean. Manuel Antonio was the first developed beach area of Costa Rica, and still boasts the most beautiful of sand beaches. Famous for its National Park, the animals there are unafraid of humans so many walk casually on the paths with you right behind them, or swing down from branches if they hear cellophane in your hands. Spend the morning hiking and playing on the beaches inside the world-famous Manuel Antonio National Park (the main attraction here).the jungle-beach setting inside the park (and visible from your hotel s room balcony) is synonymous of tropical paradise. The trails are excellent for wildlife sightings it s not unusual to run into troops of The Preserve at Los Altos Hotel & Resort home to a dynamic array of plant and animal life. Their efforts to preserve and sustain the rainforest property translates into a more authentic tropical experience for our guests as well as a more authentic habitat to the species that call Rainforest Ocean View. 3 bedroom suite. 0323-BERLIN
Page 2 of 5 ITINERARY: 0323-BERLIN Day 4: Sat. Mar. 26, Day 5: Sun. Mar. 27, Day 6: Mon. Mar. 28, Day 7: Tues. Mar. 29, Day 8: Wed. March 30, white-faced monkeys. If anything, be careful, don t feed them -- you might get swarmed!!. The surfers in the family can go to the public beach just outside the park. This is the best place to surf the waves and build castles on the sand. There are many other activities that can be arranged at the beach, sea kayaking, a crocodile tour, fishing, sunset cruising, snorkeling. If you want to do any of this activities we would need to make a reservation for you ahead of time and pay in advance, or you could decide once in Manuel Antonio directly with your front desk. Today you will depart the beach and make your way to the San Carlos region, The Springs Resort awaits! Check out at Los Altos is at 11am, so let us know at what time you would like for the shuttle to come and get you. We have schedule a canopy adventure, the sky tram and sky trek. Pick up time is at 09:45 a.m., transport is included. Rafting the Sarapiqui River, a class III river will be fun for the whole family, this is an all-day adventure, pick up is scheduled at 08:00 am, lunch and transport are both included. Horseback riding adventure has been scheduled for today. You can choose between riding to the waterfalls, or riding to the volcano. Please let me know ahead of time! Transport is included and pick up is at 11:00am. The Springs Costa Rica Resort & Spa 5-star mountain resort including fabulous on-site hot springs. Rooms feature private terraces with balconies that face the perfectly-shaped Arenal Volcano. Other highlights include hammocks, Jacuzzi tubs, satellite TV and WI-FI services. 1 honeymoon vista room. 0323-BERLIN
Page 3 of 5 ITINERARY: 0323-BERLIN Day 9: Thur March 31, Departure. We have arranged for a transfer to come and get you from your hotel and bring you to the airport. We will be waiting on your feedback to know at what time you want them to come and get you. Do keep in mind that the drive to the airport is approx. 4 hours so a late departure flight works best. Departure Hotels available on date itinerary proposed, but cannot be confirmed until deposit received by Serendipity. Itinerary design and cost is valid for 10 days The customized itinerary above for a private group including 5 guests costs: U.S. $11,652.00 total (USD $2,330 per person) Optional tips and airfare are not included in the above price (see TIPPING below for suggested ranges) PAYMENT REQUIREMENTS: The above price quote is based on a $600 per person deposit, which you can pay with any major credit card to our corporate account with PayPal. Balance payment is required by sending us a personal check or a bank to bank wire to our account in Michigan. If you wish to pay balance with credit card, please add 3,5% surcharge to balance amount. Included: all hotels, activities and meals as described above. DAY 0 thru DAY 0 includes your personal 4x4 full TOYOTA LAND CRUISER or NISSAN PATROL (including fuel) and the services of a private full time Serendipity adventure leader (see details below). Your Serendipity leader: Your private guide is your personal driver, but also your travel concierge, logistical manager, cultural facilitator, first-aid responder and general source of information about Costa Rica's nature, social structure, economy, democracy, geology, etc.. With Serendipity's guides you ll try some things which you never thought even in your wildest dreams you would ever attempt, and you ll appreciate the one-on-one relationship with a knowledgeable guide/leader who takes you through the steps. Private Serendipity Activities: A unique aspect of Serendipity vacations is that all main activities are exclusively operated for each private group these are NOT daily departure tours sold to the general public. This guarantees maximum flexibility when it comes to start times, intensity level, individual challenge (difficulty) and duration. If adjustments or changes are necessary rest assured Serendipity ACTS IMMEDIATELY as we understand your vacation time is precious. Serendipity implements the highest standards when it comes to operational safety. We invest in ONLY the very best quality equipment available and the preparation and training of our guides and support staff is at the top of the industry standard. 0323-BERLIN
Page 4 of 5 ITINERARY: 0323-BERLIN Great Food: Breakfasts are usually provided by hotels or prepared by guides at Serendipityoutfitted camps and river expeditions. Lunches are often personalized picnics or trail lunches to enjoy in the wild or, if appropriate, we ll eat at local family restaurants! Dinners are flexible and guests make daily decisions to dine at the hotel or at local restaurant with their guide. Some dinners are more restricted due to location but guides will give you advance warming to insure the options are acceptable. Serendipity prices also include bottled water and travel snacks when needed or appropriate. Dietary preferences: Our company is well versed in managing food restrictions, alergies and personal preferences. We re also very proud to be one of the few companies in Costa Rica that caters to special preferences including high protein, low sugar, kosher, gluten-free and vegan. To our company it s a priority that our guests have a wonderful culinary experience. Also included are government taxes (about 17% on everything). Not Included: any service not mentioned above or labeled by asterisks (**) as well as personal expenditures including laundry, alcoholic beverages, exit visa for Costa Rica ($29 per person), tips for your principal Serendipity guide (who share it with all the other guides and drivers along the way). Serendipity Adventures, Inc. and Serendipity Costa Rica, S.A. have advised me that there are risks and dangers involved in participating in their adventure expedition. The dangers include possible injury or death caused by any of the activities provided, including but not limited to: hiking, biking and driving on and off roads, ascending on ropes and harnesses into trees, structures, natural formations or anchor points, rappelling, balloon inflation, flight and landing, white water rafting, rubber Duckies, kayaking, horseback riding, hiking, swimming, scuba, NOTICE OF RISK climbing, insect and snake bites, power boating, animal bites, sailing, hiking on or near volcanoes, food poisoning, fishing, surfing, and windsurfing. I participate in these activities of my own free will, recognize that the element of risk is a necessary part of the enjoyment of this trip, and I hold Serendipity Adventures, Inc. and Serendipity Costa Rica, S.A. harmless for my safety beyond normal due care. By joining this trip I acknowledge that I have been informed of these risks. THIS IS A PRIVATE TRIP - only members of your own group will participate, except during adventures which require minimum participants for safety (balloon flight and rafting are examples). Reservations are confirmed upon receipt of $600 deposit per person. CANCELLATION: PEAK SEASON (Dec. 15-January 15 and March 1 April 15)): full refund, less prepaid hotel amounts and additional Serendipity cost of $190 per person, if requested in writing at least 90 days before trip start date. No refund if cancellation received less than 90 days before start date. Final payment at least 90 days before start date. Full payment should accompany reservations made less than 900 days before departure. Credit cards may be used for the deposit only. OTHER SEASONS - full refund, less prepaid hotel amounts and additional Serendipity cost of $190 per person, if requested in writing at least 60 days before start date. No refund if cancellation received less than 60 days before start date. 0323-BERLIN
Page 5 of 5 ITINERARY: 0323-BERLIN Final payment at least 60 days before start date. Full payment should accompany reservations made less than 60 days before departure. PAYMENTS: Credit cards (AMEX, VISA and Mastercard) may be used for the deposit. The above price assumes final balance paid by cash, personal or corporate check on USA bank, wire transfer or money order. Any other final balance payment will result in a 3.5% additional processing fee or bank service fees. ITINERARY CHANGES AFTER TRIP CONFIRMED: while Serendipity always strives to be accommodating, changes in hotel arrangements and activities are usually impossible to make once a trip has been confirmed. Upgrades and changes are sometimes available at extra cost. Before placing your deposit for the proposed itinerary, please speak with your Serendipity itinerary designer if you have concerns about any hotel, bed arrangements, activities, transfers or food. WEATHER RISKS: As with all outdoor sports, scheduled balloon flights, rafting, climbing, air and ground transportation and other activities are weather dependent. Activities may be rearranged to accommodate weather conditions, or canceled in the interests of safety. CANCELED ACTIVITIES: Guides and pilots may decline to take guests who present a risk to themselves or others, who are inebriated or incapacitated in a way that creates a hazard for conducting the operation arranged. Serendipity will not refund for cancelled activities if participants have medical conditions or incapacitation not revealed prior to purchasing their Serendipity travels. INSURANCE: Car theft is EXTREMELY COMMON all over Costa Rica. Please avoid carrying extra "things" and then leaving them in the car when away from your hotel. Serendipity is not able to buy insurance in Costa Rica on vehicle contents or mysterious disappearance from vehicles, hotels, etc. Serendipity must therefore limit its liability to no more than $100 per person for loss of personal possessions. We STRONGLY recommend travel insurance for lost or stolen luggage, trip cancellation and medical emergency available thru your travel agent or www.travelguard.com. RELEASE FORM: All participants will be required to sign and return a release form prior to departure. See Serendipity website: www.serendipityadventures.com/release for current RELEASE form. TIPPING: We are constantly asked what is appropriate. Our answer is that any tip is optional. Like fishing charters or naturalist specialists in Costa Rica, guides usually receive about 7-12% of the total trip cost, depending on the quality of the service provided and on your preference. The tip you give to your principal guide is shared according to your instructions among all the people helping your trip run smoothly -- river guides, horseback guides, climbing guides, naturalist guides, drivers, etc. who will be with you at different times during the adventures. This policy eliminates a need to constantly be concerned about tipping etiquette in Costa Rica. AIR FARE to Costa Rica not included. We are pleased to help you locating best routes and fares. 0323-BERLIN