“The country’s leading
tour company.” Winter 2007/08
     TRAVEL+LEISURE FAMILY
“Best outfitters on earth.” Nov. 2007
     NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC
   
Recommended by more guidebooks than any other company for Costa planning your vacation in Costa Rica.

Use the Wish List Below – to Plan Your Dream Vacation…
Simply Click Your Interests.
One of Our Travel Planners Will Personally
Custom Design Up to 3 Itineraries – Free!
 Including All Places, Lodges, and Adventures.

Tip #1…
Click boxes of highest interest.
Un-click if you change your mind.

Personal
Primary Trip
Goal









Things to Realize
• We’ll plan your adventures to be serene, dynamic, or a mixture – so check all boxes that apply even if they seem contradictory.
• For maximum learning, we may recommend a broad itinerary – and your guide will point out things, explain their significance, and answer questions.
• If you want to meet lots of interesting people, we may recommend a group, which also saves money since then guides and transportation are shared.
• Many people make new friends in our groups.
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Ask a question or make a request by email to a Costa Rica Expeditions Travel Planner at:
ecotur@expeditions.co.cr
Book a lodge or itinerary that you already have in mind.


Choose from the 3 award winning lodges we own: Monteverde Lodge, Tortuga Lodge, or Corcovado Lodge – or some 50 others we have identified as high quality, described here:
Why travel with us?
What guests say about us.
What guidebooks say about us.
Photo Galleries.
Videos.
Meet our Travel Planners.
Meet our Guides.
About Costa Rica.
Table of Contents.




Tip #2...
Read the boxes on the right to know how it all works.
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Your vacation
Pace & Intensity




Things to Realize
• Whatever pace you choose, we’ll make it trouble free.
• If you have high energy or are very athletic, we can include lots of adventures – but be sure to have us plan for some vacation rest too!
• Or we can plan plenty of time for hot tub under the stars, a spa, loafing by the pool, or gliding gently down a river.
Who are your Travel Planners?
They know wonderful, safe adventures you might never imagine.

They live in and love Costa Rica, and have intimate knowledge of it.

They speak English and Spanish, and work for us full time.

They take care of you as they would a friend.

They stay in touch with you, and those who serve you, throughout your trip to insure you get our Legendary Service.
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Tip #3...
Type your comments or questions, if any, at the bottom.
Authentic Interactions
Local People


Things to Realize
• Meet local people at work and at play. They’re known for their grace, modesty, friendliness and generosity.
• Your guide will translate so you really learn about each other.
• Sometimes an invitation to go deeper into their world with them emerges from the connection.
How to Work With Your Planner
You’ve started a dialogue with your Travel Planner when you first send your tentative Wish List.

You’ll communicate back and forth and temper the itineraries they suggest, until you say “Great! That’s Ideal!”

Only then do they ask your approval to book your itinerary – so they can reserve for you the lodges and arrange everything else your plan requires.
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Tip #4...
If a category doesn’t apply to you, leave all boxes unchecked.
Beautiful
Romantic Celebration
 









• An abundance of beauty, sensual sounds, smells, and private luxury.
• There’s something sensual and romantic about the tropic’s lush fertility and diversity. It rekindles passions.
• The adventures you share add to your lifelong memories.
• Feel almost like your relationship is part of nature’s forces.
• The serenity and happiness of others at the lodges add to your sense of being in a good world together.
• We love to arrange surprises if one of you asks us to.
Since “Vacation time is precious”…
Having us do your planning removes many hours of wasted time and frustration before and during your trip.

After all, why should you have to study Costa Rica’s 11 regions, over 85 itineraries, over 50 prime lodges, and over 100 possible activities?

We’ll provide plans and make arrangements to insure you have a vacation of unforgettable memories.
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Involving
Children
We’re considering bringing:




Would like:



• Children are welcome, and find delight, in our adventures, without missing TV and the Internet. We make sure it’s all safe, and that they’re learning.
• We know which things children find most thrilling, and remember most, and can tune your plans accordingly if you want. We can even arrange a special party.
• Whether you’re loafing and giggling with them, or discovering adventures together, it’s a great time to strengthen bonds.
• Some lodgings provide separate guided activities for children, and child care. Tell your Planner if that’s important to you.
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Diverse 
Wildlife 


 


Wildlife importance to me




Specifically want to see:

• Costa Rica is one of the most bio-diverse places on earth.
• The best naturalist guides in the world are what make our wildlife observations extraordinary.
• Our guides know where there have recently been sightings of rare or endangered species.
• You’ll see wildlife in action, and occasionally breeding.
• See the most important nesting place for Atlantic Green Turtles in the Western Hemisphere.
• It’s all done from a safe distance, so as to not disturb the nature we’re privileged to see.
Go ahead and send your tentative preferences
We encourage you to go through the whole Wish List in a whirlwind way, making tentative choices, and sending it today.

That way, you’ll get back information as soon as possible, at no cost.

After all, it’s a dialogue between you and your Travel Planner. Just start by sending your tentative interests and preferences!

The Send button is at the very top and very bottom of this home page.
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Fascinating 
 Forest Experiences 
 














• See dozens of species of wildlife.
• Many of our naturalist guides do bird calls that birds respond to, and guides all point out things you wouldn’t notice, and take you where the sightings are.
• See the unique vegetation and wildlife in the misty, breezy, cool, cloud forest at 5000’.
• Imagine being where there are some 1,200 species of wild orchids alone.
• Experience the rainforest from a platform 120 feet above the forest floor. Our travelers rhapsodize about the experience.
• Zip through the forest canopy, easily and safely.
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Experience active 
 Volcanoes 







• Costa Rica has several volcanoes at various stages of activity.
• Some lodges have views of the volcano out your room’s window..
• Tours take you as close as you can get with safety.
• Guides explain how they formed, change, and patterns of action.
• Get in touch with the fact that at the center of the earth is fire. Seeing lava flowing is a staggering experience.
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Beginner & Advanced 
 River Rafting 






• Chose very relaxed or white water rivers (beginner to experience) all expertly led by extremely experienced guides. Some of best rafting in world.
• Top safety standards and equipment.
• Rest-stops scenes and sightings are part of the adventure, and offer gourmet food.
• Photo CD of your trip (Available).
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In nature 
 Water Adventures