Costa Rica Eco Tour

7 Days- 6 Nights

January 15-21, 2011

Hosted by:

Forrest Graves, CEO – JumpinGoat Coffee

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Included Features:

Eco-Adventure Tour including deluxe hotel accommodations, select meals and excursions.

Pura Vida! Join us for a week filled with excitement and adventure as we travel to Costa Rica on our amazing eco-adventure.   Explore Costa Rica’s natural beauty and diverse ecosystem while hiking in rainforests, ziplining through jungles, walking amongst tree canopies and sailing along the Pacific coast.  Discover how coffee is grown straight from the source as we visit a coffee plantation and examine its operations.

DON’T MISS THIS ADVENTURE OF A LIFETIME!

Four nights in Monteverde Rain Forest region;   Two nights Guanacaste region.  Five breakfasts, one lunch and five dinners.

Included:

Transportation as noted in itinerary. Airport transfers from/to San Jose Airport.* Sightseeing and excursions as scheduled, including all specified admissions – weather, time and road conditions permitting.  Baggage handling. Tax and sales charges for local services. Arrangements can be made for additional pre and post tour options.

*Liberia Airport can be accommodated for an additional fee.

Hotels:

El Establo Hotel, Monteverde, Costa Rica January 15-19 – 4 nights

Tamarindo Diria, Tamarindo, Costa Rica January 19-21 – 2 nights

MICRO-COFFEE ACADEMY – Sunday, January 16,  2011 (Optional – Add $85.00)

Learn and practice coffee tasting technique, including how to properly evaluate the coffee aroma, body, acidity, taste and aftertaste from a variety of coffee samples. Experience coffee flavor profiling, entailing coffee fragrance and flavoring via professional cupping methods.  Also covered will be Coffee Grading and Coffee Roasting (process and technique). Proper cupping table and sample preparation will also be demonstrated.  This is an optional class and accepts novice or experienced coffee cuppers.  Questions regarding the cupping class?  Email Forrest Graves at costarica@jumpingoat.com or call 706-809-0143.

Travel insurance is recommended in cases of trip cancellation, unforeseen sickness, accidents or travel-related delays.  Contact us for a quote. Please advise us of any specific physical conditions, allergies or dietary needs.  To truly experience the program and destination, you must be able to walk over uneven terrain, climb stairs, hike in slippery areas and be able to stand for periods at a time.  Itinerary subject to change.

Not Included:

Meals not specified, laundry, daily beverages, shopping or sightseeing not included in the itinerary, room service, mini-bar, telephone calls, tips to drivers and local guides.  Roundtrip airfare from the USA (we will gladly quote the best airfare available at time of reservation).

Departure tax of approximately $28 is required.  You will able to pay this departure tax upon your arrival into Costa Rica by CASH or VISA only.

Payments can be made with American Express, Visa, Mastercard or check. Final payment is due by October 15, 2010. Registration form must be completed and signed by each participant. Minimum age of participant is 16. Minimum participant requirement is 20 passengers with maximum 36.  Passports are mandatory and must not expire before June 30, 2011.  Please do not hesitate to contact us for further questions and more details.

Contact and Sign-Up Information:

VIP Travel info@vipalpinetours.com

www.vipalpinetours.com

(706) 348-8747
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January 15-21, 2011

Tour #0111

Costa Rica Tour

Land Price $1595 per person based on double occupancy.

Sign up by June 18, 2010 and receive $25 off per person

Single supplement $295 additional

Limited number of upgraded rooms- $1845 per person, based on availability

Deposit $500 per person is required upon sign-up and final payment due by October 15, 2010. Interim payments can be made. Airfare and insurance are additional, contact us for more details.

Limited space available.  Please sign up early to reserve your spot today!

Join JumpinGoat Coffee Roasters for an …
Adventure of a Lifetime!

Day 1, Saturday, January 15

Depart USA for Costa Rica. We will meet you at the San Jose Airport. Transfer to Monteverde region for late afternoon arrival at our hotel, El Establo. Free time to relax and explore the region before getting together for our welcome dinner. (D)

Day 2, Sunday, January 16

After breakfast, we will walk atop the trees in the Cloud Forest and explore the diverse surrounding environment.  We will then return to the hotel. Free afternoon or meet with Forrest Graves for his coffee seminar. We will meet again for dinner at our hotel, El Establo. (B, D)

Day 3, Monday, January 17
What an exciting day! Our host will be Ken Lander of The Common Cup in Costa Rica who will demonstrate the inner-workings of a Costa Rican coffee farm and the coffee Benificio.

Day 4, Tuesday, January 18

Adventure awaits as we visit Selvatura Nature Park. Selvatura holds the opportunity to zipline through the forest canopy and listen to the sounds of nature as hundreds of birds and monkeys call in the distance. We will then visit the magnificent butterfly garden, one of the largest in the Americas. Finally, we will be guided on a tour through the tree tops along suspension bridges, a leisurely stroll through the heart of the rain forest.  We will return for dinner at our hotel. (B, D)

Day 5, Wednesday, January 19

Today, we depart for the Pacific coast.  Along the way we will stop in La Fortuna. Views of Arenal Volcano are seen from all over town.  You will have the opportunity to pick up some wonderful Costa Rican handicrafts here and have lunch.  We will then continue to the coastal town of Tamarindo where we will check into our hotel, Tamarindo Diria. Dinner on your own.  (B, L)

Day 6, Thursday, January 20

This morning will be free for adventure, exploring and shopping. We will meet in the early afternoon for a wonderful catamaran sunset sail tour. A light lunch will be provided, as well as snorkel gear and kayaks. There will be an open bar.  The beautiful sunsets of Costa Rica are best seen from the ocean and what a wonderful way to end our great tour! We will return to the hotel in plenty of time for our farewell dinner.  (B, D)

Day 7, Friday, January 21

Early transfer to San Jose Airport. Flights should be no earlier than 12:30 p.m., as the ride to the airport will be approximately 5 hours.  We also offer arrangements for pre and/or post tour add-ons in San Jose and surrounding areas.

KEY:         (B) – Breakfast          (L) – Lunch          (D) -Dinner

Rachel Rogers

Independent Business Writer

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