Colorful Costa Rica
Colorful Costa Rica
with Premier World Discovery
January 21 - 30, 2025
10 Days / 9 Nights
Fly Trip
Costa Rica is Central America’s greatest hidden gem, a haven for eco-tourism -- proudly sheltering 5% of the world's biodiversity -- featuring lush forests, magnificent waterfalls, rumbling volcanoes and diverse ecosystems. Costa Rica features thousands of bird species, dozens of monkeys, and the s-l-o-w moving two-toed sloth. Join Lamers on this Fly Trip to Costa Rica and experience one of the most beautiful and diverse countries in the world!
Florida Travelers: Fly to Gateway Cities and join Lamers Tour & Travel for spectacular tours! (Gateway airfare cost not included in pricing)
Costa Rica Gateway City: Chicago, IL
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS:
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San Jose
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Coffee Plantation Visit
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Sarchi Artisan Village
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Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve
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Selvatura Park & Hanging Bridges
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Orchid Garden Tour
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Jungle Crocodile Safari Cruise
TOUR INCLUSIONS:
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Roundtrip Air From - O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
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Int’l Air Departure Taxes, Fuel & Fees
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14 Meals: 8 Breakfasts & 7 Dinners
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Professional Naturalist Tour Director
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Motorcoach Transportation
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Hotel Transfers
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Admissions per Itinerary
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Comprehensive Sightseeing
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Baggage Handling at Hotels
ACCOMMODATIONS:
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9 Nights Hotel Accommodations
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1 Night - Hotel in Gurnee, IL area
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1 Night - Hotel Crown Plaza Corobici, San Jose
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2 Nights - Arenal Paraiso or Montana de Fuego, La Fortuna
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2 Nights - Hotel El Establo, Montana Monteverde or Hotel Heliconia, Monteverde
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2 Nights - Hotel Terrazas del Pacifico or Jaco Laguna Resort & Beach Club , Jaco / Hermosa Beach Area
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1 Night - Hotel Crown Plaza Corobici, San Jose
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Hotels are subject to change. On some dates alternative hotels may be used.
Day 1 - Pickup
The Lamers coach or shuttle will pick you up at your designated pickup point and bring you to Gurnee, IL for an overnight stay. Tonight, dine at The Rainforest Cafe, a Costa Rican themed restaurant in Gurnee Mills shopping mall. Shop for last-minute items and relax before an early morning flight from O'Hare (ORD) Airport to Costa Rica.
DDay 2: Fly
Arrive in San Jose, meet your Professional Naturalist Tour Director and transfer to your hotel. On the 4th voyage of Christopher Columbus in 1502, the explorer and his crew discovered the Caribbean side of a beautiful territory he called, "Costa Rica" or "Rich Coast". Costa Rica is Central America's greatest hidden gem, a haven for eco-tourism featuring lush forests, magnificent waterfalls, rumbling volcanoes and diverse ecosystems. Transfer to your hotel for an overnight stay. Overnight: San Jose
Day 3: San Jose
Today enjoy the scenery of the Central Valley, surrounded by soaring mountains, strawberry plantations and flower farms. Visit a Coffee Plantation to sample fresh Costa Rican coffee and learn about the history and cultivation of the coffee bean. Later travel past tropical landscapes to see Paos Volcano National Park to view the dramatic mile wide crater from an overlook. Also stop at the Sarchi Artisan Village, known as the cradle of craftsmanship and an ideal place to shop for an oxcart, Costa Rica's best known craft & souvenir. Overnight in the Arenal Volcano National Park area (La Fortuna) for the next two evenings. Tonight join your traveling companions for a Welcome Dinner. Overnight: La Fortuna
Day 4: La Fortuna
Today enjoy the amenities of your resort and spa hotel. The resort features a wonderful viewing angle of the Arenal Volcano and is surrounded by lush gardens, walking paths, excellent bird watching, swimming pools and hot springs. Enjoy dinner at the resort. Overnight: La Fortuna
Day 5: Volcano Park
This morning visit the Arenal Volcano National Park, one of the 10 most active volcanoes in the world. Its constant emissions of gases and lava will amaze you. Later check into your hotel in the Monteverde Cloud Forest area for a two night stay and enjoy dinner. Overnight: Monteverde
Day 6: Monteverde
Today experience the conservation project at Selvatura Park. Enjoy a unique opportunity to walk across Hanging Bridges & discover first hand the natural beauty of the Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve, one of the largest and most enchanting wildlife sanctuaries in the Americas. Next visit the Butterfly Garden, home to 50 different species, and the Hummingbird Gallery, home to many species from the cloud forest. Overnight: Monteverde
Day 7: Monteverde
This morning travel to Jaco/Hermosa Beach area and settle into your hotel for the next 2 nights. As the day draws to a close, watch the sun set over the Pacific alongside birds in every color of the rainbow. Enjoy the afternoon leisure and dinner this evening. Overnight: Jaco/Hermosa Beach
Day 8: M.A. Park
Today we travel to visit Manuel Antonio National Park, home to verdant rainforests and white sand beaches. In this natural wonderland, enjoy free time to traverse the trails where the wild things are, or go for a swim in the turquoise waters as wildlife rummages in the canopies. Later return to the hotel for an evening at leisure. Overnight: Jaco/Hermosa Beach
Day 9: Jaco/Hermosa
Following breakfast this morning, travel to Tárcoles and see crocodiles among the mangroves of Tárcoles' Rio Grande. Enjoy an exhilarating jungle crocodile safari, you'll boat beneath the towering jungle, looking along the river banks for a glimpse of these incredible creatures. Then say goodbye to the coast as we travel back to San Jose. Toast to the pura vida of Costa Rica tonight over a farewell dinner with your fellow travelers. Overnight: San Jose
B, DDay 10: Fly Home
Transfer to the airport in San Jose and fly home filled with wonderful memories of your Colorful Costa Rica tour and adventure.
B=Breakfast, D =Dinner
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Assistance for U.S. Citizens
U.S. Embassy San José
Calle 98, Via 104
Pavas
San José, Costa Rica
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Telephone + (506) 2519-2000
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Emergency + (506) 2220-3127
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Fax + (506) 2220-2455
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Email ACSSanJose@state.gov
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Website https://cr.usembassy.gov
COVID-19 WARNING:
We have taken enhanced health and safety measures, including additional cleaning and disinfecting, in an effort to mitigate the risks of COVID-19 . An inherent risk of exposure to COVID-19 exists in any public place where people are present. To assist in preventing the spread of COVID-19, individuals should not travel if they are suffering from any symptoms of COVID-19. Individuals who may have been exposed to COVID-19 are encouraged to wear masks while traveling and all passengers should engage in frequent hand washing and use of hand sanitizer. COVID-19 is an extremely contagious disease that can lead to severe illness and death. According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), senior citizens and individuals with underlying medical conditions are especially vulnerable. By traveling on a Lamers bus, you voluntarily assume all risks related to exposure to COVID-19. Let’s work together to keep one another healthy and safe.
Below is a list of pick-up points available on this tour.
Below is a list of pick-up points available on this tour.
| Name | Address |
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| ALLENTON | ALLENTON I-41/WIS 33 P&R 2-day |
| APPLETON | APPLETON US 41/County E (Ballard Rd) P&R 7-day |
| BELOIT | BELOIT McDonald's 2881 Milwaukee Rd |
| BLACK RIVER FALLS | BLACK RIVER FALLS Perkins, N6209 Oasis Rd |
| BURLINGTON | BURLINGTON Veterans Terrace, 589 Milwaukee Ave (Hwy 36) |
| CEDAR GROVE | CEDAR GROVE Citgo, 905 Sauk Trail (I-43 Exit 113) |
| COTTAGE GROVE | COTTAGE GROVE 4708 County Hwy TT Sun Prairie, WI, P&R 2-day |
| DE PERE | DE PERE I-41 Exit 163-Main Ave Hwy G, P&R 7-day |
| DEFOREST | DEFOREST 5012 Elephant Trail, P&R 7-day |
| DELAFIELD | DELAFIELD Hwy 83 North of I-94 (Exit 287) P&R 2-day |
| DENMARK | DENMARK McDonald's 610 Depere Rd |
| FOND DU LAC | FOND DU LAC Radisson Hotel 625 W Rolling Meadows *FEE CHARGED |
| GERMANTOWN | GERMANTOWN McDonald's N92W17512 County Line Q |
| GOERKES CORNERS | GOERKES CORNERS Bluemound & Barker Roads at I-94, P&R 5-day |
| GREEN BAY HOTEL J | GREEN BAY HOTEL J- **Overnight Room Required** Hotel J 2620 S Packerland Dr |
| GURNEE | GURNEE McDonald's 5555 Grand Ave Hwy 132 E. |
| HAMMOND | HAMMOND Cracker Barrel 750 Corinne Dr., IN 46323 |
| HINSDALE | HINSDALE Hinsdale Tollway Oasis I-294 Hinsdale, IL |
| JANESVILLE | JANESVILLE Kwik Trip Plaza, 3359 Milton Ave |
| JOHNSON CREEK | JOHNSON CREEK 350 N Watertown Rd I-94 Exit 26, P&R 10-day |
| JUNEAU | JUNEAU Lamers Bus Lines, 548 S Fairfield Ave |
| KENOSHA | KENOSHA McDonald's, 12214 75th St (Hwy 50) |
| LA CROSSE | LA CROSSE Lamers Bus Lines, 326 Sky Harbour Dr |
| LAKE DELTON | LAKE DELTON Home Depot Parking Lot 136 Commerce St |
| LOMIRA | LOMIRA Midwestern Shooters 191 Church St, (S. End of Lot) |
| MADISON | MADISON American Center, 5601 Eastpark Blvd, P&R 7-day |
| MANITOWOC | MANITOWOC Frontage Rd Hwy 151 East at I-43, P&R 7-day |
| MENASHA | MENASHA Lamers Bus Lines, 1825 Novak Dr |
| MERRILLVILLE | MERRILLVILLE 1446 E 82nd Ave, IN 46410 (no parking) |
| MKE BROWN DEER | BROWN DEER 43 W Brown Deer Rd at I-43, P&R 5-day |
| MKE COLLEGE | COLLEGE P & R I-43/I-94/County ZZ NE lot, P&R 5-day |
| MKE GOOD HOPE | GOOD HOPE Good Hope Rd West - I-41, P&R 5-day |
| MKE HALES CORNERS | HALES CORNERS S 108th St (Hwy 100 & I-43), P&R 5-day |
| MKE SOUTH | MKE SOUTH McDonald's, 6262 S 13th St |
| MKE WATERTOWN PLANK | WATERTOWN PLANK RD 10600 W Watertown Plank Rd, P&R 5-day |
| NEW LISBON | NEW LISBON McDonald's, 1701 E Bridge St. |
| NEW LONDON | NEW LONDON Wal-Mart, 1717 N Shawano St. (South End of Lot) |
| OCONOMOWOC | OCONOMOWOC I-94 & County Rd P (I-94 Exit 283), P&R 2-day |
| OSHKOSH | OSHKOSH Burger King, 800 S Washburn (I-41 @ 9th Av) |
| PLOVER | PLOVER 1800 Plover Rd (Hwy B) Fmr. Younkers Lot-SE corner |
| PORT WASHINGTON | PORT WASHINGTON 150 E. Seven Hills Rd, P&R 2-day |
| PORTAGE | PORTAGE Petro Truck Plz.N5800 Kinney Rd (I-90/94 & Hwy 78) |
| RACINE (MT PLEASANT) | RACINE (MT PLEASANT) McDonald's, 13343 Washington Ave (Hwy 20) |
| ROCKFORD MACHINE SHED | ROCKFORD MACHINE SHED Machine Shed, 7475 E State St (Business US 20), IL |
| SHAWANO | SHAWANO Boarders Inn & Suites, W7393 River Bend Rd. |
| SHEBOYGAN | SHEBOYGAN Office Max Parking Lot, 3424 Kohler Memorial Dr. |
| SOUTH HOLLAND | SOUTH HOLLAND 700 Tri-State Tollway, IL 60476 |
| TOMAH | TOMAH Kwik Trip,310 E McCoy Blvd, Hwy 21/12, (SW corner) |
| WAUPACA | WAUPACA Mobil Travel Ctr, 1222 W Fulton St (Hwys 10 & 54) |
| WAUSAU (ROTHSCHILD) | WAUSAU (ROTHSCHILD) Lamers Bus Lines, 2415 Trailwood Ln. |
| WISCONSIN RAPIDS | WISCONSIN RAPIDS Lamers Bus Lines, 2611 W Grand Ave. |
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