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Bienvenidos a Costa Rica

Bienvenidos a Costa Rica. Day 1  -  Fly to Costa Rica - Arrive in San José Day 2  -   San José • Arenal region Visit INBioparque : Ecosystem exhibits and trails Travel to Arenal region Visit Poás Volcano Visit hot springs

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Bienvenidos a Costa Rica

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  1. Bienvenidos a Costa Rica • Day 1  -  Fly to Costa Rica - Arrive in San José • Day 2  -  San José • Arenal region Visit INBioparque: Ecosystem exhibits and trails Travel to Arenal regionVisit Poás VolcanoVisit hot springs • Day 3  -  Arenal region Take a kayaking tour of Lake ArenalVisit La Fortuna Waterfall • Day 4  -Monteverde Travel to Monteverde ReserveVisit a local schoolOptional: Horseback riding • Day 5  -  MonteverdeVisit the Santa Elena Cloud ForestPlant a tree in the EF reserve in MonteverdeParticipate in a canopy adventure • Day 6  -Carara • Central Pacific Coast Visit Carara Biological Reserve Travel to Central Pacific Coast • Day 7  -  Manuel Antonio National Park Visit Manuel Antonio National Park • Day 8  - Sarchi • San José Travel via Sarchi to San JoséOptional: Folklore Evening • Day 9  -  Depart for home

  2. Confirmed Tours Dates We are 69 days away from departure! Confirmed Tour Dates: Thursday, April 15th through Friday, April 23rd. • Depart • 4/15/2010 6:00 AM Hartford American Airlines Flight # 1723 • 4/15/2010 9:10 AM Miami • 4/15/2010 12:10 PM Miami American Airlines Flight # 937 • 4/15/2010 12:55 PM San Jose • Return • 4/23/2010 2:05 PM San Jose American Airlines Flight # 972 • 4/23/2010 7:05 PM Miami • 4/23/2010 8:45 PM Miami American Airlines Flight # 1906 • 4/23/2010 11:55 PM Hartford We are 69 days away from departure!

  3. Outstanding Balance Please contact EF tours directly at 1-800-318-3732 if you still have an outstanding balance and you have not enrolled in a payment plan or made special arrangements. Any account with a current balance can be cancelled at any time by EF unless special arrangements have been made.

  4. Immunizations Families are encouraged to meet with their physician to discuss the trip and any recommendations the physician may have regarding immunizations or medications. 

  5. Medications • GPA students MAY NOT carry or dispense any medication.  • Any required medication will be kept by the chaperone. • Students will need to see the chaperone for all medication.  • Chaperones will have Ibuprofen(Motrin) and Acetaminophen (Tylenol)to dispense to those students who have authorization.  • Approval for Tylenol/ Motrin is on the medication form and requires doctor and parent signature. • ANY medication; prescription or over the counter, that is required for this trip, needs to be accompanied by completed authorization form. • Completed forms and medications should be brought in to school by February 22 to complete preparations. • Any medication that is required needs to be in original packaging/ pharmacy labeled containers. • Any further questions please call the health office at 860 512 3717

  6. Room Requests or Upgrades/Additional Tours Submit any requests for room upgrades or additional activities during our tour. You may do so by contacting an EF tour consultant at 1-800-318-3732. Students requesting a private room must pay an additional fee. There are currently two optional excursions available, horseback riding (50) and a folklore evening (45). The deadline for your travelers to purchase optional excursions is 02/24/2010.

  7. Passports / Visas U.S. citizens traveling abroad must bring a passport that is valid for at least six months after the tour’s return and has at least three blank pages. Passport information can be found at the U.S. government passport website travel.state.gov.Please ensure that the name on the student’s EF account matches the passport. Otherwise, he or she may be subject to a fee.

  8. Please bring a copy of the passport to our next meeting, together with the “Checklist and Parental Approval Form”

  9. Parental authorization forms For tours going to Mexico, Costa Rica or Brazil, children under the age of 18 require a parental authorization form to be signed and notarized within 30 days of the tour departure date. Please bring the letter to our next meeting.

  10. Tips on Tipping Suggested tip amounts Tour DirectorYour tour director is with your group 24 hours a day, taking care of all the logistics on tour and becoming a partner and friend on the road. We suggest tipping your tour director $6 per person, per day. Bus Driver*Set aside an additional $3 per person, per day for your bus driver. Local guides*Plan to tip local guides $1 to $2 per person. Many group leaders tip local guides for half-day sightseeing tours. On a full-day excursion, it is typical to give a small tip to both the professional local guide and the day's driver.

  11. Hotels Hotels abroad are often not as modern or standardized as they are in North America. Rooms are usually smaller and have multiple single and/or shared double beds. Rooms seldom have air conditioning or televisions. Groups may not all be roomed next to each other and may be on different floors.

  12. Pack light All travelers should pack light and only bring as much as will fit in one suitcase and an EF backpack. Many airlines now charge for additional luggage. Students are responsible for loading their luggage on and off buses and into hotels.

  13. Clothing & accessories • Travelers should be conscientious of cultural differences and pack accordingly. Keep in mind that some religious sites require that shirts cover the shoulders and arms and do not allow short skirts or flip-flops. • Comfortable walking shoes and one pair of nicer shoes • Shirts (short and long sleeved) • Socks and underwear • Watch • Shorts/pants/jeans • Pajamas • Bathing suit with cover up • Dressier outfit (reserved for a special night out) • Raincoat and/or umbrella • Lightweight nylon jacket or warm-up top (rather than bulky sweatshirts) • Bug Spray • Sun Block

  14. Toiletries • Toothbrush • Toothpaste • Shampoo/conditioner • Soap • Deodorant • Hairbrush/comb • Sunscreen • Any medications (in addition to a copy of any prescription) • Spare set of contact lenses/glasses (if applicable)

  15. Money • ATM card (Call the bank prior to departure to alert them of the trip; foreign • purchases sometimes result in a hold on bank accounts.) • EF Visa Travel card or personal credit card • At least $50 converted to foreign currency of the first county that you’re visiting • Pouch for storing money and passport under clothing (available at travel stores)

  16. Electronics • An alarm clock (many hotel rooms won't have one) • An adaptor/converter (available at travel stores) • Camera with extra batteries or chargers (Batteries can be expensive abroad.)

  17. Documents • Passport—it is required on all EF Educational Tours. Remember to bring a couple • photocopies of it (in case it is lost) and leave one copy at home • Visas (if applicable) • A copy of the tour itinerary • A list of important phone numbers and addresses to send postcards home • Copy of any prescriptions (Customs officials may want to verify that a container's contents match its label, so all medication should be carried in its original container.)

  18. Carry-on bag The EF backpack is a perfect carry-on bag. Here’s a short list of things travelers might need on the first day of the trip. These should be packed in the carry-on in case the checked luggage is delayed. • Passport • Money • Airline ticket • Toothbrush and toothpaste (Check tsa.gov for current security requirements.) • Hairbrush • Contact lens case/glasses (to sleep comfortably on the plane) • A change of clothes (in case luggage is delayed) • Medication • Any valuables

  19. Food Students should expect food and portion size to be different than what they are accustomed to in the United States. Breakfast typically includes cereal, bread or rolls, jam, juice, coffee and tea. Lunch is a chance to make culinary discoveries of your own. Included dinners will be a mix of familiar dishes and local specialties. Your group will receive a pre-set meal rather than ordering from a menu. Please talk to your tour director about your options.

  20. Spending money suggestions EF recommends bringing the equivalent of $50 in the currency of your arrival destination. Travelers should obtain this amount of local currency before the tour so they have it with them when they arrive. Plan on budgeting approximately $40 to $60 per day for spending money. Do not bring travelers' checks since they are difficult to cash. ATMs are the most convenient method for cash withdrawals. All travelers should check with their banks to ensure their cards and current passwords will work abroad.

  21. Questions • Phone cards • Code of Conduct • School Rules Apply • Weather • Tropical

  22. Contact Info • If you have any questions or concerns, do not hesitate to contact me or Mr. Luciano. I can be reached at 860-512-3745 or at igomero@mcc.commnet.edu. Mr. Luciano can be reached at 860-512-3746 or at Dluciano@mcc.commnet.edu. • What to bring to our next meeting? • Copy of the passport with the “Checklist and Parental Approval Form” • The Parental Authorization Form (Needs to be notarized) • Emergency contact information in order to create a phone tree • Completed forms and medications should be brought in to school by February 22 to complete preparations.

  23. Acceptable Swim Wear

  24. Not Acceptable Swim Wear

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