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Tropical Expeditions
Transportation, Tours and Health. Travel Agency & VIP Service
2010
Over 6000 happy
customers, Since 2004
Hi, we are a great Travel Agency. You will have an amazing tour
around Costa Rica. You will enjoy about our beauty, ecological
reserves, rain forest, cloud forest, dry forest, culture and all the
beautiful things that Costa Rica has in this little piece of land.
We are a Travel Agency dedicate to do the best travel in your life.
We offer one day tours, multi day’s tours, transfers, medical
tourism, shuttle bus, real estate, hotels, restaurants, rent a car, air
transportation, souvenirs, and all that you need.
I am sure that you will spend the most memorable vacations in
Costa Rica with us.
Join us.
Luis Salas
President-Owner
This brochure is designed to inform you of the variety of tours and options available and to assist you in planning your own customized vacation; when you have an idea of what you would like,
please call us free from
USA or Canada Tropical
Expeditions:
1-866-576-4946 or send
a email [email protected]
to help you put it all
together.
Contents
About us…………………..3
Medical Tourism……….3
Packages……………..…...4
One day Tours…………..7
Policies & Terms……..26
Cover photo:
The Springs Resort, Arenal
We do everything that you can imagine
TROPICAL EXPEDITIONS OF COSTA RICA
¡ Naturally, the Best Destination!
Perhaps not enough words exist to describe Costa Rica. This country is certainly an
exquisite and promising tourist destination. Located in Central America, this part
of the Isthmus covers a minuscule 0.05% of the planet’s surface and yet holds
approximately 6% of the world’s entire biodiversity. This country is renowned for
its amazing scenery, well developed national parks and biological reserves, as well
as many other advantages related to social aspects and infrastructure.
One day Tours. A great opportunity to appreciate a piece of Costa Rica in few hours and with the best price.
Multi-day packages
Visit the most beautiful destinations around the country.
Car Rental All kind of vehicles with the best Price.
Local Flights the easy way to get everywhere
Hotel Reservations More that 200 accommodations options between Hotels all the categories, Resorts, Recovery Centers and Lodges.
Adventure 100% fun and adrenaline in most exotic and natural places
Culture
See Costa Rica from another point of view
Transportation
Concept Medical tourism is the act of traveling to other nations to
obtain medical procedures and tourist services.
Tropical Expeditions
Tourism and Health
Costa Rica medical tourism pioneer
Strong relationships with Costa Rica`s top medical providers
Partnered with some of the most important health providers from the USA
Paramedic
Five years experience in medical tourism
Knowledgeable staff in Medical Tourism
Highly personalized attention and flexibility
Medical Tourism
Ask for our Medical Tourism facilities, clinics,
doctors and packages.
Call us free from USA or Canada
Tropical Expeditions:
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Tour Packages
San José-Arenal-Monteverde
& Tamarindo
9 nights / 10days
D1. Arrival
D2. Transfer to Arenal
D3.SkyTrek Tour – Hanging Bridges
D4. Arenal Volcano Tour – Hot Springs
D5. Transfer from Arenal Volcano to
Tamarindo / North Pacific
D6. Free day in Tamarindo Beach
D7. ATV Tour
D8. Transfer from Tamarindo
to San Jose
D9. City Tour and Shopping in San Jose
D10. Departure
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prices:
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San José-Tortuguero &
Monteverde
8 nights / 9days
D1. Arrival
D2. Transfer from San Jose to
Tortuguero / North Caribbean
D3.Canals Tour – Hiking Tour
D4. Tortuguero National Park
D5. Transfer from Tortuguero to
Monteverde
D6. Sky Tram /Sky Trek / Sky Walk
D7. Monteverde Private Reserve
D8. Transfer from Monteverde to San
Jose and City Tour
D9. Departure
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San José-Arenal & Manuel
Antonio National Park
8 nights / 9days
D1. Arrival
D2. Transfer to Arenal Volcano
D3.SkyTrek Tour – Hanging Bridges
D4. Arenal Volcano Tour – Hot Springs
D5. Transfer from Arenal Volcano to
Manuel Antonio / Central Pacific
D6. Manuel Antonio National Park
Tour
D7. Sun Set Sail Tour
D8. Transfer from Manuel Antonio to
San Jose and City Tour
D9. Departure
Contact us for Tour description,
itinerary and price:
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Volcanoes
Arenal Volcano and
Hot Springs
Visit one of the ten
most active volcanoes
in the world. It is a
fascinating natural
wonder and must be a
destination for many
travelers to Costa Rica.
Almost every day, red-
hot rocks crash down
its steep slopes and
volcanic grumbles
produce huge ash
columns above the
crater that make an
amazing landscape.
Hot Springs perfectly
combine the tour,
giving the opportunity
to the visitor to enjoy a
peacefully and relaxing
moment in
splendorous natural
place.
Poás Volcano
To get to The Poás
Volcano we have to
drive through the
beautiful coffee
plantations and
mountains of Alajuela
Province, which
elevates to 8,884 feet
above the sea level and
is one of the most
spectacular volcanoes
in Costa Rica. It is
known as the biggest
geyser in the world
because of its plum
form eruptions.
Also this National Park
one of the most visited
national park in Costa
Rica.
Around the volcano
there are great tourism
activities that create an
amazing destination
because you can
combine with others
tour attractions.
Poás Volcano
Combinations
Poás Volcano & Coffee Tour
Poás Volcano & Canopy
Poás Volcano, Grecia & Sarchi
One Day Tours
Irazú Volcano, Lancaster Garden and Orosí Valley
Taking the Pan-
American Highway
south is located
Cartago Province,
famous for the
highest volcano in
Costa Rica the Irazú
Volcano, so just
image the view that
you will enjoy from
here. In a clear day
you will admire the
Caribbean and the
pacific plains. After
the volcano we visit
The Virgin of the
Angels Basilica that
according to religious
custom is a
peregrination site for
many believers.
Lancaster Gardens, a
University of Costa
Rica Center for
investigation that
protects more than
800 species of
orchids and
bromeliads and
countless species of
other plants.
Internationally
recognized for its
noteworthy
collections of plants
and researching of
tropical epiphytic
plants, with a special
interest in orchids.
We continue to OrosÍ
Valley, a beautiful
town in the middle of
coffee plantations and
rivers were located the
oldest colonial church
in Costa Rica.
Costa Rica´s old capital and
colonial historical towns
Coffee Tours
Coffee Britt
Tour
This Coffee Tour was
the very first to
immerse visitors in the
fascinating world of
gourmet coffee —
Costa Rica's most
important and
prestigious crop.
The verdant highlands
of Costa Rica's fertile
Central Valley seem to
jostle for attention as
the experts lead the
way with unmatched
knowledge, plenty of
good humor and more
than a few surprises!
Stroll through the
thriving farm as song
birds’ chirp from shade
trees overhead.
Observe the wild
orchids and exuberant
foliage of our
beautifully landscaped
grounds. Learn about
sustainable growing
practices and coffee's
vital role in Costa Rica's
social and economic
evolution.
Conclude your tour
with a visit to our well-
stocked coffee-and-gift
store. Then enjoy a
delicious lunch of
creative cuisine
prepared with Costa
Rica’s freshest produce
at our on-site Don
Prospero restaurant.
See if you can stump
the baristas by ordering
any coffee drink you
can imagine!
Doka Estate
Coffee Tour
The main objective of the Coffee Tour is to educate and inform the local and international population with regard to the whole production process as well as the processing of coffee. The tour takes place on the Doka Estate, where you can learn about the production, the
harvesting, the processing plant and the roasting of the grain. Guided by an expert, the visitors will receive extensive information, which will make this activity an incomparable experience.
San Jose
City Tour
This tour will
introduce you to
discover the most
beautiful and
interesting corners of
San Jose city.
Driving through
Paseo Colon, 2th
Avenue and visiting
the National Theater,
Pre-Columbian Gold
Museum, Central
Market that is a
really costarrican
experience
And a perfect stop to
taste a delicious
coffee.
Also we will visit to
Moravia to get some
souvenirs.
The Costa Rica´s Capital
Rain Forest
Aerial Tram
The Rain Forest Aerial Tram is a 475-hectare (1,200-acre) private reserve; it shares a 10 km border with Braulio Carrillo National Park and constitutes a buffer zone between the park and farming lands.
The park´s multiple gateways take you to each unique rainforest dimension: flights above the canopy treetop, guided nature hikes for all levels of physical ability, a snake exhibit (with more than 10 reptile species), a multi-colored Frog and Butterfly Garden,
Bird watching and opportunities to overnight at the Rain Forest Lodge whose walls all but blend right into the forest.
The Rain Forest Aerial Tram is an extraordinary opportunity to see a primary forest at first hand and its natural splendor open-air gondolas with canvas awnings.
We will travel
through the Braulio
Carrillo National Park
where we will pass
mountains covered
by dense forests as
well as numerous
rivers and waterfalls.
It is a perfect habitat
for butterflies and
several other species.
Then we will arrive at
The Rain Forest
Aerial Tram that is an
extraordinary
opportunity to see a
primary forest at first
hand and its natural
splendor. Tour
continues to the
Atlantic slope and
once we arrive at
Puerto Viejo we will
be ready for a
relaxing on a boat
trip down the
Sarapiqui River. Just
sit down and enjoy
the surrounds.
During our boat ride
our guide will show
to us the magnificent
flora and fauna
Aerial Tram
And
Sarapiqui River by Boat
Turubari Park
This tour takes you to
the biggest and most
complete park in
Central America.
In 495 acres, you will
discover the beauty of
butterflies, a tree fossil,
the unique botanical
collections, the most
amazing forest trails,
thrilling adventure
tours, Costa Rica
cultural history, and
canopy tour. You will
enjoy a ride on an
aerial tramway
spanning 2,000 ft. at a
height of 265 ft.,
featuring the latest
European technology
And breathtaking views
of TuruBari Tropical
Park.
You will then enjoy a
Costa Rican lunch
before you relax and
discover the
Countryside Farm.
Beside the sky ride you
can choose between 3
other attractions in the
park: The Sensational
Cable: One mile long,
maximum height of
315 feet you will reach
a top speed of 55 miles
per hour. The trip lasts
one minute and is
unique in our
continent. You fly over
the forest and you will
love it.
The Canopy Tour: Over
6.500 feet long with 7
cables (the last one
2.130 feet long), 12
platforms, 1 tower and
3 hanging bridges. This
canopy has the most
rigorous safety and
quality guidelines.
Zoo Ave,
Grecia
And Sarchí
Enjoy a scenic trip to
the Oxcart Factory in
Sarchí with a stop for
a delicious lunch of
typical Costa Rican
cuisine. Sarchí, which
is Costa Rica's artisan
center, is the home
to some of Costa
Rica's finest
handcrafted art and
you will be able to
see the artisans
painting the world
famous oxcarts.
They are beautifully
decorated and come
in various sizes so
you can take one
home with you! Also
combine your tour
with Poás Volcano.
The Costa Rica craft town and souvenir stores
Colinas del Poás
The Poás Canopy Tour is the most popular adventure tour in the Poás Volcano Area.
With 24 platforms in the major trees, an extraordinary trail has been designed above the canopy forest. The tour, of approximately two hours, is an experience filled with excitement and joy, in which the visitor performs a journey through the treetops on fourteen cables suspended high above the jungle trails, with the help and
under the supervision of highly qualified and professional personnel. This exciting adventure ends when you glide down on an impressive 1980-feet length cable. Our company has indeed the technical support of professionals and technicians, who permanently control the quality and perfect conditions and operation of the equipment, platform and cable installations.
Monte Zurqui
Only 15 minutes away from San José, you will enjoy the natural beauty of Costa Rica's Tropical Rain Forest.
With spectacular views of both Braulio Carrillo National Park and the Central Valley, Monte Zurqui offers you the
opportunity of sliding through the trees and get up close with nature.
Montezurqui awaits you with beautiful landscapes, lush vegetation, zip lines, platforms, rappel, superman style zip lines, suspension bridges, walking trails and other exhilarating games.
Canopy Tour
Hacienda
Pozo Azul
Hacienda Pozo Azul, a 2000 acre working ranch, has become the adventure destination of choice in Costa Rica, at only 90 minutes from San Jose you will enjoy a great variety of eco adventures in a nature rich environment with first class equipment and trained guides to provide you a safe and unforgettable experience.
Hacienda Pozo Azul offer different options and attractions to enjoy nature and adventure:
Canopy Tour
White Water Rafting
Horseback riding
Isla Tortuga
The day begins at
your hotel where you
will be greeted by a
bilingual guide,
seated on an air-
conditioned bus and
served a continental
breakfast. The bus
ride takes you to the
pacific port of
Puntarenas. Upon
arrival in Puntarenas
you will board a
catamaran Manta
Raya.
Once underway the
crew pampers guests
with fresh tropical
fruits and drinks.
Particularly
enchanting for its
beauty, Tortuga
Island is known for its
immaculate white
sand beach and
turquoise waters, a
perfect stop for
swimming, snorkeling
and lunch. Sip cold
wine in the shade of
white umbrellas at
tables covered with
white linen while you
are served the
midday feast. This
Sumptuous gourmet
delight starts with a
ceviche appetizer and
is followed by a
medley of salads.
The main dish is a
delightful mixes of
meat and vegetables
all cooked fresh on
the grill by expert
crew. Then relax as
you head back to San
Jose feeling
refreshed and
contented.
Jaco Beach
Day and
Crocodile Man
Tour
Then journey begins
right at "Grande de
Tárcoles" river, one of
the most populated
crocodile rivers in the
world, 25 crocodile per
square meter,
something simply
amazing. In this
journey you would see
then Manglar de
Guacalillo; which is a
shelter of more than 50
species of birds and a
great variety of animals
like for example
coloring-red limpets,
scarlet macaws , tiger
herons, tiger-faced
crabs, monkeys, pink
spoonbills and many
more among others.
After the crocodile man
tour, we continue to
Jaco Beach, located in
central pacific coast, it
is one of the most
popular beaches in
Costa Rica. Getting
there, we will visit the
Best Western Jaco, an
amazing resort to
spend all day long.
Enjoy the beach, the
sun, swimming pools.
Also food, snaks and
drinks are included.
Manuel
Antonio
National Park
Manuel Antonio
National Park is the
most visited national
park in Costa Rica.
It contains a charming
combination of rain
forest, beaches and
coral reefs. These
beaches are the most
beautiful in the
country, lined with lush
forest, and the
snorkeling is excellent
too.
The forest is home for
sloths, iguanas, the
rare and adorable
squirrel monkeys and
millions of colorful little
crabs.
And the trail that winds
around Punta Catedral
affords some
spectacular views. The
park is easy to reach,
south of the town of
Quepos, and is near a
good selection of
hotels and restaurants.
Visiting the park, one is
treated to an abundant
diversity of wildlife.
Cathedral Point, with
its forest topped cliffs
was once an island, but
is now connected to
the coast by a thin strip
of island.
This land bridge now
forms the spine
separating the parks
two most popular
beaches, Playa
Espadilla Sur and Playa
Manuel Antonio.
Shows the architectural
infrastructure that
existed in San Jose in
the beginning of the XX
century. It is a place
composed of
recreations of old
buildings. It has
activities such as
folkloric dancers,
professional actor’s
masquerades and
other memories
traditions.
Ram Luna
At the Ram Luna
Restaurant in the hills
above Aserrí, the food
is authentic, the
atmosphere is elegant
and the view is
breathtakingly
amazing.
Guests will feel they
have the stars at their
feet as they enjoy a
deliciously authentic
Costa Rican food.
Every Wednesday
night, the Ram Luna
Restaurant becomes a
joyful Costa Rican
street festival with
delicious and authentic
dishes arranged into an
extravagant and all-
inclusive dinner buffet
for a memorable
evening named “Tierra
Tica.” Or Costa Rica
Land
The “Tierra Tica” buffet
tables are replete with
tasty typical foods like
rice and beans,
marinated fish and
“guineo” (a banana
cousin) “ceviche,
unique Costa Rica way
to prepare fish, ” fried
“yuca” ¨casaba (a
potato-like root),
cheese “empanadas”
(corn pockets),
“Russian” potato salad,
barbecued chicken,
meat tacos and much,
much more…
In addition to the open
bar, there are non-
alcoholic drinks at the
buffet table, such as
fruit punch and
“horchata,” a sweet
and creamy drink made
with milk and rice with
a touch of cinnamon.
Speaking of rice,
there’s “Arroz con
Leche” rice pudding for
dessert, along with
“Cajetas” (homemade
Costa Rican sweets)
and a smorgasbord of
sliced tropical fruits.¨
(alcoholic drinks not
included in the price)
Show Dinner
Where to Stay in Costa Rica
Central Valley, San José
Hotel Balmoral Hotel Casa Conde Intercontinental
Indigo Hotel Best Western Irazú Residence Inn by Marriott
Quality Hotel Country Inn & Suites Clarion Hotel
Palm House Hotel Collage Hotel Quality Centro Colón
You can choose these
hotels and more…
Ask for your favorite.
The Category of the
Hotel depends of the
budget, package, season
and location.
Special option For
Medical Tourist:
Casa Conde
Recovery Center
Hotel Beacon
Special amenities:
Transportation
to medical
appointments
Concierge
service 24
hours
Nurse
Restaurant
Specialized
tour desk in
medical
tourism by
tropical
Expeditions
And more…
Arenal
Arenal Lodge Royal Corin The Springs Resort
Arenal Springs Volcano Lodge Volcano Inn
Puntarenas - Jacó
Best Western Jaco Fiesta Double Tree Barcelo Playa Tambor
Hotel Punta Leona Hotel Amapola Balcon del Mar
La Paloma Blanca Bahia Azul Bahia Encantada
The Palm
The Breakwater Point
Jacó
The Palms (34 units) sits at the north end of Jaco Beach Costa Rica. Facing vast panoramas of the Pacific Ocean, this beachfront condo tower boasts spacious 2-bedroom, 3-bedroom condos within easy reach of the varied attractions of downtown Jaco. Modern architecture and sweeping ocean views promise the perfect setting for your Costa Rica vacation home. The project will eventually feature a phase II development, which will expand common areas and swimming pools.
Breakwater Point (44 units) is located at the extreme north end of Jaco Beach, where pristine rainforest meets the Pacific Ocean. A stunning beachfront condo tower, Breakwater Point offers incredible ocean views from spacious 2-bedroom condos and two 3-bedroom penthouse condos.Amid the unrivaled privacy of the north end, the site will feature a beachfront swimming pool, gated community and direct beach access. Incredible panoramas from up to 15 floors will span the horizon and neighboring rainforest.
La Paloma Blanca (36 units) fronts the Pacific Ocean on the Routh end of Jaco Beach, Costa Rica. Set amid a backdrop of pristine rainforest only a 10-minute walk from downtown Jaco, this beachfront vacation community offers 2 and 3-bedroom condos.
Four onsite swimming pools, an outdoor barbeque area and cascading waterfall in the central courtyard create a serene residential atmosphere. Resort-style living includes staffed security, housekeeping and onsite management.
Bahia Azul (30 units) sits on a prime beachfront estate near the city center of Jaco Beach Costa Rica. A five minutes walk from downtown Jaco and steps to the Pacific Ocean, this exclusive community boasts 2 bedroom, 2 bath condo suites.
Ten separate buildings of 3 units each surround a central free-form swimming pool. Each unit consumes its entire floor level and offers spectacular ocean views from multiple balconies or terraces, including private rooftop terraces atop all
penthouse units.
Bahia Encantada phase I (48 units) is an impressive beachfront condo community located at the north end of Jaco Beach Costa Rica. Facing giant panoramas of the Pacific Ocean, Bahia Encantada is the most high-profile beachfront estate in Jaco.
Steps from the Pacific Ocean and only a 10-minute walk from the city center, phase I sits directly on the sand with 2 and 3-bedroom condos.
Pending a re-release in 2008, Bahia Encantada phase II will be located directly behind phase I and offer 1 and 2-bedroom condo layouts. Resort-style living includes staffed security, housekeeping and onsite management.
Puerto Viejo (Limon)
Le Camaleón Lodge Punta Cocles Almonds and Coral Resort
Monteverde
Hotel Fonda Vela Hotel El Establo Monteverde Lodge
Sarapiquí
Hotel Sueño Azul Selva Verde Lodge Hacienda Pozo Azul
Manuel Antonio
Hotel Espadilla La Mansion Inn Hotel Parador
Tamarindo
Barceló Playa Langosta Tamarindo Diria Best Western Tamarindo
Tortuguero
Pachira Lodge Hotel Aninga Evergreen Lodge
Policies, conditions and Terms.
Reservation:
To guarantee the reservation, the information about the passenger should
be faxed o emailed and the payment should be done upon confirmation,
excluding the cases in which the client is already in compliance with the
regulations about credit through our Accounting Department.
Any special information about the passenger should be written in the
voucher and faxed at the time of scheduling the reservation (Ex: changes in
dates, lodging, diet, etc)
The agency or client that makes a reservation
should require a written confirmation from our Reservations Department, as
a guarantee for the service.
Written cancellations must be received at least 24 hours prior to the departing time of the tour, in order to avoid any charge.
Charges about cancellations of tours that require lodging are conditioned to
the respective hotel cancelation policy.
Tropical Expeditions is responsible for operating the tours since the
confirmation of the reservation is done. As a result, the charge for
cancellations received less than 24 hours prior to the service will be of
100%.
In the case of ¨NO SHOW¨ the service will be charged according to our
regular fees.
Passengers over 9 years old will pay the adult normal
fee.
Passengers between 3-9 years old are considered
children. Their fee is 75% of the adult fee.
Passengers under 3 years old are considered infants and
not pay any fee.
[RESERVATIONS:
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Other Policies:
Tropical Expeditions reserves the right to change the route of any tour if it is
considered to be beneficial to the client. Tropical Expeditions reserves the
right to exclude any participant in the tour if his/her
Behavior is unbecoming or injurious to the welfare of the group.
In some cases, Tropical Expeditions acts as an agent and requires external
services from hotels, tour operators, restaurants, etc. In these cases, their
insurance and cancellation policies have
Priority over ours. Nevertheless, our vehicles have the best insurance
coverage’s allowed by Costa Rican government and licensed by tourist
board.
In general, Tropical Expeditions policy is not refunds.
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