Rainforest Alliance – Rainforest Alliance Tourism Auction 2014
Auction Ends: Jan 23, 2014 08:00 PM EST

Travel

3 Day Tortuguero Package, Costa Rica

Item Number
2
Estimated Value
598 USD
Opening Bid
300 USD

Item Description

Explore Costa Rica’s lush rainforests, pristine beaches and abundant wildlife with a 2 night Tortuguero package for 2 from Rainforest Alliance Verified tour operator Travel Excellence. Take a boat ride on the canals of the world famous Tortuguero National Park, home to capuchin, spider, and howler monkeys, ocelots, jaguars, sloths, 60 species of amphibians, 300 species of birds, 30 species of freshwater fish and beautiful tropical vegetation. Enjoy the beautifully landscaped grounds, comfortable lodging, and exceptional service at Rainforest Alliance Verified Evergreen Lodge, which has 36 separate rustic bungalows built in perfect Caribbean style. Relax at the pool, explore the forest trails and savor the tropical nature experience. If ever there was an earthly paradise, surely this is it!

Sustainability Initiatives
Rainforest Verified Travel Excellence promotes water and energy conservation and encourages the use of biodegradable and reusable products. They involve rural communities in their programs and contribute to community development. Travel Excellence is one of the first tour operators in Costa Rica to be certified by the Certification for Sustainable Tourism (CST) program, achieving the maximum rating possible of five leaves. They are a member of Tour Operators Promoting Sustainability (TOPS), a specialized global platform of tour operators dedicated to promoting and supporting sustainable tourism in their respective markets.

 

Item Special Note

INCLUDED: 2 nights lodging at Evergreen Lodge (based on 1 double room), shared ground and boat transfers from/to San Jose, meals (3 breakfasts, 3 lunches and 2 dinners), shared visit to Tortuguero town and Green Turtle Museum, shared walking tour in the trails of the hotel, shared boat tour through Tortuguero canals, and welcome cocktail. 

NOT INCLUDED: ALL AIR TRANSPORTATION, alcoholic beverages, soft drinks, entrance fee to Tortuguero National Park ($10 per person), Green Turtle Museum donation fee ($2 per person). Excludes tax and gratuity.

Other Restrictions: NOT VALID November 1st, 2013 to April 14th, 2014 & From June 16th to October 14th, 2014. The pick-up and drop off place for transfers must be a hotel located in San Jose downtown. Services subject to availability. Package is not transferable. Please advise travel dates at least 30 days prior arrival date. Expires 12/15/2014. Expiration dates cannot be extended.

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