COSTA RICA’S NATURAL HERITAGE

February 22-March 5, 2018

This tour is provided by Odysseys Unlimited,

six-time honoree Travel & Leisure’s World’s Best Tour Operators award.

An Exclusive Small Group Tour for Alumni & Friends of Cornell University

12 days from $3,481 total price from Miami($3,195 air & land inclusive plus $286 airline taxes and fees)

Dear Alumni, Parents, and Friends,

Whether you are planning a trip of a lifetime, a return to a favorite locale, or simply looking for your next travel adventure, the Cornell Alumni Association Travel Program is a great place to start your journey.

We partner with award-winning travel companies to offer trips with well-crafted itineraries, topnotch hotels and ships, and expert tour directors. Having had the chance to talk with many of our travelers over the past twenty-five years (and accompany a couple of trips myself), I know from first-hand experience how exhilarating and rewarding these tours can be. Many Cornellians feel the same way.

Whether you are traveling on your own or with family, friends, or classmates, you can expect great travel experiences in some of the world’s most stimulating locations. Add to the mix a large dose of adventurous and friendly Cornell spirit, and it is easy to see why CAA Travel Program offerings are so popular.

If you’ve travelled with us before, you are likely to be among the many alumni and friends who have returned for additional bookings, time and time again. If you are considering your first trip with us, we hope you will see one or more itineraries that pique your travel interests. We’ve got great places to go! Please join us!

Warmly,

James A. Mazza ’88 Associate Vice President, Alumni Affairs Cornell University

CORNELL UNIVERSITY RESERVATION FORM: COSTA RICA’S NATURAL HERITAGE

Enclosed is my/our deposit for $______($500 per person) for ____ person(s) on Costa Rica’s Natural Heritage, departing February 22, 2018. I/We understand the final payment is due at least 95 days prior to departure. Payment may be made by American Express, Discover, MasterCard, VISA, or by personal check. Please make check payable to Odysseys Unlimited, Inc., and send, with completed reservation form, to: Odysseys Unlimited, Inc., Attn: Special Interest Groups, One Newton Place, 275 Washington St., Suite 300, Newton, MA 02458. Or you may call Odysseys Unlimited, Inc. toll-free 888-370-6765, or fax your reservation to 617-454-9199.

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Cover photo: Take in Arenal, one of the world’s most active volcanoes, from a safe distance.

Day 1: Depart for San Jose, Costa Rica We arrive in the Costa Rican capital and transfer to our hotel located in the Escazu area outside the city. This after- noon and evening are at leisure.

Day 2: San Jose After meeting our Tour Director and fellow travelers at this morning’s breakfast brief-ing, we embark on an excursion through the Central Valley to Poas Volcano National Park. Here we view one of the world’s largest craters, a steaming, bubbling cauldron; and also take a guided walk along park trails. We continue on to the Doka Coffee Estate, located on the fertile slopes of Poas Volcano, where we learn about coffee-making and Costa Rica’s coffee industry, one of its largest exports. After lunch at the Doka Estate, we return to our hotel late afternoon. Tonight we enjoy a welcome dinner together. B,L,D

Day 3: San Jose/Arenal Region We leave this morn-ing for the Arenal region, passing picturesque villages along the way. We stop in Carrizal at the family-owned Botanical Orchid Garden, with tropical trails, exhibits, nurseries, and gardens all dedicated to the wondrous orchid plant. After time to explore here, we travel on to Arenal and our hotel, which offers magnificent views of Arenal Volcano and where we dine tonight. B,L,D

Day 4: Arenal Region This morning we visit a local elementary school to enjoy a cultural exchange with the children and learn about Costa Rica’s vaunted educational system – the country boasts a literacy rate of more than 95%. We continue on to Ecocentro Danaus, a biological reserve focused on conservation, environmental education, and sustainability. A series of trails winds through the secondary forest, where we see diverse flora, including orchids, bromelia, and heliconia, along with some of the preserve’s 150 species of birds, sloths, and bats, among other fauna. Highlights include a butterfly farm with 30 different species and a natural water spring that attracts waterfowl, alligators, and iguanas. Later today there’s time for more volcano viewing before and after dinner (at a local restaurant) from a comfortable perch at our hotel. B,L,D

Costa RiCa’s NatuRal HeRitage12 days from $3,481 total price from Miami($3,195 air & land inclusive plus $286 airline taxes and fees)

I n this small Central American democracy kissed by nature, our small group discovers a nation’s wealth in four distinct regions, from cloud forest to rainforest;

Central Valley to Pacific Coast. As Costa Rica presents its staggering display of biodiversity – pristine landscapes, unique microclimates, exotic flora and fauna – we enjoy a relaxed yet comprehensive exploration that celebrates Costa Rica’s wide-ranging natural resources.

Avg. High (°F) Feb MarSan Jose 76 79Guanacaste 89 89

Caribbean Sea

Pacific Ocean

COSTARICA

MonteverdeTamarindo(Guanacaste

Region)San Jose

Tortuguero National Park

Arenal Region

DestinationMotorcoachExtension (van and boat)Entry/Departure

Small Group Tour Highlights

Poas Volcano excursion • Doka Coffee Estate • Carrizal’s Botanical Orchid Garden • Visit with schoolchildren • Ecocentro Danaus Biological Reserve • Arenal hanging bridges Sky Walk • Night viewing of Arenal Volcano • Monteverde Cloud Forest biological reserve • Tempisque River float safari • 3-night Guanacaste stay at resort along the pristine Costa Rican coastline

Day Itinerary Hotel Rating

1 Depart U.S. InterContinental Sup. First for San Jose Costa Rica Class

2 San Jose InterContinental Sup. First Costa Rica Class

3-5 Arenal Region Arenal Manoa First Class

6-7 Monteverde El Establo First Class Cloud Forest Mountain Hotel

JW Marriott Sup. First 8-10 Guanacaste Guanacaste Class Resort & Spa

11 San Jose InterContinental Sup. First Costa Rica Class

12 Depart San Jose for U.S.

Ratings are based on the Hotel & Travel Index, the travel industry standard reference.

Tour membership limited to 18 alumni and friends

Day 5: Arenal Region On this morning’s visit to Arenal’s hanging bridges Sky Walk, we have the spe-cial opportunity to experience the rainforest from the canopy level as we traverse a series of five suspension bridges high above the forest floor. While we observe the rainforest from a unique perspective, our natural-ist guide will point out some of the flora and fauna that thrive here. Then we return to our hotel, where the remainder of the day is at leisure to relax amidst the beautiful grounds and thermal waters. Lunch and dinner today are on our own. B

Day 6: Arenal Region/Monteverde Cloud Forest We travel today to the “green cathedral” of Monteverde. En route we stop to visit a non-profit handicrafts co- operative dedicated to enhancing the economic and social well-being of local women artists. After lunch on our own in Santa Elena, we continue on to our hotel, arriving late afternoon. We dine tonight at a local restaurant in Monteverde. B,D

Day 7: Monteverde This morning we embark on a guided walk through Monteverde’s biological reserve, learning about the amazing biodiversity in this relatively small area. Next we tour the Hummingbird Gallery, where feeders attract several different species of the delicate hummingbird. After lunch together we visit the Monteverde Bat Jungle to learn about Costa Rica’s diverse – and important – bat population. Late this afternoon we return to our hotel for time at leisure before we dine together this evening. B,L,D

Day 8: Monteverde/Guanacaste We depart by coach this morning for Guanacaste, Costa Rica’s stunning northwest Pacific coastal region. Along the way we visit Monteverde’s delightful Butterfly Garden, with a variety of species including the stunning blue morpho and the virtually transparent glasswing. After

Capuchin monkeys abound in Costa Rica’s rainforests.

a stop for lunch, we reach our resort hotel overlooking the Pacific mid-afternoon. B,L,D

Day 9: Guanacaste A float safari on the Tempisque River highlights this morning’s excursion to the Palo Verde region, which is both an extraordinary wetland and also one of the world’s last tropical dry forests. In this unique ecosystem, we should see abundant

Your Tour Price Includes

• Round-trip transfers San Jose/Tortuguero by van and boat• 3 nights’ accommodations: 2 nights in Tortuguero

National Park at Mawamba Lodge (First Class); 1 night in San Jose at InterContinental Costa Rica (Superior First Class)

• 8 meals: 3 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 2 dinners• Included sightseeing: Tortuguero town and Caribbean

Conservation Center; two boat safaris along the Tortuguero canals

• Services of expert staff and guides at Mawamba Lodge

March 5-8, 2018

TorTuguero NaTioNal Park

4 days/3 nights for $695 total priceSingle Supplement: $145

Encounter exceptional biodiversity, from rainforest to marsh, where fresh water meets the sea to form canals, lagoons, and wetlands; and also to provide an important turtle nesting

reserve. An ecological tour de force!

Post-Tour Extension

bird- and wildlife, including monkeys, iguanas, and crocodiles. After lunch together we return to our hotel mid-afternoon, with the remainder of the day at leisure along one of Costa Rica’s most beautiful Pacific Coast settings. B,L

Day 10: Guanacaste Today is at leisure to enjoy the beautiful beach and other amenities of our hotel, including an outdoor infinity pool. Optional activities include kayaking, hiking, or visiting the lively town of Tamarindo. We dine tonight at our hotel. B,D

Day 11: Guanacaste/San Jose Today we leave Guanacaste, traveling back to San Jose. We reach our hotel mid-afternoon then have time to relax and refresh before tonight’s farewell dinner at the hotel. B,D

Day 12: Depart for U.S. We transfer to the airport this morning for our return flights to the U.S. B

Enjoy treetop rainforest views from Arenal’s Sky Walk.

Tour Departs: February 22, 2018Prices include int’l airfare and all taxes, surcharges, and fees.

Miami $3,481

Orlando, Tampa $3,581

Atlanta, New York, Washington, DC $3,681

Baltimore, Boston, Charlotte, Dallas, Detroit, Houston, Los Angeles, $3,781 Philadelphia, San Francisco

Chicago, Cincinnati, Cleveland, Denver, Minneapolis, Phoenix, $3,881 Portland (OR), Seattle

Land Only (transfers not included) $2,995

Please call if your city is not listed. Prices are per person based on double occupancy and include airline taxes, surcharges, and fees of $286, which are subject to change until final payment is made.

Single travelers please add $995.

All tour prices above (excluding airline taxes, surcharges, and fees) are guaranteed.

Please note: This tour includes nature walks and lengthy coach rides over bumpy dirt roads. You should be in good physical condition to enjoy the tour to the fullest.

For information about logistics or registration, please call Odysseys Unlimited, Inc. toll-free at

888-370-6765Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM–7:00 PM, Eastern Time

Your Tour Price Includes• Round-trip air transportation from listed cities • 11 nights’ accommodations in Superior First Class

and First Class hotels• 25 meals: 11 breakfasts, 6 lunches, 8 dinners• Extensive sightseeing as described, including all

entrance fees• Services of an expert Costa Rica naturalist as your

Odysseys Unlimited Tour Director • Private motorcoach transportation throughout your

trip• Luggage handling for one bag per person• Gratuities for dining room servers, airport and

hotel porters, and all drivers

“Peace is … an attitude, a way of life …”– Oscar Arias Sanchez

A colorful toucan

We explore Tortuguero canals on the optional post-tour extension.

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