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Costa Rica McDougall Adventure 2003
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Adventure Details
Fly into Liberia, Costa Rica, and then a short trip to the El Ocotal Resort where you spend 8 days and 7 nights.
You can also fly into San Jose, Costa Rica on August 2, 2003 and take our comfortable bus to El Ocotal (There will be an extra charge for an additional night's stay, but you get an extra 5 hours of beautiful Costa Rica scenery).
El Ocotal Hotel is a first class luxury ocean-side resort with views that take your breath away. All rooms have air conditioning, one king or two queen beds, hair dryers, ceiling fan, refrigerator, color satellite TV, and telephone. Internet access is available. Each has its own terrace overlooking the blue Pacific. The lobby and restaurant, perched atop a knoll surrounded by water on three sides and with El Ocotal's third swimming pool below, is regarded as one of Costa Rica's most picturesque spots. The bar offers tropical cocktails, a varied wine list, and both local and imported spirits ... and yes, the tap water is safe to drink. Ocotal's bilingual staff is eager to show their friendly Costa Rican hospitality.
Our own naturalists (chosen personally by the McDougalls) will guide us to the national parks, wildlife reserves, nearby towns, and other points of interest. We have five day-long excursions planned for you (itinerary subject to change). You can spend as much time as you want relaxing, swimming, snorkeling, SCUBA, or on any land excursions. Repeat whatever experiences you enjoy most. Ultimately, you will have an intimate experience with Costa Rica and its people like few tourists have ever done.
Activities:
- Los Inocentes Ranch for horseback riding or wagon ride into rain forest
- Coribici River Rafting (Class 1 to 2 rapids) - beautiful wildlife
- Tamarindo for surfing, estuary boat trip, or horseback into rain forest
- Tree top or Canyon trip - a breathtaking experience you will never forget
- Santa Rosa National Park (Guanacaste Park)
- Rincon de la Vieja National Park
- Snorkeling/SCUBA/Beach Trips - The best diving we've experienced
All Inclusive Price $1780 per person*.
* Based on double occupancy. Includes luxury hotel stay at El Ocotal, all low-fat vegetarian meals, nonalcoholic beverages, transfers, activities, and the best guides and naturalists in Costa Rica. (Not included are airfare to/from Costa Rica, airport tax of approximately $20 pp and gratuities). Deposit is $500 per person (fully refundable until March 15, 2003, balance due May 1, 2003. Single and family rates are available.
Local Entertainment Nightly and Naturalist Presentations
Daily Lectures by John and Mary McDougall
Call (800) 941-7111 or (707) 538-8609 for more information or to sign up.
What people said about previous year's trips to El Ocotal:
"What a wonderful trip. For the first time in a long time, this vacation provided a great experience for the entire family. All four of us were active from morning to night. We met great people as well." Lee Sheldon, Melborne, FL.
"Pat and I really enjoyed the Costa Rica trip and would put it up there with our honeymoon to Maui in 86." Charles Guittard, Dallas, TX.
"I've never met so many interesting people in one place, all having the time of their lives." Ann Wheat, Belvedere, CA. Ann has been on the last 12 McDougall Adventures and will be on the next 2 in the year 2003.
"We want to thank you and your lovely family for all your hard work in giving us the nicest, most organized trip we ever experienced. We truly now know the meaning of adventure. We especially liked the food and that was the main reason I wanted Wesley to go on this trip." Jeannine Uffelman, Napa, CA.
"Walter and I had a vacation of a lifetime. We couldn't have been happier with the experience. Your attention to detail and consideration for each participant made this marvelous experience possible." Nancy Joerg, St. Charles, IL.
"Thanks for the multitude of wonderful adventures in Costa Rica; our children are very excited about the nutritional information and fun you both provided." Janet Lamb, San Carlos, CA.
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