Birding in Costa Rica

Rates

Included

Birding leader Esteban Biamonte; ten nights accommodations; meals as outlined in itinerary; airport transfers for those traveling on program dates; entrance fees and gratuities to drivers and guides; English-speaking naturalist guide throughout the trip; and pre-trip assistance including bird lists and pre-departure information.

Excluded

International airfare, airport and departure taxes; transfers for those not traveling on program dates; meals and beverages other than those specified as included; charges for items of a personal nature including laundry, beverages and excess baggage charges; baggage and trip cancellation insurance; independent travel arrangements; immunizations; and passport/visa fees.

Group Size

This trip is based on 15 travelers. For a group of 9-14, a small group surcharge not to exceed $395 may be imposed.

Health

All participants must be in good health. This program is active and involves walking over uneven surfaces and climbing stairs. All locations are not handicapped accessible. Any condition requiring special medical attention or accommodation must be reported at the time of your reservation.

Deposit and Final Payment

Reservations will be accepted in order of receipt if accompanied by a completed reservation form and a deposit of $500 per person. Deposits can be made by check or be paid by credit card. Final payment, payable by check only, is due by December 8, 2008.

Cancellations and Refunds

Refunds, less a cancellation fee of $275 per person, will be made if we are notified in writing on or before December 8, 2008. No refunds will be granted after this date.

Travel Insurance

Travel insurance is strongly recommended. To protect for the following three conditions, insurance must be purchased within fourteen days of your initial tour deposit. 1) a pre-existing condition pertaining to you, a travel companion, or an immediate family member; 2) unforeseeable events or their consequences including cancellations by an airline, cruise line or third-party tour operator as a result of financial insolvency; and 3) terrorist act(s) which occur in your departure city or in a city which is a scheduled destination for your trip and within 30 days of the scheduled departure date.

Responsibility

A detailed statement of limitations and exclusions of liability of Siemer & Hand Travel, Inc., and sponsoring organizations for loss of property, injury, illness or death will be provided to passengers upon enrollment and is available to prospective travelers upon request.