Costa Rica: A Natural History Tour
Offered by the New York Botanical Garden

 

Dates: February 2 - February 11, 2004

Please contact Carol Gracie about change in flight arrangements.

Departure:

Newark Airport, New Jersey

Continental Airlines (Flight # and departure time to be determined)

Price: $3295 (subject to change if airfare changes)

Included:

Round trip airfare Newark - San Jose, Costa Rica

Domestic airfare in Costa Rica

Transfers to and from airport in Costa Rica

Accommodations

All meals from dinner on first day to breakfast on last day

Field trips, admissions, and guides' services

Not Included:
Transportation to and from departure city
Passport and Visa fees
Beverages
Meals purchased while traveling to or from Costa Rica or on personal excursions not included in the itinerary
Costa Rican departure tax (currently $17)
Tips for local guides and drivers

Leaders:

Dr. Scott Mori, Senior Curator, Institute of Systematic Botany, NYBG

Carol Gracie, Neotropical Tour Coordinator, NYBG

Reservations: A Non-refundable deposit check in the amount of $400 per person is required to reserve a place on the tour. All checks should be made payable to The New York Botanical Garden and sent to Carol Gracie, New York Botanical Garden, Bronx, NY 10458-5126. Early reservations are recommended, as space is limited to 18 registrants.

Payment Schedule:

$ 400 Deposit due at time of registration

$ 800 Second payment due Friday, August 29, 2003

$ 2095 Final payment due Friday, October 24, 2003

Cancellation & Refund Policy:

 

The initial $400 deposit is non-refundable. At the time of receipt of written notice of cancellation, the following additional fees will apply:

 

Prior to August 29 , 2003..........................................................$200

August 29 - October 24, 2003..................................................$400

After October 24, 2003.............................................................100% of land cost

International airfare is subject to standard refund policy of the carrier.

Registrants will be sent information on travel arrangements and documents, health requirements, and suggested reading and packing lists.

For additional information, please call:
Carol Gracie @ (718) 817-8647
Website: http://sciweb.nybg.org/science2/ecotours.asp
E-mail: cgracie@nybg.org