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Best of Costa Rica
This package includes all the Costa Rican essentials—an impressive volcano, tropical jungles and cloud forests boasting exuberant flora and fauna.
Duration: 8 days/7 nights
Tour Date: Any day
Land Rate: from $739
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BOTANICAL GARDENS OF COSTA RICA
This special adventure will take you to two of the premier botanical gardens in Costa Rica - Lankester and Arenal Botanical Gardens. In addition, you'll visit Bosque da Paz, a beautiful private biological reserve straddling the continental divide at 5000 feet above sea level.
Duration: 8 days/7 nights
Tour Date: Any day
Land Rate: from $979
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BUTTERFLY GARDEN ADVENTURE
This adventure will take you to four distinctly different locales in Costa Rica - the lowland rainforests and jungles of the Northern lowlands, the cloud forests and montane rainforests of the rugged central highlands, the dense cloud forests of Monteverde and the lush coastal forests, white sand beaches and dramatic tropical landscapes of Manuel Antonio on the Central Pacific Coast.
Duration: 12 days/11 nights
Tour Date: Any day
Land Rate: from $1939
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Discover Barbados
Traditionally, Barbados is known for its lovely white sand beaches and elegant resorts but this small island of about 166 square miles has considerably more to offer – there are dramatic tropical landscapes, world class botanical gardens, spectacular underground caverns in addition to some magnificent great houses and historical monuments. Traveling around the island you’ll discover some places of considerable natural beauty. This package features a choice of environmentally friendly, green globe certified hotels. If you’re interested in touring the island, there is a choice of optional touring packages for additional monies.
Duration: 8 days/7 nights
Tour Date: Any day
Land Rate: from $434
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Discover the Birds of Costa Rica
Costa Rica is one of the best destinations for birders worldwide. More than 850 species are found in a variety of habitats. Our tour guides will lead you to some of the world's most beautiful birds and natural habitats.
Duration: 9 days/8 nights
Tour Date: Any Day
Land Rate: from $2109
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Explore Sakaeo
This tour will explore part of Thailand that few tourists visit but is only 2 hours east of Bangkok by car – the province of Sakaeo. At your leisure, you will have the opportunity to explore the diverse attractions of Sakaeo - Pang Sida National Park, the bizarre earth pillars of Lalu Canyon and the bustling market of Aranyaprathet, a large town near the Cambodian border where there are some interesting Khmer ruins.
Duration: 4 days/ 3 nights
Tour Date: Any Day
Land Rate: from $149
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Gallo Pinto Special
Gallo Pinto (literally “spotted rooster”) is a tasty mixture of seasoned rice and beans that is traditionally served for breakfast, sometimes with “natilla” (sour cream) or “huevos fritos/revueltos (fried/scrambled eggs). The Gallo Pinto package includes all the Costa Rican essentials—tropical jungles and cloud forests boasting exuberant flora and fauna.
Duration: 8 days/7 nights
Tour Date: any day
Land Rate: from $809
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PURA VIDA TOO
This tour is an excellent introduction to the diversity and natural beauty of Costa Rica and is highly recommended for first time traveler with a limited amount time. Pura Vida explores three different regions in Costa Rica- the rainforests of the Northern Caribbean lowlands, the cloud forests of the rugged Central Mountain range and the dramatic tropical landscapes of Arenal, home of the majestic Arenal lake and Volcano.
Duration: 8 Days/7 Nights
Tour Date: Any day
Land Rate: from $1559
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SIAM CLASSIC
This 9 day adventure will introduce you to the rich history and culture of Thailand. Featured is a half day excursion in Bangkok to the Royal Grand Palace. In Chiang Mai, touring includes an excursion to Doi Suthep Temple, one of the most important and magnificent pagodas and shrines in Northern Thailand and to nearby Bhubing Palace and Garden, a summer retreat for the Royal Family.
Duration: 9 days/8 nights
Tour Date: Any day
Land Rate: from $789
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VOLCANO EXPLORER
This adventure explores the dry tropical forests and lovely gray sand beaches of Guanacaste province in Northwest Costa Rica. The highlight of the tour are visits to three of the most prominent volcanoes in Costa Rica- Arenal Volcano, Rincon de la Vieja and Tenorio Volcano, the latter two of which are located in Guanacaste Province.
Duration: 9 days/8 nights
Tour Date: Any day
Land Rate: from $1329
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WILDLIFE ADVENTURE
featuring the nesting behavior of Marine Turtles
This adventure will take you to three distinct ecological zones in Costa Rica- the lowland rainforests and jungles of the Sarapiquí in the Northern lowlands, the wet coastal forests of Tortuguero on the Northeast Caribbean coast and the coastal estuaries, mangrove forests and wide gray sand beaches of the Pacific Northwest.
Duration: 9 days/8 nights
Tour Date: Any Day
Land Rate: from $1649
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CALYPSO ISLAND TOURS
1212H El Camino Real Suite 223, San Bruno, CA 94066
Telephone: 650-302-0846 ,   Email:
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