Compassion In Action - Trip to Costa Rica June 15 - June 22, 2024
Frequently Asked Questions:
1. What is included in this trip?
Accommodations: As featured in the itinerary.
Meals: All meals as indicated in the itinerary. (B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner)
Local Transfers: Transfers are included as indicated. Unless tours are specifically indicated as private all transportation to tours are shared with other passengers and with a Spanish speaking driver. All tours will be with a bilingual guide. We will have our own private van with driver and tour guide during the whole week.
Porterage: When the tour includes international airport transfers, the handling of two bags per person is included.
Taxes & Entrance Fees: Hotel taxes, meal taxes (when meals are included), entrance fees to National Parks, museums and places of interest are included unless otherwise specified.
Sightseeing, tours, and volunteer activities: As specified in the itinerary.
5-day Compassion Intensive Training. The intensive condenses key components of the 8-week Compassion Cultivation Training© - CCT™ into a 5-day format.
2. What is not included in the trip pricing?
Costs of obtaining passports, visas, or tourist cards; excess baggage fees; personal expenses such as room service, beverages, and laundry; personal communications charges; international airfare; sightseeing or meals not specified in the itinerary; personal insurance coverage (strongly recommended), gratuities.
3. How much does this trip cost for the full week?
The total cost paid directly to the agency is: $3,391. We have set a payment plan through the travel agency as follows:
50% to book the trip before November 15th and the rest of the payment before May 15th, 2024. Which is 30 days before the trip.
4. What are Costa Rica Expedition’s Terms & Conditions?
To learn about the agency terms and conditions for all clients, please click here: https://www.costaricaexpeditions.com/resourcelibrary/what-are-the-terms-and-conditions.php?mnu=5&header=WL
5. Do you have any Tips on Tipping in Costa Rica?
Yes, we do have information about that! Please read this guide: https://www.costaricaexpeditions.com/resourcelibrary/tips-on-tipping.php?header=WL
7. Can I take my kids on this trip?
The trip scheduled June 15 – June 22, 2024, is for adults only. In the future, we will offer a separate ‘Compassion in Action’ Family Trip to Costa Rica in a different date, where kids and teens will learn about compassion and purpose!
8. Is the airfare included?
International airfare is not included in the program fee.
9. What suggestions do you have regarding travel insurance?
We encourage you to research the insurance company and policy that best meets your needs. Travel insurance is important. As we all know, especially as travelers, “life happens.” Whether it’s family, work, mother nature, or a change of heart, it is important to be prepared in case you need to unexpectedly change your travel plans.
10. What if someone does not want a shared room? Is there an option to reserve a single room?
For special room requests for this trip, please email Yorleny Jiménez at: yjimenez@costaricaexpeditions.com Yorleny will reply directly to you, and she will provide further information about pricing and room availability.