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Although Costa Rica is a small country and the distance between cities are relatively short, due to the conditions of the winding, bumpy roads, clients can expect long travel times from one point to another.
UNDERSEA HUNTER & SEA HUNTER
TERMS & CONDITIONS
GENERAL INFORMATION 2005-2006
1) The package price is $3095 per person. This includes ground transportation San Jose – Puntarenas and return; 11-day / 10-night cruise with all meals and non-alcoholic drinks; Divemaster service; three to four dives per day with tanks and weights. Seven full days of action-packed diving.
2) National Park fee additional. The National Park fee is $35 per day. For a 10-night trip there are 7 days spent at the Cocos Island Marine Conservation Area, which translates to $245, which must be added to the above package price.
3) Payment policies and procedures. A deposit of one-third the total price is required to secure a date. Final payment of two-thirds plus the National Park fee, and payment for any land-bookings are due 60 days before departure. A cancellation fee of 10% from the deposit is charged for all cancellations, and all deposits received are non-refundable 180 days prior to departure.
4) Trip insurance should be obtained from your travel agent in case you have to cancel your trip due to unforeseen reasons beyond our control, such as weather or personal illness. In case the trip has to be cancelled due to an unforeseen reason within our control, your full payment for the Cocos trip will be refunded. COSTA RICA DIVE cannot be held liable for other expenses related to the trip, such as airline or other travel arrangements, which should be covered by your trip insurance.
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| ON BOARD INFO |
DIVE EXPERIENCE FOR COCOS & MALPELO
We recommend some previous open water experience. Cocos is no more difficult than any other Pacific, Indian or Red Sea diving location. Malpelo can offer more challenging conditions
CERFITICATION
All divers must bring proof of certification by a national certifying agency. The dive master will request to see your certification before you are allowed to dive. If you are certified for nitrox and rebreathers as well, then remember to also bring those certifications.
GEAR TO BRING WITH YOU
You will need to following gear: 3-5 mm (1/8’’ to 3/16’’) wetsuit, mask, fins, snorkel, regulator with visible pressure gauge, a mandatory dive computer, buoyancy compensator, depth gauge, dive gloves, weight belt (without weights), dive knife and dive watch. It is recommended that you mark each piece of gear with waterproof paint or tape. We suggest you put all or most of the above items in carry-on bag.
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| LAND PORTION |
IMPORTANT NOTE:
Prices are subject to change without notice
Rates are per person in US$, double occupancy and includes all taxes.
Long ranges dives to the Catalina and Bat Islands additional cost.
Prices available for non-divers under the condition they are accompanied by a diver.
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| SCUBA DIVING-DIVE PACKAGES |
All dive packages include: local dives (2 tanks each dive) boat for diving, guides, beverages and snacks on board, weights, unlimited beach dives, standard room, daily full buffet breakfast and taxes. Non diver rate valid only when accompanying a diver.
Dive packages do not include equipment rental.
DIVE PACKAGES. SOUTH PACIFIC.
All dive packages include: local dives (2 tanks each dive) boat for diving,guides, beverages and snacks on board, weights, standard room.
Round Trip domestic flight (San Jose-Palmar Sur-San Jose)
Round Trip Taxi (Palmar Sur-Sierpe-Palmar Sur)
Round Trip boat transportation (Sierep-Aguila de Osa Inn-Sierpe)
Lodging (Standard Room). All Meals (Breakfast-lunch and dinner)
Appetizers at the bar and wine with dinner. Applicable taxes.
Alcoholic beverages are no included.
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| BAGGAGE LIMITATIONS |
Pack lightly since you will be dressing for warm tropical weather. Airlines have baggage limitations that can affect divers and photographers. Domestic airlines limit passengers to two pieces of check-in luggage. International flights also have a two piece limit and a limit of 70 lbs, per person. You will be charged for any extra bags or overweight luggage. Some airlines do not allow extra bags or overweight luggage during certain times of the year. At Customs there are not limitations on the personal equipment such as diving, camera and video equipment as well as computers that are for personal use.
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Rolando Arburola
President and CEO,
Costa Rica
Dive Inc.
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Our philosophy
Costa Rica Dive's philosophy is simple - Preservation. Being aware of the fragility and beauty of Costa Rica's environment plays an integral role in every excursion we plan. Adept consciousness for both the environment and indigenous people sets us apart. We value the importance of environmental and cultural preservation and hope to convey this belief to our customers. At Costa Rica Dive we believe it is everyone's responsibility to recognize the importance of our surroundings and take an active role in preserving it"
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About the guides
COSTA RICA DIVE,INC is a full-service tour operator. We are not dive shop or a hotel farming out an occasional tour. This is our 23rd year scuba diving in Costa Rica and adventure land tour. We were licensed and insured. All our tour guides are English-speaking and many are graduate biologist, naturalist or ornithologists. Our tours are privately escorted in a private vehicle and go with a few as two persons.
Invariably, when we ask our clients what one thing stands out most about their vacation, the reply is “the guide”. Guides take the hassle out of travel. They provide education, insight into the host culture, and in many cases a lifetime friendship. Over the years we have had thousands of clients visit Costa Rica and most of them have remained our friends and many of them have return several times. This is what makes this the most enjoyable business we could ever imagine.
We always recommend our meet-and-greet transfer service. If you have ever been in a foreign country and lost your luggage, passport, money, had an emergency, or any one of a multititue of unpleasant situations, then you know the value of having a bilingual guide meeting at the airport.
Costa Rica Dive is here to serve you by offering the best of Costa Rica scuba diving and adventure tours.
Please allow us to arrange your vacation, maximize your trip and allow you to enjoy a stress free vacation.
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