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 Travel Tips - What To
Know Before You Go
Before embarking on an unforgettable
Adventures by Disney vacation in captivating Costa Rica, prepare
for your trip with valuable tips to ensure a magical experience from
beginning to end. |
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Preparing for Your Adventure
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Required Travel Documentation |
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If you are a U. S. citizen, you will
need a valid passport to enter Costa Rica and return to the United
States.
• It must be valid six months beyond your intended stay and have
1-2 blank pages remaining. • Allow yourself sufficient time to have
your application processed if you are applying for a new passport or
renewing an expired passport. Visit
www.state.gov for more details.
You do not need a visa to travel to Costa Rica.
In addition, Guests 17 years of age or younger may be required to
show additional documentation when traveling with a single parent.
If you are not a U.S. citizen, please check with the Costa Rica
Consulat at
www.costarica-embassy.org for information on documentation
requirements.
Passport Services
You can apply for a passport through Passport Express Services,
Inc., a third party company servicing the travel industry (not
affiliated with The Walt Disney Company).
Click-here
for more information or call Passport Express at (888) 606-1888.
PLEASE NOTE: ADDITIONAL CHARGES WILL APPLY FOR
TELEPHONE CALLS made to access Passport Specialists at Passport
Express. |
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What to Pack |
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Please limit your baggage to one piece
of luggage per person plus one carry-on. With frequent security
changes, we recommend that you check with your air carrier as well
as the Transportation Security Administration's (TSA) website
www.tsa.gov for current restrictions.
Since you will be visiting humid rainforests, attire for your
adventure should be casual and comfortable, and you should bring at
least one additional change of clothes per day. However, you may
wish to don business casual attire for dinner.
The following is a list of clothing
and other items you may want to bring:
| Clothing |
Miscellaneous |
| • T-shirts
(short/long-sleeved) |
• Passport |
| • Collared shirts |
• Medication |
| • Jeans or long pants |
• Camera/video camera |
| • Dress/Skirt (optional) |
• Sunglasses |
| • Shorts |
• Sunscreen |
| • Lightweight rain
jacket |
• Umbrella |
| • Hat |
• Extra batteries or
charger for camera |
| • Swimsuit |
• Insect repellent |
| • Walking shoes |
| • Sandals |
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Weather |
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Typically, daytime temperatures in Costa
Rica range from 75°F-80°F, while the evenings rarely get cooler than
60°F. However, due to tropical conditions, you should expect rain at
some time each day. |
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En Route
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Arrival/Departure |
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Upon landing at San José International
Airport in Costa Rica, you will be met outside the customs/exit area
by an Adventures by Disney representative who will direct you
to your transportation to the Real Intercontinental Costa Rica
Hotel. At the conclusion of your adventure, you will be escorted
back to at San José International Airport for your return flight
home.
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Day
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Airport Code
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Arrival/Departure Time |
| Arrival |
1
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SJO
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You may arrive
at anytime. |
| Departure |
7
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SJO
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Not prior to
12:30 p.m. |
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During Your Adventure
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Currency |
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The unit of currency in Costa Rica is
officially the Colón (CRC). U.S. dollars, however, are widely
accepted and available at ATM machines. Most hotels and restaurants
accept major credit cards or single-use debit cards in addition to
traveler's cheques. |
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Tipping |
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Adventures by Disney has taken
care of certain tips and gratuities for all included meals and
activities such as tips for porters, housekeepers, drivers, activity
providers, local experts, and dining room staff for included meals.
On Your Own Dining Gratuities: When eating at a restaurant, a
gratuity is usually included in the bill. If you feel you have
received exceptional service, you may leave an additional gratuity.
Many choose to simply "round up."
Adventure Guide Gratuities: Gratuities for your Adventures
Guides are not included. If you feel that your Adventure Guides have
provided excellent service, we suggest the following discretionary
gratuity: Per Guest/Per Adventure guide/Per Day - $5-$8 USD.
For example:
• For a 7-day adventure, the Adventure Guide gratuity per guest,
per Adventure Guide: $35-$56 USD.
• For a family of 4 for a 7-day adventure: $140-$224 USD per
Adventure Guide. For 2 Guides, this is a total of: $280-$448 USD.
Adventure Guides accept local currency, U.S. dollars, and travelers'
checks. |
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Transportation |
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When spending time on your own in Costa
Rica, you may choose to visit a site that requires transportation.
If this is the case, a convenient travel option is to request taxi
service through the hotel. |
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Language |
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While the primary language of Costa Rica
is Spanish, most Costa Ricans speak English.
The following is a list of words and
phrases you may want to use during your trip to
Costa Rica:
| English |
Spanish |
Pronunciation |
| Hello |
Hola |
O-la |
| Goodbye |
Adios |
ah-dee-os |
| Good morning |
Buenos días |
bwen-os dee-as |
| Good afternoon |
Buenas tardes |
bwen-os tar-des |
| Goodnight |
Buena noches |
bwen-os no-ches |
| Yes |
Sí |
see |
| No |
No |
no |
| Adventure |
Aventura |
ab-wen-too-ra |
| Cheers! |
Salud |
sah-lood |
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