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The more you know about the destination and the conditions
you can expect on your Wildland Adventure, the more you
will enjoy your experience. We invite you to call our destination
specialists at 1-800-345-4453 so that we can answer any
questions or concerns. The following information will also
help you prepare for the exciting experience ahead and enable
you to get the very most from your trip.
Air Travel Arrangements
We are pleased to assist you with your flights to Costa
Rica. We offer discounted bulk rate fares with preferred
airlines and are familiar with the best schedules and routing
to San Jose. There is no obligation to purchase your international
tickets from Wildland Adventures. In general, fares we offer
to most destinations are usually below market rates based
on advanced purchase and availability at the time you are
ready to purchase your ticket. However, the airline market
to Costa Rica is so competitive, we suggest you consider
purchasing your tickets through an online reservations system,
or we can do it for you for a $40 per ticket fee. Local
flights within Costa Rica are already included in the cost
of your Wildland Adventure.
Health
Once you sign up for a trip, we provide detailed information
about health precautions and possible immunizations for
travel to each destination. Wildland Adventures staff are
not licensed medical authorities to advise which medications
or inoculations you and your private physician decide are
necessary for your safe participation on the trip. However,
we know the exact areas, environments and conditions under
which you will be traveling, all of which can affect the
relative risk of exposure to health conditions and help
you make your own decisions concerning immunizations and
prescription medicines. Preventative measures against infectious
diseases may require advance planning. Pregnant women and
parents traveling with young children should consult their
physician or pediatrician.
Costa Rica is a relatively safe country and in general
you do not need to be any more concerned about your health
than you would traveling to most developed nations of the
world. No immunizations are required for travel to Costa
Rica. Dengue fever and malaria are found in Costa Rica but
only in certain low elevation areas. Risk to travelers is
relatively low. The best prevention is use of insect repellent
and wearing light colored clothing with long pants and long
sleeves in the morning and evening. Most travelers are pleasantly
surprised to find that biting insects, including mosquitoes,
are much less prevalent than anticipated. Accommodations
on Wildland Adventures provide screened rooms and landscaped
grounds to reduce on site insect populations and thereby
minimize your exposure.
MD
Travel Health: Complete travel information updated daily
for physicians and travelers.
VISA and Passport Requirements
A passport is required for entry into Costa Rica, and should
be valid for six months after your return date. An advance
visa is not required for American citizens. Non-US citizens
should check with a consulate or online at:
Costa
Rica Embassy in the U.S.
U.S.
State Department Passport Services
Reading List
Enrich your travels by using our recommended reading list
and online ordering through Longitude Books. For each destination,
we feature "Essential Reading," four or five books
that are a comprehensive introduction to each region. This
list favors well-written, concise books that capture the
spirit of a place including guidebooks, memoirs, histories,
field guides, natural histories, novels or other great books.
You will also find the new and hard-to-find books, field
guides, classic accounts of exploration, travel narratives,
books on art and archaeology, novels, essays and well-written
academic books.
Costa
Rica Reading List
Costa
Rica Children's Reading List
Travel Supplies and Packing List
We provide you with a specific packing list and recommended
travel products for your trip once you have signed up for
your Wildland Adventure. Two companies we recommend for
travel supplies include:
ExOfficio
We highly recommend their performance engineered,
quick dry and lightweight travel apparel designed for
outdoor-oriented adventure travel.
www.exofficio.com
TravelSmith
A resource for every travel clothing category
and a variety of specialty travel products.
www.travelsmith.com
Destination Information
For further information about Costa Rica we recommend the
following websites:
Costa
Rica General Information
Cocori.com
General International Travel References
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