You can cancel your vacation for any reason and receive a refund in the form of a future travel certificate. VPP must be added to your booking by final payment. Once purchased, your plan cost is non-refundable. This plan is not available with non-refundable hotel rates.

Vacation Protection Plan [VPP] Pre-Departure Waiver

The following benefits are provided by Vacation Express and are not insurance benefits.

Cancellations:
You can cancel for any reason a minimum of 24 hours prior to original scheduled departure time as indicated in your travel documents or no later than 5pm the day prior to departure for hotel-only bookings. When you purchase the VPP, all applicable cancellation charges [does not include change fees or reduced deposit plan fees] as per your Terms and Conditions contract will be refunded in the form of Vacation Express future travel certificates, known as a VPP Voucher, less the VPP plan cost. Scheduled-air passengers will receive the airline ticket numbers [or paper tickets] and be advised of the ticket cost.

VPP Voucher Information:

• Vouchers are issued in the original names of the passengers on the booking at the time of cancellation.
• The vouchers are non-transferable and name changes will not be accepted.
• Passengers have one year from original date of travel to use the voucher toward another package to any Vacation Express destination.
• VPP can be repurchased when rebooking your vacation with the original VPP voucher.
• Under no circumstances does the VPP allow for a full or partial cash refund, nor can it be extended.
• Please check with your airline for their specific requirements.

You can cancel your vacation for any reason and receive a refund in your original form of payment. VPP+ must be added to your booking within 7 days of deposit date or before final payment is due, whichever occurs first. This plan is not available with non-refundable hotel rates or air only. Once purchased, your plan cost is non-refundable.

Vacation Protection Plan Plus [VPP+] Pre-Departure Waiver

The following benefits are provided by Vacation Express and are not insurance benefits.

Cancellations:
You may cancel your vacation for any reason prior to departure and receive a refund for the full package price in the original form of payment less the VPP+ plan cost [does not include change fees or reduced deposit plan fees]. All cancellations on VPP+ must be received by Vacation Express up to 12 hours prior to original scheduled departure time per your documents or by 9am the day of arrival for hotel-only bookings.

Change Fee Waiver:
A one-time change fee, per person will be waived prior to final payment. This applies only to Vacation Express change fees per our Terms and Conditions Contract. This does not include airline change fees where applicable. No changes can be made to bookings with non-refundable hotel rates.

Please Note: VPP+ is not available with non-refundable hotel rates or for Traditional/Contracted Groups.

Explore the beautiful landmarks and the wide range of diverse species on the Sensoria Tour at Rincon de la Vieja National Park. Start your tour with an incredible hike through the hidden trails as you keep an eye out for the thousands of different exotic species in the jungle, from jaguars, pumas and kinkajous to blue-crowned motmots and toucanets. The wide and diverse range of species thrive here because of the multiple tropical ecosystems present in the massive 34,000 acre park. Admire the breathtaking landscapes surrounding the rainforest, including two volcanoes and multiple bright blue waterfalls as you continue along the trail. When you approach the hot springs gushing through the natural mineral-dense rocks, enjoy a relaxing soak in one of the pools before ending your tour by feasting on a succulent picnic-style lunch with the breathtaking tropical scenery in the background.



Includes: Round-trip transportation, entrance fees, guide, soft drinks and lunch.

Not Included: Tips, personal expenses.

Meeting Point: Hotel lobby (time varies by hotel)

Days of Operation: Daily

Tour Duration: Approx. 6.5 hours for activity (approx. 9 hours total duration including transportation).

Activity Level: Moderate.

Recommendations: Wear hiking shoes. Bring camera, swimsuit, a change of clothes, towels and extra money for additional expenses.

At Palo Verde National Park, you’ll discover one of the largest wildlife sanctuaries in the world. Start your journey with a short tour of a Guanacaste sugar plantation, where you’ll take in views of seemingly endless farmland where the sugar is harvested and learn interesting facts. Next, you’ll head over to Palo Verde National Park, known as one of the most diverse conservation parks in the world. Depending on the season, the wildlife sanctuary houses up to 250,000 birds of varying species. Try to spot all the varying types of birds, along with local wildlife such as sloths, howler monkeys and scarlet macaws. From there, board a comfortable catamaran to sail along one of Costa Rica’s longest rivers. Look out for the American crocodiles and iguanas along the way as you admire the stunning landscapes!



Activity Level: Mild.

Meeting Point: Hotel lobby.

Days of Operation: Daily

Tour Duration: Approx. 3 hours for activity (approx. 5 hours including transportation).

Includes: Air-conditioned coach transportation, guide, river boat tour, entrance fees to the park, fruit, coffee and natural juices.

Not included: Tips (optional) and meals.

Recommendations/Notes: Wear comfortable clothes and shoes. Bring sunscreen, insect repellent and your camera. You must contact ground operator upon arrival to confirm exact tour time. Prices and duration can vary depending on the location of your hotel.

Explore Costa Rica’s natural wonders on this day trip through the stunning countryside. Take in views of the majestic Rincon de la Vieja Volcano along the horizon as you embark on a horseback ride down tropical forest trails. Admire Costa Rica’s biodiversity as you travel through lush vegetation that’s home to native wildlife. Then, take an exciting sky-high ride through dense jungle canopy as you zipline over the rainforest before enjoying a delicious local lunch. Relax after your rainforest adventure with a calming volcanic mud bath and soak in a revitalizing natural hot spring.



Includes: Transfers, bilingual guide, lunch, hot springs.

Not Included: Massages, alcoholic beverages, breakfast, dinner, tips.

Meeting Point: Hotel lobby (time varies by hotel)

Days of Operation: Daily

Tour Duration: Approx. 5-6 hours for activity (approx. 8 hours total duration including transportation).

Activity Level: Mild

Wheelchair Access: No

Recommendations: Wear comfortable clothing, walking shoes and swimsuit. Bring a change of clothes, camera, biodegradable sunscreen and insect repellent. Bring extra money for souvenirs, tips and additional expenses.

Embark on a fun adventure when you visit Costa Rica’s Blue River. Walk along the bright blue river and past a magnificent waterfall on your journey to explore the Botanical Gardens where you’ll discover a stunning collection of hundreds of different types of floral species, including colourful orchids and hibiscus flowers. From there, continue to the Butterfly Gardens to take in a variety of exotic species such as hummingbirds, toucans and butterflies. You’ll also get to explore the forest habitat of bats, sloths, monkeys and much more! Next, visit Dino Park, a massive area in the forest containing life-sized animatronic replicas of dinosaurs! After your day of fun, enjoy a relaxing soak in one of the natural hot springs on site.



Includes: Air conditioned transfers, guide service, Botanical Gardens, Butterfly Garden, hot spring pool, lunch and Dino Park.

Not Included: Massages, alcoholic beverages.

Meeting Point: Hotel lobby (time varies by hotel)

Days of Operation: Daily

Tour Duration: Approx. 5.5 hours for activity (approx. 9 hours total duration including transportation).

Activity Level: Moderate

Wheelchair Access: No

Recommendations: Wear comfortable clothing, walking shoes and swimsuit. Take a change of clothes, camera, biodegradable sunscreen and insect repellent. Bring extra money for souvenirs or personal expenses.