Adventure Tours
Summerset Adventure Tours Plans October 2008 Excursion
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Learn more about this trip on Father's Day, Sunday, June 15 at noon. The meeting will be held at the winery before Sunday Tunes. Wine and appetizers will be served.
Reward yourself with this delightful two week excursion into the wine country of Spain and Italy. Treat your senses to an experience of a lifetime as you step into a Barcelona cellar to sip Cava, stroll the beach of a Spanish Mediterranean village, and explore the famous Sagrada Familia.
Then, check into your balcony room on the MSC Orchestra, MSC Cruise’s new flagship. With its airy open spaces, it is easily the most congenial cruise ship in Italy. Your on-ship needs will be met with luxurious offerings on the 18 decks: a fitness/relaxation area, a jogging track, a sauna, turkish bath, swimming pools, jacuzzis, restaurants, pizzerias, theatres, nightclubs, shopping areas and a mini club. Take advantage of wonderful shopping and reserve time for relaxing.
During our seven days at sea, our tempting ports of call will thrill you with new experiences, and fun, fun, fun!
Our final days of touring, sipping, and playing in Italy, including magnificent Florence, will be pleasurable and memorable. The mix of beautiful scenery, works of art, fine wine, exquisite meals, and delightful companions is magical.
All of this, two weeks of exploring and fun, for less than it would cost you to spend a week in Tuscany!
Cheers!
Dates:
September 30th – October 15, 2008.
Cost:
$4,960.00 (per person/ double occupancy)
Limited Availability
More Info:
Call Summerset Winery 515-961-3545 for more info.
- ITINERARY -
Sep. 30 - Departure on Delta airlines from Des Moines to Barcelona, with connecting flight in Atlanta
Oct 1 11:05AM Group will arrive at BCN airport on DL114. Where we will meet our English speaking assistant and transfer by private bus to the 4 start Hotel in Barcelona. After check in at the hotel, spend the rest of the day at leisure. Welcome dinner in typical restaurant that evening and overnight stay.
Oct 2 Today drive south to Barcelona wine and cava country to the villages of Saint Sadumi, to visit a cellar and taste wine or Cava (cava is the typical sparkling wine from Catalonia).
Then drive to a lovely fishermen and Mediterranean village of Sitgeswith where there is a great beach promenade and city center for a walking tour and shopping. Lunch and dinner on your own.
Oct 3 This Morning we will have a guided tour of Barcelona, with a visit to the Sagrada Familia. That afternoon we will transfer to Pier to board the MSC cruise Orchestra. The ship will depart at 6pm.
Oct 3 - 10 7 nights on board of MSC cruise Orchestra
Oct 10 9AM Cruise ship will be arriving at the Barcelona pier. After debarking we will transfer to the Barcelona airport for a one way flight to Florence departing at 2:05PM. We will arrive at 3:40PM on Meridiana airlines at the Florence airport where we will meet our tour escort and board a private bus to take us to the hotel in Portovenere. If time permits we will stop in Lerici for a panoramic tour with escort. Welcome dinner that evening and overnight stay in Portovenere.
Oct 11 This is a full day excursion to Cinque Terre villages (by train and/or boat depending on weather conditions) including a wine tasting! Yum!
Oct 12 Full day excursion to Viareggio and Lucca (*this day has other possible options for tours).
Oct 13 Full day excursion to Florence, including half day private guided city tour (entrance fees )to the Academy of Fine Arts, followed by free time for shopping and relaxing before returning to our hotel in Portovenere (*this day has other possible options for tours).
Oct 14 Today spend the morning at leisure in Portovenere to explore the city and relax, or take an optional cooking class. Later in the afternoon we will transfer to Hotel near Malpensa airport fo our final and farewell dinner.
Oct 15 Breakfast at the hotel, then transfer to Malpensa airport for our return flight to the USA on flight DL75 departing at 11AM.
Summerset Adventure Tours Announces
Tropical Costa Rica: 
January, 2009
TROPICAL COSTA RICA:
with optional Jungle Adventure Post Tour Extension
Highlights...San Jose Poas Volcano Cano Negro Refuge Arenal Volcano Hot Springs Monteverde Cloud Forest Guanacaste
Per Person Rates: Double $2,459; Single $3,009; Triple $2,429"
Included in Price: Round Trip Air from DM Municipal Airport
Air Taxes and Fees/Surcharges of $270 (subject* to increase until paid in full)
Hotel Transfers Not included in Price: Cancellation Waiver and Insurance of $150. per person
Day 1: Wednesday, January 21, 2009 Arrive San Jose, Costa Rica
Lush forests and stunning waterfalls...rumbling volcanoes and endless coastlines...Costa Rica is truly a slice of paradise. Your tour begins in the colorful capital city of San Jose. Upon arrival, relax and soak up the sighs of your new surroundings.
Day 2: Thursday, January 22, 2009 San Jose – Poas Volcano - La Fortuna (Arenal Volcano)
This morning you will have the opportunity to visit the local San Gabriel Shelter which is supported by the Collette Foundation. This shelter specializes in caring for Costa Rica's ill children. After the visit, leave behind the hustle and bustle of the city and travel through the verdant countryside of the Central Valley. Travel past tropical landscapes and the ancient Poas Volcano, said to be the widest crater in the world. Later in the day arrive in the charming town of La Fortuna. Here you will enjoy a two night stay at a typical lodge with breathtaking views of the majestic Arenal Volcano, which has been generating constant lava for the last 30 years.
Today breakfast and dinner will be included.
Day 3: Friday, January 23, 2009 La Fortuna (Arenal Volcano) – Cano Negro - La Fortuna (Arenal Volcano)
Of all Costa Rica's nature preserves, the remote 20,000-acres of Cano Negro are home to the largest viewable selection of indigenous wildlife. During your visit, embark on a guided river boat trip in a panga (covered canoe), making frequent stops to watch and photograph the wildlife around you. Crocodiles, river otters, sloths, river turtles, exotic birds and rare butterflies are all known to live in the area. After your adventure through the preserve, relax at a family-owned hot springs oasis in the geothermal region that surrounds the Arenal volcano. Stroll through the beautiful gounds, soak in the soothing mineral waters, or take advantage of the first-class spa services.
Today breakfast and dinner will be included.
Day 4: Saturday, January 24, 2009 La Fortuna – Monteverde
You won't belive your eyes as you travel into the Monteverde Cloud Rain Forest, where trees grow to heights of 100 feet! In this spectacular ecosystem, you will encounter many incredible species of flora and fauna. Then you continue on to Selvatura Park, a cloud forest preserve in the heart of Monteverde. Your visit includes an exciting opportunity to fly through the cloud forest on a zip line canopy tour or to take a guided walk among the treetops on a series of hanging bridges! After your activity of choice, participate in a reforestation effort by planting a tree in this spectacular nature preserve. Finally, you will learn about some of the region’s most beautiful wildlife with a visit to one of the world's largest butterfly gardens. You'll also see the hummingbird gallery containing more than 14 different species!
Today breakfast and dinner are included.
Day 5: Sunday, January 25, 2009 Monteverde
A morning nature walk allows you to discover the natural beauty of the cloud forest first hand. This forest is the home of the world's largest population of the endangered quetzal, celebrated for its gorgeous jewel-toned plumage. It is an elusive bird but keep your eyes peeled and you may bet lucky. *This afternoon, visit a local coffee production facility to see how a potent Costa Rica coffee bean is transformed into your morning cup of joe.
Today breakfast and dinner are included.
Day 6: Monday, January 26, 2009 Monteverde – Playa Hermosa (Guanacaste)
Fun in the sun is in store as you travel to the spectacular Guanacaste region on the northwest Pacific coast. En route, make a special stop at a small cooperative where locals showcase their colorful handmade products. This afternoon, arrive at Playa Hermosa, known for its breathtaking beauty and fine sandy beaches. Here, rest and relaxation go hand-in-hand with mesmerizing ocean views and lush tropical greenery.
Today breakfast, lunch and dinner will be included.
Day 7: Tuesday, January 27, 2009 Playa Hermosa (Guanacaste)
The day is yours to simply enjoy this tropical paradise. Explore the nearby marina and beaches or simply relax by the pool and take advantage of the amenities offered by your all inclusive resort.
Today breakfast, lunch and dinner will be included.
Day 8: Wednesday, January 28, 2009 Playa Hermosa – Sarchi – San Jose
Take a leisurely ride through the countryside to Sarchi. This charming town is known for its authentic handicrafts. During your visit you will have the chance to tour the local oxcart factory, perfect for picking up unique souvenirs! Continue on to San Jose where you will enjoy a wonderful farewell dinner.
Today breakfast and dinner will be included.
Day 9: Thursday, January 29, 2009 San Jose- Tour Ends
Today you depart for home with fabulous memories of your adventure in Costa Rica.
