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www.KIconcerts.com Your World of Music ST. JOHN’S BOYS’ CHOIR CONCERT TOUR COSTA RICA JUNE 2014 TOUR BOOKLET
www.KIconcerts.comYour World of Music
ST. JOHN’S BOYS’ CHOIR
CONCERT TOUR
COSTA RICAJUNE 2014
TOUR BOOKLET
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Oliver Scofield President
Michael ClohesyChief Executive
Dear St. John’s Boys’ Choir Member,
We share in your excitement that your trip to Costa Rica is finally almost here.
This tour booklet provides an outline of the highlights of your trip and a detailed itinerary with flight and hotel details for you and those at home who may want to contact you. It also includes information that will be useful while you are in Costa Rica. All the information is subject to change due to any circumstances beyond our control.
Name BadgePlease wear this upon arrival in San Jose so that our staff can recognize you and whenever you are participating in a tour program.
Baggage TagsBe sure that each of your bags, including your check-in bag, has a completed KIconcerts baggage tag affixed.
Other things to note:
Airline TicketsYour airline ticket is an electronic ticket. A copy is not necessary for airport check-in as long as you have your passport and flight information.
PassportYour passport is vital. Take care of it at all times. Do not pack it in your check-in baggage and do not leave it lying around. Keep a copy of your passport separate from your passport.
And finally, we wish you a very pleasant and memorable time.
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PERFORMANCES
June 12, 2014Concert at Catedral de Ciudad Quesada, San Carlos
June 15, 2014Sing the Mass and short performance post-Mass at Parroquia Santa Elena, Monteverde
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June 17, 2014Lunchtime concert at the National Theatre, San Jose
Evening concert at the Eugene O’Neill Theatre, San Jose
PERFORMANCES
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June 12, 2014Arenal Volcano guided walking tour
June 13, 2014Selvatura Hanging Bridges guided walking tour through the cloud forest crossing eight hanging bridges
June 14, 2014Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve guided walking tour of conservation area
June 15, 2014Enjoy scenic drive through Costa Rican countryside to the Pacific coastline
June 16, 2014Visit to Manuel Antonio beach
June 17, 2014Discover San José, the capital of Costa Rica
SIGHTSEEING
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HOTELS
ARENAL PARAISO HOTEL AND SPAAddress: Arenal, Costa Rica Tel: +506 2479-1100Fax: +506 2479-1090http://www.arenalparaiso.com/app/cms/www/index.php
EL ESTABLO MOUNTAIN HOTELAddress: Diagonal to Escuela Rafael Arguedas, Monteverde 549-2050Tel: +506 2645-5110 Fax: +506 2645-5041http://www.elestablo.com/
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HOTELS
HOTEL PUNTA LEONAAddress: Punta Leona, Costa Rica Tel: +506-2231-3131http://hotelpuntaleona.com/about.html
PARK INN SAN JOSEAddress: Ave. 6. Calle 28. Barrio Don Bosco, San JoséTel: +506 2257 1011http://www.parkinn.com/hotel-sanjose
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OTHER INFORMATION
Alex Castro is a lifelong resident of Costa Rica and he has been a naturalist
guide for over 18 years.
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LUGGAGE
KI suggests packing efficiently and wisely to keep baggage at a minimum.
Please check the airline’s website for up-to-date restrictions on baggage: Delta Airlines: http://www.delta.com/content/www/en_US/traveling-with-us/baggage.html
For restricted items on board the aircraft, please visit the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) website: http:// www.tsa.gov/
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Here are the contact details for Travel Insured International:
Emergency Travel Assistance:1-800-494-9907 (Toll-Free US/Canada)1-603-328-1707 (Collect Outside US/Canada)
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TRAVEL INSURANCE
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Day Date 2014 City Time Services Transp Meal
Wed 11-Jun MSP 1:18 PM Depart Minneapolis Delta Airlines 785
ATL 4:44 PM Arrive Atlanta5:54 PM Depart Atlanta Delta
Airlines 39SJO 7:55 PM Arrive San Jose, Costa RicaSan Jose Clear Immigration and Customs
Meet your Tour Guide: Alex CastroLuggage on coach CoachBoard coachDepart airportReceive dinner boxes on board coach D
Arenal Arrive hotel: ARENAL PARAISO HOTEL AND SPACheck in Overnight Arenal
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Day Date 2014 City Time Services Transp Meal
Thu 12-Jun Arenal 7:00 AM Morning CallBreakfast (available from 6:30 AM) B
8:45 AM Bring concert dressMeet your Tour Guide: AlexBoard coach Coach
9:00 AM Depart hotel9:30 AM Arrive at base of Arenal Volcano
Enjoy guided walking tour of volcano11:30 AM Tour concludes
Depart volcano12:00 PM Arrive at restaurant: EL NOVILLO Coach
Address: Carretera a Tilarán de la entrada del hotel Arenal Kioro 300 metros al esteTel: 2479-1910Lunch LDepart Arenal
Ciudad Quesada 3:30 PM Arrive at CATEDRAL DE CUIDAD QUESADA
Address: Ciudad Quesada, San Carlos, Costa Rica
4:00 PM Rehearsal5:00 PM Rehearsal concludes
Change into robesTake places for Mass
6:00 PM MASS COMMENCESATTEND MASS in honor of the newly appointed Bishop, Monseñor Jose Manuel GaritaMass concludes
7:00 PM CONCERT 8:00 PM Concert concludes
Change clothesBoard coachDepart venue CoachArrive at restaurant: DON GOYO Address: Ciudad Quesada, San Carlos, Costa Rica
8:30 PM Dinner DDepart restaurant
Arenal Arrive hotel Overnight Arenal
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Day Date 2014 City Time Services Transp Meal
Fri 13-Jun Arenal 6:30 AM Morning CallBreakfast (available from 6:30 AM) B
7:30 AM Bring luggage to lobbyMeet your Tour Guide: AlexLuggage on coach CoachBoard coach
8:00 AM Depart hotelEnjoy scenic drive through countryside
Monteverde 12:00 PM Arrive at Selvatura Hanging BridgesWalk to restaurant: SELVATURA WalkAddress: MonteverdeTel: +506 2645-6616Lunch L
1:30 PM Meet your Tour GuideGuided walking tour through the cloud forest crossing eight hanging bridgesTour concludesBoard coach Coach
3:00 PM Depart park Arrive hotel: EL ESTABLO MOUNTAIN HOTELCheck in
6:30 PM Dinner at hotel DOvernight Monteverde
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Day Date 2014 City Time Services Transp Meal
Sat 14-Jun Monteverde 7:00 AM Morning CallBreakfast (available from 6:30 AM) B
8:45 AM Meet your Tour Guide: AlexBoard coach Coach
9:00 AM Depart hotel9:30 AM Arrive at the Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve
Guided walking tour of conservation area WalkTour concludesDepart park Coach
12:00 PM Arrive restaurant: TRAMONTIAddress: Camino a la Reserva Monteverde antes de llegar a CasemTel: +506 2645-6120Lunch LDepart restaurantActivity with local students arranged by the church Meet your Tour GuideBoard coach
7:00 PM Arrive restaurant: TREE HOUSEAddress: Frente a la iglesia Catolica de MonteverdePhone: +506 2645-5751Dinner DDepart restaurantArrive hotelOvernight Monteverde
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Day Date 2014 City Time Services Transp Meal
Sun 15-Jun Monteverde 6:30 AM Morning CallBreakfast (available from 6:30 AM) B
8:00 AM Bring luggage to lobbyBring choir robesMeet your Tour Guide: AlexLuggage on coach CoachBoard coach
8:30 AM Depart hotel 9:00 AM Arrive at PARROQUIA DE SANTA ELENA
Address: Santa Elena, MonteverdeSound check
10:00 AM MASS COMMENCESSING MASS Mass concludesSHORT PERFORMANCE FOLLOWING MASSPerformance concludesChange clothesDepart church
12:00 PM Arrive restaurant: POCO A POCOAddress: Contiguo al ranario Santa Elena, MonteverdeTel: +506 2645-6000Lunch LDepart restaurantContinue with scenic drive to Pacific coast
Punta Leona Arrive hotel: HOTEL PUNTA LEONACheck in
6:30 PM Dinner at hotel DOvernight Punta Leona
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Day Date 2014 City Time Services Transp Meal
Mon 16-Jun Punta Leona 6:00 AM Morning CallBreakfast (available from 7:00 AM) BBring swimsuit (or wear under clothing)
7:15 AM Meet your Tour Guide: AlexBoard coach Coach
7:30 AM Depart hotelManual Antonio Arrive at Manual Antonio beach
Time to enjoy swimming and the beach WalkMeet your Tour Guide
12:00 PM Depart beachWalk to restaurant: PUERTO ESCONDIDOAddress: De la entrada principal del parque Manuel Antonio, 200 metros oesteTel: +506 2777-0903Lunch L
1:30 PM Depart restaurantBoard coach CoachReturn to Punta Leona
Punta Leona Arrive hotelFree time to enjoy activities at hotel
4:45 PM Meet your Tour GuideBoard coach CoachDepart hotel
Santa Lucia Arrive Santa LuciaWalk to restaurant: Villa Lapas Walk
6:30 PM Dinner DDepart restaurantBoard coach CoachReturn to hotel
Punta Leona Arrive hotelOvernight Punta Leona
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Day Date 2014 City Time Services Transp Meal
Tue 17-Jun Punta Leona 6:30 AM Morning CallBreakfast (available from 7:00 AM) B
7:30 AM Bring luggage to lobbyCarry concert dress separatelyMeet your Tour Guide: AlexLuggage on coach CoachBoard coach
8:00 AM Depart hotelSan Jose 9:30 AM Arrive at the NATIONAL THEATRE
Address: 1, San José, Costa RicaRehearsal
Rehearsal concludesChange into concert dress
12:10 PM CONCERT12:50 PM Concert concludes
Change clothesWalk to restaurant: EL PATIO WalkAddress: del Balmoral, Calle 9, San JoseTel: +506 2221-1700
1:00 PM Lunch L2:00 PM Depart restaurant
Board coach Coach3:00 PM Arrive hotel
PARK INN SAN JOSEAddress: Ave. 6. Calle 28. Barrio Don Bosco, San JoséTel: +506 2257 1011http://www.parkinn.com/hotel-sanjoseCheck in Freshen upChange into concert dress and bring change of clothes
5:45 PM Meet your Tour GuideBoard coachDepart hotel
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Day Date 2014 City Time Services Transp Meal
6:00 PM Arrive at EUGENE O'NEILL THEATREAddress: Calle 37, Avenida Central, San JoseMove into theatre
6:30 PM Sound check7:00 PM Sound check concludes
Break while audience enters7:30 PM CONCERT8:30 PM Concert concludes
Depart venueArrive hotelChange clothesMove to restaurant: RGB
9:30 PM FAREWELL DINNER DOvernight San Jose
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Day Date 2014 City Time Services Transp Meal
Wed 18-Jun San Jose 7:00 AM Morning CallBreakfast (available from 6:00 AM) B
8:30 AM Bring luggage to lobbyMeet your Tour Guide: AlexLuggage on coach CoachBoard coach
9:00 AM Depart hotelArrive airportCheck in Farewell Alex Castro
SJO 12:57 PM Depart San Jose Delta Airlines 903
ATL 6:59 PM Arrive AtlantaClear US Immigration and Customs
10:11 PM Depart Atlanta Delta Airlines 300
MSP 11:43 PM Arrive Minneapolis
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