2016 We make it easy to get there... Nature makes it hard to leave. Welcome!Way to Go designs tours to Costa Rica, Belize, Panama, and Nicaragua. Whether you prefer to explore the diversity of one country or all four, let us help you visit the lands of What is New? ...........................................6 natural beauty and warm people. ContentsCosta Rica ................................................7 San José & Surroundings .......................7 The land of eternal sunshine Guanacaste ...........................................9 CostaAn oasis of calm Rica and an ecotourism heaven. Whether you are looking for the nightlife of a vibrant city, Central & Southwest Pacific ................13 adventure in the jungle, or relaxation on a beach—this country has something appealing to everyone Caribbean Coast .................................16 looking for an ideal vacation destination. Arenal & Cloud Forest. ........................17 Belize ......................................................21 The jewel of Central America Panama ...................................................25 BelizeA country full of history, exotic nature and adventure. Whether it is visiting the Mayan temples or Nicaragua .................................................... 28 experiencing the natural wonders of the Belize Barrier Reef, we can customize a package to fit your needs. Terms & Conditions ................................33 Discover hidden adventure PanamaA hidden treasure in Central America. The footprints of thousands of years, the world’s most important land bridge and an area rich in nature await you. For those seeking flora and fauna, experiencing the unchanged culture of seven indigenous tribes or enjoying the vibrant metropolis of Panama City, you will not be disappointed. Unspoiled natural treasures NicaraguaUnparalleled natural beauty further enriched by its strong cultural heritage and legacy of warm and friendly hospitality. Nicaragua’s multi-ethnic and multi-lingual people take great pride in their culture and their Once your reservation is complete country, and welcome visitors with open arms. we will send a customized package including your itinerary and information about your destinations, and some Costa Rican coffee. Enjoy! Toll-Free 1.800.835.1223 5623 Duraleigh Rd, Suite 121 Raleigh, NC 27612 Fax: 919.803.8055 www.waytogocostarica.com [email protected] Enjoying tourism activities and experiencesSustainable while respecting Tourism the natural environment and local community. Costa Rica leads the world with its practice of sustainable tourism. Belize, Panama and Nicaragua are following by developing excellent programs to protect the beauty of these countries while welcoming visitors. Costa Rica, Belize, Panama and Nicaragua welcome you to experience these natural wonders. www.WayToGoCostaRica.com To all of our travel partners who have been a part of the Way We don’t have standard vacation packages; on the contrary, we ThankTo Go family for 24 years, the entireyou! team here at Way To Go take the time to custom design each and every trip we plan. would like to extend a heartfelt “Thank you!” We look forward The goal is to always exceed your clients’ expectations and to to working with all of our partners in the years to come and make their trip indelible. Our team is made of knowledgeable wish each and every one an exciting and successful 2016. and experienced destination specialists, having visited Costa Rica, Belize, Panama and Nicaragua many times. If you have Costa Rica, Belize, Panama, and Nicaragua are unique eco- a question about a resort, tour or location at least one of our tourism destinations recognized the world over as the “go staff has been there! to” places for the discerning eco-traveler. Our passion and our mission is to share our love of these countries; their vibrant Knowing the importance of education, we conduct ongoing cultures, natural wonders and unending beauty. Over the past seminars and workshops nationwide involving our regional 24 years we have sent thousands of people to experience the sales managers accompanied by local executive staff. Our wonders of these countries, developing the expertise and long- brochures, flyers and website are valuable tools for agents, term relationships we have come to cherish from our partners. enabling them to find information about exciting and profitable Because of these relationships we have grown into the leading destinations quickly and easily. eco-tourism trip designers for Costa Rica, Belize, Panama and We believe in the old-fashioned way of gaining the trust Nicaragua. of our partners: by offering expertise, quality packages and A good part of our success stems from our ground operators. personalized touches that result in exceeding the clients’ and We choose only the most knowledgeable, professional and the agents’ expectations. friendly operators to represent us in these countries and help Our mission statement is as important to us today as it was 24 our clients’ experience be the best they can be and to enjoy the years ago… wonder of these destinations to their fullest. Way To Go has received significant professional recognition due “We make it easy to get there, to our success. Our trip plans start with three tiers: nature makes it hard to leave.” 1. Air and land packages as featured in this brochure using fares of American Airlines, United, Delta and Grupo Taca. Airfare for groups, singles, families—we do it all! 2. Tailor-made itineraries designed for the special interests of the vacationer such as ecotourism, hiking, bird- watching, weddings, diving, whitewater rafting & more. 3. Custom designed group incentives and affinity programs, our expert agents are adept at dealing with large groups with specific needs. 4 Way to Go: Tours 2016 San José & Surroundings • Guanacaste •&HQWUDO 6RXWKZHVW3DFLÀF• CaribbeanCosta Coast Rica • Arenal & Cloud Forests There are very few places in the world that can offer such an incredible diversity of scenery, climate and vacation pleasures as Costa Rica does, especially when you realize that it is only 150 miles wide from ocean to ocean and 250 miles long from border to border. In what would be an area as small as the state of West Virginia, this land of wonders can offer at any given time the soothing effect of the sun rays at a white sand tropical beach, the excitement of watching volcanoes erupt, the thrill of deep sea SCUBA diving, sports fishing, whitewater rafting, mountain biking, canopy tours or the quiet, peaceful serenity of mountain resorts where cooler temperatures offset the heat of the coastal areas and fireplaces provide the right atmosphere for a hot chocolate, an intimate Swiss-fondue dinner or the awesome presence of the quetzal, one of the most beautiful birds in the Mexico world... and much, much more! Belize Cayo • Mountain Pine Ridge • Ambergris Caye • Orange Walk • Placencia AncientBelize archaeological sites of Mayan temples, a pristine environment, the second-largest barrier reef in the world, living coral gardens and exotic marine life await you. Belize lies west of the Caribbean Sea on the Central American isthmus and is home to coral reefs and tropical rainforests, alive with hundreds of bird species, colorful fish, exotic plants and animals. In addition, the natural wonder of this land hosts inland granite basins at the base of cascading falls whose waters flow through limestone caves. Guatemala From the Maya Mountains to swaying palm trees on sun-drenched beaches and ten different cultures – the result is an adventure of vacation possibilities. Honduras 3DQDPD&DQDO*DPERD3DQDPD&LW\%RFDVGHO7RUR6DQ%ODV3DFLÀF%HDFKHV El Salvador ThePanama footprints of thousands of years – the world’s most important land bridge and an area rich in nature await you. Those seeking flora and fauna will wonder at the 14 parks, 12 forest reserves and 10 wildlife refuges. You will be in awe as you develop a cultural understanding of Panama’s seven indigenous tribes living in their native lands. Discover the vibrant metropolis of Nicaragua Panama City, offering shopping, five-star hotels, fine dining and a myriad of cultural events. See the sun rise and set on the same beach and swim in two tropical oceans in one day... your private retreat awaits you. Pacific Ocean Caribbean Sea Managua • Leon • Granada • Beaches WithNicaragua 24 volcanoes and countless lakes, rivers and lagoons, Nicaragua is known as the “Land of Lakes and Volcanoes.” Only in Nicaragua can you navigate through rivers and lakes from the Caribbean to the Pacific, because here the waters of the Río San Juan meet Lake Nicaragua. With a wide assortment of landscapes and habitats that allow for many different types of vegetation Costa Rica and animal species to flourish, Nicaragua is proud of its tremendous ecological diversity offering more than 70 unique eco-systems. Panama Columbia Way to Go: Tours 2016 5 CostaWhat Rica is new? We are so happy to announce the opening of Diamante Eco Adventure Park in Guanacaste! So many new adventures will be close to the resorts from soft Eco to high adventure! Some new resorts include the openings of Secrets, Wyndham Yu, Paradisus Papagayo and several luxury boutiques through 2016/17. Belize This unique destination continues to grow in the right direction. Small, unique luxury resorts are on the horizon like Itz’ana in Placencia later in 2016 and the purchase by Leonardo DiCaprio of Blackadore Island for a futuristic sustainable Eco resort. Belize maintains its high listings as an exotic and unique destination for travelers. Panama With the anniversary of the canal and a new lock opening, this cultural and beautiful beach destination continues to add amazing resorts. Dreams and Secrets will open to add more luxury all-inclusive options. The revitalization of Casco Viejo resembles a Latin American “Greenwich Village” and the city of Panama the new Latin Manhattan. Nicaragua Experienced Travelers looking for the next “in spot” should add Nicaragua to their bucket list as it offers new cultural and Eco experiences in one of the safest countries in the world. Mukul’s new airport offers fast access from MGA or LIR. Explore the exotic Corn Islands surrounded by the untouched aqua Caribbean Sea.