Location Services Guide - Finca Bellavista

CASH OR FINCA CREDIT ONLY:Due to unique logistical challenges present at the finca, we CANNOTaccept credit or debit cards for on-site purchases made during yourvisit. You can PRE-PURCHASE Finca Credit, or, be prepared topay in CASH (US Dollars or Costa Rican Colones) for all on-sitepurchases made during your stay. (We will need to make a carboncopy of a credit card for a security deposit).We are excited to now offer our visitors the option of pre-purchasingFinca Credit starting December 15, 2012. We hope that you willtake advantage of this service, as it has been created to streamlineyour travel experience and ease your safety anxieties while traveling.When you purchase Finca Credit, you can rest assured that whenyou check in, the certificates you have pre-purchased will beawaiting your arrival. You can use these Finca Credits to purchasefood, tours, retail items, or pay for additional services while visitingFinca Bellavista.PURCHASE FINCA CREDIT HERE:http://www.fincabellavista.com/buy-finca-credit/ONSITE ACTIVITIES:-Explore the Sky Trail network (Introduction is mandatory anddependent on weather and staff availability. Gear rental is required forFBV equipment).-Go on a Night Hike with Chico-Hike to the swimming holes and waterfalls- Organize treehouse visits with the other guests-Hike to La Punta for a picnic (bring a lunch prepared by our cooks!)-Go for a hike to the waterfalls and enjoy a cool soak in the river-Grab a hammock and get a nap or some reading time-Grab a yoga mat and stretch in El Rancho-Check out crittersWe have a number of field guides in the FBV office that can be loaned out.FBV SkyTrails—-Introduction to and use of the community’s private SKYTrail networkof ziplines and platforms is contingent on a multitude of factors. TheSKYTrails are not operated as a commercial canopy tour, nor are theyinclusive of a stay at Finca Bellavista.-We charge an equipment rental fee, which is very reasonable in lightof paying employees that introduce you to the system, creating andbuilding a safe network for use, and providing one of the most uniqueexperiences in Costa Rica.We currently charge a $25 equipment fee for FBV owners, and a $50equipment fee for non-owners.-We CANNOT accommodate children under the age of 12, or under 48inches tall on the SKYTrail network. This policy is in effect December1, 2012.(Please understand that this is not a commercial canopy tour, and wedo not have the specialized equipment necessary to safely transportchildren at this time. This policy is in place for your child’s safety.)-All SkyTrail introductions leave in the morning hours (usually afterbreakfast) due to the typical weather patterns we experience, ouremployee’s work hours, and a multitude of other factors. We require aminimum of 2 guests and maximum of 6 guests for each introduction tothe SkyTrails.-FBV reserves the right to refuse access to the SKYTrails of any visitorthat is under the influence of drugs and alcohol, cannot properly exhibitand perform the safety procedures necessary to participate in ziplining,or is physically unable to safely participate in ziplining. Above all things,we have your safety in mind. We will try to accommodate special needsas best as we can, and appreciate your understanding if we are unableto do so.Guided Night Hikes—Chico, our local charmer, will take you on a fun adventure of the Fincato see all of the life that comes alive at night. Expect to see snakes, frogs,spiders and lots of other wildlife! Night hikes are weather dependentand cost $30 per person. We normally need a day’s notice to schedule anight tour.Garden Tours—Tour the gardens with Felo and harvest fresh food, then learn how tocook authentic local meals with those ingredients. These ‘tours’ are $30per person and include a delicious homemade lunch creation.