Costa Rica Family Experience - 9 Days
Who is this trip for
Genders
- Female54%
- Male46%
Average age
Start / End
- San José
- San José
Physical rating
Group size
1 - 20Meals included
9Highlights
- Kick back on Costa Rica's pristine beaches
- Visit a local family to learn to make tortillas
- Spot nature in a dense cloud forest
- Enjoy the natural beauty of Manuel Antonio National Park
- Kayak and paddle-board in La Fortuna.
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Summary
Nothing brings learning to life like real-world experience. This week-long trip’s engaging lesson plan gives kids an education in biology and ecology that can never be found in a textbook. Here, spend the days (and nights!) studying the flora and fauna that inhabit the cloud forest and Manuel Antonio National Park. Elsewhere, get in touch with the land by rappelling, rafting, swimming, horseback-riding, and even surfing all over it. Science + gym? You do the math.
Itinerary
Day 1
San José
Amid the hustle and bustle of this busy capital, San José has beautiful parks, museums and an ornate National Theatre. Start your exploration of the city in the central plaza, a great place to people-watch. A mime, juggler, marimba band, magician, or storyteller may be performing for whatever is collected when the hat is passed. Artisan booths are common, creating a regular arts and crafts fair atmosphere.
Day 2
San José/La Fortuna
A three-hour van trip brings us to La Fortuna, near the base of the spectacular Arenal Volcano. La Fortuna is a great base for active adventures. Along the way, stop to meet Doña Mara and learn the art of making (and eating!) tortillas.
Once we arrive, there's time to relax in the hot springs that are heated by the volcano's lava.
During our stay in La Fortuna, there is a wide selection of activities sure to please every member of the family. From river rafting, to rappelling down waterfalls, to floating along the canals of the Caño Negro Wildlife Refuge in search of caiman, there is no excuse to be bored!
Day 3
La Fortuna
Get your adrenaline pumping and pre-book the Costa Rica Adrenaline Bundle on the checkout page to include this optional activity on your tour or ask your GCO or travel agent for assistance.
Day 4
La Fortuna/Monteverde
From La Fortuna, we make our way first by boat, then by van up the rough mountain roads to reach the fresh misty air of the Monteverde Cloud Forest. Spend two days exploring the community and nearby forest, truly a bird lover’s paradise.
Day 5
Monteverde
Enjoy a free day in this lush cloud forest region. Opt to fly above the trees on a canopy zipline tour, go horseback riding in the hills or visit the butterfly garden.
Day 6
Monteverde/Manuel Antonio
The white sand beaches and warm Pacific waters are the ideal atmosphere to relax at the end of your adventure. Manuel Antonio NP offers excellent hiking, spectacular views, and abundant wildlife viewing. An included hike goes deep into the park, to explore everything that can be found here.
Enjoy the beautiful white sand beaches and discover why the warm turquoise water is ideal for swimming, fishing, kayaking, boogie boarding, sailing or surfing - the perfect finale to an exciting family adventure!
Overnight in Manuel Antonio.
Day 7
Manuel Antonio
Take a guided hike through the national park keeping an eye out for the wildlife that can be seen through the trees.
Day 8
Manuel Antonio/San José
After one final morning to soak up the sun on the beach in Manuel Antonio, we return to San José, and have time to enjoy one final evening together with our group.
Day 9
San José
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What's Included
Accommodation
Hotels (8 nts).
Meals
Breakfasts: 8, Lunches: 1, Dinners: 0
Vegetarian options are available on all meals throughout the adventure.
Vegetarian options availableLocal Guide
GuidedThis adventure is led by a local guide throughout. The main language of this adventure is English. Please contact us for other languages available.
Airport Transfers
Arrival OnlyAn airport transfer to the start of the tour is included. Please contact our team if you require a quote for a return transfer.
Wifi
Wifi is available during the adventure. In some areas and / or accommodation / transport Wifi may be free.
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Customer reviews & ratings
We had an amazing time I our trip and talk about going back. The amount of nature and wildlife we experienced was unbelievable. We were both in awe. The trip was amazing on so many levels. So many fun things to do and our guide took great care of us!
Sharla Sep, 2024 VerifiedA great tour, which I think was enhanced by Victor's input (he made the tour better). Other people on the tour were well matched to us. Some guidance to the consumer before booking is necessary. We also lacked clarity on the airport pickup, which we couldn't tell if we would get collected, The meeting hotel was also not clear, so this is easy to fix. Depends on the desire of the traveller for flexibility - if they wish for more time or choice in the tour, then this may not be for them.
Anthony Sep, 2024 Verified
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