Costa Rica Family Adventure

With lots of activities, this family trip to Costa Rica makes a good introduction to tropical wildlife, but also offers time to relax by the pool. The distances covered are short, so you can enjoy your stay to the full.

A full menu of rainforest trail walks, canopy walks, boat trips, guided visits – all with experienced naturalist  guides – will keep interest alive throughout the trip and ensure there's no time to get bored. Yet there is also plenty of down time so you can relax as a family – all the hotels where you stay have a pool. And if you want to be more active, you can use this time to take advantage of the many optional activities available locally – everything from whitewater rafting to zip-lining. 

Suggested itinerary

The full itinerary detail is available on our website.

1. Day 1: Fly to San José
2. Day 2: Transfer to Caño Blanco, then boat to Tortuguero
3. Day 3: Explore Tortuguero
4. Day 4: Boat back to Caño Blanco, transfer to Sarapiquí
5. Day 5: Sarapiqui: visit cacao plantation
6. Day 6: Transfer to La Fortuna and Arenal Volcano
7. Day 7: Activities in La Fortuna
8. Day 8: Boat & road transfer to Monteverde
9. Days 9-10: Activities in Monteverde
10. Day 11: Transfer to Playa Hermosa, near Tamarindo
11. Days 12-13: Playa Hermosa: relax or optional activities
12. Day 14: Return to San Jose via Carara National Park
13. Day 15: Depart San José
14. Day 16: Arrive UK

Please note: The main turtle species (hawksbill, loggerhead, green and leatherback) come ashore at Tortuguero to lay their eggs during the winter months between February and July.

• Available^*: Jan to Dec
• Price including flights from/to UK: From £3,495 pp; Child: from £1,725
• Price excluding international flights: From £2,985 pp; Child: from £1,275
• Activities available:
  • Boat trip
  • Horse riding
  • Nature drive
  • Sea kayaking
  • Swimming
  • Walking