Costa Rica Family Holiday
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Tour Overview
Bring the family together for a hands-on Costa Rican adventure from San Jose to Manuel Antonio. Learn about animal conservation with a naturalist at Proyecto Asis, hike beneath towering Arenal Volcano, cross Lake Arenal by boat and explore the cloud forest and hanging bridges of Monteverde. Visit a family farm, make casado in a local home and trek through Manuel Antonio National Park, keeping watch for three-toed sloths, monkeys and iguanas. With free time to swim and relax, this your family’s chance to discover the incredible biodiversity of this tropical wilderness.
Trip Code: QCFM
Start
San Jose
End
San Jose
Destination
Costa Rica
Meals
8 breakfasts, 0 dinners
Transport
Private Minivan
Accommodation
Hotels (6 nights), Farm stay (2 nights)
Days
9
Max Group Size
Min 1 - Max 16
Min Age
5
Style
Originali
Physical
2i
Trip Highlights
Why you'll love this trip
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Prepare traditional casado with the Delgado family in their home, learning how Costa Rica’s classic lunch of rice, beans, salad and tortillas comes together.
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Get up close to the unique wildlife of Costa Rica on a guided tour of an animal sanctuary, where each resident – sloths, monkey, macaws and more – has a rescue and recovery backstory.
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Hike in Arenal National Park for an impressive view of the volcano before taking a boat ride along the lake to try and spot some local wildlife.
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Walk along suspension bridges in Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve for the best biology lesson the kids have ever had.
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Immerse yourself in nature on a guided walk with a naturalist guide in Manual Antonio National Park. The kids will love spotting sloths and listening for the evocative call of howler monkeys.
Day by Day Itinerary
Itinerary
What's Included
Inclusions and activities
Meals
8 breakfasts, 0 dinners
Transport
Private Minivan
Accommodation
Hotels (6 nights), Farm stay (2 nights)
Included activities
- Proyecto Asis - Wildlife tour
- Arenal National Park - Hike and Lake
- Monteverde - Children's Eternal Rain Forest (The Intrepid Foundation Partner) guided walk
- Monteverde - Sky Walk (Entrance)
- Manuel Antonio - Homecooked lunch
Optional activities
Is This Trip Right for You?
Is this trip right for you?
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There are some long travelling days on this trip, but it’s all part of the adventure and a great way to get to know your fellow travellers.
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This trip requires a moderate level of fitness as it involves some walking and swimming, allowing you to really get among nature. Please bring sturdy, comfortable walking shoes, a swimsuit and comfortable clothing.
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Multiple activities on this trip are subject to weather and water conditions and on occasion, may be cancelled for safety or operational reasons. In the case of cancellation, we will endeavour to find a suitable replacement activity.
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