This family adventure travel is a tour for 12 days and the travel itinerary highlights some of Costa Rica's top travel destinations. These include:

Engage your family with the wildlife and activities of Costa Rica! Avoid the crowds and go off-the-beaten-track, while enjoying the theme of family fun. Ride through jungle canals, explore the lava fields of the Arenal Volcano and relax on the white sand beaches of the Pacific Ocean. Hot springs, monkey spotting, rafting and cave tours, Costa Rica is the ideal destination for the active family seeking adventure.

  • Trip style: Family.
  • Service level: Comfort.
  • Travel highlights: San Jose, Tortuguero, Arenal Volcano, Cloud Forest Reserve, Quepos.

Family Adventure Travel Itinerary

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  • Arrive San Jose. Arrive in San Jose at any time.
  • Day 2-3 Tortuguero (2B,2L,2D). Travel by land and a small river boat to the town of Tortuguero, an important nesting area for sea turtles. Tortuguero is a great base for walking and exploring. A boat ride through the jungle canals provides your family with plenty of opportunities to see exotic birds and other wildlife including turtles, monkeys and caiman.
  • Day 4-6 La Fortuna / Arenal (3B) Travel by river boat and van to La Fortuna, near the base of the spectacular Arenal Volcano. Try river rafting, go horseback riding, or explore the lava fields. Enjoy an included visit to a wild animal rescue center where your family will have the chance to get up-close and personal with some indigenous animals.
  • Day 9-10 Quepos / Manuel Antonio National Park (2B). The picturesque town of Quepos is the perfect place to relax and enjoy the nearby white sand beaches of the Pacific coast. Go swimming, kayaking, boogie boarding, sailing or surfing. A short distance away, the coastal rainforest of Manuel Antonio National Park offers excellent hiking, spectacular views, and abundant wildlife viewing.
  • Day 11 San Jose. Return to San Jose for some last–minute shopping and a final night on the town.
  • Day 12 Depart San Jose.

Trip summary/CRF

  • Price: US$1600 (approx)
  • StartFinish: ex San Jose
  • What's Included: Boat tour in Tortuguero National Park, guided hike through jungle, Hot Springs in La Fortuna, Guided visit of a Cloud Forest Reserve near Monteverde, visit to Fincas Naturales Wildlife Refuge. Arrival transfer and daily continental breakfast.
  • Group Size Notes: Max 15, Avg 10
  • Group Leader: Chief Experience Officer (CEO) throughout, local guides.
  • Meals Included: 11 Breakfasts, 2 Lunches, 2 Dinners.
  • Transport: Private van, River boat.
  • Accommodation: Comfort hotels (11 nts).
  • Meal Budget: Allow USD$300 for meals not included. For additional expenses, see Trip Details.
  • My Own Room: no availabe on this trip.

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Arenal view

The Arenal Volcano area is scenic and charming. It is more spring-like and I can understand why so many ex-pats have chosen this area to retire.

Arenal has a lovely lake and around the lake there are homes, services, and in some places ranches.

You'll note the windmills throughout the area.

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Manuel Antonio National Park is Costa Rica's smallest national park but one of its most spectacular parks. Visitor will find everything from jungle, wildlife to incredible beaches.

Manuel Antonio is near a town called Quepos, a charming former fishing village.