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Discover the incredible biodiversity of Costa Rica – and the culture shaped by the tropical wilderness – with your loved ones, on an adventure tailored for families. Pick produce and make dinner with a local family during an agricultural homestay, look for three-toed sloths in the thickets of the Manuel Antonio National Park and walk through the canopy of Monteverde’s cloud forest on a suspended bridge. Take a break from active adventure by soaking in springs heated by Arenal Volcano and lying beneath swaying palms on pristine beaches while the kids play nearby.

Trip Name
Costa Rica Family Holiday
Last Updated
1970-01-01
Days
10
Capacity
17
Highlights
  • Come together to cook a rustic meal from scratch during a homestay with family in an agricultural community.
  • Get up close to the unique wildlife of Costa Rica on a guided tour of an animal sanctuary. Learn how to prepare the animal's meals and make enrichment toys as part of a hands-on volunteering experience.
  • 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.
  • Walk along suspension bridges in Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve for the best biology lesson the kids have ever had.
  • 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.

Itinerary

ITINERARY CHANGES Our itineraries are updated regularly throughout the year based on customer feedback and to reflect the current situation in each destination. The information included in this Essential Trip Information may therefore differ from when you first booked your trip. It's important that you review this information prior to travel so that you have the latest updates. Due to weather, local conditions, transport schedules, public holidays, political unrest or other factors, further changes may be necessary to your itinerary once in-country. Your group leader or local representative will keep you up to date with any such changes once your trip is underway and has the authority to amend or cancel any part of the trip itinerary if deemed necessary due to safety concerns. , OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES A selection of optional activities that have been popular with past travellers are listed in the day-to-day itinerary. This isn't an exhaustive list and should be used as a guide only for some of what might be available. Prices are approximate, are for entrance fees only, and don’t include transport to and from the sites or local guides unless indicated. All activities are subject to availability, and maybe on a join-in basis. It may not be possible to do all the activities listed in the time available at each destination, so some pre-planning for what you are most interested in is advised. When it's recommended that travellers pre-book these activities, look for a note in the Special Information section of the day-to-day itinerary. For most, they can either be organised independently on the day, or let your group leader or local representative know you are interested at the Welcome Meeting and they can assist. Where activities are considered medium or high risk, we work with operators whose safety and credentials we have sighted and assessed. Although it is possible that you may find the same activity cheaper with another operator on the ground, we cannot vouch for the safety or quality of that operator. Medium and high-risk activities not listed above have not been assessed by us and as such our staff and group leader or local representative are unable to assist you with organising these activities. Activities that contravene our Responsible Travel policies are also not listed. Please remember that the decision to partake in any activity not listed is at your own discretion and risk.

Day 1 - San Jose
Hola! Welcome to Costa Rica. Your adventure begins in subtropical San Jose, where you'll meet your leader and fellow families at a welcome meeting at 5 pm at your hotel. If you arrive early, there's plenty to see in this bustling city. As the streets are laid out in a grid pattern, it’s relatively easy to navigate. Maybe head to the Spirogyra Butterfly Garden to introduce the kids (and adults) to Costa Rican biodiversity while getting some respite from the clamour of the city. After the meeting tonight, perhaps get a taste of ‘tico’ food with an optional group dinner group.
Day 2 - Santa Rosa de Pocosol
This morning, head to the tiny agricultural community of Juanilama in the Santa Rosa de Pocosol region. This area is predominantly dedicated to milk production and raising cattle. It’s the perfect place to experience life in small-town Costa Rica – you’ll even be staying with a local family! Settle in and get to know your hosts before going on an agricultural tour, where the kids will learn how to plant vegetables and gather some produce for tonight’s cooking class. You'll have some free time to wander around the community before coming together to create a meal with your hosts. Vamos a comer (let’s eat)!
Day 3 - La Fortuna
Visit a local wildlife sanctuary for a day the kids will never forget! Get up close to the colourful and unique animals of Costa Rica on a guided tour of the centre before taking part in a fun volunteering experience. Learn how to prepare for the different diets of the resident animals and help to make enrichment toys, which is an important part of their recovery. After a fun-filled morning and a stop for lunch, you'll continue on to La Fortuna where you'll spend the next two nights. Enjoy some free time this afternoon to swim, relax or explore the local area.
Day 4 - La Fortuna
Today begins with a hike to the Peninsula section of the Arenal National Park. Walk along an easy trail, soaking up the excellent views overlooking Lake Arenal and the Tilaran Volcanic Mountain Range. If you like, you can climb to the observation platform (about 12 m or 40 ft high) for a closer view of the volcano, which is 1633 m high in a perfect cone!. At the end of the trail, take a boat for a tour along the forested shores of Lake Arenal and its islets to try to find some animals. This is the ideal place to take some photos of the volcano (if the weather allows). The afternoon is then free to maybe take a hike past old lava flows on the Arenal 1968 Trail. There are two options on the 1968, including a shorter route suitable for families with younger kids. Or maybe a slow-paced soar on the Sky Tram is more your family’s speed?
Day 5 - Monteverde
Today you’ll drive to the shores of Lake Arenal, before taking a boat across the lake towards Monteverde. On a clear day, you'll have fantastic views of the surrounding area. Watching the massive Arenal Volcano loom larger and larger as you approach is a spectacular sight. When you arrive, maybe head to the nearby Butterfly Garden or just enjoy the tranquillity of nature at your accommodation. In 1951, North American Quakers founded the nearby Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve, a sanctuary for the unique flora and fauna of Costa Rica. More than 2000 species of plants, 320 bird species and 100 different types of mammals call the reserve home, and over the next few days you’ll get acquainted with some of them.
Day 6 - Monteverde
See the forest from a different perspective this morning on a canopy walk across the suspension bridges of Monteverde. The sheer variety of bird life in Monteverde is enough to make an ornithologist out of anyone, so don’t be surprised if your kids have a new answer to the question ‘what do you want to do when you grow up?’ While you’re up among the treetops, look (or listen) out for the reclusive resplendent quetzal, the blue-crowned motmot or the emerald toucanet. The rest of the day is free for you to relax or partake in some optional activities. You could visit an orchid farm or whizz through the trees on zip-lines. If conditions are right, there might be a chance to hike through the forest at dusk, a unique opportunity to see the area’s nocturnal creatures begin to stir.
Day 7 - Manuel Antonio National Park
Wave adios to Monteverde and hit the Pan-American Highway for a southward journey past beaches and palm plantations to Manuel Antonio. Arrive at your accommodation, located close to the national park, and spend an evening at leisure. Tonight, maybe take the family for a traditional Costa Rican meal at a soda (local restaurant), where you can mix with locals and try some of the region’s incredible fresh produce.
Day 8 - Manuel Antonio National Park
After breakfast, take a guided walk along the trails that snake through Manuel Antonio National Park. Immerse yourself in nature and learn more about the area’s diverse wild and plant life from your local naturalist guide. Look and listen carefully and you may be able to spot howler monkeys, two- and three-toed sloths, iguanas and more. The afternoon is free to explore this magical area further at your family’s desired pace. Maybe you’d like to relax on one of the idyllic palm-lined bays while the kids splash in the water. Maybe rent a kayak, surf or fish in the ocean. There are no wrong choices in this balmy paradise!
Day 9 - San Jose
Rise and shine for your final morning in this beachside haven. Enjoy your last hours in Manuel Antonio with some free time before making the return drive to San Jose in the mid-afternoon. You have a free afternoon to relax or continue epxloring. Tonight, maybe head out as a group for a final optional dinner to reminisce about your time together.
Day 10 - San Jose
There are no activities planned for today and you're free to leave any time after check-out. Can’t get enough of San Jose? Why not head out on a Tropical Rainforest and Chocolate Urban Adventure, which uncovers the chocolate and wildlife secrets of the jungle. If you need extra accommodation, just reach out to your booking agent ahead of time.

Trip Dates

StartEndPrice FromRoom Type
26-03-202604-04-2026AUD $ 2,876-
28-03-202606-04-2026AUD $ 3,750-
31-03-202609-04-2026AUD $ 3,770-
02-04-202611-04-2026AUD $ 3,750-
04-04-202613-04-2026AUD $ 2,907-
09-04-202618-04-2026AUD $ 2,396-
27-06-202606-07-2026AUD $ 3,195-
04-07-202613-07-2026AUD $ 3,195-
18-07-202627-07-2026AUD $ 3,195-
25-07-202603-08-2026AUD $ 3,260-
01-08-202610-08-2026AUD $ 3,550-
08-08-202617-08-2026AUD $ 3,260-
12-12-202621-12-2026AUD $ 3,195-
19-12-202628-12-2026AUD $ 3,330-
24-12-202602-01-2027AUD $ 3,195-
26-12-202604-01-2027AUD $ 3,195-
02-01-202711-01-2027AUD $ 3,320-
13-03-202722-03-2027AUD $ 3,320-
25-03-202703-04-2027AUD $ 3,320-
27-03-202705-04-2027AUD $ 3,320-
01-04-202710-04-2027AUD $ 3,320-
03-04-202712-04-2027AUD $ 3,320-
08-04-202717-04-2027AUD $ 3,320-
26-06-202705-07-2027AUD $ 3,320-
03-07-202712-07-2027AUD $ 3,320-
24-07-202702-08-2027AUD $ 3,320-
31-07-202709-08-2027AUD $ 3,320-
07-08-202716-08-2027AUD $ 3,320-
14-08-202723-08-2027AUD $ 3,320-
18-12-202727-12-2027AUD $ 3,320-
23-12-202701-01-2028AUD $ 3,320-
25-12-202703-01-2028AUD $ 3,320-
30-12-202708-01-2028AUD $ 3,320-
01-01-202810-01-2028AUD $ 3,320-
23-03-202801-04-2028AUD $ 3,320-
25-03-202803-04-2028AUD $ 3,320-
30-03-202808-04-2028AUD $ 3,320-
01-04-202810-04-2028AUD $ 3,320-
06-04-202815-04-2028AUD $ 3,320-
24-06-202803-07-2028AUD $ 3,320-
01-07-202810-07-2028AUD $ 3,320-
22-07-202831-07-2028AUD $ 3,320-
29-07-202807-08-2028AUD $ 3,320-
05-08-202814-08-2028AUD $ 3,320-
12-08-202821-08-2028AUD $ 3,320-
16-12-202825-12-2028AUD $ 3,320-
21-12-202830-12-2028AUD $ 3,320-
23-12-202801-01-2029AUD $ 3,320-
28-12-202806-01-2029AUD $ 3,320-

Accommodation

Hotels (8 nights), Homestay (1 night)

Transport

Private Minivan

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