15 days tour
Costa Rica Adventure Family Holiday
$ 3,720 .00 USD
Total price per person
Reserve with $3,720.00
Meals
All breakfasts, three lunches and two dinners are included in the price of the tour, allowing you plenty of flexibility for non-included meals to be taken as a family or with the group. Costa Rican specialities include gallo pinto, a black bean and rice dish and a staple part of the local diet. Soups, stews and fresh fish are also common, and most hotels offer international menus. There is a lot of fresh fruit in the tropics โ though the monkeys in the hotel gardens may well want to share your bananas! Vegetarian and vegan options are limited but food is plentiful and tasty โ please inform us before departure of any special dietary requests.
Transport
We travel in air-conditioned buses for most of the tour. Depending on the group size, we use a 16-seat Coaster minibus, a 17 to 23-seat vehicle or a 30 seater vehicle. Due to the type of vehicles we use, itโs common for luggage to be transported on the roof, covered by a tarpaulin. There is a shared transfer to Tortuguero in a larger coach. In Tortuguero, our main transportation will be motorboats.
Guide
Tour leader throughout Although our leaders are well trained to deal with different capabilities, if they have any concerns about someoneโs ability to safely partake in an activity, or their impact on other peopleโs enjoyment, we authorise them to take necessary action which, in some circumstances, may involve asking someone to miss that activity. Although rarely enforced, by booking this trip you agree to section 14 of our Booking Conditions which clearly states that our leaders have the authority to do this. In these circumstances we will ensure anyone sitting out is safely provided for and offered alternative options where possible. Refunds will not be provided for activities missed and customers may be liable for additional costs incurred.
Accommodation
For this Costa Rican adventure, weโve picked family-friendly hotels and lodges, all of which have swimming pools. Below are the accommodations we typically use. San Josรฉ: Country Inn & Suites (nights 1-2 and 14) Just 10 to 15 minutesโ drive from the airport, this Country Inn & Suites is the ideal place to begin and end our adventure. The rooms are comfortable with a modern international hotel style and thereโs even two swimming pools for a post-flight dip. Tortuguero: Evergreen Lodge (nights 3-4) Within Tortuguero National Park, this 66-room resort provides an away-from-it-all experience within the jungle. Thereโs a turtle-shaped swimming pool (this is green turtle country after all) and dining rooms where you can tuck into Caribbean cuisine with views of a tranquil waterway. Residents you might spot include sloths, toucans and iguanas, and we stay in rustic wooden bungalows with comfortable beds and ceiling fans. Cahuita: Atlantida Lodge (nights 5-6) Itโs one of the more modest accommodations we use on this trip, but with a pool wrapped by tropical foliage and Playa Negra beach just a short walk away, one that your family is likely to enjoy. The bar knocks up a pretty great cocktail too. Sarapiqui: El Bambu (nights 7-8) This family-run hotel is surrounded by rainforest, where tropical birds flit between the green. Our families tend to gather by the pool, where there are sun loungers, tables and chairs. Or you may prefer to head to the restaurant, which serves Mediterranean and Costa Rican cuisines, including traditional chifrijo and ceviche. Arenal: Eco Arenal (nights 9-10) Thereโs a view of Arenal volcano right from the restaurant at Eco Arenal. And thanks to the river that borders the hotel, there are also plenty of other things to spot, including sloths, plenty of birdlife and exotic frogs. Head to the gardens and youโll find a swimming pool lined with sun loungers and palm trees. Dominical: Villas Rio Mar (nights 11-13) In a rainforest setting, Villas Rio Mar combines Costa Rican wilderness with plenty of amenities. Thereโs a large palm tree-wrapped swimming pool, tropical gardens, and a rainforest trail to explore. Additionally, solar power runs the air conditioning in the bungalows, vegetables for the restaurant are grown in their greenhouse, and they run a monthly clean-up of Playa Dominical beach (which is just a 10-minute walk away). Worth knowing Where triple rooms are booked, these usually consist of one double and one single bed, so these rooms are suitable for two adults and one child. We generally donโt recommend three children in one triple room unless two of the children are comfortable sharing a double bed. Some of the properties have ceiling fans rather than air conditioning. One or several of the named properties might be substituted for similar alternatives to secure hotel availability. Please discuss with your customer operations executive if you require more details regarding your specific departure date.
Others
Discover abundant wildlife โ monkeys, sloths, birds and frogs are easy to spot! Visit the beaches and waterways of Tortuguero, an important nesting site for Green turtles Meet the residents of Costa Ricaโs famous Sloth Sanctuary Discover the beaches of both the Caribbean and Pacific Coast Comfortable accommodation throughout, most with swimming pools to cool off at the end of the day Flexible itinerary with plenty of optional activities to choose from: zip-lining, white water rafting, chocolate tour and catamaran excursion!
Not included:
Insurance
Insurance is not included. It is a condition of joining any of our holidays that you must be fully insured against medical and personal accident risks (to include repatriation costs and air ambulance or helicopter rescue services where appropriate). On arrival in destination for your trip, you will be asked to present details to your leader or local representative of your policy.
Others
โ Travel Insurance โ Single accommodation (available on request) โ Visas or vaccinations
Flights
International flights are not included.
Optional
There are a wide range of optional excursions available on this trip. The prices below are the adult prices for paying in cash, which are usually slightly lower than if you pay be card. Child prices are usually slightly lower, depending on the activity. Some excursions require a minimum number of participants or have a minimum age limit. Tortuguero: Turtle nesting tour (July to October only) - approx USD40 and can only be booked directly with the hotel at check in. Sarapiqui: Tirimbina Chocolate Tour: USD 31 Safari Float: USD 58 White water rafting grade II and III: USD 58 (ages 9 and up only) Canopy tour: USD 58 La Selva Biological Reserve Nature Walk: USD 35 Arenal: Hanging Bridges: USD 27 Sky Tram/ Sky Walk: USD 70 Sky Tram/Sky Trek: USD 84 (min height 1.20 m) Dominical Dolphin & Whale Watching: USD 90 Ancestral Boruca Tour: USD 110 Optional excursions can usually be paid for by cash, credit or debit card.
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Itinerary of your trip Costa Rica Adventure Family Holiday
- Day 1 Day 1: Start San Josรฉ
Day 1: Start San Josรฉ
- Day 2 Day 2: Morning Visit To La Paz Waterfall Gardens; Relax By The Hotel Pool (Breakfast)
Day 2: Morning Visit To La Paz Waterfall Gardens; Relax By The Hotel Pool (Breakfast)
- Day 3 Day 3: To Tortuguero National Park (Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner)
Day 3: To Tortuguero National Park (Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner)
Experience Style
Mixed
There will be challenging activities such as hiking, biking, canyoning and trekking, but youโre also going to have other means of transportation and relaxed moments to just chill.
Accomodation level
Medium
This accommodation includes essential services like a hot shower, electricity, and a nice and comfy bed.
Experience Type
Small Group
Youโll be accompanied by a small group of travelers just like you.
Physical Rating
Basic
Almost everyone is fit for these activities. Every hike or physical exercise last less than 30 minutes, such as paragliding and horseback riding. Please ask about specific conditions.
Age range
Min: 9 / Max: 99
Age range allowed for this experience.
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