Accommodation

Hotels (8 nts)

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Your G for Good Moment: Cafe Monteverde Experience, Monteverde Your Family Journeys Moment: Life Monteverde Community Lunch, Tour, and Cooking Class, Monteverde Your Family Journeys Moment: Monteverde Institute Lecture & Reforestation Project, Monteverde. Arrival transfer. Naturalist guided cloud forest night walk. Canyon canopy tour in Rincón de la Vieja National Park. Rio Negro Hot Springs and volcanic mud bath. Horseback riding and guided hike in Rincón de la Vieja National Park. Palo Verde National Park guided boat tour. All transport between destinations and to/from included activities.

Guide

2 CEOs (Chief Experience Officers) throughout, local guides.

Transport

Private vehicle, boat, horse, walking

Hygieneprotocol

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Meals

8 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 3 dinners

Not included:

Flights

Flights are not included

Insurance

Insurance is not included. Travel insurance is required for this tour. Please make sure you are adequately covered. If you require travel insurance, TourRadar has partnered up with World Nomads to provide a hassle-free experience. More information can be found here ( https://www.tourradar.com/travel-insurance ).

Optional

Monteverde - Hanging Bridges Monteverde (35USD per person) - Ziplining (50USD per person) - Santa Elena Cloud Forest Visit (17USD per person) Rincón de la Vieja Volcano National Park - Butterfly Garden (15-20USD per person) - Rio Negro Tubing Adventure (35-55USD per person) - Hot Springs and Volcano Mud Bath (Free) Playa Potrero - Sunset Sail (85USD per person) - Horseback Riding (55USD per person) - Yoga - Playa Potrero (Free)

Others

1. All parents/guardians are required to supervise their children at all times throughout the tour and may not leave their child under the supervision of the CEO, local guides, drivers, etc. Children are not to be left unattended. 2. PROOF OF DEPARTURE Costa Rica will not be allowing anyone to enter the country without proof of a departure ticket (bus, airplane, boat, etc.). If you are travelling through a few countries in Central America, you will need to show proof of your itinerary and a departure ticket from your last destination. Please print the itinerary and voucher and bring it with you. 3. WEATHER Be prepared for rain and lower temperatures during the winter season (June-November), especially in Costa Rica’s central valley. 4. FAMILY INSURANCE Options for family travel insurance are available. Please enquire with your Family Trip Specialist for more information. 5. Please note that on all Family Adventures one adult can only accompany up to two minors. If you have over two minors planning on travelling then a second adult will be required to attend. 6. ACCOMMODATION NOTE: Please be aware that properties we stay in with only two stories may not have elevators installed and climbing the stairs with your luggage will be necessary.Monteverde - Hanging Bridges Monteverde (47USD per person) - Santa Elena Cloud Forest Visit (25-50USD per person) - Ziplining (60USD per person) Rincón de la Vieja Volcano National Park - Rio Negro Tubing Adventure (60USD per person) - Hot Springs and Volcano Mud Bath (Free) Playa Potrero - Sunset Sail (85-95USD per person) - Horseback Riding (55USD per person) - Yoga - Playa Potrero (Free)

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Day 1 Day 1: San José
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 1: San José

Welcome to San José–your arrival transfer to the hotel is included. Check in and get excited to meet your fellow travelers during a welcome meeting this evening where all families can bond before the Journey ahead.

Transport:
- Arrival Transfer

Included Activities:
- Arrival Day and Welcome Meeting

Additional Notes: Costa Rica has one of the most diverse ecosystems in the world and is a top destination for nature lovers. As such, there is a lot of rain, regardless of the season, allowing for its lush green rain forests and cloud forest, in which flora and fauna thrive. Please come prepared for the possibility of wet weather and variations in temperature.
Day 2 Day 2: San José/Monteverde (1B, 1L)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 2: San José/Monteverde (1B, 1L)

This morning, travel up into the misty cloud forests of Monteverde, where we’ll visit a working farm and coffee cooperative for an earth-to-table lunch, followed by a property tour. Learn the secrets of Costa Rican cuisine and test your cooking skills at an afternoon class, then attend a coffee-making demonstration. Enjoy some free time to get settled in our hotel. This evening, follow a naturalist into the forest to seek out the fascinating nocturnal creatures that spring to life after the sun goes down, from red-eyed tree frogs to spiny porcupines.

Meals Included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch

Transport:
- Private Vehicle 03:00 - 04:00 Hr(s)

Included Activities:
- Cafe Monteverde Experience
- Life Monteverde Community Lunch, Tour, and Cooking Class
- Guided Cloud Forest Night Walk

Additional Notes: The town of Monteverde is fairly small with shopping and some great restaurants, but most of the upgraded accommodations in this area are located outside of the main town centre - to take better advantage of the natural beauty and stunning landscapes of the area. Taxis are readily available to take you into town and back and can cost approx. $10USD each way.

Accommodations tend to be a bit more simple here, with fewer amenities. Its important to remember that the cloud forest sits at a higher elevation and offers a cooler but humid climate - which is why hotels in this area do not have A/C. It can also feel damp in rooms which is unavoidable in such a climate.
Day 3 Day 3: Monteverde (1B)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 3: Monteverde (1B)

Visit the Monteverde Institute, a research and educational organization supported by National Geographic. Hear about reforestation projects spearheaded by the institute, then roll up your sleeves and lend a hand in the tree nursery. The rest of the day is free for poolside relaxation or optional excursions in the clouds, including zip-lining, hiking in the Santa Elena Cloud Forest Reserve, or a walk through the forest canopy across hanging bridges.

Meals Included:
- Breakfast

Included Activities:
- Monteverde Institute Lecture & Reforestation Project
Day 4 Day 4: Monteverde/Rincón De La Vieja Volcano National Park (1B, 1D)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 4: Monteverde/Rincón De La Vieja Volcano National Park (1B, 1D)

Today we travel into Rincón de la Vieja National Park, an otherworldly land of smoking volcanoes, bubbling mud pots, and thermal hot springs—all shrouded in thick tangles of rainforest. Channel your inner Tarzan as you swing across zip lines strung through the forest canopy; then visit thermal hot springs and mud baths, where playing in the mud isn’t just allowed, it’s encouraged.

Meals Included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner

Transport:
- Private Vehicle 04:00 - 04:30 Hr(s)

Included Activities:
- Zip Line Rincon de La Vieja
- Hot Springs and Volcano Mud Bath
Day 5 Day 5: Rincón De La Vieja Volcano National Park (1B, 1L, 1D)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 5: Rincón De La Vieja Volcano National Park (1B, 1L, 1D)

Rise early for a full day of adventure in the national park. Saddle up for a horseback-riding excursion, get introduced to the park’s creatures on a naturalist-guided wildlife hike, and swim beneath the soaring canyons and tumbling waterfalls of the Río Negro. There is also the option to stay back at our hacienda and relax by the pool.

Meals Included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner

Included Activities:
- Horseback Ride and Hike to the Cangreja Waterfall
Day 6 Day 6: Rincón De La Vieja Volcano National Park/Playa Potrero Area (1B)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 6: Rincón De La Vieja Volcano National Park/Playa Potrero Area (1B)

Journey toward the Pacific Ocean to Playa Potrero on the Gold Coast of Costa Rica. The afternoon is free to play in the sand and water; or opt to set sail across the bay and around the Catalina Islands.

Meals Included:
- Breakfast

Transport:
- Private Vehicle 02:00 Hr(s)
Day 7 Day 7: Playa Potrero Area (1B)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 7: Playa Potrero Area (1B)

The day is free to do as much or as little as you like. Relax at the pool or on the beach in this tropical paradise. Opt to join a yoga class, or take a long walk along the beach.

Meals Included:
- Breakfast
Day 8 Day 8: Playa Potrero Area/San José (1B, 1L, 1D)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 8: Playa Potrero Area/San José (1B, 1L, 1D)

Leave the beach behind for our return trip to the capital. Stop en route for a jungle boat cruise through Palo Verde National Park. The river is a wildlife-lover’s paradise: crocodiles glide beneath the water’s surface, monkeys swing through the surrounding treetops, and numerous winged wonders wade and fly at the river’s edge—including ospreys, wood storks, and roseate spoonbills. Continue to San José and celebrate our adventure at a farewell dinner.

Meals Included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner

Transport:
- Private Vehicle 03:30 Hr(s)

Included Activities:
- Palo Verde National Park Boat Tour
Day 9 Day 9: San José (1B)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 9: San José (1B)

Depart at any time.

Meals Included:
- Breakfast

Included Activities:
- Departure Day

9 days tour

Costa Rica Family Journey: From Rainforest To Coast

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Itinerary of your trip Costa Rica Family Journey: From Rainforest To Coast

Day 1: San José

Day 2: San José/Monteverde (1B, 1L)

Day 3: Monteverde (1B)

Day 4: Monteverde/Rincón De La Vieja Volcano National Park (1B, 1D)

Day 5: Rincón De La Vieja Volcano National Park (1B, 1L, 1D)

Day 6: Rincón De La Vieja Volcano National Park/Playa Potrero Area (1B)

Day 7: Playa Potrero Area (1B)

Day 8: Playa Potrero Area/San José (1B, 1L, 1D)

Day 9: San José (1B)

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