9 days tour

Costa Rica Family Experience

$ 1,699 .15 USD

Total price per person

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Costa Rica Family Experience

This tour includes:

Transport

Private vehicle, boat, walking

Accommodation

Hotels (8 nts).

Others

Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group Your Local Living Moment: Tortilla Making and Local Lunch, La Fortuna Your Hands-On Moment: Stand Up Paddle (Lesson and Tour), Arenal Your Hands-On Moment: Kayak Lake Arenal, La Fortuna Your Discover Moment: Monteverde. Arrival transfer. Kayaking and paddle-boarding in La Fortuna. Guided cloud forest night walk (Monteverde). Guided hike in Manuel Antonio NP. All transport between destinations and to/from included activities.

Meals

8 breakfasts, 1 lunch

Guide

CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout, local guides.

Hygieneprotocol

As of October 1, 2021 G Adventuresโ€™ Vaccinated Tours Policy applies:  All travelers must meet the G Adventures requirements for joining their tours.  The majority of tours require travelers to be fully vaccinated and the full/final COVID-19 vaccination must be at least 14 days before the first day of the tour.  There are some tours and departures that are only โ€˜Travel-Readyโ€™ which means all travelers must be fully vaccinated or have a negative COVID-19 test within 96 hours before the first day of the tour.  Please, double check with the G Adventures Support Team about the requirements of your tour and departure date. ** Updated Vaccine Mandate Changes as of 16 December 2022 below** Travel with Confidence & Vaccinated Tours As we continue to see vaccine mandates shifting and countries evolving COVID-19 policies, we have continued to monitor and adjust our policies in line. Based on this, we will be making some adjustments to our Vaccinated Tours and Travel with Confidence policy in 2023. Tours departing on or after March 31, 2023 we will no longer be requiring all travellers to be vaccinated to travel with G Adventures. However, we still strongly recommend that all travellers are fully vaccinated for COVID-19 prior to travelling. As per our existing policy, it is the travellers responsibility to ensure they are aware of and adhere to the regulations of the country they are visiting. Please remember to ensure that your travellers have adequate travel insurance to protect them should their travel plans change, this should include trip disruption and COVID-19 coverage. Our National Geographic Journeys, National Geographic Family Journeys and G Expedition will remain fully vaccinated for all departures . You can read more about these policies here: https://www.gadventures.com/travel-with-confidence/  Leading up to March 31, 2023 our tours will continue to be Vaccinated Tours and you can look for the Vaccinated Tours icon to indicate which departures are vaccinated and which will not require a vaccination as we move forward with this change. You can find more information on our Travel with Confidence landing page https://www.gadventures.com/travel-with-confidence/  or as well as on Sherpa.  Thank you for your continued support as we navigate these updates. ** Updated Vaccine Mandate Changes as of 16 December 2022 above**

Not included:

Optional

Arenal - Whitewater Rafting (61-86USD per person) - ***Baldi*** (64USD per person) - Caรฑo Negro Wildlife Refuge Tour (60USD per person) - Hanging Bridges (66USD per person) - Gravity Falls Waterfall Jumping (125USD per person) - Lost Canyon Adventures Canyoning (90USD per person) - Arenal Horseback Riding (66-68USD per person) La Fortuna - La Fortuna Waterfall Swim (15USD per person) - Costa Rica Adrenaline Bundle Monteverde - Monteverde Butterfly Garden Visit (15USD per person) - Birdwatching - Birdwatching - Hanging Bridges Monteverde (35USD per person) - Monteverde Coffee Plantation Tour (35USD per person) - Santa Elena Cloud Forest Guided Tour (35USD per person) - Ziplining (50USD per person) - Horseback Riding (66-68USD per person) - El Trapiche Tour Monteverde (33USD per person) Manuel Antonio National Park - Swimming - Kayaking (69USD per person) - Sailing - Surfing (55-75USD per person) Quepos - Fishing Manuel Antonio - Whitewater Rafting Manuel Antonio (75-98USD per person) - Manuel Antonio Catamaran Tour

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 ). Travel Insurance: Travel insurance is compulsory in order to participate on any of our trips. When travelling on a group trip, you will not be permitted to join the group until evidence of travel insurance has been sighted by your CEO, who will take note of your insurance details. When selecting a travel insurance policy please bear in mind that all clients must have medical coverage and that we require a minimum coverage of USD 200,000 for repatriation and emergency rescue. We strongly recommend that the policy also covers personal liability, cancellation, curtailment and loss of luggage and personal effects. If you have credit card insurance we require proof of purchase of the trip (a receipt of credit card statement) with a credit card in your name. Contact your bank for details of their participating insurer, the level of coverage and emergency contact telephone number.

Flights

International Flights Check-in times and baggage allowances/restrictions vary by airline and can change at any time. For the most up-to-date information for your flight, please contact your airline. We recommend checking in online in advance to avoid potential delays at the airport.

Others

1. 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. 2. Be prepared for rain and lower temperatures during the winter season (June-November), especially in Costa Ricaโ€™s central valley. 3. 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.La Fortuna - La Fortuna Waterfall Swim (20USD per person) - Costa Rica Adrenaline Bundle (149USD per person) Arenal - Baldi Hot Springs (64USD per person) - Whitewater Rafting (61-86USD per person) - Caรฑo Negro Wildlife Refuge Tour (65USD per person) - Lost Canyon Adventures Canyoning (99USD per person) - Gravity Falls Waterfall Jumping (125USD per person) - Hanging Bridges (75USD per person) - Arenal Horseback Riding (66-68USD per person) Monteverde - Monteverde Butterfly Garden Visit (20USD per person) - Birdwatching - Birdwatching - Hanging Bridges Monteverde (47USD per person) - Horseback Riding (66-68USD per person) - El Trapiche Tour Monteverde (33USD per person) - Monteverde Coffee Plantation Tour (40USD per person) - Santa Elena Cloud Forest Guided Tour (50USD per person) - Ziplining (60USD per person) Manuel Antonio National Park - Swimming - Sailing - Surfing (55-75USD per person) - Kayaking (70USD per person) Quepos - Fishing Manuel Antonio - Whitewater Rafting Manuel Antonio (75-98USD per person) - Manuel Antonio Catamaran Tour (87USD per person)

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Itinerary of your trip Costa Rica Family Experience

  • Day 1 Day 1: San Josรฉ
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 1: San Josรฉ

      Arrive at any time. Arrival transfer included.
      Amid the hustle and bustle of this busy capital, San Josรฉ has beautiful parks, museums and an ornate National Theatre. Start your exploration of the city in the central plaza, a great place to people-watch. A mime, juggler, marimba band, magician, or storyteller may be performing for whatever is collected when the hat is passed. Artisan booths are common, creating a regular arts and crafts fair atmosphere.

      Transport:
      - Arrival Transfer

      Included Activities:
      - Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group
  • Day 2 Day 2: San Josรฉ/La Fortuna (1B, 1L)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 2: San Josรฉ/La Fortuna (1B, 1L)

      Set off from the capital and enjoy the countryside of the Central Valley. Stop for a tortilla-making lesson, along with a typical Costa Rican lunch.
      A three-hour van trip brings us to La Fortuna, near the base of the spectacular Arenal Volcano. La Fortuna is a great base for active adventures. Along the way, stop to meet Doรฑa Mara and learn the art of making (and eating!) tortillas.

      Once we arrive, thereโ€™s time to relax in the hot springs that are heated by the volcanoโ€™s lava.

      During our stay in La Fortuna, there is a wide selection of activities sure to please every member of the family. From river rafting, to rappelling down waterfalls, to floating along the canals of the Caรฑo Negro Wildlife Refuge in search of caiman, there is no excuse to be bored!

      Meals Included:
      - Breakfast
      - Lunch

      Transport:
      - Private Vehicle: San Josรฉ to La Fortuna 03:00 Hr(s)

      Included Activities:
      - Tortilla Making and Local Lunch
  • Day 3 Day 3: La Fortuna (1B)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 3: La Fortuna (1B)

      Take to the lake for a morning of stand-up paddle boarding or kayaking on Lake Arenal, before a free afternoon.
      Get your adrenaline pumping and pre-book the Costa Rica Adrenaline Bundle on the checkout page to include this optional activity on your tour or ask your GCO or travel agent for assistance.

      Meals Included:
      - Breakfast

      Included Activities:
      - Stand Up Paddle (Lesson and Tour)
      - Kayak Lake Arenal

      Optional Extras to chose from:
      - Costa Rica Adrenaline Bundle

      Additional Notes: Please note that there is often not enough time for the group to do both stand up paddle boarding and kayaking. You will need to pick only one of the two activities to do that morning.
  • Day 4 Day 4: La Fortuna/Monteverde (1B)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 4: La Fortuna/Monteverde (1B)

      Travel by bus and boat through the stunning Costa Rican scenery up into the cloud forest. Take an included guided night walk to learn about nocturnal life in the jungle firsthand.
      From La Fortuna, we make our way first by boat, then by van up the rough mountain roads to reach the fresh misty air of the Monteverde Cloud Forest. Spend two days exploring the community and nearby forest, truly a bird loverโ€™s paradise.

      Meals Included:
      - Breakfast

      Transport:
      - Private Vehicle: Laguna de Arenal to Monteverde 03:30 Hr(s)
      - Boat: Laguna de Arenal 00:45 Hr(s)

      Included Activities:
      - Guided Cloud Forest Night Walk
  • Day 5 Day 5: Monteverde (1B)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 5: Monteverde (1B)

      Enjoy a free day in this lush cloud forest region. Opt to fly above the trees on a canopy zipline tour, go horseback riding in the hills or visit the butterfly garden.


      Meals Included:
      - Breakfast
  • Day 6 Day 6: Monteverde/Manuel Antonio (1B)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 6: Monteverde/Manuel Antonio (1B)

      Travel to Manuel Antonio and enjoy free time for several optional activities like mangrove kayaking, surf lessons, a sunset catamaran tour, or take some time to relax on the beach.
      The white sand beaches and warm Pacific waters are the ideal atmosphere to relax at the end of your adventure. Manuel Antonio NP offers excellent hiking, spectacular views, and abundant wildlife viewing. An included hike goes deep into the park, to explore everything that can be found here.

      Enjoy the beautiful white sand beaches and discover why the warm turquoise water is ideal for swimming, fishing, kayaking, boogie boarding, sailing or surfing - the perfect finale to an exciting family adventure!

      Overnight in Manuel Antonio.

      Meals Included:
      - Breakfast

      Transport:
      - Private Vehicle: Monteverde to Manuel Antonio 06:00 Hr(s)
  • Day 7 Day 7: Manuel Antonio (1B)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 7: Manuel Antonio (1B)

      Take a guided hike through the national park keeping an eye out for the wildlife that can be seen through the trees.


      Meals Included:
      - Breakfast

      Included Activities:
      - Manuel Antonio National Park Guided Hike
  • Day 8 Day 8: Manuel Antonio/San Josรฉ (1B)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 8: Manuel Antonio/San Josรฉ (1B)

      Free morning to enjoy more time at the beach. Return to San Josรฉ in the afternoon. Free evening in San Josรฉ.
      After one final morning to soak up the sun on the beach in Manuel Antonio, we return to San Josรฉ, and have time to enjoy one final evening together with our group.

      Meals Included:
      - Breakfast

      Transport:
      - Private Vehicle 05:00 Hr(s)
  • Day 9 Day 9: San Josรฉ (1B)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 9: San Josรฉ (1B)

      Depart at any time.


      Meals Included:
      - Breakfast
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Experience Style

Experience Style

Mixed

There will be challenging activities such as hiking, biking, canyoning and trekking, but youโ€™re also going to have other means of transportation and relaxed moments to just chill.

Accomodation level

Accomodation level

Medium

This accommodation includes essential services like a hot shower, electricity, and a nice and comfy bed.

Experience Type

Experience Type

Small Group

Youโ€™ll be accompanied by a small group of travelers just like you.

Physical Rating

Physical Rating

Average

There are several physical activities that last from 2 to 6 hours in easy terrains, low altitude flats, or water experiences. Please ask if youโ€™re not sure this applies to you.

Age range

Age range

Min: 6 / Max: 90

Age range allowed for this experience.

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