YOUR STAGES: Enjoy outdoor activities as a family, discovering nature and experiencing adventure for young and old alike…The best family tour in Costa Rica, ideal for discovering the country with your children. Costa Rica’s tropical nature, beaches and volcanoes. An unforgettable family holiday that will leave everyone with a lifetime of memories.
Living the Pura Vida in family
ACTIVITIES INCLUDED: Tortuguero canals, Arenal volcano observation, hot springs bathing, hanging bridges above the canopy, tubing on the Rio Negro, dolphin watching, Tarcoles crocodile watching, visit to Manuel Antonio park, ending on the most beautiful beaches of the Pacific and a zip-line tour above the canopy at the Hacienda Bar.
DAY BY DAY
SAN JOSÉ
Strong points: Gold Museum – Jade Museum – Central Market – National Theatre – Central Avenue – Inbioparque – Barrio Amon and its colonial architecture
Day 1: Arrival at the airport, where a driver will be waiting to take you to your hotel. A member of the Costa Rica Découverte team will welcome you and give you your itinerary.
Night at Hotel Aranjuez – Superior quadruple room
TORTUGUERO
Strong points: Turtles – Monkeys – Iguanas – Otters – Birds – Kayaking or boating on the canals
Days 2/3 : Transfer to Tortuguero for your first encounter with tropical flora and fauna. Enjoy a boat trip on the canals, a visit to the typical Caribbean village of Tortuguero and a self-guided kayak tour.
Nights at Turtle Beach Hotel – Quadruple Bungalow Room
All meals included
Includes:
- Guided tour of hotel trails (spn/eng)
- A boat trip with a naturalist guide on the canals of Tortuguero (spn/eng)
- Kayaks at your disposition
- Entrance to Tortuguero National Park
ARENAL
Strong points: Volcano – Hanging bridges – Hot springs – Danaus reserve – Canopy – Rafting
Days 4/5 : return to Guapiles, where your 4×4 Suzuki Gran Vitara will be handed over to you. You’ll then head north to La Fortuna, where you’ll be able to see the sumptuous Arenal volcano.
Nights at Catarata Ecolodge – Standard quadruple room
Includes:
- Discover the flora and fauna on a guided excursion (spn/eng) to the Arenal suspension bridges.
- Relax at the Ecotermales hot springs
RINCON DE LA VIEJA
Strong points: Rincon de la Vieja National Park – Waterfalls – Sabanero and horse – Waterfall – Geothermal station
Days 6/7: you leave for the Rincon de la Vieja volcano.
Nights at Hotel Hacienda Guachipelin – Quadruple Superior Room
Includes:
- Access to the thermal waters of the Rio Negro and volcanic mud baths
- Access to trails and waterfalls on the property
- Tubing (spn/eng) on the Rio Negro – guaranteed thrills! – Afternoon at leisure.
SAMARA
Strong points: Nicoya – White sandy beaches – Fishing – Dolphin watching – Snorkeling
Days 8/9 : a real change of scenery! Back on the road for a swim in the sun. Departure for the Pacific beaches of Playa Sámara.
Nights at Locanda Hotel – Family apartment quadruple room – Hotel on the beach
Includes:
- Dolphin-watching and snorkeling excursion (spn/eng)
MANUEL ANTONIO
Strong points: Parc national Manuel Antonio – Rafting – Cheval – Plage – Quad – Isla Damas en kayak
Day 10: you’re back on the road towards Manuel Antonio. On the way, stop off at Tarcoles for a boat trip to observe the river’s crocodiles and birds.
Then on to Manuel Antonio.
Overnight at Plaza Yara Hotel – Quadruple Suite Room
Includes:
- Guided boat trip on the Rio Tarcoles (spn/eng). Birdwatching, discovery of the mangrove swamp and the masters of the area: the American crocodile.
- Entrance to Manuel Antonio National Park
DOMINICAL
Strong points: Baru Reserve – Beach – Marino Ballena National Park – Whale and dolphin watching – Nauyaca waterfall – Boruca indigenous reserve
Days 11/12/13 : you’ll head south to Dominical/Baru. This region marks a real transition in terms of flora and fauna.
The beaches of Hermosa and Dominicalito are among the country’s most beautiful and wildest. No sunbeds or umbrellas, just unspoilt nature.
Nights at Hotel Hacienda Baru – Quadruple Superior Room
Includes:
- New sensations! Take to the skies on a canopy/zipline tour (spn/eng)
- Free access to the trails of the Hacienda Baru reserve
SAN JOSÉ
Strong points: Gold Museum – Jade Museum – Central Market – National Theatre – Central Avenue – Inbioparque – Barrio Amon and its colonial architecture
Day 14 : You will return to San José, where you will spend your last night.
Return your vehicle.
Overnight at Hotel Aranjuez – Quadruple Superior Room
DEPARTURE
Day 15 : private transfer to the airport
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PRICE INCLUDES
– All accommodation in quadruple rooms with breakfast
– All meals in Tortuguero
– All transfers
– Vehicle rental, comprehensive insurance, 2 drivers, unlimited km.
– Wifi hotspot
– Local 4G SIM card (calls + data)
– 7/7 assistance
– Your travel guide
The following activities:
– Visit to the typical Caribbean village of Tortuguero
– Guided tour of the hotel trails (spn/eng)
– A boat excursion with a naturalist guide on the canals of Tortuguero (spn/eng)
– Kayaks available
– Entry to Tortuguero National Park
– Guided excursion to the Arenal suspension bridges (spn/eng)
– Evening at the thermal waters of Ecotermales
– Access to Rio Negro thermal waters and volcanic mud baths
– Access to trails and waterfalls on the property
– Tubing (spn/eng)
– Dolphin-watching tour and snorkeling (spn/eng)
– Bird and crocodile watching boat tour (spn/eng)
– Entrance to Manuel Antonio National Park
– Tyrolean traverse – The toucan flight (spn/eng)
– Hacienda Baru reserve trails with free access
THE PRICE DOES NOT INCLUDE
– International flights
– Meals and drinks not mentioned
– Gas, parking and tolls
– Gratuities
– Personal purchases
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Pura Vida!
