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Best of Costa Rica Family Holiday

14 days
Start and end in San Jose
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An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
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Group Size 12 - 16
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    San Jose

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Spirogyra Butterfly Garden
    • Optional group dinner with traditional Tico food
    Landmarks
    Spirogyra Butterfly Garden
    Itinerary Image 1
  2. Day 2

    San Jose to Tortuguero

    Included Activities

    • Private vehicle transport to La Pavona
    • Boat ride to Tortuguero
    Landmarks
    La Pavona Port
    Tortuguero
    Itinerary Image 1
  3. Day 3

    Tortuguero

    Included Activities

    • Tortuguero National Park entrance
    • Boat tour of the canals

    Optional Activities

    • Walking trails in the national park
    • Turtle-watching tour (supports anti-poaching patrol program)
    Landmarks
    Tortuguero National Park
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  4. Day 4

    Tortuguero to Sarapiqui

    Included Activities

    • Leader-led rainforest night walk
    Landmarks
    Sarapiqui
  5. Day 5

    Sarapiqui

    Optional Activities

    • River float trip
    • White water rafting
    • Kayaking
  6. Day 6

    Sarapiqui to La Fortuna

    Meals
    Lunch (Traditional Costa Rican cooking experience at a local rural community farm)

    Included Activities

    • Traditional tortilla making and lunch at a local rural community farm
    Landmarks
    Arenal Volcano
  7. Day 7

    La Fortuna

    Optional Activities

    • Visit La Fortuna Waterfall with swimming
    • Hike the 1968 trail to explore lava trails and Arenal Volcano views
    Landmarks
    La Fortuna Waterfall
    Chato Volcano
  8. Day 8

    La Fortuna to Monteverde

    Landmarks
    Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve
    Lake Arenal
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  9. Day 9

    Monteverde

    Included Activities

    • Sky Walk canopy walk across suspended bridges

    Optional Activities

    • Visit orchid farm
    • Zipline through the trees
    • Dusk forest hike for nocturnal wildlife viewing
    Landmarks
    Monteverde Cloud Forest
  10. Day 10

    Monteverde to Dominical

    Meals
    Lunch (Homecooked lunch at a local family home with food preparation demonstration)

    Included Activities

    • Homecooked lunch at a local family home with food preparation experience
    Landmarks
    Dominical
  11. Day 11

    Dominical - Marino Ballena National Park

    Included Activities

    • Marino Ballena National Park visit
    • Coral restoration workshop with local non-profit organization

    Optional Activities

    • Hike through the national park
    • Beach relaxation
    • Other optional activities
    Landmarks
    Marino Ballena National Park
    Itinerary Image 1
  12. Day 12

    Dominical

    Optional Activities

    • Surfing at Dominical beach
    • Tropical forest hiking trails
    • Various outdoor activities
    Landmarks
    Dominical Beach
    Baru River
  13. Day 13

    Dominical to Manuel Antonio National Park to San Jose

    Included Activities

    • Manuel Antonio National Park entrance fee
    • Guided tour with a Naturalist guide

    Optional Activities

    • Final group dinner
    Landmarks
    Manuel Antonio National Park
    Itinerary Image 1
  14. Day 14

    San Jose

    Meals
    Breakfast

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    April 29th, 2026
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    April 10th, 2026
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    May 26th, 2026
    The trip was truly amazing! It included a lot of nice activities, visits, great restaurants, plenty of outdoor time...
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    • Typhoid - Recommended for Costa Rica. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Hepatitis A - Recommended for Costa Rica. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Hepatitis B - Recommended for Costa Rica. Ideally 2 months before travel.
    • Yellow fever - Certificate of vaccination required if arriving from an area with a risk of yellow fever transmission for Costa Rica. Ideally 10 days before travel.
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