Would Arrival and Departure Transportation can be managed as part of our tour?

Depending on the tour selected, an airport arrival transfer may or may not be included in the tour fee. For a Family travel style, it would be, but for the majority of our tours, the service is not included but could be pre-booked through us for an additional fee. A departure transfer is rarely included, however, it could be pre-booked through us.

A member of our party has a food allergy (celiac - allergic to gluten). Is this tour able to accommodate such food allergies with the tour-provided meals (mainly breakfasts)? For the meals not provided by the tour itself (most lunches and dinners) -- will the tour guide be able to suggest nearby places to eat that are safe (given the food allergy previously noted)?

We can definitely accommodate that! When you make the booking please be sure to let us know so we can note it, and the guide will ensure there are options!

Is there room on this tour for June 22-30 for one grandma and one child, age 10?

Yes we currently have 5 spots left on that tour

Can you customize the last day of the tour so I can fly back to USA on Sunday mar 23 rd in time for my child's school day?

You are more than welcome to sign off on day 8 of the tour, once the group gets back to San Jose and fly out that day. We can confirm the estimated arrival into San Jose on day 8 and let you know if you wish to look at flights.

What is the room accommodation arrangement for families?

Families can request specific room accommodations, such as triple rooms, to suit their needs.

What are the group size limitations for the tour?

Group sizes vary per tour to enhance the experience. Specific details can be provided upon inquiry.

Is travel insurance mandatory for this tour?

Travel insurance is mandatory for participation in our tours. Ensure your policy covers all necessary aspects.

How can I manage payments for my tour?

You can make payments for your tour using the secure ‘book now’ button on our website, ensuring your spot is reserved.

Are there any specific physical requirements for tour activities?

Certain activities may have physical requirements, such as minimum height and weight. This is for the safety of all our participants.

Are international flights included in the tour price?

International flights are not included in the tour price. Travelers from various locations join our tours, so flights are planned individually.

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Costa Rica Family Experience

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Guided in English
Group Size 10 - 20
Ages 6+

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Itinerary

Day 1
San José
Accommodation
Hotel (Hotel Radisson San Jose)
Included Activities
- Meet Your CEO and Group
Landmarks
National Theatre of Costa Rica
Day 2
San José to La Fortuna
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch (Typical Costa Rican lunch)
Accommodation
Hotel (Magic Mountain)
Included Activities
- Tortilla Making and Local Lunch
Optional Activities
- Whitewater Rafting (61-86 USD per person)
- Ecotermales Hot Springs (64 USD per person)
- La Fortuna Waterfall Swim (15 USD per person)
- Gravity Falls Waterfall Jumping (125 USD per person)
- Lost Canyon Adventures Canyoning (90 USD per person)
- Cano Negro Wildlife Refuge Tour (60 USD per person)
- Hanging Bridges (66 USD per person)
- Arenal Horseback Riding (66-68 USD per person)
Landmarks
Arenal Volcano
Day 3
La Fortuna
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Magic Mountain)
Included Activities
- Stand Up Paddle (Lesson and Tour)
- Kayak Lake Arenal
Optional Activities
- Costa Rica Adrenaline Bundle
Landmarks
Lake Arenal
Day 4
La Fortuna to Monteverde
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (El Establo Hotel)
Included Activities
- Guided Cloud Forest Night Walk
Optional Activities
- Monteverde Butterfly Garden Visit (15 USD per person)
- Birdwatching
- Hanging Bridges Monteverde (35 USD per person)
- Monteverde Coffee Plantation Tour (35 USD per person)
- Santa Elena Cloud Forest Guided Tour (35 USD per person)
- Ziplining (50 USD per person)
- Horseback Riding (66-68 USD per person)
- El Trapiche Tour Monteverde (33 USD per person)
Landmarks
Monteverde Cloud Forest
Day 5
Monteverde
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (El Establo Hotel)
Optional Activities
- Monteverde Butterfly Garden Visit (15 USD per person)
- Birdwatching
- Hanging Bridges Monteverde (35 USD per person)
- Monteverde Coffee Plantation Tour (35 USD per person)
- Santa Elena Cloud Forest Guided Tour (35 USD per person)
- Ziplining (50 USD per person)
- Horseback Riding (66-68 USD per person)
- El Trapiche Tour Monteverde (33 USD per person)
Landmarks
Monteverde Cloud Forest
Day 6
Monteverde to Manuel Antonio
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Hotel Villas Lirio), Hotel (Hotel Mono Azul)
Included Activities
- Manuel Antonio National Park Guided Hike
Optional Activities
- Kayaking (69 USD per person)
- Sailing
- Surfing (55-75 USD per person)
- Swimming
- Whitewater Rafting Manuel Antonio (75-98 USD per person)
- Manuel Antonio Catamaran Tour
- Fishing
Landmarks
Manuel Antonio National Park
Day 7
Manuel Antonio
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Hotel Villas Lirio), Hotel (Hotel Mono Azul)
Included Activities
- Manuel Antonio National Park Guided Hike
Optional Activities
- Kayaking (69 USD per person)
- Sailing
- Surfing (55-75 USD per person)
- Swimming
- Whitewater Rafting Manuel Antonio (75-98 USD per person)
- Manuel Antonio Catamaran Tour
- Fishing
Landmarks
Manuel Antonio National Park
Day 8
Manuel Antonio to San José
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Hotel Radisson San Jose)
Day 9
San José
Meals
Breakfast

Landmarks
National Theatre of Costa Rica

Landmarks
Arenal Volcano

Landmarks
Lake Arenal

Landmarks
Monteverde Cloud Forest

Landmarks
Monteverde Cloud Forest

Landmarks
Manuel Antonio National Park

Landmarks
Manuel Antonio National Park

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Insurance
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Where You'll Stay

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Hotel Radisson San Jose
Hotel
Days 1, 8
Magic Mountain
Hotel
Days 2, 3
El Establo Hotel
Hotel
Days 4, 5
Hotel Villas Lirio
Hotel
Days 6, 7
Hotel Mono Azul
Hotel
Days 6, 7

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G Adventures

4.7

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Number of tours

1,014

Age Range

12 to 90 years old

Response time

4 hours

Response rate

96%

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Traveler Reviews

4.8

Overall rating based on 9 Reviews

Transport
4.5
Guide
4.9
Accommodation
4.1
Food
4.0
Tour Operator
4.7

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Robin
March 28th, 2022
5
Great experience! Packed a lot in.
Traveled in February 2022
Reply from: G Adventures
Hi Robin! Thanks for the positive review! Much appreciated.
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Jan W
August 27th, 2018
5
Carlos, our guide, went above and beyond to make this a trip of a lifetime.
Traveled in August 2018
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Daniel W
August 27th, 2018
5
Great country and great guide
Traveled in August 2018
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Guy D
August 27th, 2018
5
Great experiences with GAdvenres. Very well organized and great guides.
Traveled in August 2018
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Toni C
September 2nd, 2018
5
Incredible guide made the trip such a joy. He always went the extra mile and brought the group together at every...
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Traveled in August 2018
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Catherine M
August 27th, 2018
5
Great guide great country
Traveled in August 2018
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Amy R
August 27th, 2018
4
I've traveled with G (Gap is a much better name) many times. The trips are will organized.
Traveled in August 2018
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Mark C
August 28th, 2018
5
I have to say that I've used a lot of Adventure companies over the years (Exodus, Kumuka etc...) But the level of...
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Traveled in August 2018
Jie
December 30th, 2015
4.5
Our first adventure trip with G Adventures is definitely a blast. We went to Costa Rica in December 2015 for 9 days,...
Our first adventure trip with G Adventures is definitely a blast. We went to Costa Rica in December 2015 for 9 days, in a group of ~20 including 4 families. Our tour guide Jeff Young is outgoing, caring, knowledgeable about local activities and food options, and above all genuinely enthusiastic about his work. We had tons of fun visiting waterfalls, soaking in hot spring pools, kayaking in Lake Arenal surrounded by lush forest, walking in a cloud forest, learning about coffee/chocolate/sugar production in a local farm, sailing on a catamaran in Manuel Antonio national park, and more. Having a Spanish-speaking guide who arranged the many activities and various transport/lodging logistics is indispensable for a packed but exciting vacation. Having flexible time at each destination allowed families in the same group to choose whatever they liked best. Group dinners together are good (and budget friendly). Overall we would highly recommend this tour to families and friends.Show more
Traveled in December 2015

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Stephanie
Asked on December 18th, 2025
Would Arrival and Departure Transportation can be managed as part of our tour?
Flights / Transfers
Tour Details
- G AdventuresOperator•Written December 2025
  Depending on the tour selected, an airport arrival transfer may or may not be included in the tour fee. For a Family travel style, it would be, but for the majority of our tours, the service is not included but could be pre-booked through us for an additional fee. A departure transfer is rarely included, however, it could be pre-booked through us.
- S
  Stephanie
  Traveler•Written December 2025
  Could you please confirm whether the arrival transfer, kayaking, and all other listed services and activities will indeed be honored if we book your tour?
- G AdventuresOperator•Written December 2025
  The arrival transfer is included if you arrive on Day 1 of the tour (or if you arrive earlier and are staying at the same joining hotel - Radisson San Jose). Anything listed in the full itinerary that indicates 'optional activities' would be an additional cost.
B
Bruce
Asked on November 29th, 2025
A member of our party has a food allergy (celiac - allergic to gluten). Is this tour able to accommodate such food allergies with the tour-provided meals (mainly breakfasts)? For the meals not provided by the tour itself (most lunches and dinners) -- will the tour guide be able to suggest nearby places to eat that are safe (given the food allergy previously noted)?
Meals
- G AdventuresOperator•Written November 2025
  We can definitely accommodate that! When you make the booking please be sure to let us know so we can note it, and the guide will ensure there are options!
D
Daniel
Asked on March 21st, 2025
Is there room on this tour for June 22-30 for one grandma and one child, age 10?
Group size
Tour Details
- G AdventuresOperator•Written March 2025
  Yes we currently have 5 spots left on that tour
P
Patrick
Asked on December 23rd, 2024
Can you customize the last day of the tour so I can fly back to USA on Sunday mar 23 rd in time for my child's school day?
Tour Details
Travel Support
- G AdventuresOperator•Written December 2024
  You are more than welcome to sign off on day 8 of the tour, once the group gets back to San Jose and fly out that day. We can confirm the estimated arrival into San Jose on day 8 and let you know if you wish to look at flights.
R
Renee
Asked on December 15th, 2024
What is the room accommodation arrangement for families?
Accommodation
- G AdventuresOperator•Written December 2024
  Families can request specific room accommodations, such as triple rooms, to suit their needs.
T
Terry
Asked on November 13th, 2024
What are the group size limitations for the tour?
Group size
- G AdventuresOperator•Written November 2024
  Group sizes vary per tour to enhance the experience. Specific details can be provided upon inquiry.
A
Arvid
Asked on November 3rd, 2024
Is travel insurance mandatory for this tour?
Travel Support
- G AdventuresOperator•Written November 2024
  Travel insurance is mandatory for participation in our tours. Ensure your policy covers all necessary aspects.
G
Gladys
Asked on September 12th, 2024
How can I manage payments for my tour?
Payments
- G AdventuresOperator•Written September 2024
  You can make payments for your tour using the secure ‘book now’ button on our website, ensuring your spot is reserved.
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Daniela
Asked on July 2nd, 2024
Are there any specific physical requirements for tour activities?
Tour Details
- G AdventuresOperator•Written July 2024
  Certain activities may have physical requirements, such as minimum height and weight. This is for the safety of all our participants.
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Iwona
Asked on June 23rd, 2024
Are international flights included in the tour price?
Flights / Transfers
Price / Availability
- G AdventuresOperator•Written June 2024
  International flights are not included in the tour price. Travelers from various locations join our tours, so flights are planned individually.

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Vaccines
- These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
- 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.
Visa
- Unfortunately we cannot offer you a visa application service. Whether you need a visa or not depends on your nationality and where you wish to travel. Assuming your home country does not have a visa agreement with the country you're planning to visit, you will need to apply for a visa in advance of your scheduled departure.
- Here is an indication for which countries you might need a visa. Please contact the local embassy for help applying for visas to these places.
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- For any tour departing before May 1st, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after May 1st, 2026, a minimum payment of 20% is required to confirm your booking with G Adventures. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 45 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
- Some departure dates and prices may vary and G Adventures will contact you with any discrepancies before your booking is confirmed.
- The following cards are accepted for "G Adventures" tours: Visa, Maestro, Mastercard, American Express or PayPal. TourRadar does NOT charge you an extra fee for using any of these payment methods.
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Itinerary

San José

Included Activities

San José to La Fortuna

Included Activities

Optional Activities

La Fortuna

Included Activities

Optional Activities

La Fortuna to Monteverde

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Monteverde

Optional Activities

Monteverde to Manuel Antonio

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Manuel Antonio

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Manuel Antonio to San José

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