Costa Rica Family Adventure

10 Days · San José → Tortuguero → Arenal → Manuel Antonio

10 Days
4 Regions
Family-Friendly
100% Private
01
Day

Arrival in San José

Welcome to Costa Rica! Your private driver meets the family at Juan Santamaría International Airport. Transfer to your centrally located hotel and settle in for the adventure ahead.

Gran Hotel Costa Rica
Day 1 - Arrival in San Jose
02
Day

Transfer & Boat to Tortuguero

Travel through banana plantations and board a boat through Tortuguero's maze of jungle canals. Spot howler monkeys, toucans, and caimans as you navigate this roadless Caribbean wilderness. Afternoon canal exploration with your private guide.

Tortuga Lodge
Day 2 - Tortuguero Transfer
03
Day

Full Day in Tortuguero

A full day immersed in the jungle. Morning guided boat tours through hidden canals teeming with wildlife. After lunch, visit the colorful Tortuguero village to learn about the community and its conservation efforts.

Tortuga Lodge
Day 3 - Tortuguero Exploration
04
Day

Pineapple Farm & Transfer to Arenal

Leave the Caribbean lowlands with a stop at a working pineapple farm — a hit with kids and adults alike. Taste the sweetest pineapple you've ever had before continuing to the Arenal Volcano region.

Arenal Manoa Hotel
Day 4 - Pineapple Farm and Arenal
05
Day

Chocolate Tour & Arenal Volcano Hike

Morning visit to an organic chocolate farm where the whole family crafts their own chocolate from cacao pods. After a gourmet lunch, hike the trails of Arenal Volcano National Park with views of the iconic cone and old lava flows.

Arenal Manoa Hotel
Day 5 - Chocolate Tour and Volcano Hike
06
Day

Transfer to Manuel Antonio & Wildlife Rescue Center

Scenic drive to the Pacific coast. Afternoon visit to a wildlife rescue center where the family meets sloths, monkeys, and birds being rehabilitated for release. A meaningful way to learn about Costa Rica's conservation mission.

Arenas del Mar
Day 6 - Manuel Antonio and Wildlife Center
07
Day

Manuel Antonio National Park

Guided exploration of one of Costa Rica's most beloved national parks. Spot white-faced monkeys, iguanas, and sloths along jungle trails that lead to pristine white-sand beaches. Rainforest meets the Pacific in spectacular fashion.

Arenas del Mar
Day 7 - Manuel Antonio National Park
08
Day

Family Waterfall Adventure

Hike through tropical jungle to discover hidden waterfalls with natural swimming pools — a true family highlight. Splash in crystal-clear pools, slide down natural water slides, and picnic in the rainforest.

Arenas del Mar
Day 8 - Family Waterfall Activities
09
Day

Return to San José

Enjoy a leisurely morning at the beach before the scenic drive back to the capital through the mountains. Arrive in San José for a final evening — perhaps a farewell dinner at a local restaurant.

Gran Hotel Costa Rica
Day 9 - Return to San Jose
10
Day

Departure

Your private driver transfers the family to the airport in time for your international flight. Pura Vida — Costa Rica will miss you as much as you'll miss it.

Day 10 - Departure

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