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Costa Rica Upgraded Family Adventure
9 days, San José to San José
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The mere mention of Costa Rica conjures up images of rainforest, beaches and wildlife; this family adventure has all of that and more. Explore this incredibly diverse country speeding through the canopy on a zip line, soaking in volcanic mud baths and thermal pools and searching for wildlife with an expert naturalist. Top it all off with a couple of days at at the beach and it will leave you hungry for more.
9 days
San José to San José
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There are no departure dates currently available for the rest of this season. Some tours only run during parts of the year.
Trip Code: CRSGF
Is this tour for me?
Travel Style: Family
Trips built for adventurers of all ages with age-appropriate activities and hotels that know families.
Service Level: Upgraded
Quality accommodations and more inclusions than on other G Adventures tours, like meals, private transport, and activities.
Physical Rating: 2 - Light
Light walking and hiking suitable for most fitness levels. Nothing too challenging.
Trip Type: Small Group
Small group experience; 20
Age requirement: 7+
All travellers under age 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
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Itinerary Notes
Prices are based on double occupancy; all other room configurations are on request and cannot be guaranteed. We will accommodate triples/quads whenever possible. Please call for further details.
Family Adventures are designed for groups traveling with children between the ages of 7 and 17. Your group must include a child in order to book, and anyone under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
Itinerary
Day 1San José
Arrive at any time. Arrival transfer included.
Day 2San José/Monteverde
Travel in the morning to Monteverde, with a stop at a working farm and coffee cooperative for a farm-to-table lunch, followed by a property tour. Take an afternoon cooking class, then attend a coffee-making demonstration before some free time to settle in to our hotel. In the evening, take a walk in the forest with an expert naturalist guide to look for nocturnal wildlife.
Meals included:
Breakfast | LunchDay 3Monteverde
Visit the Monteverde Institute to learn about their reforestation projects in the area, with an opportunity to lend a hand in the tree nursery. Enjoy the rest of the afternoon to relax by the pool or to choose from a variety of optional activities like zip-lining, hiking in the Santa Elena Cloud Forest Reserve, or a walk through the forest canopy across hanging bridges.
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BreakfastDay 4Monteverde/Rincón de la Vieja Volcano National Park
Travel into Rincón de la Vieja National Park, a land of volcanoes, hot springs and dense rainforest. Swing across zip lines strung through the forest canopy and visit thermal springs and mud baths. Opt to visit the on-site butterfly farm in the evening.
Meals included:
Breakfast | DinnerDay 5Rincón de la Vieja Volcano National Park
Enjoy a full day of adventure in the national park. Take a horseback riding excursion, go on a guided hike in search of wildlife, swim beneath the waterfalls of the Rio Negro or just sit back and relax by the pool at the hotel.
Meals included:
Breakfast | Lunch | DinnerDay 6Rincón de la Vieja Volcano National Park/Playa Potrero
Travel to Guanacaste Province and the Pacific coast at Playa Potrero. Spend the afternoon at the beach or opt to take a sunset sailing trip around the Santa Catalina Islands.
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BreakfastDay 7Playa Potrero
Enjoy a free day to relax at the pool or on the beach in this tropical paradise, or choose from optional activities like a yoga class or horseback riding.
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BreakfastDay 8Playa Potrero/San José
Travel back inland with a stop for a jungle boat cruise through Palo Verde National Park to spot wildlife like monkeys, crocodiles and birds. Continue to San José and share adventure stories in the evening at the group's farewell dinner.
Meals included:
Breakfast | Lunch | DinnerDay 9San José
Depart at any time.
Meals included:
BreakfastWhat's Included
- Your G for Good Moment: Cafe Monteverde Experience, Monteverde
- Arrival transfer
- Naturalist guided cloud forest night walk
- Canyon canopy tour in Rincón de la Vieja National Park
- Rio Negro Hot Springs and volcanic mud bath
- Horseback riding and guided hike in Rincón de la Vieja National Park
- Palo Verde National Park guided boat tour
- All transport between destinations and to/from included activities
Accommodations
Hotels (8 nts)
Meals
8 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 3 dinners
Allow USD270-355 for meals not included.
Transportation
Private vehicle, boat, horse, walking
Staff & experts
1-2 CEOs (Chief Experience Officers) based on group size throughout, local guides.
Departures
There are no departure dates currently available for the rest of this season. Some tours only run during parts of the year.
Please Contact Us to inquire about dates for next season, or to discuss other tour options.