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- Costa Rica Family Experience
- Costa Rica Family Journey: From Rainforest to Coast
- Costa Rica Adventure Family Holiday
- Costa Rica – Family Volunteer Adventure
- Family Costa Rica Rainforest and Wildlife Adventure
- Family Adventure Package
- Costa Rica Family Holiday
- Family Costa Rica Highlights
- Costa Rica Nature Adventure (End San Jose, 8 Days)
- Costa Rica Nature Adventure (End Liberia, 8 Days)
Costa Rica Family Experience
9 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“Great experience! Packed a lot in.”
Robin, traveled in February 2022
Hands-on family activities abound: tortilla-making in La Fortuna, paddleboarding Lake Arenal, and guided wildlife spotting in Manuel Antonio National Park. Kid-friendly hotels with pools and flexible daily schedules perfect for ages 6+.
Duration 9 days Destinations San Jose, La Fortuna, Arenal Volcano National Park, Monteverde, Manuel Antonio National Park Age Range 6 to 90 year olds Operator G Adventures From $2,099
25% Off- US$1,574You save $524
Costa Rica Family Journey: From Rainforest to Coast
1 Review by TourRadar travelers“Everything went so well. We want to continue traveling with National Geographic.”
Lisa, traveled in August 2022
Family adventures unfold with hands-on activities at Cafe Monteverde, zip-lining at Rincon de la Vieja, and beach time at Playa Potrero. Children ages 7+ enjoy cooking classes, wildlife spotting, and swimming in hotel pools.
Duration 9 days Destinations San Jose, Monteverde, Rincon de la Vieja Volcano National Park Age Range 7 to 99 year olds Operator G Adventures From $3,149
20% Off- US$2,519You save $629
Costa Rica Adventure Family Holiday
6 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“The amount of wildlife we saw was wonderful and a great education for our children.”
Karen, traveled in October 2007
The Sloth Sanctuary and La Paz Waterfall Gardens offer educational experiences for families with kids 9+. Children love the turtle-shaped pool at Evergreen Lodge, wildlife spotting in Manuel Antonio, and optional chocolate tours in Tirimbina.
Duration 15 days Destinations San Jose, Braulio Carillo National Park, Tortuguero National Park, Siquirres, Cahuita, Puerto Viejo de Sarapiqui, La Fortuna, Arenal Volcano National Park, Manuel Antonio National Park Age Range 9 to 99 year olds Operator Exodus Adventure Travels From
20% Off- US$4,350
Costa Rica – Family Volunteer Adventure
1 Review by TourRadar travelers“The community volunteer activities were excellent and great learning experiences.”
Gary, traveled in December 2017
Costa Rican family adventures come alive with interactive wildlife encounters at Manuel Antonio rescue center and cooking classes in La Fortuna. Children 8+ thrill to cloud forest walks in Monteverde and optional zip-lining experiences.
Duration 8 days Destinations San Jose, La Fortuna, Arenal Volcano National Park, Monteverde, Manuel Antonio National Park, Quepos Age Range 8 to 80 year olds Operator Discover Corps From
20% Off- US$4,595
Family Costa Rica Rainforest and Wildlife Adventure
10 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“Corcovado; whale watching and rain forest walk, seeing the tapir and humpbacks.”
Stewart, traveled in August 2023
Interactive cooking lessons in Monteverde and wildlife spotting in Tortuguero captivate families with children 7+. Kids thrill to zip-lining through cloud forests, chocolate-making demonstrations, and Pacific beach activities. Hotels offer family-friendly pools and amenities.
Duration 14 days Destinations San Jose, Sarchi, Grecia, Poas Volcano National Park, Cartago, Turrialba, Tortuguero National Park, Puerto Viejo de Sarapiqui, Arenal Volcano National Park, Santa ElenaSee all destinations Age Range 7 to 85 year olds Operator Explore! From
20% Off- US$4,060
Gentle Peñas Blancas River floats offer wildlife viewing, while kid-friendly zip-lining at Vida Aventura Ranch and relaxing beach time at Tamarindo Diría create perfect family memories. Suitable for ages 5+.
Duration 8 days Destinations San Jose, Arenal Volcano National Park, Playa Tamarindo, Liberia Age Range 5 to 80 year olds Operated in English, Spanish Operator Central American Tours From
20% Off- US$1,762
Costa Rican adventures await families with kids 5+. Young travelers plant vegetables in Santa Rosa de Pocosol, spot wildlife in Manuel Antonio National Park, and traverse Monteverde's suspended bridges. Kid-friendly hotels and engaging nature activities fill this 10-day itinerary.
Duration 10 days Destinations San Jose, Santa Rosa de Pocosol, Arenal Volcano National Park, Monteverde, Manuel Antonio National Park Age Range 5 to 99 year olds Operator Intrepid Travel From $2,380
10% Off- US$2,142You save $238
Family Costa Rica Highlights
2 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“Speed boat trio to national park and observing wild life there. Cloud forest.”
Assunta, traveled in August 2023
Ranch visits at El Establo and traditional oxcart painting in Sarchi delight travelers ages 7+. Young adventurers enjoy Balsa River rafting, nocturnal wildlife walks, and spotting whales (Jul-Oct) during Corcovado boat transfers. Premium family suites throughout.
Duration 9 days Destinations San Jose, Poas Volcano National Park, Arenal Volcano National Park, La Fortuna, Monteverde, Manuel Antonio National Park, Dominical Age Range 7 to 85 year olds Operator Explore! From
10% Off- US$2,910
Costa Rica Nature Adventure (End San Jose, 8 Days)
4 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“I am so glad that i booked this trip! The trip itself was an adventure and everything which i required to inject some healing into my broken heart and soul.”
Ruqayya, traveled in February 2022
Arenal Paraiso Resort's thermal pools and Monteverde's treetop walks welcome families. Children 5+ thrill at wildlife in Tortuguero, chocolate-making in San Isidro, with optional horseback riding ($75). Comfortable lodges host families throughout.
Duration 8 days Destinations San Jose, Tortuguero National Park, Puerto Viejo de Sarapiqui, Arenal Volcano National Park, Monteverde Age Range up to 99 year olds Operator Trafalgar From
10% Off- US$2,575
Costa Rica Nature Adventure (End Liberia, 8 Days)
4 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“We wanted to experience the real Costa Rica and we did. We experienced the Caribbean side, rainforest, cloud forest, culture and wildlife of the country.”
Cheryl, traveled in January 2022
Tortuguero's wildlife-rich canals teem with exotic species. Families learn chocolate-making in San Isidro and traverse Sky Walk suspension bridges in Monteverde. Relaxing stays at Laguna Lodge and El Establo Mountain Hotel. Suitable for ages 5+.
Duration 8 days Destinations San Jose, Braulio Carillo National Park, Tortuguero National Park, Sarapiquí, Arenal Volcano National Park, Monteverde, Liberia Age Range up to 99 year olds Operator Trafalgar From
10% Off- US$2,575
What people love about Family Tours in Costa Rica
- Costa Rica Family Experience
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.
- Costa Rica – Family Volunteer Adventure
This trip was Very Fine. The guide and driver were both excellent. All relaxing 'tour' days were very interesting (I got some great photos). The community volunteer activities were excellent and great learning experiences. The highlight for me was the elementary school visit (I'm a past Peace Corps English Teacher). We were very well received there even though it was a holiday time and they presented and excellent dance.
- Family Costa Rica Rainforest and Wildlife Adventure
It is a wonderful trip but I would suggest spend a bit less time doing the city trips and a bit more time at the wildlife areas as they were the star and the city trips were much less interesting.
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