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Costa Rica

Coast to Coast / Multisport / Costa Rica Verde / Tropical Adventure / Honeymoon / Jungle Escapade
South Costa Rica / Family Adventure / Adventure Self-Drive / Highlights Self-Drive / Up & Down Self-Drive

COSTA RICA FAMILY EXPLORER
9 days / 8 nights

Day 1 - Upon arrival at the airport, you will be assisted inside the terminal. Then transfer to your hotel. Overnight at hotel in San José. Bougainvillea or Casa Conde

Day 2 - (B) Costa Rica in half a day? Well not quite. But your visit to INBio Park is the next best thing, as you embark on a fascinating journey into some of Costa Rica’s principal biospheres. After this, you will enjoy a short San José sightseeing tour with some shopping opportunities at various craft shops in the suburb of Moravia. Overnight at hotel in San José. Bougainvillea or Casa Conde

Day 3 - (B,L) Early morning departure to the Caribbean lowlands, on the way you will visit La Paz Waterfall Gardens where you and your family can hike along an impressive series of waterfalls, visit a butterfly garden, a hummingbird feeding station, a serpentarium and even ride an oxcart! This Butterfly Observatory is the largest in the world. Spanning the length of a football field and reaching heights of 50 feet, this enclosed structure allows butterflies to soar freely while guests walk amid the natural habitat. Afternoon at your leisure for relaxing at the lodge in Sarapiquí. Overnight in La Quinta de Sarapiquí Country Inn.

Day 4 - (B) Morning tour to the Caribbean Rain Forest Aerial Tram, where you and your children will experience the rainforest from the treetops! Afternoon at leisure for you to enjoy the fresh water pools, or enjoy activities such as boat tours, horseback riding and a butterfly and frog farm. Overnight in La Quinta de Sarapiquí Country Inn.

Day 5 - (B,D) Transfer to La Fortuna, located close to the majestic and active Arenal volcano, where you will enjoy a soothing late afternoon visit to the hot springs. Take a soothing late afternoon visit to the hot springs. Take a relaxing dip or explore the hot pools set amongst ornate gardens! Overnight at Arenal Paraíso hotel.

Day 6 - (B) Discover life in the forest canopy as you make your way along soaring bridges and a circuit of interpretive trails that offer you a unique perspective of the rainforest environment. Afternoon at your leisure to explore the region. Overnight at Arenal Paraíso hotel.

Days 7 & 8 - (B) Transfer to the hotel Punta Leona, located close to Jacó beach, on Costa Rica’s Central Pacific coast. The resort offers the perfect ending to a fun, well balanced family holiday. Afternoon at your leisure to enjoy the facilities offered at the hotel and the splendid white sandy beaches. Overnight at Punta Leona hotel.

Day 9 (B) - Early transfer to the international airport.

The program includes:
• Meet & greet upon arrival
• Accommodation as specified
• Ground transfers
• Guided tour at Inbio Park
• Hike at La Paz Waterfall Gardens
• Spectacular tour to the Caribbean Aerial Tram
• Adventurous hike to the Arenal Hanging Bridges and relaxing visit to the hot Springs
• Meals as specified (B= breakfast, L= lunch, D= dinner)
• All taxes
• Does not include optional activities

Price per person in US$:

 
with private transportation
with car rental
occupancy
Nov 1 2007-
Apr 30 2008
May 1- Oct 31 2008
Nov 1 2007-Apr 30 2008
May 1- Oct 31 2008
double
$1605
$1598
$1168
$1117
single (min. 2 people)
$2071
$2058
$1633
$1577
triple
$1228
$1223
$970
$924
*child
$268
$268
$295
$295

*Child sharing room with parents - maximum of 2 children per room (child = 9 or under)