Family Costa Rica

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Fly through the rainforest on a thrilling zipline adventure, spot wildlife in Tortuguero National Park, walk among the treetops on scenic hanging bridges, and share kid-friendly activities led by an A&K Young Explorers Guide.

Overview

Trip type
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Luxury - 5 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

    • Enjoy ziplining, kayaking and swimming, while exploring from Arenal to the Caribbean coast, as well as the remarkable habitats in between
    • Discover diverse wild creatures and their habitats as your expert guide shows you how to spot caimans, iguanas, poison dart frogs, monkeys, river otters, toucans and turtles
    • Choose from a motorized boat or a sit-on-top kayak to explore the creeks and lagoons of Tortuguero National Park in search of diverse Costa Rican wildlife
    • Walk above the rainforest canopy on suspended bridges, viewing the natural wonder from a unique vantage point
    • Travel in comfort between Arenal and Tortuguero by private air charter
    • Enjoy the services of a dedicated Young Explorers Guide, who organizes activities for all age levels during a day in Tortuguero
    • Choose a July or August departure for a private night expedition to witness the nesting of the Atlantic green sea turtle under the starlit tropical sky

What's this trip about?

    Fly through the rainforest on a thrilling zipline adventure, spot wildlife in Tortuguero National Park, walk among the treetops on scenic hanging bridges, and share kid-friendly activities led by an A&K Young Explorers Guide.

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Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeSmall Group - max of 18 people
Age range6 years and up
Flights and transportN/A
Start CitySan José, Costa Rica
End CitySan José, Costa Rica

Travel Themes

  • Family Friendly
  • National Parks
  • Nature & Wildlife

Destinations

  • North America
  • Costa Rica

Attractions

  • Arenal Volcano
  • Tortuguero National Park

Activities

  • Bird watching
  • Educational/ learning
  • Kayaking
  • Kid-friendly activities
  • Nature
  • Relaxing Retreat
  • Wildlife viewing

Trip includes

    • All accommodations
    • Meals and fully guided sightseeing as noted in the itinerary
    • Airport transfers
    • Services of A&K Tour Director

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Itinerary

Travel Map

Day 1: Arrive San José, Costa Rica

Accommodation: Costa Rica Marriott Hotel San Jose

Arrive in San José, Costa Rica, where you are met and transferred to your hotel, a family-friendly colonial hacienda set on a 30-acre coffee plantation.

Day 2: San José/Tortuguero | Thrilling Zipline Adventure

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Accommodation: Tortuga Lodge & Gardens

Drive to the Atlantic Forest Zipline Adventure, a 1,200-acre nature reserve adjacent to Braulio Carrillo National Park, for an exhilarating zipline adventure. Fly through the f...

Day 3: Tortuguero | Rainforest River Voyage

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Accommodation: Tortuga Lodge & Gardens

Today, rise early for a guided birding walk before voyaging down the slow-moving tropical rivers that define Tortuguero National Park, one of the last large, intact tropical ra...

Day 4: Tortuguero | Kayaking the Flooded Forest

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Accommodation: Tortuga Lodge & Gardens

This morning, head north by motorized boat to Caño Palma (Palm Canal) for an exciting kayak adventure, paddling to beguiling places in the richest biological ecosystem in Costa...

Day 5: Arenal/La Fortuna | Farm Tour & Volcano Views

Meals: Breakfast and Lunch

Accommodation: Arenal Nayara Hotel & Garden

Fly to Arenal. Upon arrival, travel to Finca Burio (Burio Farm) and meet the owner, Don Juan. Join him on a tour through the plantations to learn the benefits and uses of fruit you may never have seen. Keep an eye out for colorful local bird species and learn to proce...

Day 6: La Fortuna | Scenic Hanging Bridges

Meals: Breakfast and Dinner

Accommodation: Arenal Nayara Hotel & Garden

After breakfast, set out for the picturesque Arenal Hanging Bridges with your private guide. The site was designed to blend with the natural environment, while leaving the forest...

Day 7: Depart San José

Meals: Breakfast

Drive to San José International Airport for your departing flight.

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Price From $3,495
Price per day$499
Last Updated: 8/2/2018

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Meals Included

6 Breakfasts, 4 Lunches and 4 Dinners

Age Requirements
6 years and up
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