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6 Day itinerary in Costa Rica, Central America & Caribbean

Family Vacation in Costa Rica

Costa Rica is the perfect place to visit with your couple or your whole family. This country has gorgeous beaches, beautiful mountain landscapes, volcanoes, and more; you will admire all of this in this trip program. This 6-day tour visits the Arenal Volcano, one of the most beautiful areas and rain... Read More

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Overview

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Recommended Age

Everyone

Operated in

English

GUIDANCE

On Some Day Trips

starting point

San José

trip type

Private

trip attributes

Cycling

Kayaking

Hiking

Rafting

Snorkeling/Diving

Skiing/Snowboarding

Outdoors & Nature

Adventure

Start/End

Night

Highlights

1

Combo Tour: Hanging Bridges, Volcano Walk, La Fortuna Waterfall

2

Visit Tortuga Island & Curu Wildlife Reserve

3

Leisurely nature walk through the Arenal Volcano National Park

4

Soak the sun atTambor Beach

Itinerary

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Day 1

place Welcome to Costa Rica

Arrival at the Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO). After customs and enter Costa Rica, a representative will be waiting for you outside the airport. You will have a private transfer to the area of Arenal Volcano (travel time 2.5 hours).

Accommodation:

  • High-End Accommodation: Los Lagos Hotel, Spa & Resort
Day 2

place Combo Tour: Hanging Bridges, La Fortuna Waterfall, Arenal Volcano

Get your walking shoes on and your cameras ready because today you will experience the many different hues of vivid greens as you explore the rainforest for the very first time, both from the ground and from the treetops, as you will be crossing over the jungle via hanging bridges. The pristine forest only grows in beauty and awe as you continue your trek toward the looming La Fortuna Waterfall, where you can feel one with nature as you swim in its waters. Enjoy a delicious lunch in a local restaurant. After you are refreshed and refueled, the adventure will conclude with a leisurely nature walk through the Arenal Volcano National Park.

Guide: Included for the day

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Accommodation:

  • High-End Accommodation: Los Lagos Hotel, Spa & Resort
Day 3

place Tambor Beach

Now that you experienced the mystery of the jungle, you will observe the many different forests and farmlands as you transfer to the coast of the Nicoya Peninsula via a shuttle transfer. Try to find dolphins, turtles, and other marine wildlife as a ferry takes you to your final shuttle.

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation:

  • High-End Accommodation: Tango Mar Beach Hotel Spa and Golf Resort
Day 4

place Tortuga Island & Curu Wildlife Reserve

Listen to the calls and noises of the jungle as its inhabitants are waking up during your short boat ride to the Curu Reserve. During your jungle walk, as you spot different species of wildlife, you will be able to decipher which animals belong to which calls. The tour continues with a boat ride to an illuminating, white sand beach called Tortuga Island, where you can snorkel over the colorful reef and explore the habitat that houses a variety of marine wildlife. With nature surrounding you, there will be many opportunities to discover even more flora and fauna as you continue your adventure on a mangrove safari in the Pochote Mangrove. This tour includes a delicious picnic lunch style.

Guide: Included for the day

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Accommodation:

  • High-End Accommodation: Tango Mar Beach Hotel Spa and Golf Resort
Day 5

place Return to San Jose

After breakfast, you will have a transfer back to San Jose, the capital of Costa Rica. You will be picked up by a minivan, then you take a ferry, then another minivan to your final destination. The rest of the day is at your own pace, explore the city, eat at a local restaurant, or just relax at your hotel.

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation:

  • High-End Accommodation: Auténtico Hotel
Day 6

place Travel Back Home

It is not a “goodbye” but a “see you again” as you take your private transfer to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) to travel back home and reunite with family and friends.

Meals: Breakfast

What’s Included

Accommodation expand_less

  • Los Lagos Hotel, Spa & Resort
  • Tango Mar Beach Hotel Spa and Golf Resort
  • Auténtico Hotel

Meals expand_less

  • Breakfast (5)
  • Lunch (2)

Transport expand_less

  • Airport Pick up San Jose
  • Shared transfer San Jose to Arenal Volcano
  • Shared transfer Arenal Volcano to Tambor Beach
  • Shared transfer Tambor Beach to San Jose
  • Airport Drop off San Jose

Activities expand_less

  • Combo Tour: Hanging Bridges, Volcano Walk, La Fortuna Waterfall (Lunch included)
  • Tortuga Island & Curu Wildlife Reserve (Lunch included)

Not Included expand_less

  • International Flights
  • Meals not specified as included
  • Optional Activities
  • Departure Taxes
  • Tips for Guides and Drivers

About Veronica

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Cycling

Kayaking

Snorkeling/Diving

Visit markets

Indigenous culture

Wellness retreat

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Hola! My name is Vero and I live in Cartago, Costa Rica.I grew up in this beautiful province with my family who is the most important treasure in my life, and I love sharing time with them.I love yoga, hiking, and going to the beach.

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