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Costa Rica Family Experience
Nothing brings learning to life like real-world experience. This week-long trip’s engaging lesson plan gives kids an education in biology and ecology that can never be found in a textbook. Here, spend the days (and nights!) studying the flora and fauna that inhabit the cloud forest and Manuel Antonio National Park. Elsewhere, get in touch with the land by rappelling, rafting, swimming, horseback-riding, and even surfing all over it. Science + gym? You do the math.
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 Grading: 2 - Light
Light walking and hiking suitable for most fitness levels. Nothing too challenging.
Merchandising: Top Seller
Trip Type: Small Group
Group trips average 12 travellers per departure, depending on the adventure. The maximum is usually no more than 16, but some can be smaller or bigger, depending on the trip. Check individual trips for details.
Age requirements: 12+
All travellers under age 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
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Costa Rica Family Experience - Itinerary
DAY 1
San José
Arrive at any time. Arrival transfer included. Amid the hustle and bustle of this busy capital, San José has beautiful parks, museums and an ornate National Theatre. Start your exploration of the city in the central plaza, a great place to people-watch. A mime, juggler, marimba band, magician, or storyteller may be performing for whatever is collected when the hat is passed. Artisan booths are common, creating a regular arts and crafts fair atmosphere.
Arrival Transfer:
You will be met at the airport and transferred to the hotel to start your adventure.
Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group:
A G Adventures representative will meet you at the airport and transfer you to our joining point hotel. There are no planned activities so check into our hotel and enjoy the city.
Hotel Radisson San Jose:
Hotel Radisson San Jose
Costa Rica Family Experience - Itinerary
DAY 1
San José
Arrive at any time. Arrival transfer included. Amid the hustle and bustle of this busy capital, San José has beautiful parks, museums and an ornate National Theatre. Start your exploration of the city in the central plaza, a great place to people-watch. A mime, juggler, marimba band, magician, or storyteller may be performing for whatever is collected when the hat is passed. Artisan booths are common, creating a regular arts and crafts fair atmosphere.
Arrival Transfer:
You will be met at the airport and transferred to the hotel to start your adventure.
Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group:
A G Adventures representative will meet you at the airport and transfer you to our joining point hotel. There are no planned activities so check into our hotel and enjoy the city.
Hotel Radisson San Jose:
Hotel Radisson San Jose
What’s Included
- Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group
- Your Local Living Moment: Tortilla Making and Local Lunch, La Fortuna
- Your Hands-On Moment: Stand Up Paddle (Lesson and Tour), La Fortuna
- Your Hands-On Moment: Kayak Lake Arenal, La Fortuna
- Your Discover Moment: Monteverde
- Arrival transfer
- Kayaking and paddle-boarding in La Fortuna
- Guided cloud forest night walk (Monteverde)
- Guided hike in Manuel Antonio NP
- All transport between destinations and to/from included activities.
- Hotels (8 nts).
- 8 breakfasts, 1 lunch
- Private vehicle, boat, walking
- CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout, local guides.
Costa Rica Family Experience Departure Dates
All Years
| Start | Ending | Availability | Prices from | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Mar 06 2026 | Sat, Mar 14 2026 | Request (4) | $2,199 USD (price includes taxes and fees) | |
| Sun, Mar 15 2026 | Mon, Mar 23 2026 | Sold Out | $2,199 USD (price includes taxes and fees) | |
| Sun, Mar 22 2026 | Mon, Mar 30 2026 | Sold Out | $2,199 USD (price includes taxes and fees) | |
| Sun, Jun 21 2026 | Mon, Jun 29 2026 | Open (7) | $2,199 USD (price includes taxes and fees) | |
| Sun, Jul 12 2026 | Mon, Jul 20 2026 | Open (14) | $1,869.15 USD (price includes taxes and fees) | |
| Sun, Aug 02 2026 | Mon, Aug 10 2026 | Open (1) | $1,889.1 USD (price includes taxes and fees) |
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USEFUL INFO
What's Included
What's Included
Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group
Your Local Living Moment: Tortilla Making and Local Lunch, La Fortuna
Your Hands-On Moment: Stand Up Paddle (Lesson and Tour), La Fortuna
Your Hands-On Moment: Kayak Lake Arenal, La Fortuna
Your Discover Moment: Monteverde. Arrival transfer. Kayaking and paddle-boarding in La Fortuna. Guided cloud forest night walk (Monteverde). Guided hike in Manuel Antonio NP. All transport between destinations and to/from included activities.
What are the main highlights of this trip?
What are the main highlights of this trip?
Kick back on Costa Rica's pristine beaches, visit a local family to learn to make tortillas, spot nature in a dense cloud forest, enjoy the natural beauty of Manuel Antonio National Park, kayak and paddle-board in La Fortuna.
Is there a disclaimer I should read before booking this trip?
Is there a disclaimer I should read before booking this trip?
The information in this trip details document has been compiled with care and is provided in good faith. However it is subject to change, and does not form part of the contract between the client and the operator. The itinerary featured is correct at time of printing. It may differ slightly to the one in the brochure. Occasionally our itineraries change as we make improvements that stem from past travellers, comments and our own research. Sometimes it can be a small change like adding an extra meal along the itinerary. Sometimes the change may result in us altering the tour for the coming year. Ultimately, our goal is to provide you with the most rewarding experience. Please note that our brochure is usually released in November each year. If you have booked from the previous brochure you may find there have been some changes to the itinerary.
VERY IMPORTANT: Please ensure that you print a final copy of your Trip Details to review a couple of days prior to travel, in case there have been changes that affect your plans.
Is there an itinerary Disclaimer?
Is there an itinerary Disclaimer?
While it is our intention to adhere to the route described below, there is a certain amount of flexibility built into the itinerary and on occasion it may be necessary, or desirable to make alterations. The itinerary is brief, as we never know exactly where our journey will take us. Due to our style of travel and the regions we visit, travel can be unpredictable. The Trip Details document is a general guide to the tour and region and any mention of specific destinations or wildlife is by no means a guarantee that they will be visited or encountered. Aboard expedition trips visits to research stations depend on final permission.
Additionally, any travel times listed are approximations only and subject to vary due to local circumstances.
Are there Itinerary notes?
Are there Itinerary notes?
1) This trip is designed for parents and children to enjoy together. You will be travelling as part of a group of families with other children. The itinerary has been designed with the needs of the whole family in mind. We have given this trip a minimum age for this trip to allow you to be sure that you have the right trip for you and your family. Minimum age of 6 years for this trip. Please see the activities for any specific minimum age requirements.
2) Family adventures are designed for groups travelling with children between the ages of 6 and 17. Your group must have a child in order to book a Family tour, and anyone under age 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
