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Accommodation
11 nights comfortable hotels.
Transportation
Private van, river boat.
Food Included
Breakfast daily, all meals in Tortuguero.
Tour guide
throughout.
Budget
Allow USD $20 per day, per person for food - for additional expenses,
see dossier.
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White beaches, abundant bird life, active volcanoes
and magical cloud forests. Costa Rica is the ideal destination
for the active family seeking an exciting alternative to traditional family
vacations. This tour combines the highlight destinations of Costa Rica
and offers families plenty of included and optional activities, allowing
you to make your trip as active as you like. Choose from white water rafting,
cave tours, a volcano hike, night turtle watching and more. Costa Rica
has something for every family member.
Day 1 Arrive San José
Transfer from airport to hotel. Enjoy San Jose.
Day 2-3 Tortuguero (2B, 2L, 2D)
Travel by land and small river boat to the sleepy town of Tortuguero,
an important nesting area for sea turtles. This is a great base for walking
and exploring. A boat ride through the jungle canals provides us with
plenty of opportunity to see exotic birds and other wildlife including
turtles, monkeys and caimans.
Day 4-6 La Fortuna / Arenal (3B)
Travel by river boat and van to La Fortuna, near the base of the spectacular
Arenal Volcano. Our hotel is on the road to the volcano fed Tabacon Hot
Springs. Visit the crocodile zoo, try river rafting, go horseback riding,
or explore the lava fields.
Day 7-8 Monteverde (2B)
From La Fortuna we ascend into mountain air of the Monteverde cloud forest
by van or on horseback. Spend a couple of days exploring the town and
the Reserve, a nature lover’s paradise. Optional activities include
a canopy walk, butterfly garden, and a zip-line tour!
Day 9-10 Quepos / Manuel Antonio
National Park (2B)
The picturesque town of Quepos is the perfect place to relax and enjoy
the white sand beaches of the Pacific coast. Go swimming, kayaking, boogie
boarding, sailing or surfing. The coastal rainforest of Manuel Antonio
National Park offers excellent hiking, spectacular views, and abundant
wildlife viewing.
Day 11 San José (B)
Return to San Jose for one last night on the town.
Day 12 Depart San José
Included Highlights
• Boat tour to Tortuguero National Park
• City and Canal tour in Tortuguero
• Tabacon Hot Springs visit
• Guided visit to the Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve
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