FAMILY VACATION
Activity Level 2
Hikes on our Level 2 adventures are considered easy to moderate in difficulty.
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Price (Includes taxes and fees)
from USD 3999/per adult
Child rate less 10%
Child rates apply for children 12 years and under.
Activity Level 1
Suitable for most fitness levels, our Level 1 adventures are the perfect introduction to adventure travel.
You'll typically experience two half day activities per day, done at an easygoing pace.
Activity Level 2
Hikes on our Level 2 adventures are considered easy to moderate in difficulty.
Those who enjoy half-day hikes with enough elevation gain to elevate their heart rate will enjoy these adventures.
Activity Level 3
Those who take on our Level 3 tours are looking for more challenging hikes that will raise their heart rate.
While not our most strenuous trips, you'll definitely feel accomplished after a day on the trails. A solid base of fitness is advised.
Activity Level 4
Be prepared for some serious physical activity on our Level 4 trips. The fitter you are, the more you'll enjoy it, as most hikes will be challenging.
Hikes may include rock scrambling, river crossings, and off trail adventures.
Activity Level 5
On our Level 5 trips get ready to conquer back-to-back days of long hikes or summitting peaks at altitude.
We require a high level of fitness as adventurers will be met with plenty of challenges and sometimes extreme conditions.
As one of the world’s greatest destinations for family travel, Costa Rica invites you to discover the natural beauty and welcoming culture of Latin America’s eco-tourism gem. The whole family will enjoy swimming crystalline bays, hiking in cloud forests, and zip lining tropical forest canopy. Explore the Danaus Nature Reserve searching for crawling bugs, sleepy sloths, twisting vines, and blooming buds. Horseback ride through forests and pastures to reach postcard-perfect views of the iconic Arenal Volcano. Peek into the dense vegetation of Arenal National Park to catch a glimpse of screeching toucans, endangered poison dart frogs, and curious spider monkeys.
The perfect balance of adventure and relaxation awaits you, whether you’re exploring a jungle, walking along a white sand beach, or reflecting on the memories you’re making with your family.
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Welcome to Costa Rica! This morning, we’ll meet your guide over breakfast for a fun trip orientation. Our adventure kicks off with an easy hike through a beautiful tropical rainforest, ending with lunch at the scenic La Paz Waterfall Gardens.
Afterward, the whole family will enjoy a hands-on learning experience at Arenal Vida Campesina Organic Farm. We’ll discover how traditional Costa Rican farming works and learn about growing coffee. To top it off, we’ll enjoy a delicious, locally sourced dinner together, giving everyone a true taste of Costa Rica!
Accommodation: Volcano Lodge & Springs, La Fortuna
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 2
After a hearty breakfast, we'll meet our river guide and take a short drive to the Balsa River, where a fun whitewater rafting adventure awaits! This thrilling experience is perfect for all ages, combining excitement and gentle rapids on a beautiful tropical river.
After our time on the river, we’ll stop for a delicious lunch before heading out on an afternoon hike to the stunning Fortuna River waterfall. Located within Arenal Volcano National Park, this waterfall cascades through a lush, 210-acre biological reserve filled with tropical forest. Formed by ancient lava from Cerro Chato volcano, the 70-meter-high waterfall offers a perfect spot for families to cool off with a swim in the crystal-clear natural pools.
We’ll return to the lodge with plenty of time to relax in the soothing hot springs before gathering for dinner.
Accommodation: Volcano Lodge & Springs, La Fortuna
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Hiking: 0.6 miles (1 kilometer), 1 hour
Elevation Gain/Loss: 216 feet (65 meters) ascent, 216 feet (65 meters) descent
Day 3
Kick off the day with an optional early morning bird walk through the surrounding forest, where you and the kids might spot colorful tanagers, parrots, toucans, honeycreepers, and Oropendolas. After breakfast back at the hotel, we’ll take a short drive to the Arenal Conservation Area for our next adventure – horseback riding! We'll saddle up and ride through the scenic hills of Arenal Volcano, passing cattle fields and lush forests. Along the way, we’ll visit a lagoon crater and take in stunning views of Arenal Volcano, the surrounding forests, and Arenal Lake. Afterward, we’ll stop for a tasty lunch at a local restaurant.
The fun continues with an exciting zip-lining adventure through the Arenal Conservation Area. The whole family will love flying high through the treetops, soaring over canyons, mountains, and rainforests on ten different cables. Plus, we’ll make a stop at the thrilling Tarzan Swing for an extra dose of excitement!
After a day full of adventure, we’ll head back to the lodge to unwind and enjoy the hot springs before dinner together.
Accommodation: Volcano Lodge & Springs, La Fortuna
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 4
Get ready for a fun-filled morning as we explore the Danaus Nature Reserve on a guided nature hike the whole family will enjoy! The reserve is home to an amazing variety of wildlife, including mammals, reptiles, amphibians, and colorful birds. As we stroll through the lush trails, we’ll take in the sweet scents of orchids and ferns while keeping an eye out for sloths, iguanas, basilisks, bats, frogs, and beautiful butterflies.
In the afternoon, we’ll head to Hermosa Beach on the Pacific Coast, stopping for lunch along the way. Afterward, we’ll check into Fuego del Sol Beachfront Hotel, our home for the next two nights, nestled between tropical forests and ocean waves. For dinner tonight, you’re free to choose your own adventure – ask your guide for some great family-friendly restaurant recommendations!
Accommodation: Fuego del Sol, Playa Hermosa
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Hiking: 0.6 miles (1 kilometer), 2 hours
Day 5
This morning, we’ll set off on a fun hike through a private reserve, following a river trail that leads us to waterfalls and plenty of spots for the whole family to take a refreshing swim! The trail is full of wildlife, and our adventure takes us to the top of El Encanto Waterfall, which cascades 180 feet (55 meters) down into the rainforest canyon below.
Next up is an exciting zip line tour where we’ll soar above the rainforest canopies, rivers, and valleys. With over 1.2 miles (2,000 meters) of zip line and eight platforms, we’ll enjoy amazing views of the mountains and ocean that the kids will love!
After a hearty lunch, it’s time for more fun on the coast as we hop into Outrigger Canoes at Playa Agujas. These canoes are faster and easier to paddle than kayaks, and we’ll glide past stunning cliffs filled with frigate birds and pelicans. Back on the beach, you can choose to snorkel in the calm waters or relax and keep an eye out for monkeys and birds.
After a day full of excitement, we’ll return to the hotel just in time to enjoy a sunset dinner together.
Accommodation: Fuego del Sol, Playa Hermosa
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Hiking: 2 hours
Day 6
After breakfast at the hotel, we’ll take a two-hour drive to the San Jose airport, where you’ll either catch your flight home or continue your exciting Costa Rica adventure!
Accommodation: Not applicable
Meals: Breakfast
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With an average of 12 guests per departure and an industry-leading average 6:1 guest-to-guide ratio, you’ll enjoy a highly personalized experience.
It’s so much easier to relax and enjoy your adventure when you have fun, caring guides who know the land, sweat all the details and whip up incredible meals, too!
When we say all inclusive, we mean it! Meals and snacks, activities, lodging, transportation, guiding services and more. All you need to do is show up!
Every aspect of your trip is thoroughly considered for your safety, from highly vetted partners and well-maintained equipment to extensively trained guides.
Family travel and North American National Parks are our specialty. We’ve perfected our itineraries for decades, ensuring you'll experience your destination to the fullest.
For us, the extra mile is never extra, it’s part of the way! Count on special touches throughout your trip that will amplify your experience.
