Family tour in Costa Rica. Free GPS included!
(15 Days / 14 Nights) Price from: $ 1,190.00
Inquire NowTropical Costa Rica is the perfect spot for your family to explore the beauty and marvelous intricacy of the natural world! During this exiting trip you will discover shores on both the Caribbean and Atlantic ocean. This is certainly not only a beach-fun vacaction for family getaways as you will also see active volcanoes, rainforests, cloud forests and more. Playa Tamarindo is a great spot for teens to learn how to surf or boogie-board, there are a host of activities to please the entire family. After hiking through the Monteverde reserve, you should be able to keep most kids happy and occupied riding horses; squirming at the local serpentarium and hummingbird gallery. More adventurous families can take one of the local zip-line canopy tours.
San José- Puerto Viejo de Limón- Sarapiquí- Arenal- Monteverde- Playa Tamarindo.
Day by day itinerary
Day 01: Arrival at San Jose, Costa Rica. Transfer to hotel in San Jose. Country Inn & Suites. Standard room.
Welcome to Costa Rica Arrive at Juan Santamaria International Airport. After passing through Immigration you will be met by one of our representatives. He will take you to your hotel and give you your welcome kit. Overnight in San Jose City.Country Inn & Suites San Jose airport hotel is the perfect place to stay. It offers comfortable San Jose hotel rooms and suites, complete with modern amenities, an on-site restaurant and convenient access to popular local attractions, historic sites and shopping.
Day 02: Free day at San José. Country Inn & Suites. Standard room (B).
Day 03: Car pick up and Self-drive or Transfer to the Caribbean Coast, Puerto Viejo. Hotel Cariblue. Bungalow Superior (B).
Cocles Beach (awarded with the Costa Rican Government Blue Flag for clean beaches), South Caribbean Coast of Costa Rica. Long and wide, Playa Cocles beach has moderate to strong surf. To the north and opposite Punta Pirriplí lies a beautiful rocky island of the same name that lends special appeal to this coast of few islands. This beach is perfect for enjoying activities such as sunbathing, swimming, hiking, horseback riding, beach volleyball and soccer. A small coral reef lies off Punta Cocles. Along the beach there are numerous tourist services, including surfboard and bicycle rentals. Horses and motorcycles may be rented in Puerto Viejo to explore this and other beaches located to the south Puerto Viejo is the translation to what the historic locals really called this area: "Old Harbor". There's a great calmness in the small town of Puerto Viejo and the rest of the coast.
Day 04-05: Caribbean Coast, Puerto Viejo. Hotel Cariblue. Bungalow Superior (B).
Relax at the laid-back Caribbean village of Puerto Viejo. Hike through the rainforest, go diving, or just relax!
Day 06: Self-drive or Transfer to Sarapiquí La Tirimbina Rainforest Center. Standard room (B).
TRC is a tropical science resource and ecotourism destination located within the rainforest and river environments of Costa Rica. Highlighting biodiversity, ecological systems, conservation and education. The rich rainforest environment of TRC also provides a prime setting for exciting ecotourism activities.
Day 07:Self-drive or Transfer to Arenal Volcano. Arenal Springs Hotel. Junior Suite (B).
The National Park Volcán Arenal lies within the Arenal Conservation Area, protecting eight of Costa Rica's 12 life zones and 16 protected reserves in the region between the Guanacaste and Tilarán mountain ranges, and including Lake Arenal. Arenal Volcano has been constantly active since it woke up after 400 years. One of the world's most active volcano; Arenal produces huge ash columns, explosions and glowing red lava almost every day that you can observe from the hotel’s hot springs. Fascinating fauna and flora exist here in amazing quantities making this a prime location for viewing many different species of both plants and animals.
Day 08: Arenal Volcano. Arenal Springs Hotel. Junior Suite (B).
Optional activities: Caño Negro Wildlife Refuge, Tour To the Arenal Volcano and Tabacón Resort Hot Springs, Sport Fishing in the Arenal Lake, Arenal Volcano Hike Tour, Mountain Biking, Venado Caves Tour, horseback Riding to Arenal Volcano, Peñas Blancas Safari Float
Day 09: Selfdrive or Transfer to Monteverde. Hotel El Establo. Deluxe room (B).
The spectacular Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve is a very important and popular ecotourism destination in Costa Rica. With its unique cloud canopy, this biological reserve located in Puntarenas province is 6 km east of the town of Santa Elena. Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve is one of the most stunning and breathtaking nature reserves in the entire world. Unlike rainforests, cloud forests usually receive much less rain in comparison. However, because a cloud forest is situated at a higher altitude, it has more humidity and is therefore cloudier than a rainforest. This biological reserve sits at an elevation of between 1,200 m to 1,600 m, and is surrounded by a misty cover that supports a fantastic diversity of flora and fauna. Often creating a surreal environment, this reserve is considered to be among the most exceptional wildlife sanctuaries in the New World Tropics.
Day 10 Free day in Monteverde. Hotel El Establo. Deluxe room (B).
Optional activities. Bird watching, Guided Natural History Walks, Canopy tours, Hanging Bridges, Horseback riding, Coffee tours, among others.
Day 11: Self-drive or Transfer to Tamarindo Beach. Tamarindo Diriá Beach & Golf Resort. Poolside room (B).
Located on the Northwestern shoreline of Costa Rica, Tamarindo is a charming fishing town of 1,000 inhabitants. The picturesque region opens a doorway to flat lands, green mountains and rich foliage. Because of the unique climate, the region boasts a tremendous diversity of terrain from dense rain forests to airy deciduous forests, towering active volcanoes to lush sugarcane fields, and thick lagoons to unburdened beaches. Hotel Tamarindo Diriá is set on the beach.
Day 12 -13: Free day Tamarindo Beach. Tamarindo Diriá Beach & Golf Resort. Poolside (B).
Day 14: Self-drive or Transfer to San José. Hotel Country Inn & Suites. Standard room. Car drop off at hotel.
Day 15: Transfer to International Airport.
Includes:
- Personalized information, maps, brochures, vouchers.
- Airport transfers upon arrival and departure.
- Local Travel Program Support
- 24 hours emergency service
- 14 nights lodging at hotels indicated at the itinerary
- Breakfast and local taxes.
- 12 days rental car
- Toyota Prado 4x4
- free mileage.
Excludes:
- Other meals than indicated as included.
- Basic car insurance US $ 20,00 daily, GPS
- additional insurance, gasoline.
- Entrance fees US $ 10,00 per person.
- Optional excursions tours and activities
- Airport taxes US $ 28,00 per person
- International Flights.
- Personal expenses & Tips.
Price Conditions:
With rental car Toyota Prado Semifull
High Season
November 1, 2011 - April 30, 2012 a
nd July 01 – August 31, 2012
=> USD$ 1,425.00 per person
Green Season
May 01 to June 30, 2012
September 01 - October 31, 2011/2012
=> USD$ 1.345.00 per person
Price per child
=> US$210.00
Price per person in US dollars
based on double occupancy
includes local taxes.
Additional cost might apply if traveling between
Dec 20 – Jan 05 or Easter week (Apr 01-08) 2012
Notes:
1- This itinerary includes accommodation for two adults and children sharing the same room younger than 10 years of age. In case of 10 years or older, please contact us.
2- A maximum of 2 children sharing room with parents.
With shuttle transfers between destinations
High Season
November 1, 2011 - April 30, 2012
July 01 – August 31, 2012
=> USD$ 1,245.00 per person
Green Season
May 01 to June 30, 2012
September 01 - October 31, 2011/2012
=> USD$ 1.190.00 per person
Price per child
=> US$340.00
Important Note:
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What To Bring:
The most important things to bring are your travel documents: a valid passport, flight and hotel information, health insurance card and driver's license (if you plan on renting a car in Costa Rica). We advise you to make three copies of these documents. Put one copy in your carry-on bag, one copy in your suitcase and leave one copy at home.
Basic Tropical forests, colorful wildlife and spectacular beaches are part of daily life in Costa Rica. The climate varies depending on where you are, so pack accordingly.
1 Prepare for hot, humid summers. Shorts, T-shirts, sundresses, skirts and tank tops in lightweight fabrics should keep you cool. Take a sweater for evenings at a higher elevation.
2 Bring plenty of sunblock. Also include insect repellent, a wide-brimmed hat, sunglasses and a swimsuit.
3 Take rubber-soled sandals or hiking boots for journeys into the rain forests. Flip-flops and sandals are great for resorts and hanging out by the beach.
4 Pack separate clothes for evenings. Simple dresses are great for women, while men will do well in long shorts and a button-down shirt.
5 Prepare for cool winters, particularly in the northern regions and at higher elevations. Long pants and long-sleeved shirts are a must, while a fleece jacket or a sweater is advisable.
6 Take an umbrella if you plan to travel between May and November - Costa Rica's wettest period. A rain slicker will come in handy while hiking.
7 Take an electric converter and adapter.
