This is family fun at its finest. Our Family Adventure Vacation is fun, sun, and adventure – all wrapped into one 7 night package!
May-Jun & Sept-Oct:
$1925 per adult, $760 per child under 12
Nov-Apr & Jun-Aug:
$2175 per adult, $760 per child under 12
Price valid until: October 31, 2018
Tamarindo, Arenal
8 days / 7 nights
Explore a volcano, rainforest, & beach! This classic family trip will have everyone reminiscing for years.
May-Jun & Sept-Oct:
Family of 4: $1950 per person
Family of 5: $1720 per person
Family of 6: $1560 per person
Nov-Apr & Jun-Aug:
Family of 4: $2150 per person
Family of 5: $1870 per person
Family of 6: $1710 per person
Price valid until: October 31, 2018
Arenal Volcano, Manuel Antonio
8 days / 7 nights
Discover the most popular family destinations in Costa Rica. Hike through the Monteverde Cloud Forest. Explore Arenal Volcano and La Fortuna Waterfall. Discover the wild coastline of Manuel Antonio National Park.
May-Jun & Sept-Oct:
Family of 4: $2029 per person
Family of 5: $1819 per person
Family of 6: $1699 per person
Nov-Apr & Jun-Aug:
Family of 4: $2189 per person
Family of 5: $1959 per person
Family of 6: $1819 per person
Price valid until: October 31, 2018
Monteverde Cloud Forest, Arenal Volcano, Manuel Antonio
9 days / 8 nights
Experience a rainforest aerial tram adventure outside Braulio Carillo National Park. Explore Arenal Volcano and its natural hot springs. Play on golden beaches at the luxurious Andaz Papagayo Resort.
May-Jun & Sept-Oct:
$2155 per adult, $485 per child under 12
Nov-Apr & Jun-Aug:
$2485 per adult, $565 per child under 12
Price valid until: Oct 31, 2018
San Jose, Arenal Volcano, Papagayo Peninsula
8 days / 7 nights
Experience the wonders and wildlife of Costa Rica up close on this family-friendly luxury escape for all ages.
May -Jun & Sept-Oct:
$2665 per adult, $275 per child under 12
Nov-Apr & Jun-Aug:
$3265 per adult, $275 per child under 12
Price valid until: October 31, 2019
La Paz Waterfall Gardens, Arenal Volcano, Guanacaste
8 days / 7 nights
Our Family Safari vacation package is perfect for active, curious explorers! Discover rainforest waterfalls, natural hot springs, rural mountain towns, and coastal beaches.
$2795 per adult, $825 per child under 12
Price valid until: October 31, 2018
Los Angeles Cloud Forest, Arenal Volcano, Southern Mountains, Manuel Antonio
9 days / 8 nights
This whirlwind of exploration will bring you to a volcano, waterfall garden, coffee plantation, remote rainforest, and jungle.
May-Jun & Sept-Oct:
$3525 per adult, $1825 per child under 12
Nov-Apr & Jun-Aug
$3855 per adult, $1945 per child under 12
Price valid until: October 31, 2018
San Jose, Osa Peninsula, Manuel Antonio
9 days / 8 nights
Explore the Central Pacific Coast, the remote Nicoya Peninsula, and the popular surf beaches of Tamarindo for a taste of the beachfront all along the Pacific Coast!
May-Jun & Sept-Oct:
$3595 per adult
$225 per child 11 & under
$595 per child 12+
Nov-Apr & Jun-Aug:
$3995 per adult
$275 per child 11 & under
$675 per child 12+
Price valid until: October 30, 2018
Central Pacific Coast, Nicoya Peninsula, Tamarindo
10 days / 9 nights
Hit the waves at some of the best surf beaches in Costa Rica. This Costa Rica family surf trip will delight experienced surfers and beginners alike!
May-Jun & Sept-Oct:
$3595 per adult
$225 per child 11 & under
$595 per child 12+
Nov-Apr & Jun-Aug:
$3995 per adult
$275 per child 11 & under
$675per child 12+
Price valid until: October 31, 2018
Central Pacific, Nicoya Peninsula, Tamarindo
10 days / 9 nights
Costa Rica is rapidly becoming a favorite destination for family travel. This lovely, small country features activities and adventures to delight the whole family. Whether your dream getaway is a white sand beach, a week-long whitewater rafting trip, or a visit to a mangrove jungle, there's something for everyone!
Whether you’re looking for adventure or a relaxing getaway with family in tow, Costa Rica is the perfect destination spot for everyone to enjoy. This is more than just a chance to see the tropics. Costa Rica’s unique biodiversity and dedication to the environment makes it an ideal place to learn about conservation, the environment, and how much fun can be found in the midst of nature. It’s the perfect destination for discovering a passion for wildlife, adventure, or the natural world.
From deciding on destinations to picking out activities everyone will enjoy, vacation planning can be such a stress – and when it comes to planning a trip abroad, it can get even worse. There are so many options when it comes to visiting Costa Rica, and it’s tough knowing where to start. By planning your complete customized family vacation with Costa Rica Experts, you leave the worry up to us! Explore our sample itineraries for inspiration, then give us a call to start creating your dream vacation. With 27+ years of experience and guaranteed 24/7 in-country assistance, our Travel Experts are dedicated to helping you every step of your vacation – from the minute you start planning to the second you get off your return flight, we’ve got you covered.
Visit the Monteverde Cloud Forest, one of the most unique environments in the world, for a horseback ride while trying to spot the beautiful and near-mythical Resplendent Quetzal. Head to Tortuguero, where you can watch one of the world’s most amazing natural wonders – the arriba, when hundreds of sea turtles come ashore in a single night to lay their eggs. Keep an eye on your toes, however; leatherback sea turtles can weigh up to 1500lbs! Green, Hawksbill, and Loggerhead sea turtles also come ashore in Costa Rica for egg-laying. Venture into the limestone caverns of the Venado Caves; while not for the claustrophobic, there’s no denying that the rock formations, bats, and strange subterranean creatures are fascinating. Sharp eyes might even glimpse the fossilized remains of fish and ancient animals embedded in the stone. Even driving from one destination to another can be fun with an en-route tour, such as a stop at the Tarcoles River, where the massive (some up to 20 feet long!) American crocodiles can be seen sunning themselves on the banks.
A meaningful vacation experience can create a lifetime of memories that will keep the family reminiscing for years. With the rich biodiversity and the vast variety of unique adventures found in Costa Rica, there’s always something exciting for every young traveler to discover.
Best Destinations for Costa Rica Family Adventure
Sitting between the Pacific and Caribbean Oceans, Costa Rica features innumerable activities for the whole family. Miles of coastline and acres of protected land makes it no wonder that Costa Rica stays at the forefront of adventure. Each beach offers a distinct personality – from Playa Conchal’s pink-hued waterfront made up of millions of crushed seashells to the white sand and palm trees found along the Caribbean. The very diversity of the country, ranging from the misty cloud forests and tropical rainforests to the arid rolling hills of Guanacaste, brings variety no matter the activity – you could horseback ride every day of your vacation, and still discover something new in each destination.
Costa Rica’s variety of terrain guarantees that there’s something fun for every young traveler. Over the years, a number of areas in Costa Rica have become world-renowned for their adventures. At the Arenal Volcano, ziplines and canopy tours are perfect for the thrill-seekers, and the nearby Pacuare River is well-known for incomparable whitewater rafting trips. Tamarindo is a surfer’s paradise for both experts and amateurs – and whether you’re 7 or 70, learning to get to your feet while riding the waves is an experience everyone should have.
Find Your Perfect Vacation Spot
Looking for an adventure with a bit less thrill? Guests love the La Paz Waterfall Gardens at Peace Lodge – this delightful inn is also home to a butterfly garden and a snake exhibit. Activities range from birdwatching and hiking to a coffee plantation tour. At El Silencio Lodge, explore the nearby artisan town of Sarchi, world-renowned for their vibrantly painted oxcarts, try out a Tico cooking class, or hike to the magnificent Bajos del Toro Waterfall.
The perfect getaway is all about balance, but with so many activities and destinations in Costa Rica to choose from, the vacation planning can get to be quite the headache. Even this tiny country offers hundreds of places to stay and thousands of tours to experience. Our Costa Rica Experts can help guide you to the best of the best, creating a customized family vacation itinerary that matches your dream escape.
Related: Best Family Vacation Spots in Costa Rica
Family vacations are usually all about the kids, but that doesn’t mean you have to miss out! There are a number of locations in Costa Rica that manage to combine exciting fun for the kids and serious luxury for the parents. Visit The Springs Resort, where 5-star hospitality and kid-friendly fun aren’t mutually exclusive. Extensive hot springs (with an adults-only section) and a 14,000 square foot spa are guaranteed to delight, and for adventure the Club Rio Outdoor Center features a wide variety of activities – horseback riding, hiking, kayaking, canyoning, and more. For an incomparable all-inclusive Costa Rica vacation, the Westin Playa Conchal features not only a lovely beach, but also a Kids Club, a massive spa, and a complete 18-hole, par 71 golf course, all set on 2400 beautiful acres. Planning a fun vacation for the family doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy yourself as well!
Whether you’re looking to spend a week in a safari tent, surrounding by acres of lush rainforest, or ten days at an all-inclusive resort on a golden-sand beach, the Costa Rica Experts are here to help.
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