Costa Rica Family Highlights

Transfer to The Springs Resort & Spa (Arenal Volcano)

Upon arrival in San Jose, meet your driver for transfer by ground for approximately 3 hours to the Arenal Volcano region. Arrive at The Springs Resort & Spa for overnight. Guests of the The Springs enjoy incredible volcano views, natural hot & cold springs, 4 unique dining experiences, an impressive spa, and modern in-room amenities. Be sure to visit the Club Rio Outdoor Center: This sprawling area along the Arenal River offers kayaking, tubing, horseback riding, a wildlife sanctuary, and more! (Club Rio activities are booked directly with the hotel concierge for an additional cost).

Peñas Blancas Safari Float

Enjoy the sights and the sounds of the rainforest as you paddle the scenic Peñas Blancas River. Keep an eye out for monkeys, sloths, caimans and tropical birds as your guide steers you down the river’s gentle waters and explains the ecology of the primary and secondary rainforest surroundings. Overnight The Springs Resort & Spa.

Afternoon Arenal Sloth Tour

The smiling face of the Costa Rican sloth has become one of the most iconic symbols of the country’s amazing wildlife. The Arenal area is well known for its biodiversity, including the 2 different sloth species: two-toed sloth and three-toed sloth. You’ll also have the chance to look for toucans and the blue jean dart frog. On the search for these three beautiful animals, your guide will drive you around La Fortuna’s beautiful spotting areas for more wildlife. Birds, iguanas, and monkeys are among the animals that you might encounter. Overnight The Springs Resort & Spa.

(AM) Boat transfer to Monteverde Lodge / (PM) Night Walk

This morning you will transfer from Arenal to Monteverde by Boat. First, you will transfer by ground to the boat launch at the Arenal Dam. Here you will board a comfortable pontoon boat for a 45-minute ride to the dock at Rio Chiquito. Upon arrival passengers will ground transfer approximately 1 ½ – 2 hours to the Monteverde Cloud Forest region. During the rainy season, this transfer may take longer.

Arrive at Monteverde Lodge, one of the most distinctive and well known in the area. The lodge offers comfortable rooms, a restaurant & bar, beautiful gardens, and large Jacuzzi – perfect for a long soak after a hike in the forest.

Later this evening, enjoy a local Night Walk: Your guide will discuss the unique qualities of the nocturnal cloud forest habitat and you will discover that most nocturnal species are quite small especially the insects, frogs, snakes and owls. This is a slowly-paced tour so that every participant is able to observe the wildlife close-up and discover characteristics never seen during the daylight hours. Overnight Monteverde Lodge.

Monteverde Sky Aerial Tram & Trek Zipline Tour

The Sky Tram is a high-technology cableway designed to give participants spectacular views of the world-famous Monteverde Cloud Forest. Your tour begins with a cableway ride up through the cloud forest to a platform. From here, your zipline adventure begins. This is one of the most extensive canopy tours in Costa Rica with two long cables and 11 cross-sectional zip lines. After zipping above the treetops, unwind and enjoy panoramic views from 2 observation decks. Overnight Monteverde Lodge.

Transfer to Los Altos Resort & Spa (Manuel Antonio)

This morning, meet your driver for transfer by ground approximately 3.5 hours to to the Manuel Antonio / Quepos area on the Central Pacific Coast.

Arrive at Los Altos Resort & Spa for overnight. This condo-style resort is located on a 21-acre hilltop property with an excellent restaurant, spa, fitness center, and swimming pool. With all the amenities necessary for a relaxing vacation right at your fingertips, Los Altos is a great place for both couples and families to experience the beach and rainforest of Costa Rica.

Manuel Antonio Park Hike

Enjoy a nature hike in one of Costa Rica’s favorite national parks! This small-but-bustling reserve features three of the country’s most beautiful beaches, bordered by dense rainforest and trails abundant in wildlife. Follow a naturalist guide for a moderate walk through the park to explore this diverse natural habitat, with over 109 species of mammals and 184 species of birds. Bring a bathing suit and towel to enjoy the beaches after the tour. Overnight Los Altos Beach Resort & Spa.

Manuel Antonio Free Day

Lounge by the pool, head to the beach, visit the spa, or book additional tours. Add taxi services, restaurant reservations, activities, and other services with the hotel concierge. Overnight Los Altos Beach Resort & Spa.

Depart San Jose, Costa Rica

Early this morning, meet your driver for transfer by ground approximately 3 hours to international airport in San Jose for your afternoon or evening flight home.