San José – Sarapiqui – Arenal Volcano – Manuel Antonio National Park
- 8 days / 7 nights
- From $1,903* per person
While this family vacation in Costa Rica won’t strand you on a desert island, it will provide an abundance of excitement, learning, and recreation for you and your family. This experience has been tailored to appeal to families with kids as well as teens. You’ll witness nature like you’ve never imagined, see animals you’ve only ever seen on TV, and participate in activities that will leave unforgettable memories.
Day 1: San Jose
Arrival at Juan Santamaria Airport in San Jose (SJO). Meet & Greet outside the airport terminal and transfer to the hotel. 🛏️ Overnight at Park Inn
Day 2: San Jose – La Paz Waterfall Gardens – Sarapiqui
🍴 Breakfast, Lunch The adventure begins with the La Paz Waterfall Gardens. Stroll through the cloud forest, discovering waterfalls around each corner. At the wildlife refuge, visit the hummingbird garden, serpentarium, sloth habitat, aviary, butterfly garden, jungle cats habitat, and frog exhibit for an outstanding introduction to Costa Rica’s beloved creatures. Following, you’ll continue to Sarapiqui in the Caribbean lowlands. Experience a night walk through the forest, where you’ll all learn about the natural history of several of our nocturnal species. 🛏️ Overnight at La Quinta Lodge
Day 3: Sarapiqui – Arenal
🍴 Breakfast Choose one of the following morning adventures:
- A 2.5 hour guided canoe or duckie boat float on the Sarapiqui River.
- A thrilling 45 minute river tubing experience for a family-friendly rush of adrenaline.
Day 4: Arenal
🍴 Breakfast The highlight of this morning is a visit to the Sloth Territory, a unique family project where expert guides take you through a part of the forest where several sloths live. If you’re lucky, you’ll be able to see several of these tranquil animals in their natural habitat. In the afternoon, choose an optional tour in the area or relax at the hotel’s facilities. 🛏️ Overnight at Arenal Springs
Day 5: Arenal – Manuel Antonio
🍴 Breakfast Start the day out with a ride up the side of the mountains in open-air gondolas, where you’ll be able to see the majestic volcano rising up beside you and the lake spreading out below. Once at the top, your family will head back down to the bottom of the mountain on 2 miles (3 km) of zip line cables. There’s nothing quite like gliding above the rainforest this way! In the afternoon, you’ll depart for Manuel Antonio on the mid-Pacific coast. 🛏️ Overnight at San Bada
Day 6: Manuel Antonio
🍴 Breakfast This morning, you’ll get a chance to visit the Manuel Antonio National Park. This protected land forms around the Punta Cathedral, which often looks like a whale’s tale. Here, you’ll find three unique beaches and a wide variety of protected flora and fauna. There’s a trail to the highest point in the park, where you can see the ocean and rainforest from up high, before enjoying some time relaxing on the beach. 🛏️ Overnight at San Bada
Day 7: Manuel Antonio
🍴 Breakfast Today is up to your family to decide what to do. Visit one or more of the nearby beaches to play in the sand and water, return to explore more of the national park, or enjoy the hotel’s facilities. 🛏️ Overnight at San Bada
Day 8: Departure transfer
🍴 Breakfast You’ll depart on a transfer from Manuel Antonio to the Juan Santamaria Airport in San Jose (SJO).
