Original
Family
Wildlife
Costa Rica Family Holiday
10 days • 4.8
5
Excellent
32 reviews
10 days
Start
San Jose, Costa Rica
Finish
San Jose, Costa Rica
Trip Code
QCFM
Min Age
5
Trip Size
1 - 16
Physical Rating
Meals
9 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 1 dinner
Transport
Private Minivan
Accommodation
Hotels (8 nights), Homestay (1 night)
From £1,618(10 days)
Trip Informations
Why you’ll love this trip
Go beyond a biology lesson and immerse yourself in nature, from spotting rare birds in Monteverde to listening for the evocative call of howler monkeys in Manuel Antonio National Park.
Harvest produce and come together to cook a rustic meal from scratch during a homestay with family in an agricultural community.
Get active on guided walks through forest and jungle, plus an incredible canopy walk along suspended bridges in Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve.
Family holidays aren’t always relaxing, but this trip offers plenty of opportunities to take it slow in thermal springs and pools and on beaches.
End this adventure by hitting Manuel Antonio National Park, where the evergreen forest grows right up to the long, white beaches and irresistible water.
Is this trip right for you?
Make sure you pack some sturdy and comfortable shoes as you’ll be walking around cities and towns and through forests and jungles on this trip.
There are a few days of long travel on this trip as you’ll be covering a lot of Costa Rican ground. These drives are along smooth roads in new and comfortable vehicles, and are great for games, chats and scenery spotting. You’ll also make interesting stops along the way to break up the longer drives.
Is it hot in here? You’re in tropical Central America so it can get very humid, although nighttime and locations at higher elevations can get chilly. Carry plenty of water, dress in light clothing and bring a waterproof jacket. We’ll give you every opportunity to cool off with a swim.
With so much to see and do, Costa Rica can sometimes be expensive. Expect to pay more than you would in other Central American countries for a lot of things.
Itinerary
Make memories among the evergreen forest, towering volcanos and pristine beaches of Costa Rica
Discover the incredible biodiversity of Costa Rica – and the culture shaped by the tropical wilderness – with your loved ones, on a trip that’s tailored for families. Pick produce and make dinner with a local family during an agricultural homestay, look for three-toed sloths in the thickets of the Manuel Antonio National Park and walk through the canopy of Monteverde’s cloud forest on a suspended bridge. Take a break from active adventure by soaking in springs heated by Arenal Volcano and lying beneath swaying palms on pristine beaches while the kids play nearby. This adventure takes you into the wild heart of a country many visit but few truly know.
Inclusions
Meals
9 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 1 dinner
Transport
Private Minivan
Accommodation
Hotels (8 nights), Homestay (1 night)
Included activities
Santa Rosa de Pocosol - agricultural tour
Santa Rosa de Pocosol - Cooking Class
Arenal National Park - Hike and Lake
Monteverde - Sky Walk (Entrance)
Manuel Antonio - Homecooked lunch
Manuel Antonio National Park - (Entrance fee)
Manuel Antonio - National Park tour with a naturalist guide
Optional activities
San Jose - National Museum (entrance fee) (Closed Sunday & Monday) - USD11
San Jose - Pre-Colombian Gold Museum (Entrance fee) - USD17
San Jose - Butterfly farm - USD10
La Fortuna - Ecotermales Thermal Waters - USD45
La Fortuna - Hike to La Fortuna Waterfal - USD18
La Fortuna - Sky Tram & Sky Trek - USD93
Monteverde - Butterfly Garden and Insects Farm (entrance fee) - USD22
Monteverde - Coffee & Chocolate tour - USD47
Monteverde - Sky Tram & Sky Trek - USD101
Manuel Antonio – Cruise (Inc transport, guide, lunch and drinks onboard) - USD95
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Important notes
1. Age restrictions apply to this trip: minimum age 5 years old. Please note that anyone aged under 18 must be accompanied by (and share accommodation with) a parent or legal guardian.
2. A discount of 10% applies on this trip to children 17 or younger at the time of travel.
3. Full passport details are required at the time of booking in order to purchase entrance tickets to Manuel Antonio National Park. Delays to provide this information may result in changes to your itinerary, and we will not be able to guarantee entry. Details provided must be accurate as per your passport bio page.
4. First day - there will be a group meeting at 5 pm on Day 1
Last day - no activities are planned for your last day, so you can depart at any time.
5. The minimum age for white water rafting on the Pacuare River is 12 years (day 6). Any children under 12 will not be able to participate in this optional activity.
6. A single supplement is available on this trip with the exception of Day 2 at the homestay.
7. Costa Rica is a tropical country, so rain can be excepted at any time. The rainy season in Costa Rica runs from May – November. While July and some of August does experience dry spells, families need to be prepared for the rain. Rain does usually come in the afternoons, and it can pour. So you will need to be prepared with wet weather gear. Hurricane season in this region is from June to November, when landslides, mudslides, flooding and disruptions to essential services can occur. Tuuur monitors any situations that arise and may need to change itineraries or activities in response to these natural weather occurrences.
8. Many hotels outside of San Jose have been built further out from the centre of town so travellers can enjoy the countryside, rainforests and views, where people can wake up to birds, not cars. Many of the hotels we use are in such locations.
9. Costa Rican food is known for being fairly mild, with high reliance on fresh fruit and vegetables. Rice and black beans are a staple of most traditional Costa Rican meals. Meals in Costa Rican are more expensive than its neighbouring countries.
Reviews (31)
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Helen
Apr 23, 2025
Our family greatly enjoyed this trip. (7y-64y) Many different activities. Two nights in most places meant we saw lots without being continuously on the move (air-conditioned mini-buses). Good range of comfortable accommodation. Saw many food crops (eg pineapple, peppercorns, cocoa), Wildlife - sloths, crabs, tarantula, snake, iguanas, monkeys macaws, lizards, crocodiles, birds and more. Poison dart frogs my favourite!
Laura
Apr 22, 2025
This was our first family group tour holiday and it did not disappoint. We made memories that will stay with us forever thanks to the beautiful people of Costa Rica, our fabulous tour leader Juan, the incredible wildlife experiences we were lucky to have and the friends we made during our trip.
marie
Apr 21, 2025
What a wonderful adventure! Costa Rica is a beautiful, compelling country, with an amazing diversity of landscapes and animals. The trip was excellently organised, affording us insight into different parts of the country, from rainforest to cloud forest, from volcanoes to the Pacific Ocean. Our guide Juan was quite outstanding, leading us with charm and charisma but also giving us space where necessary. He even gave up his free evening to take our boy to the hospital! Highly recommended.
Julia
Apr 21, 2025
Amazing trip to Costa Rica with Intrepid. Our guide Emil was just brilliant. Care and attention taken to keep us informed of everything happening and all the stress taken out of the trip. Saw some amazing wildlife, enjoyed some gorgeous scenery, met some brilliant local people and had a great group dynamic. Highly recommend.
Emily
Apr 18, 2025
My son and I had the most wonderful and memorable trip in Costa Rica. From white water rafting to zip lining through the cloud forest, every day was packed with adventure and laughter. Our guide Eric was the best and always at hand to guide us with practical aspects and his local knowledge was unmatched. We hope to adventure with Intrepid again in the near future.
Yvonne
Apr 14, 2025
Family group tour of Costa Rica was fab. Our guide, Emil, was outstanding. The amount of wildlife seen was amazing. Thoroughly enjoyable holiday that we’ll remember fondly for years.
Ewan
Apr 12, 2025
The tour took us to many key areas of Costa Rica and the guide was truly spectacular and was so passionate about the wildlife and history of his country.
Georgia
Apr 12, 2025
The trip was extremely enjoyable with a very knowledgeable guide and wonderful families to share it with. Also all animals were stunning!
Benjamin
Jan 13, 2025
It was very fun, and I had a great time playing with the other kids.
Kathleen
Jan 12, 2025
This was an excellent first trip abroad with our two children, ages 6 and 9. We enjoyed meeting the other families, our guide was amazing, and we saw so much of the country. I would recommend this to anyone looking for an entry-level international trip with kids!
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