‘Family Trek through Costa Rica’ is perfect for:
Families, groups, and couples who want a cross country getaway during a longer vacation.
If you’re looking to spend an exciting extended holiday with your family trekking through Costa Rica, we have the package for you! You’ll make lifelong memories as you spend time together exploring paradise.
Discovering the Cloud Forest
Start your adventure in Monteverde, at the boutique hotel Senda Monteverde. Enjoy the modern bungalows dotted across the property, showcasing expansive views of the surrounding forest and gardens. Your first tour will take your whizzing through the rainforest, both on a zip line and on a gondola ride.
Hot Springs & Hanging Bridges with Volcano Views
After a scenic boat ride across Lake Arenal, you arrive a Tabacón Grand Spa Thermal Resort, just in time for a well-needed soak in the hot springs.
Up next: a thrilling rappel tour down canyons and waterfalls! And as if that weren’t enough, you continue your Costa Rican experience with an extended hike over hanging bridges in the rainforest.
Beach Time!
Say goodbye to the Arenal Volcano and hello to the beach! After settling in at the fabulous Si Como No Resort and Spa, you’ll have time to explore Manuel Antonio. Relax on the beach, and enjoy a catamaran tour complete with snorkeling (and drinks for the adults!).
You’ll leave Costa Rica knowing you truly got the most out of your time here!
What’s included in ‘Family Trek through Costa Rica’?
Lodging & Meals:
- 1 night at Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton—including breakfast.
- 2 nights at Senda Monteverde—including breakfast.
- 3 nights at Tabacon Grand Spa Thermal Resort.—including breakfast.
- 5 nights at Si Como No Resort & Spa—including breakfast.
Ground Transportation:
- Shared shuttle from the San José International Airport to Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton (app. 5 minutes)
- Private transfer from Hampton Inn to Senda Monteverde (app. 3 hours)
- Private transfer from Senda Monteverde to Tabacón Grand Spa Thermal Resort (app. 2.5 hours)
- Private transfer from Tabacón Resort to Si Como No Resort & Spa (app. 5 hours)
- Private ground transfer from Si Como No Resort to San José International Airport (app. 2.5 hours)
All private transfers include an English-speaking driver.
Tours and Activities:
- Tram and hiking tour in the cloud forest
- Canyoning waterfall rappel tour
- Hanging bridges tour in Arenal
- Catamaran tour on the Pacific Ocean
- Complimentary entrance to a butterfly garden
You will receive a 100% accurate price when you inquire with us and share your travel dates. Final package pricing includes taxes, domestic transport, tours and lodging as described unless otherwise indicated. The package does NOT include international airfare or optional travel insurance or any other services not expressly mentioned.
Day 1: Welcome to Costa Rica!
In order to make your arrival as smooth as possible, our friendly team will meet you at the airport. Take the complimentary shuttle to the nearby Hampton Inn & Suites, where you’ll be able to regroup and rest before starting on your trek across Costa Rica as a family.
Stay at Hampton Inn & Suites
Day 2: San José to Monteverde
After digging into the breakfast buffet, enjoy your first views of Costa Rica in your private transfer to the famed Monteverde area. Arrive at Senda Monteverde, where the mountain air and forest peek from every corner around your bungalow.
Stay at Senda Monteverde
Day 3: Sky Tram and Zip Lining Tour
Spend your first full day in Monteverde with an iconic Sky Tram and Sky Trek Tour in the cloud forest. You’ll float through the air in a gondola, pausing to see wildlife and trees along the way. Next up is the adventure part of the tour, as you fly through the treetops on a zip lining tour!
Stay at Senda Monteverde
Day 4: Monteverde to Arenal, with Boat Trip
Leave behind Monteverde and head to some relaxation at the Tabacón Grand Spa Thermal Resort. Your shared transfer is an adventure in itself!
After a scenic drive through the forest, you’ll cross Lake Arenal in a boat and then be picked up and taken to your hotel. Enjoy your afternoon at Tabacón at the most well-known hot springs in the country.
Stay at Tabacón Grand Spa Thermal Resort
Day 5: Waterfall Rappelling Adventure Tour
Keep up your adrenaline with a thrilling tour near Arenal. You’ll be rappelling down canyons and waterfalls in an adventure that you are sure to remember for a lifetime!
Look for wildlife, test your personal limits, and enjoy a well-deserved traditional Costa Rican meal once you are done.
Stay at Tabacón Grand Spa Thermal Resort
Day 6: Hanging Bridges Tour
Enjoy a hanging bridges tour through the rainforest near Arenal. Parents will love the peaceful quiet of nature, while kids will have a blast looking for the wildlife that calls it home.
Stay at Tabacón Grand Spa Thermal Resort
Day 7: Arenal to Manuel Antonio
Your time in the mountains comes to an end, but the adventure is only just beginning. Head through the winding roads of Costa Rica as you make your way to famous beach Manuel Antonio in your private transfer. Si Como No Resort & Spa will be your home for the next five nights.
Stay at Si Como No Resort & Spa
Day 8: Time in Manuel Antonio
Explore the many activities in the Manuel Antonio area. Try a tour of the famed national park in search of white-faced monkeys and other wildlife.
Stay at Si Como No Resort & Spa
Day 9: Free Time at Si Como No
Enjoy your vacation at Si Como No. Check out the water slide at family swimming pool or take a self-guided tour through the on-site butterfly garden.
Stay at Si Como No Resort & Spa
Day 10: Catamaran Tour
It’s time for some ocean excitement! Get on board for a catamaran tour on the Pacific Ocean. You get to pick your entertainment for the day, with options like snorkeling, sightseeing, sunbathing, Jacuzzis, trampolines, and slides. All will enjoy the meal, with parents particularly enjoying the included cocktails and beers.
Stay at Si Como No Resort & Spa
Day 11: Free Time at Si Como No
Make the most of your last day in paradise, either at the resort or at the beach.
Stay at Si Como No Resort & Spa
Day 12: Head Home
Head home in your private transport, which will take you to the San José international airport.