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Costa Rica Family Experience

  • Guests:
    2 Adults & 2 Children Under 11
  • Duration:
    9 days
  • Board:
    Various Meals
  • Departing:
    Regional airports
  • Offer Date:
    November - December 2026
From
£9,564
Per family

VISTA

VISTA takes your touring experience to the next level through their Hays Travel exclusive deals by connecting you with unforgettable destinations, expert guides, and a community of passionate travellers. Whether you're exploring iconic landmarks or hidden gems, we create seamless, enriching journeys that let you immerse yourself in culture, history, and adventure.

Why Book?

  • Experience Costa Rica’s most iconic landscapes, from the Arenal Volcano and Monteverde Cloud Forest to the white- sand beaches of Manuel Antonio, all in one trip
  • Spot sloths, monkeys, toucans, iguanas, tropical birds, and other wildlife in their natural habitats during guided walks, boat rides, and national park visits
  • Enjoy the perfect mix of excitement and downtime with opportunities for ziplining, rafting, kayaking, hot springs, cloud forest walks, and relaxing beach days along the Pacific Coast

This tour includes:

  • Return flights
  • 8 nights hotel accommodation
  • 8 breakfasts and 1 lunch
  • Services of a Chief Experience Officer and local guides
  • Transfers and transportation throughout
  • No local tax

About this tour

Arrive in Costa Rica’s vibrant capital, San José, where you’ll meet your group before heading into the lush countryside towards La Fortuna. Along the way, learn to make traditional Costa Rican tortillas before sitting down to a delicious local lunch.

Continue to La Fortuna, set against the spectacular backdrop of Arenal Volcano. Take to the waters of Lake Arenal for a kayaking or stand-up paddleboarding experience, surrounded by stunning scenery and tropical landscapes.

Travel onwards to Monteverde, journeying through beautiful countryside and into the famous cloud forest. As night falls, discover the rainforest on a guided night walk, keeping watch for fascinating nocturnal wildlife. The following day is yours to explore, with optional adventures including ziplining, horseback riding, and more.

Continue to Manuel Antonio, where golden beaches and abundant wildlife await. Choose from a range of optional activities, from surfing and mangrove kayaking to a sunset catamaran cruise. Then, explore Manuel Antonio National Park with a local guide, looking out for monkeys, sloths, colourful birds and other tropical wildlife.

Enjoy a final morning to relax by the beach before returning to San José for your last evening in Costa Rica. With adventure, culture, wildlife and plenty of family-friendly experiences along the way, this unforgettable journey offers the perfect introduction to the natural wonders of Costa Rica.

Tour Itinerary

  • Day 1: UK - San Jose

  • Day 2: San Jose - La Fortuna

  • Day 3: La Fortuna

  • Day 4: La Fortuna - Monteverde

  • Day 5: Monteverde

  • Day 6: Monteverde - Manuel Antonio

  • Day 7: Manuel Antonio

  • Day 8: Manuel Antonio - San Jose

  • Day 9: San Jose - UK

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