Costa Rica Family Journey
Costa Rica Family Journey
Wildlife, volcanoes and Pacific beaches designed for families — available as private transfer or self-drive 4×4.
Package Highlights
Family Rooms & Connecting Suites
Every property offers family configurations — suites, bungalows or connecting rooms for a stress-free family stay.
La Fortuna Waterfall
Hike down to a spectacular 70-metre cascade — cool off in the natural pool at the base (life jackets for little ones).
Chocolate & Coffee Farm Tour
Hands-on farm visit at Arenal where kids harvest cacao, make chocolate and learn how coffee is grown.
Manuel Antonio National Park
Spot squirrel monkeys landing on the path, three-toed sloths in the treetops and scarlet macaws above the beach.
Si Como No Wildlife Resort
Open-air cinema, butterfly garden and resident monkeys make this CR’s most family-friendly boutique hotel.
Nosara Surf & Estuary
Playa Guiones is the perfect beginner surf beach. Estuary boat tour for younger kids to spot birds and crocodiles.
Private Transfer or Self-Drive
Choose your adventure: private minivan with driver/guide, or a Toyota Fortuner 4×4 and the freedom of the open road.
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Arrival at SJO. Family Room at Hotel Bougainvillea — lush tropical gardens in the Central Valley. Settle in.
Private minivan (or self-drive) →︎ Arenal (La Fortuna). Arenal Manoa Hotel — family suites or connecting rooms with volcano views (3N).
La Fortuna Waterfall hike (70m cascade). Afternoon in the volcanic hot springs. Kids love the warm pools.
Hanging Bridges guided walk. Chocolate & coffee farm tour for kids — interactive, fun and educational.
Transfer →︎ Manuel Antonio on the Pacific. Si Como No Resort (3N) — wildlife-focused boutique hotel with resident monkeys.
Manuel Antonio National Park: guided tour spotting squirrel monkeys, three-toed sloths and scarlet macaws. Beach picnic lunch.
Beach day. Optional zip-line canopy tour or kayaking in the Pacific coves. Film night at the resort’s open-air cinema.
Transfer →︎ Nosara, Guanacaste’s Yoga Coast. The Guilded Iguana Hotel (2N) — beachfront on Playa Guiones.
Nosara estuary boat tour. Beach day on Playa Guiones (one of CR’s cleanest Blue Flag beaches). Optional surf lessons for teens.
Transfer →︎ San José. Hotel Bougainvillea (1N, pre-departure).
Airport transfer to SJO. Safe travels!
Route Map
Included & Excluded
✓︎ Included
- ✓︎ 10 nights accommodation — Bougainvillea, Arenal Manoa & Hot Springs, Si Como No, The Gilded Iguana (family & connecting rooms)
- ✓︎ Breakfast throughout
- ✓︎ Private minivan transfers OR Toyota Fortuner 4×4 7-seater + GPS (self-drive option)
- ✓︎ Included excursions: La Fortuna Waterfall & hot springs, Hanging Bridges, Coffee & Chocolate tour, Manuel Antonio guided hike, Ocean Kayak & Snorkeling
✗︎ Not Included
- ✗︎ International flights
- ✗︎ Travel insurance
- ✗︎ Park entrance fees
- ✗︎ Car insurance CDW+TP (self-drive — strongly recommended)
- ✗︎ Child supplements · Optional activities
- ✗︎ Personal expenses
- ✗︎ Tips
Notes: Confirm children’s ages before quoting. Connecting rooms at Arenal Manoa must be pre-confirmed.
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