Costa Rica Family Adventure
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Overview
Highlights
- Explore this geologic wonder of Costa Rica
- Hike through the Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve
- Visit the town of Santa Elena
What's this trip about?
Details
Travel Themes
Destinations
Attractions
Activities
Trip includes
- Eight nights lodging, all land, air and water transportation within Costa Rica
- All airport/hotel transfers when arriving and departing on the stated arrival and departure dates of the group
- Meals as specified in the itinerary
- Hotel taxes
- Entrance fees to National Parks
- Museums and places of interest in effect at the time of booking are included unless otherwise specified
- Guide services as specified in the itinerary
- Guides' expenses
Itinerary
Accommodation: Hotel Bougainvillea or similar
Upon arrival at San Jose's Juan Santamaria International Airport you are met by a representative and transferred to your hotel in San Jose.
Meals: Breakfast and Lunch
Accommodation: Arenal Observatory Lodge
Start your tour with a scenic drive to Arenal Volcano, stopping en route at La Paz Waterfall Gardens for lunch and an up-close view at a system of 5 different waterfalls. The gardens also...
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Hotel Fonda Vela
Enjoy a morning hike to a nearby waterfall and an up-close exploration of a lava flow prior to the drive Monteverde. Skirting the shores of Arenal Lake, make your way to Monteverde, one of the most diverse...
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Hotel Fonda Vela
Morning guided hike through the Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve viewing the wet forest with its dense vegetation and majestic trees. The perpetually misty forests of the Reserve encompass eight distinct ec...
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Capitan Suizo
Our representative will transfer you in an air-conditioned vehicle on a scenic drive through the dry savanna of Guanacaste to the North Pacific Coast, and on to your luxury beachfront accommodation just outside of Tamarindo. The remainder of the day is yours to stroll the beach or relax by your hotel's pool.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Capitan Suizo
Spend your days in Tamarindo simply soaking in the Pacific views, or opting for several activities available to your family at additional cost, such as snorkeling, horseback riding, surfing lessons, kayaking and more!
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Hotel Bougainvillea
Return by plane to San Jose where a representative will take you to your hotel in Costa Rica's capitol. Spend your last afternoon in Costa Rica taking in a museum or exploring one of San Jose's several colorful markets.
Meals: Breakfast
Transfer to the international airport for your return flights home or begin your trip extension.
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Dates & Availability
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The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.
Prices may vary due to local taxes and trip seasonality. Click "Request Info" to inquire directly with the tour operator for the final trip price.
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Logistics
What's excluded
- Airfare to costa rica
- Airport departure tax, excess baggage charges
- Taxes and port fees
- Gratuities to transfer and naturalist guides
- Guided turtle nesting tour ($25)
- Items of a personal nature such as alcoholic beverages
- Insurance of any kind. Holiday supplement may apply during holidays: dec 12, 2015-jan 10, 2016, mar 20-27, 2016
Accommodation
Payment & Cancellation
In order to confirm this trip, a deposit of $500 is required at the time of booking. A Reservation Form, which includes a release of liability, must be completed and signed by all travelers. The balance of the trip price is due 90 days before the departure date. Guests who must cancel their trip for any reason must do so in writing. Cancellations are subject to the following fees, based on number of days prior to departure:
Up to 91 days - 50% of deposit
90 to 31 days - 50% of total trip cost
30 to 0 days - 100% of total trip cost
7 Breakfasts and 1 Lunch
Families & Children Child rates apply to children 11 years old and under who are sharing rooms with two adults.
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Itinerary Notes
This itinerary is designed for families, but is appropriate for any individuals looking for an adventure highlighting some of the best attractions that Costa Rica has to offer.
Arrival & Departure
The Costa Rica Family Adventure begins and ends in San Jose, Costa Rica. Plan flights to arrive in San Jose any time on day 1 and depart any time on day 9 of the itinerary
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