Costa Rica
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Overview
If your family seeks action and thrills on a family vacation, you’ll love this adventurous journey through Costa Rica. Discover stunning wildlife, lush lowland rainforests and pristine beaches while canoeing, zip-lining, hiking, and rafting. Every day is WOW!
Explore Tortuguero National Park
Traverse canals by canoe and jungle boat through wildlife rich mangrove forests in one of the most biologically diverse places in the country. It’s an endless stream of wildlife — monkeys, crocs, sloths and more!
Sarapiqui Whitewater Rafting
Have a blast on a super fun Class II/III rafting trip down a river of alternating crystalline pools and churning rapids. Then cross that same river – twice – on an exhilarating zip line.
Maleku Village Experience
A visit to the Maleku village is an opportunity to share and learn more about Costa Rica’s legacy of indigenous culture. The Maleku are one of the 24 indigenous communities in Costa Rica. In the village, you will meet the people and learn about their natural medicinal plants, take an archery lesson and learn about traditional Costa Rican arts!
Beachside Paradises
Enjoy beaches beloved by Ticos on the Pacific Coast, unwinding, snorkeling, paddle-boarding and more. There is tons to do – or time to do nothing, it’s your choice!
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Itinerary
Day 1
Fly to Costa Rica
Day 1
San Jose
Meet guide and transfer to hotel
IMPORTANT
Note that this itinerary starts and ends in different cities. Please be careful when you are
purchasing flights.
Days 2-3
Tortuguero
Welcome Breakfast
Enjoy a welcome breakfast to meet your guide(s) and fellow travel buddies for the week.
Check into your Hotel
Boat Transfer
Enjoy the two-hour transfer on a boat as you travel through the canal to your lodge, watching for caiman, sloths, monkeys and a variety of tropical birds along the way!
Drive to Caño Blanco
Begin our journey to Tortuguero National Park with a 2-1/2-hour drive to Caño Blanco, the closest we can get to the Park on land.
Casa Cecropia Chocolate Tour
Visit Casa Cecropia (by canoe of course!) for a hands-on explanation about the importance of chocolate. Hint: Chocolate was so important in pre-Columbian times, it was used as currency! Sample your own home-made chocolate and even get a (temporary) tattoo, made with vegetable ink in the ancient tradition of the indigenous people in the area.
Optional Sea Turtle Conservancy Visit
Visit the Sea Turtle Conservancy’s green turtle exhibit, where kids will love the opportunity to adopt an endangered Green Sea Turtle.
Jungle Boat Expedition
Venture into Tortuguero National Park for a jungle boat expedition along the winding river system. Eleven different habitats are found here including three toed sloths, three kinds of monkeys and 320 species of birds.
Relax at the Hotel
Cerro de Tortuguero Hike
Take a boat over to this inactive volcano for an afternoon hike. Make sure to pack some good walking shoes and bring a bottle of water for this beautiful, moderate hike. Keep your eyes pealed for some interesting critters along the way!
Days 4-5
Arenal
Hotel Check in
Boat and Van to Sarapiqui
Whitewater Rafting
Maleku Village Experience
A visit of the Maleku village is an opportunity to share and learn more about the Costa Rican legacy. The Maleku indigenous community is one of the 24 different indigenous territories in Costa Rica. At the village you will learn about natural medicinal plants, take an archery lesson, and learn about the traditional arts.
Days 6-7
Guanacaste
Zip-line Experience
Fly through the air from one platform to the next, from treetop to treetop, across the Zip-Line cable course, an exhilarating, treetop experience.
Continue on to Your Hotel
Enjoy the Resort
Farewell Dinner
Boat Tour and Snorkeling
Sail along the coast by private boat on this 4 hour excursion, including snorkeling. Boat accommodates up to 10 guests. Snorkeling equipment and SUP boards available.
Day 8
Depart
Liberia Airport Transfer
Day 8
Arrive home in the US
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Dates & Prices
2025 Dates
02/16-02/23
Adult $3990Teen $3990Child $3790
03/09-03/16
Adult $3990Teen $3990Child $3790
04/12-04/19
Adult $4190Teen $4190Child $3990
06/14-06/21
Adult $3990Teen $3990Child $3790
07/05-07/12
Adult $3990Teen $3990Child $3790
07/26-08/02
Adult $3990Teen $3990Child $3790
08/16-08/23
Adult $3990Teen $3990Child $3790
11/22-11/29
Adult $3990Teen $3990Child $3790
12/20-12/27
Adult $4190Teen $4190Child $3990
12/26-01/02
Adult $4190Teen $4190Child $3990
Additional Info
Small Group Supplement
A supplement may apply to smaller groups. Please contact a Travel Consultant for more information.
Single Supplement
Single supplement starts at $1,090.
Alumni Discount
If you are a returning Thomson guest, please subtract $500 per family from these prices.Travel Insurance
We strongly recommend purchasing travel insurance. We’ve received great feedback about Travel Guard – you can learn more about the benefits of travel insurance there.Price Includes
All entrance fees, accommodations based on two to a room, land transportation, private bilingual guide throughout, all meals, bottled water & snacks in the vehicle.Guaranteed departure. Small group surcharge may apply. Call us to discuss age recommendations for each destination. Prices are subject to change.
- Hotels
Hotel Bougainvillea
The Hotel Bougainvillea is located 20 minutes from San Jose Airport in the province of Alajuela. Amenities include a pool, a tennis court, gift shop, restaurant, Wi-Fi, hair dryers, laundry service and a business center. Note that Bougainvillea does not have connecting rooms.
Aninga Lodge
Aninga Lodge is located on the northeastern coast of Costa Rica. Amenities include ceiling fans, Wi-Fi, a public phone for overseas calls, a pool, jacuzzi and spa.
Hotel Arenal Kioro
Sandwiched between two streams – La Palma and Kioro – Hotel Arenal Kioro provides a breathtaking natural view of Arenal Volcano. The hotel’s setting is a perfect representation of what makes Costa Rica so special, with two nature paths alive with myriad species of plants, as well as private thermal springs surrounded by flourishing gardens. Arenal Kioro’s 53 suites each have terraces with mountain or volcano views.
Bosque del Mar
Thomson Family Adventures will attempt to adhere to this itinerary and its hotels as much as possible. However, certain conditions (political, climatic, environmental, cultural, or availability) may necessitate changes in the accommodations.
What Travelers are Saying
I was able to be fearless because I didn’t have to be in charge. The guides and staff at Thomson Family Adventures took care of everything!
The Turk Family
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