Costa Rica

Costa Rica Multi-Sport

  • Overview
    Starts at

    $3190

    Duration.

    8 days

    Activity Level

    Active

    Active trips revolve around multi-sport activities that keep your family outside and having fun! Your family will spend more time interacting with the elements and exploring than sitting on a beach or inside of a museum. These activities are not always physically demanding but they can be and do require a basic level of fitness.
    Minimum Age

    6

    Ideal Age

    8+

    Meals

    7 breakfasts, 6 lunches, 6 dinners

    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.

    Corso Lecheria

    Step into the life of a working Costa Rican farm; you’ll learn to milk a cow, harvest strawberries and chat with chickens. Learn how they make delicious cheeses and ice cream – and maybe try some too!

    Puntarenas

    Enjoy the beaches of the Pacific coast with a stay at the all-inclusive resort the Ticos themselves favor most. There is tons to do – or time to do nothing, it’s your choice!

  • Itinerary

    Day 1

    San Jose


    Days 2-3

    Tortuguero

    Wildlife by Canoe

    Head out into the narrower canals by canoe with your naturalist in tow. In the quiet of the forest raise your paddle and listen for the rustling of monkeys and birds in the trees, the plop of turtles sliding off a log. Watch for the peering eyes of crocs and caiman, slithery river otters, tall herons and bright egrets, parrots and toucans. It’s an amazing symphony of nature!

    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.


    Days 4-5

    Sarapiqui

    Whitewater Rafting

    Today you’ll enjoy the fun and thrill of an easy Class II/III whitewater rafting adventure through lowland rainforest where exotic birds like the keel billed toucan and the endangered great green macaw can be spotted. With calm, crystalline pools following each run of rapids, you’ll travel 7.5 miles from La Virgen de Sarapiqui to Chilamate, with a stop for swimming and snacking along the way. Minimum age is 6 years old. Closed-toe shoes required; no flip flops!

    Zip-line

    Join expert guides using specialized equipment for a safety briefing before embarking on this thrilling two hour adventure. There are 14 lines that take off from platforms, the cables passing over fields of lush ornamental plants, soaring over tropical rainforest, and twice crossing the Sarapiqui River. The final run is a full 700 meters.


    Days 6-7

    Central Pacific

    Doka Coffee Farm

    Visit Doka, a coffee farm and processing plant in the mountains surrounding the Central Valley. Choose to spend your visit mountain biking, exploring a high ropes course, or touring the farm.

    Half Day Ocean Expedition

    At Playa Agujas you can choose between an outrigger canoe, stand up paddle board or ocean kayak. Enjoy the coastline with local experts as you gliding past serene beaches and stunning cliffs; watch for frigate birds and pelicans!

    Farewell Dinner


    Day 8

    Depart


  • Dates & Prices

    2023 Dates


    12/23-12/30

    Adult $3790
    Teen $3790
    Child $3590

    12/26-01/02

    Adult $3790
    Teen $3790
    Child $3590


    2024 Dates


    03/23-03/30

    Adult $3190
    Teen $3190
    Child $2990

    04/13-04/20

    Adult $3190
    Teen $3190
    Child $2990

    05/18-05/25

    Adult $3190
    Teen $3190
    Child $2990

    06/15-06/22

    Adult $3190
    Teen $3190
    Child $2990

    06/29-07/06

    Adult $3390
    Teen $3390
    Child $3190

    07/27-08/03

    Adult $3390
    Teen $3390
    Child $3190

    08/17-08/24

    Adult $3390
    Teen $3390
    Child $3190

    12/21-12/28

    Adult $3990
    Teen $3990
    Child $3790

    12/24-12/31

    Adult $3990
    Teen $3990
    Child $3790

    Additional Info

    Small Group Supplement

    A supplement may apply to smaller groups. Please contact a Travel Consultant for more information.

    Single Supplement

    Additional $850 for single accommodations.

    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 departures.

  • Hotels

    Hilton Garden Inn

    The Hilton Garden Inn is a great place to stay while in San José. The hotel is clean and the rooms are spacious, giving your family a great space to relax. There is also a pool, a fitness room, and free Wi-Fi and internet access throughout the hotel. The lobby features a 24 hour snack service and it is centrally located to nearby restaurants, markets and a drugstore.

    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.

    La Quinta de Sarapiqui

    La Quinta de Sarapiqui is located about 60 miles north of San José. The hotel has a pool, spa and walking trails. Each room has air conditioning, ceiling fans, a hairdryer, safety deposit box and a porch with a hamock and rocking chair.

    Punta Leona Hotel

    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.

  • Extend Your Trip
    • Extension
    Starts at

    $2490

    Duration

    5 days

    Activity Level

    Moderate

    Our moderate adventures are similar to our easy adventures, but you’ll spend more time on your feet.

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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