Costa Rica Family Adventure Holiday

Fly from the UK to San Jose.

On arrival into San Jose, you will be met and privately transferred to Villa San Ignacio to spend 1 night at this boutique hillside retreat offering panoramic volcano-and-valley views.

Enjoy the rest of your day soaking up the atmosphere, cooling off in the pool and enjoying the views.

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This morning, you will be collected for your shared transfer to Sarapiqui, where you will spend 2 nights at Selva Verde.

Selva Verde Lodge boasts an amazing 500 acres of critical rainforest reserve. The river lodge’s bungalows rise above the rainforest floor on elevated platforms, affording unique views of the surrounding vegetation from your private veranda. Want to head up to Tortuguero for a chance to see nesting turtles? Ask us to tweak the itinerary to suit you.

Today is filled with adventure and fun. You’ll be collected for a full day white water rafting tour on the Rio Sarapiqui, offering 18 miles of rafting across rapids surrounded by some of the most breathtaking scenery. You will also stop for a gentle hike to waterfalls and perhaps spot some wildlife. By the end of the day, you will know this area like a Tico! Rafting not for you? Contact us to see what other tours and activities are available. Or want to head to the Pacuare River for some bigger rapids? Ask us to tweak this to suit you.

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This morning, you will be met and collected for your shared transfer to the Arenal area.

Home to the dramatic Arenal Volcano, this area offers far more than just its famous peak. Explore rainforest trails, hanging bridges, and hot springs, or take guided hikes to see the volcano from different angles. You’ll spend four nights at Lomas del Volcán, staying in a wooden lodge cabin surrounded by rainforest, with superb views of Arenal from most rooms. It’s an ideal base for soaking up the region’s scenery and adventure.

Over the next two days, you’ll experience some of Arenal’s most thrilling adventures together.

Start with a canyoning excursion, rappelling down rainforest waterfalls and splashing through hidden pools — a safe but unforgettable way to get right into the heart of the jungle. The following day, head to Sky Adventures Park for the Sky Tram and zip-line circuit, gliding high above the forest canopy with sweeping views of Arenal Volcano and Lake Arenal. Round things off with a walk through the hanging bridges at Mistico Park, where you’ll spot toucans, sloths, and howler monkeys as you cross suspended walkways between towering trees.

It’s two days of pure Arenal magic — active, scenic, and perfectly suited to adventurous families. And of course we can tailor these activties to you and your family taking the adventure level up or down a notch depending on your preferences. 

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Today you have a full day at leisure to explore this vast and extraordinary place. Whether you fancy more adventure and fun or just a slow-paced day, there is plenty on offer to keep you busy. You can kayak on Arenal Lake, which offers great views and wildlife spotting, or perhaps we can arrange a horse-riding trip to La Fortuna Waterfalls, a stunning 70 meters high with a natural pool perfect for an afternoon dip. For wildlife lovers, we can arrange a visit to Cano Negro Wildlife Refuge, where you might spot sloths, monkeys, caimans, and more; or perhaps a rainforest night walk.

The choices here are endless. For more details about activities in this area, call our specialist on 01273 923 100.

This morning you’ll be collected for your private transfer to Montezuma on the Nicoya Peninsula. You will spend 5 nights at Ylang Ylang Beach Resort, tucked between the rainforest and the Pacific Ocean on a secluded stretch of beach just outside Montezuma. It’s a relaxed, intimate retreat surrounded by tropical gardens and wildlife, with Montezuma’s laid-back village within easy reach.

Alternatively, you could end your holiday on the beach in Nosara or Tamarindo with a few family surf lessons. Contact us at 01273 923 100 to tailor this holiday to you.

Enjoy four days at leisure at Ylang Ylang Beach Resort, where tropical gardens meet a secluded stretch of Pacific beach. Swim in the pool, relax on the sand, wander into laid-back Montezuma or settle into a hammock surrounded by the sounds of the jungle.

There’s plenty for adventurous families too. Walk to the Montezuma waterfalls for a swim in the natural pools, explore nearby Piedra Colorada, or try zip-lining, surfing, horse riding or a boat trip to Tortuga Island for snorkelling.

For more wildlife, visit Cabo Blanco National Park, where forest trails lead through protected habitat home to monkeys, coatis and plenty of birdlife.

This area is perfect for anyone who loves outdoor adventure and activities. Want to explore other beach options? – call 01273 923 100.

Following a final breakfast, you will be transferred back to San Jose, where you will check in for your flight back to the UK.

Reflect on your unforgettable Costa Rican journey. If you don’t have 14 days, ask us to redesign this holiday to your requirements – call 01273 923 100.