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Costa Rica Premium Family Holiday

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Operated by Intrepid Travel
Tripcode: QCFP
Overview
Destination:
Costa Rica, 
Duration:7 days
Type:Group tour (max 16)
Style:
Family,
Travel Period
March 2027 - December 2027
Starting in San Jose, spend seven days seeing the best of Costa Rica with your family. Volunteer at Proyecto Asis Wildlife Rescue Centre, home to sloths, spider monkeys, macaws and toucans. Learn to craft traditional Maleku wares with members of Costa Rica’s smallest indigenous community and make tortillas and rosquillas (corn cookies) with a local family. Soak in the mineral-rich waters of the hot springs on your doorstep at your Feature Stay located in the rainforest near La Fortuna, then cruise along the Papagayo Peninsula on a catamaran. With opportunities for snorkelling, ziplining and epic volcano views, this trip is full of lifelong family memories waiting to be made.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

1. FAMILY TRIPS: Please note that these trips are for adults and children travelling together and there must be at least one child under 18 with you.
2. CHILD AGE: The minimum age for children on this trip is 5 years old.
3. CHILD PRICE: Children aged 17 years and under at time of travel on this trip, are eligible to receive 20% off the full price.
4. SINGLE SUPPLEMENT: A single supplement is available for adults wishing to have a private room to themselves. The single supplement applies to all nights of your trip and is subject to availability. Please speak to your booking agent for further information.
5. COMPLIMENTARY ARRIVAL & DEPARTURE TRANSFERS: A complimentary airport arrival transfer is included; valid if you are arriving on Day 1 or if you have booked pre-tour accommodation through us. A complimentary airport departure transfer is also included on the final day of your trip. Please see trip itinerary for more information and ensure flight details are provided to your booking agent at least 14 days prior to travel.

Highlights:
  • 1. FAMILY TRIPS: Please note that these trips are for adults and children travelling together and there must be at least one child under 18 with you. 2. CHILD AGE: The minimum age for children on this trip is 5 years old. 3. CHILD PRICE: Children aged 17 years and under at time of travel on this trip, are eligible to receive 20% off the full price. 4. SINGLE SUPPLEMENT: A single supplement is available for adults wishing to have a private room to themselves. The single supplement applies to all nights of your trip and is subject to availability. Please speak to your booking agent for further information. 5. COMPLIMENTARY ARRIVAL & DEPARTURE TRANSFERS: A complimentary airport arrival transfer is included; valid if you are arriving on Day 1 or if you have booked pre-tour accommodation through us. A complimentary airport departure transfer is also included on the final day of your trip. Please see trip itinerary for more information and ensure flight details are provided to your booking agent at least 14 days prior to travel.
Standard inclusions
  • Meals: Meals: 6 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 2 dinners.
  • Transport: Private vehicle.
  • Accommodation: Hotel (1 night), Rainforest Bungalow (2 nights), Boutique Hotel (3 nights).
  • Proyecto Asis - Wildlife tour and volunteering.
  • San Jose - Central Market visit.
  • La Fortuna - Night Walk.
  • Guatuso - Maleku Community Experience with lunch.
  • Santa Cruz - rosquillas making.
  • Santa Cruz - Lunch with local family.
  • Playa Hermosa - Sunset catamaran sail.
  • Complimentary Departure Transfer - Liberia Airport (LIR).
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Itinerary
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Day 1: San Jose
Hola! Welcome to Costa Rica. When you arrive at the airport, you’ll be met by an Intrepid representative and transferred to your hotel. Your adventure begins with a welcome meeting at 5 pm tonight, where you’ll meet your local leader and the other families who will be joining you for your trip. After the meeting, you’ll have a welcome dinner where you can get to know your fellow families and try some delicious Costa Rican cuisine.
Day 2: La Fortuna
Jump straight into the hustle and bustle of the city with a visit to the San Jose Central Market this morning. Browse handicrafts, tropical fruits, aromatic herbs and spices, leather goods and street food straight off the grill. Next, drive to Proyecto Asis Wildlife Rescue Centre in the small town of La Fortuna. On a guided wildlife tour at this not-for-profit animal sanctuary, you and the kids will encounter Costa Rican wildlife like sloths, macaws, toucans, spider monkeys, coatis, snapping turtles and caimans. Learn about the sanctuary’s conservation work, then you’ll do some volunteering – the kids will love getting involved with making enrichment toys and preparing food for the animals. Then, watch the animals in action during feeding time. Later today, you’ll drive to your Feature Stay accommodation for the next two nights – Heliconias Nature Inn. From your comfortable room set in the rainforest, you’ll have access to hot springs sourced from the mineral-rich rivers of the Arenal Volcano.
Day 3: La Fortuna
Today is a free day for you and your family to enjoy La Fortuna however you like. Speak to your leader about the optional activities on offer – you might like to go on a hike to get some excellent views of Arenal Volcano or (if you've got some thrill seekers in the family) go ziplining. You could also go on a coffee and cacao tour of a family-run farm, where you can learn to prepare your own cup of coffee using a traditional chorreador – a wooden device that’s been used to brew coffee in Costa Rica for more than 200 years – and the kids can get their turn with a chocolate-making experience, where they can make their own artisanal chocolate bars to take home. This evening, go on a guided hike through nearby forest, where kids will have fun spotting nocturnal wildlife like colourful tree frogs, sloths, insects and birds. Dinner is also included this evening.
Day 4: Playa Hermosa
Venture off the beaten track today with a visit to a Maleku community – the smallest indigenous community in Costa Rica, with only around 650 members left in the tribe. Meet with Maleku locals and hear about their history, culture and the challenges they face in modern Costa Rica. Learn about the community’s deep connection to nature and their work towards reforesting to encourage wildlife to return to their natural habitats. See some examples of traditional Maleku handicrafts, then you and the kids will have a go at making your own. Using carved calabash fruit and acrylic paints, each of you will craft your own jicara (traditional drinking cup) to take home as a souvenir. Share a traditional Maleku meal with your hosts for lunch, then continue to Playa Hermosa, where you’ll spend the next three nights.
Day 5: Playa Hermosa
Head to a village near Santa Cruz to meet with a local family and get hands-on in the kitchen. Learn how to make tortillas, then watch a demonstration on how to make the regional specialty of rosquillas (corn cookies) – a bite-sized sweet and savoury treat that’s sure to be a favourite for the kids. Sit down with the family for lunch, then the rest of your day is free. You might like to head to the beach or relax by the pool at the hotel.
Day 6: Playa Hermosa
This morning is free for you and your family to spend as you wish. In the afternoon, set sail on a catamaran to explore the Papagayo coastline. Hop into the water for a swim or some snorkelling with the kids to see sea turtles, rays and colourful tropical fish. Then, kick back and relax on board the spacious boat with a drink in hand from the open bar serving both alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages. Enjoy a barbecue lunch on board, then watch the sky transform as the sun sets over the water. Tonight, consider heading to a restaurant with the other families for a farewell dinner to celebrate the memories you’ve shared!
Day 7: Playa Hermosa
With no further activities planned, your adventure comes to an end after breakfast this morning. A transfer to Liberia Airport will be provided. Alternatively, the option for a transfer to San Jose Airport will also be provided (at an additional cost). If you’d like to extend your stay in Costa Rica – and it’s highly recommended you do – just speak to your booking agent ahead of time.
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Intrepid is a small group tour travel company with humble beginnings that now sends over 100,000 travellers a year on grassroots and responsible travel tours.

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