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Costa Rica Family Journey: From Rainforest to Coast

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 Trip Starts
San Jose
 Trip Finishes
San Jose
9 Day Costa Rica Family Journey: From Rainforest to Coast Itinerary (G Adventures)
Countries Explored: Costa Rica
Trip Operator
G Adventures
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National Geographic Family Journeys
Departures
Jul 2025 to Dec 2027
Budget
Affordable
Max. Group Size
20
Pace
Leisurely
Guide Level
Fully Guided
Trip Code
CRSNF

Overview

Book online and enjoy exclusive savings on G Adventures 9 Day Costa Rica Family Journey: From Rainforest to Coast. Blanketed in pristine rainforest, lined by golden sands, and brimming with curious-looking creatures, Costa Rica is the ultimate family playground. Explore inland jungles and volcanic wonders in every way possible: soaring on a zip line, riding on horseback, and hiking misty trails. Then head for the Gold Coast on the Pacific Ocean for some sun, surf, and adventures out at sea.

Itinerary

Welcome to San José–your arrival transfer to the hotel is included. Check in and get excited to meet your fellow travelers during a welcome meeting this evening where all families can bond before the Journey ahead. Stay: Hotel Radisson San Jose

This morning, travel up into the misty cloud forests of Monteverde, where we’ll visit a working farm and coffee cooperative for an earth-to-table lunch, followed by a property tour. Learn the secrets of Costa Rican cuisine and test your cooking skills at an afternoon class, then attend a coffee-making demonstration. Enjoy some free time to get settled in our hotel. This evening, follow a naturalist into the forest to seek out the fascinating nocturnal creatures that spring to life after the sun goes down, from red-eyed tree frogs to spiny porcupines. Stay: El Establo Hotel (B/L)

Visit the Monteverde Institute, a research and educational organization supported by National Geographic. Hear about reforestation projects spearheaded by the institute, then roll up your sleeves and lend a hand in the tree nursery. The rest of the day is free for poolside relaxation or optional excursions in the clouds, including zip-lining, hiking in the Santa Elena Cloud Forest Reserve, or a walk through the forest canopy across hanging bridges. Stay: El Establo Hotel (B)

Today we travel into Rincón de la Vieja National Park, an otherworldly land of smoking volcanoes, bubbling mud pots, and thermal hot springs—all shrouded in thick tangles of rainforest. Channel your inner Tarzan as you swing across zip lines strung through the forest canopy; then visit thermal hot springs and mud baths, where playing in the mud isn’t just allowed, it’s encouraged. Stay: Hotel Hacienda Guachipelin (B/D)

Rise early for a full day of adventure in the national park. Saddle up for a horseback-riding excursion, get introduced to the park’s creatures on a naturalist-guided wildlife hike, and swim beneath the soaring canyons and tumbling waterfalls of the Río Negro. There is also the option to stay back at our hacienda and relax by the pool. Stay: Hotel Hacienda Guachipelin (B/L/D)

Journey toward the Pacific Ocean to Playa Potrero on the Gold Coast of Costa Rica. This morning, you'll take a jungle boat cruise through Palo Verde National Park. The river is a wildlife-lover’s paradise: crocodiles glide beneath the water’s surface, monkeys swing through the surrounding treetops, and numerous winged wonders wade and fly at the river’s edge—including ospreys, wood storks, and roseate spoonbills. The afternoon is free to play in the sand and water; or opt to set sail across the bay and around the Catalina Islands. Stay: Hotel Bahia del Sol (B)

The day is free to do as much or as little as you like. Relax at the pool or on the beach in this tropical paradise. Opt to join a yoga class, or take a long walk along the beach. Stay: Hotel Bahia del Sol (B)

Leave the beach behind for our return trip to the capital, San José, and celebrate our adventure at a farewell dinner. Stay: Hotel Radisson San Jose (B/L/D)

Depart at any time. (B)

Trip Inclusions

  • Soar through the jungle canopy on zip lines.
  • Join a naturalist on a night walk through the cloud forest.
  • Keeping your ears open for the symphony of hooting owls.
  • Croaking frogs, and chirping insects.
  • Test your skills at a cooking class as you whip up delicious Costa Rican dishes.
  • Jump into a natural mud bath, and swim in pools heated by area volcanoes.

  • Your G for Good Moment: Cafe Monteverde Experience, Monteverde
  • Your Family Journeys Moment: Life Monteverde Community Lunch, Tour, and Cooking Class, Monteverde
  • Your Family Journeys Moment: Monteverde Institute Lecture & Reforestation Project, Monteverde
  • Arrival transfer
  • Naturalist guided cloud forest night walk
  • Canyon canopy tour in Rincón de la Vieja National Park
  • Rio Negro Hot Springs and volcanic mud bath
  • Horseback riding and guided hike in Rincón de la Vieja National Park
  • Palo Verde National Park guided boat tour
  • All transport between destinations and to/from included activities

  • Hotels (8 Nights)
  • Rooming is based on double occupancy (2 passengers / 2 beds per room); all other room configurations are on request and cannot be guaranteed. We will try to accommodate triples/quad requests whenever possible and it's important to note that rooming configuration can change from city to city and 2 single beds are the standard configuration in a room.
  • Please remember that hotel/lodge standards can be different from what you are used to in your home country, which is part of the appeal of adventure travel.
  • Hotels vary greatly throughout Central America and even within Costa Rica depending on the location. We do our best to pick comfortable accommodations, but in popular locations options can be limited and we sometimes use various different hotel depending on seasonality. It also is important to remember that hot water shortages and power outages can be fairly common, even in upgraded hotels. We appreciate your patience and understanding that these occurrences are outside of our control.
  • Please also note that Monteverde is a fairly small centre with shopping and some great restaurants, but most of the upgraded accommodations are located outside of the main town/city centre - to take better advantage of the natural beauty of these area. Taxis are readily available.

  • 2 CEOs (Chief Experience Officers) throughout, local guides

  • 8 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 3 dinners

  • Private vehicle, boat, horse, walking

  • Accommodation, itinerary and inclusions subject to change.
  • Price is for land, cruise and internal flights as specified. Flights not specified are not included
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