Costa Rica Family: Beaches & House in the Sky

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house in the sky

Bring the family together in three amazing places to stay

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Costa Rica caribbean congo bongo

Begin at a memorable eco-cabin on the Caribbean

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Costa Rica playa

Enjoy direct access to an idyllic swimming beach

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Costa Rica shrimp dish

Savour the colour and flavours of this culture-rich corner

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turrialba volare house

Move on to your 'House in the Sky' in the highlands

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pacuare river rafting

Experience Costa Rica's best rafting in complete safety

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private beach house

Finish at your very own beach house on the Osa Peninsula

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Costa Rica Osa Peninsula casa atrevida

Stroll and swim along 7km of empty Pacific beaches

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Costa Rica Manuel Antonio

Watch monkeys and toucans in the trees all around you

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Costa Rica Osa Peninsula

Enjoy a juice cut straight from the tree

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gondola manzanillo

Or experience interesting encounters

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turrialba jump off rock

Having fun along the way

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Costa Rica turraba family prep

And time to enjoy being together

Typical Duration

A relaxed cabin on the Caribbean; a House in the Sky above the hills; a Pacific hangout with miles of empty beach. Three amazing houses, one incredible Costa Rica family holiday.

  • Caribbean to Pacific
  • Epic wildlife encounters
  • Amazing places to stay
  • Family adventures
  • Beaches & relaxation
  • Private cooks in houses
  • Away from the crowds
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What's Included

Key Inclusions

1 night hotel

12 nights private houses/cabins

4x4 vehicle with WiFi

Private airport transfer

1 x internal flight

Guided experiences (see activities)

9 x breakfasts

3 x lunches

3 x dinners

Private cook (Turrialba & Osa Pensinula)


Guided Activities

Gandoca-Manzanillo wildlife tour

Jaguar Rescue Centre tour

Cacao farm tour

Rafting

Canyoning & canopy

Corcovado National Park walk

Whale-watching


5* Service

We have personally experienced & loved every aspect of this trip

Holiday Guide with advice, background information and recommendations

ABTOT / ATOL Financial protection

Local support throughout

24/7 emergency support

Industry-leading 160% carbon capture

Exclusive departure date


Please note: International travel & fuel for vehicle hire not included.

Day by day itinerary

Day 1

Arrive in Costa Rica


A warm welcome and a relaxing hotel just outside the city await as you land in San José today. Settle in and relax after your flight, and perhaps stretch your legs in the hotel's botanical gardens.

Day 2

Travel down the Caribbean coast


Day 3

Go behind the scenes with a star guide


Day 4

Enjoy a day of conservation and culture


Day 5

Hike and snorkel in Cahuita National Park


Day 6

Explore from your beach cabin


Day 7

Move on to your House in the Sky


Day 8

Go canyoning in the forest


Day 9

Raft the Pacuare River


Day 10

Settle into your Pacific beach house


Memorable moments to look forward to...

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Get close to...

All four monkey species

Costa rica caribbean manzanillo beach playing waves

Swim...

Off idyllic wild beaches

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Seek out...

Sloths, tapirs, whales and more

Costa rica turrialba hammock hot tub volare

Relax...

In your own hammocks & hot tubs

Canyoning, Turrialba

Get active...

On fun activities like canyoning

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