Costa Rica Family: Pacific Escape

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Playa Carillo in Costa Rica

Sink your toes into Pacific sands

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Lodge in northern Costa Rica

Take in the stunning volcanic north of Costa Rica

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Lodge near Tenorio National Park

Explore beautiful Tenorio National Park

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Tenorio waterfall

Waterfalls, hot springs, and more

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Frog on a night walk in Tenorio

Experience the forest at night

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Palm trees in Samara

A family journey to the highlands and Pacific coast

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Lodge in Samara Costa Rica

Take a break in a Pacific beach town

8/9
Costa Rica black faced monkey

Spot local wildlife, including monkeys and turtles

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Driving a 4x4 near Tenorio

Travel by 4x4 or private transfers

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Created especially for families with hands-on activities, wildlife experiences, and handpicked hotels, this bite-sized journey leads through the volcanic north, into little-known nature reserves, and to your Pacific coast beach break.

  • Forests & volcanoes
  • Waterfalls & hot springs
  • Tapir Valley nature
  • Pacific coast break
  • Wildlife by night
  • Immersive cooking class
  • Friendly small-scale hotels
  • 100% Travel Positive
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What's Included

Key Inclusions

9 nights small independent hotels & lodges

Private airport transfers

4x4 vehicle

Guided experiences (see activities)

All breakfasts

1 x lunch


Guided Activities

Bajos del Toro waterfalls tour

Tapir Valley night nature walk

Costa Rican cooking experience


5* Service

We have personally experienced & loved every aspect of this trip

Vacation 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


You will be picked up on arrival in Costa Rica and taken to your hotel for the night for a well deserved rest from the flight.

Day 2

Explore the volcanic north


Day 3

Walk to waterfalls


Day 4

Hike, ride, climb, or just relax


Day 5

Move on to Bijagua


Day 6

Learn to cook like a Tico


Day 7

Head for the coast


Day 8

Beach life


Day 9

Go wildlife spotting


Day 10

Time to leave


Memorable moments you can look forward to...

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Explore...

Wildlife-rich forests

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Spot...

Incredible nocturnal wildlife

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Marvel...

At epic volcanoes

Smiling Gustavo, Tenorio

Meet...

The local 'Ticos'

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Swim...

In the Pacific Ocean

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Stay...

In idyllic small hotels

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