Costa Rica Family Eco-Adventure Vacation (12 days)The perfect 12-day get-away for a family adventure in Cost Rica.
Day 1 - San Jose
Arrive and Relax (transfer included)
Day 2 - Tortuguero National Park
Travel about 3 hours through green rolling hills and enchanting valleys tucked away in lush rainforest to the isolated river canals that take you on a 4-hour jungle boat ride to Tortuguero national Park.
Evening walk to view arrival of turtles nesting on the beaches.
Day 3 - La Fortuna
Return boat ride down the San Juan river and transfer to the cozy town of La Fortuna and what is considered Costa Rica’s premiere Adventure Zone – near the famous Arenal Volcano.
That afternoon, you’re bound to see wildlife as we head out on a nice volcano walk with a naturalist guide through the forest to the base of the active volcano; wait for it to get dark so hopefully you can spot the molten rocks pouring down the side of one of the world’s most-active volcanoes.
Later relax in natural hot springs to do more lava viewing.
Day 4 - La Fortuna
Stop by the Proyecto Asis Animal Rescue Center to visit wild animals such as monkeys, sloths and crocodiles that have been rescued from the surrounding jungle.
Day 5 - Open
Day 6 - Monteverde
Enjoy a nice and easy horseback ride from La Fortuna along Lake Arenal as a unique form of transport to the beautiful town of Monteverde in the midst of the cloud forest.
(Children saddles and helmets available for the horseback ride.)
Day 7 - Monteverde
Guided-tour of the Monteverde Children’s Rainforest Reserve.
Later, take some time to visit the butterfly garden, galleries and delicious restaurants on your own.
Day 8 - Playa Samara
Now’s your chance to do the quintessential Costa Rica activity and swing through the treetops like Tarzan on a canopy zipline tour.
Then make our way to the Pacific-side beach of Samara to catch a spectacular sunset and finally relax.
Days 9 & 10 - Playa Samara
Free time - beach, swimming, watersports!!
There are many options to choose from at on of Costa Rica’s most-beautiful and safest swimming beach Playa Samara.
Try some surf lessons, sea kayaking tour or snorkeling outing
Day 11 - San Jose
Back to reality… Drive to the capital city of Costa Rica – San José.
Day 12 - San Jose
Tour ends after breakfast
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Region
| San Jose |
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Vendors
| Desafio Costa Rica Adventure Company |
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Activity Type
| Adventure Packages |
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Duration
| 12 Days |
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Requirements
| Recommended ages for tours are as follows:
Canyoneering: 13-55yrs
Río Toro: 13-55yrs
Río Balsa: 10-55yrs
Volcano Hike & Safari Float: 6-65 yrs
Cerro Chato Extreme Hike: 13-55yrs
Horseback Riding: 8-55yrs
Community, Culture, and Conservation: any age |
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Restrictions
| Important Information, policies & guidelines:
The natural environment of Costa Rica is filled with insects, snakes, crocodiles and a variety of other wildlife, so we may not be held responsible for an encounter with any of the above.
For reasons beyond our control (climate, river levels, etc.), the Head Guides may change to a more-suitable river or tour with an equal or similar difficulty rating and adventure-appeal. Head Guides also have the right to cancel any trip due to unsafe conditions and will only run a tour according to established company policies. They may also refrain any client seen unfit to do a tour for their own safety and/or the safety of clients and guides. Full refund is given if (on rare occasion) no tour is run.
Rafting, canyoneering, horseback riding & many other adventures involve some inherent risk and physical exertion, so you must be in good physical condition without any recent surgery, heart condition, pregnancy or injury. If you take medication such as allergy pills and need them with you or have other medical concerns, please inform the Head Guide.
The maximum weight limit for whitewater rafting, canyoneering and horseback riding is 200 lbs. We may make an exception for our canyoneering tour if your waistline is less than 42-inches.
You must wear secure shoes and clothing to get wet in. We highly recommend closed shoes for hikes, canyoneering and horseback. For rafting tours, we recommend that you are a competent swimmer.
Clients must not be under the influence of drugs or alcohol.
We recommend you leave your valuables; jewelry, camera, passport, etc. in your hotel's safe. You may also leave items in the bus, as our driver will stay with the vehicle at all times. Desafío Adventure Company and its affiliates are not responsible for lost, broken or stolen items. |
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Special Notes
| What to Bring
It's best to pack light: 1 backpack and small day backpack is recommended, passport (with 2 copies kept separately), casual clothing (shorts, t-shirts, tank tops, 1 light jacket, rain gear) and some more-formal clothing for evening activities. You will have the opportunity to send clothing for washing during the trip. Hiking boots and/or tennis shoes, secure sandals, swim suit, hat, suntan lotion, any necessary personal medicine, long pants or jeans for horse riding, camera, additional money in the form of traveller's checks (to change at local banks) or credit card is recommended.
Cancelation Policy
Cancellations for day tours must be made no later than 48 hours prior to the service. For package tours cancelled less than one-month in advance, we cannot give a full refund as many hotels do not allow for short-notice cancellations (see policy below.) No refunds for no shows. |
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