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PURA VIDA FAMILY VACATION

Family Trips Costa Rica

12 DAYS

From white sand Caribbean beaches to tropical jungle to the amazing Arenal Volcano and ending with adventures in the cloud forest, this package has at all! Swim in the blue turquoise waters of the beach in Puerto Viejo, enjoy spotting the elusive wildlife of Sarapiqui, soak in the relaxing hot thermal springs, go searching for the “smiley” sloths and admire the green forest in the highlands of Monteverde.

 

Day by Day Itinerary

Day 1: Welcome to Costa Rica and transfer to Hotel

On your arrival at the airport in San Jose (SJO), our driver will welcome you and will transfer you to your hotel. Transfer time 30m approx.~ Overnight at Gran Hotel Curio 4* sup for one night – 1 Superior room (2 Full size-beds). Meals: None

Day 2: Transfer to Puerto Viejo

This morning, meet your van for a private transfer to the Caribbean area of Puerto Viejo de Talamanca. This is a laid-back, vibrant town with gorgeous beaches, blue turquoise and great adventures. Time at leisure at the beach upon arrival. Transfer time 5h approx.~ Overnight at Hotel Le Cameleon 4* for 2 nights - 1 Family room (2 full size beds) - Meals: B

Day 3: Day at leisure in Puerto Viejo and optional tours available

Enjoy the laid-back lifestyle, lovely international cuisine and Caribbean atmosphere of Puerto Viejo! Optional activities like learn to surf, hike in the Cahuita National Park, take a boat to snorkel on the reef, horseback riding or rent a bike are available. Please enquiry for more information! Overnight at Overnight at Hotel Le Cameleon 4* - 1 Family room (2 full size beds) - Meals: B

Day 4: Transfer to La Virgen de Sarapiqui

Leave the Caribbean to travel to the rainforest of Sarapiqui, originally a small town along the Sarapiqui River. In the region you find many cacao, coffee, pineapple and banana plantations. Time at leisure on your arrival at your hotel. Transfer time 4h approx.~ Overnight at Hotel Sarapiquis Rainforest Lodge 3* for two nights – 1 Standard double room. Meals: B

Day 5: Rainforest boat tour and Rainforest walk

Enjoy the observation of the exuberant flora and fauna that offers the majestic and historic Sarapiquí River has to offer. You will have the opportunity to observe monkeys, iguanas, and crocodiles, lazy, otters, Caymans in its natural habitat as well as a great diversity in species of birds. Duration: 2 hours ~ Difficulty: Easy Hike the trails of a Rainforest for 2 or 3 hours with a trained naturalist guide to help uncover and interpret the secrets of the tropical rainforest. Discover wildlife hideouts, learn rainforest natural history. Duration: 2 hours ~ Difficulty: Easy Overnight at Hotel Sarapiquis Rainforest Lodge 3* – 1 Standard double room. Meals: B

Day 6: Transfer to La Fortuna with Hot Springs visit

Today, we transfer you to La Fortuna, a village located in northern Costa Rica and home of the impressive Arenal volcano. Transfer time 1 hour approx.~ Settle-in in your hotel and in the late afternoon, we pick you up again at your hotel for a refreshing thermal hot spring visit. You will enjoy a site with hot springs and thermal waters coming from a nearby volcano, with dinner included. Just the perfect place to enjoy nature and relax. Duration: 3 hours. ~ Difficulty: Easy Overnight at Hotel Arenal Springs 4* for three nights – 1 Junior Suite (2 queen beds). Meals: B, D

Day 7: Arenal Sloth Tour and Arenal Volcano National Park Hike

Go on an adventure to find our lazy friend: the sloth, an iconic symbol of Costa Rica’s amazing rainforest wildlife! With its permanent smile you may see them sleeping high up in the tree tops or moving sloooowly through the branches happily eating leaves. Duration: 2 hours ~ Difficulty: Easy Afternoon visit the Arenal Volcano National Park, an iconic volcano! We’ll trek for about 1.2 miles through different scenarios like open lands, lagoon shore. You will also find an incredible viewpoint close to the volcano where you’ll find yourself stepping on lava flows turned into stone and views of the Arenal Lake and the landscape around as no other spot in the area. Duration: 3 hours ~ Difficulty: Easy Overnight at Hotel Arenal Springs 4* – 1 Junior Suite (2 queen beds). Meals: B

Day 8: At leisure in La Fortuna

Day at leisure in La Fortuna. Optional activities such as class II to IV white-water rafting, biking in scenic landscapes, horseback riding, visit to an amazing waterfall, tasty chocolate tour among others are available. Enquiry with us for more information! Overnight at Hotel Arenal Springs 4* – 1 Junior Suite (2 queen beds). Meals: B

Day 9: Transfer to Monteverde via Lake Arenal

Breakfast and time to leave La Fortuna to continue to the highlands of Monteverde. This the most adventurous and faster way to reach Monteverde. You will be picked up at your hotel and will be transferred to the dam in Lake Arenal where you will enjoy a 30-45 minutes boat journey to the opposite side of the lake enjoying great views of Arenal volcano and the unspoiled and tropical Lake Arenal. On arrival you will be then transferred directly to your hotel. Transfer time: 4 hours approx.~ Overnight at Hotel Fonda Vela 3* Sup for two nights – 1 Junior Suite (1 King Bed + 1 Queen Bed). Meals: B

Day 10: Hanging Bridges Tour and Zipline Adventure

Enjoy a relaxing adventure in the hills of Monteverde rain forest. In this tour you will see the Monteverde Cloud Forest from a bird's perspective while walking on the hanging bridges that are suspended from tree to tree. Each bridge is of varying lengths from 50 to 170 meters long and up to 60 meters high. Our naturalist guide who has a keen eye for seeing hidden creatures, will point out wildlife and be able to name the different kinds of birds that fly by and the different kinds of interesting exotic plants that you will see. Duration: 5 hours ~ Difficulty: Easy You’ll start this great adventure off by being fitted with high-quality equipment and safety gear, before embark on your journey, flying through 15 exciting zipline cables that reach along 18 different platforms. See amazing views of the lush cloud forest with glimpses of wildlife and amazing greenery. Finish the tour off with everyone’s favourite activity: The adrenaline pumping Tarzan swing allows you swing through cloud forest after taking a giant leap off of the platform! You will love it! Duration: 3.5 hours ~ Difficulty: Easy Overnight at Hotel Fonda Vela 3* Sup – 1 Junior Suite (1 King Bed + 1 Queen Bed). Meals: B

Day 11: Transfer to San Jose

Morning at leisure in Monteverde. As optional, we recommend a cultural activity: a Trapiche Sugar Mill Tour where you can learn about the production of different local crops such as coffee, banana, oranges and also learn about the production of sugar cane into liquor. Afternoon transfer back to San Jose to spend your last night in the country. Transfer time: 4h30m approx.~ Arrival and check-in at Gran Hotel Curio 4* sup for one night – 1 Superior room (2 Full size-beds). Meals: B

Day 12: Transfer to the Intl. Airport

Private transfer from your hotel to the Airport to catch your flight back home. Transfer time 30m. approx.~ Come back soon to Costa Rica, Pura Vida!

PURA VIDA FAMILY VACATION

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included:

  • Lodging at mentioned hotels or similar.
  • Door to door transportation as per itinerary on days 1, 2, 4, 9, 11 and 12.
  • Boat transfer on Lake Arenal on day 9..
  • Tours and activities as per itinerary (shared in small groups) on days 5, 6, 7 and 10 with bilingual local guide.
  • Dinner on day 6.
  • Local taxes.

Not Included:

  • International airfare.
  • Additional meals.
  • Passenger taxes at borders/airports.
  • Activities suggested.
  • Discretional tips.
  • Personal expenses.
  • Travel Insurance.

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