WILDLIFE ADVENTURE FAMILY HOLIDAY
16 days from GBP2,047 to GBP2,207 including flights
Tripcode: FNR
Explore amazing tropical rainforest by boat, suspended walkways and on foot and discover a vast array of butterfly, insect and frog species. Relax on the pristine beaches of the Pacific. Independent family trips available.
Costa Rica is the perfect destination for a family holiday. The country is a natural paradise complete with jungles, volcanoes, spectacular beaches and wildlife. We walk to the summit of an active volcano surrounded by lush rainforest, and get up close to a number of Costa Rica's amazing butterfly species. Exploring Tortuguero's inland waterways, we listen for Howler monkeys and search for colourful birds. There are opportunities for interaction with local people too, as we visit a family-run working hacienda and a rural school to meet the kids. The forests of Monteverde are world famous and a perfect place to walk in the clouds or choose to take an exhilarating canopy zip-tour. Finally, we head to the Pacific Coast for two days of pure relaxation.
| Day 1 | Fly to San Jose. |
| Day 2 | Visit INBIO Park; tour of San Jose, including Children's Museum and Central Market, or free to relax. |
| Day 3 | Climb Poas Volcano; to La Paz waterfall and visit the Butterfly Observatory, Serpentarium and Hummingbird Garden. |
| Day 4 | To Tortuguero Village via Braulio Carrillo N.P.; visit turtle museum. |
| Day 5 | Explore Tortuguero N.P. and its web of waterways by boat; see turtles nesting on beach (July to September only - optional). |
| Day 6 | To Sarapiqui by boat and bus; visit insect museum; afternoon free to relax. |
| Day 7 | Visit a family-run working hacienda; optional zip-line canopy tour or horse riding. Afternoon visit to local school. |
| Day 8 | A short hike through the forest before we make and eat our own chocolate; on to La Fortuna for evening spa amongst hot springs. |
| Day 9 | Opportunity to walk on the active Arenal Volcano; afternoon free; in the evening a local family host a traditional meal. |
| Day 10 | To Monteverde, high in the Tilaran mountain range; visit frog pond. |
| Day 11 | Walk the hanging bridges in the cloud forest, famous for its biodiversity. |
| Day 12 | Morning to Carara N.P. to relax on the nearby pristine beaches; afternoon free. |
| Day 13 | Free time to relax at the beach or, if still feeling energetic, to take an optional tour. |
| Day 14 | Mid-morning transfer to San Jose; afternoon free to relax by pool. |
| Day 15 | Depart San Jose. |
| Day 16 | Arrive London. |
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