WILDLIFE ADVENTURE FAMILY HOLIDAY

16 days from GBP2,159 to GBP2,499 including flights
Tripcode: FNR

Countries Visited: Costa Rica

Explore amazing tropical rainforest by boat, suspended walkways and on foot
A vast array of butterfly, insect and frog species
Relax on the pristine beaches of the Pacific
Independent family trips available on request

Family in front of La Waterfall, Costa Rica

The perfect destination for a family holiday, Costa Rica 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, see some of the amazing butterfly species close-up and search for Howler Monkeys and colourful birds while navigating the inland waterways of Tortuguero. There are great opportunities for interaction with local people too, as we visit a family-run working hacienda and a rural school to meet the kids. Monteverde's forest reserves are world-famous and are the perfect place to walk in the clouds or take an exhilarating canopy zip-line tour. After an action-packed and educational holiday, we head to the Pacific Coast for two days of pure relaxation.

Itinerary

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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 beaches close to Carara N.P.; 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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