Dec - Apr15 hrs via MadridGMT - 6-7Any Age 16½ hours via MiamiCosta Rica Family HolidaysOne of the smallest countries in Latin America,
Costa Rica has a fantastic infrastructure which makes it easy to get around when travelling with your family. With its abundance of beautiful beaches, tropical rainforests and active volcanoes, Costa Rica is an ideal destination to take your children to experience flora and fauna close at hand. The Costa Ricans are extremely friendly and the government has looked after its people well, with investments in education and healthcare. They have also spent time and money protecting their many national parks for the country, and its visitors, to appreciate and enjoy.
Our Recommended Itinerary Costa Rican Wilderness Destination Highlights:- Activities for all the family
- Rain and cloud forests
- Active volcanoes
- Beautiful beaches
Day 1Depart London on your flight to San Jose via Madrid or Miami.
Day 2A morning to relax before a half day guided tour of the In-Bio Park or
La Paz waterfall gardens.
Days 3-4Travel by coach and boat to
Tortuguero National Park to tour the canals, village and beach. The national park is home to caimans, tree frogs, toucans and river otters and your naturalist guides will help you see as many of these creatures as possible!
Day 5Continue by road to
La Fortuna the home of
Arenal, one of the world's most active volcanoes.
Days 6-7Take a half day guided walk through the rainforest at the base of the volcano and discover diverse flora and fauna and ancient lava rocks. Additional activities include zip wiring, bathing in the hot springs, white water rafting, windsurfing on
Lake Arenal or horse riding.
Day 8Travel across
Lake Arenal to
Santa Elena,
Monteverde National Park. Monteverde is a bird-watching paradise and often the resplendent Quetzal is spotted up here.
Days 9Spend the morning zip wiring or strolling along suspended bridges for a unique perspective of the cloud forest. Return to
Santa Elena in time for lunch and souvenir shopping!
Day 10Transfer by road to the Pacific coast for a few days to relax and unwind.
Day 11 - 13At leisure to snorkel, surf, watch dolphins or take a deep sea fishing trip.
Day 14Transfer by road or light aircraft in time for the flight home. Depart San Jose on your flight to London, via Madrid or Miami.
Day 15Arrive back in the UK.
The cost of the above itinerary is from £1,750 per adult (plus flight taxes) and £1,500 per child (under the age of 12 years). The price of the above includes flights, transfers, accommodation and sightseeing as mentioned.
Other possible extensions include:Spend a few nights in a Tree House on the Caribbean coast.
The ultimate rainforest experience in the
Osa Peninsula.
Travel by boat to undiscovered
Nicaragua.
Hire a car and discover
Costa Rica with our flexi-drive programme (Apr - Nov only). Visit Estadio Nacional de Costa Rica and watch a football game!
Would You Like to Know More?
For further information please call any of our consultants on 01285 880 980 or email enquiry@steppestravel.co.uk.
