Travel details
USD 1,208
/ per person
Note: The displayed price is the price at the time of application.
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Duration |
Departure in 2026/2 | 5 days |
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Participants |
2 person(s)（Adults 1 person(s)、Children 1 person(s)） |
Travel story
A perfect 5-day Costa Rica nature experience for families with children who love animals and want an educational trip in the outdoors. On an early-morning tour searching for the elusive quetzal, parents and children can share the forest's silence and an emotional encounter. In Sarapiquí, set off by boat to explore the jungle, where sloths, monkeys, and colorful frogs bring the pages of picture books to life. In the afternoons there is a chocolate-making workshop to spark children’s curiosity. There’s also a canopy experience that feels like flying and time to relax at a world-famous hot spring resort. With private vehicle transfers and local guides, even families with small children can feel at ease. This special trip combines play and learning and deepens family memories.
Signature points
Quetzal watching experience to share wonder as a family
Search for the “elusive bird” quetzal on an early-morning walk through the forest with your children. Local guides provide gentle explanations, making it easy for children to learn about nature. The quiet morning in the forest becomes a memorable, special experience for the whole family. After the observation, enjoy a pleasant breakfast at a restaurant frequented by wild birds.
Boat adventure! Exciting jungle exploration
A boat cruise on the Sarapiquí River lets you feel like the protagonist of an adventure film as you look for sloths, monkeys, and crocodilian relatives. In the afternoon, visit a nature reserve to observe frogs and butterflies and take part in a chocolate-making experience from cacao. A day where play and learning come together, sure to captivate children.
A full day of canopy aerial fun and relaxing hot springs
The canopy zipline through the forest is an aerial activity that can be enjoyed safely according to age and height. After plenty of physical activity, relax at the Tabacón hot springs. Surrounded by nature, the hot springs soothe both adults and children, making for a family day that balances adventure and relaxation.
Itinerary
Arrival in Costa Rica
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Costarica - San José
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Airport pickup
A local Costa Rican driver will meet you at the airport according to your flight arrival time. After meeting, transfer to your hotel in San José.
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Check in upon arrival at the hotel in San José.
Join early morning quetzal watching tour
4:00
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Hotel pickup
A local Costa Rican driver will pick you up at the hotel around 4:00 AM. Please be ready and wait near the reception. Depart San José and travel to San Gerardo de Dota.
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Costarica - San Gerardo de Dota
6:00
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Early morning quetzal watching tour begins
Upon arrival in San Gerardo de Dota, meet the local Costa Rican guide and begin an approximately 2-hour quetzal search tour.
[English Guide]
8:00
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Breakfast
After the tour, have breakfast at a restaurant frequented by various wild birds such as hummingbirds and bellbirds.
9:00
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Return to San José
After breakfast, depart San Gerardo de Dota and return to San José.
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Costarica - San José
11:00
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Arrive in San José
Arrive in San José around 11:00. After that, free time.
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Overnight at a hotel in San José.
Join Sarapiquí nature observation tour
8:00
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Hotel pickup
A local Costa Rican driver will pick you up at the hotel. Please be ready and wait near the reception. Depart San José and travel to Sarapiquí.
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Costarica - Sarapiquí
10:00
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Sarapiquí River jungle boat cruise begins
Upon arriving at the Sarapiquí boat dock, transfer to a boat and begin an approximately 2-hour boat tour. Look for sloths, monkeys, small crocodilians called caimans, green iguanas and basilisk lizards, kingfishers, sandpipers, herons, and various other water birds.
[English Guide]
12:00
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Transfer to the nature reserve.
After the boat tour, depart the dock in the waiting vehicle and transfer to the Sarapiquí nature reserve.
12:30
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Lunch
Arrive at the Sarapiquí nature reserve. Lunch at the reserve's cafeteria.
13:30
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Nature reserve guided tour
After lunch, take a walk with the reserve guide. Search for sloths, colorful frogs, toucans and hummingbirds, tropical butterflies such as morpho and owl butterflies, and the extremely rare pure white bat known as the white-nosed bat. Also enjoy a simple chocolate-making experience using cacao grown in the reserve.
[English Guide]
16:00
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Return to San José
After the tour, return to San José in the waiting vehicle.
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Costarica - San José
18:00
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Return to San José
Arrive back at your hotel in San José. After that, free time.
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Overnight at a hotel in San José.
Meals B/F：⚪︎ LUN：⚪︎ DIN：×
Join canopy + hot springs tour
8:00
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Hotel pickup
A local Costa Rican driver will pick you up at the hotel. Please be ready and wait near reception. Depart San José and travel to the canopy tour venue.
10:00
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Participate in the canopy tour
Enjoy a variety of canopy lines of different lengths and heights stretched through the mountain forest. In addition to standard canopy lines, you can also enjoy unique activities such as a Tarzan swing and Superman canopy.
* The Tarzan swing and Superman activity may be allowed or prohibited on site by the local guide depending on the child's height.
[English Guide]
12:00
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Transfer to Arenal
After the canopy tour, transfer by waiting vehicle to Tabacón Hot Springs in Arenal. En route, take a lunch break at a local restaurant (lunch is not included in the tour price).
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Costarica - Arenal
15:30
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Arrive at Tabacón Hot Springs
Arrive at Tabacón Hot Springs. Enjoy a day-use visit at the hot spring resort that has been chosen as one of the best in the world. At the reception, complete admission procedures and receive an explanation about the facilities. After that, relax until dinner time.
18:00
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Dinner
Dinner at the restaurant inside the Tabacón hot springs facility.
19:00
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Return to San José
After dinner, check out of the hot springs and return to San José by the waiting vehicle.
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Costarica - San José
23:00
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Arrive at hotel
Arrival at the hotel in San José.
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Overnight stay at a hotel in San José.
Departure from Costa Rica
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Hotel pick-up
A local Costa Rican driver will pick you up according to your flight departure time. Please check out and wait near the reception. Depart the hotel and transfer to the airport. We recommend arriving 2.5 to 3 hours before your flight departure time.
Arrival in Costa Rica
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Costarica - San José
-
Airport pickup
A local Costa Rican driver will meet you at the airport according to your flight arrival time. After meeting, transfer to your hotel in San José.
-
Check in upon arrival at the hotel in San José.
Join early morning quetzal watching tour
4:00
-
Hotel pickup
A local Costa Rican driver will pick you up at the hotel around 4:00 AM. Please be ready and wait near the reception. Depart San José and travel to San Gerardo de Dota.
-
Costarica - San Gerardo de Dota
6:00
-
Early morning quetzal watching tour begins
Upon arrival in San Gerardo de Dota, meet the local Costa Rican guide and begin an approximately 2-hour quetzal search tour.
[English Guide]
8:00
-
Breakfast
After the tour, have breakfast at a restaurant frequented by various wild birds such as hummingbirds and bellbirds.
9:00
-
Return to San José
After breakfast, depart San Gerardo de Dota and return to San José.
-
Costarica - San José
11:00
-
Arrive in San José
Arrive in San José around 11:00. After that, free time.
-
Overnight at a hotel in San José.
Join Sarapiquí nature observation tour
8:00
-
Hotel pickup
A local Costa Rican driver will pick you up at the hotel. Please be ready and wait near the reception. Depart San José and travel to Sarapiquí.
-
Costarica - Sarapiquí
10:00
-
Sarapiquí River jungle boat cruise begins
Upon arriving at the Sarapiquí boat dock, transfer to a boat and begin an approximately 2-hour boat tour. Look for sloths, monkeys, small crocodilians called caimans, green iguanas and basilisk lizards, kingfishers, sandpipers, herons, and various other water birds.
[English Guide]
12:00
-
Transfer to the nature reserve.
After the boat tour, depart the dock in the waiting vehicle and transfer to the Sarapiquí nature reserve.
12:30
-
Lunch
Arrive at the Sarapiquí nature reserve. Lunch at the reserve's cafeteria.
13:30
-
Nature reserve guided tour
After lunch, take a walk with the reserve guide. Search for sloths, colorful frogs, toucans and hummingbirds, tropical butterflies such as morpho and owl butterflies, and the extremely rare pure white bat known as the white-nosed bat. Also enjoy a simple chocolate-making experience using cacao grown in the reserve.
[English Guide]
16:00
-
Return to San José
After the tour, return to San José in the waiting vehicle.
-
Costarica - San José
18:00
-
Return to San José
Arrive back at your hotel in San José. After that, free time.
-
Overnight at a hotel in San José.
Meals B/F：⚪︎ LUN：⚪︎ DIN：×
Join canopy + hot springs tour
8:00
-
Hotel pickup
A local Costa Rican driver will pick you up at the hotel. Please be ready and wait near reception. Depart San José and travel to the canopy tour venue.
10:00
-
Participate in the canopy tour
Enjoy a variety of canopy lines of different lengths and heights stretched through the mountain forest. In addition to standard canopy lines, you can also enjoy unique activities such as a Tarzan swing and Superman canopy.
* The Tarzan swing and Superman activity may be allowed or prohibited on site by the local guide depending on the child's height.
[English Guide]
12:00
-
Transfer to Arenal
After the canopy tour, transfer by waiting vehicle to Tabacón Hot Springs in Arenal. En route, take a lunch break at a local restaurant (lunch is not included in the tour price).
-
Costarica - Arenal
15:30
-
Arrive at Tabacón Hot Springs
Arrive at Tabacón Hot Springs. Enjoy a day-use visit at the hot spring resort that has been chosen as one of the best in the world. At the reception, complete admission procedures and receive an explanation about the facilities. After that, relax until dinner time.
18:00
-
Dinner
Dinner at the restaurant inside the Tabacón hot springs facility.
19:00
-
Return to San José
After dinner, check out of the hot springs and return to San José by the waiting vehicle.
-
Costarica - San José
23:00
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Arrive at hotel
Arrival at the hotel in San José.
-
Overnight stay at a hotel in San José.
Departure from Costa Rica
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Hotel pick-up
A local Costa Rican driver will pick you up according to your flight departure time. Please check out and wait near the reception. Depart the hotel and transfer to the airport. We recommend arriving 2.5 to 3 hours before your flight departure time.
Price Includes / excludes
Accommodation
As stated in the itinerary
Car
As stated in the itinerary
Guide
As stated in the itinerary
Activity
As stated in the itinerary
Meal
B/F：4 LUN：1 DIN：1
As stated in the itinerary
Includes (Others)
Entrance fees to attractions and tour costs listed in the itinerary
Excludes (Others)
➀Costs for personal services or items requested such as phone charges and laundry services ➁Some drink charges such as alcoholic beverages ③Tips for drivers and guides (not mandatory) ④Visits to or entrance fees for attractions or places not listed in the itinerary ⑤Porterage/tips at airports and hotels
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