Active Costa Rica
10 Days
You can...
- Fly through the rainforest on a zip wire
- Raft on the Sarapiqui River
- Ride a horse ranchero style
- Mountain bike near volcanoes
An invigorating cocktail of nature and adrenalin shows you the highlights of this amazing country and keeps the whole family active. Explore the rainforest, volcanoes and beaches of this natural paradise with action all the way. Canoe on the Caribbean coast and ride a horse on a working ranch. Take to the water by raft at the Sarapiqui River. See the active Arenal volcano from your mountain bike and walk at night in the tropical forest. Reaching Monteverde's Cloud Forest by boat, you will get up close to the canopy via suspension bridges and finally ride the network of zip wire cables for an unforgettable Tarzan style adventure!
- Day 1. San Jose
- Fly to San Jose.
- Day 2. Cahuita
- Travel to Cahuita on the Caribbean Coast. Visit a snake house and take chocolate tour.
- Day 3. Cahuita National Park
- Canoe through canals in Cahuita National Park and enjoy the beach.
- Day 4. Sarapiqui
- Drive to Sarapiqui and go horse riding at working ranch.
- Day 5. Sarapiqui River
- White water rafting on Sarapiqui River.
- Day 6. Arenal Volcano
- Mountain biking by Arenal active Volcano. Night walk.
- Day 7. Monteverde
- Boat ride across Arenal Lake to Monteverde. Visit frog pond.
- Day 8. Zip wire and suspension bridges
- Suspension bridges and canopy tour by zip wire.
- Day 9. Flight to London
- Return to San Jose. Overnight flight to London.
- Day 10. Arrive London
- Is it right for your family?
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An active trip for adventurous and nature loving families. No experience is required for the activites, just a sense of adventure and keenness to "have a go" - full instruction is provided. Accommodation is a comfortable mix of tented camps, lodges and hotels which allow you to experience nature closely.
- Extensions
- If you have more time why not take our three night beach extension to Manuel Antonio National Park on the Pacific Coast. Here you can relax or enjoy more activites. From £299 per person.
- Tailor-making
- We offer a full tailor-made service for families wishing to visit Costa Rica. Please contact one of our experts to discuss your perfect family holiday in Costa Rica.
- Accommodation and meals: Hotels (7nts), fixed tent (1nt). 8 breakfasts, 2 lunches included.
- Flight details: Scheduled flighs from Heathrow with Iberia or Continental Airlines.
- Departures 2010: 12 Feb; 27 Mar; 03 Apr; 03, 24 Jul; 07 Aug; 23 Oct; 18 Dec.
- Departures 2011: 26 Mar; 02 Apr; 02, 23 Jul; 06 Aug.
- Prices: Land only from £1,199. Including flights from London from £1,849 adult, £1,749 child.
- Age Group: 11+ Years
- Trip Code: FCPV
