Zip through Arenal’s rainforest and rappel beside waterfalls before heading south of Manuel Antonio to snorkel in cobalt waters. This Costa Rica family adventure pairs active days with luxurious places to unwind.
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Explore Costa Rica’s rainforest and Pacific coast on a family escape filled with adventure and beautiful places to retreat. Begin in Arenal, where your family tent and private plunge pool overlook the jungle. Fly through the canopy by zip line, rappel waterfalls, and search for nocturnal wildlife on a private night walk. Continue to Manuel Antonio for mangrove kayaking, a private catamaran cruise, and a guided national park visit in search of monkeys, sloths, and birds. Between adventures, enjoy pool time and beautiful beaches. Seven days of tropical exploring, with plenty of family comfort along the way.
Touch down in San José and meet your private driver for the journey to Arenal. Check into your luxurious family tent, complete with jungle views and a private plunge pool. Spend the afternoon swimming, wandering leafy trails, or watching for your first toucan in the treetops.
Join a shared zip line adventure, gliding high above Arenal’s rainforest canopy with wide views along the way. After dark, head out with your private guide for a night walk, searching for tree frogs, kinkajous, and other nocturnal wildlife. A very different side of the jungle to explore together.
Head into Arenal’s rainforest for a shared waterfall rappelling adventure. Descend mossy cliffs and enjoy the rush of exploring the canyon with your guides. Spend the afternoon relaxing in your plunge pool, enjoying a smoothie, or wandering your retreat’s suspension bridges in search of wildlife.
Travel privately to Manuel Antonio and check into your luxurious family suite above the Pacific. Spend the afternoon enjoying the beach or exploring shaded trails in search of iguanas and other wildlife. Your next days belong to rainforest shores and warm ocean breezes.
Paddle mangrove waterways with your naturalist guide, searching for birds, monkeys, and reptiles among tangled roots and low branches. Return for some downtime at your retreat before boarding a private catamaran for a sunset cruise. After dark, the planned snorkeling excursion offers a chance to see bioluminescence shimmer beneath the surface, when conditions allow.
Explore Manuel Antonio National Park with your private naturalist guide, watching for sloths, monkeys, and birds along tropical trails. Then, enjoy time on the park’s beautiful beaches, where turquoise water meets white sand fringed by jungle. A lovely day discovering Costa Rica together.
Enjoy a final oceanside breakfast before meeting your private driver for the journey to San José and your onward travels. Bid farewell to rainforest adventures and beautiful Pacific shores.
Check into your luxurious family tent, complete with jungle views and a private plunge pool.
Nayara Tented Camp overlooks the rainforest with elevated platforms and sweeping views of Arenal Volcano.
Arenas del Mar occupies one of the few rainforest properties in Manuel Antonio with direct access to two beaches.
Hidden in the rainforest between La Fortuna and Costa Rica's Central Highlands, Chachagua spreads its rooms and villas across a private reserve of forest, gardens, and natural hot springs.
Thirty-three acres of forested hillside descend to Tulemar's private beach, one of the few in Manuel Antonio reserved exclusively for resort guests.
Nayara Gardens was the first of the three Nayara properties, and its mature tropical landscaping still gives it the most established feel.
A naturally heated river flows through the heart of Tabacón, feeding a series of thermal pools and waterfalls beneath Arenal Volcano.
We match each stay to your style and budget, then book the rooms that suit your family.
In 2005, Adrienne landed in Costa Rica and was instantly captivated by its vibrant spirit, from the lively streets to the warmth of its people.
Adrienne lived in Costa Rica for more than four years and spends time there every year, and it's where she and Alvaro got married. In 2019, Adrienne and Alvaro combined their passions and perspectives to build something bigger.
We’ve designed more than 450 trips since 2013.
Our team member Michael lives in Costa Rica, so you have someone on the ground before and during your trip.
“We just returned from the most amazing family vacation to Costa Rica! She always had good suggestions and clearly knows the country and areas very well!”
“The resorts chosen for us were better than we had expected offering quality service, comfortable spaces and beautiful surroundings!”
“It was worth every penny, the hotels we stayed in were immaculate, the service was impeccable, the food was truly 5 diamond delicious.”
Yes. Short travel days, wildlife everywhere and family suites with plenty of space make it one of our favourite family destinations.
Each activity has its own age and size guidelines. We check them against your children's ages and suggest alternatives where needed.
This trip works beautifully from November to August. We'll help you choose dates around school holidays and the seasons.
Your itinerary is free, with no charge up front and no obligation. You pay a deposit only when you decide to book.
Yes. This trip is a starting point. We shape the route, the stays and the pace around your dates, your interests and your budget.
Hotels with taxes and the standard meal plan, private transfers, domestic flights or boats on the route, the activities in the itinerary and park fees. International flights and travel insurance are arranged separately.
When you book more than 90 days ahead, there's a 30% deposit, 20% at 90 days before travel and the balance at 60 days.
We send you priced trip options to review. Once you approve and pay your deposit, we book everything, and your itinerary arrives in our private travel app.
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For trips of 7 days or longer. One offer per booking. Enquire by the date shown, then pay your deposit within 7 days of receiving your itinerary. Extras such as a private excursion, a special dinner or an upgraded room are chosen with you, added to your trip and have no cash value.