Costa Rica Family Bite-Sized Trips

Create your own ideal holiday

Walk through the canopy spotting monkeys and sloths, take a dip in the volcanic hot springs of the Arenal Volcano, relax on a Caribbean beach or try your hand at surfing in the Pacific... our Costa Rica bite-sized trips have something for every family. Choose your favourite bite-sized trips below and our travel specialists will piece them together to create a tailor-made holiday just for you.

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1
Adventures in the Rainforest
Itinerary:
Boca Tapada
Duration:
3 days / 2 nights
Price:
From £498 per adult (excluding flights)
From £415 per child (up to 11 years)
Take your family away from the usual tourist trail, and into the untouched nature of northern Costa Rica. You’ll stay in a small-scale, locally run lodge surrounded by jungle, and you might even be able to spend the night in one of their treehouse rooms – every kid’s dream, right?
2
Strolling Through San Jose
Itinerary:
San Jose
Duration:
3 days / 2 nights
Price:
From £160 per adult (excluding flights)
From £130 per child (up to 11 years)
Costa Rica’s capital might not be top of your family’s must-do list, but the city has its Latin charms and is a pleasant place to start your journey and recover from any jet lag before travelling through this beautiful country.
3
Sand & Surf in Samara
Itinerary:
Samara
Duration:
4 days / 3 nights
Price:
From £315 per adult (excluding flights)
From £258 per child (up to 11 years)
Relax and play around on the quiet beaches of Costa Rica’s Pacific coast. You’ll stay in the little beach town of Samara, where life moves at a snail’s pace and you can spend a few days reading your book whilst the kids splash around in the sea.
4
Wildlife & Waterways of Tortuguero
Itinerary:
Tortuguero
Duration:
3 days / 2 nights
Price:
From £535 per adult (excluding flights)
From £438 per child (up to 11 years)
Take your family back to nature as you stay in the lush Parque Nacional Tortuguero – a breeding ground for sea turtles, and home to sloths, monkeys, toucans, caimans, river otters and a whole host of birdlife.
5
Footsteps on the Arenal Volcano
Itinerary:
La Fortuna
Duration:
3 days / 2 nights
Price:
From £195 per adult (excluding flights)
From £160 per child (up to 11 years)
La Fortuna is home to the famous Arenal Volcano, a lush destination known for its natural wonders combining nature with adventure – something for all the family. Despite La Fortuna becoming more and more popular, it still maintains that ‘small-town’ feeling and is the perfect place to explore the greenery of Costa Rica.
6
Beaches & Monkeys of Manuel Antonio
Itinerary:
Manuel Antonio
Duration:
3 days / 2 nights
Price:
From £368 per adult (excluding flights)
From £298 per child (up to 11 years)
With a great choice of restaurants, long sandy beaches and a National Park filled with an abundance of wildlife and plants, Manuel Antonio has a lot to offer on your family holiday to Costa Rica.
7
Making tortillas in Turrialba
Itinerary:
Turrialba
Duration:
3 days / 2 nights
Price:
From £175 per person (excluding flights)
From £140 per child (up to 11 years)
Venture off to the scenic Turrialba volcano famed not only for its coffee produce, but also a vast array of thrilling activities. Here you’ll stay in a charming lodge with incredible views, and get a first hand experience in tortilla making.
8
Explore the Caribbean Coast – Cahuita
Itinerary:
Cahuita
Duration:
4 days / 3 nights
Price:
From £310 per adult (excluding flights)
From £255 per child (up to 11 years)
Find the Caribbean atmosphere in Costa Rica. Stroll along the long, rugged beach that borders the tropical rainforest and grab a fruit shake at a Bob Marley beach bar. Spend the days relaxing whilst the children play on the beach, explore the quiet coastal town and fill your belly’s in the local restaurants.
9
Head in the Cloudforest – Monteverde
Itinerary:
Monteverde
Duration:
3 days / 2 nights
Price:
From £298 per adult (excluding flights)
From £248 per child (up to 11 years)
Take a walk through the cloud forests of Monteverde, weaving across hanging bridges suspended high above the forest floor as you try to spot wildlife high up in the trees, and learn about the biodiverse plants from an expert guide.
10
Pit Stop in the Pineapple Fields
Itinerary:
Sarapiqui
Duration:
3 days / 2 nights
Price:
From £212 per adult (excluding flights)
From £175 per child (up to 11 years)
Nestled in the picturesque countryside of northern Costa Rica, spend a couple of days in the peaceful village of Sarapiqui.