Deep jungle and craggy volcanoes
During this exciting and active 21-day family trip, you will visit the lush and pristine nature of Costa Rica. By rental car, you will travel past many beautiful natural parks, such as natural pearl Tortuguero and the fairytale cloud forest of Monteverde, where you will hike across suspension bridges that snake between the canopy of forest giants. Look for Costa Rican wildlife icons such as the iguana, the two-toed and three-toed sloth, the multicolored toucan and the blue poison dart frog. Inland, you will be overwhelmed by several volcanoes, such as the active Arenal volcano. From lovely hot springs you can see red-hot lava flows daily. Your round trip ends on the Pacific coast of the Nicoya Peninsula with wild coves and the most beautiful beaches. A wonderful end to a wonderful nature trip!
Ziplining, rafting and kayaking
For some adrenaline, zippline among the trees at Arenal, ending with the infamous "tarzan swing," and raft down the Sarapiquí River through rapids with names like "Roller Coaster," "Superman" and "Air Force. During this trip, you can additionally kayak, tub and climb volcanoes. End the trip on the long white sandy beaches of Nosara, one of the best surfing destinations in the world.
Tips & Tops Active Family Trip Costa Rica:
- This round trip is a combination of private transfers and self-drive by rental car
- Climb the breathtaking Irazu Volcano, a thrilling trek through coffee plantations to the massive crater, where a lagoon with a mystical green hue is surrounded by jagged rocks
- On the clear Sarapiquí River, raft through class II and III rapids
- During your stay at Maquenque Eco-Lodge, you can use the canoes and explore the lagoon on your own
- Explore the jungle on various (night) hikes and bird watching tours
- The area around the Arenal volcano is excellent for hiking through the jungle or along the base of the volcano where you can walk over the old solidified lava
- At Bagaces, base for visiting the Llanos de Cortes waterfall or Miravalles Volcano National Park, you can also enjoy the lovely pools, participate in a yoga class, go horseback riding or take a morning hike through the beautiful surroundings
- In Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve, go in search of the 'Quetzal, one of the most beautiful birds in the world
- Spot hundreds of species of mammals, birds, butterflies, moths, amphibians, reptiles, insects and spiders in the jungle
