Day 1
Arrive San José
Welcome to San José–your arrival transfer to the hotel is included. Check in and get excited to meet your fellow travelers during a welcome meeting this evening where all families can bond before the Journey ahead.
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9D8N Costa Rica Family Journey: From Rainforest to Coast (CRSNF)
Join us for an exclusive premium excursion. Tour highlights include staying at award-winning hotels, enjoying private local culinary events, and experiencing personalized local sightseeing.
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Day 2
San José - Monteverde
This morning, travel up into the misty cloud forests of Monteverde, where we’ll visit a working farm and coffee cooperative for an earth-to-table lunch, followed by a property tour. Learn the secrets of Costa Rican cuisine and test your cooking skills at an afternoon class, then attend a coffee-making demonstration. Enjoy some free time to get settled in our hotel. This evening, follow a naturalist into the forest to seek out the fascinating nocturnal creatures that spring to life after the sun goes down, from red-eyed tree frogs to spiny porcupines. breakfast lunch
Day 3
Monteverde
Visit the Monteverde Institute, a research and educational organization supported by National Geographic. Hear about reforestation projects spearheaded by the institute, then roll up your sleeves and lend a hand in the tree nursery. The rest of the day is free for poolside relaxation or optional excursions in the clouds, including zip-lining, hiking in the Santa Elena Cloud Forest Reserve, or a walk through the forest canopy across hanging bridges. breakfast
Day 4
Monteverde - Rincon de la Vieja Volcano National Park
Today we travel into Rincón de la Vieja National Park, an otherworldly land of smoking volcanoes, bubbling mud pots, and thermal hot springs—all shrouded in thick tangles of rainforest. Channel your inner Tarzan as you swing across zip lines strung through the forest canopy; then visit thermal hot springs and mud baths, where playing in the mud isn’t just allowed, it’s encouraged. breakfast dinner
Day 5
Rincon de la Vieja Volcano National Park
Rise early for a full day of adventure in the national park. Saddle up for a horseback-riding excursion, get introduced to the park’s creatures on a naturalist-guided wildlife hike, and swim beneath the soaring canyons and tumbling waterfalls of the RÃo Negro. There is also the option to stay back at our hacienda and relax by the pool. breakfast lunch dinner
Day 6
Rincon de la Vieja National Park - Playa Potrero
Journey toward the Pacific Ocean to Playa Potrero on the Gold Coast of Costa Rica. The afternoon is free to play in the sand and water; or opt to set sail across the bay and around the Catalina Islands. breakfast
Day 7
Playa Potrero
The day is free to do as much or as little as you like. Relax at the pool or on the beach in this tropical paradise. Opt to join a yoga class, or take a long walk along the beach. breakfast
Day 8
Playa Potrero - San José
Leave the beach behind for our return trip to the capital. Stop en route for a jungle boat cruise through Palo Verde National Park. The river is a wildlife-lover’s paradise: crocodiles glide beneath the water’s surface, monkeys swing through the surrounding treetops, and numerous winged wonders wade and fly at the river’s edge—including ospreys, wood storks, and roseate spoonbills. Continue to San José and celebrate our adventure at a farewell dinner. breakfast lunch dinner
Day 9
Depart San José
Depart at any time. Your CEO can help with travel arrangements to extend your adventure. breakfast
Inclusions
- check_circle8 nights’ accommodation
- check_circleArrival transfer
- check_circleAll transport between destinations and to/from included activities.
- check_circleMeals as per itinerary
Exclusions
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- remove_circlePersonal travel insurance cover
- remove_circleDiscretionary tips and gratuities