Costa Rica Rain Forest & Pacific Family Multi-Adventure Tour
From $3,799 - $4,349 /person
( +$350 -$400 internal air )
6 days
5 nights
Activity Levels 1-2
Casual & Casual Plus Hotels
Costa Rica Rain Forest & Pacific Family Multi-Adventure Tour
6 days
5 nights
Activity Levels 1-2
Casual & Casual Plus Hotels
2023: Dec 2024: Feb-Apr, Dec 2025: Feb-Apr
Arenal Volcano to Manuel Antonio National Park
Around a volcano. Through the rain forest. Under lush canopies and across sandy beaches. Seeing the world from the perspective of a spider monkey or spiny-tailed iguana. Up, down, over and around—by raft, bike, zip line, horseback and your own two feet. On this family trip, it's Costa Rica from every angle.
Highlights
- Hike and bike, then soak in restorative geothermal hot springs at the base of majestic Arenal Volcano
- Discover Manuel Antonio National Park's wealth of wildlife—monkeys, lizards, sloths, toucans and more
- Surf beginner's waves with a local expert or lounge on a secluded beach while kids explore on horseback
- Experience a thrilling white-water rafting adventure on the pristine Savegre River's Class II-III rapids
Start/End San José
* Start/End locations may vary. Do not book flights until your trip details are confirmed.
Itinerary
Days 1-2
Adults join a naturalist on a trek across a lava field at the base of Arenal Volcano while kids hit a family-run farm for an interactive visit • Soak in geothermal hot springs nestled within a tropical forest • Hike on a series of hanging bridges through the jungle canopy and get a bird's-eye view of the rain forest • Ride around Lake Arenal, listening for the call of howler monkeys • Enjoy scenic views while on a boat cruise across the lake • Optional on-your-own activities abound—fly through the treetops on a zip line, indulge in a massage or simply relax by the pool.
Nights 1-2
Take in majestic views of Arenal Volcano while soaking in your suite's private whirlpool. (pool, spa)
Day 3
Venture through the lush habitat of sloths, monkeys, toucans and lizards • Hike to the base of La Fortuna waterfall and jump in for a refreshing dip • Our private charter plane whisks us to Quepos, a beachside town on the central Pacific coast • Sit down to a home-cooked casado (traditional local meal) with a Costa Rican family • Hike through the pristine Savegre Valley • Kick back at our secluded lodge on your private deck or zoom down the 100-foot-long waterslide.
Night 3
African-style luxury safari tents offer the ideal setting for enjoying the sights and sounds of the jungle. (pool)
Days 4-6
Make a splash on a thrilling white-water rafting excursion on Río Savegre • In Manuel Antonio National Park, look for white-faced monkeys, sloths and prehistoric-looking iguanas • Enjoy a hike through the rain forest, take an optional surf lesson or watch the waves of the Pacific roll in • Paint your own Boruca masks with an indigenous artist • Kids engage their inner vaqueros (cowboys) and explore the beach on horseback • Join a local expert for a chocolate demonstration and tasting • Stretch out in a beachside yoga class before returning to San José.
Nights 4-5
Spacious private villas at this beachside resort feature large terraces and a mosaic-tiled shower that opens to your own garden. (pool, spa)
What's Included
See moreStraight Talk
We want to make sure you're on the trip that's right for you. Every Backroads trip is unique and this one is no exception.
On this trip we travel by air to reach the exclusive areas this destination has to offer. We will be flying by charter with Sansa Airlines aboard turbo-prop planes that seat 10-12 passengers. These flights occasionally experience delays or cancellations due to inclement weather. In the rare instance a flight is cancelled we are prepared to travel by land.
Due to the tropical climate and under-developed infrastructure in Costa Rica, road maintenance is a continual challenge and options for bike routes are limited. As a result, we've paired our core activities with ones that are suited to this destination, such as rafting. The level of these activities, combined with enough downtime to relax and take advantage of the hotels, will be the ideal way to experience la pura vida.
During the trip there's time for you to enjoy some of Costa Rica's favorite activities, such as zip-lining, ATVing and waterfall rappelling. These activities are often a highlight for those who choose to do them, but due to liability issues and because they're not to everyone's liking they're not included in the cost of the trip and participation is at your own risk.
In order to bring you to diverse and unique regions, we spend more time shuttling on this trip than on many other Backroads trips. Our time in the shuttles will allow us to experience the incredible variety of ecosystems, scenery and activities that Costa Rica has to offer.
The holiday and spring break months are a great time to travel; however, with days off and the desire to escape for sunshine many others have the same idea. While we always aim to get off the beaten path, during certain times of the year crowds and delays are unavoidable.
Hotels
Adventure-Ready Hotels
Ideally located with ready access to trip activities, our Casual hotels are also known for their character and charm.
Hotels may vary based on departure. Any variations will be displayed when selecting a departure under Dates & Prices.
Nights 1-2
Casual Hotel
Take in majestic views of Arenal Volcano while soaking in your suite's private whirlpool. (pool, spa)
Night 3
Casual Hotel
African-style luxury safari tents offer the ideal setting for enjoying the sights and sounds of the jungle. (pool)
Nights 4-5
Casual Plus Hotel
Spacious private villas at this beachside resort feature large terraces and a mosaic-tiled shower that opens to your own garden. (pool, spa)
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Bikes
Ready to Ride
On this trip where Backroads custom titanium bikes are not available, we offer local bikes of comparable quality that are well suited for the terrain on our routes.
Included in your trip price
- Suited for a wide range of cyclists
- Comfortable ergonomic seat
- Long wheel base adds to the bike's control and stability
- Upright handlebars only
Included in your trip price
- Backroads is the only travel company to manufacture it's own line of kid's bikes.
- Features smaller wheels -- the perfect choice for kids.
- On our Family Trips, you'll find 20"" and 24"" bikes.
Included in your trip price
- For children up to 85 pounds
- Attaches to an adult bike with your child providing some of the pedal power for a real team effort!
- Ideal for kids who aren't yet ready for bike touring.
- Cannot be pulled by an e-bike.
Dates & Prices
Dates & Prices
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