Costa Rica Family Vacations 2024/2025

Our family tours to Costa Rica are designed to introduce young and old travelers to this country's scenic and natural wonders. From adventures into cloud forests and landscapes of steaming volcanoes to paddle-boarding adventures beside pristine beaches on Costa Rica family vacations, your kids can combine learning about the natural world with some seriously fun activities. Go rappelling, horseback riding, rafting and surfing, meet local families to learn about their culture and kick back on a beach or two.

169 family trips in Costa Rica

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Eco Adventure Trip in Costa Rica

of 25 reviews
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I booked this trip for my daughter and me. She wanted action and adventure, every day, and this tri ...
  • Tour Type Private Tour
  • Activities Rafting & Natural landmarks sightseeing +7 more
  • Accommodation Hotel
  • Transport Boat & Jeep
  • Age Range 12-79 yrs
  • Operated in English
days09 From US$ 2,020 View Tour
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  • Apr 08
  • Apr 09
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Costa Rica Experience

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9 day active and outdoor tour through San Jose, Santa Rosa De Pocosol, Arenal and 3 other destinations in Costa Rica. Read More
  • Tour Type Small Group Tour
  • Activities Active and outdoor & City sightseeing +5 more
  • Accommodation Home-stay & Hotel
  • Transport Boat, Bus, Private Vehicle & Minibus
  • Age Range 15-99 yrs
  • Operated in English
days09 From US$ 1,595 US$ 1,196
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  • Apr 13 Only 5 seats left
  • Apr 15 Only 5 seats left
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Essential Costa Rica - Package With Manuel Antonio National Park

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Destination Services provided excellent and responsive communication throughout our planning process ...
  • Tour Type Group Tour
  • Activities Active and outdoor & Beach
  • Accommodation Hotel, Eco Lodge & Lodge
  • Transport Boat & Bus
  • Age Range 10-99 yrs
  • Operated in English, Spanish
days10 From US$ 1,635 US$ 1,390
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  • Apr 26 10+ seats left
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Costa Rica Adventure

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I loved this trip! Our tour leader Vicky was the best, very knowledgeable but also fun and joined ev ...
  • Tour Type Small Group Tour
  • Activities Wildlife & Cultural, religious and historic sites +2 more
  • Accommodation Lodge, Hotel & Villa
  • Transport Boat, Bus & Private Vehicle
  • Age Range 12-95 yrs
  • Operated in English
days16 From US$ 1,949 US$ 1,656
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  • Apr 18 Only 1 seat left
  • Apr 20 Only 6 seats left
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Classic Costa Rica

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15 day adventure tour to San Jose, Tortuguero National Park and 5 other destinations traveling through Costa Rica and Panama. Read More
  • Tour Type Small Group Tour
  • Activities Adventure & National parks +3 more
  • Accommodation Hotel, Lodge & Home-stay
  • Transport Boat, Bus, Private Vehicle & Taxi
  • Age Range 15-99 yrs
  • Operated in English
days15 From US$ 2,455 US$ 1,964
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  • Apr 09 Only 5 seats left
  • Apr 13 Only 1 seat left
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Arenal Volcano & Monteverde Cloud Forest

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The weather was great! Costa Rica is great! We got adventure and relaxation. Beyond my expectations ...
  • Tour Type Private Tour
  • Activities Nature and bush walks & Natural landmarks sightseeing +5 more
  • Accommodation Hotel & Resort
  • Transport Boat & Jeep
  • Age Range 2-79 yrs
  • Operated in English
days05 From US$ 870 View Tour
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  • Mar 31
  • Apr 01
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Costa Rica: Rainforest & Beach Adventure

of 6 reviews
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Fantastic staff and truly on top of details and focused on making your trip awesome! We enjoyed eve ...
  • Tour Type Private Tour
  • Activities National parks & Zip lining +3 more
  • Accommodation Hotel & Hostel
  • Transport Boat & Private Vehicle
  • Age Range 2-79 yrs
  • Operated in English
days07 From US$ 1,540 View Tour
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  • Apr 04
  • Apr 05
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Discover Costa Rica

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Beautiful Costa Rica tour with an amazing and passionate guide who expertly led us through the diffe ...
  • Tour Type Small Group Tour
  • Activities Wildlife & Marine wildlife +2 more
  • Accommodation Hotel, Lodge & Villa
  • Transport Boat & Bus
  • Age Range 16-95 yrs
  • Operated in English
days15 From US$ 4,650 View Tour
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  • Apr 11 Only 2 seats left
  • Apr 18 Only 1 seat left
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Costa Rica Quest

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Everything was well planned out and easy. We had a great guide who showed us so many animals like sl ...
  • Tour Type Small Group Tour
  • Activities Wildlife & Cultural, religious and historic sites +2 more
  • Accommodation Hotel & Lodge
  • Transport Boat, Bus & Private Vehicle
  • Age Range 12-95 yrs
  • Operated in English
days09 From US$ 1,299 US$ 1,169
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  • Apr 03 Only 8 seats left
  • Apr 04 Only 6 seats left
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Best of Costa Rica

of 8 reviews
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Excelente servicio. El guía Rony excelente. La atención, la comida perfecta y más que suficient ...
  • Tour Type Private Tour
  • Activities National parks & Volcanoes +3 more
  • Accommodation Hotel, Lodge, Eco Lodge & Resort
  • Transport Boat & Private Vehicle
  • Age Range 6-79 yrs
  • Operated in English, Spanish
days13 From US$ 3,125 View Tour
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  • Apr 02
  • Apr 03
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From the Caribbean Coast to the Pacific Side

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Its the second time in Costa Rica, the people are nice and its so beautiful here! Dont want to leave
  • Tour Type Private Tour
  • Activities National parks & Natural landmarks sightseeing +10 more
  • Accommodation Hotel
  • Transport Boat & Jeep
  • Age Range 10-79 yrs
  • Operated in English
days13 From US$ 3,582 View Tour
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  • Mar 31
  • Apr 01
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Trek Hidden Costa Rica

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Costa Rica is truly amazing! Really happy with the tour. The group was great. The small treks we did ...
  • Tour Type Small Group Tour
  • Activities Wildlife & Trekking and Hiking +4 more
  • Accommodation Hotel, Camping, Bungalow & Home-stay
  • Transport Bus, Private Vehicle & Boat
  • Age Range 12-95 yrs
  • Operated in English
days12 From US$ 1,899 US$ 1,424
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Costa Rica Adventure

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10 day adventure trip in Costa Rica, visiting San Jose, Tortuguero and Monteverde. Read More
  • Tour Type Group Tour
  • Activities Adventure & Explorer
  • Accommodation Hotel, Lodge & Resort
  • Transport Coach & Boat
  • Age Range 5-99 yrs
  • Operated in English
days10 From US$ 1,350 US$ 1,127
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Costa Rica's Coastal Secrets

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This is a new option for prospective visitors to Costa Rica and one I would unreservedly recommend. ...
  • Tour Type Small Group Tour
  • Activities Marine wildlife & Wildlife +2 more
  • Accommodation Hotel, Lodge, Villa & Resort
  • Transport Boat, Bus & Minibus
  • Age Range 16-95 yrs
  • Operated in English
days15 From US$ 6,000 View Tour
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  • Jul 27 Only 8 seats left
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5 - Excellent
Based on 294 customer reviews
A Fun Adventure
5 - Excellent
  • Sanjay Sola
“Everything was well planned out and easy. We had a great guide who showed us so many animals like sloths, macaws, and coati. I enjoyed the hot springs. Overall, i recommend this trip.”
Supersaver | Costa Rica Essentials Plus & Manuel Antonio Extension
5 - Excellent
  • Mrs Lisa Feiler
“We booked this tour last minute and really enjoyed the selected destinations. This tour offers quite a diverse variety of Costa Rica's must-sees. We liked almost all of the accommodations besides Rana Roja in Tortugero. Overall everything was well organized and worked out without any problems. However we would have loved to have a little bit more information e.g. are we travelling with a group or not, all pickup times, tour details, add on tours or services and were a little bit disappointed that our group consisted only of the two of us. If you are not a good planner and or you want to save planning time and you are not on a budget, we would recommend this tour.”
Exceeded my expectations
5 - Excellent
  • Steven Baker
“I booked this trip for my daughter and me. She wanted action and adventure, every day, and this trip delivered. I was pleasantly surprised by the quality of the hotels. Much nicer than I expected, given the low cost of this to her. Most of the transportation was fairly high-quality as well. The bus too, and from the rafting was nothing fancy, but certainly nothing to worry about. Be prepared to spend a little more time than you might expect in transit. That's a function of Costa Rican infrastructure. Lots of one lane roads means travel between cities can be really slow. But the scenery is gorgeous. If you just consider it part of the adventure, and enjoy it, it's not a problem. I highly recommend this trip. It had everything we wanted.”

Costa Rica Family Vacations

Costa Rica is filled with great opportunities for family adventures. Here are some of our top picks for an amazing Costa Rica family trip:

  • Family tour to Arenal Volcano and the Monteverde Cloud Forest: Take your family on a trip to see the Arenal Volcano, where you can also soak in natural hot springs and hike through the canopy of a cloud forest in Monteverde. Your children will particularly love the zip-lining experience over the cloud forest canopy.
  • Go on a Family getaway in Costa Rica: Sometimes, it’s nice to just chill out. On a Costa Rica family trip you can relax on pristine beaches and paddleboard in La Fortuna. The whole family can learn how to make tortillas, and then take guided walks to see some of the country’s unique flora and fauna.
  • Family trip in Tortuguero rainforest: Described as “the Amazon of Costa Rica”, this national park on the Caribbean coast is a great place to experience the rich natural wonders of Costa Rica. Explore canals, lagoons and wetlands on guided boat trips and maybe watch green sea turtles laying eggs on a white sand beach. This is a great chance for your kids to learn about Costa Rica’s diverse ecosystem while the adults relax.

Costa Rica family vacations based on budget

  • Luxury Family tour to Costa RicaCombine a relaxing and educational family adventure with luxury accommodation and exclusive private excursions to some of Costa Rica’s unique destinations. Get up close and personal with iguanas, caimans and bats in their natural habitat with a naturalist guide in Cano Negro, learn traditional Costa Rican handcrafts in San Jose, and see Manual Antonio Natural Park while enjoying the comfort of private resorts.
  • Budget Family tour to Costa Rica: Self-guided tour itineraries will allow you and your loved ones to explore lush jungles, tumbling waterfalls, and pristine beaches at your own pace and in a cost-effective way. Take the kids to meet the locals in the rural village of Coope San Juan or bask in the hot springs in La Fortuna.

Costa Rica family vacations based on popular travel themes

Family tours in Costa Rica offer fun, education and relaxation for the entire family. Here are a couple of suggestions:

Costa Rica Family Natural Sightseeing Tours
See the 7,000-year-old Arenal Volcano, explore the vibrant streets of San Jose, and wander along the palm-fringed beaches of Manuel Antonio.
Costa Rica Family Wildlife Tours.
With a colorful profusion of unique wildlife, a Costa Rica eco-adventure is a perfect family trip to discover incredible biodiversity.

Duration-based Costa Rica family vacations

Costa Rica family tour packages cater to a short holiday as well as a longer adventure. Here are some suggestions:

Our travel experts can design a perfect family trip that includes all your personal requirements. Book a customized trip to Costa Rica with the assistance of our local travel specialists.

Experiences and benefits of Costa Rica family tours

Red-eyed tree frog sitting on a large leaf.
View the local wildlife while on a family trip in Costa Rica.
You can see red concentric circles art at Plaza De Las Artes in San Jose.
See various art structures in the streets of San Jose.
  • Discover the unique biodiversity of the Costa Rican rainforest and learn how eco-tourism is helping to conserve the country’s natural landscapes.
  • Get up close and personal with jaguars, sea turtles, iguanas and colorful tree frogs on guided rainforest hikes with trained naturalists.
  • Costa Rica family vacations can be tailored to meet your exact needs and handle all the travel logistics.

Tips while doing Costa Rica family trips

  • With many wetlands and jungles, Costa Rica is a haven for flying and biting insects. So it would be wise to bring bug spray and mosquito nets on your trip.
  • Kids dehydrate faster than adults, so make sure they drink plenty of fluids, especially if you are hiking or doing lots of physical activities. Tap water in Costa Rica is generally safe to drink
  • The Costa Rican currency is the Colon but US dollars are accepted almost everywhere.
  • The best time to take a Costa Rica trip with your family is between December and April when the weather is sunny and dry. Fewer tourists visit Costa Rica in the wetter months of May, June and November, so you can choose these months to avoid crowds.
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