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.

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Costa Rica Family Experience

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9 day wildlife tour in Costa Rica, visiting San Jose, La Fortuna and Monteverde. Read More
  • Tour Type Group Tour
  • Activities Wildlife & Family +3 more
  • Accommodation Hotel
  • Transport Boat, Bus & Private Vehicle
  • Age Range 6-95 yrs
  • Operated in English
days09 From US$ 1,899 View Tour
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  • Jun 09 Only 1 seat left
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Natural Highlights of Costa Rica

of 12 reviews
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A fantastic tour of all the best sites in Costa Rica from coast, to volcanoes, to cloud forests. The ...
  • Tour Type Small Group Tour
  • Activities Wildlife & Bird watching +1 more
  • Accommodation Lodge & Hotel
  • Transport Boat & Bus
  • Age Range 16-95 yrs
  • Operated in English
days08 From US$ 3,298 US$ 3,135
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Costa Rica Explorer

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A fantastic trip to a wonderful country. Hotels were all excellent. Everything worked very smoothly, ...
  • Tour Type Private Tour
  • Activities Volcanoes & National parks +1 more
  • Accommodation Hotel & Luxury Hotel
  • Transport Boat & Bus
  • Age Range 1-90 yrs
  • Operated in English, Spanish
days10 From US$ 2,325 View Tour
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  • Apr 06
  • Apr 07
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Costa Rica Five Star Experience

of 6 reviews
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Awesome Adventure!!
  • Tour Type Private Tour
  • Activities Rainforest and jungle visits & Zip lining +3 more
  • Accommodation Hotel, Lodge, Bungalow & Eco Lodge
  • Transport Boat, Flight & 4WD Jeep
  • Age Range 12-79 yrs
  • Operated in English
days11 From US$ 5,780 View Tour
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  • Mar 31
  • Apr 01
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Exotic Costa Rica

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Destination Services Costa Rica is a smaller company and I couldn't find out allot about them, but t ...
  • Tour Type Group Tour
  • Activities Active and outdoor
  • Accommodation Hotel, Lodge, Resort & Villa
  • Transport Minibus
  • Age Range 10-99 yrs
  • Operated in English, Spanish
days08 From US$ 1,848 US$ 1,571
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Costa Rican Adventure

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We started off San Jose and explored the culture. Food was amazing. Next we headed out to Pacuera Ri ...
  • Tour Type Private Tour
  • Activities Rafting & Natural landmarks sightseeing +3 more
  • Accommodation Hotel & Camping
  • Transport Bus, Flight & Boat
  • Age Range 13-79 yrs
  • Operated in English, Spanish
days08 From US$ 1,298 View Tour
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  • Apr 04
  • Apr 05
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Tortuguero National Park Tour – 4-Day Independent Adventure

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4 day national parks trip visiting San Jose and Tortuguero in Costa Rica. Read More
  • Tour Type Small Group Tour
  • Activities National parks
  • Accommodation Hotel & Lodge
  • Transport Boat, Bus & Private Vehicle
  • Age Range 12-95 yrs
  • Operated in English
days04 From US$ 579 View Tour
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Mountains & Volcanos of Costa Rica

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7 day adventure tour in Costa Rica, visiting Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Preserve, La Fortuna and Tortuguero National Park. Read More
  • Tour Type Private Tour
  • Activities Adventure & Sightseeing Tours +3 more
  • Accommodation Eco Lodge, Hotel & Lodge
  • Transport Boat & Bus
  • Age Range 15-79 yrs
  • Operated in English, Spanish
days07 From US$ 1,000 View Tour
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  • Mar 31
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Costa Rica Coast to Coast Ride

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If great cycling, stunning scenery (not everyday you have a volcano as your backdrop), abundant wil ...
  • Tour Type Small Group Tour
  • Activities Bicycle tours
  • Accommodation Hotel, Lodge & Resort
  • Transport Boat, Coach & Bus
  • Age Range 16-95 yrs
  • Operated in English
days14 From US$ 5,400 View Tour
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  • Jul 06 Only 1 seat left
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Costa Rica: Rivers, Rainforest & Beaches

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6 day rainforest and jungle visits tour in Costa Rica, visiting Juan Santamaria, Arenal and La Fortuna. Read More
  • Tour Type Private Tour
  • Activities Rainforest and jungle visits & Rafting +2 more
  • Accommodation Hotel
  • Transport Private Vehicle
  • Age Range 1-85 yrs
  • Operated in English, Spanish
days06 From US$ 950 View Tour
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  • Apr 06
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Highlights of Costa Rica

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Amazing country made all the better for visiting by an excellent guide.
  • Tour Type Small Group Tour
  • Activities Active and outdoor & Wildlife +4 more
  • Accommodation Hotel
  • Transport Bus
  • Age Range 16-95 yrs
  • Operated in English
days08 From US$ 1,880 US$ 1,660
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Essential Costa Rica With Extension To Guanacaste, Tamarindo Beach & San José City

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13 day active and outdoor tour through San Jose, Tortuguero, Tortuguero National Park and 4 other destinations in Costa Rica. Read More
  • Tour Type Group Tour
  • Activities Active and outdoor & Beach
  • Accommodation Hotel, Resort, Eco Lodge & Lodge
  • Transport Boat, Train & Bus
  • Age Range 10-99 yrs
  • Operated in English, Spanish
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Essential Costa Rica - Package With Guanacaste

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  • Tour Type Group Tour
  • Activities Active and outdoor & Beach
  • Accommodation Hotel, Resort, Eco Lodge & Lodge
  • Transport Boat & Bus
  • Age Range 10-99 yrs
  • Operated in English, Spanish
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Natural Highlights of Costa Rica

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9 day wildlife tour in Costa Rica, visiting San Jose, La Fortuna and Monteverde. Read More
  • Tour Type Small Group Tour
  • Activities Wildlife & Explorer +1 more
  • Accommodation Hotel
  • Transport Private Vehicle & Boat
  • Age Range 12-95 yrs
  • Operated in English
days09 From US$ 2,299 US$ 1,724
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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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