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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Tortuguero Jungle Expedition, Short Break

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3 day active and outdoor trip visiting Tortuguero and San Jose in Costa Rica. Read More
  • Tour Type Small Group Tour
  • Activities Active and outdoor & Wildlife safaris and game drives +1 more
  • Accommodation Hotel & Lodge
  • Transport Boat, Private Vehicle & Bus
  • Age Range 10-99 yrs
  • Operated in English, Spanish
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Exotic Costa Rica, Self-drive

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8 day active and outdoor tour through Rincon de la Vieja Volcano National Park, Bijagua, Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Preserve and 3 other destinations in Costa Rica. Read More
  • Tour Type Private Tour
  • Activities Active and outdoor & Self-drive or vehicle rental
  • Accommodation Hotel, Lodge, Resort & Villa
  • Transport Private Vehicle
  • Age Range 6-99 yrs
  • Operated in English
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Family Costa Rica Rainforest and Wildlife Adventure

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  • Tour Type Small Group Tour
  • Activities Family & Active and outdoor +2 more
  • Accommodation Hotel, Lodge & Eco Lodge
  • Transport Boat & Bus
  • Age Range 7-95 yrs
  • Operated in English
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Monkeys, Jungles and Volcanoes

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8 day family trip to San Jose, Tortuguero National Park and 2 other destinations traveling through Costa Rica and Panama. Read More
  • Tour Type Group Tour
  • Activities Family
  • Accommodation Hotel, Resort & Lodge
  • Transport Coach & Boat
  • Age Range 5-99 yrs
  • Operated in English
days08 From US$ 2,545 US$ 2,175
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Samara Beach, Short Break

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3 day beach tour visiting Playa Samara and San Jose in Costa Rica. Read More
  • Tour Type Small Group Tour
  • Activities Beach & Active and outdoor +1 more
  • Accommodation Hotel
  • Transport Boat
  • Age Range 10-99 yrs
  • Operated in English, Spanish
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Essential Costa Rica - Package With Manuel Antonio National Park, Self-drive

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10 day active and outdoor tour through San Jose, Tortuguero, Tortuguero National Park and 4 other destinations in Costa Rica. Read More
  • Tour Type Private Tour
  • Activities Active and outdoor & Self-drive or vehicle rental +1 more
  • Accommodation Hotel, Lodge, Eco Lodge & Villa
  • Transport Boat, Private Vehicle & Bus
  • Age Range 6-99 yrs
  • Operated in English
days10 From US$ 1,478 US$ 1,256
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Surf Costa Rica

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10 day beach tour in Costa Rica, visiting San Jose, Tamarindo and Jaco. Read More
  • Tour Type Group Tour
  • Activities Beach & Active and outdoor
  • Accommodation Hotel & Resort
  • Transport Minibus
  • Age Range 10-99 yrs
  • Operated in English
days10 From US$ 1,854 US$ 1,576
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Fun In The Sun At Tamarindo Beach, Short Break

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3 day beach trip visiting Tamarindo Beach and San Jose in Costa Rica. Read More
  • Tour Type Group Tour
  • Activities Beach & Active and outdoor +1 more
  • Accommodation Hotel
  • Age Range 10-99 yrs
  • Operated in English, Spanish
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From The Atlantic To The Pacific, Self-drive

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11 day active and outdoor tour in Costa Rica, visiting San Jose, Tortuguero National Park and Puerto Viejo de Talamanca. Read More
  • Tour Type Private Tour
  • Activities Active and outdoor & Adventure +1 more
  • Accommodation Hotel, Lodge & Resort
  • Transport Boat, Private Vehicle & 4WD Jeep
  • Age Range 10-99 yrs
  • Operated in English
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Costa Rica Family Escape

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8 day family trip through San Jose, La Fortuna, Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Preserve and 3 other destinations in Costa Rica. Read More
  • Tour Type Small Group Tour
  • Activities Family & Trekking and Hiking
  • Accommodation Hotel, Lodge & Resort
  • Transport Boat
  • Age Range 9-95 yrs
  • Operated in English
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Costa Rica Adventure

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15 day adventure tour through San Jose, Tortuguero National Park, Sarapiqui and 5 other destinations in Costa Rica. Read More
  • Tour Type Small Group Tour
  • Activities Adventure & Cultural, religious and historic sites
  • Accommodation Hotel, Lodge & Resort
  • Transport Boat & Bus
  • Age Range 16-95 yrs
  • Operated in English
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Costa Rican Explorer

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13 day rainforest and jungle visits tour through San Jose, Tortuguero, Tortuguero National Park and 4 other destinations in Costa Rica. Read More
  • Tour Type Independent Tour
  • Activities Rainforest and jungle visits & National parks
  • Accommodation Hotel, Eco Lodge, Lodge & Resort
  • Transport Boat & Bus
  • Age Range 8-95 yrs
  • Operated in English
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Costa Rica Family Holiday

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10 day family tour in Costa Rica, visiting San Jose, Santa Rosa De Pocosol and Arenal. Read More
  • Tour Type Small Group Tour
  • Activities Family & Wildlife +1 more
  • Accommodation Hotel, Home-stay, Lodge & Villa
  • Transport Private Vehicle, Minibus & Boat
  • Age Range 5-99 yrs
  • Operated in English
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Beaches And Nature With Tambor

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15 day active and outdoor tour through Tamarindo Beach, Samara Beach, Tambor Beach and 8 other destinations in Costa Rica. Read More
  • Tour Type Group Tour
  • Activities Active and outdoor & Beach
  • Accommodation Hotel, Eco Lodge, Lodge & Resort
  • Transport Boat & Bus
  • Age Range 10-99 yrs
  • Operated in English, Spanish
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5 - Excellent
  • Anonymous
“We started off San Jose and explored the culture. Food was amazing. Next we headed out to Pacuera River to whitewater raft for two days. Got to stay in the rainforest with huts and the guides/volunteers were Amazing. So attentive, knowledgeable and kind. They kept us well fed. Our next trip took us to LA Fortuna....long drive but worth it. The hanging bridges, waterfall, and hot springs all were very enjoyable. We were lucky enough to see spider monkeys and other native wildlife ssooo cool! We then went to Quepas near Manuel Antonio to enjoy the Pacific beach. Beautiful as well. The water is very warm. Other wildlife we saw were macaws, iguanas, chipocun monkeys. Last destination back to San Jose. Enjoyed walking around the market streets. Our drivers, guides, and meals were all great.”
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.”
Fantastic time in Caribbean coast and La Fortuna!
5 - Excellent
  • Zainab Hakim
“We had a great time and liked every place and activity that was part of the trip. The transfers were well coordinated and always on time. Most hotel accommodations were good and location was central to other activities. We were able to customize the itinerary to include Caribbean coast which was also really nice!”

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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