8-Nights Costa Rica Family Journey: From Rainforest to Coast - National Geographic Family Journeys
G Adventures · 8 days
Escorted
From $2,799 per person
Moderate
Costa Rica Family Journey: From Rainforest to Coast
Blanketed in pristine rainforest, lined by golden sands, and brimming with curious-looking creatures, Costa Rica is the ultimate family playground. Explore inland jungles and volcanic wonders in every way possible: soaring on a zip line, riding on horseback, and hiking misty trails. Then head for the Gold Coast on the Pacific Ocean for some sun, surf, and adventures out at sea.
Highlights
Soar through the jungle canopy on zip lines, Join a naturalist on a night walk through the cloud forest, keeping your ears open for the symphony of hooting owls, croaking frogs, and chirping insects, Test your skills at a cooking class as you whip up delicious Costa Rican dishes, Jump into a natural mud bath, and swim in pools heated by area volcanoes.
Accommodation
Hotels (8 nts)
Group Leader
2 CEOs (Chief Experience Officers) throughout, local guides.
Group Size Notes
20
Meals Included
8 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 3 dinners
What's Included
Your G for Good Moment: Cafe Monteverde Experience, Monteverde Your Family Journeys Moment: Life Monteverde Community Lunch, Tour, and Cooking Class, Monteverde Your Family Journeys Moment: Monteverde Institute Lecture & Reforestation Project, Monteverde. Arrival transfer. Naturalist guided cloud forest night walk. Canyon canopy tour in Rincón de la Vieja National Park. Rio Negro Hot Springs and volcanic mud bath. Horseback riding and guided hike in Rincón de la Vieja National Park. Palo Verde National Park guided boat tour. All transport between destinations and to/from included activities.
Blanketed in pristine rainforest, lined by golden sands, and brimming with curious-looking creatures, Costa Rica is the ultimate family playground. Explore inland jungles and volcanic wonders in every way possible: soaring on a zip line, riding on horseback, and hiking misty trails. Then head for the Gold Coast on the Pacific Ocean for some sun, surf, and adventures out at sea.
Highlights
Soar through the jungle canopy on zip lines, Join a naturalist on a night walk through the cloud forest, keeping your ears open for the symphony of hooting owls, croaking frogs, and chirping insects, Test your skills at a cooking class as you whip up delicious Costa Rican dishes, Jump into a natural mud bath, and swim in pools heated by area volcanoes.
Accommodation
Hotels (8 nts)
Group Leader
2 CEOs (Chief Experience Officers) throughout, local guides.
Group Size Notes
20
Meals Included
8 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 3 dinners
What's Included
Your G for Good Moment: Cafe Monteverde Experience, Monteverde Your Family Journeys Moment: Life Monteverde Community Lunch, Tour, and Cooking Class, Monteverde Your Family Journeys Moment: Monteverde Institute Lecture & Reforestation Project, Monteverde. Arrival transfer. Naturalist guided cloud forest night walk. Canyon canopy tour in Rincón de la Vieja National Park. Rio Negro Hot Springs and volcanic mud bath. Horseback riding and guided hike in Rincón de la Vieja National Park. Palo Verde National Park guided boat tour. All transport between destinations and to/from included activities.
Air
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Itinerary
Rincon de la Vieja National Park
Playa Potrero
Monteverde
San Jose (C.R.)
Available Dates
| From | To | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 20, 2026 | Nov 28, 2026 | $2,799 |
| Nov 22, 2026 | Nov 30, 2026 | $2,799 |
| Nov 26, 2026 | Dec 4, 2026 | $2,799 |
| Dec 18, 2026 | Dec 26, 2026 | $3,349 |
| Dec 20, 2026 | Dec 28, 2026 | $3,349 |
| Dec 22, 2026 | Dec 30, 2026 | $3,349 |
| Dec 24, 2026 | Jan 1, 2027 | $3,349 |
| Dec 26, 2026 | Jan 3, 2027 | $3,349 |
| Feb 12, 2027 | Feb 20, 2027 | $2,799 |
| Feb 14, 2027 | Feb 22, 2027 | $2,799 |
| Mar 12, 2027 | Mar 20, 2027 | $2,799 |
| Mar 14, 2027 | Mar 22, 2027 | $2,799 |
| Mar 19, 2027 | Mar 27, 2027 | $2,799 |
| Mar 21, 2027 | Mar 29, 2027 | $2,799 |
| Mar 26, 2027 | Apr 3, 2027 | $2,799 |
| Mar 28, 2027 | Apr 5, 2027 | $2,799 |
| Apr 2, 2027 | Apr 10, 2027 | $2,799 |
| Jun 20, 2027 | Jun 28, 2027 | $2,799 |
| Jun 25, 2027 | Jul 3, 2027 | $2,799 |
| Jun 27, 2027 | Jul 5, 2027 | $2,799 |
| Jul 4, 2027 | Jul 12, 2027 | $2,799 |
| Jul 11, 2027 | Jul 19, 2027 | $2,799 |
| Jul 18, 2027 | Jul 26, 2027 | $2,799 |
| Jul 23, 2027 | Jul 31, 2027 | $2,799 |
| Jul 25, 2027 | Aug 2, 2027 | $2,799 |
| Aug 1, 2027 | Aug 9, 2027 | $2,799 |
| Aug 8, 2027 | Aug 16, 2027 | $2,799 |
| Nov 19, 2027 | Nov 27, 2027 | $2,799 |
| Nov 21, 2027 | Nov 29, 2027 | $2,799 |
| Nov 25, 2027 | Dec 3, 2027 | $2,799 |
| Dec 17, 2027 | Dec 25, 2027 | $2,799 |
| Dec 19, 2027 | Dec 27, 2027 | $2,799 |
| Dec 21, 2027 | Dec 29, 2027 | $2,799 |
| Dec 24, 2027 | Jan 1, 2028 | $2,799 |
| Dec 26, 2027 | Jan 3, 2028 | $2,799 |
Terms & Additional Information
Pricing is per person, land only, in US dollars and based on double occupancy. For specific validity dates, discount amount and tour information, please return to the promotion in question. Promotion valid on G Adventures small group tours excluding Independent, MS Expedition or National Geographic Journeys, unless otherwise stated. Promotion applicable to new bookings only and cannot be combined with any other discount or promotion. Does not apply to airfare (unless otherwise stated), pre-/post-accommodation, 'My Own Room' or 'My Own Tent', transfers, theme packs, insurance, polar kayaking & camping excursions or other in-country services. G Adventures reserves the right to withdraw this offer from sale at any time. Itinerary and map subject to change. Please click here for a description of the travel style options provided by G Adventures.
Dossier Disclaimer
The information in this trip details document has been compiled with care and is provided in good faith. However it is subject to change, and does not form part of the contract between the client and the operator. The itinerary featured is correct at time of printing. It may differ slightly to the one in the brochure. Occasionally our itineraries change as we make improvements that stem from past travellers, comments and our own research. Sometimes it can be a small change like adding an extra meal along the itinerary. Sometimes the change may result in us altering the tour for the coming year. Ultimately, our goal is to provide you with the most rewarding experience. Please note that our brochure is usually released in November each year. If you have booked from the previous brochure you may find there have been some changes to the itinerary. VERY IMPORTANT: Please ensure that you print a final copy of your Trip Details to review a couple of days prior to travel, in case there have been changes that affect your plans.
Itinerary Disclaimer
While it is our intention to adhere to the route described below, there is a certain amount of flexibility built into the itinerary and on occasion it may be necessary, or desirable to make alterations. The itinerary is brief, as we never know exactly where our journey will take us. Due to our style of travel and the regions we visit, travel can be unpredictable. The Trip Details document is a general guide to the tour and region and any mention of specific destinations or wildlife is by no means a guarantee that they will be visited or encountered. Aboard expedition trips visits to research stations depend on final permission. Additionally, any travel times listed are approximations only and subject to vary due to local circumstances.
Dossier Disclaimer
The information in this trip details document has been compiled with care and is provided in good faith. However it is subject to change, and does not form part of the contract between the client and the operator. The itinerary featured is correct at time of printing. It may differ slightly to the one in the brochure. Occasionally our itineraries change as we make improvements that stem from past travellers, comments and our own research. Sometimes it can be a small change like adding an extra meal along the itinerary. Sometimes the change may result in us altering the tour for the coming year. Ultimately, our goal is to provide you with the most rewarding experience. Please note that our brochure is usually released in November each year. If you have booked from the previous brochure you may find there have been some changes to the itinerary. VERY IMPORTANT: Please ensure that you print a final copy of your Trip Details to review a couple of days prior to travel, in case there have been changes that affect your plans.
Itinerary Disclaimer
While it is our intention to adhere to the route described below, there is a certain amount of flexibility built into the itinerary and on occasion it may be necessary, or desirable to make alterations. The itinerary is brief, as we never know exactly where our journey will take us. Due to our style of travel and the regions we visit, travel can be unpredictable. The Trip Details document is a general guide to the tour and region and any mention of specific destinations or wildlife is by no means a guarantee that they will be visited or encountered. Aboard expedition trips visits to research stations depend on final permission. Additionally, any travel times listed are approximations only and subject to vary due to local circumstances.
All fares are quoted in US Dollars.