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Costa Rica Family Experience

9 days
Start and end in San Jose
4.8
9 traveler reviews
Costa Rica Family Experience - G Adventures
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Curated to ignite your sense of adventure
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Guided in English
Group Size 10 - 20
Age range 6 to 90
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Highlights

  • Explore vibrant San José and its museums
  • Learn tortilla making with Doña Mara
  • Kayak or paddle on scenic Lake Arenal
  • Discover Monteverde's nocturnal wildlife
  • Hike through lush Manuel Antonio Park

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 San José
  2. Day 2 San José/La Fortuna (1B, 1L)
  3. Day 3 La Fortuna (1B)
  4. Day 4 La Fortuna/Monteverde (1B)
  5. Day 5 Monteverde (1B)
  6. Day 6 Monteverde/Manuel Antonio (1B)
  7. Day 7 Manuel Antonio (1B)
  8. Day 8 Manuel Antonio/San José (1B)
  9. Day 9 San José (1B)
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What's Included

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  • Accommodation
  • Guide
  • Meals
  • Additional Services
  • Transport
  • Free eSIM
    TourRadar offers the lead traveler (the person who booked) a free 1GB eSIM for the trip. The eSIM is redeemable only through the TourRadar app 72 hours before departure.

What's Not Included

  • Flights
  • Insurance
  • Optional
  • Additional Services

Where You'll Stay

All accommodations are subject to change

Operated by

G Adventures

Number of tours

894

Age Range

12 to 90 years old

Response time

less than 1 hour

Response rate

92%

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Customer Reviews

  • Overall Rating
    Excellent
    4.8
  • Guide
    Excellent
    4.9
  • Transport
    Excellent
    4.5
  • Accommodation
    Excellent
    4.1
  • Food
    Good
    4.0
  • 4.7
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  • RH
    · March 29th, 2022
    Great experience! Packed a lot in.
    G Adventures commented on this review
    Hi Robin! Thanks for the positive review! Much appreciated.
    Trip date: February 2022
  • A
    · August 27th, 2018
    Carlos, our guide, went above and beyond to make this a trip of a lifetime.
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    Trip date: August 2018
  • A
    · August 27th, 2018
    Great country and great guide
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    Trip date: August 2018
  • A
    · August 27th, 2018
    Great experiences with GAdvenres. Very well organized and great guides.
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    Trip date: August 2018
  • A
    · September 2nd, 2018
    Incredible guide made the trip such a joy. He always went the extra mile and brought the group together at every opportunity. We felt at ease and well taken care of from the start.
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    Trip date: August 2018
  • A
    · August 27th, 2018
    Great guide great country
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    Trip date: August 2018
  • A
    · August 27th, 2018
    I've traveled with G (Gap is a much better name) many times. The trips are will organized.
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    Trip date: August 2018
  • A
    · August 28th, 2018
    I have to say that I've used a lot of Adventure companies over the years (Exodus, Kumuka etc...) But the level of service and care GAdventures provided us on this trip has exceeded all expectations and previous travel experiences.
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    Trip date: August 2018
  • Costa Rica Family Experience reviewer 9
    · December 30th, 2015
    Our first adventure trip with G Adventures is...
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    Trip date: December 2015

Dates & Availability

9 days
Costa Rica Family Experience
From San Jose to San Jose

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What our customers ask about this tour

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  • D

    Daniel

    Asked on March 21st, 2025

    Is there room on this tour for June 22-30 for one grandma and one child, age 10?

    Group size
    Tour Details
    • G AdventuresOperatorWritten March 2025

      Yes we currently have 5 spots left on that tour

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    Patrick

    Asked on December 23rd, 2024

    Can you customize the last day of the tour so I can fly back to USA on Sunday mar 23 rd in time for my child's school day?

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    Travel Support
    • G AdventuresOperatorWritten December 2024

      You are more than welcome to sign off on day 8 of the tour, once the group gets back to San Jose and fly out that day. We can confirm the estimated arrival into San Jose on day 8 and let you know if you wish to look at flights.

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    Renee

    Asked on December 15th, 2024

    What is the room accommodation arrangement for families?

    Accommodation
    • G AdventuresOperatorWritten December 2024

      Families can request specific room accommodations, such as triple rooms, to suit their needs.

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    Terry

    Asked on November 13th, 2024

    What are the group size limitations for the tour?

    Group size
    • G AdventuresOperatorWritten November 2024

      Group sizes vary per tour to enhance the experience. Specific details can be provided upon inquiry.

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    Arvid

    Asked on November 3rd, 2024

    Is travel insurance mandatory for this tour?

    Travel Support
    • G AdventuresOperatorWritten November 2024

      Travel insurance is mandatory for participation in our tours. Ensure your policy covers all necessary aspects.

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    Gladys

    Asked on September 12th, 2024

    How can I manage payments for my tour?

    Payments
    • G AdventuresOperatorWritten September 2024

      You can make payments for your tour using the secure ‘book now’ button on our website, ensuring your spot is reserved.

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    Daniela

    Asked on July 2nd, 2024

    Are there any specific physical requirements for tour activities?

    Tour Details
    • G AdventuresOperatorWritten July 2024

      Certain activities may have physical requirements, such as minimum height and weight. This is for the safety of all our participants.

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    Iwona

    Asked on June 23rd, 2024

    Are international flights included in the tour price?

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    Price / Availability
    • G AdventuresOperatorWritten June 2024

      International flights are not included in the tour price. Travelers from various locations join our tours, so flights are planned individually.

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    Olivia

    Asked on January 21st, 2024

    Would he be eligible to go on this trip? Is this an ok age?

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    • G AdventuresOperatorWritten January 2024

      We do have a minimum age requirement of 6 for this tour, but we can make an exception in some cases. If your son is 5 years and 9 months (or older) at the time of the tour then we can allow it. If he is any younger at the time of the tour, you'd need to wait for a departure where he is within the age requirement.

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    Dean

    Asked on December 27th, 2023

    I like the look of your family experience tour of Costa Rica but also interested in bird watching (resplendent quetzal), and other wild live viewing. I would be traveling with a 14 year old. Are there other options you would recommend from you tours?

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    • G AdventuresOperatorWritten December 2023

      There are many wildlife viewing options with the Hanging Bridges and Manuel Antonio National Park. If you are ready to book please select the 'book now' button located on the left-hand side to secure your spot on Costa Rica Family Experience.

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Good to Know

Tour ID: 62485

  • Currency
    Costa Rican Colon
    Costa Rica
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  • Vaccines
    • These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
    • Typhoid - Recommended for Costa Rica. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Hepatitis A - Recommended for Costa Rica. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Hepatitis B - Recommended for Costa Rica. Ideally 2 months before travel.
    • Yellow fever - Certificate of vaccination required if arriving from an area with a risk of yellow fever transmission for Costa Rica. Ideally 10 days before travel.
  • Visa
    • Unfortunately we cannot offer you a visa application service. Whether you need a visa or not depends on your nationality and where you wish to travel. Assuming your home country does not have a visa agreement with the country you're planning to visit, you will need to apply for a visa in advance of your scheduled departure.
    • Here is an indication for which countries you might need a visa. Please contact the local embassy for help applying for visas to these places.
  • Payment information
    • For any tour departing before July 21st, 2025 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after July 21st, 2025, a minimum payment of 20% is required to confirm your booking with G Adventures. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 45 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
    • Some departure dates and prices may vary and G Adventures will contact you with any discrepancies before your booking is confirmed.
    • The following cards are accepted for "G Adventures" tours: Visa, Maestro, Mastercard, American Express or PayPal. TourRadar does NOT charge you an extra fee for using any of these payment methods.
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    Some tours are not suitable for mobility-restricted traveler, however, some operators may be able to accommodate special requests. For any enquiries, you can contact our customer support team, who are ready and waiting to help you.

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