Costa Rica Beaches & Wildlife Family Multi-Adventure Tour
Rain Forests, Rivers & Manuel Antonio National Park
This week, Costa Rica is your family’s playground. Trade the monkey bars for a swing on a zip line. A trip down white water rapids. A leap from a jungle waterfall. Or all of the above. Recess, anyone?
We rate our trips based on a range of activity levels from 1-5.
See this trip's Activity Options & Terrain for more details.
From $5,649 - $7,049/person
Includes $650 internal air
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Trip at a Glance
Highlights
- Link tropical highlands with two regions of the Costa Rican coast on this beach-centric itinerary
- Come face-to-face with sloths, monkeys, lizards and more in Manuel Antonio National Park
- Kayak along the Pacific coastline and swim in the warm turquoise waters of our hotel’s sandy beach
- Catch some adrenaline in the white water rapids of Río Savegre, one of the most pristine rivers in Central America
- Spy elusive critters while on a rain forest night hike
Sample itinerary. Trip details may vary by departure.
Start San José Airport & Travel Details
- Hop on a scenic flight down the coast to Quepos, a beachside town located on the central Pacific coast
- Walk through Manuel Antonio National Park with a naturalist who helps us spot white-faced monkeys, butterflies, sloths and iguanas
- Or, if you prefer, grown-ups have the option to join a leader for a rugged single-track jungle hike, known locally as the Reto Mae
- Bike past small villages and through open farmland, mountains and rivers en route to an organic spice plantation in the heart of the rain forest
- Walk on the beach or relax in a hammock
- Kids paint their own Boruca mask with an Indigenous artist
- Enjoy a sunset from our retreat perched overlooking the Pacific—or perhaps climb down for a dip at its private beach.
Nights 1-2
Luxury Hotel
A luxury oasis tucked away on the coast with peaceful views of Manuel Antonio National Park and the azure Pacific. (pool, spa)
Hotels may vary on select departures. Click View Dates and choose a departure to see any variations.
- Sea kayak along Costa Rica’s coastline and observe spectacular marine life and rain forests from a different perspective
- A local family invites us into their home for a traditional lunch
- Hike through the rain forest to our remote jungle safari lodge
- Kick back on your private deck or go for a plunge on the 100-foot-long waterslide
- Young explorers (and the young at heart!) have a chance to venture into the jungle on a guided night walk and catch a glimpse of elusive nocturnal creatures.
Night 3
Casual Hotel
African-style luxury safari tents offer the ideal setting for enjoying the sights and sounds of the jungle. (pool)
Hotels may vary on select departures. Click View Dates and choose a departure to see any variations.
- Make a splash on a thrilling white water rafting excursion on Río Savegre
- Fly to Liberia, a popular gateway to Costa Rica’s famous Pacific coast beaches and a prime destination for surfers
- Fly through the jungle canopy on a zip line
- Take to the water behind our hotel for kayaking, stand-up paddleboarding and boogie boarding
- Optional on-your-own activities abound: mountain bike, head to the beach or indulge at the world-class spa
- Take in the tropical landscape with a view of the crashing waves, libation in hand.
Nights 4-5
Luxury Hotel
Cool elegance and modern colonial style await at this beautiful boutique hotel by the sea. (pool, spa)
Hotels may vary on select departures. Click View Dates and choose a departure to see any variations.
End Liberia Airport & Travel Details
This trip has an activity level range of 1-2
Hiking routes on this trip include gravel and dirt roads through villages and farmland and well-maintained rain forest paths.
Alternative kids’ activities are offered on days with longer routes, including our one day of biking, which is adults-only.
All breakfasts, 5 lunches, 5 dinners
All accommodations on your Backroads trip
All gratuities at hotels and restaurants
Expertise and services of Backroads Trip Leaders
Kids' bikes, trailer bikes, carriers and kid-sized helmets
Bike fitting and equipment support throughout your trip
Lightweight carbon hiking poles
Backroads On Trip App with route maps, elevation profiles, daily snapshots and more
Additional local guides and experts, plus equipment for included activities as detailed in your itinerary
Exclusive activities, tours and cultural experiences, as detailed in your itinerary
All luggage transfers and porterage during your trip
Snacks and beverages between meals
Private cocktail and wine receptions on the first and last nights of your trip
Choice of Backroads cycling jersey, t-shirt or hat, plus water bottle and luggage tag
Detailed Travel Planner with destination tips and pre-trip information
