Costa Rica Jungles & Volcanoes Family Multi-Adventure Tour
From Highland Rain Forest to the Pacific Coast
Immerse yourself in Costa Rica’s precious ecosystems. Literally—in natural hot springs, rushing rivers and the sparkling Pacific. And figuratively, too, as you salute monkeys from soaring cloud forest trails and dine on fresh local ingredients. On this rip-roaring family trip, every kind of adventure awaits.
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 $5,299 - $5,799/person
Includes $300 internal air
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Trip at a Glance
Highlights
- It’s mountains to lake to beach on this action-packed itinerary through Costa Rica’s diverse Guanacaste Province
- Explore Rincón de la Vieja National Park’s steaming geysers and fumaroles, plus a 1968 lava flow on the slopes of the iconic Arenal Volcano
- A bike ride around peaceful Lake Arenal is best followed by a soak in our hotel’s natural thermal pools surrounded by jungle
- Learn the secrets of perfecting delicious Costa Rican cuisine in a hands-on cooking class
- Board a private catamaran to remote snorkeling spots on the Pacific coast
Sample itinerary. Trip details may vary by departure.
Start Liberia Airport & Travel Details
- Discover the volcanic wonders of Rincón de la Vieja National Park
- Hike to a jungle swimming hole fed by a tumbling waterfall, which beckons for a dip
- Soak in natural hot springs and perhaps make your own backcountry beauty treatment with the mineral-rich mud
- Float a rushing stream in innertubes
- Get a taste for authentic Costa Rican life at our family-run hotel.
Nights 1-2
Casual Hotel
This casual adventure lodge provides welcoming family-run hospitality, with the best of Guanacaste's rugged mountains at our doorstep. (pool, spa)
Hotels may vary on select departures. Click View Dates and choose a departure to see any variations.
- Walk through the lush habitat of toucans and lizards on a hike at the base of Arenal Volcano
- Enjoy an exhilarating ride on the Río Peñas Blancas, where playful rapids and breathtaking rain forest scenery provide a white water adventure
- Bounce and splash your way down the Río Negro on a river tubing adventure
- Marvel at the process of forest succession as you explore a 1968 lava flow
- Settle into our hotel’s inviting geothermal pools
- Master local specialties like ceviche and patacones in a hands-on cooking class.
Nights 3-4
Casual Hotel
Take in majestic views of Arenal Volcano while soaking in your suite's private whirlpool. (pool, spa)
Hotels may vary on select departures. Click View Dates and choose a departure to see any variations.
- Hop on a bike for a picturesque route around Lake Arenal’s lush northeastern shore
- From palms and ferns to jungle critters and toucans, Arenal has no shortage of incredible flora and fauna
- Clouds permitting, admire Arenal Volcano’s iconic peak as you ride
- A flight brings us to the beautiful beaches of the Pacific coast for the last leg of our journey
- Take in sunset views and a beachfront meal of Latin-fusion delicacies
- Cruise to the coast’s best snorkeling spots by private catamaran
- Optional on-your-own activities abound! Soak up some sun, learn to surf, grab a kayak or paddleboard or simply dip into the Pacific
- Rejuvenate with a yoga class or a morning stroll down to the sea.
Nights 5-6
Luxury Hotel
A hip boutique hotel set beside mangrove forests on the chocolate-sand shores of Playa Panamá. (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
All breakfasts, 6 lunches, 5 dinners
All accommodations on your Backroads trip
All gratuities at hotels and restaurants
Expertise and services of Backroads Trip Leaders
Fully equipped Backroads titanium bike, Wahoo GPS device, helmet and accessories
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
