Costa Rica Rain Forest & Pacific Family Multi-Adventure Tour
Arenal Volcano to Manuel Antonio National Park
See the world from the perspective of a howler monkey or spiny-tailed iguana. Up, down, over and around—by raft, bike, zip line and your own two feet. This is Costa Rica from every angle.
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 $4,549 - $5,099/person
Includes $450 internal air
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Trip at a Glance
Highlights
- Soak in geothermal hot springs at the base of majestic Arenal Volcano
- Raft the white water of the pristine Savegre River’s Class II-III rapids
- Discover Manuel Antonio National Park’s wealth of wildlife—monkeys, lizards, sloths, toucans and more
- Surf beginner’s waves with a local expert or just lounge on a secluded beach
- Hike and bike tropical trails surrounded by jungle teeming with wildlife
Sample itinerary. Trip details may vary by departure.
Start San José Airport & Travel Details
- Adults join a naturalist on a trek across a lava field at the base of Arenal Volcano while kids hit a family-run farm for an interactive visit
- Soak in geothermal hot springs nestled within a tropical forest
- Adults ride around Lake Arenal while kids (and any adults who are more epicurious than bike-curious) dip into a chocolate tour and coffee tasting on a local farm
- Enjoy scenic views while on a boat cruise across the lake
- Optional on-your-own activities abound—fly through the treetops on a zip line, indulge in a massage or simply relax by the pool.
Nights 1-2
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.
- Venture through the lush habitat of sloths, monkeys, toucans and lizards
- Our private charter plane whisks us to Quepos, a beachside town on the central Pacific coast
- Sit down to a home-cooked casado (traditional local meal) with a Costa Rican family
- Hike through the pristine Savegre Valley
- Kick back at our secluded lodge on your private deck or zoom down the 100-foot-long waterslide
- Young explorers (and the young at heart!) have a chance to venture into the jungle on a guided walk at night 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 the Río Savegre
- In Manuel Antonio National Park, look for white-faced monkeys, sloths and prehistoric-looking iguanas
- Embrace the local rhythm with a beachfront dance class
- Enjoy a hike through the rain forest, take an optional surf lesson or watch the waves of the Pacific roll in
- Paint your own Boruca mask with an indigenous artist
- Kids engage their inner vaqueros (cowboys) and explore the beach on horseback
- Stretch out in a beachside yoga class before returning to San José.
Nights 4-5
Deluxe Hotel
Spacious private villas at this beachside resort feature large terraces and a mosaic-tiled shower that opens to your own garden. (pool, spa)
Hotels may vary on select departures. Click View Dates and choose a departure to see any variations.
End San José 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
