Family Nature Package
Family Nature Package Costa Rica
11 Day Itinerary
Experience the perfect family getaway with this 11-day, 10-night Costa Rica Nature Package, designed for families of all ages to connect with nature and each other. Stay in spacious, family-friendly accommodations with stunning views of active volcanoes while the kids explore the vibrant surroundings. Adventure awaits in the rich jungles and cloud forests, where guided tours will introduce your family to diverse wildlife and breathtaking landscapes. In the evenings, gather together to watch the sunset over the Pacific Ocean or unwind on the serene beaches, creating unforgettable memories. This Family Nature package combines relaxation, adventure, and family bonding in one of the world’s most beautiful destinations.
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All Itineraries can be customized to your liking. You may extend or shorten the itinerary, as well as change out or add tours and hotels!
Day 1: LIR to La Fortuna
Private Airport Transportation
Enjoy your private ground transfer as you explore the scenery of Costa Rica in a private air conditioned unit. Driving time is approximately 1.5 hours.
Lodging: Los Lagos
An exclusive Volcano Resort with 1050 acres of tropical forest and wide landscapes featuring a spectacular view to Arenal Volcano, tropical gardens with butterflies, frogs and more. The hotel include a luxury spa facing a primary forest and water. The hot springs consist of 4 larger pools with natural hot waters, swim up bars, slides and many other smaller pools.
- 1 room – Quadruple Superior
- 3 nights
- Breakfast Included
Day 2: La Fortuna
Tour: Jungle Safari Float on the Sarapiqui River
Your bilingual nature guide will paddle and steer your boat as you float down the river and point out all of the exotic wildlife such as birds, frogs, insects, and monkeys in the Costa Rica rainforest! We will start going down the river at our restaurant, the Red Eye Frog located in El Roble de Sarapiqui and finish up in Jacare. Your eagle-eyed guide will show off Costa Rica’s amazing wildlife as he points out a wide array of plant and animal species. You’ll float next to the Mesoamerican Biological Corridor (San Juan La Selva Biological Corridor) where there is a good possibility of seeing sloths, howler monkeys, lizards, and even black river otters. Plus, this area is famous for its incredible amount of tropical birds such as ospreys, boat-billed herons, parrots, kingfishers and the great green macaw which is on the endangered species list. For those who want to be even closer to nature, you will have the chance to get out of the raft and into the river and refresh yourself as we go down the river.
- Includes: transportation, guide and lunch
Day 3: La Fortuna
Arenal Volcano Hike and La Fortuna Waterfall Combo
This Combo Tour will allow you to see two very popular and important highlights of the La Fortuna Arenal Volcano area in one day! You will hike through the national park while learning about the flora and fauna. Additionally you visit the breathtaking 70m high La Fortuna Waterfall.
- Includes Transportation, Guide and Lunch
Day 4: La Fortuna to Monteverde
Private Transportation
Enjoy your private ground transfer as you explore the scenery of Costa Rica in a private air conditioned unit. Driving time is approximately 3 hours.
- Pickup: La Fortuna
- Dropoff: Monteverde
Lodging: El Establo Mountain Hotel
Located in Monteverde, Costa Rica, in a beautiful location with beautiful scenery, Establo Mountain Hotel offers rooms with balconies and views of the Monteverde Cloud Forest. This family-run hotel features 2 restaurants, a spa and an outdoor pool. Rooms at El Establo are all complimented with cozy wood work on the walls and ceilings, have simple, yet beautiful decor, and carpeted floors. Each has a flat-screen TV and a laptop safe.
- 1 room – Family Suite
- 3 nights
- Breakfast Included
Tour: Monteverde Wildlife Refuge Night Walk
Experience the forests of Monteverde, Costa Rica at night without the risk of putting yourself in danger on this professional guided tour. If you are a wildlife- loving traveler, this is the perfect adventure for you. Visiting the forest at night opens up a new world of wonders that most people never get to see. Many animals become more active after dark and we use flashlights and binoculars to help look for owls, tarantulas, insects, snakes and more. If you have never been on a night walk before, you may tend to feel nervous, but let us assure you that our guides have the experience and knowledge that will make you feel confident and leave you full of new information and appreciation for this beautiful rainforest.
- Includes Transportation and Guide
Day 5: Monteverde
Tour: Hanging Bridges, Sloths and Butterfly Sanctuary
This pack mixes the fun of the ride and the self-guided walk through the forest canopy to the peace and tranquility of our beautiful butterflies and sleepy sloths. A perfect combination for the nature all-rounder.
- Includes transportation
- Hanging Bridges is Self-guided
Day 6: Monteverde
Leisure Day
Enjoy a day to relax or explore at your own leisure. You can also ask about other tour options.
Day 7: Monteverde to Tamarindo
Private Transportation
Enjoy your private ground transfer as you explore the scenery of Costa Rica in a private air conditioned unit. Driving time is approximately 3.5 hours.
- Pickup: Monteverde
- Dropoff: Tamarindo
Lodging: Diria Tamarindo
Diria Beach Front Resort located in the heart of the charming beach town of Tamarindo, one of Costa Rica´s most famous beaches. This unique location invites you to explore the vibrant beach town life with all its restaurants, bars, and shopping, while also offering pure relaxation in our ocean front gardens or while enjoying 1.8 miles of white sand beach, just a few steps from your room.
- 1 room – Family Pool View
- 4 nights
- Breakfast Included
Day 8: Tamarindo
Sunset Catamaran Cruise Tamarindo
The tour allows time for a little of everything. You will be able to enjoy the exhilarating performance of a catamaran, lounge in the sun, use our kayaks, and swim in the warm tropical water while spotting dolphin, rays and reef fish. Our friendly, professional crew will ensure your comfort and safety during this spectacular journey along the Guanacaste Costa Rica coast, a trip you’ll be sure to remember.
- Includes: Lunch, open bar, and water activities
- Meeting point: Tamarindo beach
Day 9: Tamarindo
Tour: Rincon de la Vieja Volcano Hike, Waterfall and Hot Springs Combo
A full day tour exploring the flora, fauna and natural wonders of Rincon de la Vieja Volcano National Park. The day consists of a moderate 2-hour hike where you will see wildlife and volcanic activity, have a visit to Oropendola Waterfall where you can swim in the blue lagoon, eat a typical Costa Rican lunch, and then relax hot springs and enjoy a volcanic mud bath.
- Rincon de la Vieja National Park
- Includes Transportation, guide, lunch, and park entrances
Day 10: Tamarindo
Leisure Day
Enjoy a day to relax or explore at your own leisure. You can also ask about other tour options.
Day 10: Tamarindo to LIR
Private Airport Transportation
Enjoy your private ground transfer as you explore the scenery of Costa Rica in a private air conditioned unit. Driving time is approximately 1 hour.
- Pickup: Tamarindo
- Dropoff: LIR Airport
Important things to remember when traveling
- Passport
- Paper Copy of passport to carry with you as well as a picture on your phone.
- Driver’s license
- Download WhatsApp
- Notify your bank you will be traveling
- Do not bring any valuables that cannot fit in the hotel safe.
- Do not leave any items unattended at any time.
- Costa Rica accepts dollars, but they will give you change in Colones.
- Learn about the exchange rate to help understand pricing while you are here.
- Purchase before coming:
- Bug Repellant
- Sunscreen
Exclusions
- Gratuities
- Flights
- Lunch or Dinner
Where to Meet
LIR Airport – Please provide your flight information after booking to info@nativesway.com
If you are flying into a different airport, let us know and we will arrange transport from there. This may incur additional fees.
Special Notes
- A minimum of 2 people per booking required
- Must sign waivers for some tours
- Please let the local tour operator know if you are unable to proceed with an activity to provide alternatives if applicable
- Some adventure tours have ages, height, weight and health restrictions
- Must be 18 years or older to check-in at hotels or have a responsible adult for this tour
- Credit card and valid ID is required upon hotel check-in
- All hotels or activities providers selected and offered on this tour may be changed at any time & for any reason by the local tour operator
- Most tours operate rain or shine! On rare occasions an activity may be cancelled and you will be given a credit or given a refund.
- Transfers may be in shared or private shuttles in air conditioned vans, depending on availability
- Hotel accommodations are based on availability. If our selected hotels are not available for your dates, we will give you alternatives that you must approve before we confirm your package.
- Your full itinerary will be sent to you a week before your arrival with details including hotel confirmation numbers, where to be, what time, and what to bring for each activity and transfer.
Cancellation Policy
- 60+ days prior to departure – 10% of the total itinerary cost.
- 60-45 days prior to the departure – 50% of the total itinerary cost.
- 45-0 days prior to departure – 100% of the total itinerary cost.
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Tour Location
Highlights of Costa Rica