Costa Rica family holiday






Optional single supplement from £620 - £680.
Minimum age 9.
Maximum age 16.
Late availability on these dates: 19 Jul, 22 Jul, 26 Jul, 02 Aug, 09 Aug, 12 Aug, 16 Aug
Description of Costa Rica family holiday
Nestled between the Caribbean and Pacific oceans, Costa Rica is a natural paradise and this Costa Rica Family Holiday shows you the best that this Central American nation has to offer: volcanoes, jungle, waterfalls, beaches, and then, of course, theres the wildlife.
Drift down the water channels of Tortuguero National Park by boat, searching for caiman, monkeys, toucans and other colourful birds; look for White-faced Capuchin monkeys and noisy Howler monkeys in Manuel Antonio National Park; and visit the Aviarios del Caribe sloth sanctuary, whose inhabitants have starred in TVs Animal Planet.
The activities keep on coming with whitewater rafting, zip-lining, and horse riding all offered as optional activities. If youre of a less active bent, you could take a chocolate tour, or just relax in thermal pools in the shadow of Arenal Volcano. Theres also ample time for beach bums, with time at Cahuita on the Caribbean coast and Manuel Antonio on the Pacific, where lush jungle meets golden beaches.
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2 Reviews of Costa Rica family holiday
Reviewed on 30 Apr 2022 by Peter Cawood
1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your holiday?
Too many highlights to mention: walks in the rainforest, beautiful beaches, white water rafting, zip lining, volcanoes, waterfall, amazing wildlife.
2. What tips would you give other travellers booking this holiday?
Make an effort to socialise with the rest of the tour group - it will enhance the experience.
3. Did you feel that your holiday benefited local people, reduced environmental impacts or supported conservation?
Yes
4. Finally, how would you rate your holiday overall?
Excellent, amazing, wonderful.
Reviewed on 28 Mar 2022 by Donna Black
1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your holiday?
We loved the pineapple plantation visit, and the organic farm because the food was amazing and both were unexpectedly engaging and so much fun. Also the
boat trip to see dolphins - wonderful!
2. What tips would you give other travellers booking this holiday?
If you want to see all the highlights of Costa Rica and like the itinerary, this trip takes all the stress out of having to book everything - we felt looked after by the
guide and driver throughout and really enjoyed experiencing the country with a group of other travellers.
3. Did you feel that your holiday benefited local people, reduced environmental impacts or supported conservation?
The farm visits definitely benefit the local farmers directly, and you can choose to visit locally run restaurants instead of chains so yes, you can benefit local
people in that way.
4. Finally, how would you rate your holiday overall?
We had a great time and loved all the activities.
Responsible Travel
Planet
Accommodation and Meals:We spend two weeks in a combination of hotels and eco-lodges around Costa Rica. We use fairly small, family run and locally staffed establishments which ensures that we are benefiting local communities. Our local operator is a leading member of the Rainforest Alliance and has been awarded a "4 Leaf" award from the Costa Rican Tourism Institute for their sustainable tourism practice & dedication to improving standards. An example of eco-friendly accommodation on this trip is the El Bambu Hotel in Sarapiqui. This family run business is surrounded by tropical rainforest with a 70 year old bamboo tree growing through the hotel lobby. The hotel is committed to working with nature and using resources in the most sustainable manner possible.
Activity:
This trip is packed with exciting activities for the whole family which really highlight the best natural treasures of Costa Rica. We are very conscious of our effects on the environment and how we can reduce negative impact and aid conservation. On this trip we visit national and private parks, including Tortuguero, where entrance fees directly support conservation efforts. We also visit Aviarios del Caribe, the sloth sanctuary, an educational visit to increase awareness of the dangers that sloths face and the rehabilitation process for those injured animals coming into the centre.
UK office:
It all starts at home so we have first worked at reducing our carbon footprint in our UK offices. Through energy conservation measures and recycling policies, we are proud to be actively reducing the waste produced and our impact on the environment. We support various projects all over the world to try and give something back to the places we visit.
People
Local Craft and Culture:Although this is a largely nature based trip, we incorporate as much benefit to local people as possible. One of the ways to support local people and boost the economy is to buy crafts in some of the remote regions that we visit, such as Tortuguero and Cahuita. Having the opportunity to purchase locally made handicrafts encourages cultural exchange and provides a significant form of alternative income. Guides are careful to explain that any souvenirs on sale over the duration of the trip which are made from animal parts, shells or local hardwoods should not be purchased.
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