Costa Rica's Jungles & Volcanoes Family Multi-Adventure Tour
Trip length varies by date
Activity Levels 1-2
Casual & Premiere Hotels
Costa Rica's Jungles & Volcanoes Family Multi-Adventure Tour
Trip length varies by date
Activity Levels 1-2
Casual & Premiere Hotels
2024: Dec 2025: Dec
From Highland Rain Forest to the Pacific Coast
Immerse yourself in Costa Rica’s precious ecosystems. Literally—in natural hot springs, white-water rapids and the sparkling Pacific. And figuratively, too, as you salute monkeys from a soaring zip line and dine on fresh local ingredients. On this rip-roaring family trip, every kind of adventure awaits.
Highlights
- It’s mountains to lake to beach on this action-packed itinerary through Costa Rica’s diverse Guanacaste Province
- Take to the white-water rapids of the thrilling Río Tenorio
- Explore Rincón de la Vieja National Park’s steaming geysers and fumaroles, plus explore a 1968 lava flow on the slopes of iconic Arenal
- 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
Start/End Liberia
* Start/End locations may vary. Do not book flights until your trip details are confirmed.
Itinerary
Days 1-2
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 • Get a taste for authentic Costa Rican life at our family-run hotel.
Nights 1-2
This casual adventure lodge provides welcoming family-run hospitality, with the best of Guanacaste's rugged mountains at our doorstep. (pool, spa)
Days 3-4
Paddle a river roller coaster on our white-water expedition along the Río Tenorio • 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 • Settle into our hotel's inviting geothermal pools • Master local specialties like ceviche and patacones in a hands-on cooking class.
Nights 3-4
Take in majestic views of Arenal Volcano while soaking in your suite's private whirlpool. (pool, spa)
Days 5-7
Walk through the lush habitat of toucans and lizards on a hike at the base of Arenal Volcano • Marvel at the process of forest succession as you explore a 1968 lava flow • 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 • Zip-line over the jungle canopy • Visit an animal sanctuary and learn about sloths, monkey, birds and more, as well as the center's rescue efforts • Optional on-your-own activities abound! Soak up some sun, learn how 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
A hip boutique hotel set beside mangrove forests on the chocolate-sand shores of Playa Panamá. (pool, spa)
What's Included
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We want to make sure you're on the trip that's right for you. Every Backroads trip is unique and this one is no exception.
Costa Rica is world-renowned for numerous ecoadventures; however, due to the tropical climate and under-developed infrastructure, road maintenance is a continual challenge and options for bike routes are limited. As a result, we've paired our core activities with ones that are suited to this destination, such as zip-lining and rafting. The level of these activities, combined with enough downtime to relax and take advantage of the hotels, will be the ideal way to experience la pura vida.
In order to bring you to diverse and unique regions, we spend more time shuttling on this trip than on many other Backroads trips. Our time in the shuttles will allow us to experience the incredible variety of ecosystems, scenery and activities that Costa Rica has to offer.
During the trip there's time for you to enjoy some of Costa Rica's favorite activities, such as horseback riding and stand-up paddleboarding. These activities are often a highlight for those who choose to do them, but due to liability issues and because they're not to everyone's liking they're not included in the cost of the trip and participation is at your own risk.
The holiday and spring break months are a great time to travel; however, with days off and the desire to escape for sunshine many others have the same idea. While we always aim to get off the beaten path, during certain times of the year crowds and delays are unavoidable.
On this trip we travel by air to reach the exclusive areas this destination has to offer. We will be flying by charter with Sansa Airlines aboard turbo-prop planes that seat 8-14 passengers. These flights occasionally experience delays or cancellations due to inclement weather. In the rare instance a flight is cancelled we are prepared to travel by land.
Hotels
Adventure-Ready Hotels
Ideally located with ready access to trip activities, our Casual hotels are also known for their character and charm.
Hotels may vary based on departure. Any variations will be displayed when selecting a departure under Dates & Prices.
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)
Nights 3-4
Casual Hotel
Take in majestic views of Arenal Volcano while soaking in your suite's private whirlpool. (pool, spa)
Nights 5-6
*Premiere Hotel
A hip boutique hotel set beside mangrove forests on the chocolate-sand shores of Playa Panamá. (pool, spa)
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Dates & Prices
Dates & Prices
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