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 •​​ Ride around Lake Arenal, keeping an eye out for furry local critters like coati • Not a biker? Dip into a chocolate tour and coffee tasting on an organic farm instead • Enjoy scenic views while on a boat cruise across the lake • Learn how to cook a typical Costa Rican meal featuring classics like patacones, frijoles and homemade tortillas • Optional on-your-own activities abound—fly through the treetops on a zip line, indulge in a massage or simply relax by the pool.

Venture through the lush habitat of sloths, monkeys, toucans and lizards • Hike to the base of La Fortuna waterfall and jump in for a refreshing dip • 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 by night and catch a glimpse of elusive nocturnal creatures on a guided walk.

Make a splash on a thrilling white-water rafting excursion on 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 masks 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.