11 days from £5,100 for a family of 4A real adventure holiday for the family, where you'll learn about the natural world while enjoying thrilling outdoor activities. Kayak in Tortuguero and visit Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve. You can easily extend to visit Poas volcano, and white-water raft the Reventazón River, or book these excursions for day 2. Suggested Holiday ItineraryDay 1: Fly to San José, 2 nights at Hotel Don Carlos.
Day 2: At leisure in San José.
Day 3: Drive and boat to Tortuga Lodge. Stay for 2 nights.
Day 4: Jungle excursions.
Day 5: Fly to Carate, stay 2 nights at La Leona Ecolodge in Corcovado National Park.
Day 6: Excursions from the lodge.
Day 7: Fly and drive to Monteverde Cloudforest Reserve, stay for 2 nights at Monteverde Lodge.
Day 8: Excursions from the lodge.
Day 9: Drive to San José, stay overnight.
Day 10: Fly to the UK, arriving day 11. View detailed itinerary >>
We've been there
"I have visited many rainforest environments, but saw so much wildlife in a 3-hour boat ride from Tortuguero that this lodge went right to the top of my list. There were loads of howler monkeys, spider monkeys, turtles, otters and legions of tropical birds."
Sarah Bradley, Managing Director You Might Also Like
Extend your stay for a bit of adventure close to San José - peer into the crater of Póas volcano, and raft the white water of the Reventazón river - suitable for beginners and experts alike. These excursions can be arranged locally for day 2 of the holiday. Horse-riding, biking and gentle hiking, guided by local experts, are available all over Costa Rica and can be built in to your itinerary with ease.
Head for the beach (bear in mind it can rain in July and August) - broad sands and breaking rollers on the Pacific coast provide radical conditions for surfers. Excellent hotels and resorts are available offering pools and water-sports.
Top Tips
- Take a canopy zip-line experience: you can get a bird's eye view of the forest on a safe yet still exhilarating ride.
- Costa Rica has two seasons: the dry season, from Dec to Apr; and the wet (‘green’) season, from May to Nov, although it can rain any day of the year in the rainforest.
Did You Know?
Costa Rica is one of the most peaceful nations in the world (its armed forces were abolished in 1948). |  Exploring from Tortuga Lodge
 Toucans are commonly spotted in Costa Rica
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