Costa Rica With Your Grandchild: From Cloud Forests to Volcanoes

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Discover the cloud forests and biodiversity of Costa Rica with your grandchild. Snorkel through crystal-clear waters, raft down gentle rivers, hike on forest trails and much more!
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Overview

Trip type
Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Very Easy
Trip pace
Full schedule

Highlights

    • Discover Monteverde’s rich biodiversity while exploring cloud forests, crossing hanging bridges and riding a gondola for panoramic views of the forest canopy
    • Swim and snorkel through crystal-clear waters during a scenic catamaran ride along Costa Rica’s coastline
    • Marvel at the fumaroles, thermal mud pools and other surprising volcanic features found at Rincon de La Vieja National Park

What's this trip about?

    Discover the cloud forests and biodiversity of Costa Rica with your grandchild. Snorkel through crystal-clear waters, raft down gentle rivers, hike on forest trails and much more!

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Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeIntimate group - 12 max
Age rangeNo age restrictions
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End CityOperator does not provide

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  • Education / Learning

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Itinerary

Day
1 Arrive to San José, Program Orientation San José D Wyndham San José Herradura Hotel & Convention Center Activity note: Participants must book flights that arrive into San José, Costa Rica no later than 4:30 p.m. on this day if they plan on attending the progr...
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2 Biodiversity, Transfer to Monteverde, Bat Jungle Monteverde B,L,D Hotel Montaña Monteverde Activity note: The transfer from San José to Monteverde is about 94 miles; approximately 3.5 hours. Travel is broken up by en route stops for program activities and lunch. ...
Day
3 Monteverde Skywalk: Trails, Suspended Bridges & Zip Lines Monteverde B,L,D Hotel Montaña Monteverde Activity note: For those who prefer not to zip line, you can sit out the activity and later rejoin the group for the rest of the scheduled activities. Remember...
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4 Corobici River Wildlife, Transfer to Rincón de la Vieja Rincon de la Vieja B,L,D Borinquen Mountain Resort & Spa Activity note: Pre-breakfast birding at lodge; if interested, please advise the Group Leader the night before. The drive to the Corobici River is ...
Day
5 Early Morning Birding, Exploring Forest Trails, Free Time Rincon de la Vieja B,L,D Borinquen Mountain Resort & Spa Activity note: Pre-breakfast birding at lodge; if interested, please advise the Group Leader the night before. Our morning walk will cover a dis...
Day
6 Early Morning Birding, Waterfall Walk, Sunset View Rincon de la Vieja B,L,D Borinquen Mountain Resort & Spa Activity note: Pre-breakfast birding at lodge; if interested, please advise the Group Leader the night before. The moderately challenging walk to the w...
Day
7 Transfer to Pacific Coast, Rincón de la Vieja National Park Playa Pan de Azucar B,L,D Hotel Sugar Beach Activity note: The drive from Rincón de la Vieja to Playa Pan de Azúcar is about 47 miles; just under 2 hours. Wear closed-toe/closed-heel shoes and comfortabl...
Day
8 Mangrove Boat Ride, Exploring Tamarindo, Beach & Pool Time Playa Pan de Azucar B,L,D Hotel Sugar Beach Activity note: The drive from Playa Pan de Azúcar to Tamarindo is about 19 miles; approximately 1 hour. Sunscreen and insect repellent are suggested for thi...
Day
9 Catamaran Sailing, Swimming & Snorkeling, Farewell Playa Pan de Azucar B,L,D Hotel Sugar Beach Activity note: The drive to the Flamingo Beach area is about 6 miles; approximately 20 minutes. Today's sailing activity will take approximately 4 hours and will in...
Day
10 Transfer to Liberia Airport, Program Concludes In Flight B Activity note: Morning check out. The approximately 24-mile drive from Playa Pan de Azúcar to the international airport in Liberia usually takes a little over 1 hour. **Separate airport transfers can be ...

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Dates & Availability

Price From $2,649
Price per day$265
Last Updated: 9/2/2021

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Meals Included
  • 26 Meals
  • 9 Breakfasts
  • 8 Lunches
  • 9 Dinners
  • The following choices may be available when requested in advance: Low Fat, Vegetarian, Gluten Free, Low Salt
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