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Costa Rica Family Vacations & Tours

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Unveil discovery and wonder with your loved ones as you soar across forest canopies, marvel at colorful sea life, and indulge in pristine beaches. Costa Rica offers the perfect opportunity to escape and explore for all ages. Create an itinerary that allows you to appreciate the natural beauty that blooms in grand excess. Customize your Costa Rica family vacation with Zicasso today.

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Luxurious vacation in the middle of the rainforest, view of the Arenal Lake and the jungle, Costa Rica
Classic Family Costa Rica Vacation

9 Day Custom Tour

Dynamic pricing from $2,101

Your classic Costa Rica family vacation lets you enjoy the highlights of adventure and relaxation in Central America’s tropical wonderland. The hand-crafted tour immerses the family in the splendor of the cloud forest and seclusion of an island estuary. Traverse the canopy on aerial bridges and witness the grandeur of a looming volcano while cruising over a placid lake. Whether relaxing in the luxuries of sustainable resorts or taking advantage of the endless adventurous excursions, your Costa Rica vacation encompasses grand national parks, gorgeous beaches, welcoming culture, and captivating wildlife for a classic family-friendly experience. For additional Costa Rica travel destinations, browse our other Costa Rica family tours on Zicasso.

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Arenal Volcano in Costa Rica
Costa Rica Family Vacation of A Lifetime

8 Day Custom Tour

Dynamic pricing from $1,867

Indulge in luxury while discovering thrills around every corner during your personalized family-friendly Costa Rican vacation. The verdant marvels of the countryside contain the charms of hidden wildlife and secluded thermal baths. Capuchin monkeys forage for nuts in the trees and sloths cling to the branches in the shade of the upper canopy. Manta rays and whales glide through the azure waters of the Pacific and plantations develop the semi-sweet flavors of pure chocolate. Bring back the joys of family adventures in style at an idyllic wonderland known for the breathtaking rainforest, rugged mountains, pristine coastline, and active volcanoes. Click here for additional family Costa Rica travel ideas available on Zicasso.

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Family Trip to Costa Rica in 7 Days

7 Day Custom Tour

Dynamic pricing from $1,633

Your customizable family tour of Costa Rica will take you deep into the rainforest for a fabulous river safari, and then along the azure waters of the tropical Pacific in search of passing humpback whales. The best family vacations inspire life-long memories and in which the kids explore exciting destinations with thrilling experiences, and these will embody the welcoming spirit of Costa Rican Pura Vida. Witness the volcanic peak of Arenal, wander the jungle terrain at night in search of active nocturnal wildlife, and relax on the gorgeous sands of the celebrated beaches of Guanacaste during your family-friendly Costa Rica vacation.

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Ride a pleasure boat along Pacific beaches on this Costa Rica cruise.
Enchanting 7-Day Costa Rica Family Vacation

7 Day Custom Tour

Dynamic pricing from $1,633

This luxurious 7-day journey combines three iconic destinations with adventures on volcanos, in the cloud forest, on Pacific beaches, and within wildlife refuges. Green, tranquil, wild, and full of wonder, Costa Rica is an enchanting destination for a family foray with a focus on interactive fun. Hot springs and bucolic lodges provide space to unwind, and private activities provide your family with much of the best of Costa Rica. Get ready to explore La Paz, Manuel Antonio National Park, Arenal, and Monteverde.

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Enjoy the serenity of the Caribbean on this journey, alternating between outdoor activities and relaxation.
Costa Rica for Families in 7 Days: Caribbean Coast Wonders

7 Day Custom Tour

Dynamic pricing from $1,633

Savor the serenity of the Caribbean coast and give your family incredible, natural experiences in Costa Rica. Combining relaxing beach hours with exciting wildlife encounters and wilderness adventures, this luxurious 7-day adventure is the ideal mix of family downtime and active exploration. Handcrafted with private tours and exceptional lodges, this tour will also include everything from introductory snorkeling to hiking with monkeys.

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Costa Rican rainforest at sunrise
Off-the-Beaten-Path Costa Rica Family Tour

7 Day Custom Tour

Dynamic pricing from $1,633

Connect with the indigenous culture and explore wildlife-filled nature during this adventurous 7-day family journey through Costa Rica. Featuring local experiences and beautiful off-the-beaten-path locations, this handcrafted tour will show you the natural splendor Costa Rica, which is a land of authentic and often surprising scenes. Meet Bribri Indians, savor a cultural farm-stay experience, paddle through the jungle in search of monkeys, and search for sea turtles on Caribbean beaches.

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Travel through the trees with the whole family on the Arenal's suspension bridges
Two-Week Costa Rica Vacation for Families

14 Day Custom Tour

Dynamic pricing from $3,271

From beautiful beaches to wondrous cloud forests, Costa Rica provides the perfect spaces to relax and play. Monkeys howl, volcanos impress, and you can lead your family on an adventure through the trees. By balancing laid-back relaxation with thrilling activities, this adventurous two-week Costa Rica tour is expertly handcrafted for families with children of all ages. This is a safe and serene place to travel together, and you will discover the best of it, including Arenal, Monteverde, Tamarindo, and Manuel Antonio National Park.

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Laguna Caliente, an active crater of Poas volcano in Costa Rica
Off the Beaten Path for Families: 8-Day Costa Rica Vacation

8 Day Custom Tour

Dynamic pricing from $2,339

Volcanic craters simmer and bubble against the pristine blue sky, fish and manta rays swim around vivacious coral reefs and toucans soar across the rainforest canopy. This 8-day adventure in nature is a custom-tailored Costa Rican vacation that will take you deep into the heart of the jungle and follow trails that edge the coastline. This family-friendly vacation provides time together on a captivating adventure for kids and parents alike.

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Rafting down the mountain river along the stunning waterfalls

The family always wants something different on vacation, whether that be relaxing on paradisiacal beaches or exploratory hiking in the mountains, and a family vacation to Costa Rica offer something for everyone. Your family will enjoy this custom tailored family adventure in the diverse and luxurious landscapes of Costa Rica. Trek through lush mountainous rainforest and relax on opulent white sand beaches. Course through whitewater rapids and stroll alongside stunning waterfalls. Whether searching for thrilling shared family time or indulging in the spa while the children horseback ride, you will find adventure and relaxation, delight and family moments during your time in Costa Rica.

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Meet the jungle dwellers on this wildlife expedition to the Pacific coast of Costa Rica. Manuel Antonio National Park
7-Day Pacific Coast Family Vacation to Costa Rica

7 Day Custom Tour

Dynamic pricing from $1,633

Magnificent beaches stretch along Costa Rica’s Pacific coast, but this luxurious 7-day family vacation offers much more than a beautiful coastal getaway. Walk on a volcano, raft through the jungle, discover an incredible variety of wildlife, and ultimately escape to the charms of nature. Handcrafted with exceptional lodges and family activities, these seven days will be a part beach escape and a part wilderness expedition at some of the very best of Costa Rica’s Pacific destinations.

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Ara parrot in the rainforest, Costa Rica
Cloud Forest to Coast: 8 Day Family Costa Rica Getaway

8 Day Custom Tour

Dynamic pricing from $2,339

This 8-day, Costa Rican vacation will take you and your family on a journey from the coast to the Cloud Forest to explore some of the best that this Central American paradise has to offer. This vacation encompasses the perfect blend of relaxation and adventure. You will bask in bubbling natural hot springs that are surrounded by panoramic jungle views, and tour guides will take you on adventures into the depths of the rain forest to discover exotic birds, plants and animals. You and your children will hike the base of Costa Rica’s most active volcano, marveling at views of Lake Arenal glistening below. This family-friendly vacation is an unforgettable, immersive experience that you will not soon forget.

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Family of capuchin monkeys in a tree
Costa Rica Family Friendly Vacation: Jungle, Wildlife & Beach

7 Day Custom Tour

Dynamic pricing from $1,633

Costa Rica is a paradise in every way, known for its tropical weather and lush rainforests, charming people and captivating wildlife. On this 7-day family vacation, you will find something to please everyone. Zip line through the trees to please your adventurous son or horseback ride on the beach to appease your children’s storybook dreams. Trek through monkey-ridden jungles and dive into a coral decorated seafloor. From whale watching to bird watching you will find the blissful pleasure of a happy family on this seamlessly immersive paradise.

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Costa Rica Vacation with Kids: Adventure & Nature Tour

8 Day Custom Tour

Dynamic pricing from $3,635

You don’t have to be a kid to have fun like one, and this active and adventurous 8-day family vacation is hand tailored to ensure everyone has a fantastic time. Peer into the depths of an active volcano, soar through the rainforest and feel the wind rush against your cheeks. Search for monkeys and watch turtles hatch from their nests, and see that nature brings no shortage of sights to see and fun to have. Experience Costa Rica as a family and find the adventure you have all been waiting for.

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Best of Costa Rica Itinerary for All Ages

8 Day Custom Tour

Dynamic pricing from $2,339

Costa Rica can be very relaxed and a perfect destination for senior travelers, which you will discover on this luxurious, 8-day excursion. From volcanos to rainforests and beautiful beaches, Costa Rica can create an adventure for people of every age. You do not need to participate in challenging hikes through the humid jungle to appreciate the essence of Costa Rica. With knowledgeable guides and customizable activities, you will explore the country’s iconic, natural highlights, connect with indigenous cultures, and bask in the natural hot springs.

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