Costa Rica Family Getaway

After passing through migration and customs, you can meet your Costa Rica Travel Adventures English Speaking Guide and your Spanish Driver with a sign with your name on it. Transfer to your lodge. (3 hours approx).

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Arenal Hanging Bridges Hike (Private)

Meet your Local Naturalist Guide and Spanish Speaking Driver, drive for 30 - 50 minutes to the Hanging Bridges. Once there, your Naturalist Guide will start the hike with you on the suspended bridges that traverse the rain forest canopy. The Hanging Bridges consist of eight fixed bridges, ranging in length between 25 and 75 feet, and six hanging bridges designed for both beauty and safety. All the bridges are made of galvanized steel and high-strength aluminum. The safety mesh and the suspension cables are all galvanized steel. The entire project was designed to blend with the natural environment, leaving the forest virtually intact. As you walk, you can observe diverse flora, reptiles, birds, and insects from tropical rain forest as well as some views of the Arenal Volcano (weather permitting).

Duration: 2.5 –3 hours.

<strong>What to bring</strong><strong>:</strong> close-toed shoes or hiking boots, light “fast dry “clothe, hat or cap, insect repellent, sunscreen lotion, rain gear, water bottle, camera & binoculars recommended (bring zip lock bag to protect optical equipment in case of rain)

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Don Juan Coffee and Chocolate Tour Arenal (Private)

Meet your Local Naturalist Guide and Spanish Speaking Driver and drive to Don Juan Coffee and Chocolate Tour Arenal. They will take you and your family to the Don Juan Coffee and Chocolate Farm. Once you arrive, they will give you a briefing and will assign your bilingual local Guide for you & your party. Don Juan Tours provides the history of coffee and chocolate while walking you through how the plant is processed.

Don Juan designed a series of walkways to easily transit the farm walking or with any type of wheels: chairs, carts, etc. The coffee tour takes participants on a journey through history. You will learn the importance of coffee to the Costa Rica’s past and current economy. The guide will also walk you through how the plant goes from seed to pure ground cocoa.

<strong>Duration:</strong> 2 hours

Includes: |Local Guide, entrance fee, tour of chocolate and coffee, free sampling, and transportation

<strong>What to bring</strong><strong>:</strong> Insect repellent, hat, sunscreen lotion, personal water bottle (glass or metal), rain gear, comfortable close-toed shoes and light clothing, camera (recommended) and protection for your optics or smart phone in case of rain (recommended).

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Private transfer with Spanish Speaking Driver from El Silencio del Campo to the local terminal in Arenal. It will take from 30 to 45 minutes to airstrip. Along the way, you pass by lots of different crops, some patches of forest and the community of La Fortuna.

Fly from La Fortuna to Quepos, with a layover and plane change in San José. First, fly 25 min on the domestic airline SANSA from La Fortuna to San José. You will wait in the SANSA lounge at the airport for 51 min (often longer) and then continue their scheduled flight to Quepos for 29 mins.

Upon arrival a land transfer will be provided from the Quepos airstrip to your hotel (approx. 20 minutes).

White-sand beaches, cliffs, promontories, ravines, rivers, rainforests, varied wildlife, beautiful seascapes, and a hot climate all describe Manuel Antonio. Located on Costa Rica’s Central Pacific Coast 4.3 miles (7 kms) south of Quepos Harbor, some consider Manuel Antonio to be overdeveloped and crowded. Indeed, Manuel Antonio remains one of Costa Rica's most popular beach destinations and is sometimes compared to Key West. The beaches within the park are a main attraction to the area and it is important to keep in mind that the same is closed on Mondays.

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<strong>Horseback Riding &amp; Waterfall in Tocori (Private) </strong>

Meet your Adventure Guide and Spanish Speaking Driver at your hotel´s lobby at 7:00 am to your next tour.

This journey takes you into the stunning and exclusive landscape in the countryside and forests of Tocori where we fill find and enjoy the nature’s beautiful designs, including a waterfall. What better way to see and experience the beautiful scenery away from the roads and bustles of the towns than on a horseback. This is perfect for all nature lovers, whether you are travelling with your family, friends or solo. Perfect antidote to modern life.

Your journey starts when our experienced naturalist guide picks you up at your accommodation. Enjoy learning about Costa Rica’s exotic plants, rare wildlife, history, and culture as you ride through the tropical jungle and private ecological reserve at Tocori, just a short ride away from Manuel Antonio. You will be taken to a small authentic Costa Rican ranch, where people live in harmony with the nature and take care of the animals, including the horses you will be riding.

These are well-trained Costa Rican horse, which are steady on their feet, responsive and perfectly adjusted for tropical climate. Your experienced equestrian guide will give you all the instructions and equipment needed for the horse-riding part of the tour and take care of you from the beginning to the end. No matter if you are first timer or experienced rider, this experience won’t leave you cold.

This ride in an easy pace through the countryside surrounded by the primary forest which is unmodified by humans. It’s a perfect place to spot wildlife that has been living in peace in these woods for centuries. Take in the lush scenery with streams and diverse flora and fauna and the sounds of the wildlife around you while your horse guides you towards one of the highlights of our tour: A picturesque waterfall. There you can relax and even dip into the pristine water and let it wash away all the worries, at least for the moment.

Enjoy the snacks and drinking water provided in this secluded and undisturbed area, sheltered by trees. When you are ready for lunch we ride back to the ranch where you will enjoy a typical home cooked Costa Rican meal surrounded by the beautiful nature.

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Ocean Kayaks &amp; Snorkeling (Private)

Meet your Local Adventure Guide and Spanish Speaking Driver. Transfer for a few minutes to the Town of Quepos (15 minutes from Manuel Antonio). Sea kayaking is an activity for those seeking a more challenging and physically demanding experience while enjoying the ocean and views of the coast. After a safety and orientation talk with your Adventure Guide, take off from the beach and kayak for approximately 2.5 hours (round trip). During the paddling journey, pass around islands and inlets where marine aviary species and their nesting grounds reside. Swim and explore the coastline.

Stop to rest and enjoy a refreshing snack. This is a good moment to try some snorkeling on this secluded inlet that goes by the name of Biesanz Beach. The water visibility can be poor often and depends on the season (never more than 25 feet). There are chances to spot a few tropical species of fish. Upon returning to the docks, share a homemade meal.

<strong>Important Notes:</strong> The access to the kayaks from the beach is done from the docks at the Marina in Quepos. Please be aware you need to cross over some rocks and a cement ramp to enter the water and leave the docks after you finish the activity. The meal is offered at the supplier’s Operations Center which is situated about 10 minutes from the docks.

Kayaks are available in 1 &amp; 2 passenger format. Kids must be at least 8 years old to paddle alone. Sea kayaking requires upper body strength to be able to paddle for the duration of the experience. You’ll be part of a group and your guide may not always be close enough to answer questions about species at the very moment they’re observed.

Duration: 2.5 –3.5 hours including round trip transfer time. Departure’s morning &amp; afternoon.

<strong>What to bring: </strong>Sunscreen lotion, sunglasses, hat or cap, light long sleeved shirts, water bottle, water shoes or ankle strap sandals recommended (no bare foot), waterproof camera optional.

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Meet your Spanish speaking driver for your private drive (20-30 minutes) to the light aviation airport at Quepos for your fly back to San Jose. You will be at San José international airport 3 hours prior your scheduled departure flight.

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