1. Home
    2. Packages
    3. Costa Rica With Kids
    • Home
    • Tours
    • Plan
    • My Trips
    Skip to content
    VIVO Expeditions
    My TripsReserve Your Experience
    Costa Rica with Kids

    VIVO Expeditions · 8 days / 7 nights

    Costa Rica with Kids

    8 days of family-paced wildlife, rivers & beach

    San José → La Fortuna / Arenal → Manuel Antonio → San José

    1. Home
    2. Packages
    3. Costa Rica with Kids

    Overview

    Built around our family travel guide: one main activity in the cooler morning, a real break for lunch, pool time or naps, and short, calm experiences — sloth walks, river floats, a seated mangrove boat and beach time.

    Families with young childrenMultigenerational groupsFlexible pace

    Three ways to travel

    From prices per person · 2 travelers · USD · 13% tax included · Card fee absorbed by VIVO

    A · All-inclusive Turnkey

    From USD 2,338 pp

    Private transfers, transport to every activity, private guided tours, lodging, all meals

    B · Lodge & Tours

    From USD 2,022 pp

    Private transfers, transport to every activity, private guided tours, lodging (no meals except hotel breakfast)

    C · Tours & Transfers

    From USD 1,609 pp

    Private transfers, transport to every activity, private guided tours — client books own lodging

    Day by day

    Day 1 — Welcome to Costa Rica

    San José → La Fortuna

    Your private driver meets you at SJO airport for the scenic drive north to La Fortuna (about 3 hours), with a coffee stop along the way. Check in and enjoy your first evening under Arenal Volcano.

    Private transfer

    Day 2 — Sloths & hot springs

    La Fortuna

    A short, family-paced walk on the Bogarín Trail — near-guaranteed sloths. Pool and naps at the hotel, then an afternoon at Baldi Hot Springs.

    Tours: Bogarín Sloth & Birds Walk; Baldi Hot Springs day pass

    Day 3 — Canopy & chocolate

    La Fortuna

    Místico Hanging Bridges at a measured pace in the morning; afternoon coffee, chocolate and sugar-cane fun at the Don Juan farm.

    Tours: Místico Hanging Bridges; Don Juan Coffee & Chocolate Tour

    Day 4 — River float

    La Fortuna

    A calm Peñas Blancas Safari Float — great for families. Free afternoon at the pool.

    Tours: Peñas Blancas Safari Float

    Day 5 — To the beach

    La Fortuna → Manuel Antonio

    Private transfer with car seats on request (about 4 hours) and a lunch stop. Sunset on the beach.

    Private transfer

    Day 6 — National Park

    Manuel Antonio

    An early guided walk in the park (maintained paths, beach time inside the park) and a rest afternoon.

    Tours: Manuel Antonio National Park – guided walk

    Day 7 — Mangrove boat

    Manuel Antonio

    A seated boat ride through the Damas Island mangroves — monkeys, crabs and waterbirds without long walks.

    Tours: Damas Island Mangrove Boat Tour

    Day 8 — Departure

    Manuel Antonio → San José

    Private transfer to SJO airport (about 3 hours).

    Private transfer

    Hotel options by region

    Rates = online reference rate per room / night, 2 adults, before 13% tax. Hotels shown are references — final property shown or similar, subject to availability.

    La Fortuna / Arenal — 4 nights

    Hotel Arenal Rabfer 1Hotel Arenal Rabfer 2Hotel Arenal Rabfer 3

    Value

    Hotel Arenal Rabfer or similar

    Well-rated 3★ hotel in La Fortuna town with outdoor pool, A/C rooms and volcano views — walk to restaurants and shops.

    High season (Dec–Apr): USD 120

    Green season (May–Nov): USD 85

    Breakfast included

    La Fortuna town: walkingArenal 1968 trail: 15 minMístico Bridges: 30 minBaldi Hot Springs: 8 minLa Fortuna Waterfall: 12 min
    Hotel Los Lagos Spa & Resort 1Hotel Los Lagos Spa & Resort 2Hotel Los Lagos Spa & Resort 3

    Comfort

    Hotel Los Lagos Spa & Resort or similar

    Hot springs resort at the foot of Arenal Volcano: natural thermal pools, water slides, spa, lagoons and trails.

    High season (Dec–Apr): USD 210

    Green season (May–Nov): USD 150

    Breakfast usually included

    La Fortuna town: 10 minArenal 1968 trail: 8 minMístico Bridges: 25 minBaldi Hot Springs: 3 minLa Fortuna Waterfall: 15 min
    Arenal Manoa Resort & Hot Springs 1Arenal Manoa Resort & Hot Springs 2Arenal Manoa Resort & Hot Springs 3

    Superior

    Arenal Manoa Resort & Hot Springs or similar

    4★ resort facing the volcano with private hot springs, volcano-view pool, river spa and tropical gardens.

    High season (Dec–Apr): USD 360

    Green season (May–Nov): USD 225

    Buffet breakfast included

    La Fortuna town: 12 minArenal 1968 trail: 7 minMístico Bridges: 25 minBaldi Hot Springs: 4 minLa Fortuna Waterfall: 18 min

    Manuel Antonio — 3 nights

    Hotel Villabosque Eco Boutique 1Hotel Villabosque Eco Boutique 2Hotel Villabosque Eco Boutique 3

    Value

    Hotel Villabosque Eco Boutique or similar

    Family-run eco-boutique hotel with rooftop jungle-view pool — a 5-minute walk to the park entrance and the beach.

    High season (Dec–Apr): USD 185

    Green season (May–Nov): USD 130

    Buffet breakfast included

    National Park entrance: 5 min walkPlaya Espadilla: 3 min walkQuepos marina: 15 min
    Hotel Costa Verde 1Hotel Costa Verde 2Hotel Costa Verde 3

    Comfort

    Hotel Costa Verde or similar

    Rainforest-bluff hotel with ocean-view pools, monkeys on the grounds and the famous converted-airplane suites.

    High season (Dec–Apr): USD 300

    Green season (May–Nov): USD 165

    Breakfast not included

    National Park entrance: 7 minPlaya Espadilla: 5 minQuepos marina: 12 min
    Sí Como No Resort & Wildlife Refuge 1Sí Como No Resort & Wildlife Refuge 2Sí Como No Resort & Wildlife Refuge 3

    Superior

    Sí Como No Resort & Wildlife Refuge or similar

    4★ eco-resort with ocean views, adults-only and family pools, spa, butterfly garden and private wildlife refuge.

    High season (Dec–Apr): USD 260

    Green season (May–Nov): USD 175

    Often included on direct rates

    National Park entrance: 10 minPlaya Espadilla: 8 minQuepos marina: 10 min

    Prices per person

    USD · 13% tax included · Card fee absorbed by VIVO. Shared double rooms; odd group sizes use one extra room.

    Hotel option: Value

    TravelersA HighA GreenB HighB Green
    22,511 USD2,338 USD2,194 USD2,022 USD
    32,436 USD2,206 USD2,119 USD1,889 USD
    42,106 USD1,933 USD1,789 USD1,617 USD
    52,142 USD1,935 USD1,825 USD1,618 USD
    61,971 USD1,798 USD1,654 USD1,482 USD
    72,055 USD1,858 USD1,739 USD1,542 USD
    81,938 USD1,765 USD1,621 USD1,449 USD

    Hotel option: Comfort

    TravelersA HighA GreenB HighB Green
    22,909 USD2,544 USD2,592 USD2,228 USD
    32,967 USD2,481 USD2,650 USD2,164 USD
    42,504 USD2,140 USD2,188 USD1,823 USD
    52,620 USD2,182 USD2,303 USD1,866 USD
    62,369 USD2,005 USD2,053 USD1,688 USD
    72,510 USD2,094 USD2,194 USD1,778 USD
    82,336 USD1,972 USD2,020 USD1,655 USD

    Hotel option: Superior

    TravelersA HighA GreenB HighB Green
    23,180 USD2,731 USD2,864 USD2,414 USD
    33,328 USD2,729 USD3,012 USD2,413 USD
    42,775 USD2,326 USD2,459 USD2,010 USD
    52,945 USD2,406 USD2,629 USD2,090 USD
    62,640 USD2,191 USD2,324 USD1,875 USD
    72,820 USD2,307 USD2,504 USD1,991 USD
    82,607 USD2,158 USD2,291 USD1,842 USD

    Style C · Tours & Transfers (client books lodging, same all year)

    TravelersPer personGroup total
    21,609 USD3,219 USD
    31,339 USD4,018 USD
    41,204 USD4,818 USD
    51,123 USD5,617 USD
    61,069 USD6,417 USD
    71,071 USD7,494 USD
    81,037 USD8,293 USD

    Included / notes

    • •Private transfers and private transport to every activity (all styles)
    • •Private naturalist-guided tours with entrance fees (all styles)
    • •13% tax included; card fee absorbed by VIVO
    • •Children 5–10 pay 70% of tour prices; 0–4 pay 20%
    • •Dedicated full-time guide & driver available on request
    • •Hotels shown are references — final property shown or similar, subject to availability
    • •Not included: flights, insurance, optional activities, tips, personal expenses

    Request this package

    Costa Rica with Kids · 8 days / 7 nights

    Request via WhatsAppRequest a quote
    VIVO Expeditions

    your Costa Rican partner

    In alliance with YH Photography

    Explore

    • Tours
    • Arenal / La Fortuna
    • Manuel Antonio
    • Boca Tapada
    • Photography Tours
    • Wellness & Spa

    Plan

    • Packages
    • Plan My Trip
    • Transfers & Logistics
    • Educational & Large Groups (15+)
    • My Trips

    VIVO

    • About VIVO
    • Elías Peña
    • Gallery
    • Workshops & Expeditions
    • Our Guides
    • Reviews
    • Travel Guides
    • FAQ
    • Contact

    Contact Info

    • La Fortuna, Alajuela
      Costa Rica
    • +506 6005-9862
    • info@vivoexpeditions.com
    • Online support by WhatsApp & email — daily, 8:00 AM–8:00 PM (Costa Rica time).
    PYME Costa RicaPYME Costa Rica — Certified local operator
    Private and Group ToursSecure paymentsFlexible scheduling

    Contact us via WhatsApp or our booking form to check availability.

    © 2026 VIVO EXPEDITIONS LLC. All rights reserved.

    Designed by @Elias Peña — info@vivoexpeditions.com

    • Policies
    • Privacy
    • Terms
    • Sitemap