Family Treasures Costa Rica

7 days Family Getaway to the rainforest of La Fortuna and the beautiful beaches of Manuel Antonio.

Day 1 - Arrival to Costa Rica

At the pre-arranged time personnel from Costa Rica Dream Travel Corporation will be at the International Airport (San Jose) to welcome your passengers and transfer them to the Hotel in Arenal.
After check in time at leisure to relax and enjoy the services of the hotel.

Day includes:Private transportation, lodging and hotel taxes
Overnight:Hotel Volcano Lodge-www.volcanolodge.com
Transfer duration: 3 ½ hours approximately
Note: Please note that check in time in Costa Rica is at 3:00 p.m. If your flights arrives early, please be aware that your room may not be ready at your arrival

Day 2 -Sloth Hike

Today the driver will be waiting for you at your hotel to enjoy an amazing tour that will bring you up close with some of Costa Rica’s most adorable, furry critters as they simply hang out among the treetops near the Arenal Volcano.
The sloth is one of our most-endearing icons in the rainforests of Costa Rica and this tour has been developed for nature enthusiasts who would like to take an easy-going tour around the picturesque Arenal Volcano area as your eagle-eyed and professional bilingual guide finds the favorite hiding places of the 2-toed, and 3- toed sloth.
The certified naturalist guides are experts at locating wildlife and extremely knowledgeable in their field. The Arenal area is well known for its very diverse wildlife, including the two different sloth species living in Costa Rica. During this tour our main goal is to find as many sloths as possible and you have 100% guaranteed to see sloths in the wild.
On the search for these beautiful animals our knowledgeable guide will drive you around la Fortuna's beautiful spotting areas for more wildlife. Toucans, Red Blue Jeans, Poison Dart Frogs, hummingbirds, iguanas and monkeys are among the animals that we might encounter.
At the end of the search and after thanking you for joining us on this great adventure we will proceed to drop you of in your hotel.
After your tour, you will return to the hotel in La Fortuna to relax and enjoy the facilities of the hotel.

Day includes:Breakfast, Sloths hike in regular basis, transportation in regular basis during the tour (shared), English Speaking tour guide during the tour, entrance fees, lodging and hotel taxes.
Overnight:Hotel Volcano Lodge- www.volcanolodge.com
Tour Duration: 3 hours approximately (This time includes the tour time and travel time to and from the actual activity area)

Day 3-Day at leisure

During the day, leisure time to enjoy the area, relax at the hotel, explore the local town or to experience an optional tour.

Day includes: Breakfast, lodging and hotel taxes
Overnight:Hotel Volcano Lodge- www.volcanolodge.com

Days 4- Welcome to the Pacific!

After breakfast at the hotel, the driver of your shuttle transportation will be waiting for you to transfer you to Manuel Antonio beach, where you will have time at leisure to enjoy the sea breeze, the ocean and get and / or take any optional tour available in the area.

Day includes: Breakfast, Shuttle transportation from La Fortuna to Manuel Antonio beach, lodging and hotel taxes.
Overnight: Hotel San Bada
Transfer duration: 5 hours approximately

Day 5-Manuel Antonio National Park

After breakfast at the hotel, an English Speaking tour guide will meet you at the lobby of the hotel, in order to take you to Manuel Antonio National Park.
This protected area is very popular due to its wide variety of flora and fauna. An experienced guide will accompany you on this picturesque hike. Two of the main attractions here are two white sand beaches, Espadilla Sur and Manuel Antonio beach, but this protected area also houses coastal rainforests, mangrove swamps, coral formations and islands. Throughout this interesting tour, your guide will stop and explain the different nature specimens that can be observed; you can take photographs or just admire the view.
After the tour, you will return to the hotel. During the rest of the day, leisure time to enjoy the area.

Day includes:Breakfast, visit to Manuel Antonio National Park in regular basis, transportation in regular basis, English speaking tour guide during the tour, entrance fees, lodging and hotel taxes.
Overnight:Hotel San Bada -www.hotelsanbada.com
Tour Duration:4 hours approximately (This time includes the tour time and travel time to and from the actual activity areas)
Note: The National Park is closed on Tuesdays. For the confirmation of this tour, it is requested to provide the following information: names as appear on passport, passport number, passports’ expiration date, dates of birth and nationality.

Day 6-Day at leisure!

During the day, leisure time to enjoy the area or to enjoy an optional activity.

Day includes: Breakfast, lodging and hotel taxes.
Overnight: Hotel San Bada -www.hotelsanbada.com

Day 7-Goodbye Costa Rica

At the pre-arranged time, and according to the international flight schedule, you will be transferred from the hotel at the beach to the International Airport in San Jose to take the international flight back.

Day includes:Breakfast and private transportation from the hotel to the Airport
Transfer duration: 3 ½ hours approximately

Price per Person:

Low Season:From May 1st to November 14th, 2025

$1720- USD per person in double occupancy
$1388- USD per person in triple occupancy
$1226- USD per person in quadruple occupancy
$422- USD per child under 11 years old

High Season:From January 5th to April 30th, 2025 & from November 15th to December 17th, 2025 (being December 18th, 2025 the last day in Costa Rica) (not valid during Easter Week)

$1770- USD per person in double occupancy
$1422- USD per person in triple occupancy
$1252- USD per person in quadruple occupancy
$422- USD per child under 11 years old

Program includes

- Private transportation from the International Airport (San Jose or Liberia) to the hotel in La Fortuna
- 3 nights lodging in La Fortuna, at the hotel Hotel Volcano Lodge (B&B)
- Sloths hike (regular basis)
- Shuttle transportation from La Fortuna to Manuel Antonio beach
- 3 nights lodging in Manuel Antonio beach, at the Hotel San Bada (B&B)
- Visit to Manuel Antonio National Park (regular basis)
- Private transfer from the hotel at the beach to the International Airport in San Jose
-Lodging and sales taxes
-Total Meals: 6 breakfasts
- 24/7 In-country support

Optional Tours (Select Arenal & Manuel Antonio)

Program does NOT include

- Additional activities not mentioned in the program
- Meals not mentioned in the program
- Beverages (sodas or alcohol) during meals.
- Travel Insurance. Optional upon request
- International airfare.
- Personal expenses
- Gratuities for tour guides and drivers

Notes

• Pricing: Valid for a minimum of 2 adult passengers.
• Seasonal Validity: Prices are valid for the mentioned seasons and do not apply during Easter Week (April 11th–April 21st, 2025).
Arrival and departure airport is San Jose International Airport.
• Room Occupancy: Maximum occupancy per room is 4 people (adults or children) unless otherwise specified in the program.
• Children Policy: A maximum of 2 children under 11 years old may share a room with 2 adults.
• Room Category: All rooms are in the standard category unless stated otherwise.
• Bedding: Rooms feature either one king-size bed or two queen-size beds. Bedding preferences may be requested but are subject to availability and cannot be guaranteed until check-in, per the hotel’s policy.
• Triple/Quadruple Occupancy: In Costa Rica, triple or quadruple occupancy typically consists of a room with 2 beds. The addition of a rollaway bed depends on hotel availability at the time of booking and may incur an extra cost.
• Check-In/Check-Out:
• Check-in: 3:00 p.m. If your transfer arrives earlier, please note your room may not be ready. However, luggage can be stored at the front desk.
• Check-out: 11:00 a.m. If your tour is scheduled before check-out or your transportation is scheduled for later in the day, please check out of your room and store your luggage at the front desk.
• Special Requirements: Please inform us in advance of any special requirements, such as allergies, dietary restrictions, health conditions, special occasions, or other relevant information.
• Arrival/Departure: Rates are based on all program passengers arriving and departing on the same flight.
• Shuttle Bus Transportation: This is a door-to-door shared service with other tourists.
• Private Transfers: These are direct services between Point A and Point B, with one stop along the way for meals, restroom breaks, or visits to local stores.
• Drivers in Costa Rica are certified and speak basic English. If requested, certified tour guides during private transfers are available for an additional charge.
• Regular Basis Tours: These are shared with other travelers and include an English-speaking tour guide with shared transportation.
• Shuttle Services during tours: Schedule times for these services depend on availability, hotel location, and route.
• Beverages: Beverages are not included with the included meals (e.g., bottled water, sodas, or alcohol).
• Tips: Gratuities for tour guides and drivers are not included.
• Regular Basis Tours:
• These are shared with other travelers and include an English-speaking tour guide with shared transportation.
• Schedule times for these tours and shuttle services depend on service availability, hotel location, and route.
• Additional Services: Any services not mentioned in the program as included will incur additional costs.
• Unused Services: Services confirmed on-site are non-exchangeable, and unused activities are non-refundable.
• Liability: Costa Rica Dream Travel cannot be held liable for any service losses (partial or total) caused by missed international flights, negligence, or arbitrary acts outside of our direct control.
• Availability: All reservations are subject to availability.

• Seasonal Validity: Prices are valid for the mentioned seasons and do not apply during Easter Week (April 11th–April 21st, 2025).
• Room Occupancy: Maximum occupancy per room is 4 people (adults or children) unless otherwise specified in the program.
• Children Policy: A maximum of 2 children under 11 years old may share a room with 2 adults.
• Room Category: All rooms are in the standard category unless stated otherwise.
• Bedding: Rooms feature either one king-size bed or two queen-size beds. Bedding preferences may be requested but are subject to availability and cannot be guaranteed until check-in, per the hotel’s policy.
• Triple/Quadruple Occupancy: In Costa Rica, triple or quadruple occupancy typically consists of a room with 2 beds. The addition of a rollaway bed depends on hotel availability at the time of booking and may incur an extra cost.
• Check-In/Check-Out:
• Check-in: 3:00 p.m. If your transfer arrives earlier, please note your room may not be ready. However, luggage can be stored at the front desk.
• Check-out: 11:00 a.m. If your tour is scheduled before check-out or your transportation is scheduled for later in the day, please check out of your room and store your luggage at the front desk.
• Special Requirements: Please inform us in advance of any special requirements, such as allergies, dietary restrictions, health conditions, special occasions, or other relevant information.
• Arrival/Departure: Rates are based on all program passengers arriving and departing on the same flight.
• Shuttle Bus Transportation: This is a door-to-door shared service with other tourists.
• Private Transfers: These are direct services between Point A and Point B, with one stop along the way for meals, restroom breaks, or visits to local stores.
• Drivers in Costa Rica are certified and speak basic English. If requested, certified tour guides during private transfers are available for an additional charge.
• Regular Basis Tours: These are shared with other travelers and include an English-speaking tour guide with shared transportation.
• Shuttle Services during tours: Schedule times for these services depend on availability, hotel location, and route.
• Beverages: Beverages are not included with the included meals (e.g., bottled water, sodas, or alcohol).
• Tips: Gratuities for tour guides and drivers are not included.
• Regular Basis Tours:
• These are shared with other travelers and include an English-speaking tour guide with shared transportation.
• Schedule times for these tours and shuttle services depend on service availability, hotel location, and route.
• Additional Services: Any services not mentioned in the program as included will incur additional costs.
• Unused Services: Services confirmed on-site are non-exchangeable, and unused activities are non-refundable.
• Liability: Costa Rica Dream Travel cannot be held liable for any service losses (partial or total) caused by missed international flights, negligence, or arbitrary acts outside of our direct control.
• Availability: All reservations are subject to availability.

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