FamilyTour-SocialBubble
FamilyTour-SocialBubble
During and after this pandemic, safety and well-being have become a priority. ARA Tours invites you and your whole family to come to Costa Rica and safely enjoy the nature and wildlife of one of the most bio-diverse countries on Earth. Here you will get the chance to see many different types of animals, plants, and insects in their natural habitat. We have planned a trip that takes you to some of Costa Rica's most unique regions, each with its own characteristics, weather, wildlife, and people; always seeking the well-being of visitors as well as respecting the new sanitary rules established by the corresponding health entities.
Costa Ricans (or Ticos as they´re commonly referred to) are known for their positive attitude and friendly ways, which can be summarized in their favorite expression: Pura Vida. Costa Rica has been denominated as the happiest country on planet Earth many times by many studies. This way of living translates into good service, some might even say the best customer service culture of Central America and the Caribbean. So don´t hesitate to bring your whole family, we promise a good time for the young and the young at heart!
What makes this tour through Costa Rica special:
- Travel focused on safety as well as family enjoyment during and after times of pandemic
- Hotels and tours are chosen for the fun and education of children, who can live the experience of chocolate production and observe animals up close
- You will have the possibility to enjoy the beaches of the Caribbean as well as the beaches of the North Pacific
- Tortuguero canals boat tour, where you can observe different types of animals
- Enjoy different ecosystems, such as mangroves, reefs, tropical rain forest, and tropical dry forest
This trip was specially put together for the enjoyment of kids in mind. There are many opportunities to personally see animals, as well as tours and activities that will certainly entertain your children. The hotels were chosen because of their family-friendly service and facilities.
Additional Services/Info
- This tour is designed for families with 2 adults and 1 - 2 children. The whole family shares 1 room during the round trip. If you would like to receive a quote for this trip with a different family structure or room configuration, please contact our sales teams at
This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. - Child seats and booster seats for children from 3 years on are included in the rate, please advise the age of the traveling children upon reservation. For children under 3 years, we recommend bringing the corresponding seat.
- Transfer In on seat-in basis
- Transfer Out on seat-in basis between 5:00 and 23:00
- Accommodation at the mentioned hotels in rooms with private bathroom
- Meals as per description
- Tortuguero package Day 2 San José to Day 4 Guápiles on seat-in basis together with other guests (including English-speaking local guide, entrance fee to Tortuguero National Park, and boat tour)
- Travel Documentation in English upon arrival
- Rental car SUV Intermediate 4WD AT/B (Mitsubishi ASX or similar) with basic insurance and pick-up fee
- Documentation with information about the country in English
- Further services for the rental car (insurances except for basic insurance, GPS, Drive Relaxed Package, fuel, highway tolls, etc.)
- Transfer Out between 23:00 and 5:00
- Voluntary Tips
- Optional entrance fees, tours or activities
- Personal expenses
- Not mentioned meals and drinks
- Airport departure tax SJO, currently USD 29 per person (generally already included in the flight ticket)
Rate Conditions
The first day of the tour determines its season/rate.
The rates for Christmas/New Year (8.12.20 - 08.01.21) are on request. Should the stay in the hotels fall on Easter (28.03.21 - 04.04.21), the rates are also on request.
Some hotels offer price reductions or special included services exclusively for this trip. Hotel changes, on request or due to a lack of availability, as well as a reduction in the number of overnight stays, may change the travel price significantly.
Children policy
Special conditions
- The rates apply for families sharing the same room during the whole itinerary. There is a maximum of 4 persons per room. For different room configurations, please contact our sales teams.
- The here included rental car type SUV Intermediate AT/B 4WD (Mitsubishi ASX or similar) is recommended for 3 adults or 2 adults and up to 2 children (max. 4 people in total)
- Please advise upon reservation the age and height of the child/ children in order to reserve a suiting booster seat, if necessary.
Cancellation conditions
This trip offers you generous cancellation fees in order to give you extra security when planning your trip.
After a definitive booking, cancellations before tour start will be billed with USD 50 service fee per order. If the cancellation occurs for reasons of Covid19, for example, due to illness of the travel participants or closing of the borders and cancellation of the approach, we will not charge the fee.
Thereafter, the following cancellation fees apply:
Until 15 days before tour start: no further penalty fee
14 - 11 days before tour start: 25% penalty fee
10 - 08 days before tour start: 50% penalty fee
07 - 00 days before tour start or no-show: 100% penalty fee
Please note that some service providers ask for a written confirmation of the cancellation circumstances, for example, a health certificate or confirmation of the flight cancellation due to border closure etc.
Hotel Tryp San José*** (*), Suite Familiar - San José, 1 night
Mawamba Lodge***, Standard - Tortuguero, 2 nights
Hotel Cariblue***, Bungalow - Puerto Viejo de Limón, 3 nights
Hotel La Quinta de Sarapiquí***, Superior - Puerto Viejo de Sarapiquí, 2 nights
Arenal Paraiso Resort Spa & Thermo Mineral Hotsprings***(*), Standard - La Fortuna, 2 nights
Hotel Bahía del Sol***(*), Standard - Potrero, 3 nights
Hotel Buena Vista***(*), Junior Suite - Alajuela, 1 night
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