
We wanted to take the kids to Costa Rica to appreciate the ecotourism. Exposure to nature was one thing, but seeing how the whole society embraces nature for conservation was truly impressive.
Tailored to our whole family…
We wanted to take the kids to Costa Rica to appreciate the country's ecotourism. Along with recommending adventures, Lester (from Team Anywhere) suggested the type of lodging best suited for travel with our young family. While we are an active family, we wanted to consider activities that the whole family could do together, that included our young kids (ages 8 & 12) and our 76-year-old grandfather. The vacation was the perfect combination of nature, relaxation, and some adventure.
We were blown away by the beauty of Monteverde…
The Monteverde region blew us away with the Twilight Walk, Children's Eternal Rainforest, and the cabins and greenhouse at Los Pinos. The cabins have beautiful natural light and are a beautiful place. The butterfly garden tour in Monteverde was my father's favorite of the many tours that we took. My children appreciated the coffee tour in Arenal for the hot chocolate that we made, and for Gustavo's enthusiasm and interaction with the kids.
A real taste of Costa Rica…
Our stay at Arenal Green Villas was our first real taste of Costa Rica, and the feeling that we weren't just in any tropical paradise – we were really and truly in Costa Rica. The Lopez family were exceptionally welcoming. We had a villa which was one simple bedroom with 4 beds and a shower bathroom. For three days we prepared all of our meals outside and enjoyed them under the roof while it rained and rained, and the kids read in the hammocks. We generally felt rested despite our hikes up the volcano and into town. Every day started with a full breakfast and then we were off to explore. The Lopez family made us feel like we were extended family and not guests.
Places
3 | nights | Playa Hermosa Guanacaste |
3 | nights | Arenal |
5 | nights | Manuel Antonio |
2 | nights | Monteverde |
1 | night | Liberia |
Sites
13th | day | Childrens Eternal Rainforest Reserve |
10th | day | Manuel Antonio National Park |
5th | day | Arenal Volcano National Park |
Activities
5th | day | Arenal Volcano Walk and Eco Termales Hot Springs |
6th | day | Rainforest Chocolate Tour |
10th | day | Manuel Antonio National Park Guided Tour |
13th | day | Hanging Bridges, Butterfly & Hummingbird Garden |
13th | day | Twilight Walk, Children's Eternal Rainforest |
Hotels
3 | nights | El Velero Hotel |
3 | nights | Hotel Arenal Green |
5 | nights | Hotel Costa Verde |
2 | nights | Cabañas y Jardines Los Pinos |
1 | night | Hilton Garden Inn |
Meals
Free Breakfast for 9 days |
Transport
Free Airport Transport | |
private driver | Liberia to Playa Hermosa Guanacaste |
private driver | Playa Hermosa Guanacaste to Arenal |
private driver | Arenal to Manuel Antonio |
private driver | Manuel Antonio to Monteverde |
private driver | Monteverde to Liberia |
Trip Overview
Get a QuoteDAY 1
Playa Hermosa Guanacaste
El Velero Hotel - night 1 of 3

DAY 2
Playa Hermosa Guanacaste
El Velero Hotel - night 2 of 3
Liberia to Playa Hermosa Guanacaste
9:00 pm - 10:00 pm pickup/drop-off time
1.00 hours duration
DAY 3
Playa Hermosa Guanacaste
El Velero Hotel - night 3 of 3
DAY 4
Playa Hermosa Guanacaste / Arenal
El Velero Hotel
Hotel Arenal Green - night 1 of 3
Playa Hermosa Guanacaste to Arenal
10:00 am - 2:30 pm pickup/drop-off time
4.50 hours duration
DAY 5
Arenal
Hotel Arenal Green - night 2 of 3
Arenal Volcano Walk and Eco Termales Hot Springs
From 1:45 pm - 8:00 pm start/end time
Transport included
DAY 6
Arenal
Hotel Arenal Green - night 3 of 3
Rainforest Chocolate Tour
From 10:00 am - 12:00 pm start/end time
DAY 7
Arenal / Manuel Antonio
Hotel Arenal Green
Hotel Costa Verde - night 1 of 5
Arenal to Manuel Antonio
10:00 am - 2:30 pm pickup/drop-off time
4.50 hours duration
DAY 8
Manuel Antonio
Hotel Costa Verde - night 2 of 5
DAY 9
Manuel Antonio
Hotel Costa Verde - night 3 of 5
DAY 10
Manuel Antonio
Hotel Costa Verde - night 4 of 5
Manuel Antonio National Park Guided Tour
From 7:40 am - 12:00 pm start/end time
Transport included
DAY 11
Manuel Antonio
Hotel Costa Verde - night 5 of 5
DAY 12
Manuel Antonio / Monteverde
Hotel Costa Verde
Cabañas y Jardines Los Pinos - night 1 of 2
Manuel Antonio to Monteverde
10:00 am - 2:05 pm pickup/drop-off time
4.08 hours duration

DAY 13
Monteverde
Cabañas y Jardines Los Pinos - night 2 of 2
Hanging Bridges, Butterfly & Hummingbird Garden
Twilight Walk, Children's Eternal Rainforest
From 7:50 am - 11:30 am start/end time
Transport included
From 5:05 pm - 7:30 pm start/end time
Transport included
DAY 14
Monteverde / Liberia
Cabañas y Jardines Los Pinos
Hilton Garden Inn - night 1 of 1
Monteverde to Liberia
11:00 am - 2:00 pm pickup/drop-off time
3.00 hours duration
DAY 15
Liberia
Hilton Garden Inn
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