A Mother Daughter Epic Journey Costa Rica

A Mother Daughter Epic Journey

When talking about Costa Rica with my mom/travel partner, she asked: "Is that someplace people go?" After our first day in Costa Rica, all her worries were alleviated by all of the wonderful and helpful people we met.

15 Day Costa Rica Itinerary
2 Adults
$123 pp/night
$3442 total USD

A special mother-daughter trip…

I'm 32 and my mom is 65; we love traveling together, but I knew this trip to Costa Rica would be one for the books. We both like adventure and experiencing the country we are visiting.

I’ll always remember this trip because...

I loved loved loved La Kukula Lodge! It’s in a beautiful location in the forest but still within walking distance from restaurants. The variety of animals living on the grounds is amazing and there is something new to see every day. If you're looking for a party place, this is not it. If you are looking to enjoy a beautiful location and calming surroundings within walking distance of the ocean, then this is the place for you. Don't plan on sleeping in too much because there is a troop of Howler monkeys living in the trees!

My favorite activity on this vacation…

Another excursion I want to recommend is Caño Negro Wildlife Refuge tour. We had an excellent tour guide and captain. Both were pointing out birds and animals and knew where to look for rarer species. The tour guide even took photos for me when I couldn't get my camera to focus properly. We saw many species of birds including a Stick Bird, a sloth and her baby, adult caimans, baby caimans, bats, a Jesus Christ lizard, and two species of monkeys. On the way to the reserve, our driver stopped for us to view huge Iguanas sunning themselves in the trees as well.

Trip Overview

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DAY 1


San Jose

Sleep Inn - night 1 of 2

Sleep Inn
Sleep Inn
2:00 pm check-in
1 room.

The Sleep Inn is located in the heart of downtown San José. This hotel has ample facilities and an unbeatable location.

DAY 2


San Jose

Sleep Inn - night 2 of 2

DAY 3


San Jose / Puerto Viejo

Sleep Inn

La Kukula Lodge - night 1 of 3

San Jose to Puerto Viejo de Limon

San Jose to Puerto Viejo de Limon
San Jose to Puerto Viejo de Limon
Shuttle transport type
6:20 am - 10:30 am pickup/drop-off time
4.17 hours duration

Shuttle service is a shared transportation option in an air-conditioned minibus between popular destinations. Shuttle routes operate daily, and in some cases there are multiple departure times throughout the day. However, shuttles are by no means a public bus. They are subject to availability and must be reserved in advance.

La Kukula Lodge
La Kukula Lodge
2:00 pm check-in
1 room.

La Kukula Lodge is nestled along the Southern Caribbean coast amidst the rainforest but only 300 metres from the beautiful white sands of Playa Chiquita which is just a few kilometers from Puerto Viejo de Limon.

DAY 4


Puerto Viejo

La Kukula Lodge - night 2 of 3

DAY 5


Puerto Viejo

La Kukula Lodge - night 3 of 3

DAY 6


Puerto Viejo / Arenal

La Kukula Lodge

Arenal Volcano Inn - night 1 of 2

Puerto Viejo de Limon to Arenal

Puerto Viejo de Limon to Arenal
Puerto Viejo de Limon to Arenal
Shuttle transport type
10:15 am - 4:05 pm pickup/drop-off time
5.83 hours duration

Shuttle service is a shared transportation option in an air-conditioned minibus between popular destinations. Shuttle routes operate daily, and in some cases there are multiple departure times throughout the day. However, shuttles are by no means a public bus. They are subject to availability and must be reserved in advance.

Arenal Volcano Inn
Arenal Volcano Inn
3:00 pm check-in
1 room.

The Arenal Volcano Inn is located in the Fortuna district of San Carlos, just minutes from the Arenal Volcano. The town of La Fortuna offers a variety of local and international restaurants as well as shops and bakeries. This region is very fertile and lush, allowing for an abundance of produce to flourish as well as affording a stunning backdrop of vibrant green forest and flowers.

DAY 7


Arenal

Arenal Volcano Inn - night 2 of 2

Cano Negro Wildlife Reserve

Cano Negro Wildlife Reserve
Cano Negro Wildlife Reserve

On this tour you’ll take a boat down the Frío River and explore the wetlands of the Caño Negro Wildlife Refuge, located just a few miles south of the Nicaraguan border.

Included for 2 persons in your party.
From 7:25 am - 4:30 pm start/end time
Transport included
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DAY 8


Arenal / Arenal

Arenal Volcano Inn

Magic Mountain Hotel - night 1 of 2

Magic Mountain Hotel
Magic Mountain Hotel
2:00 pm check-in
1 room.

Designed in a colonial style, the modern Magic Mountain Hotel has a stunning view of the imposing Arenal Volcano. Located on the outskirts of La Fortuna, a thriving agricultural and tourist town in the Northern Lowlands, the hotel provides unrivaled service and a prime location for exploring the local attractions and partaking in thrilling adventure activities.

DAY 9


Arenal

Magic Mountain Hotel - night 2 of 2

Arenal Volcano History Walk & Baldi Hot Springs

Arenal Volcano History Walk & Baldi Hot Springs
Arenal Volcano History Walk & Baldi Hot Springs

After an adventurous day hiking and exploring the Arenal Volcano National Park, bask in the Baldi Hot Springs with a tropical cocktail in hand and surrounded by tropical gardens.

Included for 2 persons in your party.
From 2:05 pm - 8:30 pm start/end time
Transport included
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DAY 10


Arenal / Monteverde

Magic Mountain Hotel

Hotel Cala Lodge Monteverde - night 1 of 3

Taxi-Boat-Taxi Arenal to Monteverde

Hotel Cala Lodge Monteverde
Hotel Cala Lodge Monteverde
2:00 pm check-in
1 room.

The Cala Lodge is located in Monteverde. Set within Costa Rica’s rich central highlands, this area is replete with bountiful rainforests, rolling hills, and a spectacular amount of biodiversity.

Taxi-Boat-Taxi Arenal to Monteverde
Taxi-Boat-Taxi Arenal to Monteverde

The Arenal to Monteverde taxi-boat-taxi service operates year round, making connections between Arenal and Monteverde twice per day, with great views of the Costa Rica highlands and the Arenal Volcano along the way.

Included for 2 persons in your party.
From 8:30 am - 12:00 pm start/end time
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DAY 11


Monteverde

Hotel Cala Lodge Monteverde - night 2 of 3

Selvatura Zip Lines, Suspension Bridges & Butterflies

Selvatura Zip Lines, Suspension Bridges & Butterflies
Selvatura Zip Lines, Suspension Bridges & Butterflies

This zip line, suspension bridge and butterfly garden combination tour perfectly mixes peaceful tranquility and thrilling adventure, all while being surrounded by the lush cloud forest.

Included for 2 persons in your party.
From 7:50 am - 1:00 pm start/end time
Transport included
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DAY 12


Monteverde

Hotel Cala Lodge Monteverde - night 3 of 3

Guided Tour Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve

Guided Tour Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve
Guided Tour Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve

Explore the enchanted Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve with a set of expert eyes on a guided hike. You will explore several trails in search of birds and mammals and discuss the amazing diversity of plants.

Included for 2 persons in your party.
From 7:25 am - 10:30 am start/end time
Transport included
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DAY 13


Monteverde / Manuel Antonio

Hotel Cala Lodge Monteverde

El Faro Beach Hotel - night 1 of 2

Monteverde to Manuel Antonio

Monteverde to Manuel Antonio
Monteverde to Manuel Antonio
Shuttle transport type
8:00 am - 1:00 pm pickup/drop-off time
5.00 hours duration

Shuttle service is a shared transportation option in an air-conditioned minibus between popular destinations. Shuttle routes operate daily, and in some cases there are multiple departure times throughout the day. However, shuttles are by no means a public bus. They are subject to availability and must be reserved in advance.

El Faro Beach Hotel
El Faro Beach Hotel
2:00 pm check-in
1 room.

El Faro Beach Hotel is located on a hillside near the Manuel Antonio National Park. This hotel is constructed from shipping containers and has a unique, environmentally friendly design.

DAY 14


Manuel Antonio

El Faro Beach Hotel - night 2 of 2

Mangrove Fishing Tour

Mangrove Fishing Tour
Mangrove Fishing Tour

Damas Island is just off the coast of Manual Antonio National Park, and mangrove forest lines Damas Island's coast. For this tour you will board a high-tech motorboat and glide past mangroves, and eventually reach a good place to go fishing.

Included for 2 persons in your party.
From 7:10 am - 12:00 pm start/end time
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DAY 15


Manuel Antonio

El Faro Beach Hotel

Manuel Antonio to San Jose

Manuel Antonio to San Jose
Manuel Antonio to San Jose
Private transport type
7:30 am - 10:30 am pickup/drop-off time
3.00 hours duration

Private transport service offers a safe, convenient, and flexible way to travel anywhere within Costa Rica. Private transport can be scheduled anytime you wish and from any airport, hotel, private home or identifiable landmark in Costa Rica. All the vehicles used for private transportation are air conditioned, well-maintained minibuses driven by reliable and punctual Costa Rican professionals, who are eager to help your group move safely about the country.

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