- Enjoy zip-lining and white-water rafting excursions
- Join a night walk in Monteverde to see the cloud forest come alive at night
- Relax on Carrillo Beach and enjoy the Pacific coastline
- Snorkel and join a boat excursion to see dolphins
- Experience the beauty and vibrancy of tropical Costa Rica
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Costa Rica Family Escape
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Add your own reviewGreat Break
Glenda made the tour! She is an excellent guide, even in torrential rainfalls she found ways to keep us excited and smiling!
Most Inspirational Moment
So many! The water water rafting, and seeing turtles lay eggs were stand out moments.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Brilliant!!
Advice for Potential Travellers
Have an awesome time (maybe bring more dollars than you think you need… for tips etc!)
Colourful and beautiful country
We loved this trip. We saw so many colourful birds, plants and animals in such a short space of time. My teenager was happy the whole time, whitewater rafting, zip lining, dipping in the hot springs, sea or pool, spotting sloths, seeing a whale and loving being with other young people of a similar age. The accommodation was all very comfortable, especially the last few place at the beach – what luxury! Our guide was fantastic – a lovely person and so knowledgeable and passionate about his country. I would highly recommend this trip.
Most Inspirational Moment
Being in the rainforest and seeing a sloth and a toucan in the wild.
Thoughts on Group Leader
He was wonderful. He was knowledgeable and enthusiastic about Costa Rica. He was a genuinely lovely person, wanting to make everything perfect for us - and he succeeded.
Advice for Potential Travellers
You should go!
A great holiday for the whole family
After covid delayed our trip for two years we were rewarded with an amazing experience on the Costa Rica family adventure. With four other families and a wonderful guide (Glenda) and driver (Jose) we saw stunning landscapes, weird and wonderful wildlife and enjoyed fascinating tours, thrills and spills and beautiful beaches – We saw and did so much on a busy, but well thought out itinerary covering both pacific and Caribbean coasts. A truly wonderful holiday.
Most Inspirational Moment
Tortuego national park
Thoughts on Group Leader
She was amazing. Great fun but very organised and efficient.
Advice for Potential Travellers
Bring light weight running clothes as drying clothes in the wet season is tricky. Invest in a good poncho! Crocs would be a good additional item.
A trip of a lifetime!
We originally looked at booking the longer Costa Rica Family Adventure as we thought the Family Escape (at 7 nights) may be too much of a whirlwind. However, we liked the fact that there were less distances to travel (as the Family Escape does not include a visit to the Caribbean coast), and that there were more activities included, plus, on enquiry, we found out that on the dates we wished to travel the families booked onto this trip had children of similar ages to our own (16 and 12). We are so pleased we went for this option! From being met at the airport by our wonderful guide, Eduardo, and driver, Cesar, to being waved off as we boarded our transfer on the last day, we enjoyed every minute of our holiday!
Costa Rica is an incredible country and this trip gives you a sense of its diverstiy – from the volcanic landscape around Arenal, to the Cloud Forest at Monteverde, and the tropical beaches of Carillo. The mix of activities is great – from the high adrenaline rafting and zip wire course at Monteverde, to fascinating nature walks and wildlife spotting. The itinery is quite pacy – there are activities most days, however, you get at least 2 nights at each hotel (apart from in San Jose) so you do get chance to unpack a little and enjoy some downtime.
The hotels all offer something different: Los Lagos at La Fortuna is set in lush tropical gardens with its own resident crocodile and butterfly and insect houses. Plus, it has its own hot springs complete with water slides which our children loved. The Country Lodge at Monteverde is a little more basic, but charming, whilst the Nammbu Beachfront Bungalows are super stylish with spacious rooms and a stunning pool area.
Most Inspirational Moment
There were so many.... from waking up to the sound of howler monkeys outside your room, being surrounded by hummingbirds and having them land on your outstretched hand at Selvatura Park, conquering your fear of heights on the hanging bridges and zip wires above the forest canopy at Monteverde, seeing a sloth being rescued from overheard cables by the local fire service, hearing the sounds of the cloud forest at night as fireflies flit around around you, seeing a humpback whale for the first time, watching the sun set over the Pacific Ocean at Carillo Beach.... the list goes on!
Thoughts on Group Leader
From the moment we arrived at San Jose Airport, our group leader, Eduardo, made us feel incredibly welcome in his country. Knowedgeable and passionate about the history, culture and nature of Costa Rica, Eduardo soon shared his love of his country with us all. Within minutes of meeting us, Eduardo had memorised all our names and, refering to us "family", he ensured we got the best possible experience we could - asking us to write down our wishlist of things we wanted to do and see whilst we were in his beautiful country. Eduardo was an exceptional group leader: great with the children in the group, imparting his extensive knowledge with enthusiasm, sharing his photos with us on the WhatsApp group he created for us, treating us to chocolate and ice-cream on a daily basis and instilling in all of us a sense of the "Pura Vida"! We must not forget our driver, Cesar, either. He made sure we were safe on the roads and waited patiently for us after every excursion, always greeting us with courtesy and a smile.
Advice for Potential Travellers
We decided to book a 3 night beach extension - staying on at Nammbu hotel at the end of the trip - which Exodus organised, along with a private transfer back to San Jose airport. We were definitely ready for some rest and relaxation after a packed schedule, so this was really worth doing, plus it gave us a chance to do some additional activies - such as scuba diving (at Samara) and turtle watching at the nearby Camaronal Wildlife Refuge.
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Saturday Saturday
21 Dec 2024 21 Dec 2024
Saturday Sunday
28 Dec 2024 29 Dec 2024
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Land Only Trip Price 2 580 € Book with 645 € deposit
Child Price From 1 934 € Book with 645 € deposit
Optional Single Supplement +600 €
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View Trip NotesSaturday Saturday
15 Feb 2025 15 Feb 2025
Saturday Sunday
22 Feb 2025 23 Feb 2025
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Land Only Trip Price 2 700 € 2 700 € Book with 675 € deposit Book with 675 € deposit
Child Price From 2 024 € 2 024 € Book with 675 € deposit Book with 675 € deposit
Optional Single Supplement +660 €
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View Trip NotesSaturday Saturday
29 Mar 2025 29 Mar 2025
Saturday Sunday
05 Apr 2025 06 Apr 2025
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Land Only Trip Price 2 700 € Book with 675 € deposit
Child Price From 2 024 € 2 024 € Book with 675 € deposit
Optional Single Supplement +660 €
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View Trip NotesSaturday Saturday
05 Apr 2025 05 Apr 2025
Saturday Sunday
12 Apr 2025 13 Apr 2025
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Land Only Trip Price 2 700 € Book with 675 € deposit
Child Price From 2 024 € 2 024 € Book with 675 € deposit
Optional Single Supplement +660 €
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View Trip NotesSaturday Saturday
26 Jul 2025 26 Jul 2025
Saturday Sunday
02 Aug 2025 03 Aug 2025
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Land Only Trip Price 2 640 € Book with 660 € deposit
Child Price From 1 978 € 1 978 € Book with 660 € deposit
Optional Single Supplement +660 €
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View Trip NotesSaturday Saturday
09 Aug 2025 09 Aug 2025
Saturday Sunday
16 Aug 2025 17 Aug 2025
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Land Only Trip Price 2 640 € Book with 660 € deposit
Child Price From 1 978 € 1 978 € Book with 660 € deposit
Optional Single Supplement +660 €
Availability
This departure is available for new bookings and has reached the minimum number of passengers required to go ahead. Please click Continue to proceed with booking or contact our Sales team for assistance.
View Trip NotesSaturday Saturday
16 Aug 2025 16 Aug 2025
Saturday Sunday
23 Aug 2025 24 Aug 2025
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Available
Land Only Trip Price 2 640 € Book with 660 € deposit
Child Price From 1 978 € 1 978 € Book with 660 € deposit
Optional Single Supplement +660 €
Availability
This departure is available for new bookings, and will be guaranteed to go ahead once it reaches minimum numbers. Please click Continue to proceed with booking or contact our Sales team for assistance.
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- Regional flights available from many UK airports
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