This 6-night journey blends high-energy adventure with five-star ease. Zipline through Arenal’s canopy, rappel waterfalls, and meet monkeys along the trails of Manuel Antonio. Evenings bring serenity in Costa Rica’s finest resorts, Nayara Tented Camp and Arenas del Mar, where private villas, infinity pools and private jacuzzis, and thoughtful details cater to families seeking both thrill and comfort.
Luxury lodges in Costa Rica's untamed landscapes
Luxe Volcano & Coast Adventure
Kayak mangroves and Pacific Coast
Track sloths and monkeys in Manuel Antonio National Park
Rappel rainforest waterfalls on a canyoning adventure
Zipline across Arenal’s jungle canopy
Day by Day
Volcanic highlands
Arenal
Day 1: Arrival in Arenal
Land in San José and travel north through lush countryside to Arenal. At Nayara Tented Camp, settle into your family tent, complete with rainforest views and a private plunge pool. Spend the afternoon unwinding or spotting toucans from your terrace.
Day 2: Zipline & night walk
Start the day with a shared zipline adventure, soaring above the jungle canopy with sweeping views of the volcano. After dark, head out with a private naturalist for a guided night walk. Flashlights catch the shimmer of frogs, kinkajous, and glowing insects.
Day 3: Rappelling & slow afternoon
Gear up for a shared canyoning tour and rappel down rainforest waterfalls into jungle pools. In the afternoon, explore the camp’s suspension bridges or relax with a smoothie by the plunge pool.
Land in San José and travel north through lush countryside to Arenal. At Nayara Tented Camp, settle into your family tent, complete with rainforest views and a private plunge pool. Spend the afternoon unwinding or spotting toucans from your terrace.
Day 2: Zipline & night walk
Start the day with a shared zipline adventure, soaring above the jungle canopy with sweeping views of the volcano. After dark, head out with a private naturalist for a guided night walk. Flashlights catch the shimmer of frogs, kinkajous, and glowing insects.
Day 3: Rappelling & slow afternoon
Gear up for a shared canyoning tour and rappel down rainforest waterfalls into jungle pools. In the afternoon, explore the camp’s suspension bridges or relax with a smoothie by the plunge pool.
Rainforest meets sea
Manuel Antonio
Day 4: From volcano to coast
Travel southwest to Manuel Antonio. Settle into your family suite at Arenas del Mar, a beachfront eco-resort perched between rainforest and ocean. Spend the afternoon on the private beach or watching wildlife wander past.
Day 5: Mangrove kayaking & quiet waterways
Paddle through calm mangrove estuaries with a naturalist guide, gliding beneath tangled roots and low branches alive with birds, monkeys, and reptiles. The still waterways offer a slower rhythm and a close-up look at Costa Rica’s coastal ecosystems before returning to the resort for a relaxed afternoon by the pool or beach.Board a private catamaran for a sunset cruise along the coastline. As night falls, snorkel in bioluminescent waters, where plankton light up beneath your every movement.
Day 6: Wildlife & white sand
Explore Manuel Antonio National Park with a private guide, spotting monkeys, sloths, and colorful birds along the trails. Later, swim or relax on one of Costa Rica’s most scenic beaches, set within the park’s jungle-fringed shoreline.
Day 7: Departure from Manuel Antonio
Enjoy a final breakfast with a view before your private transfer returns you to San José.
Travel southwest to Manuel Antonio. Settle into your family suite at Arenas del Mar, a beachfront eco-resort perched between rainforest and ocean. Spend the afternoon on the private beach or watching wildlife wander past.
Day 5: Mangrove kayaking & quiet waterways
Paddle through calm mangrove estuaries with a naturalist guide, gliding beneath tangled roots and low branches alive with birds, monkeys, and reptiles. The still waterways offer a slower rhythm and a close-up look at Costa Rica’s coastal ecosystems before returning to the resort for a relaxed afternoon by the pool or beach.Board a private catamaran for a sunset cruise along the coastline. As night falls, snorkel in bioluminescent waters, where plankton light up beneath your every movement.
Day 6: Wildlife & white sand
Explore Manuel Antonio National Park with a private guide, spotting monkeys, sloths, and colorful birds along the trails. Later, swim or relax on one of Costa Rica’s most scenic beaches, set within the park’s jungle-fringed shoreline.
Day 7: Departure from Manuel Antonio
Enjoy a final breakfast with a view before your private transfer returns you to San José.
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