Costa Rica family adventure holidays

After a quick tour of San Jose, the capital of Costa Rica, you’ll head to the coastal Caribbean lowlands. A boat trip along the narrow waterways of Tortuguero National Park leads to a hidden riverbank lodge in the rainforest.Look for toucans and other brightly coloured birds as you explore the unique system of natural and man-made canals famous throughout Costa Rica. Travelling back through banana plantations and past volcanoes, you can enjoy some great white water rafting (optional - minimum age 8 years).La Fortuna lies at the foot of the Arenal volcano in the north of Costa Rica. Here you can bathe in thermal waters and on a clear night you may see the volcano spluttering lava like a firework display.At Monteverde you can visit butterfly and snake farms and marvel at the brightly coloured hummingbirds. Whilst walking in the cloudforest you might be lucky and catch sight of a reclusive quetzal. Finally, relax on golden Pacific Ocean beaches in Manuel Antonio NP. Minimum age: 8 years This is an easy trip with little physical exertion although the heat and humidity can be tiring.