Familien Reise

Costa Rica ist eine ideale Destination für Ferien mit der Familie. Unser Familien-Packet wird Ihnen bestimmt immer in unvergesslicher Erinnerung bleiben und Ihre Kinder werden sich ein Leben lang an die Ferien mit der ganzen Familie in Costa Rica erinnern. Eine Reise in ein neues Land sind 1000 Bücher wert. Und Costa Rica ist definitiv eine grossartige Destination für Spass und bildende Familienferien. Unser Land bietet Ihnen das grösste, interaktive Klassenzimmer der Welt. Costa Rica beheimatet mehr als 6% der weltweiten Biodiversität und ist somit mit Sicherheit ein fantastisches, lebendes Naturmuseum. Durchwandern Sie mit Ihren Kindern den Regenwald von Costa Rica und entdecken Sie den prächtigen Quetzal in natura, lernen Sie wie der Regenwald uns vor vielen Krankheiten schützen kann, beobachten Sie Pflanzen welche auf anderen Pflanzen wachsen oder suchen Sie nach einer Amphibie welche gerne „Blue Jeans“ trägt. In Costa Rica können Ihre Kinder verschiedenste Reptilien- und Schmetterlingsgärten, sowie einen hervorragenden „Wildlife“ Park erleben und historische Museen besuchen. Weil Ihre Familie wichtig ist, haben wir für Sie das ideale Familien-Packet zusammengestellt. Besuchen Sie uns und geniessen Sie Ihre Ferien.

Day 1 : Arrival in San José

Meet and greet at the international airport and transfer to Bougainvillea for your first night in Costa Rica

Overnight at Bougainvillea Standard Room

Day 2 : San José – Rainforest Aerial Tram - Sarapiqui (B-L)

After breakfast, your private driver-guide will pick you up at the hotel and provide a private transfer to the Sarapiqui Area. Before arriving to Sarapiqui, you will have the opportunity to visit the Rainforest Aerial Tram.

This is an extraordinary opportunity to see a primary forest and its natural splendor at first hand. The open-air gondolas with canvas awnings seat 6 passengers and a naturalist guide.

We show our guests all the different layers of the rainforest, from the floor to the treetops. The canopy is home to an enormous amount of flora and fauna.

The Aerial Tram tour covers a distance of 2.6 kilometers through primary rainforest. The ride lasts about an hour and twenty minutes and travels at the leisurely pace of two kilometers per hour, allowing you the chance to fully explore this exciting part of the forest.

Includes: Transportation, naturalist guide, entrance fee & lunch.

After the tour, you will continue towards the Sarapiqui area.

Sarapiqui is one of the most diverse regions in Costa Rica, offering a mosaic of mountains, plains, volcanoes, lakes, rivers, forests, fruit farms and cattle ranches. Marked by a quaint tropical flavor, the region is lush and enjoys a balmy temperature year round.

Evening free to relax in the pool or take advantage of the hiking trails.

Overnight at La Quinta Sarapiqui Superior Room with a/c

Day 3 : Sarapiqui River class I-II, safari float trip (B-Box lunch)

The best safari float trip exotic bird watching and varied flora, in a great and beautiful river in the jungle of Sarapiqui.

Two hours of pure nature, bird watching, surrounded by lush tropical jungle safari where our weapon observation is the camera view. Observation here vary, from exotic amphibians, lots of tropical birds, otters, fish, snakes, sloths, iguanas and a great variety of flora which make this trip an unforgettable experience. Enjoy the sounds of the rainforest and experience relaxing and pleasant to float slowly downstream paddling slowly with only the sounds of nature. Includes: Bilingual guides, transportation, professional equipment, tropical fruit & traditional lunch.

Shared Night Tour (La Tirimbina)
Take a walk by the light of the moon and discover the wonders of the nighttime rainforest, when most wildlife species are active.

The Red-Eyed Tree Frog (Agalychnis callidryas) and Web-Footed Frog (Rana vaillanti), nocturnal species, are common discoveries on Night Walks.

During this 2-hour walk, you will learn about the natural history of different rainforest species, with a focus on nocturnal species such as: frogs, insects, spiders, sloths, kinkajous, porcupines, opossums, and others, revealing a completely different perspective of the rainforest. The Night Walk is offered from 7:30–9:30PM
Includes: Transportation, entrance fee & guide

Overnight at La Quinta Sarapiqui Superior Room with a/c

Day 4 : Sarapiqui – Arenal (B)

After breakfast, you will continue your itinerary to the region of La Fortuna where is located the Arenal Volcano. You will stop on the way to appreciate hundreds of iguanas that love to have sunbath near the border of the road.

One of the most impressive volcanoes of the world, cloud forests, a lake world-famous for windsurfing and an incredibly diverse population of wildlife is what you will find in this area.

Arrival at mid-day. Time to relax and appreciate the silhouette of the Arenal Volcano

Overnight at Volcano Lodge Superior Room

Day 5 : Arenal Hanging Bridges Tour (B)

After breakfast, you will be collected at the hotel and taken to the Arenal Hanging Bridges facilities for your group tour. There, you will enjoy a hike along 15 different bridges from 5 to 100 meters long, friendly designed along 3 km rain forest circuit of interpretive trails. The bridges are built of aluminum, galvanized steel and concrete, to ensure maximum security.

Guided by a naturalist guide, who through the natural history will open the doors to a fascinating and colorful Tropical Rain Forest world. The imposing vistas of the Volcano from the hanging bridges over the forest make a perfect combination for an unforgettable experience

Overnight at Volcano Lodge Superior Room

Day 6 : Arenal – Monteverde (B)

After breakfast, a representative from Costa Rican Trails will provide a private van transfer to the damn of the Arenal Lake. There, you will cross the lake by boat. On the other side of the lake, you will continue by road to the Monteverde area.

Monteverde was founded about 40 years ago by a small group of conservation-minded Quakers who were looking for a peaceful place to live. Its cloud forest reserve is one of the most outstanding wild life sanctuaries in the tropics. This high elevation rain forest offers miles of trails with excellent opportunities for bird watching. The resplendent Quetzal is often sighted up here (mostly January to July). It is for this reason that more visitors are attracted to this private reserve than to any other in Costa Rica.

Afternoon guided hike to the Children Eternal Rainforest.
Childrens Eternal Rain Forest of Costa Rica (Bosque Nuboso de Los Niños), is in a transition zone from pre-mountain wet forest to pre-mountain moist forest. Because of its location on the Pacific slope, elevation and humidity, Bajo del Tigre is a very different habitat from other rain forest reserves in the area. Thirty of the tree species in Bajo del Tigre are among those in the area that have recently been identified as new to science.

As part of your experience at Jaguar Canyon, you will be sharing the home of the sloth, white-faced monkey, agouti, coatimundi, kinkajou, margays, porcupine, hog-nosed skunk, fox, coyote, armadillo, and bats, plus a world of insects, butterflies, spiders, reptiles, frogs, snakes, and great bird watching.

In the Childrens Eternal Rain Forest (Bosque Nuboso Eterno de Los Niños), which contains over 50.000 acres; the largest private reserve in Central America some organizations carry out various projects related to research, education, protection, habitat rehabilitation and volunteering. Its mission is to conserve, preserve and rehabilitate tropical ecosystems and their biodiversity. Includes: Transportation, guide & entrance fee

Overnight at Trapp Family Lodge Superior Room

Day 7 : Walkways, Butterfly Garden, Hummingbird Garden Tour (B-L)

Pick up at your hotel for this shared/group combination tour. These Tree Top Walkways are the best system of suspension bridges that exist in Costa Rica. The bridge system is located along a 1.7 mile trail designed to be walked by people of all ages and consists of 8 suspension bridges going 90% through primary cloud forest. In the Butterfly Garden you can observe more than 50 species of butterflies from different altitudes and climates on a guided tour. In the Hummingbird Garden you can observe more than 14 species of hummingbirds surrounded by waterfalls and natural floral arrangements. After the tour you will have lunch at Selvatura’s restaurant. Includes: Transportation, naturalist guide, entrance fee & lunch.

Overnight at Trapp Family Lodge Superior Room

Day 8 : Monteverde – Tamarindo (B)

After breakfast, you will be driven under private basis to Tamarindo beach.

Both nature and beach lovers will find plenty here to fill their days. Tamarindo is famous for its stunning beaches, its marine national park and wildlife refuge. This area encompasses beaches that attract one of the largest leatherback turtle populations in the world. Peak nesting seasons in the area are November through February. Due to its constant waves, it is also one of the favorite places for surfers

Overnight at Tamarindo Diria Beach Resort Sunset Ocean Room

Day 9 : Tamarindo (B)

Day at leisure to rest and explore surrounding areas

Overnight at Tamarindo Diria Beach Resort Sunset Ocean Room

Day 10 : Tamarindo - San Jose (B)

Around check out time, a representative from Costa Rican Trails will provide a private transfer back to San Jose

Overnight at El Rodeo Estancia Boutique Hotel Superior Room

Day 11 : Departure (B)

Transfer will be provided for your flight home

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