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CENTRAL & SOUTH AMERICA | San Jose, Arenal, and Manual Antonio National Parks | 7 Days / 6 Nights

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Itinerary: Day 1
Western Costa Rica Family Vacations | Adventures By Disney - Itinerary: Day 1
Arrive in San José
After you pass through customs, meet an Adventures by Disney representative who will assist with your luggage. Relax as a driver whisks your family away to the nearby resort.

Hotel Indigo
Your stylish modern hotel is located outside of San José in Santa Ana, an upscale area near shopping, entertainment and spas. Unwind and enjoy the hotel's amenities, including a swimming pool, lounge and gymnasium. If you wish to explore the area, your Adventure Guides can make suggestions.

Dinner On Your Own
Tonight, you and your family can enjoy the hotel's excellent restaurant or ask your Adventure Guides to recommend nearby local dining. Get ready -- tomorrow you will start your adventure on the path to "pura vida," or the "pure life."
Accommodations: Hotel Indigo
|Meal included: None
Itinerary : Day 2
Western Costa Rica Family Vacations | Adventures By Disney - Itinerary : Day 2
Welcome Reception and Breakfast
Kick off your week in the tropics with a festive breakfast on a private room by the swimming pool. Meet the other adventurous families that share your journey though paradise!

Atlantic Aerial Tram Tour
Board a tram and fly above the lush rainforest in an exciting aerial tour that takes you over the tree tops! From your scenic seat, discover the gorgeous hanging gardens and verdant air plants teeming with colorful birds and other fascinating animals. A local guide accompanies your family in each tram "basket," offering insights and answering questions about the stunning scenery.

Lunch at Rancho Roberto's Restaurant
Stop at this tropical restaurant for lunch on your way to Arenal. After lunch, enjoy the beautiful gardens.

Arrive at Hotel Arenal Manoa
Follow the winding road to Arenal — your home in the heart of the rainforest. This lodge offers an electrifying view of one of the world's most active volcanoes, and borders the mystical, untouched rainforest.

Welcome Dinner Celebration
Kick up your heels at a lively feast with traditional dance music and authentic cuisine arranged specially for Adventures by Disney Guests. This celebration will really get you into the rhythm of the trip!
Accommodations: Hotel Arenal Manoa
|Meal included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Itinerary: Day 3
Western Costa Rica Family Vacations | Adventures By Disney - Itinerary: Day 3
Zip Line Adventure*
You're the king of the jungle! Strap on a harness, click onto suspended wires, zip line through treetops and soar across the sky. Adventures by Disney has found the expert guides to make this an awesome adventure to remember. It's the thrill of a lifetime!

Lunch at the Resort
Share the stories of your high-flying adventure in the rainforest over lunch with the group.

Local Arts and Crafts
Learn some traditional crafts from some local artisans. Get the family together and connect with the culture and your creative side—you may even design a keepsake of your own!

Hidalgo Hot Springs
Get whisked away to Hidalgo Hot Springs for a family dinner at these remarkable hot springs. And bring your swimsuits—you may want to take a dip before dinner!

*To use the zip line, you must be at least eight years old and size restrictions apply.
Accommodations: Hotel Arenal Manoa
|Meal included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Itinerary: Day 4
Western Costa Rica Family Vacations | Adventures By Disney - Itinerary: Day 4
Pineapple Plantation Tour
Learn to live off the land at a real working plantation! Discover Costa Rica's spirit of environmental respect and meet the people who live and work the earth everyday.

Picnic Lunch
Take a break before your whitewater adventure with an unforgettable picnic on the bank of the river.

Sarapiqui White Water Rafting / Float Trip
Travel through the rainforest to a rollicking river for a wet and wild rafting adventure! Shoot down roaring rapids and bob over gushing waters as a forest full of exotic creatures glides by. Enjoy a rafting adventure in Class 2 rapids; or opt for a serene paddle trip on quieter waters.

Dinner On Your Own
Toast to your rainforest adventure and swap stories with the family at your leisure. Who'd have thought you'd be shooting down roaring rapids and soaring across the treetops?
Accommodations: Hotel Arenal Manoa
|Meal included: Breakfast and Lunch
Itinerary: Day 5
Western Costa Rica Family Vacations | Adventures By Disney - Itinerary: Day 5
Flight to Quepos and Manuel Antonio National Park
Kick back and relax as we check your family out of the resort, handle your luggage and shuttle you to a brief and scenic flight on Twin Otter Aircraft to the captivating Costa Rican coastline.

The Parador Hotel
Paradise found! This tropical resort overlooking the ocean, surrounded by a lush rainforest, has beautiful swimming pools and a luxurious spa. Step into your stunning room with lush views of Manuel Antonio National Park. Whether you enjoy swimming, walking trails or bird watching, there is something to enchant every member of your family!

Junior Adventurers' Dinner / Adults' Dinner
Kids can cut loose at their own private dinner party, with their favorite foods. Meanwhile, adults can unwind over an elegant meal and toast to an enchanting evening in paradise.

Disney Movie Night
Cuddle up with the family and watch a classic Disney film in the heart of the tropics!
Accommodations: Hotel Parador
|Meal included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Itinerary: Day 6
Western Costa Rica Family Vacations | Adventures By Disney - Itinerary: Day 6
Manuel Antonio National Park Adventure
Hike through ancient forests and search for exotic animals including mischievous monkeys, beautiful birds and giant sloths. This unforgettable guided tour reveals the magical mysteries of the coastal rainforest.

Afternoon Activities at your Leisure
This afternoon is your opportunity to choose from enjoying the amenities at the Hotel Parador to shopping in the bustling seaside village of Quepos. Now this is "pura vida"!

Farewell Dinner
Celebrate all the friendships and adventures of your trip over a celebratory dinner accompanied by lively calypso music. Toast to all your newfound friends and the family memories you will cherish forever. Salud!
Accommodations: Hotel Parador
|Meal included: Breakfast and Dinner
Itinerary: Day 7
Western Costa Rica Family Vacations | Adventures By Disney - Itinerary: Day 7
Breakfast at Hotel Parador
Enjoy your last breakfast in paradise, and say goodbye to your fellow adventurers.

Motor Coach transfers to San José
Return to San José (SJO Airport) via motor coach to connect with your departing flight and say "adios" until you return to the tropics again!
Accommodations: Hotel Parador
|Meal included: Breakfast
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Ziplining through the rainforest canopy

Western Costa Rica Trip Highlights

  • Board a tram and fly above the lush rainforest in an exciting aerial tour that takes you over the tree tops. A local guide accompanies your family in each tram, offering insights and answering questions about the stunning scenery.
  • Zip line through treetops and soar across the sky above the rainforest canopy. Our guides help make this the thrill of a lifetime!
  • Learn to live off the land at a real working plantation! Discover Costa Rica's spirit of environmental respect and meet the people who live and work the earth every day.
  • Shoot down roaring rapids and bob over gushing waters on the Sarapiqui River as a forest full of exotic creatures glides by. Enjoy a rafting adventure in Class 2 rapids or opt for a serene paddle trip on quieter waters.
  • Hike through ancient forests and search for exotic animals including mischievous monkeys, beautiful birds and giant sloths.
See full trip itinerary

Flight Information

  • Arrive: SJO (San José)
  • Return: SJO (San José)

Meals

  • 6 Breakfasts
  • 4 Lunches
  • 4 Dinners

Ages

  • Minimum Age: 4
  • Suggested Age: 6+
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Internal flights included.

*AIRFARE TO AND FROM DESTINATION IS NOT INCLUDED.
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CENTRAL & SOUTH AMERICA

Western Costa Rica

7 Days / 6 Nights
San Jose, Arenal, and Manual Antonio National Parks
Western Costa Rica Trip Highlights
  • Board a tram and fly above the lush rainforest in an exciting aerial tour that takes you over the tree tops. A local guide accompanies your family in each tram, offering insights and answering questions about the stunning scenery.
  • Zip line through treetops and soar across the sky above the rainforest canopy. Our guides help make this the thrill of a lifetime!
  • Learn to live off the land at a real working plantation! Discover Costa Rica's spirit of environmental respect and meet the people who live and work the earth every day.
  • Shoot down roaring rapids and bob over gushing waters on the Sarapiqui River as a forest full of exotic creatures glides by. Enjoy a rafting adventure in Class 2 rapids or opt for a serene paddle trip on quieter waters.
  • Hike through ancient forests and search for exotic animals including mischievous monkeys, beautiful birds and giant sloths.
See full trip itinerary

Flight Information

  • Arrive: SJO (San José)
  • Return: SJO (San José)

Meals

  • 6 Breakfasts
  • 4 Lunches
  • 4 Dinners

Ages

  • Minimum Age: 4
  • Suggested Age: 6+
Itinerary: Day 1
Western Costa Rica Family Vacations | Adventures By Disney - Itinerary: Day 1
Arrive in San José
After you pass through customs, meet an Adventures by Disney representative who will assist with your luggage. Relax as a driver whisks your family away to the nearby resort.

Hotel Indigo
Your stylish modern hotel is located outside of San José in Santa Ana, an upscale area near shopping, entertainment and spas. Unwind and enjoy the hotel's amenities, including a swimming pool, lounge and gymnasium. If you wish to explore the area, your Adventure Guides can make suggestions.

Dinner On Your Own
Tonight, you and your family can enjoy the hotel's excellent restaurant or ask your Adventure Guides to recommend nearby local dining. Get ready -- tomorrow you will start your adventure on the path to "pura vida," or the "pure life."
Accommodations: Hotel Indigo
|Meal included: None
Itinerary : Day 2
Western Costa Rica Family Vacations | Adventures By Disney - Itinerary : Day 2
Welcome Reception and Breakfast
Kick off your week in the tropics with a festive breakfast on a private room by the swimming pool. Meet the other adventurous families that share your journey though paradise!

Atlantic Aerial Tram Tour
Board a tram and fly above the lush rainforest in an exciting aerial tour that takes you over the tree tops! From your scenic seat, discover the gorgeous hanging gardens and verdant air plants teeming with colorful birds and other fascinating animals. A local guide accompanies your family in each tram "basket," offering insights and answering questions about the stunning scenery.

Lunch at Rancho Roberto's Restaurant
Stop at this tropical restaurant for lunch on your way to Arenal. After lunch, enjoy the beautiful gardens.

Arrive at Hotel Arenal Manoa
Follow the winding road to Arenal — your home in the heart of the rainforest. This lodge offers an electrifying view of one of the world's most active volcanoes, and borders the mystical, untouched rainforest.

Welcome Dinner Celebration
Kick up your heels at a lively feast with traditional dance music and authentic cuisine arranged specially for Adventures by Disney Guests. This celebration will really get you into the rhythm of the trip!
Accommodations: Hotel Arenal Manoa
|Meal included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Itinerary: Day 3
Western Costa Rica Family Vacations | Adventures By Disney - Itinerary: Day 3
Zip Line Adventure*
You're the king of the jungle! Strap on a harness, click onto suspended wires, zip line through treetops and soar across the sky. Adventures by Disney has found the expert guides to make this an awesome adventure to remember. It's the thrill of a lifetime!

Lunch at the Resort
Share the stories of your high-flying adventure in the rainforest over lunch with the group.

Local Arts and Crafts
Learn some traditional crafts from some local artisans. Get the family together and connect with the culture and your creative side—you may even design a keepsake of your own!

Hidalgo Hot Springs
Get whisked away to Hidalgo Hot Springs for a family dinner at these remarkable hot springs. And bring your swimsuits—you may want to take a dip before dinner!

*To use the zip line, you must be at least eight years old and size restrictions apply.
Accommodations: Hotel Arenal Manoa
|Meal included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Itinerary: Day 4
Western Costa Rica Family Vacations | Adventures By Disney - Itinerary: Day 4
Pineapple Plantation Tour
Learn to live off the land at a real working plantation! Discover Costa Rica's spirit of environmental respect and meet the people who live and work the earth everyday.

Picnic Lunch
Take a break before your whitewater adventure with an unforgettable picnic on the bank of the river.

Sarapiqui White Water Rafting / Float Trip
Travel through the rainforest to a rollicking river for a wet and wild rafting adventure! Shoot down roaring rapids and bob over gushing waters as a forest full of exotic creatures glides by. Enjoy a rafting adventure in Class 2 rapids; or opt for a serene paddle trip on quieter waters.

Dinner On Your Own
Toast to your rainforest adventure and swap stories with the family at your leisure. Who'd have thought you'd be shooting down roaring rapids and soaring across the treetops?
Accommodations: Hotel Arenal Manoa
|Meal included: Breakfast and Lunch
Itinerary: Day 5
Western Costa Rica Family Vacations | Adventures By Disney - Itinerary: Day 5
Flight to Quepos and Manuel Antonio National Park
Kick back and relax as we check your family out of the resort, handle your luggage and shuttle you to a brief and scenic flight on Twin Otter Aircraft to the captivating Costa Rican coastline.

The Parador Hotel
Paradise found! This tropical resort overlooking the ocean, surrounded by a lush rainforest, has beautiful swimming pools and a luxurious spa. Step into your stunning room with lush views of Manuel Antonio National Park. Whether you enjoy swimming, walking trails or bird watching, there is something to enchant every member of your family!

Junior Adventurers' Dinner / Adults' Dinner
Kids can cut loose at their own private dinner party, with their favorite foods. Meanwhile, adults can unwind over an elegant meal and toast to an enchanting evening in paradise.

Disney Movie Night
Cuddle up with the family and watch a classic Disney film in the heart of the tropics!
Accommodations: Hotel Parador
|Meal included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Itinerary: Day 6
Western Costa Rica Family Vacations | Adventures By Disney - Itinerary: Day 6
Manuel Antonio National Park Adventure
Hike through ancient forests and search for exotic animals including mischievous monkeys, beautiful birds and giant sloths. This unforgettable guided tour reveals the magical mysteries of the coastal rainforest.

Afternoon Activities at your Leisure
This afternoon is your opportunity to choose from enjoying the amenities at the Hotel Parador to shopping in the bustling seaside village of Quepos. Now this is "pura vida"!

Farewell Dinner
Celebrate all the friendships and adventures of your trip over a celebratory dinner accompanied by lively calypso music. Toast to all your newfound friends and the family memories you will cherish forever. Salud!
Accommodations: Hotel Parador
|Meal included: Breakfast and Dinner
Itinerary: Day 7
Western Costa Rica Family Vacations | Adventures By Disney - Itinerary: Day 7
Breakfast at Hotel Parador
Enjoy your last breakfast in paradise, and say goodbye to your fellow adventurers.

Motor Coach transfers to San José
Return to San José (SJO Airport) via motor coach to connect with your departing flight and say "adios" until you return to the tropics again!
Accommodations: Hotel Parador
|Meal included: Breakfast
Prices are subject to change without notice1
Prices for this trip vary within these ranges based primarily on when you book and travel; they are subject to change without notice. Please note, the price ranges set forth below include double, triple and quad occupancy. Other Terms & Conditions apply.

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We will not cancel any regularly scheduled departure less than 70 days prior to its scheduled start date. Restrictions apply, see below for details.

(1) AIRFARE TO AND FROM DESTINATION IS NOT INCLUDED IN OUR LAND PACKAGE PRICES. All prices are in U.S. dollars. Your land package pricing, which will be confirmed once we receive your USD$300 per person deposit, is guaranteed at the time of booking for your party. Government fees or taxes are subject to change. Guests added to your party after the booking are priced at the prevailing rate at the time they are added. The child rate applies to Guests under 12 at the time of travel when accompanied by an adult in the same room. Guests under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. If you are traveling with children, check this trip's minimum eligibility age and recommended minimum age, which you can find in the Overview, FAQs and Itinerary. Room configurations are subject to availability. Please see "Notes on Accommodations" for room configurations.

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Note on Accommodations: Subject to availability:

Parties of three in San José are accommodated in one room with two double beds. Parties of three in Arenal are accommodated in one room with two double beds. Parties of three in Quepos are accommodated in one room with two queen beds and one day bed. • Parties of four booked as a quad: In San José, quads are accommodated in one room with two double beds. In Arenal, quads are accommodated in one room with two double beds. In Quepos, quads are accommodated in one room with two queen beds and one rollaway. • Parties of four booked as two doubles: In San José, accommodations consist of two rooms, each having either two double beds or one king bed. Connecting rooms may be requested in San José only. In Arenal, accommodations consist of two rooms, each having two double beds. In Quepos, accommodations consist of two rooms, each having two queen beds or one king bed.

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