Priced for travel in December 2026. Prices change with dates: peak holidays cost more, quieter months less. Pick your own dates with “Customise this trip” and the planner shows prices for them.
Embark on an exciting 8-day family adventure in Costa Rica, exploring stunning volcanoes, lush rainforests, and beautiful beaches. Experience nature up close with activities perfect for kids, including gentle ziplining and wildlife spotting.
Taxi, ride-share or transit · arrive 3 hours before the flight · cost depends on where you live
1 night in San José · ~US$176 per night · Arriving before check-in time: leave your bags and explore · Central San José
See hotels ↗Experience local food and culture in a vibrant market.
Enjoy traditional Costa Rican dishes in a family-friendly setting.
At your hotel, or a café nearby
Check out
About 2 hours
About 30 min
2 nights in La Fortuna · ~US$198 per night · Arriving before check-in time: leave your bags and explore · Arenal
See hotels ↗Pick a local spot along the way
Free time to rest at the hotel or wander nearby
Delicious Costa Rican dishes with a cozy vibe.
At your hotel, or a café nearby
Enjoy local Costa Rican cuisine with a family-friendly atmosphere.
A casual spot with a great menu for kids and adults alike.
At your hotel, or a café nearby
Check out
About 1.5 hours
About 30 min
2 nights in Monteverde · ~US$183 per night · Arriving before check-in time: leave your bags and explore · Monteverde
See hotels ↗Pick a local spot along the way
Free time to rest at the hotel or wander nearby
Ask your hotel for a favourite nearby
At your hotel, or a café nearby
For getting around today
Enjoy local dishes with a great view of the forest.
Dine in a unique treehouse setting surrounded by nature.
At your hotel, or a café nearby
Check out
About 2 hours
About 30 min
2 nights in Manuel Antonio · ~US$212 per night · Arriving before check-in time: leave your bags and explore · Manuel Antonio
See hotels ↗Pick a local spot along the way
Free time to rest at the hotel or wander nearby
Enjoy delicious wood-fired pizzas with a family-friendly vibe.
At your hotel, or a café nearby
Enjoy a unique dining experience in a former airplane.
Relax and swim at one of Costa Rica's best beaches.
Savor local dishes in a family-friendly atmosphere.
At your hotel, or a café nearby
Check out
Taxi, ride-share or transit · cost depends on where you live
Prices are estimates per person, checked November 2026, for 4 travellers sharing, shown in US$. Times are a guide: check opening hours before you go. Booking links go to our travel partners; we may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. Planned with the Nanajee AI trip planner and reviewed by Nanajee Travels.
About US$1,984 per person (US$7,936 for 2 adults and 2 children) for this 8-day plan travelling in December 2026, including return flights from Toronto (about US$988) and 7 nights in a mid-range hotel, sharing a room. Without flights it is about US$996 per person. These are estimates checked in November 2026; prices change with dates, and peak holidays cost more.
December to April is the dry season; May to November is green and cheaper with afternoon rain.
8 days (including travel days) covers the highlights: Explore San José; Arenal Volcano & Hot Springs; Hanging Bridges & Waterfall; Travel to Monteverde. For a slower pace or more day trips, add a day or two with “Customise this trip”.
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This plan uses taxi, bus and domestic flight to get between places; local transport costs about US$185 per person for the whole trip. Each journey is shown on the day it happens, with its time and cost.
This plan uses Hotel Presidente (Hotel Presidente, San José), then Arenal Observatory Lodge (Arenal Observatory Lodge, La Fortuna), then Monteverde Cloud Forest Lodge (Monteverde Cloud Forest Lodge, Monteverde) (or similar), 7 nights in total, chosen to be close to the places you visit. Hotels cost about US$341 per person for the trip, sharing a room. You can pick a different hotel or area with “Customise this trip”.
Book ahead for Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve: these can sell out or need a timed ticket. Flights and hotels are usually cheaper the earlier you book, especially around holidays.
