Costa Rica Trip Ideas
The Adventure Starter Pack - La Fortuna
Day 1:
Fly in
Drive to a spot part way there, stop by a Soda (local small restaurants) and a fruit stand on the way
Spend the night
Day 2:
Drive to La Fortuna
Stop by a soda
Zip lining through the rainforest - plenty of zip lining options based on adventure level and age of kids
Day 3:
Morning: Wake up early to check out and go swimming at La Fortuna Waterfall going early allows you to avoid the crowds
Afternoon: El Salto Rope Swing - a fun place where kids and adults can jump off a rope swing and potentially see some wildlife
Day 4:
All Day: White Water Rafting - It is a great way to see the rainforests and have some fun
Day 5:
Relax - Determine what you want to based on previous days. Options include:
Coffee and chocolate tours
Canyoning and rappelling
Day 6:
Drive back to the airport, get some souvenirs on the way and head home
Typical Cost Breakdown:
Flights: 350-500 per person
Rental Car: 500-1,000 (slightly more expensive than other countries as third party liability insurance is mandatory)
Accommodations: Can range from 150-1,000 per night depending on how luxurious you want to go. Generally you can get nice accommodations for cheap)
Zip Lining: 50- 100 per person
La Fortuna Waterfall: $20 per person; 8 and under are free
El Salto Rope Swing: Free
White Water Rafting: 75-100 per person
Typical food cost: A meal at a soda can be ~10 per person (Budget: 150-200 a person)
Total for a family of four all in: ~$4,000 - $8,000