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San José · Arenal · Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica

🇨🇷 San José · Arenal · Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica · Family

Costa Rica Family Holiday

A fun, easy-paced Costa Rica family holiday across San José · Arenal · Manuel Antonio.

🗓️ 9N / 10D4.8 (684)🏨 4★🌤️ Best: Dec – Apr

Starting from

₹2,57,999 / person

Overview

Planning Costa Rica with kids (or grandparents) changes what a good itinerary looks like — shorter drives, earlier dinners, rooms that fit everyone. This 9-night family holiday paces San José · Arenal · Manuel Antonio around real families, with Arenal volcano & hot springs and Monteverde cloud-forest zip-lining timed for when energy is highest.

Dec – Apr is the sweet spot for Costa Rica (Central America), and we plan departures from Surat around it — flights via Mumbai or Ahmedabad, 4★ hotels locked in writing, and this itinerary from ₹2,57,999 per person on twin sharing.

Explera's Surat desk runs the whole journey end to end — flights, stays, transfers, guided sightseeing, Costa Rica visa assistance and insurance — with a written day-by-day plan before you pay and a human on call 24/7 while you travel. Every departure is fully customisable to your dates, budget and travellers.

Trip highlights

Arenal volcano & hot springs
Monteverde cloud-forest zip-lining
Manuel Antonio beaches & sloths
Tortuguero canals
Kid-friendly activities & theme park
Family rooms & flexible pacing

✓ What’s included

  • 9 nights' 4★ stay with daily breakfast
  • Return airport transfers
  • Sightseeing & tours as per the itinerary
  • Costa Rica visa assistance & documentation
  • One theme-park / family activity included
  • Explera 24/7 on-trip support

✗ What’s excluded

  • International/domestic airfare unless specified in the inclusions
  • Visa fees, travel insurance and any airport taxes not mentioned
  • Personal expenses — laundry, tips, mini-bar, phone calls and shopping
  • Anything not listed under "What’s included"
  • GST (5%) and TCS as applicable under Indian tax rules
  • Cost escalation due to currency fluctuation or fuel surcharge before travel

Day-wise itinerary

1

Day 1

Arrive San José

Arrive in San José and transfer to the hotel as a family — rooms arranged together, with the rest of the day free to rest after the flight.

2

Day 2

Arenal volcano

Arenal volcano & hot springs in the morning while everyone is fresh, with a shorter drive and a proper lunch stop built in.

3

Day 3

Monteverde cloud-forest zip-lining

A family-paced visit to Monteverde cloud-forest zip-lining — skip-the-queue entry, snack breaks and an early return for pool time.

4

Day 4

Manuel Antonio beaches

Today is Manuel Antonio beaches & sloths, chosen because it holds children's attention as well as their parents'; afternoon free.

5

Day 5

Tortuguero canals

Explore Tortuguero canals together, then an easy evening near the hotel so nobody is out past bedtime.

6

Day 6

Coffee plantation tour

A half-day at Coffee plantation tour with a family-friendly guide, leaving the rest of the day for the pool or the park.

7

Day 7

Arenal volcano

Arenal volcano & hot springs in the morning while everyone is fresh, with a shorter drive and a proper lunch stop built in.

8

Day 8

Monteverde cloud-forest zip-lining

A family-paced visit to Monteverde cloud-forest zip-lining — skip-the-queue entry, snack breaks and an early return for pool time.

9

Day 9

Manuel Antonio beaches

Today is Manuel Antonio beaches & sloths, chosen because it holds children's attention as well as their parents'; afternoon free.

10

Day 10

Departure

Time for a final breakfast and the last of the packing, then an assisted transfer to the airport as a family.

Book your San José · Arenal · Manuel Antonio trip from Surat & Gujarat

Explera Vacations plans San José · Arenal · Manuel Antonio holidays for travellers across Surat, Ahmedabad, Vadodara, Rajkot, Vapi and the rest of Gujarat — from our Surat Diamond Bourse (Khajod) and L. H. Road (Varachha) offices, or entirely on WhatsApp. As an IATA-certified agency and the official SDB travel desk since 2009, we handle the whole trip on one invoice: visa, flights, hotels, transfers and sightseeing, with flexible 20% booking, GST billing and a 24/7 desk while you travel. Share your dates for a written, all-inclusive quote — no hidden mark-ups.

Package FAQ

San José · Arenal · Manuel Antonio package — questions

What does the San José · Arenal · Manuel Antonio package cost from Surat?
The Costa Rica Family Holiday starts from ₹2,57,999 per person on twin sharing for 9 nights / 10 days (land package). Final pricing depends on travel dates, hotel category and flights, which we quote transparently.
What is included and excluded in this package?
Included: 9 nights' 4★ stay with daily breakfast, Return airport transfers, Sightseeing & tours as per the itinerary, Costa Rica visa assistance & documentation and more. Excluded: International/domestic airfare unless specified in the inclusions, Visa fees, travel insurance and any airport taxes not mentioned, Personal expenses — laundry, tips, mini-bar, phone calls and shopping. The full lists are shown above and everything is customisable.
When is the best time to visit San José · Arenal · Manuel Antonio?
The best time to travel is Dec – Apr. We plan around weather, festivals and your dates for the best experience and value.
Can Explera customise this San José · Arenal · Manuel Antonio itinerary?
Yes — adjust nights, hotels, sightseeing and dates, add flights and visa assistance, or turn it into a honeymoon or group departure. Just share your preferences with our Holidays desk.
Which is the best travel agent in Surat for a San José · Arenal · Manuel Antonio package?
Explera Vacations is Surat's IATA-certified travel agency and the official Surat Diamond Bourse travel desk — 15+ years, rated 4.8/5 by 2,130+ travellers. We plan the San José · Arenal · Manuel Antonio trip end to end: stays, transfers, sightseeing, visa and flights on one invoice, from our SDB (Khajod) and L. H. Road offices. Call the Holidays desk on +91 95743 32299 or WhatsApp.
Can I book this San José · Arenal · Manuel Antonio package from Ahmedabad, Vadodara or anywhere in Gujarat?
Yes — Explera serves travellers across Surat, Ahmedabad, Vadodara, Rajkot, Vapi and all of Gujarat. Most of the planning and booking happens on WhatsApp and phone, so no office visit is needed; documents and visa filing are handled remotely with pickup available across Surat.
Does the San José · Arenal · Manuel Antonio package price include flights?
Prices shown are indicative land packages per person on twin sharing. As an IATA-accredited agency we add flights at genuine fares — often better than online portals — and can bundle visa, insurance and transfers so it's one clear, GST-invoiced booking.
How do I book and pay for this package from Surat?
Share your dates on WhatsApp (+91 95743 32299) for a written quote; confirm with flexible 20% booking and pay the balance before travel. Pay by NEFT/RTGS/UPI to our Indian bank accounts or securely online via Razorpay, with a proper GST invoice.

Prices are indicative, per person on twin sharing, and vary with season, availability, hotel category and currency. Share your dates for a confirmed, customised quote.

Traveller reviews

What travellers say about the San José · Arenal · Manuel Antonio trip

★★★★★4.8/5· 684+ reviews
★★★★★
We compared a few agents for our San José package and Explera gave the clearest quote with proper inclusions. Transfers were always on time and the on-trip WhatsApp support answered within minutes.

Zeel Kothiya

Navsari · Family holiday

★★★★★
Went for our family holiday and everything from the San José itinerary to the return was handled with care. The hotels were exactly the category promised. Will book our next trip with them too.

Yash Bhanderi

Navsari · Family holiday

★★★★★
San José was our first big trip and Explera made it stress-free — visa guidance, forex tips, a sensible day plan and a driver who knew the area. Came back with amazing memories and zero complaints.

Dixita Lathiya

Navsari · Family holiday

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