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Costa Rica

From Monkeys to Macaws: Colorful Costa Rica With Your Grandchild

Program No. 3636RJ
Fly a little south of the U.S. to discover a world of chatty macaws, playful monkeys, industrious leafcutter ants and butterflies as you explore Costa Rica with your grandchild.

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LODGING & MEALS
Lodgings may differ by date. Select a date to see the lodgings specific to that date.
Showing Lodging & Meals For:
Aug 03, 2025 - Aug 12, 2025 (San José to Central Pacific Coast)
Jun 14, 2025 - Jun 23, 2025 (San José to Central Pacific Coast)
Jun 17, 2025 - Jun 26, 2025 (San José to Central Pacific Coast)
Jun 21, 2025 - Jun 30, 2025 (San José to Central Pacific Coast)
Jun 23, 2025 - Jul 02, 2025 (San José to Central Pacific Coast)
Jun 27, 2025 - Jul 06, 2025 (San José to Central Pacific Coast)
Jun 30, 2025 - Jul 09, 2025 (San José to Central Pacific Coast)
Jul 05, 2025 - Jul 14, 2025 (San José to Central Pacific Coast)
Jul 07, 2025 - Jul 16, 2025 (San José to Central Pacific Coast)
Jul 10, 2025 - Jul 19, 2025 (San José to Central Pacific Coast)
Jul 18, 2025 - Jul 27, 2025 (San José to Central Pacific Coast)
Jul 23, 2025 - Aug 01, 2025 (San José to Central Pacific Coast)
Jul 26, 2025 - Aug 04, 2025 (San José to Central Pacific Coast)
Jul 27, 2025 - Aug 05, 2025 (San José to Central Pacific Coast)
Aug 01, 2025 - Aug 10, 2025 (San José to Central Pacific Coast)
Aug 03, 2025 - Aug 12, 2025 (San José to Central Pacific Coast)
Lodging and meal options may differ by date. Select a date to see the information specific to that date.
What You'll Eat
9 Breakfasts
8 Lunches
9 Dinners
Total: 26 Meals
The following choices may be available when requested in advance: Vegetarian, Low Salt, Low Fat, Gluten Free
Where You'll Stay
1 NIGHT
Location: San José
The Radisson Hotel San José is conveniently situated in the commercial district near San José's historic center.
3 NIGHTS
Location: Chilamate
Nature lodge built along the banks of the Sarapiqui River. Room modules are built on elevated platforms, surrounded by tropical vegetation. A large tract of private primary and secondary rainforest is accessible via a hanging bridge.
3 NIGHTS
Location: La Fortuna
The Arenal Paraiso Hotel is located just a few minutes from La Fortuna town and near the Arenal Volcano National Park. Accommodations are provided in small casitas--all with views of the famous volcano. Landscaped grounds feature lush tropical vegetation that provides both privacy and visual interest.
2 NIGHTS
Location: Punta Leona
Tropical rainforest and beach resort located on the Central Pacific coast of Costa Rica. Part of the 750 acres is a nature reserve boasting 250 species of birds, a variety of monkeys, sloths, armadillos and a macaw breeding project.
1 NIGHT
Location: San José
The Radisson Hotel San José is conveniently situated in the commercial district near San José's historic center.
3 NIGHTS
Location: Chilamate
Nature lodge built along the banks of the Sarapiqui River. Room modules are built on elevated platforms, surrounded by tropical vegetation. A large tract of private primary and secondary rainforest is accessible via a hanging bridge.
3 NIGHTS
Location: La Fortuna
The Arenal Paraiso Hotel is located just a few minutes from La Fortuna town and near the Arenal Volcano National Park. Accommodations are provided in small casitas--all with views of the famous volcano. Landscaped grounds feature lush tropical vegetation that provides both privacy and visual interest.
2 NIGHTS
Location: Punta Leona
Tropical rainforest and beach resort located on the Central Pacific coast of Costa Rica. Part of the 750 acres is a nature reserve boasting 250 species of birds, a variety of monkeys, sloths, armadillos and a macaw breeding project.
1 NIGHT
Location: San José
The Radisson Hotel San José is conveniently situated in the commercial district near San José's historic center.
3 NIGHTS
Location: Chilamate
Nature lodge built along the banks of the Sarapiqui River. Room modules are built on elevated platforms, surrounded by tropical vegetation. A large tract of private primary and secondary rainforest is accessible via a hanging bridge.
3 NIGHTS
Location: La Fortuna
The Arenal Paraiso Hotel is located just a few minutes from La Fortuna town and near the Arenal Volcano National Park. Accommodations are provided in small casitas--all with views of the famous volcano. Landscaped grounds feature lush tropical vegetation that provides both privacy and visual interest.
2 NIGHTS
Location: Punta Leona
Tropical rainforest and beach resort located on the Central Pacific coast of Costa Rica. Part of the 750 acres is a nature reserve boasting 250 species of birds, a variety of monkeys, sloths, armadillos and a macaw breeding project.
1 NIGHT
Location: San José
The Radisson Hotel San José is conveniently situated in the commercial district near San José's historic center.
3 NIGHTS
Location: Chilamate
Nature lodge built along the banks of the Sarapiqui River. Room modules are built on elevated platforms, surrounded by tropical vegetation. A large tract of private primary and secondary rainforest is accessible via a hanging bridge.
3 NIGHTS
Location: La Fortuna
The Arenal Paraiso Hotel is located just a few minutes from La Fortuna town and near the Arenal Volcano National Park. Accommodations are provided in small casitas--all with views of the famous volcano. Landscaped grounds feature lush tropical vegetation that provides both privacy and visual interest.
2 NIGHTS
Location: Punta Leona
Tropical rainforest and beach resort located on the Central Pacific coast of Costa Rica. Part of the 750 acres is a nature reserve boasting 250 species of birds, a variety of monkeys, sloths, armadillos and a macaw breeding project.
1 NIGHT
Location: San José
The Radisson Hotel San José is conveniently situated in the commercial district near San José's historic center.
3 NIGHTS
Location: Chilamate
Nature lodge built along the banks of the Sarapiqui River. Room modules are built on elevated platforms, surrounded by tropical vegetation. A large tract of private primary and secondary rainforest is accessible via a hanging bridge.
3 NIGHTS
Location: La Fortuna
The Arenal Paraiso Hotel is located just a few minutes from La Fortuna town and near the Arenal Volcano National Park. Accommodations are provided in small casitas--all with views of the famous volcano. Landscaped grounds feature lush tropical vegetation that provides both privacy and visual interest.
2 NIGHTS
Location: Punta Leona
Tropical rainforest and beach resort located on the Central Pacific coast of Costa Rica. Part of the 750 acres is a nature reserve boasting 250 species of birds, a variety of monkeys, sloths, armadillos and a macaw breeding project.
1 NIGHT
Location: San José
The Radisson Hotel San José is conveniently situated in the commercial district near San José's historic center.
3 NIGHTS
Location: Chilamate
Nature lodge built along the banks of the Sarapiqui River. Room modules are built on elevated platforms, surrounded by tropical vegetation. A large tract of private primary and secondary rainforest is accessible via a hanging bridge.
3 NIGHTS
Location: La Fortuna
The Arenal Paraiso Hotel is located just a few minutes from La Fortuna town and near the Arenal Volcano National Park. Accommodations are provided in small casitas--all with views of the famous volcano. Landscaped grounds feature lush tropical vegetation that provides both privacy and visual interest.
2 NIGHTS
Location: Punta Leona
Tropical rainforest and beach resort located on the Central Pacific coast of Costa Rica. Part of the 750 acres is a nature reserve boasting 250 species of birds, a variety of monkeys, sloths, armadillos and a macaw breeding project.
1 NIGHT
Location: San José
The Radisson Hotel San José is conveniently situated in the commercial district near San José's historic center.
3 NIGHTS
Location: Chilamate
Nature lodge built along the banks of the Sarapiqui River. Room modules are built on elevated platforms, surrounded by tropical vegetation. A large tract of private primary and secondary rainforest is accessible via a hanging bridge.
3 NIGHTS
Location: La Fortuna
The Arenal Paraiso Hotel is located just a few minutes from La Fortuna town and near the Arenal Volcano National Park. Accommodations are provided in small casitas--all with views of the famous volcano. Landscaped grounds feature lush tropical vegetation that provides both privacy and visual interest.
2 NIGHTS
Location: Punta Leona
Tropical rainforest and beach resort located on the Central Pacific coast of Costa Rica. Part of the 750 acres is a nature reserve boasting 250 species of birds, a variety of monkeys, sloths, armadillos and a macaw breeding project.
1 NIGHT
Location: San José
The Radisson Hotel San José is conveniently situated in the commercial district near San José's historic center.
3 NIGHTS
Location: Chilamate
Nature lodge built along the banks of the Sarapiqui River. Room modules are built on elevated platforms, surrounded by tropical vegetation. A large tract of private primary and secondary rainforest is accessible via a hanging bridge.
3 NIGHTS
Location: La Fortuna
The Arenal Paraiso Hotel is located just a few minutes from La Fortuna town and near the Arenal Volcano National Park. Accommodations are provided in small casitas--all with views of the famous volcano. Landscaped grounds feature lush tropical vegetation that provides both privacy and visual interest.
2 NIGHTS
Location: Punta Leona
Tropical rainforest and beach resort located on the Central Pacific coast of Costa Rica. Part of the 750 acres is a nature reserve boasting 250 species of birds, a variety of monkeys, sloths, armadillos and a macaw breeding project.
1 NIGHT
Location: San José
The Radisson Hotel San José is conveniently situated in the commercial district near San José's historic center.
3 NIGHTS
Location: Chilamate
Nature lodge built along the banks of the Sarapiqui River. Room modules are built on elevated platforms, surrounded by tropical vegetation. A large tract of private primary and secondary rainforest is accessible via a hanging bridge.
3 NIGHTS
Location: La Fortuna
The Arenal Paraiso Hotel is located just a few minutes from La Fortuna town and near the Arenal Volcano National Park. Accommodations are provided in small casitas--all with views of the famous volcano. Landscaped grounds feature lush tropical vegetation that provides both privacy and visual interest.
2 NIGHTS
Location: Punta Leona
Tropical rainforest and beach resort located on the Central Pacific coast of Costa Rica. Part of the 750 acres is a nature reserve boasting 250 species of birds, a variety of monkeys, sloths, armadillos and a macaw breeding project.
1 NIGHT
Location: San José
The Radisson Hotel San José is conveniently situated in the commercial district near San José's historic center.
3 NIGHTS
Location: Chilamate
Nature lodge built along the banks of the Sarapiqui River. Room modules are built on elevated platforms, surrounded by tropical vegetation. A large tract of private primary and secondary rainforest is accessible via a hanging bridge.
3 NIGHTS
Location: La Fortuna
The Arenal Paraiso Hotel is located just a few minutes from La Fortuna town and near the Arenal Volcano National Park. Accommodations are provided in small casitas--all with views of the famous volcano. Landscaped grounds feature lush tropical vegetation that provides both privacy and visual interest.
2 NIGHTS
Location: Punta Leona
Tropical rainforest and beach resort located on the Central Pacific coast of Costa Rica. Part of the 750 acres is a nature reserve boasting 250 species of birds, a variety of monkeys, sloths, armadillos and a macaw breeding project.
1 NIGHT
Location: San José
The Radisson Hotel San José is conveniently situated in the commercial district near San José's historic center.
3 NIGHTS
Location: Chilamate
Nature lodge built along the banks of the Sarapiqui River. Room modules are built on elevated platforms, surrounded by tropical vegetation. A large tract of private primary and secondary rainforest is accessible via a hanging bridge.
3 NIGHTS
Location: La Fortuna
The Arenal Paraiso Hotel is located just a few minutes from La Fortuna town and near the Arenal Volcano National Park. Accommodations are provided in small casitas--all with views of the famous volcano. Landscaped grounds feature lush tropical vegetation that provides both privacy and visual interest.
2 NIGHTS
Location: Punta Leona
Tropical rainforest and beach resort located on the Central Pacific coast of Costa Rica. Part of the 750 acres is a nature reserve boasting 250 species of birds, a variety of monkeys, sloths, armadillos and a macaw breeding project.
1 NIGHT
Location: San José
The Radisson Hotel San José is conveniently situated in the commercial district near San José's historic center.
3 NIGHTS
Location: Chilamate
Nature lodge built along the banks of the Sarapiqui River. Room modules are built on elevated platforms, surrounded by tropical vegetation. A large tract of private primary and secondary rainforest is accessible via a hanging bridge.
3 NIGHTS
Location: La Fortuna
The Arenal Paraiso Hotel is located just a few minutes from La Fortuna town and near the Arenal Volcano National Park. Accommodations are provided in small casitas--all with views of the famous volcano. Landscaped grounds feature lush tropical vegetation that provides both privacy and visual interest.
2 NIGHTS
Location: Punta Leona
Tropical rainforest and beach resort located on the Central Pacific coast of Costa Rica. Part of the 750 acres is a nature reserve boasting 250 species of birds, a variety of monkeys, sloths, armadillos and a macaw breeding project.
1 NIGHT
Location: San José
The Radisson Hotel San José is conveniently situated in the commercial district near San José's historic center.
3 NIGHTS
Location: Chilamate
Nature lodge built along the banks of the Sarapiqui River. Room modules are built on elevated platforms, surrounded by tropical vegetation. A large tract of private primary and secondary rainforest is accessible via a hanging bridge.
3 NIGHTS
Location: La Fortuna
The Arenal Paraiso Hotel is located just a few minutes from La Fortuna town and near the Arenal Volcano National Park. Accommodations are provided in small casitas--all with views of the famous volcano. Landscaped grounds feature lush tropical vegetation that provides both privacy and visual interest.
2 NIGHTS
Location: Punta Leona
Tropical rainforest and beach resort located on the Central Pacific coast of Costa Rica. Part of the 750 acres is a nature reserve boasting 250 species of birds, a variety of monkeys, sloths, armadillos and a macaw breeding project.
1 NIGHT
Location: San José
The Radisson Hotel San José is conveniently situated in the commercial district near San José's historic center.
3 NIGHTS
Location: Chilamate
Nature lodge built along the banks of the Sarapiqui River. Room modules are built on elevated platforms, surrounded by tropical vegetation. A large tract of private primary and secondary rainforest is accessible via a hanging bridge.
3 NIGHTS
Location: La Fortuna
The Arenal Paraiso Hotel is located just a few minutes from La Fortuna town and near the Arenal Volcano National Park. Accommodations are provided in small casitas--all with views of the famous volcano. Landscaped grounds feature lush tropical vegetation that provides both privacy and visual interest.
2 NIGHTS
Location: Punta Leona
Tropical rainforest and beach resort located on the Central Pacific coast of Costa Rica. Part of the 750 acres is a nature reserve boasting 250 species of birds, a variety of monkeys, sloths, armadillos and a macaw breeding project.
1 NIGHT
Location: San José
The Radisson Hotel San José is conveniently situated in the commercial district near San José's historic center.
3 NIGHTS
Location: Chilamate
Nature lodge built along the banks of the Sarapiqui River. Room modules are built on elevated platforms, surrounded by tropical vegetation. A large tract of private primary and secondary rainforest is accessible via a hanging bridge.
3 NIGHTS
Location: La Fortuna
The Arenal Paraiso Hotel is located just a few minutes from La Fortuna town and near the Arenal Volcano National Park. Accommodations are provided in small casitas--all with views of the famous volcano. Landscaped grounds feature lush tropical vegetation that provides both privacy and visual interest.
2 NIGHTS
Location: Punta Leona
Tropical rainforest and beach resort located on the Central Pacific coast of Costa Rica. Part of the 750 acres is a nature reserve boasting 250 species of birds, a variety of monkeys, sloths, armadillos and a macaw breeding project.





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