Costa Rica First Encounter

San José Province, San José, Costa Rica

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Il Viaggio Travel
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53 reviews
Duration: 7 days
Group size: 1 - 999
Costa Rica First Encounter
San José Province, San José, Costa Rica

Il Viaggio Travel
  • Email address verified
53 reviews

$NaN
Duration: 7 days
Group size: 1 - 999

About this trip

Pricing details and policies

What’s included

  • Airport Greeting
    Personalized welcome and assistance upon arrival.
  • Private transportation
    Comfortable private transport exclusively for your family throughout the trip.
  • Expert guide
    A bilingual, certified, family-friendly guide accompanying you the entire time.
  • Welcome kit
    welcome kit (which includes vouchers, detailed itinerary, map, general information of the country, safety tips, information of the locations and activities visited and even a hand made welcome gift
  • Lodging in SJ
    01 night in the Central Valley
  • Private guided transfer
    private guided transfer to Arenal with guided stops in Sarchi, Zarcero and for ice cream
  • Logding in Arenal
    03 nights in Arenal Area
  • Guided tour to Arenal
    guided visit at Arenal Rainforest
  • Hot Springs
    water park and hot springs
  • Organic farm
    organic farm tour and tortilla making experience
  • Private Guided Transfer
    Scenic stops in San Ramón and Tárcoles.
  • Boat tour
    Boat tour to see wildlife
  • Lodging at the Pacific
    03 nights in Central Pacific Coast
  • Transfer to airport
    private guided transfer to the airport ( Please be informed that travellers have to be three hours in advance at the International Airports in order to aboard their international flight)
  • daily breakfast
    daily breakfast
  • Lunch
    2 lunch (Vegetarian or special meals can be included upon request.)

What’s not included

  • Tips
    Tips for drives and guides not included
  • Flights
    Flights
  • Non mentioned items
    Any tour, activity, meal or service not mentioned
  • Variations
    Prices are subject to change without previous notice depending on any significant increase in rates,taxes, fuel or due to availability problems.
  • Extra participants
    Prices are based on the minimum of paying participants previously informed
  • Minimum variations
    If the minimum number of paying participants changes, the rates would also change
  • International insurance
    IL VIAGGIO TRAVEL has a civil responsibility insurance but declines any responsibility for personal accidents. We strongly recommend buying an international travel insurance.

Available Packages

Trip Price
$4,075

Itinerary

Day 1
Welcome to Costa Rica

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Il Viaggio Travel
53 reviews
Costa Rica Family Holidays, powered by IL VIAGGIO TRAVEL, boasts two decades of expertise as a local ground operator in Costa Rica. Specializing in crafting unique family experiences, we cherish the true essence of family bonds. Every journey we offer is designed with this in mind, catering to groups of friends, couples, and multigenerational families alike. With accessibility at the forefront, we ensure each adventure is both memorable and sustainable.

Reviews

We had a fantastic trip to Costa Rica, thanks Il Viaggio Travel! Our agent, Agostina, was incredibly helpful at every step. Communication during planning was excellent, and she and I went back and forth multiple times as we hammered out an itinerary for our group. And when we unfortunately had to make some last-minute alterations to our trip (changing arrival and shortening the trip by a few days, along with some of the itinerary), Agostina worked with us to not only make things as easy as possible but also suggesting ways to alter tours to allow us to experience as much as possible from our original itinerary. We were still able to visit La Fortuna, Monteverde (Ziplining and hanging bridges, amazing!), Quepos (catamaran snorkeling tour), and Uvita, which was amazing! Our driver Allan was also incredible, drove us everywhere we needed to go (some very long trips as well!), spoke excellent English, and made many helpful suggestions along the way. He was even able to give or find us options for alternative activities once we were at our locations, based on how we were feeling at the time or how long drives had turned out to be. An example was finding a local waterfall near Uvita (Catarata Uvita), where we were able to swim and even slide down the waterfall, as well as see a small butterfly garden with Blue Morpho Mariposas. He was also able to give us tons of information on local animals and sites, pointing out various animals and stopping the van to see them longer, as well as providing great suggestions for places to eat all throughout the trip. It was so important for us to have someone who really knows the area! One note I would make about trip planning would be to watch travel times between sites. We found that the google maps drive time estimates were off by a lot several times, mostly due to traffic. The drives from Monteverde to Uvita, and then also Uvita to San Jose, turned out to be nearly twice as long as expected due to traffic. Fortunately, Allan often had more realistic estimates, so in some cases we were able to shuffle some plans to avoid being rushed.
By Michael K for Family Trip to Costa Rica - Michael Kerry (A) on Jan 06, 2026
Well organized tour with great destinations and accommodations. Competent and caring tour guide. Throughly enjoyed the trip.
By Robert W for Laurel G - Acc trip deposit on Dec 26, 2025
The lodging, tours, food and guide were great and accessible accommodations worked well for me. We enjoyed having leisure time built in so we could add a tour or relax at the beach club! Next trip we won’t plan so much driving as traffic was significant. Thank you! Laurel Gingrich
By Laurel G for Laurel Ringrich on Dec 24, 2025
We had an amazing trip, Agostina was amazing at putting together our itinerary and coping with all my anxieties and questions. She was there to help when we had a small hotel hiccup and solved it quickly. Martin our driver was fabulous. He knew so much about the country and wildlife, so much more than just a driver. The activities were perfect for us. Travelling with a wheelchair and reduced mobility was made so much easier with the experience of Il Viaggio.
By Alison M for Trip to Costa Rica - Alison & Sarah (A) on Dec 21, 2025
I had an incredible experience with Il Viaggio planning my accessible trip to Costa Rica. From the very beginning, their planning and communication were excellent. They truly listened to my needs and thoughtfully handled every detail. The accommodations, transportation, and activities were carefully selected with accessibility in mind, allowing me to fully enjoy the trip without stress or limitations. It was clear that Il Viaggio has both the expertise and genuine care needed to create meaningful accessible travel experiences. A special thank-you to our outstanding tour guide, Allan, who went above and beyond throughout the trip. His professionalism, kindness, and attention to detail made everything run smoothly and made the experience even more enjoyable. I highly recommend Il Viaggio to anyone looking for a well-planned, accessible, and unforgettable travel experience in Cosa Rica
By Kimberly L for Accessible Trip - Kim Lathrop on Dec 19, 2025
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We have just returned back to the UK from a 7 night trip. What an incredible experience. il Viaggio Travel - 100% recommend using this company for your guided tour / driver. They specialise in accessible travel ♿️ Booking with il Viaggio took the stress away and they organised everything. All of our transportation (10 seater minibus), hotels, trips/tours and restaurants were planned for us. From being collected from the airport, to being dropped at our final destination of the holiday, Emmanuel (driver/guide) stayed with us from start to finish. He was friendly, kind and so knowledgeable about his country and wildlife. We wouldn’t have spotted much without him, he is like a walking encyclopedia. We were lucky enough to see 2/3 toe sloths, viper snakes, leaf ants, howler monkeys, dart frogs, toucans, owls, iguanas, Jesus Christ lizards, and lots more. We spent the last 3 days relaxing at margaritaville as that’s what suited us best after 4 jam packed days. The sunsets on playa flamingo beach are stunning! All of the hotel staff were amazing, plenty of sun beds etc and the choice of food and drink was great. Short walk to bars / restaurants and small marina where we saw sting rays. Hotels: Monteverde country lodge Arenal Observatory Lodge & Trails Playa Flamingo Margaritaville Costa Rica Activities: Monteverde Santa Elena cloud forest Treetopia sky tram Paradise hot springs Mistico park handing bridges Sloth trail (near Don Juan) Don Juan chocolate and coffee tour
By Abbigail W on 25 Apr, 2025