Luxury Family Vacation with Purpose in Costa Rica
One of the world’s most desirable destinations, you can experience a luxury family vacation in Costa Rica. World-leading in eco-luxury, this is our most popular destination.
It has awe-inspiring scenery and diverse ecosystems.
Your family can make a difference conserving wildlife, helping at a free medical clinic, teaching computer skills, and more.
Costa Rican Highlights
Home to 5% of the world’s biodiversity, including sloths, monkeys, pumas and even jaguars, as well as opportunities to surf, snorkel, zip line, make chocolate, visit a Fair Trade organic coffee farm, and much more.
Costa Rican Eco-Luxury
Costa Rica boasts some of the most impressive eco-luxury accommodation in the world. Some of our favorites are Kasiiya Tented Camp, Four Seasons, Andaz and El Mangroove in Papagayo, El Silencio Lodge in Bajos del Toro, Pacuare Lodge on the Pacuare River, Lapa Rios in Corcovado, and Nayara Tented Camp and Tabacon Resort in Arenal.
Make a Difference
There are many options on a luxury family vacation with purpose in Costa Rica! You can care for monkeys, parrots, and more at a wildlife rescue center, conserve turtles on a beautiful beach, renovate classrooms, or lend a hand at a free medical clinic.
Suggested Itinerary for a Luxury Family Volunteer Vacation in Costa Rica
Example Price from: US$11,175 per adult (12 years and over)
This adventure enables you to help care for animals at a wildlife rescue center, as well as visit a Fair Trade coffee farm, Poas and Arenal Volcanos, relax in hot springs, and thrill with zip lining and white-water rafting, all in eco-luxury.
Trip Highlights
- Caring for, and learning all about, monkeys, parrots, and more
- Sustainable coffee tour
- Be in awe of Poas volcano
- Hike around Arenal volcano
- Go zip lining through the rainforest
- Night jungle nature walk
- Thrill with white-water rafting in the Pacuare River
Price Includes
- 5 Star Eco-Luxury accommodation throughout
- Private Airport transfers
- Expert local guides
- Meals as indicated (B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner)
- Volunteering costs
Note: Price excludes international flights
Sample Day by Day - priced from $20,685 for a family of four
- Day 1: Arrive San Jose, Costa Rica You are met at the airport and transferred to your luxury boutique hotel, Xandari Resort
- Day 2: Learn all about coffee production in a private guided walk through a Fair Trade coffee farm and then head to be amazed at Poas Volcano before arriving in Arenal. Stay at Tabacon Thermal Resort - two-bedroom suite (B)
- Day 3-5: These are sure to be the most fulfilling days as you help conserve and care for Costa Rica's indigenous wildlife, including monkeys, macaws, and peccaries on Day 3, and on days 4-5, help renovate a local school (B,BL)
- Day 6: Today you can choose from a range of options, such as zip lining, hiking around Arenal Volcano, kayaking, or a floating safari. Finish with a nocturnal nature walk (B,D)
- Day 7: Fly to Manuel Antonio, private transfer to Arenas del Mar on the beach , in a premium suite (B)
- Day 8: Private guided wildlife safari walk in Manuel Antonio National Park, hoping to see sloths, monkeys, toucans, lizards, and more. Rest of day at leisure (B)
- Day 9: Choose from surf lessons, snorkeling, hiking, waterfalls, beach relaxation and more (B)
- Day 10: Fly to San Jose and connect with your flight home (B)
Note: This is a sample itinerary only which is to be customized to your exact requirements
Highlights of a Luxury Family Vacation with Purpose in Costa Rica
There is so much to see and do – Papagayo, Arenal volcano, Osa Peninsula, Manuel Antonio, Monteverde Cloud Forest, and Tortuguero are amongst the most popular regions.
Hotels and lodges shown here are examples of what we call “eco-luxury”, meaning you minimize any environmental impact whilst retaining your creature comforts.
Costa Rica has the most extensive range of incredible eco-luxury accommodation; some of our favorites are: Pacuare Lodge, El Silencio, Tabacon Resort, Nayara Tented Camp, Lapa Rios, Arenas del Mar, El Mangroove, Punta Islita, Xandari, and Playa Nicuesa.
How to Help in Costa Rica
There are many ways you can make a difference on a luxury family vacation in Costa Rica. Connect closer with your kids as you conserve wildlife, turtles, teach computer skills, renovate classrooms, or assist at a medical clinic.
Care for Animals at a Wildlife Rescue Center
Care for monkeys, parrots and more and help them rehabilitate, whilst learning an enormous amount about these fascinating animals.
Note – this is a popular example of how you can help in this region, and we delight in crafting trips to your exact preferences.