Each tour has two prices- for two sets of lodges that you can choose from.
Eco Basic Lodges are small lodges run by an individual Costa Rican family. Your tourism dollars are most valued here. Lodges are simple and sometimes rustic but clean and friendly. All have fans and screened windows, one has a pool. The lodges in this category include Andrea Cristina B&B in Sarapiqui, La Catarata Ecolodge and Arenal Oasis Ecolodge near the Arenal Volcano, Hotel Atardecer and Monteverde Villas Lodge in Monteverde. Hotel Buena Vista (standard room) is booked for the first/last night near the San Jose airport.
Beach lodges in Playa Negra are the same for both categories of lodges: Playa Negra Guesthouse or Bungalows Malu with 2 bedroom cottage or apartment with kitchenette, pool. If you'd like AC at the beach, request Malu.
The lodges listed here are our favorites that we will book first. If they are not available for your dates, a similar lodge will be selected.
Eco Plus Lodges are a bit larger than the Eco Basic Lodges lodges but still small by American standards. They are a mix of Costa Rican and foreign owned. Foreign owned lodges are selected based on their participation in the local community. These lodges have larger rooms, most have a pool, some have AC, a couple have kitchenettes and a separate bedroom. The lodges in Sarapiqui and Arenal have trails. The lodges in this category include La Quinta Inn and Selva Verde Rainforest Reserve & Lodge in Sarapiqui, Arenal Observatory Lodge near Arenal Volcano, Arco Iris Ecolodge in Monteverde. Hotel Buena Vista (deluxe balcony room) is booked for the first/last night near the San Jose airport.
Beach lodges in Playa Negra are the same for both categories of lodges: Playa Negra Guesthouse or Bungalows Malu with 2 bedroom cottage or apartment with kitchenette, pool. If you'd like AC at the beach, request Malu.
The lodges listed here are our favorites that we will book first. If they are not available for your dates, a similar lodge will be selected.
Total family price for 2 adults and up to two kids under the age of 9 sharing a room.
There is no additional charge for a third child under the age of 3.
All kids under age 5? Ask for a discount.
7 day rainforest, volcano: $2110 Eco Basic Lodges, $2333 Eco Plus Lodges
7 day rainforest, beach: $2210 Eco Basic Lodges, $2329 Eco Plus Lodges
8 day Eco Basic Lodges $2300; 9 day Eco Basic Lodges $2538
8 day Eco Plus Lodges $2589; 9 day Eco Plus Lodges $2869
8 day Eco Basic Lodges $2280; 9 day Eco Basic Lodges $2520
8 day Eco Plus Lodges $2460; 9 day Eco Plus Lodges $2733
Eco Basic Lodges $2830; Eco Plus Lodges $3204
Eco Basic Lodges $2630; Eco Plus Lodges $2855
12 day $3120 Eco Basic Lodges; $3464 Eco Plus Lodges
14 day $3440 Eco Basic Lodges: $3844 Eco Plus Lodges
Add $150 for each child age 10 and over.
Add a babysitter for 6 days of your tour for $500.
Price includes all accomodations, breakfasts at lodges where it's included (for example not included at La Quinta, Arco Iris or beach lodge), private bilingual naturalist guide for days at rainforest, cloud forest and volcano with drop off at beach. Guide also serves as driver and ground transport during your time with the guide is included including gas and tolls. Also included are guide tip, airport pick up/drop off via hotel shuttle. Pre-reserved private transport from beach back to last night hotel near airport also included in price.
Airfare and airport exit tax ($26 pp) are not included. Food and drinks besides breakfasts are not included. Gratuities for luggage handling, housekeepers, local guides, drivers, babysitters and guides are not included. Optional activities that are booked during the tour are not included. Personal Expenses – Phone calls, room service, alcoholic beverages, bottled water, soft drinks, laundry, airline excess baggage charges and other optional incidental extras are not included.
Baggage Responsibility
You retain responsibility for your own luggage. We cannot assume liability or accept claims for loss or damage to luggage nor personal effects due to breakage, theft, or normal wear and tear through hotel, airline or driver/guide handling. Please have adequate insurance if reimbursement is important to you.
Code of Conduct
Global Family Adventures reserves the right to terminate the tour of any persons who are abusive of others or whose behavior disrupts the operation of a tour.
Travelers Needing Special Assistance
Global Family Adventures unfortunately cannot provide individual assistance to guests for walking, dining, or other personal needs. If you need such assistance, please travel with a companion who can assist you.
Safety and Welfare Responsibility of Children
Please be informed that any minor traveling on a Global Family Adventures tour is the sole responsibility of the parent and/or guardian. The accompanying adult must ensure that all rules of safety and conduct are followed by the children in their party.
Photography on Tour
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Itinerary Changes and Flexibility
Global Family Adventures will make every effort to operate our tours as advertised. Travelers should be flexible as situations may arise, either voluntarily or involuntarily, that necessitate changes to the itinerary. On these occasions Global Family Adventures reserves the right to alter the itinerary or change properties as deemed necessary. Any net savings realized by such changes will be refunded to affected passengers and any additional costs over the original cost of the tour will be borne by Global Family Adventures.
Limitation of Liability
Global Family Adventures LLC is a Minnesota limited liablility corporation based in Duluth Minnesota. Global Family Adventures LLC purchases transportation, hotel accommodations, restaurant and other services from various independent suppliers that are not subject to its control. Global Family Adventures CANNOT, THEREFORE, BE LIABLE FOR DEATH, PERSONAL INJURY OR ANY OTHER LOSS that may occur due to any act or omission of any such supplier and/or by reason of any other event over which it has no control. Payment of tour cost constitutes your acceptance of the Terms and Conditions set forth herein and in more specific passenger tour documentation.
Cancellation and Transfer Fees
Regardless of the reason, cancellations and transfers from one tour to another result in costly charges from our suppliers. Therefore, the following fees apply. In fairness to others, we cannot make exceptions. These fees apply whether or not a person transfers to another tour departure. Time of cancellation will be when notice is received in our Duluth office.
90 Days or More Before Departure - $500 per adult
89-45 Days Before Departure – 50% of tour cost
44-20 Days Before Departure – 75% of tour cost
19- 0 Days Before Departure – 100% of tour cost
Travel insurance is recommended.
Claims and Refunds – Except for verifiable extenuating circumstances, refunds are not made for any missed tour services. For verifiable claims to be considered, they must be received in writing within 30 days of termination of the tour and be accompanied by supporting documentation. Any adjustment considered will be based on the actual costs of the services involved. Adjustments will not be made for unused sightseeing trips or meals.