Wildlife, waterfalls & beach bliss in Costa Rica

Next up, you’ll spend a few days in a luxury tented camp right under the gaze of one of Costa Rica’s icons: the charcoal-hued cone of Arenal volcano. If you want your children to be immersed in nature, this is the Costa Rica wildlife holiday to do it. Peeking above the canopy, your tent will have prime views of Volcán Arenal and the surrounding emerald rainforest. The camp has its own sloth sanctuary, so you’ll all have fun trying to spot these elusive creatures high up in the trees, while naturalist-led birdwatching tours will train your eye to spy toucans, oropendolas and more. To ramp up the excitement, rainforest walks after dark allow you to meet the jungle’s frogs. You’ll also spend time at an agroecological farm and archaeological ranch, where you can milk a cow, see how sugar cane is distilled into liquor and learn the indigenous method of making chocolate.

Arenal’s famed hot springs are a good way to recharge your batteries and a precursor to your final few days on your bespoke holiday to Costa Rica on the Papagayo Peninsula. An oasis with cashmere-soft sands backed by pristine jungle, this is the country’s ultimate coastal retreat. It’s a natural playground like no other, with a trio of beaches to get comfortable on and an abundance of water sports to enjoy, like stand-up paddleboarding, kayaking and snorkelling. Little explorers can head off on their own guided adventures, whether its mini conservation projects, exploring mangrove-fringed channels by outrigger canoe or off-radar mountain biking – all thrilling ways to round off this unforgettable family holiday.