Affordable Costa Rica Family Vacation Packages

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Family adventure doesn't have to break the bank

A great family vacation in Costa Rica does not have to break the bank. Over the years, our family vacation experts have designed affordable Costa Rica vacations for many families, and their creativity and attention to budget restrictions have allowed us to launch a series of packages that are remarkable family vacations within a reasonable budget. The goal is to plan a multi-region trip to unique destinations with stays at proven Costa Rica hotels and resorts that provide tremendous value for the cost. While not five star luxury properties, the hotels and resorts featured offer great service, good locations and access to the top attractions in each region. In designing these affordable Costa Rica family vacation packages, we always keep in mind that this is your family getaway, and the trip should be memorable.

When planning a vacation on a limited budget, families are faced with tough decisions. Should you allocate the largest portion of your resources towards better hotels, better tours and activities or more efficient transportation? The trick is to balance all categories, using cost-saving options efficiently.

For example, Costa Rica offers reliable, comfortable and safe shuttle surface between most tourist destinations. The price for two is typically 40 to 60% lower when using shared transfers than a private driver, and the savings increase exponentially when traveling with larger families or groups. While you are tied to a specific timetable and cannot request detours or unscheduled stops, the total travel time will probably be only 30 minutes more than when going with a private service. In some cases, you will need the driver to depart or arrive at a certain time, which requires a private service, but in others, if you are flexible, a shared transfer can offer substantial savings. For large groups, we can arrange private transportation at a considerable savings. 

A second useful tip is to take full advantage of the resort's featured promotions, especially those available in the green season. Many hotels offer a fourth or fifth night free. This translates into a 20 to 25% savings. Hotels that typically offer such programs include four and even five star resorts such as Punta Islita, Four Seasons, Tango Mar, Si Como No, and Arenas del Mar.

We are fully aware that while we all want our family vacations to be special and perfect, we live in a world of budgets and compromises. Our vacation in Costa Rica travel experts have the skills and knowledge to work with any budget in order to maximize value while designing a memorable vacation. Please call us toll free at (800) 608-3119 or e-mail us at family@costaricaonlinetravel.com to get a free quote from our Costa Rica travel experts and plan an affordable Costa Rica family vacation customized to your interests and budget.

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