<p>I am thinking of taking my two kids on an adventure-style vacation in Costa Rica, Belize, or somewhere similar this winter for my eldest’s 21st birthday (the other will be 17 and a hs senior). I’d like a preplanned package trip as I don’t have time to research and make the arrangements myself. Do any of you have experience of or recommendations for companies that do a particularly good (or bad) job of this? Any must-do’s or must-sees? Thanks!</p>
<p>My d spent last summer there as part of her schools study abroad program, but you might try REI.
[Family</a> Hiking, Paddling, Zip Line Tours & More in Costa Rica with REI. - Adventure Travel Trips from REI Adventures](<a href=“http://www.rei.com/adventures/trips/latin/fco.html]Family”>http://www.rei.com/adventures/trips/latin/fco.html)</p>
<p>I used this group in 2008. They were extremely professional and everything was as represented.</p>
<p>[Costa</a> Rica Nature Adventures: Adventure tours and packages in Costa Rica](<a href=“http://www.costaricanatureadventures.com/]Costa”>http://www.costaricanatureadventures.com/)</p>
<p>Here is what we did.</p>
<p>Greets & meet at the International Airport. Transfer to your city hotel. Hotel Don Carlos. Superior room, breakfast & taxes included.
Private ground transfer to Monteverde. Hotel El Establo. Deluxe room, breakfast & taxes included. Sky Tram & Sky Trek, transportation, entrance fee, equipment, guide & taxes included.
Lake Crossing to Arenal. Hotel Arenal Springs. Junior Suite, breakfast & taxes included. Arenal Lava Hike & Ecotermales Hot Springs. Transportation, entrance fee, dinner, guide & taxes included.
Bike Arenal. Transportation, equipment, guide & taxes. Lunch at Hotel Arenal Springs. Private ground transfer to Sarapiqu</p>