Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below
Overview
Discover the “Amazon of Costa Rica” brimming with abundant flora and fauna on a short expedition to the pristine rainforests of Tortuguero National Park. The park has a system of natural canals and the only transportation in this area is by boat, creating a peaceful atmosphere.
Highlights:
-Experience a scenic boat ride in Tortuguero N.P.
-Spot local wildlife within the park’s rainforest
-Taste delicious and fresh Costa Rican cuisine
Options
4* Double Per Person
4* Hotel Double
Entrance to park included
Pickup included
4* Hotel Single
4* Hotel Single
Entrance to park included
Pickup included
What's included
1 boat tour inside the national park and 1 walk in the forest
Transportation by bus and boat
Visit to Tortuguero Village
Lunch
Dinner
Breakfast
Tips
Tortuguero National Park
Extra Activity Green Sea Turtle Nesting Tour (Season is between July and October)
Turtle Nesting
What to expect
Day 1: Shuttle and Boat San Jose to Tortuguero (B/L/D)
Tortuguero National Park
18h · Admission ticket not included
Depart San Jose at 6:00am accompanied by your naturalist guide to drive past coffee plantations and the stunning landscapes of Braulio Carrillo National Park. Keep an eye out for misty cloud forest and distant waterfalls before stopping for an authentic Costa Rican breakfast. We will continue driving on the shuttle and then transfer to a boat for the final leg of the journey into Tortuguero National Park, a pristine nature reserve and an important nesting site for green sea turtles. Along the way we will provide you with a brief introduction to the banana plantations.
This afternoon you may go on an optional walking tour of the Museum and the town to learn about the local culture (not included). Depending on the season, tonight you can also participate in an optional night tour (not included), which consists of a boat trip to Tortuguero National Park followed by walking on the beach to observe the nesting of the Giant Green Sea Turtle (available only from July to October).
Day 2: Tortuguero National Park Boat and Walking Tour (B/L/D)
Tortuguero National Park
1 day · Admission ticket not included
Wake up early this morning to go on a guided tour of Tortuguero National Park. At 5:30 your guide will take you by boat to one of the most enchanting sites in the region, where you will explore lagoons and hidden canals and see nearly 50m-tall trees covered with bromeliads, vines and orchids, as well as an array of other flora and fauna. Spot animals such as howler monkeys, white face capuchins, and spider monkeys, as well over 400 species of birds, iguanas, jesus christ lizards and more!
Return to your accommodation by 8:00am to enjoy breakfast and recharge for the second part of today's tour, a hike through the rainforest. At around 9:30am you will go on a walk through the national park, discovering local plants and spotting wildlife with the help of your guide.
Enjoy the rest of the afternoon at your leisure to relax at your lodge or discover more of the town on your own.
Day 3: Tortuguero - Shuttle to San Jose (B/L)
Tortuguero National Park
18h · Admission ticket not included
Have breakfast and pack up your belongings for check-out. You will have a lunch box on our way back to San Jose, arriving around 3:30pm.
Meeting and pickup
Pickup details
Please get in touch with us at least 1 week before your departure so we can arrange pick-up from your accommodation.
Additional information
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
