Caribbean Costa Rica: 5-Day Tour with Tortuguero National Park and Puerto Viejo

4.8 (5 reviews) San Jose, Costa Rica
Duration5 days
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish, Spanish
Group sizeUp to 10 travelers
Skip the linePriority entrance
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Overview

Our eco experience begins on the Caribbean side of Costa Rica, in wildlife-rich Tortuguero National Park, known as Costa Rica’s “little Amazon”, here you stay three days two nights in the village with a private nature guide. Enjoy a local boat tour through the rainforests backwaters canals and look for tropical animals such as monkeys, caimans, colorful birds and green iguanas. Then continue to the south Caribbean beaches. Cahuita is a village on Costa Rica’s Caribbean coast, near the border with Panama. It's a gateway to Cahuita National Park, which has coral reefs and the white-sand beach of Playa Blanca.

Included:

2 Nights in Tortuguero National Park  

2 Nights in Puerto Viejo Beach 

Meals as per itinerary (5 Breakfast - 4 lunches - 2 dinner) 

Professional Bilingual guide 

Comfortable air conditioning transportation throughout the itinerary

Excursions as as detailed on itinerary - All taxes

What's included

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • All taxes, fees and handling charges
  • 4 nights accommodation
  • Driver/guide
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Breakfast
  • Guaranteed to skip the long lines
  • Transport by air-conditioned minivan
  • All activities
  • Entrance to the Tortuguero National Park: US $ 15.00 per person over 12 years old. Children from 6 to 12 years old US $ 5.00 and children under 5 years old: free. Contribution to the Museum of the Green Turtle (STC): US $ 2.00 per person. Under 6 years free.
  • Gratuities
  • Green Turtle

What to expect

Day 1: Tortuguero National Park program 3 days - 2 nights
  1. Tortuguero National Park
    13h · Admission ticket not included
    6:00/7:00 am aprox. Pick up at your Hotel in San Jose
    Admire the biodiversity of an astonishing protected area in Costa Rica as we drive by Braulio Carrillo National Park, a primary forest in 95% of its extension
    08:30 a.m Have a taste of our delicious Costa Rican breakfast in route
    Between 10:30 and 11.00 am Aprox. Board a comfortable boat upon arrival to the port and let this extraordinarily exotic paradise enchant you, as you travel along the Tortuguero Canals.
    Have a one-in-a-lifetime experience in this unique place surrounded by a great variety of flora and fauna of breathtaking beauty.
    01:00 p.m Enjoy a refreshing cocktail and a delicious Lunch as we welcome you to our hotel.
    2:30 p.m After lunch, enjoy nature in all its splendor by touring the canals and taking your best photos
    7:00 p.m A delightful dinner will be served upon arrival to the lodge
    OPTIONAL NIGHT TOUR: Walk on the beach and admire the spawning of Tortuga Verde. (July to September).
Day 2: Tortuguero Costa Rica (Activities)
  1. Tortuguero
    13h
    7:00 a.m Discover the flavors of Costa Rica with breakfast at the Lodge.
    9:00 a.m Hiking tour through the Lodge's private trail
    1: 00 p.m Enjoy a delicious lunch at the Lodge.
    2: 45 p.m After lunch, we will visit the museum, the beach and the small and picturesque city of Tortuguero
    7:00 p.m A delightful dinner will be served upon arrival to the lodge
    Optional tour in the evening: Evening walk to admire green turtles spawning (July to September)
Day 3: Tortuguero to Cahuita
  1. Cahuita
    7h
    7:00 a.m Enjoy a delicious breakfast at the Lodge
    9:30 a.m Departure back to the Guapiles city for connection
    1:00 p.m Lunch at a Restaurant in Guapiles
    2:00 pm - Transfer from Guapiles city to Puerto Viejo/Cahuita beaches
    Rest of the evenning at leisure
Day 4: Cahuita National Park excursion
  1. Cahuita National Park
    8h · Admission ticket included
    Breakfast included at the Hotel
    Hiking tour in Cahuita National park with lunch included
    Rest of the afternoon and evenning at leisure
Day 5: Cahuita Beach and transfer back to San Jose
  1. San Jose
    12h
    Breakfast included at the Hotel
    Morning free in your own to explore the area or nearby beaches
    2:00 pm - Transfer back to your Hotel in San Jose or at a connection point if you would like to continue to a different area.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

Between 6:00 & 7:00 am depending of the location of your Hotel

Additional information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
  • Dress code is smart casual - sport
  • Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
  • Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required

Cancellation policy

If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.<br>If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.

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