4-Day Adventure in Tortuguero National Park

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(1 reviews) Costa Rica

4 days (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

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.

HIGHLIGHTS

Experience a scenic boat ride in Tortuguero NP

Spot local wildlife within the park’s rainforest

Walk through lush vegetation on forest trails

What's Included

English-Speaking Naturalist Guides During Tours
Shuttle & Boat San Jose - Tortuguero - San Jose
Tortuguero Boat Tours & Hikes
Lunch (Optional[4])
Lunch
Dinner (Optional[3])
Dinner
Breakfast (Optional[4])
Breakfast
Airport Transfers
Optional tours
Other Meals & Drinks (Budget Package does not include lunch)
Personal Expenses
Tips for Guides
Travel Insurance
Alcoholic beverages and soft drinks
Tortuguero National Park
Turtle Nesting
Extra Activity Green Sea Turtle Nesting Tour (Season is between July and October)

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout .
Pickup details:

Pick up from San Jose accommodation. Please contact us to confirm your departure information at least 1 week prior to your first day of travel.

Itinerary

Duration: 4 days (approximately)
    Day 1

    Shuttle & Boat San Jose to Tortuguero (B/L/D)

    1 stop
  • 1
    Tortuguero National Park

    Depart San Jose at around 6:00 hrs accompanied by your naturalist guide to drive past coffee plantations and the stunning landscapes of Braulio Carrillo National Park. After breakfast, we'll continue to a banana plantation, where your guide will explain the process of growing and exporting that fruit. 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. After lunch, 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).

    19 hours Admission ticket not included
  • Day 2

    Tortuguero National Park Boat & Walking Tour (B/L/D)

    1 stop
  • 2
    Tortuguero National Park

    Wake up early this morning to enjoy breakfast including fruits, eggs, juice, toast and fresh brewed Costa Rican coffee. Go on a guided tour and walk to the rain forest on the trails at the lodge. In the afternoon, 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 and enjoy the rest of the afternoon at your leisure. Overnight in Tortuguero.

    1 day Admission ticket not included
  • Day 3

    Free Day in Tortuguero National Park (B/L/D)

    1 stop
  • 3
    Tortuguero National Park

    Rise early again this morning for breakfast and admire even more breathtaking nature. Enjoy the rest of the day at your leisure to relax at your lodge or discover more of the town on your own before dinner.

    1 day Admission ticket not included
  • Day 4

    Transfer back to San Jose (B/L)

    1 stop
  • 4

    Today enjoy your last breakfast in paradise before catching your boat and shuttle transfers back to San Jose, where your adventure will end upon arrival in the afternoon.

    12 hours Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by Bamba Travel

Tags

Nature and Wildlife Tours
Multi-day Tours
Bus Tours
Water Tours
Seasonal
Adventure Tours
Additional fees
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

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