Tortuguero National Park Tour – 5-Day Independent Adventure
5 days
from San Jose to San Jose
Duration5 days
Spend four days at a lodge in and around Tortuguero National Park. The park is a land of canals and waterways lined by steamy jungle and mangroves teeming with wildlife, and is the Caribbean's most important breeding ground for endangered green sea turtles from June to August. A sleepy Caribbean town, Tortuguero has no roads—access is only by boat or small plane. If you're looking for unspoiled rainforest and more animals than you can shake a camera at, this is the place.
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Duration: 5 daysService level: Standard
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Starts in: San JosePhysical Grading: Light
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Ends in: San JoseAges: 12+
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Itinerary
Day 1: San José
Start place: San Jose
You will be met at San José International Airport and transferred to your hotel for the night. There are no planned activities, so enjoy the city on your own.
Arrive at any time, arrival transfer included.
End place: San Jose
Day 2: San José/Tortuguero
Start place: San Jose
Enjoy a a delicious Costa Rican breakfast en route as we transfer by road then boat through the famous canals of Tortuguero. This tropical eco-paradise is home to countless bird and animal species, and you will have many opportunities to view and photograph wildlife.
Travel through impressive canals to Tortuguero. Relax at a secluded lodge and opt for a guided nocturnal animal-spotting boat excursion in the evening.
The tropical rainforest gives way to prime secluded beaches, ideal nesting grounds for Green turtles (nesting July-October) and Loggerhead, Hawksbill and Leatherback Turtles (nesting March-June). We cannot guarantee you will see turtles but odds are fairly good from July through October.
End place: Tortuguero
Meals: B, L, D
Day 3: Tortuguero
Start place: Tortuguero
Take advantage of this excellent opportunity to spot a variety of birds, monkeys and other wildlife. In our downtime, relax at the secluded lodge on a hammock or at the pool or beach. Opt to explore the gardens and beach, or go kayaking.
Enjoy a guided boat trip and jungle walk in search of caiman, monkeys (spider, howler, and white-faced capuchin), sloths, and basilisk lizards.
End place: Tortuguero
Meals: B, L, D
Day 4: Tortuguero
Start place: Tortuguero
Today is a full day to enjoy the lodge and its incredible surroundings. Take time to explore the gardens, beach and pool, or sign up for an optional tour.
End place: Tortuguero
Meals: B, L, D
Day 5: Tortuguero/San José
Start place: Tortuguero
After an early morning breakfast, it is time to return to San José, where the tour ends. Have lunch on the road, returning to the capital in the afternoon.
Head back to San José after breakfast. Tour ends on arrival.
Post tour accommodation in San José (not included) is recommended. Please speak to your sales agent.
End place: San Jose
Meals: B, L
Inclusions
Included
- Arrival transfer
- Guided hikes and boat tours in Tortuguero National Park
- All transport between destinations and to/from included activities
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Transport
Shared shuttle/van, Boat, Walking -
Accommodation
Jungle lodge (3 nts), Hotel (1 nt)