3-Day Tortuguero National Park Adventure from San José or La Fortuna
Highlights
Tortuguero National Park
nature, photography, Wildlife
Group Tour
4 Days
Medium
English, Spanish
Description
Experience a 3-day adventure in Tortuguero National Park, one of Costa Rica’s most biodiverse and remote regions. Depart from San José or La Fortuna and travel through lush rainforests, winding rivers, and vibrant villages. Enjoy guided boat tours through jungle canals, nature walks along private trails, and cultural visits to Tortuguero Village and the Sea Turtle Conservancy Museum. Stay in a comfortable lodge with included meals, and immerse yourself in the sights and sounds of the rainforest.
Itinerary
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Day 1: San José or La Fortuna – Tortuguero
- Begin the day with an early morning pick-up from your hotel in San José or La Fortuna.
Enjoy a scenic drive through Braulio Carrillo National Park with lush rainforest views.
Stop along the route for a hearty breakfast.
Continue the journey by ground to the boat dock.
Board a riverboat and travel through winding jungle canals to reach the lodge.
Receive a welcome cocktail and check in at the lodge.
Have lunch at the lodge's restaurant.
Visit Tortuguero Village and the Sea Turtle Conservancy Museum with a local guide.
Take a guided beach walk to explore the coastline.
Enjoy a buffet-style dinner at the lodge.
Spend the night at the lodge in Tortuguero.
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Day 2: Exploring Tortuguero National Park
- Begin the day with an early morning boat tour through the Tortuguero canals, ideal for spotting wildlife such as monkeys, toucans, and caimans.
Return to the lodge for a fresh tropical breakfast.
Join a guided nature walk along the lodge's private rainforest trails.
Enjoy lunch at the lodge.
Spend the afternoon at leisure or participate in optional activities such as a turtle nesting tour (available during nesting season).
Have dinner at the lodge's buffet restaurant.
Spend a second night at the lodge.
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Day 3: Tortuguero – San José or La Fortuna
- Have breakfast at the lodge before departure.
Transfer by boat back to the main dock.
Continue by ground transportation through the countryside.
Stop for lunch at El Ceibo Restaurant.
Resume the journey to San José or connect with shuttle service to La Fortuna.
What's Included
What's Excluded
Know Before You Go
What To Bring
Meeting Point
Cancellation Policy
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For cancellations within 24 hours before the tour -
Refund of 50% of the tour price.
Price
Adult | |
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1 to 20 | /person |
Child | |
1 to 10 | /person |
This is a group tour |