Costa Rica · National Parks

3-Day Tour in Tortuguero National Park with Pick Up

3 Days Round trip from Pickup service provided in San José. Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 3-day Tortuguero National Park adventure from San José
  • 02 Scenic transfer through Braulio Carrillo National Park
  • 03 Boat journey along the Tortuguero Canals
  • 04 Nature walk on the lodge's private trail
  • 05 Visit the museum, beach, and town of Tortuguero
  • 06 Breakfast, lunch, and dinner included
  • 07 Accommodation at Pachira Lodge, Evergreen, or similar
  • 08 Optional green turtle spawning walk from July to September

Discover the wild beauty of Costa Rica on a 3-day journey to Tortuguero National Park, a remote Caribbean wetland known for its canals, rainforest habitats, and remarkable biodiversity. Travel from San José through Braulio Carrillo National Park, then continue by boat into Tortuguero, where lush scenery and abundant wildlife set the tone for an unforgettable nature escape.

Over three days, enjoy canal touring, a nature walk along the lodge’s private trail, and time to visit the museum, beach, and the small town of Tortuguero. Meals are included throughout the trip, and accommodation is provided at Pachira Lodge, Evergreen, or similar. From July to September, you may also choose an optional evening walk to admire green turtles spawning on the beach.

Discover the wild beauty of Costa Rica on a 3-day journey to Tortuguero National Park, a remote Caribbean wetland known for its canals, rainforest habitats, and remarkable biodiversity.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 3 Days
Tour type Shared
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Included
Transport Not included
Wheelchair access Yes
Cities San Jose, Tortuguero, Braulio Carrillo National Park, Tortuguero National Park
Languages English, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

San Jose to Tortuguero National ParkAt aprox 06:00 a.m. We will pick you up early in the morning 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 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).Accommodation at Pachira Lodge, EverGreen Or similar

2
Day 02

Tortuguero National park7:00 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)Accommodation at Pachira Lodge, Evergreen or similar

3
Day 03

Tortuguero to San Jose7:00 a.m Enjoy a delicious breakfast at the Lodge 9:30 a.m Departure to San José 1:00 p.m Lunch on the way at El Ceibo Restaurant 3:30 p.m Arrival to San José in the afternoon hours .

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Pickup service provided in San José. 4 cities · 3 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Dinner

What's Not Included

National park entrance fees

Know before you go

  • WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE
  • STROLLER OR PRAM ACCESSIBLE
  • ANIMALS OR PETS ALLOWED
  • PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION NEARBY
  • INFANTS MUST SIT ON LAPS
  • Infant seats unavailable
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • We pick up all passengers at any hotel in San Jose downtow, Heredia downtown and Alajuela downtown. If you are out of that range, you will need to get to a meeting point.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Pickup service provided in San José.
Tour start
Pickup service provided in San José.
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 3 days finish where they began, in Pickup service provided in San José..

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