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4 Day itinerary in Costa Rica, Central America & Caribbean

Tortuguero National Park Adventure 4D/3N

Embark on an unforgettable journey to Tortuguero National Park with Bamba and explore Costa Rica's vibrant wildlife and lush landscapes. Encounter exotic animals on guided nature walks, glide through serene waterways on canoe tours, and witness turtle nesting on pristine beaches. This eco-adventure ... Read More

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Jungle Tom Safaris

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Overview

Physical Difficulty

Easy
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Recommended Age

Everyone

Operated in

English

GUIDANCE

On Some Day Trips

starting point

San José

trip type

Private

trip attributes

Adventure

Nature & Wildlife

Start/End

Night

Highlights

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Experience a scenic boat ride in Tortuguero National Park

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Spot local wildlife within the park’s rainforest

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Walk through lush vegetation on forest trails

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Enjoy free time at your leisure

Itinerary

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Day 1

place Day 1: San Jose - Tortuguero National Park, Costa Rica

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

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. Keep an eye out for misty cloud forest and distant waterfalls before stopping for an authentic Costa Rican breakfast of fruit juice, coffee, eggs and the popular "Gallo Pinto". 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. There, we will learn about how nature works, and we will get a real feel of our tropical humid rainforest. Covering 29000 hectares, Tortuguero is home to endangered mammals such as sloths, monkeys, agoutis, coatimundis and manatees. There are also abundant birds, such as toucans, trogons, egrets, herons and aninghas, as well as crocodiles, turtles and countless colorful butterflies, including blue morpho.


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). Overnight in Tortuguero.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 2

place Day 2: Tortuguero National Park, Costa Rica

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

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.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 3

place Day 3: Tortuguero National Park, Costa Rica

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

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.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 4

place Day 4: Tortuguero National Park - San Jose, Costa Rica

Transfer back to San Jose (B/L)

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 at 15:30 hrs.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

What’s Included

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  • Breakfast (4)
  • Lunch (4)
  • Dinner (3)

Transport expand_less

  • Roundtrip in shuttle and boat San Jose - Tortuguero

Activities expand_less

  • Tortuguero boat tours and hikes

Not Included expand_less

  • Airport transfers
  • Other meals and drinks (Budget Package does not include lunch)
  • Alcoholic beverages and soft drinks
  • Personal expenses
  • Tips for guides
  • Travel insurance
  • Entrance fee to Tortuguero National Park ($17) and turtle nesting ($42)
  • Optional tours to Tortuguero Museum village tour and green sea turtle nesting tour
  • Extra Activity: Green Sea Turtle Nesting Tour (Season is between July and October - $46 USD)

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