Tortuguero National Park Tour – 4-Day Independent Adventure

4 Days
From CAD 959
Best Rate
Guarantee
Trip Type
Independent Travel
Activity Level
Light

Rating


(20 reviews)

Experience Overview

Short on time but need more of Costa Rica? Tortuguero National Park, a remote coastal town only accessible by boat or small plane, is the place for you. Travel from San José through banana plantations to the Caribbean Coast where you'll catch a boat to Tortuguero. Spend three days exploring the canals, beaches, and jungles of this pristine nature reserve in search of turtles, birds, caiman, and, if you are lucky, the famous "Jesus Lizard."

Highlights

  • Cruise the canals in search of wildlife
  • Hike through the pristine environment of Tortuguero National Park
  • Search for sea turtles when in season

Trip Details

Product CodeProduct Code: 2953

Tour TypeTour Type: Independent Travel

AccommodationAccommodation: Budget

TransportTransport: Shared shuttle/bus, boat, walking.

Guide LanguageGuide Language: English

Travel StylesTravel Styles: Budget

Supplier CodeSupplier Code: TCRT4N

StartStarts: San José, Costa Rica

FinishFinishes: San José, Costa Rica

DurationDuration: 4 days

DeparturesDepartures: Guaranteed

Physical RatingPhysical rating: Light

Includes

Activities

  • Arrival transfer
  • Guided hikes and boat tours in Tortuguero National Park
  • All transport between destinations and to/from included activities

Accommodation

  • Jungle lodge (2 nts), hotel (1 nt).
  • 3 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 2 dinners

Transport

  • Shared shuttle/bus, boat, walking.

Group Leader

  • This tour is an Independent Adventure with no group and no CEO (Chief Experience Officer). A welcome package with information about your tour will be at the starting hotel. Local guides while at the lodge.

Price

Price per person: (Double Occupancy) CAD 959 (CAD 240 /day)

Itinerary

1

Day 1: San José

Arrive at any time, arrival transfer included.
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.

2

Day 2: San José/Tortuguero

Travel to Tortuguero National Park and enjoy guided boat trips and wildlife viewing within the canals and coastal jungle. In leisure time, relax at the secluded lodge or take an optional nocturnal animal-spotting boat excursion in the evening.
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.

3

Day 3: Tortuguero

Enjoy a guided boat trip and jungle walk in search of caiman, monkeys (spider, howler, and white-faced Capuchin), sloths, and basilisk lizards.
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.

4

Day 4: Tortuguero/San José

Head back to San José after breakfast. Tour ends on arrival.
After an early morning breakfast, it is time to return to San José, where the tour ends back at the starting hotel location. Have lunch on the road, returning to the capital in the afternoon.

Tour Operator

G Adventures

G Adventures is an operator of small-group escorted tours. It is based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada with 28 offices worldwide. It offers more than 700 itineraries in more than 100 countries, and carries 200,000 travelers from 160 countries each year.

In Business Since 1990

Reviews

 

Signe L.   -  Traveled, June 2023

A good guide and Ok price

Source: Tour operator   Submitted: 07/23/2023

 

Elizabeth B.   -  Traveled, July 2023

The natural beauty was incredible and something I'd want everyone to see

Source: Tour operator   Submitted: 07/21/2023

 

Lorna M.   -  Traveled, July 2023

Well organised, good communication

Source: Tour operator   Submitted: 07/15/2023

 

David J.   -  Traveled, July 2023

Organisation was very good. Decent value for money

Source: Tour operator   Submitted: 07/15/2023

 

Jo-Anne J.   -  Traveled, February 2023

I enjoyed the tour. The hotel was very nice and the food was excellent. Tour guide was very knowledgeable and friendly.

Source: Tour operator   Submitted: 02/20/2023

 

Cecile S.   -  Traveled, February 2023

I found it very well organized. I thought our guide was excellent and very knowledgeable.

Source: Tour operator   Submitted: 02/20/2023

 

Jacqueline W.   -  Traveled, February 2023

Because I enjoyed the ease of having others arrange the details of my vacation for a reasonable price, and you did that well.

Source: Tour operator   Submitted: 02/15/2023

 

Sarah H.   -  Traveled, February 2023

Very happy with the trip wish I could have done canopy walk but needed 4 people as my only place in Costa Rica really wanted to do it not sure why one person could not do it and would have like to night boat cruise other than that was good

Source: Tour operator   Submitted: 02/07/2023

 

Robert M.   -  Traveled, January 2023

We liked the guided experience since we didn't have to deal with logistical issues and because we we would not have seen and understood as much about Torteguero without the guide. We didn't like the hotel the first night and the bus was half an hour late the first morning.

Source: Tour operator   Submitted: 01/25/2023

 

Mari E.   -  Traveled, January 2023

Guide friendly, knowledgeable, and sensitive to guest needs, liked scheduled and optional activities, Tortuguero is an amazing place.

Source: Tour operator   Submitted: 01/15/2023

 

Terry A.   -  Traveled, January 2024

We had a great experience

Source: Tour operator   Submitted: 01/15/2024

 

Julia L.   -  Traveled, December 2023

i think G Adventures strenght lies in longer tours with a bigger amount of group interaction. G Adventures was just the intermediary - so i would recommend to book this arrangement by one self, because then you can choose the accommodation.

Source: Tour operator   Submitted: 12/22/2023

 

Mark Q.   -  Traveled, December 2023

Tour itself very good, there was no-one there to meet me at the airport when I arrived otherwise score would have been higher.

Source: Tour operator   Submitted: 12/07/2023

 

Edgar M.   -  Traveled, November 2023

Good Organisation

Source: Tour operator   Submitted: 11/15/2023

 

Judith W.   -  Traveled, November 2023

Everything was well organised and smooth. I didn't have to worry about anything on the trip.

Source: Tour operator   Submitted: 11/15/2023

 

Rosanna B.   -  Traveled, November 2023

G is reliable. Well organised, great trips to really see a country and good value

Source: Tour operator   Submitted: 11/15/2023

 

Andrea L.   -  Traveled, October 2023

Options, smaller groups

Source: Tour operator   Submitted: 10/20/2023

 

Chun Pong P.   -  Traveled, September 2023

Given to me with great wildlife experience and amazing exploration at all.

Source: Tour operator   Submitted: 09/28/2023

 

Denise B.   -  Traveled, September 2023

well-organized, authentic experience

Source: Tour operator   Submitted: 09/10/2023

 

Amy J.   -  Traveled, August 2023

Good value, fun trip. CEO was amazing and great that she was a local. A really nice balance of organised activities and free time.

Source: Tour operator   Submitted: 09/03/2023

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