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 Code: 2953
Tour Type: Independent Travel
Accommodation: Budget
Transport: Shared shuttle/bus, boat, walking.
Guide Language: English
Travel Styles: Budget
Supplier Code: TCRT4N
Starts: San José, Costa Rica
Finishes: San José, Costa Rica
Duration: 4 days
Departures: Guaranteed
Physical 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
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.
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.
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.
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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