Nature

From $154.00

This tour gives you the opportunity to discover the incredible flora and fauna of one of Costa Rica´s most unique spots.

Tortuguero National Park is the best place in Costa Rica to encounter wildlife; it consists of a large system of waterways irrigating the majority of the Northern Caribbean area of the country. Because of its remote location and difficult access this pristine Rainforest remains virtually untouched and it is home to many animals like sloths, monkeys, crocodiles, toucans, trogons, water birds, colourful frogs and butterflies.This National Park is also the prime nesting site for the green and leatherback sea turtles from June to October, during which months an optional turtle nesting night- tour will be available.

On the first day we will drive to the Caño Blanco embarking area where we will access the main canal to go north into the National Park. Upon arrival at your hotel you will enjoy some time off and a visit to the unique Tortuguero village.

On the second day we will embark on a boat trip into the jungle where you will explore the lagoons and hidden canals; as we go deeper into the forest the canals become smaller and the surrounding wildlife gets closer. After the boat trip a delicious breakfast is served at your hotel.

Back at Caño Blanco we will drive to our Exploration Center for lunch & onward transport to San José, Caribe Sur or the Arenal Volcano.

Approximate Itinerary:

First Day:
Morning

Drive from San Jos‚, Arenal or Caribean, breakfast at Exploration Center, hotel check-in.

Afternoon

Tortuguero village & leisure time

Evening

Seasonal turtle nesting tour (optional).

Second Day:
Morning

Canal tour, breakfast, leisure time, 

check-out, boat ride & drive to Exploration Center.

Afternoon

Arrival Exploration Center & drive to San Jos‚, Arenal or Caribean.

Duration: 2 days/ 1 night

Departure: 6.00 am approximately.

Pick up place: Your hotel in Puerto Viejo, San José or Arenal.

Level: Easy

Includes: Transport to/from San Jos‚ - Caribe - Arenal Volcano, one night of lodging, two breakfasts, a canal tour in the National Park, tour of Tortuguero Village.

Does not include: National Park entrance $17, Caribbean Conservation Corporation $2, Seasonal turtle nesting night tour $35

What to bring: Light clothes, swimming suit, sunscreen, hut, camera (ideally water proof), water bottle, comfortable walking shoes, insect repellent, binoculars, raincoat.

For the night-tour please wear dark clothes.

Minimum: 2 persons

Price per person: Hotel La Casona: $154 per person - Hotel La Baula Lodge $174 per person