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Turtles and Tortuguero Independent Adventure
3 days, San José to San José
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Short on time but need more of Costa Rica? Tortuguero National Park, home to the Caribbean’s most important breeding ground for endangered green sea turtles 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."
3 days
San José to San José
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There are no departure dates currently available for the rest of this season. Some tours only run during parts of the year.
Trip Code: TCRT3C
Is this tour for me?
Travel Style: Classic
All of the highlights, culture, access, and I-can’t-believe-we-did-that moments, all at a great price.
Service Level: Standard
Comfortable tourist-class accommodations with character; mix of public and private transport.
Physical Rating: 2 - Light
Light walking and hiking suitable for most fitness levels. Nothing too challenging.
Trip Type: Independent Travel
Independent trips are either entire trips you take privately or solo extensions to a group tour. Local staff are available on standby 24/7.
Age requirement: 12+
All travellers under age 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
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Itinerary
Day 1San José/Tortuguero
Travel to Tortuguero NP 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.
Meals included:
Breakfast | Lunch | DinnerDay 2Tortuguero
Enjoy a guided boat trip and jungle walk in search of caiman, monkeys (spider, howler, and white-faced Capuchin), sloths, and basilisk lizards.
Meals included:
Breakfast | Lunch | DinnerDay 3Tortuguero/San José
Head back to San José after breakfast. Tour ends on arrival.
Meals included:
Breakfast | LunchWhat's Included
- Guided hikes and boat tours in Tortuguero National Park
- All transport between destinations and to/from included activities
Accommodations
Jungle lodge (2 nts).
Meals
3 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 2 dinners
Allow USD20-30 for meals not included.
Transportation
Shared shuttle/van, boat, walking.
Staff & experts
Arrival briefing from a Chief Experience Officer (CEO) between 9am and 9pm. Local guides while at the lodge.
Departures
There are no departure dates currently available for the rest of this season. Some tours only run during parts of the year.
Please Contact Us to inquire about dates for next season, or to discuss other tour options.