San Jose Trip Overview
Discover the “Amazon of Costa Rica,” brimming with abundant flora and fauna on a short expedition to the pristine rainforests of Tortuguero National Park. The park has a system of natural canals and the only transportation in this area is by boat.
HIGHLIGHTS
Experience a scenic boat ride in Tortuguero NP
Spot local wildlife within the park’s rainforest
Walk through lush vegetation on forest trails
Additional Info
Duration: 4 days
Starts: San Jose, Costa Rica
Trip Category: Outdoor Activities >> Nature & Wildlife
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What to Expect When Visiting San Jose, Province of San Jose, Costa Rica
Discover the “Amazon of Costa Rica,” brimming with abundant flora and fauna on a short expedition to the pristine rainforests of Tortuguero National Park. The park has a system of natural canals and the only transportation in this area is by boat.
HIGHLIGHTS
Experience a scenic boat ride in Tortuguero NP
Spot local wildlife within the park’s rainforest
Walk through lush vegetation on forest trails
Itinerary
Day 1: Shuttle & Boat San Jose to Tortuguero (B/L/D)
Stop At: Tortuguero National Park, Tortuguero Costa Rica
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. 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.
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).
Duration: 19 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight in Tortuguero
Day 2: Tortuguero National Park Boat & Walking Tour (B/L/D)
Stop At: Tortuguero National Park, Tortuguero Costa Rica
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.
Duration: 1 day
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight in Tortuguero
Day 3: Tortuguero National Park Free Day (B/L/D)
Stop At: Tortuguero National Park, Tortuguero Costa Rica
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.
Duration: 1 day
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight in Tortuguero
Day 4: Boat & Shuttle Tortuguero to San Jose (B/L)
Stop At: Kiosco San Jose, Calle 7, Avenida 11, Barrio Amon, San Jose Costa Rica
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 in the afternoon.
Duration: 12 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
No accommodation included on this day.
