San Jose Trip Overview
Our eco experience begins on the Caribbean side of Costa Rica, in wildlife-rich Tortuguero National Park, known as Costa Rica’s “little Amazon”, here you stay three days two nights in the village with a private nature guide. Enjoy a local boat tour through the rainforests backwaters canals and look for tropical animals such as monkeys, caimans, colorful birds and green iguanas. Then continue to the south Caribbean beaches. Cahuita is a village on Costa Rica’s Caribbean coast, near the border with Panama. It’s a gateway to Cahuita National Park, which has coral reefs and the white-sand beach of Playa Blanca.
Included:
2 Nights in Tortuguero National Park
2 Nights in Puerto Viejo Beach
Meals as per itinerary (5 Breakfast – 4 lunches – 2 dinner)
Professional Bilingual guide
Comfortable air conditioning transportation throughout the itinerary
Excursions as as detailed on itinerary – All taxes
Additional Info
Duration: 5 days
Starts: San Jose, Costa Rica
Trip Category: Multi-day & Extended Tours >> Multi-day Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting San Jose, Province of San Jose, Costa Rica
Our eco experience begins on the Caribbean side of Costa Rica, in wildlife-rich Tortuguero National Park, known as Costa Rica’s “little Amazon”, here you stay three days two nights in the village with a private nature guide. Enjoy a local boat tour through the rainforests backwaters canals and look for tropical animals such as monkeys, caimans, colorful birds and green iguanas. Then continue to the south Caribbean beaches. Cahuita is a village on Costa Rica’s Caribbean coast, near the border with Panama. It’s a gateway to Cahuita National Park, which has coral reefs and the white-sand beach of Playa Blanca.
Included:
2 Nights in Tortuguero National Park
2 Nights in Puerto Viejo Beach
Meals as per itinerary (5 Breakfast – 4 lunches – 2 dinner)
Professional Bilingual guide
Comfortable air conditioning transportation throughout the itinerary
Excursions as as detailed on itinerary – All taxes
Itinerary
Day 1: Tortuguero National Park program 3 days – 2 nights
Stop At: Tortuguero National Park, Tortuguero Costa Rica
6:00/7:00 am aprox. Pick up at your Hotel in San Jose
Admire the biodiversity of an astonishing protected area in Costa Rica as we drive by Braulio Carrillo National Park, a primary forest in 95% of its extension
08:30 a.m Have a taste of our delicious Costa Rican breakfast in route
Between 10:30 and 11.00 am Aprox. Board a comfortable boat upon arrival to the port and let this extraordinarily exotic paradise enchant you, as you travel along the Tortuguero Canals.
Have a one-in-a-lifetime experience in this unique place surrounded by a great variety of flora and fauna of breathtaking beauty.
01:00 p.m Enjoy a refreshing cocktail and a delicious Lunch as we welcome you to our hotel.
2:30 p.m After lunch, enjoy nature in all its splendor by touring the canals and taking your best photos
7:00 p.m A delightful dinner will be served upon arrival to the lodge
OPTIONAL NIGHT TOUR: Walk on the beach and admire the spawning of Tortuga Verde. (July to September).
Duration: 13 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Accommodation at Pachira Lodge / laguna Lodge or similar
Day 2: Tortuguero Costa Rica (Activities)
Stop At: Tortuguero, Tortuguero, Province of Limon
7:00 a.m Discover the flavors of Costa Rica with breakfast at the Lodge.
9:00 a.m Hiking tour through the Lodge’s private trail
1: 00 p.m Enjoy a delicious lunch at the Lodge.
2: 45 p.m After lunch, we will visit the museum, the beach and the small and picturesque city of Tortuguero
7:00 p.m A delightful dinner will be served upon arrival to the lodge
Optional tour in the evening: Evening walk to admire green turtles spawning (July to September)
Duration: 13 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Accommodation at Pachira Lodge / laguna Lodge or similar
Day 3: Tortuguero to Cahuita
Stop At: Cahuita, Cahuita, Province of Limon
7:00 a.m Enjoy a delicious breakfast at the Lodge
9:30 a.m Departure back to the Guapiles city for connection
1:00 p.m Lunch at a Restaurant in Guapiles
2:00 pm – Transfer from Guapiles city to Puerto Viejo/Cahuita beaches
Rest of the evenning at leisure
Duration: 7 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
Accommodation included: Accommodation at Cariblue Bungalows or similar
Day 4: Cahuita National Park excursion
Stop At: Cahuita National Park, Cahuita Costa Rica
Breakfast included at the Hotel
Hiking tour in Cahuita National park with lunch included
Rest of the afternoon and evenning at leisure
Duration: 8 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
Accommodation included: Accommodation at Cariblue Bungalows Hotel or similar
Day 5: Cahuita Beach and transfer back to San Jose
Stop At: San Jose, San Jose, San Jose Metro, Province of San Jose
Breakfast included at the Hotel
Morning free in your own to explore the area or nearby beaches
2:00 pm – Transfer back to your Hotel in San Jose or at a connection point if you would like to continue to a different area.
Duration: 12 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
No accommodation included on this day.
