Tortuguero Canals

The Tortuguero Canals and the Tortuguero National Park are located on the Caribbean coast. Known as the ‘Costa Rica’s Amazon’, this destination is one of the most important nesting sites in the world for marine turtles such as the giant leatherback turtles, the green sea turtles and the hawksbill turtles. From July to September, thousands of turtles come ashore along these world-famous beaches to lay their eggs.

The Tortuguero National Park features 11 ecological habitats and allows a great diversity of fauna and flora to be observed close at hand. It is very common to find Spider Monkeys, Howler Monkeys and White Face Monkeys swinging through the trees, as well as hundreds of bird species and wildlife including Tiger Herons, Boas, Caimon's, Tree Bats, Iguanas and more.

The Tortuguero Canals are an extensive system of natural and man-made waterways used both for transportation and jungle exploration. Traveling through the canals is an incredible and enriching adventure - the scenic boat rides along the canals offer a startling variety of wildlife species. There are knowledgeable naturalist guides available to point out and explain the various species of plant and animal life – for a complete and educational experience.

This beautiful destination is only accessible by air or water. It is an extremely peaceful place -there are no cars, no buses, just the sound nature and the few people who live around a small village. In the village, visitors can find shops, small hotels and restaurants. Some of the attractions in the Tortuguero area include sea kayaking, walking trough the forest, hiking on Cerro Tortuguero, and swimming on the Caribbean Sea.

Since this area is located on the Caribbean side of Costa Rica, the Tortuguero area gets more rain than other popular destinations in the country. It gets particularly rainy during the months of July and August; however you will usually experience clear sunny mornings – ideal for tours in the area.

Tortuguero Special Packages (accommodation included)

Below you will find all the available combinations of tour packages available to the different Lodges of Tortuguero. The main variation is mostly the mean of transportation used to arrive to the Lodge.

Complete Tortuguero Vacation packages include:

All meals
Tour to the canals by boat
Visit to Tortuguero National Park
Bilingual tour guides
Daily departures.
Accommodation.
Round trip transportation.

TWO DAYS / ONE NIGHT
Tour Special Package
The transportation of this package is by private bus and boat.

First Day: Early departure from San José.

Admire the biodiversity of one of the astonishing protected areas in Costa Rica as we drive by Braulio Carrillo National Park, a primary forest in 95% of its extension.

Have a taste of our delicious Costa Rican breakfast on your way to Tortuguero. Be our special guest in a banana processing and packaging plant and learn more about one of Costa Rica's prime products (subject to availability).

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.

Enjoy a refreshing cocktail and delicious lunch as we welcome you to the LODGE
After lunch, we will visit the museum, the beach area, and the small and picturesque town of Tortuguero. A delightful dinner will be served upon arrival to the lodge.

Optional Night Tour: Walk on the beach and admire the green turtles nesting (July through September)

Second Day: Morning tour: Enjoy nature at its best as you undertake a journey through the canals at dawn, and take your best shots of a real Caribbean sunrise.

Breakfast upon arrival to the lodge
Departure to San José
Arrival in San José late afternoon

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TREE DAYS / TWO NIGHTS
The transportation of this package is by private bus and boat.

FIRST DAY

Leave your hotel in the morning.
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.
Have a taste of our delicious Costa Rican breakfast en route.
Be our special guest in a banana processing and packaging plant and learn more about one of Costa Rica's prime products (subject to availability).
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.
Enjoy a refreshing cocktail and a delicious Lunch as we welcome you to the LODGE.
After lunch, we will visit the museum, the beach area and the small and picturesque town of Tortuguero. A delightful dinner will be served upon arrival to the lodge. (B/L/D).

SECOND DAY

OPTIONAL MORNING TOUR: Enjoy nature at its best as you undertake a journey through the canals at dawn, and take your best shot of a real Caribbean sunrise.
Discover Costa Rican flavors as you enjoy breakfast at the LODGE.
Get ready to hike Tortuguero Hill or travel along the well known Tortuguero Canals and have the experience of your life in this unique paradise of magnificent flora and fauna.
Enjoy a delicious lunch at the lodge.
Take your time to enjoy our private trails, ride a boat through the canals or just relax.
OPTIONAL NIGHT TOUR: Walk on the beach and admire the green turtles nesting (July through September). (B/L/D).

THIRD DAY

Breakfast at the lodge.
Departure to San José.
Lunch en route.
Arrival in San José late afternoon. (B/L)

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