From San Jose: 3-Day Tortuguero National Park Excursion

Loved it and we had great weather so it was magical. From the moment we left San Jose there was a lot to see and absorb and the guide was explaining what we drove through and saw from the boat. The tours from the hotel were great. We had three good meals a day and the itinerary was packed. The only thing I complained of was the refusal to pick me up at my hotel in Heredia as per your description and the park entry supposedly included that was not. But the description also stated inclusion of alcoholic beverages which we didn't believe and it wasn't true either. You must state reality in the blurb which is what people decide to book on. We were delivered back to our hotel but it was a kindness of the driver and we paid him what would have been the taxi ride in a tip so really the idea of door to door pick up was mythical despite my Spanish speaking friend calling and getting confirmation of this from Destiny Travel?

The guide Abel was amazing. Incredible knowledge of Costa Rica, but particularly the animals and flowers, which enthralled everyone. Despite the mixed weather, our crash course on biology was great ! The only 2 downsides: 1) was extended time to get there because of the closure of the Highway 32 - totally outside the control of the tour, but added 1 to 2 hours to the journey. However the bonus was some fantastic scenery and the coffee plantations. 2) The Laguna lodge - issues with the water pressure/ non functioning showers spoilt the ‘lodge experience’.