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From San Jose: 3-Day Tortuguero National Park Excursion

1. From San Jose: 3-Day Tortuguero National Park Excursion

Explore the protected Tortuguero National Park in the Limón Province, reachable only by airplane or boat. Take in the wealth of biodiversity in its eleven different habitats, including rainforest, mangrove forests, swamps, beaches, and lagoons. Trip itinerary: Day 1: After an early morning hotel pickup, admire the biodiversity of a primary forest through the window as you drive past Braulio Carrillo National Park. Sample a delicious Costa Rican breakfast during the drive. Mid-morning, board a comfortable boat and travel along the Tortuguero Canals. Be enchanted by the surrounding paradise and its varied flora and fauna. Then, enjoy a refreshing cocktail and a delicious lunch at the hotel. After lunch, tour the canals and take incredible photos for the rest of the afternoon. Arrive at Pachira Lodge (or similar) for a delightful dinner and a restful night's sleep. Day 2: Discover the flavors of Costa Rica with breakfast at the Lodge. Then, hike along the Lodge's private trail and work up an appetite for lunch. After lunch at the Lodge, visit the Sea Turtle Museum, the beach, and the picturesque village of Tortuguero. In the evening, enjoy dinner at the Lodge again. Day 3: After breakfast at the Lodge, head back to San José, stopping for lunch at El Ceibo in Guápiles on the way. Arrive back in San José in the afternoon.

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Overall rating

4.4 / 5

based on 7 reviews

The place is beautiful and everything is very well organized. The schedule is a bit different then indicated and we visited the town where the basically just bring you to town, a early morning boat ride in the national park and a guided hike which just follows a path behind the hotel. Then there is an optional hike where they charge you again 30$ and you walk to a nice hill where you get a great view. And the last afternoon is free so you can do what you want. For what you pay and what you get it‘s not really worth it since the only nice tour was the boat ride in the morning. The big advantage is that everything is very well organized to get there and back. Also I booked the tour as a solo traveler and ended up with only couples on their honeymoon ;)

From San Jose: 3-Day Tortuguero National Park ExcursionReviewed byPia,6/20/2022

It was a special experience to stay in hey rainforest for 3 days. The canal tour was fantastic! Seen a lot. You really need a guide otherwise you will miss the most beautiful animals. The village of Tortugeuro was disappointing, very touristy (of course). The hike in the jungle fell was a walk on a paved path on private property. Felt a bit "fake". Saw a sloth and a toucan. Restaurant was mediocre. Rooms were ok. Further facilities, swimming pool and bar were fine. We found the place and the environment most special: water, jungle and nothing else. We were there in May, unfortunately there were no turtles, because I would like to go back for that.

From San Jose: 3-Day Tortuguero National Park ExcursionReviewed byHanneke,5/16/2022

It was exciting to have this tour. I was satisfied with the main program and the guider. The lodge facility was also reasonnable and the meals were not delicate but was OK considering the location of the lodge.

From San Jose: 3-Day Tortuguero National Park ExcursionReviewed byZhenyi,5/17/2022

Breathtaking environment. Super many exotic animals spotted by the expertise of the fun guide Julio. The lodge where we slept was also well organized in terms of food and excursions. Top

From San Jose: 3-Day Tortuguero National Park ExcursionReviewed byTom,9/12/2022

The guide Marceille Valentine was extremely professional and friendly, knowledgeable and real lover of nature. It was one of the best guides we have ever met.

From San Jose: 3-Day Tortuguero National Park ExcursionReviewed byMaksimas,7/17/2022

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