The Authentic Tortuguero National Park One Day Tour
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From $225.00
10 reviews (4.30)
Price varies by group size
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Departs: San Jose, San Jose
Ticket Type: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Free cancellation
Overview
“Tortuguero” is considered one of the most important western Caribbean for the green turtle ( Chelonia Mydas) as well as the Carey, who come to lay their eggs on the sandy beaches every year. Tortuguero National Park in Costa Rica is located along the northern stretch of our Caribbean coast. It is one of the areas most exotic and rich in biodiversity in the country.
It is known as “Tico Amazon” (Costa Rican Amazon) due to the fact that in Tortuguero there are no roads; the principle means of transportation being the dozens of fresh water canals throughout the park. To arrive at any of the few hotels in the area requires a motorboat ride of approximately 70 km through rivers and canals. It’s a spectacular adventure not to be missed. In the park scientists have identified missed distinct habitats making it likely to observe abundant wildlife including, several species of monkeys, sloths, crocodiles, iguanas, parrots, macaws, toucans and much more.
What's Included
Air-conditioned vehicle
All Fees and Taxes
Guide
Lunch
What's Not Included
Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
Drinks
Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
Water
Traveler Information
- INFANT: Age: 1 - 2
- CHILD: Age: 3 - 4
- ADULT: Age: 5 - 80
Additional Info
- Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons
- Face masks required for guides in public areas
- Gear/equipment sanitised between use
- Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staff
- Minumum Passengers Requirement to Book this Tour: 2
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
- Regular temperature checks for staff
- Social distancing enforced throughout experience
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Tour will have a maximum capacity of 50% of visitors. Our shuttle will pick you up at your hotel
- Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons
- Face masks required for guides in public areas
- Gear/equipment sanitised between use
- Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staff
- Minumum Passengers Requirement to Book this Tour: 2
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
- Regular temperature checks for staff
- Social distancing enforced throughout experience
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Tour will have a maximum capacity of 50% of visitors. Our shuttle will pick you up at your hotel
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Experience may be cancelled due to Insufficient travelers
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
What To Expect
Tortuguero National Park
Tortuguero is an exclusive place to see nature in its purest form.
The Amazon of Costa Rica. There are no roads. Highways are rivers and freshwater canals. The beauty of the rainforest at its best. Dozens of species of animals such as monkeys, crocodiles, iguanas, lizards, insects and butterflies, toucans, turtles. And a lot of nature, spectacular forests await you in Tortuguero.
Situated on the Northern Caribbean side of Costa Rica, in the province of Limon, it is approximately 90 miles northeast of the capital city of San José. Accessible only by air or water.
You will experience:
Tortuguero National Park and trails.
You will navigate rivers and freshwater canals
You will see animals like monkeys, birds and crocodiles, sloths.
You will get to know the northern Caribbean area of Costa Rica.
• Admission Ticket Free
Reviews
Our guide German was great! On the ride, he was very animated and pointed out lots of waterfalls, plants, flowers, and the yellow river. He explained everything and let everyone know when a good picture opportunity was coming! He even would offer to take photos for you/of the family. He spotted a sloth and we pulled over and all got a chance to take pictures. We also stopped to see monkeys! Contrary to the description, we didn't visit a banana plantation as an organized activity but rather we stopped at one of Dole's banana fields and got to observe the process of cutting the bananas down and loading them on a conveyor belt. On the river cruise to Tortuguero village, we saw lots of animals including Cayman crocodiles, normal crocodiles, and lots of birds! German bought us all pipa fria or coconuts to drink out of upon arrival to the village. We had a short walk around the village to the beach and then we went to a hotel for a lunch buffet. Afterwards, we took the boat back and saw more animals. On the drive back, we stopped at a local family's house and had the opportunity to see another sloth in their yard and we could buy homemade tamales. A long day but we got to see a lot!
Awesome tour and knowledgeable tour guide. Walk thru small village and saw the beach where the turtles migrate. Last 10 miles of the tour was bumpy on the dirt road and other than that it was great.
Amazing tour! Got to see different plantations on our drive to the coast. Was great to see different wildlife on the boat ride to Tortuguero town. Knowledgeable guide and a great lunch!
Good fun. It is important to be aware that this is partly a hotel transfer for people spending longer in Tortuguero
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