
Tortuguero National Park
- Location:San Jose, Costa Rica
- Duration:12 hours (approx.)
- TOUR Code:3171SJO_TNP
Join us on an expedition through the dense jungle of one of the most beautiful and scenic regions of Costa Rica. You'll sail through exotic channels and visit an important nesting site for the endangered green turtle at Tortuguero National Park on a full day guided tour from San Jose.
Highlights
- Day trip to Tortuguero National Park from San Jose
- See the besting site of the gigantic green sea turtle
- Wide variety of flora and fauna as well as wildlife
- Breakfast and lunch included
- Complimentary hotel pickup and drop-off
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After pickup from your San Jose hotel, you'll travel through the Braulio Carrillo National Park on your drive. You'll pass mountains covered in dense forests, and numerous rivers and waterfalls. Once you reach the banana plantation, you'll board a boat and set sail to Tortuguero National Park.
As you sail throughout the network of lagoons, your knowledgeable guide will be there to teach you about the history and wildlife of Tortuguero National Park. The park's secluded, black-sand beaches are some of the most important breeding grounds for the green sea turtle. The park is not only home to green sea turtles - you'll also get the chance to see sloths, howler monkeys, tiny frogs and green iguanas. You'll get an up close look at the park's great variety of flora and fauna, as well as many secluded beaches where the green sea turtles nest. You'll have time for a lunch break as you continue to cruise through the channels.
Schedule Details
Tortuguero National Park, Costa Rica
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Tour departs from most centrally located San Jose hotels
Departure Time:6:30am (exact departure time varies by hotel location and will be advised upon reconfirmation)
Hotel pickups commence prior to this time, you must contact the local service provider to verify your exact pickup time.
Duration:12 hours (approx.)
Return details:Returns to original point of departure at approximately 6:30pm
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Additional Information
- Lunch
- Breakfast
- English speaking guide
- Hotel pickup and drop off
- National Park entrance fee
- Transport by private vehicle
- Gratuities (optional)
- Food and drinks, unless specified
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Infant rates apply provided they do not occupy a seat
- A minimum of two passengers are required for the tour to commence. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there is not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund
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Guide/Driver Thomas, EXCELLENT!!! he is simply the best!!! Highly recommend this trip, it is a ... Read more ›
James E, USA, March 2011
Fantastic! Our guide was incredible and went out of his way to find wildlife for us to view; he ... Read more ›
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