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Tortuguero National Park and Canals Day Trip from San Jose

San José · Central Valley & San José

Tortuguero National Park and Canals Day Trip from San Jose

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About this experience

This enchanted and secluded park is the save heaven of many different species of while life not only native of Costa Rica, but to the Americas. Travelling through the waters of the hidden lagoons and canals as the flowering vine covered trees blend in with their own water reflection we will have the unique experience of observing as close as possible several species of flora and fauna. It is easy to observe several species of crocodiles, toucan, monkeys, slots, macaws, iguanas and some others. Among such species we find the majestic green sea turtle (Chelonia mydas) which has in Tortuguero 21 miles of beach to nest in (July to October); the largest nesting site of the western hemisphere. Tortuguero is considered the most important nesting site on the western half of the caribbean for the green turtle that comes to the beach to nest every year. . Please note that the nesting tour only takes place at night and you will not see turtles nesting on the beach during this one day tour.

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Getting there

Hotel pickup in San José

Picks up at 112 listed locations, including:

  • Hotel Portal Colonial
  • Courtyard by Marriott San Jose Escazu
  • Aparthotel Casa Reflejos
  • Posada Nena Santa Ana
  • Hotel Villa Los Candiles
  • Hotel Terrazas Boutique
  • +106 more

Pickup details are confirmed with the operator during booking.

Pickup begins about 30 minutes before departure.

Where

Tortuguero National Park

What you'll do

  1. While we drive, we will first see the coffee plantations, then we will head into the mountains of Braulio Carrillo National Park where steep slopes are covered with thick cloud forest and beautiful waterfalls can be seen from the road.

    Drive past, no stop

  2. we abandon our bus and embark on the most exciting part of this tour: the boat trip into the jungle of Tortuguero National Park, were we will learn about how nature works, and to get a real feel of our tropical humid rainforest. Covering 29,000 hectares. Tortuguero is one of the most important nesting sites of Chelonia Midas, the green sea turtle. Where its forests and waterways are home for such endangered mammals such as sloths, monkeys, agoutis, coatimundis and manatees. There are also abundant birds, such as toucans, trogons, egrets, herons and aninghas, as well as crocodiles, turtles and countless colorful butterflies, including blue morpho.At noon enjoy a hearty typical buffet lunch to please the hungriest of appetites. After lunch we will take a walk through the Tortuguero Village where we will have the opportunity to learn about the history of the town and its inhabitants. Returning to the bus, we´ll head back to San José, making a rest stop along the way and arriving around 6:30 p.m

    5h hereAdmission included

What's included

Included

  • Typical breakfast
  • Caribbean Lunch
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • park fees

Not included

  • gratitudes

Good to know

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Easy physical level
  • Public transport nearby
  • Infants sit on laps

Guided in en, es.

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Specialized infant seats are available
2 more notes
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • We require to get complete name and passport number from every person going in this tour. This is necessary for registering every person to the park ticket's system, otherwise it wouldn't be possible to enter the park. Please add your names plus nationality and passport number. We highly appreciate you to send us this information as soon as possible to avoid eventual troubles like missing the chance to visit the park, as there are limited tickets available everyday

Cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

The operator may cancel for poor weather, with a full refund or reschedule.

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