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Tortuguero National Park one day tour

San José · Central Valley & San José

Tortuguero One Day Private Tour from San Jose

5.0from 19 traveler ratings10hPrivate tour

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About this experience

Tortuguero One Day Tour from San Jose is the Best! Enjoy a true ecological adventure in one of the most beautiful National Parks in Costa Rica with a professional naturalist tour guide and comfortable van. Leaving early from San Jose, enjoy the journey through the beautiful Braulio Carrillo National Park in route to Guápiles and later to La Pavona, a beautiful dock located right next to the La Suerte River that communicates with the Tortuguero Canals. Board a covered and comfortable boat for a full day tour along the Tortuguero Canals, small rivers and picturesque Caribbean Villages. Your guide will explain the rainforest ecosystem and point out the places of greatest interest. Be on the lookout for wildlife, including howler monkeys, sloths, toucans, waterfowl, bats, and crocodiles, as well as abundant vegetation. Explore the small but beautiful town of Tortuguero. Visit lovely small souvenir stores and taste a delicious Caribbean style lunch. Tour 100% private. Deluxe service

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Getting there

Hotel pickup in San José

Picks up at 33 listed locations, including:

  • Hotel Plaza
  • Morazan Hotel & Casino
  • Hotel Castillo
  • Gran Hotel Costa Rica, Curio Collection by Hilton
  • Hotel Casa Leon
  • Hotel Fleur de Lys
  • +27 more

Pickup details are confirmed with the operator during booking.

Pickup begins about 5 minutes before departure.

Where

Tortuguero National Park

What you'll do

  1. Enjoy a true ecological adventure in one of the most beautiful National Parks in Costa Rica: Tortuguero. Leaving early from San Jose, enjoy the journey through the beautiful Braulio Carrillo National Park in route to Guápiles and later to La Pavona, a beautiful dock located right next to the La Suerte River that communicates with the Tortuguero Canals. Board our covered and comfortable boat for a 60-minute tour along the Tortuguero Canals. Your guide will explain the rainforest ecosystem and point out the places of greatest interest. Be on the lookout for wildlife, including howler monkeys, sloths, toucans, waterfowl, bats, and crocodiles, as well as abundant vegetation.

    3h hereAdmission included

  2. Cerro Tortuguero has an area of approximately 25 hectares and is the highest point on the entire Caribbean coast of Costa Rica, offering spectacular panoramic views of the forest and the dynamics of canals. In addition, it becomes a micro habitat and refuge for a large number of animal and plant species. Upon arrival to Tortuguero Park, you will climb the hill directly to the lookout point where amazing views of the canales, rainforest and towns are available.

    1h hereAdmission included

  3. Once these activities are carried out, our next stop will be the Town of Tortuguero, with its picturesque Caribbean atmosphere and beautiful colorful houses and shops that invite the visitor to spend a pleasant moment in their community. Here you will find many and different gastronomic options that we will leave to your total discretion so that you can choose the place of your preference. After lunch we will visit the new and modern facilities of the National Park, which have a beautiful viewpoint of the lagoon and the forest.

    2h here

What's included

Included

  • Nature walk in Tortuguero Hill
  • Private Professional Naturalist Tour Guide just for you
  • Bottled water
  • Visit the local town and souvenir stores
  • Tortuguero National Park Entrance Fee
2 more included
  • Delicious Caribbean Style Lunch
  • 100% Private boat for you & family

Not included

  • Alcoholic beverages
  • Tip for professional tour guide

Good to know

  • Moderate fitness needed

Guided in en, es.

  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

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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