3-Day Costa Rica Tortuguero National Park Tour from San Jose

Product Code: 691581

OVERVIEW

Highlights

    • Tortuguero National Park, Braulio Carrillo National Park and Banana Plantation
    • Boat trip into the jungle of the Tortuguero National Park
    • Tour and walk to the rain forest on the trails at the lodge
Tour Code
691581
Duration
3 day
Departure City
San José, Costa Rica
End City
San José, Costa Rica
Language
English, Spanish

IS THIS TOUR FOR ME?

Tour Themes: Outdoor Adventure

Explore the world with an active and adrenaline pumping adventures like diving, snorkeling, camping, hiking and so on.

Tour Type: Guided Tour

Multiple local tour guides/drivers available throughout your tour/activity

Activity Level: Moderate

Designed for travelers in good health who are comfortable with light walking or hiking

Itinerary

Day 01
San José, Costa Rica

San Jose - Tortuguero National Park

Hotel: Pachira Lodge or similar

Meal: B:Included L:Included D:Included

6:30am: Driving first past coffee plantations, we'll 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.

7:45am: Following breakfast, we'll continue to a BANANA PLANTATION, where your guide will explain the process of growing and exporting that fruit.

8:30am: Just after BRAULIO CARRILLO NATIONAL PARK, we'll stop for a typical Costa Rican breakfast, fruit juice, coffee, eggs and the popular gallo "pinto".

10:00am: We later abandon our bus and embark on the most exciting part of this tour: the boat trip into the jungle of the Tortuguero National Park. Were we will learn about how nature works and we will get a real feel of our tropical humid rainforest. Covering 29000 hectares. Tortughero is one of the most important nesting sites of Chelonia Midas, the green sea turtle, whereas its forests and waterways are home for 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 colorfull butterflies, including blue morpho.

12:00pm: Once in Tortuguero and after checking into the rooms lunch will be served.

2:30pm: At this time we will take you to the museum of Tortuguero and to the town of Tortuguero for a walking tour ($2 optional).

4:00pm: Back at the hotel, you will have time to relax before dinner, which will be served at 7:00p.m.

7:00pm: Dinner.

8:00pm: After dinner, your tour guide will explain the next optional activity, the night tour, which consists of a boat trip to Tortuguero National Park and then walk on the beach to observe the nesting of the Giant Green Sea Turtle (only from July to October).

  

Tips:
* Turtle laying eggs night tour, guests must wear dark clothes and pants to participate.

Visiting Attractions

  • Tortuguero National Park Tortuguero National Park

Meal

  • B:Included
  • L:Included
  • D:Included
Day 02

Tortuguero National Park

Hotel: Pachira Lodge or similar

Meal: B:Included L:Included D:Included

8:00am: Breakfast is served including fruits, eggs, juice, toast and fresh brewed Costa Rican coffee.

9:30am: Tour and walk to the rain forest on the trails at the lodge.

1:00pm: Lunch (Bed & Breakfast Package does not include lunch).

Free afternoon to relax or walk around the lodge.

2:45pm: Boat tour inside the national park.

7:00pm: Dinner.

  

Visiting Attractions

  • Tortuguero National Park Tortuguero National Park

Meal

  • B:Included
  • L:Included
  • D:Included
Day 03
San José, Costa Rica

Tortuguero National Park - San Jose

Meal: B:Included L:Included D:Excluded

7:30am: Breakfast is served including fruits, eggs, juice, toast and fresh brewed Costa Rican coffee.

9:00am: Check out. Bring your luggage with you to hotel reception desk.

1:00pm: Lunch on the way

4:00pm: Arrival to San José City.

  

Visiting Attractions

  • Tortuguero National Park Tortuguero National Park

Meal

  • B:Included
  • L:Included
  • D:Excluded
Please note that order of day-to-day itinerary is adjustable depending on tour start day.

Own Expenses

Day Activity Price Additional Information
D1 Watching turtles come ashore to lay eggs $45.00/person; $48.00/person (2024.12.1-2025.12.1: $48.00/person) Available in July-October, cash only
D1 Tortuguero National Park $16.95/person Mandatory fee (Paid on tour by credit card, no cash)
  • All mandatory fees must be paid in cash to the tour guide and tickets cannot be pre-purchased separatedly.
  • Any optional activities you wish to join must be paid to your tour guide in cash.

Pick-up Details / Transfers

【Airport Drop-off】
* Aeropuerto Internacional Juan Santamaría(SJO): we suggest you book flight to leave after 19:00pm.

WHAT'S INCLUDED

Package Includes

    • Hotel: 2 nights hotel accommodation fee
    • Tour guide: English-speaking guide service
    • Meals: Meals listed in the itinerary
    • transportation: bus, boat
     

Package Excludes

    • Transportation: Airfare and other transportation costs to and from San Jose
    • Tickets: Fees include tickets not mentioned in Tickets and self-paid items
    • Meals: Meals not mentioned in the itinerary
    • Other: All personal expenses
    • Tips: $8-$10/guest/day recommended

Cancellation Policy

Cancellation made within:

  • 0 - 05 Days Prior to Departure Date - Non-refundable
  • 06 - 08 Days Prior to Departure Date - 10% of total purchase amount can be refunded
  • 09 - 16 Days Prior to Departure Date - 20% of total purchase amount can be refunded
  • 17 - 31 Days Prior to Departure Date - 80% of total purchase amount can be refunded
  • 32 or More Days - 90% of total purchase amount can be refunded

Special Notes

    • This tour requires a minimum of 4 pax to operate, if there are less than 4 pax, you can check with our customer service team to see if the departure date meets the pax requirement.
    • Costa Rica is now not allowed to bring disposable items such as raincoats and bottled mineral water in all national parks. Travelers are kindly reminded to bring a personal kettle or umbrella supplies to avoid any trouble.
    • The tour does not allow more than 30 pounds of luggage per person.
    • WHAT TO BRING: Hat, light clothes and covered shoes. Rain gear, mosquito repellent, for the walk only. Do not forget your camera.
    • Children must be at least 7 years old to participate. People with heart pain (MISTICO), respiratory allergy (POAS), high blood pressure (tabacon), asthma, and poor physical strength in the elderly cannot order this product.
    • Please provide accurate and complete information when booking, including but not limited to: name, gender, ID number, nationality, contact information, and whether you are an adult
      or children, self-purchased ticket information, etc., so as not to make booking errors and affect travel. If any damage is caused by the provision of incorrect personal information by the guest, the guest shall bear all the damage arising therefrom.
    • This itinerary is for reference only, and the final itinerary is subject to the final itinerary before departure. In case of special circumstances, due to irresistible objective reasons (such as natural disasters, war, strike, etc.) or airline flight changes or cancellations, the Company reserves the right to cancel or change the itinerary.
    • During the actual travel of this product, without reducing the attractions and obtaining the consent of the guests, the tour guide and driver may make appropriate adjustments to your itinerary (such as adjusting the order of visiting attractions, etc.) according to the weather, traffic and other conditions to ensure the smooth progress of the itinerary. If the original itinerary plan cannot be implemented due to force majeure and other factors, our company will implement more refunds and less compensation for the cost changes caused by this, please cooperate.
    • During the tour, if the attraction cannot be played normally due to force majeure factors, the tour guide can cancel or replace the attraction according to the actual situation after consultation with the guest, or the tour guide will refund the fee according to the ticket price in the tourism product on the spot.
    • For gifted items, the scenic spot has the right to decide whether to provide it according to its own carrying capacity and weather factors, and guests may also have the right to choose to participate or not to participate.
    • During the group tour, it is not allowed to leave the group early or leave the group during the non-free activity period, please understand if there is any inconvenience.
    • As long as there is a hiking trip, you must wear casual shoes, and sandals are prohibited to enter the park.
  • Depending on your arrival time, your hotel room may not be available until the afternoon. Most hotels allow check-in between 1:00pm-3:00pm, however some charge a fee for early check-in. Please check at the hotel desk to see if you may store your luggage at the hotel if you wish to explore the city on your own before check-in.
  • The time we mentioned in the itinerary is for reference only. Please refer to your guide on tour for the actual arrangement. The visiting order and duration might be changed according to actual and practical situation for better service.
  • This tour/activity is overseen by a select local operator in the region. Upon booking your tour or activity and after receiving confirmation, you will be issued an e-ticket detailing the local operator's name and contact information. If you require assistance finding a specific tour, please contact us for more information.
  • Warm reminder when entering South American countries: Valid documents (US green card/Canadian visa/Schengen visa, etc.) with an extension stamp cannot enter the country. Customs only recognizes the validity date printed on the document, and does not recognize additional stamps. (Please refer to official documents for entry policy)

Pricing Info

Your reservation is always subject to confirmation by email, normally within one to two business days.

* Children aged 3-10 are applicable to children sharing a room with two adults.
* The price is not available during the Christmas peak season or around Holy Week Easter.

Reservation Info

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    2. Within one to two business days of submitting your reservation you will receive a status update email from us. If you need to book an airline ticket, we recommend that you do so after you receive a confirmation of your tour reservation from us.
    3. An E-Ticket will be sent to you via email as soon as details of your reservation are confirmed or your supporting information is received by us. We will provide you with all detailed information about your tour on the E-Ticket. Contact information for local tour provider will be included on E-Ticket for your convenience or re-confirmation purpose if re-confirmation is required.
    4. Simply print your E-Ticket and present it with your valid photo ID on the day of your activity to your tour guide. Please remember E-Ticket is your proof of purchase.

Terms and Conditions

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    - Prices may vary due to availability. We reserve the right to make price adjustment without prior notice.
    - Please refer to our Standard Amendment, Cancellation and Refund Policy before you make reservation.
    - Please refer to Customer Agreement before you make reservation.
    - Local tour provider reserves the right to make modifications to tour arrangements including order of tour activities, hotel and its location if deemed necessary.

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