Tortuguero National Park Trip
Trip Details
After picking you up at your hotel in San José, we’ll head toward the Caribbean coast. We’ll drive along the road that crosses Braulio Carrillo National Park, where our naturalist guide will explain the history of this “green lung” as we gaze out the window at its dense cloud forests and the stunning waterfalls cascading down its slopes.
We’ll make our first stop to enjoy a typical Costa Rican breakfast to recharge our energy. We’ll sample the traditional gallo pinto, eggs, fruit juice, and coffee. The best way to start the day! Plus, during the trip, we’ll hand out a bottle of water and some banana chips as a snack, since we’ll be passing through vast plantations of this fruit to learn all about its cultivation and export.
Upon arriving at the dock, we’ll leave the bus behind to board a boat and navigate the Tortuguero canals. On this journey through the humid tropical rainforest, we’ll keep an eye out for the park’s star attractions: monkeys, sloths, toucans, crocodiles, and, of course, the green sea turtle, which has one of its most important nesting sites in the world here.
Before lunch, we’ll take a hike up to Cerro Tortuguero. This is the highest point in the area and will offer us a spectacular panoramic view of the canals, the endless jungle, and the Caribbean Sea.
Hungry? We’ll head back to enjoy a traditional Caribbean lunch with a wide variety of options. You can choose from dishes like rice and beans with chicken, beef, or fish, casados, hamburgers, and vegetarian options like pasta or burritos. All dishes include a fresh salad, a fruit salad, and homemade desserts such as coconut flan or brownies. If you’d like a fresh cup of coffee, just ask the staff.
After lunch, we’ll take a pleasant stroll through the picturesque town of Tortuguero and its beach, a place with a unique charm where life moves at a leisurely pace. Finally, we’ll head back to San José, stopping for a break halfway through the trip.
Pickup Info
This activity includes pickup from hotels in downtown San José. If your accommodation is outside the pickup area, we’ll provide an alternative meeting point in the city center.
More Information
Duration
12h 30m.
Language
The activity takes place with a guide that speaks in English and Spanish.
Included
Hotel pick up and drop off
Boat ride
English–speaking guide
Breakfast and lunch
When to book?
You can book up until 48 hours before the activity as long as there are still places. Book now to guarantee your spot.
Type of voucher
Electronic. Show the voucher on your phone.
Accessibility
Not wheelchair accessible.
Sustainability conditions
All services published on Civitatis are carried out in accordance with our Sustainability Code.
Our providers commit to:
- Provide a safe and satisfying experience.
- Reduce, reuse, recycle.
- Incorporate eco-conscious technologies.
- Uphold fair employment standards.
- Foster the growth of local communities.
- Preserve the integrity of local culture.
- Safeguard both cultural and environmental heritage.
- Ensure ethical treatment of animals.
- Operate with honesty and transparency.
- Encourage sustainable behaviors among customers and staff.
This particular activity contributes as follows:
- Printed material is avoided.
- Reusable headsets are used.
- The indigenous community participates in the management of the activity.
- The activity helps the conservation of biodiversity.
- The activity helps the dissemination of local cultural heritage.
- The activity promotes local production.
- The activity helps to promote peace.
- The activity helps vulnerable groups.
- No printing of documentation required.
- Promotes local employment.
- Has a gender equality policy.
- Has a carbon footprint offset policy.
- Promotes local employment.
- Has a gender equality policy.
- Has a carbon footprint offset policy.
Pets
Not permitted.
Frequently asked questions
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Q - Why do this activity with Civitatis?
A - At Civitatis we guarantee the best quality and prices, click here if you want to know how we select our activities.
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Q - How to book?
A - To reserve the activity, choose the date and complete the form on this page. You will receive your confirmation immediately.
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Q - Is a minimum number of participants required?
A - This activity requires a minimum of 4 participants. Should this number not be reached, we'll get in touch with you to offer alternatives.
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Q - Which local supplier will be providing the tour?
A - Mta Travel Solutions Costa Rica Corporate name: Agencia de Viajes Miki S.A. Registered Office: In front of Hotel Palma Real, Sabana Norte, San José, Costa Rica Tax Identification Number (VAT ID): 3-101-029308 Contact information Email: evargas@mikitravel.net Phone: 0050622914455
If you have any other questions please contact us.