The adventure begins by passing through the Tropical Cloud Forest in Braulio Carrillo National Park. After breakfast at a restaurant in the Guapiles area we will travel to Tortuguero passing near the small village of Cariari de Guapiles and where you will explore the banana plantations.
Once at the La Pavona dock you will embark on a Pantune style boat where you can enjoy the scenery and the boat ride in search of the fauna and flora that are very exuberant in the flooded forests of Tortuguero National Park. Here, you will probably get to see sloths, monkeys, toucans, crocodiles, snakes and many species of birds.
Upon arrival in the town of Tortuguero, you will enjoy a delicious lunch at the famous Casona de Tortuguero and appreciate the warmth of the predominant Afro-Costa Rican culture in the Caribbean area of the country.
Afterwards, you will be taken through the trails of the National Park, where you will be guided through the tropical forests to learn about the importance of this coastal ecosystem and the many species that depend on it.
Finally you will embark again on the boat to depart back to the port of Pavona, where the transport is waiting for four to take you to the capital city of San Jose.
Day 1
Departure from San José
San José, San José Province, Costa Rica
Tropical Cloud Forest
Heredia Province, Costa Rica
Banana plantations, Cariari village of Guapiles
Limón Province, Costa Rica
Tortuguero National Park boat tour
Limón Province, Costa Rica
Return to San José from La Pavona wharf
Roxana, Limón Province, Costa Rica
Arrival in San José
San José Province, Costa Rica
What this tour includes
Transportation from San José
Guide during the tour
Typical breakfast
Tortuguero canals tour
Typical lunch
Boat transfer
Travel Packing Checklist
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Hiking footwear
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Sun cream
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Sun glasses
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Small backpack
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Mosquito repellent
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Comfortable and light clothing
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Water sandals
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Hat or cap
Conditions and cancelation policy
1- If you have a COVID case, you can reschedule the trip at no additional cost as long as there are no price increases in the services, otherwise the additional fee will be paid, applicable due to flight cancellations or illness due to a pandemic, they will only assume the cost of the transfer for the return of the money.
2- Any change or cancellation of reservation can be made by phone or email.
3- If they cancel more than 5 days before the tour date, a penalty of 5% of the package price is paid for management costs.
4- If you cancel between 4 and 5 days before the arrival date there is a retention of 10% of the price of the Tour
5- If you cancel 3 days before the arrival date, there is a penalty of 100% of the total reservation.
6- If the client does not show up on time for the reserved Tour, 100% of the prepaid price will be charged.