Tortuguero 2 Days Tour
This is an option that you can visit the most popular ecotourism destination, stay 2 days at Tortuguero, and continue to your next destination.
This package is recommended for travelers who don´t have enough days in Costa Rica and want to experience Tortuguero in 2 days.
Tortuguero 2 days package information
Day 1: Departure From San José for Tortuguero,
Day 1: Departure From San José for Tortuguero, Start with an early departure from San José City, the capital of Costa Rica to Tortuguero, together with your guide to begin your 2-day excursion to Tortuguero National Park.
In the way to Guápiles, there is a logistic stop for a typical breakfast and then continue towards the Pavona pier or Caño Blanco or Finca Pavona, where you will go by boat to Tortuguero, the only of transportation method to get to your hotel.
The Tortuguero boat ride is one of the attractions of the area, along the way you will have the opportunity to admire exuberant forests, water channels, crocodiles, turtles, monkeys, and various species of birds.
After arriving, you will take a short guided excursion to the Tortuguero town to learn about the local attractions and a bit about the origin of this destination. After that, the rest of the day is free to relax in your lodge.
- – Distance : 130 km
- –Timing : 7 Hours
- –Meals :
Breakfast Lunch, Dinner
Breakfast 
Lunch, 
Dinner
Location: San José Tortuguero
Standard Room 3 Star Accommodation
Shared transfer from San José to Tortuguero
Itinerary
05:45 hrs to 06:45 hrs Departure from San José Hotels
08:00 hrs Breakfast stop (30 minutes)
10:45 hrs Arrival to the Pavona to take the boat
11:00 hrs Departure to the Lodge by boat .
12:00 hrs Arrival to the Lodge (check in)
13:00 hrs Lunch
15:00 hrs Guided visit to the Tortuguero Village
16:00 hrs Return to the Lodge
19:00 hrs Dinner
Day 2: Explore the Tortuguero National Park
This morning you will pay a visit to Mawamba Park, to walk the butterfly and frog gardens and learn about the bio-digester.
After lunch, meet your guide for the tour of the canals in Tortuguero National Park.
Departure by boat to the National Park Ranger station to purchase entrance tickets.
Then you will venture on a two-hour boat tour inside the canals.
Tortuguero’s flora and fauna are incredible. You will be able to spot monkeys, iguanas, birds, caimans, sloths and lots of nature.
Note: Tortuguero is one of the largest nesting sites in the Caribbean. The nesting season starts from July to mid-October, this is an activity not to be missed.
- –Meals : Breakfast Lunch
Tortuguero Guápiles
Tortuguero Canals Tour
Shared transfer from Tortuguero to San José
Itinerary
05:30 hrs Safari boat tour throught Tortuguero National Park (Entrance tickets to Tortuguero Park at not included).
08:30 hrs Breakfast
09:00 hrs Departure by boat to La Pavona
10:00 hrs Arrival to La Pavona
12:30 Lunch stop (*)
15:00 hrs Arrival to San José
Features
– Round trip ground transportation from / to San José.
– Boat transportation from La Pavona.
– Welcome cocktail.
– Two nights lodging at the Lodge full board included.
– Tour to Tortuguero National Park.
– Tour to Tortuguero town.
– Walk through the hotel gardens, trails and beach.
– Bilingual guide throughout the tour.
Not included
Alcoholic beverages.
Entrance tickets to Tortuguero Park are not included.
Tortuguero 2 Days Package tour important information
Schedules are subject to La Suerte River water level and highway #32 traffic conditions.
(*) Lunch stop is at Guápiles town, you can continue from here to Arenal, Cahuita, Puerto Viejo using Private transportation, car rental from Tortuguero, or shuttle service, please let us know if you need to set up a transportation and or lodging service at these destinations by filling the form below
Tortuguero National Park is the best spot in Costa Rica to experience untamed life. It comprises an enormous arrangement of streams inundating most of the Northern Caribbean region of the country.
Due to its distant area and troublesome access, this unblemished rainforest remains essentially immaculate and it is home to numerous creatures like sloths, monkeys, crocodiles, toucans, trogons, water birds, and bright frogs and butterflies.
This National Park is likewise the prime settling site for the green and leatherback ocean turtles from July to October, during which months a discretionary turtle settling night visit will be accessible.
On a principal day, we will head to the La Pavona leaving region where we will get to the fundamental waterway to go north into the National Park. We will check-in at 2:00 p.- m. there will be a visit to Tortuguero Village.
On the second day, we will leave on a Canoe and stumble into the wilderness where you will investigate the tidal ponds and secret channels, as we go further into the backwoods the waterways become more modest and the encompassing natural life draws nearer. You can hope to get a lot of good data from your naturalist guide. We take a stab at making this visit an opportunity for growth.
After the Canoe visit, we will return to our lodging for breakfast and look at. At 08:00 am the early morning we start our boat brave back to La Pavona and drive out with the choice to be dropped off in San José, Puerto Viejo, or the Arenal Volcano
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Frequent asked questions
How many days should I spend in Tortuguero? The best tip is to stay a minimum of 2 nights to enjoy Tortuguero in the best way.
What are the best months to visit Tortuguero?
We recommend you to visit Tortuguero between July and October to experience the Turtle Nesting. If you are looking for good weather conditions, September and October are the best months. If you plan to come during those months, our tip for you is to reserve with enough time in advance. So, please don´t wait to book your Tortuguero trip to the last minute!.
When can you see turtles at Tortuguero?
You can see turtles between July and October. Take in count that in August is the peak of nesting arrivals.
How do i get around in Tortuguero?
Currently you can access Tortuguero by boat of by plane. Normally the boat departure is from La Pavona when you come from San José, Arenal or Puerto Viejo.
Is there an ATM at Tortuguero?
No, there is not an ATM at Tortuguero, it is better you get money before you access the area, this is mostly to pay the Tortuguero National Park Entrance and the Tortuguero nesting tour. In other cases most of the places accept credit and debit cards.
Where can I sleep at Tortuguero?
There are many options, from hostels to luxury. We can assist you to book from 2.5 stars Hotels and up, to give a good experience. We count with B&B and full board options.
Can I swim at Tortuguero?
No, you can´t, however is the beach is beautiful to spend a great time. Please take in count that there are sharks.
How long is the boat ride from La Pavona to Tortuguero?
It takes normally one hour, but sometimes it can take more if the level of the river is low.
What animals are in Tortuguero National Park?
It is very probable you will see green and blue herons, egrets, anhingas, sun grebes, jacanas, hawks and kites, three-toed sloths, iguanas, basilisk lizards, poison dart Frogs, howler monkeys, white-faced monkey and spider monkeys.
